City Notes and Local Meetings in Scranton Area
City notes record deaths and community events in Scranton and nearby: W A Fraser of Scranton died in Colorado Springs. Hebrew Ladies Relief Society meets. St Luke's services resume. health board holds an afternoon meeting. theater and club activities announced. Also stamps finances, school board talks, licenses, and arrests noted with multiple local names and places.
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W. A. Fraser
Scranton
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Hebrew Ladies’ Helief Society
St. Luke's
Howard Police
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Farelstor Athletic Club
Lackawanthus
Augusta Qilmore
Ing
Kim Park Church
Emerson College of Oratory
Boston
Scranton School Board
City
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Peter Lepowies
Penn Avenue
Judge Edwards
Wolf
Lewis Mogsenteig
Scranton Lodge of Elks
Lackawanna
Colonel Ripple
Scenses
Thomas P. Regan
Kathe A. Hughes
Jescup
Michael Nealon
Polly Nallan
Thomas Gataviezki
Hila Marezaine
Throopborough
Nathan J
Dunn Bros
Monroe Avenue
Philnie
Phillips
Trinidad Asphalt Company
Tuans
Millar” & Peck Intead
Welcher & Peck
the Tribune
China Hall
Wyoming Avenue
Arthur Frothingham
Jeredith L. Jones
W. Gibson Jones
Constable FE. C. Yeomans
Alderman Millar
Frothingham Wrate
Cleveland
Lackawanna Avenue
Frank McDermott
Philapaburg
J. McDermott
Ontario and Western Hailroad
Briggs
Squire Arnold
Peekville
J. K. Bentley
J. R. Murphy
F. L. van Sickle
M. C. Judge
Associated Boards of Health
Lackawanna County
Scranton Board of Health
Doctors in a North End duel scare escalates
The plan for a sunrise duel between Dr. J J Sullivan and Dr. E F Bower collapsed after Bower's wife learned of the affair and threatened legal action. A mysterious "Reddington" arranged a meeting and a proposed 38 caliber Smith and Wesson duel at Eureka park, with bystander witnesses and police involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Z. Bower
J. J. Sullivan
Wehlau
J. Jenkins
W. Jenkins
Bristol House
Des. Lackey
Heatley
Donne
Surett
Reddington
Hower
Bower
Smith & Wesson
Vower
Eureka Baseball Park
Lioner
Dr. Bower
Tribune
Sioning
North End
New Millinery and Fancy Goods Store Opens
The Misses Dolph and Benjamin announce a new millinery and fancy goods store opening on Friday and Saturday October 21 at 87 Capouse avenue. They invite Green Ridge residents to view their French Pattern Bonnets and novelties in millinery. Also listed is Miss Elsie A C Van Dervoort concert contralto and studio 409 Wyoming avenue. Local offerings include steam clams, spring chicken, beer, Lohmann's butter cakes and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolph
Benjamin
Capouse Avenue
Green Ridge
Mise Elsie A.C. van Dervoort
Volceul Instruction
Wyoming Avenue
Lynett and Ruddy Nuptials At St Peter's Cathedral
Edward J. Lynett editor of the Scranton Times and Miss Nellie A. Ruddy were married in St. Peter's Cathedral yesterday morning. Rev John J Ruddy officiated. Best man Frank Megargee and bridesmaid Sarah Ruddy. The couple will honeymoon in Roanoke and travel the south before settling in Dunmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Lynett
The
Scranton Times
Nel A. Ruddy
Elizabeth Ruddy
John J. Ruddy
Erle
St. Peter's Cathedral
Frank O. Megargee
Megargee Bros
Sarah Ruddy
Slater
M. J. Ruddy
T. F. Collins
John Kirby
W. J. Cawley
Marie Stuart
Gainsborough
Hearn
Schillig
A. O'Reilly
Hoban
Millane
Winters
Sandell
City plans to repair West Market Street with men at less than $1500
Mayor Bailey and Street Commissioner Kinsley discuss a Turnpike Co offer to macadamize West Market Street for 1500. Attorney Price counsels against the offer and favors city repairs done by city workers, promising a cheaper result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Kinsley
Tribune
Turnpike Company
West Market Street
Price
Central Republican Club to host election returns night
The Central Republican club rooms will admit only members on election night for real time returns via a special wire. The Republican county committee uses the club's rooms for returns and will announce a separate location. Cards will be required for admission and a telegraph instrument will be installed at the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Republican Club
United and Associated Pers
Republican County Committee
Limited Mail thrills Academy of Music audience with realism
Stage realism with vivid effects wows last night crowd at the Academy of Music. A full sized railroad train in flight and a wreck scene stand out among striking stage illusions. Entertaining specialties by Beatrice and others add to the lively performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer’. Vance
Academy of Music
Beatrice
de Lue
Dannie Williams
Barney O'Renagnan
Two Evening Entertainments Set for Teachers Institute
County Superintendent J. C. Taylor schedules two first class entertainments for the teachers institute opening Monday October 12. Tuesday October 19 Alexander Hlack of New York will present Miss Jerry with the author performing all roles and about twenty stereopticon views. Thursday evening Dr Bryan W King president of King’s school of elocution and oratory in Pittsburg will offer a literary and humorous program. Both events will be at the Pont e Men’s Christian Association hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Taylor
Teachers’ Institute
Taylor
Alexander Hlack
New York
Jerry
Bryan W. King
King’s School of Elocution and Oratory
Pittsburg
King
Ponte Men
Bur r Building quarrel leads to peace bonds
William Henderson and wife, caretakers of the Burr building on Washington Avenue, were each held in $300 bail to keep peace toward residents. Agnes Hunter, a tenant, accused them of threats and abusive language. Hunter later faced Alderman Millar for assault and battery and for vilifying Mrs. Henderson. bail set at £100 on each charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henderson
Burr
Washington Avenue
The
Commonwealth
Agnes Hunter
Alderman Millar
Inxative Promo Quinine Tablets Ad in Harris Drug Store
An old promotional note for Inxative Quinine Tablets offered a money back refund if not cured. It lists Twining optician at 125 Penn Sen in Harris' drug store with hours 9 p m. and p mn. plus Mrs. Bradley's dressmaking added to millinery services.
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Twining
Penn Sen
Harris’ Drug Store
P. Mn
Low fare round trip to Canton for Major McKinley visit
Excursion offers a $6.75 round trip from Carbondale Scranton Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton to Canton for Major McKinley on Oct 9 10 with sleepers and lunch car. Delegations from Lackawanna and Wyoming valleys urged to join, trains depart Friday evening return Saturday with daylight Allegheny ride. Tickets available at Delaware and Hudson and Pennsylvania offices. open to all parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major McKinley
Canton
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Daily Sound Money
Carbondale
Scranton
Pittston
Wilkes- Barre
Hazleton
Pennsylvania and
Delaware and Hudson
Chelty
Sceranton
Cantona
Pennsylvania
Outline OF Plans
Wilkes-Barre
Timmens
Pennsylvania Railroad
TRIF
New Shoe Department Added at Morris J. Davidow Store
Morris J. Davidow on Lackawanna avenue adds a shoe department with varied stock for service and dress wear. Workmen adjust the area to showcase the new display inviting an inspection of the updated building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris J. Davidow
Lackawanna Avenue
Davidow
Christian's Fire Sale Opens at Eight This Morning
Fire damaged upstairs store section spared most stock while water seepage left only minor damage. F P Christian offers hat and genteel furnishings at cut prices to purge stock and protect his reputation for quality goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Christian
Christian
Died at Lackawanna Hospital George Sloreyk
George Sloreyk a young Polander died at Lackawanna Hospital at six last evening after a weeklong typhoid fever. He arrived in extremely weak condition from Syracuse and boarded on Pultston avenue. If he had friends in the city they should dispose of the body. The piece also contains local advertisements and a list of September 1890 nuptials: Wilson Leisenring Gavin Hunt Cordner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sloreyk
Lackawanna Hospital
Dr. Fish
Syracuse
Pultston Avenue
Delly
Sept
Trinet
Lutheran
Scranton
Edwin Lunn Miller
Mise Leah M. Cordner
Nathan J. Hunt
Scott Township
Lackawanna County
Toole Interment for Martha Toole in Scranton
In Scranton Pennsylvania on Sept 183 Sarah H Welsendue aged 0 days, interment private from Colonel H H Ripple residence Friday October 2 at 8 o clock am. Toole Martha daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Toole age 10 months at 67 Mineral street Mineral this afternoon at o clock
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Scranton
Sarah HW
Welsendue
Han
Ripple
Hats Lead Fall Fashion at City Millinery Store
A local millinery advert promotes fall headwear with a wide variety for all needs. It highlights low prices, fashionable styles, and welcoming service, claiming unbeatable value and leadership in women’s fashion.
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Watts
Miner's Awful Death Near Pear Street Shaft Blast
James Jones of Pear Street South Side was killed instantly in a National shaft blast at William Connell and Co. He lit a squib and the charge exploded as he stood about three feet away. He was about 52, a widower with a 12 year old son. His wife had died a year earlier.
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James Jones
Pear Street
South Side
National
William Connell & Co
Carpet Stock Appeals to Varied Makers For Value
The advertisement emphasizes a diverse carpet stock from multiple makers to ensure beauty and quality. It promises no misrepresentation and solid value for every cent spent, aiming for perfect customer satisfaction.
Sixth Annual Ball of YMHA Celebrated at Music Hall
The sixth annual ball of the Young Men's Hebrew Association of the city was held last night in Music Hall. It was a social event of great pleasure with arrangements focused on guest enjoyment and festive atmosphere.
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Young Men's Hebrew Association
Music Hall
Young Men's Hebrew Association of
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Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Suburban
Electrng Light CO
Benny
Ackawanna
Aber
Vio & KA
Les and Wall P
City Notes
Dr. Sullivan
DR. Bessey
Sullivan
Bessey
Henwood
Tower
J. J. Sullivan T
Lohmann’s
Spruce
Jordan's
Lynett
the Times
Nellie A.ruddy
Republican Club
Aa. W. Jurisch
Jermyn
M’kinley
Ohl
Isidore Finkelstein
Miss Finkelstein
Adolph Marcus
Nathan Rosenfeld
Jacob Son
David Weisberger
Meyer Burke
Oscar Aronson
David Edelsohn
Joseph Block
Edward Jurkowicz
E. Muskovitz
H. Klein
Philip Karp
Aranowitcz
Jurkowics
B. Freedman
L. Klein
L. Greenberger
Bauer
NEW Shoe Department
Jordan
Simvelsii
A. R. Sawyer
Reeves Jones
First Presbyterian Church
Herr Kopff
Adams Avenue
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DEATI
Baby Bazaar
Spruce Street
Davidow Bros
Jurlech's
Beecham
Ogg
Berry
Spe.i
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Powell
Music Store
Ivers & Pond
Wyoming House
Ney, el
Weantanat
MiLllinery Store
Hallacher
Langfeld
Ruppreght
Penn
Crystal Opp
Baptist C
Prlage Iurel
William S. Millar
GAS and Water CO
Center ST
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