City Notes and Local Affairs In Brief
Purbing on Robinson street starts today. Florence mission board meets at 17 Spruce street at 10 a m. Mary Tighe estate probate filed by Register Hopkins with no letters granted. A note dated Aug 11 1870 found. claimant to call The Tribune office. Council may shift meeting to prior evening. Clay mine club outing prompts arrest warrant for August Olsen. bond set at 20. 30th annual reunion of the One Hundred and Fifty third Pennsylvania Volunteers to be held in Pittston. Colborn and Osborne to speak. Cosar released on bail. Matiala and Perko also bail. City deaths last week total 34. typhoid fever 1, pulmonary troubles 3. Five new typhoid and three scarlet fever cases. Marriage licenses issued: Porter and Kingdom. Teece and Wrightson. Vanshofski and Berenskli. Collins Hale Manufacturing seeks charter. founders listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Tighe
Carbondale
Hopkins
Tribune Office
Tribune
Select Council
Clay Mipe Club
William M. Lutz
Dunmore
Alderman Wright
Atmwust Olsen
Association of the One Hundred and Pirty Third Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers
Pittston
A. J. Colborn
T. G. Osborne
Michael Cosar
John Matiala
Adiam Perko
Jacob Schwinski
Yestersdab
John T. Thomas
Edward P. Porter
Eissie Kingdom
Scranton
James Teece
Wandling
Isabel Wrightson
Olyphant
Mike Vanshofski
Mary Berenski
Leggett's Creek Mine Resumes Work After Gas Cleared
After weeks of idleness Leggett's Creek mine will resume operations today as danger from gas and rock falls is said to be eliminated. Mules returned to the shaft yesterday and workers rejoice in the northern city section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leggett's Creek
Harlow Praises Remedy for System Needing Acid and Nerve Tonic
Dr H M Harlow of Augusta Maine declares it one of the best remedies for cases needing an acid and a nerve tonic. The Misses Merrill's School, a private primary and intermediate school, to open Monday September 14 1896 at 612 Jefferson avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Harlow
Augusta
Misses Merrill
Jefferson Avenue
Theaters to Open Next Monday in Scranton Lineup
Scranton theaters launch a diverse season starting Monday with Sidney Grandy’s Sowing the Wind at the Academy of Music Tony Farrell at the Frothingham and May Smith in Littl Trixie at Davis Theater. The Frothingham, opened in 1893, showcases high end acts with improvements worth over 2000 dollars and a full modern stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Sidney Grandy
Academy of Music
Tony Farrell
Frothingham
May Smith
Davis
Jones
Wagner & Rela
Syracuse
Anthony Duffy
The
Academy
Sydney Grundy
New York City
Harvey Long
Reese
Bauer
Firemen's union plans Labor Day excursion and 1897 convention
The Firemen's union met to advance Labor Day plans and the 1897 State Firemen's association convention. Attendees included Chief FP Hickey and numerous company representatives. Delegates to Johnstown may lodge in a Pullman car if hotels fail. Lake Ariel excursion tickets are on sale. A refreshments committee was formed with members from several companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firemen’s Union
State Firemen's Association
FP. J. Hickey
Fred Durr
Hook and Ladder Company
Louis Schwass
The
Century Company
Edward Wenzel
Fred Whitman
Peter Noss
James Riggal
Charles Becker
Chemical
H. R. Long
Crystal
A. L. Deerey
Phinnery
J. W. Moir
Thomas Donlan
William Connell Hose Company
J. Hoffecker
A. Dunning
Wilson Hose Company
Peckville
Fred Knight
Phinney
I. Goodman
F. W. Zieleman
C. 8. Seamans
Timmins
Lehigh Valley Company
Johnstown
Lake Ariel
I. W. Zizleman
J. RB. Smith
M. H. White
A. L. Lewis
F. Pethuck
William Kine
William Johnson
J. Ho Riley
Peter Robling
Yoon
C. J. Hecker
W. W. Ross
WH. van Camp
Robbins In Little Trixie New Scenic by Harry Thorne
The new production by Harry Thorne along with a full premises renovation will be noticeable. Mr. Davis manages personally, Walter Williams serves as house superintendent, Thorne as stage manager and scenic artist, and Edward A. Dicey handles music. Davis promises a grand list of attractions continuing past popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
H. A. du Souchet
Cleopatra
Edward Collier
Marc Antony
Rosebell Morrison
Edward Blaner
Carmen
Johnson
New York
Shannon
Edward E. Kidder
Minnie Maddern Fiske
Onera
Philadelphia
Indy
Ida Fuller
Shore Acres
Fair Virginia
Chinatown
Della Fox
Enera Company
Kellar
Thomas W. Keene
William Barry
Emily Bancker
Primrose & West
Charley
Byrne Brothers
Eight Bells
Corse Payton
Academy
Academy of Music
Davis
Tragic 3 year old burns to death at Faurot building
Wenford Wye, son of John C. Wye a Hotel Terrace waiter, died last evening at 120 Washington avenue when a candle on a bureau lit his clothes and bed. His mother, returning from lighting a lamp, was burned trying to rescue him. Funeral set for this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenford Wye
John C. Wye
Faurot
Washington Avenue
Chambersburg
Rance Dies in Lightstreet At Sixty Five
Attorney J M C Rance of Scranton and Columbia county died Sunday morning in Lightstreet after illness. Born in Lewisburg, he served in the Civil War and practiced law in Lackawanna and Columbia counties. He leaves two sons Horatio and John, a stepdaughter Rebecca Hales, and a Ridgewood New Jersey relative. Funeral at 1 pm tomorrow in Lightstreet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. ¢. Tanck
Lightstreet
Columbia County
Scranton
Lackawanna County
G. B. Wright
Ranch
Lewisburg
Congress
Columbia
Horatio
John Ranek
Rebecca Hales
Ridgewood, N. J
Eight equity suits slated for grand jury week begin Sept 14
Trial list outlines eight equity cases including Alfred Carte et al v Jacob Cohen and Peter Howley et al v John Howley plus Spring Brook Railway co v Spring Brook Water Supply co and others. Enrollment day at Scranton Business College drew many, with today described as its largest opening day yet and a special offer running to Sept 16. Fire in Coal Exchange building forced temporary office move to Second National Bank building 224 Lackawanna Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Carte
Jacob Cohen
Peter PF
Howley
John J. Howley
Spring Brook Railway Company
Spring Brook Water Supply Company
The
John Church Company
M. W. Guernsey
I. Vito Grardova
Borough of
Dunmore
F. Isabella
Scranton Business College
Coal Exchange
Second National Bank
Lacka. Ave
Traders’ National Bank
Atlantic Refining Co
Scranton
Murderer Van Horn Poses Threat Again in Westcott Case
Report on the Westcott murder case notes a second suspected visit by Van Horn to the crime scene. Guards are posted at night, a padlock was broken to recover his razor, and the funeral for Mrs. Westcott is set for today. The city awaits further developments and possible capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westcott
van Horn
Spruce Street
Franklin Avenue
Page Court
George Wickenhoffer
Taylor Schools Closed by Vaccination Policy Roulette
In Taylor, public schools refused entry to unvaccinated pupils as the board of health mandated vaccination certificates. Most of about 300 children already received shots, delaying classes across the system for about a week. Doctors faced crowded facilities with a backlog of juvenile patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Health Board
Taylor Board of Health
Taylor High School
Houser
Another Slander Suit Heard by Court Arbitrators
Hearing before arbitrators in a slander case occurred yesterday in the courthouse. Plaintiff Mrs. Winifred McLean accuses defendant Mrs. Margaret Corcoran of damaging her reputation by defaming remarks about chastity, seeking $10,000. Attorneys for both sides and local witnesses were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
T. P. Hoban
Russell Dimmick
James FE. Watkins
Winifred McLean
Margaret Corcoran
B. H. Soper
W W. Baylor
Halslander & Vosburg
Providence
The King of Pillars Beecham's and English Capital List
Important to Americans seeking English capital for new enterprises, a list of 50 promoters with over £100,000,000 in foreign investments in six years and £15,000,000 in seven months of 1895. Price £5 or $25 to London and Universal Bureau of Investors. Includes introductions to promoters and notes on bonds shares mortgages lands patents or mines. Directors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London and Universal Bureau of Investors
Cheapside
London
B. C
Sim Edward C, Ross
Walter C, Pepys
Arthur Stiffe
Bargain Sohmer Upright Piano for Sale
A handsome upright Sohmer piano offered at a bargain price. Carefully selected and slightly used with full warranty. Address Miss Hardenbergh 632 Madison Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sohmer
Meats and Cold Lunches at Lohmann’s on Spruce Street
Meats and cold lunches served at all hours at Lohmann's on Spruce street. Regular dinner 40 cents. Imported and domestic wines, cigars, and liquors. Also advertising a pink novelty "McKinley Houquet" from Zorn Sisters, Sheboygan, Wis, for the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lohmann’s
Spruce Street
Zorn Sisters
Sheboygan
Wis
McKinley Houquet
Great Wind Up Millinery Clearance Sale Climax
The store announces a scheduled clearance of its entire millinery stock in a dramatic wind up sale. No further details are provided beyond the emphasis on deep bargains and the imminent end of stock.
Coroner's Jury Rules Street Car Cause of Kawalchick Death
The coroner's jury found Mrs. Mary Kawalchick died after being struck and run over by a Peckville street car at Dutch Gap on Sunday. The verdict clears the company of blame after lengthy testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kawalchick
Mary Kawalchick
Peckville
Dutch Gap
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Eyeland
Cleveland
Cornulia Campbell Reprorp
Suptew York Cooking School
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna
Meaundry
Ro8
Penn Ave
A. B. Warman
City Notes
Robinson Street
Christian Endeavor Convention
First Presbyterian Church
Board of Manigers
Florence Mission
Leggett’s Creek
Hereford
Misses Merrill’s School
Academy Bookings
Margaret Fuller
Paul Romaine
Blaney
Davis’ Theater
Firemen's Union Meeting
J. M.C. Rance
Equity
Scempton Business College
Scranton Traction Company
Longstreet
Smith
Toars
John Kawalchick
North End
King of
Pillars
Beecham's
American Invest
Ments
McKintey Bouquet
A. R. Sawyer
Wyoming Avenue
McKinley
Agenta
Berry
Lackawanna Avenue
Mason
Arke
Ladies’ Capes
Milan Braid
Dimity
Shaw, Emerson
Malcolm Lora
Clough & Warren, Carpenter
Waterloo
J. Lawrence Stelle
St. Thomas College
D. J. "Maccoldrick
Brother Angelus
Powell
Music Store
Ivers & Pond
S. C. Snyder
Spruce St
Jermyn
P. M’crea
China
Dunn
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