City Notes Inspection and Church Notices This Week
City notes report an inspection tonight at 7 by Company 1 at the armory. A month's mind mass for Margaret Mitchell will be celebrated at St. Peter's Cathedral Saturday at 8. Also next Sunday Rev. Dr Smythe will preach at First Presbyterian in the absence of De McLeod. District Deputies Corless and Donovan installed a new lodge at O Hall. Quarterly conference of Wilkes-Hatre District of Free Methodists meets at Finn elapol Green Ridge with Rev. Molter in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monti
Margaret Mitchell
Bt. Peter's Cathedral
Ofvlovk
Presorton
First Presbyterian Church
DT. Smythe
de McLeod
Pilndvton University
Tnstallard
William Corless
C. D. Donovan
Atiicorm
Bledgie City
Hall
Kelly
Ime
Donovan
Atriot Quarterly
Wilkes-Hatre
Finnelapol Green Ridge
Asga Oilers Diatrict
KD. Molter
Thirty-Ninth Recital Showcases Student Pianos and Wilkins
The Conservatory of Music hosts its thirty ninth recital with large audiences and strong student performances. Notable soloists include Karl Ammerman Eva Meixsell Bercha Gurgett Romaine Spraks Lillian Benson Huth Hull Mary Colvin Hazel Jodges Margaret Law Caroline Neutавer Clara Haas Anna Vorls and Harry Wilkins who performs three pieces including his own graceful A flat major waltz. Rubinstein Staccato Etude and Chopin Valse C sharp minor receive praise with an encore. The ensemble includes three eight-player groups performing Zampa Overture Mein Polka Mazurka G major and Romeo and Juliet Overture. Director Pennington emphasizes piano study as vital to education and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservatory of Music
Karl Ammerman
Eva Meixsell
Bercha Gurgett
Romaine Spraks
Lillian Benson
Huth Hull
Olyphant
Mary Colvin
Clark's Summit
Hazel Jodges
Margaret Law
Caroline Neutauer
Clara Haas
Anna Vorls
Harry Wilkins
Mr. Wilkins
Chopin
Rubinstein
Wilkins
Heron
Mein
Bellini
Pennington
Superintendent Manville Denies Delaware and Madson Road Buy Talks
The Pennsylvania division official at his Carbondale residence last night dismissed reports of a proposed purchase of the Delaware and Madson road by Pennsylvania as nonsense. He stated he knew nothing of such talks and rejected the rumors as untrue.
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Manville
Pennsylvania
Delaware and Hudson
Carbondale
Delaware and Madson Road
Pennsylvanian Sees No Gain in Carbondale Move
The speaker argues against expansion toward Carbondale, noting existing access to Delaware and Hudson tracks and parallel contracts with Delaware and Hudson and Lehigh Valley give Pennsylvania similar facilities as any absorption would. He cites eight years of such agreements and asserts no advantage to relocate to Forest City or Union Dale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Forest City
Uniondale
Pennsylvania
Delaware and Hudson
Vta
Scranton
Delaware and Hadson
Lehigh Valley
City Hall Reorganization Gives Public Works New Office
Extensive changes on the third floor move the director of public works into a private southeast corner office. The superintendent of highways and sewers shifts to the department office, freeing the assessors’ space. An oak counter and grillwork from the controller’s area now serves the new public works office for nonpersonal business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Works
Director of Public Works
Roche
Board of Health
Board of Assessors
Thomas
Bureau of High- Wiys and Sewers
Department
Department Ofublic Works
Morris Vindicated in Republican City Campaign Correspondence
A letter from Jr. Courier Morris of Scranton dated February 7 defends Mr Evan N Morris and denies treachery within the campaign. J C Morris testifies to Cooper’s aid and loyalty to the ticket while chairman Co Er Chittenden argues the voter base was disgruntled and failing to turnout, urging future reconciliation.
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Saminton
Way
Chittenden
Eny
West Side
North End
Evan N. Morris
Courier Morris
Scranton
J. Courier Morris
Sie
Moris
Republican City Committee
End of Scranton Street Railway Franchises Fight
City select council withdrew ordinances granting North End West End and South Side street railway franchises after amendments. Provisions set 40 year duration tax on gross receipts with phased increases and strict track setbacks. promoters cited financing hurdles and noted plans to build a Scranton to Wilkes-Barre trunk line still proceed.
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North End
West End
South Side
Chittenden
Wagner
Ing
Clemons
O'Boyle
Veas
Rexs
Finn
Wun
Setingsidlir
Moerrtnuil
Iver
Vaughan
Oialley
McAndrews
Clittenden
Coatello, Evans, Morgan
Regan
City of Scranton
Agattareya
North End Street Railway Company
West End Street Railway Company
South Side Street Mailway Company
Common Council
Berantan
Sevelt
Tanamucha
James Wl. Torres
Jodeph O'Brien
M. EB. McDonald
Med
M. E. McDonald
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Eleven Police Hunt Kills Eleven Dogs at Sunrise
Four officers led by Superintendent Day go on a dawn hunt shooting eleven dogs within two hours. Officer Lewis nails six, including arrest dogs. one bulldog’s owner protests as the Hewitt Fertilizer wagon gathers the carcasses. A follow up hunt is planned for this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ain
Day
Reese Jones
Ross
T. V. Lewis
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Quincy
Lewis
Wes
Hewitt Fertilizer Company
Kugler Fined in Disordery Conduct Case
Magistrate John T Howe ruled against George Kugler secretary of the striking street car men in three cases charging dis orderly conduct. Dyer of the Scranton Railway Company testified that Kugler called scab at employees on three occasions. Kugler admitted the acts and was fined plus costs in each case with appeals expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Howe
George Kugler
Stephen Dyer
Scranton
Kugler
McGinnis Enters Race for Common Council Clerk
James McGinnis, a well known young Republican nicknamed Senator McGinnis, has entered the field for clerk of the common council. He launched an active canvass in recent days, challenging the rear guard of supporters of Morris. The outlook suggests a shift away from Keller’s plan to elect Morris and retain a separate clerk for the common branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McGinnis
McGinnis
Morris
Keller
Inspections Resumed for Thirteenth Regiment at Armory
Company I of the Thirteenth Regiment commanded by Captain Milton O Connell was inspected last night in the new armory by Major W P Clarke inspector of the Third Brigade in the presence of nearly all line and staff officers. Tonight Major Clarke will inspect Companies D and F and Bauer s Thirteenth Regiment band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth Regiment
Milton O'Connell Cormmmanding
W. PB. Clarke
Williamsport
Clarke
Bauer
Clay Avenue Residence Seeks Buyer Asks For Details
The 13 room Clay Avenue residence sits on a 48 by 160 foot lot with barn and shade trees on the shady side. For price and terms, contact W. T. Hackett in the Price building. F. W. Hornbaker announces relocation with Florey & Brooks and temporary quarters with Mr. Dillon in the Rookery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Hackett
F. W. Hornbaker
Florey & Brooks
Mr. Dillon
Church Suit Seeks Return of Moscow Property
A suit in equity was filed by Mrs Myra A Stanton against Rev John W Minner and others as trustees of the Moscow Pennsylvania Methodist church property. She claims the trust failed to build the church by the deadline and seeks reconveyance of the land, alleging forfeiture to her and heirs. The case names include ex-District Attorney John R Jones as her counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Minner
John Fef
Suyer
James RR. Baiteh
John Cobb
Bernard Robinson
Church Society of the Pennsylvania Annual Conference
The
Methodist Protestant Church
Moscow
Lackawanna County
Pennsylvania
Myra A. Stanton
Isis
Stanton
John R. Jones
City Council okays ward lighting and viaduct plan
At last night’s meeting the council passed third reading ordinances for two lights in Ward Thirteen, two in Ward Fifteen, three in Ward Three, two in Ward Four, and three in Ward Six. A controller suggestion to modify the appropriation ordinance was filed. A resolution to have the city engineer draw plans for a West Lackawanna viaduct over the crossing was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selwct
West Lackawanna Avenue
Chittenden
Department of Public Safety
Emmet Anniversary Celebration Plans at College Hall
Sunday night in College Hall the John Mitchell club will mark the one hundred twenty four years since Robert Emmet. Program includes piano, speeches, and a prayer service led by C. T. Boland, Sydney Humes, and James Whale with readings by various members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mitchell Club
Robert Emmet
Colege Hall
Apitaht Mist
Susie Burne
C. T. Boland
Mie
Winifred
Melvin
Lennard Bolo
Vivenves Neaveternn
Rot
Kelly Mesitation
Fea
Sannradureteneempeneeren
Mls Fahey Bord
Avicianavah
James Whale
Webster Davin’s Washington visit ends with a bullet hole hat
An old telegraph operator recounts Webster Davin’s dramatic appearance in Kansas City during a partisan meeting. Davin claims a Democratic shooter fired at him as he denounced opponents, showing a hat with a bullet hole while the crowd questions the tale and the bullet’s fate remains unclear.
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Webster Davin
Washington
Hilary
New York Sun
Statesman
Ransas
Manna City
Webster Davis
Davie
Mr. Davis
Lawlesness
Webster
Davis
Hawks
Mr. Davyin
Epieone
Kane City
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City Notes
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Company K
Major Clarke
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Kean
E. J. Lynett
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George Bo Stout
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Prince WH. BO Beal
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Order of the Red Cross
No. A
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Red Cross
Oriflamme Commandery
Columbia
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Chester County
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Geo. V. Millar & Co
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Lackawanna and
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Lackawanna Avenues
Pilsner
W. Ninth Street
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Select Council
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Emmet Anniversary
College Hall
Knights OF
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Pennylvania
Edu
Etuamyber
la Vallette
Bloomsburg
Dir Hibbs & Fornwald
Noa
Henry Belin, JR
Belin& Genter
Charles H. Genter
New Dry Goods House
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Pemia
Marten Stim
Prion
Moutilong
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