Notable Visitors and Local Residents Sightings in Harrisburg
A stream of notable people and residents were seen in Harrisburg and nearby areas. Lennard of Madison accent, Mrs Hobart D. Diogden of Monsey Avenue, and George A. Post of New York City were among yesterday's visitors. military and society figures including Chief Wickes, Witte, and T. Cramer Von Blane attended events in New York and Wilkes-Barre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennard
Madison
Tre Department
Louise Johnson
Adams Avenue
New York City
JM. Chuirelt
We. A. Balad
Bf A. and
Ler
Bate
Fodte
M Thumacy
G. Holttar
Wetnesley
T. Cramer von Blane
Harvard Hun
Waldorf-Astoria
New York
Notaler
Juliana Maire
Japan
Joseph H. Uholite
Melend
Br James
Themiron
Public School Attendance Shows Slight Drop in March
The report notes a small decline in attendance at Purdle Sills during March compared with the preceding month. Last month the rolls listed 40 boys and 714 girls, totaling 1,? The average attendance divided as 043 for boys and 5,000 for girls, with a total of 2,008 and an 87 percent attendance rate. January 1808 records show 1,000 enrolled, average enrollment 1,1o%, and attendance at 67.
Feast of Purim Observed at Linden Street Temple
The Hebraic Purim rite called Laas began on the first night with the service at Linden street temple at seven o’clock led by Rev BE. M. Chapman. Pupils of the Anshe Chised Rabbanh school read portions of the Hook of Wether until completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purim
Linden Street Temple
Anshe
Rabbanh School
Hook of Wether
BE. M. Chapman
Purish Entertainment at Wixcelsior Club House
Children and parents visited the Wixcelsior club house on North Washington avenue as guests of Ren and Mre Chapman. Miss Sadie Pomer sang Dear Old Germany and Misty Florance Klein Maminy's due Pumpkin. Florence Klein and Irvin Klein led in a novelty corsium. Miss Adele Levy performed a pretty fancy bit. The highlight was a walk by elegant couples with honors to Miss Leona Vidaver and Certride Moses before general dancing and refreshments. The Fast of Perlm will conclude today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wixcelsior Club
Washington Avenue
Ren
Mre Chapman
Purish
Sadie Pomer
Germany
Misty Florance Klein
Mamimny
Florence
Faeh Mies
Mies
Adele Levy
Meeting of Carriers Discusses National Convention Plans
Carriers in the city met at the work office to arrange for the National Letter Carriers association convention. J. F. Parsons of New York will be welcomed on arrival and speak at 2 PM Sunday in Odle Fellows hall on Wyoming avenue. Postmaster Ripple, Apple, D W Powell, and W D Thache were made honorary members of the carriers association. Envelopes for subscriptions will be distributed early next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mwet
J. 4 Parsons
New York
National Letter Carriers Association
Parsons
Odi Fellows
Wyoming Avenue
Wilkes-Tirre
Pitteton
Carriondale
Citizena’ Committee
Ripple
Apple
W. Powell
W, DD. Thache
Focus Lhraneh
Ansoulition
Lackawanna Hospital Crowding Spurs Inspection Pressure
The Lackawanna hospital faces severe crowding as two more patients arrive. Alexander Choniski from Johnsons Patch suffers a compound fracture and hand injuries after a collapse at a colliery. Michael Metain of Winton sustains severe head injuries with potential amputation to the affected limb. The facility reports limited space and asks Harrisburg inspectors to consider concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Harrisburg
Alex. Choniski
Jonson
Johnson
Michael Metain
Winton
Samuel Dotterer Death In Dunmore Engine Room
Coroner Roberts received a letter from Henry Dotterer of 1005 North Thirteenth Street Philadelphia inquiring about Samuel Dotterer who died at the engine room of New & Culliery Dunmore on February 15. The writer is a brother of the dead man asking if any valuables or items of interest were found on the body and offering to provide Dotterer’s daughter’s name and will. The coroner will forward the information requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Henry
Dotterer
North Thirteenth Street
Philadelphi
Samuel Dotterer
New & Culliery
Dunmore
Wilter
Dotteror
Wilters
Dogs Win Prizes at Westminster Kennel Club Show
Westhike of Weet Magrhee Street returns from New York with three pointer dogs after exhibi tion at Madison Square Garden. Winslow wins best in show in class 72 while Wasthike Sinrtle takes second prize in class 74 and DelIe Weatlike also places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viehent
Westhike
Weet Magrhee Street
New York City
Wey
Westminster Kennel
Whit Sinsland Wins Election and Returns to Barber Shop
The newly elected successor after a hard campaign period thanks friends who remembered him on election day. He resumes work at his barber shop and Turkish bath, signaling a calm return amid reform talk at the Wiley Institute and its new management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whit Sinsland
Caledonians Plan Meeting At Blations Hall Tonight
A grand gathering is announced at Blation's hall tonight at o'clock sharp. The event promotes the Wir Meret Our Irreproachable Republican.
Sterling Organ Sale and Hanc'e Wines at Spruce Street
A Wish-eared Sterling Organ with eleven tapes advertised by L. B. Powell's Music Store. Finest wines and cigars offered at hanc'e 20 Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Powell
Warranted by Tubup of Tur Refund Guarantee
Local sellers promise a money back refund if Greene's Warranted Bytup of Tur fails to cure cough or cold. The guarantee offers 8 cent proof of purchase and refunds or factory credits. Names listed include J. God son Dononcore Scranton and John PP Donahue Donahue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
J. Godson
Dononcore
John PP Donahue
Scranton
Fly wheel fragments kill worker at South mill blast
A fly wheel burst at the Jinckowanna Iron and Steel South mill injures four men. Joan Joyce is killed instantly while Vincent Arzioni, John Libendowsky, and Adam Pistor sustain serious injuries from large flying fragments. The wheel, 35 feet diameter and fifty tons, shattered into hundreds of pieces that pierced the roof and workspace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Arzioni
Joyce
John Libendowsky
Adam Fpister
Blooming
Jinckowanna Iron and Steel Company
Joan Joyce
Fellows Etieet
Vincent Arziont
Vedom
Scranton
Alowns Tuvior Hospital
John Luidendowsrky
Ives
Adam Pistor
Briutwes
Nem Tune Place
Charles McDonald
John Joyce
Fellows Street
Vincent Arguioni
Injured Men Fatalities From Mill Roof Collapse
Workmen rushed to help after a roof collapse at the mill trapping Joyce and Avaloni. Joyce, 45, a skilled longtime employee, died. Declared a prominent AOH Division No. 3 member, he leaves a wife and four young children. Funeral set for Monday with high mass at Holy Cross and burial at Cathedral Cemetery. Coroner to investigate. General Manager Wehhurst in New York was notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce
Avaloni
Fellows Street
Regan
Declared
Ancient Order of Tibernians
Quiet wedding unites Miss Jennie Andrews and James G Shepherd
Miss Jennie Andrews sister of Mrs Brooks wed James G Shepherd yesterday at the Brooks home on Quincy avenue in a pretty quiet ceremony performed by Rev De C Gillin. The couple left for New York on a wedding trip then will establish a home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese G. Brooks
Quincy Avenue
Jennie Andrews
Brooks
James G. Shepherd
de CC. M. Gillin
Heese G. Brooks
Shepherd
New York
Mra
G. Brooks
Mir
Mtr
J. la Crawford
al Gitfin
W. I
Sle
George G. Prooks
Willard Matthews
Ane Airs
Gladeshall
Dorranceton
Momelright
Jermyn
Andrew Mathers
Wyoming
Brneckman
Kingston
Samuel Wilcox
J. H. Brooks
William Penn Morgan
Thomas Morgan and Son
le Crawford
Honest Apprentice Steals Wallet From Bar Patrons
Edward Kiltion a 6 Locust Street apprentice at Louis Rinsland’s barber shop on Wyoming Avenue was arrested for stealing a patron’s wallet containing 77. J C Goudman of the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea company was shaved there and later missed his wallet. Kilian admitted taking the money hidden near his home and bank notes from Dayton were recovered. He awaits bonds and faces trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kiltion
Locust Street
Louis Rinsland
Wyoming Avenue
J. C. Goudman
Scranton
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Rinslund’s
Mole
Tie
Killian
Mrr
Luciman
Dayton
Ohto
Elty
Clini
Nillian
Sidon Millar
Tim
YAD VOTES UNEARTHED IN ELECTION CONTEST
In the Leangealfi-Kelly election contest the respondent unearthed several Oles Ware. Witnesses examined include Emery Woodruff Gluaseyipe Allanel lo Willam Lia France M F P Richmond Michael Lulz George Menning er George H Bingham C S Benedict Bert Willian Joseph Maber Jesse Parfroy Watkin Matthews David Parfroy C M Dodge H G Gurr Philip Hatcher Arthur Matthews John Sew ard Robert Hicks Moses Wellan Philip Davie William Correll J Davity Fred Wheatcroft Arriga c Minnello Peter Sawyer John Webber David Price Hull Thornton William Joffrey Christ Vickers George Zupp Charles Webber William Jones Willam M Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Woodruff
Gluaseyipe Allanello
Willam Lia France
M. F P. Richmond
Michael Lulz
George Menninger
George H. Bingham
C. S. Benedict
Bert Willian
Joseph Maber
Jesse Parfroy
Watkin Matthews
David Parfroy
C. M. Dodge
H. G. Gurr
Philip Hatcher
Arthur Matthews
John Seward
Robert Hicks
Moses Wellan
Philip Davie
William Correll
J. &. Davity
Fred Wheatcroft
Arriga c. Minnello
Peter Sawyer
John Webber
David Price
Hull Thornton
Willian Joffrey
Christ Vickers
George Zupp
Charles Webber
William Jones
Willam M. Thomas
Powerful organ and music shop ad headline at Poconos store
An old time advertisement notes a standard chapel organ with powerful music at Power ld Music Store and mentions a smoke shop and cigars, likely promoting musical instruments and related goods in a small regional market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powerld Music Store
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Prominent in Child Care
The advertisement claims Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup has aided mothers for over fifty years in soothing children during teething. It urges caregivers to rely on this brand, noting it is sold by druggists worldwide for twenty five cents a bottle.
No Joint Session Could Be Convened In City Meeting
A delayed election for the board of revision and appeal prompted by the death of Edward Weasel delayed by quorum issues. The council approved ordinances creating additional permanent fire department positions and new street lights while a petition to open Remington avenue crossings drew attention. The American Municipal League affiliation was discussed and the city budget estimate was tabled for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naegi
Schneider
Board of Revision and Appeal
Common Council
Select Council
Edward Weasel
Board of Tax Revision and Appeals
Board of Revision
Wenzel
Robinset
Select
Select Branch
Delaware and Hudson
Remington Avenue
Cherry
Fig Streets
Sauquoit and Mill
Sauquoit
Messrs
Gilroy, Coleman
Cusick
Keller
Cumberland, Crystal, Excelsior
Niagara
Liberty
Twenty-third
Hampton Streets
Railroad Avenue
Lugerne
American Municipal League
Gilroy
Kelley
Night Suicide Attempt In Centre Street House Collapse
Nellie Martin attempted suicide at 226 Centre Street by drinking carbolic acid, aided by a quarrel with a lover. She recovered after antidotes and was moved to the House of the Good Shepherd by Mrs Duggan, Associated Charities agent. Miss Martin, possibly born as Corres, is said to be from the city and had prior stay at the House of the Good Shepherd. She had lived in Wilkes-Botte until two months ago when she moved to Pearl Rockwood's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Martin
Pearl Roekwood
Centre Street
Jean
Dy Teed
House of the Good Shepherd
Www. EE Duggan
Associated Charities
Miss Martin
le Cares
Wilkes-Botte
Pearl Rockwood
Progressive Euchre Night at Scranton Council Meeting
A regular Scranton Council No 82% Royal Arcanum gathering at Odd Fellows hall on Wyoming Avenue featured ten tables and three prizes. F. J. Sturdevant won first, P. Caffrey second, and H. Weiss the booby prize, with planning by W H Duggan EB Evans Fr J Cooper Myer Daviden W H Boyer M P Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Council
Royal Arcanum
Odd Fellows
Wyoming Avenue
F. J. Sturdevant
Camp Tire Social Draws Oakford Veterans Crowd
Oakford command No. 06 of the Union Veterans held a social in the Guernsey building on North Washington avenue. Colonel H. Ke Paine presided. Miss Clara Hase, Miss Elizabeth Bunnell, Miss Anna Hartree and Mrs. Ira Brodhead contributed readings and music. A quilt by Mrs. Brodhead, drawn for by Miss Kathe Fadden, and a silver water pitcher were auctioned, with supper served by auxiliary members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakford
Union Veterans’ Union
Guernsey
Warhington Avenue
H. KE. Paine
Clara Hase
Hizabeth Bunnell
Misa Anna Hartree
Ira Brodhead
Moosic
Brooka Gree Club
W. DeWitt
Tandy Oakford Union
Kathe Fadden
Weet Scranton
West Ridge Mine Accident Benefits Suit Begun
Thomas O Neill of Johnsons Piateh Dunmore sues the West Ridge Mine Accidental fund for 84 benefit dues for work stoppage Feb 16 to June 1 1847 alleging injury from a February 16 1897 accident at West Ridge colliery due to a slippery bottom. Alderman Kasson heard the case with M J McAndrew for O Neill and M J Walsh for the fund. decision reserved to March 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Ridge
Kasson
Thomas O'Neil
Johnson’s Piateh
Dunmore
O'Neill
O'Neil
M. J. McAndrew
M. J. Walsh
Holstein Johnson Fined After Knife Incident in Scranton
Police court heard Holstein Johnson, a 28 year old Swede, terrorized people on Lackawanna avenue near the Scranton house Wednesday night. He was fined $5 and committed to the county jail for thirty days in default. The judge noted the suspect had intended to kill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holstein Johnson
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton House
Johnson
Cough remedy touted to prevent pneumonia during flu season
An advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia and speeds la grippe recovery. It asserts no pneumonia cases occurred among users, promotes safety and palatability, and lists Mat thews Bros. and Powell & Company as agents and sellers at 872.50 for a seven octave upright piano in good order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Matthews Bros
Powell & Company
Steam Heating and Plumbing. P. F. & M. T. Howley
The advertisement lists P F and M T Howley at 231 Wyoming Ave offering steam heating and plumbing services. The Popular Punch Clear is advertised and The Wilkes-Barre Record is available in Scranton at Kergman Bros newsstands 404 Spruce and 005 Linden Carreta, Mac Lackawanna Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Ave
Scranton
Main St
Wilkes-Barre
P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Kergman Bros
Linden Carceta
Mac
Lackewanna Avenue
Local Obituaries in Scranton Area Residents
Funeral notices list Joseph F. Connolly aged 43 of Arlington Sleighte and Micha Gilvary aged 19 at Taylor Catholic church with interment at Forest Hill and Washburn Street cemeteries. Other deaths include Harris, Henchy, Murray, Shoemaker, Thorn and family addresses in Green Ridge Dunmore and West Scranton with private or church services and cemetery interments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Harris
Gi Smith Main Avenue
Finneral Bator
Washburn Street
Henchy
Beranton
Ehael Henchs
Mra Long
Reidenjuc
Hyde Park Avenue
Weehbdurn Street
Thorn
Henry Thorn
Residune
Nay Aur Avenue
Forest Lun
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Norton
M. Norton
Kodaks
Kodak Supplies
the Griffin Art Studio
A. A. Lindabury
Ofice
M Dito Storm
Willits Balidiow
Pastafive
South Main Avenue
McMullel
Hise
Tigers National Bank
Cor Penn Ave
P. J
Spruce St
Madison Ave
Ackawanna Laundry
Penn Avenue
BR Wartian
Public School
Attindance
Meeting OF Carriers
R. E. Westlake
Enoch
Wewiley Institute
Worree
Caledonians
Jovee and
Are “Sionk
Jovee
Bledled Destanely Arzioni
Tron
Libendowsky
Pieter
Jersey
Dag
E. G
Coursen
Shepherd-Andrews
R. G. Brooks
Pocono Fe
Mre. Winslow
Scranton Council, Rba
Camp Tire Social
No. 25
Lackawanga Ave
Raynolds
Scranton Gairy
Pierce’s Market
Hand & Payne
Fin the Square
Washington Ave
Punch Clear, Co
Brown
Henry Wilkes
Montreal
Gialde
Maloney Oil and Manufacturing
Meridian Straat
Scratloy
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