City Notes From Scranton Witness Broad Local Happenings
Miss Heath narrates Murillo at the home of Attorney M on Adams avenue. Mr and Mrs Jome ODonnell escape coal gas danger on New Street. John Mahon seeks clerk of the common council, a prior school boardholder. John Boyle O Healy council and Young Men Institute host music and letters on Lackawanna Avenue. Bond of James Phillips for delinquent school tax filed. $2929.61 with bondsmen John Phillips and John Morris. An 1852 octagonal gold piece displayed at Third National Bank with $14 premium. Colonel James Mallinan spoke to Railroad Young Men's Christian Association on making time productive for workers. Pool match arranged: Jerome Keown vs W H Clearwater in Pittsburg March 19 20 21, stakes $2. Jessups & Hand sue Mecker Bros. for $7228.40. Marriage licenses granted to Curley and Kori lwam. Herbert Fich and Stark. Joseph Welsa and Lena Sternberger. Samual Goldstein and Puchel Hofenfield. Jacob Alexander and Flora Driesen. Perseverance Club officers elected led by President Vetter. officers and directors listed with multiple Scranton ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boyle O'Heally
Third National Ak
James Mallinan
Young Met
Christian Association
Jerome Keown
W. H. Clearwater
Pittsburg
Sc Havle
Jessujs & Hand
Herman Colell
Prothonotary
Pryor
John J
Albert T. Mecker
Parieey
Ecker Bros
John H. Thomas Yreaterdiay
Simon J. Curley
Helen M. Korilwam
Priteton
Herbert FE. Fieh
Desie Stark
Schultzville
Joseph Welsa
Lena Sternberger
Scranton
Samal J. Goldstein
Binghamton
Puchel Hofenfield
Jacob Alexander
Flora B. Driesen
Perseverence Club
Philip J. Vetter
W. C. Cowles
Merrick
Blorsburg
Ed. C. Deans
Tierael Hittenbender
T. S. Sturges
Stock
T. Davis
William Blume
C. A. Sweet
Joseph MM. Mackey
Quite a Difference Best Print Butter in Philadelphia
Market item list shows butter priced at 8c in Philadelphia with other items like fresh eggs at 25e and French mushrooms in tins at 20 or 25, reflecting a local price catalog from Coursen's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Perpetual injunction issued in Mt Pocono cigar case
Judge Gunster grants a perpetual injunction in the equity suit Garney Brown & Co. vs Louis K Weiss. Weiss is barred from manufacturing the Mt Pocono cigar after complainants allege imitation of their Mount Pocono brand. The notice recaps the court decision and the involved parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunster
Garney, Brown & Co
Linden Street
Louis K. Weiss
Weiss
Chief Ferber Reports City Fire Statistics for 1895
Chief Engineer H F Ferber's report shows 1895 had the fewest fires in years, total 144 by year end December 1, and fewer serious blazes. October had only three fires, August the peak month, with monthly totals listed. Seven incendiary fires occurred, plus four suspected, and numerous causes are itemized. Alarms and fire box activity across the city are recorded, including multiple boxes triggering five or more alarms and many two alarm events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagineer
H. F. Ferber
Ferber
Spring Brigade Inspection Schedule Publicized
Major W. S. Millar lists a detailed spring inspection timetable for the Third Brigade Thirteenth Regiment and other units. The schedule covers many towns including Berantom Scranton Honesdale Montrose Hyde Park Columbia Remiing Hamburs Pine Grove Pottsville Allentown Wilkes-Barre Pittston Plymouth Williamsport Lock Haven Milton Lewisburg Sunbury Danville Wrightsville York Chambersburg Harrisburg Pottsville Maho...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Millar
Hass
Berantom
Scranton
Honesdale
H. Providence
Niareh
Allentown
Wilkes-Barre
Dan F. Wikes-Barre
Hoan
Pittston
Plymouth
Mareh
Williamsport
Lock Haven
Milton
Lewisburg
Sunbury
Danville
Wrightsville
A. York
C. Chambersburg
Cariisie
Harristure
Hy Potteville
K. St. Clair
Tamauggua
Mahoioy City
Oirardsville
Porthville
Governor's Troop
Morrisburg
Phenixville
Seven Violators Taken to Eastern Penitentiary
Yesterday morning seven county convicts were moved to the eastern penitentiary aboard the 8 eelock train via Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad. In charge were Deputy Sheriff Frank Bh. Ryan, ex-Sheriff John J. Fahey, Deputy Sheriff L. C. Bortree, Jail Physician Jenking, Court Messenger TG Newton, William OUrming, DC O bfara and Richard Protherne. Prisoners include Leonardo Rosa for murder, J W Gardner for ho ss swindling, William Campbell for larceny, John Gleth for stealing, Dominick Amlbyans, W J Van Dyke, John Moran and Elias Thomas for burglary with varied sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Eastern Penitentiary
Delaware
Lacka Wana
Vito Lorusea
Duomore
J. W. Gardner
Hieuranes
William Campbell
Moscow
John Gleth
Austin Heights
Iwe
Dominick Amlbyans
W. J. van Dyke
John Moran
Elias Thomas
Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
Uot
Rendham
van Dyke
Denths
Moran
Thoms
Boxing Benefit Meet At Fort Lorne For Mike Duntdy
The Union Athletic Club of Old Forge will host a boxing tournament on March 8 at Fallon’s Hall to benefit Mike Duntdy. Event features James Judge and Toby Gardner with several local boxers including John Metininners Michiel Kane Paddy Burke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Judge
Toby Gardner
John Metininners
Michiel Kane
Minowka
Paddy Burke
Plains
Turke
la- Zerme
Business Opportunity: Live Harness Maker For Sale
The business of O.G. Barney, deceased, Clifford, Pa shows a prosperous, established operation with a new convenient shop. An in depth inquiry into all details is invited. Rent is cheap, business good, stock on hand sold reasonable. Address BE N Barney Montrose Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Barney
Clifford
N. Barney
Montrose
Loyal League Confronts Shaken School Board Vote
In a tense gathering the Loyal League factions clash as W. J. Welsh retires from the field, leaving George Mitchell to lead. Jennings pressures for a vote, Mitchell earns fifteen to Welsh’s six, and D. Fellows is re elected secretary. Knapp approved as district solicitor amid debates on meetings and salaries. Spectators observe the city’s political shuffle as Plymouth link ends the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leven
Malley
Carson
Welsh
Conrad
Jennings
Willians
W. J. Welsh
Fielt
George Mitchell U. Jd
Mitchell
Old Town
Fellows
Pellows
Tilbert
Hotiow
Gibbons
Hernan Note
Derenmutricked Vo
Mir
Behrlefer
Capitain BE
D. Fellows
Jion
TB Rinnon
D. J. Reedy
John Casey
Knapp
Air. Barker
Francais
Dyivis
Devaney
Charity Board Notes Theater Benefit Funds
Reports from a Davis theater benefit show the charity treasury rising by 2296.85, bringing total to 1,000 credited to the board. Officials praise Mr. Davis and Mayor Connell for efforts. action planned on streetcar passes and welfare measures. cases and nurse reports given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Hogers Israel
Coronel
WH. H. Ripple
T. J. Moore
TR. J. Kelly
WT. Smith
Do Kk. Cohen
Th. Kinsley
K. Lenett
Board of
Asociated Charities
Davis
Vienery
Jarne
Connell
Kingsley
Traction Company
Smith
Our Flat at the Academy Comedy Delights Local Audience
An excellent company staged Our Flat at the Academy of Music to a pleased crowd. Miss Erolly Ganeker led a capable cast including George W. Tarsans Will Mandeville Philip Ho Ryley and Anne Verna with strong comic timing and singing. The show promises a warm reception if a return engagement is mounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Music
Reelald Sylvester
Sylvester
Duces
Oh Signa
Lushand
Tate
Erolly Ganeker
Fenk
Dendy
Philip Ho Ryley
Anne Verna
Aro
Che Phat
Mrs Turner Runaway From Plymouth Recovered
Martin Turner of Plymouth pursued his runaway wife with a warrant. The couple, aided by a detective, were tracked to Capouse Avenue in the city after last Friday's desertion. A fair 22 year old woman, named Turner, accompanied him during the pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Plymouth
Crynant
Plysmouth
Martin Turner
Mwisalon
Sis
Tumeria
Joseph Wasachuck
Fnally
Capouse Avenue
Child burns from fall onto hot stove in Minooka home
A Minooka girl, daughter of Martin Gallagher, fell from a chair onto a red hot stove yesterday afternoon. Her hands and face were badly burned as flames touched her clothes, but her mother rescued her quickly. Dr J J Walsh attended and expects a full recovery without lasting burn marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Gallagher
Minooka
J. J. Walsh
Father's Heroic Rescue From Early Morning Taylor Fire
In Taylor yesterday a lamp explosion during breakfast ignited the upper hallway. John Flannery risked himself to save his baby by crawling through flames, returning with the child wrapped and narrowly escaping serious burns. The fire department contained the blaze after hundreds of dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe
Taylor
John Flannery
Stakre
Flannery
Taylor Fire Department
Scranton Club Eyes Easter Baseball Schedule
Scranton owners seek to shape the Easter league schedule with May 26 27 home dates amid Knights Templar visitations and potential Decoration Day games. Uncertainty looms over home dates with Wilkes Barre or Springfield openings and a proposed Cornell–Lehigh game on May 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Knights Templar
Wilkes-Barre
Wnellkind
Springfield
Cornell
Shooting case at Old Forge ties Keough to Rafter death
In Old Forge early this month John J. Rafter died from gunshot wounds with Simon Tonis jailed as the alleged shooter. Keough denied involvement and lawyers prepared for an inquest postponed to tomorrow night. Rafter's funeral and military pallbearers were reported, with interment at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon
John J. Rafter
Old Forge
Rafter
Wyoming Avenue
Toms
Puss
Eye Withessen
Longstreet
Rafters
Reen Ride
Wand
Company C
Berpount
Pdaward Brolin
Begeant
Muajee
Hebi Chonieen
Morand
Thomas Murphy
Frank and
Josep Mole
Tanner Abteli
Regulens
St. Paul's
PJ. McMetius
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Evening of Athletics in Scranton Promises Pennsylvanian Gymnastic Show
The Scranton athletic circle partners with University of Pennsylvania gymnastic team for a charity exhibition at Protheringham Theater, Alwanhon. Club members stress funds raised will support a club house addition costing around six hundred dollars, with proceeds allocated to sporting and public entertainment aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oihers
Scranton
WwoWill
Myo
Alwaehon
Hlevelo Club
Admu- Jude
Pennsylvania
Kirness
Old Folk Concert Draws Full Young Men's Circle
A melodious evening under the Young Women's Christian Association auspices drew a full audience. Mrs Offrien appeared with a soprano aria while Miss Norton recited. The twenty chorus singers and Reiter's orchestra contributed with a varied program including duets and solos by Mrs Hookel, Miss Piechel, Lt Atherton, Belward Smith, John Watkins, and Alfred Wooler with Prof Joopit on violin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Creditation
Frontener Co
Deran
Joseph Offrien
Mins Morton
Reiter
Oarchestra
Scalo
Belward Smith
John Watkins
Alfred Wooler
Banquet Hall and Gym Highlight Local Exhibition Value
A city banquet hall hosts a gymnasium of high reputation with baths and sleeping rooms. If the exhibition lacks patrons, club members will feel the institution is not appreciated or useful.
Mike Duffy Arrested After Disturbance in Lunch Wagon
Mike Duffy, brother of the dive keeper, caused a disturbance in a light lunch wagon around midnight. Patrolman Peters ejected him after the proprietor threatened arrest. Duffy struck a provocative pose toward the proprietor in the officer’s presence before arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Duffy
Central Station
Peters
Duffy
Austrian Laborer Loses Right Leg After Furnace Accident
John Zemair 41? a Austrian on Irving Avenue South Side was injured at the Mast Furnace while coupling cars. His right leg was crushed and will be amputated at Moses Taylor Hospital where he was taken after the accident. He is married with four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zemair
Irving Avenue
South Side
Zemair
Moses Taylor Hospital
Mayor-Elect Bailey Meets Mayor Connell For Brief Briefing
Mayor elect Bailey spent part of the morning with Mayor Connell briefing on city affairs and the routine of the office. Connell showed Bailey where state documents are kept and provided him with municipal law references to study before April 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Connell
Jim
Capwell and Horo Obituaries From Scranton
In Scranton in February Mrs M P Capwell aged 74 died. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Thursday at Waverly Baptist Church with short service at 1719 Penn Avenue. Peter Horo aged 2 years also died at his home 447 West Market Street.
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Cleveland
Cornelia Campbell Bepford
New York Cooking School
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Cost Commonwealth
Four
THE
City Notes
Louis K K. Weiss
Hallett & Davie
Clough & Warren
Don
Guernsey Brothers
Bentnige
Hana von
Mainuvente
Lackawanna
Poin Avenues
Wyoming
Price Street
Prospect Avenue
Bowes Street
Ie Street
W. 5. Millar
Cherry Hill
Mr. Welsh
Combine
Jennings Karas O
Martyr's Crown
Mr Wormer
Maned Cworge Amitchetl
Ma Mitchell
Paul Decord
Ase Chcademda
Pitrick Stinenn
Trencher
Fellowes
Diateote
Kravis
Vareunt
Wortest
Fohnelfer Detohe
Williams
Schirleter
Burkes
Noli
Glibuia
Lancet
Jennites O'Milley
Unusev
Wels
Ohred
Waleri Latteat
Benson Avis
Chetrman Note
Me. Mitchell
Wos
Messrs
Wormaer
MR. Fellows
Board OF Charities
Tavis’ Theater Asnefit
Mary Brown
Kelly le Phulihian
Stark
Glk
Keil
Notoriaua
Fdr
Wonen
Mra
Darran
Florence Mieston
Mise Keisel
Stanton
John J. Kafter
Tonle
Koss Keough
Tont
Ross Weourh
Gaotte de Gautlese
John T. Martin
Tons
Frothingham
Powell’s Music Store
Audienee
W. W. Berry
Ave
China
Rmerly
J. Bolz
Alaskas
Glarke Brothers
Dts
Ton Avenue
Penn Avenue
A. Harris
Rupprecht
Ts. c. Snyder
D. D
Shaw
Emerson
Carpenter, Waterloo
Malcolm Love
J. Lawrence Stelle
Spruce Street
Christian
Scranton School of Elocution and Oratory
Mrs. L. J. Richards
BURA
Washington Ae
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