City Notes and Local Affairs Chronicle
Various city items: Scranton Camera Club officers to be nominated at tonight’s meeting. Company D of the new Eleventh regiment reviewed in the Adams Avenue armory by Col. Watres and staff. Alderman Stowe named aide-de-camp to PA Grand Army commander. Green Ridge Library hosts memory improvement lecture by Prof Courke Thursday. Paydays listed for Delaware and Hudson, Gravity shops at Honesdale, and D and H railway trains. Howard Place AME church fair opens Monday December 12. Annie Moklale arrested on four warrants after a family dispute. John Kilpatrick’s suit hung on a clothesline, later missing. Judeon Gelatt located. he enlisted Nov 2 or 25 for the Fifteenth infantry. Coroner’s jury links Charles Asperschlager’s death to an electric shock at Clift works, citing improper handling of live wires and personal negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judeon Gelatt
Honesdale
Olyphant
United States Army
Siviter
Fifteenth Infantry Regiment
Regulire
Hauwteville
Als
Tribune
Angelia Gelatt
I. A. Warren
Asperschlager
Charles Asperschlager
CHI Works
Clift Works
Slippers For Men Women and Children Ad Highlight
Headquarters announces anew season of slippers for men women and children with a wide variety of colors forms styles and prices. The store promises infinite stock and urges patrons to visit to choose the ideal gift.
Free Kindergarten meeting hosted at Fuller home
Mrs. and Mrs. Fuller entertained supporters of the Free Kindergarten movement on Jefferson Avenue. A. D. Holland reported funds and debt, while Miss Underwood and Miss Clarke described Froebel methods and local needs. Performances by Katherine Timbertman and remarks by Rev. Dr. Logan highlighted the event with refreshments to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Fuller
Jefferson Avenue
BL. Fuller
A. D. Holland
Aestociation
Hotlind
Cqustem
Mise Underwood
Penn Avenue
Scranton
Miss Clarke
New England
Brick Avenue
Market Street
Edith Hull
Lickawanns and
Adams Avenues
8. C. Logan
Holland
Miss Underwood
Froebel
Kate Douglas Wisgin
Katherine Timbertman
New Kingdom
Pennington
Shires
Leonard
Davis
Board of Control
Dr. Logan
S. Weston
JL. M. Gates
J. P. Dickson
Alfred
Hand
N. E. Rice
Elizabeth Howell
William Matthews
J. Ben Dimmick
J. W. Randolph
J. Alfred Pennington
Mies Dickinson
HH. Welles
J. A. Price
W. M. Dickson
Franklin Henehaw
Mike Charlotte Hand
Pickpockets Arrested For Stolen Watch
Two local youths, unnamed, were arrested last night for stealing a watch from Henry Blattery of Jackson effect. The crime happened at the White House on Penn avenue and Spruce street. A watch was recovered with Elgin Waltham movement number 6148 case M0 and reportedly destined for sale at the White House earlier in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Blattery
Jackson
White House
Penn Avenue
Spruce Street
Partes
Edwards
Slattery
Elwin- Waltham
Bran
Eald
Fale
White Howe
Resolutions on Death of Charles Asperschlager Knights of Malta
Resolutions by the General Grant Commandery Knights of Malta mourn the death of Charles Asperschlager. They note the loss to the order, extend sympathy to his family, and order copies for records, local papers, and the bereaved family. Committee: Allen Elio, John Evans, John Christobhel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Ruyter
Te Univers
Charles Asperschlager
Allen Elio
John Evans
John Chriatobhel
Alarmist Health Warning on Consumption Cures
The city health bulletin warns that three quarters of deaths stem from consumption and lung troubles. Early symptoms like cough and phlegm may mislead, but doctors differ on cures. It touts Dutty'n Pure Malt Whiskey as a superior tonic and the only medicinal whiskey with government approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
New York
Death of Andrew Allen in No 4 shaft explosion
Andrew Allen civil engineer for the Pennsylvania Coal company died at Pittston hospital after injuries from the No 4 shaft blast. He was 36, survived by wife Mary and two children, with a large local connected family. He had led the company's engineer corps for five years and belonged to several local organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Allen
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Pittston
Guthrie
Wilkes-Barre
Allen
California
Young Allen
Engineer Corps
Mary
Andrew Bryden
Andrew
Margaret
Alexander
Monterey
Charles
South Main Street
Odd Fellows of
United American Mechanics
Dunmore
Scranton Engineers’ Club
Borough of Moosic Formally Established by Judge
Judge Edwardes ordered the incorporation of the borough of Moosic and set the third Tuesday in February as election day. Moosic Hase company is the polling place with James T. Brown tasked to post fifty notices. Peter Hamlin as judge Patrick Sammon and Augustus Doud as inspectors Ward Horn attorneys for the borough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwardes
Moosic
Moosic Hase Company
Chence
James T. Brown
Peter 8. Hamlin
Patrick Sammon
Augustus Doud
Ward & Horn
New Trial Refused in Connolly Trac tion Case
Judge D W Searle of Montrose refused a new trial in Connolly against the Traction Co. Owen Connolly of Minooka sought damages for a fractured thigh after a May 4 1896 fall from a car at the baseball park. A verdict upheld contributory negligence. Blight fire and a chemical explosion at Lackawanna hospital lab caused minor damage but were extinguished. Hood’s Sarsaparila and Hood’s Pills advertised.
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D. W. Searle
Montrose
Connolly
Traction Company
Owen Connolly
Minooka
Lackawanna Hospital
Busy Day in the Criminal Courts
Judges disposed of nearly a score of cases with mixed verdicts. Orgill acquitted of intent to kill but found guilty of assault and aggravated assault. Barrett guilty of false pretenses with mercy recommendation. Embezzlement cases cooled. several defendants held to costs. mixed outcomes in numerous assault and theft charges.
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Orgill
M. J. Barrett
Kearney
John Orgill
B. F E. Foley
Dime Bank
Anthony Gallagher
William Digman
William H. Snover
F. Merriman
Max Judkovics
South Side
Sylvester Chinasky
West
Chimasky
Frank Melinsky
Ridge
Jack Hando
William Kremberg
Rookwood Pottery Poised as Ideal Gift in Pennsylvania
A Northern Pennsylvania firm proclaims Rookwood pottery as superior to European works, highlighting American origin, native art influence, and effects like Sea Green Iris and Blue. It emphasizes the need to see and hold the piece and markets it for wedding or Christmas gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Pennsylvania
Coina Yall Letter Advocates Public Ownership Over Private Contracting
W J Davis argues against private franchises and public work being sold to lowest bidders. He warns such policy creates poverty, crime, and class gulf and urges the mayoral veto to keep public needs in citizen hands. The letter decries animal wages and calls for reform in Scranton’s approach to public services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Bernton
WJ. Davis
Local court items report theft and assault cases
A civil action over stolen property noted a judge’s ruling on costs. In an assault and battery case Chris Bessmer versus Patrick Reilly, costs were divided. Michael Kearney of Archbald faced a chicken theft charge, tied to Mrs Wallace Oakley of Jermyn, and was found guilty on circumstantial evidence after admitting prior chicken theft. Squire A J Duffy’s misdemeanor in office charge failed due to nonappearance. costs placed on Conrad Vernon. A jury adjourned on the assault case involving Michael Mahcock Lewis Debisky and John Liphron against Chris Kessmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Bessmer
Patrick Reilly
Michael Kearney
Archbald
Metring
Wallace Oakley
Jermyn
Kearney
Squire A. J. Duffy
Conrad Vernon
Michael Mahcock
Lewis Debisky
John Liphron
Chris Kessmer
Sergeant Rafter Returns from Porto Rico Campaign
Sergeant W. BE. Rafter of Company I Fleet Regiment United States Ha mineers returned home after duty at New York and Governors Island. He praised the Porto Ricans and noted excellent treatment for soldiers. He brings war relics including honey a Mauser rifle gold braid from a Spanish colonel pictures of the island and a small box of bullets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BE. Rafter
Island
Letters From The People Published With Writer Names
Under this heading the Tribune prints short letters of interest accompanied by the writer's name. The Tribune will not be responsible for opinions here expressed.
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Tribune
Editor’s note on vetoing street repair contract ordinance
A Tribune editor argues against the mayor’s proposed ordinance for street maintenance contracts. He contends expanding city departments should not rely on concessions or franchises and warns against overextension of public works.
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Inbor
Old Point Comfort tour by Pennsylvania railroad departs
The first in a series of personally conducted tours to Old Point Comfort via the Pennsylvania railroad departs New York and Philadelphia on Tuesday December 27. Tickets include luncheon on the going trip and one and three fourths days board at Old Point Comfort with return by regular trains within six days. Rates from New York 10 dollars from Tren ton 13 50 from Philadelphia 12 10 and proportional from other points. Contacts for itineraries and full information are listed at Broadway New York Broad Street Newark and Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
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Old Point Comfort
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Philadelphia
Trenton
Broadway
Broad Street
Newark
N. Z
George W. Boyd
Broad Street Station
Fragmented OCR Item Sparks unclear query
An unreadable OCR snippet with mixed letters and numbers leaves the event or topic unclear. No identifiable people, places, organizations, dates, or outcomes are readable enough to summarize with confidence.
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Finn & Phillips
Hallet & Davis
World’s Mail
Wyoming Ave
H. B. Ware
Omecolours
Willanie
Opp
PostoMmce
The
Scranton Camera Club
Eleventh Regiment
Adams Avenue
Watres
Atu
Senator Dodge
Clay
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
John T. Stowe
W. J. Patterson
Grand Army of the
Green Ridge
Courke
Delaware and Hadson Company
Gravity
Delaware, Tauckawanna and Western Company
Howard Place
Mre. J. A. Grant
Annie Moklale
Luzerne Street
Milar
John Kilpatrick
South Scranton
Schank & Spencer
Spruce
North
Henry Slattery
Borough OF
Hood
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell
Masa
Fulton Cash Market
Lacka. Ave
Hetzel Case
Mary Hetzel
Daniel Manley
Eddie Malley
Harry Meehan
J. B. Lambert
Keyser Valley
Margaret Bailey
Matilda Kane
James Kane
Brasilottok Kolentipecick
Hughes
Sterling R. Evans
Ernest Weber
Frederick Weber
Allen Dymond
Tobias Stine
Joseph Yuoshick
Matthew Maheleck
William Zarn
Charles Everhardt
Kathe Everhardt
Ernest Mecke
Rookwood Pottery
Coina Yall
Sergeant Rafter Home
the Tribune
Ati Nevinwaenax
Woosie Rice
Sarah Serge
Lackawanna Ave
Hardin Norris
Perry
Waitit
Chamberlain
Matthews Brow
Edison
Weichel’s
Opp, D
le & W. Lenpor
WIN
Hundeovens
Chicago Cottage Organs
Guernsey
Washington Ave
Linen A. Alc
Ceessine
Ceesssees Hat
Wee Welle
China
Ieee Bicnee
John I. Ladwig
Prop
F. L. Crane
Scranton Cash Store
Cea
BEC
A. F. Kizer
Washington Avenue
Conrad
Pierce's Market
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