Local Notables and Moves Highlight Busy Week
Miss Lelia Mahon a Lock Maren student spends vacation at home on Third Street. Newcomb Ralph Levy and Clarence Ballentine plan a Susquehanna fishing trip and expect speckled beauties on return. Mr and Mrs Ammerman of Auburn depart after visiting Miss Stanton Jefferson Avenue. John Walsh formerly of Mayfield now Duryea named chief end ginner at Temple Iron, succeeding G W Tappan who becomes manager at Webster Coal in Cumbria county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lelia Mahon
Lock Maren State Normal School
Third Street
Newcomb
Ralph Levy
Clarence Ballentine
Susquehanna
Ammerman
Auburn
Stanton
Jefferson Avenue
John Walsh
Mayfield
Duryea
Temple Iron Company
G. W. Tappan
Webster Coal Company
Cumbria
Arm blown off in cannon blast at Ridge
Arthur Edwards twenty two of Ridge Peckville had his left arm blown off at the elbow when a large cannon exploded while being loaded in a vacant lot. An iron rod jammed in the muzzle as he tried to free it and caused the fatal charge to discharge. Edwards lost blood and consciousness. Dr. Sickler attended. Death feared from loss of blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Edwards
Peckville
Edwards
Sickler
Maplewood Fourth of July at Pretty Lake and Grove
Maplewood hosts a Fourth of July celebration at Pretty Lake and Lake Henry Park with shaded groves running brooks a large pavilion and 12000 square feet of dance floor. Features include a band orchestra dancing boating fishing and fireworks along the lake shore with refreshments available. Trains leave Scranton BH & W depot at 6 7 35 8 45 9 45 11 am 1 30 and 2 25 pm and return hourly until 10 15 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maplewood
Lake Henry Park
Scranton
Paine Seeks Scranton Common Council Seat in Ward Primaries
To the Republican voters of the Ninth Ward Paine announces his candidacy for common councilman. The primaries are Friday from 4 to 7 p m. He pledges to work hard for the city if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Ward
Scranton
H. BE. Paine
Fourth of July Picnic at Laurel Hill Park
Annual St John’s Catholic congregation event in South Scranton at Laurel Hill Park on July 4. Attendees request Fourth of July beer, Extra Bavarian. Casey and Kelly listed. Smoke The Pocono cigar noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Catholic Congregation
South Scranton
Casey & Kelly
Meeting of Catholic Women Benevolent chancellors
A state convention of chancellors from Catholic Women's Benevolent councils met at St. Thomas College hall. Miss Kate F. E. O'Malley was elected chairman and Mrs. McGinty secretar y. a delegation from Wilkes-Barre and Philadelphia attended. A representative for the supreme convention in New York on December 26 was elected Mrs. McGinty with Mrs. Elizabeth Callery as alternate. Next session set for June 1902 in Carbondale. An evening reception in Guernsey hall entertained over 600 visitors in Century council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Women's Benevolent Region
St. Thomas’ College Hall
Sil
Kate FE. O'Malley
Mra. McGinty
Wilkes-Barre
Supreme Convention
New York City
Mra. MeGinty
Wilkea Barre
Misa Degnat
Philadelphia
McGinty
Elizabeth Callery
Carbondale
Guernsey Hall
Century Council
Mra
Ella Natlen
Beranton
Doran
Irving
Mise Montgomery
Bucquehanna
Gilmartin
Carbondate
Jeannette Moffatt
Misa Elizabeth Callery
Wilkes-farre
Deenan
Mise Ryan
Glaycott
Collections for year show rise in Twelfth district
Internal Revenue Collector T F Penman reports the Twelfth district’s year end June 40 190 total collections of 1 877 83 0, an increase of 57 126 62 over the previous year. The gain is only slightly above five percent and largely reflects wartime tax effects from 1849. A monthly table of all collections is appended. 54 cents for playing card stamps is omitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
T. F. Penman
Special Tax Collections Explain July Surge
The July spike in lists collections is due to banks paying their special tax in that month. The June item for special tax is attributed to liquor licenses.
Peacemaker role in Raymond court knife incident
Mounted Officer Joseph Bloch Patrolman Lowry and a volunteering citizen arrested Andrew Scales and Mrs Sampson after a noon quarrel in Raymond court a knife figure emerged Seales thumb required five stitches at Lackawanna hospital Beales released later Mrs Sampson to have a morning hearing Beales says he faced attack by the family while detaining them Mrs Sampson alleges Beales used the knife with minor injuries on her arm and head Seales denies owning the weapon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bloch
Lowry
Hils
Andrew Scales
Mra. Sampson
Raymond Court
Twain
Seales
Lackawanna Hospital
Beales
Mrs. Sampson
Golden anniversary thanks from Elizabeth Snyder
Words fail me to express my thanks for the beautiful gifts kindly sent on our golden anniversary. Both Mr Snyder and myself appreciate your kind thoughts and many good wishes. Most cordially Elizabeth Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Snyder
Elizabeth Snyder
Smoke The Pocono Sc cigar at Laurel Hill July 4
A fragment notes a smoke of The Pocono Sc cigar at St. John’s Catholic congregation Laurel Hill on July 4 during a local gathering. The readable text is limited and lacks additional details or participants.
Thousand Dollars Damages in Rinsland Case
The arbitration panel awarded City Assessor Philip Rinsland $1000 in a trespass suit against Edwin B. Everhart over alleged alienation of Mrs Rinsland's affections. The award will be entered against Everhart's estate after hearings concluded with testimony from Rinsland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Rinsland
Edwin B. Everhart
L. P. Wedeman
John F. Murphy
Russell Dimmick
Iinsland
Rinsland
Turns
Young Everhart
Everhart
Soldier's will from Civil War era offered for probate
In Lackawanna county a soldier's will, dated May 3 1900, from Private William Henig han of the Eleventh U S infantry, stationed at Columbus N Y, is offered for probate. The will names his uncle John Brown of Scranton Pa as sole heir and executor with letters delayed by the marks signed and service witnesses. The estate includes only pay, bounties and personal belongings. Ezra Stevens of Dalton and Thomas D Reese of Carbondale wills admitted to probate with letters granted to Frank R Stevens and Jane T Reese respectively. Administration for Michael F Loftus of Archbald granted to Nora Loftus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lickawanna County
William Henighan
Eleventh Regiment
United States Infantry
Columbus
War Department
John Brown
Twentieth Street
Thin City
Mr. Brown
Dease
Scranton
Dan A. Grosvenor
Fort Columbus
M. F. Conroy
Ezra Stevens
Dalton
Register Koch
Frank R. Stevens
Thomas D. Reese
Carbondale
Jane T. Reese
Michael F. Loftus
Archbald
Nora Loftus
Judge Grants Transfer of City Hotel License at 109 Penn Ave
Judge Archibald Menday grants James Sheridan a transfer of the City hotel license for 109 Penn Avenue, formerly held by John J Higgins, after a fire on March 1. Court sets license price at 412.50 for the rest of the fiscal year. Langan license in Olyphant second ward transfers to Adelbert Reynolds. Schwartz license at Boulevard road and Pancourt street Throop transfers to John Zaraweki. Hearing on Fairchild hotel license transfer from F G Barrick to Joseph Oldorf set for July 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Menday
James Sheridan
Penn Avenue
John J. Higgins
Lcenge
Martin L. Langan
Olyphant
Adelbert Reynolds
Max Schwartz
Boulevard Road
Pancourt Street
Throop
John Zaraweki
Fairchild
F. G. Barrick
Joseph Oldorf
Tax Collector John Avery Flees Bond in Jermyn Case
John Avery tax collector fled the bond with Clerk of the Courts T P Daniels after Judge Arch bald approved it. The bond amount is 22000 with sureties W H Willman J H Wheeler Williams AU M Z Shields P B Graves Edwin Graves F M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Avery
Jermyn
T. P. Daniels
Archbald
W. H. Willman
J. H. Wheeler
Williams
M. Z. Shields
Graves
Edwin Graves
F. M
Fancy Fresh Fruits Displayed In Seasonal Market
Consumers browse a colorful assortment including currants cherries strawberries and raspberries alongside Georgia peaches Florida water melons and Rock Ford cantaloupes showcasing a regional fruit selection. The display highlights the variety available during the season at the city market.
Bond Approval For Megara Col lector Sureties Named
The record notes the approval and filing of a $10,000 bond for George P. Megara, lector of South Abington. Sureties listed include A. I. Ackerly, John K. Goodwin, Chester P. B. Alger and Philip Harlos. Graves and Avery and Thomas J. Williams are also named in the excerpt.
Yesterday's Marriage Licenses Selections
Beard Weber and Orlaine Werner listed among marriage license records. Olyphatie Jon Alford Jordan appears with spouse Mary MrCormick in the Dunmore area. Further readable entries show multiple names obscured by OCR. only these pairs present clear pairing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beard Weber
Ccc
Orlaine
Werner
Warren Po
Mimsy Margaretta Jemking
Olyphatie
Jon Alford Jordan
Mary MrCormick
Dunmore
Bond transfers and damage claims in Scranton area
Waverly borough tax collector W G Leaton faced a bond filing of 8 28 with court clerks Daniela yorterday and N C Markew. Transfers of a license from Edward J Jukina to Edward Burke were pursued. Patrick Casey and Patrick Brown, along with Mary Casey and others, filed claims over grade changes near a railway and a public way causing vehicle and carriage damages. Fanny Lobel John Gallagher and others sued over railway property and a fall on Second Avenue causing injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Leaton
Waverly
Daniela Yorterday
Ir. N.C. Markew
Lester Stone
Honda
Penn
Edward J. Jukina
Edward ©. Burke
Patrick Casey
Carbondale Township
Mary Casey
Googe W. Lar
Melo Lee
Patrick Brown
Bridget Golden
Patrick Calpio
Hewan
Scranton Mallway Company
Seranton
T We Railway Company
Teiek van Lobel
Fanny
John Gallager
Jéevnion
Jermyn Aaldewallk
Second Avenue
Marly
Lawt Mee Gallagher
Griers Resolution Triggers Council Fight Over Lights
City council debates a resolution by Councilman Grier to transfer six hundred dollars from unexpended street lighting funds for eight new electric lights. Deputy Controller Hartley warns the move conflicts with the year’s appropriation, citing prior notices and a written reply to councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Grier
Third Ward
Thia
Hartley
Tribune
Councils
Mr. Grier
Highland Water Committee
Scranton Conservatory of Music Featured in Tribune Contest
The Scranton Tribune highlights the Scranton Conservatory of Music in its educational contest. The prize offered is a piano scholarship. A notable feature is superior instruction at affordable prices achieved through the Faelten method ensuring first class teachers with good pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Tribune
Scranton Conservatory of Music
Plano
Faelten
Special excursion trains to Lake Lodore from Scranton
The Delaware and Hudson railroad runs excursion trains to Lake Lodore today leaving at 9.15, 10.14, 12 and 2.26 a.m. The Scranton fare round trip is 75 cents with a chance at a $50 prize. Tickets must be bought before boarding. full fare on the train. Extra Bavarian Casey and Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Lake Lodore
Scranton
Jones Envyder engagement notice at Snyder residence
On July 1000 at the residence of Jacob Snyder an engagement ceremony was held by Bey. Edwin V. Jones Jr of Scranton and Mins Elle Snyder of Chanpowater are named in connection with the event.
Ice House and Barn Destroyed in Ash Street Fire
A fire yesterday at Ash Street and Adams Avenue destroyed the ice house and barn of the Consumers Ice Company. About 3,000 tons of ice burned as eleven fire companies fought the blaze, which started near the Erie railroad tracks and took an hour to curb. No horses or wagons were lost, and rebuilding was planned for the ice house in three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ash Street
Adams Avenue
Witners
Constmern’ Ice Company
Erie and
Wyoming Valley Railroad
Alex. Dunn, Jr
Nay Aug
Joseph Myers
Frederick Blewitt
Maplewood
Lake Arles
Charles H. Schadt
Lake Ariel
Lee
New barn to be rebuilt after fire damages frost barn
Fire at an ice house and barn caused by a locomotive blast damages the structure and harvesting tools. Estimated loss reaches $9,000 after $86,000 insurance. Fire also burns poles for trolley wires on Adama avenue delaying traffic. Rebuilding to start immediately with priority on ice house and stored equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Behndt
Erle and
Wyoming
Fce
Adama Avenue
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Mookan Haakowarr Stroma
Alaska
Washington Ave
Lewis, Ruddy, Davies & Murphy
Taylor
Wyoming Avenue
Sanderson
Ackawanna
A. B& Warman
Laurel Hill Park
Pocono
Uncle Sam
Genezrere Ree
Ereetesesees
Ageuusseree
Eeneubeutare
Eenaveries Ce Leeanesersins
Wes
Eet Reece
Esrleshg ET Shirai Eranas
Cassheee
Beureaare
Sunwsavencas FF
Sampson
Laurel Hill
Register of Wills
City and Scranton Railway Company
Georgia
Florida
E. G
Coursen
Court House News Notes
Conservatory Catechism
Consumers' Ice Company
Beecham
Knox
Pennsylvania
Clarke Bros
Veryone
Distributors
Wyoming Ave
Pierce’s Market
W.H. Pierce
Lackawanna Ave
Penn Ave
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank
Warehouse
Green Ridge
Prade
Conrad
Foote & Fuller
Mears
the Dickson Manufacturing Co
Withetarra
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Perthwaite & Berghauser
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