City Notes Reflect Local Events and Officials Actions
Contractors Ring and Cleary begin work on the Lindentreet bridge approach tomorrow. Alderman JF DeLacy helps oversee issues as Gill Wane faces assault charges and Edward Morris is jailed for cruelty to animals. District Attorney Jones seeks a special quarter sessions term to ease overcrowded criminal lists. Fort Biles drama at Frothingham drew a small audience and other notices cover theater, concerts, exchanges, and property talks with city officials planning further talks on the improvement scheme.
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Ring & Cleary
Lindentreet Bridge
Turner
Milchael Curran
Lackewanns Hospital
JF DeLacy
Jont Cs
Gill Wane
Edward Morris
Taylor
Ant Mile
Justice of the
Griffiths
John R. Jones
Judee Archball
Quirter
Fort Biles
Frothingham
Scranton
Not Until About Easter City Teachers Institute Delayed
Professor George Howell, superintendent-elect, postpones the annual Institute of City Teachers until next spring around Easter due to workload and transition duties. His resignation timing and new leadership begin November 1, with Howell taking control thereafter. Also noted is a community adult dancing class opening at Excelsior Hall, with tuition set for thirteen lessons.
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George Howell
George W. Phips
Howell
Court House
Mancina
Elizabeth Jewis
Pittahure
Excelsior Hall
Wyoming Avesse
Tultlon
The Devil and the Deep Sea at Commonwealth Show Store
Ad promotes latest styles and low prices on fine shoes at Commonwealth Show Store Washington Avenue and nearby hotel area. Includes sale items, refreshments, and advertised brands Weber and Guernsey Bros Monsoon Tea with claims of purity and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Show Store
Washington Avenue
Young Archbalds Rifle Accident Injures Neighbor in Waverly
A hunting trip near James A Linen farm ends in tragedy when Hugh Archbalds rifle slips on a damp porch and a bullet wounds Mrs. Green, wife of a farmer. The young man and Judge Archbold grieve as doctors assess internal damage and shock potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Hugh Archbald
BR. W. Archbald
James A. Linen
Mr. Green
Youtie Archbald
Mra. Gireen
Mracreen
Mackey
N. VY. Leet
Leet
Archball
Devil and the Deep Sea case seeks award strike and retrial
Attorney Cornelius Smith petitions the court asking to set aside a $150 award from an arbitrator in the Jennings case against the Treh Valley railroad. The article notes alleged irregularities by Prothonotary Pryor Deputy Kasson and questions over who may appoint arbitrators and the mediations panel. A jury trial in common pleas court is requested with rule returnable next week.
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Cornelius Smith
Guanater
T. F. Plurne
Tran
Common Plate Court
Smith Asuirg Na
Raqiert
Pryor
Myron Kasson
Jennings
Tehleh Valley
Devde
Fremeurer
A. Z. Colborn
Cgoorie M Wateon
W. Fleltz
Jorenh Ofrlen
Coungel
Burns
Wee
New Secret Society Formed by Woodchoppers in Tollert
At Tollert's hall on Wyoming Avenue a new secret society linked to the Woodchoppers' Association of America took shape Saturday evening. Twenty seven charter members were enrolled and the group, named Cochin Pride of Loackawanah, installed with grand officers from Phi Phi. Names mentioned include H Alvin master, WW Penny master chopper, J Parker sub-master, J Deineherty past master, W Zierle officer of night, T Tatem, W James, Captain Lowie Pushley, W J Buehley, and B W Rosenberg editor of the American Forester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodchopper Association of America
Tollert's
Wyoming Avenue
Woodchoppers’ Association of America
Cochin Pride
Loackawanah
Hanquiet
Phi Phi
Fallowe
H. Alvin
Lonver
WW Penny
Joneah Parker
John Deineherty
William Zierle
Thomas Tatem
William James
Lowie Pushley
William J. Buehley
B W. Rosenberg
The
American Forester
Three Men Arrested After Assault on Koehler at Archbold
Koehler faced a mob of about fifteen Hungarians in Archbold on Saturday. He captured three men Joe Hasy Ell Fasy and Mike Aleck who were later taken to the county jail. He promised Deputy Warden Prize to return with the others that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Koehler
Archbold
Joe ‘Hasy
Ell Fasy
Mike Aleck
T. J
Treasury Mission May End Rescue Work Over Deficit
The executive committee warns the Rescue Mission may be abandoned due to a deficit of 3464 dollars. The report notes a possible discontinuation of the mission if finances cannot be stabilized.
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Treasury Prcficit
Public appeal as deficit hits mission fund in 1892
The committee reports a net deficit of 33 41 with $2,000 notes and $500 rent due while 1466 meetings drawn 150 750 attendees and 2457 free lodgings. Executive members listed include Colonel E H Ripple Luther Keller A F Williams W J Hand A W Dickson and others.
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Nce
E. H. Ripple
Luther Keller
A. Fm. Williame
W. J. Iland
A.W. Dickson
Willam McChine
J. A. Lansing
W. 0D. Kennedy
W. H. Peck
D. B. Atherton
T. F. Vail
Colquitt Leaves Scene as Burke Probes Herring Case
The piece describes Colquitt’s departure from the scene after a tent incident and Burke’s ongoing charges against Herring. It notes Grant Herring’s travel to Bloomsbury and hints at an investigation in a state of indecision, with Burke hoping for corroboration or refutation and Colquitt’s limited judicial reach.
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W. J. Burke
Colquitt
Jeff Scranton
District of Columbia
Grant Herring
Delaware
Herning
Miller
Burke
Ali
Herring
Colquit
Colonal Colquitt
Unitted
Colyquitt
Mr Turnbull's Funeral Draws Large Local Attendance
Alexander Turnbull, longtime Dickson Works engineer, was found dead in the engine room last Thursday. His funeral at First Presbyterian Church drew hundreds, including 230 Dickson employees and Scranton club members, with Masonic rites and a burial at Forest Hill cemetery.
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Alexander Turnbull
Dickson Works
Megrave
Union Lodge
L. Buck
Dives
Penn Avenue
Scranton C Dontan Club
Union Lodge of Masons
Forest HM Cemetery
Emvety FE
Kingsbury
Wr Mc-Leod
Macconte Qiartette
Moses Morgan
I. J. Slebecker
T. J. Widmayer
John Wiorris
Alexander Turnte
Scotland
Tieleen Works
Annelef
Sands
Dicken
Sim
Celebrated Pay Day Ends in Brutal Assault
An incident at Meat Fallen on Washington Avenue involves a man returning home drunk after quarrelling with his wife and children. He assaulted the family with a weapon. a 14 year old boy feared for his safety and fled. The offender faces a county hearing after an initial charge and a possible fine.
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Washington Avenue
Fallon
Zero Needs Toning Down Stage Debacle and Counterfeit Pocono Cigar Notice
A fragmented piece notes a stage performance with a problematic conclusion and urges tone down for popularity. It also reports a counterfeit Pocono brand cigars sold in the city by Louie Ky Wells, with warning to discontinue use of the name and threat of legal action against nonlicensed manufacturers Garney, Bown & Co.
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Incleare
Louie Ky Wells
Wyoming Avenue
Jacob K. Reaniman
Ninth District
Pennsylvania
Garney, Bown & Co
Fierce Fire at Foster Destroys Methodist Church and Town
A kerosene lamp exploded in Foster at about 1 am igniting a blaze that destroyed a dozen buildings including the Methodist church and Wright hardware. The town, without a fire department, could not stop the flames until Hullstead fire company arrived after midnight. Estimated losses reach $40,000 with many shopkeepers and residents soundly affected.
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Foster
Wright
Gat
Welcht
Hullstead
J. W. Wright
N. W. Finn
Bons
GT. Tiffany, Mack
T. Tiffany
Jason Wright
Caares Carpenter
TW Wright
Nom
Finn & Sona
G Ot
Tiffany
Harry Hillman Academy Eleven Triumphs In Scrappy City Match
The Harry Hillman academy football eleven of Wilkes-Barre defeated the School of the Lackawanna team Saturday afternoon by a 4 to score in a contest marked by turnovers and disputed plays. The winner relied on a late touchdown and defensive stops as fumbles favored the Lackawanna squad most of the game.
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Harry Willman Academy
Lackawanna Hoys
Harry Hillman Academy
Wilkes-Barre
Lew
Hitchler
Lackawanna
Wilkes-Burreana
Ryman
RGIS
Cphodi
Veesees
Cvoaty
Dbinge Esac
Martin Morgan
Vecese
Hutehler Trickson
Mennete Pile
Hughes Ton Throty
Tonkin
Mr. McCartnny
John Hrooks
Harry Simpson
Kingston Academy Football Eleven
81. Thomas College
Ballelah
Brrowsihurge
Edward Keete
Kingston Academy Football Eleven Falls 6-0 at Factoryville
The Scranton Business College eleven defeated Keystone academy 6 to 0 on a Saturday afternoon in Factoryville. Scoring details show kickoff penalties and field position set the tone as Scranton secured the win with a lone touchdown and extra point in the first half.
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Scranton Business College
Factoryville
Joy
Keystone Academy
Scranton
Toneldyews
Poul
Kuckwell
Steele
Storation
Keystone
BOHN
Cece
Eee
Conlot
Pterneswe
Amokoy Coresee Turde Rump
Biniley Thomypwon
Lett Miard
Rett Batt
Tiffany Cowoha
Stevona
Stein
Lineman
Henwood
Sudden Death at Dunmore In Walks in Garden
Martin Watel, a resident of Dinmore, collapsed while walking in Ulis Garden at about 5 pm yesterday. He died later in hospital. The ills described his age and he left a wife and grown children. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
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Martin
Uls Garden
Martin Wakil
Dinmore
Rotter Atroo
Woleh
Five Witnesses Seek Release in Hoge Murder Case
Deputy Levenon will today press for the release of five Hoge murder trial witnesses held in county jail. Among them Mr and Mrs Leo Nicotecas are held in bond for seven and a half months in Dunmore, facing a ruined home as rent continues and no clear end in sight.
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Nelag UN
Iourty De'eetive Levehon
County A
Defentt
Hat
Mra
Leo Nicoieca
Dunmore
Jalil
Rosa
Clifton and Midleton Show Promises Top Curtain Entertainment
Clifton and Midleton company presents a large hours theatre bill at Miendown with popular acts and many encores. The program features The French Kin e and The Midnight Special with strong scenery and dazzling effects. Manager Davis promises patrons a reconstructed stage, a rich cast including Miss Fiteeerald and Madame Fronman, and a curtain raiser The Man Upstairs.
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Clifton & Midleton Company
Miendown
Reneh Kine
Davis Eave
Hia
Raltimore
Wihflolk
Bellevue Seeks Railside Connection and Street Extension
City engineer began outlining a plan to connect Emmett and Meridian streets over the Delaware Lackawanna and Western track. Councilman Noone proposed a survey and cost estimate. Mayor Connell backed a Seventh street extension beyond the tracks to improve access for residents of the Eighteenth ward.
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Enalieer Phillips
Delaware, Lackawanna
Emmett Street
Patch Car Riot and Arrests at Stark's Patch
Warrants served for William McCormick Arthur McNally John Walsh and Patrick McAndrew over a small riot in Stark's Patch streetcar area. McCormick arrested. others fled. Bail set at 400 dollars. ex mayor qualifies as bondsman.
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Hebert F. Pax
Traction
Allerman Millar
William McCormick
Arthur McNally
John Walsh
Patrick McAndrew
Stark
McCormick
J. Winds
Monsic
M. W. Lotius
Second degree verdict in Wiehoicki murder case reaches verdict
After twenty two hours deliberation the jury returns a second degree verdict against Viehmiakt. Sentencing for Pasquela Perretto postponed as court weighs new evidence and separate cases. The court also imposes fines and short terms for other defendants in related indictments.
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Wiehoicki
T. P. Daniela
Funster
Michael Lemarka
Jverun
John T. Martin
Perretto
Antony Camorota
Martha
Charles Wardo
Wardole
Savage
James Dean
West Side
Els
Seeming Peace Prevails In County Committee Talks
Judge Smith and the Democratic County Committee fail to reach an agreement as the panel cannot secure an acte with Judge Smith. A sub-committee was to confer with candidates during the afternoon session but did not finalize business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roche
E. F. Blowitt
Philadelphia
Judge Sulth
Chatr
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Ohio Pood
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth Shoe Store
Ackawanna the
Asu Wakman
Penn Ave
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City Notes
Eastern Star
Owarl Place
Aftican Methodist
Payne Theological Seminary
Whitherforce University
Ohio
Ifton and
Onderland Museum
Davin’ Theater
Eljon Theater
Clifton Company
Connell
Torrey
Widmayer
Re Fon Street
City Solicitor’s Office
Anothey
Bcheibel
Ga Dree Fimhurst Boulevard
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Young Archbald
Cireen
Archibald
Membora
Smiths
NEW Secret Society
Koehler
MR. Turnbull
Ceotric L. Dickson
James P. Dickeon
Sidney Broadbent
William H. Perkins
James Burns
John McWlimmes
Alexander Dunn
David McDonald
William Whittaker
Willam McKay
Zero
Bera
Pratt
Hallstead
Business College
New York
Ifoyvi
Charles Frotintat
Manideer Fronman
Cleey Fiteeerald
Mies
Frohman
Ampustus Thomas
Man
Bellevue
Emmett
Meridian Streets
Stroudsburg
Rationery
Pratt's
Devil and the
Williams Building
Linden Street
Toto el Times
Bibles
Pratt's Book Store
Molor
Hallacher’s Millinery
H. Langfeld
Lackawanna Ava
Vishniski
Pasquela Perretto
Berry
Lackawanna Ave
Shaw
Emerson
Ongans
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Malcolm Love
Waterloo
J. Lawrence Stelle
Spruce Street
Ant
S. C. Snyder
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NEW England Conservatory OF Music
Powell & CD
Wyoming
TNE
Ea Ee Eccament Ann Wachington Av
Dunn
J. Bolz
Dime Bank
Carlsbad
China
Louis Rupprecht
Eugene Kieberg
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Baptist Church
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