City Notes and Events Highlight Local Happenings
The board of health holds a special meeting this afternoon while the Liederkranz hosts a social at Music Hall tonight. Measles cases rise, Henry E. Dixey performs Adonis at Frothingham theatre, and Lackawanna hospital seeks clothing for four year olds.
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Board of Health
Liederkranz
Music Hall
Board of Health Yesteray
Henry E. Dixey
Frothingham Theatre
Lackawanna Hospital
Young Man's Christian Association Gymansion
Gyminestics
Spellman Court
Whiel Howley Bros
Thomas O'Donnell
Green Ridge
Holy Trinity Church
Mulberry Street
Adams Avenue
Alty
New Wonderland Theatre
Evenin
Thomas J. Connis
Sid Pros
St. Peter's Cathedral
Hyde Park Cemetery
Satac Ag Extracta
Irie Ae 4d
New York
Sullivan v New York Lake Erie and Western Suit Voted Non-Suited
Margaret Sullivan sued the New York Lake Erie and Western railroad in Susquehanna County for 50000 dollars claiming the death of her husband was caused by a defendant train at Wilcox crossing near Great Bend. The jury returned a non-suit in favor of the railroad company. Attorneys 5 Smith and Everett Warren represented the plaintiff and the railroad company respectively. The trial drew notable attention.
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Susquehanna County
Margaret Sullivan
New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad Company
Montrose
Smith
Everett Warren
Warren
Wilcox Crossing
Great Bend
Wolf Boener verdict and multiple trials at Archbald court
Jury found Wolf-Boerner guilty of slowions attempt to kill Police Officer Jobler. Michael Yutsko faced charges including receiving a stolen whiffletree and assault and battery, with acquittal on the main count and a separate verdict of not guilty on the later charge. Barney Smith, Priceburg, was tried for assault and battery after a beer gathering dispute, with a verdict pending. Other proceedings included officers charged with assault and battery and pointing firearms, and a case of William and Annie Pangoines found not guilty on assault and battery.
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Michael Yutsko
Olyphant
West Side
Fallen
James McDermott
Minooka
Michael Costello
Archbald
McDermott
Costello
John Dolan
Witleds
Sylvester Williams
Williams
Tubal Cain
Yutako
Yutsko
Williama Hae
George Prokepoviteh
Yatsko
Thomas McGowan
McGowan
George 8. Horn
H.L. Taylor
Costa
Wolf-Boerner
Kim
John Jobler
James Fallon
Mary Fallon
Judga Sittser
Henry Borecell
John Davis
Mra
Anthony Seraki
William Morgan
Scruki
Borsonell
Davis
Collector Morgan
H. AH. Roth
Davie
Baraphell
Mra. Seruki
Bursabell
O. H. Soper
O. Comegys
William
Annie Pangoines
Mra. Rosans Praneiking
Sitter
Body of Beezie White Found in Lackawanna River
The dead woman Beezie White was located under the National Bridge near the Lackawanna River. A grappling iron and rope entangled in her dress forced the body to be pulled from the water by bystander Martin Philbin as Coroner Kelly and a sworn jury investigated. The jury ruled White drowned herself during a spell of temporary insanity.
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Lackawanna River
National Breaker
William Connell & Co
Kelly
Martin Philbin
Minooka
National
Thomas J. Flannery
Michael T. Howley
James ©. Beamish
Patrick F. O'Hara
J. Evang
W. D. Kennedy
Washington Avenae
Papera
Miss White
Kennedy
Beezie White
Aed
Owen Cuslek
Providence
ReINNARTS MARKET Offers Silver Bat Pins With Purchases
An advertisement touts a promotion at Reichert's market offering a sterling silver bat pin to customers who spend one dollar. The notice also mentions Fixe watches and jewelry and, elsewhere, Tur Scranton Bedding Co selling furniture with emphasis on workmen and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Means & Hain
Tur Scranton Bedding Co
Beut
Bow
City to bury Elmer Bruch after inquest verdict
Coroner Hall conducted an inquest into the death of Elmer Bruch, 34, who died after attempting to jump from a freight train near Adams Avenue. The jury found the death accidental and unknown to the crew. Bruch's body may be buried by the city unless a relative claims it, with burial expenses reportedly unpaid.
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Kelly
Blur Bruch
Washington
N. J
Adams Avenue
P. B. Tmlin
G Menteli
Joh Boyne
Club
A. Stevens
Altoh
Charles Winkler
Scranton
Winkler
W. E Halstead
Delaware, Lackawanny and Western
Bruch
Philadelphia
Willowstreet
Mia
Leonard Washburn
Raub
Remains Shipped For Frank Durham From Scranton Union
The remains of Frank J. Durham, a printer killed near the Lackawanna and Bloomsburg junction, were sent to Wilkes Chester to his sister Miss Durham. The Scranton Typographical Union No. 112 declares the undertaker Raub and all expressage incidentals will be paid by Min Durham.
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Weat Chester
Scranton Typographical Union
Frank J. Durham
Lackawanna
Bloomsburg
Mile Durham
Scranton
Gpographical Union
Undertaker Raub
Min
Silver Musicale by Church Choir at Good Shepherd
The Church of the Good Shepherd choir offers a silver musicale this evening in Green Ridge Street school rooms. Mrs B Jayne Mrs T E Jones and Dr Smith assist with the musical portion while Miss Florence Hum of Honesdale delivers an interpreted poem. A cordial welcome is extended to all.
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Ladie Ald Society
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Tom Medley
J. A. Nichol
Vanway Jones Page
M. A. Goodwin
Walter Kipls
Brownles
Church of the Good Shepherd
Green
Tidge Street
Scranton Falls to Bingh amton in shutout bid
Scranton loses again to Binghamton as Nolan holds, while umpire Casey draws mixed calls from 600 spectators. The detailed score and player notes reveal how Binghamton built their win and Scranton’s challenges at the plate and in the field.
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Scranton
Binghamton
Casey
Dower
Opavnen
Dolan Po
Nolan Pol Vo
Oa Torl
Binghaimton
Serantunccl Ewee
Lilly Ainglatiten
Seranton Baie
Hinighanton
Seranton
Dolan
Nolan
Tang
Weetlake
Lote
Dalian
Douhigtai
Patohon
Leone
Cy. Titi
Wome
First Game on New Grounds Opens Season in Scranton
The Murray Hill club travels to Scranton for a season opener played on the home grounds this afternoon. A second game is scheduled for tomorrow, followed by clashes with Stracuge on Saturday and Monday. The visiting lineup lists Heckman at third, Ellis at short, Estabrook at first, Smith center, Kinsler catcher, Mackenzie second, Anderson pitcher, Deversaux left, Pitz right with Pitz catching and Hughes pitching tomorrow. Grounds preparations and an arcade by base ballistas led by the avenue band will precede play.
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Scranton
Murray Hill
Dath
Stracuge
Dinghamtons
Tte
Heckman
Ellis
Estabrook
Smith
Kinsler
Altoona to drop Pitcher McCain as others signings loom
The Harrisburg Call reports Altoona plans to drop Pitcher McCain while signings push for Meyers and Brookes. Nolan debuts for Scranton holding Syracuse to four hits. Sweeney arrives and impresses. George Schabel signs to catch for New Orleans. Haller shifts to catcher with Harrisburg. State League opener delayed to May with eight clubs fielding, Scranton favored for top honors and Allentown watched if Mike Belly leads.
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Jack Coleman
Allentown
Altoona
McCain
Harrisburg
Meyers
Brookes
Nolan
Scranton
Syracuse
Sweeney
George Schabel
New Orleans
Frank Haller
Sotley
Uatcher Roberts
Easton
Chace
Mike Belly
Philadelphia Inquirer
Missionary Scott Delivers Foreign Mission Talk at Green Ridge
Rev. P. Scott, a returned missionary from the Lower Congo, spoke at Green Ridge Evangelical Church on the lesson of giving. He urged believers to warn others and stressed that giving is more blessed than receiving, urging all to put their offerings on the altar before God.
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Rev
P. ©. Scott
Lower Congo
Africa
Green Ridge
God
Track walker struck by train near Archbald
Lawrence Sullivan of Archbald aged 40 was struck by a Delaware and Hudson passenger train near Archbald last night. He was found unconscious and rushed to Bridge Street station then to the Lickawanna Hospital where his condition improved to not serious. He identified himself on arrival. Ayleaworth's Wyoming avenue advertises cheapest boiling meats in the city.
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Lawrence Sullivan
Archbald
Delaware & Huson
Archibald
Sullivan
Bridge Street
Lickawanna Hospital
They Have Gone Down at Guernsey Brothers
Repair shop Reichert's at 806 Lackaave handles fine water issues and offers services as advertised.
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Guernsey Brothers
Reichert's
Lackaave
Dixey Stars in Adonis at Frothingham Theater Scranton
Henry B. Dixey returned to Scranton with Adonis amid Rico’s burlesque company. Dixey depicted expressive acting and humor while the ensemble delivered strong burlesque acts. The production featured superb scenery costumes and stage pictures and will return tonight at the Frothingham.
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Henry B. Dixey
Frothingham
Adamiah Dixey
Ha Biy
Haary Lev Joy
Wilcom Barrett
Dixey
Scranton
Disey
Disey and Company
Prothingham
Shea Presents Mixed Up At Academy Of Music
Thomas E. Shea and his company offered Mixed Up at the Academy of Music to a pleased audience though not one of Shea’s strongest pieces. Tonight Mr Siva will perform Rip Van Winkle in what is described as one of his best efforts.
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Thomas E. Shea
Academy of Music
Mr. Shea
Itiget
Mr. Siva
Steps Toward Uniting Two Ancient Order of Hibernians Boards
The County Board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Board of Erin met at North Main Avenue to coordinate a merger of the two boards. A twelve-member committee was appointed to negotiate with the Board of America, and a press committee will advertise planned plans across the county. A supper and an evening of songs and speeches followed, featuring T V Powderly and local delegates.
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Grrder of Hibernians
Board of
Erin
Co-Operative Bull
North Main Avenue
Slyde Vark
Order of Hibernians
C. I. Boland
Treasuier
Richard J Callary
Johan M. McCabe
Daniel I. Battle
Board of Erin
Lacka- Wanta
New York
Board of America
Board of Erin of
Hyde Park
Thomas J. Bilbon
T. V. Powderly
Dennis O'Lenihan
C. T. Boland
Daniel P. Battle
Bilboa
Edward Walah
T.V. Powderly
Misa Maudee
Mamie Boland
T. Boland
Miller to Wed Second Time in South Side Ceremony
Clerk of Courts Thomas grants marriage licenses for George Miller and Kate Miller of the South Side. Georgie Miller, 21, and Kate Miller, 82, formerly Kate Piel, follow her divorce from Frederick Piel dated March 12, with Miller named as co respondent in the suit.
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Kate Miller
Georgie
Thomas
George Miller
South Side
Kate
Mre
Kate Piel
Frederick Piel
Yoon Miller
Ault
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Lackawanna Laundry
Penn Ave
A. B. Warman
Norrman & Moore
Wyoming Avenue
Mears
Hagen
Lacka. Avenue
Wyoming Ave
Union Transfer Company, Limited
Franklin Avenge
City Notes
Andeveor Busch
Louie Lohman
Mrs, Sullivan
Rewiant's
Aylonworth
Wyoming
Dermot
Wolf Boerner
National Bridge
Leinilart's
Prica
Ellver
Gnovenims
Reinnarts Market
Reichert
CITY
Elmer Bruch
Frank Durham
the Scranton
Lesing
Toe Tapune
Citie
L'Un Tamura
Casey Bing Lauston
Mr. Casey
Bingos
Missionary Scott
Ayleaworth
Dixey and Adonis Company
Prothingham Theatre
Shea
Lhat
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Sterling
White
China
W.W. Berry
Lackawanna Ave
Cc. Snyder
D. DS
Henry Battin & CO
Heranten
Osland
Bolz, Wyoming
Penn Clothing & Shoe House
Complete Outfitters
Penn Avenue
S. L. Gallen
Banister
Banister’s
Sr Lectewanna
D. BE
Morgan
Stydor Ave
Hellowno
Colin Manson
Ireine
Richard Zeleger
Prompoct Avenue
A. O'Connor
Robingon Street
W. Walseh
Deraes
Sanaa. Phillips
J. M. Halligan
Nellie Hine
Ion Taylor
Rovidence Road
B. Conway
Asien
Chinn. Slery
Dytcebate
Miss Leuthiner
John T. Aston
Lackawanna Avenue
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