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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1897
Page
7
City Notes and Local Incidents in Scranton Area
Flanagan and O'Hara begin sewer construction on Green Ridge at Laired Street and Wyoming and Washington avenues. A. B. Briggs bonds county in second ward. Charles Felton jailed ten days for forcible entry threat on South Washington avenue. Delaware and Hudson rail repair and coal shipments noted. Scranton Savings Bank awards contract for new building utilities to Hunt & Connell. Several marriage licenses issued in Scranton and Forest City. Volunteer Scranton Hose and Chemical company to inspect equipment in New York and Baltimore, with Chief Engineer Hickey undecided. McDonald fined for creating a disturbance at police station. Deacon complains of vandalism at Shiloh Baptist church. Drunken man arrested after following Zion German Lutheran minister. Reverend Ray to lead services at Gospel Tabernacle June 6. Detectives Moir and Farry arrest two men for hat theft from Newark gentleman's furnishings store. Newark employee E Cornell aids in identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanagan & O'Hara
Green Ridge
Laired Street
Wyoming
Washington Avenues
Lackawanna Hospital
Michael Buzsza
A. B. Briggs
Jones Nolan
H. Sickler
Charles Felton
Boyle
Washington Avenue
Bailey
Delaware and Hudson Company
von Storch
North End
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Bellevue, Dodge and Oxford
Scranton Savings Bank
Wyoming Avenue
Hunt & Connell Company
George Crevnk
Annie Maramng
Scranton
William Kennedy
Julia Ryder
Philo Lee
Margaret Reese
Forest City
Joseph Urfaitis
Petronia Balzarucha
Nicholas B. Spencer
Jessie Ruth Guernsey
Seranton
Scranton Hose and Chemical Company
New York City
Baltimore
P. J. Hickey
Patrick McDonald
McDonald
Delter
Lackawanna Avenue
Shiloh Baptist Church
Alderman Howe
Sartor
W. P. Ray
John Nn. Hawley Bible School
Hawleyville
Conn
Gospel Tabernacle
Jefferson Avenue
Ray
New England
the Tabernacle
Massive Monolith Set To Adorn Scranton Savings Bank
A seven ton fluted stone block, quarried in Ohio and cut at Carlucci's yard, will be placed in front of the Scranton Savings Bank. The 20 foot length tapers from 28 inch base to 23 inch top and will be hoisted by a 67 foot spruce pole, double blocks, and 8 260 feet of rope, with contractor Joseph Griffin directing the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Savings Bank
Ohio
Carlucci
Joseph Griffin
Monoth
Lis
Lehigh Valley Rail Route and Rates Pamphlet Issued
The Lehigh Valley Railroad issues a pamphlet titled Routes and Rates for Bummer Excursion Tickets. It urges travelers this summer to consult the fare plan and travel options for cheap scenic trips and seasonal outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Scranton Deaths Acknowledged in Early June Notices
Nealon Martin Nealon of Scranton aged 78 dies June 2. Funeral from Prospect avenue and mass at St Peter's Cathedral. Burial at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Also Alexander Gibb aged 10 dies at 128 Bechool Street. service held June 3.
Medal of Honor Legion Convention Planned in Scranton
A detailed program for the Medal of Honor Legion convention in Scranton includes a reception, trip to Glen Summit, banquet, and a boulevard drive to Elmhurst. About 75 wearers will attend, with 30 accompanied by wives, led by Major J. W. Oakford and local committees. General Nelson Miles will be absent. plans show rail travel from Scranton via Wilkes-Barre over Delaware and Hudson and Lehigh Valley lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Summit
Elmhurst
J. W. Oakford
Board of Trade
Medal of Honor Legion
Oakford
HM. Ripple
H. A. Coursen
J. A. Scranton
A. J. Colborn
Nelson A. Miles
Miles
Legion
Bern
Board of Trade Rooms
J. A. Scratton
Teck
Faler
Mountain Heights
Wilkes- Barre
C. R. Manville
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
R. H. Wilbur
Lehigh Valley Company
Wilkes-Barre
Delaware and Hudson Road
Scranton
The
H. P. Simpson
Ctty
New Aungst Nozzle Enables Twin Hose Use At Fire
Crystal Hose tests a nozzle by Chief Aungst of Allentown Fire Dept. It allows attaching a second hose without cutting water flow. The two foot long device stays broad near the hose end with a three faced valve enabling quick second line hookup. It also includes a spray feature to shield firefighters from smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Hose Company
Aungst
Allentown Fire Department
Married at Palmyra N Y Luce and Miss Elisabeth Root Wed
Cards announce the Palmyra marriage Tuesday of Rev. Henry W. Luce of this city and Miss Elisabeth Middleton Root of Palmyra. They will be at home July 15 to Sept. 6 at 51 Mulberry street and in September depart for Tungchow China for missionary work. Luce was recently ordained at the Second Presbyterian Church here. His bride has long engaged in religious work and has many local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmyra
N. Y
Henry W. Luce
Elisabeth Middleton Root
Mulberry Street
Tungchow
Shantung Province
China
Luce
Service of God
Second Presbyterian Church
Quartet Performs At Funeral Procession For Remalia
Grief stricken husband and relatives attend interment at Forty Fort as a quartette led by Mrs. Perrin Mrs. Armstrong W L McDougall and Thomas R Williams render selections. A lengthy cortege follows the remalia to the final resting place with pallbearers J D Monie Co B Smith Harry Sigfried Fred Parker E M Parke and J Liewellyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Perrin
J. M. Armstrong
W. L. McDougall
Thomas R. Williams
Forty Fort
J. D. Monie
Co. B. Smith
Harry Sigfried
Fred Parker
Ex-Sheriff Charles Robinson Hosts Schlarafia Day Out
Ex Sherif Charles Robinson entertained about 100 guests at his Lake Henry summer home. The Schlarafia social club members their wives and families joined Bauer's band for a day of boating fishing and a bountiful dinner. The party journeyed to the lake in two cars at dawn and returned at six in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Robinson
Lake Henry
Behlarafa
Bauer
Iike
H. Primmers
Moses Brown
Louis Rupprecht
Dr. L. Wehlau
Conrad Schroeder
Carl Lorenz
A. J. Kolb
Otto Kracht
Henry Wilkens
Frank Hummier
George Wahl
Frank Leuthner
Charlies Robinson
August Robinson
Carl Koempel
Albert Zenke
Charles Fajkowsky
Edmund Bartl
Fred L. Wormser
Peter Hemberger
Convention in Scranton Sets June 1 to 3 1898
State German Catholic societies, meeting in Pottsville, decide to hold the next convention in Scranton from June 1 to June 3, 1898. About 300 visitors expected. five Scranton delegates led the effort, including H J Woelkers M Kramer Gustave Rehnar Joseph Albright and Mr Greiss. It will be the first convention held in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
Scranton
H. J. Woelkers
M. Kramer
St. Peter's Society
St. Mary's Church
Gustave Rehnar
Joseph Albright
St. Joseph's Society
St. Mary's
Class Day Established By Scranton High School Class of Ninety Seven
The Scranton public school will institute its first class day for the class of 1897. The annual June 17 exercises will be held in the high school auditorium with Grace Williams and Lela Porter among organizers. John Thompson will serve as historian and Grace Williams as poetess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Public School
Tribune
Grace Williams
Lela Porter
May Kelfer
John Hitchcock
Charles Sweet
John Thompson
Hedith Murphy
Death of James Davis from anemia at Lackawanna hospital
James Davis died at 7 o clock yesterday morning at the Lackawanna hospital from anemia. He was 29, of Marshwood, married, and had been ill for a month. His body was taken to Marshwood yesterday afternoon for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Davis
Lackawanna Hospital
Davis
Marshwood
Twenty One Discharged from County Jail by Court Order
Twenty one prisoners were discharged from the county jail after a court order and grand jury found no charges to pursue. Names include Joseph Washnock Frank Rigalo John Bacon Norman Ellis John Horner Andrew Laughlin and others. An advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as cures for blood diseases and indigestion. The note also mentions the opening of the Tripp Farm Land Company's plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Washnock
Frank Rigalo
John Bacon
Norman Ellis
John Horner
Andrew Laughlin
Joseph McAndrew
Michael Patrillo
Alexander Rosowski
Henry Riker
John Singleton
August Yaninskey
Martha Baker
George Counterman
Joseph Hunold
Charles Isadoro
Joseph Mitchell
Joseph Osip
Donado Bernato
Samuel Pierse
George Smith
Hood
Evangelist Charles N. Crittenton to Speak in Scranton June 7–16
Charles N. Crittenton, noted evangelist, will hold free gospel meetings in Scranton from June 7 to 16. The venues include Hyde Park Simpson Methodist Episcopal June 7, Providence Methodist Episcopal June 8, Green Ridge Presbyterian, with remaining sessions at the Scranton armory until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N. Crittenton
Scranton
Hyde Park Simpson Methodist Episcopal
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Scranton Armory
Funeral of Mrs Fordham at West Pittston home
The funeral of Mrs. F. S. Fordham was held yesterday afternoon at the family home on Wyoming Avenue West Pittston. Rev T W Swan of the First Presbyterian Church conducted brief services and Rev Dr Parke gave the address which offered many comforting remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. F
Fordham
Wyoming Avenue
West Pittston
T. W. Swan
First Presbyterian Church
City figures in four civil cases in common pleas
Four civil cases occupied the common pleas docket in a session before Judge Edwards. The city sued two Swelland street property holders for guttering liens. a defense argued improper lien origin and misfit specs, yielding a defendant verdict. Another suit sought $5,000 for Mrs Smith’s 1891 injury near the Conway House, with the husband claiming loss of services. A Pritchard case contested the note’s “with interest” clause, while a Bonta matter prompted a jury empanelment amid jurisdiction disputes and attorney conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pritchard
Common Pleas
Edwards
Swelland Street
John Frank
August Seamans
Stanton
Christopher Smith
Kingston
Amelia Smith
Mre. Smith
Duryen
Penn Avenue
Conway House
EF. C. Newcomb
DD. J. Reedy
Mr. Smith
Torrey
D. J. Davis
Edwards and Barthold
Mra
Martha Pritcharidl
Plaintff
Halstander & Alworth
Recorder's
Judge Stanton
Bonta Company
Bonta
Defense lawyers win new trial in Bixler and Correll suit
On motion by Woeburg and Dawson for the defense a rule for a new trial was granted in the case of Bixler versus Correll against J B Lesh, tried Tuesday. Judge Gunster noted the Barron versus Lackawanna County case and its constables’ fee bill, which was appealed yesterday to the Supreme Court per county solicitor Knapp on county commissioners’ direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woeburg & Dawson
Bixler & Correll
J. B. Lesh
Judge Gunster
Richard Barron
Lackawanna
Supreme Court
H. A. Knapp
Eleven Sheriff Deeds Reported In Open Court
Sheriff Clemons announced in court eleven land sales involving properties in Carbondale Lackawanna county Jefferson township Dalton Mayfield Scranton and Scranton area. Deeds transferred include Michael Walsh to James F Boylan George W Hughes to William Hughes Edwant Meinzer to 8 F Moore Jacob and Jessie Swingle to Sylvester Shaffer Gertrude Batchler to John B Conian Jr trustee Thomas G Hart property in Mayfield William G Bresser et al to Solomon Goldsmith Mrs Ward McDonall and Dave McDonald to William Beaumont John Lierman to Scranton Savings Bank L M Roselle to Herman Hagen and Ellen and A J Barrett to Stephen S Spruks et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemons
Michael Walsh
Carbondale
James F. Boylan
George W. Hughes
William Hughes
Edwant Meinzer
Lackawanna County
F. Moore
Jacob and
Jessie Swingle
Jefferson Township
Sylvester Shaffer
Gertrude Batchler
Dalton
John B. Conian, Jr
Thomas G. Hart
Mayfield
J. D. Brocker
William G. Bresser Et al
Scranton
Solomon Goldsmith
L. M. Roselle
Herman Hagen
Ellen and
A. J. Barrett
Stephen 8. Spruks Et al
Elks Enjoy Impromptu Social Session
A social night for the Elks featured no fixed program yet proved highly enjoyable. Members Frank Spencer Ky J. Lynett J. R. Cohen George Gunster and D. J. Reedy received praise for the successful impromptu event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Frank Spencer
Ky J. Lynett
J. R. Cohen
George Gunster
D. J. Reedy
Society of Rathbone Sisters organized in Scranton lodge
A temporary Rathbone Sisters auxiliary to the Knights of Pythias formed at Castle hall, Scranton Lodge 264. Mrs. Lizzie Kimbell elected president pro tem. charter members include Mrs. C De Wight, Mrs. Anna Luther, Mrs. Sarah Hodgson, Mrs. Sadie Englert, Mrs. Ridgeway, Mrs. Frear, and several Misses such as Mida Englert, Minnie McCawley, Emma Hoffman, Louise Claus, Minnie Mittie, and Carrie Duval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathbone Sisters
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Scranton Lodge
Lizzie Kimbell
C. de Wight
Anna Luther
Sarah G. Hodgson
Mre
Sadie J. Englert
Anna A. Ridgeway
Catherine Frear
Mida Englert
Undertakers Adjourn At State Convention
The state convention of the Undertakers closed today in Wilkes-Barre Pa and adjourned Lancaster chosen as the host for the 1808 annual gathering. Officers elected include President Benjamin F Lyle Philadelphia and several vice presidents, secretary George C Paul Philadelphia treasurer J W Atwood Philadelphia and an executive committee with members from Lancaster Philadelphia and Wilkes Barre. National delegates named Benjamin T Lyle Philadelphia F E Phillips Wilkes Barre H C Miller Kingston W C Hookey Philadelphia M T Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Lancaster
Benjamin F. Lyle
Philadelphia
W. EK. Doron
Wilkes-Harre
J. H. Ostertag
Columbia
M. F. Leslie
Pittsburg
George C. Paul
J. W. Atwood
D. B. Widmeyer
C. H. Mauk
Alfred H. Moore
Benjamin T. Lyle
FE. J. Phillips
H. C. Miller
Kingston
W. C. Hookey
M. T. Russell
Arrests Sweep North End in Afternoon Patrol Roundup
A young man was arrested for begging on Madison Avenue yesterday afternoon by Patrolman Finley Ross. Mrs Bridget Maloney of Short Street North End was arrested for assault and battery. James Kline and his wife Ella Kline prosecuted the case. Mrs Maloney held on $300 bail by Alderman Howe and Mrs Mary Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Avenue
Finley Ross
Bridget Maloney
Short Street
North End
James Kline
Ella Kline
Maloney
Alderman Howe
Mary Ryan
Arrests for public disturbance and threats in Pricebarm
Diasphemed the dead was arrested yesterday at the instance of Michael Caffrey on a charge of being a common scold. Alderman Howe jailed her in default of $100 bail at the county jail. William Malloy, also from Pricebarm, was arrested and held on $500 bail after appearing before Alderman Millar on a charge of threatening to kill prosecutor Robert Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Caffrey
Alderman Howe
William Malloy
Alderman Millar
Robert Davis
Pricebarm
Malloy
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City Notes
John Moir
Farry
Newark
E. Cornell
Moir
Cornell
Neowark
Crystal Company
Palmyra, N. Y
Schlaraffia Nas
Robinson
Tripp Farm Land Company
Crittenton
Agt
CITY
Kingston Man
Banta
Barthold-Pritchard
Mr. Comegys
Hibbs
Gunster
Hinds
Comegys
Society OF Rathbone Sisters
Undertakers
Aldermanic Grist
China Hall
the Rexford Co
Lackawanna Ave
Telly
PALO
CANON
Cissvceeverev Newwne
Hiack
Seeeeser
Aveellt, Ede
the Great
D. I. Phillips
Vainis Martin
Delft
Board OF Trade Building
Court House Square
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