Veteran recalls Civil War surrender anniversary at alderman’s office
Isaac Croft, wearing a Grand Army of the Republic button, visited Alderman O B Wright to note the thirty second anniversary of Lee surrendering to Grant at Appomattox Court House. The veteran recalled historic moments saying I was there and had the top of my hat shot off. The Grant Army of the Republic post did not hold any special exercises.
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Grand Army of the Republic
O. B. Wright
Lee
Grant
Appomattox Court House
Isaac Croft
Grant Army of the Republic Post
Mrs Throop Illness At Wyoming Avenue Residence
Mrs. Throop wife of the venerable Dr Throop is seriously ill at the Wyoming avenue residence. Dr J M De Costa of Philadelphia was summoned to assist Drs Allen and Fulton. After several hours in the sick room the physician said the illness is not dangerous and recovery is very likely. Dr De Costa returned to Philadelphia last evening. Mrs Throop marked her eightieth birthday last November.
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BR. H. Throop
Dr. Throop
Wyoming Avenue
J. M. de Costa
Philadelphia
Dre, Allen and Fulton
Lehigh Valley Railroad Announces Grant Monument Dedication Trips
Lehigh Valley Railroad offers a special round trip fare for the Grant Monument dedication ceremonies. Tickets go on sale at all Lehigh Valley ticket offices April 26 and 27, valid for return through April 29.
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Grant Monument
Lehigh Valley
Davidow Hros Moves Store to Lackawanna Avenue 227
Davidow Hros relocates its store to 227 Lackawanna Avenue. The move consolidates operations at a new storefront, shifting from the previous location as announced in local business notes.
Judge Wins Ninth Round In Local Boxing Match
Local lightweight Jim Jodge defeated Reddy Connley of Philadelphia at Music Hall in nine rounds. The bout featured a fierce exchange from rounds seven to nine with a decisive knock-out ending as Connley collapsed and failed to recover. Connley showed home-fighting grit, while Wil son and Brown clashed earlier in a heavy six-round affair. The entertainment, promoted by Mike Keeley, drew strong crowd support.
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Jim Jodge
Music Hall
Reddy
Connley
Philadelphia
Judge
Will Connley
Conniey
Fd Coleman
Fehter
Himeelf
Bob Fitzsimmons
Wilkes-Barre
Ben Wilson
Kid" Brown
McMartford
Mike Duddy
Minowka
Stephen Judge
South Side
Jim
Jude
Duddy
Mike Keeley
Scranton Boy’s Window Decorator Wins Western Laurels
K. W. Softley, known for successful window displays in Scranton, earned new honors in the west. Since last September he has worked for Bird, Thayer & Co. in Kansas City, the region’s leading department store between Chicago and San Francisco. His holiday work and Battley’s window design drew wide comment in western retail circles, and he received a gold medal as first prize for the best decorated window in Kansas City.
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K. W. Softley
Kansas City
Bird, Thayer & Co
Chicago
San Francisco
City eyes land for fire house near Spruce Street Bridge
Plans propose a small triangular land plot north of the Spruce Street Bridge approach to house a Phoenix Chemical company facility. The project aims to address an unsanitary condition cited in the area and would be owned by the city.
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Spruce Street
Phoenix Chemical Company
City land offer near Lackawa street bridge approach
The present steel company building on Lacka Winona Avenue would be used by the city at a trivial cost to protect nearby property. It lacks sewer connection and is deemed unsuitable. Chief Hickey with Democratic support and Republican councilmen backs using the land at the bridge approach for quicker access to the residential area and a straight route to the business district.
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Jefferson Avenue
Elkwalk
Lotties Street
Brownies One Thousandth Performance At Scranton
The Brownies drew a large crowd in Scranton for its thousandth show, with souvenirs for ladies and strong performances by Ida Mulle and Marie Celeste. The production impressed with elaborate staging and new acts, including Gertie Carlisle and a wandering minstrel sketch. A matinee and evening performance were advertised with many seats still available.
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Scranton
Jefferson, Klaw & Erlanger
Boston
San Francisco
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Norton
Detroit
Denver
Buffalo
Louisville
Frowniles
Dansueere
Gertie Carlisle
Newhoure
Wabtile
Real Inert
Ida Mulle
Drusilda
Marie Celeste
Titania
Black Crook at Davis'
Davis' theater hosts Jermon's Black Crook burlesque and extravaganza company for three days starting April 12. Direct from the Lyceum in Philadelphia, the show features Harry Emerson Murea Eulalie Moreland Thompson and Roberts and many others with a musical sketch The Palace In the Moon followed by high class burlesque specialties.
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Davis’ Theater
Davis
Jermon
Lyceum Theater
Philadelphia
Saii
Harry Emerson
Murea
Eulalie
Moreland
Thompson and Roberts
Gibson and Donnelly
Ray Black
Emma Lippman
Fanny Sheldon
Elia Kirwin
Alice Lesle
Lillian Stewart
Kitty Allen
Roy Everett
Moon
Banquet debate looms at Catholic Total Abstinence Union meeting
At St John’s Hall Pine Brook the local division committee discussed plans for the national convention to be held in Minooka next Sunday. Sub committees reported on a banquet and an excursion for delegates with some members opposing a banquet. The issue to be decided at the Sunday convention.
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Hiss
Total Abstinence Union of America
St. John’s Hell
Pine Brook
J. C. Gallagher
John McGrath
Minooka
Captain Stillwell Elected Major in Thirteenth Regiment
Captain Frederick W. Stillwell of Company A won the rank of major of the Second battalion by a 13 to 9 ballot over Captain Eugene D. Fellows at a Beranton armory meeting. The election leaves Company A captaincy open, with First Lieutenant James O. Dimmick as a leading candidate and Samuel S. Denman possible promotion. Captain Fremont Stokes of Company D will resign upon Colonel Coursen’s return.
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Mattes
Stillwell
Fremont Stokes
Frederick W. Stillwell
Beranton
Eugene D. Fellows
Montrose Barnard
Fellows
Tion
Coursen
Boston
Leutenants
oMeein
Frank Robling, Jr
Corwin
Wood
Auartern
Company A
James O.dimmick
Dimmick
Samuel 8. Denman
One Larry In Trouble After Altercation With Weaker
An unofficial session of Alderman Howe’s court found One Larry not guilty after Julius Weaker alleged assault in Johnson’s patch. Weaker testified of three rib injuries and a chaotic chase by Constable Yeomans as Larry reportedly bowed.
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Larry
Howe
Julius Weaker
Joshnson
Weaker
FE. C. Yeomans
Johnson
Anya
Spring Crockery Sale Offers Deep Discounts On Fine China
The Meekin's pottery line from England plus Abram French Co. stock is offered at over one third off regular prices. Highlights include a 142 piece dinner set, large porcelain pieces, tea sets, and Delft style ware with gold handles. Shippers failed payment and resold inventory to cash buyers, triggering this limited sale beginning today.
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Chicago
Abram French Co
Boston
Big Department Sale Cuts Deep on Glazed Toilet Sets
The department slashes stock with rapid sale pricing on under glaze toilet sets. Ten piece and 100 piece Gold traced and banded dinner sets in green pink and three color decorations mark the bargain haul. Also featured is a picture room with wall décor and new pictures for sale to spruce up homes.
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M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Weston Mill
Stranton
Olyphonl, Carbondale
W. B. Henwood
Jig Lacknwanna
Dr. de Costa
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Low Hatel
Spruce St
Put “Reddy
Conley
Honora
Wilson-Brown Mill
Softley
Black Crook
Hood
THE
Keeley Care
Keele
Mak Avenue
Saremtee
Montrose
Captain Fellows
Slate
Hoss
Beecham
Meekin
England
Haviland
China
Carlsbad China
Carlsbad China Tea
Delft
Rock
Aentessersister
Ceus
Bos Shea Eieuthewsner
Qod
China Hall
Lackawanna Avenue
Lackawanna Avanua
B. Silverstone
the Star Paint Shop
Chas. Wagner
Trouse and
Sige Painter
Alan
Wile
Adams Avenue
A. W. Jurisch
AGT
Mohair
the Scranton Bedding CO
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