Marriage destined for Wednesday morning October twenty second
A number of social notices appear with engagements and visits. Miss Margaret Lundy of the South Side will wed Patrick Walsh of the central city on October 22 in a morning ceremony. Other items note Miss Mary Wagonhurst visiting Miss Margaret Mitchell, and Rev. P. J. Golden in the city yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Barth
Harrishur
P. J. Golden
Williamsport
Rose Wormser
C. M. Kimball
Florida
Rogers Israel
St. Luke's Restory
Mary Wagonhurst
Lehigh Glen
Margaret Mitchell
Penn Avenue
Bessie Phelps
Port Jervia
Kark
Margaret Lundy
South Side
Patrick Walsh
Central City
W. P. de Hart
Philadelphia
Misa Alice Deppen
Price Street
George B. Reynolds
Weat Side
Laura Geiger
J. M. Geiger
Reading
Geiger
Greenwich Street
George N. Rockwell
Albany
Burlington Vt
Mayor Approves Contracts For Bridge Approaches And Sewers
Mayor Connell signed Xing and Cleary's contract to build the Linden street bridge approaches with work to start next Monday and finish next summer due to cold weather. Hart and Gibbons won two sewer contracts on Capture avenue and Irving avenue with per foot rates. The mayor also approved Ira T. Barber bond and several resolutions including bids for coal citywide and a catch basin plan on New York street. The Fifteenth ward animal pound renewal is directed, and Lackawanna Iron and Steel is allowed a private sewer on South Washington avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xing & Cleary
Linden Street
Connell
Sixth Street
Hart & Gibbons
Wilkes-Barre
Capture Avenue
Marlon
Green Hidge Streets
Irving Avenue
Mulberry Street
Ira T. Barber
New York Street
Washington and
Wyoming Avenues
Fifteenth Ward
Wellington
Teilows Street
Twelfth
Thirteenth Streets
Lackewanna Iron and Steel Company
Washington Avenue
Engiieh Capital for American Investments Offers Likely Promoters List
A dubious prospectus promotes Eng- Bah capital for foreign investments and claims a list of 1% successful promoters who have placed over £100,000,000 in six years and over £118,000,000 in seven months of 1896. It touts introductions to promoters, offers shares, and references Pratt's and other directories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engiieh
Americana
New Ape
London and Universal Bureau of Investors
Cheapside
London
B. C
Althor
Pincin
Honda
Edward C. Ross
Walter C. Pepys
Arthur Stiffe
Testimony Heard In Vishniski Murder Trial Delayed Verdict Expected
The Vishniski murder trial in Scranton concluded the last witness testimony as jurors adjourned at 3.10 pm. Defense and commonwealth prepared closing arguments with Attorney McGinley due to present legal points at 9 am. Vishniski testified about the encounter and self defense after a fight with companions of the slain Felix Davidzak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Vishniski
McGinley
Alexander Jankowski
Prussia-Poland
America
New York
Scranton
Jankowski
Max Palllips
Booth Steel
Iate
Joe Terreshevitz
Joe Erling
Michailowski
Peter Kosioleck
Marteau Semineki
Stofski
Felix Davidzak
Plymouth
Buffalo
Bufflo
J. A. Kelley
John O'Malley
Spruce Street
Kelley
Vishnisky
O'Malley
John Burnett
Ludwig Weblau
Davidzak
Albert Ludka
Ludka
Leyshon
Julius Chrabant
Chrabant
Courtroom verdicts in minor offenses at Sunbury
In Judge Savide’s No 2 court room William Owens was found guilty on the second count felonious aggravated assault and battery. In No 2, Anthony Keturakis Jr George Kupérunas Joseph Kauzianekus Andrew Smith and Joseph Returleh face trial for felonious wounding after a beer hall brawl at Blazy’s on Penn avenue November 3 1894. Charles Black injured. clothing shown as evidence. Several defendants returned after leaving town. Patrick Feeny found not guilty on obstructing legal process aggravated assault and battery. case costs assigned. John Jones found not guilty and ordered to pay costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 2
Savide
Sunbury
Willam Owens
Thomas Murphy
Savidge
Anthony Keturakis
Antony Keturakis, Jr
George Kupérunas
Joseph Kauzianekus
Andrew Smith
Joseph
Patrick Feeny
Henry Burechel
Gary
John , Jones
Margaret Morgan
Teachers to Fill VA Vacancies Considered Next Week
The high and training school committee will discuss appointing teachers to permanent vacancies including an assistant principal to replace Professor George Howell. Many applicants are from male principals and supporters push a female candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Profescor George Howell
Whether Judge Smith May Join Fahey Committee
Tomorrow afternoon a sub committee will decide if Judge Smith and campaigners accept the Fahey county committee offer. The meeting at 2 PM at 221 Lackawanna Avenue will include John E. Roche and Judge Smith. A report of afternoon findings will be presented to the county committee at the same headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Smith
Fahey Committee
Fahey County Committee
Lackawanna Avenue
Fahey
Gaffney
Battle of dogs stirs crowd in Priceburg dog fight
In a late night prize fight at James Twiss's hall in Priceburg, a Wilkes-Barre dog owned by John Hayes faced Carbondale's dog owned by William Walsh. The bout, lasting about two hours, drew nearly seventy-five spectators paying four shillings each for a purse of $200 per side, and ended with Tony from Carbondale and Cap from Wilkes-Barre both exhausted but spared serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Wilkes-Barre
James Twiss
Priceburg
Cate
John Hayes
Doga
Tony
Cap
Peter Lutz Arrested in Criminal Assault Case
Peter Lutz of Dunmore is jailed at the West Side police station awaiting arraignment on a charge of criminally assaulting Johanna Hill, a 20 year old servant at the home of Lutz’s elder, Mrs. John L. Spangenburg. Hill says Lutz forced entry via a window Wednesday night and attacked her. A warrant was sworn by Hill, Alderman John, and Lt. Williams. Lutz claims the accuser is his common law wife, Mrs. Kake Carter. A hearing is scheduled today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Lutz
Dunmore
West Side
Johanna Hill
Lutz
John L. Spangenburg
Filmore Avenue
Spangenburg
Hil
Lietz
John
Williams
Kake Carter
Defaulter Taylor Ordered to Two Years in Prison Laundry
W. W. Taylor, former state treasurer, arrived at Sioux Potts Prison and was assigned to the laundry for two years. He was allowed to roam the city after arrival, dined at a hotel with his wife present, and will serve his sentence in the prison laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defaulter Taylor
Sioux Potts Prison
W. W. Taylor
Remarkable Sweet Potato Twice Resembles Goose
In Indiana English, a five pound seven ounce sweet potato is described as a perfect goose formed on a nest of nine eggs. The artifact displays feather details and a curling tail, noted as a famous vegetable curiosity from the local patch. E G Coursen advertises fresh fruits and wines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
City Solicitor Calls Ordinance Illegal and Other Council Actions
The City Solicitor rules the minimum wage ordinance on city contracts illegal under the 1559 act, citing a lower-bid prerequisite. Common and Select Councils approve tax, street, and lighting measures, plus a rails of repairs, paving, and public works projects, with several ordinances advancing to or completing readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Sanderson
Judiciary Committee of Select Council
Chy
Torrey
George Sanderson
Common Council
Proneve
Beix
Supreme Court
Edity
Reading
James HH. Torrey
Croker Quits College Amid Newspaper Attention
Richard Croker Jr., son of Tammany's ex-chief, has left Amherst College. Fellow students say his father asked him to depart due to the conspicuous newspaper attention. The quiet youth was recently bruised in a cane rush, fueling further talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Richard Croker, Jr
Tammany
Chiiefman
Amherst College
Croker
Struck Warm Water in Michigan Well Digging
White Pigeon Michigan October 17 While driving a well on John Middling's farm F W North's crew struck at twenty five feet a stratum of coarse gravel and warm water deeper than anything previously found in the area the discovery was noted with interest by the diggers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Pigeon
Mich
John Middling
Vilage
F. W. Northrop
Heat Source Behind Warm Water Sheet Suspected
Geologists theorize a shallow warm water sheet rests atop a large soft coal deposit. As coal undergoes metamorphosis it generates heat warming the water. Analysts also consider the possibility of gas presence alongside coal.
National Spiritualist Convention Reelects Officers in Washington
The National Spiritualist Convention in Washington elects Jarrison D. Barrett as president and names Cora L. Richmond secretary and Theodore J. Mayer treasurer. Trustees include Milan Edson, L. V. Moulton, Dr. George A. Fuller, and Mrs. A. L. Pettingill. Fifteen delegates will attend the London international convention. a nearly $1,000 subscription supports the association and defense aid for recently arrested Philadelphia mediums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jarrison D. Barrett
New York
Cora 'L. V. Richmond
Chicago
Francis B. Woodbury
Theodore J. Mayer
Milan
Edson
Philadelphia
L. V. Moulton
St. Louis
George A. Fuller
Worcester
Mass
A. L. Petting II
Cleveland
London
Rexford's Front to Be Torn Out Next Tuesday
Our entire front will be torn out next Tuesday as Rexford's undergoes house cleaning days. The store is busy but we aim to improve the shop for customers and staff. Hundreds of framed engravings and etchings are moved from the carpenters’ way for clearance. About fifty 16x30 signed etchings in polished oak frames are discounted from 75.5 old price to $2 in the west window.
Teachers Seek Instruments for Whitehall Schools Opening
The teachers' committee of the board of control met last night to begin selecting instructors for the might[y] schools opening Monday November 4. They expect to complete the task in a subsequent session and believe the One Woman Teacher is fully capable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
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Norton’s
New York City
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Snow
The
Weston Mill Co
Gloria
Acacim
Mears & Hagen
Mayor
Ib. Pratt
Taylor
Scranton and
Tribune
Oliel Parer
Pratt
Felix Davidaak
Johanna Will
Indiana
Jamaica
Ever Wade
Board of Reweion and Appeals
Ecity
Oliver
M. A. Donahoe
Washburn
Division Streets
Prescott Avenue
Mulberry
Olive Streets
Robinson and
Ninth Streets
First Ward
Water Street
Capouse Avenue
Larch Street
Lafayette Street
Main
Fulmore Avenues
Cornell
Simpson
Barber Asphalt Company
Olive Street
Madison
Monroe Avenues
John Silkman
Hhouse-Mover
Conrad Schroeder
Lckett
Scranton Street
Nay Aug Fire Company
Phinneyes
Wyoming Avenue
Green Ridge
Delaware Streets
Michigan
Coat
Friends OF the Spooks
National Spiritualist Convention
Scheibel
Elmhurst Boulevard Road
Pillsbury’s
Pratt's Hook Store
Tribune Cent
Rexford's
Rexford
China Hall
Weichel & Millar
Opyright
J.D. Williams & Bro
Lacka. Ave
Scranton, PA
Hunt & Connell CO
Lackawannee Avenue
G. Elmendorf
Elmira
N. Y
Megargel & Connell
Ghpith
Aylesworth's
Wyoming
E. Grewer
Old Post Office
Spruce
University of Pennsylvania
Medico-Chirurgical College
Ahiladelphia
Pens Avenue
N. A. Hulbert
Wyoming Ave
Steinway & Son
Decker Brothers
Kranich & Back
Stultz & Bauer
USIC
NERS
Ret
Howell
Martin & Delany's Clothing Store
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