City Notes and Community Updates
Community notes report appointments and actions including James O'Malley named district engineer for Eagle Engine, and Delaware and Hudson wages paid at Von Storch mine and Providence shops. An East Mountain road vacation ordinance signed by Mayor Connell, arrests and jail terms noted, Keeley league meeting set for April 6, and Easter events across local groups. Miss Lowry arrives as new YWCA secretary with reception planned. Rabbi J Feuerlicht speaks on Bible miracles in German. charity ball tickets sale notices and church activities listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blues
James O'Malley
Eagle Engine Company
Delaware and Hudson Company
von Storch
Providence
East Mountain Road
Connell
Frank Schultz
Millar
Keeley League
Madison Avenue
Ali Keeley
Miss Lowry
Young Women's Christian Association
Linden Street
J. Feuerlicht
L. M. Gates
South Side
Young Women’s Christian Association
Mark Edgar
Heamish
St. Luke's Church
Choral Union
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
Alto
Haydn Evans
Next Monday's Reorganization Sets Uncontested Council Rows
The article forecasts a tame reorganization with no opposition for councilman seats. Colonel George Sanlrazon is expected as select branch president and Martin T Lavelle as city clerk. P J Nealis faces no challenger for chairman with John P Mahon likely to succeed H C Hatton as clerk. Mayor-elect Galley will swear in and deliver his first message after the reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sanlrazon
Select Branch
Martin T. Lavelle
P. J. Nealis
Common Council
John P. Mahon
H. C. Hatton
Galley
Miyor
Scranton Cash store offers eggs and rugs bargains
Scranton Cash store advertises fresh eggs at 11 cents a dozen with freight included. The note mentions extra staff in the dry goods department and a sale on Oriental Rugs including Arabagh pieces, with Michaellan Bros Co. promoting special dining room and kitchen services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Cash Store
Etry
Army Knox
James McDonald Funeral Held in Hyde Park Cemetery
The funeral of James McDonald of 155 South Seventh street, a well known young man, was held yesterday morning. Interment followed at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers were William Cawley, William Duffy, Michael McHugh, Michael Gerrity, Edward Rush and John Sheridan. Relatives and friends came from New York, Newark, Pitt ton Wyoming, Avoca and Archbald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park Catholic
James McDonald
South Seventh Street
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
William Cawley
William Duffy
Michael McHugh
Michael Gerrity
Edward Rush
John Sheridan
New York
Newark
N. J
Pittaton
Wyoming
Avoca
Archbald
Ruthven Lecture Tracked by Police Chaos in Ruthven Hall
A large crowd followed Ruthven after a Beers hall lecture on the West Side with about twelve to fifteen hundred in attendance. Eighteen patrolmen under Chief Simpson kept order as stones flew at the procession leaving the hall, while Ruthven, bruised and exhausted, was escorted to safety. A separate mob attempt near Lackawanna and Robinson failed, and Ruthven was later moved to a boarding house amid ongoing tense, with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthven
Beers’ Hall
West Side
Dunmore
North End
Simpson
Edwards
Williams
Jackson Street
West Lackawanna Avenue
Robinson Street
Jones
Lackawanna and
Franklin Avenues
Franklin Avenue
Spruce Street
Davie
Reese Jones
Walsh
Evans
Lafayette Street
Scranton College News and Local Business Openings
Multiple notices highlight admissions influx at Scranton Business College with four applicants from one town, Buck Whitmore & Co expanding in education, Banister's Shoe Store reopening after remodeling, and new stock including the New Woman's Shoe. The Republican standing committee meets April 7 in Scranton court house. Crane's spring opening showcases one of a kind sample garments. Nickel Plate Road ad ends with travel invitation and a nostalgic note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck, Whitmore & Co
Scranton Business College
Pennsylvania
H. D. Buck
A. R. Whitmore
Mr. Banister
Republican Party
Third Legislative District
Court House
Scranton
John McCrindle
J. W. Houser
Crane
Wife Reports Husband's Home Used for Immoral Purposes
Mrs Albert Andrews of West Side Hennessey court sues for police aid to remove illicit occupants. Lt Tom Williams and three officers raid the residence and arrest Albert Andrews Sallie Hawkins and Winnie Scott. Andrews jailed for $500 bail. Hawkins fined. Scott discharged. Hawkins mothered a three month old baby at hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Andrews
Hennessey Court
West Side
Tom Williams
Leutenant
John Thomas
Thomas Lowry
William Matthews
Andrews
Sallie Hawkins
Winnie Scott
Miller
Hawkins
Three Michigan doctors inspect Grand Rapids crematory plan
Three members of the Grand Rapids Board of Health Dr. Oscar L. Dales president Dr. J Orton Edie and Dr. William A. Wilson visited the city to inspect its crematory as a potential model for a new facility in their home city They also toured the Dixon crematory at Fort Wayne and found Grand Rapids installation more impressive Dr Wilson attended yesterday's board meeting and noted the economical coal cost at the local plant being thirty cents per ton versus eight fifty in his city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids Board of Health
Oscar L. Dales
J. Orton Edie
William A. Wilson
Dickson
Fort Wayne
Wilson
Board of Health
Odd Tramp Seeks Shelter From Storm at Station House
A stormy evening brought a remarkably peculiar tramp to the station house. He wore four heavy coats layered over his undershirt with a white shawl sandwiched between, an immense clean kerchief around his neck, and a feed bag garment, presenting an extraordinary and memorable public sight.
Prear's Store Burglarized Again Fourth Time in Four Months
Frear's grocery on Adams avenue was entered and ransacked Thursday night for the fourth time in as many months. Loot was minimal a dollar in change and some sweetmeats. Police suspect youths, noting a hive used to force the door and two barrels moved aside. The safe was broken with a hatchet and chisel found inside. A railroad drawer from the burglarized safe appeared at the police station and a train crew member reported finding it on a coal car near Henryville. The robbery occurred before midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Frear
Adams Avenue
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Henryville
Scranton
March Police Department Report Highlights Arrests
Chief Simpson records 145 arrests in March with 49 foreign born and 96 minors involved. Crimes include drunkenness 46, vagrancy 15, fighting 8, larceny 5, assault 4, and other offenses. 40 men and 2 women jailed locally. 46 released to custody or bail. fines totaling 112 dollars collected by mayor and aldermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Il Fame
House of 11 Fame
Good Shepherd
St Pauls Church Fair Opens In Green Ridge Hall
St Pauls church in Green Ridge opens a fair in the basement of St Pauls hall on Easter Monday night with events including a brakemen contest and a bicycle and doll competition for children. The week promises numerous attractions and strong community patronage. Spring vehicle trade expands as William Blume & Bon restock showroom with rubber tired, ball bearing carriages and the famed Silver Runabout, plus traps and wagons. Attorneys Watson & Diehl relocate to Traders National Bank building. Bird & Flanaghan offer special rates from 1 to 29 Wyoming Ave Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
Green Ridge
St. Paul's Hall
W. H. Kennedy
Delaware and Hudson
James Graham
Delaware, Lackawanna
William Blume & Ben
Pennsylvania
New York
William Plume & Bon
Spruce Street
Court House
Watson & Diehl CW
W. Watson
W. 8. Diehl
Traders’ National Bank
Struce Street
Wyoming Avenue
Academy of Music
Frothingham
Bird & Flanaghan
Wyoming Ave
Scranton
Grand opening in April at 211 Washington Avenue
A grand new opening is planned for Thursday April 9 with Misa L. Par Dee at 211 Washington Avenue. The event promises a formal debut and local interest in the new venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa L. Pardee
Washington Avenue
Milk quality scheme aims to spur wholesalers rivalry
The board of health approves monthly official milk tests for wholesale dealers to improve quality. The plan, suggested by Colonel Ripple, seeks to prompt farmers to ship only the best milk amid concerns over skimmed or watered supply and brewery grain fodder. Prosecutions loom for marriage return failures as clergy and magistrates face renewed pressure. Briggs compares city records with court rolls, while Mayor-elect Bailey may soon receive an audience. Also noting urban dining car service and a business move by Keneeny's Vienna parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Colonel Ripple
Paine
Harrisburg
Thomas
Briggs
Henry Loftus
Bailey
E. H. Ripple
Sawyer's Millinery Opens With Choice Styles At Low Prices
The new Sawyer's Millinery advertises attractive straw shapes from 2 cents to 4 dollars and trimmed hats at 2 cents. It promises good values over cheap goods, top service, and a satisfaction guarantee with refunds if not satisfied. Open Saturdays and Monday evenings.
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Cleveland
sJuter Consox
New York Cooking School
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Busset
Commonwealth Shoe Store
Ackawanna
the. Aundry
A. B. Warman
Williams & M
Anusty
Gmdess
City Notes
Messiah
Sears
Mr. Bushnell
Mme. Blauvelt
Mme. Kathrin Hilke
Wilkes-Barre
Haydn
Ruth Thompson
Brooklyn
East
M'Kinley
Tenor
Henry McKinley
Atlantic
America
F. E B. Platt
Suburban Electric Light Company
John Simpson
Thomas Dickson
C. D. Simpson
A. W. Dickson
Cyrus D. Jones
Andrew Warman
Powell's Music Store
G. M. Hallstead
James M’donald
Sev
Captain Edwards
John Cunningham
Scotland
New York State
Reds
Equitable
C. L. Rice
Coal Exchange
Morrell Brothers
Nickel Plate
Prear's Store
Chief Simpson
ST. Paul's Church Fair
Father McManus
Globe Tote
Loftus
Nickel Plate Road
Keneeny
Vienna
Lackawanna Avenue
Woolworth's
Sawyer’s Millinery
A. R. Sawyer
Wyortt
W. W. Berry
Dwelt Od PLC
Lackawanna Avanua
Rupprecht
Crystal Palace
Penn Ave
Baptist
Powell & CO
Army of Mechanics
New Spring Cape
Shay
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
Emerson
Malcolm Love
J. Lawrence Stelle
Ghiristian
Lackawanna Ave
Turnquest & CO
Watercoms
Columbus
Washington Av
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