City Notes: Various Local Meetings and Updates
Knights of Columbus to confer second degree at a special meeting. Scranton Clerks association No 11 holds its regular meeting at Carpenters' hall at 6 pm. Gwilym Jones announces candidacy for county commissioner as a Republican. Machine shop and collieries pay days reported. Ladies Choral society meets tonight at Robert Morris Judge rooms. Missing Polish girl Mary Marcheska reported from 205 Luzerne street. Baptist Social union reports rapid growth. George Grachner arrested in Austin on embezzlement charges. return planned to Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Clerks’ Association No.11
Carpenters’ Hall
Wyoming Avenue
Choral Society
Tadies
Jermyn Family Told Father John Jermyn’s Condition Improves
A telegram to Ed Jermyn from brother Joseph reports John Jermyn in Pasadena, Colorado, much improved after alarming telegrams. His children, told he was dying, celebrate the recovery and hope to bring him home within one or two weeks if his health allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Jermyn
Joseph
John Jermyn
Pasadena
Col
Mr. Jermyn
Grain Elevator Project Breaks Ground at Diamond Crossing
Ground was broken yesterday for a new grain elevator on the northerly side of the Diamond crossing the Lackawanna road. Eiger Mill and Elevator company will erect the structure at a cost between 12000 and 14000 dollars. W. W. Elser from Wayne county is the principal figure leading the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Road
Eiger Mill and Elevator Company
W. W. Elser
Wayne County
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
A historical notice touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children in New York with claims of curing feverishness constipation headaches teething and stomach disorders. The remedy is advertised as safe pleasant taken with milk and available at druggists for 250 with a free sample offer. Advertisements name Allen Olmsted and others in association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chilton
Mother Gray
New York
Rumple
Allen
Olmsted
Lo Hoy
Local Elevator Announces June 1 Opening for Grain Trade
A new elevator is planned with BE W Worthington of Philadelphia and D L Fickes and A P F Kiser of this city. Operations will start around June 1 with a broad grain and flour business to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. W. Worthington
Philadelphia
D. L Fickes
A. PF. Kiser
Rampany
County Constables Call for Residency Rule for Deputies
The Lackawanna County Constables demand that deputy constables be residents of the same ward or township. They urge judges to require sworn petitions show residency and publish applications in advance, to curb nonresident deputies and protect elected ward incumbents. The resolution, led by attorney John R. Jones, calls for court action and reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John RR. Jones
Lackawanna County
Constables’ Association of
Act of Assembly
Hind
Court of’ Quarter Sessions
Sane
Scranton
Carbondale
Curlondale
Carbontale
Moscow
Waverly
Moccaw
Iim
Rosie
Tito
Nou Jionoible
Contigie
Conatelite
Mano Te
Ove Councel
John It
Jonew
Eng
Dako
Constables’ Association of Lackawanna Wunty
Michant Burpom
M. J. Gaughan
PP. Cannon
Edward J. Reary
Timothy Jokes
Thos. B. Mille
W. H. Thomas
Italian Woman on Trial for Murder at Allen House
Joan Argentis, a young Italian, faced trial for the murder of Harry B. Frederick after a noon adjournment, with Miss Anna Hewlett as the chief witness. Prosecutors allege Frederick was shot during a December 26 attempt to force entry at Nellie Allen's Providence Road residence. testimony covered the post mortem, the shooting, and Hewlett's identification of Argentis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Allen
Providence Road
Harry B. Frederick
Anna Hewlett
Joan Argentis
H. M. Edwards
Argentis
Frederick
Cornlelus Comegys
H. L. Taylor
W. Gaylord Thomas
A. W. Bertholf
James Cobb
Greenfield
Robert Campbell
Carbondale
Thomas Walton
Miner
Scranton
David Foley
Farmer
Covington
Armit Thomas
W. W. James
Yostville
J. P. H. Raynor
Teller
Thomas M. Griffiths
Ermyn
A. D. van Gorder
Anthony Gillespie
James Leonard, Jr
Patrick McCann
Bertholf
J. J. Roberts
John B. Corser
M. P. Mitchell
Court Street
Brick Avenue
Charlie Thiel
Central City
Allen
Bhulr Avenue
Will Knott
Jim
Knott
Argenitis
Hin
Court adjourns as Alderman Fidler leaves stand
The testimony recounts a claim about promising a girl a seat near the cell where Argentia was confined. Miss Hewitt denied recognizing anyone in the car due to darkness. The court adjourned when Alderman Fidler departed the stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Talon
Argentia
Miss Hewittt
Alderman Fidler
Three Courts Sit As Week Delays Murder Case
Three courts convene in the main court room and No 2 for a full week. The Michael Davie murder case is postponed to the June term due to Daniel James death in Wilkes-Barre. Other trials include Harry Evans on impersonation and concealed weapons charges, a not guilty verdict for Lenihan and Mack, a Peters burg case against William Snyder for carrying weapons, and Ira Bohner’s larceny by bailee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Edwarda
John P. Kelly
C. R. Savidge
Northumberland County
Daniel James
Wilkes-Barre
W. R. Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Michael Davie
Harry Evans
Municipal League
Evans
Howe
Halliwick
William Carpenter
James Mack
Daniel Lenihan
West Scranton
Savidge
William Snyder
Carrie Buchner
Petersburg
Ira Bochner
J. P. Kelly
Henry Bonn, Jr
Olyphant
Bonn
Bohner
Joseph Gilroy
C. F E. Daniels
Gramer
Commonwealth
Court orders jury trial for D. vs Scranton Railway case
Court yesterday ordered that the case of Alice M. D. against the Scranton Railway be placed at the head of the next common pleas trial list. A Smythe verdict for defendants was returned in a separate common pleas case. a new trial will be requested. Gunster received final discharge for Scranton City Bank. Bar association annual meeting elected Warren president Osthaus secretary Briggs treasurer. directors named Carpenter Torrey Wilcox Taylor. A Roches filed for rule to compel Scanlon to share half the subpoena fee in Langstaff Kelly contest. rule granted. Judge Voslurg issued estate instructions in John Mason matter guiding inventories and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice M. D
Scranton Railway Company
Common Pleas
W. FP. Smythe
J. G. Williamen
Joseph WW. Gunster
Scranton City Bank
Gunster
The
Bar Association
Everett Warren
Herman Osthaus
Waiter Briggs
J. W. Carpenter
J. J. Torrey
W. A. Wilcox
G. D. Taylor
Dennis Hoche
Brien & Martin
Scanlon
Langstaff- Kelly
Rochesiva
A. A. Voslurg
Orphans’ Court
Yeaterday
John Mason
Polis Tioners
Daly and New Yorkers to Play at Lyceum Tonight
Manager Duffy of the Lyceum presents Dan Daly and his company in Lederer's The New Yorkers tonight. Daly, famed as a droll comedian, leads a strong lineup with supporting actors from major New York theaters. The note praises Daly’s drawing power and notes the ensemble’s high quality.
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Duffy
Lyceum
Dan Daly
Lederer
Duits
Dan Linvelt
New York
Hossles
Baly
Settow
Tan
Henry FF
Dixie
Obstructed Car Tracks Arrests in Dickson City
Three Dickson City youths Frank Soppling Andrew Duberatine and William Taraskiewics were arrested yesterday by Special Agent Stephen Dyer of the Scranton Railway Company on charges of obstructing tracks and throwing stones at car windows dated March 2. After a magistrate hearing Major Everett Warren represented the company and the youths were released upon paying costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Soppling
Andrew Duberatine
William Taraskiewics
Dickson City
Stephen Dyer
Scranton Railway Company
Howe
Everett Warren
Auction of Irving Hotel furnishings continues next week
On Thursday April 10 at 9 p m the Irving Hotel contents including 100 bedrooms furnishings, refurbished bedrooms suites carpets iron beds mattresses bed linen and more go to auction. Auctioneer M Strong conducts the sale with two cash registers gates and hotel omnibus among the listed items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Hotel
M. Strong
K. M. Strong
Two Vocal Scholarships Announced by Scranton Tribune
The Scranton Tribune offers two voice culture scholarships under Alfred Wooler. One year of private vocal instruction valued at 80 dollars and another year valued at 45 dollars. Applicants should send names now as the contest opens and full rules run on the fourth page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Wooler
Svloizti
Wooler
Tribune
Scranton
Europe
Elm Park Church
Clarke
Robert Bradley
Bradford
Yorkshire
England
William Courtney
New York
Hugh A. Clarke
University of Pennsylvania
The
Scranton Tribune
Daly Appointed Superintendent of Transportation for Illinois Central
J M Daly formerly Lackawanna transportation head and Cape Breton manager has been named superintendent of transportation for the Kinois Central railroad with Chicago HQ. The post took effect April 1 as Daly begins duties. P O Keefe, who came with Daly to Scranton, also serves with the Illinois Central as chief special agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Daly
Lackawanna Railroad
Cape Breton
Nova Scotia
Kinois Central Railroad
Chicago
D L and W Board for Today
The D L and W board for Monday April 7 lists many names and crews with assignments and times for extras in Hoboken and nearby locations. Notices include reports for various individuals and substitutions in crews, with Tom Scanlon replacing V Doherty on Ulligan's crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HL Doherty
Hoboken
I. IL. Swarle
Dam
FB Ven
Worn
Aom
Ringlieh
Wa. Am
J. M. MetSamm
Oom
W. W. Labay
Bop. i
Hoteleen
Girrity
Mohoken
A. K. Mulleny
Yn An
George Thowas
Boor
Stanton
McGiovern
Wetes
A.m
M. Canny
Wea
Doudican
Kingsley
Thyp. Am
V. Wall
Charles Vin Ununt
Diea
Thomas
A. Sullivan
M. Ratolford
W. I. Nichols
Aastringer
FY van Wormer
M. Honey
PL Cavanaugh
Chas, Koerner
J.emity
Tom Scanlon
I. Ulligan
V. Doherty
President Roosevelt Leaves for Charleston by Special Train
President Roosevelt and his party departed Washington for Charleston this afternoon aboard a special train operated by the Southern Railroad. The travel details were announced as the president headed toward major engagements along the southern circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoosevelt
Charleston
Southern Railroad
Liederkranz Entertainment At Music Hall Draws Praise
The Scranton Liederkranz entertained friends at Music Hall last night with Mrs. J Payton of New York a mezzo soprano and Carl Fisher of the Thalia theatre New York a versatile comedian. George F Keller a young violinist from this city impressed the audience and the Liederkranz sang German songs. Lawrence orchestra provided incidental music for a later sale listing in the notice. Pensions granted include Maria Breldard widow Wilkes-Barre and Jonathan Hendrickson of Elmhurst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Glederkrang
Music Hall
J. Payton
New York
Carl Fisher
Thalia Theatre
George F. Keller
Meombera
Liederkrang
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lucas Tinted
Raynold
Campbell
Crocket
Patton
Whiting
Matthews Bros
Lackawanna Avenue
Jacobs & Fasold
Linden Street
Green Ridge
James Payne
City Notes
Knights of Columbus
Gwilym Jones
Auchincles
Avondale
Bliss
Tumt
Stallstead
Pettbone and Woodward
Nome
Mary Marcheska
Luzerne Street
Fara
Allame
USION
Baptist Social Union
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Austin
George Grachner
South Scranton
Gately & Witegevald
Constante Mitchell
Alta Tity
Jermyn
Edward
John Argentis
Join Argentis
Marry TB
the Star Witness
North Scranton
Lwoen
Allen House
Palmer
F. P
Ross
Hay
Mosuph Icc Cca Eens
Amim Schwarts
Iccceueseceeeese
Sopanion
Frank B. Littell
Ssotanion
Bridget Murphy
Court House News Notes
Daly
Dan
Ilinois Central Railroad
Scranton Bedding Co
F. A Kaiser
Lackawanna and
Adams Avenues
Mauna NU
Madras
India
Victoria
Lackawanna Ave
Merrell-Soule Co
Syracuse, N.Y
All America
Lacka. Avi
People's
Liederkranz
Lawrence Orchestra
Maria Breldard
Wilkenbharre
Jomatha Tl Hendrickson
Elihurst
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