Death of Grace Wagner Brings Suit for Damages
In Scranton court two interpleader actions concluded with verdicts for the plaintiffs while the Henne versus People's Street Railway case proceeded. The suit seeks $5,000 for Grace Wagner's death after being crushed by a street car on West Lackawanna Avenue. Witnesses claimed the motorman neglected duty. defense asserted the accident was avoidable. The judge adjourned the case with the record open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Duffy
Wade Finn
John & Myers & Co
Alty Miller
Gunster
Albert Henne
People's Street Railway Company
Laazorne
Joseph Prien
F. J. Fitzsimmons
Jessup
Horace BK. Hand
Grace
West Lackawanna Avenue
Seventh Street
Loes
Robingson Sons
Mame
Charles R. Pitcher
Plaimoiff
Pitcher
T. Ellsworth Davis
Itan
Dunmore
Searle
Montrose
No. 1
Harry A. Depuy
Jesse A. Brady
Dunmere
Wolovk
Brody
Depuy
John Silkman
Brady
Edward Spencer
Alfred Hand
Justice Hand
Everett Warren
M. E. McDonald
H. Hurns
E. C. Newcomb
Tenth Ward
Archbald
Charles Wagner
T. H. Bray
Ward & Horn
Charles H. Welles
Unclear Phrase Instructs on Wife and Papers
Fragmentary text indicates a person named Philip Geiblg involved in a matter about his wife and papers. It mentions a delay before a decision is handed down in a few days. No clear event, date, or organization is established in the readable portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Geiblg
Hegleter Hopkins
Will
Casey and Kelly lager brewery work starts on South Side
Local notes report work beginning on the Casey and Kelly lager beer brewery on the South Side. Other items mention the Columbia county fair in Bloomsburg October 10 to 12 with bicycle races and a Retail Liquor Dealers’ association meeting at Raub’s hall at 2 this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia County
Bloomsburg
Retail Liquor Dealers’ Association
Raub’s Hall
Harry Ferber
Westminster
Louis’ Theater
Cavary Grand Opera Company
Frothingham
Clerks’ Association
Therhallow Spracy
Jamea O'Brien
Lackawanna
Arlington Litts
Pirteton
John Higers
Wright
J. DA. MacGolfrick
St. Thomas’ College
Catholic Mutual Benefit Assocration
Prothonotary
Mike Avereky
Carbondale
James W. Oakford
Carbondale and
Forest City Street Railway Company
John W. Aitken
New Dress Goods at Mears and Hugen Store
Having moved our Dress Goods department throughout the store we now offer a fine assortment of fashionable dress materials plain and fancy silks. Visit to see the new weaves colors and styles at Mears and Hugen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears & Hugen
Democratic County Convention Date Set
Less than a dozen members of the Democratic county committee met at the St. Charles hotel and fixed October 1 for the county convention. Primaries will be held the preceding Saturday. The chairman was directed to secure a venue as the courthouse and Music Hall are in use this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Committee
St. Charles
Roche
Court House
iMusic Hall
Many New Members Proposed at History Institute Meeting
A Lackawanna Institute of History and Science meeting approved a slate of proposed members including Murray E. Boole John Szlupas J C Clark F W Ewald Charles A Graves William Tate Rufus J Koster Otto C Burkhart James Stein and many others listed from the local region in an afternoon session at the office of B K B Sturges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Institute of History and Science
Lackawanna Inestitute of History and Science
BK. B
L. P. Wodenan
A. B. Dunelng
Charles Kolwell, Jr
W. A. Taft
Th Replogte
W. OS. Berich
Pred. Beers
Robert Gardner
A. FE. Campbell
A. Et. Willams
WLW
Rieainger
Stanley Allen
Howard
J. Moore
Leo Sehimotif
DeLavey
FD. Brewster
Emil Schimpif
George W. Milne
Th Eo Payne
Newton Jackson
George KR. Mary
O. D. Shepherd
John W. Coolidge
Robert Merrifield
Jim Zachman
George W. Smithing
M. Fr. McDonald
Rh. M. Scranton
W. J. Tracy
Frank Tt. Wavelay
Charles W. Roberts
Randolph M. Stratton
Daniel I. Murray
Tattie Morgan
James Murray Dewey
Man Named Harris Steals Hat After Breakfast
A well dressed man identifying himself as Samuel Harris of Buffalo begged breakfast at the Wyoming House yesterday and left wearing a new hat. the owner, F Wing of Buffalo, identified the hat at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western station last night and Harris was arrested after an exchange of headwear. Harris admitted the mistake and said he would return the hat, while a waiter noted the man ordered fancy dishes and complained about service. The hotel story ends with speculation that Harris may not need a hat soon.
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Wyoming House
Samuel Harris
Buffalo
F. Wing
Harris
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Station
Meeting of Endeavorers in Scranton Union
The City Christian Endeavor executive committee met at the YMCA hall with Rev. W. H. Stubblebine presiding in President B. A. Williams absence. Reports were heard, three special rally committees were discharged, and nominations were presented for officer posts to be acted on next meeting. A monthly paper for the Scranton union and the 6 convention interests was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
City Christian Endeavor Union
Young Men's Christian Association
Willams
W. H. Stubblebine
BE. Danilels
H. B. Cox
Miles Florence Irving
W. I H. Stubblebine
Miss Lenalark
L. M. Speck
C. H. Chandler
Misa Della P. Evang
Scranton Union
New Year Observances Mark End of Sichrew Era Year
Sunset ends the Sichrew era year 6055 and begins 65% as Jews across synagogues and temples welcome the new year. Orthodox and liberal congregations alike observe solemn services, though a minority may stay away. The fall festivals remain the highpoints, with fears of changes in practice over fifty years not diminishing their call to worship.
Gilmartin and Sullivan United at St Peters Cathedral
Thomas F. Gilmartin of Archbald and Miss Annie M. Sullivan of Ca pouse avenue wed yesterday morning at St Peters cathedral. Rev Father Quinnan officiated in the presence of many friends. Mary Ellen Keefe was bridesmaid and John Colling acted as best man. A wedding breakfast followed at Webster avenue home before a eastern wedding tour. Mrs Gilmartin and the groom with Megargel Connell hold trusted local positions. Nickel Plate Road dining stations receive praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Gilmartin
Annie M. Sullivan
Archbald
Capouse Avenue
St. Peter's Cathedral
Stev
Father Quinnan
Mary Ellen Keefe
John Colling
Gilmartin
Megargel & Connell
Young people dance at Miss Boles party
A dancing party hosted by Colonel and Mrs. H. M. Boles honored Miss Boles and guests from New York and Canova L I. Attendees included Miss Bradford and Miss Leverwich among Kingston Wilkes-Barre and Albany visitors. Worthington's School of Art to reopen at 3 Madison Avenue on Thursday September il. Nickel Plate Road day coaches will have uniformed colored porters calling attention to passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Boles
H. M. Boles
Miss Bradford
New York City
Leverich
Canova
L. I
Miss Dorrance
Misa Vaughan
Kingston
Misa Payne
Wilkes-Barre
Miss Law
Pittston
Iss Wilder
New York
Micn Olmes
Miss Worthington
School of Art and Pene
Madison Avenue
Nickel Plate Road
Sunday School Workers Meet at Green Ridge Church
The Primitive Methodists of the Wyoming district held their twelfth semi annual Sunday school convention at the Green Ridge church with delegates from Plymouth Wilkes-Barre Parsons Plains Avoca Archbald Scranton Wakely Jermyn Laurel Run and more. Officers included President Rev G Russell Secretary H W Russell and Treasurer T Hooper. The program featured devotional exercises addresses essays and musical numbers followed by a discussion on establishing a publishing house and a vote to determine the next convention site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primitive Methodista
Wyoming
Green Ridge
Plymouth
Wilkes-Barre
Parsons
Plains
Avoca
Archbald
Scranton
Wakely
Jermyn
Laurel Run
Fllean Ridge
G. Russell
WH. Russell
T. Hooper
Grand Jury Returns 38 True Bills and 37 Ignored
The grand jury returned thirty-eight true bills to the court yesterday and twenty-seven ignored. Indictments include aggravated assault and battery against Thomas F Connell and Newton Williams. numerous assault and battery, larceny, receiving stolen goods, keeping a disorderly house, and other charges are listed with named defendants and prosecutors. Several ignored bills involve women in scolding disputes with costs assigned to prosecutrices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick Rooney
Annie Lord
John Maloney
Edward Philbin
Thomas Jones
John J. Sullivan
Lewis Finnell
Kate Finnell
Catharine Sweeney
Annie Mabon
George E. Shea
John Demark
John McCloskey
Joseph Olshefski
Alex H. Kobhler
Nese Olshefski
Frank Zalefski
Patrick Tigue
Joseph Kulefsky
Lyman Reynolds
William Hartman
Roman Sugar
Minnie S. Brown
Joseph
John Prush
John Zlerlenaki
John Cavinskey
John Cavanaugh
Maggie Hays
Cassie Richards
Ellen Hart
Martin Gerrity
Katie Hays
Ballee-Bernard McDermott
William Martin
Mary Memsh
Little Memnate
John Gereska
Benjamin Lewis
John Stevenski
Patrick Noon
W. H. McCullum
Julia Thomas
David John
John McDonnell
Daniel Haggerty
Thos, Jones
Thomas F. Connell
Duryea Liveryman
Newton Williams
the Tribune
Felix Johnson
Atlas
Felix Yaniskey
Antonia Stonger
Rose Healey
Mary Aston
David H. Evans
William Thomas
Luke Kelly
Joseph Kurlandok
Michael Zulkowski
John Roman
George Churocovski
Annie Goora
Patrick Healey
Richard Davis
al Torrance
George Siler
al Torrance, Jr
Jacob Seruper
Stephen Miller
Anthaea Seruper
Frank Seruper
Bessie Rosenberger
R. Levi
Michael Ruddy
W. H H. Press
Ohn
Rabel
John Retafskie
John F. Atkingon
Bridget
Patrick Henry
Ann F Edwards
Gerome Scalzo
H. P. Willis
Larceny
Isaac Hamilton
M. J. Stone
Patrick Sweeney
William T. Simpson
Michael Linshire
Jacob Tl. Monskey
Anthony Dougher
H. H. Pfeiffer
Fred Richards
Wiliam T. Simpson
Ernest Hope
John T
Patrick Rooney
Freeman ‘Lord
Otto Proper
Stephen Rusbarsky
Coats
Annie Hel- Brig
Henry Bahl
Ann Edwards
Jacob Leveritch
Michael Rock
Mary Rogek
Mary Flannery
Costa
Jas Glynn
Andrew
Pat
Fire at Cloud house and coal pile. quick extinguishment
An alarm from box 28 near Taylor avenue and Linden street reported a fire in the Cloud house kitchen where Phenix Chemical Company fought flames for about 15 minutes. Insurance covers about 150 dollars in damage. A separate alarm at Jefferson avenue and Gibson street cited a coal pile fire at the Boles Steel works in Dunmore with slight damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phenix Chemical Company
Willam Cloud
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
Taylor Avenue
Linden Street
Connell
Clay Avenue
Cloud House
Jefferson Avenue
Gibson Street
Boles Steel Works
Dunmore
Coming Attractions in City Theaters
The Academy of Music features Miss Nellie McHenry in The Ticycle Girl with sparkling music and original numbers. Gus Heege presents A Genuine Gentleman in Swedish dialect at the Academy and Myr Heege and company perform with a large band. The Cavary Opera Company brings Faust Bohemian Gift and Carmen with new prima donna Mile. Lichter and mezzo Bella Tomlins. Charles T. Filla stars in The Alsatian on Sept 13. Side-Tracked at the Davenport theater prompts laughs as a strong comedy with notable specialties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie McHenry
Academy of Music
Miss McHenry
John Webster
Charles Morrison
Henry Gament
Misa Dell Jackson
Laura Bennett
Misa Ethel Taylor
Misa Lillian de Grogs
Academy of
Cavary Opera Company
Faust
Frothingham
Charles H. Pratt
Mme. Tavary
Mme
Thea Dorre
Chev
Albert L. Guille
Mile. Lichter
Bella Tomlins
Suzanne Ryane
Sofie Romani
Charles T. Filla
Ex Representative Jordan Sues City for 20000 Damages
Ex representative Martin Jordan of the South Side sues Scranton for 20000 claiming injuries after slipping on ice at the Mattes street and Hallroad alley crosswalk on February 21. He says the fall broke his left leg, caused long bed rest and high medical costs, seeking 20000 in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
James Mahon
Martin Jordan
South Side
Scranton
Term of the Board Ambiguity Clarified by City Solicitor
City Solicitor Torrey issued an opinion to the council on the term of the board of revision and appeals. The new act, operative May 2 of the year, prescribes a three year term elected every third year. He states the current term expires in 1898, giving future board members only about two and a half years despite the three year mandate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrey
Council
Board of Revision and Appeals
Geibig Will Case Ends Hearings In Archbald
Register Hopkins closed the hearings at noon after Jacob Stahlheber representing all grandchildren sought to contest the 1884 will. They allege undue influence and duress in the later will to Mrs Gelbig, who died and left the estate to Ritters of Archbald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register Hopkins
Jacob Stahlheber
Philip Geibig
Archbald
Stahlhebers
Proposition to Sell St Johns Hall Deferred for Now
Members of St John s Total Abstinence Benevolent Society on the South Side met last night and backed delaying any sale. They urged reconciliation and ended hops and amusements at the hall to avoid moral risk, but no deed of trust to Bishop O Hara was executed and no action was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Hall
St. John's Total Abstinence Benevolent Society
South Side
Alder
Wille
Bishop O'Hara
Fall Shoe Styles Citywide Specials and Open House
Four show windows on Wyoming avenue showcase Hurt Packuard and Edwin Burt footwear for men and women. Madame Tr Amoureaux announces opening of dressmaking parlors at 512 Spruce Street with ready fit and fair prices. Commonwealth Shoes promises latest styles at low prices. Nickel Plate Road advertises low fares and dining car service. Miss Hardenbergh’s piano school reopens Monday September 10 at 639 Main Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis, Reilly & Thives
Wyoming Avenue
Hurt & Packuard
Edwin, Burt
Madame Tr Amoureaux
Spruce Street
Death of Ray H Ace in Scranton at 4 months old
Ray H Ace youngest son of Mr and Mrs J Re Ace died at home 610 Kreseler Court Scranton on Tuesday afternoon aged 4 months 16 days funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ace
Scranton
Ray H
J. Re Ace
Kreseler Court
Tuesay
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S’eople
S Street Railway Company
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
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Commonwealth
Washington Avenue
Ackawanna
Warman
Penn Ave
City Notes
Chicago
Cleveland
Fort Wayne
Meeting OF Endeavorers
Iteling
Primitive Methodist Church
Two Valleys
Dickely
J. Sharpe
J. Proude
W. H. Acornly
Edith Morris
Penglase
Hartshorn
M. Lewin
Misa Clara Jeffrey
Misa Editha Morris
A. Cheatrix
Bateman
Tocre
Halder
Makely
Hinkely
Billy van
Bie Minstrels
Robert Carmichael
Primrose & West
Boston
Davie’ Theater
Dayton
Times
Park Theater
John Haymond Institute
Young Men'a Christian Association
Bchlebel's
Elmhurst Boulevard
Elmhurst
Echiebel
Elmbuget
Fichlebel
Geibig
Washington
Nickel Mate
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Pillsbury
Misa Hardenbergh
Planoforte
Maun
America
The
Crystal Palace
Rte. At
Louis Rupprecht
Eugene Kleberg
Opp. Baptist Church
T. © Snyder, D. D. S
Ming Avenue
Les Ex Men
Heflers
Green Ridge Sanitarium
Marion St
A. E. Jordan
Boston Hospital Training Hool
Columbus Monument
Washington Av
Scranton,Pa
Dunn
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