Notable figures attend Grant parade and social events in New York
W A Gallagher watched the Grant parade in New York yesterday. William Hart, of New York, was the guest of Frank Lehr, of Sanderson avenue. Mr and Mrs Bh HM Long, of Dickson avenue, visit friends in New York and Boston. Mrs Charles DuP Breck hosted a supper Monday for a party honoring Gertrude Beckwith's thirteenth birthday. Guests included Mary Plumley Helen Wilcox Gertrude Courten Dorothy Bussell Helen Hulburt Margaret Kirkpatrick Willie Breck Taylor Poster Paul Beckwith and Helen Beckwith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Gallagher
New York City
William Hart
New York
Frank Lehr
Sanderson Avenue
HM. Long
Dickson Avenue
Boston
Charles Dup. Breck
Gertrude Beckwith
Mary Plumley
Helen Wilcox
Gertrude Courten
Dorothy Bussell
Helen Hulburt
Margaret Kirkpatrick
Willie Breck
Taylor Poster
Paul
Helen Beckwith
Eleven More Found in Dunmore Election Probe
Twelve witnesses from the First district of the Third ward testified yesterday in Dunmore regarding voting irregularities. The probe identified voters who did not pay taxes on time, some as aliens, and others underage, with another session planned for this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
Warren & Knapp
A. W. Blesecker
Thomas Dean
Michael Coollgan
Owen Dean
Thomas Fitzpatrick
John Gill
John Crane
Patrick Dougherty
Thomas Crane
John Farragher
Anthony Fisher, Jr
John Burke
Michael Burke
M. J. Burke
O. F. Biglin
John Cuff
Martin Cuff
Bryan Cooney
Patrick Cleary
Michael Cooligan
John Connolly
John Brown
M. EF. Dolphin Hughes
Patrick Dean
Joseph Flannery
Patrick GM
Anthony Fisher
Patrick Flannery
August Fitzpatrick
John Gerrity
Matthew Gannon
Peter Holloran
Michael Hannon
Bryan Healey
Patrick Gilmartin
Anthony Healey
Thomas Gerrity
John McNulty
Man Charged With Broken Promise to Marry
John Grokosky sits in county jail awaiting a grand jury hearing on a charge of failing to keep a marriage promise. Prosecutrix Annie Carpinski says he induced her to rely on marriage on February 1. Arrested before Alderman Howe, he refused to marry and was held on $500 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grokosky
Annie Carpinski
Miss Carpinnski
Grokosky
Alderman Howe
Miss Carpinski
Man Detained After Pawnshop Attempt Over Unpaid Shoes
Michael Rafferty faced arrest after visiting Green's pawnshop seeking money for shoes charged to a store book at Lackawan na Iron and Steel. He is to be heard by His Honor today as authorities proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Rafferty
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Green
Prtzelman
Building improvements transform Wyoming avenue corner displays
Construction on four small store rooms for the Handley estate on Wyoming avenue and Bpruce Street progresses. The Rice building rebuilt after last winter fire near the Dime bank shows interior work underway. Casey L Brothers upgrade Wyoming and Lackawanna corner with glass show windows replacing old peanut stands. Sumter Brothers add prominent show windows at Venni and Lackawanna junction. Sambra’s display area touted as unmatched in the city. Foundation work begins for Colliery Engineer building fronting Wyoming avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley
Wyoming Avenue
Bpruce Street
Dime Bank
Casey L Brothers
Wyoming and Lackawanna Avenues
Sumter Brothers
Venn and
Lackawanna Avenues
Lackawanna Avenue
Northeastern Pennsylvania Teams Vote for Baseball Uniforms
Amateur base ball clubs receive voting rewards with a chance to win 10 uniforms. Votes must be cast before June 4 and coupon use ends within six days after publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennesylvania
Democrats Delay Ordinance Vote in City Council
The elected body split along party lines over an appropriation ordinance delaying second reading. The Republican majority filed to move quickly, appointing a special committee to report, while Democrats delayed with adjournment moves and accusations of backroom dealing. Henry T. Koehler was named as inspector, with other committee allocations announced and further measures sent to committees for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanderson
Henry T. Koehler
Democrats of
Eeloct Council
Chittenden
Maniley
Ross
Thomas
Robinson
Manley
Mr. Schroeder
Mulberry Street
Phillips
Koehler
Balley
West Linden Street
Ninth Street
Main Avenue
Park Place
Providence
North Main Avenue
Free Road Petition Seeks Abolition of Toll Gates
Able petition from farmers Providence residents and club members asks court to abolish toll gates on the Providence and Abington turnpike. Court appoints B G Morgan W S Menara DPD J Campbell T J Jennings and B Wright as viewers to assess damages from condemnation. Master Horace Hand named with authority to handle evidence and subpoenas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Bicevere
Providence and
Abington
B. G. Morgan
W. 8. Menara
DPD
J. Campbell
T. J. Jennings
B. Wright
Horace Hi
Hand
Molle Thomas
Voebure & Davie
Parsonage Suit Tests Church Deed Revocation Clause
Nathaniel Halstead sues to enforce a revisionary clause in the deed transferring the Mifflin Avenue parsonage to the Penn Avenue Baptist Church. Trustees sought to waive the clause to attract a new pastor. Halstead declined to write the agreement, and the case seeks a court ruling on possession and the meaning of “other uses.” The case proceeds in court room No 2 with attorneys A A Vosburg A V Hower and C B E Olver for the architractors, W J Hand and Frank T Okell for Halstead, and S B Price J W Browning for church trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Vosburg
A. V. Hower
C. B E. Olver
Nathaniel Halstead
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Mifflin Avenue Parsonage
Penn Avenue
Halstead
Bt le
Jefferson Avenue
Dixon
Warren G. Partridge
W. J. Hand
Frank T. Okell
B. Price
J. W. Browning
Heptasophs National Conclave Delegation Departing
Local Heptasopha representatives from Scranton and Laverne County finalize plans to travel to Louisville Kentucky for the national Heptasopha conclave. The group will depart Scranton Sunday at 2 p.m. via Jersey Central then ride to Cincinnati by Pennsylvania Railroad and continue to Louisville via the Louisville and Nashville line, returning May 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Heptasopha
Laverne County
Scranton
Jersey Central
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cincinnati
Beatrice Lynn Files Suit Against Scranton Railway
Through Hablander and Alworth attorneys Beatrice Lynn sues Bevanton Hallway Company seeking damages for a March 6 1947 incident in Providence where a train started while she alighted from a car and threw her to the ground causing permanent spinal injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Railway Company
Hablander & Alworth
Beatrice Lynn
Bevanton Hallway Company
Providence
Brownbirth Announcement in Beranton Community
In Beranton on April 1, 1697, Mr and Mrs Janes Brown welcomed a daughter to their home in Beran ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Beranton, Pa
Mra
Janes Brown
Beranten
Obituary notices from Scranton Pennsylvania listed
In Scranton Pa April 344 IM Bernie Doyle six months son of Odora Bernard Doyle of Mo North lyde Park avenue. Funeral Wednesday 2 o’clock burial Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Gerrity in Scranton Pa April 4 John Gerrity home 44 Third Street funeral Wednesday forenoon requiem mass 9 am St Peters Cathedral interment Dunmore Catholic cemetery. Hurst in Beranton Pa April & 1M Mia Mary Murat aged 45 years funeral St Patrick's church 9 o'clock interment Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Lloyd in Olyphant Pa April 27 147 Frederick Lloyd aged years funeral Wednesday from his late home. O Boyle in Scranton April 1 1 JuNa daughter of Mr and Mrs EB F O Boyle 1914 Jackson Street aged 4 years 2 months funeral Thursday afternoon 2 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle
Scranton
Bernie Doyle
Odora
Bernard Doyle
Lyde Park Avenue
Murial
Hyde Park Catholic
Gehrrity
Soranton
Pas
John Gerrity
Hom
Third Street
St. Peter's
Dunmere
Hurst
Beranton
Mia
Mary Murat
St. Patrick's Church
Lloyd
Olyphant
Frederick Lloyd
Blakely
O'Boyle
JuNa
Mra
EB. F. O'toyle
Jackson Street
Three divorces granted in Lackawanna county court
Three divorce cases were granted yesterday in Lackawanna county court. Emma Spencer vs A D Spencer, Lizzie Jones Reese vs George Reese, and John D Jones vs Mary Gwynne Jones were decided under judge rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna County
Boencur
Jones
Emma Spoenzer
A. D. Spencer
Dizale Jones Reese
George Reese
John D. Jones
Mary Owynne Jones
Spencer
Gunster
I. Price
Trenton
N. J
Lizzie Jones Reece
George W. Heest
Archball W. Hablander
Ballant
Wilkes-Barre
Demahee Mareh
Providence
Heese
John JD. Jones
Mary Gwynne Jones
Mr. Jones
Welsh Congregationaearch
Richard Morgan
Plymouth
Warburg and
Davison
Court adjourns for funeral of attorney's wife
In argument court yesterday three judges attended the funeral of the wife of Attorney George S. Horn and adjourned at 10 o'clock. Washburn & Moen vs borough of Olyphant ordered mandamus execution. In the case of B. B. Sparks vs Jacob Meing a preliminary injunction was granted.
City Clerk Lavelle Married in Quiet Ceremony
City Clerk Martin T. Lavelle wed Miss Maury Meyers of Moscow in a quiet Catholic rite conducted by Father Walh. The couple left for New York City and will return to Scranton tomorrow. Lavelle is the longest serving city employee with sixteen years in office and has been elected by both Democratic and Republican majorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin T. Lavelle
Maury Meyers
Moscow
Cvereisnony Wea
Father Walah
Lavelle
New York City
Scranton
Funeral of Mrs George S Horn Held at Home
The funeral for Mrs. George S. Horn was held yesterday afternoon at the family residence 327 Mulberry Street attended by many prominent professionals and business leaders. The service took place in the front parlor with Rev J G Ryckman and Rev C M Giffin officiating as the casket lay under mowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georges
Mulberry Street
Horn
J. G. Rvckman
Methodist Episcopal Wyoming Conference
C. M. Giffin
D. D
Elm Park Church
Mr. Gift
Tribute sermon marks passing of Ife of the departed
A solemn funeral service featured a heartfelt tribute to the Ife of the departed with Rev Mr Eckman offering comfort to the bereaved husband and children. Miss Biste Van Der Voort sang softly as carriages conveyed mourners to Forest Cemetery for interment and final benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckman
Biste van der Voort
A. B. Pierson
W. A. Wilcox
W. H. McGarrah
G. F. Reynolds
C. C. Laubach
C. B. Beat
Douglass Ward
T. P. Duffy
Robert Murray
W. G. Ward
Sons of Veterans entertain at Camp 3 reception and program
Sons of Veterans Camp 3 held a reception and campfire for eligible sons of Union soldiers in rooms above the Firet National Bank. F W Martin chaired, with addresses by D W Phillips A G B Stevens and Alderman John T Howe. The program included songs by the Sons of Veterans quartet and the Florida Students, instrumental solos, and recitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Veterans
Sons of Union
F. W. Martin
D W. Phillips
A. G B. Stevens
John T. Howe
Sons of Veterana Quartette
Florida
George Carr
Gulter
Sherman
Hutter
Archie Jones
John Jones
Hartle Aintle
Mesere
Phillipa
Stevens
Howe
Phillips
John T. Lowe
Colored Quartette
Wagon Load of Constables Clash With Fishermen
City fishermen and county constables clashed Monday near Justin s. Chas Header of Marvin avenue was badly battered. Constable Giles White faced aggravated assault and battery charges. Headen accused White of using a club during the arrest melee. Justice Lawrence of Justus ordered Headen s injuries tended to before Alderman Fidler issued a warrant for White. Constable Smith later arrested White and posted bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justins
Chas. Header
Marvin Avenue
Giles White
Uoor
Headen
Justice of the Peace
Lawrence of
Justus
Fidler
White
Smith
Dinner Sets: The Best Porcelain for Lasting Keepsakes
English crowd pleasers boast not cheap sets but the finest porcelain dinnerware. These C. C. pieces are praised for durability, beauty, and the ability to replace broken parts without losing matchless style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C
Funeral of Mrs Bridget Grady at St Pauls Green Ridge
From her home at 1410 Capouse avenue the funeral of Mrs Bridget Grady was held yesterday. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated at St Pauls church Green Ridge by Rev J F Dunn with Rev P J McManus preaching the sermon on her noble Christian character. Interment followed in Dunmore Catholic cemetery. The funeral was very largely attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capouse Avenue
Bridget Grady
St. Paul's Church
Green Ridge
J. F. Dunn
P. J. McManus
Dunmore Catholic
Hood's Blood Purifier Promises Quick Health Fix
The ad claims Hood's Sarasa parilla is the One True Blood Purifier to correct poor blood and improve stomach and liver ills. It emphasizes Hood's Pills as a gentle, fully vegetable remedy that does not purge or gripe. All druggists carry the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parilla
Hood
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