City Notes Detailing Local Club Meetings and Court Actions
City notes report the Ladies Sovuiui event, Jewish Women's Union meeting, and various civil matters. Discharges from county jail under Insolvency laws, court decisions on Tailor Coleman, hotel property transfer, and charity events are noted amid minor incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ble
Associated Board of Charities
Jewish Women's Union
Linden Street Temple
Genie
Yne
Taylor
Holden
John P. Burke
Rose Healey
Central City
North End
Bt. Mary's Hall
Tailor Coleman
Mauch Chunk
J. Frank Seigel
Chrisa Association
Washington Tvench
John Walker
Center Street
Clarence
Charles Wagner
Tenth Ward
H. Rover
Mannie E. Jordan
Agers
T. P. Hoban
Mary Ann Orchowsk
Antrim Zawelak
Local meetings and concert lineup announced at Voughts and court house
At 10 20 this morning Vought's on Monsey avenue hosts a meeting with noon hour events. The Lackawanna History and Science Institute gathers at the courthouse tonight inviting all science enthusiasts. Also TW0 Young Men's Christian Standard course opens with Remenyl Grand Concert Company led by Edouard Remenyl and notable soloists performing three pieces and an ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remenyl
Edouard Remenyl
Misa Pauline Stein
Mile
Louise Roman
Eugene BE
Davis
Quick Sales Offer Jackets and Watches at Bargain Prices
Advertisers claim jackets are a quick sale and small profit, lasting only a day or two, and compare favorably with pricier garments. An American guaranteed timekeeper watch is offered for 4.87 dollars from Turnquest at 26 Wash ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wash
Turnquest
Wash. Ave
Waa. Ave
New Trial For Holtham Over Witness Refusal Comment
Judge Edwards grants a new trial to Thomas Holtham who was convicted of unlawful relations with Mrs Robb after the commonwealth attorney referenced the defendant not testifying. The act of assembly bars such remark from affecting the trial. defense sought juror withdrawal which the court refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Thomas Holtham
Mra
W. J. Robb
Commonwealth
T. ¥. Powderly
Act of Assembly
H Edwards
Holtham
Powderly
John F. Secrage
Mr. Powderly
Members Attend Local Fair With Ancient Order Help
Divisions 3 and 17 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians joined a Sheridan Monument fair at Music Hall after a Lackawanna avenue gathering led by Washington Drum Corps. The event featured musical interludes by Miss Kate Saltry and William Gallagher, with no speeches. An American watch timekeeper sold for 1.87 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mastic Hall
Ancient Order of Hibernians of America
Lackawanna Avenue
Washington Drum Corps
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Music Hall
Sheridan Monument Association
Ancient Order
Muslon
Plano
Kate Saltry
William Gallagher
Janitor narrowly escapes as pipe explosion hits building
At 7 o'clock yesterday morning a steam pipe elbow exploded in the Clark company breaker building on North Main avenue. Janitor Miller Farringher shut off steam, was knocked near-insensible, and the blast wrecked part of a wall near the breach. He survives with injuries, while repairs proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Company
North Main Avenue
Miller Farringher
The Baby's Father Sent to Jail in Scranton After Alcohol Rehab Case
In Scranton, Mike Silliman, described as a drunken man, was arrested with his eight month old child on Lackawanna avenue. He received ten days in county jail for default on a $1.60 fine. The baby's mother retrieved the infant from Patrolman Meltzer. Also mentioned are local lectures at Wood's College and various notices about watch repair and courses in bookkeeping and shorthand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Silliman
Hungaran
Lackawanna Avenue
Arma
Wood's College
Geo. Howell
Scranton
Lackative
C. F. Willams
Twenty Years in Jail After Bank of England Gold Job
Hartford men George McDonald Austin Bidwell and Edwin Noyes recall the 1872 Bank of England gold brick scheme. They describe Wall Street ties, European arrest, a life sentence, and twenty years in prison before release and reunion in Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
George McDonald
Austin Bidwell
Edwin Noyes
Hartford
Mr. Bidwell
McDonald
Austin
Bidwell
Wall Street
New York
Stock Exchange
James Irving
London
Justie
Pinkertons
Noyes
Europe
America
West Indies
Newgate
Old Bailey
John Bull
England
List of names in a historical notice
A aggregative OCR fragment lists individuals including Mary A. Campbell, Horton Gardner, Cormac Carroll, Robert A. Peace, Althea M. Vau, P. F. Seamans, Emma J. Clark, Reed, Irene Seamans, Emma J. Clark, Wiliam Youngs, Celia Loftus, Barbara Gaughan, Lucretia Clark, and Ira H. Tripp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Campbell
Horton Gardner
CormacCarroll
Robert A. Peace
Althea M. Vau
P. F. Seamans
Emma J. Clark
Reed
Irene Seamans
Wiliam Youngs
Celia Loftus
Barbara Gaughan
Lucretia Clark
Ira H. Tripp
Pension funds not exempt from distraint in set case
Judge Edwards issued an opinion in the case Peter Sommera versus John Howey. An execution was issued and a levy placed on the defendant's personal property. The defendant sought to restrain execution arguing pension money paid by the United States Pension Department should be exempt, but the judge refused, noting pension money is not exempt from distraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Peter Sommera
John Howey
Pension Department
United States
Divided Contract for School Desks Wins Board Approval
The board of control split the school desk contract among Haney, Springfield, Oxford, and Chandler desks after a lengthy vote. Desks valued at $1.80, $1.76, $700, and $300 were allotted to agents Haney Hill & Connell, T. F. Floyd, Daniel Phillips, and Tewksbury respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Welsh
Haney
Hill & Connell
Oxford
Daniel Phillips
Springfield
T. F. Floyd
Chandler
Tewksbury
Messrs. Welsh
Williams
W. G. O'Malley
Jennings
Mr. Jacobs
Haney Desk
Chrysanthemum Show Closes Tonight at Frothingham Theater
Large crowd attended last night with many city social and professional figures present. Florist Fancourt won seven prizes including bridesmaid roses and new chrysanthemums. Tonight features readings by Miss Adela Breakstone with musical aid from Bauer's and Lawrence orchestras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frothingham Theater
Fancourt
Wilkes-Barre
Meteor
Pierpont Morgan
Lulinda
W. A. Bryant
Mary Hallstead
George M. Hallstead
G. T. Price
W. C. Clark
H. M. Boles
John Watson
Green Ridge Wheelmen
Hector H. James
James
Armourer
Robin Hood
de Koven
Adela Breakstone
Miss Breakstone
Hector James
Bauer
Lawrence
Will Marsh and Will Jones Duel in Pool Tournament
Large crowd watches a pool match in Jerome R. Keogh’s parlors as Will Marsh faces Will Jones of Pittston. Jones wins a tight first game with a high score tally while Marsh leads in later play with several bets placed on the outcome. Thorpe defeats Harris in the second game and will face Rivier of Wilkes-Barre tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Jones
Jerome R. Keogh
Weat
Will Marsh
Pittston
Jones
Marsh
Beratches
Thorpe
Harris
Enalty
Rivier
Wilkes-Barre
Helstand
Two Divorces Filed Over Cruelty and Unfaithfulness
Lisle Jones Reese by her next friend D W Jones seeks divorce from George Reese whom she married March 9 149% and lived with until 18 1994 in Hyde Park he alleges cruelty and intolerable conduct. Samuel Nichols seeks divorce from Phoellia Nichols whom he married July 12 1892 and lived with until May 12 1894 he alleges she was unfaithful. Also notice advertising for solid gold watches at Turnquist 206 H Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liszle Jones Reese
D. W. Jones
Ealt
George Reese
Hyde Park
Reeve
Halslander & Vosburg
Samuel Nichols
Phoellia Nichols
Brutal murder shocks New York store owner
William Krauer a German immigrant aged 40 was found murdered in his New York store this morning. Evidence included a throat cut from ear to ear a gouged eye a battered head with a bloody hatchet and a long meat knife nearby. an employee is suspected though motive remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Krauer
New York
Krauer
Krauer's
President Cleveland Heads to New York for Whitney Paget Wedding
The President left Washington at 11 45 p m for New York where he will attend the Whitney Paget wedding. First Vice President Thom son is abroad with him and Secretaries Lamont and Herbert accompany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Cleveland
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York Ae
Whitney-Paget
Frank Thomsone
Lamont and
Herert
Judge Archbald Refuses to Confirm Colby Estate Account
In an orphans court session Judge Archbald yesterday declined to confirm the account of Rebecca M. Colby administrator of the estate of Richard Colby late of biaelty. The proceedings note that funeral expenses were excessive and professional services costs totaling 250 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald
Rebeoss M. Colby
Archbald Yeaterday
Rebecca M. Colby
Richard Colby
Biaelty
Largest up to date ladies and children millinery sale
The display boasts the largest and most elaborate millinery under one roof in the state. It offers up to date headwear for ladies misses and children at prices lower than elsewhere, inviting customers to place orders for fitting styles.
Very Fine Kersey Jacket For Four Ninety Eight
A listing promotes a Kersey jacket priced at 4.98 as the latest style. The ad emphasizes quality and fashion appeal and invites customers to purchase the fashionable outerwear.
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Cleveland Baking Powder Co
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Bushey
Sues
Commonwealth Shoe
Ashington Avenue
Avanna
N. B
City Notes
Peter Toney
Lackawanna Hospital
Stella M. Appleman
Pauese Christian Temperance Union
Ridge
Aor
St. Luke's Parish
Adama Avenue
Linden
Nicholson
Hainan
Cardinan Ry Meough
Capbendale
William Moran
Jen
Walter A. Is
North Abington
Rebecca Belles
Fire Department
Sariae Sender
Senhora
Wanity
John
Moscow
Aes Bers Ae
Ri Oe Salle
Eava Ber
Tobysaloons
Hurst
Miss Hardenbergh
Madson Avenue
Tu Wash
Newneek
Lohmann's
Spruce Street
E. Robinson's
Milwaukee
Felgenspan'’s
India
Ceylon
McDonald and
Langstaff
Notas
Ayer
von Storch
H. J. O'Malley
Mahon Walsh
Conrad
O' Boyle
Note
Carson Nays
Mitchell
Evans
Devanney
Barnesyarment
Jacobs
Schriefer
Langstatt
Howell
Nellie Pickett
Mary Benedict
Lizzie Joyce
Alice Evans
Ella McTighe
Elizabeth Silkman
Ella Osland
Gertrude de Graw
Margaret Renniman
Julia Pettigrew
E. G. Laurent
Second Ward
No. 21
George Howell
W. G. Parke
Parke
E. J. Sturges
Wesley Roberts
W. R. Storrs
W. H. Storrs
M. J. Corbett
Charles Connell
George Finn
G. EB. Hill
C. E. Hill
J. J. Roberts
W. Allen
Allen
M. BE. McDonald
N. F. Stahl
J.C. Carter
Maggie Muir
F. P. Christian
Silkman
R. W. Archbald
Charles C. Laubach
James C. McClure
Harry W. Rowley
Winton
Louis Heusler
Miss Stevens
Keisel
Richard J. Beamish
Richard Osland
L. C. Floyd
C. W. Fulton
Will Finch
William Hanley
Miss Hanley
Ambrose Spencer
On Spencer
Richmond
Turnquest's
Buffalo
Chicago
Niagara Falls
Falls On
Nderw Astern
Colara
R Bale
Equa Aeeiy
Forest Ct City
Teather Bea
Berry
Jeweler
Lackawanna Ave
Clough & Warren
Carpenter, Waterloo
Shaw, Emerson
Malcolm Love
J. Lawrence Stelle
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Louise Rupprecht
Eugene Kleberg
Penn Ave
Opp
Baptist Church
Turngieat
Hallacher’s Millinery
W. Largfeld
Beeuis's. Co
C. Snyder
D. S
D. Bolz
Wyoming Avenue
Powell’s
Music Store
Chickering
Ivers & Pond
Sterling
Lackawanna
Brylea
Christian Writes
Leck
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