Trainmen paid by DL&W to continue today
Multiple local items report wage continuation for crews of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western, plus assorted notes on local residents. Bucknell graduate Willard Bunnell registered as a law student with Warren & Knapp. Subjects include injuries at Nay Aug Park, hospital updates, church reopenings, and assorted arrests and licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Willard Maine Bunnell
Bucknell
Warren & Knapp
Susan Newell
Tribune
Wis
Anna Gerrity McHalle
Archbald
John J. McHale
James Kane
Nay Augpuirk
Lackawanna Hospital
Thomas Ruddy
Clark's
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Aloses Taylor Hospital
J. W. Randolph
St. Peter's Luetheran Church
Scranton Conservatory of Muck
Grace Lutheran Church
Joseph H. Morting
Pine Rock
Aseault
Anne Brody
Millar
Alderman de Lacy
Adam Lowskie
Frank Moleckle
Stoney Kenn
Judge Gunster
John Lyedin
Alleged Frauds and Thefts Highlight Scranton Chronicle Items
A sweep of local notes reports Bano accused of attacks at Johnson's colliery and a man named Vollleky employed there. Cases mention money obtained by false pretenses, property thefts, a livery sale dispute, a live wire accident injuring a horse and a streetcar derailment in Scranton. Police searches and bail actions involve Abbate, Raimond, and witnesses in murder cases. A slander suit between Maury Mosiyar and Elmer Massiyar ends with no action.
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Bano
Johnson's
Mlakely
Vollleky
Iifoer
Crale
Joseph ‘Kvane
Yesternar
Howe i
Morcaret O'Hara
Dalton
Mia
Mary T. Fichmond
Reese H. Oberteuffer
Jefferson Avenue
Wyomilles Cemetery
Richmond
George T
Milton
R. B. Oberteuffer
Detroit
Jesele
Emma
Gunster
W. W. Arnold
John J. Nealon
Arnold
Langcraft
Harry White
New York, Ontario and Western
Providence
Tay
Malin Avenue
Jackson Street
Chestnut Street
Lona Day
B. Frelmiin
Fenn Avenue
Guiseppe Abbate
Gaspero
Millar
Muary
Eliot Rose
Ward
Elmhurst Hotel Sold for Bull Sanatorium Plans
Dr W I Bull of Atlantic City buys the Elmhurst Hotel on Hillside Elmhurst from Horace E Hand. Plan to run as a year round sanatorium and hotel connected to Atlantic City establishment with open air care. Interior to be repaired heated by steam. elevator to be installed. Built 189? by Colonel M G Schoonmaker and Hand. sixty seven rooms.
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W. H. H. Bull
Galen Hall
Atlantic City
Horace E. Hand
Elmhurst
Schoonmaker
Bull
Dr. Bull
M. G. Schoonmaker
Hand
Arrival of Christian Brothers to Direct St Thomas College
Three Brothers of the Christian schools from Baltimore arrived to succeed the Xaverian Brothers in directing studies at St. Thomas College. They assume charge of English and commercial departments and college discipline, with Latin and Greek taught by Father MacGoldrick. School opens Tuesday September 14 at 6 am. applications to Rev. Brother Candidian between 10 am and 4 pm.
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Christian Schools
Gildas
Fabrician
Baltimore
Xaverian
St. Thomas’ College
Scranton
Father MacGoldrick
Brother Candidian
Leading Stars Present The Wedding Day at Lyceum
Monday evening Lillian Russell Della Fox and Jeff De Angelis headline the famous all star company at the Lyceum in the comic opera The Wedding Day. The three leads are among the most celebrated performers and the production is billed as the best staged and handsomest yet offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Russell
Della Fox
Jeff de Angelis
Lyceum
Kelm Er-Shoemaker At Syracuse Wedding Notice
At Syracuse on August 31, 197, Dr. Jacob W. Keilmer and Mikes Martha Shoemaker were joined by Hev H. R. Shoomaker in a wedding ceremony.
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Kelm
Syracuse
Jacob W. Keilmer
Mikes
Martha
Hev. H. R. Shoomaker
Obituary notices from Scranton dates 1897
DIED BUCKLEY In Scranton Pa Sept 4 17 Dennis Buckley of 171 Lafayette street funeral Sunday afternoon at 1 interment Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. KEMMERDR In Scranton Sept 16 1897 Lydhan Kemmerer infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Kemmerer 144 Morrie court parental residence funeral tomorrow afternoon at residence washburn street cemetery. LYNOTT In Scranton Paay Sept 10 1807 Mise Drie nolt at her home corner of Carbon and Gordon streets.
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Mise Drie Nolt
Carbon and
Gordon Streets
County Institute Concludes After Week Long Sessions
Superintendent Taylor defends action to reconsider Carbondale location as teachers, officers and speakers wrap up the week long county institute in the Electric City. Resolutions praise Taylor and Stewart, commend compulsory education, and urge higher standards and continued learning for educators.
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Taylor
Carbondale
M. W. Cummings
Baldwin
Harris
United States Commissioner of Education
Kellett & Co
New York
Stewart
Daily Papers
Theron G. Osborne
America
Prof
Cogswell
Schedule of Studies for Bar Examinations 1897 Likely in Lackawanna County
The Lackawanna County board of examiners announces a week long examination schedule for admission to the bar and a course to be held in the Library Room at the courthouse. Preliminary registration exams will occur September 16 to 18. Courses cover contracts, criminal law, agency, estates, torts, equity, evidence, corporations and domestic relations with references to Blackstone.
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Board of Examiners of
Lackawanna County
Court House
Blackstone
Slander suit seeks $1000 damages over German arrival claim
Mrs Caroline Weinds is sued by Mrs John Everhardt for slander alleging $1000 in damages. The complaint, filed yesterday through Attorney George T D Taylor, cites two public accusations that Everhardt traveled to the country from Germany as the wife of George Gebbert, impugning her virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Everhardt
George TD. Taylor
Caroline Weinds
Weinds
Everhardt
Germany
George Gebbert
Summer Home Contributions Acknowledged By St Lukes
St Luke s Summer Home lists cash gifts totaling 9764 09 plus 184 49 from various donors including EB Ky Sandon and others. Fresh beef from W L Betta hams from Geo H Thus groceries from Fenner Chappell and major donations cover the cost of substantial repairs. Local dealers Moon Snowden Spraks Brow Mulherin Jiler Peck Limnos Co John inerore donated enough to fund a complete refurbishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lukes
EB. Ky. Sandon
W. L. Betta
Geo. H
Fenner & Chappell
Moon & Snowden
Spraks Brow
Mulherin & Jiler
Peck Limnos Co
John Ienore
Roof donation supports local construction project
The text notes donations of nails, flashings, gutters, conductors, paint and roofing materials to Hunt & Connell and partners including T. F. Leonard, W. P. Connell & Sons, Ambrose Mulley, Moloney Old & Mfg Co, Matthews Brome. The carpenter promised to contribute one third of the time needed to complete the roof at the site.
Trouble Over Line Fence Sparks Arrests in Phelps Street
Cornelius Truddy of the Seventh ward triggered arrests of Mrs Elisabeth Kelliher and her son Patrick on charges of demolishing a stone wall on Phelps street amid a line fence dispute. Ruddy faced a warrant for firing two shots at Kelliher. he waived a hearing and posted bail.
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Cornelius Truddy
Elisabeth Kelliher
Patrick Kelliher
Phelps Street
Kellihere
Ruddy
McGinley
Wright
Alderman Bailey
Kelliher
Ball
DeLacey
Funeral of Old Absolutely Whiting at African Methodist Church
A large group gathered at the African Methodist Episcopal church to honor Edward Thomas Whiting known as Old Absolutely. His casket bore flowers and set pieces as Rev. Grant led a moving service. The pallbearers, drawn from close friends, then carried the remains to Forest Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Edward Thomas Whiting
Grant
Forest Hill
Benjamin Crowthers Injured at Pitts ton Mill
Benjamin Crowthers a well known young man from West Pittston was severely injured at the Cometock Bros planing mill in Pitts ton yesterday around 4 pm. While mortising a machine bit slipped and a five inch bit drove nearly through his left hand. Crowthers has served as assistant secretary of the local Young Men's Christian association for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Crowthers
West Pittston
Cometock Bros
Pittston
Crawthers
Young Men's Christian Association
Independent Frantz runs for county treasurer in split race
Ex county official William Frantz declares as an independent candidate aiming for the county treasurer post and placement in the Independent Republican column. Democratic leaders met to choose a new county committee chair, with the outcome due tomorrow night as several new names join the committee, swelling its size to about thirty members.
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William Frantz
The Strange Adventures of Miss Brown at Academy of Music
The Strange Adventures of Miss Brown will play at the Academy of Music Monday Tuesday and Wednesday with matinees Tuesday and Wednesday. The show, likened to My Friend from India, is touted as the season’s greatest laugh producer with London and New York appeal.
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Miss Brown
London
New York
Academy of Music
India
When Tired Out Use Horsford Acid Phosphate Dr Henry
Dr M H Henry of New York endorses Horsford acid phosphate as a beverage with value for fatigue from wakefulness and overwork. Sleeping car for New York via Lehigh Valley may be occupied at Wilkes Barre after 9 00 p m arrives New York at 521 a m Tickets 309 Lackawanna avenue
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Horsford
M. H. Henry
New York
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Wilkes-Barre
Lackawanna Avenue
To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Cure Ad
An old advertisement touts laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a one day cure for colds. It promises refunds from druggists if it fails and lists a price of 25 cents.
Failure of Willard & Co Banks and Brokers Collapse
Writ of attachment served as Willard & Co. failures ripple through New York and Wilkes-Barre. J T Willard once Chicago Herald reporter heads the firm with Elmer and Jay Dwiggins, tied to Zimri Dwiggins. Bank offices closed as creditors seek claims amid market downturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Willard
Chicago Herald
Board of Trade
Owirgins
J. Tt. Willard & Co
New York City
New York
Chicago Board of Tracts
Elmer Dwiggins
Jay Dwiggins
Zimri Dwiggins
Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Company
New York Produce Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Sun
Southern
Western
New England
Canada
Starbuck
I. F. Fuller
Lazar and Fuller
Jacob Ferber
Henry Bodner
Wilkes-Barre
Willard & Co
Rentz Santley Novelty to Present Three Night Show at Davis Theater
Rentz-Santley Novelty and Burlesque company announces a three night engagement at the Davis Theater, Monday to Wednesday next. The act boasts top talent from opera, burlesque and comedy with Miss Annie E. Sylvester starring as a featured trick rider. The troupe includes thirty artists all guaranteed a bright performance in their chosen craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis’ Theater
Rentz-Santley
Davis
Annie E. Sylvester
Trick Bleyeclenne
Train Tickets to National Convention From Buffalo
Tickets priced at 12.50 available via Nickel Plate Road for Christian Churches National convention. Tickets on sale October 13 14 and 18 with return validity through October 23. Inquiries to ticket agents or F J Moore General Agent 3 Exchange Street Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Nickel Plate Road
Christian Churches National Convention
F. J. Moore
Exchange Street
N. Y
Practice economy in buying medicines advice ad
An old advertisement urges readers to practice economy in medicine purchases by choosing Hood's Sarsaparilla, claiming it delivers more medicinal value than others with a deal of 100 doses for one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Price of Electric Light Reduced in City
Suburban Electric Light Company announces a price cut on incandescent light. Starting Rep. 1 the rate per lamp hour falls to five and a quarter cents? No, five elecths (4%) of a cent per lamp hour with a 10 to 20 percent discount for payment by the 20th of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suburban Electric Light Company
Have You Seen Them New Toilet Sets In Window
The ad promotes new toilet sets in the shop window with eye catching shapes and decorations. It claims rock bottom prices and urges customers to see them in the display.
Complete porcelain toilet sets offered at bargain prices
An advertisement markets a 10 piece porcelain toilet set in four decoration colors Sweet Peas Roses and gold trim for 2.98, oatmeal sets at 24c, and 6 piece teapots with cups creamer and sugar for 8c. Made in France porcelain designs feature blue pink lavender and green accents.
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France
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Wcanulty
City Notes
Minhol
M. Josph Gallagher
Mary A. Terrell
Beranton
Michael, McCarthy
Ang Meehan
Mayfield
Adolph Turouduski
Amalie Schmidt
Borarton
Frank Husea
Charles Abbate
HA Spruce Street
William Renny
E. H. Ripple
Young Women's Christian Association
Mies Simons
Marion Street
Mary Rogers
Thomas Boylan
Halley
Anthony Bane
Joseph Votisky
HOTEL
Christian Brothers
St. Thomas College
County Institute
Electric
Buckbee
Benedict
Board of Law Examiners
City Solicitor
Forest Hill Cemetery
THE
New York Papers
Rentz-Santley Novelty Company
Indianapolis, Ind
Crumarall
Crina Mall
Wyoming Avenue
Rexford's
the Rexford Co
Lacka. Ave
Trace
Lackawanna Ave
J. 1. Ladwig
Mote Jermyn
Lill
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