City Notes From Scranton and Surroundings
Local items report a Women’s Christian Temperance meeting at Dickson Avenue hall and a central event at Excelsior hall with music and a pantomime. Updates cover trolley station improvements, a leap year social, coal stockholder directors, weekly health results, St Joseph’s Foundling Home contributions, indoor baseball plans, and a lecture by Captain Jack Crawford on frontier life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Campbell
Scranton
Philadelphia
Delaware and Hudson
Lackawanna Avenue
Excelsior Hall
Havers
Twe Pisces
Nellie Curray
Mano
Mises Kittle Ryan
Mary Reedy
Stanley Hwarts
Carlton
West Rudge Coal Comming
T. C. von Storch
EB. A. Ghirk
J. H. Rittenhouse
Alfred Harvey
G. A.uarwaler
New York City
von Storch
Clark
Ariges
Board of Health
St. Joseph's
Providence Armory
Young Men's Christian Association
Fallowe
James Nolan
James Dean
David Gwenn
T. Brooks
W. Coughlin
J. Brooks
W. Hoffner
Frank Reese
Melis Frank Marlett
Feld
Jack Crawford
Association
Jack
Young Men's Christian Aeronautics Office Seeks Reserve Seat
Entertainment for the young men who frequent the building is planned with a reserve seat chart now open at the Young Men's Christian aeronautics office.
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Christhan Aeroclition
Bids for Heating No 10 School Entered by Board
The Board of School Control opened four bids for heating and ventilating the new No 10 school building. Proposals ranged from $3,560 by Smead-Wills of Philadelphia to $6,192 by Hunt & Connell with another $1.45 plan. New York Engineering offered $5,164. The committee will report at the next regular meeting.
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Board of School Control
No. 10
P. F
M.T. Howley
Smead-Wills Company
Philadelphia
Hunt & Connell
New York
Une
Nott
High Solion
Alr
Jennings
Knapp
Trades Union
Rose Hill Folly Company at Davis Theatre
Rose Hill Folly Company presented a pleasing entertainment at Davis' theater yesterday afternoon and evening. Rice and Barton’s Rose Hill Folly Company arrived from Pittsburg at 1 15 PM and delivered a snap lively show with Crawford and Manning delivering standout knock about work. The nautical scene and a Newport sketch drew mirth and the Seaside Frolics finale featured clever marches and chorus singing. The company repeats this and tomorrow with matinees, under J P Scanlon as stage manager and transportation agent.
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Davis
Rice and Barton's
Rose HI Ebelish Folly Company
Davis’ Theater
Pittsburg
Crawford
Manning
Newport
J. P. Scanion
Mesmerist Reynolds Opens Week at Frothingham
Prof John Reynolds the well known mesmerist opened a week at the Frothingham before a large audience. Volunteers struggled for control while Andrew Logan appeared deeply under the spell performing as Blondin on an imaginary rope. The show lacked the Lawrence orchestra which was missed by the audience.
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Frothingham
John Reynolds
The
Andrew Logan
Andrew Logan Was the One Most Completely Under Prof. Reynolds
Blondin
Lawrence Orchestra
Lindsay
Captain H. B. Chase Rumored to Head for Cuba
Captain H. B. Chase reportedly left Scranton for the south by train with two Olyphant friends. It is unclear whether he intends to reach New York to board for Cuba and join the insurgent army. A Tribune report notes his plan disclosed to a friend, not his family, before departure. Also mentions a free exhibition of gloves and slippers and skating at the Driving Park with music tonight.
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H. B. Chase
Cuba
Scranton
New York City
Tribune
Captain Chase
Chase
Murderer Cresenzo Merolo Sentenced to Death by Judge Edwards
The defendant Cresenzo Merolo was sentenced to death for first degree murder by Judge Edwards after a courtroom appearance. The judge affirmed the verdict as just and ordered execution to take place at Lackawanna county prison following standard procedures. Attorney Joseph W. Brown attended as defense counsel. Merolo was returned to the county jail.
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Crezenzo Merolo
Edwards
Jay
Jones
Mercio
Bar of Justice
Movisini
Merolo
Cresenzo Merolo
Lackawanna County
Joseph IV
Brown
Alliance Formed as Scranton Fellows Back Democratic Ticket
Report says Congressman J A Scranton and ex Mayor John H Fellows joined Ner Democratic leaders in a series of conferences with G Boland the Democratic candidate for city treasurer. They discussed backing Democratic candidates with Scranton potentially regaining influence. A Hailey Durwth mayoral candidate attendance was unverified.
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Thomas D. Davies
Beranton
Fellows
Mr. Scranton
Scranton
Scranton Base Ball Club Plans Expand Park Grounds
Scranton adds 50 feet on the west and 20 feet on the south of the park and shifts the diamond alignment. Manager McDermott negotiates over a $100 claim against pitcher Dick Brown paid by Scranton with salary deduction. Massey remains tied to Carbondale. Scranton hopes for release if possible. McDermott to return from Fall River next week to settle the lineup.
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Scranton Baseball Club
Manger McDermott
Dick” Brown
Baltimore
Scranton Clo
Brown
Massey
Carbondale
Scrarton
Scranton
McDermott
Fall River
Decision in coal suit dismisses equity claim against Hughes and Watkins
Judge Gunster ruled against Delaware and Hudson Canal Company in the suit over six acres of coal land in Carbondale. The case traces to 1835 squatters and a chain of title through Mary Barrett to Daniel Hughes and William Watkins, with Barrett in continuous possession since 1850.
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Db. & MW
Hughes & Watkins
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Hughes and Watkins
Carbondale
Gunster
Sandy McDonald
Mary Barrett
Daniel Hughes
William Watkins
Gaoneter
Scranton Benefit Concert Showcases Symphon y Orchestra
Tonight the Home for the Friendless benefit concert headlines Scranton's music scene. The Symphony Orchestra debuts as a refined, diligent ensemble aiming for peak proficiency in a bright new musical chapter for the city.
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Musica
Scranton
Symphony
Scranton Legal Notices and Parcels Transfer Report
Attorney W A Wilcox named referer in Ross vs Dixon matter. Mia Mary Cusick of 2h Lackawanna Ave leased to D W Vaughan. Court refused to strike municipal lien in Scranton versus Mulley administrator Fitch estate. B F P Tinkham named commissioner for road dispute in Dalton borough and North Abington. Viewers report on damages to Richmonds lot confirmed. Win dow Co case argues for new trial. jury verdict for defendant. T P Wells named auditor to distribute funds of Scranton Trust. Bank failure in 18 led to about $10 000 for distribution. Divorce case Captain John Thorn versus Matilda: alimony inquiry, respondent lawyers noted. rule to show cause set.
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W. A. Wilcox
W. L. Ross Agalinar
Anne Dixon
Lcense
Mia
Mary Cusick
Liackawanna Avenue
D. W. Vaughan
City of
Scranton
Arbrose Mulley
Fitch
B. FP. Tinkham
Dalton Borough
North
Abington Township
M. EB. McDonald
John G. McAskie
Montrose Barnard
Mra
Richmond
North Main Avenue
Drinker Turnpike
Brive
Window Cou
Puncowsl Cowl Company
T. P Wells
H. Welles
Scranton Trust Company and Savings Bank
John Tlorn
Matilda
Joseph O Brien
John P. Ketley
John T. Lwenahan
Wilkes
Barre
Resolutions of Respect by Green Ridge Castle No.100
The committee on resolutions offers tributes to Sir Knight Samuel Danielle, noting his readiness to aid welfare and prosperity. The body drapes its church in mourning for thirty days, sends copies to the deceased’s widow, and arranges publication in the Scranton Tribune and Beranton Truth.
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Green Ridge Castle
A.O Ko
Divine Providence
Samuel Punlels
Met
Kolaht
Samuel Danlele
Thia
Knight
Scrantor Tribune
Beranton Truth
John Ti. Phiitine
Lewis Harris
Ewan Jones
George W Beamish Buried In Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Interment for George W Beamish took place yesterday afternoon from the family residence. Services were held at St Peter's Cathedral by Rev J A O'Reilly with a high mass of requiem planned for Friday morning. Pallbearers named include Richard Kelley John Dawson Richard Nallin John Connolly Frank Parke and Wartt O'Malley. Attendees came from Wilkes Barre Plymouth and Carbondale.
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Indo Park
George W. Beamish
Hyde Park Catholic
St. Peter’ Cathedral
J. A. O'Reilly
Richard Kelley
John Dawson
Richard Nallin
John Connolly
Frank Parke
Wartt O'Malley
Therow
Wilkes-Barre
Plymouth
Carbondale
He Cathedral
Runaway Horse Is Nabbed by Man at Windsor Entrance
At Lin den street entrance of the Windsor yesterday morning Drayman Charles Kiefer, unloading a flour barrel, clung to a horse bridle as Jenny bolted. Kiefer held firm despite the mad plunge and steered the pair toward the sidewalk, avoiding serious injury. Only a few broken pickets occurred, and the Cathedral escaped damage.
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Wrayman Kiefer
Charles Kiefer
Linden Street
Windsor
Eldewalkan
Scranton Wake and Hollenbach obituaries listed
ADAM On Jan. M Ailee Scranton Ada second daughter of the late Joseph and Cornelia Walker Scranton and wife of John Folger Adam of New York. Funeral services at the residence of a brother W W Scranton No 4 Tid Row Tuesday afternoon Jan 24 interment private. HOLLENBACH In Scranton Wa Jo OG 1806 met Hollenbach 118 Mo sey avenue aged 76 years 1 month Funeral services at Brick church Keck wanna Pa Tuesday Jun 8 at 2 09 m. interment in Marey cemetery.
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Adam
Ailee Scranton Ada
Joseph and
Cornelia Walker Scranton
John Folger Adam
New Yor
W. W. Scranton
Tid Row
al Atlock
Hollenbach
Scranton
Jo OG
Mo Sey Avenue
Brick Church
Keckwanna
Marey Cemetery
Dickson Manufacturing elects Zehnder as new president
Charles H. Zehnder, former president of the Jackson & Woodin company at Berwick, was elected to succeed James P. Dickson as president of Dickson Manufacturing. Zehnder will assume duties in Scranton tonight. The meeting lasted about 30 minutes with directors in attendance. Zehnder is a veteran iron and freight car executive aged about 40, known for energetic leadership.
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Women's Christian ‘Temperance Union
Ieen Ridge
Dickson Avenue
Brennan vi
James P. Dickson
Dickson Manufacturing Company
Charles H. Zehnder
Jackson & Woodln Manufacturing Company
Berwick
Dickson
Zehnder
Scranton
Penn Avenue
James Dickson
James Platt, Co
S&s. Weaton
William Connell
W. KR
Storra
A. H. Vanidling
W. W. Scranton
C. R. Manville
Carbondale
Tade Pub
Tribune
Charles H. Rehnder
Henney
Flo
Dickson Company
Concert of the Arions First Social and Concert
The Arion Society a 25 member chorus directed by Prof Karl R Saft held their first concert and social at Music Hall last night The program opened with an overture by the Bavarian Orchestra followed by the Arion chorus a tenor solo by Theodom Bauschmann and a strong Liederkranz chorus Frederick Bar imreva and a drinking song by the Arions featured Rev F A F Inhanta of Myerstown delivered a humorous Dutch manners talk The event concluded with a dance and music by Prof Saft Social and musical highlights drew hearty laughter and applause.
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Arion Society
Karl R. Saft
F.a. F. Inhanta
J. D
Myerstown
Baviers Orchestra
Arion Solety
Theotome Bauschmann
Liederkransung & Strong
Frederick Barimreva
Sehants
Huimeneus
Alerks Oante
Gustav Rapnert
Arl Ruhl
John Stoeber
Excelsior
Arlons
Prof. Saft
William P
Etek
Oseald Morten
Daniel Tacos
Am “Toe
Lewis McCullough and Miss McCullough Wedding Notice
An engagement notice lists Lewis McCullough of Scranton and Miss Ilo ence McCullough of Elmira as forthcoming, with Alderman W. B. Millar and W. Lewis named in the announcement. Also appears a local advertisement page featuring carpet and drapery sales at Liebacker-Watkins and other city shops on Lackawanna and Spruce streets.
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Lewis M'Cullough
Scranton
W. 8. Millar
W. Lewis
Seranton
Iloence McCullough
Elmira
Ornamental Capes Marketed with Various Skins and Prices
A catalog-style list presents China Seal Capes Astrakhan and imitation wool seals, Electric Seal Capes trimmed in bearskin, 30 inches long with 3 yards sweep. Prices range from 3 to 40 dollars, noting former higher prices on Mink and Persian Lamb capes.
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Astrakhan
Mink
Persian Lamb Capes
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Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Busset
Commonwealth “Shoe
Washington Avenue
Anasty
Wyoming Avenue
City Notes
Rose Hill Folly Company
E. R. Bush & Co
H. M. Edwards
Isabelle Schiller
Ripard
Wiskee- Harre
Diamond
Nase Nall Grounds
Wii
Court House News Notes
George W
Beamish
Seriou
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Seranen
Mr. Dickson
Arions
Swayne
Nnggist
Bwayne
Sanart
Perely
Ousi Dade
Spruee Street
Hiity- Orbam Grocers
Hannell
Powell’s Music Store
W. W. Berry
Rupprecht
Crystal Palace
Shaw
Emerson
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
Malcolm Love
J.awrence Stelle
Spruce Street
Peno Ave
Opp
Replist Church
Laura Robinson
Eli Pettijohn
Robinson
Scranton Cash Store
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Mann's
Milwaukee
Folecendrs
Beern
Fegely's
Ald Spruce Street
Baby Busny
Alaska
J. Bolz
Wyoming
Christian
Scranton School of Elocution and Oratory
L J. Richards
Bura Building
Washington Ac
Merapton, Pe
Washington Av
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