Personal Notes From Pittston Visitors And Residents
Lo McMillan of Pittston was in town yesterday. Mrs C D Perit of Adams Avenue and others visit West Scranton relatives. Fred Reynolds of Forest City has returned home from a visit here. Mrs Charlee Higgins of Forest Cliff visits West Scranton relatives. Attorney John J Murthy attended Wilkes-Barre on legal business. Mrs Della Davis of Paterson New Jersey visits her son Frank Davis of Lincoln Heights. Arthur Reynolis of Jackson Street home for Muster vacation from a Baltimore college. Miss Ada Hall of South Main Avenue returns from Mari n NM 1) where she spent the winter. Mr and Mrs Feel Davis of North Burnner Avenue return from Shamokin. Mr and Mrs John Jamo of North Bromiey Avenue entertain Miss RK Tanfield of Indianapolis. Mrs Charles A Blumenthal and daughter Audrey of Wilkes-Barre spend the past week at Afre HH. Kramer’s BE J Jilkins proprietor of the White House in confined to home on Gibson Street with a severe attack of grip. Rev Dr Joseph K Dik and Mrs Mixon and children are guests of Mrs Lemuel Agnerman 612 City Avenue during stay in the city. Dr Tiwen’s pastorate of the Penn Avenue Baptist church will terminate next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lo McMillan
Pittston
C.D. Perit
Adams Avenue
Athantile City
Fred Reynolds
Forest City
Charlee Higgins
Forest Cliff
West Scranton
John J. Murthy Wee
Wilkes-Harre
Della Davis
Paterson
N. J
Frank Davis
Lincoln
Arthur Reynolis
Jackson Street
Baltimore
Mira Ado Hall
South Main Avenue
Mariin NM
Feel Davis
North Bumner Avenue
Shamokin
John Jamo
North Bromiey Avenue
Rk, Tanfeld
Indianapolis
Charies A. Blumenthal
Daugter
Audrey
Afre
City Avenue
Ely
Tiwen
Penn Avenue
Spring Worm of School at Young Woe men’s Christian Association
Miss Emma Lewis will continue teaching a two month short term starting next Thursday at 7.30. Any association member may attend free. The program covers Reading, Spelling and Arithmetic. Miss Eva Durle teaches a dag a in Penmanship every Friday evening at 7 o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Lewis
Mies Eva Durle
City Hall Appropriation Plan Moves Quick Overview
City government gears up for a rapid 1898 appropriation ordinance with joint committee hearings. Plans target sewer improvements Fourth district Seventh ward and river outlet cuts. Debate over disbanding Neptune Engine Company and bond measures for parks sewers pavements outlined. Mayor Halley delayed approval amid petition legality questions. Board of health reports twenty-seven deaths last week with one diphtheria case.
Disease Report Notes Diptheria and Scarlet Fever Cases
The report lists five diphtheria cases and two scarlet fever cases in the area, with health officials monitoring the situation and urging vaccination and prompt treatment.
Real Widow Brown charms crowds at Academy of Music
The A common company opened a three day engagement at the Academy of Music with The Real Widow Brown a pleasing skit featuring eleven performers led by F J Cillette and Bessie Belmont. The show includes entertaining knockabout comedy skilled dancing and a mix of songs. Performances run today and tomorrow with matinee and evening shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Q. Acommon Company
Acadmy
Miutio
Brown
F. J. Cillette
Bessie Belmont
Second Man Arrested in Elmhurst Tree Theft Case
A second man was arrested on a warrant for removing young trees from lands of the Scranton Gas and Water company near Elmhurst. Thomas Kissinger of Elmhurst identified by Special Officer Coslett, brought to Alderman Mowe for hearing. Kissinger committed to jail in default of $200 bail. held overnight. Amos Lest, linked to Kissinger, was earlier arrested and released on bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Elmhurst
Thomas Kissinger
Coslett
Alderman Mowe
Esssinger
Amos Lest
Kissinger
Victory for Comegys in coal lands case affirmed
The Supreme court in Philadelphia affirmed the judgment for the plaintiffs in the Comegys versus Russell coal lands dispute. The case, heard twice with initial dismissal, reversed after the first trial and granted a new trial, finally awarding possession to Comegys and Warren & Knapp credited for the plaintiffs with Hannah and Price representing the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Comegys
Warren & Knapp
Acker Files for Divorce Amid Allegations of Unfaithfulness
Mrs. Acker, by her next friend John Jones, yesterday filed for divorce from Ambrose Riedon Acker. They wed July 14, 184 and lived together until recently. Co-respondent Jennie Stevens of this city named. Attorney John M. Marries represents Cheglaintitr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imma Acker
John Jones
Ambrose Riedon Acker
Jennie Stevens
Thin City
John M. Marries
Chegliaintitr
School Board Wars Across Three Boroughs Surface
The Scranton and Taylor borough school boards face quo warrantos as citizens push to curb multi member wards. Attorneys for the boards report no oral arguments next week while judges consider whether two directors per ward exceed constitutional limits and clash with the common school act.
Names on the Honor Roll at St Thomas College
The March honor roll lists students from the Ulasiclal Department Senior and Junior Divisions including John A Huddy Jamend Cullen John J Colligan Francis A Katie Stephen A Gaewill Leo J Clarke Frank Lally John MelHate Joseph A Weir Kenneth FR Burnett John J Ly nott Thomiat A Neddham Moses W OF Muallas. also names from Second Commercial Class Desmond Leonwnd Dudley Merney Joseph Jordan Jose Savage Preparatory Department James Devine John Langan Joseph Reilly Jeti Ratchford Joseph Devine John Remp Thomas Fuddy Patrick Ruddy John Kane Joan Nallin Joseph OHayle and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Huddy
Jamend . Cullen
John J. Colligan
Francis A. Katie
Stephen A. Gaewill
Leo J. Clarke
Frank ‘. Lally
John &. MelHate
Joseph A. Weir
Kenneth FR. Burnett
John J. Lynott
Thomiat A. Neddham
Moses W
Muallas
Johin A. Ford
Aleyelings J. Coulligan
William A. Devine
William J. Gibson
Leo A. Sommer
Thomas J. Durkin
Andrew V. Koaneck
Michael J. Merea
Kennard McCormack
Thomas J. Muarding
Joesph J. Hannick
Desmond Leonwnd
Dudley Merney
Joseph Jordan
Jose Savage
James Devine
John Langan
Joseph Reilly
Jeti Ratchford
Joseph Devine
John Remp
Thomas Fuddy
Patrick Ruddy
John Kane
Joan Nallin
Joseph O' Hayle
Befo re breakfast.Manly and Ward reports from conferences
Rev Manly 8 and Ward D D return after attending annual and district church conferences in Kansas Missouri Indiana Ohio to report on church extension. Rev Dr Hard has been home five days in 1808 and sixteen since Sept 1 and will attend Wyoming conference at Norwich April. Major W S Millar of the governor's staff prepares for possible hostilities with Spain by enlisting a body servant Henry Brown chosen from Nay Aug Engine. Yale Glee and Banjo Club concert arranged for Lyceum April 12 features varied tunes and performers with prices listed for seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manly
Ward
D. D
Kansas
Missouri
Indiana
Ohio
West
Hard
Wyoming
Norwich
Wilkes-Barre
W. 5. Millar
Spain
National Guild
Millar
Henry Brown
Nay Aug Engine Company
Brown
Yale
Lyceum
Maynard versus Staples Property Suit Dismissed
Judge Gunster dismissed the Maynard suit against Catharine Staples at the cost of the plaintiff. The Providence property dispute centered on claimed partial payment and entitlement to revenue. The court found the plaintiff's proofs insufficient to support a share in the revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Maynard Asguinest
Catharine Staples
Gunster
Providence
Dolphin Seeks Court Interim in Olyphant Council Squabble
Olyphant councilmanic dispute escalates to court as J A Dolphin seeks a court ruling. Dolphin claims a stake in the council matter amid ongoing local governance tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olyhant
Olyphants
Jd. A. Dolphin
Secretary seeks mandamus to recover office books
Greatly elected and properly qualified secretary presents allegations that last year's secretary W. J. Schubmehl refuses to turn over the books and pipes pertaining to the office and petitions court to grant a writ of alternative mandamus compelling Schubmehl to surrender the books or show cause. The writ is returnable April 11 at 9 o'clock. O'Brien and Kelly appear for Abr. Dolphin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Schubmehl
Schubmehl
O'Brien & Kelly
Abr
Dolphin
Dates Set for Appeals in County Boroughs and Townships
County commissioners fixed appeal days for many boroughs and townships. Listings include April 1 for Leckawanna to Jefferson wards, April 21 for Carbondale township to Benton, April 2 for Glenburn to Newton, and April 4 for Jermyn to Winton. A special appeal day was set for Lackawanna Iron and Steel and related company interests. Appeals were heard yesterday from Twelfth and Twentieth wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leckawanna
Od Forge
Kaneoom
Boringrook
Coyvington
Clifton
Lonigh
Madison
Kearing Brook
Gouldsbhoro
Jefferson
Scott
South Abington
Eliharet
Carbondale Township
Fell
Greenfield
Benton
Glenburn
la Plume
Waverly
Newton
North Abington
West Abington
Taylor
Throop
Archbald
Mayfield
Dalton
Jermyn
Winton
Blakely
Olyphant
Dunmore
Dickson City
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
Lackawanna Iron and Con Company
Pittston Elects Republican Mayor and City Reorganization
Benjamin Harding was sworn in as mayor, pledging to advance common sense city reforms. In the council reshuffle KF Joyce and James Longan were reappointed as chairmen of the common and select councils respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitston
Benjamin Harding
Harding
Councilo P
Joyce
James Longan
Pelect Couneth
Patriot pensioner seeks surrender to fund battleship
Gilert C. Bolelano of the old Pur nell Legion writes to the Baltimore Sun offering to surrender his pension for two years and asks Maryland veterans to join. Proceeds would finance a battleship gifted to the U S government as part of a patriotic appeal. Also notes removals and local business listings for Connell and Clark's Flower Annex on Washington Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilert C. Bolelano
Old Purnell Legion
Thaltimore Sun
Maryland
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. Norton
Cco
Lackawanna Ave
Scranton
So. Main, Wilkes-Harre
Ackawanna Laundry
ODOZ
A.B. Warman
Knabe
Briggs
Ludwig
Perrybros
Wyoming Ave
Columbian Detective Agency
Cime Bank Building
Scranton, PA
John T. Coughlin
Department of Aiaies
St. X& EL
Washington
Crows Catarrh Powder Co
Clinton Place
New York City
Chas
McMullen
Geneva
The
Traders National Bank
Spring Worm
Young Woemens Christian Association
Silint
Moir
Common Counci
Chittenden
McEasure
Munbehind Howe House
Neptune Enie
Cornella
Connie
North End
Halley
Provident Sanderson
Select Council
Bailey
Williamaport
Northumberland
Centtom
Majora Connell Ald Fellows
Board of Health
Wese
Christian Wickus
Charles BR. Poweler
William Dawson
Widow Brown
Academy of Mage
Severnl
Mrs. Acker
Mer
Hoss
Pittston and
Citien
Barnes
DT. J. Theedy
I. H. Pyrne
Bie
Atthe
Stothonetary Green
Keedy
Burns
Mr. Martin
Scranton Bee
Pittston Cave
Board of Six
Scranton Echoe
Taylor Borough
Plitston
Aas
Trittine
John MM. Hoprit
Tallie Jones
Cooper Frutiger
Joseph Davis
James Mapleson
James B. Powell
Anthony Edwards
William A. Rodgers
James A. Frice
Henry Hinds
James Tt. Reese
St. Thomas’ College
Kewaard
St. Thomas
Colleprae
Ulasbical Department
Commercial Department
Arenes Boura
Vanjo Club
Urave
Merril
T. Ui
Shepard Tuthorm
Cerald
Mr. “Butler Tati ‘Club
Chanron
Glee Ard
Boston
Perbedes Rabenr
Jeoees
Sanjo
Belle of Vale
Manon, Hynes
Mr. VanHeurin
Woermen Valen
Waileworth
Baitin's
Ponm Avenue
Carewhielo
Hunter Flowers
Washington Avenue
Hels
Tintity
Arnold
Baby Bastar
Spruce
Dr. Connell
A. Jd. Connell
Connell Building
Clark's Flower
Mears Building
S.C. Snyder
Gar Spruce St
Amefu
J. S
Clarke Bros
Sterling Stearns. Fentons
Bittenbender & CO
Franklin Avenue
Mattings
Kerr & Co
Wilton
Velvet
Kerr
Lacka. Ave
Samter Bros
Lackawagda
Merve
Raynolis
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
Knox Wats
Noone
Snow
M Kimball Piano
Lillian Nordica
Jean de Resske
John Philip Sousa
George H. Ives
West Market Street
W. 3. Foote
Page Place
Fy West Market Street
W. 5. Foote
Acranton
E. G
Coursen
Naloney Oil and Manufacturing GO
Japan
Shingie
Barbout
Greatanse
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