City Notes Headline Summary
Thomas F Leonard welds seventeen lawn ragera. The will of David McDonough is probated. Delaware Lackawanna and West erm company pays employees at Halletead mine. Councilin may report tender ordinance. Frank Bacchus and James Murphy to face mayor's court for alleged theft. Michael Mirkowitch injured at Providence breaker. leg fracture. Michael Kelly to appear in county court for store robbery. Mrs Anthony Mahon arrested for disreputable house and fortune telling. security set at 900 each. Scranton Business College night school term ends with reception and program. YWCA notes include Florence Tomkinson talk and choir duet. Gymnastic class exhibit planned with final rehearsal at 4 pm. Ticket sales moving fast. Blume & Son carriages advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F’. Leonard
David McDonough
Dunmore
Delaware, Lackawanna and Westerm Company
Halletead
Councilin
Frank Bacchus
James Murphy
Lackawanna Avenue
Michael Mirkowitch
Providence
Delaware and Hudson Company
Lackawanna Hospital
Michael Kelly
B. Levy
Pine Brook
C. B. Wright
Anthony Mahon
Oakford Court
Thomas Holtham
Scranton Business College
Young Women's Christian Association
Washington Avenue
Florence Tomkinson
South Ride Association
Howald
Kendell
Young Men's Christian Association
Ick Gibbons
Lowry
Mr. Gibbons
Delaware, Lackawanna Western Yard
Condition of Coal Trade Pushes Calls for Operator Input
Local coal men report failure of sales agents from major anthracite firms to agree on prices in New York. A committee of executives and agents is to meet again with Reading’s 21 percent demand at issue. The dispute endangers small operators while midstream buyers profit. observers note possible coalition among major lines and a path toward a price-just mechanism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Reading
Reading Company
United Press
Holden
Lackawanna
Waller
Delaware, Susquehanna and Schuylkill
Torrey
Delaware and Hudson
Lehigh Valley
Pennsylvania
Erie
Jersey Central
New York Central
Conference at Avoca Reports and Sermon by Higginson
The Primitive Methodist annual session at Avoca resumed with the examining committee continuing work. Rev C I Higginson preached on The Light of the World and urged zeal faith and training for Christian service as delegates planned elections and other routine business for the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. Higginson
The
Primitive Methodist Church
Avoca
C. Prosser
Penglase
H. J.buckingham
A. Woodcock
Harris
Justinea
Pittsburg
C. H. Higginson
Owill
H. G. Russell
Reva
J. B. Tyler
G. Ball
J. Both
M. Harvey
H. Higginson
Cultivation of Vacant Lots Proposal Referred for Review
Mayor Connell received a New York plan to cultivate vacant lots by the unemployed. Bolton Hall endorses it as practical and self supporting, furnishing seeds to families and creating work rather than charity. The Associated Charities will consider the proposal amid board talks on how to employ idle labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell
Associated Charities
New York
Maya Schlieren
Brooklyn
Bolton Hall
Hall
Charithva
New York Committee
Connell Park
Line Fence Trouble Sparks Injunction in Dunmore
Pennsylvania Coal Company obtained an injunction restraining Robert Savage of Dunmore from erecting a line fence between the properties after Deputy Sheriff Ryan served the order last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Ryan
Robert Savage
Dunmore
Schwartzkopf Failure with 48765.06 in Judgments
Morris Schmartskopf a wholesale Nauor dealer on Penn avenue had judgments entered against him totaling 48765.06 including M. Moses, Brother & Co and Leopold Lewith among others. Executions were issued, and Deputy Sheriff Ryan levied on the stock at 7.90 last evening, placing store and stock in sheriff’s hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Schmartskopf
Penn Avenue
M. Moses
Leopold Lewith
Sher Ryan
Beef Trade Figures From Armour and Co Firm
BE J Martyn of Armour & Co and the secretary of agriculture flee with a sworn statement detailing profits and losses in the beef slaughtering business over sixteen months. It shows 421,720 cattle slaughtered in the year ending Nov 3, 1894, with an average loss of 17 4 10 cents per head, and mixed results for late 1894 to spring 1895 including gains and smaller losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour and Company
BE. J. Martyn
Chicago
Armour & Co
Washington
Martyn
Books of Armour & Co
Old Folk's Ball at Music Hall Hosted by Liederkranz
An Old Folk's Ball was held at the Music Hall on Lackawafona Avenue last evening by the Scranton Liederkranz society. Elderly members joined in old-fashioned dances, a substantial supper followed the program, and Bauer's orchestra provided the music for a social after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
Lackawafona Avenue
Scranton
Suspension in effect on ten mall carriers amid removals
Postmaster Wandling had not learned from Washington that the suspension order for ten accused mall carriers was rescinded, so the suspensions went into effect. Only one substitute, Victor Lauer, was available, leaving a single carrier in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wandling
Washington
Victor Lauer
Availabe
Local Post Office Implements Temporary Staffing Changes
Edward Pickering received the first of a 30 day suspension. Postmaster Wandling seeks department confirmation of A. B. Maghran and J. W. Foster as substitutes. Once approved and ready, two more carriers will be laid off from the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Pickering
Lauer
Wandling
A. B. Maghran
J. W. Foster
Artistic Summer Excursion Guide From Leigh Valley Railway
A newly printed summer guide issued by the Leigh Valley Railroad company presents a pamphlet bound in maroon leather. It features photogravure views along the line including Battery Park New York Laureys Island Allentown Mount Playah Plane Switchback railroad Onoko Falls Mauch Chunk Glen Summit Wyoming Valley and Niagara Falls Cave of the Winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh Valley Railroad Company
Battery Park
New York
Laurey's Island
Allentown
Mount Playah
Onoko Falls
Mauch Chunk
Glen
Horse Receives Fatal Electric Shock at Stable
A gray Adams Express horse was shocked by an arc light in Cusick's Stable basement, fell and crushed a hind leg. Night stableman Foley felt a light shock and stumbled away. Veterinarian Sitterly determined the leg could not be treated and ordered the horse shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Express Company
Cusick
Foley
Tonight Concert by Organ Society at Music Hall
The Organ Society of Evangelical Lutheran Christ Church presents a music hall concert tonight at the church venue. A varied program lists Berghwaßer’s Orchestra, the Liederkrang Zither Club, selections by Morgan and Party, and vocal and piano solos with performances by Miss Lizzie Klee and Victor Wenzel among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organ Society of Evangelical Lutheran Christ Church
Music Hall
Organ Society of Christ Church
Berghwaser
Taille Morgan
Party
Lchederkrang Zither Club
Terror Bolo
An der Weezer
Fred. Mueller G
Cass Cecerecrens
Fred Mueller
Belection
Libederkrang Zither Club
Victor Wenzel
Deklamation
Emerson Owen K
Tallie Morgan
Party Ib
Liederkrang Alther Club
Berghouger’s Orchestra
Local Theatricals Highlight Bubb Comedy and Olivette
At the Academy of Music yesterday the Bubb Comedy Company staged Little Wildcat and The Gold King to warm audience approval. Olivette by the Robinson Opera Company at Davis Theater drew praise for Mise Sigele Gonzales and Miss Laura Russell. The program promises Long Branch Mystery and Michael Strogeft later, with Marecot to be repeated and Chimes of Normandy and H M S Pinafore on Saturday as the engagement ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Academy of Music
Bubb Comedy Company
Michael Strogeft
Paradoxical Reply to Woman with Gray Hairs
A Frenchman responds to a woman's complaint about discovering three gray hairs with a paradoxical remark. He says that as long as the hairs can be counted they do not count, a witty line quoted from Argonauts.
Meals and Refreshments at Lohmann’s on Spruce Street
Local notice announces meals and cold lunches served at all hours at Lohmann's on Spruce street with regular dinner at 40 cents and offerings of imported and domestic wines cigars and squors. Daniel O’Connell dies in Becranton aged 15 with funeral Friday at 9 in St. Peter's cathedral Hyde Park Catholic cemetery interment ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lohmann's
Spruce Street
O'Connell
Becranton
Daniel O'Connell
St. Peter's Cathedral
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
El Modelo El Progresso desfile de modas
Un desfile presenta modelos nombrados El Progresso Marguerita Escudo La Elegancia El Monroe La Egipcia La Favoritas La Emelina mostrando trajes y estilos variados.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Modelo
el Progresso
Marguerita Escudo
la Elegancia
el Monroe
Egipcia
Favoritas
la Emelina
Scranton Targets 1896 Christian Endeavor Convention
Scranton officials push to host the 1896 Erie convention drawing about 5000 delegates. An aggressive campaign with petitions and local union support aims to outpace Allentown. Plans include hotel and tent arrangements to accommodate thousands and boost city growth and Christian work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Christian Endeavor Union
York
City Union
Elty
Scranton
Allentown
Erie
Excellent Programme at Penn Avenue Church Concert
An evening concert by the Young Men's Christian Association Concert company at Penn Avenue Baptist Church features a varied program. Performances include violin and piano solos, vocal numbers, instrumental trios, mandolin and cornet pieces, a Puritans overture, Napoleon sextette, and selections from The Star Spangled Banner and Death Bed of Benedict Arnold. The event promises a lively community music showcase with multiple performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue Church
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Young Men's Christian Association
Plora
Salo
Musin
Arthur Morse
Wees Madeline
Messrs. Jones and
Owen
E.cese
Wi Allan
David Owens
Mr. Owens
Benedict Arnold
Miss Jemima Jones
New Anti Sweat Shop Act Aims To Curb Home Manufactures
The Washington Star reports a broad act to curb home manufacture of garments amid concerns of sweat shops. Eight deputy inspectors will enforce rules, with $1200 salaries and travel expenses. The act restricts rooms in tenements used for making specified clothing and requires permits after inspections. It mandates a written register of all contractors and precise space allocations, with penalties for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dhiet
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Cleveland
Cleveland Baking Powder Co
Cleveland Brothers
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ambrig
Wyoming Avenue
Tribune
City Notes
Blume & Son Carriages
Bpruce Street
Ithme
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Philadelphia Times
Ble New York
Welsh
John Lowther Welsh
W. T. Williams
Niles
Eastern District
T. B. Sharp
Homestead
T. Bell
Trev
W. B. Bentley
Irwin Station
Westmoreland Parishes
W. F. Nichols
John F. Blease
Lewigh Valley
Weber
Guernsey
Marshalka
Puritanos Finos
el Elegencia
Puritanos Finas
el Heroe
Custom House
Flor de Leon
Key West
E. G
Coursen
Electric City
Waiter Ripple
Italia
the Misees Ross
Messrs
Jones and
Miles Jemima Jones
Mesers
Allen
Kipple
Jones
Liewelyn Jones
Clarionet
Cornet
Mesgra
Alldorf and Stanton
Saauwe
Napoleon
Sextetta
Blume & Son
W. G. Doud & Co
Lockwoave
Blume & Son Carriage Repository
Haslagher
Hallacher’s
H. Langfeld
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Washington Star
Mrs. Whitewire
Jume
Ben
Lavka, Ave
Woolworths
Scranton, Pa
Knive
Woolworth
Frank P. Christian
Hatter
Lackawanna Ave
Sohmer
Dine AQ Ipsa
Waterooms
Bosca Bechet Monument
Washington Av
J. Lawrence Stelle
Great May
J. Bolz
Wowine Ave
Dime Bank
Clay Worsted
Clothiers, Hatters & Furnishers
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