Fragmented 19th century notes on local events and crimes in Delaware region
A noisy collage of meetings, arrests, and court actions in a Delaware county area. Names such as Alex Sinko and George Sanderson appear alongside references to miners in Sloan and Hinton, a Siberian Electric Light dispute, and a woman's implied improprieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supher
Penn
Homith
Sarehoas
Chikford
Alex. Sinko
Pell Township
Te i OS
Beiter
George Sanderson
Funeral at Holiratervilla Hiaptiet church follows Scranton ceremony
The funeral of Mrs. J wife of Marty M Slick occurred Monday afternoon. A short prayer service was held at the function, then attendees accompanied the procession to the railroad station. The church was filled with sorrowful relatives and friends who testified to her kindness and faith. The event included tributes from Mr. OCON and others, with the South Scranton Women’s Christian Association chapter noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowthworth
Eome
Scranton
Mma J
Marty M. Slick
fHotine
Fis Pher
Cait
Webb Tirwiitieen
Thwaied Holstor
Wotton
Gitet
Aelia
Scranton Towne Hssnelittim Fights To Stay United
An enthusiastic Scranton meeting resolved to preserve the organization despite threats. Officers elected include Faust Heit AP as first president and George MM. Watson as secretary, with others named for vice presidency and treasurer roles. The group, rooted in business and professional leaders, pledged to strengthen the society and its social influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Hssnelittim
Bates
HHCOO
Faust Heit
Wyid
Welshy
George MM. Watson
Chuorles TG
Pennie
Tren Weer
Amdrew
Tedford Swanelal
Robert 0
Uponmainy Unger
Brederick
Connell
Receiver Appointed for Collins and Hackett Affairs
Judge Gunster names Moses as receiver to wind up the Collins and Phitckett affairs after a ruling yesterday morning. The order places the receiver in full control and directs action to settle the business, with the court to decide timelines and further steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunster
Moses
Attia Henrie
Collins & Phitckett Cies
Thrister
Unclear OCR Product Listing Mentions Fruits and Vegetables
Fragmented market notes reference canned goods vegetables and fruits such as corn tomatoes and peaches. Several distributor names appear garbled, with mentions of wholesale and retail channels and approximate prices. The text is largely unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Unclear text on transfers and appointments in Foote & Shear Co
Fragmentary note mentions Hought Mr Christian and Brunk P Chiletinn with hats and men's furnishing. Referenced in past ten years to W A Watete. Question of accepting treasurer offer of Foote Shear Co by Fred G Ponte. Mentions Wilers previously in New York state furnishing Wine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridie
Tiohhos Dyer
Syndicwte
Bert Die
Siburian Electric Light Company
Vibe Sitanbom
Theo Duinges
Yoolvtork
Lasteweminar
Womun
Court Street
Rew
Johnson
Dapan
Golson de Ayers
Severil Siuite
Poote & Shear
Waters
Abe Moore
Sieur
Fred G2
Daniel Green
Ble
Duredmen Hock
Frank Warninkl
Christian
Steel
Brunk P. Chiletinn
W. A. Watete
Foote & Shear Co
Ty Fred G. Ponte
Wilers
New York State
Scranton Liederkranz Carnival Awakens City Spirit
A lively Scranton Liederkranz performance at Music Hall brought a merry carnival atmosphere. The crowd cheered a clever mock Pehaderieh surprise, with local performers and members like Miank Himmler and Charles Warher joining in a spirited, traditional German event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Liederkranz
Death of Henry Cuby Found Near Pittston Street
Henry Cuby aged about 60, a South Side laborer, was found dead last night near Pittston and Taylor streets from heart disease. An autopsy confirmed the cause. he recently sought outdoor work after leaving a Conway House job. He is survived by children and was employed at John Tobin's store before taking outdoor labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Whity
Provideniis
Tevilas
Mt Cole
Eho
Aliair
Frank
Gueel
Atirmathan
At &N
Bein
Aes
J. Lysulirochin
Ie Hoohory
Henry Cuby
South Side
Hossier
John Sehriver
Towolock
Henry Cubby
Willow Street
Prospect
Cuhs
Cintwd Pell
Dyell
Cyby
Pittston
Pope
Longstreeta
Holl
Cully
Phe Wis
Conway Houge
Ullon
Tobin
Nuecksterries
Inaugural Excursion Rates By Lehieh Valley Railroad
Lehieh Valley Railroad announces very low excursion rates for viewing the McKinley inauguration in Washington. The trip offers affordable access to the capital’s ceremonies and scenic routes through Pennsylvania regions famed as the "Switzerland of America" while maintaining dependably priced passenger service and accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Washington
Lehieh Valley Railroad
Tei Servine
Ponnsylvania
Moet Minenimeuyt Kobnery
Switzerland
Local Deaths and Funeral Arrangements
Incidents from Scranton reveal multiple obituaries and funeral notices. Devin Yount and Magiley Goodthet are among those mourned with interments planned at Hyde Cemetery and St Pauls Church. Other notices list Magetal from Washington Avenue and a child of Mr. and Mrs. Choorwe Goodthet, with services at local churches and cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Devin
Cat
Bdoddire Yount
Fundral
Hyde Fk Catholic
Manley
Magiley
Magetal Fom
Washington
Wyenue
Grea Rilke
Imornsye
St. Paul's Church
Alotto
Hyde Mark Carholy
Scoramtan Ju
Mu. Anid
Tenth Street
Parentel
Clierpord
Timmer
Hrilietford
Olttard
Punerad Wiilieddig
Mt. Curmel Comolery
Macweli
Insurance fund shortfall threatens city fire policies
The city faces an insurance fund deficiency with no provisions to cover the shortfall for the current year. Estimates show the 1887 premiums totaling about 21000, with 2000 still due, and a proposed reduction in insurance allocations and fire department costs to avoid risk. The mayor suggests reducing premiums and department expenses while maintaining essential service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hailey Ie
Lion
Werner
Enrnests
Ub Ale
Lnkiranes
Prinee Tstiines
MOEN
Garry
Aimudnt
Tastiiniee Fo
Freimeyor
Tire
Five more remonstrances against Penn Ave Baptist church hotels
The Penn Avenue Baptist Church objects to nearby hotels alleging they threaten neighborhood peace and welfare. Remonstrances filed by church members and attorney Fl BM Streeter cite liquor store proximity, street traffic, and negative impact on the area. This marks the fifth such objection by the church administration amid ongoing neighborhood debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
John
Welchel
M. Aimebry
Werchel Talis
Ooniy
Farciihiy
BM Streeter
Guiboweh le Porte
Unclear historic notice from 47 Franklin Avenue site
The fragment describes a location at 47 Franklin Avenue tied to a hotel and public street area. It mentions a church and a public area, with oblique references to renovation, a boom period, and a watchful public response. The text is incomplete and lacks coherent actions or dates.
Suit Against Scranton Traction Company Filed
M W Henry and his wife Sabina of West Side filed a damages suit against Scranton Traction Company alleging injuries from a collision on Sept 20, 1805 while riding a wagon. They seek 2500 for expenses and loss of services plus 200 for wagon wrecking with Newcoinil representing the plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Henry
Sabina Henry
West Side
Scranton
BT Fhd
Wiles Street
Henry
Ada
Phenry
Teagon
Tintoy Ho
Newconil
Phlei
Sieveking and Powells Rivalry Highlighted
A fragmentary note cites Sieveking as a major pianist rivaling Puderewalel and mentions Prothtreluin theatre and Maron with Tek Otho sale at Powells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puderewalel
Prothtreluin Theatre
Maron
Ot Powells
Fragmentary Local Notice With Names and Addresses
Fragmentary OCR reads names and addresses including Ay Witters and Christian and a listing of places such as Wyoming Ave and Spruce Street. The text mentions plumbing, steam tenting and overcoats but details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
City Store Highlights Bargain Frenzy and Honest Pricing
The store reports strong crowds daily as prices match published claims. The promotion promises further discounts this week with continued bar gain offers, emphasizing value and trust in the advertised bargains.
Great Reductions in All These Goods Watches and Clocks
Store announces great reductions on watches and clocks with repairs available on short notice. Local shop promotes discounted timepieces and quick service.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Eader
A. BE. Warman
Whois & MA
Cely
William Coniyell Anthriietin Chow Club
Intfioors
Duliwiroa
Dluvisen
Ofcloeck Yeetemhay
Washinton
Aeto Ysbneh Ui
Mike
Scraten
Rowing Association
Collins & Hackett
Seabrooke and
Conpuny
Thomas Q. Seanbrooke
Ceoniany
Morthington
Seabrookeated
Spo Wien
Seabrooke
J. A. Waters
Success Ool Chietlan
Castoria
Ile
Diederkrang
Pathenland
Aichenes
Firsy
Miank Himmler
Charles Nier
Fred Hunlern
Preda
Widlmayer
Charles Warher
Thillh
Prank Leutter
Isadore Roos
William Wachter
Joseph Kunner
Charles Wenzel
Klerman Torii
Kleineath
Scrunten
Reine Tathi
Wester
Alr
Gherman Olka
Kleine Rath
Geert Gomer
Briik Hiirnierster
Obwe
Mike Merry
Tie Jowtors
Charles Wenge
Ana Perinat Leardai
Bite Pataliedh
Interio
Felix Humes
Abel
Allen House
Ili Debora
Maple City
Burpube
Bere Pyhdeneh
Liglerkrang
Africa
Leanne
Tim
Gonda
Tejoved Goster
Prfederich
Humidor
Rewidha
Olegeim
Ymderioeh
Fom
Priederich
Teddy
Reg
Friederich
Gharagte
Isin
Natier
Fuhrman & Bro
Bailey
Penn Avene Baptist Chiurch
Capes
Lot
Snyder
Spruce St. Opp
Jermyn
Traction Company
Sieveking
Tatlor
Wyoming Avenue
Oua
Clothas Wringar
Sohmar Piano
Anid
Shasia
Polarwell
Washington Avenue
J. W. Guernsey
Lackawanna Ave
Wyoming House
W. W. Berry, Jeweler
Lackawanna Avana
China
Trom
Haviland
Air Averts
A. E. Rogers
Lackawanna
Secana
Sealand Plush
L. Posner
Lackawanna Lubricating CO
Capouse
Warren-Ehret Company
FO Ehret
Ehret
Washington Ave
Scranton, Pa
Jersey
W. HH
Pierce
Penn Ave
Dunn
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