City Notes Historical Community Events and Notices
Community notes list religious services and events at Baptists and Presbyterian churches, including Young Women’s Christian Association activities, memorial and birthday observances, and civic improvements. Officials announce fire company purchases, bridge material funding, and a city choir event, with plans for a fundraising dinner and a western Pennsylvania athletic challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Kate Kran
Ryan
Fale
Vanie Cavalry Volungpenu
Connell
Ordinaweea
Ators
Nay Aug Fire Company
Walla
Gottera
Mingh Straeg
Lada
Widmayer
Foenespd Tron Works
Philadelphia
W.H. Tioald
Wan
Lackawanna Avenue
Mien Ben Oljol
Jerusalem
Hotraw Christian Intealon
Jetta
Christian Exeoctation
Uhrie- Has Temperance Union
Greeny Ridge Presbyterian Church
Woman Sues Central Railroad for Damages to Riverfront Property
Mary Welrich Boes sues the Central Railroad of New Jersey for 1800 in Scranton claiming river overflow damaged her property along the Lackawanna River. She alleges channel obstruction by the railroad worsened the flooding and is represented by attorney A. A. Chase. The case appears in a local docket with an appeal box marked Yes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire
Mary Welrich Boes
Mary Welrich Yeuterda
Central Railroad of New Jersey
South Scranton
Lackawanna River
Ite Banka
Welrloh
A. A. Chase
Mr Goldsmith Gift Portrait to Board of Trade
Mr Goldsmith presents the Board of Trade with a portrait of Colonel J A Peles. The gift highlights colonial era ties and honors to a noted military figure. The ceremony underscored diplomatic credits and local civic pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Board of Trade
J. A. Peles
Pole Tax Debate Divides Scranton Board of Trade
The Scranton Board of Trade debated the pole tax ordinance with opposition expected to grow. Members urged backing the Browning venture and many planned to attend tonight’s council meeting. A report on local manufacturers and possible new plants highlighted a push for cheaper power and underground lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
HE Paine
Han
Ordinasus
Boans
William Qonnell
William Coosell
Hata
Scranton
Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce
Wilson Oil
Scranton Board of Trade
Cameron
Quay
Turse
New Orleana Board of Commercial and Manufacturing
Ita
New Orleans
McKinney
Itealf
May
City maps sewer network length and cost by district
City Engineer Phillips presents a table detailing all sewers within the city limits, showing total length, main and lateral lines, contractor and inspector notes, and construction costs including inspection and salaries. Districts 1 through 15 are outlined with drainage coverage, future plans include mains in the Eleventh to Fourteenth districts and laterals in the Fifth, Tenth, Thirteenth and Fifteenth districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Steem
Maine
Lil
Muchna
Numiberwil
Sifteen
Ourteenth
Weat Lackawanna Avenue
Interale
Nleus
Fourteenth Ward
Delightful Glee Club Evening at Young Men's Association
A lively crowd attended the Young Men's Association in Tall for a large audience as the Lotuw Glee Club performed. Minnie Mathall led with delightful recitations and the audience demanded encores for nearly every number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotuw
Regilke Gouri
Mons Corinti
Asociation Tall
Glee Club
Mim Minnie Mathall
Poor Relation at the Academy
After an eight year absence Sol Smith Kaussell returned to the Academy of Music in Poor Halation a starring role. Russell as Noah Vale drew praise for warmth and truth while Miss Annie Blanche Hasewell and Minnie Eldell gave strong support in a well balanced company led by Alfred Hudson Charles Jackson and Orris Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Smith Kaussell
Academy of Muate
Ilia Noah Vale
Rusaall
Noah Vale
Smith Hasnell
Vale
Russell
Annie Blanche Wee
Minnie Ehedell
Honore
Hasewil Alfred Hudson
Charles J. Jackson
Orria Johnson
Alao Sliver
Rosmall
Verdict on Miss Quina's Death Reported
A jury found the immediate cause of death pneumonia with a supplementary attack of malaria leading to premature birth. Dostora Kennedy and Lellelmer were exonerated. Martin Gallagher and James Rogers were censured for disposing of the body and urged to ensure a proper Christian burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cansure Gallagher
Bogen
Mian Brilyet Gainn
Jory
Dostora Kennedy
Lellelmer
Martin Glallegher
Ming Qolan
James Rogere
Music Boxes Exclusively Heat Made and Repaired
Odd old advert text from Philadelphia niche listing music boxes and orchestral organs. Mentions Cautech Bona manufacturers, 1000 Cheotnut atropt, and “Old music boxes carefully repaired and improved with new toes.” Includes garbled addresses and stray lines about rock bands and waiting service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cautech & Bona
Bridges Are Needed Says Mayor Congell in Interview
Mayor Congell states bridges are needed and urges action in an interview with a Triune representative, emphasizing infrastructure needs and funding. He outlines priorities and potential projects amid ongoing city planning discussions.
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Congell
Triune
Citywide park and bridge votes urged by mayor
The mayor urged voters to approve land purchases for parks and to build a bridge, arguing the projects would ease traffic between districts, not raise taxes, and benefit the city as a whole despite sectional views. He said purchases would use ordinary revenues with council consent and that delaying action risks not securing land like the Round Woods or Nay Aug site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lacken Wanon and
Western Hkalbont Company
YMCA Educational Classes Highlight Work and Teachers
The Young Men’s Christian Association educational department runs ten classes with 258 members. Subjects include penmanship bookkeeping algebra German stenography and more taught by a team of instructors from local firms and banks. Classes meet most evenings with some sessions twice weekly and will run through May 1 with commencement events on April 9 marking the twenty-fifth anniversary.
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Young Mena Christian Association Educational Department
Muse
Profewor Afo Tappan
Constant
Wood
Husiness Vollage
Tiel Nyivnel Donk
DL. Wilson
Thusingay
Enullet
Wlyebea
Wo J. Northap
Wo J. Northap, Who 9 Also Employed At Te Third Natonal Bank
Joan Taylor
H. W. Howley
Dean
A Sloan
Dickson Works
Oharge
Mrofennor Mant
Ingulnt Tallie Morgan
Weomt
Two Men Arrested After Disorderly Court Appearance
William Smith and Vincent Bleak, both intoxicated claims disputed by Smith and Bleak, were ordered to move on by Mayor's Court after a confrontation at Willow Street and Prospect avenues. They were taken to the station house and posted 20 pounds for appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith
Btone Avenue
Vincent Bleak
Loouat Atreet
Monnion
Willow Street
Prospect Arenas
Oliver Jones
Aasloon
Butcher Devine}(contemp affair) Addressed by Mayor
Maartin Devine a Mulberry Street butcher faced a court proceeding over alleged threats to his wife and improper conduct. The court considered his claimed reform but indicated a sentence of £5 or twenty days as a reflection period for better behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maartin Devine
Hhis
Mulberry Street
Cilheers Moir and Palmer
Daving
Amusement Notes on Theatre Plays at Academy of Music
The city recalls Waoat Wilde and previews of Lady Windermere's Fan at the Academy of Music tomorrow with wit and political jabs. Hoyt's A Tessas River plays Thursday praised for artistry and satire. Hands Across the Sea comes Friday and Saturday with Rupert Paton Gibbs as Jean Luc Tuscac, drawing friends and applause.
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Wilde
Tim
Winderiore
Academy of Music
Charles Hoyl
Academy of Muale
Hoyts
Hoyt
Academy of Magic
Rubert Paton Gibbs
Jean l» Tuscac
Lin
Gail
Revised Bids For Klmhurst Boulevard To Be Handed Thursday
Specifications were amended for the Klmhurst Boulevard project with Colonel A Schoolmaker stating work will begin as soon as weather permits. The seven mile route will have a solid bottom and red shale to reduce mud and dust, aiming for completion by August. Three lowest bidders were asked to revise bids to meet updated specs and will submit Thursday.
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Elipharet Boulevard
A. Schoolmaker
CA Anniversary Exercises Prompt Big Easter Gathering
Officials of the Young Men's Christian Association plan a large April celebration marking the twenty sixth anniversary of the Scranton branch. Prominent secretaries Edwin F. Lee George F. Warburton W F Miller James Logan Gordon Walter L. Douglas Charles F E Harlburt and others will visit. Morning and evening preaching at local churches followed by an afternoon meeting at the association building with A W Dickson and Colonel Tl M Boies among likely speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Scranton
Edwin F. Lee
Brooklyn
George FL Warburton
New York
W. F. Miller
Twenty Third Street
James Logan Gordon
Botton
Walter L. Douglas
Philadelphia
Charlee FE Harlburt
Penneybann
M. Bard
Wilkes Tarre
A.W. Dickson
Funeral of Mrs Heidget Culkin Held on Caponse Avenue
The funeral for Mrs Heidget Culkin was held yesterday from her Caponse Avenue home. A requiem mass was celebrated at Le Povera Cathedral with Rev Father Io as celebrant and Rev Father Metligh as deacon. Interment followed at the Catholic cemetery in Park. Pallbearers listed include Michael Barrrell, Patrick Holmes, Hugh Collina, Patrick Harrieon, Daniel Connell and Michael Gillogly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Heidget Culkin
Caponse Avenue
Iom
le Povera Cathedral
Father
Father Metligh
Pather Mangan
Father Golden
Iniade
Thy de Park Catholic Cemetery
Michael Barrell
Patrick Holmes
Hugh Collina
Patrick Harrieon
Daniel Connell
Michael Gilloegly
Jvke Coar
Joan Coar
Washington Avenue
Cathedral
Kev J A MuHngh
Reguiem
Hyde Park
John Murras
Jobe Keily
Edward
John McCourt
Patrick Kilcuiles
Edward Walen
Ossig Challenges Stone in April Wrestling Match
Gus Ossig of Olyphant challenges William Stone of the same area to a two-fall wrestling match, proposed for late April at the Olyphant hotel or Scranton, with Ossig asserting his readiness to wrestle Stone for a gold medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Stone
Olyplant
Mers
Charles Huester
John Coan
Ius Ossig
Lakau
William Stonn
H Miller
Nowlthough
Helen
Togoh
Tonale
Rombacher
Wby
Btone
Uly- Plant
Oselg
Sovantonian
Taihone
William Spon
Typiagt
Cateli
Beal
Teenlie
Olyphanter Hotel Ton Anewir
Tainess Guereels Ton Tithish
Bottle Prices Listed in Repeated Ad Copy
An ad fragment repeats price points for small bottles: 8-ounce at 55c, 4-ounce at 28c, and 2-ounce at 15c. The text then devolves into garbled script, making later portions unreadable and containing stray words and misreads that reference weights, bottles, and unrelated phrases.
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Norrman & Moore
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanna
Fenn Ave
Tee
Marzatia
Ginghams
Lacka. Avenue
Wyoming Ave
City Notes
George G. Reed
Thaties Trapp
Man's League
Wittianaygars
Flogenee
Dion
Acaiamy
Etarday Aternoon
Addraios
Terman Mathouitt
Courigat Adame
Chrusian
MR. Goldsmith
Scranton Republican
Tikke
Neekiing
Lie Teromtiog
Liev Occasin
Solomon Gohlamith
J A. Prive
Goltemith
Kempaake
Colonel Price
Price
Luther Weller
Republgain
Novales
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Baly
Ranaportaton
Produna
Cotigra
Beare Os Baiee
A. W. Dickson
Hed Ek
B. Sturges
J. A. Linen
Rive Warren
Bronees
Conrad Mchirosder
George D. Brown
Jo Qarlucci
Joh Bouore
J. W. Howarth
Pontal Alfalfa
Simon Hice
W. H. Taylor
F. K E. Loomis
Au’ Eatin
Foster
F. Li
Pru Pi
Public
George Sanderson
E.G. Morrisen
EL. Buller
Pishor
Charles Sehlager
W. L. Honwood
RK. Kingsley
A. J. Vasey
I. Connell
P. Davidson
J. W. Peel
CT. Scott
Luther Koller
William Connell
Wo T. Sath
Wo IL. Peck
Joseph Levy
FW. Martin
Lateration
HBL Paine
Mayurge
Tom Dale
William Mienwe
Ioa Hit Filiation
Saciel Eine
PL Amderson
Solomon Golidanneh
Streets and Highways CO
Monde Dydonen FE
Baril ‘Traneportation
Kotmmerer
J.T Horton
Vd. Rally
Bach
Lotus Club
Smith Hugell
Miss Quina
Lackawamn
Launday
Pam Avenue
Wakway, “On
McBaier
Spruce Street
Apposite Court Hougs
Minton
Cornell
Saul
Bome Factwe
Klmhurst Boulevard
Bridget Calkin
Hyde Park Catholic
Peachesion & Woerg's
Ballantine
Watan, Agen
S.C. Snyder
D.d.s
Wyoming
Tribune
Gus Ossig
Mra Hoester
Mag
Charles Hluseter
Ler Avenue
Willis Kaur
Tle
Proepret Avenue
Sondar Morsine
Cedar Avenue
Riies
A. Patriotic Guarda
Germaniatallon
E. Ripple
Andersonville
Penn Ave
Henry Battin & Co
Lotte
Lottie
Wright Wiitien
Luiry
Fayere Milne
Ofere
Scranton Cash Store
F. P. Price
Act
Dr. Hill
Albany
Home Bakery
Washington Ave
Lacka, Ave
Eureka Laundry Co, Ce ‘ F den 5 ‘ Court
OCR Sqia
Cloak and Fur
M. Brown
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