City Notes Pay Days in Scranton Retail District
Delaware and Hudson company pull at the You Storey and Dickson brewkers at North Scranton yes turday. A regular board of health meeting set for city hall at 8 o'clock this evening. Profe ssor A T Varn Laer hoped to secure four illustrated art lectures in November. Miles Price arraigned for desertion by Alder man Kiisson with $60 bail posted by A Musselman. Funeral for Walter Griffin Simmon aged 1 year 1 month 19 days held at the family home with Rev I a Lansing. Open air concert by the Lawrence band at Pulth avenue and Broadway tomorrow evening followed by an ice cream festival. Ladies to meet to finalize festival arrangements. Lieutenant Murphy and Keek have enlisted eleven men for two regiments sent to Camp Monde. Beranton Hour of Trade Real Estate pany elects a board of directors: W A May, C P Tavideon, L M Gates, T WH Watkins, J B Sturees, J W Oakford, D R Handonrad Schroeter, A D Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Pulth Avenue
Broadway
Church of the Holy Cross
Beranton
Real Rete
Pany
W. A. May
C. P. Tavideon
L. M. Gates
T. WH. Watkins
J. B Sturees
J. W. Oakford
D. RB
Hand
Onrad Schroeter
A. D. Dean
Mellick Dies During Parade in Philadelphia Paddington
A telegram from Philadelphia announced the death of Charles Mellick aged 50 of 1005 Stafford Avenue. He belonged to Ezra Griffin Boat G A B and collapsed near the parade’s end. He served thirteen years as a Lackawanna conductor and five years as a crossing gateman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Charles Mellick
Stafford Avenue
Ezra Griffin
Lackawanna Road
Republican County Convention Notices and Vigilance Primary
A county Republican convention is set for September 9, 1890 at 2 p m in Scranton courthouse to compute returns and address related business. Vigilance committee primaries occur September 21, 1890 from 4 to 7 p m with three candidates per district for next year. Candidates must register and pay fees twenty days before the primary. last day to register and pay is September 2. KN Willard, Chairman. J B Watkins, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Committee
Court House
Scranton
Balterday
Thail
Ballon
Kn, Willard
J. B. Watkins
Finest wines and cigars at Lane's Speyer aprest
A fragment notes Lane's Speyer aprest advertised fine wines and cigars including Punch Cigar 1c in a small shop listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane's
Speyer
Opening of Convention and Band Concert Notes
The report records fund totals for General fund and Postal Record fund and notes a vote of thanks to the secretary for work on printing. Delegates discuss union label oversight, greetings to clerks convention, and adjournment. A concert by Hoyts players and Hatton's composition followed by band selections entertained the largest city audience, with future serenades planned for Mr. and Mrs. Connell and Colonel Ripple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Fund
Postal Record Fund
Association
Postal Record
Schoch
Chicago
Cantwell
Tribune
Sehooh
Post Office Clerks’ Convention
Memphis
Tenn
Hoyts
Hatton
Glee Club
Park
Bochme
Aleo
Cannes
Watkins
Wilkes-Barre
Mountain Park
William Connell
J. J. Connell
A. BK. Connell
Lake Ariel Outing Draws 1000 Delegates and Guests
Delegates and their companions enjoyed a perfect Lake Ariel afternoon with over 1,000 attendees. Train sections carried twelve and eleven cars, departing 1:90 and 1:45, returning 6:30 and 6:45. Entertainment was led by W. R. Lewis with aides A P Bedford F E Robatkin and Charles Trobingon. Music from Hoye ary thing we free dind the lool committer, Miss Mary Campbell and assist ant teams provided refreshments. A Western beat Fast in a baseball game nine to four, and both teams received tiny shoes from Lewis Reilly & Davies. The parade finished at Erie and Wyoming Valley station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Ariel
W. R. Lewis
A. P. Bedford
F. E. Robatkin
Charles Trobingon
John H. Phillips
B.D. Jones
Michael O'Malley
Grove
Scranton Glee Club
Watkins
Westerners
Lewis, Reilly & Davies
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
New York
Jermyn
Open air concert features Scranton Glee Club and band
Last night a large crowd gathered on Courthouse square and nearby lawns to hear an open air concert. The band opened with The Star Spangled Banner and later played Maritana selections and The March of the Men of Harlech. The Scranton Glee Club performed The Crusaders and Comrades in Arms with strong effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Glee Club
Courthouse Square
Glee Club
The
Crusaders
Protheroe
Crosby
Balute
Wallace
Martyra
Arenas
Harlech
Reaponne Foun
Comrades In Arms
Adama
Watkin Ane
Light Brigade
Paul
New York
Ladies Who Are Here Word List of Delegates
A long roster lists women delegates and auxiliary leaders visiting Nay Aug Park. Names span multiple cities including New York, Jersey City, Louisville, Cleveland, Chicago, Philadelphia, Fall River, Lynn, Saratoga Springs, and more. The Wy M C A headquarters on Washington Avenue is noted with Mary Campbell as chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Mire Bidward Raton
Waverly
Louise Hoffman
Louisville
J. J. Loobdell
Ashtabula
Ohio
P. Goetz
Erie
Howard Gelist
Joliet
Charles O'Brien
Cleveland
Bersie Moore
Binghamton
N. Y
Thomas Ryan
N. J
W. A. Shaul
Saratoga Springs
W. KE. Beach
Morristown
Charles A. Hunt
Passaic
Kittle Maloney
Oswego
James Bone
Mra. J. F. Christapol
A. Miller
Mra. A
W. FB. Swain
Wahneta Swain
M. J. Connors
Chicago
W. G. Stahl
Fort Wayne
Ind
Viola James
Goshen
F. F. Degnan
Albany
Ida L. Mueller
B. L. Mueller
A. Brunner
W. Huber
EL FL Peters
Bethlehem
G. A. Hays
Anna Shea
Pittsburg
Frank E. McClure
W. Maxton
Henry Stange
George F. Jennings
Louis
Fox
George C. Wise
Baltimore
G. Bchnell
N. Young
Richard Paulsen
Cincinnati
Fank Seipel
HM. A. Hlank
Allentown
Pao
I. J. Simms
Newark
Convention Notes Showcase of Delegates and Tokens
The piece highlights MITH ROBINSON JONES linking to Watertown No. 102 and mentions Chicago leader Dr. Duffy and Councilman Thomas O Boyle. It notes Baltimore’s invitations shaped as oyster motifs for 1900, Detroit’s red badges marked Detroit 140, and Postmaster Dickerson’s coincidence with Baltimore’s next convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mith Robinson Jones
Watertown
Charles DR. Duffy
Chicago
Windy City
Beleet
Thomas O' Boyle
J. G. McCormack
Baltimore
Dickerson
Detroit
Lemuel Rainey
Anniversary of Household of Ruth Celebrates Fifth Year
The Scranton Household of Ruth holds an anniversary in Music Hall with Mrs. Sadie J. Morton presiding and welcomes Wilkes-Barre Odd Fellows guests. A five year celebration includes a welcome address, music, readings, and dancing with attendees from Wilkes-Barre and Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie J. Morton
Wilkes-Barre
Music Hall
M. T. Jones
Ruth
Colored Order of Odd Fellows
Musle
Burkehouse
Florence Scott
Howard
Filla Trex
Edward Nelson
Mable Nelson
Mra. Morton
Wilkes- Barre
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
Scranton
Jones
Pennsylvania
Order
Order of Odd Fellows
Mystic River
Eran
Colored Lodge of Odd Fellows
N Ade
Excursion to Binghamton for Home for the Friendless
Much interest surrounds the September 24 trip to Binghamton by the Home for the Friendless. The Casino is beautified with Bauer's band and vaudeville entertainment planned for Scranton visitors. Tickets cost 1 for adults and 74 cents for children, available from managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinghamton
Vaudey
Bauer
Deserter William Sheffield arraigned for assault
William Sheffield was arraigned before Alderman Millar on Monday evening on an assault and battery charge by Mrs. Sarah Barret of Cedar avenue. Bail set at 400 for his court appearance. He said he had served on the cruiser Marblehead as a marine during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sheffield
Millar
Sarah Barret
Cedar Avenue
Marblehead
Deserter Confessed After Confusion Over Discharge Papers
A man claimed to be discharged late in the war but became confused when asked for papers. An alderman suspected desertion, and Deputy Constable Mrandt verified the confession. The Alderman sent a letter to the Brooklyn Navy Yard commandant. If the act is not a felony, county officials may not hold him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrandt
Millar
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Conunty
Ten-year-old James Shields Shot by Companion
James Shields aged 10 of 1019 Price street West Scranton was accidentally shot by Byron Watkins of North Bromley avenue. The incident occurred at 11:40 PM on West Igpekawanna avenue as four boys from the "Yellow Kids of Menenessy Alley" returned from a theater. Shields lies in Lackawanna hospital with unknown extent of injuries after being struck in the right chest. Byron Watkins has been arrested and held at police headquarters as investigators examine the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Shields
Price Street
West Scranton
Byron Watkins
Bromley Avenue
Lackawanna Hospital
Yellow Kids of
Meunessy Alley
Shieldan
Best Hyde Park Lots Hit Special Discount
September sale by Mount Vernon Land Company offers limited North Meln avenue plots across from the late Colonel Ka Tripp residence at a special rate. Lots feature mature shade trees and are ideal for potential homeowners to inspect at the plot today. office open all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon Land Company
Meln Avenue
Ka Tripp
Milleen
Best Shooting Prospects in Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota
The article notes abundant rainfall boosting shooting prospects across Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota. It highlights prime local shooting areas near the lines and tributaries of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway and offers a copy of a recent passenger department publication from John B Pott District Passenger Agent Williamsport Pa upon request with return of three stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Chicago, Milwaukee and
Heating Estimates and Gas Fixtures Offered in City
Advertising note highlights cheerful heating estimates for electrical and heating work plus a complete line of gas and electric fixtures. Emphasizes prompt repair service and attention.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jane
Phonograph At
Perry Bros
Phonograph Records
Perry Brothers
Wyoming Ave
Wyoming Avenue
Huntington
Barry
H. B. Ware
Willams
Nion
Delaware and Hadnel Company
You Storey and Dickson
North Scranton
Board OF Healtos
Board of Health
Prosequor A. T. Varn Laer
Miles Price
Kiisson
Gracy Brice
A. Musselman
Walter Griffin SiMman
Dave
I. A. Lansing
Green Ridge Presbyterian
Mellick
Ublican County Conventtion
Ayer
Wilkes-Starre
Toledo
Charles Fidlam
Sherman
Natonal
Deieat
Bureau of
James Greer
Ami Scrantonians
Greer
Scranton Post Office
Boston
Alderman Presho
Carter
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
J Mackey
J. J. &Kelly
Fittabure
Edlges
Arrlers Mackey
Skelly
College Cluss
Chattanooga
T. T. Parker
Cornelius van Cott
Scrantoniana
Willit. Lewis
J. (. Alton
Jamestown
Alton
Herna
John KR. Thomas
Home Sweet Home
Houshold
Bowthencee
Jens
Odd Fellows
PART
Commonwealth
bin Jian Wi
Shafter
Banthago
Hall
Grand United Order of Go
Lebanon
Sheffield
Seaman
China All
Mears Building
Washington Ave
Young Shields
Thomas Watkins
Herman Traeger
Hook and Ladder House
Hyde Park
Mt. Vernon Land Co
Infante
Conrad
Hawes
Miller
Lackawanna Avenue
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Avenue
Elmwood Hall
Elmhurst
W. H.H. Bull
Winola
Fall Lake View
C. E. Frear
Lake Winola, PA
Fern Hall
Crystal Lake
Carbondale
Kern Mall
Couns Mont “Pero
E. Johnson
Duodall Pa
Ourald, Adiresa
Patent Record
Baltimore, Md
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