Personal notes on local residents and travel brief
John Jermyn returns home from the south while Felix Levy of Wilkes-Barre is noted as being with his brother Joseph Levy of Vine Street. Other items mention Mr. Atherton from the art trade returning from Michigan and Elizabeth Rulaes who has managed the Faukeh boarding house and plans to leave the city with her sister next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jermyn
Felix Levy
Wilkes Marre
Waa Yeaterina
Bicet
Kia Brother
Josep Levy
Vine Street
Kelly
Knight
Louis Fhombs
Hotel Albert
New York
Maatwoek
Atherton
Whe Troi
Mich
Mit
Elizabeth Rulales
Somerville
N. J
Supreme Earl
Justice Mitchell
Dean
Europe
Police and Aldermen Arraignments Reported
Police records allege Herman Rich of south Warkington avenue faced arraignment on four counts. The report notes alleged misconduct on Mickory street and related disturbances on Ww street, with unnamed parties also implicated in the alleged crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Rich
No Mercy for Vagrants as Police Magistrate Cracks Down
Police Magistrate Millar intensifies a crackdown on vagrants and panhandlers in Scranton. Eight offenders received three months in county jail, including Michael Hayes who faced ninety days for soliciting a pedestrian for a drink. Rod Schneider, jailed after a fish theft valued at $1.50, was fined or jailed. The new police magistrate office aims to ease crowded courts by handling petty crimes locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millar
Begeare
Panhandlere
Sceranton
Michael Hayes
Lackawanna Avenue
oMoe
Rod Schneider
South Scranton
Wage
Scranton
Cour
Pilgrims Progress Sermon At Penn Avenue Baptist
Rev Dr Pierce spoke on The Wicket Gate and Life's Burden Rolled Away at Penn Avenue Baptist. Stereopticon views illustrated John Bunyan's tale with comments on Christian's journey and the meaning of trials, persecution, and salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue Baptist
R. F. ¥. Pierce
John Bunyan
Evangelist
Christian
Despond
Pliable
Christan
Wana
Dr. Plerece
Dad
Choodwill
Beelgebuh
Pierre
Beelgebub
Christin
Church Statistics From Lackawanna Presbytery Report
The report from Rev. D. D. Robinson of Second Presbyterian Jr church covers the year ending this month. It lists membership, contributions to home and foreign missions, and funds raised for various church boards and congregational purposes. The document is handwritten and largely illegible in parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
D. D
Second Presbyterian Church
Lackawanna
Fata Atwaint
Voshetorian Chum
Aton
Low Round Trip Rates to Buffalo for Pan-American Exposition
Special Philadelphia area fare details from Heranten via Lackawanna Railroad for the Pan-American Exposition. Period tickets start April 0 with return by November 80 at 11.20, ten-day passes 3, five-day passes 6. All tickets honored with Pullman or parlor cars except day vouchers. Children 5 to 11 half price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heranten
Scranton case set for Supreme Court argument on Ripper Act
Scranton recorder James Moir case lands in Philadelphia for the Commonwealth ex rel. John P. Elkin v Moir with O'Brien Burns and McDonald for relator and Dale for respondent. Lawyers argue standing of Scranton as second class city and constitutionality of the act as 22 cases await before the high court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HW. A. Knapp
M. BE
Mel Donald
Joseph O'Brien
J. H. Torrey
A. A. Wosburn
I. H. Burns
George M. Watson
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
The
Commonwealth
John P. Elkin
James Moir
Scranton
Mesers
O'Brien
Burns
McDonald
Richard M. Dale
Lackawanna Court
Fatal knife assault after Dinmore christening incident
Michael Angrisino, 40, lay critically injured from a left breast stab in Dinmore near Bunker Hill after a gathering at Dominick Angrisoni’s home. Lawrence Pinathar, 16, Italian, identified by Angrisino as the attacker, fled after the incident. a warrant was issued for his arrest. Police surrounded his father’s house to effect the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Angrisino
Lawrence Pinathar
Bunker Hill
Dinmore
Dominick Angrisoni
Michael Angrisonti
Pinathar
A. W. Smith
Washington Avenue
Angrisont
Angrisoni
Pinather Boy
Young Pinathar
Squire Cooney
Pathetic plea from Allentown mother for missing son
A letter to the local post office from Mrs. Charles Weiss of Allentown pleads for her son Frances Zarley, believed in Scranton, to return home to her after twenty years apart. The aged mother describes family tragedy and urges contact, giving her Allentown address and asking the son to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Weiss
Allentown
Francis Zarley
Serio
Deay
Thie Vane
Frances Zarley
Scranton
Kate Weiss
Mr. Zurley
Daniel Weiss
Charlea Weiss
Banquet Planned for Judge Archbald Visit
Dauphin County Bar Association organizes a reception and banquet for Judge Archbald on May 1 to open the new Federal court district. Governor Stone and other state officials will speak. Former Senator S. J. McCarrell, now U S attorney designate, will attend as guest of honor with Judge Archbald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin County Bar Association
Archbald
Federal Court
Stone
J. McCarrell
Harrisburg
United States
Travel bargains cut fares to Cali fornia and Southwest
Travelers may buy Colonial marked tickets via Southern Railway for 44 dollars from Washington or 46.50 from Philadelphia with other origins offering lower prices. Excursion sleepers run from Washington on Monday Tuesday and Friday with a Tuesday Celonist sleeper and a seven dollar berth rate shared by two travelers. Personal conductors and Pullman porters accompany each sleeper. Charles L. Hopkins of Southern Railway can supply details at 28 Chestnut Street Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Southern Railway
Washington
Philadelphia
Southern Pacific Company
Charles L. Hopkins
Chestnut Street
Weather yesterday report with temperatures and humidity
Local April data shows yesterday's high around 59 and low near 47. Relative humidity near 82 percent with light precipitation about 24 hours ending 6 PM.
Departure of Rev J B Sweet and prominent local figures
The closing of Rev. J B Sweet’s pastorate at Simpson M E church drew sorrow from hundreds who valued his five years of service. W G O Malley, Twentieth ward selectman, rose to prominence over three cent streetcar fare advocacy and tax plans. Michael O Neil, Villa Nova College athlete, stands out as a pitcher and outfielder in a strong Scranton youth athletic tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. O'Malley
Michael O'Neil
Villa Nova College
J. B. Sweet
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Dr. Sweet
Boston
Jona Miller
Park Place
Wyoming
Spring Brook
Waverly
Ashley
Scranton
Ells
Oneonta
Simpson Church
T. J. Coyne
Mr. O'Malley
O'Malley
O'Neil
Villa Nova
Collegians
Young Men’s Christian Association
Christy Matthewson
New York
Marty Swift
Richmonds
John
Mink’s Pond Owner Faces Lawsuit Fallout
Frederick Mink of Bushkill, once a deputy constable, is described as in dire straits after a recent failure to win a support suit against his son, the owner of Mink’s pond, and subsequent public spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dire Straits
Frederick Mink
Bushkill
Mink’s
Negligee Shirts in latest styles and cheviot fabrics
An advertisement features shirts with attached cuffs in cheviot, some with two pairs of cuffs and plaited bosom. Styles include plain colors and quality fabrics priced at 1.50 with a large selection of 1.00 kind also offered.
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Fie Modern Hardware
Washington Ave
Lewis, Ruddy
Davies
Murphy
Lacka
Avene
Baby Bazaar
Spruce Street
Ackawanna
Ierward Sanders
Shawnee Anvenue
Sanders
Joseph Webb
Sathee
Ms Goodfellow
Pheodorte Shormma
Salily
Mel
Alig
Feria
Tile Otis
Chesngil
Aviles Devhine
Kiddie Notwis
Croodfellow
Mars Vidilervorrt
Mossi
Delfries
Heme Vernter
Nevera Keegan
Pittston Avenue
Paturidlas
Erehestut
Tukia Uaogeerts
Joni Sabon
Mary Coggins
Maine Wogan
Mami Rogwin
Detiaje Ragan
Mrs. Wyrkun
Wf Meera Jolie Meier
Willian Warton
Nell Deeher
Lord Barcolon
Dee Kees
Daasen Motelle
Mary Jones
Weet Lindenelder
Carrie Play
Rock Street
T. F
Pilgrim’s Progress
Dr. Pierce
Baptist Church
Church Statistics
Co. E. Robinson
Presbytery
Buffalo
Lackawanna Railroad
Ripper
Buncombe
Ihe
Phillips
Muelhibronner Ugit
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Atte
Net
Charles Wolan
Turner
Lehigh Co
Dauphin County
Sweet
Wackingtoa i
Casey Brothers
Lackawanna Ave
Costa
Sandyston
Mink
Kla City
Kleon
the Pair
Clarke Bros
Louis Arthur Watres
Orlando S. Johnson
Arthur H. Christy
County Savings Bank
Court House Square
Hie Thik
Holmes Electric
L. A. Watres, Wm. F. Hallstead Everett Warren Joseph
Tors
D. S. Johnson
E. P. Kingsbury
Aug. Robinson Brien
Nish
Peters
King Miller
Mercereau & Connell
Wyoming Avenue
Florey & Brooks
Pervon
Elielee
Manhattan
Leeds
Timothy, Clover, Millett
S&s
Penn Avenue
Union
Lade
the Clock Tobacco Co
Wyoming Ave
Scranton, Pa
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