Criminal court opens and city notes in Scranton area
A busy Scranton area page describes criminal court opening in the morning, a theater show The Passing Show at Frothingham tonight, and a Florence mission managers meeting tomorrow morning. Local market sale of John F Gallagher's Carbon Dale market to P F Cawley is reported, plus jurors drawn for February weeks, and streetcar line and service changes on Laurel Hill park line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Mission
John F. Gallagher
Carbondale
Sherif Grinwold
P. F. Cawley
Lee
Drunkenness and Disorderly Conduct Cases in Police Court
Alderman Fuller disposed of several police court cases yesterday morning. John Mulherin fined three dollars or ten days for drunkenness and attempting to enter Philip Klefer's residence on Cedar avenue. William Egan fined two dollars for drunken and disorderly conduct on Jackson street. Daniel O'Boyle fined five dollars or ten days for drunkenness and sleeping on the Dela Wire Lackawanna and Western track. Maggie Montgomery sentenced to ten days for a bruised fire incident. Martin Ridley fined ten dollars or fifteen days for drunken and disorderly conduct at Davis' theater. Patrick Welsh fined for drunkenness on Washington avenue. Pat's Milwaukee Beer at Lohman's on Spruce street noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Fuller
John Mulherlh
Cedar Avenue
Philip Klefer
Wis
William Egan
Jackson Street
Daniel O' Boyle
Dela
Lackawanna
Western Track
MiAggie Montgomery
Martin Ridley
Davis
Patrick Welsh
Washington Avenue
JURORS DISCCHARGED IN LICEY V WINN TRIAL
On Saturday the jury in B. Taylor Licey v Patrick Winn was discharged after hours out, with Tipstaff Keller reporting a playful separation. The court exonerated the jurors but the case must be tried again. The Winton Coal v Pancoast Coal dispute also ended abruptly as the judge directed a verdict for the defendants and a new trial may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Taylor Licey
Patrick Winn
Tipstaff Keller
I. H. Burns
Lacey
Winn
Winton Coal Company
Pancoast Coal Company
McClure
Judges Schedule Dec 14 Hearing on Sullivan Wyoming Contest
Three judges from Luzerne Susquehanna and Sullivan counties met to decide when to begin hearing the contest over the Sullivan Wyoming district judge race between Sittser and E M Dunham. They order Sullivan county court to convene Dec 14 1894 at 9 am to hear petitioners remarks. Prothonotary ordered to send copies to all attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EK. Rice
Luzerne County
W. Searle
Susquehanna County
R. W. Archbald
Court House
Sullivan-Wyoming
Sittser
M. Dunham
Commonwealth
EB. M. Dunham
Forty-fourth Judicial District
Pennsylvania
Court of Common Pleas
Sullivan County
E. M. Dunham
Tried to Poison Husband Charge Placed Against Mrs Connolly
Mrs Jane Connolly of Leggetts Street Providence was arraigned before Alderman Horan on Saturday charged with attempting to poison her husband Patrick Connolly by lacing his jelly. She waived a hearing and posted bail for her appearance.
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Jane Connolly
Leggett’s Street
Providence
Horan
Patrick Connolly
Connolly
December criminal court opens with 19 cases set
The December term of criminal court begins with a heavy calendar of 19 cases scheduled for trial over the next two weeks. The first docket item is the Commonwealth versus Franz Beck for murder, followed by a second week headed by Joseph Ruminsky and John Rostoskey, also charged with murder. A special two week term starts Monday, aiming to trim the list before Mr. Kelly retires, with 83 cases on the let.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court
Tallendar
Commonwealth
Franz Beck
Joseph Ruminsky
John Rostoskey
Kelly
Palma Perna Holiday Furnishings Spark Home Decor Rush
Palma Perna supplies attract buyers seeking holiday presents and interior decorating items. A voiceover notes health claims about Hood's Sarsaparilla neutralizing acidity linked to rheumatism, and promotes Hood's Pills as a reliable family remedy.
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Feeensas
Palma
Perna
Advent Mission at St Peters Cathedral Draws Crowds
Morning services start at 6 with a 6 oclock mass and an evening sermon at 7 40 conducted by Rev. E Bucholtz S J Supported by a retreat for the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin at St Peters Cathedral the mission continues next week for parish women Local priests will lead after Bucholtz departs for Waterbury Conn He preached on mortal sin healing grace and salvation during Advent and urged daily participation to receive divine mercy The sermon last night titled The End of Man argued for a divine creator and the need to pursue holy living while avoiding sin and hellfire Fire damaged a house owned by John Kane with tenant O Neill accused. most belongings burned and logs valued at 700 with furniture around 100. no insurance on the furniture
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sodality of the Blessed Virgin
St. Peter’s Cathedral
Lu Bucholts
Cleveland
Father Bucholtz
Waterbury
Conn
Blessed Virgin's Sodality
Father Bucholts
Lazarus
Jesus
Hucholtz
Kingdom of Heaven
Hell
John Kane
O'Neill
Tennant
Vesper Programme Tonight At Vesper Literary Society
The Vesper Literary society tables a meeting with a parliamentary debate on whether knowledge should outshine riches. It includes a SATire original poem, a ten minute address by John M. Wagner, a biographical sketch by W. W. Risainger, and a week’s news by E. S. Williams. Resolutions commend Penn Avenue Baptist Church trustees for decorating the association rooms and express thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesper Literary Society
HAM Evc
Dss
John M. Wagner
W. W. Risainger
Williame Apltome
F. M. Koehler
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Vesper Literary Association
Sald
Tenement House Fire endangers Minooka families
A fire destroyed a tenement owned by John Kane and tenanted by Michael O'Neill in Minooka Saturday afternoon. Neighbors feared a larger blaze due to dense frame homes and no fire hydrant nearby. Centurys and William Connell Hose companies responded from outside Minooka as damp weather and lack of wind helped prevent spread to Peter Walsh's adjacent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kane
Minooka
Michael O'Neill
O'Neill
Peter Walsh
William Connell
Hillside Home tragedy ends in melancholia death
Miss Florence Canwell, a Hillside Home inmate, committed suicide by hanging on Saturday morning. She had a history of mental distress and earlier attempts, worked as a typewriter at the Colliery Engineer office, and was 22. Coroner's jury found death by strangulation and absolved attendants. Funeral arrangements set for Factoryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Canwell
Capwell
Insane Department
Kelly
Myles J. Joyce
Alva S. Taylor
Robert Roberts
George D. Guyer
Jesse Twining
Moses Reed
Factoryville
Mules Removed After Clark Vein Collapse at Von Storch Mine
In the Providence Von Storch mine the Clark vein caved in yesterday after weeks of settling in old workings. Mules were removed Saturday night from the affected barn area. Men stood watch yesterday to reinforce props along the lower cut-off. no gas signs observed and workers used naked lamps. No work planned today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Storch
Providence
Clark
Gormans in New Role at Academy of Music
The Gorman brothers John B. and George starred in Gilhooley’s Abroad at the Academy of Music Saturday night with a clever company. The specialty impressed at moments though overall weak due to the play’s construction. The Gur man brothers drew applause for their performances despite a poor audience turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilhoolys
Academy of Music
Academy of
Williams the Whistler in City to Entertain West Side
Reuben Williams, Bangor resident famed for whistling, performs in the city this week despite rheumatism that forbids standing. His act features high notes beyond an organ and a striking blend of sounds, promising a well attended show on the West Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben
Williams
Bangor
Well Merited Success of Wyoming Avenue Shoe Dealers
The Wyoming avenue firm Lewis Reilly Davies offers a complete Winter stock of ladies girls and children's shoes with generous bargains. Their prices are very reasonable and a large staff ensures prompt service. They invite visits and guarantee satisfaction or money back. Thanksgiving closes the store on Thursday November 2 for clerks to give thanks. Friday resumes business with renewed vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis, Reilly & Davies
Wyoming Avenue
The Apostolic Church Membership and Unity in Early Times
Rev Dr McLeod preached on The Apostolic Church at First Presbyterian. The sermon contrasted the simple early terms of membership faith repentance and baptism with later creeds and liturgies and argued against apostolic succession and modern prelacy. It warned of persecution in early days versus social acceptability today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. McLeod
First Presbyterian Church
Apostolic Church
The Circum Girl at Davis Theatre in Plymouth
Telegram alerts Plymouth readers that The Circum Girl, a refined comedy from C K Templeton & Sharpe, will play Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. Also mentions Dr Gibbons in Scranton medical offices and lists local obituaries for Barrett Jones and Kane with funeral details.
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Plymouth
Davis
Davis’ Theater
Davin’ Theaer
Sprinton
C. K. Templeton & Sharpe
Barrett
Scranton
William Barrett
Scranton Street
Hyde Park
Jones
Victoria Jones
Reese Jones
Ninth Street
Washburn Street
Kane
William Kane
Anthony Street
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Pevelands Bekne
Cleveland Baking Powder Co
New York
Cleveland Druthers
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth Building
Ackawanna
SH Penn Ave
A. B. Warman
City Notes
Sherif Fahey
Ward and
Howe
Menta Jon
Scranton Traction Company
Sat- Winday
Linden Street
Mulberry Street
Scranton Clearing House
Theo
Joseph O’ Brien
Yensons
Beranton Gas and Water Company Iginat
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Caise
Laurel
Lackawanna Avenue
Frank J. Sturges
George BF. Chase
B. Partridge
Turdevant
W. W.randon
Frank T. Sturges
George FR. Chase
Israel Rood
George 8
Pabat
Milwaukee
Lohman's
Spruce Street
Winton
Husband
Jane Connelly
Hood
E. Bucholta
S. J
Miss Capwell
CaoverIn
Gormans
the Apostolic Church
Europe
United States
Christ
Circus Girl
Dr. Gibbons
New York City
Woolworth
Jewelry and Silver
Rogers
Washington Ave
Hellers
Redwellias
Czarina
W. W. Berry
Arnete
Columbus Monument
Waehington
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Coursen's
E. G
Coursen
Alaska
Bolz, Wyoming
Banister’s
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
Jaeger’s
M. Brown
Lackawanna Ave
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