City Notes and Court Martial Reports from Local News
Delaware and Hurton company operations near Branton reported as well as a masked ball event at Sneverta. A Black man named Sylvedtey Ages was discharged after arrest for alleged theft. Lieutenant Colonel P W Ry Mawell presided over a court martial involving three guards charged with desertion. Katie Young, a girl from Stoneville, was arrested on Porn avenue by Trofman Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PW RY iMawell
Tte Cane
Katie Young
Mytrofman Hart
Yortordus
Hor Howe
Nine charged as local crimes with varied details
Fragmentary court notes describe charges against several individuals, including a man accused of revolver use during an alleged fright and a deputy’s report of a youth theft case. Additional items reference a funeral, a road-y and entertainment notices with scattered names and events.
Gloves and Box Refer to Merk and Hatten
A garbled note references gloves and an enamelled box with names Merk and Hatten. The text lacks clear actions or context but hints at items and a pair related to Preece. No decisive events or quotes are extractable from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amineh Niver
Merk & Hatten
Nellie M Ginnis Dead After Fatal Fire Explosion
Nellie Metlinnie of the Towel Jernyh died yesterday from burns sustained in a Monday explosion. She was nineteen. Remains to her mother’s home 66 Stone Ave, Lackawanna. Funeral Monday at 10 from the home with a service at St Martins and interment in Cathedral cemetery. Survived by four sisters Mrs. Dairies Jordan Mrs. Michael Carroll Margaret et ibe rine cide eee Direner Putedets. Undertaker Cusick took charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neliie Metlinnie
Cusick
Dairies Jordon
Michael Carroll
Margaret
St Mterts Eather
Scranton Favored for Labor Federation Convention
Moran of the Central Labor union cites strong support for Scranton as the site of the American Federation of Labor convention next year. Delegates in Detroit are voting on the plan with Baxter pressing Scranton's bid and pledges totaling 200 of 100. Western cities previously hosted the convention, a shift now favored toward the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PG. Moran
Central Labor Union
Scomiunton
Federacion of Labor Convention
Werson
Detroit
Tieahay
Charles Bh. Baxter
Scranten
Cites
Bi Ak General Sentment
Tax Payment Rush Strains City Treasury Office
Clerks in the city treasurer's office faced a rush as taxpayers, including school children, made payments yesterday. Receipts posted for the day ranked among the highest in the office's history, reflecting the surge in tax settlements.
Political Nominations Outline in Berotiont Ninth Ward
In the Berotiont Ninth Ward race Charles I. Chittenden is noted as the repeating candidate for a nearby position. The Democrats discuss nominees for school controller and common council with names like Patrick Cindl d e g y and John M Cosy. Ward targets include council seats in the Seventh and Eighth wards and nominations for district officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvo Couneh
Charles i. Chittenden
Elehth
Select Council
Dietriet
Dietrica Offvers
Cominon Optitnol
John J. Kearney
Common Council
Beale Case Deliberations End As Jury Receives Charge
Carbondale murder trial closes after defense and Commonwealth rest. Judge Gordon sets schedules for late evening delivery of verdict. Key defense witnesses include Mrs. Mary Siddeney and children John and Annie. prosecution contends four defendants including Thomas Gallagher caused fatal blow. Jury to decide second degree murder charge based on disputed events surrounding the assault on Callagher family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
Thomas
Commonwealth
Carbondale
Judgve
Gordon
O'Tittem
Orden
Oren
Thomas Gallagher
Water Meter Case Delayed Over Tampering Question
In the Scranton Gas and Water Co versus Thomas C. Melvin the meter tampering argument was postponed to next Tuesday in Alderman Howe's office. William B. Oliver, a National Meter Co. expert, testified that a meter can be reversed by three methods, and this case likely shows reverse registration indicating water pumped from the hotel into the company line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Thomas C. Melvin
8. Charles Hotel
Alderman Howe
Hechart
C'uvien & Kelly
Court House
William B. Oliver
National Meter Company of
New York
Twesty
Frank Lynch
Melvin
Oliver
Look for Holy Ghost Leads to Mental Distress Case
Patrolman Perry encounters Mrs Ella Hewitt seeking the Holy Ghost on Lackawanna Avenue. She is detained overnight at the Centre Street station and later characterized as a victim of confidence games by spiritualist fakirs. Hewitt, about 35, has wandered Lackawanna Avenue nightly for weeks and shows a strained mental state. Police will decide on further action after inquiry at City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Perry
Lackiwinna Avenue
Aden
Perry
Mely
Centre -Street
la Mri
Ella Hewitt
West Court
Nooth Scruyten
Providence Poleo
Purrinman
Hewitt
Lackawanna Avenue
Meeting of Poor Board Releases Bondsmen For 1887 Tax Collections
At yesterday's meeting the finance committee released the bondsmen of Ara Williams and Wide M. Finan after both collectors settled in full their tax duplicates for 1887. Williams listed 14400.60 and Finan 78404.08. Only thirteen applicants requested relief outside, and the committee planned wage and means checks for unworthy cases. President Brooks cited recent purchases of luxuries using board orders to justify action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ara Williams
Wide M. Fian
Mr. Williams
Finty
Brooks
Meeting of Woman's Club Discusses Public Health
The Women's Club will hold a meeting Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Green Ridge Library. The program will focus on militi ite peflation to che production and oia ntation of disease. Dr. Pelnier veterinary surgeon and Ti A. Donne of Boranton Dairy will lead discussion. Dr. Harry Logan will address curfew and city regulation needs. All women invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearehold
Green Ridge Ubrary
Pelnier
Ti. A. Donne
Boranton Dairy Company
Discuxsion
Harry Logan
High School Notes on Attendance and Upcoming Examinations
The report notes tardy student Gordon Evers recovering at home from illness and intends to return soon. It covers freshmen and sophomores in geometry and construction work, upcoming Friday activities, and the month’s end exams. It also mentions the literary society Christmas entertainment planned with specific participants and a scrimmage football practice and game against Beranton and a future match with St Thomas College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Evers
Minn Loutee Melluwa
Eophmore
Binee
Sophmore
Whder
Beodrive
Seniel
Tterary Sociery
Grant
Crant Kitdly
Athletic Park
toNreprius
Orrane
St. Thomas College
Hirdis
Edo
Fancy Stationery and Reynolds Bros For Sale
Advertisement listing various items for sale including fancy stationery Reynolds Bros and office goods. Mentions 1 Ni horsepower return tubular belt and other merchandise in varied condition. Includes references to FL Beckwith Co Dime Bank billing and Reynolds brands and bags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckwith & Co
Dime Bank
Bihling
Also Mentioned on This Page
Perry Bros
Vole & Sons
Ludwig
Marters
Carientia Organs
Wilcox & Whith Pneumatic
Perry Brothers
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanna Dairy CO
Adams Avenue
Scranton
Huntington's Bakery
Spruce Street
Masonic Tetigs
C. Ss. Snyder
Grodun
Medjeltia
Edward Reyer
Spruce ST
H. B. Ware
Willams
Opp
Pontollive
DD & HH. Pays
Delaware and Hiurtwon Company
Mainmoon
Brranton
Yostermdas
Sneverta Tall
St. Ladit
Washington
Ceekerihal
Ubedinatty
George Wieelington
Americ
Clut
Teracnia
Guernwy
Pelle Wei Snuter
Boranten Rathway Company
Ito
Joe
Delicatessen Emporium
California
Pritts
Allan
Iacarte
Ciystere
Enyotyie
Washington Avenue
Jeen
Mildtifetit
Peter Harkerny
Victor Burtor
Drobey
Thay
Ulen
Mareehul
Lark
Brwuvyocle
Hsh
Funehal Bh
Blaher
Winshington Avenue
Worinhwiy
Alam Avenue
Thurwine
Ithe Houe
Tyr, Olin
Ming, Park Methodist Hireh
New Milford
Sudquehinnk County
Mr. Deljerthc
Nellie M’ginnis
P. G. Moran
Federation of Labor
Atove
Avon
Ely
Golden
Fifth
Fund Tym
Bpatrick Cinldegy
Patrick MclLean
John M_ Cosy
Calpin
Alderman Miller
John Davin
Reynolits Ryos
Mra
Winslow
Winglow
Tudge
Thome Gallagher
Quinn
Ann Goallegher
Joseph Calligier
Fridge
Thomas Callagher
Demypeoy
T Dart
Joseph
John Gatlarher
Apipatr
Mary Siddeney
John
Annie
Wil
Qutan
Callagher
Jyalon
Michael
Dante
Eve
Mary Melvidle
Bose
Oniete Wen
Atten Ted
Ali
Mig Kennedy
Yppu
Calfighor
Panne
Niagara Falls
Niagra
Pwo
Niaiurna Fatin Dower Company
Elett Millon
Oheay
Bet Ile
P. F&m
T. Newley
Wyoming Ave
Reynolds ‘Bros
Jermyn
Reynolds
Fimoke
William E. Oliver
Holy Ghost
Elin Hewitt
Holy Trinity
Williams and
Finn
Meeting OF Woman's Club
Florida
Thomas & Brandamore
Reynolds Bros
Fancy Office Biskets
Reynolds Biros
Reynolds Troe
Guernsey Hall
J. W. Guernsey
Washington Ave
Rexford Co
Pierce
Alto Rockaway
Blue Mount
Pierce's Market
Penn Avenue
Mears Building
Bilver
Bursat
Ximua
Homer Laughlin
China All
F. L. Crane
Reviece Furrier
A.e.rogers
Lackawanna Ave
Scranton, Pa
Ws Vo
Davidow Bros
Dobbers
Dewelry
Ad Marine
Yana Polleliis
Lackawanna Ava
Everett
Everett’s Livery
Dix Court
Ctiy Hall
Neverslip
Franklin Ave
The
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Scranton and
Wilkes
General Office
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