Local Notes on Residents and Movements Across Town
Judge HW M Edwardstein readings today while coning andited died. Kern spent yesterday with his sister Mrs Richard Barmim of Hallstead and Frank A Brandi of New York City. Attorney Kernan has left for Joplin Missouri to reside in the future. Jeamesh a student at University of Pennsylvania dental department spent Easter at his home with Mrs A Shapland. Rev A Guilt reports progress toward attendance at conference in Owego this week. Hin Kraemer remains in hospital at Vale and Miss Mlaghon assists at the hospital from Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Theamish
University of Pennsylvania
George Wilson
Scranton
New York
New Jersey
Berwick
Police
Robling
John Moir
Roebling
Bailey
James Moir
Atrest
Frank Robling
Spain
Local Teachers Institute Opens With Citywide Closure
The annual local teachers institute starts this afternoon at 2 oclock in the High School auditorium and runs through Friday with morning and afternoon sessions. City schools close to allow teacher attendance. Opening address by President B O T Jayne of the school board, followed by a rose drill and lectures by KHEK Metcalf of Boston Ruth Gould of New York City and Miss Clara Niemeyer of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ccoch
BO T. Jayne
Khek, Metcalf
Boston
Ruth Gould
New York City
Clara Niemeyer
Scranton Contractor Starts D H station at Saratoga
Contractor Conrad Schroeder begins work on the new Delaware and Hudson station at Saratoga. The pressed brick facing and glazed brick interior finish will cost $60,000. Foreman Adam Schroeder will oversee the job and expects to be in Saratoga for the next month or six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Schroeder
Delaware and Hudson
Saratoga
Adam Schroeder
Buratoga
Gerson Hat Copies Raise Question of Original Style
A brief note discusses imitators of Gerson Hat and whether any rival can match the original craft once attributed to Gerson. The piece hints at scrutiny of copied designs and originality in headwear.
Grace Lutheran Church Plans Move to Prescott and Mulberry
Graces Lutheran Congregation plans a new church at the corner of Prescott Avenue and Mulberry Street in Prescott. A lot owned by Mrs. Barker is under option with 115 feet on Mulberry and 105 feet on Prescott. The present building may be sold for 11 000, 38 000 needed before purchase. $4,000 raised by the Women's Missionary Society and a $2,000 five year loan will finance the project. local subscriptions start this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
Prescott Avenue
Mulberry Street
Alte
Women's Missionary Society of the General Eynod
Board of Church Extension
Appointment of Hon John P Kelly as additional law judge
Commission forwarded for Hon John P Kelly to succeed late Judge F W Gunster. Governor appointed him, commission to recorder of deeds, oath filed with prothonotary. He may preside today in main court room, welcomed by President Judge Archbald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Kelly
F. W. Gunster
Hiattisburge
W. W. Greist
Recorder of Deeds
Warnke
Kelly
Archbald
Adron
Swartz
Norriatown
Cyrus Gordon
Clearfield
Jermyn
Ones
Archhbald
John McMillan
Ballee
M. W. Guernsey
Bavidge
Francois Investigates Signers of Shires Petition
Alex Francois, school controller, has spent the week compiling an exhaustive report and counter argument to Mr Shires petition for a First ward school. He is checking signer addresses against a Scranton directory and a city map, anticipating further remarks at the next board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex
Francois
Shires
Francole
Mr. Shires
Scranton
Motorman Gallagher Dies After Illness
Thomas J. Gallagher, motorman on the North Wash neton line, died at 11 o'clock Saturday night after a long illness that began with his wife’s death last September. Born 1861, he leaves four children and a brother, Attorney P. W. Gallagher. Funeral at 6.15 a.m. Tuesday from 1031 Stone Avenue, with services at St. John's Church on Mig Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Gallagher
Mr. Gallagher
P. W. Gallagher
Stone Avenue
St. John's Church
Mig Street
Hats in the City at Gerson's Millinery on Lackawanna
The prettiest hats in town are shown at Gerson's Millinery located at 413 Lackawanna Avenue. The note adds a cigar shop reference to Smoke The Pocono in South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerson
Lackawanna Avenue
City Engineer Joe Phillips Recognized for Loyal Service
Joseph P. Phillips was reelected city engineer for a three year term, praised for thorough, reliable work including sewer and street maps. A report from Victor Pinkney details Scranton visitors to Puerto Rico and notes police chief Robling's reputation, along with a humorous exchange between Judges Archbald and Savidge over a Guernsey case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Pinkney
Puerto Rico
Robling
Archhbald
Savidge
Guernsey
Joseph P. Phillips
Phillips
Joe” Phillips
Fresh Produce Display At Huyler Market
Huyler offers a full line of produce including strawberries grape fruit and navel oranges along with Aspinwall bananas and fancy tomatoes for shoppers.
Father Stabs Son After Family Quarrel
Alonzo Courtright of 1225 Diamond avenue was stabbed in the forearm by his aged father during supper after a quarrel. The weapon, a pocket knife, was drawn following a cane strike. The son received a deep flesh wound and medical aid arrived. police had not acted by late night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Courtright
Diamond Avenue
Young Courtright
J. B. Corser
Hollister collection of Indian relics eyed for Scranton purchase
Public interest grows in buying the Hollister collection of Indian relics for Scranton. The 20 000 piece artefact set, gathered by Dr Horace Hollister near Scranton, could be bought for 5000 dollars to form a museum nucleus in Nay Ang Park or the Albright Memorial Library. WilkesBarre hopes to arrange access for its historical society curator. The collection, rich in arrowheads peete s and tools, represents a complete North American indigenous record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
J. A. Price
Saviery
Nay Ang Park
Albright Memorial Library
Scranton
Horace Hollister
Monroe Avenue
dVilkes-Barre
Historical Society
Entertainment of Pupils at St Thomas College
The St Thomas college Dramatic association presents The Tonsorial Art tat on April 17 and 18 with leading roles by Denis Crolly James Cullen James Kearney John Ruddy and Michael McCrea. The Glee club under Aloysius Colligan performs operatic selections and duets by Richard Kirkwood and John Lynott. A naval tableau features Michael Gilloegly singing a regimental ballad. the preparatory department prints a drive and concert recital. William Burke provides wit and Bauer's orchestra will back the program with a Wednesday matinee for school children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas College
The
Dramatic Association
Denis Crolly
James Cullen
James Kearney
John Ruddy
Michael McCrea
College Glee Club
Aloysius Colligan
William Burke
Bauer
Presbytery Assembly Opens at Washburn Street Church
Lackawanna Presbytery begins its annual session in West Scranton with Rev. Alexander G. Cameron preaching the opening sermon. Delegates arrive, committees meet, and public business sessions run daily while popular meetings and Sunday school programs feature renowned speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Street
Alexander G. Cameron
West Scranton
William T. Purrail
Ecumenical Council Address Planned Next Week in New York
The article notes a gathering to present the cause of foreign missions with Rev C F Robinson delivering an address on the Ecumenical Council to be held in New York City next week. Rev William J Swift of Honeydale will discuss the theological topic of the doctrinal sustenance of Pennsylvania and missionary workers will speak alongside Rev Leonardo D Anna and others. A Tuesday evening reception will host ministers and elders after assembly meetings, and Beecham's Pills are advertised for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
C. F. Robinson
New York City
William Ji. Swift
Honeydale
Pennsylvania
Presbyterian Church
Leonardo D'Anna
Thursey
Christian Endeavor Society
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Bupper
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Ite
Mark and Money
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HaAnpwaker Sront
Washington Ave
DR. Taylor
Wyoming Avenue
Hoel Jermyn
Sanderson Avenue
Ackawanna
Penn Avenue
A. BL. Warman
HW. M. Edwardstein
Kern
Slater
Richard Barmim
Hallstead
Frank A. Brandi
Arcete
Felons du Tide
Robot Kernan
Thie City
Joplin
Taylor and
Salida
Karlington
Shapland
Belward
St. Ramphae Hoaghal
Newark
Aditin Guilt
Wyoting
Deon
Owego
Misa Hin Kraemer
Sapeclutemtent
Tty
Valeawanna Hoepital
Mine Mlaghon
Menistant Sipernitenitent
Save
Craril
Virginia
Local Teachers’ Institute
Elgin Creamery
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Muth
Graces Lutheran
Prescott and Mulberry
Gallagher
Victor I. Pinkney
Tribune
San Juan
Mucho Bueno
E. A. Stone
Mity Boies
N. M. Boies
Colonel Boies
Boies
Thomas
Superior Court
Northumberland
Huyler
E. G
Coursen
Hollister Collection
St. Thomas College Hall
West
Nichols
Gr. Parson Nichols
Pirot Presbyterian Church
Binghamton
N. YY
General Assembly
St. Louis
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
J. Moffat
D. 10
E. Robinson
D. D
James McLeod
J. J. Li. Travis
Alexander Dickson
Frank J. Milman
L. R. Foster
Green Ridge
William Frink
Ely Ca
Beecham
Elgin
Creamery
Clarke Bros
Ramsey & Gore Mfg. Co
America
Seninton
Hage
Borrela
Weston
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank Building
Wakehouse
Lackawanna Ave
IT Ruggists
Conrad
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Scranton, Pas
Mears Building
Othe
Wyoming
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