Scranton notices and city events in brief across town
Thomas McCann dies suddenly of heart trouble. Volunteer Firemen meet tonight at Dure's hall. Bicycle and Kodak contest closes tonight at Young Methodist hall. Scranton Electric Light and Meat Co pays $1,155 city tax on poles. County medical society holds meeting at courthouse. Prisoners returned to Lackawanna county jail after hospital treatment. Sailor Jordan discharged from Lackawanna hospital to Hillside Home, slightly demented. Marriage licenses granted to McAndrew and Mulorka. Rowe and Bchleger. Thirty five liens filed by City Solicitor on Pine Street properties. William Martin steals satchel from Miskat’s. caught and jailed. Remains of Eudora Fuller arrive to be buried at Dunmore cemetery. Charters sought for First German Baptist church and Christopher Columbus Slavonic RC Beneficial Ass’n. Elmer E Isley, bail in biramy case, appears with father. Moses Taylor council plans social at Wyoming Ave hall. Frank Stogel concerts. tickets scanned at event. Box office to open for spring tournament at xcelsior Athletic Club. date changes noted for April 17 events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McCann
New Street
Volunteer Firemen's Association
Dure's
Young Merry Christian Association
Scranton Electric Light and Meat Company
County Merilea Society
Court House
Mowie& Topies
Mary Snyder
George Herarth
Joseph “Urneny
Lackawanna Hospital
Jordan
Hato Jermyn
Lackawinns Hospital
Hillaide
Patrick McAndrew
Marin Mulorka
Archbald
James
Rowleon
May B Bchleger
Carbondale
Torrey
Chartera
Scranton
Christopher Columbus Slavonic Roman Catholic Beneficial Association
Arch
Itt
United American Atochanies
Wyoming
Frothingham
Frank Stogel
No Verdict By Midnight In Dickinson Trial
Closing arguments in the Dickinsson case before Judge Acheson in the United States circuit court ended with jurors given until midnight to reach a verdict. Major Warren and Judge Dailey presented lengthy defenses while Judge Acheson and Judge Dalley delivered charges to the jury amid a crowded courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverett Warren
Dailey
Acheson
Green
Dickinsson
United States Circuit Court
Federal
Colonsel
Major Warren
Uteourt
Pennsylvania
Danville
Anna Dickinson
Wn Iywand
Mejor Warren
Judee Wesley
Judge Dalley
Misa Dickinson
Palladelphia
Tres. Pose
Anni BL
Dickinson
John Courtaight
Gideon Underwood
John B. Heilman
J. Harry Tpiryden
George BH. Thormpicon
Alvin Mewieston
West Pitteton
Courtright
Miss Dickinson
Suein
West Pittston
Danville Insane Asylum
Tve
Pleintiff
Mina Dickinson
Mig Dilekingon
Creen
McCray
Forest County
Non Suit Granted in Welsh Case and Related Trials
Judge Archbold granted non suit in the Welsh estate matter against Dwelling Hone Insurance Company after arguments over the policy transfer upon Mary Welsh’s death. The day included verdicts in several local suits, a fainting incident in court, a Harveys case, a hospital discharge, and notes on Easter books and stationery at a Lackawanna Avenue shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Welsh
Mary Welsh
Hone Thsirance Company
Archbald
James Weld
Attoney Leteor
Lewistiee
assJantes Welsh
John Urn
Scranton
Driving Park at Scranton to Reopen with Grandstand and Open Air Resort
The Scranton Driving Park and Land Association led by E. d. Goodwin Thomas Moore and H. B. Reynolds has purchased the old Scranton Driving Park from the Williams land syndicate. A new grandstand, judges stand, fences, and 40 stalls replace the old sheds as part of a complete rebuilding for open air shows and trotting meets. Four day racing meetings are planned in June and September with purses and a restaurant on site. Bethlehem Allentown and Paterton are listed as circuit partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Willams Land Syndicate
Scranton Driving Park and Land Association
J. Gootwin
Thomas Moore
H. B. Reyne Olde
Charles du P
Breck
W.d. Lewis
Lavey & Son
Buffalo
Elrenit
Bethlehem
Allentown
Pateton
Easter Flower Exhibition At 6 Spruce Street
T. B. McClintook presents a week long Easter flower show at 6 Spruce Street featuring two thousand lilies and blooms such as Lordyrones Hydranges Hyacinths and Daffodils. The display promises superb cuts and varieties for Easter trade with emphasis on fresh arrangements from Clark's and the Weber line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. McClintook
Spruce Street
Mr. McClintonk
River Flood Deluges Northeastern Pennsylvania Towns
Reports from Honesdale to Wilkes-Barre describe widespread flooding after heavy rain. In Jermyn a washout on the Ontario and Western railroad caused a freight wreck and the death of brakeman Peter Farrell. Bridges, cellars, and streets across Carbondale, Archbald, Olyphant, Dickson, and along the Lackawanna and Dyberry creeks are inundated. The Susquehanna near Wilkes-Barre stood sixteen feet above low water. electric lines halted between Wilkes-Barre and Kingston. Coroner notified. no inquest into Farrell’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Honesdale
Wilkes- Barre
Raina
Jermyn
Ontario and Western Railroad
Peter Farrell
Rushbrook Creek
Farrell
Liia
Dyberty Creek
Lackawanna River
Thee City
Archbald
Pockville
Olyphant
Dickson
Nay Alte Avenue
West Market Street
Wood Street
Court Street
Allyleht
Hugh Coggine
John Cunningham
Ball Park
Grove Street
Central Park Garden
Charles 8. Gelbert
Stafford Meadow
Andrew Giblin
Wyoming Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
Susquehanna River
Kingston
Kelley
Brokeman Parrell
New and Novel Hats for This Week
New, late and natty headwear effects together with every novelty in millinery trade. Place your orders with us this week. Styles will be right and prices moderate.
Pastry Flour and Provisions Offered at Astonishing Prices
A vendor advertises the sale of best Pastry Flour and 100 pounds of the finest Feed, Meal, or Corn. It promises fancy canned fruits or vegetables and evaporated fruits at astonishingly low prices.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cleveland
Gyenads
Cleveland Baking Powder Co
New York
Cleveland Brothers
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Rackawanna
THE
Williaris
Tribune
Xcelsior Athletic Club
Thingham
Irteenth Regiment
Balf
Music
Irda
Dr. Underwood
Anna
Miss Anna
Underwood
Phage Soo
Dre, Underwood
Oglesby
Archbold
Sitanton
Misa Luly Gress
Nicholas
West Side
Mise Gress
Samuel Gres
Crosal
Charles J. Olver
Plaintf
C. Comerys
Aealet HL A. Roche
Wee Mae
Slowther
M. Harvey
Gunster
Jull
Slawther
Gensoniiter
Mard Tuck
Edward Genusontier
Nealla” Enhmin
Lackawom
Agatin
Linden Attvet
Juet
Washington Avenue
Carpenter Meadow
Carpenter
Carrie Sherer
Ward Sherer
Jude Edwarie
Andrew
Sherer
Norton's Bulletin
Bulidine
Lackiwannme Avenue
E. d. Goodwin
H. B. Reynolds
Pouls
Clark's
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Clark's Annex
River
W. C. Bushnell
Clark
Goursen's
Philadelphia
Awanna Valley
Haslacher
S -i- Millinery
H. Langfeld
Lackawanna Avenue
E. G
Coursen
E. Pa
Ted Ohmer
Artisle
Columbus Monument
Washington Av
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Scranton Cash Store
F. P. Price
Woolworth
Green and Gold
Worave Clothiers, Hettera,& Furnishes
Laurel Hill Park
Er Aed
J. H. Laine
Aanthushes
Ken Haven
New York Warehouse
Fifth Avenue
E.C. Ricker & CO
Adams Ave
New Telephone
J, Lawrence Stelle
J. Bolz
Dime Savings Bank
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