City Notes and Community Events Across Scranton Area
A roundup of local notices includes an ice cream social at Mrs. J. G. Erkman’s home, gospel meetings at Shiloh Baptist Church, and a Stillwell trophy rifle match in Dickson. Also listed are a Home for the Friendling managers meeting, Knight of the Maccabees gathering, a Dunmore store closure tied to sheriff seizures, and a Persia lecture at First Presbyterian church. Public notices cover paydays for rail and mining firms, Hebrew Ladies Relief society, and a purse theft during Yom Kippur observance. Additional items mention an illuminated Life of the Saviour lecture at the Bicycle Club house, and A D Holland & Son becoming general agents for Home Life Insurance in Brooklyn and Long Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Holland & Son
A. D. Wolland & Son
Home Life Insurance
Brooklyn
Long Island
A. D. Wolland
Mutual Life
Scranton
Insurance Press
Mayor Veto Blocks City Salary Settlement Proposal
Mayor Moir plans to veto a recently passed resolution directing the city solicitor to settle claims of ex Patrolmen Dyer and Saul for back salary from their removals to the time of council confirmation. The proposal offered 180 each, but the mayor argues only one ex patrolman has a claim and cites an ongoing Supreme Court appeal as grounds to wait for a ruling before action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moir
Dyer
Saul
Select Council
Jaul
Supreme Court
Archbald
Baul
Hight
Marvel set to publish price list at Central Market
W. J. Marvel new Central Market proprietor at Spruce and Penn will issue a detailed price list for Friday and Saturday. Patrons are reminded to await Marvels poultry gum and other fresh goods displays including oysters fruit and green vegetables before placing orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Marvel
Central Market
Corner Spruce and
Penn
Marvel
Millinery Showing Today at Mrs Cushman’s
A millinery showing is scheduled for today at Mrs Cushman’s, located at 34 Lackawanna. The event invites customers to view a selection of hats and fashion accessories.
Steam Heating and Plumbing PF and M T Howley
Steam Heating and Plumbing PF and M T Howley listed at 201 Wyoming Ave providing heating and plumbing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Grass Held For Court In Brass Theft Case
Alexander Grass a Penn avenue junk dealer was arraigned before Alderman Millar on charges of receiving stolen brass from the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad and the Scranton Railway. Prosecution offered no direct evidence that Grass possessed stolen journals and wire. Defense contended Grass bought the items from parties who sold worn out material. Witnesses suggested worn-out railroad parts might have been resold, and Grass purchases from Schriever, a junk dealer, in the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Grass
Penn Avenue
Alderman Millar
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Scranton Railway Company
Grass
Joseph O'Brien
Ralph Levy
C. P. O'Malley
Robinson
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Levy
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Brass
Mullen
Beranton Railway Company
Grasa’ Place
Linden Street
Schriever
Complaints About Chickens Surface At City Health Board
The city board of health discussed widespread complaints about noisy and foul smelling yard fowl. Health officer Allen noted rising nuisance levels and urged action, but no new law was passed. Other items included typhoid case counts, inspections, milk tests, crematory output, condemned plumbing, a proposed slaughterhouse, and a planned inspection of Spring Brook watershed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Moir
Derks
Ninth
Robinson Streets
John W. Kirby
Scranton
Delaware and Hudson Tracks
Lackawanna River
Spring Brook Water Company
Commotion on Penn Avenue Ends with Suspect Arrest
At about 1 am Patrolman McColligan spotted a disturbance on Penn Avenue as a man struggled to board a Lackawanna bound Carbondale car. Two Italians chased him. one brandished a knife. The conductor and passengers aided the man and the officer pursued the suspects. One assailant was arrested and taken to the central station. The trio came from Raymond Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McColligan
Penn Avenue
Lackawanna Avenue
Carbondale
McCulligan
Central Station
Raymond Court
Rail market active asReading orders split between firms
The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad divides a 6000 ton steel rail contract between Lackawanna Iron and Steel and Pennsylvania company at Steelton. Reading bids $200 per ton with orders likely to surge. Pennsylvania plans 150000 tons this week. Opening of steel works expected imminently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Pennsylvania Company
Steelton
Pennsylvania Railroad
Reading
Day of Atonement Observed in Scranton Faithful
Jewish residents of Scranton kept Yom Kippur with prayer and fasting as synagogues closed shops and observances ran from 10 am to 6 pm. Solomon Foster of the Hebrew Union College led services at Linden Street Synagogue delivering morning and afternoon sermons urging repentance and the pursuit of happiness through unselfish work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Linden Street
Solomon Foster
Hebrew Union College At
Cincinnati
Philaadphia
Hebrew Union College
Baptists Plan New Handsome Church in Scranton
At the Penn Avenue Baptist church meeting the Reddington Inn site at Jefferson Avenue and Mulberry Street was chosen for the new church building. The 10 by 160 foot lot costs $16,000 and trustees were urged to buy before the fifteenth. The present property will be sold to help fund the project. Reverend R F Y Pierce presided and praised unanimous support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Penn Avenue
Reddington Inns
Jefferson Avenue
Mulberry Street
R. F. Y. Pierce
D. D
Gront
Six Cent Verdict and Large City Suit Docketed in Scranton
Judge Archbald issues a six cent verdict for H Dinner against Mrs Mary A McAndrews amid inconsistent jury findings. Hughes wins $1 312 50 against Carbondale and Mrs Mary L Evans secures interpleader verdict over wedding gifts. George Cooper sues the City of Scranton over Linden Street grading damage as Liebenstein fights Jonas Long Sons in another trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archhbald
Hughes
Evans
George Cooper
Scranton
Mary A. McAndrewa
James Devers
Wilkes-Barre
Archbald
Reese Hughes
Carbondale
Mary L. Evans
Otto Stander
Cooper
I. N. Willard
C. P. O'Malley
Vosburg
Edwards
Charles Liebenstein
Jonas Long
Liebenstein
Jealous Indiana Husband Stabs Wife Then Cuts Self
Bedford Indiana October 3 Jesse Peters in a jealous rage attacked his wife with a large butcher knife but she escaped and hid at a neighbor's. Peters then cut his own throat from ear to ear but likely survived as the jugular was not severed. He worked at the Hoosier quarry and was described as a peaceful citizen with no clear motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Ind
Jesse Peters
Peters
Hoosier
Suit for 25000 Damages Filed in Circuit Court
Mr and Mrs John Cheevers of Olyphant sue in the United States circuit court seeking 25000 for injuries to Mrs Cheevers after a Delaware and Hudson train started as she alighted on January 19. She says she was dragged between the car and platform and suffered multiple injuries including three broken ribs and a damaged spine. Attorneys are Joseph O Brien and M J Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
John Cheevers
Olyphant
Joseph O'Brien
M. J. Martin
Unknown Assassin Kills Adam Goodling in Oriental Home
An unknown assailant shot and killed Adam Goodling at his residence in Oriental, Juniata County, as he sat by a window. Witnesses recall he warned of two enemies the previous Sunday, one of whom he feared greatly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Miffintown
Oriental
Juniata County
Adam Goodling
Goolling
Court House News Notes From Local Courthouse
Court notes report Ko Bhygool released on bail after assault and hate threats charges. Davis granted bail of 200 dollars after threats charge. Appeal filed in William Baylor vs Loren Stephens case. verdict favored Hayesor with Stephens appealing. Lally suit vs Beranton Railway for damages due to negligence. Habeas corpus petition by Sarah Frey granted. returnable Oct. Kate Kane committed to insane department at Hillside Home. W.J. Marvel takes Central Market control. plans new fixtures and stock. slated to open with fresh fish and produce display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ko. Bhygool
C. ML
Lancaster
David , Davis
William Baylor
Loren Gi. Stephens
Wis
Lhnt
Mbright
Hayelor
Stephens
Kelly
Hillside Home
Hotelkeepers Ordered to Show Cause Over Licenses
At the instance of the Men's union rules were granted yesterday upon three Scranton hotelkeepers to show cause why their licenses should not be revoked. Edward J. Jilking faces keeping a disorderly house. Jennie M W Brink of Dunmore and Flora Johnson of Scranton are charged with selling on Sunday. A rule was granted against Joseph Moore, Twentieth ward constable, to show cause why he should not be removed for failing to report liquor law violations in his ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Jilking
Penn Avenue
Centre Street
Scranton
Jennie MW
Brink
Dunmore
Flora Johnson
Joseph Moore
Brennan Seeks Unpaid Salary From Fell Township Board
Joseph J. Brennan of Carbondale files suit to recover over $500 in unpaid wages as an instructor. Brennan, principal of Wandling school, says he was hired in September 1597 for three years at 85 dollars monthly. He alleges irregular payments reduced his due to 560.83 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph ©. Brennan
Carbondale
Fell Township
Brennan
Wandling
Lehigh Valley Brings Niagara Falls Return Fare Offer
Five dollar round trip to Niagara Falls and back on Lehigh Valley Railroad advertised for October 6, 1900. Tickets on sale October 6 with return validity through October 10, honored on all trains except the Black Diamond express. Tickets available at Lehigh Valley city ticket office 209 Lackawanna avenue Scranton PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Ticketa
Lehigh Valley Tlcket
Lehigh Valley City Ticket Office
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ofice D
H. B. Ware
Williams
Flmn Park Circle of
King's Daughters
J. G. Erkman
Shiloh Baptist Church
Center Street
James A. Sumlah
Philadelphia
Dickson
George Merriman
Young Women's Christian Association
Knighta of the Maccabers
John Mirle
Harper & Me
Millan
Third Street
Hell
Due Wents & Jermyn
Persia
First Presbyterian Church
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Hampton
Archhard, Sloan and Central
Delaware and Hudson Company
Dickson and von
North Scranton
Hebrew Ladies’ Relief Society
Women's Union
Eppstein
Columbus Commandery
Mlustrious Orior Knights of Malta
Nettleton's Hall
Greon Ridge
O'Brien
Jonas
Hii Ag
Ing
Guarnia
Tee
Baptists
Baptist Church
Reddington
China
Val
Geo. V. Millar & Co. 'S
Wyoming Avenue
Green Valley
Dr. Reyer
Indiana
Associated Pres
Court House News Notes
Wickes- Barre
Spruce Street
C. A. Bechtold
Mr. Marvel
New York
Lly, Os
Zenda
Zenola
Grocera
Cushman Bros. CO
Boston
Paleluk Tavell Srestree Reyeerenyenee Eess
Catherlie Domolino
Preeeeerenen
Sokmnlon
Michael WV
Eymiuan
Eeteee
Dalton
Hulda J. Mullinex
Mopurcon
Adelaide Vi
Wakwoe
Es Mormmnion
Charles A. McMack
J.D. Williams & Bro
J. A. Banister Co
Vienna
New Orleans
Paris
Chicago
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