City Notes From Scranton Issues and Local Events
City notes report contractor Peter Bupp to restart Roaring Brook bridge work today. County assessors elect CG Fowler chair and William Dawson secretary. Special officers’ term expired. Sheridan Monument committee to meet with Senator J. C. Vaughan. A tramp was lodged after camping at Nay Aug park. A reception is planned at St Rose of Lima convent Carbondale. Michael Moffitt, 17, died at Railroad Avenue home. A benefit sermon for Howard Place church is tonight. Administration granted to Jennie Tinkham for E Stiles Tinkham estate. The roll desk contest for the Sheridan Monument fund closes. Bostonians seats go on sale tomorrow at Academy box office. Frances Pearce will probate. Mary Mackey named executrix. Michael Angelo lecture at Penn Avenue Baptist Church. Wedding notice for Edward Belderwolf to Ida Cased. Jurors for June term postponed to April 15. St Paul’s fair opens this week for church. State liquor dealers plan arrival and organization on West Side. Multiple marriage licenses issued. Stranded acrobats receive aid to reach Wilkes-Barre. Boyle v Edward Boyle suit in court for $2902.04. business dissolved in 1891. Grace Reformed Church elects wardens. synod delegates named for Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Bupp
Roaring Brook
Fowler
William Dawson
Connell
Sheridan Monument Committee
J. C. Vaughan
Oliver McManama
St. Rose of Lima
Carbondale
Tomore
Michael Moffitt
Michael Omnes
Railroad Avenue
Yesteray
Tonleht
Howard Place
African Methodist Episcopal Church
E. Stiles Tinkham
South Abington
Jennie Tinkham
John Gibbons
Joseph Lloyd
Sheridan Monument Fund
Bostonians
Academy
Frances Pearce
Mary J. Mackey
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
A. V. Bower
Michael Angelo
Bdward Belderwolf
Rescue Mission
Ida Cased
Monticello
Ind
Va. R
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Green Ridge
Poniekt Qn Entertainment
Patterson
State Liquor Dealers’ Association
Nolan
Lquor
West Side
Providence
Dunmore
Newton youth faces fraud charge over horse deal
Arthur C. Aten of Newton township was arraigned before Alderman Wright on a false representation charge by horse dealer Frank H. Scott. Aten paid 500 to secure court appearance. bondsman E. A. Richards signed. Aten allegedly visited Scott stables December 14 and offered to buy draught horses, claimed farm ownership in Newton, and produced two notes for 100 and 140 dollars that were void due to his claimed minor status. Scott pursues criminal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur C. Aten
Newton Township
C. KB. Wright
Frank H. Scott
Aten
E. A. Richards
Newton
Scott
Brakeman William Hayden Severely Injured in Rail Accident
William Hayden, a 20 year old brakeman from Green Ridge and East Market street, fell between a coal train cars near Simpson's machine shops. His right leg was mangled requiring knee amputation at Lackawanna hospital. Doctors fear his death as he weakens from blood loss and shock. He is unmarried, son of Eugene Hayden, veteran D and H engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hayden
Green Ridge
East Market Street
Delaware and Hudson
Lackawanna Hospital
Eugene Hayden
Simpson
Old Folks Concert Under Blues Auspices at Y M C A
The Old Folks sing at the Young Men's Christian Association hall on Monday April 15 at 8 pm under the Blues. John T. Watkins performs before leaving for Europe for two years of training. Captain Dolah Atherton sings Join the Blues. Wooley performs Old Folks at Home. Prof. Derman leads the program with familiar favorites. Tickets from members or the YMCA office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
John T. Watkins
Europe
Dolah Atherton
Wooley
Prof
Derman
Shimberg Opticians Move Near Court House Square
Drs Shimberg, renowned opticians, have relocated from 106 Spruce Street to 4 Spruce Street opposite the Commonwealth building. They continue to aid eyesight with modern glasses and maintain a large stock of opera, field and marine glasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Square
Shimberg
Spruce Street
Commonwealth Building
Beranton
Mills Bill to Pay Ex-Police Officer for Suspension Time
Controller Robinson sought city solicitor Torrey’s opinion on a 250 warrant for ex Police Officer Thomas Mills. Torrey reaffirmed previous view that Mills deserved pay for the period between suspension and removal confirmation. Robinson plans to sign the warrant, granting Mills a 250 sum for being investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Thomas Mills
Torrey
Mills
Select Council
Drunken Barrett Attacks Inspector Threatens Coat
Barrett from Pine Brook insulted pedestrians on Lackawanna avenue near the Wyoming house yesterday morning. Food Inspector Richard Thomas ordered him away and Barrett attacked the inspector tearing his coat in the melee. Patrolman Moir and Sanitary Officer Burke helped, Barrett jailed. He faces charges of drunkenness disorderly conduct and assaulting an officer and must pay for a new coat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Tomslis
Barrett
Pine Brook
Lackawanna Avenue
Wyoming House
Richard Thomas
Moir
Burke
Mayor Bailey Attends Hearings and Health Board Meetings
Mayor Bailey, now Chief Executive, spends part of the day at the office and will attend police hearings at Alderman Fuller's office. The health board is to be received next Tuesday at 2:00 PM, followed by a conference with park commissioners Bohult Webster and Mulberry this afternoon at 2:80 PM. The Nickel Plate Road is cited as the shortest Buffalo to Chicago line. McLana opens a new store on Washington avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Alderman Fuller
Fu Lyeet
Board of Health
Park Commissioners
Buffalo
Chicago
North End Republicans Name Lloyd and Simpson Delegates
In St. David's hall Lackawanna County First district GOP convention chose Joseph D. Lloyd and Alexander Simpson as state convention delegates to Harrisburg. Wade M. Finn was the sole opposition. Henry P. Davies withdrew before balloting. Resolutions endorsed Matthew Stanley Quay and the late state platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. David's Hall
North Main Avenue
Joseph D. Lloyd
Alexander Simpson
Harriburg
Wade M. Finn
Henry P. Davies
Matthew Enne Quay
David W. Lloyd
David T. Jones
Charles Taine
Isaac Newton
Simon Jones
Louis Harris
M. E. Sanders
William Hess
Charlee Shipton
James B. Birtley
Joseph Mumphrey
M. E. Steenback
Pitsworth John
William Williama
James Leyshon
Lackawanna County
Europe
St. Louis
Quay
Cargyn
Lloyd and Simpson
Lloyd
Simpson
John H. Reynolds
Endorsements Mark Archbald Fourth District Convention
A large Archbald gathering approved candidates O'Malley and Onay at the Fourth District convention. Delegates from Archbald Blakely Carbondale Dunmore Jermyn Mayfield Jefferson and other townships submitted credentials as officers called roll and readings proceeded. A resolution endorsed Senator Quay drew loud applause while another backed Rep O'Malley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Malley
Onay
Fourth Legislative District
Archbald
E. A. Jones
Eton
Jones
Carbondale
P. J. Coollean
Virat
T. P. Cosgrove
T. H. Scanlon
Anthony Caffrey
Blakely
Edward Craig
W. H. Walker
Pentecost
Carbondale Township
James Tradley
Wonnacott
Thomas Morgan
F. Thompson
H. H. Pierce
Fred Colville
John Thomas
D. Davis
Gomer Morgan
A. Warmeyler
F. M. Davis
John Devaney
Firat Distrit
Ww. W. Copeland
John Dayin
H.W. Hamm
John Ig
Faux
St. J. Delevan
Dickson City
Firat
William FE. Moser
William Sayres
Reese D. Davis
Dunmore
Viret
F. Swartz
T. R. Young
E. Black
Stark
W. Swarts
William Bachman
James Y. Bryden
Samuel Grencross
Potter
W. R. Wilson
J. G. McAnkie
J.B. McPeek
Michael Gorman
Are Hayes
G. Davia
Ee Op Brik- Suen
Frank P Winton
L Ate “ Bohiker
John Steedl
P. O'Malley
Senator Quay
Frank J. Perry
Olyphant
C. P. O'Mal
Republican district cements April 16 convention for state delegate
The Republican standing committee of the Third Legislative district met in the county courthouse and set April 16 in the arbitration room for the district convention to choose a state delegate, with primaries the preceding Tuesday. Members raised concerns over corruption and boodle in district politics, urging reform without final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houser
McCrindle
James I. Watkins
Committee On
Dr. Houser
Deaf Mute Guild and Penny Club Hold Charity Fair
The Deaf Mute guild and St Luke's Penny club stage a joint fair in the new Washington avenue building beside Scranton Cash store to aid deaf mute missionary work. Mrs H H Coston and Miss Nellie Stevens assist with Easter novelties and refreshments while officers preside at tables. Nev J M Koehler of Philadelphia, a deaf mute clergyman, is expected today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Washington Avenue
Deaf Mute Guild
Penny Club
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
H. H. Coston
Nellie Stevens
Gussie Harper
Harriet Eynon
Mamie Clancy
Mary Oliver
Elizabeth Jeremiah
Roswell McMullen
Louise Davenport
Beatrilee Morris
Clarence Osland
James Matteson
Nev. J. M. Koehler
Philadelphia
Episcopal Church
Police Court Held In Ward Office For Hearings
Judge Edwards ruling blocks aldermen holding court outside their wards sending thirty day jail terms to a 16 year old vag rant for lunches theft and fines for frightening women on South Washington avenue. Also theatrical notices and local mercantile openings announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixteenth Ward
Edwards
O. B. Wright
Ninth Ward
Fuller
Thomas H. Smith
Jermyn
John Woodburn
Dunmore
Washington Avenue
Daniel Boyle
O Malley v Scranton Traction judged nonsuit on contributory negligence
In a $20,000 trespass suit, Judge Archbald granted a nonsuit after evidence closed, citing contributory negligence by plaintiff Thomas J. O Malley for injuries from a street car on North Washington avenue. Sympathy for the plaintiff was voiced, but recovery was deemed not possible under the law and evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. O'Malley
Scranton Traction Company
Washington Avenue
Horace E. Hand
Archbald
Mr. O'Malley
Enos Flynn
Providence
Annie Barrett
Flynn
Sawyer's Millinery introduces value driven hat selections
The new store touts choice styles and harmonious combinations with low prices. It emphasizes good values over cheap goods, offers straw shapes cheap and trimmed hats, promises refunds if not satisfied, and notes Saturday and Monday evening hours.
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Cleveland Baking Powder Co
New York
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth Shoe Store
Ackawanna
THE
Maundry
A. B. Warman
Gol Penn Ave
Williams & M
Anusty’s
Ghrpets
Ange
Window
Eto
City Notes
John H. Thomas
John W. Evans
Pittston
Rina Hunt
Fleetville
Fieko Pitronko
Natcha Kapeelen
Alexander Coder
Kate Sick
Fewlsowna
Minooka
William
James
Eleanor Morgan
Julius Alphonso
Tunkhannnock
John D. Boyle
Arthur Aten
Its
Blues
M. Co. A. Mall
Drs. Shimberg
Mayor
Bohult
Webster and Mulberry
McLana
Ashingtom Avenues
North End Statesman
Paine
Marvin Steenback
Joseph B. Birtley
Joseph Humphrey
John Lenahan
Charles Paine
Gwilym Jones
David Stanford
John Paine
Humphrey
I of Delegates
Pennsylvania
Hanl
Charles P. O'Malley
Matthew Stanley Quay
United States
Keystone
C. L. Bell
J. B. Grifiths
George Allen
J. G. McAskie
James W. Smith
John G. McAskie
C. P. O'Malley
St. Luke's Church Organization
Burgunder
Academy of Music
Virginia
Alabama
Lake Erie
Erie
Cleveland
Fostoria
Fort Wayne
Aka
Milas Leah Pardee
Koncony
Lackawanna Ayvenua
Enos Jflynn
Attorney Manley
William Diggerty
Charlies L. Hawley
John J. Hawley
Penn Avenue
8. B. Price
Lemuel Amerman
M. J. Martin
Mr. Hawley
Hawley Brothers
J. W. Carpenter
Joseph O'Brien
M. E. McDonald
DR. Haggerty
Tn No. 2
Court Room
Providence Milling Company
William Haggerty
E. C. Newcomb
C. W. Dawson
Lackawanna County Agricultural Society
Myrtle Peck
Haggerty
Peck
Kenecny
Vienna
Woolworth's
Sawyer's Millinery
A. R., Sawyer, Wyomine Wholesale and Retail Milliners
Ss. Co. Snyder
D. D. Su
Spruce St
W. W. Berry
Develond Onin
Rupprecht
Penn Ave
Baptist Church
Shaw
Esrade
Piands
Emerson
Rani
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
Malcolm Lova
J. Lawrence Stelle
Planos
Powell & CO
Wyoming
Brussels
Agra
Lackawanna Ava
Millinery Department
Bolz
Frank P. Christian
Aia Spruce
Lackawanna Ave
Axel
Obby
Jowelties
Turnquest & CO
Lacawanna Ave
Arie Wateroome
Columbus Monument
Bunn
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