West Side Bank Directors Honor Deceased Leader
At a regular meeting of the West Side bank directors on Wednesday evening October 2 resolutions were unanimously adopted mourning the death of Hon. La M. Jones. He served fifteen years as director and aided growth of the institution with prudent counsel and steady leadership. An attested copy of the resolutions will be delivered to his family.
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West Side Bank
Kon
D. M. Jones
Get
la. M. Jones
West Side
Judement
West Bide resident charged with false pretenses in Alderman case
Carl Cusick of West Bide faced Alderman Owen TD. John fiat evening over a false pretenses charge filed by Thomas G. Thomas groceryman of Garfeld avenue. After a hearing the matter was scheduled for settlement. A Democratic rally at Mears hall featured speakers including Broward Merrifield and Fitesimimons, urging support for the party and silver questions. Social Circle entertained at Simpson Methodist Church with a debate on Cuba’s Belligerent State status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Chaffee
Berry Utham
Grace Lutheran Church
Madison Avenue
Breaker Street
Thomas
Smith
Joseph Vought
Cora Donlin
Ghinger
Reichard
Hensyl Fauver
Fred Colvin
W. A. Frego
Fannie Miller
Mame Totherman
Maggie Trego
Lillie Colvin
Grace Did
Carl Cusick
West Bide
Owen
John Fiat
Thomas G. Thomas
Garfeld Avenue
Cusick
Mr. Thomas
Mears’ Hall
L. M. Dunnell
Broward Merrifield
F. J. Fitzsimmons
M. FP. Conroy
Edward Alerrifield
P. W. Cass Tile
Joseph Taylor
Mer
Simpson Methodist Npliscopal Church
Cuba
John Edwards
Howard Davies
Wallace Moser
George Lo Peck
I. Il. Morgan
Dawson
William W. Criffiths
Emerson D. Owen
Lillian Stively
Local notes Highlight town life and visits in Syracuse area
Mrs Ford returns home from visiting her husband in Syracuse while pastor CG Lo Maroe of the Evangelical church lies ill at his Penn avenue home. The Ladies Aid of the Asbury M E church plans a future sale. Ira Stevens visits Wyoming family as JC L Teeter attends his father's funeral in Hawley. Appleman couple back from New York wedding tour to Throuptev residence. F A Ballentine visits Shin from the Church of the Good Shepherd. Mrs Dorsey visits Peckville with friends. Tauiles Ald society hosts a basket social at Rev. home.
Death of Theodore Silkman at North Main Avenue
Theodore Silkman aged about 67, a long time local figure in hardware and later a New York factory executive, died yesterday at his North Main avenue home after years of ill health. He is survived by three brothers Henry C William M Frank K K and two sisters Corrie and Augusta. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at his house with Rev. George E. Guild officiating.
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John Mackreth
John Mackereth
South Sumner Avenue
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Waehburn Street
Fev
A. I. Ramer
Mackreth
Wis
England
Weed
Knights of Pythias
Sons of St George
Chithea Keller
Lillian
Geofee
Eily
Mia
Washburn Street
Theodore Silkman
North Main Avenue
Silkman
Jermyn
New York City
Thrce
Henry C
William M
Frank KK
Corrie
Augusta
Ree
George E. Guild
Presbyterian Church
Lizgle Powell
West Market Street
John Fidler
William Edgar
New York
Hattle Mead
Barker Street
John Cregan
Brick Avenue
Masonic Shaft
Cregan
Crescent
Samsons
Hiram Jones
Spokane Falls
Montana
Bellevue
Spring Street
Caroline Williams
Harford
Susquehanna County
Jacob Tulmer
Chareh Avenue
Charlie
Charles Robison
Leggetts Street
Alfred Pearce
Hill Street
Puritan Congregational Church
John Gilbride
Millane Street
High Works
Cayuen
St. Mary's Hell
Thomas Heese
Timothy Hogan
Kleser Avenue
John Alexander
Willmit Street
Winter concert season kicks off at Natter's Hall
The Scranton Saengerbund opens its winter concert series at Natter's hall with Prof. Schmidt directing a goal oriented programme. Thomas Osborne of the Twelfth ward suffered a severe accident at the blast furnace when his left foot was crushed by locomotive wheels. amputation at the instep was performed at Moses Taylor hospital. A small crowd attended a rally for the Twentieth ward Bryan Sewall club at Battle's hall, while the Nineteenth Ward Republican club plans a march through principal streets to promote a rally at Natter's hall. New wallpaper and paints are advertised by Dorcher's at 714 Cedar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Saengerrunde
Natter’s Hall
Schmidt
Thomas Osborne
Twelfth Ward
Moses Taylor
Bryan-Sewall Club
Battle's Hall
Nineteenth Ward
Republican Club
Dorcher’s
Crystal Laundry
Community notes from town events and arrivals
The Young Ladies Miselon Circle hosted a successful crater supper raising funds for Armenian relief. S. Smith’s Brook street blacksmith shop undergoes remodels to handle growing business. Mrs. Charles Jay recovers from illness. The Independent Fire Co plans a grand autumn ball on November 12 at Burschel’s hall. Frank Hatlock and Lizzie Wetherill wed at the Methodist parsonage. they will settle in a furnished house after their honeymoon. John Brode of Philadelphia visiting town. St Mary’s choir to meet this evening. Wart Santenson to attend Boyle’s event for a special business meeting.
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Hyde Park
G. M. Harrison
Auburn Center
George Gbendorfer
North Hyde Park Avenue
John H. Phillips
South Main Avenue
Newark
N. J
A.M. Dershimer
Fignon Street
Uel
Capwell
Baptist Church
Ractoryville
Willard
Peed Warnke
North Main Avenue
George Sigelow
North Lincoln Avenue
St. Leo's Battalion
St. David's Hall
Hertha Jones
Taylor
J. Archie Jones
South Robocew Avenue
Clara Smith
Russell Hill
Margaret van Camp
North Bromley Avenue
Myrtle Fraunfelker
South Hyde Park Avenue
Crystal Laundry
Roberts
North Main
Miselon Circle
Presbyterian Church
S. Smith
Brook Street
Charles Jay
Independent Fire Company
Burschel’s Hall
Frank Hatlock
Lizzie Wetherill
C. H. Hayes
Methodist Church
ogPster
Attendance urged for full consideration at meeting
The notice states that the pending matter will be transacted only with full attendance of all members. Charles Robinson of Lafayette College is visiting his parents on Clay Street.
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Charles Robinson
Lafayette College
Clay Avenue
Judge Divides Olyphant Third Ward Into Two Election Districts
Judge Archbald orders the Third ward of Olyphant split into two districts. Surveyor A B Dunning Jr maps the line with First district including the built up area, powder mills and west of the Moosle mountain railroad. Second district covers Marehwood east of the railroad. polling places: First at Mrs Ellen Martins Delaware street near Farris street. Second at the school house by the company store. Jud ge of election for first district James Lennon. second district George Holleran. Inspectors: first district A F Gillespie and Thomas Carter. second district William G Lawrence and Milton Huthmacher.
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Archbald
Olyphant
A. B. Dunning, Jr
Mooele Mountain
Marehwood
Ellen Martin
Delaware Street
Farris Street
James Lennon
A. F. Gillespie
Thomas Carter
George Tf. Holleran
William G. Lawrence
Milton Huthmacher
Close of Argument Court and Election Petitions Report
Judges Archbald Gunster and Fil wards in chambers acted on petitions to change polling places and fill vacancies in election officers. Argument court ended at noon with several cases continued to the next term and orders made on poor relief and costs in connected actions.
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Archbald, Gunster
Filwards
Areuol
Greenfield Township
Carbondale
HiMtriet
Joseph Zalukic
Erand
Wallace Copeland
Sidney Sentrook
Pollya Bailed in Fatal Fight Case at Sport Hill
Andrew Pollya, of Sport Hill, released on $2,000 bail before Judge Edwards after being charged in the death of George Sohmo whose skull was fractured on Oct 1. He has three bondsmen, all valued over $1,000, and one recently purchased property at $1,300 cash free of encumbrances. John Punta, another involved, was freed on bail after an accessory charge was withdrawn and assault and battery added against him.
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Andrew Pollya
Sport Hil
George Sohmo
Edwards
Andrew Parda
Dunmere
Andrew Regula
Andrew Collisba
Dodgetown
Poliva
John Punta
Andrew Sehmo
Prominent Visitors Meet in Scranton for Water Company Talks
A delegation of notable men from across the state visited Scranton and met with Hon. L. A. Watres at the Hotel Jermyn. The group, including H. W. Brackin, C. H. Mee, A. W. Lee, J. Purdy and others, toured local sites and discussed several water companies in a private consultation.
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Hotel Jermyn
L. A. Watres
HW. M. Brackinbride
Natrona
Charles H. Meee
Pittsburge
A. W. Lee
Clearfield
Pittsburg
W. C. McConnell
Shamokin
J. H. Harlow
H. W. Harbace
T. T. Roheback
Pamaney
Sunbury
J. D. Stocker
Jermyn
H. J. Huthrie
William S. Hutchinson
William Law
Archbald
C. FR. Manville
Carbonmink
James J. Lynch
James Jovian
Oliphant
Plinharet Boulevard
Moses Taylor Hospital
Albright
Scranton High School
Penneylvania Oval School
Cows to Be Impounded in Nay Aug Park Area
Nay Aug Park near the carriage entrance faces cow trouble as cows graze and damage park improvements. George Hitchcock of Colfax Avenue is appointed poundkeeper by Mayor Bailey and after November 1 cows found at large in the park vicinity will be impounded.
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Nay Aug Park
Bally
Nay Ang Park
George Hitchcock
Colfax Avenue
Bailey
Fire in Woodward Oil House at Kingston
A fire swept the oil house at the Woodward mine of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western near Kingston. The blaze destroyed the old oil house and touched the coal but was checked before spreading further due to employee efforts. W R Storrs and DL&W firemen traveled by special train but arrived after the flames were subdued.
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Woodward
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Kingston
W. R. Storrs
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Port Wine and Grape Restoratives Promoted by Baptiet
A notice extols Speer's Port Wine and Unfermented Grape as restoratives for the weak and sickly. Medical men certify their medical power and blood forming properties. Mr. Bpeer has spent years perfecting the wine, requiring four years before market readiness, and it is sold by druggists.
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Speer
Bpeer
Winter Excursion Tickets On Pennsylvania Railroad
On November 1 the Pennsylvania Railroad will place on sale excursion tickets to all major winter resorts. Tickets available at principal offices for travel to New Jersey Virginia North and South Carolina Georgia Florida and Cuba at low rates. The railroad promises superb facilities and connections and offers a free illustrative travel book with routes and rates upon request to ticket agents.
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Pennnsylvania Railroad Company
Fix
New Jersey
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Cuba
Pennsylvania Railroad
Meeting of the Lyceum at Scranton Business College
The Scranton Business College lyceum held a highly attended meeting with an excellent musical and literary program. Highlights included vocal solos and selections by students and professors, and the October Lyceum Review was praised as an enjoyable feature edited by Harry Smith.
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Scranton Business College
Scranton Business College Lyceum
Cora Haldeman
Asia
Ford Seeeeese
APL
Parker Pion
Eysay
Clearwater
May Brown
Whitmore
Lyceum Review
Harry Smith
Scranton High School and Bary Academy Play at Athletic Park
The article notes Scranton high school and Bary academy facing off at Athletic Park this afternoon. It mentions the School of the Lackawanna and the Crescents aiming to meet near the Bolea Wheel works, and references attending a Dav idon Bros auction sale with bargains due to money shortages. Watches and jewelry unredeemed pledges are to be sold to the highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton High School
Bary Ae Academy
School of the Lackawanna and the Crescents
Erictiron
Bolea
Davidon Bros
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Refund Offer Credited
Advertisement notes druggists refunding money if Bromo Quinine Tablets fail to cure. Product priced at 25 cents. Mentions uniformed colored porters in charge of day coaches on the Nickel Plate line.
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism touted by Lebanon man
Morton L Hill of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint with severe swelling. After six weeks in bed and eight doctors providing no relief she used Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and improved within three days, leading to work and life being saved. Sold by Carl Loreng, druggist in Scranton at 418 Lackawanna.
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Morton L. Hill
Lebanon
Ind
Carl Loreng
Scranton
Lackawanna Avenue
Prices to close out at Scranton Cash Store sale week
For one week starting Thursday morning the 29th through Wednesday night, Nov 4 1896, the Scranton Cash Store offers deep discounts on Ammonia, canned goods, preserves, beverages, cigars, canned fish, vegetables, meats, chocolates, extracts, spices, and more. Limited quantities, first come, first served, sale ends after the week.
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Scranton Cash Store
Ccsccecevencesreseneseene
Bixby's
SOR Day & Martin's
Bartlett
Ceeseesseeee Lqg
Conductora
Black Rabbit
Cozy
Blue Labor
San Felelce
Brotherhood
Our Champion
Bon Finne
Flor de Washington
T5c
la Imperial
York State
S.seccesceceseneresuss
L. A
L. A. Price
Crosse & Blackwell
Heinta
McMechen
Royal Brand
Kentucky
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Corbett Avenue
Mellevvue
John T. Morris
John H. Willams
George Jones
David Samuel
Archie Armor
John Thomas
Richard James
Griffiths
H. C. Wallace
J. B. Sweet
Kinsley- Ebueen
Elizabeth Kinsley
South Ninth Street
John Bueen
Elm Street
St. John's Church
Mendelsshon
Louise Doginger
Winnie Mahon
Abbie O'Hearn
Jacob Kinsley
Louis Andrew
George Gothler
F. A. Fricker
Welsh Philosophical Society
Drd. W. Morgan
Mears' Hall
C. W. Colborn
Tooms
West Side Business Directory
Harriet J. Davis
Jackson Street
J. C. King
West Lock- Awankn Avenue
McKinley
Green Ridge
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Samters
Providence
South Side News
Dunmore
Close OF Argument Court
Pollya
Nay
Lyceum
Castoria
Washington Avenue
Michaelian Bros. & CO
Bagdad Portieres
Bostonians
Baronboe & MacDonald
Frank L. Derby
Pers Comiquiy
Mexico
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MacDonald
Jewsie Bartlett Davis
Cowles Frothingham
Chirke
Nielkwen
Philp
Cole
Vive
Sandia
Brown
Fiem
the Frothing Han
Reis
Aka Ware
Belvaco & Bytes
Ford
United States Army
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Daniel Sully
O'Brien
Trish
Frothingham
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Kathren Thiele
Katherine Timberman
J. Alfred Pennington
Ernest Thiele
Gail Borden
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