City notes New Illustrated Paper and Officers Elected
The Stevens Coal company held its annual meeting at the Hotel Jermyn electing J. A. Wisner as president C. W. Wisner as vice president and treasurer and Hl W Kingsbury as general manager Meanwhile Robert Stewart was arrested in Philadelphia for pocket picking and is linked to earlier crimes involving ex Sheriff McKinson and Dr Lougehore A health law hearing in Dickson City was postponed to next Thursday and a man named Mike King faced disorderly conduct charges after an incident on Penn avenue
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Stevens Coal Company
Iotel Jermyn
J. A. Wisner
C. W. Wisner
Hl. W. Kingsbury
Robert Stewart
Philadelphia
Stewart
Mckinson
Dr. Lougehore
Roberts
Dickson City
Kennedy
Millar
Mike King
Mofr
Uct
Central
Fred Bartel
Penn Avenue
King
Lecture on Gettysburg to be Held at St Luke's Parish House
Colonel Long will deliver an illustrated lecture on the Battle of Gettysburg at St Luke's Parish House on February 23 and 24. The event, conducted by Colonel Monies post of the Grand Army of the Republic, aims to raise funds for charitable purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
Gettysburg
St. Luke's Parish House
Monies Post
Grand Army of the
Joseph Gower Scalded In Bellevue Incident
Little Joseph Gower a 6 month old child of Mr and Mrs Joseph Gower of 430 Fourth Street Bellevue was badly burned yesterday when a boiler of boiling water overturned by him splashed over his body and his mother. Dr Walker attended and expressed hope he would recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gower
Fourth Street
Bellevue
Walker
Igo Died of Pneumonia In City Hall Coroner Inquest
Coroner J. J. Roberts conducted an inquest in the city hall yesterday to determine the death of P. F. Igo who died Monday night in the central police station. Autopsy showed enlarged vital organs and poor condition. The jury of Joseph Bloch John Howell Simon Thomas M. W. Morris William Thompson and Henry Hatton ruled death from double pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Roberts
P. F. Igo
Central
Roberts
Joseph Bloch
John Howell
Simon Thomas
M. W. Morris
William Thompson
Henry Hatton
Igo
Convention Call for Second Legislative District Republicans
Notice to Republican voters that a primary will be held Saturday March 17 19xx from 6 to 7 pm to elect two delegates to the state convention in Harrisburg and nominate a candidate for the legislature. The convention vote will be March 3 19xx at 1 pm in Beranton Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Court House
Beranton
Frederick W. Floltz
Walter EB. Davis
Republican district committee meeting set for February 2 1900
Notice of a meeting of the standing committee of the Republican party for the Third Legislative district of Lackawanna county to fix time and place for the district convention and transact related business. List of committee members by town and ward follows in detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republian
Lackawanna County
Court House
Beranton
Benton
George Freeman
Clifton
James O' Boyle
Covington
William Cobley
Dalton
A. Woodbridge
Glenburn
E. J. Northup
Gouldsboro
J. J. Gardner
Greenfield
Frank Kenyon
Lackawanna Township
David D. Grifffiths
William J. Willams
Louis Kelnhands
Lackawanni Township
Mooiec
William Tennett
Ransom
Toblas Stein
Geo
RL Wanehell
Scot Township
Charke Miller
Scranton
W. BE
David Booth Abineton
T. #&. Parker
Eyring Brook
T. J. Matthews
Tayior
John Iw. Mwans
Taylor
J. KE. Watkins
City Budget Projections for Next Fiscal Year in Scranton
City officials submit detailed next year estimates showing total revenues of 311 025 dollars and running expenses of 368 760 10 dollars. City Treasurer Robinson and City Engineer Vosburg outline needs for safes salaries stenographer and bridge work plus departmental items across treasurer solicitor and street commissions with notes on license tax and paving funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Scranton
Cannes
Board of Health Department
Eean Eee
Ates
Mrs Hayeses Medical Recovery Advised by Pinkham
A woman recounts seven years of decline post childbirth with flooding spells and miscarriages. After taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash as advised in a letter, she reports remarkable improvement and urges others to follow the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Mas
Proknau
Lydia E. Pinkham
Marr Hayes
Llanpinsnvna
Poor Board approves Hillside Home fire pump and bids for conservatory
At yesterday’s meeting the Home committee reported a fire pump purchase for Hillside Home and 600 feet of hose, fully equipping the facility. A conservatory for inmates was discussed. bids will be advertised and must be approved by the board.
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Poor Board
Home Committee
Hillside Home
Theaterday
Yale Alumni Dinner Set For March Fifteenth
The Yale Alumni association executive committee met at Everett Warren's office to finalize plans for the annual Yale alumni dinner. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 15, in the board of trade room with President Hadley expected to attend. Wilkes-Barre alumni may join, and the Glee Club is hoped to participate. Officers include Everett Warren president W W Scranton vice president W H Jessup secretary treasurer and Hon B W Archbald and S B Thorne on the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale Alumni Association
Everett Warren
Yale
Board of Trade Room
Hadley
Wilkes-Barr
Glee Club
W. W. Scranton
W. H. Jessup
B. W. Archbald
Ss. B. Thorne
Republican Headquarters Receives Returns for City Votes
Alderman W. Millar opens Republican headquarters on Wyoming avenue and asks district watchers to forward controller, viaduct, and sewer returns promptly by phone or in person. Names and locations of local residents and businesses appear in the terse notice alongside a Krell Pianos promotion and carnations offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Millar
Eighth Ward
Republican City Committee
Wyoming Avenue
Beale Case Receives Reinstated Rule for New Trial
Attorney George W. Beale faces a renewed chance at a new trial after the court reinstated the rule and set a later hearing. The case concerns a $1,500 embezzlement claim, with Beale arguing the funds were for Mrs. Meade and on her request. The court discharged the rule when no one could present a plea, and the matter will be argued at a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Beale
Beale
Scragg
L. P. Wedeman
Mr. Beale
Mrs. Meade
Mayfield council case ends with damasus seating Bergan
The Commonwealth panel Bergan versus Edmunds and others was appealed to the Supreme court and discontinued. Bergan, reelected in spring elections, faced a majority faction that barred him from taking his seat over a temporary move out of the borough. The court issued a writ to seat him, but the respondents abandoned the appeal after evaluating costs.
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Commonwealth Panel
Bergan
Edmunds
Supreme Court
Mayfield Council
Three New Suits Filed in Prothonotary Office
Three new lawsuits were filed yesterday in Prothonotary Copeland's office. One slander case involves Jane Reap and Ellen McHale of Providence, alleging McHale spoke during a February 19, 1900 hearing that Reap was involved in robbing a paymaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copeland
Colrect Insurance
Jane Reap
Ellen McHale
Providence
Hartford Life policy suit and Mehl divorce actions
The suit claims $1000 on a Hartford Life Insurance policy issued to Mary Keegan and payable to Patrick J. Keegan, who seeks payment after her death in 1899. Separately, Mrs. Katie Mehl seeks a divorce from John Mehl alleging his adultery and cruel treatment, filed by attorney George Horn.
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Atey Clarence Balentine
Vosburg & Dawson
Patrick J. Keegan
Hartford Life Insurance Company
Hartford
Katie Mehl
John Mehl
George §. Horn
Charters Sought for Clerical Fund Society in Scranton Diocese
Attorney T P Hoban fled an application for a charter for the Clerical Fund society of the Roman Catholic diocese of Scranton. Court declined to grant a petition to move the Vandling borough polling place from Peter Butler's hotel to the Wandling Schoolhouse because election time is near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Hoban
Clerical Fund Society
Scranton
Vandling
Peter Butler
Wandling School House
Krell Pianos Seen at Finn and Phillips
Finn and Phillips showcases Krell pianos with eager shoppers amid a note of Beecham's Pills claim dispelling drowsiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krell
Finn & Phillips
Krell Pianos
Beecham
Silk fabrics and silks by Dexter and Lambert and Chevy Bros
Silk details list new pastel shades and colors for Cc Dexter Lambert’s Glasse Taffeta Silks and Foulard Silks from Chevy Bros. Twenty four inch width offered with prices noted, including 75c and 95c waist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter and
Lambert
Chevy Bros. Foulard
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Perry Brothers
Guar
Kuntington’s Bakery
CES
Spruce Street
Masonie Temple
C. Ss. Snyder
Edward Reyer
Spruce ST
Opp
H. B. Ware
Willams Building
Postoffice
Abel
Delaware and Hudson Company
Nineveh
Clinton Mites
Wandling
Harry Hockrein
Madison Township
Alderman Howe
M. Murger
J. Mirschfield
New York
Ernest Comegys
Mulberry Sirest and
Prescott Avenue
Loula Bchaute
Himedry
Mulberry Street
Eueddenty
Greene
J. G. Bene & Son
Dunmore
G. W. Davis
W. D
Colliery Engines& Co
F. & M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
James Moir
Anfegues Verstesrsenenasnacc
Common Council
Robinson
City Solicitor's Department
Allowanes
Davis
A. A. Vosburg
North Main Avenue
William Schunk
Chainman
Rodman
Roaring Brook
Linden Street
Joseph Phillips
City Eclerk
Lavelle
William Ward
Peecham
Mrs. Pinkham
Mrs. Hayes
Republican Headquarters
Peter Kolenagsz
Mayfield
Nasta Dubowelg
Mayfield John Wiincluski
Boranton
Anna Lonatka
Thomas F. Smith
Archbald
Mary E. Manley
Adam Toddtowski
Beranton Bofit Tullowekl
Ceeeeeeesse
William Friend
Dunmore Mary Hazleton
John Warren
Dodge Avenue
Jennie Leleter
Albert F. Birkett
Carbondale
Ada R. Sedden
Susquehanna
McClintock
China
Lar & Peck
Hall
Wyoming
F. L. Crane
Lackawanna Avenue
Court House News Notes
Mears & Hagen
Sctitvn
Nerdon Bicycle
Franklin Ave
Everett
Everett’s Livery
Dix Court
City Hall
Stationery Die and Plate Engraving
D. Irving Simmons
Connell Building
THE
Weston Mill CO
Carbondale, Olyphant
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