Mayors and Meetings Open Elmhurst Motel Season
City notes report M Nash to open Motel Elmhurst for the season on May 48. The board of trade to hear Hon William O F Williams on French Rounds with other community updates and upcoming church, hospital, and bridge tax items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Nash
Elmhurst
Pequest
Board of Trade
O. F. Williams
Hanton
Academy of Music
Trinity Lutheran @church
Lackawanna Hostital
Scranton Training School For Nurses
Scranton Clearing House
Clearkeith
D. T. Edwards
Co-operative Hall
Church of Jesus Christ of
Young Men's Christian Association
C. H. Chandler
FL BL Clark
Dy DB
Frothingham
Delaware
Lackawanna
Western
Nicholson
Trai
Northumberland
Theodore J. Carter
Dixcourt
Electric City Lodge
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Patriotic Order
Bons of America
Electric City Temple
Hulburt’s Hall
Jupiter
Mercury
Neptune
Uranus
Changes in Old Balen DL and W RR Timetable
Time changes take effect Monday April 20 with shorter schedules and more trains. The express Scranton 1.15 p m arrives New York 6.30 pm and Philadelphia 6.00 pm, twenty five minutes earlier. Numerous solid ventilated trains depart Scranton for New York Philadelphia Buffalo and other points. Also note new summer corsets 48 cents each and improved groceries at Finley’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
New York
Philadelphia
Lso
Buffalo
Four Lives Crushed in Eddy Creek Mine Disaster at Olyphant
Four men died and one was seriously injured in a rock tunnel collapse at the Eddy Creek mine in Olyphant Saturday morning. The victims were Ralph Abbott and James Abbott of Throop, John Harvey of Throop, John McHale of Olyphant, all aged 26 to 40, with Frank Lewis of Blakely the injured survivor. The collapse occurred as miners advanced toward a rock vein, triggered by dynamite blasting. rescue crews retrieved bodies by 2:30 pm and the injured man was returned home. Mine officials and inspectors prepared to investigate, and local organizations announced mourning and funeral arrangements for the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy Creek
Olyphant
Ralph Abbott
Throopborough
James Abbott
Throop
John Harvey
John McHale
Miss Kite Lynch
James McHale
Frank Lewis
Blakely
Norris & Ware
Orlock
Lewis
Mr. Novels
Lewi
McHale
Abbott Brothers
Harvey
Tribune
Norris
Gaughan Brothers
Pine Brook
Moldy Creek
Delaware and Hudson Railroad Company
A. P. Patton
W. H. Davis
Rock Tunnel
Funeral Today in Olyphant for Hibernian Workman
The funeral will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Division No. 14 Ancient Order of Hibernians will attend in a body. Interment is planned at Olyphant Catholic cemetery.
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Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Dickson City
McHale
Division No. 14
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Olyphant Catholic Cemetery
Wharton Nominated as Compromise Police Chief Candidate
W. W. Wharton secretary of the Scranton Wood Turning Company is put forward as a compromise candidate for chief of police. Mayor Bailey is advised not to appoint Robling or Taylor, suggesting Wharton as a non factional Democratic choice. He arrived from Philadelphia three years ago at age 27, tall and well educated, with a petition including Jermyn Dickson Christy and Torrey.
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W. W. Wharton
Scranton Wood Turning Company
Bailey
Robling
Taylor
Wharton
Philadelphia
Johnson
John Jermyn
Alexander Dickson
A. H. Christy
Charles du Pont Breck
EB Sturges
James H. Torrey
Axe Attack Leaves Hungarian Wounded in Johnson's Patch
Edward Scullion, a Hungarian resident of Johnson's Patch, was slashed with an axe during a drunken quarrel near the Johnson's mine barn on Lareh Street. He lay unconscious from a seven inch deep gash above the knee, later rallying at Lackawanna hospital. a Polish assailant is implicated and police note the blow was unprovoked. Scullion could not name his attacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Scullion
Johnson
Lareh Street
Lackawanna Hospital
Svellman
Scullion
Johnson's
Overcome by Heat Exhorts Young Fireman Dies
Michael J. Cox a 23 year old firefighter at Hotel Jermyn died of heat exhaustion after working in the boiler room. He collapsed at his boarding house after returning from work and later died at Lackawanna hospital. Cox weighed over 200 pounds and was the son of Justice of the Peace Cox of Parsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Cox
Jermyn
Lackawanna Hospital
Cox
Hhe
Joe
Justice of the Peace Cox
Parsons
Sanderson Aveue
Children's Evening Party at Excelsior Hall
A lively children's party hosted by Miss Elizabeth Lewis' Saturday morning dancing class at Excelsior hall drew many parents. The program listed Maypole, Highland, Skirt, Flag, Tambourine, Sailor's hornpipe, Cracovienne, and Scarf dances with numerous named participants in each dance.
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Excelsior Hall
Elizabeth Lewis
Maypole
Helen Boles
Gladys Watkins
Edith Holland
Dorothy Warren
Helen Simpson
Margaret Collins
Manny Mears
Margaret Kirkpatrick
Ruth Lilles
Clair Brewster
Flossie Porter
Clara Porter
Gordon Taylor
Helen Jones
Gertrude Coursen
Eloise Phelps
Taylor Foster
Walter Cursen
Homer Rice
Ambrose Leonard
Harry Jones
Ralph Méegurgel
Stanley Dolph
Ralph Amerman
Haden-Baden
Irene Kierstead
Cracovienne
Arthur Matthews
Bertram Fenner
d'Andelot Bella
Gertrude Course
Robbers Active Near Continental Reported Again
Professor Martin Joyce reports another highway robbery near Continental with his loss of 27 dollars. Local residents recount at least six hold ups by well dressed men, two of whom are tall and short, with the tall man over six feet. The robbers shift bases nightly, often along the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Joyce
Mave
Continental
Professor Joyce
Geven
Sheridan Monument Fair settles contest for book case
The Sheridan monument fair reopened Saturday night to decide a contest between Joseph D D Lloyd of the West Side and John Gibbons of the South Side for a book case. Lloyd won with 3200 votes to Gibbons 1542.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Monument
Joseph DD. Lloyd
West Side
John Gibbons
Lloyd
Gibbons
Provident Savings Life Insurance Offer Promoted by Walton
An advertisement touts a twenty year renewable policy from Provident Savings Life Insurance, claiming ten million dollars paid in losses over twenty years and strong expense economy. It lists guaranteed rates per thousand for ages 25 to 60 and notes Horace M. Walton as general agent at Commonwealth building.
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Old Fine Stock
Provident Savings Site
Horace M. Walton
Commonwealth Building
Fatal shooting in Priceburg rocks community
Frank Libudzeski aged 18 was killed by Frank Prebilski at Prebilski home in Priceburg. Prebilski, 16, was charged with murder and jailed after conflicting accounts. autopsy showed the bullet wound in the upper right lung and court records await grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Libudzeski
Priceburg
Frank Probilski
Dickson City
Lincoln Street
Frank Prebilski
Prebilski
Justice of the Peace
John Slivinski
Max Koehler
Anthony Libudzeski
Nanticoke
Young Prebilski
Libudgzeski
Pilger Suicide After Christening Celebration
In Petersburg, William Pilger of Richter avenue shot himself with a shotgun around 8 pm, after a morning christening of his child. He placed the gun in his mouth and fired, killing himself as family and guests remained unaware of his intent despite a day of revelry. Dr. A. H. Bernstein attended to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Wiliam Pilger
Richter Avenue
Pilger
A. H. Bernstein
Miner dies at home with no cause found
Pilger aged 40 to 43 died instantly at his residence after a summons. He left a wife and six children and worked as a miner for the Dunmore mines of the Pennsylvania Coal company. Coroner Longstreet ordered an investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilger
Dunmore
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Bernstein
Longstreet
Riot and arrests linked to Fallon Roylan clan at Kellys Patch
Two Fallon children alerted Weat Side police after 2 a m to a hammer attack on a mother of three by her brother in law James Boylan. Boylan fled. his wife Cyclone Kate and James Fallon were jailed after a riotous night. Boylan remanded after visiting wife. The Fallon family faces child welfare involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fallon-Roylan
Kelly
Fallon
Weat Side
Williams
James Boylan
Matthews
Lowry
Lewis
Boylan
Kate
James Fallon
Edwards
Fallons
Michael Strogof Revival at Frothingham One Night
William Morris production of Michael Strogof at the Frothingham Saturday offered fine scenery and competent actors but the story lacked appeal for regular theatergoers. Morris impressed with stage presence and voice. Mira Florence Gerald and Griffith Evans stood out among the large cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morris
Michael Strogof
Frothingham
Morris
Mira Florence Gerald
Grifith Evans
Preacher visits inmates at Lackawanna Hospital ward
Special services were held at the Lackawanna hospital yesterday afternoon with Rev. E. L. Miller preaching to male ward inmates and others who could attend. The Elm Park church choir sang as Miller spoke on the promise of no more pain, noting Christ’s suffering and divine presence. Miss McLane opens a new store at 201 Washington avenue.
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Lackawanna Hospital
E. L. Miller
Elm Park Church
Mr. Miller
Christ
Gethsemane
Iolgotha
Death notices for Mary Elisabeth Cannon and Mary Dorsey
Died at Moscow on April 16 Mary Elisabeth Cannon wife of B J Cannon funeral Monday April 2 at 10 3 a m from her home interment Forest Hill cemetery Morristown N J April 16 1896 Mary Dorsey faithful servant to Mrs Thomas Dickson for thirteen years member of Second Presbyterian church of Berunton funeral at Morristown
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon
Moscow
Mary Elisabeth
B. J. Cannon
Forest Hill
Dorsey
Morristown
N. J
Mary Dorsey
Thomas Dickson
Second Presbyterian Church
Berunton
Scranton Store Promotes Rich Selection and Quick Sales
NIMS ALINE touts the store as the brightest, shrewdest venue in Scranton with the richest picking and fastest selling season. They claim no old stock, full buying facilities, and double the stock of any local competitor, promising newer, better values for the money and persistent crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Exhibit of Fine Art Line Drawn by Acknowledged Lovers
A brief notice invites the public to call and inspect a distinguished line of artwork praised by art enthusiasts as among the best ever created. The organizer extends a warm welcome to visitors to view the collection.
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Cleveland
Jutser Corsox
New York Cooking School
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth
Washington Avenue
Ackawanna
the Laundry
Pean Ave
A. B. Warman
Williams & M’anulty's
Sage
City Notes
Balen DL
Finley's
Coursen
Java
Hila
Parenss
Joan
The
Scranton Bane
M Truth
Scranton Times
N Republican
Oly
Phant Gazette
Priceburg Recorder
Hotel
Hildren
Slayer
Libudyeska
Prebile
Michael
Prebliski
Annie Mehalska
Libudgeska
Frank Prebliski
Young Preblisk
Henry McGarrity
Prebilsk
Squire Shivinski
P. Longstreet
Dr. Longstreet
HK. M. Pennypacker
William BE
Moses
W. P. Kennedy
E. J. Burke
M. J. Lloyd
John Miller
John T. Brown
Squire Silvinski
Michael Prebilski
McGarrity
J. J. Bullheimer
Frank Prebuskis
Squire Sitvinski
Preblilski
Squire
Ill Child
Kelly's
Michael Strogoff
Miss McLane
Nims Aline
A. R Sawyer
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Elgin
Creamery
Royal Clarence Vales
Jardinieres
Shay
Emerson
Malcolm Love
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
J. Lawrence Stelle
Spruce Street
Rupprecht’s
Penn Ave
Baptist Church
Powell & CO
Lackawanna Ave
Frank P. Christian
Aog
Lackawanna Avenue
Wii
Turnquest & CO
Washington AV
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