Gentlemen's Driving Club Races and Local Notes Highlight City
City notes report the Gentlemen's Driving Club race at 1 p m and later at 2 p m Saturday. Pine street paving advances. football at the ball park features Bucknell vs Colgate. Court actions adoptive orders and bail set in assault cases. a Dunmore Suburban line car is in service with new branding. Kim Park church enrollments rise. Hallowe en social planned by Scranton Caledonian club. Marriage licenses issued for Potter Miller Jermyn Howells Garvey Reardon Hartnett. Wells street bridge substructure plans estimate 806 and removal 416.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batur
Pine Street
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Black Crook
Academy of Music
Court
Matilda Ham
Leah Horack
Charles A. Faulkner
Carbondale
John Gillen
Howell Street
Dunmore
Kim Park Church
Ball Park
Bucknell
Colgate University
Ignats Boroskony
Thomas
Duane L. Potter
Fleetville
Sarah A. Miller
Clifford
Thomas George
Mary Jane Jermyn
Aaron Howells
Mary Ann Garvey
Bscranton
James Reardon
Julia Hartnett
Wells Street
Leggett’s Creek
Interstate basketball league forming with Scranton clubs
Nelson George Teets of Scranton and others visited Wilkes Barre to arrange a game between Scranton and Philadelphia clubs. They plan an interstate league including Scranton Wilkes Barre Binghamton Danville Easton Stroudsburg Philadelphia and may face anticoke or Trenton teams. A silver cup offered by A G Spaulding & Bros will go to the league winner based on most games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson George Teets
Scranton
Charlies E. Bone
Danville
Bert Green
Binghamton
Charles 5. Lerch
Boston
Harry S. Adams
Philadelphia
Wilkes-Barre
Easton
Stroudsburg
Philadelhia
Miss Bolce and Class Visit Luzerne Institute
Miss Laura Boles principal of the training school led a class of thirty five young ladies to Wilkes Barre to observe Miss Coffin of Detroit who oversees the primary work of the Luzerne county institute in Beseion this week. The group toured the institute and reviewed Miss Coffin’s methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolce
Wilkes-Barre
County Institute
Luzerne
Beseion
Miss Coffin
Detroit
Laura Boles
Ee Eee
Unclear fragment races noted at Guernsey Bros event
Fragmentary notes describe a Guernsey Bros sale and a driving club race with references to Weber, Davidow, and unredeemed sacrifice terms. Details are incomplete and names uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Divorce Granted to Mrs Kate J Bedell from Tsuge T Bedell
A court granted a divorce to Mrs Kate J Bedell from Tsuge T Bedell on grounds of cruel and barbarous treatment. They married October 5, 1877, and lived in the city until several years ago when the wife says the abuse became intolerable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate J. Bedell
TUNNEL OR A VIADUCT FOR Traction Crossing
The Scranton and Pittston Traction line seeks to cross Delaware and Hudson Canal tracks at Moosic and Stark’s Patch. Delaware and Hudson officials demand a tunnel or viaduct rather than a grade crossing, citing safety and public risk. courts may decide if the railroad must concede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Lindson Company
Traction Company
Moosic
Scranton and Pittston Traction Company
Pittston
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Luzerne County
Moogle Depot
Stark's Patch
Delaware and Hudson
Amerman
The
J. R. Beetem
Scranton Traction Company
C. R. Manville
Manville
Greenwood
East Ridge Coal Company Develops Schuylkill County Lands
Scranton capitalists form East Ridge Coal Company after purchasing 278 acres the Brock Mine Hill tract in western Schuylkill county. A $25,000 breaker and slope are under construction to support 400 to 500 tons per day. The group, including Harvey, Howell, and F P J Courtney, plans total investment near $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuylkill County
Scranton
East Ridge Coal Company
Brock
Mine Hill
Messrs. Harvey and Howell
FP. J. Courtney
Minersville
Wilkea-Barre Record
Court Arguments Heard by Judge Searle in Montrose
Judge Searle of Montrose heard arguments on exceptions to a report in the equity suit Spring Brook eras company against Lehigh Coal and Navigation. Other cases before Judges Gunster and Edwards included Rothschild Bros. vs Frank Grambo and Hunt & Connell va A M Walk up with various rules for judgment and divorces. The North Main avenue grading report was dismissed and confirmed. Edward O Neill vs John Thompson was submitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Searle
Montrose
Spring Brook Eras Company
Lehigh Coal Aid Navigation Company
Gunster and Edwards
Rothschild Bros
Frank Grambo
Hunt & Connell
C. Compton
Laura F. Compton
William H. Davenport
Charles Patterson
Thomas Ene Ve
D. F. Kearney
New As
North Majin Avenue
Edward O'Neill
John Thompson
Work of Miss Draeger on display at Lackawanna avenue store
An oil painting by Miss Draeger titled Fruits studies is shown in the window of E. G. Coursen’s Lackawanna avenue shop drawing crowds. The work showcases her skill with natural fruit textures and adds to a period of local art interest. Nearby notices advertise gifts from Dayidon Brog and a general sale at Davidow Brow with unredeemed watches and a patent service by Dr Laubach Dentint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Draeger
E. G. Coursen
Lackawanna Avenue
Ex-Prisoners of War Honor Memory at Lackawanna Banquet
The Lackawanna county Union Ex-Prisoners of War held an afternoon meeting and 6 pm banquet at the Ezra Griffin post rooms. Officers were elected, resolutions offered, and veterans shared reminiscences of the Great War while honoring deceased comrades.
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Union Ex-Prisoners of War Association
Lackawanna County
Ezra Griffin
Grand Army of the Reunion
Halsey Lathrop
Peckville
Jonathan Shapley
Weymart
C. W. Hubbard
Keyser's
Lacknawanna County
George W. Conrad
Glenwood
W. W. Zimmerman
Plymouth
Alfred Klotz
Chestnut Street
W. J. Hand
Dunmore
Joseph Krezy
Scranton
Theodore Freyland
Great Bend
W. H. Davies
Joseph Davies
West
Charles Gabel
Wilkes-Barre
Ostrander
West Pittston
Colonel Ripple
Halsley Lathrop
Charles B. Metzgar
C. Logan
D. D
Loulaville, Ky
A. Parsons
E. W. Pearce
B. P. Vewksbury
Charles E. Metzgar
Milton McFarland
Captain Pearce
Armstrong
Parsons
Harrison and Lathrop
C. B. Metzgar
Pittsburg
Gettysburg
Campbell
John S. Kelly
Nineteenth Pennsylvania Regiment
John E. Kelly
Welly
Nanley's
Excelsior Club Boxing Tournament Slated For Nov 20 21
The New York World advertises the Excelsior Athletic club tournament to be held at Music hall on November 20 and 21. Only two entries so far: James McDermott 115 pounds and Thomas McDonnell 125 pounds, both stars from the Nonpariel Athletic club of Trenton. Dr C C Laubach, dentist, will see patients Monday morning. Davidow Bros sacrifice sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Excelsior Athletic Club
Music Hall
James McDermott
Thomas McDonnell
Nonpariel Athletic Club
Trenton
Decker Wright Wedding in White and Pink Chrysanthemum Theme
The wedding of Miss Kate Stowers Decker daughter of Mrs Austin M Decker and William George Wright of New York City occurred at 8 30 PM in the First Presbyterian church with a reception at the bride’s mother’s home and a supper at the Jermyn home The ceremony featured white and pink chrysanthemums and a full bridal party including maid of honor Nellie Coleman and bridesmaids Maud Von Boskerck Beth Archbald Emma Jermyn and Sue Jermyn The groom was supported by his brother Boardman Wright Ushers included W Tyler Charles Horn Frederick Wright and Frederick Mygatt The reception room and surrounding decor emphasized white pink and chrysanthemums with music by Bauer The couple’s backgrounds are noted with Wright described as a capable New York attorney and the bride as popular among Scranton society.
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Kate Stowers Decker
Austin M. Decker
Jefferson Avenue
William George Wright
New York City
First Presbyterian Church
James McLeod
Edmund B. Jermyn
Nellie Coleman
Maud von Boskerck
Plainfield
N. J
Beth Archbald
Emma Jermyn
Sue Jermyn
Scranton
Boardman Wright
William Tyler
Charles Horn
Boston
Frederick Wright
Frederick Mygatt
J. W. Decker
J. B. Jermyn
Decker
Haif
Bride
Clark
Huntington
Bauer
Wright
New York
George W. Wright
Mr. and
Mra
D. F. Ginna
Special Pound Rates for Family Wash
A detergent ad promotes weekly family wash service with low weekly rates. It invites readers to write for terms and details on the offer.
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Cevelands Bing
Choviead Baking Powder Co
Cleveland Srothere
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna Laundry
Penn Ave
A. B. Warman
City Notes
Pabst
Milwaukee
Lohman's
Spruce Street
C. Laubach
Energy OF
Scrantonians
Argument Court
Clover
Dayidon Brog
Lake Harvey
Laubach
Dentint
Davidow
EF. H. Ripple
ex-Prisoners of the War Association
Hanley
Association
Lathrop
Richmond, Welszendue and Widmayer
Nebuchnadnezar
Earth
Marks
Harrison
Andersonville
P. H. Campbell
Massachusetts
Belle Island
Mr. Campbell
Marka
B. W. Pearce
Confederacy
Pearce
J. E. Barrett
Truth
Barrett
Ripple
Susan Dickenson
N. F. Stahl
Green Ridge
Maine
California
J. M. Clark
Harford
Soldier's Orphan
Pennsylvania
Union
Harvard School
Pensylvania
A. J. Colborn
Susan Dickinson
A. J. Colborn, Jr
W. F. Dolby
F. J. Amsden
Smith B. Mott
Hia Hughes and Son
J. R. Thomas
Lillian Chamberlin
P. P. Lindley
B. P. Palmer
BE. P. Shadduck
Miles Stone
P. P. Lindsay
W. H. Gray
C. L. Mercereau
J. Mercereau
J. P. Long
William Dunbar
Patrick Harrick
B. P
Miss Deacon
Lizzie Stewart
Mary M. Dasher
Simpson
Nanticoke
McFarland
F. B. Deltweller
F. Armbrust
Philander Kimble
Banterby
F. Hager Perry
Tournament of Excelsior Club
C. C. Laubach
Davidow Bros
Phila
Delphia
E. G. Goursen
Lackawanha Avenue
Davidon Bros
Pillsbury’s Flour Milla
Clafplin
Lynn Nathaniel Claflin
Nathaniel Claflin
Gibson
Susquehanna County
Fea
Woolworth
Conrad
Iter and Furnisher
Washington Ave
Dunn
Sohmer Pianos
Biat Popaier Y
Columbus Monument
Washington Av
Hudson Bay Sable
J. Bolz
Wyoming Avenue
Bao
Oslands
Banister’s
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
Ila
Vay
Lackawanna Ave
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