City Notes Highlights From Local Courts and Clubs
Assistant Paymaster F Hartman resigns from Delaware and Hudson. Admin grants for Unik and McHale estates. Pitt will probate. Streeter named executor. George B Newton made committee for John J Peck with 1000 bond. New trial motion in Tomkins vs Scranton Traction. Marriage license issued to Bayliff and Walker. YWCA Board to meet at 9:49 am Wednesday. Police report November arrests total 140, lowest for year. Union meeting of Women’s Foreign Missionary societies at Elm Park Church. Beranton bicycle club to start practice at 2 pm. players to be photographed. New trial granted in Steere vs Oakley. next term. Honold will probate for Carbondale. admin named. Viewers appointed for South Abington road matter. B G Coons to begin West Lackawanna Avenue hill repairs. WCTU central city to meet at 5 pm. Clerk appointed to oversee All the jury wheel records. City Pastors’ Union met. Dr Pearce presided. Brotherhood paper discussed. YWCA evening program set. Mrs Frances Ban to recount Atlanta trip. music by Miss Long and Miss Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Hartman
Delaware and Hudson Company
Alason Unik
Jermyn
W. B. Rwick
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Halietend
Manville
Patrick McHale
Olyphant
James C. McHale
William J. Pitt
H. M. Streeter
George B. Newton
John J. Peck
J. M. Tomkins
Scranton Traction Company
Joseph Bayliff
Alice F. Walker
Wandling
Young Women's Christian Asociation
Women's Foreign Missionary Societies
Elm Park Church
Beranton Bicycle Club
Feld
C. C. Steere
D. K. Oakley
Common Pleas Court
Christian Honold
Carbondale
C. T
Christian A. Honold
A. H. Dunning
James B. Watkins
William Frants
Abington Township
B. G. Coons
West Lackawanie Avenue
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Central City
Charles F. Wagner
Young Men's Christian Aaeveration
W. H. Pearce
Our Brotherhood
William Elgar
Merolo
Price
Galt
Jones
Boston
Bauer
Harring & McSweeney
Edward Alsfeldt
Merchant
Scranton
W. F. Dickinson
Newton
Hartley Curran
Curran
John Acker
South Side
Commonwealth
Sydney
Adams
Seranton
Newton Johnson
John L. Payne
Walter Depew
Madison
K. J. Foster
Frank Bingham
Dunmore
Charles Egbert
Old Forge
Co. T. Wedermman
la Plume
J. Roberts
Covington
Horatio T. Fellows
Beranton
Wiliam Madden
Frank E. Kilpatrick
Edwards
T. P. Daniels
Local Textile Prices Marked Down by Mears & Hagen
The advertisement lists reductions on various cloths including Bik and Wool stripes and Sergen dadguards Coverta Boucle cut to 60 cents. Wool Cheviots drop to SM cents while a Dreap Goods line is offered at popular prices. Highland Plaids priced at 6 and 76 cents. Also mentions Pennsylvania Roofing Company with a “pee covering.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears & Hagen
Another Shoe House Morris J Davidow Opens Scranton Store
Morris J. Davidow becomes proprietor of a new boot and shoe business at 18 Lackawanna Avenue in Scranton adjoining Collins & Hackett. The venture costs about 15 000 and will use ground floor for retail with upper floors for wholesale stock and salesrooms. A dozen or more staff including traveling salesmen and clerks will be employed. Jewelry, Turnquest, Rogers 1847 Cutlery mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris J. Davidow
Scranton
Morrie J. Davidow
Lackawanne
Collins & Hackett
Davidow
Lackawanna Avenue
Bezek’s Cousin Receives U S Citizenship Near Carbondale
John Zora, described as a thirty five year old intelligent man and cousin of Frank Beck, the life term murderer of Mary Kerak, was sworn in as a U S citizen yesterday near Carbondale. His wife testified to his five years in the country while Deputy Clerk Emil R. Donn officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zora
Carbondale
Frank Beck
Mary Kerak
United States
Zora
Emil R. Donn
End of a Young Life in Kressler Court
Mrs. Thomas Calin of 745 Kressler Court died yesterday morning at 2 o'clock after months of illness. She was 25, wife of undertaker Thomas Calin of Cusick. The funeral is tomorrow from the residence with High Mass at St. Peter's Cathedral at 8 and interment in Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Cain
Kressler Court
Thomas Calin
Cusick
St. Peter's Cathedral
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Gorham's Silverware Leads World for Matchless Excellence
Turnquest at 205 Washington Avenue sells Gorham silverware noted for matchless excellence in this advertised claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorham
Turnquest
Washington Avenue
Sella It
Secretary Carlisle proposes Scranton post office expenses
Secretary of the Treasury Carlisle sent to Congress his fiscal year 1897 appropriations. For the Scranton post office he recommends 600 for janitor, 600 for watchman and fireman, and 270 for a charwoman per year. Also advertised: Sterling silver thimbles at Turnquest's for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turnquest’s
One of Scranton's Best School Buildings Dedicated
One of the citys newest and largest schools No 27 on East Market street will be dedicated Friday. The dedication will be held in the buildings largest auditorium with Superintendent Howell and President Carson among speakers. Principal J B Hawker leads a program featuring students as participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
East Market Street
Howell
Carson
Voh Tfored
Board of Control
J. B. Hawker
William McGarrah dies at 83 in city
William McGarrah father of Druggist W H McGarrah and Mrs William Whittaker died last night at 407 Franklin Avenue. He was 83 and had lived in the city eighteen years. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm. interment Forest Hill cemetery. The notice includes ads for a sale at Coal Exchange and various merchandise prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGarrah
William McGarrah
W. H. McGarrah
William Whittaker
Franklin Avenue
Forest Hill Cemetery
Man Accused in 1894 Lackawanna Murder Denies Guilt
Cresenzo Merolo stands trial for the June 17 1894 murder of Barber Emanuel Lore at Ol Forge with defense arguing mistaken identity. Jurors are seated after extensive questioning and Judge Edwards cautions impartial deliberation while detailing witness readiness and trial logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel Lora
Old Forge
Lackawana County
Cresenzo Merolo
Emanuel Lore
Ol Forge
John R. Jones
John J. Murphy
Commonwealth
John
Houston
Edwards
Martin
Constantine Morisin
Edwarda
Zeidler Laid to Rest in Forest Cemetery
Lorena Zeidler lay in state at Reet Vesterdey in Forest 1111 Cemetery with a large throng attending the obsequies yesterday. Brief services were held at the house at 1 o clock, followed by longer ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorena Zeidler
Reet Vesterdey
Forest
Lorens Zeidler
Controversy Over Charter for St. Joseph's Lithuanian Congregation
Attorneys opposed a petition filed for a charter to form St. Joseph's Lithuanian congregation in Providence. The case centers on control of church property held in trust by Rt. Rev. Bishop O'Hara. Pastor Rev. Michael Peza and the existing 1650 Lithuanians face opposition from Ke lly and McGinley who argue the move aims to seize church assets under a new name. An earlier dispute included arrests and locked doors, with police involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Dawson
Pryor
St. Joseph's
Providence
Michael Pega
North Main Avenue
Green Ridge Street
John P. Kelley
M. A. McGinley
Kelley
St. Joseph’s
Father Peza
O'Hara
Michael Peza
Parteh
Watches and Jewelry Sale Prices at Turnquest's
Advertises Ladies 14K gold watches and diamond jewelry with prices such as 14.76 for a solid gold ladies watch and 6.50 for a gents 20 year gold filled watch. Also lists opal pieces, 14K gold drops, half hour strike clocks, and a diamond setter at 206 Washington Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turnquest
Elgin
Waltham
Turnqueet
Washington Avenue
Uncle Tom's Cabin Still Draws Big Audiences at Academy
The Academy of Music hosted Stetson's touring company for Uncle Tom's Cabin, drawing a largely juvenile crowd that laughed cried and applauded through the performance. Critics praised the company as among the best on the road and noted its extensive and costly stage resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Music
Stetson
Five More Miners Granted Certificates by Board
The board of examiners granted five coal mining certificates yesterday afternoon after accepting five applicants. Names listed include William George of Hellevue mines Thomas J. Thomas Briggs shaft Eli Jones Continental mines James Cilifford Dunmore and Charles Shaw Capouse works. The board meets on the flat Monday of each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffiths
Morris
Gibbons
William George
Hellevue Mines
Thomas J. Thomas
Briggs’ Shaft
Eli Jones
Continental Mines
James Cilifford
Dunmore
Charles Shaw
Capouse Works
Scranton Hunters Bring Large Pike County Game Load
M E Wells Hertron Huff Curtle Huff William Anneman of Scranton and L B Lewis George Johnson of Milwaukee return from a three week Pike County hunting trip with four deer and over 106 pheasants. Huff shot two deer Anneman one and Wells one including a running buck at seventy five yards.
Fraudulent Insurance Polices Exposed In Scranton Case
J. W. Gardner alias Luce alias Vosburg jailed for $800 default in Dunmore after posing as insurer using bogus policies. Testimony from firms named by Gardner showed copies on London Guarantee and Casualty circulars and specimen forms, with Mary Derrick and John D. White among dupes. Evidence includes forged signatures and misleading advertisements, as Gardner admitted guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gardner
Luce
Vosburg
Miller
Gardner
Dunmore
Alderman Millar
C. G. Boland
Mr. Boland
Mary Derrick
Gypsy Grove
H. A. Luce
C. G. Mulani
Derrick
London Guarantee and Casualty Company
Callendar
FE. R. Hunt
London Company
John D. White
Winton
Game Insurance Company
Scranton Insurance
Cosmopolitan Building and Loan Association of
Syracuse
Petersburg Tracks Extend to Prescott Avenue Route Decided
The street car line to Petersburg is fixed to run along Mulberry Street and Prescott Avenue, connecting with existing Petersburg tracks. General Manager Silliman has a large crew at work and aims to finish before the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Prescott Avenue
Mulberry Street
Silliman
Corbett Denies Mayoral Candidacy Name Preference Shift
M I Corbett, a real estate agent for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad, told a Tribune reporter he is not a candidate for mayor. He stated he has never sought the office and would not have his name advanced, naming Hon B H Hippie as his preferred successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. I. Corbett
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Tribune
Health Board Reports Deaths and November Burial Permits
The board logged thirty two deaths last week and nine contagious cases with seven deaths including typhoid fever scarlet fever diphtheria and consumption. Burial permits issued in November totaled 141 though final deaths may be slightly under this due to out of town interments. Sterling Silver Thimbles 26 cents Riad Washington avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Riad Washington Avenue
The Mall Mission Holds November Meeting at Hunt Residence
The McAll mission held its November monthly meeting yesterday afternoon at Mrs. A. Hunt's Jefferson avenue home. President Mrs. Price presided as papers and extracts from the McAll Record were read by Mrs. Hand Mrs. Powell and Mrs. Blair. Managers reported collections matched usual monthly averages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Hunt
McAll Mission
A. F E. Hunt
Jefferson Avenue
Price
McAll Record
Paria
Alfred Hand
BR. Q. Powell
Selden Blair
Turnquest Promotes Shoes At Commonwealth Store
For the latest styles and lowest prices in fine shoes see Turnquest at Commonwealth shoe store on Washington Avenue as Christmas approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busset Shoes
Commonwealth
Ashington Avenue
Commonwealth Shoe Store
Washington Avenue
English Rails Imported by American Railway Import
New York December 2 A contract for importing 10000 tons of English steel rails has been signed with an American railroad by Griswold and Gillett English rails cost about 244 per ton plus duty making total near 1044 a ton inland Freight advantages on the Southern Pacific and Gulf coasts may offset tariffs according to Griswold and Gillett Carnegie Steel President John G Leishman notes U S steel prices rose due to raw material and freight shifts and predicts no tariff induced drop in American rail prices Washington internal revenue reports four month collections total 51109692 down 19200002 from last year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Griswold & Gillett
Broadway
Cammell & Co
Bhefield
Griswold
Atlantic Seaboard
Philadelphia
Southern Pacific
Gulf
John G. Leishman
Carnegie Steel Company
Pacific
Guernsey Bros Offers Weber Brokerage Deal
Guernsey Bros advertises a Weber purchase deal promising best value on grills and related products. The notice emphasizes brand quality and favorable pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber
Guernsey Bros
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Cleveland Brothers
Forder Company
Cleveland Diking Powder Co
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
THE
Mpanulty
City Notes
Young Women's Hall Association
Frances Ban
Atlanta Exposition
Misses Long
Johnson
Pennsylvania Roofing Company
Rogers
Cuttlery
Bezek
William M'Garrah
Coal Exchange Clothiers
Martin & Delany
Wil
Best Nickel
Zion Lutheran Church
Philip Ziselman
John Horn
George Kinback
Israel Bittenbender
W. Keller
Fred. Durr
Philip Schnell
John Christ
Rudolph Buensii
Uncle Tom
Diamonda
Pennsylvania
Lowe
Gipsy Grove
Lackawanaco
H. A. Lace
Pollicy No
Commonelj
Lackawana Cola
Ware
H. A. Lake
Polley
Gloay Grove
Lackawana Co Pa Scranton
Tribunese
Rey
Bablen
Board OF Health Report
the Mall Mission
Ladies and Gentlemen
Washington
Dec. L
Internal Revenue
Hallacher’s
H. Langfeld
Lackawanna Ave
S. C., Snyder, D. D
Berry
Benoni
Lima
BlackIne
Bartlett
Bixby's
Nagantacan
Pischine's
Anduasen
Prunes
Ewer Eas Ee Rassina
Joose
Musratel
Pemeus Ne Bardinem
CAM Voce
Ceccsccessenee
Reevens Sardines
New Orleans
Cape
Astrakhan
Hudson Bayeds
Far Cape
J. Bolz
Wyoming Avenue
Shaw
Emerson
Malcolm Love
Clough & Warren
Carpenter, Waterloo
Nery
J. Lawrence Stelle
Spruce Street
China
Rupprecht
Crystal Palace
Penn Ave
Baptist Chana
Scranton Cash Store
Columbus Monument
Onta
Happe
Christian Stern
TES Tribune
Speadar
Powel
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