City Notes from Scranton Scraps and Social Notices
Regular St Joseph’s society meeting set in College chapel after noon. Horace J Mowne to perform next Friday at Railroad Young Men’s association. Gertie Adnes held on bail for alleged scold charge. Joint anniversary of Scranton Castle 147 and Esther Assembly. Iwen Prindteat charged with assault. case tied to threats. Ray G Smith’s company 13th centient soldiers noted. City detective Moir reports recovered stolen item. Reading Room event and tickets advertised. Hannah funeral for Mrs Willig 4 Torah noted. Demonstrative lecture planned at 20 Washington Ave. Sylvino of Tochawinna News arraigned for assault. discharged. Lance Depew accused of assault following quarrel. Fall workers injured in Pine Brook shaft. Sewing circle sale for city poor. Best viewing spot for parade at Young Women’s Christian Association. William Thre fall cited for tearing down wall. held in bail. Andren Koler injured by blast at Johnson mine. skull fracture. Dynamite incident noted at Jermyn No 1.
Via Damsel Frail Crime and Public Works News Mix
A fragmented Scranton page reports a dynamite accident injuring several, a mayoral arrest linked to speakeasy crime, via duct petitions for a rail viaduct, train schedules, and a peppering of local society notes. Also covered are a bank of court, inquest, weddings, entertainments, and veterans’ gathering notices.
Local Focy Ball Contest Highlights Small Town Gridiron
In a tight game McCowles Lindiz Leveu 17 ayers and Walter contributed on offense as did Seaniine pit Combilgated. Edgar Yroutielt and Umar thi second dale led rushes while Apperson featured on defense. First half saw Curvy Sehadt injure but revived. Morris Chandler and Clark produced key downs. Troutielt scored a touchdown with Shorton and Heynolds refereeing and Cummings on the lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda
McCowles
Walter Here
Morris
Edgar Yroutielt
Umar
Rightly Fixed and the Value of Saving Now
The piece urges that opportunity rewards those who are prepared and disciplined in saving from current income. It argues no one has a monopoly on opportunity and that the right person, well fixed, can improve chances by consistent saving as a foundation for success. It references the Traders National Bank Savings Department at the corner of Wyoming and Spruce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurance Company Insurance
Issus
Civil court cases tried in Scranton feature railways and junk deals
Judge Archibald presides over a civil action where R L Ginsburg & Son of Buffalo sue Scranton Railway Co for breach of contract over three carloads scrap iron valued at $6.50 a ton. The trial recalls a 1808 agreement and related testimony. Also noted are estate administration implications for Mrs O Boyle as widow’s third affects control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald
R. L. Ginsburg & Son
Buffalo
Scranton Railway Company
Silliman
Naturalization Court Admits List of New Citizens
Judge Kelly grants Monday session naturalization to residents including John Koeokls of Troop Hungary Mile Burak of Throop Austria and others from German Swiss Austrian Prussian and Italian backgrounds. The roster names multiple spellings and addresses such as 207 Lackne wanna Avenue 184 Ash Street 149 Robinson Street and 234 Penn Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Naturalisation Court
John
Keoekls
Troop
Hungarfans
Mile Burak
Throop
Hungarlint
Romeo Gragiane
Lacknewanna Avenue
Tmllin
Albert: Dohrutt
Ash Street
Mill Schmidt
Dunmore
John Carl Freanf
Welsh Street
Germin
Andrew Paaniels
Old Fou
Penn Avenue
Joseph Wrabal
Tiunmarian
Strike Was to Blame They Say Attorney Murphy In Habeas Case
A fragment notes attorney John F. Murphy involved in a habeas corpus proceeding yesterday with the claim that the strike was the fault. The limited text references legal action and an individual named Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Murphy
Lackawanna County Dedicates Soldiers and Sailors Monument
County Commissioners invite taxpayers to ceremonies at the Court House grounds for the dedication of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Thursday November 1 1900. John Courier Morris John Penman John J Durkin commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna County
Court House
John Courier Morris
John Penman
John J. Durkin
Sale of iron goods leads to disputed terms and lawsuits
The article recounts a sequence of civil actions and verdicts in Judge Kelly's court. It notes an Ontario and Western shipment of iron to a Buffalo firm, a delayed certified check, and a resulting sale to another dealer. Multiple cases follow including a £116 verdict for Barber Asphalt Company and other wage and property disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario and Western
Buffalo
Silliman
John R. Edwards
Ralph Ll. Levy
Everett Warren
Grim Tragedy Recalled Over Estate Battle
In a dispute over the estate of James J. O Boyle Deputy Register Koehler ruled for widow Mrs Ellgar O Boyle against sister Margaret O Boyle. The decedent shot his wife three times then killed himself at the boarding house on Franklin Avenue about a year ago. He left a South Side house and died intestate. O Boyle sought letters of administration but was blocked by the sister who asserted Mrs O Boyle was not the legal wife due to a prior marriage to Jim Chester. The register’s opinion favored the sister’s challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. O' Boyle
Hegister Koehler
Ellgar O' Boyle
Margaret O'Boyle
Franklin Avenue
O' Boyle
James J. C. Boyle
Miss Winifred Hannon Sues Scranton Railway Over Excavation
Through Rice and Dennely attorneys, Miss Winifred Hannon of Providence sues Scranton Railway in trespass. She fell into an excavation July 38 while crossing near Dihbsen street, claiming spine injury and permanent disability. Her brother, badly hurt in a separate incident, remains in precarious condition at Moses Taylor Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice & Dennely
Winifred Hannon
Providence
Scranton Railway Company
Miss Hannon
Adymenvenie
Dihbsen Street
Avas
Tts
Tralley Company
Mise Hannon
Moses Taylor
Marie Kretzinger files libel in divorce against Fideling Kretzinger
Marie Magdalena Kretzinger filed libel in divorce yesterday alleging cruel treatment and infidelity by her husband Fideling Kretzinger. The couple married January 13, 1805 and separated August 26, 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Magdalena Kretzinger
Fideling Kretzinger
Scranton Livings Bank Case Involves Garnishment Action
An opinion by Judge Archbold filed yesterday covers the case Scranton Livings Bank and Trust company versus OA Cory and Thoms Pore with garnishment. The garnishee is found to hold cash of 51,000 and ten shares of Rash Brook Coal company stock belonging to Cory, and D'Agning is named guardian of minor Nello Manitoss seeking marriage consent. In the suit against Merritt Scott, a writ of attachment is granted and a sheriff sale is stayed pending cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbold
Scrmaton Livings Bank and Trust Company
Cory
Thoms
Stahlos
Boa
Coray
Rash Brook Coal Company
Stiniins D'Agning
Nello Manitoss
Psign
George M. Cell
Merritt Scott
Doctors to Form a Union to Enforce Medical Standards
The county medical society debated forming a union to pursue legal remedies for debts and alleged quackery. They plan to target osteopaths lay obstetricians and faith healers while drafting a plan to curb noncompliant practitioners and broaden debt collection. The move may become independent of the society, with membership rules to match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minere
County Medical Society
Union
Doctors’ Union
Medical Society
Morgan J. Williams
Fire damages limited in Penn Avenue double house
Fire discovered shortly after 4 PM in the Dr Mary Sanborn double house at 1300 block Penn Avenue was confined to the back area by General Phinney Hose Company. The blaze spread from an overheated kitchen stove and caused about 600 in damage before extinguishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sanborn
Penn Avenue
General Phinney Hose Company
James
Seanhorn
Decker and
McNulty
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Dr. Hand
Scranton, PA
Adams
H. B. Ware
Willams Building
Opp
Poetoifin
Labe
ST. Joseph's Society
Bevell Tits
Horace J. Mowne
Young Monta Chrie Can Association
Gortle Adnes
Derman Kelly
George Heese
Waushburton Avenue
Scranton Castle
Esther Assembly
Finten
Lwen Prindteat
Decker'’s Court
County
Faitoin
Si Taitie
Ray G. Smith
Crosens
Iihers of Company
Thirteenth Centient
Uniauimiete
Pat Seugat
Iy G. Smith Ito
Resigmerd
Satch
Moir Sustomlay
Gelel Wately
Chin
Atelen
Wilthen
Gielen Min
Reading
Thophkitsen
Powell's Music
Sandersuni
Iltme
Hannah
Willig
Amatia Avenue
Howelier
Washington Avenue
Tar Sylvino
Tochawinna News Company
Aldevivin Milleit
West Scranton
Viveria
Sumhiy Mening
Theise
Lance Depew
Mosenw
Millar
A. FP
Depew
Toopf
Brida
Elie
Thuefall
William Threfall
Langsta Avenue
Aldvman Millar
Ackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Andren Koler
Mull Ou Avenue
Johnsone
Huhnemann Hospital
John Lyyd
Myeareold
Jermyn No. 1
Viaduct
Moir
Yeaturday
Hilt
Charles EK
Dintels Sil T Metlows Magen
Weat Scranton
Nate
Cantalinl
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Ward
Todas
Delaware and Hivlion Company
Seu Ton Webbertas
Horace
Downe
Tinmordet
Delaware and Olean Coal Department
Delaware and Hudson
Ofor Malone
Mh A. Maton
Lanowdter
Davis
Scranton
Anthony
Popore
Demity
Marehal
Ark Towry
Morbi Davested
Mithowe Popol
Valueville
United States Commission
Hialin
Martel
United States Court
Engle
Montag
Ed Wiehents
Brom Engle
South
Deter Zona
Dosenh Klein
Deter Mageeres
Whm Or
Geeeleike
Dolintt Dien
George Vesemorans
Fran Maele
New 11
Mreh Street
Hilsan D. Wallen
Annie TR oSraith
Niaeriel -Seeterday
Eliely
Hey
Tobert
Bierce
Mire
Wallen
Binetton, NL
Indee
First Baptist Church of
Thirsty
Hiiness
Wainy Fries
Vth
Newolbas
Dioine
Peonteo
Oman
Mpa
Dixie
de Pendent Atoll
Nest Fants
Marechal Darrach
St. Luke's Mead
Treslas Aisha
Tle Fontine
Min Darrach
Eason
Waldorf
Peta
Alfred Vitam
RL Smith
Welles
Kaye
Tansine
Wind
Syumlerion
Wile
Mies
Stiiande
Aine
Walter M
Wiekeom
Willagneur
Baarber Asphalt Company
Walsh
Sition
W. G. Daniels
J. Cross
Barber Asphalt Company
Cross
Rice & Donnelly
C. Ss. Woodruff
James H. Torrey
William Smith
Thomas Walsh
Anthony Mullarkey
John Aswell
Mullarkey
Aswell
James J. O Malley
Plalntif
O'Malley
Pellevue Inc
Honce
P. O'Malley
Willard, Warren & Knapp
Frank Finch
M. ES. Worden
John Roberts
Robert Hughes
Alderman Millar
Charles W. Kaufffman
We Lackawanna Avenue
Fidelius
Court House News Notes
Haviland
Thivilind & Company
China Hall
Geo. W. Millar & Co
Wyombe Avenue
Durkin
Dr. Reyer
Dr. Sanborn
Columbia Move
Chemical Moving
Robert Pield
South Myde Park Avenue
Dalph Oliver
Michiel Row
Cheney Bros
Newcol
Vieunas
Seere
Ceereeeee Soc
Mears & Hagen
Lackawanna Avenue
Franklin Ave
Siebecker & Watkins
Carpet and Furniture Company
New York Life
B.H. Betts
Mears Building
Gunster & Forsyth
Klen’s
Sau
Spruce Street
Young’s Hats
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