City Notes From Scranton Area Listings and Events
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western trainmen will be paid Wednesday. Through cars will run from Rockville to Forest City. A sacred concert by Bauer's band at Laurel Hill Park drew a large crowd. Delaware and Lackawanna Canal workers at Baltimore slope and related shafts were paid Saturday. James Heffron of Olyphant appeared at court Saturday and was released. a charge claiming to threaten his sister was noted. Bond for Winton school district treasurer Johnson H. Lehnler filed. amount 315,04 with sureties. Weekly Scranton Clearing House exchanges totaled multiple sums for June. Keeley league failed to meet. delegates to national convention expected next Sunday. Miss Bessie Dean's musical pupils with T Cushing Jones perform June 12 at Hotel Jermyn. patronesses listed. Tickets available at Powell’s under Phelps’ drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Pock Ville
Forest City
Bauer
Laurel Hill Park
Delaware and Bid Bon Canal Company
Baltimore Slope
Baltimore Pagel
Conyngian
James Heffron
Olyphant
Charce
Johnson H. Lehnler
Winton
Prothonotary
Keeley League
Bessie Dean
Wilkes-Barre
T. Cushing Jones
Jermyn
Charles McMullen
W. T. Hackett
M. W. Torrey
J. L. Chapman
Charles Schlager
L. Marks
W. J. Kahn
B. H. Lynde
T. Jones
Godfrey
J. W. Guernsey
J. H. Steel
Miew M. FE
Brainard
Migs
Ticketa
Powell's
Phelps’ Drug Store
Wilbur Opera Company to Visit Frothingham Theatre All Week
The Wilbur Opera Company on its eighteenth U.S. tour arrives at Frothingham Theatre for a week of performances with matinees. The troupe includes I A Clark and Emmett Drew among others, with a fifty-strong chorus led by Frank N Darling. Programs feature two vagabonds Dianvolo Martha Bohemian Girl and Maritana with Boccaccio and Duchess to close. prices range 15 to 60 cents, matinee 2 6 for ladies matinee free this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Opera Company
Frothingham Theatre
Wilburs
United States
Wilbur
Wilbur March
Avine Pictures
I. A. Clark
J. J. Corby
Emmett Drew
J. Clarence Harvey
Eloise Mortimer
Maggie Bolton
Hattie Richardson
Maud Daniels
Frank N. Darling
Dianvolo
Horothy
Martha
Boccaccio
Maritana
Duchess
Barford Soldiers' Orphan School Examinations Preview
Tomorrow and Wednesday the annual examinations at the Barford Soldiers' Orphan School will be held. A large delegation from Criffin post will attend, with Bauer's band to accompany. Also notes a call for Casey & Kelly's extra fine lager beer and linked ad for The New Lager at Hotel Warwick, Ocean end of South Carolina Avenue, Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barford Soldlers’ Orphan Schoool
Criffin Post
Fae
Bauer
Casey & Kelly
Ocean
South Carolina Avenue
Atlantic City
Coleman
Five Injured As Trolley Jumps Track Near Peckville
Five residents were hurt when a street car derailed outside the city after stones placed on rails caused the wheels to leave the track. Names include Harry Smith and George Josephs with injuries ranging from a broken jaw to facial lacerations. Mischievous boys are suspected. victims were cared for at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providente Ine
Ninths
Harry Smith
Pockville
George Josephs
Ninth Street
West Side
Milas Mary Ann Corabing
Olyphant
Warouehy
Peeckvilly
Peckville
Bunnell
Melormin Miller
Smith
Joseph
Curtin
Carabine
Prieikin
Thomas Beynon
Miss Connors Awarded $2500 Verdict in Personal Injury Suit
Bridget Connors of Taylor was awarded 2500 in a suit against Scranton Traction for injuries from a car leaving its track on April 2 189. She has required medical care and cannot resume dressmaking. Attorneys O'Brien and Kelley represented her. The same term saw James Gavigan win 47084 against Atlas Refining for damages from nearby oil tanks. The common pleas term enters its final weeks with criminal and argument court before a September vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Connora
Taylor
Scranton Traction Company
Robinson Street
Ninth Street
O'Brien
Pennavennte
J. Burns
M. J. Donahoe
Jon
John P. Kelley
Common Pleas
Pennsylvania Coal gains control of Schooley colliery
The Pennsylvania Coal Company takes control of the Schooley colliery in Exeter borough Lugerne county from Butler Mine Company after years of negotiations. The acquisition adds 300 acres of owned coal land on the west side of the river and 600 to 700 acres from the John B. Smith estate, marking the PA Coal’s first West Side plant with plans for improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Schooley
Exeter Borough
Lugerne County
Butler Mine Company
Butler Company
John B. Smith
Pennsylvania Company
Hoyt
Port Wilith
New Shoe Store Opens in Mears Building by Crouch Bros and Beatty
The store presents a modern up-to-date setup with a stock aimed at medium and first grade goods. Proprietors Stearns J A and J Crouch from Pittsburgh bring years in shoe trade, managed by Crouch, and Beatty from Bradford Pa. The owners studied Boranton’s trade before ordering, intending a comprehensive selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears
Crouch Brothers
Scranton
Pittsburg
New
Crouch Bros
Beatty
Jorge
Ministerial Meeting Opens 144th Wyoming District Session
The Wyoming District Ministerial Association of the Methodist Episcopal Church begins its 144th session at Askam Pennsylvania with Presiding Elder John G. Feltman as president and Rev. John B. Sweet as secretary. The program outlines devotional services and a two day schedule of business, addresses, and sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
The
Methodial Episcopal Church
Askam
John G. Feltman
John B. Sweet
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Iver W. B. Westlake
United States
Cuba
Iesunsees F. A. Chapman
Etauys4
Osxcosssess
Eckman
Coc
M. Gitten
J. C. Leacovk
Bradshaw Lessona
Ely
Santee
Warner
D. Hawley
Donations to the Institute Seek Historical Volumes and Relics
The Lackawanna Institute of History and Science received May donations totaling many bound books from various patrons led by James Champlin and William A. Mele. A second wave in the week ending June 6 added seventy five volumes from T P Hoban and others, with ongoing appeals for local papers directories almanacs and maps and for historical relics from homes and museums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Lackawanna
Science
James Champlin
Scranton
Wbtory
William A. Mele
Atate Lbrarian
Harrisburg
P. F. Schuler
M. W. Lowry
BL Wright
Hon
J. A
Nftyeven
T. P. Hoban
Co. L. Rice
N. L. Britton
New York Academy of Sciences
BR. W. Luce
W. FP. oCnnere
M. D
Mon
J. A. Beranton
John R. Jones
J. Brown Goode
Smithsonian Institution
Institute
Lackawanna County
Carbondale
Lackawan County
Pennsylvania
United States
Wheeler
Green Ridge
Kilcoyne Clergyman Nearing Death in Florida
Rev Anthony J Kilcoyne of St Augustine Florida lies dying at his mothers home corner Cedar avenue and Breck street unconscious since Saturday morning and death hourly expected. He served a parish in the diocese of St Augustine under Bishop Rt Rev John Moore and had three earlier trips home for health. The climate in the south worsened his condition and he returned home two months ago. The illness is a lingering lower complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony J. Kilcoyne
St. Aucuntine
Fla
Cedar Avenue
Breck Street
Pather Kilcoyne
South Slide
St. Augustine
John Moore
Marriages of the Week Noted in Local Notices
M I McCann of Wyoming avenue shops and Miss Martha Connelly of Park Place Wisconsin to wed Wednesday. Joseph J Donnelly chief accountant at Lackawanna Iron and Steel store and Miss Agnes Gurrell of Ninth street will wed at St Patrick church. I F Taylor of Jackson street and Miss Anne Mitzelmmons of Schultzville to marry at St Patrick's church Nicholaun. David J Davie city solicitor and Mrs Bertha Jenkins to wed Wednesday evening at Wardburn Street Presbyterian church. Announcement of Patrick Moran of Price street and Laura McDonough of Bromley avenue forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. I. McCann
Wyoming Avenue Hhatter
Martha Connelly
Park Place
Joseph J. Donnelly
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Agnes Gurrell
Ninth Street
Marti Gurrell
St Patrick's Church
I. F. Taylor
Jackson Street
Mins
Anne Mitzelmmons
Schultzville
Patrick's Church
Nicholaun
Agshiatant City
David J. Davie
Bertha Jenkins
Wardburn Street Presbyterian Church
Patrick Moran
Price Street
Laura McDonough
Bromley Avenue
Two Duryea Men Drown Near Falls
Two prominent Duryea men James M. Monahan and John Atkinson died by drowning in the Susquehanna near Falls Station while a fishing party’s boat capsized. The pair, unable to swim to shore, sank. Alexander Angus swam to safety and the bodies were recovered after several hours of search. Monahan, supervisor of Marcy township, and Atkinson were married with large families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Monahan
John Atkinson
Duryea
James M. Monshan
Susquehanna
Falia Station
Alexander Angus
Angus
Monahan
Marcy Township
Outrage During Religious Procession Kills Six
A deadly explosion during a religious procession kills six and wounds twenty four. Authorities report multiple anarchists are under arrest but no conclusive proof ties them to the blast. Police hope confessions may identify the perpetrators, though this seems unlikely.
Early returns show Penrose gaining delegates and votes
Sixty one districts report Penrose with 3S delegates to Wanamaker's 49 and a roughly 60 vote lead in popular ballots. Both sides claim victory. Dr H C Chisholm Likely state senator with F P M Lytle and Captain John Bare likely winners in the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penrose
Wanamaker
H. C. Chisholm
FP. M. Lytle
John 8. Bare
Ermentrout poised for Democratic nomination in Reading
Reading Pa June 7 The Democratic primaries in Reading and surrounding county produced a large turnout with close results. Daniel Ermentrout led city results 27 votes to 2 for Green and 2 for Baer and claimed delegates early with 73 needed. Herbst Bieber and Green won several district votes outside the city. The convention meets Tuesday morning in Reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Daniel Ermentrout
H. D. Green
S. A Baer
Ementrout
E. M. Herbst
High Jinks In Kelley Block A Night Of Disorder
About 200 people crowded the Kelley Street block to witness a fight between six individuals. Police arrested several. a disorderly house charge was leveled at Mrs Williams and Mr Boughton. Two women and the colored man were held on $500 bail. two others were fined $5 each and jailed for lack of release money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley
Saul
Scranton Street
Finnegan
Aldoeyman Blair
Lisale Williams
Allaf
Charles Boughton
England
Taylor
Mary Jane Woods
William Matthews
Matthews
Norris Brothers Bring Animal Show to Adams and Mulberry
Norris brothers, famed trainers, arrive with 100 stylish ponies and dogs in their own cars. They set up tents at Adams avenue and Mulberry street for evening performances all week and matinees Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 2 pm. Orphans from the Home for the Friendless and St. Patrick's Orphan asylum will attend Tuesday’s matinee. A street parade at 11 am showcases the animals described as a rare world collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris Brothers
Adams Avenue
Mulberry Street
Priendless
St. Patrick's Orphan Asylum
Norris
Local youth injured in Pittston Avenue incident
Robert Van Duzer aged 18 was admitted to Mores Taylor hospital Saturday after an argash wound to his right leg. He was hurt at the Southworks and Ilven on Pittston avenue but his injury is not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert van Duzer
Mores Taylor Hospital
Southworks
Ilven
Pittston Avenue
Notice of State Mercantile Tax Due
Notice states tax is due and must be paid by June 19, 1896 to avoid additional costs. City Treasurer E G Boland signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boland
Stockton May Vanish From the Map as Town Faces Extinction
Nazleton June 7 Special to The Scranton Tribune Stockton a Hazleton region coal town threatened with extinction. Linderman and Skeer owners prepare to desert after royalty disputes with coal land owners. They offer sale of four breakers sevenly company houses stores offices and the lice to be removed by August 8. Residents begin to move out unless a buyer for the plant is found to continue operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazleton
Stockton
Hazleton
Linderman & Skeer
Ilice
Postmaster Fr. Metcalf Marries to Bless Allceton
In Fort Atkinson Wisconsin on June 7 a historic wedding united Fr. J Metcalf Allceton’s long odd distinction as a town without a woman. He wed Miss Laura Matthews of Warmington restoring its single female presence and ending the local novelty in Jefferson county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Atkinson
Wis
Alleeton
Jefferson County
Jefferson County Union
J. Metcalf
Laura Matthews
Warmington
Anarchists Resume Violent Activity in Barcelona
Barcelona June 7 Anarchists have resumed their activity in this city and fear grows they will launch a new terror wave like 1892 and 1905. At o'clock tonight a hazardous device exploded causing alarm and concern across Madrid and other Spanish cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcelona
Fia
Madrid
Hounds Used in the Chase in Missouri Prison Shootings
Guard Rayburn of the Missouri penitentiary was shot and seriously injured by convict F. O. Norvill who had been released a day earlier. Norvill bought a shotgun, fired at Rayburn near his yard, and was then hunted by hounds for ten miles before capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Rayburn
Missouri Penitentiary
F. O. Norvill
Porsone
Norvill
Lee Visits Prisoners at Cabanas Fortress
Consul General Fitzhugh Lee visited men captured aboard the flibustering schooner Competitor held at the Cabanas fortress where they face a death sentence. He sought better quarters for them and discussed the case with Captain General Weyler. He also met American citizen Julio Sancuilly imprisoned for conspiracy against Spain. Lee requested Dawley’s release from Morro Castle, a favor granted with strong expectation of tomorrow's freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Fitzhugh Lee
Cabanas
Lee
Weyler
Julio Sancuilly
Spain
Huntingdon County Senate Primary Vote in Doubt
In Huntingdon Pennsylvania the Republican senatorial primary result remains unresolved after last night’s balloting. Forty three of the county’s precincts reported but a final decision was still pending as the fight drew closer to conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntingdon
Sawyers Department Store Hats Sale Tonight Scranton
A. R. Sawyer announces remarkable hat values at Sawyer’s on Wyoming Avenue Scranton. Ladies Trimmed hats 25 cents, children's straw hats 33 cents, untrimmed hats 49 cents, trimmed hats 95 cents, with many styles priced far below regular values. Limited quantities, offers seen as best of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sawyer's
Scranton
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Cleveland
Cleveland Brother
N.Y
Cleveland Paking Powder Co
New York
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna the
Chaundry
A. B. Warman
Penn Ave
Anasty
City Notes
the Frothingham
Warton
Warwick
Riggs
Iarry Smith
Orpheu
Miss Connors
Bury
Gavigan
Refining Company
Schooley Colliery
Mears Building
Ccee de A
Transite Association Aldrese
Ceennee Cc
Macy
James Benninger
A. J. Kilcoyne
Falls
Berry
W. W. Berry
Lackawanna Avenue
Ermentrout
Kelly's Block
South Works
Luzerne County
Scranton Tribune
Merceali
Allceton, Wis
Sawyer’s
A. R. Sawyer
Wyont3
Oming Ave
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Powell’s Music Store
J. Alfred Pennington
Elm Park Church
Madison Avenue
Linden Street
Elm Park Parsonage
Pennington
Turner and Duntom
Boston
Gulimant
Sbrigila
Ehbrlicht
Haupt
Reimann
Becker
Erlin
Finn Park
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanna Avenus
Gins
D. Bolz
Emerson
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
Malcolm Lova
J. Lawrence Stelle
Spruce Street
P. M’crea & CO
Ripnreckt's
Crystal Peace
Fenn Ave
Cpp
Baptist Church
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