City Notes Highlights Local Church Events and Social Gatherings
Community announcements cover bishop confirmations at St Luke's, a fifth anniversary observance at Heecue Mission, lectures at Dalton Baptist, a St Thomas college entertainment, a Calvary Reformed Church performance, Bible study meetings, Prohibition-era talks, a Moran funeral, a consul’s banquet at Roma, a Barter ball by Company A Guards, and a jeweler move to 207 Lackawanna Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hullson
Bt. Luke's
Wiliam Prynn
Heecue
Jovenh K. Dixon
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Dalton Baptist Church
St. Thomas College
St. Thomas’ College
Mike Steele Royer
Calvary Reformed Church
James McConkey
Union
Younes Men's Christian Association
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Williames
Revs
Horan
Wells
Guy
Bird
Us Lhg
Prohibition
John Boyle O'Relly Connell
Young Men's Institute
Second Naonal Bank
Misa Noeille Curran
Chorge J. McMullen
John, Burke
Peter F. Melourhiin
John A. Natiin
EO PL Mitchel
Michael Moran
Moran‘s Court
St. Petert
Michael Loftur
Myile Park
Michael Thorns
John Kelly
Gyan
Patrick Flynn
James Fush
A. O'Hara
James Donnelly
John Fryone
Robert Finn
Nieht
John Penchett
Buffalo
N.Y
Wrock Curriers
Ferdinand Tiscau
Scranton
Menechett
Moylan
Company A
Patriotic Guards
Music Hall
Professor Johnson
William Moester
Frank H. Thompson
Mls
F. B. Jones
Torrey Re-elected City Solicitor Amid Open Meeting Controversy
The article reports James H. Torrey being re-elected city solicitor for at least one year, amid a contentious joint council session. A tie vote and adjournment motions sparked clashes as Democrats departed, while Republicans hold a narrow majority and Torrey’s term may extend until May 1898 if re-elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme
FWU
James H. Torrey
Sanderson
McGrail
Lavelle
Robinson
Mahon
McGraff
Torrey
McDonald
Chittenden
Ton
Alr
Kerrey
Houbtrees
Mr. Chittenden
Wil
Tuesaday
Noahs
Common Council
Grier
McGrall
Welker
Mr. Keller
Neelix
Nnte
Select Council
Last Dance Class Reception for Mrs Lewis Monday Evening
The final dancers reception of Mrs Elizabeth Lewis's Monday evening class concluded last night at Excelsior Hall Wyoming Avenue with about seventy five couples. Music provided by Bauers Orchestra. Next season opening reception set for September 26. Dancers include Hortense Coyne Jennie Fel Jowa Louw Deppen Katherine Henwood Mabel Jewell and others.
Plagrant Abuses Revealed in Dunmore Voter Session
In yesterday's Dunmore contest session nine of twenty six witnesses were shown to be illegal voters. Names include Michael Gilroy not naturalized yet voting, Donetti Laurassi who never paid taxes, and several non citizens such as Donetti Mecca and Dominick Maciso voting for years. Court may act on these illegal votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
Michael Gilroy
Donetti Antonio Laurassi
Donetti Mecca
Dominick Maciso
Salvatore Gitano
Frank Godwin
Michael Brown
James Cawley
Vincenzo
Board of Trade
Beranton
Commonwealth
Luther Keller
Vestry Elected at St. Luke's Episcopal Church
The annual vestry election at St. Luke's Episcopal Church chose John Jermyn, A. D. Holland, J. H. Bestell, George L. Dickson, J. M. Everhart, Samuel Hines, F. P. Price, W. T. Smith, Dr. B. H. H. Throop, Major Everet Warren, Theodore G. Walt as vestrymen. Rev. Rogers Ierael named Jermyn rector's warden, Holland church warden, Theodore Wolf secretary, J. H. Bessell treasurer. The officers repeat those of the previous church year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
John Jermyn
A. D. Holland
J. H. Bestell
George L. Dickson
J. M. Everhart
Samuel Hines
F. P. Price
W. T. Smith
BH. H. Throop
Major Everett Warren
Theodore G. Walt
Final Assembly At Scranton Bicycle Club House
The final assembly at the Scranton Bicycle club house was held last night. The patronesses were Mrs. A. H. Storrs and Mrs. FE. B. Jermyn. Among those present from out of town were Miss Kemmerer of Upper Lehigh Miss Vaugn of Dorranceton NJ Miss Watson Miss Stanton of Honesdale L B Stoddard of New Haven Mr. Harvey of Cleveland Mr. Sheldon of Greenwich Conn Mr. Conner of California Mr. Hitchcock of St. Louis Mr. Burrell of New York City Miss Coe of Englewood W Fuller and Mr. Curran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Moscow examination shows varied averages in graded school
The preliminary exam at Moscow graded school featured students with distinct averages from Bessie Maroney and Valeria Wilbur to Samuel Watts and Daniel Gardner. The notice also promotes longstanding local businesses and an upcoming auction sale at Wyoming House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Telow
Bessie Maroney
Valeria Wilbur
Bertha van Brunt
Frank Gannon
Samuel Watts
Daniel 5. Gardner
Sarah van Brunt
Wyoming House
Wryoming House
Local Obituaries and Weddings in Scranton Area 1897
Notices report multiple obituaries and weddings in Scranton and surrounding towns. Entries include Homer Gavitt and Miss Beastie J Williams wedding in Scranton, Bridget McGloin’s West Scranton death and funeral plans, Anthony McHugh's death in West Scranton with funeral details, and Mary Walsh obituary in Archbald with church rites and cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gavitt-Williams
Seranton
F. B. Williams
Newport
Homer Gavitt
Beastie J. Williams
Scranton
M’gloin
West Gcranton
Bridget McGloin
Good Roads League and Board of Trade Meet in Scranton
A joint Scranton session of the Board of Trade and the Lackawanna County Good Roads League featured General Roy Stone and F G Harrison discussing industrial prospects. The manufacturers committee urged local investment in factories to sustain city growth and employment, proposing bond financing with collateral. New members were elected and a letter urging Congressional support for the Pan-American Exposition was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Lackawanna County Good Road League
Roy Btone
United State Department of Sericulture
BB. G
Harrison
Scranton
Scranton Board of Trade
Secranton
Scranton Board of Ttate
Atherton
C. H. Pond
J. le Stelle
Joseph Levy
Spruce Street Bridge
Central City
South Side
New Bridge
George B. Smith
J. W. Dusenbury
J. W. Garney
Lo] Oettinger
L. J. Biebecker
Julian Traugott
John H. Ludwig
David Spruka
Godfrey
F. D. Steveng
Myer Davidow
J. G. Reese
F. H. Jermyn
W. Millar
James G. Hailey
Jennings
F. M. Moyer
Gunster & Korsyth
New York Chamber of Commerce
McKinley
Congréso
Road Reform Views Highlight Maral Meeting Addresses
At the Maral meeting General Stone and Mr Harrison spoke on road reform and government roles in building better highways. The discussion included cost comparisons, taxation concerns, and the impact on farmers, with calls to refer the related letter to the legislative committee for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maral
W. A. Richmond
Board of Centre
G & Fuller
Lttar
General Stone
Harrison
A. Th. Dunning, Jr
Good Ronda League
Ot Paweys Woeld Deneath
Lad Cade
Scranton
Ita
Pennylvania
League
Easter Hat Styles at Sawyers Milliner Shop
Sawyers announces a new Easter hat season with a wide range of colors and shapes. Mrs Emma Diem has joined Sawyers Milliner and invites friends and patrons to visit the shop opposite Hotel Jermyn to see the latest designs and styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Diem
Sawyer
Jermyn
Merchant Tailoring Opens at Coal Exchange Building
Mr EF Shaffer formerly with Martin and Delaney opens a new merchandise shop at the Coal Exchange on Wyoming Avenue featuring latest patterns and avoided stock. Rutledge Hotel proprietor W A Rutledge to open a new venue at 223 Lackawanna Avenue with music by Pauer's orchestra and a luncheon. Twinnie Optician at 125 Penn Avenue inside Harris' Drug Store hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Beeciam's Pills advertised for sale at 237 Lackawanna Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. HM. Shaffer
Martin & Delaney
Coal Exchange Clothiera
Ene Andor
Coal Exchange
Wyoming Avenue
Cratton
Hilantock
Metropolis
Bauér
Shiffer
Rutledge
W. A. Rutledge
Lackawanna Avenue
Twiniie
Penn Avenue
Harris’ Drug Store
Sanderson's Pharmacack: Low Prices on Common Remedies
Cor Washington Ave end Spruce St. Sanderson's Pharmacy advertises a wide array of medicines and health products with low prices. It invites customers to compare and be convinced they can sell cheaper than others, noting reduced preserves and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cor
Washington Ave
Spruce St
Insect Powder Endorsed For House Cleaning
Advert says icGarrah's Insect Powder is best for spring cleaning and preventing insect hatchings. Sold by dealers in 25 and 10 cent boxes.
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Norton's
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ve
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Rackawanna
Eader
A. B. Warman
Chas McMullen & CO
General Towurance Office
National Bank
Lange
Telephone
W. B. Henwood
Lackawann, Ave
Tnion
AELD
City Notes
Scranton House
Jostiiiak
Waters
Chetetton
The
Hatter
Pearl Porter
Emma Schimpff
Ethel Porter
Snover
Ada Maclein
Helm
Neilé Fellows
Grace Acker
Edna Saxe
May Edwards
Leora Lewis
Messrs
Charles Doersam
Harold Battin
Harry Stanton
Charles Crothamel
Harry Christy
George Silman
Eugene Tropp
Sidney Mears
Pierce T. Fellows
George Long
Jesse Snover
W.W. C. Welch
Arch Brown
ST. Luke's Church
Bicycle Club
J. Fuhrman & Bro
Adama
Good Roads League and Board OF Trad
Roy Stone
F. G. Harrison
Agricultural Department Road Inquiry Bureau
Government Road Inquiry Bureau
Opouniow
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Hamilton
Gotem
Carolyne V. Dorsey
Adams Avenue
Davidow Bros., Jewelers
A. R. Sawyer
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Gan Spruce St
Opp
Wyoming
Beeciam
Berkshire
Arithen Badd
Atlantic
Campbells
the Scranton Bedding CO
Dingley
Hood
Pules Colery Conn
Hydin Pinkhan
Pierce
Merce
Warner
Boots Pritiene
Kenta Enitiislen
Fand
Benson
Juse Allcock
Etrenghieani
Carter
Liow
Vypie
Houssekeepers
Lackewanna Ave
Warren-Ehret Company
EHRET
Scranton, Pa
Auilin Raisbergd
Franklin Ave
Jardineres
Metropolitan China Hall
J. Weidel
Wash
Meart Bitte
Solimar Piano
J. W. Guernsey
Washington Avenue
J. W
Guernsey
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