City Notes on meetings and local events in August
Notices of health board meeting Friday afternoon and Young Women's Christian Association monthly meeting on Wednesday August 1 at 0 30 am. An ice cream and cake lawn social benefits the Sunday school of the Church of the Good Shepherd. Dr C W Acunos will be away next week. his practice is covered by his son. WCTU meeting at 615 Green Ridge Street at 1 30 pm. Rev Dr Logan lecture on Gettysburg tonight in the armory for the thirteenth regiment. Ancient Order of Hibernians attend funeral of Owen Custck at 8 30 am. Common Council judiciary committee to reconsider Schiffer claims and Finch Son bill. City engineer’s corps surveys old Lackawanna mine under Schultz. Transit details mention Railroading personnel. Methodists plan Harvey’s Lake outing with 8 o'clock train from Delaware and Hudson depot. fare 60 cents or 1 for round trip Open All Night at Lohan's Spruce Street and Guernsey Bros.
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Logan
Gettysburg
Division No. 7
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Owen Custck
Judiciary Committee of Common Council
Schiffer
Finch & Son
Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company
Schultz
Oly
Fhilliga
Transit
Neer Tansitan Henley Rodman Riley
Smith, Phillips and
Moir
Harvey's Lake
Elm Park
Delaware and Hudson
Gravity of the Court Audiences a Black Faced Comedy
A crowded courtroom scene unfolds as a satirical or ludicrous joke about a special officer unsettles spectators. Prosecutor and defendant share the stage in a charged diversion, with musicians called and the crowd reacting to the performance and its aftermath.
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Court of the Eighth
Funny arrest prank leads to parade before Alderman in Kelly's Patch
A gray bearded man and a tall colored companion walked Lacka Wanna avenue in a staged arrest. The scene drew a large crowd as Judge Fitzsimmons watched a joke by Jim Clarke unfold with a handcuffed pair. The officers and defendants later settled a separate Hyde Park bank case seeking a new trial, with Judge Schuyler granting the motion after review of procedural details.
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Kelly's
Lacka Wanna Avenue
Avena
Fitzsimmons
Afairs
Beaconsfild
de Long
Iumor
Bia
Big Jim Clarke
Jim
Wisl
Clarke
Court of the Eighth
Regimental Parade Details and Transport Time
The article notes Company A awarded a two sword prize with samples from Company B. Sergeants Gee and Benjamin prepared the winning samples. The transport route is undecided but not delaying departure scheduled for Friday evening next week. Advance detail leaves Wednesday morning preceding, with 100 percent in camp, aiming to match Homesteads and Montrose records.
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Eemple
Sargeant Gee
Benjamin
Miller
Homestéad
Montrose
Boy 15 Maimed At Moosic Depot Train Accident
William Watkins aged 15 of Mooate Moosie fell under a departing freight train at Moosic depot on the Delaware and Hudson line yesterday morning at 7 o clock. One leg was severed above the knee and amputated by Dr. W. F. Pier of Avoca. The boy rests comfortably and is expected to recover.
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William Watkins
Mooate
Moosie
Presbyterian Church
Moosic
Delaware and Hinson
Bape
Mountain Park
Watkins
W. F. Pier
Avoca
Special Scranton Council Meeting Approves Signatures
The Scranton Common Council held a special session on July 26 1804 to suspend rules and authorize the presiding officer to sign papers passed at the meeting. Quorum included Thomas Stegan McLain Godfrey Moir Wenzel Robinson Sweeney Schadt Noone Norton with Schadt chair pro tem. The resolution passed unanimously and adjourned.
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Common Council
Robathan
City of Scranton
Thomas
Stegan
McLain
Godfrey
Moir
Wenzel
Robinson
Sweeney
Schadt
Noone
Norton
McLean
Liederkranz Preparing for 25th Anniversary Celebration
The committee for the Liederkranz twenty fifth anniversary met to finalize plans. Expectation runs high as many out of town groups attend and the Eichenkranz of New York travels in. A grand excursion and Lake Ariel picnic are set for Thursday August 2. Previous festivals were large, and organizers promise this will surpass them.
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Int Ia
Eichenkranz
New York
Lake Ariel
Annual Free Excursion to Lake Ariel Today
The annual free outing for poor women and children to Lake Ariel will take place today. The train departs from Erie and Wyoming Valley station at 8:15 AM and returns to Scranton by 8 PM. Tickets are distributed by a committee. admission applications are available at several local addresses.
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B. A
Lake Ariel
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Scranton
G@ L Dickson
Jefferson Avenue
Elizabeth Sherwr
Madison Avenue
J. H. Phelps
Linden Street
C. B. Dorman
Franklin Avenue
A. D. Holland
Spruce Street
Preparing for Encampment by Thirteenth Regiment Officers
Final arrangements are under way as the Thirteenth regiment prepares for Gettysburg encampment. A bustling mood among officers and rank and file signals strong attendance and high standard in bearing and evolution. A recent board meeting reviewed knapsacks from various companies packed for the upcoming campaign.
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Scranton
Gettysburg
Attite
Scranton Baseball Won't Enter Eastern League
Scranton remains in the State league as Tedson and Hogan refuse to sign Eastern contracts. Hudson and Hogan receive major league offers while Hodson resists and Hogan briefly wavers, with Powers arguing Scranton's move would cost hundreds in losses.
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Hogan
Scranton
Conway House Promises Courteous Service and Top Market Goods
A historical ad notes Conway House at 132 and 194 Penn Ava offering consistent good service and courteous treatment. It states the table is always supplied with the best in the market and invites transient and local trade.
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Conway House
Penn Ava
Saratoga Express First Train From New Station Delights Crowds
The Delaware and Hudson Co opens a new Lackawanna avenue home in Wilkes Barre with streamlined passenger flow. The Saratoga Express led the first departure at 5:45 am under Conductor Lewis Cook, as Officer Spellian announced and checked tickets.
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Saratoga
Pillsbury Flour Mills Capacity Report
Pillsbury Flour Mills show a daily capacity of 17 40 barrels in recent figures. The report notes production limits and potential expansion options for the mill in Pillsbury.
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Pillshury
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Wyoming Avenue
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City Notes
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Weber
Guernsey Bros
Alderman Fitzsimmons
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Schuyler
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Charles Coffer
Coffer
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Wade
H. Hanford
Aly. Lewis
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Role Asolute
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Tedson
P.T. Powora
Exetera League
W. A. St John
Alix Downie
W. L. Betts
Edward Rotlowen
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Iunodation
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Avo
China
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Ave
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Lackawanna Avenue
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Bridge Street
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H. Battin & CO
Penn Ave
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Cobb
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Wrought Iron Range Company
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Forest City
J. Bolz
Next Dime Bank
Oslands
Marshall Field & CO
Abbott
Geneva
Neptune
Biarritz
Scranton Business College
Cedars Adanm Averant Livresse
Buck, Whitmore & CO
Banister
Banister’s
Lustonga So Wong Tee
Salta
Dr. Jaeger’s Woolen Goods
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