Local Notes and Society Gleanings From the City
Personal visits and social updates amid short notices include Miss Susan Block seen in Nicholson yesterday Mrs Jacob Bryant of the Jefferson ill with la grippe Miss Eliza Garragan in Binghamton N Y G Bhumway formerly of the Evening Chronicle Pottsville among visitors to the city An announcement of the approaching marriage of Dr Adam Stegner Rendham and Miss Ann Gertrude Decker Providence George Kauffman and Adam Derr Strausstown Berks county attend John J Kauffman funeral Rev J W Malone St Pauls Green Ridge and Rev John J Loughran Rt Peters cathedral to return Friday from Baltimore and Washington Oo Byxbee to become Scranton Tribune business manager was surprised by a framed picture gift from employer in the composing department of the Press at his Pleasant hours on Fair street Paterson Press
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Block
Nicholson
Jacob Bryant
Jefferson
la Grippe
Eliza Garragan
Binghamton
N. Y
G. Bhumway
Evening Chronicle
Potteville
Adam Stegner
Rendham
Ann Gertrude Decker
Providence
George Kauffman
Adam Derr
Strausstown
Company C Examined by Major Millar in Army Drill
Company C of the First battalion Thirteenth regiment was inspected by Major W B Millar last night. Captain E H Burkhouse commands the unit with Joseph F Herriegel as first lieutenant and Bernard Haggerty as second lieutenant. The men performed a lively pace and showed well. The field staff and non commissioned officers also underwent award manual and drill exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth
W. 8. Millar
E. H. Burkhouse
Joseph F. Helriegel
Bernard Haggerty
Powell’s Master Mechanica Tone Invites Exacting Music Lovers
The note touts products of master mechanics and tone scientists appealing to the most exacting music lover. It invites critical examination by L. B. Powell & Co. at 191-132 Washington Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Powell & Co
Washington Ave
Public schools reopen one week after fumigation
By order of Dr. W FE Allen the health officer of Scranton the public schools closed for fumigation will reopen one week from the day of fumigation George Howell Supt Smoke the Pocono Se cigar our store will close at 60 o clock every evening except Saturday Hand Payne Smoke the Hotel Jermyn cigar 100
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FE. Allen
City of
Scranton
George Howell
Hand & Payne
Bargains on Tools and Kitchenware Before Retirement
Our counters and show cases are loaded with bargains on pocket knives sciss ors razors tinware agate ware wringers carpenters tools oil stoves heaters gas ranges butchers tools scales and more all at cut prices as we retire from business soon.
Citizens clash over water meter rates in city meeting
Eighteen residents attended a council chamber meeting called by the board of trade to review water rates under the Melvin ordinance. They argued small users face prohibitive charges and cited cases from Scranton Bedding, Lackawanna laundry, and hotels like the Lackawanna Valley House to show meter costs rising beyond prior contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Scranton
The
Board of Trade
Messrs. Chittenden
Roche
Melvin and Schneider
Light and Water
H. B. Paine
John Maternik
John Burke
C. R. Kinsley
C. W. Fulton
Stephen Spraks
Scranton
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Chittenden
Melvin
Paine
Keller
Kinsley
Board of Trade Committee
Lackawanna
Board Considers City Controller Audit for School Funds
President B T Jayne and the school control finance committee debated hiring City Controller Howell to audit the schools. Howell seeks about 1500 dollars annually, a rate the committee balks at, hoping to finalize terms Friday night. If terms fail, the board may appoint its own auditing committee for the rest of the year and pursue a permanent solution pending court outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. T. Jayne
Board of School Control
Howell
CC. A. Hartley
A. A. Vosburg
Supreme Court
Archbald
Dinner of Dentists in Luzerne and Lackawanna County
The third annual Luzerne and Lackawanna County Dental Society dinner was held at Hotel Jermyn with thirty members at three tables. Toasts by Wilkes-Barre and area dentists covered brevity, athletics, education, imperialism, and future prospects, with a guest list including surgeons from Wilkes-Barre Scranton Philadelphia Albany Dunmore and Carbondale. The affair was organized by Doctors Laubach Stratton Fordham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luzerne and Lackawanna County Dental Society
Jermyn
B. M. Smith
Wilkes-Barre
BR. M. Crary
Alfred FE. Bull
Talisen Phillips
P. J. O'Hara
H. M. Beck
H. N. Young
Wilkes-Parre
W. H. Spencer
Carbondale
E. T. Wheaton
Albany
N. Y
C. BE. Sherman
George B. Ware
Philadelphia
A. C. Shoemaker
Pittston
W. A. Spencer
C. B. Richards
Moosic
FE. T. Wheaton
Tallesen Phillips
George
Schools to Close One Week Amid Diphtheria Scare
Health Officer Allen orders all schools closed for a week due to diphtheria and scarlet fever. Several more closures expected as fumigation and disinfection proceed. Over three days the board of health logged thirty two contagious disease cases, an average of eleven daily, showing a partial decline but still abnormal conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Board of Health
Scranton Clerks Club Hosts Smokers and Entertainers
The Scranton Clerks' Association No. 2H held a regular meeting at Carpenters' Hall followed by a smoker and entertainment for members and friends. A phonograph program by Joseph Custard and a tenor solo by Albert Davin entertained attendees, with speeches from John Knowlton of the Carpenters' union and other labor representatives. Fifteen new members were initiated into the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Clerks’ Association
Carpenters’ Hall
Joseph Custard
Albert Davin
John Knowlton
Carpenters’ Union
Notice to signers of Scranton directory contracts
Patrons of the Scranton City Directory are warned not to sign any contracts unless signed by Taylor's Directory Co. J James Taylor manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton City Directory
Taylor's Directory Co
J. James Taylor
Mgr
Eleven Jurors in Winton Coal Case. Note Held Up Court
Trials open in common pleas court with Winton Coal Company vs Pancoast Coal Company resuming before Judge Cyrus Gordon. A juror, A. C. Renshaw, is excused due to family ties to the Throop estate. Other trials include Mary Pelton vs Cobb over a note and related endorsements. Verdicts to date: Smythe vs Shamrock defendant wins. Hendrick vs Cilleapie plaintiff awarded 2,619.17. Stansbury vs Townsend plaintiff awarded 3,941 with interest. Pfeiffer vs Shubmehl ongoing over a landlord’s warrant and seized goods.u
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Winton Oal Company, Limited
Pancoast Coal Company
Cyrus Gordon
Th. Price
Plaintif Company
A. C. Renshaw
Bi. TH. Throop
Throop
Pancoast Company
Renshaw
Aurora
Mary A. Pelton
T. ¢. Cobb
UW. M. Edwards
BR. Osgood
Pelton
Cobb
Osgood
W. FL Smythe
Mary Shamrock
Angelina Hendrick
M. P. Cilleapie
John F. Stansbury
W. A. Townsend
William, Pfeiffer
Willam J. Shubmehl
Pfeiffer
Lackawanna Street
Olyphant
Shubmehl
William Reese
Schubmehl
Reese
Weat Scranton
M. J. Mahon
M. A. McGinley
E. C. Newcomb
McMurtrie Sues Old Forge Township for New Trial
In the case Duncan McMurtrie against the township of Old Forge a rule to show cause why the jury verdict should not be set aside and a new trial granted was granted. A rule to show cause why judgment for $783.97 should not be entered against the defendant was also granted, returnable to argument court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan McMurtrie
Old Forge
Case Set for Hearing Today
The developing matter is expected to be heard today as court schedules indicate a likely session this day. Officials have not released additional details about the case or involved parties.
Testamentary grants issued in Scranton estates
Letters testamentary were granted yesterday by Register Koch in the estates of Jacob Schroeder Scranton Thomas Samuel and Jeremiah Williams. The Schroeder and Williams estates leave all property to widows. the Samuel estate is split equally among the widow and three sons. Names and addresses of heirs listed in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register Koch
Jacob Schroeder
Scranton
Catherine Schroeder
Thomas Samuel
Seranton
John 8. Davis
Jeremiah Pd, Williams
Moosie
Margaret Williams
Schroeder
Williams
Samuel
Smith Held in Bail After Alleged Assault on Wife
Charles Smith of 129 Capouse Avenue was arraigned before Alderman De Lacy and held on $300 bail for assault and battery on his wife Kate while she was in a delicate condition. Coroner J J Roberts and Mrs. Duggan investigate, following a premature birth and subsequent death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Smith
Capouse Avenue
P. de Lacy
Kate
J. J. Roberts
Duggan
Board of
Associated Charities
Smith
Central Police
Roberts
Eve of the Reformation discussed by Catholic Historical Society
Attorney John J. Murphy read a paper on The Eve of the Reformation in England by a Benedictine author, arguing against claims of priestly ignorance and laxity. Next meeting will feature The Greek Church by Trev. P. J. Loughran and a review of current Literature magazines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Historical Society
Newman Magazine Club
England
John J. Murphy
Luo
Pather
T. L
Divorcee case orders alimony and fees in Scheuer suit
Judge H. M. Edwards ordered Henry Scheuer to pay Pauline Scheuer $50 for counsel fees within ten days and a monthly alimony of $20 starting January 1990, with payments due by the 20th of each month until further order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Scheuer
Henry Scheuer
H. M. Edwards
Funeral services held for Herman Harris in city
Herman Harris of this city died in Los Angeles from typhoid fever. His funeral at his mother Mrs Tt Harris 915 Pine street drew many friends, with Rev BE Chapman and Rev C H Salzman officiating. The body was to be cremated in Philadelphia after 8 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Harris
Los Angeles
Cal
Tt. Harris
Pine Street
BE. Chapman
C. H. Salzman
Wilkes-Barre
Philadelphia
Dr McLeod Christian Science Lecture Copies Free
Free copies of Dr McLeod sermon on Christian Science or the Mary Baker Eddy book Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures are available by mail or at the First Church of Christ Scientist, 619 Adams Ave Scranton Pa. Judge Clarkson of Omaha referenced the subject in yesterday's Beranion Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Ewing
Chicago
Mc Leod
Mary Bakers
Eddy
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Adams
Scranton
Clarkson
Omaha
Dr. McLeod
Beranion Republican
Woman Seeks Custody of 11YearOld Mamie May
Mrs Mary Ann May asked Judge Archbald for custody of her 11 year old daughter Mamie May alleging mistreatment at the aunt Mrs May s home on Charles Street Providence. The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus and drafted the petition seeking the child s care transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann May
Man Near Death After Railroad Crush
Henry Slattery of Oak Street Providence lay in the Lackawanna hospital after being run down on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western tracks Monday evening. Both legs were severed and doctors feared for his life as he rested quietly though in great danger, with recovery regarded as unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Slattery
Oak Street
Providence
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Lackawanna Hospital
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Norton's Bulletin
Peloubet
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Beranton
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna
Aundry
Penn Avenue
B. Warman
Millar
Burkhouse
Lackawanna Hardware Co
Lackawanna Avenus
MR. Whyte
New York City
M. P. Flynn
Lackawinna Valley House
Mr, Scranton
Controller
School Board
Smoker and Entertainment
Washington Avenue
A. ©. Renshaw
Moscow
Natonal
Mason
Demin Pianofortes
Scranton Representatives
L.B. Powell & Co
EL Bone c
Seus
Ee Sotanson
Cagsie James
John D. Roomson
Anna T. Smith
Capouse
William PD
Bevan
Cliford
Mary FE. Burdick
Clifford
Alfred J. Pitman
North Irving Ave
Sophie Keifer
Birch Street
Walter la Rue
Cseeeeee Hawthorne
Belinda Jordan
Beech Street
Edward Jackson
Putnam Street
Nellie Regan
Madison Avenue
Historical Society
Murphy
Beecham
Pennsylvania
Clarke Bros
Spruce Street
Dr. M'Leod
Elgin Creamery
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Lackawanna Avenue
Sooth Main Avenue
Conrad
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Foote & Fuller Co. Mears Building
Pierce’s Market
Rockaway
Maurice River
Blue Point
Pierce's Market
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