City Notes and Local Happenings in Scranton Area
Various city items report arrests and fines for drunkenness, marriage licenses issued to local residents, Keeley league meeting announced, Joe Hart benefit seating sale, street repair resolutions approved, evangelistic services at YWCA, Bible readings and Gospel meeting planned, Founding Home fund contributions listed totaling 408 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Jones
Anthony Warphinsky
Hinthrfell
Jenn Avenue
Pa- Hee
Selamond Welkline
Wayne
Pike County
Rhoda Himeline
Moncow
Samuel Stantick
Libbie
Academy
Oakford
Raymond Courts
Bulley
Locust Stret
Uston
Prospect Avenue
Olive Street
Taylor
Prescott Avenues
Young Women’s Christian Association
Miss Carson
Tvpom
Aotany
J. W. Sania
B.A. O'Donnell
Cornelis McHair
Michael Carey
P. J. Durkin
M. Dawson
M. J. Shea, Jr
A. Ryan
J. J. Mangan
Michael Davitt
Malloy
Phillp McHurd
Thomas
Multiple Weddings Reported in City Churches
Several couples wed in Wednesday ceremonies across Philadelphia churches. Miss Mary Ann Cummings and George Gillard married at St Meters Cathedral. Miss Katie Stanton and Samuel Courtney wed at St James Cathedral. Miss Anne Eliga Ruane served as bridesmaid. Charles Tindall and Mr Carney among the newly wedded couples. An additional ceremony united Miss Marie Fenner and Willem Weichel at the bride’s home, and Miss Jenie O Donnell married H M Lyman in St Patrick's church with a home reception afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Cummings
George Gillard
St. Meters Cathedral
Frev
J. . B. Feeley
Anne Eliga Ruane Wie Idesmaid
Michael Melody
Katie Stanton
Michael Stanton
Gordon Street
Samuel &. Courney
Athuane City
St. James’ Cathelic Church
West Philadelphia
Farley
Esther Kavanaugh
Charles, Tindall
Marie Fenner
Willem J. Weicchel
Mr. Norli
German Presbyterian Church
J. W. Menner
Wyoming Avenue
Nattin & Son
St. Patrick's Church
Mises Jenie O'Donnell
Chestnut Street
H. M. Lyman
North Ninth Street
D. A. Dunn
Ellen Sheridan
John Gaffney
Slander suit filed over alleged remarks against Mrs Twining
An aggrieved woman, represented by C W Dawson, sues neighbor Mrs Cora Evans for 5000 damages claiming slanderous remarks were spoken in front of about a dozen people on April 20. Both women reside in Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie G. Twining
C. W. Dawson
Cora Evans
Evans
Twining
Park
Burglar Strikes City Hotel of A J Mahon on Broadway
Burglars entered the hotel of A J Mahon on Broadway by breaking a window Tuesday night. They stole six boxes of cigars, several bottles of liquor, and two email changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Mahon
Broadway
McMullen Confirmed After Council Scrutiny Of Nomination
John McMullen a young Adams Avenue hostler was confirmed to the police force after administrators admitted they knew little about him. Council debated whether to refer the appointment to the police committee and heard remarks on McMullen’s lack of identification with the city’s voters. The vote to confirm passed after a tense session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McMullen
McMullen
Adams Avenue
William Kelly
Luiley
Select Council
Lavelle
Conrad Meyer
Finlay Ross, Jr
Thomas Mills
Lincoln &. Tillman
Phenix Engine House
Manley
Burns
Know
Finn
Bailey
Finlay Ross
Lincoln
Tillman
Ross
Mc Mullen
Common Council
O. K
Hickey
McMullin
North End
Dunmore
Chitten
Clarke
Howie
Durr
Wagner
Fellows
Schroeder
Frable
Coyne
Niys
Thomas
Willams
Chittenden
Lansnig
Viva Voce
Manly
Martin
Muldoon & Bowie
Mr. Chittenden
Mr. Manley
Council vote blocks auditing committee takeover attempt
The Nealis faction failed to place Measurs Nealis and Sweeney on the auditing committee by zoning chairmen onto the panel. The tabled measure drew opposition from the Grier faction. Paving and street widening ordinances for Spruce, Jackson, Robingon and Ninth passed first and second readings. Resolutions for a La atreet grade profile, a Leach creek culvert, and making the park chair a voting auditor were introduced and approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durr
Spruce Street
Jermyn
Council
Common Council
Chittenden
Streets and Bridges Committee
Tanhauser
New York Street
Larch Street
Thomas
Webster Avenue
Myrtle
Ash Streets
P. Thornton & Co
Wheeler Avenue
Musberry
Vine Streets
Manley
Finn
Fire Department
East Market Street
Ontario and Western
Nealis Viaduct
Ninth
Jackson and
Robinson Streets
Nealis
Sweeney
Regan
Simon Thomas
Gilroy
Moir
Wenzel
Wirth
Seamans
Oliver
Keller
Noone
McQrail
Grier
Nuys
Gordon
Monaghan
Nealls
Zeidler
Mickey
Norton—s
Wyoming
Franklin Avenues
Mr. Durt
Jackson, Robingon
Ninth Streets
la Atreet
Washington and
Wyoming Avenues
Leach Creek
Pilcom Avenue
Confederate Spy presented by St Pauls Dramatic Association
St Pauls Dramatic Association in Green Ridge staged the Confederate Spy to an attentive crowd at St Pauls parish hall. The amateur cast impressed with rehearsed delivery led by J B Niland as General Meade and P Daly Niland as the Federal scout, supported by Kathryn Fitzpatrick Nana buyer and May Early among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Parish
Green Ridge
St. Paul's Dramatic Association
J. B. Niland
General Meade
P. Daly Niland
Kathryn Fitzpatrick
Mabel Meredith
Nanabuyer
Lottie Evans
May Early
Moses Mulvey
J. W. Kelley
M. Fr. Phillips
Willam B. Hicks
W. Dougherty
H. F. Hart
Funeral for Park Commissioner D. P. Mannix Attended by City Officials
The funeral of Park Commissioner D. P. Mannix was held yesterday at his Railroad Avenue home with Mayor Bailey and other city officials in attendance. A high mass at St. Peter's Cathedral was conducted by Rev. J. H. McHugh, with deacon Rev. J. A. O'Reilly and sub-deacon Rev. J. W. Malone. Interment followed at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers included Frank Mangan and others. flower-bearers were John Shea and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Mannix
Railroad Avenue
Bailey
Boland
Robinson
St. Peter’s Cathedral
J. H. McHugh
J. A. O'Reilly
J. W. Malone
Hyde
Governor Grants July 1 Stay for Murderer Cregenzy Merole
A city dispatch reports Governor Hastings extended the execution date for murderer Cregenzy Merole from May 26 to July 1. He has sixty eight days to live unless another respite or commutation occurs. The delay likely aligns with the Knights Templar conclave opening in the state capital next month. Mercury will issue the official notice to Sheriff Clemens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cregenzy Merole
Hastings
Board of Pardona
Knights Templar
Mercia
Sherif Clemens
Harrisburg
John Raymond Institute Commencement Honors Hackley Gift
The John Raymond Institute of Manual Training held its first annual commencement at the Young Men's Christian Association hall. Frances Hackley of New York endowed the institute with 25 000 dollars for student aid. diplomas were issued to a large cohort of graduates across manual training, English, and business departments with awards for top students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Raymond Institute of Manual Training
Young Men's Christian Association
Association
Association Hall
Frances E. Hackley
New York City
Thomas Dickson
W. H. Buell
Mahy
A. W. Dickson
E. H. Sturges
H. H. Burroughs
Messrs
Sturges
Buell
Raymond Institute
Hackley
New Street Damage Cases Hear Two Witnesses In Court
Testimony in the New Street damage cases concluded yesterday before Commissioner W. Edgar in city hall. Assessors J. F. Elsele and Nathaniel Hallstead testified about property ownership on New Street in 1801 as the hearing ends. Arguments follow when the commissioner submits his report to the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Street
8. W. Edgar
City Hall
J. F. Elsele
Nathaniel Hallstead
D. J. Davis
City officials inspect fire houses in North End and Petersburg
City leaders led by Mayor Bailey and Chief Ferber inspected fire department houses in the North End and Petersburg yesterday afternoon. The tour included the General Phinney Jagara Liberty Excelsior and Cumberland stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
Petersburg
Bailey
Ferber
Robinson
Imspettor
Nelson
Mesers
Finn
Noone
Gordon
Simon Thomas
Durr
Wense
Phinney
Jagara
Liberty
Excelsior and
Cumberland
Reljad
Petersburg rtg building criticized for fire risk
In Petersburg the rtg was din ed and criticism focused on two companies, the Libertys and Niagaras, sharing a single building. Activists seek to move one to Park Place and the other to Main avenue above the square as plans to separate due to fire department suitability. The Providence station house in the same building drew mayoral and council attention to its terrible cellar conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Rtg
Libertys
Niagaras
Fire Department
Park Place
Main Avenue
Providence
Bailey
Democratic executive committee entertained after meeting
The Democratic executive committee met in the Republican building with George S. Horn presiding and R. J. Reanich secretary. After adjournment Mayor Malley, City Treasurer Holand, and City Controller Robinson hosted a luncheon and speeches. A seven member committee will draft new party rules for primary elections. Mayor Bailey will submit appointments to the select council next Thursday. Wade Finn seeks pledges to back Frank Robling for chief of police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Executive Committee
C. G. Boland
George 8. Horn
R. J. Reanieh
Malley
Holand
Robinson
Bailey
George 3. Horn
New York
Select Council
Wade Finn
Frank Robling
Black Fever Strikes Jersey Herd In Youngstown Farm
An outbreak labeled black fever affects a herd of twenty standard bred registered Jerseys on Frank Jacobs stock farm in Youngstown Ohio. Five show symptoms and Veterinary Surgeon Bray cannot halt the spread. Likely the entire herd will be killed and carcasses burned to prevent spread. This marks the first local sighting of the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Ohio
Frank Jacobs
Bray
Cadetships Awarded in Pennsylvania District
A Washington dispatch reports Arthur C. Thompson of Scranton in the Eleventh Congressional district and William Crago of Carbondale as alternate for cadetships at the military academy. Thompson is identified as a son of George B. Thompson of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Tribune
Military Academy
Arthur C. Thompson
Scranton
Eleventh Congressional District
Pennsylvania
William Crago
Carbondale
Thompson
George B. Thompson
A Bowery Girl Presented by Carrie Loula Company
Carrie Loula and company staged A Bowery Girl at the Academy of Music before a small audience. The poorly built comedy drama failed to win favor. Tonight Dad's Girl will be presented by the same company.
Fine Line Exhibit Acknowledged by Art Lovers
Acknowledged by art lovers, the exhibit showcases a fine line of works deemed the best ever made. Viewers are invited to call and examine the pieces.
Local grocer carries butter and eggs item list
Jersey eggs creamery butter lemons and other staples in stock at B. G. Coursen shop. Prices listed include 26c for butter and 10c per dozen eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey Eggs, Inc
A Family Affair and Offhand Whispers
Fragmentary dialogue notes show a family or social scene with teasing and rebuffed remarks. Partial names and regional tag suggest a column snippet from a local paper reflecting domestic or social interaction. The readable text hints at familiarity and light contention within a household setting.
We Sell Millinery on a Rising Trade Not Cheap Ads
We reject the notion of advertising transacted goods as cheap. Our millinery offers permanent, increasing trade and fair prices. If customers are not fully satisfied, return the goods and receive their money back.
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Cleveland
Mary J. Lincols
Barlow
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth Shoe
Washington Avenue
Ackawanna the
Aundry
A. B. Wakman
Penn Ave
Williams & M’anulty’s
Chapets
City Notes
Hellevne
John "Mullen
Lincoln 5
Finley Hoss
John McMul
Len
M'Mullen
Whittenden
Bernard Martin
Moncey Avenue
Capouge Avenue
St. Paul's Dramatic Association, of
Merole
John Raymond
Y. M. C. A. Hall
Frances ©. Hackley
E. B. Sturges
W. H. Bachl
MR. Buell
Harry B. Taylor
W. J. Kingsman
Business Department
C. F. Mott
Emma Lewis
Comexys
M.C. Williams
Benjamin
Boaridmin
Margaret Gibbs
Armstrong
Albro
Abbot
Minnie Cowan
Dimmick
Maude Fisher
Flynn
Gregory
Edith KK. Hull
M. Hull
Jehcock
Hien H. Morris
Caroline Mercereau
Garret Northup
Annie Rose
Snover
Jennie Meek. Thomas
Wall
Y Wwitcox
H. F. Adame
Harry Adams
Jay Airey
Michael Allen
Nicholas Andrews
C. Ammerman
Harry Angle
C. W. H. James Agmar
Oeenie H. Ayers
John Bachus
O. Beesarrett
C. J. Brick
F. C. Barts
Bebling
C. A. Dennett
Vote Breig
Bf Rice
A. C. Brown
Irogue
Fred Bunts
John Byrne
Ghiaro
BD. Brown
J. R. Canyon
Chiaro
Carr
Howard Capwell
John Christopher
Frank Connery
Thomas L. Connery
James Cooper
R. W. J. Davis
J. J. Dougherty
M.A. Aehoe
J. F. Durkin
J Lyans
EK. L. Hall
J. Horn
W. J. Hanley
Pavan Harrison
J. B. Harrington
Isaac Charles Hoffman
Jane Holt
Wiliam Hughes
Keith Hine
D. Hall
Milton Hine
A. T. James
H. Jeffers
Hay Jeffers
Arthur Jenkins
Samuel Jeffreys
John C. Jones
W. G. Jones
G. M. Keefer
August Kelm
George J. Keipar
Hubert Kuschivaellam
Willian Kellermin
W. J. Kingerant
Willis Kirkpatrick
Kroft
John Kelly
Clinton Leighow
Frank Ky
Eltinge Laer
John Lorrimer
Johnny Fy Sm Tae W
Frank Toute
Seybolt Waon
Love
J. Nedonald
William McCracken
Frank McGrath
James Marion
C. F. Cross
T. J. Quinnan
William Rippon
J. BE. Roche
G. Db. Reese
Thomas Rooney
Thomas Rogers
Emil, Roos
W. J. Ogers
George Rugs, Jr
Harry Rose
Arnold Roth
Patrick Ryan
Joseph Ryan
A. C. Reed
Jacob Schmunk
George Gehroeder
Fredrick Smears
Franklin Schuler
John Shopland
Robert Snyder
W. E B. Whitman
Charles Whitmore
Wells
Howard Wells
George Walrear
Herbert Waters
Elmer Widener
H. A. Williams
H. F. Williams
Howard Williama
J. A. Zacharias
John Ingrick
Ss. W. Edgar
Jerseys
W. W
Berry
Lackawanna Avenua
Clarke Brothers
Berkshire
Royal Clarence Vales
Jardinieres
D. Bolz
Shay
Emerson
Clough & Buru
Malcolm Love
Waterloo
J. Lawrence Stelle
Gayboy
Rupprecht
Vimilil
Opp
Baptist Church
A. R. Sawyer
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Powell
Lowes
Frank P. Chrisham
Lackawamma
Eltis
Lackawanna Avenue
Turnquest & C8
Lackawarra Ave
PriaNwos U0
Ats
Washington Av
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