Local society meetings and various court actions in Scranton area
St Aloysian society of the cathedral fish will meet this evening in the College hall. The salt of the borough of Jermyn against Nathaniel Depew was ended yesterday in equity court. Good sized audiences now the Outcasta of a Great City at the Academy of Music yesterday. The 102 company arrived from New York City. Common council will hold a regular meeting and there will be an adjourned meeting of select council this evening. Crater arrested for embezzling from Nathan Hallstead committed to jail in default of bail. St Luke's kindergarten at 713 Cedar avenue reopens next Monday with Mizs aan in charge and Miss Fisher as assistant. The funeral of F A Beam'sh and John Kelley held today with interment at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Thatcher Johnsons Minsts appeared at Wilkes-Barre last night. Haldanff charged with larceny admitted to bail. Grant H Lowry bondsman for Haldanff. Brady bond for Mayfield tax collector filed. bondsmen named. Living pictures shown at Frothingham tonight. The theater to be closed for the rest of the week. Prodizal Father to open next week. Excursion planned for Syracuse and Pleasant Beach by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. Street cars arranged to connect with train. Licenses granted to several couples including Luther-Heim, Trezise-Elkins, Remileski-Yanowska, Paschkowshka-Kerachowashka, Gibson-Gray, Luther-Mary, etc. Lewis Miancock completed plans for a German Presbyterian church at Prescott avenue. completion guaranteed by Dec 10. Building has twelve rooms and will suit a pastor’s residence. plans available at Hancock’s Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Aloysian Society of the
Cathedral
Colege Hall
Borough of Jermyn
Nathaniel Depew
Equity Court
Academy of Music
102
New York City
Common Council
Select Council
B. E. Crater
Nathan Hallstead
Se Bull
St. Luke's Kindergarten
Cedar Avenue
Mizsaan
Miss Fisher
F. A. Beam'sh
Hyde Park Catholic
John Kelley
New Street
Hyde Park
Thatcher & Johnson’ Minsts
Wilkes-Barre
Burgur
John Haldanff
Oscar Freeman
Archhbald
Grant H. Lowry
P. F. Brady
Mayfield
Hugh Brady
Mary Meehan
Lawrence Coggins
Jeremiah O. Sullivan
Frothingham
Psyche
Polar Star
Daughters of the Shiek
The
Storm
Flora
la Cigale
Medea
Rhine Maidena
Davin' Theater
Davis
Syracuse
Pleasant Beach
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Aple
Peckville
Mark
John Luther
Lena Heim
Scranton
John Trezise
Margley Elkins
John Remileski
Yanowska Kunixogenki
Priceburg
Joseph Paschkowshka
Martha Kerachowashka
Minooka
Bart W. Gibson
Emma Gray
Peckpile
Conrad Luther
Mary Louisewier
Laflin
Luzerne County
Lewis Miancock
German Presbyterian Church
Prescott Avenue
Bellman Seeks Habeas Corpus Release From House of Good Shepherd
Annie M. Bellman is sought for release by attorney E. C. Newcomb who filed a writ yesterday. Her uncle W. H. Hartman backs liberty while Catherine R. Murray and House of Good Shepherd staff face charges of unlawful detention. Judge Archibald granted the writ returnable at 1.30 p.m. in open court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annle Bellman
House of Good Shepherd
E. C. Newcomb
Beating Charge Highlights Alderman Millar Court Clash
Calvin Swingle, a colored man from Moir court, faced assault and battery charges in Alderman Millar's office after a argument with Mrs. John Crampton who testified her son Rastus was struck. Swingle posted bail and paid costs, with the court ordering temporary bail conditions. The report also notes the ninth annual county convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union opening in Peckville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millar
Calvin Swingle
Moir Court
Alderman Millar
John Crampton
Swingle
Rastus
Temperanos Workers
Wanna County Woman's Christian Rance Union
Tenian
Peckville
O J Nation
Mra
Abington Baptist Anniversary Ends With Partridge Election
The eighty eighth anniversary of the Abington Baptist association opened yesterday at Penn Avenue Baptist Church. Rev Warren G Partridge elected president after two ballots. Rev A C Dixon of Brooklyn delivered an impassioned address on going into all the world to preach the gospel. Delegates from many towns attended and a mortgage cancellation notice was read. Evening program featured a young people's rally and Dixon's sermon concluded with a consecration service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hey
Warren G. Partridge
Abington Baptist Association
Penn Avenue
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
A.C. Dixon
Brooklyn
Newlton
Caroline Cahoon
Magele Coon
John Coon
C. HB. Jones
N. Callender
Mra. Stanton
J. D. Aylesworth
Mary Hevan
Dora Robinson
Uitford
George (. Burdick
TD. Finn
A. B. Burdick
Hiram Rivenburg
Mire
Hivenburg
Aira
Gra Wetherby
M. J. Watkins
Factoryville
W. B. Grow
Carbondale
Partridge
A. E. Douglass
Ladies’ Social Union
Kevn
Warren G.partridge
H. H. Harris
W. J. Ford
D. ©. Hughes
A. B. Browe
W. G. Watking
Afe Douglas
M J. Watking
Mr. Partridge
Mr. Harris
Ford
Dbd
J. Williams
H. Harris
B. Palmer
A. Bi. Hrowe
F. 8. Dobbins
Publication Society
A. BE. Douglas
Women's Missionary Socleon
Young People's
Dixon
Rally at First Church for State Convention Work
The Scranton Christian Endeavor union holds a rally tonight at 7:45 in the First Presbyterian church to organize for the upcoming state convention. It will include readings, prayers, talks by H. W. Luce and A. B. Williams Jr, a report on the convention, and addresses by Rev. G. L. Alrich and Rev. N. P. Stahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Christian Endeavor Union
First Presbyterian Church
Florence Richmond
George B. Guild
James McLeod
H. W. Luce
A. B. Williama, Jr
First Presbyterian Church Choir
Roblin
W. H. Stubblebine
Rev. N
Stahl
Rev Matthews Ordained and Installed at Puritan Church
Rev Newman Matthews a Harvard graduate and former pulpit occupant of the Puritan Congregational church was installed as pastor. The ecclesiastical council session met yesterday afternoon for installation preliminaries and the ordination began at seven with fine music and notable remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puritan Congregational Church
Newman Matthews
Harvard University
A. PF. Ferrin
Mrs F E Bakers Funeral Held In Lake Helen
Funeral services for Mrs. F E Baker of Lake Helen Fla were conducted at her mother's home 143 Jefferson Avenue by Rev Rog ers Israel of St Luke's Episcopal Church with St Luke's choir singing. The remains were later sent by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western to Rochester for interment in the family plot at the Episcopal cemetery. A large gathering of relatives and friends accompanied the solemn train to the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Baker
Lake Helen
Pla
Gooch and Clark
Jefferson Avenue
Hev. Rogers Israel
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
St. Luke's
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Road
Rochester
Episcopal Cemetery
Inquest Over Samuel Stage Death Reports Heart Failure
Coroner Kelley held an inquest at the Harrison house in Peckville on Samuel H. Stage who died Tuesday afternoon. A jury found death due to heart failure after an inquiry into the circumstances of the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley
Peckville
Samuel H. Stage
Harrison House
Stage
Priests in Conference to Name Coadjutor for Scranton Diocese
The twelve Scranton diocese consultors meet at the episcopal residence on Wyoming avenue to select three nominees for a coadjutor to aid Bishop O Hara. Six names go to Rome, three by Archbishop Ryan and three by the consultors, with Pope Leo XII to decide. The likely pick is Very Rev. John Finnen of Finiston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Avenue
Scranton
Leo XII
Bishop O'Hara
O'Hara
John Finnen
St. John's
Finiston
Holy Father
Patrick John Ryan
Philadelphia
Rome
Mike Rustosky Regains Sanity and Is Ordered Re Removal
Resident physician certifies Mike Rustosky has recovered his reason and Judge Archibald orders his removal from the insane asylum back to the county jail. He had been held after a three month sentence for keeping a tippling house amid his brother’s murder case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben T. Evang
Hillside Hare
Mike Rustosky
Archhbald
John Sylvester Rostosky
Joseph Clute
Mike
Funeral Service for Beloved Friend Friday at 2 PM
A funeral service for a woman who endeared herself to many friends will be held Friday at 2 PM. The rites occur at her residence with burial in Washburn Street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Street
Litts Hired, Sold Horse and Buggy in Town
Abraham Litts of the North hired a horse and buggy at Cusick's stable and did not return with the outfit. Mrs. Cusick reported the sale to Jockey Lowry of Taylor. A search warrant located the gear at Lowry's and was returned to its owner. A new warrant was issued for Litts's arrest and given to Constable Jef Roesler to serve, who had been tracking him for two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Litts
Noteh
Cusick
Geibig Will Contest Heard By Wills Deputy
Testimony on July 17 1884 will by Philip Geibig of Archbald was heard in a Geibig will contest before Deputy Register James H Hopkins. Petitioners claim the widow Fortunate Wiper ole used force to obtain his signature revoking prior wills and leaving her sole heir. Hearing adjourned to next Tuesday morning.
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Register of Wills
Hopkins
James H.hopkins
Philip Gelbig
Archbald
Jacob Stahlheber
Fred
Carrie
Lattice
Tile
Maggie Stahlheber
Gelbig
Tomemee Wiper Ole
Oly Ofite Siain
Phillip Geiblg
Sheridan Monument Fair Plans Set for October Opening
The Sheridan Monument Association met at the board of trade rooms with large attendance. They outlined steps for the Music hall fair to run from October 26 for a month and appointed ex-School Controller George B. Thompson as superintendent. Music committee includes M. J. Kelley and F. J. Johnson. Prominent Scranton pianists are sought for a contest and city singers pledge support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Monument Association
Board of Trade Rooms
Music Hall
George B. Thompson
Assis
M. J. Kelley
F. J. Johnson
Thomas J. Moore
Exetor Senator Plans, a Grand Summer Hotel Rise
Architect Duckworth prepares plans for Senator James Slocum Exeter borough for a steel and wood hotel on a two to three acre plot near the river. The 170 by 80 foot building features a 50 foot square steel tower, multiple stories, and a full basement with lavish finish. Slocum also plans transforming surrounding land into a park and building an electric railway to access the site, possibly linking with Scranton and Wilkes-Barre lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duckworth
James Slocum
Exeter
Forest Castle
Bennator Slocum
Renator
Sale Declared Off for Carbondale Traction Company
Amicable settlements ended a looming sale of Carbondale Traction Company assets after three judgments totaling over $3,000. William May held $800. other judgments were assigned to Attorney Horace Eli Hand. Sheriff postponed the levy and sale upon payment, ending the auction indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vendue
Carbondale Traction Company
William May
Horace Eli
Ute
Last Days of Pompeii at Laurel Hill Park Draws Crowds
Large crowd fills Laurel Hill park to view Last Days of Pompeii with bright effects and detailed staging. The show runs tonight tomorrow and Saturday with special nights for ladies children and railroad workers. Meals and drinks available. 4 Brothers’ Great sale of Hornelisville shoes opens. store hours 6 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cale
Hornelisville Shoes
Clores
Liquor Dealers Prepare for State Convention Visit
Retail liquor dealers met at Raub's hall to plan reception for delegates and visitors arriving for the state Liquor Sellers' association convention to be held in the city. Music hall is the likely venue with over a hundred attendees. Committees will be named at next Wednesday's session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raub’s
Wyoming Avenue
Music Hall
Man Naps on Porch Then Returns to Cellar Nap Arrest
John Rafter of 491 Linden Street found a man asleep on his front porch on waking for work. The intruder awoke and fled to the cellar where he finished his nap before being arrested and fined four dollars in police court. He claimed to be Harry Conway a cigar maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rafter
Linden Street
Harry Conway
Local Shops and Birth Announcements Highlight Washington Ave
Commonwealth shoe store promotes styles and prices on Washington avenue. Miss Hardenbergh's pianoforte school to reopen Monday Sept 16 at 63 Madison avenue. To Mr and Mrs L N Conner of Breckcourt a baby boy born Tuesday Sept 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Washington Avenue
Commonwealth Shoe Store
Typhoid Ends Career of Local Huckster Frank Smith
Frank Smith of 413 North Main Avenue died at Lackawanna Hospital from typhoid fever. A West Side resident known for his hustling business, his remains were taken to his late home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
North Main Avenue
Lackawanna Hospital
Hucketering
Obituary Notices From Scranton District
In Olyphant on Tuesday September 10 James J aged 6 months is son of Mr and Mrs A F Gileaple of Delaware Street funeral Thursday at 2 oclock interment St Patrick cemetery In Beranton on September 11 Gwennie Griffiths aged 78 at home 23 Williams trees funeral at house interment Washburn Street cemetery In Scranton September 11 Frank E Smith aged 37 of typhoid fever funeral from residence 413 North Main avenue Thursday at 2 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Street
Mith
Gcranton
Frank E. Smith
North Main Avenue
Death of Mrs. Griffiths in Providence
Mrs. Gwennie Griffiths of Providence died at home on 203 Wisil Jame street from pleuro-pneumonia after a yearlong illness. She was 67 and survived by husband David B. Griffiths and three children Mrs. Thomas Gimma Henry B. Hatton and Miss Kaile Griffiths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwennie Griffiths
Providence
Wisil Jame Street
Uredey
Griffithe
David B. Griffiths
Thomas Gimma
Henry B. Hatton
Kaile Griffiths
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Norman & Moore
Wyoming Ave
Ackawan NA
A. B. Warman
City Notes
Abington Baptists Meet
Peon Aves Age
A. C. Dixon
Providenc
P. D. Clancy
George de- Giaw
J. Phillips
George Ascott
Rolig
Thomas John
William van Aken
John Algood
G. L. Clark
Mra. Clancy
Mrs. Iglher
Pio
Alma Clancy
Scranton Street Baptist
Frank Belden
W. J L. Morris
Charles Corlins
B. G. Reddoe
G. A. Watking
C. P
H. W. Northup
O. Moser
Stelle
B. Northup
W. KE
Manchester
A. W. Gardner
N. Manheaven
Jed Stark
A. Drowning
A. Colvin
Wase
George T. Bailey
F. W. Looms
Calvary
Taylor
Eb, Harris
T. D. Fidwards
John Steele
Richard Roberts
Daniel Howells
Mra. B. Davia
W. W. Watkins
W. B. Owens
J. R. Francis
John Francia
West
West Greenfield—J. F. North
Abneton
E. A. Atherton
C.herman
J. J. Stone
John Hall
A. M. Baker
John Stevens
C. Browe
C. W. Hall
Scott Valley
Charles White
John Thomas
Rouilla Whitlock
Dr. Dixon
Obron
Sesalon
J. L. Fielding
Ieemer Comsmarches
Iabeinne
Iadehes
V. Conrad
D.D
Rev
L. Fielding
Ww. G. Watkins
Bur
C. Hughes
Seeswtome Academy
W. Partridge
Mt. Bethel Church
W. B. Girow
Osing Conference
Garfield Lodge
Loyal Knights of America
Company Harmory
Armory
John Williams
America
Mr. Watkins
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
North Ed
David J. Thomas
W. Mu
Isaac
Jones
James
Morgan
W. D
J. J. Owens
Ladies’ Aid Society
Primitive Methodist Church
East Market Street
Green Ridge
First Church
Matthews
Samuel v. Stager
Republican League of the State
York
John BR. Jones
Republican Club
Edward A. Jones
Thomas Cosgrove
William Meyers
J. F. Spellman
Charles Maton
Michael Caffrey
John Kt. Jones
Olyphant
Charles P. O'Malley
Andrew Patten
William HM. Davis
Edward Morris
Samuel J. Matthews
Thomas FP. Jones
John R. Jones
Blakely
Professor H. &. Haines
James W. Smith
Benjamin Harris
E. A. Craig
David C. Phillips
C. M. Hathaway
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Volunteers’ Association
Bloomsburg
Association
Daniel J. Newman
Scranton, Fu
Madame L'Amoureaux
Spruce Street
5 Brothers
Horneliaville Shoes
New York State
N. J. McManus
John Loughran
John J. Doherty
Honesdale
Gerald McMurray
Dunmore
P. F. Bro
Ridge
Sheridan Monument
Glen Summit Hotel
Sadie Kaiser
Europe
Wilkes-Harre
Miss Kaiser
Inga
Adele Hreuketone
Joseph Thompson
Prec'dent
Woman's Board
Southern Baptist College
Pennsylvana Cavaalry Veterans’ Association
Berwick
Haslacher
Hl. Langfeld
Lackawanna Avenue
SALE
Laurel Mil Park
Laurel Hill Park
the Park
Lohmann’s
Foriuce Street
Woolworth
Green and Gold
Crystal Palace
Louis Rupprecht
Eugene Eleberg
Seeemea
Penn Ave
Opp
Baptist Church
Eva M. Hetzel
Man
Lackawanne
Griffiths
N. A. Hulbert
Sarah Krarich
Back Stultz
Bauer
Arso
Usical
Bolz
Wyoming
Iit
Sessely Ie
Clothiers, Hetters,& & Furishers
Green Ridge Sanitarium
Marion St
Given
A. E. Jordan
Boston Hospital Training Hool For Nurees
Washington
Coranton
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