McDermott May Lead Scranton In 1896 Baseball
M H McDermott, Fall River manager and prominent New England league figure, visited Scranton as a potential 1896 manager. He met ex-president Betts and planned talks with promoter Harry P Simpson, weighing Eastern versus Western league prospects and noting Fall River interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. McDermott
Fall River
Scranton
St. Charles Hotel
Mr. Betts
Harry P. Simpson
McDermott
Betts
Brockton
Cinbs Lle
Death of Miss Stella M Appleman at Green Ridge
Miss Stella M Appleman daughter of Charles M Appleman of 522 Deacon Street died at her home in Green Ridge yesterday afternoon. She was known for noble character and was beloved by all. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at the house with interment in Dunmore Protestant cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge
Stella M. Appleman
Charles M. Appleman
Deacon Street
Dunmore Protestant Cemetery
Seventy Five Favor Men’s Club Formation
A Saturday meeting in Colonel H. M. Boles’s office discussed forming a business men’s club. About 75 suitable candidates have signed and would pay $100 initiation and $50 yearly dues. No formal organization was proposed yet. organizers aim for 100 interested men before pushing. 25 more members needed this week to proceed with organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Boles
City Notes And Local Proceedings From Scranton
Delaware Lackawanna and Western trainmen will be paid today. A social tonight invites wives and friends. Suits filed over debts and household goods. Pay days at White Oak colliery and multiple rail line employes noted. Church meetings plan parish house erection. Auditors appointed for franchise sale proceeds. Main street damages assessed. viewers meet Dec 5. Lectures, art classes, and choir concerts announced. YMCAs hosting joining classes. Exchanges show weekly clearings. sacred concert series to open. Bobbing parties and a charity ball slated with late night bracelet raffle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Lackawanna
Western
Elka
Mckhove & Ifir
Watson
Sarah Bradley
M. Oakley
J. 8. Miller
Jekhiser
White Oak
Archbald
Waymart and
Honesdale
Delaware and Hudson Canal and Railfrond Company
St. Luke's Church
John F. Murphy
R. A. Lyons
John Raymond Institute
Young Men's Christian Association
Reaiater
Willa Hopkins
Thomas O’connnor
Scranton
R. J. Donnelly
Joseph Zimmerti
George W. Jenkins
Charles M. McGinley
Tallie Morgan
Young Men's Christian Asociation
New York
Scranton Clearing House Association
Schilling
Etters
College Hall
Lillian Pup
D. J Maccoisne
D. J. Mac
James O'Boyis
Lackawanna Avenue
Petrotaen
Study Progress Amid Training On E Ave Sade
Fragmentary note describes ongoing study and training progress along a city avenue. No clear names or dates are readable. focus rests on general progress and method rather than specific events.
Brotherhood Engineers Meet in Scranton for System Gathering
About eighty five Delaware, Lackawanna and Western locomotive engineers from every lodge gathered in Scranton for a system meeting at Sam Sloan division hall. The session, lacking grievances, turned into a congratulatory gathering praising current prosperity and good relations with the company. The visitors toured the city and were treated to a railroad Young Men’s Christian Association event attended by notable figures including Shandy Maguire, the Oswego engineer and poet, before returning by special train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Road
Buffalo
Elmira
Wno
Sam Sloan
No. 276
Wyoming Avenue
Moscow
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
Silas Davidson
Washington, N. J
Benjamin Locke
Hoboken
John Peters
Jersey City
John BR. Tr
Scranton
Desperate Young Robber Mobs Minooka Man in City
John Moran of Minooka was assaulted and robbed of 18 dollars after midnight near Cedar avenue and Brook street. He was beaten with several gashes on his head and police searched the area after the incident while Moran was aided by Michael Hand at Meadow Brook Silk mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moran
Minooka
Cedar Avenue
Brook Street
Moran
Dodge Breaker
Delaware, Lackawanna
Lackawanna Avenue
John Davis
Moron
Michael Hand
Scranton Brewing Company
Meadow Brook
Dominick T. Boland
Died From Pneumonia Not Football Injuries
Willie Roberts aged 16 living at 618 Gibson Street died of pneumonia late Friday night, despite reports of fatal chest injuries from a game. Attending physician Dr Wents diagnosed pneumonia. funeral held yesterday at St Luke's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Roberta
Willie Roberts
Gibson Street
Wents
Roberta
St. Luke's Church
Scranton Education Programs Highlight 2008 Enrollment
In Scranton the best teens can excel through thorough coursework in bookkeeping shorthand and SS Eng with students now attending programs located in 2008 and paying fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perean
Oy O'S College
Scranton
Fone
Miss Ryan Refuses to Marry in Police Station
Peter Shawcross aged 55, a hotel cook, and Susan Ryan 44, jailed in Franklin Avenue station cells after an attempted marriage license at Wilkes-Barre. They quarried over delay. Alderman Millar fined each 7.50 dollars. Peter agreed to wed immediately but Susan balked at police court marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Shawcross
Whyte's Hotel
Franklin Avenue
Susan Ryan
Wilkes-Barre
Davenport
Peter
Susan
Sho
Maidnega
Millar
Marris
Morgan's Grave Mistake In Notary Marriage Powers
Ex Alderman Thomas T. Morgan of the Fifteenth ward, after losing re election, obtained a notary commission and conducted three marriages beyond his authority. He filed a certificate showing John Morgan and Josephine Shire wed on October 4, prompting scrutiny as he searched for legal powers that did not exist. Couples Morgan married remain publicly unnamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas T. Morgan
Morgan
Notary Morgan
John Morgan
Josephine Shire
Eynon Street
Morran Ws
Tribune
Mor Zania
Eynon Etl
Boyer Arrested Twice In One Day On Domestic Charges
Charles Boyer was arrested at 11 am by Patrolman Meinger after his wife Mrs Boyer accused him of beating her. He was released on bail, then returned home and allegedly assaulted her again, leading to a second arrest requiring restraint with handcuffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Boyer
Oakford Court
Boyer
Meinger
Meinzer
Still Hold the Fort Board of Appeals Fights Assessors
Six laborers under City Clerk Lavelle entered the assessors office and began removing furniture after seizing what remained of the assessment books. The assessors resisted and sent the workers away. Clerk Heusner later sought an assessment book, while the incident is set to be argued before councils next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Appeals
Lavelle
Heusner
Brown's Bee Hive Opens Large Fur Stock Sale
On Tuesday November 12 Brown's Bee Hive will open for inspection and sale with a vast line of fur capes. He bought an immense stock after personally inspecting each garment. The invoice to the Bee Hive exceeded 3000 dollars, representing only half the original wholesale price at a discount of percent. The store will offer retail customers the benefit of Mr Brown's wholesale purchase and the latest styles unseen in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Three Daring Thieves Boldly Rob Stroudsburg Penny Slot
Three men described as tramps robbed a penny-in-the-slot weighing machine at Stroudsburg early Saturday. They broke the cast iron base and escaped down train tracks as telegraph operators heard the incident. A $25 reward is posted for information leading to their capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stroudsburg
Delaware
Skawanna
Suit Over Coal Lands Between Millside and Hillside Coal Companies
The Millside Coal and Iron Company sues George Waters E A Heerman Fred W Fieits Frank T Okell and William S Pitt in ejectment over twenty acres of coal land in Blakely and Winton boroughs. Hillside Coal and Iron, represented by Willard Warren and Knapp, filed the action Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millside Coal and Iron Company
Hillside Coal and Iron Company
Willard, Warren & Knapp
George Waters
E. A. Heerman
Fred W. Fieits
Frank T. Okell
William S. Pitt
Blakely
Winton
Scranton Poultry Show Planned for January
The Scranton Poultry Association votes to hold a four day poultry show starting January 15 in a central city hall. Prizes will attract exhibitors to boost interest in fancy poultry raising. The group, recently formed, has about fifty members. George Stevenson is president and Robert Westley secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Poultry Association
Dime Bank
Scranton
George Stevenson
Robert Westley
Elias A Beemer Dies at 63 in North End
Elias A Beemer 63 of 1247 Diamond Avenue died last night after a painful illness. A respected North End figure he leaves a grown family. Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm conducted at the home with interment in Forest Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias A. Beemer
Diamond Avenue
North End
Forest Hill Cemetery
Funeral of Mrs. Jennie Dewitt at Forest Hill
The funeral of Mrs. Jennie Dewitt wife of photographer M M DeWitt was held Saturday afternoon from Capouse avenue residence. Rev W S Jones of First Welsh Baptist Church led services with a quartet providing music. Interment followed in Forest Hill cemetery with a large crowd in attendance and pallbearers Harry S Davis James Hughes Myron Evans Edward Carson Thomas Knox John J Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest HI
Jennie Dewitt
M. M. DeWitt
Capouse Avenue
W. 8. Jones
First Welsh Baptist Church
William C. Jones
William H. Beck
Brundage
Margaret Jones
Forest Hill Cemetery
Messrs
Harry 8
Davia
James Hughes
Myron Evana
Edward Carson
Thomas Knox
John J. Davis
A Nine Year Old Pittston Boy Runs Away Then Is Found
A nine year old boy, Ralph Underwood, son of Dr. Underwood of West Pittston, ran away Saturday and walked to the city. He slept in the blast furnace boiler room until an officer found him early Sunday. Pittston police alerted by telephone and his friends came to take him home. His mother endured great distress but celebrated when the boy was located safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
Ralph Underwood
Dr. Underwood
West Pittston
Delter
Collce
Foreman Lambert's Speech Spurs Strike at Bridge Project
Forty six workers contracted by King & Cleary refuse to labor under Foreman Lambert on Lin den Street bridge approaches. They protest insulting language, throw down their tools, and demand pay, but management withholds payday while the dispute unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreman Lambert
Linden Street Bridge
King & Cleary
Lambert
Mr. Cleary
An Old Man's Darling Beating Leads to Police Warning
Mrs James Sullivan of Lavelle Court told police after a brutal beating by her 63 year old husband aged 63 who was 33 years her senior. She displayed black eyes and swollen lips as evidence and planned to obtain a warrant for arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sullivan
Lavelle Court
Grand Army Post 319 Inspected by Assistant Inspector Morey
The Grand Army of the Republic post No 319 in this city was inspected Saturday night by Assistant Inspector at Large Moses Morey. Officers listed included Commander Edward L. Haas and others. Mr Mercy expressed high satisfaction with the inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Monles
Moses Morey
Edwar L. Haas
Chandler
Levi Getz
P. DeLacey
John T.howe
John Sanford
Mercy
St Clair Coal Company Chartered by State
The St Clair Coal Company of Scranton was chartered by the state department at Harrisburg. Capital is 150000 dollars. Directors include RE Kingsbury W W Patterson William H Taylor David E Taylor of Scranton and John B Law of Pittston. It owns 200 acres of coal land in Schuylkill county with thick coal veins to be developed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clair Coal Company
State Department
Harriaburg
RE. P. Kingsbury
W. W. Patterson
William H. Taylor
David E. Taylor
John B. Law
Pittston
Schuylkill County
Interesting services held at Cedar Avenue Church
In Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal church yesterday Rev J L Race pastor led the third quarterly meeting. Rev J G Eckman presided at a love feast with Holy Communion. The Epworth League marked its fifth anniversary in the evening with a programme led by A C Myera. Choir and congregation delivered excellent singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
J. L. Race
J. G. Eckman
Epworth League
A. C. Myera
Renchler George B. dies in Scranton
George B. Renchler died at his parents home 60 North Lincoln Avenue Scranton on November 9 1995 Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 PM from the family residence chaplain officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renchler
Scranton
George
North
Lincoln Avenue
McGuire to Speak at Labor Demonstration in Scranton
P J McGuire secretary treasurer of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America and vice president of the AFL will speak on Trades Unions in America and Europe at the Armory Thursday evening. The event is under Carpenters and Joiners Union No 563 auspices with a parade escort from the D L and W station by a committee of union officials and local labor groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. McGuire
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
American Federation of Labor
America
Europe
Armory
Carpenters and Joiners’ Union
Mr. McGuire
John Steigenwalt
E. W. Scott
Nelson G.teets
Scranton Clerks’ Association
A. J. Atkinson
Scranton Labor Union
J. J. York
Typographical Union
Central Labor Union
Building Trade Council
Band
Carpenter's Union
Bricklaver's Union
Ciigarmakers’ Union
Electric City
Very Fine Kersey Jacket Attracts Attention
A $4.98 price buys the newest styles of Kersey jackets offered to shoppers seeking fashion value and quality Alluring designs and durable fabrics promise long wear at a compact price point in the current apparel lineup.
Garment Line Promotes Collarettes Capes and Jackets
An invitation to inspect a line of high class garments including collarettes capes and jackets. The note emphasizes superior productions and quality workmanship under personal supervision.
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Mdermott
Netts
St. Charles
Mr. Simpson
Milwaukee
Newburyport
Masa
Iss
Poughkeepsie
Manchester
N. Hi
Auburn
SN. Y
Louisville
Portland
Reading
Miss Appleman
Aaa
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Busset Shoes
Commonwealth
Ashington Avenue
N. B
City Notes
E. Oe Avenue
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineer's
PROM
Miss Ryan
Brown’s
Michigan Central
Niagara Falls
Feago
Falls View
W. H. Underwood
Tern
Presbyterian Church
Washington Avenue
Forest City
Lars Slot
Giner
Eseasie Vee
Grand Army Inspection
Hallacher’s
L Langfeld
Lockawesna Ave
McGuire
Berry
Lackawanna Ave
Shaw
Emerson
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
Malcolm Love
J. Lawrence Stelue
Spruce Street
Glind
LDS
Louis
Rupprecht
Eugene Kieberg
Penn Ave
Baptist
Iraq
S. C. Snyder
D. D
D. Bolz
Powell’s
Music Store
Chickering
Ivers & Pond
Sterling
Christian Oteirien
Dunn
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