City Notes Report on Local Events and Incidents
Local notes cover a gratitude acknowledgment for fifty seven new garments from the Industrial school in Hiome for the Friendless, a disorderly conduct arrest on South Westingham Avenue, a home invasion with a pistol by a man on Washington Avenue and Ast Street, updates on injuries and improving conditions, electric light bidding discussions, city property inventories to be submitted by April 2, a new Nettleton post office named for a local property owner, Rudolph Bruner missing with police investigation ongoing, and revival meetings at the Universalist church led by Rev B Bruning from Elmira New York.
Merchant of Venice readings and society updates
Various local notices detail a Green Ridge Women's club meeting to discuss Merchant of Venice and a lecture on The Beautiful Gate. Social items include a masquerade ball by the Italian Society Mozzini, Odd Fellows installation plans, and corrections on a burglary arrest near Washington Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piitston
Perrons
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
Pittston
Son
Delaware
Lickawont
Westernoid
Judson
G. Mozzini
Musto Hall
Fioris
Stabbing Follows Family Dispute in Old Forge
Sunday afternoon Joseph Rocitto stabbed his brother John in the face over a trivial quarrel involving cooking. John, bachelor, was injured but not dangerously. both men involved are from Old Forge. Police intervened after a crowd resisted arrest, and a six shot was drawn but no one was harmed. Joseph was held for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Rocitto
Old Forge
John
Joseph
John Rocitto
Alderman Kelly
Birnin
Eilmon
Gug
Bane
Daillans
Supreme court affirms lower court ruling in Felts v Delaware
Decisions of local interest note the Philadelphia Supreme Court upholding the lower court in Felts against the Delaware Lavka Wannain Western Railroad company. The Frost v Cush case centers on whether Judge Archbald or the president judge of Centre County certifies records to the high court after Love recusal due to interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Felts
Delaware, Lavka- Wannain
Western Railroad Company
Archhbald
Frost
Painful Hand Injury At Scranton Laundry
Mary McDonough, an employee at a Scranton laundry, suffered severe injury when her left hand was crushed between two rats. She was rushed by ambulance to Lakawanna hospital where four fingers were burned. amputation was briefly considered but efforts aimed to save the limb continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wille
Scranton
Mary McDonough
Lagkawanna Hospital
Miss McLainough
Water Back Explosion Damages Home Injures Two in Kitchen
A water back exploded at Alexander Dunn’s Jefferson avenue residence yesterday as the range heated after being cold. The blast wrecked the range and turned the kitchen topsy turvy, setting fire to the house and injuring Mrs Dunn and a servant girl. Fire was extinguished with limited damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Dunn
Jefferson Avenue
Dunn
Local pharmacy promises refund on syrup bottle failures
The undersigned pledge a refund or replacement for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar jar that fails to cure, offering a scent bottle as proof and money back if unsatisfied. Names listed include CC Thorn M J Vetter A W Musgrave Albert Bahulty Travter Mydeongern Loren Sheyerk Pharmacy F 1 Terppe Sh M Cole Chon Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CC Thorn
M. J. Vetter
A. W. Musgrave
Albert Bahulty
Travter Mydeongern
Weaver seeks to halt coroner inquest into death of Traymond Weaver
Equity action filed by George S. Weaver seeks to prevent an inquest into his son Traymond Hi Weaver's death from diphtheria, arguing the coroner lacks jurisdiction. Judge Archbald refused to enjoin the inquest, which was delayed by evidentiary disagreements and absent witnesses, with a new session set for 8 this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald
Equity
Traymond Weaver
George S. Weaver
Juda Archdak
I. H. Burns
Charles J. Hawley
Archibald
Raymomt
Weaver Fem
Mardell
Bb Ceee Edecessors
Liphthoria
Thonus Yepeweeeerneewee
Neue Aimopicie
Cavite
Scranton
Wydaw
Isrembla
Mareh
Raymond HW
Mondus
Melrunary
Pennsylvanus
Weaver
Cornuver
Copoper
Ft Liter
Hawley
Taylor & Lewis
Green Ridge Woman's Club Holds Informative Meeting
A large Green Ridge Woman's club gathering featured Miss Underwood's kindergarten paper, reports by Miss Williams and Miss Lavina Dimmick, and discussions on Raphael's Madonnas and dairy and poultry reforms. Drills on contagious disease and Shakespeare night at Mrs. Lansing's home were announced with musical solos by Mrs. Thiele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge
Tr. Burns
Prof. Wingate
Colonel Morse
Lansing
Shas
Anna Tiebmann
J. A. Pennington
Mrey Lansing
Thiele
Pre-Lenten Social At Scranton Bicgveld Club
A pre Lenten social hosted by the Catholic historical society and Newman Magazine club gathered several hundred people at the Scranton Bicgveld Clubhouse. Music was provided by Hauer and the event was described as very pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Vet
Catholic Historicasociety
Newman Magagine Club
Hauer
Remonstrances Filed Over New Hotel in Clark's Summit
Local residents oppose Oscar Wandrick's liquor license as a hotel plan in Clark's Summit draws remonstrances led by W W Lathrope and supported by eighty six residents. Challenges allege the hotel is unnecessary and near a public school, with signatures certified by P P Carter and others. Additional petitions target Raine and Vetter proposals in First Ward and Madison Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar
Wandrick
Clark's Summit
W. W. Lathrope
Chirk's Summit
Clark's Green
Fr. M. Young
W. H. Swallow
Charles Raine
George Vetter
Madison Township
Raine
Fell township election contest revival at White House Simpson
After a long delay the Fell township contest for justice of the peace and school director resumes today in Simpson. Hearings have cost workers extensive sums with 200 witnesses examined and about 600 more expected, as attorneys Donovan Walsh and official examiners conduct the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fell Township
White House
Simpson
Justice of the Peace
Donovan
Scranton Wins American Whist League Challenge Trophy
Scranton Mlevele club defeated Baltimore Whist club by TL tricks to claim permanent possession of the cup after forty eight dealt duplicate whist matches. Teams listed include Scranton players J L Wallace Th G Tewor F L A Hintermister and J W Dusenhbury and Baltimore players Thomas A Whelan Harvey McCoy Wilbur F Smith Beverly W Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battimore
Baltimore
Scranton
Thomas A. Whelan
Harvey McCoy
Wilbur F. Smith
Beverly W. Smith
JL. C. Wallace
Th. G. Tewor
FL A. Hintermister
J. W. Dusenhbury
Halder
Nephys
Mie
Jerees
New York
Minneapolis
Chicago
Neston
Mans
New York Sun
Beranton
V Yinkee Village Characters At St Luke’s Parleh House
Hoyt T. Conary will present a humorous sketch of V Yinkee village characters at St Luke’s Parleh House. The event benefits the Men’s guild course for the summer house with Mr Canary, longtime Duckport shopkeeper, as the sketch subject and audience seats noted as limited but available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yinkee
St. Luke's Parleh House
Hoyt T. Conary
Canary
Duckeport
Ite
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Line Cuts Travel Time
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway offers a seven hour link between Buffalo and Pittsburg. Trains depart Buffalo around 1:20 p.m. and again at night, giving passengers a choice of day or night service. Buy tickets to the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern for travel to the final city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Railway
Anuffalo
Vito
Lake Bhoive
Oriental rugs and carpets exhibit at Michaelian Fros
A display of oriental rugs and carpets from the customs house is shown at 14 Washington avenue. Goods offered at special reduced prices target shoppers seeking bargains on direct-from-importer items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michaelian Fros
Washintion Avenue
Cumtoius House
Will of Mrs. Margaret More prebated in Dalton era
The will of Margaret More widow of Thomas J. Moore was prebated yesterday. She leaves to her niece Mary Jones and names another Mary Jones as residuary legatee with Colonel F H Apple as executor. The will dated November 16 1809 was witnessed by C J Welles who drew the will and Walter M K Gunster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret More
Thomas J. Moore
Mary Jones
F. H. Apple
J. Welles
Walter MK. Gunster
Fairlawn Cemetery Association
Dalton
Recorder Waruse
H. W. Northup
G. W.atanton
J. A. Woodbridge
Frank M. Colvin
George Blalyuin
A. K. Dunning, Jr
Henry W. Northup
HH. L. Wallstead
Beatt Township
Roaring Brook
Charged with Larceny Involving Railroad Brass
Harry Murray, a boy from South Washington avenue flats, was arrested on a warrant from Alderman Howe for stealing brass from the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad guards. He awaits a hearing today before Alder man Howe. The arrest ties him to a gang also including 99 year old Harry Schmiskie, who used the alias Roach and was released on his own recognizance after being caught dragging brass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Murray
Washington Avenue
Alderman Howe
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Central
Harry Schmiskie
Evans
Schmiskie
Roach
Murray
Obituary of Rev Samuel Williame of Nanticoke
Rev Samuel Williame a local preacher and longtime resident of Nanticoke died Sunday evening from concussion after a fall down stairs four weeks earlier. He was 72 years old in December, born in Wales, came to Beranton in 18?, and was among the Iron Company’s earliest employees. He authored several books of Welsh poetry and had received honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Williame
Nanticoke
Wales
Beranton
Ail
The Bardic Whale Gwen tedd Paonia and Wilkes-Barre deaths
The article lists deaths and obituaries from Wilkes-Barre and nearby areas. It mentions the bardic whale Gwen tedd Paonia, spouses and widows, names of several family members, a funeral from George J. Llewellyn’s residence, and multiple local deaths including Dr. John Amman and Mrs. J. W. Rogan. It notes a funeral schedule and details of infant deaths and illnesses, with addresses in Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Dunmore, and Olyphant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iil
Wilkes, Barre
Nanthair
Tle
Ane W. & Williams
Binghimton
Scranton
George J. Llewellyn
Wilkes-Siurre
Sire
Levit
Green Ridge
Mrs Woorton’s Boothing Syrup Offers Pain Relief
A damaged OCR note markets a folk remedy claim used by millions of mothers for children. It touts long history and claims to ease wind colic and heat discomfort, urging purchase at twenty five cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mma
Also Mentioned on This Page
Perry Brothers
Wyoming Avenue
Scranton Transfer Co
Ofice D. L. & W
Huntington's Bakery
Spruce Street
Masonic Temple
C. SS. Snyder
Edward Reyer
Spruce &T
Court House
H. B. Ware
Willams Building
Postofficea
James Dlagserty
South Wiesthington Avenue
Pullmer Wand Bhoekenberry
Moir
Homan
George Thorn
Larch Street
Tiah Waymen
Ilo
Allen
Martin Atlen
David Davivy
Tr. Berge
Lehht End Water Committee
Momedl
Howell
Nettleton
Alachua County
Florida
Flbl
Nettheon
Universalist Church
B. Bruning
Elmira N. Yo
Green Ridge Women's Duty
J. J. Lansing
Gardner
J. W. Gardner
George Potter
Dunmore
Mowe End
William Mahon
Lackawanna Hospital
Mahon
Young Women's Christian Assocaation
W. Gardner
Farret House
Wee
Yeaterday
Farret
Rocitto
Bill IN Equity
Court of Common
Luckawanba
Raymond Hi. Weaver
Hlorbert D. Giardnet
Prem
Iren
Cheorgy B
Woman’s Club
The
Historical Society In Bicycle Club
SPOS
Ausania Figsyrup Gorrsone
Ce Nyao
ALL Drugkists
Clark’s Summit
First Ward
Capouse
Chiebe Tritersteeseestun
Essens Ynvemanesstvene
Louis Gramer
Carbondale
M. J. McAndrew
M. J. Walsh
Baltimore Whist Club
Hoyt L. Conery
George H. Locher
Capoure Avenue
Linzie
Court House News Notes
China
Wyoming
Ave, Ia
Relia
F. L. Crane
Lackawanna Avenue
Seaili Stases
Dickson Manufacturing
Scranton and
Wilkes Barra
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Nickle Plating Plant
Frankin Ave
J. W. Rogan
Bouth Blakely Street
Mies
Kate O'Malley
Mia
John O Mallew
Weet Beoranten
Aid
Bobs
Jo Well
Mara Py J. Glynn
Cd. M. Nearney
Mire
Donepty McDonald
Misses Maud
Laura O'Malley
Messrs
Matuehi
Jobin
Willie UO Milley
John Amman
Amman
Buitgerland
Mary
Prank P. Connolly
Blewtire Avenue
Olyphant
George Cowell
Shoemaker
Esther Comin
Daugh
Christ Cumin
Irving Avenue
Fyron
James RK. Thomis
Keyver Avenue
Mrs. Winson
Everett
Everett’s
Dix Court
City Hall
D. Irving Simmons
Connell Building
Weston Mill CO
Carbondale, Olyphant
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