City Notes from Kingston and Scranton Theatre and Court News
Kingston quartet de Molineaux and Primrose West minstrels perform tonight. An opera The Village Barber is staged at Shisie Hall by Scranton Lind erkrang. A county judge sentences four months for selling liquor without a license. Various society meetings, probate notices, and church events fill the town calendar with concerts, weddings, and charitable suppers.
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de Molineaux Quartette
Kingston
Samieray of Music
Primrose & West
Sbisie Hall
Scranton Linderkrang
John Focsko
Jal
Keeley League
Hell
Jefferson Avenue
Girls’ Friendly Society
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
Fhret Presbyterian Church
Leadles’ Aid Society
The
United Evangelient Church
Holt
C’mchowder
Donlin Corner
New York Street
Capouse Avenue
Theodore Silkman
Bsé Brunton
Negister Hopkins
Kim Park Church
Willard D. Howe
Leland T. Powers
Mulberry Street
Edward Walsh
Migele Jennings
Scranton
William Dayia
Mary Ann Williams
Edward J. Kilealton
Mise Lizale Leslie
Carbondale
Edward Race
Anna Turner
Maurice the Woodchopper
Elizabeth Reilly
Continental
John Salmon
Slate Hill
Jordan and
Tierier
Millar
Lila
Mike Sarco
Mary
Suste Neter
Thelderman
Kinsley Hearing Proceeds Amid Absences and Testimony Fragments
The Kinsley investigation slogs on as witnesses are absent and others offer only fragments of conversations. Disputes over admissibility of testimony and scope persist while key witnesses miss subpoena deadlines, forcing adjournment to next Saturday night.
Bidder Prices With Equipment and Forfeit Conditions
Several bids listed with equipment and furnishings including lanterns lamps and whips. Con rad Pell offers 176 dollars with full equipment and a two year guarantee. J F McCawley and Bro 165 dollars with equipment or 190 with lamp whip blanket gong. William E Gilhool 160 dollars with equipment. Other bids were received but not considered due to absence of required forfeit.
Colored boy shot by companion on West Lackawanna Avenue
Baxter Marshall a 15 year old son of Randall A. Marshall head waiter at the Wyoming house was shot in both legs by John Morgan a fellow colored youth on West Lackawanna Avenue near Seventh Street. The musket charge fractured the knee of the right leg and lacerated the left. Morgan fled but was captured in Carbondale and jailed for felonious wounding. Marshal’s condition improved after surgery and he rests with a good chance of recovery.
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Marshall
Wyoming House
West Lackawanna Avenue
Baxter Marshall
Randall A. Marshall
Seventh Street
John Morgan
Morgan
Robinson's Brewery
Love Road
Carbon Street Bridge
Delaware and Hudson
Carbondale
McAndrew
Robling
Millar
Bloomsburg
Wear Lackawanna Avenue
the Westminster
Toronto
Can
Chief Robling
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Morett
Fe Cave
West Side
Connell
Blanchard
McGrath
Foxy Lads Attempt to Wallet Jersey City Treasury
Two runaway boys aged 18 and 19 were arrested in Jersey City after boarding a canal boat from Scranton and trying to obtain railroad fare from the Jersey City treasury. They carried schoolbooks and claimed to be visiting relatives, a tale traced to an uncle on Ninth Street who exposure revealed.
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New York World
Jersey City
Grace
Scranton
Robling
Ninth Street
Sproats Case Unsettled by Fire Committee Indecision
The fire department committee of select council met in private to consider the Sproats suspension with no conclusion. Mayor Bailey claims charges were to be provided in writing, but none were presented, leaving Sproats to continue drawing city pay. Proposals were also heard for a Brooklyn pattern wagon from A R Gould & Sons and William Blume.
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Sproats
Franklin Company
Bailey
Fire Department Committee of Select Council
Brooklyn Fire Department
Hickey
A. R. Gould & Sons
William Blume
Smooth faced thief nabbed after horse sale attempt in Scranton
A 22 year old well dressed man tried to sell a horse and rig at Scranton's Lackawanna and Wyoming Avenues. He offered the outfit for 14 dollars claiming to move on from town sales. He was arrested after a ride to a stable and a bag marked Binghamton found in the buggy. He confessed to theft and refused to give his name. He had hired the outfit in Binghamton and drove toward Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Parcel Delivery Company
Lackawanna
Wyoming
H. V. O'Malley
Cean
Boston
Lona Day
John Davis
Central
Binghamton
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Reading Chief Reluctant to Detain Hypnotist Showdown
Police chief Robling of Reading urged arrest of ex officer RB O Bryant for abducting Stanford Engle but the Reading chief refused, saying the move would disrupt Bryant’s hypnotic show. The boy’s mother fears for his safety as Bryant tours small towns.
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Reading
Robling
Bryant
San
Narrow escape for boy in Nay Aug mine accident
John McDonnell 11? year old driver sustained serious injuries after being caught between loaded and empty mine cars at Nay Aug Dunmore. He was pulled along a narrow passage before stop. One leg fractured and lower body injuries required treatment at home.
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John McDonnell
Nay Aug
Dunmore
Duck Street
Local Classifieds and Notices From The Tribune
Thorough laundry service ad from Crystal Laundry on Adams Avenue and a drug advert for Bromo Quinine Tablets. Also listings for Lohmann's restaurant offerings, a house vacancy line, cigar sale at E G Coursen, Baby Bazaar coats on Spruce Street, and a race note with names Turner Race and Miller in Lackawanna County dated 1896.
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Baby Bazaar
Spruce Street
Florence Cope Drinker funeral announced in Scranton
In Scranton Pennsylvania on November 15 1806 Miss Florence Cope Drinker daughter of the late Alfred Cope Drinker funeral services will be held at St Luke's Church at 2 pm Friday Interment will follow at Forest Hill Friends may pay respects at 4 Madison Avenue from 10 to 1 Friday morning
Superba at the Frothingham dazzles Boston audience
Hanlon Brothers new show Superba at the Frothingham impresses with advanced scenery and clever mechanical effects. The act features ballet scenes, bullfight tableaux and specialties by Miss Francis Hartley and the Schrode Brothers. Superba repeats tonight.
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Hanlon
Frothingham
Publc
Agab
Superba
Francis Hartley
Scranton Foundry and Machine Company Formed After Election
An application will be filed with Governor Hastings on December 10 for a charter of the Scranton Foundry and Machine company. Stockholders include Eugene Washer Amos Washer E W Bishop Daniel Kisinger and Theodore V Keneeny. The new firm aims to expand from a small foundry near Carter works to a larger operation, leasing the old ax factory on Green Ridge street for its business after charter approval.
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Hastings
Scranton Foundry and Machine Company
Eugene Washer
Amos Washer
E. W. Bishop
Daniel Kisinger
Theodore V. Keneeny
Carter Works
Green Ridge Street
Blakely's baffling exam reveals a profound ignorance
A detainee named Blakely, born in Austria, failed the test because he could not distinguish Austrian government from the United States. He claimed possession of the knowledge but could not articulate or retrieve it, joking about having it in his brain but not able to extract it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Coar
Emmet Street
George Perigo
Perigo
Dr. Reedy
Frank Mann
Mr. Newcomb
Mr. Perigo
Blakely
Austria
United States
Funeral of Father McAndrews at St Peter's Cathedral
The funeral of Rev. James F. McAndrews was held at St. Peter's Cathedral in a full house with a solemn requiem mass. Clergy from across the diocese attended, including Rt. Rev. Bishop O'Hara who gave absolution, as pallbearers and a male chorus joined the rites before interment in Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.
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James F. McAndrews
St. Peter's Cathedral
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Catafalque
Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
J. A. O'Reilly
Thomas W. Carmody
J. W. Malone
J.J
James Folan
James Doyle
Joseph A. Murphy
W. BR. Bradbury
William Kenny
P. Fpf. Howley
R. Murphy
Hishop O'Hara
E. G. Phillips
Plains
John P. Kelly
R. J. Murray
J. Beam
All Quiet at Taylor Ends Transport Dispute Tension
Taylor borough and the Scranton Traction company have resumed normal relations. No warrants were sworn yesterday for the arrest of officials on obstruction charges as discussed in traction circles.
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Taylor
Scranton Traction Company
Court House News Notes From Recent Dockets
Judge Ede wards directed the Berlin Tron Bridge Co vs J W Bonta to absorb the attachment. A new trial was granted absolute in Universal Fashion Co vs John H Ladvie and a rule to show cause was set for Edward Brandt execution against Mrs T S Reese. Edwards & Marthold v Martha Pritchard ended with a defendant verdict last week and a rule to show cause ordered. Lackawanna and Scrafton case over apportioned township indebtedness after Bellevue Heights annexation. Delaware Lackawanna and Western demurrer sustained. city demurrer refused. city given 15 days to answer.
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Berlin Tron Bridge Company
J. W. Bonta
Edewards
Universal Fashion Company
John H. Ladwie
Edward Brandt
Lackawanna Aguin
Scrafton
Bellevue Heights
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Classified Display Cards For Sale At Ten Cents Each
The list includes rooms for rent and for sale items such as This property for sale furnished rooms house for rent and house to let. It notes Twining optician 125 Penn avenue and Harris' drug store with hours 9 am to 6 pm. New Pilot and GEO Wm Finn are mentioned.
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Twining
Penn Avenue
Harris’ Drug Store
Well's Music Store Promotes Unmatched Instrument Stock
The notice asserts that Powel ls Music Store offers unmatched stock and pricing for musical instruments in the city, claiming no rival can equal their selection and value.
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Pri
WELL
Sawyer's Winter Millinery The Great Hat Sale
Sawyers offers wool felt hats bound with velvet and velvet trimmed shapes. Hats priced from 49 cents to 2 dollars, with a wide range of colors and styles. Notions include quills and other trims, advertised as high quality and attractively priced to draw customers.
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Paris
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In Great Demand for Honest Carpet Claims
Ad claims show carpets advertised as beautiful durable and economical attracting buyer interest. The copy emphasizes honesty and confidence in products with the assertion that what is stated is the truth.
Millinery Orders Open For Winter Styles
Promotes winter millinery with early November and December wear, highlighting the latest novelties and wearability. Assures prompt attention to favored orders, guaranteed satisfaction, and moderate prices for high class materials and workmanship.
Three Applicants for Naturalization Before Judge Archbold
Three applicants appeared before Judge Archbold yesterday for naturalization papers. Thomas Clarke of Archbald Ireland native and John Davis of this city Wales native passed, while Andrew Symack of...
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Archbald
Thomas Clarke
Ireland
John Davis
Wales
Andrew Symack
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Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
A. B. Warman
Our
MONS
City Notes
Dr. McDowell
Adams Avenue
Scranton Council
Windsor Hall
P. L. Mann
Washington Avenue
Arlars
Green Ridge
W. J. Welsh
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
Electric City Temple
Jessie Fuller
W. Finn
Kinsley
Thomas Hennigan
Newcomb
Emmet Peet
Burns
Peet
Astar
Peets
Watson
Hennigan
West Lackawant Avenue
Sam Hill
Betcher
Hetcher
Kingley
Frothingham Theater
Municipal Building
Mr. Kinsley
Globe
Goldsmith's Hazaar
Coar
Jacob Betcher
James Ryan
Ryan
Treasury of
Fire Department
Chief of Police of
Roy McDonnell
Carolyne V. Dorsey
Lohmann’s
Spruce
Evan A
the Tribune
Key West
Coursen
Hanlon Bros
Father M'Andrew
Christmas
Berry
Lackawanna Avenue
Clarke Brothers
Court House News Notes
GEO
Finn
Usical Instruments
Powells Music Store
Sawyer’s Winter Millinery
L. B. Powell & Co
Wyoming Avenue
S. C. Snyder
D. D
China Hall
C. J. Weichel
J.bolz
FURS
Astrakhan
J. Bolz
Hallacher
H. Langfeld
Ruppreght
Peon Ave
Baptist Church
William S. Millar
GAS and Water CO
Center ST
Lackawanna Ave
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