City Notes Highlights and Local Classings
Fly to Cuban relief fund contributed by A HB Stevens yesterday. Henry Tansley of Jessup and Miiza Mary Gray of Old Forge were married yesterday, license issued. Second Presbyterian women host turkey supper at 8 PM in church parlors. Zenith Missionary and Literary Society to meet at 7 90 PM in YMCA parlors for fourth anniversary planning. Funeral for John Williams at his residence at Tenth and Scranton streets today at 2 Wolock, interment at Washburn Street Cemetery. Viewings allowed before funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. HB
Henry Tansley
Jessup
Miiza Mary Gray
Old Forge
Second Presbyterian Church
Zenith Missionary and Literary Society
Young Men's Christian Association
Annierdary
John Williams
Tenth
Scranton
Wolock
Washburn Street
Olyphant
West Scranton
Briggamitten
Hyde Park Lodge
Knights of Pythian
Cupouse Mine
David
Hillside
John
Grifith
Edward
Alfred
Will
Valuable Postal Guide Issued for City Letter Carriers
The city receives a large postal guide volume issued to letter carriers with detailed information. It includes portraits of Postmaster Ripple Assistant Postmaster Powell clerks and mail carriers. Each carrier’s map shows their mail routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripple
Powell
Gildea Nominated for Justice of the Peace in Linde Hall Caucus
In last night’s general Republican caucus in Linde hall Thomas Gildea was nominated for justice of the peace by reclamation and John H. Kearney backed for another post. The meeting was led by Mr. A. Jones with secretaries William Philbin and Peter Gildea. A resolution empowered the chairman to form a committee to arrange Crawford county system plans. Peter O Malley of Olyphant was a town visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linde's Hall
Thomas Gildea
John H. Kearney
A. Jones
William Philbin
Peter Gildea
Crawford County
Peter O'Malley
Olyphant
Clergyman Witness Denies Divine Bond In Divorce Trial
The Rev Samuil Pearson of Portland testified for the petitioner before the Cumberland Supreme Court in a recent divorce case. He said he was acquainted with the facts and admitted that he did not believe God had joined the couple, addressing a question about the injunction What God hath joined let no man put asunder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuil ¥. Pearson
Portland
Cumberland Supreme Court
Lewiston Journal
Pearson
Damages Sought in Scranton Traction Suit Over Injuries
The Kellys sue Scranton Traction for 25000 in damages alleging Mrs Kelly suffered severe internal injuries after being jolted by a sudden stop on January 4 1896 while boarding a Stone avenue car at Lackawanna and Wyoming avenues. The husband seeks compensation for his wife and for services of a child killed in the incident. Attorneys Hawley and Mturns represent the plaintiffs. The defense argues the case is trumped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Thomas H. Kelly
Scranton Traction Company
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
Kelly
Charles L. Hawley
Tra H. Mturns
Jessup
John G. McAskire
Ma. Depuy
Depuy
E. (. Newcomb
Major Everett Warren
John P. Kelly
Defend 4
Edwards
W. G. Miller
G. W. Cramer
John W. Cure
William Hartwell
Wilkes-Barre
Blakely
Oakley
Miller
Hartwell
Watson, Diehl & Kemmerer
8. B. Price
Miller Ehresod
Smeone
Dunmore Mill
Court House News Notes
David J. Owens named majority Inspector of the Third ward in Taylor. Carl Loreng appointed guardian for Ferdinand Walther, minor of Edward Walther of Beranton. Sheriff Pryor transfers land in Madison township to Catherine Schmidt from El Swartz for 241. Hyde Park bank assignment report by Auditor John M Harris affirmed after dismissing exceptions. Sheriff enforces 2000 execution against Moosic Glass Works, sale set for next Saturday. Evan J Morgans will admitted to probate. letters to Isaac Price and Henry Jenking. Michael Culkin estate letters of administration granted to Bridget Culkin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Owens
Taylor
Carl Loreng
Ferdinand Walther
Edward Walther
Beranton
Sheriff Pryor
Catherine Schmidt
Madison Township
el Swartz
John M. Harris
Hyde Park Bank
Isaac Price
Henry Jenking
Michael Culkin
Scranton
Bridget Culkin
Accommodating Train and Crew on the Weak and Weary Line
A historical notice describes the Wilkes Harr a and Western railroad running from Watvontown toward Orangeville. The article notes the train as a passenger and freight combined service with a notably accommodating engineer and crew despite rough route conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Harra and
Local Marriages Highlight Taylor News
Susie Davis daughter of ex councilman and George Evans wed at Welsh Congregational church parsonage in a quiet ceremony attended by relatives and friends. A reception and wedding supper followed at the bride’s Main Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Davis
Mra
David M. Davis
George Evans
Welsh Congregational Church
Ivor Thomas
Lizzie Price
Providence
Roy Evans
Main
Thomas M, Davis
David Curtus
Lizele Brownfield
D. J. Jones
J. J. Davis
David J. Owens
Thomas W. Jones
Bellevue
Reber Llewellyn
Alfred Hatton
Elizabeth Winterburn
John Ts. Daniels
Mable Evans
Alle Evans
Lizzie
Mary Daniels
Laura Hutton
Lizzie Curtis
Mame Curtis
Blodwin Grifithe
Ella May Davis
Mamie Davis
Mary Alice Llewellyn
Lenora Howells
Lizale Winterburn
Maud
Blanche Davis
Gertrude Davis
Messrs
Charlen Davis, Jr
David J. Davis
Oscar Thomas
Arthur Davis
William Davis
T. W. Jones
Eugene Jones
Young Ladies of the Method of Episcopal Church
John Rundle
Nashville
Tenn
Sadie
Rachie Gangner
Edith Rogers
Mattie Harris
Amelia Caswell
Liggie McVarish
South Side
Michael Ludgate
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
St. Joseph Church
Minooka
Carmody
Mamie Nolan
South Scranton
Cornelius Ludgate
Mrs. Judgate
Tribal Jubilee and Local Weddings in Lackawanna County
The Suuliv tribe Nowi and Improved Order of Red Men held a festival in their wigwam last Tuesday night with three new members welcomed. A gold prize contest between John Roth and A A Ayres ended with Ayres winning $81.52. Miss Nellie Cavanaugh married James Kenny at Jexsup with Bridemaid Bridget Cavanaugh and Gov Kenny as best man. Funeral notices include Fred Smith buried in Brown Hollow and Mrs Naunton to be interred at Priceburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowi
John Roth
Washtella
Glynhant
A. A. Ayres
Bincee Dwe
Wibe
Nellie Cavanaugh
Matthew Cavannaugh
James Kenny
Jexsup
Bridget Cavanaugh
Gov. Kenny
J. M. Shanley
Fred Smith
Bervicas
Primitive Methodist Church
W. H. Holder
Brown Hallow Cemetery
Naunton
Priceburg
Soap Suds Prompt Husband to Naptha Cure
A terse notice notes a home remedy for a husband troubled by soap suds. It suggests using Fell-Naptha soap with lukewarm water, even in winter, to ease the condition. The ad lists PEL & CO as the source or supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PEL & CO
Common Council Debates Engine Repair and Street Plans
The Common Council tabled a motion to concur in a resolution for Franklin company engine repairs costing up to 500. The body appointed Meier, Gilroy and Keller to a joint committee with Lackawanna and other groups to discuss removal of Carbon Street piers and widening the thoroughfare. Additional ordinances covered flagstone sidewalks, street paving contracts, and new electric lights. The meeting also noted deaths in the community, including Robert McMillan and Mrs Mary Hale, with funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Franklin Company
Fire Department
Oliver
Jackson
Flanagan
Meiers
Gilroy
Keller
Nealis
Flanhein
John L. Mull
Lackawanna Avenue Bridge
Prescott Avenue
Mulberry
Vine Streets
Mulberry Street
Irving
Arthur Avenues
Nay Ang Park
Comumon Councils
Morancourt
Broadway
Caffeld Avenue
Washburn Streets
Oxford and
Ninth Streets
Obituary for MdowantoO Price at 1718 Lafayette Street
MdowantoO Price of 1718 Lafayette Street died yesterday morning at 5 o'clock after a short illness. He worked at the Briegs shaft until Monday and grew progressively weaker by Wednesday night. Attending physicians Dr. H C Comegys with Drs Roberts and Moylan In considered an operation but the patient was too weakened to proceed. Price was born near Alweywryn South Wales in 180.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mdowantoo, Price
Lafayette Street
Hiernia Wee
Briegs
H. C. Comegys
Decease
Alweywryn
South Wales
Funeral and entertainment notices from Scranton era
The notice mentions a funeral with requiem mass at St Johns church and interment at Market Street Cemetery. It also touts a Penn Avenue Baptist Church event about Mothers Praise, praising Hood's Sarsaparilla for blood enrichment and rosy cheeks, plus Hood's Pills as a family remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
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Spruce Street
City Notes
Archbald
Miller Ehrgood
Ehrgood
Moscow Water Company
Maria Wheeler
Lackawanna Coal Company Accidental Association
B. Price
Onondaga Dynamo Company
National Elevator Company
Washingtonville
Ray Golder
Danville News
Court House
Taylor News
Evans Nuoptiaise
Franklin Company Engine Prospects
Mosers, Gilroy and
Robert McMillan
Avoca
Pennslvania Coal Company
Mr. Smyth
Pittston
McMillian
Henry
Thomas
Mary
McMillan
Charles Law
James
Charles McMillan
Gilbert
Alexander
Andrew Howardson
Scotland Inn
Hase al Wey
Pitteton
Avory
Inh
Australia
Hale
Weet Scranton
Frink Street
Ueceased
Maralyela
Thomas Male
Delaware, Lackawannin and Western Railroad
Richard
Lincoln
Louisa
Mary Conway
Br. A. Nolan
Railroad Street
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
China
Ral
Wyoming Avs
Baby Bazaar
Spruce
DR. Shimberg
Harvard
Knife
Great 4c
Lackawanna Ave
J. H. Ludwig
M Kimball Piano
Lillian Nordica
Kimball
Jean de Roseke
Philip Sousa
George H. Ives
West Market Street
W. &. Foote
Page Place
George UW. Ives
W. 8. Foote
Ig2 Page Lluve
Scranton, Ma
Grover Graham
Matthews Brow
Lacka- Wanna Avenue
Mears & Hage
Lackawanna Avenue
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