Miner suffers double leg fracture in coal shaft fall
Owen Ruane, a miner at the Dunmore shaft, had both legs broken yesterday by a coal fall. He was taken to Lackawanna hospital. Also noted are wage payments to miners at Balyton and Woodward mines and Scranton yard. Train men to be paid tomorrow. The notes include arrests for threats, jail sentences, a prayer meeting, a decayed telegraph pole, Maguire funeral details, tax stamps on minor certificates, Taylor trespassing fines, and a final hearing for a civil damage case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Ruane
Dunmore
Lackawanna Hospital
J. & W. Payl
Baly-ton and
Woodward
Scranton
Stolen Property Arrests Linked to Railroad Inquiry
William Vian of 124 Mickory street and Alyaer Myora of Nicholson were arrested on warrants saved by Alderman Millar after J A Taylor of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad company accused them of receiving stolen brass from the Lackawanna yard. In Dunmore, Patrick McLain was fatally injured at Spencer's mine by a falling rock, dying from a crushed head. The infant found in a Scranton cess pool died at county jail. coroner Roberta saw no inquest needed.
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Mary Roplsen
Taylor
Millar
Barbara Delinsky
Hugh McFetridge
Ti? Kreslercourt
Kass
McFetridge
Joeeph Stiffinl
Mary Bushel
Susinga Comersik
Barbara Belingky
Alderman Miller
Delaware
Lackawanna
William Vian
Mickory Street
Alyaer Myora
Nicholson
Alderman Millar
J. A. Taylor
Delaware, Lackiwanna and Western Railroad Company
Lackawanna Yarda
Patrick MacLain
Grove Street
Dunmore
Spencer's
Dunmere
McLain
Scrantot
Mary Tamar
Roberta
Cess Pool
Tts
Uess
Wyoming Seminary Admits Students for Elite Colleges
The seminary trains boys for Yale Harvard Wesleyan Princeton and Syracuse and girls for Bryn Mawr Vassar Wellesley Smith and the Woman's College of Baltimore. Certificates accepted by universities. Courses in literature business art music and elocution. Dormitories science building chapel gymnasium and experienced teachers. Year opens September 12. Catalog from L. L. Sprague Dh. D. president Kingston Pa.
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Yale
Harvard
Wesleyan
Princeton
Syracuse
Hryn Mawr
Vassar
Wellesley
Smith
Woman's College
Baltimore
L. L. Sprague
Dh. D
Kingston
One Hundred Piano Students Enroll at Conservatory
Exactly one hundred students register for piano courses under the Faelten method at the Conservatory of Music. More enrollments expected as lessons begin tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservatory of Music
Wanted to Rent by Responsible Family of Adults
Advertisement seeks a large roomy unfurnished house. A properly located property is needed with monthly rent of 76 dollars. Respond to W. T. Hackett at the Price Building, City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Hackett
Price Building
City
Boundary Adjustments Kept Superintendent Busy at Start of School Year
Superintendent Howell reports satisfactory boundary line decisions for 34th 38th and 33rd schools as opening returns show about forty students per room across forty two schools totaling roughly fifteen thousand pupils. He praises high attendance stability from the previous year and notes refreshed facilities and repainting while daily routines proceed with board members visiting multiple schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Board of Control
Dickson City Councilmen Face Warrants Over Fraud Claims
A reform wave in Dickson City alleges councilmen and the street commissioner conspired to defraud the borough with fictitious payrolls for street work. Warrants were issued for John Bentham Henry Hogar Henry Cringle Isaac Dan and Jacob Miller for $169 taken from the borough treasury. The accused were to appear before Alderman Fuller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson City
Delaware and Hudson Company
Henry McGarrity
Alderman Fuller
John Bentham
Henry Hogar
Henry Cringle
Isaac Dan
Jacob Miller
Planking on West Lackawanna Avenue Bridge Burned
A fire damaged planking on the West Lackawanna Avenue bridge early yesterday, creating a four by two foot hole on the West Scranton side. Patrolman Goerlitz summoned Nay Aug Hose Company at about 6 10, and firefighters used forty gallons of chemicals to extinguish the blaze. The cause is unclear with possible sparks from a railroad engine or a discarded cigar stump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lackawanna Avenue
West Scranton
Nay Aug Hose Company
Goerlitz
Social notes from Green Ridge and area
Green Ridge residents mark travel and social events with several entries. Mr and Mrs E. Pratt leave for Knoxville for ten days, Florence Bower resigns Wyoming seminary, F J Aughes returns from a west trip for a Chicago ex prisoners of war reunion, and Captain Pearce attends the region. The Can 45 Patelotin Order Sons of America hosts a pleasant Masonic Hall social with a silver offering. The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church plans a reception after prayer meeting, while the executive committee asks old members to renew the church constitution and pay dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. & Pratt
Green Ridgetreet
Knoxville
Mire
Florence Bower
Jefferson Avenue
Wyoming Seminary
F.jd. Aughes
Dickson Avenue
Chicago
Captain Pearce
East Market Street
Patelotin Order Sons of America
Masonic Pall
Wallsville Fair Opens With Diverse Exhibits And Races
The Lackawanna County fair opens its three day run with a filled Exhibition Building showcasing crafts, farm produce, moving pictures, and side shows. Balloon ascension is planned at noon, with 3.00 class and 2.27 class trotting races and a 100 yard foot race for a $10 premium. The Stranton Tribune booth and caterer details draw notice as preparations proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Stevens
Lenox
Walla
Stranton Tribune
Baker
Scranton Fair Opens With Exhibits and Dusty Track
The article describes the county fair setup with tents and rings around the main hall, cattle stalls, and a dusty track. It notes sprinkling carts will be used, a grand stand on the exhibition building’s third floor, and a wire to the judges’ stand. It mentions Lackawanna county bovines, sheep, swine, poultry, and entries from Scranton, Carbondale, and other towns across fifty four divisions. Judges are kept anonymous to ensure fair decisions, and premium awards are to be awarded quietly to avoid disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna County
Valleville
Scranton
Carbondale
Fecal Sperienen
Kl, Hatfield
Grand Jury Report Expected Today With Corruption Allegations
The grand jury, expected to return today, reviewed liquor corruption probes involving Councilmen W W Griffiths and James J Grier. Six liquor cases and a $25000 trespass suit were among yesterday’s matters, with detectives rumored near the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Griffiths
J. J. Grier
Edwards
Jones
James J. Grier
James Law
West Side
Mary Visiosi
Raymond Court
Anthony Carushis
Sought $25,000 damages over sewer trench dig protest
Action for $25,000 damages was brought yesterday by the Olyphant Sewage Drainage Company against P. J. McNulty M. J. Hastings and John J. McAndrew. McNulty a former burgess and the others police officers blocked sewer trench work on public streets last year. Willard Ware ren Knopp represent the plaintiff company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olyphant Sewage Drainage Company
P. J. McNulty
M. J. Hastings
John J. McAndrew
McNulty
Willard, Wareren & Knopp
Attorney Wilcox Named to Law Student Board Vacancy
Yesterday the court appointed W. A. Wilcox of Patterson & Wilcox to the board for examining law students following Major J. W. Oak ford’s resignation. The term runs for three years from January 1, 1901, joining John M. Harris and J. W. Carpenter on the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Wilcox
Patterson & Wilcox
J. W. Oakford
John M. Harris
J. W. Carpenter
Local Juvenile Theft Case and Bail Highlights
Robert Palmer released on 300 dollar bail furnished by Henry Ort after three threats alleged. Olish Milannoski of Priceburg freed on 1000 bail by Jacob Saranaska for seduction. Harry Hill of West Side posted 4600 bail for larceny and burglary. George Cordner Archbald junk dealer freed from two months imprisonment and heavy fine on county petition. previously sentenced for making boys steal metal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Palmer
Henry Ort
Olish Milannoski
Priceburg
Jacob Saranaska
Harry Hill
West Side
George Cordner
Obituary notices from Pittston area funeral announcements
Patrick Monaghan of Pittston avenue died last evening at 6 80 o clock at his daughter's home. Survived by children Edward Tobin Thomas Conroy Mrs Michael Fallon Mrs William Scott and others. Funeral announced later. Matthias Seaith aged 62 of Elim street died yesterday from injuries after a fall. Interment Pittston avenue cemetery. Annie Urbaski daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Urbaski of 100 Jefferson avenue died yesterday. Fred Miller aged 1 year son of Mr and Mrs Charles Miley of Teving avenue died Monday afternoon after brief illness.
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Patrick Monaghan
Pittston Avenue
Edward Tobin
Chilldren
Vic
Thomas Conroy
Park Place
Michael Fallon
Hacleton
Willian Scott
New York
Edward
Alice
Petrivk Monaghan
New Yor
Matthias Seaith
Elim Street
Atake
Pittston Avenue Cemetery
Annie Urbacki
Albert Urbaski
Jefferson Avenue
Fred Miller
Mra
Charlen Miley
Teving Avenue
Timetable Change for Kerle and Wyoming Valley Railroad
A new timetable takes effect Monday September 1 1900. Trains depart Scranton at 7 05 am and 2 25 pm. The final Sunday trains of the season run September 15 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerle and
Wyoming Valley Railroad
Scranton
Court News Notes Appeals and Estate Actions
The case J. Miller versus Interstate Casualty Co was appealed to the superior court by the plaintiff. Judge Edwards allowed executor George M Odell to sell the estate of the late Rebecca Colby to pay debts. Lackawanna Hospital Association's charter renewal was granted and its directorate expanded from nine to twelve members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Miller
Interstate Casualty Company
New York
Edwards
Jeorge M. Odell
Rebecca Colby
Lackawanna Hospital
Advertised Letters at Sorenton Post Office in Lackawanna
List of remaining undelivered letters in Lackawanna county Pennsylvania dated September 21 includes names such as Katherine Haggerty, William Rose, William Ringer, and Catherine Healey. Readers are urged to claim by noting letters for banner advertisement and follow up with the postmaster.
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Sorenton
Dpostoflev
Lackawanna County
Peron
Kern HL
Ripple
Powtmaater
Mins Molial Ayers
Madlaine Alberts
See Byron
Mist Nelle Melby
John D. Boyer
Weary Boywn
Deele Bacon
Barna
John Kucke
S$. Birgery
Heria Curtle
Mel
John Curley
John Collins
Mise
Katherine Case
Misa
Sarah J. Curl
Thos
Cavanaugh
J. M. Daugherty
T. G. Edgar
Mary Fouan
Mra
A. Pox
Thomas Fullam
Mies Lena Pister
Geldenln Brot
John Gerrity
Jennie Grif Jarod Urechwald
Clinton Win
W. EL Hall
Catherine Healey
AL Dobretan
Mary Jones
Arthur Lae
Auewstus Linh
George G. Lind My
Cassie McAndrew
Charles McIntyre
G. FL. Metwhe
Kate Matibuves
J. W. Marton
KR. J. Mudell
Mre Magele Mulinex
Gwen William Downs
Abe Oborender
James
H. Willamson
Ella Webster
Welles William White
Lehigh Valley House
Charles H. Young
One Fare to Philadelphia Return via Lehigh Valley Rail
Travel deal offered for State League Republican Club meeting in Scranton with round trip fare to Philadelphia on Lehigh Valley lines. Tickets on sale September 16 and 17 for all trains except the Black Diamond Express, return valid through September 24. Real estate ad for Niagara Falls locations also included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad
State League Republican Clube
Lehigh Valley Ticket Agents
Andrew Carnegie
Niagara Falls
KE. EH
Farabrook
Spruce Street
Scranton
Rail line offers special excursion tickets to Philadelphia
State Republican Clubs Philadelphia announces excursion sales by the lakkhawanna railroad for a return trip to Philadelphia. Tickets available September 16 and 17 with return valid until September 22. Children aged five to eleven priced at half the adult fare.
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Lakkhawanna Railroad
Philadelphia
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Lckawanua Day CO
H. B. Ware
To & Williams
Postofice
Earth Pond
Davis
Addyman
Anna van Nort
The
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Tribone
Arge
Penn Avenue
Borocetreet
Maguire
Nel. Maguire
North Ninth Street
St. Peter's Cathedral
Internal Revenue
T. F. Penman
Ougfol
City Solicltor
Vosburg
Anna Newruter
Pittaton Avenue
Cay
Ritet Court
Upper
Green Ridge
la Bern
W. Smithing
Tribune
West Lackawanna Avenue Bridge
Wallsville
Wallaville
Maitland Fair and Driving Park Company
W. C. Smith
Dalton
Halslander
National Trotting Association
Chas
Minnor
G. E
Patrick Maloney
Glenwood
Allert
Pes
Alvar
Pittston
Hoxanny
Bth
Sheewood
Jermyn
Providence Girl
Bo m
T. Parker
Clusk's Green
Victor I. B. G
George W. Huth
Séraiton
Alen
Ilos
Gorman
Bcranton
Havomla
Br. O
H.R. Westlake
Beranton
Scranton Tribune
Uncle Ned
Br. A
Robert Lee
Waverly
Albert
Abraam
Roxanny
Bom
D. M. Sherwood
Dyetmyn
Heir
Chine
John Woe
Od Potge
Victor P
Bh Mw
George W. Dunn
Allen S
Dgde A
Puterson
Prince Elain
Bog
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Gernan
Norman & Boog
HLS
Tialay Colmes
Alvin Thacker
David Copperford
Flashir Boy
de A. Patterson
Wilkes Medivm
L. A. Paterson
Kite Medhum
P Tersheimer
Tunkhannock
Actuary
Starry Miler
W. C. Hinciley
Dik
Vauday
Clas
Purse
Cincele Ned
Maxey
Mavenet
I'rinee Elgin
B. Ef
W. & Gorman
Zarunia
Br. G
HH. EB
Westlake
Free-for-all
Puree
Daisy Holmes
G. m
Alvin Decker
Waverio
Thavid Coppitfield
A. 4
Blk
H. S Gorman
Imariani Wing
Mariani Wine
Mariani & Co
Grabic
Haviland & Co
Gerard, Dufraisseix & Abbot
Crina Walt
Geo. V. Millar & Co
Wyoming Avenue
Green Valley
Galey Bros
Lackawanna Avenue
Dr. Reyer
Sig Spruce St
Opp
Court House
Deecham
Court House News Notes
West Scranton Station
Katherine Haggerty
Martie Greal
William G. John
W. M. Heena
C HL Meyer
T. U. No
William Rose
William Ringer
Louie PF. Stein
Hatherine Haggerty
the Tribune
the. Nafional Bank
Tional Bank Cor
Wrenlos
Spruce
Republican
Mre. Winslow
Bern
Fae
New York Life
Insurance Company Insurance
B.H. Betts
Mears Building
Antony and Cleo
Zenola
You
Cushman Bros, Co., Distributors
Hudson St
N.Y
Hayes & Varley
Spruce St
Bet
Washington and
Wyoming Aves
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