City notes and local updates from Scranton area
The city schools will open today. Dr. W Jones and W W Jones of Olyphant have purchased the Olyphant Gazette. Articles for the Atlanta exposition should be left at Weichel Millar this morning. Dr H Perry, weighing 274 pounds, will be assigned to duty tonight. The injunction hearing in Scranton v Bright and Love is set before Judge Gunster. County jail roll call lists 147 prisoners. Polish man Tony Caetantia was killed on the DL&W railroad near Pawnee crossing last Saturday. Scranton Glass directors meet at 3 PM to discuss resuming operation this year. Towanda salesman Edward Lammereaux, reportedly mentally unbalanced, is detained for examination. A large audience saw The Stowaway at the Academy of Music Saturday night. Food Inspector Thomas barred Paulman of Waverly from buying milk due to washing lapses before distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Schubmehr
Olyphant Gazette
W. Jones
W. W. Jones
Olyphant
Weichel & Millar
H. Perry
City of Scranton
Bright and Love
Gunster
Jall
Tony Caetantia
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Pawnee
Scranton Glass Company
Edward Lammereaux
Towanda
Academy of Music
Thomas
Paulman
Waverly
Remarkable Book for Women by Maron Harland
The text praises Maron Harland's book covering All Food Exercise Nerves Sleep The Art of Dress How to Live Long and Well Beauty and How to Obtain It. It claims the book offers valuable suggestions and will be seen as an authority on these subjects with a retail price of 7 cents. Mears Hagen promises copies in the city.
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America
Maron Harland
Mears & Hagen
Miller Held Over In Moosic Post Office Burglary Case
Hearing for suspected burglar Charley Miller continued to Wednesday. Postmaster James Butler and witnesses appeared before U S Commissioner Gustav Hahn at Wilkes-Barre. Miller, in Tougerne county prison, faces pending charges linked to the Tuesday morning Moosic post office burglary. Harry Howe and Al Phillips fled. authorities plan to capture them. Two Moosic youths recalling the Delaware and Hudson tracks encounter say Miller was identified by locals.
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James Butler
Moosic
United States
Gustav Hahn
Wilkes-Barre
Charley” Miller
Tougerne County
Mousic
Pala
Harry” Howe
Al"Phillips
Pittsburg
Miller
Howe
Phillips
Academy of Music
Movskites
Scranton Withdraws From National Delegate Fight
Nas ceased the race for delegates to the Republican national convention as Congressman J.A. Scranton withdrew at Durr's hall on Saturday night his motion to oppose William Connell and John T. Williams. The motion prevailed after debate with W Lowry John H. Fellows and E Hi House among those who spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.A. Scranton
Durr's
Mr. W. Lowry
John H. Fellows
E. Hi. House
Beamish in Critical Condition Feared Fatal
Reports say Hon F A Beamish is sinking rapidly with fears of death. Dr Lewis and Dr Frey advised the family, who summoned assistance as the illness worsened after a week of weakness from a long illness.
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Timness
F. A. Beamish
Husban
Lewis Y
Frey
Beamish
Rival Moosic Duryea transfer war erupts in streets
Liveryman Thomas F. Connell of Duryea clashes with Newton Williams of Moosic as they contest trolley routes between Moosic Duryea and Pittston. Williams Willard plan to run transfer buses. Connell counters with two wagons and a hostile taunt about prostitution. Police to arrest Connell for aggravated assault as tensions flare through the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moosic
Thomas F. Connell
Duryea
Newton Williams
Moosie
Willams
Connell
Church
Pittston
Malin Avenue
Moogle
Spring Street
Stark's Patch
No. 12
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Horseshoe Bend
Wyoming Valley
Avoca
Williams
Moosle
Delaware and Hudson Railroad Company
Taylor
Rendham
Wyoming Valley Traction Company
Butcher Williams
Willard
Mangle
Duryea Connell
Richmond
Scranton Veterans Depart for Louisville En Campment
A large party of Scranton veterans and their spouses left on the 1.15 Delaware, Lackawanna and Western train for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Louisville Kentucky. Among the travelers are Commander C B Gardner Griffin post J EB Stout Moses Morey M McFarland A TD Williams F J Amsden C C Batemberg Archbald L C Bortree Moscow 8 A Depew John P Shaffer George Shaffer J W Sampson Archbald George Schultz and wife George Geary D W Thompson D Jones William Pool D Keiper J Sweetxer.
Funeral of Dr Murphy Draws Large City Cortège
One of the largest funeral processions in the city accompanied the remains of Dr M H Murphy of Providence to Danmore Catholic cemetery. The hearse was preceded by societies and the Excelsior band with more than 200 carriages following. Murphy was a popular figure born in Providence who spent over thirty years in civic life. The funeral was scheduled for 3 o clock.
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West Market Street
Holy Rosary Church
William O'Donnell
John J.toole
Murphy
Dunmore Catholic Cemetery
Excelsior Band
Cumberland and Excelsior Hoge
Order of Hibernians
J. J. Sullivan
E. F. Scanlon
J. J. Carroll
F. L.mcgraw
Bauer
Willam Donne
J. F. Saltry
Ludwith Wehlau
M. H. Murphy
Providence
Danmore Catholic
Excelsior Band of
Dr. Mur
Women of Lackawanna County Exhibit at Atlantic Exposition
Pennsylvania delays funding and organization for a Lackawanna county display at the Atlantic Exposition. Scranton women rapidly assemble relics and art from local collectors, including items from Susan E. Dickinson and Mrs. E N Willard, plus portraits, antique china, samplers, and Revolutionary era pieces.
Boys Arrested In Watch Theft Dispute
Two youths, Posner and John Hampton Riley Edwards a colored jockey, were jailed after accusing each other of stealing a gold watch from Abe Swarts foreman of Edwards livery. Swarts had them arrested after suspicion grew when the watch vanished. Both held for court. Reeve Jones piano recital at Welsh Baptist church Monday evening September 5 conducted by Mrs Joseph O’Brien and J W Jones. Tickets at Guernsey Bros Tier Stamm North Matseme vies store.
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Posner
John Hampton
Riley Edwards
Abe Swarts
Edwards
Swarts
Reeve Jones
Welsh Baptist Church
Joseph O'Brien
J. W. Jones
Guernsey Bros
Tier
Mat
Weber
Footwear and millinery sale ad on Lackawanna avenue
A fragmented ad offers shoes and hats at Commonwealth and Millinery shops. Mentions Lackawanna avenue locations and a Tuesday event or sale, with multiple garbled phrases about prices and items.
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Senate
Tae Millinery
Ingfold
Lackawanna Avenue
Crack Rowers of Two Nations at Northeastern Regatta
The Northeastern Pennsylvania regatta on Lake Ariel drew about 2000 spectators from Wayne Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. Canada’s crews and Yankee oarsmen clashed but the Dauntless and Quaker City clubs dominated later events while the Vesper and Star clubs impressed against top rivals. International competition produced one win for Toronto junior doubles while the Dauntless and Quaker clubs led senior events.
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Huff
Middle States
Pennsylvania
Lake Ariel
Wayne
Luzerne
Lackawanna
Honesdale
Wayne County
Vespers
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Dauntless
Stars
Plymouth
Benlor
J. J. Coburn
Newark
H. M. Hughes
Caondera Boat Club
New York
Quaker City Boat Club
Weaver Boat Club
Philadelphi
Dons of
Toronto
Don Rowing Club
Veaper Boat Club
Metropolitan Bowling Club
Institutes
G. F. Hillemosa, Jr
Walter Goodkind
C. Droege
A. J. Ingraham
J. A. Coburn
Vesper Boat Club
Dauntleas Boat Club
Quaker Cry Harce Club
Tame
Btar Boat Club
Fred Cresser
Wiliam M. Amann
Buffalo
James O'Connor
James B. Juvenal
Pennsylvania Barge Club
Ciga
Metropolitan Rowing Club
Reratta
Fred R. Fortymer
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
A. Hopper
Pasvale Boat Club
Percy J. Wall
Pennsylvania Bonat Club
M. A. Mullen
Institute Boat Club
C. Lawrence
Frank Waltz
Julius D. Mahr
A. H. Groel
Eureka Boat Club
Charles W. Priesendanz
Fairmount Rowing Club
Davis Theater Season Opens With Renovated House
The Davis Theater unveils a renovated auditorium with frescoed walls new seating and numbering of 680 opera chairs a redesigned stage for larger scenery and improved ventilation. The season starts with The Engineer and tickets for reserved chairs go on sale daily at 10 cents with no price change for evenings. Thomas N. Kerben is re-engaged as pianist.
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Beema
Thomas N. Kerbeen
Landford White Possible Tenant for Jermyn Hotel
Landford White of the Wyoming may lease the new Jermyn Hotel from owner Frederick RK White, proprietor of the Wyoming House. Negotiations were reportedly close, though White refused to confirm. Jermyn is currently away at Manhattan Beach for about a month.
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John Jermyn
Frederick RK. White
Wyoming House
Jermyn
Mr. Jermyn
Mr. White
Tribune
White
Manhattan Beach
Death of Mrs Pettigrew Scranton's notable dressmaker 77
Elizabeth Pettigrew longtime Scranton dressmaker died at home on Kressler court near Clinton place after a short illness. Born in Staten Island she recalled beside Commodore Vanderbilt and later married Richard Pettigrew. She earned a substantial income from dressmaking yet left most wealth to needy relatives and remained active in St. Luke's Episcopal church. Her funeral is expected at St. Luke's.
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Scranton
Elizabeth Pettigrew
Kressler Court
Clinton Place
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Death of Andrew J. Derby in Dunmore at 46
Andrew J. Derby died at his home at Clay avenue and Drinker street Dunmore on Saturday afternoon after a long illness from consumption He was 46 and married with one child He was active in Dunmore Presbyterian church and the Christian Endeavor society He is survived by his wife his mother and a brother Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 pm from the residence and at the Dunmore Presbyterian church with interment in the family plot Dunmore cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Derby
Clay Avenue
Drinker Street
Dunmore
Mra
EB. P
Derby
Dunmore Presbyterian Church
J. W. Willams
Dunmore Cemetery
Kindergarten Teachers to Start Five New Schools
The Scranton Kindergarten association to open five infant schools Thursday endowments from Mrs Frances Hackley fund two new locations one in Fellows store South Main avenue and the German church Archbald others in Linden Street Synagogue opposite the county jail and a future site Miss Cowan Miss Elizabeth Rice Miss Elizabeth Hitchcock Milas Northup Mrs Fowler and Miss Roge named instructors Catherine H Clark arrives in city at 913 Mulberry street and the training school will open September 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Kindergarten Association
Frances FE. Hackley
Old Fellows Store
South Main Avenue
Archbald
Linden Street
Cowan
Elisabeth Rice
Elizabeth Hitchcock
Milas Northup
Fowler
Roge
Catherine H. Clark
Mulberry Street
Local Deaths – John Roche and Mrs McNichols
In Scranton on September 7 1895 John Roche died at his Chestnut street home with funeral later that afternoon. Also in Scranton on September 7 1905 Mrs McNichols died at the family residence on Fourteenth Street with funeral scheduled Tuesday.
Scranton Cash Store boasts largest Northern Pa stock of groceries
The Scranton Cash Store claims the region’s largest stock of groceries and provisions with 60 to 70 tons of feed and meal, 1,000 to 1,200 barrels of flour, numerous chests of tea, hundreds of thousands of cigars, and large tobacco, broom, and other lines. It markets itself on quantity, quality, and the lowest prices with prompt delivery and good service.
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Scranton Cash Store
Pennsylvania
Maracaibo
Minnesota
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Pens Ave
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MR. Scranton
Nas
William Connell
Wen
Sec Ile
Wiley Edwards
Raymond Court
Riley
Aimilar
DR. Murphy
Atlanta
Lackawanna County
Susan E. Dickinson
E. N. Willard
Townsend Poore
Washington
Frances Slocum Oakford
Wyoming
Frances Slocum
South Kensington
Horace Hand
FE. A. Pettigrew
C. R. Parke
Dolly Madison
Parke
Jessup
N. ¥. Leet
J. T. Porter
A. J. Connell
Sophie Schlager
Grace Norton
Germany
Mia
D. E. Taylor
Transportation Committee
Welchel & Millar
State Department
Scranton Lace Company
Benjamin Franklin
Lackawanne County
Anna Dickinson
Commonwealth
Pamian Avenue
Merrill
Yankees
Canucks
Davis’ Theater
Landford White
The
Wyoming, Ne
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Knights OF Mystic Chain
Wilkes- Barre
Ita
Concordia Hall
Luzerne County
Lackawanna Castles
Petersburg
Hyde Park
Lackawarma Avenue
Green and Gold
Crystal Palace
Louis Rupprecht
Eugene Kleberg
Pemm Ave
Opp
Baptist Church
D. Bolz
Dime Savings Bank
Ses de OR Ely
Gee Des Heller
Fumshera
Sa. m. Tof
BP. A
Green Ridge Sanitarium
Marion St
Green Ridge
A. E. Jordan
Washington Av
Bhaxroent, Anton
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