City Notes on Hibernians Ball and Local Meetings
Evening ball led by Vivision No 2 Ancient Order of Hibernians at Music Math. Building committees discuss heating at No 14 school. Rehearsal held by Poone Mend Christian Association group. Washington Avenue complaints prompt sidewall work around the Alears' building. Ladies Auxiliary RYMC meeting scheduled at 3 this afternoon. officers to be chosen. Marriages granted to multiple local couples. Promotions in Company A Thirteenth regiment science details. Donations acknowledged to Driving Park, Jole G McConnell, Kin Park church, and others. Scranton Building Co notes carpet cleaning after recent fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Hibernians
Board of Control
Mellat
Heatihg
Poune Mend
Christian Asvocaition Tall
Thane
Washington Avenue Property
Hallers
Shest Commission
Kinsley
Huiridine
Ladies’ Auxiliary of
Railroad
Christan Associathan
Seenetes
Waeeil Kiehar
Poraska Kewal
Mayfield
Michael Dempsey
Omd Macy Hindds
Doomore
Tool Wargo
Mary Busako
Taylor
George W. Green
Scranton
Alice Ajten
Multimnane
Thirteenth Regiment
Corwinta Willhimn Cither
Frank Petiore
Vive Bergenie Culler
Steller
Bor. Conley
Cheeter Salih
Corports
View Cutler
Pmenore
Jole G. Mcconnell
James Woolrmg
Scranton Bediling Company
Henshaw Price Wedding at Price Residence in Boston T
The ceremony took place at the Price residence on Madison Avenue Mulberry Street yesterday at noon. Miss Helen Somere Price married Franklin Henshaw of Boston with Rev Charles F E Robinson officiating. A small gathering attended the intimate ceremony before a floral arch and palm background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Gaston Price
Madison Avenue
Mulberry Street
Helen Somere Price
J. A. Price
Franklin Henshaw
Boston
Gorman Hubbard
Price
Charles FE. Robinson
Etood
Elon
Theodore Strong
West Pittston
Hoston
Nan Henshaw
Flirting at Sauquoit Mill Draws Legal Action
Five youths aged from 12 to 18 appeared before Alderman Miller over an unusual complaint by Sauquoit Risk mill management. They alleged youths gathered near the mill during working hours to flirt with 1,500 female weavers, harming productivity and finances, and the alderman issued a warrant to address the nuisance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauquoit Risk Mill
Flirtems
Youths Lectured After Disorderly Conduct Incident
Alderman spared harsher punishment for the young offenders citing their age. They received a severe warning and a public admonition to discourage similar acts among their peers. Further offenses will be dealt with summarily by authorities.
Return of The White Slave to Academy of Music Draws Crowds
The late Bartley Campbell’s Southern idyl The White Slave returns to the Academy of Music tomorrow under Robert and John Campbell. Also on the bill is Girl Wanted a new farce comedy featuring Frank Bush with multiple disguises and lively mimicry. Corse Payton and his company perform at the Frothingham next week with The Calley Slave opening and special free admission for ladies Monday with paid tickets before 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartley Campbell
Academy of Music
Robert
John 2
Campbell
Frank Bush
Davis and Keard
Muse
Mr. Hush
Bush
Il Wanted
New York Mat
Click Wanted
Corse Payton
Etta Heed
Frothingham
A Jay Circus At Davis Theater Delights Local Audience
Davis theater hosts A Jay Circus with Conchitiy the California favorite delivering singing impersonations and sketches. Brown and Watson Seaman and Burke and the Prothers Lee perform aerial stunts and an original comedy sketch. Sherman and Morrissey headline the comedy routines as the run continues daily and nightly this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis’ Theater
Davis‘ Theater
Conchitiy
California
East Side
Veudeville
Haines
Remington
Mnuch
Davis
Brown and Watson
Seaman
Burke
Sherman and
Morrisey Iianele
James 8. Davis
Weat Shire
Assessor War Ends After Yoos Push for Peace
City assessors end months of defiance and surrender assessment books to the board of revision and appeals. Democratic incumbent Charley Yoos helped end the dispute amid city coverage and jeers. Brokers Davidow Bros. announce Saturday auction of 50000 dollars in unredeemed pledges, a major local sale. Ads note Baby Bazaar flannel gowns and Banister’s shoe sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of City Assessors
Board of Revision and Appeals
Charley Yoos
Ias
Meals and Cold Lunches at Lohmann's on Spruce Street
Meals and cold lunches served at all hours at Lohmann's Spruce Street Regular dinner costs 40 cents Imported and domestic wines cigars and liquors available Read Davidgn Bros Advt On page 6 Read ad on page 4 Banister's shoe sale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lohmann’s
Spruce Street
Davidgn Bros.’ Advt
Banister
Meeting of Coal Company Presidents Fixes Reading Share
In New York a summit of anthracite coal company presidents reached an agreement on tonnage shares. The Reading company will receive 20.50 percent of total output, with other lines assigned specific percentages. The pact takes effect today and runs to January 1, 1897, with a 30 day revision option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anthracite Coal Companies
Reading Company
Uls
Samuel Sloan
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Wilbur
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
J. & Harris
Philadelphia and Heading Railroad Company
J. Rogers Maxwell
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Eben BE
Thomas, Erie Company
Alfred Walter
Delaware, Susquehanna and Schuylkill
Thomas P. Powler
New York, Ontario and Western Company
Simon Borg
New York, Susquehanna and Western
Lehigh Villey
Jerey Central
Penpeyivania
Ontune Wand Western
Delaware, Susquehanna and Sichuylkiih
Susquehanne and Western
Anthracite
West Legiont
Harris
Maxwell
Thomas
Walter
Obituary for Captain B S C Horn Loyal Firefighter
Late Captain B S C Horn served four decades with Leonard Brothers before its dissolution. A trusted foreman with Nay Ang Hose company from youth until his death, he led the company for years. He is survived by wife Mary and daughters Blanche Horn and Mrs Philip Weilm er.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.S. C. Horn
Horn
Leonard Brothers
HH. E. Leonard
Deconsel
Littl
Nay Ang Hose Company
Mary Horn
Misa Blanche Horn
Philip Weilmer
Perjury Case in Schlentz Simrell Hearing Opens
The perjury hearing of Henry Schlentz against Charles Simrell and Fred Jones began in Alderman Millar's court after Schlentz's affidavit alleged fraud in a Republican primary. Witnesses described voting through a hotel window, a sealed ballot box, and tallying procedures with both candidates examining ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schlentz
Simrell
Fred Jones
Charles Simrel
Henry Schlentz
Millar
Warren
Dulian Cooper
Sehlents
Ruane
Caeh Billot
Simwell
Jones
Bridge safety stays calm near railway yard fire
City Engineer Phillips said the underground fire near the Linden Street bridge pier in the Ontario and Western yard poses no danger. Early fears faded after the railroad company secured control and assured containment, with preventive steps only if spread toward the pier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario and Western Railroad
Linden Street
Phillips
City Engineer Secures Option for Land for Price Street
City Engineer Phillips secured an option on land owned by Elizabeth and May J. Davis for opening Price street between Bromley and Sumner avenues. The price is $6,000 with the option valid for 30 days. Plans include grading Palm street costing about $1,320 and a double strength pipe culvert at Cedar avenue and Breck street for $286.80. A stone-arch culvert on Cedar avenue from Elm street to Stafford Meadow Brook is estimated at $7,108.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Street
Phillips
Elizabeth
May J. Davis
Bromley
Sumner Avenues
Palm Street
Cedar
Stone Avenues
Ile
Cedar Avenue
Breck Street
Elm Street
Stafford Meaidew Brook
Will Confer Today On Grievances At Company Meeting
Tralhmen's grievance committee met with Mr Hillstead and adjourned yesterday afternoon. A seven member conference committee remained to present the grievances to the General Manager today if an audience is granted. No details of the grievances were learned. A wage increase was a main topic but whether asked remains uncertain until the committee and manager meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tralhmen
Imaiistead
Hillstead
Mesmerist Professor Reynolds Delights at Frothingham
Professor Reynolds, a mesmerist, gave an entertaining exhibition at the Frothingham last night before a large crowd. He demonstrated control over his subjects by arranging a football game on the stage and causing participants to perform various humorous feats. Tonight he will present another show.
Funeral of Melchior Horn Led From His Wyoming Avenue Home
Melchior Horn died Wednesday at 6 PM at his home 60 Wyoming Avenue. He was born in Stroudsburg on February 18 1865 and was the son of the late. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from his residence with burial to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melchior H. Horn
Wyoming Avenue
Mr. Horn
Stroudsburg
Hockey Comes to Glenburn Pond Showdown
The article describes a hockey match at Glenburn pond next Saturday afternoon between a Scranton college-players team and the local Glenburn squad. The Scranton lineup includes John H. Brooks Theodore Puller Joe Jolen Al Hlumt James Blair Harry Elmpatrick BLOB tedford Robert Snyder and Laurie Wills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenburn Pond
Scranton
Glenburn
John H. Brooks
Theodore Puller
Joe Jolen
al Hlumt
James Blair
Harry Elmpatrick
Blob
Tedford
Robert Snyder
Laurie Wills
Unfortunate divorce petition filed in local court
Bridget Ferguson of Dunmore petitions for legal separation from husband John Mergen alleging cruelty abandonment and neglect. They wed April 4 1881 and separated May 1 1800 after she left the home citing abuse and lack of support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
Bridget Perguson
Borouch
John F. Sera
John Mergen
Money Saving Jacket Offer At Francis Pitsalb Bon Store
Friday and Saturday a clearance offers thirty jackets at Francis Pitsalb bon on North Washington Avenue. Ten jackets priced at 2 75, ten at 12 50, and ten at 0, with only one jacket per customer. The store promotes the offer as a value comparable to selling for 88 cents, placing items on a separate rack as the greatest offer in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Pitsalbbon
North
Washington Avenue
Scranton
Court Session Delayed In Scranton By March 22 23
United States Court in Scranton reschedules its term to begin Monday March 22 due to scheduling conflicts. Commissioner A J Colborn Jr issued the order after circuit judge Marcus W Acheson and district judge Joseph Bullington cited judge availability and heavy workload. A separate local notice details a novel exhibit at Al Spree Street by Bush & Co featuring gloves and slippers cleaned to original shade and optional color matching. Community fundraising for St Joseph’s Poundding Home totals 389 dollars with 62 dollars previously acknowledged and 805 dollars raised to date. Indoor baseball set for Saturday at the Providence Armory features Young Men’s Christian Association players with positions listed and a meeting at 8 pm for game arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
A. J. Colborn, Jr
Marcus W. Acheson
Digtriet
Joseph Bullington
United States Court
Mareh
Potagon
al Spree Street
Bush &Co
Young Men's Christian Association
Company Ho
Providence Armory
Nolan
Dean
Owens
Malott
Coughlin
Jones
Heys
Hofner
Reese
Hughes
Local Died William Donnelly at Pittston Home
William J Donnelly aged two years died at his Pittston home on Wednesday January 20 funeral set for Saturday at 9 am. Notices list further family and dates. Local ads describe furniture and carpet sales at Lackawanna Avenue store with pledges valued at $50 000 from Davidow Bros.
Election hearing yields no clear voter rule
Schlents said the election was conducted satisfactorily. Connell knew of no Republican rule defining primary voter qualifications. The hearing adjourned as Captain James Moir and W. Westplahl looked on during the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quest
Schlents
Connell
James Moir
W. Weatplahl
Handsome Window Display at Kerr Son Co
The eight Lackawanna avenue show windows of Kerr Son Co displayed an artistic arrangement of house furnishing goods and bric-a-brac. Painted tapestries, plush samples, furage, curtains, and draperies showcased refined taste and skilled decoration amid a carefully chosen stock behind the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Kerr Son & Co
Lackawanna Avenue
Dickson Co President Zehnder Arrives to Take Post
JC M W Zehnder of Merwick arrives in the city last night to assume the presidency of the Dickson Manufacturing Company succeeding James P Dickson. He is staying at the Wyoming House and will begin duties immediately. his wife and children will join him in a few months. Dr Dunnell’s Croup Powder advertised at 25 cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JC. M W. Zehnder
Merwick
C. H. Zehnder
Berwick
Jackson & Woodln Manufacturing Company
James P. Dickson
Dickson Manufacturing Company
Wyoming House
Zehnder
35 000 Failure in Furs Puts Stock On Sale
A local fur shop advertises a complete stock purchase and liquidation at 35 cents on the dollar. Chin a Seal Capes and Electric Seal Capes listed with prices of 6.49 to 10.49, Astrakhan and Imitation Wool Seal options, plus Monkey, Mink and Persian Lamb capes discounted from prior higher prices.
Coat sale with large sleeves and ripple back styles
Astrakhan coats and Alaska seal coats offered at sale prices. Electric seal coats feature large sleeves and ripple back designs. Prices range from 25 to 100 dollars with many items discounted from higher lists. Cloth coats and capes available at own prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astrakhan
Alaska
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Cleveland
Janet Carson
New York Cooking School
Nerrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth
THE
City Notes
Madison Avende
Jay
Yoos the
Davidow Bros., Brokers and Jewelers
Baby Bazaar
Alderman Millar
Sehrentz
Cooper
Major Warren
Wiatson
Simmell
Wi.lores
Simmel
Alex T. Connell
Second Legislative Dbatyled
Gillepote
Blmrell
Watson
CandWates Cooper and
Mr. Jones
St. Joseph's
Oo. C. Donovan
Martian Farrell
Stokes
Fead Iden
More. M. Kerrigan
J. Maher
McAndrews
P. H. Coyne
Patrick Anewe
St. Patrick
Davidow Bros
Advt
Tribune Almanac
Powell’s Music Store
Kerr, Son &O'S
W. W. Berry
J. Bolz
Wyoming
Pinkos
Emerson
Malcolm Love
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
J. Lawrence Stelle
Rupprecht's
Crystal Palace
Rupprecht
Peon Ave
Opp
Baptist Church
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce Strael
Christian Narrér
School of Elocution
and Oratory
L. J. Richards
Burr Building
Washington Ac
Columbes Monument
Washington Av. Scranton
Paj
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