Weston Mill Co Tradesmen Mentioned In Odd Item
Fragmentary notes recount visits in Freeland and Wilkes Barre, mentions Teresa Keating, Mary Duty, Bersie Green, Mrs W Burton, and Lt Governor Walter Lyon. Delegates from the Eastern jurisdiction to join a Chicago banquet before a Denver meeting of the Supreme Council of the Young Men’s Dnitetiture with weeks of sessions ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Bersie Green
Wilkess Tarre
Othe Henshaw-Price
Mra Wl Burton
Walter Lyon
Milheburg
A. Wuatres
Scranton
Stratford
Philadelphia
Biren
James Giyner
West Side
Denver
Supreme Council
Grom
Mastern Jurislictian
Dillanapalia
Mr. Tinier
Hottie Supreme Connet
Chicago
Tocal Ouneile
Chiciza
Mesmerist Reynolds Fails to Mesmerize Small Audience
Professor Reynolds entertained at Frothingham with a public demonstration of mental control. Sixteen newspaper men were invited. only two showed susceptibility and, after a pause, the performance was ended. Earlier nights showed some success and promised better results with a larger crowd tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Reynoldb
Frothingham
Reynolls
Jones
Cheeka Gol
Reynolds
Henry Endorses Weber Beverage at Guernsey Bros
Dr M H Henry of New York extols a beverage for fatigue relief noting its soothing medicinal qualities. The advertisement promotes buying the Weber product and lists Guernsey Brothers as the retailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Henry
New York
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Scranton 1896 Assessment Figures by Wards Released
The board of assessors completed the 1896 city assessment showing total valuation at 20 182 681 an increase of 381 377 over last year and 7 wards led by the Fourth with 1 041 houses. The report notes delays due to the board of revision and appeals restricting use of books and anticipates duplicates ready by April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Sgcessora
Board of Revision and Appeals
Tribune
Board of Revision
Apnealdays
Verdict Against City Overflows of Pine Brook Sew er
A jury found the city of Scranton liable for damages to Mrs. Walsh and others from sewer overflow on Pine Brook in July. Walsh was awarded 462 dollars after claiming 60 dollars in property damage. The case opened alongside others, with testimony from engineer Fillman and cross examinations shaping the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolla Walsh
Scranton
Pine Brook
Walsh
McClure
Thiel
Hugries and Jones
Green Ridge
Carbon Street
Ambrose Mulley
North End
Munn
Edwardes
Armello
Arigon
Edwards
J. A. Zimmerman
John F. Scragg
Estimate Committee Adjourns Without Appropriation Action
The estimate committee met last night and elected Charles F. Wagner as select council chairman. City Controller Wildemuaver presented the expenditures, printed by City Clerk Lavelle. The panel adjourned to next Monday evening without framing appropriation ordinances. Lauer urged a special levy for Reynolds and Canavan tracts near Nay Aug park, but Keller opposed, favoring park improvements instead. Tripp's park remains hoped-for. trustees will reserve the estate and offer the city an option in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Wagher
Select Council
Wildemuaver
Lavelle
Lauer
Reynolds
Canavan
Nay Aug Park
Keller
Tripp
Democratic Headquarters Open in Odd Fellows Building
Democratic city committee set up two rooms on the second floor of the Odd Fellows building on Wyoming Avenue as a campaign HQ. About twenty five prominent Democrats met at 9 o’clock last night, while Ga Boland the treasurer candidate and Mayoralty candidate Bailey spoke but would not reveal the auxiliary committee list. The group planned strategy and ward worker guidance as they weigh future speechmaking efforts in coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic City Committee
Odd Fellows
Wyoming Avenue
Tribune
Ruthering
Ga. Boland
Bolland
Bailey
Stricken Couple Walks Home After Harrowing Riverford Plight
A young married pair Rudward and Mrs Brooks reached Scranton seeking shelter after a grim trek from Baltimore. He labored on a oyster boat and railroad jobs before striking out to Chicago. Ill with fever and vomiting from dehydration, they were aided by locals and brought to the city hospital for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudward Brooks
Chicago
Brooks
Steelton
Haltimoore
Baltimore
Gio
Scranton
Taylor
Duggan
Fulton
Grider
Hospital case after river incident
A man and his wife, affected by a troubling stomach after drinking twelve pints of water brought from the Lackawanna river, were taken to Lackawanna Hospital. Neither had eaten for four days and refused food when offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna River
Brooks
Lackawanna Hospital
Gin’ Friendly Society
Also Mentioned on This Page
Odds and Ends
Norton's
Lackawanna Ave
Snow
The
Weston Mill Co
Frank J. Mean
Freeland Westerday
Teresa Keating
Dave, Nal
Mies
Petoe Bireet
Horsford
Schank
Ware
Oti
Phi Vist
Mrs. Walsh
W. S. Jessup, Jr
Fillman
Hrakes
Mill Creek
Carbondale
Frelght
Delaware and Hudson Road
Freman
Wilkes-Barre
Warren
Heer Hill
Dunster
H. Koehler & Co
D. F. Kearney
Watson and
Diehl
T. P. Hoban
J. Elliot Ross
Bromgrit
Kearney
Hegan
Democratic
Odd Fellows’ Building
James Conway
South Seventh Street
George Phillipe' Sion
South Washington Avenue
Conway
Millar
Hood
Fiks
I P.O. B
W. 8. Gould
Gurney, Brown & Co
Pillsbury's
Banister
Rexford
LACE
Point
Nottingham
Brussels
Lackawanna Bank
Haviland & Co
Maddock & Co
Homer Laughlin
China Hall
Weichel & Millar
MCANN
Wyoming Ave
P. M’crea & CO
Coal Exchange
Aylesworth’s
Wyoming
Ene Clothiers, Rha Oc
Steinway & Son's
Decker Bros., Kraniche & Bache
N. A. Hulbert
MUSIC
A. E. Rogers
Lackawanna Avé
G. Elmen, Dorf
Elmira
Megargel & Conwell
Scrantom, Pa
Scranton, Pa
Coal Exchange Clothiers
Martin & Delany
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