City Notes and Local Events
The column lists varied local items: a city meeting for temperance activities at Mills Vevrnight’s hall, daily prayer meetings this week, and readings by L. M. Hawa. It covers payrolls at coal firms Avon Dale, UK collieries, Delaware and Hudson, Convmeham, Wilkes-Barre, and White Oak Arenhald. It notes a carriage accident near Mulberry, a serious crime arraignment of Olivier Milonowki, a coming wedding near Scranton, a new derrick project, and Edith Pond’s arrest. It closes with mortality figures, a Fire Department inspection in October, Gerrity’s drunken threat against Officer Welles, and a pistol incident at Myde Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawsina and Western Company
Avondale
Delaware and Hudson Company
Convmeham
Wilkes-Barre
White Oak
Arenhald
Man Arrested After Miner Assault Over Wounding Charge
Nicholas Di Talla of Old Forge was arrested by County Detective Leyshon and held on $1,000 bail for feloniously wounding Adolph Friedmon sky of Barbertown. He was beaten by striking miners and Polanders after a dispute over who fired the shot. A hearing before Judge Kelly established bonds for Joseph Rogers and Vincenzo Viencardo as his bondsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas di Talla
Old Forge
Leyshon
Adolph Friedmonsky
Barbertown
TM Talla
Seh
Joe Scavo
Scavo
Friedmansky
Tribune
Joe Feave
di Talla
Henry
Joe Denonko
Evening Piano Lessons Open for Youth at Conservatory
Young people engaged during the day register for evening piano lessons at the Conservatory of Music located at 604 Linden Street. The program costs $30 per year and the season begins on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservatory of Music
Linden Street
Beatings of a Patent Medicine Advertisement
An old-time advertisement extols a soothing syrup claimed to cure child ailments and pains. It markets a universal remedy priced at twenty five cents and presents dramatic assurances of its effectiveness and safety.
Grand Jury Opens Sessions Amid Call for Thoroughness
Judge Edwards urged jurors to conduct fearless and unbiased reviews of liquor and bribery cases as the new grand jury began. The panel, led by foreman Mark L. Smith, will hear witnesses including Detective J S Harris in a probe of councilman bribery and related corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtaten
Edwards
Tackawanna
Lackawanna
Lugerne
Sehustkill
Allegheny
Philadelhia
Men's Union and Municipal League
Mark L. Smith
Edward James, Jr
J. 8. Harris
Lobbyiag
KE. A. Whitney
A. B. Anderson
Grading of Wyoming Avenue Costs Conditionally Confirmed
A court confirms the appraisal of damages and expenses for grading Wyoming Avenue from Pine to Ash Streets. The panel lists recipients including Scranton Packing, Lackawanna Iron and Coal, Ann McGuire, Catherine Ruane, and others, totaling 1656 dollars. Bills of 50 dollars each plus a 1 dollar service claim are approved and ordered paid by Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Avenue
Charles P. Matthews
Samuel Hines
W. J. Torrey
Pine
Ash Streets
M. F. Gilroy
Catherine Ruane
Susan Dale
Scranton Supply Company
Swift & Co
Scranton Packing Company
Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company
J. Merryweather
D. K. Oakley
W. G. and
M. L. Jones
E. W. Jones
Ann Lone
W. A. Coleman
T. Burke
James Cowan
Margaret Weir
RB. Dolan
Miartin Kearney
Foster & Collins
Scranton
Ann and Catherine McGuire
Thomas Moore
George F. McCarthy
N. A. Hulbert
HLAT
City of Scranton
JF. Dolan
M. J. Kelly
Anthony Walsh
Benjamin W. Dauvis
Mr. Torrey
Nolicew
Archbald
Surhinton
Foreshadowed Salary Claim by City Officers
Olive Lieutenant M. F. Spellman and Patrolman LH Jones institute action to recover pay for nearly two months idle after Mayor Moir dismissed them and council delayed, seeking judgment like ex Patrolman Janus. Willard Warren & Knapp defend Spellman. Patrolman Jones is represented by Welles & Torrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silce
M. F. Spellman
LH. Jones
Moir
Select Council
Janus
Saul
Willard, Warren & Knapp
Spellman
Patrolman Jones
Welles & Torrey
Constables' Returns Open with Judge Edwards’ Silence
The constables presented their periodical returns without pointed questions and Judge Edwards’ silence showed clear disgust. The remarks reveal the extent of Megaliquor selling discovered by all constables in Fell township and Theodore Yonasky.
For Rent Ten roome Howe Upper Green Ridge Ad 1800
Rent notice announces a ten room house on Upper Green Ridge with conveniences large lawn shade and fruit trees. Address Grow Emithing Tribune Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Upper Green Ridge
Lange Lawn
Adress Grow
Emithing
Tribune
Local Ward Lists Names Across Carbondale
Readable fragment lists individuals by ward and surname in Carbondale politics. Names include First ward figures Thomas Norton Dennis Finnegan Hugh Price M H Juinnen Frank Shewmiel and Second ward names William Niten J Bell John F McDonald with Dunmore and John M Coleman referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Thomas Norton
Dennis Finnegan
Hugh Price
M. H. Juinnen
Frank Shewmiel
William Niten
J. (. Bell
John F. McDonald
Dunmore
John M. Coleman
Cushnisky divorce petitions cite desertion and infidelity
Walter Cushnisky applied for divorce from Dela Cushnisky after alleged infidelity. They wed February 1, 1599 and separated September 6. Lillian V. Thomas seeks divorce from Ellsworth Thomas alleging desertion. marriage began June US 1890 and ended August 1. Vosbure and Pawson represent both petitioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Cushnisky
Dela Cushnisky
Lillian V. Thomas
Ellsworth Thomas
Vosbure & Pawson
School Board to Reconsider McNally Lot Deal After Controller Report
City Controller Howell’s investigation questions the McNally property purchase in the Sixth ward and prompts the board to refer the matter back to committee. Protests from taxpayers cited a potential overpayment and calls for a detailed inquiry as bids and alternatives are reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
McNally Jets
Board of School Control
McNally
Echool
Moire
G. Fh. Reynelda
George Cooper
Mir. Wervornn
Uittidig
Kedron Mowell
Central
John Corcoran
G. F. Reynolits
Cooper
Roche
Corcoran
McNally Lota
Jennings
Legal actions span Carbondale court docket entries
Court proceedings include admission to practice for Walter Wedel Will on motion by Andrew N. Walther and various motions involving masters examiners. Cases cover disputes over railroads, hotel properties, taxation of land, opinions on auditor reports in the Winton estate, and polling place changes in Taylor ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiverfeld
Carl Malnowawl
Dickson City
Thomas Pride
Hiwade
St. Jame
Archbald
Martin J. Prrall
John Tiernes
Cornelius Smith
Coote
Wiltes Fare
Hone " Duffy
Carbondale
Ann Arcment
DM. Winton
Delaware, Lackawanns and Western Railroad Company
Wadge Edwards
Taylor
New York, Ontarly and Wertemn Hailroad
Sorthmweat Coal Company
Oak
Edwarda
W. UM. Winton
Catharine Winton
W. HH. Winton
A. H. Winton
Mulnero Dies From Wounds After Slaying Attempt
Tony Mulnero of Jones Street died at Scranton Private hospital from three bullet wounds inflicted Sunray by Antonia Leoni of Bull's Head who remains at large. Coroner to hold autopsy. detectives search for Leoni as motives and temper blamed for the fatal shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Mulnero
Jones Street
Scranton
Antonia Leoni
Bull's Head
Leoni
Mulhern
Roberts
Leon
Robling
Moir
Mulnero
Went
Maliero
Remarkable German Treatments Popularized in America
Describes remedies prescribed by Dr Krause, Germany’s court physician, predating aspirin, praised for rapid relief of distressing cases. Prices listed as 2 cents. Boldly marketed by Matthews Bros, claimed to be almost marvelous in curing ailments quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Krause
Germany
Matthews Bros
miners weigh strike plan amid union push
A telegram from President Mitchell prompts United Mine Workers in District No 1 to prepare a district wide strike, with definite instructions promised by Thursday. District leaders Nicholls and Dermoney report full union support and potential idle mines across the region as rumors of independent action and discharges circulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Ansiowa
T. D. Nicholls
John T. Dermoney
United Mine Workers
Nichols
Dempsey
Henry Collins
Carbondale
Nicholas Burke
West Scranton
John Kearney
Archbald
Mitche
Chicago
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Mine Workers’ Union
Manville
Delaware and Hudson Company
Sterrick Creek
Dolph Collerles
Peckville
Delaware, Lackawanne and Western Company
Dodge
Mine workers dispute discharge cited after pay day
An order from the superintendent barred entry after pay day and a discharge was reported to President Nichola due to Mine Workers union activity. Company officials later clarified that the men were not discharged for union involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichola
Marriage Licenses Processed in Local Court District
A batch of marriage license entries lists individuals by given names and partial details across Cedar Avenue and South Ninth areas. Names appear with fragmented OCR artifacts, indicating applicants or partners and locations such as Pittston and Anuihe WUE, with other scattered identifiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mivlwe S
Megit
Gwin Davies
Archibald Atrect Alfred Db
Uatotet
Cedar Avenue
Ina Ge Dale
Pittston Avery Fonts
Mary Huwily
Scceres
Reese Reese
Kathe
Lanerne
Chingdee J
Big Tannery Burned in Harelabure Incident
A large tanning plant owned by Colvin Green at Lowington burned to the ground this evening. The loss is estimated at 245,000 with 620,000 insured. The plant was the state's largest tannery and its destruction left many workers unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harelabure
Colvin Green
Lowinton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lackawanna Dairy
H. B. Ware
Dmes Moure
Williams Building
Postoffica
Central Woman's Christian Termperance Union
Young Women's Christin Uaujation
L. M. Hawa
Ming Peter Cummings
Olivie Milonowki
Priceburg
Millar
Valera Wilkuskev
Aetayty Jel
Alecwndep Devden
Ofthant
N. V
Mise Davies
North Scranton
Sto'wlock
Fah Pond
Edith Pond
Wenning
Eld
William Bryan
Court Street
Board of Lulete
Mente Brenda Choup
Toca Fire Department
Zixelmann
Tite Saving Compa
Willige Connull Hose Company
South Buranton
Chi Organization
Captain Shovel
Washington
Welles
George Gerrity
Lackaywannd Avenue
Satter
Gerrity
TH. J. Welles
Franklin Avenue
Myde Park
Putralman Sartor
Gerilty
DI Taila
Mrs. Winslow
Grand Jury
Judge Edwards
Guterniafig
Shades
Che Cra Bolon
Meg
Erie
KE. Vowell
Barker
P. E. Flood
Ayes
Musire
Shires
H. O'Malley
Dr. O'Malley
Schuctier
Walah
Gilltorms
Naye
Meers
Francois
Eyrion
Phillips
May
Nouls
Evans
Schvelfer
Schwas
Tronard
Jayne
Willams & McAnulty
P. McCrea & Co
Goldsmith Bron, & Co
Scranton Carpet Company
J. Scott Inglis
Reche
Rocha
Gertrude Kennedy
Kennedy
Hillside Coal and Tron Company
Henry Kemmerling
Catherine Smith
Anna B. Poole
Catherine Price
R. Fr. Martin
Kemmerling
Lotsa
Tenth Sewer
L. & Richard
M. E. Sanders
D. J. Campbell
Sellestor Reedy
Barnes
Captain May
L. B. Powell
Rudolph Buensll
Old No. 6
New No. 1
Doard
Gibbons
Mr. Gibbons
Mr. Bryans
Pacific
Mr. Fivans
Mr. Evans
Mr Gibbons
Eynon
Court House News
Beecham
Haviland & Co
Gerard, Dufraisseix & Abbot
Rey
China
Geo. V. Millar & Co
Yzoming Avenue
Green Valley
Casey Bros
Lackawanna Avenue
Dr. Reyer
Williams’ Ice Cream
Candy
Pennsylvania
Williams
J.D. Williams & Bro
Zenda
You
Cushman Bros. CO
Hudson St
N.Y
Spruce Street
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