City Notes Public Meetings and Local Incidents
Evangelist Fred B Williams conducts the Rescue Mission meeting Saturday night. Lewis Smith charged with perjury by Max Lexy enters bond to await trial. H H Hinman of Scranton Woodworking speaks at YMCA hall Sunday afternoon. Prof J M Chanvice directs music. Fred W Fieitz addresses Scranton Rowing Association Saturday evening April 17 at 8.0. Two Peckville cars collide leaving fronts damaged, no injuries. A Peckville car hits a mine car at Johnson's mine. street car only slightly damaged. Multiple marriages granted for Scranton and Carbondale residents yesterday. A intoxicated Green taken to Lackawanna hospital in delirium tremens after an insurance policy incident with Mrs. Duggan. Teachers Mutual Benefit Association meets at 10 o'clock. plans for teachers reception at high school Tuesday evening. Superintendent Howell arranges an auditorium program and reception for detractors. Board of Trade meets Monday at 8 o'clock. manufacturers committee reports. new member applications include Smith, Garney, Dusenbury, Oettinger, Siebbecker, Traugott. Lagkawanna County Good Roads meeting follows adjournment with talks by J H Hamilton and Gen Roy Stone. road enthusiasts invited. E G Harrison will attend from Ashbury Park NJ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred B. Willams
Lewis Smith
Max Lexy
HH. C. Hinman
Scranton Woodworking Company
Mers
Young Men's Christin Association
J. M. Chanvce
Fred W. Fieitz
Scranton Rowing Association
Crawford County
Peckville
Johnson's Mine
Join Laughney
Dunmore
Henda Ford
Scranton
Frank Lynch
Mary J. Sheerin
John Th
Lavkawatina Township
E Kregel
Ransom
Joseph Walker
Catherine L. Casey
Carbondale
Martin Brennan
Lucy Gerity
William Brennan
Winifred Walsh
Green
Lackawanna
Duggan
Tribune
Mra. Duggan
Teachers’ Mutual Benefit Association
Board of Control
Howell
Scholols
Friends of the Association
Board of Trade
Harp
George H. Smith
J. W. Garney
J. W. Dusenbury
Sol. Oettinger
L. J. Siebecker
Juliut Traugott
Lagkawanna County
J. H. Hamilton
Brown's Bee Hive Promotes Mens Hats and Neckwear
Brown's Bee Hive at 224 Lackawanna avenue advertises a large selection of Buster novelties and cards from J D Williams and Gro at 413 and 314 Lackawanna avenue. The ad claims they offer competitive prices and quality on men hats and neckwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buster
J.D. Willams & Gro
Lackawanna Avenue
Brown's Bee Hive
Local Traders Promote Fresh Brook Trout and Holiday Goods
Finest brook trout received daily at the Scranton House. The most clever novelties in Paster Millinery at Brown's Bee Hive 224 Lackawanna Avenue. Easter cards and booklets at Reynolde Brow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton House
Brown's Bee Hive
Lackawanna Avenue
Reynolde Brow
Pollya Case Heads to Jury in Self-Defense Claim
Ex Judge Stanton urges acquittal citing self defense as Pollya confronts the Shemo brothers in Scranton. District Attorney Jones argues Pollya murdered Shemo with a brutal blow while defending home and wife, seeking second degree verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton
Jones
Pollya
Commonwealth
Archhbald
Shemo Brothers
Scranton
Zora
Andrew Rheme
George Shemo
Witness
Shemo
Andrew Bhemo Tihally
Mike Wargo
Pollya'd
Leyshon
Wargo
Shemos
Jury debate on new indictment for involuntary manslaughter
The jury retired early, some before 4 pm, which suggested they had reached an agreement on whether to pursue a new indictment for involuntary manslaughter.
Good Friday Catholic Services Observed in City Cathedral
Only one mass was celebrated as no host is sanctified on Good Friday with pre consecrated host used. At the cathedral Rev J A O'Reilly led the service with deacon Rev Thomas Carmody sub deacon Rev J W Malone and master of ceremonies Rev M B Loftus. The cross altar and sanctuary were unveiled and venerated after being draped since Lent. Holy Saturday services will bless fires paschal candle and water and include prophecies litanies and magnificat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
J. A. O'Reilly
Thomas Carmody
J. W. Malone
M. B. Loftus
Tax Levy Fixed and Board Debates Assistance Policies
At yesterday's meeting the poor board set a 4d-mill poor tax levy for 1497, unchanged from last year, with $25,000 proposed for improvements. The finance committee report passed. a dispute arose over monthly aid for Mrs. O Rourke and a star chamber style investigation resolution was brought forward and adopted with one opposed. Several aid cases were discussed including sending Mrs. Davie to Wales with four children and indenturing sixteen children to St. Patrick's asylum by the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Brooks
Paine
Shotten
O Rourke
Mr. Shotton
Star Chamber
Rules and Regulations Committee
Fuller
Shetton
Water Chamber
Shotton
Jeanette Davie
North End
Wales
Murphy
St. Patrick's Orphan Asylum
Frank P. Christian retires. new owners take over store
Frank P. Christian retires after long leadership in Scranton hat and furnishing trade. He sells stock at 412 Spruce Street to Bronson and Callman of Binghamton who will run the popular store with the same fair prices and liberal service. The new firm plans to keep the newest goods and regular values as new stock arrives from the United States and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Christian
Scranton
Mr. Christian
Spruce Street
Bronson & Collman
Binghamton
Beranton
Bronson
Callman
Europe
Dog Bit Patrick McNamara. Providence Patrolman Shoots
A dog owned by Giles Decker of Cayuga Street Providence severely bit Patrick McNamara yesterday. Patrolman Rodham was notified and shot the dog. The clipped text mentions a florist and a local shop placing emphasis on quality and quantity of plants and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick McNamara
Providence
Giles Decker
Cayuga Street
Rodham
Hydrangeas Exhibit Planned at YMCA Building
T. B. McClintock will display a full line of hydrangeas and cut flowers for Eastern Catholic prayer books at Reynolds Bros. The exhibit runs for one week at the YMCA building on Wyoming Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. McClintock
Wyoming Avenue
Reynolds Bros
Reynolds A. Bros
New Movement Asks Rapid Action At Prohibition Conference
Opening of the National Conference of Christians in Mears Hall featured Rev J Hogan as temporary chair with Rev J W Wells as principal speaker. Enrollment reached about 250 from 26 states. themes called for independent action to curb liquor, with daily sessions planned today and tomorrow at 9 20 am 2 pm and 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Conference of Christians
Mears’ Hall
J. C. Hogan
Forest City
T. L. Weaver
Wellsfield
William H. Guy
Cleveland
Ohio
Woods
Connell
William P. Ferguson
Whitesboro
Prohibition Executive Committee
New
Local Firms Move Addresses and Promote Easter Goods
Jee Cream orders for faster entered early receive best attention. J. D. Williams and Brothers and Dayidow Brothers Jewelers have moved to 227 Lackawanna Avenue. Fine roses at Clark's and Easter booklets at Reynolda Brothers teased for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidow Bros., Jewelers
Lackawanna Avenue
J. D. Williams & Bro
Dayidow Bros. Jewelers
Flanaghan Runs for Sheriff Citing Record and Party Support
J J Flanaghan announces his candidacy for sheriff subject to the Democratic county convention. He says his record in Democracy’s cause compares with any other aspirant and trusts friends to back him. He previously served as county commissioner and council member, highlighting ward protection efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Flannehan
Everlf
Tribune
Flanaghean
Thirteen witnesses examined in Dunmore contest. several votes struck
In the Dunmore election contest yesterday thirteen witnesses were examined and five votes deemed illegal. Names include Ricardo Pasquale Leonardo Minato Salvatore Rusaman who allegedly were not naturalized and Augustine Santerrero Angelo Vito Suma who failed tax payments. Noted in Second ward with forty six votes knocked out so far. Attempts to file bill of particulars delayed. extensions granted by Judge Archibald. Several witnesses were attached for default. Local ads follow in the same column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
Ilegal
Ricardo Pasquale
Leonardo Minato
Salvatore Rusaman
Augustine Santerrero
Angelo Vito Suma
Angelo Vito Ruge
Vito Samele
Dominnle Staifi
Angelo Vito Sabla
Leonardo Mecca
Patrick Reilly
Mike Demarke
Patrick McHeh
Mr. Donovan
Archibald
Michael Cooney
Michael Brown
Michael Mulrane
Easter Millinery Styles Inspire Indies to Decide Hats
Easter millinery advice urges Indies to choose a hat that completes the Easter toilet. The store touts stylish mats and a wide color and shape variety. Mrs Emma Diem joins Sawyer milliner and invites friends to visit opposite Hotel Jermyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Diem
Sawyer
Jermyn
Easter Specials Plied by Local Shops Across Town
We offer Faster panels in window displays for today and invite shoppers to visit. Grand Union Tea Co. serves coffee or tea, while Reynolda Bros. advertises Pretty Easter novelties. Faster lowers are available at Clark's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Union Tea Co
Lackawanna Ayenu
Reynolda Bros
Sandersons Pharmacy Low Prices On Every Item
Sandersons Pharmacy at Washington Ave and Spruce St announces cut rate store pricing to prove its willingness to offer lower prices than competitors. The notice claims loss on reductions does not affect the already low prescription prices and invites customers to compare and be convinced.
McGarrah’s In sect Powder for housekeepers
Advertises McGarrah's insect powder as the best time for house cleaning to prevent young insects from being hatched. Sold by dealers in 25 and 10 cent boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGarrah
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Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Iackawanna
Eader
Penn Avenue
A.B. Warman
City Notes
J. A. Waters
Ruechasor
Curintian
Hatter
Lacka. Avenue
MR. Jones
Poor Board
Bronson & Tollman
Price Street
G. R. Clark & Co
Washington Avenue
Clark's
J. €. Hogan
Rev
J. W. Wells
Hev. J. ¢. Iiogoan
Chicago
W. H. Guy
Open Bible Picturch
Levi Bird
Auburn
N. Y
I. G. Pollard
Butler
Westfield
E.R. Gearbert
Effort
Dye
Connetaville
Chas. LeRoy Wheeler
E. le Williams
M. W. Edwards
Mra
Louisa Kommerer
Waymart
Allee G
Anna Hogan
J.C. Hogan
W. H. Wells
E. L. Williams
J. B. Wells
National Christian Federation
MR. Bird
England
Canton
United States
Twining
Harris’ Drug Store
Carolyne V. Dorsey
Adame Avenue
Jee Cream
J. J. Flanaghan
J. Fuhrman & Bro
Clerk's
Brown's
Bee Hive
Beecham
A. R. Sawyer
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Clark
Berkshire
Atlantic
Campbell
To & Sundiye
Motel
Dingley
Cor
Washington Ave
Tlood
Colery
Hydre Pinkham
Compe Meren
Teree
Proserti Warner
Scott
Siill Haniel
Tonson
Alionck
Lucccesees
Theo
Carter
Lyon
Fife
Dorenfield
Ieee Ieeeeeeee
Onens
Eer
Aewes
Mms
Eee
Ss Eee
Fee Eee
Carran & Thomas
Lackawanna Ave
Warren-Ehret Company
Ehrets
Scranton, Pa
Franklin Ave
Jardineres
Metropolitan China Hall
J. Weichel
Wash
Ave
Mears Bldg
Sohm Piano
J. W. Guernsey
Dunn
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