City Notes and Events in Scranton Area
John Roberts of Olyphant transferred to the insane department of the Lackawanna hospital after a fall injury to Henry Miller of Deacon Street, who also suffered a back fracture. Fifty-second Regiment reunion to be hosted by locals. Cholars Carroll memorial? Young Men's Institute Day. excursion to Shawanese Lake. William Koch land case interrupted by Lavelle affidavit. Anthony Shonella injured in Dickson mines. Scranton Railway Beneficial Association held its first annual outing at Laurel Hill Park with 8,000 attendees. Bauer's band and Lyric quartet featured. association formed in 1897 with officers Messlit, Kirst, and Hawley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifty-second Regiment of
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Old Lugerne County
John C. Dodges
Vermont
Thuredas
Young Mons Institute
Shawanese
Tarvey's) Lake
Delaware and Wadson and
Lehigh Valley
Charlies Carroll
Carrollton
William Koch
Catherine
Irving Blesecker
Madison Township
Alderman Wright
Ferdinand Street
Rodham
Scranton Railway Beneficial Association
Laurel Hill Park
Bauer
Assocaation
Traction Company
PP. M. Messlit
J. H. Kirst
Fred. Hawley
Insane German Youth In Custody At Lackawanna Hospital
Arthur Holthelm aged 20 from Berlin Germany is hospitalized at Lackawanna with acute mania. He arrived Friday with fever and chills and has since exhibited deranged behavior and suicide attempts. Police were asked to intervene as no insane prisoners room exists at the station. he will be moved to Hillside Home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Holthelm
Berlin
Germany
Lackawanna Hospital
Holtheim
Moltheim
Dougherty
Newbury
Judge Willey to Speak at Board of Trade Meeting
Judge Willey of New York author of The Laborer and Capital will address members on the tariff at the board of trade’s first meeting since summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Willey
Board of Trade
Fiest
New York
Jet
Infant Ralph Benton Field Dies in Scranton
In Scranton on September 19 1807 Ralph Benton infant son of Mr and Mrs G Le Grande Field died at their home 1 Washington Avenue Funeral notice to follow
Sermons on Lattimer Echo in City Pulpits
Rev. F P Doty urges applying the Golden Rule to daily life and the Lattimer affair. Rev. Levi Bird condemns violence, links labor strife to a great revolution, and critiques authorities and armory power. Rev. Joseph K Dixon calls for a powerful hammer to end wage inequality.
Autumn revival and church notices fill Sabbath pages
The report lists multiple church events and sermons across congregations. Rev R Israel at St. Luke's preached at St. David's, Wasburn Street Presbyterian observed communion, and A V Bower spoke at the Y M C A. Rev W A Thomas preached at Duan kirk and Plymouth Congregational. Mrs Norvell led YWCA meetings. Rev M Griffiths preached at First Welsh Baptist as a prospective pastor candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Rogers Israel
St. Luke's
St. David's Episcopal Church
Wasdburn Street Presbyterian Church
J. P. Moffatt
Young Men's Christian Association
A. V. Bower
William Arthur Thomas
Duankirk
Plymouth Congregational Church
Simpeon Methodist Church
J. G. Eckman
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
A. L. Ramer
Williams. Alexander
North Carolina
Pirot Presbyterian Church
Dr. McLeod
Young Women's Christian Association
Anra Norvell
Chicago
Mr. Griffiths
Neath
South Wales
First Welsh Baptist Church
Beheaded man killed at Delaware Lackawanna yard station
Charles Newcomb of Conkling Delaware was killed at 1 AM when passenger train No 11 struck him at the station end. His head was severed, and the body lay on the next track after being run over by freight train No 282. Coroner Longstreet to hold an inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Newcomb
Conkling
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Yard
Southern Division
Newcomb
New York City
Kauffman's
Lackawanna Am Nue
Cusicks
Longstreet
Queen Victoria Sends Letter to Local Pastor
A letter from Queen Victoria dated August 14 1897 and addressed to Rev Dr Joseph K Dixon of the Penn Avenue Baptist church is announced in Our Church Messenger. The monarch acknowledges receipt of his sermon on The Victorian Era and Christian Prosperity and thanks him for his tribute to her life and reign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Bird
Adams Avenue
Hird
People’s Prohibition Church
Bird
Queen Victoria
Joseph K. Dixon
Penn Avenue
Madame Sans Gene at Lyceum Tonight and More Plays
The Lyceum presents Madame Sans Gene with Marion Abbott in the title role tonight. Lewis Morrison offers The Master of Ceremonies on Tuesday, Facust on Wednesday, and The Prodigal Father a three night farce at the Academy starting tonight. Also advertised are Royal Blue publications and Lehigh Valley Sleepers with a 9:00 p.m. track layover and 2:30 a.m. departure for New York including 309 Lackawanna Avenue reservations. Hood's Sarsaparilla claims lasting health benefits with Hood's Pills for various ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Sans Gene
Sardou
Marion Abbott
Lyceum
Lewis Morrison
Academy
New York City
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Wilkes-Barre
New York
City
Lackawanna Avenue
Murder charges and civil suit arise in county grand jury
Grand jury returns true bills for murder against George K. Van Horn and Charles Abvate while other indictments of importance follow. Catharine A. Gardner sues D. A. Gardner Ira B Gardner and Towns end over a 1887 land conveyance and defeasance dispute amid contested title. A slander case McNamara vs Patrick McDonald is heard by arbitrators with an award for the plaintiffs. Common Pleas term opens with Judge Edwards and Judge Archbald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Decker
Mestville
Miss Nettle Phillips
W. T H. Phillips
Feetville
Nothle
Bithe
Miss Phillips
Decker
Catharine A. Gardner
D. A. Gardner
Ira GB. Gardner
J. C. Gardner
M. W. Townsend
Emma L. Gardner
Benton Township
J. ©. Gardner
J. G. Gardner
Ira B. Gardner
Emmal. Gardner
BE. C. Newcomb
Joseph McNamara
Patrick McDonald
W. F. Boyle
C. E. Olver
B. F. Tinkham
Vosburg & Dawson
New Toilet Sets At Rock-Bottom Prices
Advertises new toilet sets praised for prettiness and latest shapes and decorations with prices described as rock bottom.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Schank & Spencer
Spruce Street
City Notes
John Roberts
Olyphant
Tee Insane Department
Luilleideome
Henry Miller
Deacon Street
Scranton
DR. Dixon
F. P. Doty
Lattimer
Lerty
Ofcers
Guin
Pennsylvania
Grant
Gobin
Mr. Bird
Charlies Newcomb
Conkling, D
THE
B. and C
Col
D. B. Martin
Hood
Castoria
van Horn
Catherine A. Gardner
Iran
Gardner
Menard
the Rexford Co
Chrina
China
Wyoming Avenue
Congress
Vieuve
Mundell
Cild
Carlsbad China
Delft
Auathian
Lackawanna Ave
J. H. Ladwig
A. E. Rogers
Jersey
Presh
W. HL Pierce
Penn Ave Market
Ske
Bic
Gcernan
Cocoolooo
Palmer Cox
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