City Notes on Last Night’s Meetings and Local Incidents
The board of charities failed to meet due to no quorum. A Ladies Missionary social is planned at M D Evans home this evening. Gustave Dambrosio was discharged after a cross charge of perjury. he had arrested J W Clarke for larceny. A lawn social for Woman's Relief corps No M is set at Mra T B Shelton’s home Wednesday with a trio program and light refreshments. A musicale at YWCA room featured Miss Julian Allen and others. Ruth and Jennie Richards, riding in Oakford court, had a bicycle collision along Lackawanna avenue and Franklin. Ruth was faint and later treated at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Charities
Ladies’ Missionary Society
First Presbyterian Church
M. D. Evans
Gustave Dambrosio
J. W. Clarke
Dambrosio
Alderman Howe
Woman's Relief Corps
No. M
Mra
Shelton
North Sumner Avenue
Julian Allen
W. J. Hand
Florence Richmond
T. Cushing Jones
Young Women's Christian Association
Ruth
Jennie Richards
Oakford Court
Lackawanna Avenue
Franklin
Miss Richards
Lables
Scott's Hotel
New Officers Chosen by Knights of the Golden Eagle
Electric City castle 374 selects six month term officers led by Prat chief Marl Stone and noble chief Friend Crogs. Edward Loney as vice chief J S Tice as high priest H B Carter as venerable hermit Thomas H Saville master of records and other posts listed with names and trustees Dietrich Brown Carter and representative Saville to grand castle Thomas H Saville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric City Castle
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Teim
Prat
Marl Stone
Friend Crogs
Edward Loney
J. S. Tice
Carter
Thomas H. Saville
Sidney W. Carter
Hegy
Jacoba
Herald
Thomas P. Wendover
Worthy Bard
C.J. Jenkins
Worthy Chamberlain
Joseph BR. Brown
Ensign
Jacob Saunders
Esquire
Arthur Heges
C. M. Stanley
Frank Crocker
Dietrich, Brown and Carter
Grand Castle
Short Route Between Scranton and West Promoted
Colored porters in charge of day coaches on the Nickel Plate Road plus sleeping cars Scranton to Chicago via D L and W and Nickel Plate Roads offer the shortest quickest and most comfortable picturesque route between Scranton and all points west. Call on M L Smith Div Pase Agent D L and W for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
Scranton
Chicago
Nickel Plate Roads
M. L. Smith
Pase
Democrats Fail to Elect City Solicitor in Joint Council Session
Republicans and independent Democrat Mr Robinson did not attend the joint session to elect a city solicitor. With 21 Democrats present and 22 needed for a quorum, no business was transacted. The absence exposed Democratic weakness as talks of a new candidate surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chance
Mr. Robinson
Select and Common Council
Robinson
McDonald
Chittenden
Select Branch
Nealls
Flanagan
Sheridan
Sweeney
Nealis
Tribune
Torrey
April to June Donations Acknowledged by Lackawanna Hospital
The Lackawanna Hospital acknowledges donations received in April May and June. Items include clothing such as shirts coats and undergarments for men women and children, footwear, hats, and accessories. a variety of fruit candy books magazines and toys. flowers from St Luke's church and individuals. and several organizations and individuals contributing. Names span Mrs C W Matthews Miss Sanderson Mrs J B McClintock Dr Connell and Miss Loring Labar among others. The token gifts reflect ongoing community support to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Hospital
The
Ofrs
M. Goldsmith
L. Dimmick
C. W. Matthews
Bpinsters Club
King’s Daughters
Mr. Couraen
Dr. Connell
C .P. Matthews
G. L. Dickson
Richmond
Simpson
E. C. Connell
Mise Sanderson
Mise Robinson
J. &. Black
Litte
Marlon Taylor
Edgar Connell
Jon Cream
Mre
W. T. Smith
Mre. Zechler
Dean Dimmick
B. Schriefer
Lanen
Mulley
J.P. Dickton
Mra. Lesh
Mies Bailey
St. Luke's
Beranton Truth
Tribune
Buffalo Bill Exhibit Teaches History Through Heroism
The Buffalo Bill's Wild West show is praised for its educational value in reminding audiences of the toils and sacrifices that shaped the American West. It frames the exhibit as a thrilling tale of heroism that educates as it entertains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Bill
Great West
War reception in Europe praised by crowned heads on state tours
The article recalls how the Indiane and scouts impressed European audiences during wartime receptions. It notes untraveled viewers finding the show memorable and claims rulers treated them with distinguished consideration. The piece mentions a notable event scheduled for Friday July 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Immigration questions spark Scranton union vote
The Local 563 Carpenters and Joiners held a meeting naming officers and scheduling an Aug. 18 excursion to Harvey's Lake. They approved an upcoming vote on immigration reform questions to be submitted nationwide with ballots returned to the Federation of Labor in Washington by Oct. 1897 for a Nashville convention decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters and Joiners
D. Shopland
George Phinipa
Cretary
KK. Knapp
B. Price
C. Keller
G. Rollfon
L. D. Green
A. Petit
J. M. Knowlton
Spruce Street
Harvey's Lake
United States
Scranton
P. J. Thomas
Penn Avenue
The
Federation of Labor
Washington, Nd
Nashville
Enn
Inquest Opened Into Boyd Case By Local Coroner
Coroner Longstreet empaneled a jury to investigate Jacob Boyd’s death near the West Lackawanna avenue crossing of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad. After viewing the remains the panel did not return an accidental death verdict. A telegram was sent to Boyd’s Brooklyn police officer brother seeking disposition guidance as a Milford Massachusetts-based mother is named as wealthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longstreet
John Raub
A. R. Raub
C. L. Teeter
Carl Peet
Willam Rempe
W. H. Reinhart
Jacob Boyd
West Lackawanna Avenue
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Road
Tribune
Prominent hotelkeeper dies in apparent suicide
George Fasshold a well known hotelkeeper of 514 Pittston avenue died yesterday morning in his bed from two bullet wounds. Found by his daughter Lena after she called him and found him unconscious he died within minutes. A 32 caliber revolver lay beside him and coroner's inquest was convened to determine a verdict. He was 48, survived by a wife and eight children and held several fraternal memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
George Fassteld
Pittston Avenue
Pasvhield
Mra. Fasahold
Excursion Parties Extend Weekend Plans to Echo Lake and New York
The article notes that on Saturday a trip to Echo Lake will be taken and on Sunday an excursion to New York, the sea shore and the Hudson. Five states are represented with many distant counties sending delegates to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo Lake
New York
Sea Shore
Hudson
Major Fred Lindsay to Lead Volunteers of America Meeting
The Volunteers of America schedule a special meeting in their tent opposite the courthouse this evening with Major Fred Lindsay conducting. Lindsay, wife of Colonel Pattie Watkins Lindsay, serves as regimental financial secretary for the Pennsylvania regiment and recently moved with her husband to headquarter on Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. An ice cream and cake social is planned for Thursday in the tent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volunteers of America
Court House
Fred Lindsay
Pattie Watkins-Lindsay
Pennsylvania Regiment
Pattie W. Lindsay
National Center
Booth
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Major Lindsau
William Warren to entertain YMCA members and friends
The Y M C A invites members and friends to Friday evening July 16 at its rooms for an event starring humorist and impersonator William Warren. Rev J W Skellenger and Attorney J W Browning praise the performer. No admission. a silver collection will defray expenses. Show starts at 7 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Warren
Mr. Warren
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
J. W. Skellenger
J. W. Browning
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Ad for Health
We continue in business at the same stand after twenty two years inviting patronage for awnings tents flags and society goods. Hood's Sarsaparilla promises pure blood and health while Hood's Pills serve as a trusted family laxative and liver remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fuhrman & Bro
Osifich Heavy Bleached Linen Damask Offer
Weekly sale item listing promises guaranteed ten percent returns on linen damask products by Osifich with emphasis on heavy bleached linen options available this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osifich
New Mileage Books From Delaware Lackawanna and Western
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad will issue new mileage books that are usable by multiple people in a family or business and can be shared. They must be exchanged at ticket offices for individual tickets, with the agent recording the purchaser's name on each ticket. The books will be available at all offices in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Road
Comming
Funeral Notice for Fireman George Faeshold
Members of the five department are summoned to attend the funeral of our late fireman and brother George Faeshold at the Century Here company rooms 417 Pittston avenue Thursday afternoon July LM at 1 o clock. Wear uniforms and white gloves. Fraternally yours P J Hickey Chief of five department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston Avenue
George Faeshold
P. J. Hickey
Five Department
D L W Announces Through Day Coach to Chicago
The D L W railroad now runs an elegant through day coach and sleeping cars from New York to Chicago on train No 7 leaving New York at 7 p m daily with no car changes. It is the shortest route and offers the lowest rates. Apply to ticket agents for tailored fall salts and overcoats from John Ross 207 Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. & W. Railroad
New York
Chicago
Change in Business Forces Early Article Closures
A business shift requires closing all articles before August 1. The opportunity is unique and time-limited, urging swift action and careful handling of remaining content.
Pool Match Begins Tonight For World Championship
Jerome R. Keogh of this city squares off with W. H. Clearwater of Pittsburgh in a 200 point nightly world championship pool match at the Academy of Music. The event starts at 4 pm and runs tonight tomorrow and Friday with many experts expected to attend as Scranton bids for its first world title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keogh
Clearwater
Jerome R. Keogh
W. H. Clearwater
Pittsburg
Academy of Music
Scranton
Railway Conductors Excursion To Ithaca On July 11
Railway conductors announce a Saturday excursion on July 11 to Ithaca Cayuga Lake Renwick Beach and Cornell University via the D L and W R K. Train leaves Scranton at 7 o clock a m. Tickets priced at 2 00. Caterer Hanley will provide refreshments aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
Cayuga Lake
Renwick Beach
Cornell University
Scranton
Hanley Wil
Hill Chandler wedding at Grace Church in Scranton
Miss Eula J Chandler wed Air David Hill at noon July 13 at the bride's parents home No 1 Adams Avenue Scranton. Rev George L Ulrich of Grace Reformed Episcopal Church officiated. Both spouses are from Scranton.
Infant deaths and funeral notices in Scranton
Died in Scranton infants Elizabeth Wirth of Swetland street born to Mr and Mrs Matthieu Wirth. Arthur Williams infant son of Mr and Mrs Grifith W Williams of Lugurne street. Both interred Washburn street cemetery. Mrs Robert Boland formerly of Hawley dies at 8 South Washington avenue home of her daughter Mrs Owen O Malley. Funeral details given for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Lam
Robert Boland
Hawley
Owen O'Malley
Washington Avenue
Interest in Bible Studies Grows Near West Ridge Shaft
A gospel tent audience near West Ridge shaft heard sermons on The Second Coming of the Lord and Will the world be converted. Last night discussed The two resurrections and the binding of Satan. The Wednesday topic asked Heaven where is 10 Shall we know each other there with a question box as an added feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Studier
West Ridge Shaft
Normal Chautauqua East Stroudsburg Opens With Large Attendance
The Normal Chautauqua at East Stroudsburg enters its second week with over a hundred teachers enrolled. All advertised instructors are present and progress meets the delight of attendees. An excursion to the Gap was enjoyed by the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Stroudsburg
Quality alternatives as carpet prices rise warning
Advertises cheaper carpet options that resemble Lie Becker and Watkins products and offer the same service for less than half the price. Warns that carpet prices will soar in a month, urging readers to buy now while cheap.
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DuMaurier
Bellamy
J. L Allen
Crockett
Amelia Barr
R. H. Davis
Crawford
Sienkiewicz
Dr. Luttrell
Rose Carey
Uncle Bernae
Conan Doyle
Peter Sterling
Ford
Harold Frederick
Robi Barr
Anthony Hope
Thos, Hardy
1Annuanzio
Peter Halker
Schreiner
Ziska
Marie Correlli
Forge of the Forest
Roberts
Norton’'S
Lackawanna Ave
Ike
Garney, Brown & Co
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna
Aunday
A. B. Warman
Ghas Mmullen
National Bank
W. B. Henwood
Jnton
City Notes
Waters, the Hatter
Newman
Carpenters’ Union
Pire
Consular Service
Anl
Immigration Department
Firth
Boyd
Acci
George Fasshold
Fagshold
Lie
Comet Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Roaring Brook
Heptasophs
Scranton Saengerrunde
Century Hose Company
Firemen’s Relief Association
Christian Storr
A. F. Schneider
Harry Klauminzer
Henry Crockenberg
Richard Heffen- Inger
Jacob Rosar
Hood
Hood’s
Price
P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming
Ava
Lac
Btore
A. Ave
Sic
Clarke Bros
Scranton Fire Department
Tallor
John Ross
Hotel
Jermyn
A. R. Sawyer
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Be Hotel
J l & Skinner
Young Bros
Abe Woul
Hugo
Scranton School OF Music and Languages
Carter Building
Adame Ave
Linden
Alfred Pennington
Diascron
Elm Park Church
Bible Studies
Lackawanna Ava
Raynolds
Sohmer Piano
J. W. Guernsey
Scranton, PA
Prop
J.D. Williams & Bro
Sia
Lack. Ave
Silverstone
Lackawanave
Williams
White Pront
Bronson & Tallman
Christian
Dunn
the Hatter
Wolf & Wenzel
Adams Ave
Court Howes
Rickardesn-Boyuteg
Puragoes and
Rapges
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