Labor Day Bank Closure and Local Notices
Labor Day closes city banks as Pennsylvania observes a legal holiday. Delaware and Hudson employees in Eddy Creek and Olympus mines were paid yesterday. The fourth anniversary of Thomas FitzGerald will be celebrated at the Rescue Mission Monday evening with refreshments. Cosmer Toni of Archbald charged with assault and battery jailed. John Hodrodask of Bellevue jailed for Chile pretenses. Keeley Institute graduates host a monthly reception at 7 Adams Avenue with refreshments. Pr Fallon charged with larceny released on bail. Marlon Smith bondsman for $2. Marriage licenses issued to Toodey Kennedy and Katie Kennedy of Scranton, Sean Yewarslski and Mary Anna Pooh of Scranton. Jewish New Year begins Monday evening with services at Linden Street temple. sermon by Rabb J. Peuerlicht on The Jewish Idea of Solving Life's Great Problem. Tuesday services at 9:00 AM. subject The Sacrifice of Jenac. G W Leitch of Ceylon to give illustrated talks on life and missions in India at YMCA tomorrow at 4:45 PM and Plymouth Congregational Church in the evening. one hundred stereopticon views shown at each lecture. admission free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Fitzgerald
Rescue Mission
Cosmer Toni
Archbald
Justice of the Peace
Pr J. Fallon
Archbah
Marlon Smith
John BE
Toodey Sid Katie Kennedy
Scranton
Sean Yewarslski
Mary Anna Pooh
Linden Street Temple
Rabb J. Peuerlicht
Jenac
G. W. Leitch
Ceylon
Lfe
India
Young Men's Christian Association
Plymouth Congregational Church
Jackson Street
Monday Bargains at Mears and Hagen Store
The ad touts attractive bargains across departments at Mears and Hagen and invites customers to visit the store for the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears & Hagen
Williams College Notes Opening of Sept 1
The opening notes show strong attendance across departments with Normal English and shorthand leading. About 120 in Normal-English and 71 in shorthand start the year, up from 80 last year. An English teacher from Columbia county graduates this week, another from Wayne county next week. A teacher from England joins for full course work in bookkeeping and shorthand. Despite hard times, expected attendance surpasses last year’s 702. Employers seek graduates. twelve have been demanded for positions and prospects for stenographers arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia County
Wayne County
England
Woolley to Speak at Academy of Music Next Thursday
Hon John G Woolley, famed Christian Citizenship advocate and longtime orator, will address a large audience at the Academy of Music next Thursday evening September 10. Reserved seats are 6 cents, with the diagram opening Tuesday morning. Carpenters and Joiners Local Union No 663 are summoned to Hulbert's hall on Monday September 7 at noon to join the Labor Day parade led by J M Knowlton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Woolley
America
Academy of Music
Woolley
Academy
Carpenters and Joiners
the Carpenters’ and Joiners
Hulbert's Hall
Wyoming Avenue
J. M. Knowlton
Special Drive in Kid Gloves At Kid Gloves Sale
Fifty dozen ladies fine kid gloves for street wear in all sizes priced 79c a pair. Regular price 1. Finley. Boys wanted to sell the Scranton World. Sells better than any other Sunday paper. Apply tomorrow morning at World office in The Republican opposite the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finley
Scranton World
World Office
Republican
Court House
Determined effort to save Boschino
Six jurors sign petition to clemency for Joseph Boschine awaiting filing with the state board of pardons in Harrisburg. Attorneys Wedeman Ward Horn and Major Warren push for executive clemency with a 2000 signature petition and letters from prominent citizens. The case centers on conflicting testimony and alleged alibi, with hearing set for September 14 before the pardons board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Wedeman
Ward & Horn
Everett Warren
Rettler
State Board of Pardons
Joseph Roschino
Wedeman
Boschino
John R. Jones
Commonwealth
Horchino
Meeere
Ward
Major Everett Warren
Mr. Horn
Board of Pardons
Stephen de Ayala
Hoschino
Messrs. Wedeman and
Nforn
Judge Ward
Major Warren
Boachino
Harrisvare
Harrisburg
Walter Doran
Farmer
Covington
George ¥. Hofman
Scranton
Lewis Fallett
Millhan
Chiude B. Smith
Carbondale
Thomas Atkinson
Moosic
Lafayette Mathews
Harn Bows
Mayfield
Scami
Rosehine
Doult
Consort
Poschino
John Myran
Antonio Imbriano
Rocco Salvatore
John FR. Jones
Horn
Gunster
Warren
Jones
Rich ards's ride theft ends in brief exile from city
Special Officer James Durkin of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad arrested a young man who claimed to be Thomas Richards of Syracuse for stealing a ride on a passenger train. Alderman Millar discharged him on the condition he leave the city within two hours. Richards said he left home seeking a better life but found the hills far away are not as green as they seem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Durkin
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Thomas Richards
Syracuse
Millar
Richards
Hungarian Man Attacked in Mead Street Incident
A Hungarian man, Levi, described as middle aged and unmarried, was feloniously assaulted by John Cerney and several other Hungarian men in Mead Street. The attack left the victim in critical condition as authorities investigate the murder-tinged violence replacing the Ridge area as a scene of crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi
John Cerney
North End Constable faces suit over ward limits
Constable Bernard Davis of the North End refused to serve a writ in the Second ward. Edward Griffin sued, Alderman Roberts ruled Davis must pay $10 for illegal arrest. A habeas corpus writ was filed and Davis released on own recognizance. Davis considers action against the alderman for illegal imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Davis
North End
Edward Griffin
Constable Davis
Davis
Griffin
Alderman Roberts
Halslander & Wosburn
Labor Day Parade and Picnic Planned for City
Labor Day will be observed with a 1 p m parade and an afternoon and evening picnic at Lincoln Park. Speakers on labor topics, athletic games, dancing, and music by the Lawrence band and orchestra are planned. Four parade divisions form on Franklin, Spruce, Mulberry, and Millin avenues before marching along a downtown route ending at Madison Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Park
Lawrence Band
Franklin Avenue
Spruce Street
Mulberry Street
Miilin Avenue
Lackawanna Firemen Prepare Lake Ariel Excursion
Firemen of Lackawanna county plan a Lake Ariel trolley ride tonight under the Firemen's Union auspices. The excursion to Johnstown for the October convention is led by Vice-President G Couliman with Scranton quartering at Hotel Kantz. To ensure lodging for fifty, those attending Johnstown must contact Isadore Goodman promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna County
Firemen's Union
Lake Ariel
Crystal Company
Johnstown
G Couliman
Scranton
Kants
Post Office
Wuarantow
Isadore Goodman
Hinghamton Exposition Opens With Grand 1896 Fair
The Hinghamton Industrial Exposition runs four days starting Tuesday Sept 8 with low rate excursions from Scranton. The 1896 fair promises grand electrical displays X rays and new effects. Daily balloon ascensions amusements include aerial acts and a lineup of noted artists and performing animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinghamton
Binghamton
Scranton
Association
Local Curing Remedies and Elite Dining Advertisements
Dr. H. M. Harlow of Augusta Maine hails a remedy as superb for systems needing an acid and a nerve tonic. Lohmann's on Spruce Street offers special attention and private dining rooms for dinner parties with service and cuisine excelled in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Harlow
Augusta
Lohmann’s
Spruce Street
Private Misses Merrill School Opens September 14 1896
The Misses Merrill's School a private primary and intermediate school will begin operation on Monday September 14 1896 at 612 Jefferson Avenue. Schilling Music School offers instruction in piano organ harmony and voice culture at 209 Washington Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misses Merrill
Jefferson Avenue
Schilling Music School
Washington Ave
Bargain Sohmer Piano For Sale At Madison Avenue
A handsome upright Sohmer piano offered at a bargain price. Slightly used and fully warranted. For inquiries contact Miss Hardenbergh at 633 Madison Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sohmer
Boland Seance Deliberates Congress Move at City Hall
A Friday meeting in the Municipal building, Bailey presiding, discussed next Tuesday's convention. Plans surfaced to back Alexander W. Dickson for Congress, with intrigue about Col. Fitzsimmons and Merrifield and potential withdrawals to boost Dickson’s bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Mr. Boland
Col. Fitzsimmons
Merrifield
Vicious American eagle on display in Scranton window
A ten pound American eagle, six feet wingspan, housed in Butterman and Rice cigar shop window at Lackawanna and Washington, has drawn curiosity and warnings. The bird feeds on raw meat and live mice, remains aggressive toward onlookers, and is scheduled for release tomorrow at Connell Park observatory after Albert Butterman and A L Rice place a tag on its claw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butterman & Rice
Lackawanna and
Washington Avenues
Mr. Butterman
Mr. Rice
Albert Simonson
Ledgedale
Pike County
Messrs
Butterman
Albert Butterman
A. L. Rice
Scranton
Polish Disturbance Cases Move Forward
Hearing held in Alderman Donovan’s office on Washington Ave. reviewed 21 disturbers who interrupted a South Side Polish church mass. Clerical error switched dates from May 50 to August 20. defendants discharged but likely re arrested. Thirteen defendants faced city ordinance charges for loud profane street language. maximum fine $25 each. Over two dozen witnesses testified to boisterous conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Donovan
Republican
Washington Avenue
South Side
Palish Church
Warant
Donovan
Father Rust
Court adjourns as testimony continues next Thursday night
Defense witnesses testified that events seemed peaceful though Patrolman Flaherty’s presence was deemed necessary. The session adjourned after the eighth witness, with Prosecutor M. A. McGinley and Defense Attorney Charlea B. Olver set for continuing hearings at 7.20 p.m. next Thursday.
Liquor Dealers Plan County Organization
Delegates from Lackawanna County retailers meet to form a permanent county organization with headquarters in a city office building. A salaried secretary is to be hired as boycotts against breweries and bottlers continue to pressure unlicensed sellers. County officials seek grand jury session space, possibly in a council chamber, due to courthouse repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Liquor Dealers’ League of
Lackawanna County
Captain Dreyfus Safe in Jail Pris
Governor of French Guiana denies Captain Hunter of the Nonpatel that Captain Albert Dreyfus escaped from Grand Salut prison with help from his wife. The former French army officer remains imprisoned for life after a treason conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pris
French Guiana
Hunter
Nonpatel
Newport
Monmouthshire
Albert Dreyfus
Grand Salut
Czar to Meet Kaiser in Breslau Maneuvers
The Czar and Cza rina left for Breslau to witness German Emperor William’s maneuvers. Emperor William and Empress arrived at Breslau at 1.40 pm and praised by officials, then unveiled a monument amid cheering crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kieff
Bent
Czar
Czaorina
Breslau
William
Germany
Emprees
Scranton Shop Promises Finest Goods in City Trade
A Scranton retailer proclaims their goods are the finest sold in the city, asserting quality and value for customers amid competitive market conditions.
Great Millinery Clearance Sale Winds Up
The sale announces the final clearance of all millinery stock with bargains said to be extraordinary and offered on schedule time. The ad promises dramatic savings and urges readers to visit during the wind up event.
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Norman & Moore Firm Insurance
Yoming Ave
Ackawanna
The
Aundry
Penn Ave
A. B. Warman
WS & A An
Wyoming Ave
City Notes
Delaware and
Williams’ College Notes
Beecham
Leyshon
Cerney
Alderman Wright
Timothy Jones
West Ship
Jessup
Stutzman
Deck
Hornsford
MR. Boland Jumps
City Hall Ring
Alex. W. Dickson
Christy Boland
Bryan
Bailey
James G. Bailey
FE. J. Robinson
C. F. Schadt
D. J. Reedy
Bryan and Sewall Club
John E. Gaffney
John J. Flanaghan
A. F. Duffy
John J. Durkin
Joseph EB. Taylor
M. T.’. Sando
M. J. Donahoe
Lynett
the Times
M. A. McGinley
Ammiss
Miyor Galley
Elate
Alexander W.dickson
Brgan
Lackawanna Free
Mr. Campbell
Mr. Vidaver
Mr. Merrifield
Col. Firesimmons
Mr. Vidayer
Committee of Representative Democrats
Fliasimmona
Mr. Dickson
Connell Park
County Liquor League
8. W. Roberts
Captain Dreyfus
Kaiser
Kiel
J. Willis Conant
Quincy Avenue
Tay
Berry
Lackawanna Avenue
Clarke Bros
Berkshire
Alous
Capes
Milan Braid
Dimity
Ormerly
Wyoming
Shaw
Emerson
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
Malcolm
J. Lawrence Stelle
St.Thomas College
D. J. Pto Bick
Brother Angelus
Powell
Music Store
Ivers & Pond
Lost
A. R. Sawyer
Medune Cosees
Goremens Pe
Straw Mattings Co
Lacka. Ave
Coal Exchange
P. McRea
Rupprecht Om Ald
Beiddle of
Bunn
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