City notes show social events and legal actions across town
Liederkranz youth social at Music hall last evening. Ex Mayor Beamish’s picture mourned in the mayor’s office. St Joseph’s directors meet at the Foundling home at 3, members at 4. Dennis Jones jailed six months by Alderman Millar. Excelsior Athletic Club invited to Sept 11 meeting at Lackawanna Ave. DL&W pays Pyne Taylor Holden mines workers today. Nine carloads of Knights of the Mystic Chain head to Wilkes-Barre for convention. Frank Lewandwcki faces assault bail set at $200. Marriage licenses issued to O Boyle Healey of Scranton and Paszmken Morugin. Annual meeting of Pennsylvania Oral School for the Deaf Friday Sept 7 to elect directors. Williams sues Shea and Carman for £0 in goods seized for rent. Lackawanna Institute of History and Science lacked quorum. next meeting Friday 3 p m. New York Street grading costs questioned by court. Rev D. J. MacGoldrick to lecture at Athamas College Branch of Catholic Mutual Benefit Association Friday evening. Ejectment suit began by Ira H. Burns against John A. McNamara. John Kelley of Bellevue dies after hospital arrival. Stephen Judge held on horse stealing charge and fined. Rev A C Dixon to speak at Penn Avenue Church. Probate matters list admin for Patrick Grogan and Hodgson will probated. A surprise party for John Bamuel at Archbald Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liederkranz
Music Hall
Beamish
St. Joseph's Society
Foundling Home
Dennis Jones
Millar
Excelsior Athletic Club
Lackawanna Avenue
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Pyne, Taylor and Holden Mines
Knights of the Mystic Chain
Delaware and Hulson Road
Wilkes-Barre
Archbald
Lewia Green
Thomas J. O'Boyle
Nora Margaret Healey
Scranton
John Paszmken
Annie Morugin
Pennsylvania Oral School For the Deaf
Pelin
George W. Williams
Teplevin
Wiliam Shea
QQ Carman
Justice of the
Hubbert Scott
Dunmore
Michael Mortsino
Joseph Chavenne
Lackawanna Institute of History and Science
E. B. Sturges
Commonwealth Building
J. H. Burns
New York Street
D. J. MacGoldrick
Athamas’ College
Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
Ira H. Burns
John A. McNamara
Clarence Balentine
John Kelley
Bellevue
Tribune
Lackawanna Hospital
Green Ridge
Stephen Judge
Patrick Conty
Charles W. Stone
A. C. Dixon
D.D
Penn Avenue Church
Ingersoll
Ingerson Atted
Wbel
Patrick Grogan
Wille Hopkin
Matthew Hodgson
Covington
Adee Aranica Te
Ettere
Maria Je0nan Wardell
John Bamuel
Archbald Street
Lackawanna County events mix temperance meeting and politics
The article notes the ninth annual Lackawanna County Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention to be held at the Presbyterian church in Eckville with sessions, a keynote by Miss Elizabeth W. Yates, and travel guidance for attendees from Carbondale and Scranton. It also covers delegates traveling to the Democrats state convention in Williamsport, listing several district representatives and substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth W. Yates
Maine
Carbondale
Scranton
Lackawanna County
Williamsport
Menoon
Vondling
Delecates
J. BE. Roche
Charles
James Gatley
John T. Lenahan
Wiltkes-Barre
Wll
I P. Ramith
Deputies Destroy Hidden Fishing Traps in Susquehanna River
In Ransom township Lackawanna county deputies Ryan and Ward spent hours in the shallow Susquehanna river demolishing three illegal fishing traps set in V shaped stone piles and perforated boxes. A brief confrontation occurred as owners fled into brush. the traps were completely demolished and the river path cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna County
Ryan
Ward
Susquehanna
Ransom Township
Hieht
Sherif Clemons
Romsom
Ransom
Thrown Stone At Home Reveals Laundered Clothes Sack
James Staples of Olive street and Forest court woke to a stone strike about 2 50 am. A sack of recently laundered children s clothing lay in his cellar, likely tossed by a pursuing thief. Staples turned the sack to police who retain possession as inquiries continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Staples
Olive Street
Forest Court
Pompeii Play Concludes With Four Final Performances
The Fall of Pompeii drew a larger crowd last night due to favorable weather. Managers, worried about rain, were relieved by strong attendance and expect huge crowds for the remaining four nights with nightly special features.
Christian Endeavor Denies Planned Action Against Speak-Ensies
Officers of the Christian Endeavor union deny a published report that the society considered a crusade against speak-ensies. Co B Daniels, a prominent member, told a Tribune reporter no such action has been considered and that the movement is not within the society’s province. He adds they are preparing for the next state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian
Hotel Licenses Transferred and Regional Promotions
Court transfers hotel licenses from Peter Applenap of Old Forge to Charlies J Keogh and from Joseph Ki Hughes of Scranton to George FE Fatrenild. further transfers from Alexander Phillips of Scranton to Albert C Henne and from John Oscovige of Scranton to Edward Bralscovige. M 8 White of Scranton to J F Clark. Also Hornellsville shoe sale at 6 Brothers Shoes, 48 Lacka Ave, with heavy discounts. Haslacher's Langted advertises fall millinery and bicycle aids at 24 Eatkarceen Avenue. Monsoon Tea praised for strength and fragrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Lamentay
Peter Applenap
Old Forge
Charlies J. Keogh
Joseph Ki. Hughes
Scranton
George FE
Alexander Phillips
Albert C. Henne
John Oscovige
Edward Bralscovige
M. 8. White
J. F. Clark
Hornellsville
6 Brothers’ Shoe
6 Brothers
Lacka. Ave
Tripp's Wood Could Become Nay Aug Park Area
Nay Aug park expansion moves forward as Victor Lauer chairs a park committee meeting. The panel directs the mayor to secure an option on Tripp estate land from Colonel Ripples, Major Warren, and Mrs Tripp, praising natural conditions and potential for a central 11 acre lake. Parallel talks reopen with Canavan and Reynolds McCarthy for adjoining acquisitions to extend park boundaries and improve access. Canavan seeks 26 000 dollars for eighteen and three quarter acres. Reynolds McCarthy offer ten 000 dollars for ten and one fifth acres. Proposals to be written with time options for full consideration before acceptance or rejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripp
Select Council
Victor Lauer
EB. H. Ripple
Everett Warren
Lauer
City Engl
Phillips
John R. Canavan
George Reynolds
Canavan
Reynolds & Moturthy
Nay Aug Park
Erie and
Wyoning Valley
Burnt Dam
Delaware, Lackawanna and Weastern
P. W. Stokes
Reynolds & McCarthy
Informal Reception for YWCA Officials at Washing ton Ave Rooms
The YWCA hosted an informal visit and reception for state secretary Miss Mary S. Dunn newly appointed secretary Miss Rachel E. Tolles and South Side branch head Miss Elizabeth M. Rout at 205 209 Washington Avenue. Hosts Mrs. Ezra H. Ripple and officers welcomed guests as fragrant geraniums filled the space and refreshments included lemonade and bouquets. Music by Miss Richmond R. T. Welsenflue, Mrs. Swan, Miss Kilesel, Miss Garragen, Mr. Kraft, and others accompanied mingling guests. An autumn study program was outlined with classes starting Tuesday Oct 2, offering elementary courses in reading writing arithmetic orthography geography and the advanced course in algebra history physiology literature higher English German penmanship millinery chart cutting sewing embroidery China painting design wood carving and Chautauqua circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
Washington Avenue
Mary S$. Dunn
Rachel E. Tolles
Elizabeth M. H. Rout
South Side
Celar Avenue
Ezra H. Ripple
L. M. Gates
Hannah Deacon
Miss Richmond
R. Tt. Welsenflue
Swan
Miss Kilesel
Misa Garragen
Kraft
Hamblin
Miss Garragen
Autumn social opens season with city gathering at Scranton club
The Scranton Bicycle Club house hosted the season’s first general social in autumn, drawing many out of town guests including Mrs. Fuller, Mrs. Scranton, and Mrs. Platt. Attendees from Louisville, Morristown, Providence, Seneca Falls, Kingston, Raeton, Albany, Rochester, Orange, New York, New Haven, Wilkes-Barre, Brooklyn, and others joined Scranton locals for an evening of dancing and introductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Washington Arenu
BE. L. Fuller
R. M. Scranton
F. J. Platt
Hunt-Rogers Nuptials At Green Ridge Church
The marriage of Misa Ressie M. Hunt and George Dresser Hogers was performed yesterday at Green Ridge Presbyterian Church with Mendelssohn’s wedding march. Rev. N F Stahl officiated as a large gathering attended the ceremony and reception followed at 1637 Monrey Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Misa Ressie M. Hunt
James M. Hunt
Capouse Avenue
George Dresser Hogers
N. F. Stahl
Mendelssohn
Albert T. Hunt
Monrey Avenue
Minors Funeral Services Held In Carbondale
The remains were taken on the Delaware and Hudson train to Carbondale for interment. Rev Rogera Larael conducted the services. Pallbearers included Francia Price M J Andrews and others, with highriter noted in records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson
Carbondale
Rogera Larael
Wire
Ing Francia Price
M. J. Andrews
and . (. Highriter
Convention at York Sets Record Attendees for Club League
Attorney Fred W. Fleita will open league headquarters at the Colonial hotel in York as Lackawanna county Republicans head for the convention. Major Warren and Prothonotary Pryor lead a large group with 190 clubs expected, the most in league history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Fleita
Republican State League of
Cluba
York
League
Colonial Hotel
Lackawanna County
Everett Warren
State League
C. E. Pryor
Jh. A. Zimmerman
M. W. Lowry
E.E. Robathan
John Row
Eighty-eighth Abington Baptist Convention Opens
The Abington Association Bible Schools district held a yesterday convention at Penn Avenue Baptist Church. J. M. Peek was elected president with E. J. Chamberlin as vice president and Rev A B O Neill as treasurer. Delegates from multiple churches attended, papers were read on Sunday school needs and missions, and evening talks addressed teachers' manuals and Bible school roles. The association plans to reconvene at 10 20 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abington Association
Convention of Bible Schools
Penn Avenue Baptist
Abington Baptist Association
Penn Avenue
Bible Schools
Abington
A. B. Clay
J. M. Peek
Carbondale
E. J. Chamberlin
Green Ridge
A. B. O'Neill
Dunmore
Luther Keller
Scranton
A. FP. Gardner
H. W. Northup
Glenburn
A. B. Brown
Dr. Crane
D. J. Williams
Jermyn
Ustrict
Agnes M. Hull
Blakely
W. J. Guest
Peckville
W. G. Partridge
Hove’ Brigade
Sivell
Sta
J. W. Ford
J. Williams
W. G. Watkins
Filkanah Hulley
Bible School
Mrs Emma V Leete Dead Widow of Dr Leete
Mrs Emma V Leete widow of Dr Allen Norton Leete died at her home 513 Pine Street after paralysis followed her husband’s death. She was born in New York City about 40 years ago and survived by Edward Leete with funeral set for 4 pm tomorrow at Forest Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma V. Leete
Allen Norton Leete
Pine Street
Anna C. Clarke
Leete
New York City
Edward Leete
Forest HI Cemetery
Dr. Leete
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Baker enters Scranton records
Telegram from Lake Helen Florida confirms the death of Mrs Elizabeth Baker wife of Dr PF E Baker of that city. She was born Elizabeth Clark of Scranton a daughter of the late Goodhand Clark and married about a year ago. The remains were shipped home for services this evening before interment in Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Clark
Thomas F. Wellese
Lake Helen
Fla
Elizabeth Baker
PF. E. Baker
Dangers of Early Fall Weather and Lactated Food
A medical notice warns mothers of infants about fall risks to digestion and cholera infantum. It advocates lactated food as the safe regular diet to prevent diarrhoea, poor nutrition, and weakness during September transitions.
Jury Exonerates Mrs Jenkins in Death Case
The coroner’s inquest into David Jenkins’s death in Carbondale found no evidence that his widow caused his passing. Although stomach contents showed poison, experts attributed it to embalming fluids absorbed postmortem, concluding death as natural. Hornellsville Shoe Sole buys 56 Brothers’ stock and runs a grand sale to clear inventory. The sale starts Thursday morning and ends when all shoes are sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
J. A. Kelley
David Jenkins
Carbondallan
Hornellsville
J. B. Normile
Brothers
W. C. Ballard
Seneca Street
Hornellaville
Penaltie
Brothers’ Shoe
Lacka, Ave
Delegates Headed to York for Republican League Convention
Republican League delegates depart for York Pennsylvania for the convention set for September 10 and 11. Special D L W railroad round trip tickets are offered at one way fare. The Scranton line leaves at 9 55 am from the M L W station with a connection at Northumberland to arrive in York at 4 30 pm. The 6 Brothers shoe store closes to prepare for Horpelayitte shoe sale opening Thursday morning. Miss Hardenberghs piano school reopens Monday September 14 at 62a Maill aon avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican League
York
Scranton
Vicinity
Northumberland
Pennsylvania Railroad
Obituary notices from Peckville and Scranton dated Sept 9 1895
Died Ferris Harriet N widow of heron Ferris aged 72 years 7 months 28 dies funeral at Peckville Baptist Church Thursday 2 PM. Ginley Kate wife of Charles Ginley funeral at 3:90 PM Wednesday Dunmore Catholic church and cemetery. Judge Martin infant son of Mr and Mrs Martin Judge of Madison avenue Dunmore aged months funeral Wednesday 3 PM Dinmore Catholic cemetery. Shonmaker George son of Mr and Mrs Peter J Shoemaker of 13 Beach street aged 6 years funeral Thursday 4 PM from a house interment Twentieth Ward cemetery.
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Cleveland
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth
Lanta
Ackawanna the
A.B. Warman
Penn Ave
Williams & M Anulty
City Notes
Ryan and
Ead
Haslacher
Langted
Eatkarceen Avenue
Hunt-Rogers
Flelta Ae
Baptists
W. A. Capwell
Willams
L.L. Post
George Frutchey
Gardner
H. M. Streeter
M. G. Simith
Misa Chiminn
Scranton Street
B. G. Beddoe
W. D. Morris
Frank Belden
Mattie Watkins
Annie Richards
Anne Deters
Misa North Willams
Dershimer
Leving Tomlinson
Rove Phillipe
Firet Church
Forest City
George M. Matteson
J. Huron
M. J. Harris
Eldriken
John cL. Stone
Andrew Smith
Albert Johnson
Grace Stone
Kate Davies
Lillian Davies
Key
A. B. Hrowe
G. M. Peck
Dunsmore
F. E. Baker
Retail Liquor Dealers’ Association
Raub
Thomas Cosgrove
P. J. Mangan
Madame L'Amoureaux
Spruce Street
Cranton
Apen
Oday
Misses “Merrill
Eer School
Jefferson Avenue
America
Woolworth
Lackawannna Avenue
The
Crystal Palace
Louis Rupprecht
Eugene Kleberg
Opp
Baptist Church
N. A. Hulbert
Steinway & Son
Decker Broth
Krarich & Back
Stultz & Bauer
BTC
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Summer Coods
I Bolz
Vets
Clothiers, Hellers,& Furishers
Green Ridge Sanitarium
Marion St
A. E. Jordan
Boston Hospital
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