Local items include court award and council notes
The notice lists an award of 9.23 for C J Soper versus Onton Township, and reports a sewer viewership panel for Wyoming and Water avenues. It notes a five mesmeric arrests, dueling sentence, a railway injury suit, a council meeting on mayoral appointments, a 2000 ton steel rail order to ship to Australia, ten hour shifts for DL&W car shops, and several marriage licenses granted by the clerk of the courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kisley League
D. L. Pickes
I. Lt. Taylor
W. J. Tracy
C. J. Soper
Ont Forge
Select Council
P. J. McCann
A. F P. Bedford
J. A. Berunten
South Steel
Australia
Delaware, Lackawanna and Wester
Edwin H. Emory
Clark's Summit
Mary A. Griffiths
City Appeals Seventeenth District Sewer Appeal
City Solicitor McGinley filed an appeal from the viewers report on the Seventeenth District sewer on the South Side. Viewers assessed $15,096.25 against property owners and $22,963.76 against the city, an unequal share prompting the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGinley
Boy bootblacks accused after missing kit at Library
Louis Hopp, a 15 year old bootblack, reported two fellow bootblacks stole his boot polish from the Library building entrance. Alderman Howe issued warrants for the two youths' arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hopp
Alderman Howe
Hopp
Waldron’s Big Horse Sale At Cusick’s Livery Today
Waldron the Canadian horse shipper offers two carloads of harness horses at Cusick’s Livery today at one o’clock. Horses shown yesterday by single and double driving to prove they are thorough brake harness stock. Sleeping car to New York via the Lehigh Valley Railroad may be available after 6:00 p.m. Tickets at 209 Lackawanna Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldron
Cuslek
Cusick
New York
Tehigh Valley Railroad
Wilkes-Barre
Lacka
Anna Avenue
To Cure a Cold in One Day Cold Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts laxative Bromo Quinine Tablet promising cure for a cold in one day. It claims druggists refund the money if the remedy fails and lists a price of 25 cents.
Some statistics about the county 1897 tax totals and property value
The report lists the counties total assessable property value and tax totals for 1897. It notes the county debt of 255000, aggregate county tax 210161.82, and taxable property value of 820,023,116, with interest held by county residents totaling 5690667. The county commissioners prepared a table for the secretary of Internal Affairs showing taxables, land acres, and the value and taxes of real and personal property under Pennsylvania law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Pennsylvania
Taxable Property and County Tax Figures for Lackawanna County
The county lists 64 110 taxables and 194 041 acres cleared with 34 025 acres timber land. Real estate value totals 90 465 788 with 2 844 277 exempt and 26 621 491 taxable. County property tax totals 90 023 116 at seven mills. county tax reserve 210 161.82. debt 256 000. A table follows with taxable values and taxes by municipality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Plumbers Press Board For City Plumbing Inspector
Fifteen plumbers urge enforcement of recent rules and back a new city plumbing inspector role. Building Inspector Nelson explains time constraints and vows to prosecute violations. The board plans to seek council action to create the inspector position and to study the eight hour day law’s impact on crematory labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
W. A. Paine
George T. Horn
Henry F. Ziegler
M. T. Howley
James B. Doyle
Henry J. Gunster
Thomas Devine
Thomas Mullen
Lincoln Williams
Lewis Schumacher
John Snyder
Jacob Muller
Henry Wenzel
William Avery
A. C. Monies
John Johns
I. J. Murray
W. B. Allen
M. D
Cullen
Burke
John Nelson
Nelson
Gunster
Mesars
Howley
Monies
Snyder Ailso
Horn
Master Plumbers’ Association
Murray
McGinley
Rice and Barton vaudeville at Davis's theater
Rice and Barton Company, a troupe of vaudeville and burlesque artists, performs for three days at Davis's theater starting this matinee. Acts include Frankie Haines, Swan and Bombard, Miles and Raymond, Barton and he, Miss Hattie Mills, the Hill Sisters, a chorus of pretty girls, and the comedy McDoodle's Flats in an up-to-date program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice
Barton
Davis's
Frankie Haines
Swan
Bombard
Miles
Raymond
Hattie Mills
Hill Sisters
Naughty Coney Island Burlesque Display
Burlesque act titled Naughty Coney Island offers performers ample opportunity to showcase their charms of voice and form in a lively stage presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coney Island
Letters From The People Public Opinion Notice
Short letters of interest may be published when accompanied by the writer's home address The Tribune disclaims responsibility for opinions expressed in the letters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Eight hour work rule sparks city labor debate
Willa H. Richmond of Scranton voices concern over eight hour labor decisions impacting city offices and street departments. He questions funding, wage levels, and the ability of the eight hour standard to improve production and family welfare, urging discussion across papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Iberty
Busihee
Commonwealth
Willa H. Richmond
Scranton
Waldron's Big Horse Sale At Cusick's Livery
The notice invites attendance at Waldron's horse sale this afternoon at Cusick's Livery in Aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldron
Cusick's
Wintergrass murder cases dominate grand jury report
The grand jury reported thirty-eight true bills and thirty-four ignorers. It charged George Van Horn with the August murder of Mrs. Josephine Wescott and Charles Abatte with Vito Riamond’s Labor Day killing. Numerous assault and battery, larceny and receiving, fraud, and other charges were listed as ignored or proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George van Horn
Charlies Abatte
Dilla
Anthony Wachillisky
Aleck Pitehura
Frank Gajleky
Anthony Wintercross
Fell Township
Josephine Wescott
Charles Abatte
Vito Riamond
Joseph Woelkers
Edith Haskins
Edward Curtis
Sarah Ann Curtin
Sarah Ann Curtis
Edmund Boyer
Kidwin Curtis
Sarah Curtis
John Hall
John A. Evaths
Albert Price
Mary Price
Frank Veroski
Charles Liploski
Oscar Anronson
D. Edelson
James A. Wilson
John McMahon
John Moffatt
Charlies Sherma
Ellen Kilne
Bridget Maloney
Patrick Convey
Michael Manney
Michael Lavelle
Ann Conner
Anthony McAndrew
Mary Murphy
Minnie Dougherty
John
Hartree
Peter van Bergeen
Jacob Buttermann
Rodney
Fuller Johnson
Julius Hopewell
William Clifford
John Summers
Fred Mink
Ridward L. Knise
John Gashinsky
Peter Micusky
John McHale
Mark Flynn
John Tierney
P. J. Lynott
Bridget Hughes
John M. Barrett
Miggie Reap
Mary Loenn
Parish Court Docket Summary Of Civil and Criminal Filings
A historical docket lists numerous cases with defendants such as J. Tago Molay Commund Thomas Corcoran and James A. Rilley accused of assaults fraud and mischief. Plaintiffs include Josephine Simmons Sadie Rennie and Ellen Monahan among others with various costs and conts obligations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ce J. Tago
Oie
Sadie Rennie
B. Ata
Iy Costa
James A. Rilley
John A. Rilley
Sarah Huerell
Mary Conner
Kate
Annie Hughes
Jane Rider
Ellen McGrail
Piy Costa
Ellen Monahan
Bridget Hughes
Mary Frankforter
Hopkins Trans-Oceania Specialty Co. at the Academy Tonight
Hopkins Trans-Oceania Specialty Co. will open a three day engagement at the Academy tonight. Madame Sans Gene by Sardou is listed as the Lyceum attraction for Monday evening. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised to improve blood quality and cure indigestion and biliousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Sans Gene
Sardou
Lyceum
Hood
Have You Seen Them New Toilet Sets In Window
Displayed in showroom window the store promotes toilet sets praised as prettiest and cheapest with the latest shapes and decorations and rock bottom prices for quick sale.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Schank
Spencer
Spruce Street
Waldron's Big Horse Sale
F. P. Price
SOE
Ee Sitatn
Covingson
Carbondale Township
Carbondale
Elmharet Y
Greenfield
CouAsbord Sever
Glendupn
Dlvessenee Dissercosssunnweeeenane
Lackawandd Siccrecesewe Divedee
Maphcia
Ant Ua Miallson
Newton Senter
Ben North Awington
Brook Cesseesseveesseecsssenees
Taylor Fesbecewesemeeenees Sheeean
Ooe Anen
Waverly
Oon
Winton Ss
Ener
West Abingson
Rice & Barton Company
Davis’ Theater
Plainfield, Ind
Buffalo
Friends Yearly Meeting
F. J. Moore
Exchange Street
N, Y
Castoria
Wintergrass
Grand Jury
Anthony Washilifeky
Alick Petchura
Frank Gajisky
Daniel Healy
Charles Sherman
Chester FE
Flanders
James Stein
Hannah Stein
Chester E. Flanders
Harry Greenberger
Max Warman
Louis Gardella
Ballee
Thos
H. Loftus
Mary Savannah
Mary Lucy
John Werner
W. W. Callender
Annie Judge
Jane A. Judie
Emma Boyer
Benjamin Daggers
Annie Brown
John B. Gamble
J. H. Spain
William Knappen
Lizzie Knappen
Annie Jeffrey
Raffert Lamarthe
Rose Lamarthe
Rose Marks
Jenkin Morgan
Gottlob Mayer
Hannah McGee
Luean Nemeth
Patrick Moran
Tw. J. Roache
Bernard J. Cummings
Ellen Gallagher
James J. Newils
Academy OF Music
Watch Sale
Chatelaine
Morocco
Choice
Dresden
THE
Rexford Company
Lackawanna Ave
Crinarall
Wyoming Avenue
Nobby Goode
Lackawanna Avenue
Mercereau & Connell’s
Regina Music Box
Wyoming
Jersey
W. i. Pierce
Penn Ave. Market
Ife
Kaife
Titan
J. Hw, Ladwig
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