City Notes Board Meeting and Local Notices
City notes report a board of control meeting tonight and camp pay distribution. W G Bacon receives patent on underground railway switch and crossover. Blessed Virgin Sodality plans Delaware Water Gap excursion Tuesday. Pension granted to William H Courtright of 14 Court St per Washington notice. Green Ridge W C Temperance union to hold mothers meeting Thursday at 2 39 p m at Penn Ave and Marion St. Marion Court paving ordinance signed by Mayor Bailey after council actions in June and July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
W. G. Bacon
The
Blessed Virgin's Sodality
St. Peter's Cathedral
Delaware Water Gap
Alterman
BH. Wright
Washington
William H. Courtright
Court Street
Green Ridge
Marion Court
Linden
Mulberry Street
Bailey
Select Council
Cruel Husband Warrants Drawn Against Kellam
A West Side woman appeared at Alderman Millar's office with a warrant for her husband Frank B. Kellam on three counts assault and battery threatening to kill and cruelty. Bail set at 900 dollars for Kellam's court appearance. Special Officer Byars served the warrant. The wife cited health deterioration from the alleged abuses. The couple, with two children, had recent domestic conflict after Kellam’s return home last Sunday. Kellam, formerly a butcher, now works as a carpenter for Capwell Brus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millar
Frank B. Kellam
West Side
Byars
Mra
Kellum
Kellam
Capwell Brus
White Girl Wedded to a Darkey
Fred Fitzgerald colored and Miss Maggie Cress white, both 22 and Scranton residents, were married yesterday afternoon by Alderman Millar after obtaining a license from Clerk John H. Thomas. Fitzgerald was born in North Carolina and works at Crystal Laundry on Adame Avenue. Mrs. Fitzgerald was a domestic born in Northampton County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Fitzgerald
Maggie Cress
Millar
Scranton
Fitzgerald
North Carolina
Crystal Laundry
Adame Avenue
Northampton County
John H. Thomas
Republican Primary Set for Scranton Sixteenth Ward
The Republican primary in Scranton Sixteenth ward is scheduled for Saturday August 1 1896 from 4 to 7 p m at polling places to elect delegates to the county convention and to choose vigilance committees for each district Geo A Connor Wm A Suydam listed as First district Vigilance committee Alfred Shopland Walter F E Davis Second district Vigilance committee. A delegate election is also noted for the First district of the Ninth ward at Adams avenue rear of Garney Brown's building between 4 and 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Geo. A. Connor
Wm. A. Suydam
Vigilance Committee
Alfred Shopland
Walter FE. Davis
Ninth Ward
Adams Avenue
Garney & Brown
Drowning Death of Charles Smith at Bunt's Pond
A drowning accident occurred at Bunt's Pond near Rush brook road yesterday afternoon about 1 o clock. Charles Smith, fourteen, son of Thomas Smith of Fourth street, could not swim and drowned after venturing beyond his depth. His body was recovered an hour later by George Finch. The funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. from his parents home with Rev. F. Gendall officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jermyn
Bunt’s Pond
Rushbrook Road
Charles Smith
Thomas Smith
Fourth Street
Charlies
Harry Arthurs
Smith
George Finch
F. Gendall
Methodist Episcopal Church
Diphtheria Strikes Five of Seven in Walsh Family
In the North End, five of seven Walsh children including an 11 year old girl are ill with diphtheria. Father and mother have sore throats. the home at 1004 Jones Street is unsanitary with no sewer. Dr Berlinghoff reports rapid treatment and isolation efforts, precautions to prevent spread, and a likely recovery for all but the eldest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walsh
Jones Street
North End
Walsh
West Ridge
Herlinghoff
Capouse Avenue
Berlinghoff
Board of Health
Paupac Youth to Be Evaluated for Mental Condition
James Sheridan of Paupac, who stole his father's horses and sold them to a Green Ridge man, was delivered by Scranton police to his father Sylvester Sheridan and a Pike county constable. The father calls him a degenerate and will have him examined for mental condition. if pronounced insane, he will be prosecuted for horse stealing. The constable and officer departed for Paupac, and the father drove the team home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sheridan
Paupac
Green Ridge
Scranton
Sylvester Sheridan
Pike County
Erie and
Wyoming
New Telephone Company Formed in Wilkes-Barre Region
The People's Telephone company of Wilkes-Barre, capital five thousand dollars, was chartered at Harrisburg to build a line from Hazleton through Wilkes-Barre and Pittston. Directors include M. B. Houpt C. E. Stegmaier A. A. Sterling P. B. Raife and John A. Schmitt. After six months of solicitations, projectors pledge cheaper phones than the old company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Telephone Company of
Wilkes-Barre
Capital
Harrisburg
Hazleton
Wilkesarre
Pittston
M. B. Houpt
C. E. Stegmaier
A. A. Sterling
P. BR. Raife
John A. Schmitt
Wilkes- Barre
Trains to the New Jersey coast from Scranton
The Central Railroad of New Jersey marks coastal service with Scranton departures at 8.20 a.m. and 12.45 p.m. arrival at Ocean Grove and Asbury Park at 4.05 and 7.15 p.m. An elegant coach runs from Scranton on the 8.20 a.m. train and the 12.45 p.m. train with one change. The 12.46 p.m. train offers a Pullman buffet parlor car for lunch en route. Also notes a primary election for delegates in the Second district of the Eighth ward at Johnson's paint shop on Spruce Street, Aug. 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. by order of the Vigilance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Scranton
Ocean Grove
Asbury Park
Eighth Ward
Johnson's
Spruce Street
Norfolk Praises It As Tonic And Stimulant
Dr W J Norfolk of Chicopee Falls reports using the product as a tonic and stimulant with success and says he always keeps it in his house for personal use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Norfolk
Chicopee Falls
Mags
Taxes Collected Notice by Municipal Collector Finn
The taxes placed in my hands for collection require immediate payment by all, to save costs. Office located in the municipal building. Wade M. Finn is the Collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade M. Finn
Insect Powder Boxes Featured in McGarrah Catalog
Readable lines mention McGarrah's Insect Powder offered in 25 and 10 cent boxes. The advertisement notes no bulk gold option and warns to take no other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGarrah
Rescue Work At Twin Shaft Abandoned After Gas Found
Mine Inspector McDonald orders search halted as gas pockets form in the Twin shaft slope. Fire bosses and four-man shifts attempt to vent air while the ceilings threaten collapse. Recovery of the eight missing miners is doubtful. twenty days plus have passed since the cave in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Spector
No. 2
Relief fund still growing for Pittston miners aid
Contributions to the Twin Shaft relief fund totaled multiple donors and amounts from firms in Wheeling Pittsburg and New York. An appeal to state militia captains asks one dollar per soldier for a camp pay relief. Hazleton residents organize a funds drive and mass offerings are planned at Holy Rosary Providence and St. John's Pittston with a Duryea Hose company event Aug 25 for sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Shaft Relief Committee
Hazleton
Holy Rosary Church
Providence
St. John's Church
Pittston
Duryea
Duryea Hose Company
There’s Fun In Store at Saturday Select Council Session
Saturday night’s adjourned select council meeting promises lively debate with third reading of ordinances plus concurrent business. Mayor Bailey appoints Attorney George S. Horn to replace Colonel E. Ripple on the board of health, a move likely to pass through the sanitary committee which leans administration. The health board and mayor clash over board rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hvelinesa
Select Council
Bailey
George S. Horn
E. B. Ripple
Board of Health
Health Board
Turbulent City Council Bracing for Appointments
The board, though majority Democrats, operates as a non partisan unit. The mayor will name a patrolman to fill the vacancy from Joseph Taylor’s resignation. Several sewer inspectors may also be appointed to advance a lively program. Nominations will prompt renewed debates, boltings, and heated council sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Taylor
Married Thirty Three Years Divorce Plea Filed
Mrs. Catherine Clapp of Jackson street and Hyde Park avenue filed for divorce on the grounds of cruelty from her husband Joseph W. Clapp. Married April 9, 1863 they lived together until May 10 of this year. She alleges continued fierce cruelty forcing her from home. Clapp works in the green grocery business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Clapp
Jackson Street
Hyde Park Avenue
Taylor & Lewis
Joseph W. Clapp
Clapp
Green
Mothers Worry Strength Must Not Fail from Lack of Food
A promotion of lactated food claims it prevents cholera infantum and diarrhea, keeping babies well nourished during summer and year round. Personal testimonials from Mrs Horace Kellogg of Vanceboro Maine describe improved infant health and uninterrupted sleep after using the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Kellogg
Vanceboro
Eaton Elected Delegate for International Typographical Union
J. Eaton was elected as a delegate to represent the Scranton Typographical Union at the International Typographical Union convention in Colorado Springs in October. The contest included Frank Evans Joseph Oliver and Martin Whicherty with a spirited but friendly canvass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Typographical Union
J. Eaton
International Typographical Union
Colorado Springs
Frank Evans
Joseph Oliver
Martin Whicherty
Eaton
Candidate for County Auditor Seeks Republican Support
Hugh James announces his candidacy for county auditor from the Fourth ward in Atlantic City New Jersey with a fine lawn and ocean view on Ocean end of South Carolina avenue and subject to the Republican county convention decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean
South Carolina Avenue
Atlantic City
N. J
Daniel Coleman
Hugh James
Fourth Ward
Three Rozelles Injured in Runaway Wagon Accident
E. E. Rozelle 55 and his sons Hert 27 and Wilsie 7 were badly hurt when a runaway horse pulling a wagon on South Main avenue veered after a shaft broke. They were taken to Lackawanna hospital with severe injuries including head wounds and hip injuries. Bert Rozelle escaped with lighter bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Rozelle
Hert Rozelle
Wilsie Rozelle
South Main Avenue
West Side
Rozelle
Lackawanna Hospital
Brooklyn
Susquehanna County
Fairchild's Hotel
Willams
Bert Rozelle
George Benore
Father
Benore House
Lacka- Wanna Hospital
Sugar labeled finest sold in Scranton city
An advertisement offers 20 pounds of granulated sugar for 1.00 with a warranty claiming it is the finest sold in Scranton.
Labor Day Parade Planned by Scranton Labor Union
The Scranton Central Labor union announces a Labor Day celebration in Scranton with a morning parade and afternoon picnic at Lincoln Park on September 7. Invitations go to city labor groups and nearby areas for participation and speakers from the county. Committee members listed include Steve Price as chairman with officers and parade chiefs named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranon Central Labor Union
New Lincoln Park
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre
Carbondale
Itis
Funeral of Thomas Corby Attended by Dickson Workmen
The funeral was held yesterday from Capouse avenue with a requiem mass at St. Peter's cathedral. Rev. J. J. B. Feeley officiated and Interment followed at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Workmen from Dickson Manufacturing company's boiler shop attended in a body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Corby
Capouse Avenue
St. Peter's Cathedral
J. J. B. Feeley
Hyde Park Catholic
Dickson Manufacturing Company
Corby
Scranton Slaters' Union Petition For Charter Filed
Attorney Edwin Gearhart filed a petition in court yesterday for a charter for the Scranton Slaters' union. The office of the union will be in Scranton and its object is mutual benefit for members. Subscribers include Casper Huber Andrew Moore John Von Welsenfluh Balsey Fischer and Michael Fuhrer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Gearhart
Scranton Slaters' Union
Casper Huber
Andrew Moore
John von Welsenfluh
Balsey Fischer
Michael Fuhrer
Dental office moves to Mears building with updated lab
The practice announces relocation to the fifth floor of the Mears building. Dr. A. D. Preston of Massachusetts will oversee crown and bridge work using the latest dental methods. The facility emphasizes modern electrical equipment and elevator access for easy reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears
A. D. Preston
Massachusetts
Central Railroad of New Jersey Sea Shore Route
Train from Scranton at 12:20 a.m. and Wilkes-Barre at 9:00 a.m. reaches Ocean Grove and Asbury Park at 4:00 p.m. with no car changes. Elegant coaches on these trains make the shore trip the most leading and desirable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Shore
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Ocean Grove
Asbury Park
Best Value Prompting for Your Needs and Wallet
The note touts wide selection and high value for money, promising satisfaction with top offers and dependable service. It emphasizes prudent spending and the appeal of quality choices, urging readers to compare options and seek proven bargains.
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Eveland
Cleveland
Cleveland Baking Powder Co
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Pierson
Ackawanna
Aundry
A. B. Warman
Penn Ave
Sale
Brussels
City Notes
Alderman Millar
Lohmann's
NEW Telephone Company
Pilla
Beecham
Eighth Ward Voters
Horsford
Board of Trade
Biles Oo
Hunt & Contell
Capewell Horse Natch Company
Wheeling Corrugating Company
Wheeling
Iron City Tool Works
Pittsburg
W. H. Bixter & Co
Baltimore
Megargle & Connell
James Waller & Son
Syracuse
Thomas W. Sparks
Philadelphia
Worcester Balt Company
New York
First ‘National Bank
Blair & Co
H. W. Kingsbury
Dod
B. “Atherton
National Guard
State of
Pennsylvania
Nigt
Lilly
Warwick
W. W. Berry
Lackawanna Avenue
Clarke Bros
Berkshire
Wyoming Avenue
Srade
Shaw
Emerson
Malcolm Lova
Orghns
Clougs & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
J. Vawrence Stelle
Lincoln Park
Ats
Taney Eden Seona
C'anne
Belta
Dickson's
Wets
Mr Bull
S. C. Snyder
Spruce St
Ivors & Pond
E. T
Wheaton
Powell
Tusk Store
Bissell
Liebecker & Watkins
Itanaies
Avenue
P. M’crea
China
Rupprecht
Crystal Palace
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