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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1901

Page

3

City Notes Spreads and Bridges Committee Meeting

The select council scribe and bridges committee will hold a meeting Wednesday night to discuss proposed measures for spillways and bridge projects amid several recently introduced topics. Two ash dumpers Nelson and Bell face hearings in police court for dumping waste on a vacant lot at Mulberry Street. An employee Injured by a rivet at Western Malindean boiler shop received hospital care. Major Bruce Vield of Easton led a military court martial in the armory approving five members’ rulings after absence from drill. decisions await colonel approval.

Spreats Iridges Select Council Hic Nelson Heli TL Bell Londay Omeer Tiowh Multerey Street Ilowani Shaw Sin South Main Divenue Auehawalinie Malindean Yeing Lackawanna Hospital Bo Itueh Vield Easton Watres

Local Society Notes and Meetings Tonight

The West End Wheelmen bowling team aims to play Elka on local alleys. Miss Ethel Newcombe previews a pianoforte recital at St Luke's Warich. The Biewole club rollers head to Wilkes Narre. Tes vuo Mission directory holds a meeting at 8. St Joseph's Society rents space this afternoon at the Knights of Columbus rooms. Clarence Mission managers convene at Mesa Lo Grawford and Mona avenue Arandl. South Sovane ton A B A hosts Sock Sorgs at Knights of Columbus club rooms on Washington avenue.

West End Elka St. Luke's Warich Ethel Newcombe Biewole Club Wilkes Narre West Indeam No. 1 Directory of the Tes Vuo Mission Mission Tlouse St. Joseph's Society Knights of Columbis Washington Avenue Clarence Mission Mesa Lo Grawford Monta Avenue Arandl B. A South Sovaneton Knights of Columbus Club Ious Washeington Avenue

Young Women Mela tion and Civic Events Announced

The Young Women’s Christian celebration called mela tion RYMnasian exhuvition is set for Friday at the High School auditorium with ticket sales at the central office. A talent social follows and includes an ice cream sale. Also planned are a May rally by the Knights of Columbus in Washington avenue and a lecture on April 2 at 8 pm by MHuwell about Miree Ridge library building. The AcLanton High School Glee Club will perform.

Knights of Colinas Washington Avenue Meoteaor Mhuwell Kibewry Sp. m Aclanton High School Pde

Van Den Hende Recital Delights Guernsey Audience

Madame Van Den Hende impressed a large Guernsey hall audience with a distinct cello treat. Mrs Brady sang with memorized songs, while M Vandervveken and Charles H. Dorriam offered refined accompaniments. A second concert is planned for Thursday evening.

van den Hende Guernsey Madame van den Hende Mrs. Brady Charmant Olsen Kathleen Lange M. Vandervveken

Change in Street Funds Control Sparks City Debate

City officials debate shifting street repair funding from council wards to the Department of Public Works under John B. Roche after a 20,120.25 appropriation. Critics cite past abuses including fictitious payrolls and ward-borne vehicles used for votes, while supporters cite streamlined administration.

John B. Roche Uipper Bill Provides That the “Department of Public Works Councihman Keller

Williams Directory to Release Expanded Street Directory

Processors to Taylor's Directory Co meet with good success and report large subscriptions and advertising patronage. J J Wil lite, longtime publisher of Serminton Directory, states forthcoming work will surpass past efforts with improved street and block listings and new features. Williams building opposite the post office houses the operation as he plans directories for other cites for public consultation.

Taylor's Directory Co J. J. Willite Serminton Directory Vest Williams

Spring Tonics Offered by Mathews Brothers

An advertisement promotes Lichty’s Celery Nerve Compound for toning nerves blood kidneys and vitality. Sold by Mathews Brothers during a spring house-cleaning push.

Matthews Brothers

Guernsey Hall Piano Sale On Washington Avenue

J W Guernsey proprietor advertises 4 good pianos for sale at Guernsey Hall 414 Washington Ave Scranton urging readers to call for prices and terms the best and most reliable place to purchase pianos.

Washington Ave Scranton J. W. Guernsey

Swim To Mb and Mes in Won Tim Pi

A fragmentary notice lists a swim event or appointment dated April 20 with unclear names and places. The readable items include a date and monetary figure, but specifics about people or organizations are not clear enough to define.

Mes Won Tim Secania En Salurde

Large Divorce List in County Court Sessions

Thirty five divorce applications were considered by Judge Carpenter with Judges Edwards and Kelly. Cases listed include Clancy, Kimble, Gardner, Wolfe, Williams, Muffley, Phillips, Joseph, Hansen, Aceve, Trauger, and others with dispositions, continuances, or orders for alimony and attorney fees. The Wolfe case closed by agreement. Young case decree made absolute.

Carpenter Edwards Kelly Solomen Daweon Lavina Thawson Annie Clancy James Clancy John Kimble Krank I. Kimble Mary M. Gardner Charles Gardner Chour Wolfe Nellie Wolfe Edgar Wellber Lacy Webber Hizadle Connor Michael Connor Charles Janes Lamitiene Sidney Willama Agnes William Joseph Coley Mary Golor Mutlo M. Kreteingeor Kreteinger Mary Silabee Philander Sissier Frank Mont Elizabeth Mont Martin Bliss Elva FL Buiss Annie KF. M Wimphreya Humphreys Nachel Hopkins Anomas Moptine Lizzie Wicklam J. W. Wickham Mary McDermott Frank McDermott Saleim Phillie Olympia Phillips Ache! Parcel Arthur Purvel J. Bello de Svivia Henry G. de Sytvia Sivdit K. Morris William Morris Charles Herbet Sophia II Umerbst Delbere Z. Williams Ida M. Willians Nellie Lowery Charles Lowery Wolfe la Plume Trauger Hst Clancy Connor Williams Miles Kimble Kretginger Dawson Horn Ridgeway Ace Webber Jones Muffler Phillips Joseph Hlinsen Young Willard Griffin Washburg & Dawson Atturmmeys

Opening of Argument Court Under Judge Carpenter

Judge Carpenter presided in the opening argument court with Presiding Judge Edwards and Judge Kelly. He led a heavy docket, hearing fifty eight cases, with forty nine addressed by ruling or discussion. Several rulings reversed or entered in attachment and judgment matters, plus numerous divorce actions and a notable misappropriation case.

Carpenter Edwards Kelly Judge Carpenter Peter J. McCann Ohl Wayne Mutual Life Assoclation Simmons M. J. Walch Et al Dridgut Malley D. B. Replogle Jane BE. Singer E. A. Selimpl Aguinat God Discount Bank EL. McCafferty Aguinat IL Schaudt Mott Hd. Digeon Northwestern Sationa Insurance Empany Alex Sohlonko

Miss Jones Accused of Jewelry Transfer in Larceny Case

Miss Smith prepared to testify that Miss Jones gave the jewelry directly to Miss Smith and that there was no theft in the transaction. The statement indicates a direct transfer rather than any ballment by the participants.

Jennie Smith Jennie Daily Gertie Jones I. H. Hol+gate Helen Welcome Miss Smith Miss Jones

Ejectment Actions Entered by Willard Warren and Knapp

Ejectment actions accompanied by judgments were instituted yesterday by Willard Warren and Knapp for J. K. Price et al. against Pr W. Heiley, the Throoy estate against M. G. Haupt, and Ell K. Price Jr. et al. against John A. Law. The first case covers Tot A. in Block A on Ridge Road Arch bald, the second Lot 12 in Licek 2 Hill Street Olyphant, and the third Lot 8 Square FA Mead Street Throop.

Willard, Warren & Knapp J. K. Price Pr. W. Heiley Licek 2 Hill Street Olyphant Square FA Mead Street Throop

Two Defendants Punished for Slot Machine and White Beating

Two defendants failed to respond for sentence. George A. Price of Blakely pled guilty to maintaining a slot machine and was fined 81 percent and costs. Henry Whonnedy of Carbondale convicted of white beating was fined 310 and costs and ordered to bond $00 for 10 months of his wife's support. He could not pay and was jailed.

George A. Price Blakely Kenry Whonnedy Carbondale

County Commissioners Hear Assessments in Carbondale

County Commissioners Morris Pen man and Thurkin with clerks Robathan Van Bergen and Heusner traveled to Carbondale yesterday for a two day session hearing country assessment appeals. They held sessions in the city hall.

Morris, Penman and Thurkin Fh. Ee Robathan John van Bergen George Heusner Carbondale Elty Halk

Expensive bonfire destroys city gambling gear

In a court authorized action, $1,400 worth of slot machines and gambling paraphernalia were to be burned behind city hall by Agent Robert Wilson and Municipal League staff. The list names owners from Wyoming Avenue to Lackawanna and Olyphant, with two machines excluded from today’s destruction.

City Hall Robert Wilson Municipal League Frank Trew Wyoming Avenue Amuomiet Renee George Wileun Lackawanna Avenue OW. Grogan Avana Ph J. Dhvies Olyphant Ko Menzel Coane Thomas R. Williams C. P. O'Malley J. J. O'Malley Robert Wilton

Mrs Ilonew EL Brown Thanks Camp No 2 40 and Union

Mrs Ilonew EL Brown of 20 North Jiste Park Avenue extends sincere thanks to friends and especially Camp No 2 40 PO B of At Pocono Tribe No 240 HW M and Painters Union No 18 for support during illness and for honors at the last journey of her husband Henry EB Brown.

Ilonew EL. Brown Jiste Park Avenue PO. B Pocono Oo. HW. M Painters’ Union Wil Hany EB. Brown

Organ Sale Ad Snares Scranton Shoppers

A dubious listing touts organs for sale at Guernsey Hall run by J. W. Guernsey Prep on 34 Washington Avenue, Scranton Pennsylvania. Prices are stated as low as ten dollars for second hand organs.

Guernsey Hall J. W. Guernsey Washington Avenue Scranton

Kelly Requests Union Trackers Amid Cigar Launch

The note asks for Kelly to obtain union trackers while promoting Smoke the new Kivon cigar. It mentions og in shorthand, implying informal communication about product and labor tools. The fragment suggests coordination around labor data and a tobacco launch.

Scranton Board Cuts Tax Levy and Plans Bonds

The Scranton Board of Control lowers the school levy to thirteen mills for the coming year and votes to issue $60,000 in bonds for new buildings in the First Sixth and Twenty first wards. The report cites reduced needs and outlines sinking fund payments while noting Captain May’s opposition to bond issuance.

Francois Second Ward Board of Control Finance Committee Shires Scranton Scranton Board of Control Willding Boulevard Road May

Lecture in College Hall by Maud Gone and Major McBride

In College Hall on Sunday May 5 Miss Maud Gone and Major McBride speak under the John Mitchell club auspices. Proceeds aid Treland while the Mitchell club claims no profit and the event features a musical program with Mrs OBrien Miss Burns Miss Boland and Prof Kelly participating.

College Hall Miss Maud Major McBrile John Mitchell Club Major McBride United States Treland Judd Mitchell Club Joseph O'Brien Susie Burns Mary Boland Kelly Avchbald

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