City Notes for a Deosion and Local Updates
A smattering of city notes includes a tentative decision rounds for Paddy Gorman and Jimmy Judge, telegrams about J. Votter’s expected arrival, and a funeral for James J. Fratheis. The region reports sixteen diphtheria cases with two deaths, a special Pythias convocation in Scranton, and an postponed inquest into a Cedar Avenue cavern incident. Open air concert plans by Crystal Hose and Lawrence Street parade precede a Crystal concert, plus pays day notices for several rail and mining firms. Additional items cover autopsy cases, Philippine volunteers, mayor signed resolutions on paving and hydrants, and street improvements around Vine to Olive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lavensky
Cedar Avenue
Willow Street
Court House
Lavelly
Klotz
Qualieh
Coatelly Court
Olive Atroota
Wheeler Avenna
Linden Street
Barber Asphalt Company
Pine
Myrite
Thomas Fauldy
David Y. Jones
Alliance Convention Delivers Worship and Testimony
The Christian Alliance convention opened Sunday with large attendance. New York's A D Javkeen led a Bible study on Waiting on God. Rev F R Whiteside of Pittsburgh preached. Mrs F H Lent spoke on Palestine mission work. Evening programs featured Rev Whiteside, Mrs Senft, and a New York quartet.
New Casualty Company Formed With Scranton Leaders
The Pennsylvania Casualty Company organized yesterday with $20 000 capital and $50 000 surplus. Scranton and regional financiers formed its board of directors, including Thomas R. Brooke and William Connell, with W W Watson named president and John L Kemmerer as first vice president. The firm aims to carry on the business similar to the American Mall Indemnity Co over the past two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Casualty Company
W. W. Wilson
National Rand
Scranton Stove Works
Scranton
Fitch Gilbert
Eau
al Kane Pullishing
Convention Of Baptists Heads To Scranton Meeting
The Sale tiith schools convention opens at Providence Welsh Baptist church in North Scranton at 10 AM with short addresses and officer elections. Rev M Rolerick reads a paper on The Tenchyur and His Mes ryre. Mrs L Gates will address Sunday schools. J Krilis and S Kelehaurn speak. Evening features Rev James Krughes. The ninety second anniversary of the Aberton Baptist association occurs tomorrow with morning and afternoon sessions and a Baptist Young People's union rally in the same church. Prominent speakers include Rev J Evans, Thomas de Gruchy, Dr James W Fulham of New York, Mrs Harriet M Jones of Philadelphia, Rev M Watkins, Rev H W Harris, Rev F Pierce, Rev Frank S Dobbins, Rev J L Williams of Forest City, Philip F Rotrong of Waverly, and Rev J M Buffler of Crozer seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aline
Providence Welsh
Hank
J. Krilis
Kelehaurn
James Krughes
Abbeton Baptist Association
Baptist Young People's Union
J. A. Evans
Hey
Thomas de Gruchy
James W. Fulham
New York
Harriet M. Jones
Go West via Nickel Plate Road to Chicago
Nickel Plate offers three fast through trains daily between Buffalo and Chicago and solid through trains with day coaches and vestibule buffet sleeping cars via Lackawanna to New York and Chicago. Rates via Nickel Plate are lower than other lines. Contact F J Moore general agent Nickel Plate Road 291 Main Street Buffalo NY for tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
Mane
Buffalo
Chicago
New York
Lackawanna Road
F. J. Moore
Main Street
Buffalo, N. Y
Steam Heating and Plumbing Ad
P F M T Howley 281 Wyoming Ave offers steam heating and plumbing services. Amoke the Popular Punch Cigar 10¢.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Reedy Reasserts Claims on City Controller's Compensation
The Reed y firm presents written contentions to the Board of Control on the City Controller's pay from the School District. The discussion cites the May 24 174 Act and Baldwin v Philadelphia to challenge funding for clerk hire and asserts constitutional limits on salary increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manes
Board of Control
Howell
Vorburg
Altormey Don
Vorbure
Reedy
Mr. Reedy
Ing. Board of Control
Berantor Behoal
Ely Genteoller
Allachin
Elty
China
Calinanes
Baldwin
Philadelphia
Iliry
Injunction Hearing on Nay Aug Park Loop Suit in Scranton
In a Scranton injunction case, Scranton Railway seeks action against the City of Scranton and Mayor James Mott over Nay Aug park loop. Witnesses described grading of Mulberry street and Arthur avenue, with dates cited and earlier franchise terms reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judea FW
Mulberry Street
Arthur Avenue
Mattes
Lackawanna Iron and Coal
Troley Company
Phillips
Frank Silliman
Scranton Railway Company
Silli
Evan R. Morris
Thiet
TSM
Supreme Court Rules On School Warrants and City Controller Duties
In a Deniphin County decision Justice Me V Phetaoh holds that countersigning of school warrants by the city controller is the essential question of the 1871 Act. The court states the city controller must perform early services without compensation until the law is clarified by a future ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sing DL
Wich
Olshall
Supreme Court Iin Com. Va
Rexyoliia
Bh A
Clark
Omirt Sali
Soho
Ditita
Duttose
Hiro Cnet
Supreme Court
Swehool Board of
Thin City
Mev Phetaoh
Deniphin Wunty
Javid J. Reedy
Missing driver after horses found near Austin Heights
A man named William Scott, last seen driving a team toward Austin Heights Friday afternoon, disappeared after two horses and a wagon with produce were located abandoned in woodland near a farm in Babylon. The animals and wagon were taken to John Surbur’s barn as searches for Scott continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Heights
John Surburs
Babylon
William Scott
Falle
Tansom
Police Court Notes and Minor Sentences
Patrick Brazil was fined 2 dollars yesterday for drunkenness. Stephen Sullivan received ten days in the county jail for drunk and disorderly behavior. Albert Johnson, who took slippers from in front of the Lester Shop, was remanded for further hearing. The mayor reduced a charge to drunk and disorderly and sentenced him to thirty days in the county jail for intoxication. John Philip Strange, arrested for burglary, was arraigned after being intoxicated and entering Mrs. Deane’s Cedar avenue home, mistaking it for his own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Sullivan
Albert Johnson
Lester
John Philip Strange
Lehigh Valley offers special return train fares to Allentown fair
The Lehigh Valley railroad announces roundtrip tickets from Scranton to Allentown for the fair September 19 to 22 with return by Sept 25, plus a special one day rate of 4.50 on September 21. A special morning departure from Scranton at 6:98 am and return on a 4 pm service to Allentown are listed, with conditions excluding the Black Diamond Express. Consult agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Scranton
Allen Town Fair
Servanton
Charlotta Assion Dies at Age 7 in Albion
In Albion on September 6 1899 Charlotta Assion aged seven died at J Zudeh residence Gil Clay Avenue A viewing will be held at Mickory Street Presbyterian Church Funeral Tuesday with interment at Pittston Avenue Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Beranton
J. Zudeh
Gil Clay Avenue
Charlotta Assion
Mickory Street Presbyterian Church
Pittston Avenue
First Day of Full Term of Court Opens in Borough
Grand jury sworn in with H C Du Hois named foreman and M H Edwards delivering an exhaustive charge. Court resumes after summer vacation and will run nearly uninterrupted until July. About 1 000 cases expected. several cases heard including Daniel O Leary alleged burglaries in Green Ridge and disputes involving Richard Little and Mike O Toole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. du Hois
Jude MH
M. Edwards
Daniel O'Leary
Green Ridge
HL Ripple
Richard Little
Mikhe O'Toole
Scrantonian
Court asked to quash borough ordinance under 1451 act
In Winton a county court was urged to quash an indictment under the borough act of 1451. Attorney P O Malley represented Thomas Mack of Winton, stockholder in Seymour Electric Light Co. The company seeks to overturn revoking franchise and contract ordinances as illegal and Tadme Ed wards ordered the papers filed for court consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O'Malley
Thomas Mack
Winton
Seymour Electric Light Company
Seymour Company
Tadme Edwards
Quarterly returns of county constables with tippling house notices
The document lists returns from Scranton Ward 2 Bernard Davie Constable Charles Connell keeping tippling house Scranton Ward 11 Joseph Woelkers Constable William Shirk tippling house Scranton Ward 20 Joseph Moore Constable A T L Dunlivey Thomas Gallagher Anthony Washner Ernest Genaro keeping tippling houses Dunmore Ward 3 Philip Wortman Constable P A Bender keeping tippling house Return requested by Burgess Dan Powell Dickson City Ward 1 Richard Barron Constable William Thomas keeping upping house Carbondale Ward 2 BT Neary Constable Thomas Casey keeping tippling house Archbald Ward 3 William Dousher Constable Patrick Corcoran Richard Keough P M Gaughan keeping tippling house Old Forge Addison Constable Daniel Mitchell Mrs Yougwoda Mrs Dufalla keeping tippling house Constable Gerrity reports George Street Third Ward neglected and impassable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeateriay
Scranton
Bernard Davie
Charles Connell
Topling House
Joseph F. Woelkers
William Shirk
Tippling House
Joseph Moore
A. T L. Dunlivey
Thomas Gallagher
Anthony Washner
Ernest Genaro
Tippling Houses
Dunmore
Philip Wwortman
P. A. Bender
Tipping House
Dan Powell
Dickson City
Richard Barron
William Thomas
Upping House
Carbondale
BT Neary
Thomas Casey
Archbald
Wiliam Dousher
Patrick Corcoran
Richard Keough
P. M. Gaughan
Old Forge
Addison
Daniel Mitchell
Mary Yougwoda
Stephen Dufalla
Peter Gerrity
George Street
Witness List in Langstaff Election Contest Names Local Inspectors
In the Langstaff election contest witnesses were examined across wards and townships. The list includes Henry W. Ferber Samuel Jones George Coombs Charles Coombs T C Davin J J Hopkins WH Reese David Bianfernd Reese K James Thome W Jones Michael Ratchford Frank Gleage Charles Carson E Jenks Antrerr Johnern Anthony Sharks Joseph Preach George F Thomiut Robert Armstrong I L Jones Frank Weaness William Kk Reese Evin Hughes Thomas Stone Lewis Arcus Karlen J Mirts N Benson Edward Brandt John Joh ler TR C Blackhouse John Walker T Bellamy T K Benson Thomas Walsh FL ML Sloat J D Ayleaworth H G Smith N & Davis Waverly Andrew Terwilliger Louis McLaakey Rantom J D Hopkins J Thomas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langstaff
Henry W. Ferber
Samuel Jones
George Coombs
Charles Coombs
T. C. Davin
J. J. Hopkins
WH. Reese
David Bianfernd
Reese K. James
Thome W. Jonea
Michael Ratchford
Prank Gleage
Charles Carson
E. Jenks
Antrerr Johnern
Anthony Sharks
Jseph
Sloat
South Abington
J. D. Ayleaworth
H. G. Smith
Benton Township
N. & Davis
Waverly
Andrew Terwilliger
Dalton
Louis McLaakey
Rantom
J. D. Hopkins
Newton
Parr Obtains Injunction Against Building On Matin Avenue
Hon John BR Parr secured an injunction restraining Thomas Mullen from excavating or laying a building foundation on land claimed by Parr on the east side of North Matin avenue. The injunction was granted and returns Saturday. Mr Fars was represented by H M Man ch and T J Duffy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John BR. Parr
Thomas Mullen
North Matin Avenue
Mi. Parr
Farsle
H. M Manch
Duffy
Court House News Notes from Insolvency to Guardianship
The court granted final discharge in insolvency for Sugin Mack and transferred a restaurant license to Thomas Norton. Executors, guardians, and administrators had sales confirmed and guardians appointed, including Elizabeth McMurray’s estate and Marwl Knight. The report on sewer costs in Bedults ward was confirmed, and a mandamus action against Carbondale Township was set for argument. An action for divorce by Mary J. Davis against David M. Duvit began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugin Mack
W. Harris
Olyphant
Thomas Norton
John Hartwick
Henry Hartwick
I. Rice
C. 1
Lawrence McMurray
John PD. Atherton
Taylor
Marwl V. Knight
Richard Knight
George W. Jenkins
William Minurer
Mouve
Margaret
Wathariive O'Malley
Sarah A. Off
Joehn Gannon
Mary J. Davis
Throngh
Jomea KE. Watkins Seetorday
David M. Duvit
Davin Aaye
Haeret
Bie
The Finest Lake Shore Trip Promises Low Fare
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway offers an economical inn trip with fast service and scenic views between Buffalo and Western cities. It highlights new wheel and car designs and emphasizes comfort and efficiency for travelers seeking a budget option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern Railway
Bualato
Electrical and Heating Services Ad
Estimates cheerfully furnished on Electrical and Heating Work. Most complete line of Gas and Electric Fixtures in the city. Repair work given prompt attention.
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Ludwic, Briggs, Vose
Perry Brothers
AE Mi
Wiyowine Avenue
Huntington's Bakery
Spruce Street
Masonite Temple
Meibicille
H. B. Ware
Omics
Williams Building
Agsitathin
Paddy Gorman
Jimmy Judge
Musto Tall
Sept
Pukse
J. Votter
Chicomn
Mire, Vetter
Bingmmlon
Hin
James J. Fratheis
Potest Hill Cemetery
Saintt Divert
Pythitie
Grand Bridge
Castle Bol
Tieecun Lodge
North Scranton
Tuc
Pest
Heve Ora
Piride
Crystal Hose Company
Oude
Lowrence
Atresia
Autierwards
Howe Bowse
Tinsten
Cryntals
Round Woods
Delaware, Lackawanni Avid Western Company
Delaware and Hudson Company Iwild Vt
Arechiwid
Jermyn
Baturday
EK. B. Miers
Qaone
Tivens
Silelde
Hiorne
Philippines
Thomas Murphy
Vortys
Witeh
Jiervidw
Camp Meadh
Middletown
James Corbett
Clarenre Rotelle
Joby McHaule
John Dunlavey
Aliteon Thornston
Thomas Cissy
Joseph Newman
John Fyshe
Recinual
Imer Shannon
Amal Miller and
Thonminly Bhooner
Alliance Convention
Christian Alliance Convention
A. D. Javkeen
D. Whiteside
Pittaburi
F. H. Lent
Palestine
Mission Statons
The
Alliance
Benft
Whiteside
Sion
M. Bof. Armstrong
Pittston
Anna Medley
Bovton
FY. W. Senft
Philipians
A. D
RE. D. Whites
Mre
Senft
Church of Christ
Sonft
Alliance Workers
New York State
Howard Smith
Africa
Mise Louise Shepard
Jefferson Avenue
Delaware
NEW Casualty Company
American Mutual Indemnity Co
Convention OF Baptists
Abington Association
Avers City Solicitor
Peniewlvardii
Dufinel
Eney
Low
Cleriky
F. W. Gunster
Ayer
Dr. Ayers
Lowell
Maus
Scott
Patrick Brazil
Allentown Fair
Lane's
Lynett-In
Edward W, Lawett
Mullen
Thomas McCusker
Kathe EL Purcell Dim Ces
Michael Gallagher
Cenvenene Old Forge
Agner
Eugene Taytor
Frank Wheelar
Ant Aner Brook Bertha Simonson
Edenee
Hazard Home
Jacob J. Hemmer
Tote Sopenton
Emily Gaughan
Savy Enees
Cess Sopoanton
Gilchrist
Crrina
Foote & Fuller CO
Plears
Washington Ave
Colorado
Denver
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Glenwood Springs
Pacific Express
Chicago & North-Western
Chestnut St
Broadway
Pockville
Court House News Notes
Elgay
Conrad
Hawes
Miller
Lackawanna Avenue
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Avenue
Pennsylvania
Elmwood Hall
Elmhurst
Adiirem
W. H.H. Bull
Winola
Pull Lake
Lathce
Lake Winola, PA
Fern Hall
Crystal Lake
Pern Hall
Rpom
Pern Mall
Oma
Connie Tlo
Pers Hall
C. E. Johnson
Powtomcea
Dundalt
Baltimore, Md
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