Local visitors and notable events in Wilkes-Barre area
T M Fuller of Honesdale and Mr and Mrs Du Campbell visited Wilkes-Barre yesterday. Zaneaville’s Ro Barre stayed with brother M M Baird. Wilkes-Barre wholesale oil dealer 8 I Brown was in the city. Clarence L Dean of Barnum Bailey’s show toured the city. Aaron and Mrs Brown of Tunkhannock registered at Hotel Jermyn. John Cusick, son of Mrs Owen Cusicky, is seriously ill and bedridden. M T Howley of this city was elected vice-president of the state Master Plumbers Association in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Fuller
Honesdale
du. Campbell
Wilkes-Barre
Ro Barre
Zaneaville
M. M. Baird
Brown
Clarence L. Dean
Barnum &. Bailey
Aaron Brown
Tunkhannock
Jermyn
John Cusick
Owen Cusicky
M., T. Howley
Master Plumbers’ Association of
State
Philadelphia
Davis as Alvin Joslin at Frothingham
Charles L. Davis gave a farewell performance as Alvin Joslin at the Frothingham last night. The veteran actor’s voice is weakening with age and is cited as a reason for his permanent retirement from the stage. The production featured lavish scenery and familiar laughs from theatergoers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Davis
Frothingham
Alvin Joslin
Davis
Convictions and Trials in County Court Long-Running Session
A wide range of cases unfolds in Judge Edwards court including Allan Lawrence found not guilty on a receiving stolen instrument charge while Lee W. Nicholls faces felonious wounding of Constable Miller. Stephen Ralner and James Hennigan appear for liquor and theft related charges with mixed verdicts and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hennigan
Young Men's Christian Association
John J. Murphy
Edwards
Allan Lawrence
Gunster
Commonwealth
Lee W. Nichols
J. S. Miller
Ninth Ward
John M. Harris
Charles L. Hawley
John F. Scragg
Miller
Vine Street
Nicholls
Victoria Phillips
Adavault Mid Battery Union
Agnes Shinta
Harris
Joseph O'Brien
Stephen Ralner
John Bossak
Richmendale
George Sebannus
Togsak
School Board Faces May Budget Shortfall
The finance committee of the board of control reports a May appropriations deadline looming with funds insufficient to cover demands. The May mandate forces early start as other committees submit department requisitions, revealing a tight fiscal year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Committee
Board of Control
School district funding squeezes forces cuts
The building committee has not decided how to frame its requisition and faces a $850 gap for new buildings. With no rise in city taxable valuation and rising school district expenses the tax levy cannot grow, so a district will bear the ax as allocations must be cut.
Dr Clark's Lecture at Frothingham April 30
Dr F K Clark founder of the Christian Endeavor movement and president of the united society will lecture at Frothingham on Thursday evening April 30. Topic is Gods Purpose in Christian Endeavor. The event previews the October state convention in this city with a public choir under Charles H Chandler and a reception to follow. Seats go on sale next Tuesday despite high interest from valley readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frothingham
Key
F. K. Clark
D. D
Christian Endeavor Movement
The
United Society
Charles H. Chandler
Young Men's Christian Association
Conrad
Prothingham
A Fair Rebel Captivates Audience at Academy of Music
Miss Carre Louis and her company delivered a standout performance of A Fair Rebel at the Academy of Music last evening. Specialties by Miss Louis James F. Kelly C. Armatrong and Professor Aera added to the evening. Tonight the troupe presents A Bowery Belle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Carre Louis
Academy of Music
Miss Louis
James F. Kelly
C. Armatrong
Aera
Wesien
Walker Whiteside stars in Hamlet at Frothingham theater
Walker Whiteside, renowned tragedian, headlines Hamlet at Frothingham Friday night with a praised, nature true performance. Saturday sees a new romantic drama On Erin's Shores by Michael J. Moroney featuring striking stage effects and a moonlit castle scene. Jolly Joseph Hart arrives Tuesday at the Academy with A Gay Old Boy, backed by Carrie De Mar and a strong comedy company for an Elk benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Whiteside
Frothingham
Mr. Whiteside
Shakespeare
Hamlet
Michael J. Moroney
Erin's Shores
Perlod
Oranmore
Tustle
Jolly Joseph Hart
Fred Hallen
Academy
Mr. Hart
Carrie de Mar
May Thompson
Leona Amrose
Adel Archer
al, Leech
Harry M
Evangelical Events At YWCA For Women And Girls
Miss Sara Carson conducts a quiet hour at the Young Women’s Christian Association with a 1 pm service and a 4 pm Bible reading, plus three forthcoming sessions on Thursday and Friday. Florence Robertson sings a solo and Adeline Hall and Hale Brown are billed for songs and gospel meeting slots. Three varied meetings and a song service are open to all women and girls today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Carson
Young Women's Christian Association
Florence Roberton
How to Cure All Skin Diseases With Swayne's Ointment
An advertisement promotes Swayne's Ointment as a universal skin remedy requiring no internal medicine. It claims to cure tetter eczema and eruptions on the face hands and nose, leaving skin clear and healthy and urges readers to ask a druggist for the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayne
Convention to Amend 1889 Act Draws Third Class Cities
A May 19 convention in Carbondale gathers solicitors and city officials from Pennsylvania's third class cities to propose amendments to the 1889 municipal law. James H. Torrey chairs the committee. R. P. Stuart serves as secretary. The group plans sessions in Scranton and Williamsport, with two to three days of deliberation and efforts to present changes before the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Reading
Williamsport
James H. Torrey
R. P. Stuart
Carbondale
Ne. P
Scranton
Maz
R. PD
Torrey
Club plans lavish interior after building completion
The article describes intentions to furnish the club rooms before completion to prevent delays. It states the interior will be made second to none among cities of similar size and membership, reflecting ambitious planning for a prestigious setup.
Wedding at St Marys German Catholic Church
Frank Fuhr senior of Dunmore wed Miss Mary Epp of New York in St Marys German Catholic Church on the South Side yesterday morning. The ceremony was at 8 oclock by Rev Peter Christ. Regina Epp served as bridesmaid and Frank Wenigar as groomsman. A wedding breakfast followed at the Conway house with relatives from Dunmore and New York. The couple departed by the 1 24 p m train for Buffalo and Niagara Falls and will reside on Grove Street Dunmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
South Side
Frank Fuhr
Dunmore
Mary Epp
New York
Peter Christ
Regina Epp
Frank Wenlgar Groomeman
Conway House
A. Epp
Emil Epp
Jacob Pontius
Fred Weichel
R. Schoenfeld
John L. Shafer
Misa Lotttle Pontius
Jacob Robinson
Otto Epp
Scranton
Frank Fuhr, Jr
Frank Wenigar
John Wenigar
Which Mr Spotts and Miss Tnex Gas zam in Judge
Young Mr Spotts waits for Miss Tnex Gas zam to give her answer. He muses if she delays whether she plans her complexion or her mind. Skidmore notes umbrellas on this rainy day as Kilss says one you buy one get.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Spotts
Skidmore
Make Up for Others and Hood’s Sarsaparilla Notice
A crude tale recounts a conductor’s sleeping prank on his wife and injury. The piece then touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and claims Hood’s Pills aid the liver and bowels with easy, prompt relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Road
School for Officers Held at Armory in Scranton
The Thir teenth Regiment of the National Guard of Pennsylvania orders three officers schools at Scranton City Guard Armory. Dates include April 20, May 2, and June 18 with instructors Colonel Henry A. Coursen Lieutenant Colonel Mattes Major Barnard and Captain Woda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MH. A. Coursen
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Scranton
Scranton City
P. Lsat
Coursen
P. Ahi
Barnard
P. Woda
Mattes
Henry A. Coursen
I, T. Mattes
Scranton Club House Committee Plans Furnishings
The Scranton club house committee met and continued plans for furnishing the rooms in the board of trade building on Linden street. It holds detailed drawings and will buy furnishings and equipment during the summer so the quarters may be occupied promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Club
Board of Trade
Linden Street
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Norton's High
M. Norton
Lackawanna Avenue
South Main St
Wilkes, Barre
Weston Mill Co
Scranton, Olyphant
Garney, Brown &Co
Court House
Pillsbury's Flour
Schank & Koehler
Sorvos Street
Simon Akushers
Lee W. Nicholls
DR. Fulton
W. G. Fulton
Minooka Boys
Trs
James Wallace
Joseph McDough
Ernest Rawding
John Welsh
Patrick King
Mingoka
Joseph Trackam
Jones
J. E. Watkins
M. J. Donahoe
Nathan Vidaver
Young
Blackam
Greenwood Coal Company
James Lavelle
Noone Hill
Bridget Tobin
John T. Martin
Ward
George 8. Horn
T. W. Powderly
Miss Tobin
Grant Avenue
Price Street
Lavelle
Boe. Clark, DD
Joax
Chester
Stron Rink
Ree Pte
Wens
Witt Bear Invest
Stuart
Hood
Rogers
Rexford
Lackawanna Ave
Conan
Rockwood Libbey's
Aksite
China Hall
Weichel & Millar
M Li
Wonhuin
McAnn
Hatter
Wyoming Avenue
Station Agency
Ian
P. Mgrea & CO
Chile
Htc
A. E. Rogers
Lackawanna
Ogga Spruce Street
Scranven
Shimburc
Mears & HA
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