Williams & McKinlty announces Republican senatorial convention
The Twentieth Senatorial district holds a Republican convention at the arbitration room in the courthouse on Tuesday September 25 at 11 a.m. to nominate a state senator. Delegates vote Saturday September 22 between 4 and 7 p.m. Vigilance committees are advised to follow instructions. Second Legislative District also convenes September 25 at 10 a.m. to nominate a legislator with delegate elections on Saturday times 4 to 7 p.m. Committees issue notices.
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Court House
Luzerne
Fourth District Republicans to Nominate at McKinley Club
The Republicans of the Fourth Legislative District plan a party convention at the McKinley Club rooms Odd Fellows building Jermyn on Tuesday September 25 at 3 p m to nominate a candidate for the seat. Delegates to the convention will vote at regular polling places on Saturday September 22 between 6 and 7 p m. Each election district is entitled to representation equal to the county convention. Committees urged to maintain peace and proper conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Scranton
Millar
A. J. Koa
Fourth
McKinley Club
Odd Fellows
Jermyn
Igilanes
Peae
WiLliam J. Sonvnarnt
Jong
City Notes and Local Scheduling Changes
Local notes cover driving club races, train routing changes to Carbondale, theater and boxing details, Mullarky’s dancing class at Excelsior Hall, and court actions. Also listed are transfers of Delaware and Hudson departments, council committee meetings, and reports from residents John Rathford and Maria with civic updates.
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Ontario and
Western
Carbondale
Mullarky
Excelsior Hall
Wyoming Avenue
Rom
John O'Donnell
Forest Court
John Ratehford
Maria
Marriage Licenses Granted in Scranton Area
Murray of Minooka William Mor com of Jermyo and Jane Martin of Mayfield were issued marriage licenses by Clerk Thomas yesterday. The board of health was updated on new scarlet fever and diphtheria cases and typhoid and consumption deaths. Superintendent Phillips will meet teachers in Libert ball to discuss Primary A and B sessions starting Wednesday. Funerals for Humphrey Bradley and a body funeral for Scranton lodge members were noted. Mayor Connell plans to address Chauncey M Depew on a Sheridan monument invitation. Associated Charities may form a committee to review reception of gas recommendations. Sewer system assessments for Thirteenth district section B confirmed and bids soon. Driving Club races set for Thursday. Lohmans on Spruce Street features Panst’s Mitwaver.
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Murray
Minooka
William Morcom
Jermyo
Jane Martin
Mayfield
Thomas
Board of Health
Phillips
Libert Ball
Mary
Humphrey Bradley
Adams Avenue
Scranton Lodge of
Elke
Connell
Chauncey M. Depew
Depew
Scranton
Monument Fund
Associated Charities
House of the God Shepherd
Thirteenth District
West Lackawanna Avenue
Fairview Avenue
Chectnut Street
Brown's Place
Lafayette Street
Gentlemen's Driving Club
At the Theaters A Trip to Chinatown and Other Acts
Hoyt's A Trip to Chinatown stars the New York company at the Academy tonight with Harry Connor Geraldine McCann and others in a touring presentation praised as lively and byword worthy. Also Reno Williams Sydney Grondy Faust at the Academy by Lewis Morrison with Florence Roberts and Magician Powell performs at Powell’s. The Watson Sisters dazzle at Davis Theatre with twenty five artistes. The Trolley System by Robert Garnella set for Friday at the Academy of Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt
Chinatown
Scranton
New York
New York Fifth Avenue Theater
United States
Academy
Harry Connor
Mrs. Guyor
Chicago
Biff
Geraldine McCann
Sadie Kirby
Harry Gilfell
Margaret McDonald
George A. Benn, Jr
Laat
Bessie Clayton
Lewis Morrrison
Academy of Music
Lewis Morrison
Mephistopheles
Mr. Man
Goethe
Florence Roberts
Marguerite
Watson Sisters
Davis’ Theater
Immense Dam Plans Near Williams Bridge In Scranton
Scranton Gas and Water Company announces a monumental project to build a new reservoir basin covering 160 acres known as old Hitchcocok swamp, capable of nearly 2000 million gallons. A tunnel 1800 feet will connect to the high service dam, with construction starting January and finishing September, amid efforts to drain adjacent land and reroute roads.
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Elmbhurst
Williams' Bridge
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Ciny Avenue
Gammon's Hill
Elmburat
Roaring Brook
Cartia
California
Dama
Las
Reaves
Gas and Water Company
Hitchcocok
Williams’ Bridge
High Service
Degan Farm
Water Company
Ruin the Church Outburst Ends in Confinement
John Murphy of Saratoga threatened to blow up the Bim Park church during a funeral service with dynamite. He frightened attendees and was locked up on drunkenness charges. In custody he prayed and sang, appearing mildly demented and unfit for release.
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John Murphy
Saratogad
Bim Park
Mar Hy
Residents Engaged in Legal Turmoil Over Cave Incidents
Several residents were involved in a legal disturbance yesterday as three caves from a local area were affected by actions linked to two suspects. Authorities investigated the arising conduct and noted tensions among the community.
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Ths
Lioy
Ateoot
Bland Old Mandebling Mocha Tins Offerings
A brief catalog line lists 2 lb tins of G Java Triple Bland Old Mandebling Mocha priced at .8740 per pound.
Abduction Case Involving Two Underage Girls
Mary and Bridget Barrett aged under sixteen allegedly abducted by Frank Jordan a married man. After surrendering to Chief Simpson and being placed in the Florence Mission they sought protection from Alderman Bailey. Their mother Mrs Bromage was bound to keep the peace and Alderman De Lacy postponed deciding whether the girls should be sent to an institution while Jordan was cleared of the abduction charge.
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Mary
Bridget Barrett
Frank Jordan
Chief Simpson
Florence
Alderman Bailey
Mra. Bromage
Alderman de Lacy
Jordan
DeLacy
Keene as Richelieu Delivers Strong Academy Performance
The audience at the Academy of Music last evening praised Mr. Keene for his Richelieu in Lord Lytton's play. His portrayal showed mellowed authority and deep study, rising to a height of critical demand during the pivotal moment. The supporting company, save Mr. Arden, largely hovered in mediocrity amid costly costumes and fitting stage props.
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Academy of Music
Academy
Keene
Lord Lytton
Richelieu
Richelisa
Richlien
Arden
Carbondale Traction Debt Suit Seeks Promissory Note Payment
Henry R. Levis & Co. began an action in Assumpsit against Carbondale Traction Co to recover 29082 dollars on a promissory note dated June 21 1894. The note was not honored when presented at Miners and Mechanics Bank of Carbondale on August 21.
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Henry R. Levis &Co
Carbondale
Carbondale Traction Company
Miners and Mechanics’ Bank of
Carbondalu
Reopening piano school and community notices
The notice outlines a re opening of Virgil Practice Clavier higher music study at 437 Wyoming Avenue and a teachers training course. It also mentions a 5000 dollar scholarship fund instalment plan for Lips and invites interested persons to call. Additionally it advertises a Ocean Grove excursion by Central Railroad of New Jersey on Sept 20 with specific departure and return times and fares. Pratt's Book Store promotes half price books and a large line of new items.
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F. E. Woop
Mies Hardenbergh
Virgil
Wyoming Avenue
Pratt
Boox
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Ocean Grove
Bethlehem
Scranton
Wilkesarre
Guernsey Bros Advotes Fall Wing Tip Shoes
An old advertisement offers Weber footwear at Guernsey Bros Gentlemen with fall styles of wing apse shoes in calf russett prient leather and pigakin. Sponsored by Commonwealth Shop on Washington avenue near Oxforp Bagster International and family Bibles Pratt's Boox Stroman.
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Commonwealth Shop
Washington Avenue
Oxforp
Bagster
International and Family Bibles
Pratt's
Boox Stroman
Carpet Factory and Tin Can Plant Plans Tied to Scranton
The Scranton board of trade endorses a carpet factory project and the Eureka Cash and Credit Register venture with Elmira backers, offering $150000 capital and stock terms. A plan to consolidate local boards faces opposition while butter shipment delays prompt weekly car deliveries and official action on dues.
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New York, Ontario and Western Company
Scranton
Eureka Cash and Credit Register Company
Elmira
N. C
Tous, Inc
New York
G. Kerr
Dickaup
Tound
Treasury
Atherton Esid
Connell
Mr. Dickson
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Velands
Cleveland Baking Powder Co
Cleveland Bro
Norrman& Moore
Lackawanna the
Mears & Hagen
Lacka
Ave
Jonn G. la Torone
H. M. Rawsen
City Notes
Panst
Lohman’s
Spruce Street
Frothingham
Reno & Willams Company
Laura Alberta
Sydney Grondy
Clemencean Case
Powell
New School
Europe
America
Robert Garnella
Bob Garnella
Dick Garnella
Academy of Maalc
Epectes
Rxrieven
Eumaurst
Elmhurst
Elmhurat
Reeves
Batenon
William's Bridge
Clonda
No. 6
Lloyd Street
Java
Rio
Keene AS
Carbondale Traction CO
Wood's College
Ladier
Russett
A. C. Nerrieton & Co
Commonwealth Building
Bill Hooks
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Joni Crema
Wale Corte Ce
E. G. Coursen
Lacka, Ave
Somme
Board of Trade
Kellar
South Side Board of Trade
Sant & Commpanication
Messrs
Lansing
Paine and Torrey
T. F. Flitcroft
New York, Ontario and Western
Delhi
Byer Ayarte
C. W. Proomian
Wake
Berry
Lacka. Avenue
Dunn
Snyder
D.D
Wyoming Ave
Cream City
Fi. Battin, & Co
Penn Avenue
Woolworths
Woolworth
Lacka. Ave
Coats
J. Bolz
Dime Bank
Miss Stout
Oslands
Practical College
Court House Square
Buck, Whitmore & Co
Adams Ave
Linden
Treat
Business At
Washington Ave
Scranton Tribune
Banister
Lacokawanna Ave
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