Tragic Mine Accident Kills Mount Pleasant Driver
Thomas J. James, a Mount Pleasant mine driver, died yesterday when his foot became stuck in a frog while riding a coal car. He was taken home by ambulance after the incident and is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. John B. James of North Hyde Park Avenue. Funeral arrangements and services were announced, with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. James
Mount Pleasant
James
John BR. James
North Hyde Park Avenue
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Mount Pleasant Mine
John Griffiths
Washburn Street
Jackson Street Baptist Church
James W. James
Jones
BL L Evana
BE. R. Grifiths
Electric City Commandery
Knights of Malta
Order of Britains
Noah Lewis
John Roberts
James Reagan
David Collins
Oxford Mine Fund
William Williams
David Ryans
Britains
Washburn Wheel Cemetery
Winfield Fellows
Tenth Street
Lafayette College
Alt
John H. Felows
B. G. Morgan & Co
Jennie Williams
Sumner Avenue
Peckville
Hyde Park
Four Cent
Mr. Allen
Benjamin Evans
Wilkes- Farre
Frank Roberta
Sharon
F. F. Roberts
Lafayette Street
John H. Thomas
Wilkes-Farre
D. W. Wright
Eynon Street
Abe Deitrick
Chestnut Street
Walter Nauman
North Sumner Avenue
Peter Berger
Will Davis
Luther Thomas
Wilkes-Barre
Jacob Knight
Hackstreet
Liszle Thomas
Lillian Mornning
Wales
John M. Thomas
Boston
Mixe Williams
Youngstown, C
Vannie Williams
South Main Avenue
James Mulligan
Moses Taylor
Mary Harris
Price Street
Pittston
Norma Nichols
Lafayette
Carbonele
Charles Robberts
Archinald Hill
John Lloyd
Bellevue Street
Robert Morris Lodge of Ivorites
Howell Harris
Crystal Laundry
Roberts
North Main
William D. Burke
Wayne Avenue
Holy Rosary
Ezra Griffin
Grand Army of the Republic
Thirteenth Regiment
J. J. O'Toole
Hyde Park Catholic
John B. Davis
West Market Street
Trilby
St. Mary’s Hall
Beneft
John J. Salmon
Robert Burns
William Street
Leggett's Creek
Rickaby and
Dove
Newman Matthews
Puritan Congregational Church
Human Brotherhood
Patrick Nalty
City Officials View Price Street Extension in Fourth Ward
Mayor Balley Commissioner Kinsley and Councilman Thom inspect lots for opening Price street from Bromley to Sumner avenue. Mayor Halley backs the improvement as much needed though council action awaits next spring estimates committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balley
Kinsley
Simon Thomas
Fourth Ward
Price Street
Bromley
Sumner Avenue
Halley
Bromley Avenue
Noted Local Figure Suffered Stomach Illness At Home
Late yesterday Hon. D. M. Jones remained gravely ill at his South Malin avenue home with stomach troubles. Doctors warned that his condition could worsen and his death would not surprise those at his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Jones
South Malin Avenue
Local Brother Visits ailing Sister on Landis Street
Agron James, who left Bellevue Heights five years ago for Montana, arrived yesterday to visit his sister Miss Mary James who lies dangerously ill at her home on Landis street. He formerly managed a marble cutting works in Bellevue in his first return visit since departure. Alderman M. L. Blair is home after five weeks at Cazenovia New York and much improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agron James
Bellevue Heights
Montana
Mary James
Landis Street
Mr. James
Bellevue
Jones to Lead Gospel Meeting at YWCA Rooms
Miss Sarah A. Jones will lead the gospel meeting at the Young Women's Christian association rooms tomorrow afternoon. All young women are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
Sarah A. Jones
T. F. McDonald
Pittston Avenue
Scranton Athletic Club
Germania Hall
Margaret Rodle
Cherry Street
Mathew Brennan
Margaret Liglin
St. John's Church
Borcher's
Crystal Laundry
City to advertise bids for Mulberry Street paving
City Clerk Lavelle announces bids will be advertised for the Mulberry street paving project. The $60,000 job is expected to draw a lively competition, with bids opened at the next Select Council meeting in two weeks. Court intervention could alter the assessment laid by the ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavelle
Mulberry Street
Select Council
Driver Boy’s Leg Crushed in Mine Shaft Accident
Hungarian youth John Chinchko about 16, living in Dunnmore, was run over by a mine car at No 1 shaft of the Pennsylvania Coal Co yesterday. His left leg was crushed requiring amputation. He was brought to Lackawanna hospital for an operation by Drs Blanchard and Fish. It was his first day of work as a driver in the mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chinchko
Dunnwre
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Lackawanna Hospital
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Rehan Delights in The Taming of the Shrew at Frothingham
Ada Rehan drew a large audience at Frothingham for The Taming of the Shrew proving why she is deemed the country's leading Shakespearean comedienne. Her subtle impersonation of Katherine, aided by George Clark and Edwin Stevens, earned praise for finesse and stage presence. The Hamlet at the Academy also impresses with James Young showing promise in a difficult role. Tonight Young performs David Carrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Young and Company
Hamlet
The
Academy
Ada Rehan
Frothingham
Miss Rehan
Miss Behan
Mr. Daly
Rehan
Katherine
Miss Miehan
George Clark
Edwin Stevens
Christopher Sly
G. H. Gilbert
Scranton
James Young
Academy of Music
Mr. Young
David Carrick
Roses and Cherry Blossoms Bloom in City Yard and Street Corner
Special Officer Byers of Alderman Millar's court displayed a bouquet of cherry blossoms he says were plucked from a tree at Beech Street and Crown avenue. He also asserts a rose bush at 70 Stone avenue is in full bloom, and provided proofs of his statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byers
Millar
Beech Street
Crown Avenue
Stone Avenue
Malicious Prosecution Case Involves Polish Church Controversy
Prosecution alleging malicious prosecution was filed by Leon Otchetski against Daniel Ferbs before Alderman Hons. Otchetski, linked to Polish church troubles, charged Ferbs with larceny and false pretenses. The grand jury ignored the charges. Hearing continued for a week. Perbs bailed for appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hons Yerterdaye
Leon Otcheteki
Daniel Ferles
Brand
Tperbs
Twin Shaft Squeeze Forces Railroad Sag Near Mine
A new squeeze at Twin Shaft affects a large territory cut into the Delaware Lackawanna and Western tracks adjacent to the mine. It threatens the first bridge pier and halts operations at the Clear Enring colliery across the river, with precautions to prevent loss of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna
Enring
Davis Man Released on Bail in Firearm Contempt Case
Bob Davis of Center Street fame was released yesterday on bail from the county jail while awaiting trial for ruin ing a young girl contempt of court and pointing firearms. His father Robert T. Davis acted as bondsman for $500 before Alderman Millar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob” Davis
Center Street
Robert T. Davis
Millar
Snte Auction Converts Unredeemed Pledges to Cash
Unredeemed pledges from the goode and Davidow Bros are converted into cash. Watches guverware and related items are being sold at reduced prices to recover losses and settle accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidov Bros
Lacka, Ave
Davidow Bros
Aueton
Too Much Johnson at the Academy Tuesday evening
William Gillette brings his curiously arousing comedy Too Much Johnson to the Academy for Tuesday night. The play, praised for story and character development, stars a selected company under Charles Frohmann, with Mr. Gillette in top form and picturesque surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Gillette
Charles Frohmann
Brand of Cain at the Ar nold Wolford production
The Brand of Cain is described as a strong drama about twin brothers with one suffering for the other. It features enjoyable comedy scenes and promises an elaborate production by manager Arnold Wolford with a powerful cast. Tuesday's matinee receipts will be donated to the Board of Associated Charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Academy
Poers
Ita
Scranton
Cain
Arnold Wolford
Associated Charithes
SQUIRE AMONG THEM Three men accused of assault in Olyphant
Mrs Anna McHale of Olyphant swore out information before Alerman Howe against Justice of the Peace P J McCormack and two others Benjamin Harris and Daniel Matthews. She charges they entered her premises on September 3 1895 removed goods ejected her and threatened dire acts. They waved a hearing and posted bail for court appearance but delay prevented a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna McHale
Olyphant
Yesteray
Alerman Howe
Justice of the Peace
P. J. McCormack
Benjamin Harris
Daniel Matthews
Three New Schools to Replace Nos 6 11 and 26
The building committee of the board of control decided to prepare plans for three new school buildings to replace Nos 6 11 and 26. Work will not begin until next year with preliminaries in winter so construction can start in spring and be finished before the next winter. Cost per room to be erected next year is reduced from 2500 to 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Fire alarm for small blaze in vault under Republican building
An alarm at 1 40 AM reported a minor fire in the vault under the sidewalk of the Republican building on Washington avenue. A dropped match or cigar stub ignited waste paper. Patrolman Joseph Block alerted the fire box and the chemicals Crystala and Nay Augs responded, though only the first company was required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Republican
Washington Avenue
Joseph Block
Crystala and
Nay Augs
McClave Brooks & Co. Plans New Foundry Expansion
McClave Brooks & Co manufacturers of McClave grates and Argand blowers announce a new foundry to be built adjacent to their Seventh street plant to meet rapidly increasing demand. The old Scranton Stove works foundry will be repurposed as capacity grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClave, Brooks & Co
McClave
Seventh Street
Scranton
Green goods criminals rounded up in Trenton
John T. Morgan alias several names William T. Sullivan B Haven of Florida and H B Gagegetto of Georgia were arrested in Trenton by post office inspectors aided by agents and detectives They were linked to a green goods scheme aimed at Jersey City exchanging 500 food money for 5000 in counterfeit spurious goods Morgan held on 2500 bond. others released on nominal bonds for Tuesday appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
John T. Morgan
William T. Sullivan
B. Haven
Lee
Florida
H. Bgagegeto
Thomasville
Post Office
Edgarton, Holden and Gorman
G. A. Britton
New York Society For the Enforcement of the Criminal
Morgan
Pennsylvania Railroad
Forfan
Harlow
Jersey City
United States
Scott
Excelsior Club Boxing Tournament Opens Tonight
The Excelsior Athletic club hosts a six bout boxing tournament at Music Hall this evening. Admission is 60 or 25 cents. P. J. Mc Govern of Providence will open with a bag punching exhibition and Joe Williscick of Philadelphia will perform an exhibition between bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Club
Music Hall
Excelsior Athletic Club
P. J. McGovern
Providence
Joe Williscick
Philadelphia
New Jersey Wine Sent to Europe
The success of Mr. Speer the New Jersey Wine Man stems from pure wines with health properties. His Port Grape Wine is ordered by families in London and Paris, reflecting a world wide reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Europe
Speer
London
Paris
Wheel sales and stock from the Ferguson shop
After September 1 1896 the shop offers Waverly Featherstone and Wolfe American wheels with low prices. The Crawford model is still offered as a value wheel, advertised as durable and affordable. The note promises best efforts to fulfill orders and local service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe American
Merceiver- Jobson
Waverly
Featherstone
Crawford
Tory
Trimmed Hats and Felt Hats on Sale at Low Prices
Vintage advertisement notes trimmed sailors and walking hats priced at 73¢ to 1.73, claims double pricing elsewhere. Untrimmed felt hats offered in puglies, turbans, round hats and flats never sold under 50c, Camel Hall felts in new shapes, English felts velvet bound, and assorted plumes and feathers at discounted rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeuines
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Booth Main Avenue
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Vaya
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ER Parker
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M. W. Collins
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Heart Lake
Susq’a CO
U. E. Crofut
Binghamton
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Ratiroa
Adirondack
Satake
Cedar Avenue
Young
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Aida Louise Johnson
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Willie Collier
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DAVIS
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Chase & Farrar
Linden Street
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