City Notes: Local actions and obituaries in Scranton
The itemized notes report half time at Delaware and Hudson mines, a Sheridan fair reopening, a charity dinner sale, a smoker party in Bikely rooms, and the November grand jury report on county bridges. Also listed are tax settlements, WCTU meetings, a judge of election appointment, funeral for Attorney A. H. Winton, estate hearings, post office revenue, Liederkranz officers, health board deaths, sheriff sale, and railroad directors’ death causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson
Guneter
Horton Gardner
Scott Tow Natty
Lackawanny Har Association
AO. Winton
Michael Grimes
Eiter
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Spruce Street
Womens Christian Temperance Union of
Green Ridge
Dickson Avenue
Mera
G. W. Cole
New York
Melcholr Horn
Thomas Hart
Michael Roach
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
A. Hl. Winton
Wyomsng Avenue
Morest Hill Cemetery
Mary A. Campbell
Charlie B. Olver
Scranton Post Office
Sane
Liederkrang
Frank Leuthner
BE. Moses
Frank Hommler
Frans Becker
F. P. Kopff
Hingas
Board of Health
Sherif J. D. Perber
Michael Bharak
West Lackawanna Avenue
Frank T. Okeil
H. A. Knapp
Millar
Edward Morrell
Mary J. Roeder
Scranton
William KK. Roeder
Willa
New York City
George
Biles
James Kearney
Birthday celebration and prizes for Thomas Holtham
Hon P P Smith presided on July 1 as Thomas Holtham marked his forty third birthday at the Hotel Anthracite Wyoming avenue. He received two ten dollar gold pieces from his parents, plus a gold headed cane a silver tipped walking stick and a handsome oil portrait as gifts from friends. Marriage licenses were issued to several couples including John McGrath and Colin Lingam James Dempsey and Mary Hallinan Ignotz Liguis and Mary Fredinack Alfred F Grate and Mary Arnt William Henderson and Mary Convey Owen Collings and Elizabeth Howley and Anna Sadkowska plus others from Scranton Primore Green Rider and Priceburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. P. Smith
Thomas Holtham
Wyoming Avenue
Holtham
John McGrath
Lake Coma
Colin Lingam
Carbondale
James Dempsey
Mary Hallinan
Primore
Ignotz Liguis
Mary Fredinack
Priceburg
Alfred F. Grate
Mary Arnt
Scranton
William Henderson
Mary Convey
Throop
Teotl Ridowski
Green Rider
Anna Sadkowska
Owen Collings
Elizabeth Howley
Largest verdict yet in Lackawanna damages case
David J. Jones wins $9,750 against the Delaware and Hudson Co in Lackawanna county court for personal injuries from a September 3 collision with a freight train. Jones is left permanently disabled after losing a left foot and suffering severe injuries. Willan Hughes previously won $9,499.50 in a related case against the same defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Jones
Delaware and Hudson Co
David . Jones
Delaware and Hudson Canal and Railroad Company
Lackawanna County
Everett Warren
Willan Hughes
Hughes
Jones
Carbon Street
Supreme Court
Lacka- Wilha
Pastors Union Elects Officers at Scranton Meeting
The Scranton Pastors' Union held its semi annual meeting at the Young Men's Christian Association building with Rev. Dr. W. H. Pearce presiding. Rev. W. J. Ford of Green Ridge Baptist was elected president. Rev. O'Neill of Dunmore named secretary and treasurer. a nominating committee had prepared the slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Pastore’ Union
Youn Men's Christian Association
W. H. Pearce
Wo. Ford
Green Ridge
Mire
Pearce
Wilkes-Barre
Franklin Street Methodist Church
Baptiste
G. T. Price
Park Place
William Edgar
Christ
Jesus Christ
Snow Storm Delays Traction Lines Yet Brings Joy to Onlookers
Yesterday's snowstorm brought three inches of snow by four pm and heavy sleet earlier. The Traction company mobilized extra workers on each car to keep lines open with brooms, slowing schedules until the storm subsided. Warmer, cloudy conditions and possible showers were forecast for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traction Company
the Tribune
Fete Champetre Boxes Sold To Noted Scrantonians
Boxes and loges for the Fete Champetre to be danced next week at Frothingham theater have been sold to notable Scranton residents including Judge E N Willard Colonel H M Bates and Arthur Frothingham. Dress rehearsals are set for this week and committees will meet this afternoon at Mrs C B Scott's home. Season tickets priced 36 grant eight seats usable across performances. Local liquor selections advertise Lohmann s wines and various beers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frothingham
E. N. Willard
H. M. Bates
D. Simpson
H. P. Simpson
W. T. Smith
EL. Fuller
T. H. Watkins
BR. G. Brooks
J. Ben Dimmick
Arthur Frothingham
C. B. Scott
Monroe Avenue
Administrator Defies Court Over Estate of Lil Howard
Lil Howard also Esther M Walter died near Prospect house in Throop borough. M D Smith applied for letters of administration claiming common law wife status. Judge Archbold ruled August 12, 1895 that Smith had no right to administer. letters revoked and Mrs. Davis granted letters. Davis filed to have Smith account for October 1894 to August 1895. Smith refused. Court appointed Attorney Ballentine to act. contempt proceeding to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lil Howard
Esther M. Walter
Prospect House
Boulevard
Throop
Der
M.D. Smith
Aseneth Davis
Smith
Archbald
Ale
Ballentine
Barbers Host Second Annual Ball at Music Hall
The Journeymen Barbers enlon No Vu held their second annual ball at Music Hall drawing a large, select crowd. Lawrence orchestra provided twenty-two numbers while 160 couples joined the grand march directed by A. J. Langan. F. Volkvandt presided as master of ceremonies with Val Spohrer assisting. committee members included J. F. Volknandt Henry Leitner Henry Willian and Louwis Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enlon
Music Hall
Lawrence Oarchestra
A. J. Langan
F. Volkvandt
Val Spohrer
J. F. Volknandt
Henry Leitner
Menry "Willian
Louwis Myers
Dane
Frank Bell
James Lungan
Robert Blackmun
Lewis Myers
A. Holleran
J. Reidenbach
Charles Stote
Her
Fete Champetre Auction Lists Donated Items for Home Fund
A large assortment of useful articles donated by Scranton merchants will be auctioned at the Fete Champetre to benefit the Home for the Friendless building fund. W. W. Berry will oversee drawings. items are on display at Weichel & Millar’s on Wyomin g avenue with donor names listed alongside each article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
W. W. Berry
Weichel & Millar
Wyoming Avenue
Hill & Connell
Mercereau & Connell
G. Kerr & Co
Dunn
G. W. Fritz
Willams & McAnulty
Jacob Lolz
Frank P. Christian
Goldsmith Brot
Jerome Keogh Challenges Clearwater for $250 a Side
Keogh, from Scranton, challenges current world pool champion Willian Clearwater to a $250 a side match in Pittsburg within forty days. Keogh cites Syracuse tournament form and records like a 57-ball run and six-shot clears. Brunswick-Balke-Collender oversees title rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Willian Clearwater
Jerome Keogh
Syracuse
Keogh
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company
On Misque
New York Billard Mirror
Clearwater
Scranton
City Estimates Committee Cuts to Balance Budget
The Estimates Committee reviewed the annual appropriation ordinance and cut luxuries and nonessential items, trimming many department requests. They reduced street and paving funds, kept some salaries, and debated patrols and assessor changes while signaling further revisions ahead. The next meeting is Monday night as the process drags toward final council action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Bowie
Chittenden
Mhalt
Ety
Willams
Megally
Perber
Messrs
Lauer, Maly and Robinson
Nay
Uest
Mas
Nay Aug Park
Tto
Fur Prices Soar in London Market Says Seller
The notice urges buyers to act now as fur values are expected to climb for two to three seasons. The seller offers manufactured stock at 10 percent below the cost of skins, claiming top materials, stylish designs, skilled work, and long experience behind the reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cleveland Baking Powder Co
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Washington Avenue
City Notes
W. J. Ford
Green Ridge Hapiiet Church
Uide Park
Bolt
West Side
Ripple-Williams- Widmayer
Tran
John H. Fellows
Thomas D. Daylea
Fellows
Koltera
Bivde Park
Trelbune
Arma
Dowkht
Colonel Ripple
Thomas Phillipe
Lapeak
Mr. Phillips
Ticeketa
Weat
Mr. Jones
John T. Williams
Tribune
Ives Thomas Davies
Briges
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
William Penn Morgan
Morgan
Heese G. Brooks
Briggs
Williames
Davies
Ripple
West Ridera
Haring
Captain Mor
Tom Davies
Daniel Williams
Hyde Parker
Hidec Park #9
J. A. Scranton
Lohmann’s
E. Robinson's
Milwaukee
Feigenspan's
Barbers
Shavers
Music Wall
Wim. Blume & Son
Spruce St
Wm. Blume & Son
Wilkans
City Engineers' Department
Williams
Morris
Costello
Kinsley
West Market Street
Fitszimmons—Burke
Dunmore
St. Mary's Church
Ha FE
Fitzsimmons and
Misa Bridgeturke
Banister
Baby Bazaar
Voc
Hlume
Wad
Spruve
Powell’s Music Store
Lackawanna Avenue
Rupprecht's
Crystal Palace
Rupprecht
Penn Ave
Opp Baptist
Watercoms
Columbus Mest
Washington Av
Paj
Aabt
J. Bolz
Wyoming
Shaw
Emerson
Malcolm Love
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
J. Lawrence Stelle
Christian Sarrer
Scranton — School of Elocution and Oratory
Mrs. L. J. Richards
Bura Building
Washington
Ae. Scranton
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