City Notes Mixed with Local Doings and Obits
Local items report city council awaiting auditing actions and bills, road and sanitation updates, and a variety of notices. Deaths include Agnes Kelly aged 18 and the funeral for Thomas Cox with a Requiem Mass. Also noted are upcoming meetings of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union and junior temperance unit, plus a theater appearance by James W. Regan with On Erin’s Shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira H. Humne
Alfred Shiffer
Franklin Avenue
Scranton
Ape
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Washington Avenue
Lindeh Street
Mra
Mizzle
Bonitary Offeer Burke
Kelly
Luzerne Street
Dalley
Consu
Philadelphia
George Robin
South Main Avenue
Pittston
Agnes Kelly
Thomas
Hunnora Kelly
Hampton Street
Hyde Park Catholic
Weensen
William Prinn
Rescue Mission
Green Ridec
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Christian Church
Penn Avenue
Marion Street
Thomas Cox
Railroad Avenue
Bt. Peter's
Tenth Street
Main Avenue
Miner seriously hurt in roof fall at Diamond mine
Andrew Robertson a 66 year old miner was injured yesterday morning when roof collapsed in the Diamond mine. He suffered a broken leg a shoulder and spinal injuries. He was removed to his home on North Rebevea avenue awaiting further medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Robertson
North Rebevea Avenund
Robertson
After a Day's Star Work Take Hereford's
A cryptic note discusses a bitter drink causing low mood and a grateful tonic. The text references Hereford and a malodorous phrase about oaphate and malice in a day’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hereford
Scranton Doubts Mull Bequest Tale Widely Debated
Scrantonians question a circulated report from Media Pennsylvania that J Spencer Miller, a local law student, received a letter claiming he inherited 70000 from an Italian named Bernito Mull. Local chatter recalls a Signor Mull and other similar rumors, leading residents to doubt the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Media
J. Spencer Miller
Bernito Mull
St. Louis
Miller
Mull
Scranton
Scrantontang
Princss
H. Mull
Mulligan
Daniel P Mannix Dead Park Commissioner of City
Daniel P Mannix died at his Bellevue home after weeks of illness. He was born in the city and longtime foreman at Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company. Survived by wife and five children, he served on the park commission and engaged in Democratic campaigns. He belonged to Catholic Mutual Beneficial Association and Livinion No 24 of the Ancient Order of Hibermians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Park Commissioners
Daniel P. Mannix
Railroad Avenue
Bellevue
Mr. Mannix
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
South Works
Catholic Mutual Beneficial Association
Livinion No. 24
Ancient Order of Hibernians
West Mountain Blaze Shocks Hyde Park Residents
A fierce fire erupted on West Mountain west of the Continental yesterday, lighting the sky and drawing spectators from Hyde Park. Firefighters fought the blaze as heavy rain subdued the fumes, with many noting it was the fiercest seen in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Mountain
Continental
Hyde Park
Prebilksi Released on Bail After Accidental Shooting
District Attorney Jones said the killing was accidental after court adjourned. Attorney George Horn moved to release 10 year old Frank Prebilksi, who had the gun that killed Frank Libudaeski at Pricebury Sunday afternoon, with Michael Prebulski acting as bondsman for $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George 3. Horn
Edwards
Frank Prebiiski
Frank Libudaeski
Pricebury
Jones
Michael Prebulski
Scranton Elks Host Last Social Session of Season
The Elks of Scranton plan a social evening tonight at the club rooms on Franklin Avenue featuring members of the Madame Sans Gene and Carrie Louis companies. Proceeds support the annual benefit at the Academy with comedian Joseph Hart in A Gay Old Toy next week. Committee members include F. W. Martin Fred C. Hand W. S. Gould and W. J. Weichel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elke of Scranton
Franklin Avenue
Madame Sans Gene
Carrie Louis
Elks
Academy
Joseph Hart
Elkia
F. W. Martin
Fred C. Hand
W. 8. Gould
W. J. Weichel
Dinner at the Jermyn Salutes Elm Park Soprano
Miss Winifred Sullivan of Elm Park church bid farewell to fellow artists at a Hotel Jermyn dinner with members of the church quartet and friends. An informal musicale followed with Rev. Dr. Giffin and others in attendance. Sullivan willsing in Yonkers next week as a church soloist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giffin
Elm Park Church
William Powell
Sophie Schlager
Willard Matthews
A. 5. Connell
Anja Powell
Curt Powell
Albert Schlawer
Sullivan
Yonkers
Elm Park
Dunmore Youth Charged With Serious Offense
Charles Hollon of Dunmore, 21, held on $600 bail for allegedly being the father of 19 year old Linslé Shick's child. Offense alleged to have occurred July 8, 1895. Attorney John T. Partin represented Hollon. no defense offered. Bail provided for court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
Lizzie Shick
Charles Hollon
Alderman Wright
Linslé Shick
John T. Partin
Ollen
Scranton Board of Trade Hearings on Traction Road Policy
A Scranton Board of Trade meeting featured a letter from Scranton Traction Company General Manager Silliman and a speech by F Williams on French versus American roads. Williams contrasted French road construction with U S practice and urged improved maintenance, grading, drainage, and wheel design to reduce wear, frost damage, and water harm, citing costs and benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Board of Trade
Silliman
Scranton Traction Company
Rd’s Committee On Public Safety
F. Williams
Wood's Business College
Traction Company
Ilsley
Illsley
France
United States
Baltimore
Euro
Europe
Britain
Sweden
Russla
City to Advertise Sales Of Old Center Street Station
Auditing committee members at last night’s meeting agreed to seek offers for selling the old Center street station house. The city needs money and the building serves little use beyond housing the old entomological community. A resolution directing the clerk to advertise for offers will be introduced at Thursday night’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rtg
Center Street
Fulton couple welcome first son in Scranton
In Scranton Pennsylvania on April 90 1896 Mr and Mrs Charles W Fulton of Mulberry Street welcomed a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Scranton
Charles W. Fulton
Mulberry Street
Obituaries of Brennan Kelly and McDonnell in Pennsylvania
Notices list multiple obituaries from Scranton and Wilkes Barre. Brennan infant son of John and Mary Brennan of 40 Stone Avenue dies at ten months. Agnes Kelly daughter of Thomas and Hannora Kelly dies at fifteen at home 3 Hampton Street with funeral arrangements. Willie McDonnell a fourteen-year-old Wilkes Barre youth dies at Pine Street home. funeral arrangements to follow.
Madame Sans Gene Staged Brilliantly at Frothingham
Kathryn Kidder stars as Madame Sans Gene with Augustus Cook as Napoleon in a warmly received production by Augustus Pitou. The cast includes Wallace Shaw as Fouche and Harold Russell as Marshal Lefebvre, with English version by Charles Meltzer and a notably elaborate staging praised for historical detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company
Kathryn Kidder
Augustus Cook
Napoleon
Frothingham
Augustus Pitou
Pitou
Gismonda
Madame Sans Gene
Victorien Sardou
Emil Moreau
Charles Meltzer
Sargeant Lefebvre
France
Madame Lana Gene
Miss Kidder
Corporal
Cook
Wallace Shaw
Marschal Lefebvre
Harold Russell
Buckeye Comedy Drama Opens at Academy of Music
Carrie Louis stars as Mary Jones in The Buckeye a comedy drama at the Academy of Music first week engagement. The company includes James Kelly Walter Wilson Walter Woods W C Armstrong Mary Tucker Claire Summers with feats by Zera and Mme Zera and Professor George A Ott offering musical selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Louis
Academy of Music
Buckeye
Miss Louis
Mary Jones
James Kelly
Walter Wilson
Walter Woods
W. C. Armstrong
Mary Tucker
Claire Summers
Zera
Preaudigitateur
Mme. Zera
George A. Ott
Academy
Store boasts unmatched Scranton values and selection
The advert extols Scranton shoppers with claims of the store’s wealth of novelties and best posted women guiding crowds. It promises all new goods, ample buying facilities, and asserts the store carries twice as much stock as rivals, offering superior value for money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Fine Line Exhibit Praised by Art Lovers Acknowledged
Acknowledgment of a fine line of artwork praised by art lovers as the best ever made. An invitation to call and examine the line is extended for interested patrons to visit.
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Cleveland
Fanniz M. Fannen
Boston Cooking School
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth Shoe Store
Ackawanna
The
Maundry
A.B. Warman
Penn Ave
Williams & M
Anusty
LACE
Windom
City Notes
James W. Regan
On Erin's Shore
Mr. Regan
Primrose
Miner
Reeves
Tonio
Prebilski
Scranton Elks
the Jermyn
MR. Sillman
Board of Trade
Williams
D. B. Atherton, Esq
Public Safety Committee
Green Ridge
Wyoming Avenue
Wyomin Avenue
Tme
Remierik Fomeeryhee
Frank Silliman
Manufactures Committee
J. Lewis
J. A. Arate
William Chappel
Charles Henwood
J. D. Fish
Gregory Silk Brard Works
North End
J.M. Kemmerer
Valentine Bliss
Faterson
N. J
Gregory
Biles
Kemmerer
Bliss
Gregory Silk Braid
Scranton Soap Works
Dix Street
Conalats
H. H. Archer
L. V. Leighton
Glen Falla
J. Irving Holcomb
Ann Arbor
Mich
Variel Industries
May
Committee On
Frye
Department of Commerce and Manufactures
F. L. Peck
C. H. Zehnder
AEST
W. H. Perkins
Brand
William Connell
George Fuller
John Proude
T. J. Moore
Havre
Harrison
Horn
Momyels Min
Elgin
Creamery
Shaw
ROYAL
Clarence Vales
Jardinieres
D. Bolz
Crade
Malcolm Lova
Orghns
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
J. Lawrence Stelle
Spruce Street
W. W. Berry, Dghese Od Cl
Rupprecht
Opp
Baptist Church
L. B. Powell & CO
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Jermyn
Brussels
Agra
Lackawanna Ave
Frank P. Christian
Lackawanna Avenue
Turnquest & CO
Colusakes Monument
Washington Ay. Stranton.Pa
Dunn
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