City Notes Readiness and Social Events of Local Era
St Josephs founding home directors meet at 3 PM. Measles, typhoid, and diphtheria cases reported to board of health. Delaware and Hudson Canal Company paid. Asphalt paving repair at Washington avenue near the court house nearly finished. About fifty couples attended the first annual masquerade at Excelsior hall. YWCA board of managers to meet at 9:30 AM. Seventh annual St Pauls Pioneer corps ball set for April 25 at West Lackawanna armory. Funeral of James Butcher from North Lincoln avenue with Slocum Lodge Odd Fellows attending. DL&W company workers at Oxford Dodge Bellevue and Diamond mines receive monthly day. Magnolia colored quartettes to entertain at Grove Ridge Library on Friday, April 1. tickets 24 cents. James Craig of Carbondale jailed after allegedly firing on Williams and McComb houses. in jail on Alderman Jones’s commitment. Mr and Mrs Samuel Seward hosted Florence Seward’s birthday party with many attendees. Reading manager Mischiler telegraphs praise for Pauling Hall Opera Company performance in Reading. large audience at Academy of Music A tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Foundiing
Board of Health
Delaware and Hadson Canal Company
van Storeh
Providence
Washington Avenue
Court House
Enterprise Social rahibMiered Bale
Excelsior Hall
Young Women's Christian Association
St. Paul's
West Lackawanna Avenue
James Butcher
North Lincoln Avenue
Slocum Lodge of Odd Fellows
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Oxford
Dodge
Bellevue and Diamond Mines
Magnolia Colored Quartettes
Grove Ridge
Jamee Craig
Carbondale
New Samed
H. O. Pond
J. T. Carr
J. E. Paddock
Will Bush
Appeal Reinstated for Cowboy Evangelist Justin Hice
The court yesterday reinstated the appeal of Justin Hice the Cowboy Evangelist from his seminary conviction for violating a city ordinance. The appeal had been sustained earlier but a wrong transcript was before the court. It will be heard again on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass
Torrey
Justin Hice
Teremony No 6% Union Transfer Co Limited Bays Line
The fragment mentions the Union Transfer Company Limited and Bays Line with delivery of goods and address 107 Franklin Avenue. It references Everett Leads and Guernsey Broad, but the readable text is incomplete and terse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teremony No
The
Union Transfer Company, Limited
Bays Line
Gage
Franklin Avenue
Question of Jurisdiction as Alderman’s Power Questioned
Summary of court actions with Aldermanic appeals challenged for lacking jurisdiction in land title cases. Judge Archbald removes two cases from jury and presides over another, with verdicts in several matters and ongoing trials before Judge McPherson and Judge Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman
W.H. Quick
William Hanley
McPherson
L. Eigin & Co
Notable Society Wedding in Scranton
Annis Augusta Cornell will wed Charles W. Fulton of Boulder Colorado at 8 30 this evening in Kim Park church. Rev W H Pearce will perform the ceremony witnessed by Scranton’s notable residents and out of town guests. A reception at the Connell residence follows from 9 to 11 with dancing to eight piece orchestral music. Florals are arranged by Clark and catering by Davie of Orange New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annis Augusta Cornell
Charles W. Fulton
Colorado
W. H. Pearce
D. D
Kim Park Church
Scranton
Annie Augusts
William Connell
Clay Avenue
Boulder
Col
Bauer
Clark
Lavieh
Davie
Orange
N. J
Running on Full Time at Scranton Lace Curtain Factory
Scranton Lace Curtain Manufacturing resumed full time operations yesterday, after earlier moving from six to eight hours daily. The shift to ten hours marks a full schedule as the firm cuts stock and aims to run at capacity, employing about 100 workers with potential departmental growth soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Scranton Lace Curtain Manufacturing Works
Luce
Rugalog
Boulevard to Elmhurst Capital Increase Planned
Elmhurst Boulevard Company directors met at Colonel Schoonmaker’s office and voted to raise capital stock from 25000 to 35000 with stockholders’ consent to secure higher grade construction. About 100 men have been employed on the Elmbarat end of the boulevard and works continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmhurat
It Will Be Seen at Academy of Music Thursday Evening
The Pauline Hall Comic Opera company has proved popular in every city. Their production The Princess of Tréebizonde, Offenbach’s operetta, is praised as strong and entertaining. Mins Hall leads a 55 person company in a new top rank performance. They arrive after a six week New York run and will present all production elements at the Academy of Music Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Hall
Academy of Music
New York
Free Kindergarten Benefits Seen At Scranton School
A Scranton Free Kindergarten association tour highlights the Washington avenue kindergarten for eighty children, a branch at Second Presbyterian chapel on Adams avenue, and Miss Mary C. Salisbury directing the main school with nine helpers. The article emphasizes early education, tempering of propensities, and preparation for broader schooling, noting funding needs and plans to publish an annual statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Free Kindergarten Association
TikuNe
Washington Avenue
Second Presbyterian Church
Adama Avenue
Mary C. Salisbury
Cleveland
Mrs Jemima Davis sues Scranton Traction for injuries
Mrs Jemima Davis filed for declaration in a suit against Scranton Traction. She alleges a Sept 18 1899 collision on the Pencavenus Green Ridge line caused injuries after she jumped from a car to avoid danger. She seeks 10000 dollars, represented by Charles L Hawvy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jemima Davis
Scranton Traction Company
Green Ridge
Loeave
Anyaabe
Davia Aske
Charles L. Hawvy
William’s Scranton City Directory Shifts to New Office
Vans filled with office fixtures and household goods crowd streets as the William’s Scranton City directory prepares a high demand year. Mr W dH Taylor now leads the directory, promising continued accuracy and reliability. the directory office relocates to 134 Wyoming Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Dh. Taylor
William
Willame
Scranton
Taylor
Be Sure to Visit Schonk's New Spring Shoe Stock
A reader recalls urging Jobv to check Schonk's spring stock of shoes, noting last summer's russet boots and suggesting two pairs if prices were right. The scene hints at a lighthearted mood and a trips to Schank's at the Arcade for fresh footwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schonk
John
Schank
Mogives
Evening of Aesthetics Featuring Sewing School for Scandal
An Evening of Aesthetics presents a one act Sewing School for Scandal with a Promenade of Broadway style drapery and Greek dance. Event at M.C. Auditorium Thurtoday evening April 6 with admission 60 cents. Reserved seating free. Diarama show opens at Powell's mosaic store on Wednesday. Singer Sewing Machine Company now located at 02 Lackawanna Avenue featuring Mahogany wood finish model 626 Lackawanna Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing School For Scandal
Broadway
Tillie Win
Ae .M.C. A
Senate
Diaram
Powell
Mosaic
Uenday
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Lackawanna Avenue
March of Progress Builds in Scranton Despite Hard Times
A Scranton city inspection list shows a building boom with many new dwellings and several business structures. From February to March inspectors approved numerous single and double homes, hotels, stores, and a three story laundry, totaling about $87,000 in value across wards from Ninth to Thirteenth and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Oring
Scranton
M. J. Dowd
van Buren Avenue
Fifth Ward
George Hand
Lackawanna Avenue
Eighth Ward
Charles E. Anderson
Wood
Summit Avenue
Second Ward
Morrie Williama
Rock Street
Fifteenth Ward
Gustav Fricker
Fourth Ward
Daniel Breneman
Rumington Avenue
Eleventh Ward
Mra
Giloool
North Main Avenue
M. Robinson
van Storch Avenue
Thirteenth Ward
L. G. Payne
Forest Alley
Davidson & Hand
Washington Avenue
W. F. Erhardt
W. Snyder
Penn Avenue
Jon Sweeney
Sixteenth Ward
Thomas d. Spencer
Main
Jackson Street
Birth Ward
Eureka Laundry Company
Ninth Ward
Lackawanna Leon and Steel Company
Urick
Laventeouth
W. Ho Hotfusau
Louis N. Kramer
Luackawanun Avenue
Eidhth Wood
Lawie
Wadd
Kresler
Dickson Avenue
Gus K. Rodeman
Columbia Avenue
First Ward
Dimmick & Brows
Schol
George D. Brown
Boulevard
M. F. Burns
West Market Street
Secoud War
A. Clearwater
Monsey Avenue
Louis Booner
Turteeoth Ward
Mary E. Barnes
Linden Street
Hickory Street
Nineteenth Ward
Thomas Arner
Grand View Avenue
George Mehne
Sanderson Avenue
Lewis, Reiley and Davis
Spruce Street
Eigth Ward
Adam Thompson
Adams Avenue
J.D. Williams
Saliry
Church Avenue
J. W. Rick
Qilney Avenue
Seventeenth Ward
Vallander
Jefferson Avenue
N. Callander
A. J. Conrad
Evan Hi. Evans
Hromley Avenue
Christien Lange
William T. Smith
H. A. Kauford
Madison Avenue
L. G. Cleveland
Burn
Charles Thiel in a New Role and Arrests
Charles Thiel of 210 Center a treat faced disorderly conduct fines in police court after repeated incidents. He was recently fined 25 dollars by Alderman Fuller for drunkenness and carrying a concealed weapon. He was arrested Monday night for abusing his wife and causing property damage. a blackjack was found upon him. Anthony Baumann, attorney, moved his office to the old Fellows' building at Wyoming avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thiel
Center
Yeat Orday
Fuller
Thiel
Anthony Baumann
Old Fellows
Wyoming Avenue
Anthony BatMann
Board of Charities Meeting Clears Assistance Needs
The Associated Charities met in the pool board rooms with Colonel Ripple removed after a dispute. Chairman Moore’s relief report noted unemployment persists but demand for work is down, and many young orphans are being helped. Treasurer Smith reported a $4.25 balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
Pool Board
Ripple
Treasury
Thompson
Ruave
North End
Kirst
Jarael
Laggan
Heroic Fireman Miller Rescues Child on Jersey Central Train
On a Jersey Central line near Mi nooka junction south of Scranton a fireman named Miller leaped from a moving engine into the Lackawanna River to save a girl who had jumped from a bridge. The rescue drew cheers and a generous passenger collection. The girl was frightened but unharmed apart from shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Jersey Central Railroad
Saya
Wilkes Barre
Lackawanna
Minooka Junction
Miller
Edward Heeney Has Osborn Arrested and Held for Court
Michael Osborn of 814 Locust Street was arrested on Heeney’s complaint for immoral association and given a quarter sessions hearing after bail posted by Michael Miller of 430 Cedar Avenue. Tomorrow at 8 o'clock a public meeting opens subscriptions for the Phil Sheridan statue fund at the Thirteenth Regiment armory with speakers Rev P J McManus Rev N F Stabi Colonel Ezra H Ripple J V Powderly John R K Farr and Colonel F J Fitzsimmons. The Lawrence band will play. admission is free and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Osborn
Locust Street
Edward Heeney
Mr. Heeney
Aldrmnan Wright
Michael Miller
Cedar Avenue
Osborn
Phil Sheridan
Thirteenth Regiment
P. J. McManus
N. F. Stabi
Ezra H. Ripple
J. V. Powderly
John RK. Farr
F. J. Fitzsimmons
Lawrence Band
Armory
Siegel's Dancing Academy Class Social Tonight
J Frank Siegel's class social tonight invites patrons and friends. Music boxes by Hazclusivaly offer tune options. Goutech Sone, 1080 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, offers wonderful canoe organs at 25 and 1 dollars. OK music boxes repaired and improved with new tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goutech!& Sone
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Wonderful Canoe Organs
America 10 Beautiful Pictures in Alaska and Beyond
The item advertises a picture collection titled America 10 Beautiful Pictures featuring notable places in Alaska the United States and Mexico. It promotes five numbers on the counter ten cents and one coupon for any number, suggesting a small collectible or sale tied to the images.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
United States
Mexico
Tragic Train Death of John Jermyn at Foster
Grim report from Foster states John Jermyn of Green Street, age 20, was killed by a Delaware Lackawanna and Western train on the Foster track near Nicholson. He was returning from Nicholson to Factoryville when struck, parts scattered along the line. Remains sent to Clark's Summit. funeral planned Wednesday at Washburn Street Cemetery, with interment at the family home on Green Street. His father had died about three weeks earlier. Undertaker Jones notified and casket prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J:myn
Green
Foster
John Jermyn
Green Street
Delaware
Lackswanna
Factoryvill
Clark's
Jones
Washburn Street
Nia
Episcopal Delegates Chosen to Attend Lancaster Diocesan Convention
At St. Luke's Episcopal Church vestry meeting five delegates and as many alternates were named to attend the Central Pennsylvania Diocese convention, to be held in Lincoln in mid May. Delegates: Jon Jermyn, Major Everett Warran, A. D. Holland, H. W. Kingabory, James W. Oakford. Alternates: Samuel Hines, Dr. B H. Throop, W. J. Smith, Charles McMullen, Theodore G. Wolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Central
Pennsylvania
Lincoln
Jon Jermyn
Everett Warran
A. D. Holland
H. W. Kingabory
James W. Oakford
Samuel Hines
B H. Throop
W. 'J. Smith
Charles McMullen
Theodore G. Wolf
Millinery Latest Designs in Trimmed Hats and Bonnets
The Millinery Department showcases latest trimmed hats and bonnets with a large variety of untrimmed hats for ladies and children, plus an extensive assortment of flowers.
Silk and Lawn Caps and Hats Sale Announcement
A local retailer promotes a large assortment of silks and lawn caps and hats offered at very low prices. The notice emphasizes breadth of selection and economical options for shoppers seeking headwear.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scranton Supply and Mackinery CO
Lackawanna Laundry
A.B. Warman
Penn Ava
Norrman& Moore
Cheney Bros.’ China Silks
BLACK
Mears
Hagen
Wyoming Ave
City Notes
Mischiler
Reading
Hay
Burgunder
Pauling Hall Opera Company
la Due
Miss Hall
Anheuser Busch
Louis Lobiman
Everett
Guernsey
Travis
Harvey Travis
Isaac Travis
Benton
Aronbald
Howley Bros
Louisa Ashe
Truster
Lagirus Moyer
Lis Avic
Charles Back
Givorge L. Brock
Archbald
Enoca Flynn
Patrick Moran
Heepore
M Pherson
W. H. Waick
Harrisburg
George Beale
George S. Horn
Major Everett Warren
3. B. Price
Hanley
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Depot
Bath
N. Y
Quick
W. F. Hulletead
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Edwards
L. Klein & Co
Forest City
Isaac Ackerman
Mr. Ackerman
J. Jossphwitz
Duryou
C. Newcomb
George D
Halslander
Vosburg
W H Josuup
Harry C. Reynolds
Nay Ang Falls
Elmhurst
Pauline Hall Opera Company
Academy of Muale
Traction Company
Beranton Directory
Nelson
Board OF Charities
Bim
Sheridan
Safe and Sound
Lackawanna Ave
W.W. Berry
Jeweler
America
Episcopal
Lancaster
TIN
Henry Battin & CO
Penn Ave
Way House
Dr. Hill& Son
Albany
First National Bank
Osland
J. Bolz
Wyoming
Storm
Capea
Millinery Department
Conway
Stranton
P. J. Conway
Prop
Home Bakery
Washington Ave
Lacka. Ave
Eureka Laundry Co. Cor
Linden St
Adams Ava
Count Hovsee Sqvank
Banister
M. Brown
Lacokawanna Avenue
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