City Notes Busy local events and official actions
The Epworth league holds a business meeting at Elm Park. Mulberry street approach to Wimhurst boulevard finished. Clerk of Courts grants William J. Toman and Jane Freloar a marriage license. Miss Ray Beckett’s funeral set for Friday at 9:50 AM from 210 Fifth Avenue. Irving avenue sewer appeals heard tomorrow at 1 AM in the city engineers office. Bauer’s band plans an open air concert Friday on Washington Avenue in front of the municipal building. Henry Rogers jailed for drunkenness and family abuse. fined $2 or 30 days in county jail. Green Ridge Evangelical Endeavorers host a Friday social. Minnie Wade reports on HPston convention. Thomas Kraynick’s $8,000 school district bond approved with listed sureties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Elm Park
Mulberry Street
Wimhurst Boulevard
Thomas
William J. Toman
Jane Freloar
Jarmyn
Ray Beckett
Fifth Avenue
Bauer
Washington Avenue
Henry Rogers
Green Ridge Vterian Church
Minnie Wade
Hpston
Singers Return From Saengerfest In Close Competition
Singers from Scranton and Carbondale returned home after the Al lentownesaengerfest with the Scranton group trailing leaders by only half a point. Prizes went to Harmonica Williamsport first, Saenger Runde Scranton second, and Harmonica Reading third. Carbondale Germania placed third in the second class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scraston Seongorrio
Carbondale Germania
Carbondale
Harmonica
Wil Hameport
Saengerrunde
Scranton
Reading
Froh=inn
Altoona
Harmonica Society of
Williamsport
Picnic Festivities Near End as German Choirs Leave Allentown
July 2 in Allentown Pa features a noon parade to the fair grounds and a fireworks display ending the day. Judges from Philadelphia Brooklyn and New York announced contest results for singing groups led by Harmonica Williamsport and Frohsinn Altoona with percentages ranging from 43 to 71. A meeting next year will decide time and place for the next test. A Keystone Republican club meeting is set for this evening at Central Republican club rooms urging all colored voters to attend due to important matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Picule
Allentown
Carl Heyn
New York
Harmonica
Williamsport
Ssengerrunde
Scranton
Reading
Frohsinn
Altoona
Liederkerara
Concordia
Hagleton
Germania
Carbondale
Daston
Heethoven
Bethlehem
Plaelzer
Philadelphia
Frank Harth Quartette Club
Brooklyn
Keystone Republican Club
Central Republican Club
Meals and Chid Lunches at Lohmann's on Spruce Street
Sierra Sue serves meals at Lohmann's on Spruce Street for four cents. Ml imports and domestic wines cigars and liquors. Lehigh Valley Railroad operates trains to Scranton. Tickets valid for a quarter year? within three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sierra Sue Teastes
Lohmann's
Spruce Strost
Gianer
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Scranton
Ball Petite Best Sees Theater Response
A fragmented note asks about the ball petite best and theater response. Specific entities unavailable. readable words indicate a query about performance and venue reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball Petite Best
Dah Thaehtar Res
New Board of Revision of Taxes and Appeals Proposed
City government explores a three year term for the board, raising salaries to potentially four dollars a day. The act allows equalizing assessments and expediting taxation for new industries, with the board to operate year round and reduce reliance on the old city assessors. Possible overlap with ward assessors could trigger conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Revision of Taxes and Appeals
Lavelle
Harrisburg
Prize winner at Sheridan Mon ument Association trip
The Fourth of July excursion to Lake Ariel ended with all accounts settled at an excursion committee meeting. The auditing committee held a drawing for the silver trophy. James J. Hicks selected the winning ticket. M. Malla of Bellevue held the lucky ticket 1144 as recorded by Miss Mary A. Walsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Monument Association
Lake Ariel
J. C. Vaughan
James J. Hicks
M. Malla
Bellevue
Mary A. Walsh
Detective Roche Nabs Providence Depot Robber
Special Officer D P Roche who recently became rail road detective of the Ontario and Western captured Aaron Flynn within 24 hours of the Providence ticket office burglary. The theft occurred Tuesday between 12 and 1 o'clock. about $9 in change was taken. Flynn was arrested and jailed awaiting a formal hearing before Alderman Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roche
Providence
D. P. Roche
Ontario and Western
Moon
Aaron Flynn
Alderman Wright
Traub Injured Hand at Roaring Brook Bridge Site
George Traub of the Phoenix Bridge company suffered a crushed right hand while handling a rope at the Roaring Brook bridge construction. His ring finger required amputation. doctors hoped other fingers could be saved. Traub resides at 601 Swetland Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roaring Brook Bridge
Phoenix Bridge Company
George Traub
O'Malley
Traub
Swetland Street
Stenko Faces Alderman Over Tub Incident
Michael Stenko appeared before Alderman DeLacy to answer a charge from Mrs. Maggie Medwith. He allegedly poured cold water on her chicken and threw a tub through a window, but a compromise was reached with Stenko paying costs amounting to a certain sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Stenko
DeLacy
Maggie Medwith
Mrs. Medwith
Detective McGeever Seeks Forfeiture Strike From Court
Detective Patrick H. McGeever of Carbondale asked the court to strike off the forfeited recognisance in the commonwealth against John Chester Peck. Peck was in court for several terms awaiting trial and left the courthouse after his bail was forfeited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGeever
Patrick H. McGeever
Carbondale
Commonwealth
John
Chester Peck
MicGeever
Peck
Bondaman
Court moves to strike forfeiture over Peck case
Hours before his case was called McGeever says he can produce Peck in court for trial at any time. Judge Gunster grants a rule to show cause why the forfeiture should not be stricken off, returnable at argument court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGeever
Peck
Gunster
Would Serve Uncle Sam Four Applicants For Civil Service Exam
Four applicants seek the storekeeper and gauger post in the Internal Revenue Department. W. J. Burke of Madison Avenue Edwin M. Eshleman of 319 New York Street John Reddington of 1008 Mulberry Street and Michael T. Lavelle of Shamokin filed for the civil service examination set for August 3 in the United States courtroom. The examining board includes 8 B Fausold as chairman F F E Beera as secretary and James W. McDonald as a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Department
Civil Service Board
W. J. Burke
Madison Avenue
Edwin M. Eshleman
New York Street
John Reddington
Mulberry Street
Michael T. LaVelle
Shamokin
United Sates Court Room
B. Fausold
F. F E. Beera
James W. McDonald
Midsummer Carnival at Lake Ariel invites guests
Invitations go out for a Lake Ariel spectacle next Wednesday. The First Presbyterian choir will join a guests party by special train. Lanterns and fireworks transform the eastern shore while a Hote Pines supper precedes a concert and a boat procession on the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Lake Ariel
C. R. Milla
Hotel Pines
Hote Pines
Young Men's Christian Association Glee Club
Lake Arle
Scranton
Dickinson Law guests to visit city and board receives stock vote
A Dickinson Law School telegram notes Professors Trickett and Reed arrive tomorrow afternoon. A planning meeting for the new board of trade building follows a stockholder assembly at 2 pm discussing charter plans. Other items include Young Men's Christian Association alteration for John Raymond Institute and a phantom $10,000 bequest mystery surrounding Dr. Allen Norton Leete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson Law School
Guy Carlton Lee
Professora Trickett
Reed
William Connell
Luther Keller
Alfred Hand
W. A. May
John T. Porter
D, Ar, Atherton
Board of
Trad
Wyoming House
Bishop O'Hara
St. Thomas’ College
Law School
Board of Trade
D. B. Atherton
Plana
Young Men's Christian Association
John Raymond Institute
Lewia Hancock
George Mahy
H. Herbert Wheeler
Thin City
Soldiers License Granted to Marcus M. Smith
Marcus M. Smith private in Company M second regiment Pennsylvania volunteers heavy artillery received a soldiers license to peddle yesterday from the clerk of the courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus M. Smith
Company M
Second Regiment of
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Heavy Artillery
Samuel H Stevens Named Prothonotary of Scranton District
A Harrisburg dispatch reports Samuel H Stevens of this city named prothonotary of the Scranton district's superior court. He awaits official confirmation but expects the post with pay at ten dollars per case. The appointment, tied to the new court, won’t disrupt his accounting duties at Connell Co. in coal offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Samuel H. Stevens
Scranton
Stevens
Connell & Co
Icea
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Alleged Infidelity in Radeker Case Surfaces in Court
Detective Roche charges Radeker with unfaithfulness to his wife. Radeker waives hearing, posts bail, and awaits trial as divorce proceedings loom. Earlier he sought $350 from a bank deposit Mrs. Radeker held in her name, prompting a legal dispute. Lucy Brown named as Radeker’s alleged partner in crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radekeer
George BR. Radeker
Aldermin Wright
David P. Roche
Blair
Fifth Ward
Radeker
Roche
Lucy Brown
McCloskey Hurt in Greenwood Mine Fight Shows Recovery Hope
Dr Heald at Lackawanna hospital says George McCloskey of Greenwood, head injuries from a mine fight Monday evening leave him unconscious then partially conscious by yesterday. McCloskey underwent trephination Tuesday and remains in weakened condition as recovery prompts cautious optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Heald
Lackawanna Hospital
George McClomkey
Greenwood
Greenwood Mine
Alex. Lescofekl
Ludoweka Yaroofska
McCloskey
Register's Busy Day Grants Admin Titles Across Counties
In Ida Richter district, letters of administration were granted by Register of Wills Hopkins to Ida Reynolds for the estate of John Campbell of Scranton. Administrations were issued to Eien Campbell for Margaret Henry of Ol Forge, to William J. Henry for William R. Roberts of Boranton, to Mary Roberts for William D. Osterhout of Dunmore, to Edward W. Osterhout for Bridget Flynn of Carbondale, and to M. P. Flynn for Bridget Flynn of Carbondale. The will of Patrick S. Walker of Carbondale was admitted to probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Richter
Dunmore
Hopkins
Ida Reynolds
John Campbell
Scranton
Eien Campbell
Margaret Henry
Ol Forge
William J. Henry
William R. Roberts
Boranton
Mary Roberts
William D. Osterhout
Edward W. Osterhout
Greek Catholic Church War Hearing Delayed to Aug 3
An equity suit by attorney BE C Newcomb representing Hungarian members in the Old Forge Greek Catholic church dispute seeks a preliminary injunction against Polish congregants. Judge Archbald set the hearing date for Aug 3, with Judge Gunster granting a continuance to that Saturday while Archbald was away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
BE. C. Newcomb
Old Forge
Archbald
Gunster
Laybourn's Vacation Habeas Corpus Hearing Set
Attorney George D. Taylor filed for a writ of habeas corpus to compel Sheriff Clemons to produce John Laybourn at a Friday hearing. Laybourn is serving a three month term in the county jail for selling liquor without a license and faces a civil suit by Suburban Electric Light Company to be heard Friday before Arbitrators W. D. Boyer J. W. Carpenter and Clarence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Taylor
Guneter
Clemons
John Lay
Laybourn
Suburban Electric Light Company
W. D. Boyer
J. W. Carpenter
Clarence
Ballentine Granted Writ to Take Defendant for Fine
Judge Guneter issued the writ allowing Ballentine to be taken from jail to satisfy the fine as part of his defense testimony. The hearing proceeded with the writ in force and the defendant's access to proceedings outlined.
Runaway Horse Stuns Penn Avenue Stores
A horse and wagon from Star Furniture bolted along Penn Avenue at 1 PM causing property damage and scattering bystanders. The wagon struck a Bailey carriage wheel near Mulberry while the driver was thrown. the rider sustained only minor injuries.
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Penn Avenue
Star Furniture House
Posen's
Howley Brothers’ Hardware
Mulberry
James G. Bailey
Struck by a trolley car on Lackawanna Avenue
Mrs. Catherine Sweeney of Green's lane faced a trolley on Lackawanna Avenue yesterday at 6 p.m. She stepped in front of the car to avoid a wagon, was dragged by the wheel guards, then pushed off the tracks. She suffered head and body bruises and possible internal injuries, but was moved home after examination by Coroner Kelley and Dr. Allen. Motorman Denike and Conductor McGill testified to seeing her step into the car. witnesses said the car may have been going fast, yet stopped quickly after the sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Carey
Los Angeles
Cal
Allen Norton Leete
Leede
Baldwins
Leete
Sunday News
Lackawanna
Washington Avenues
Catherine Sweeney
Green's Lane
Kelley
Allen
Joseph Denike
Barney McGill
Laurel Hill Park to Be Run by Laine Creditors
Laurel Hill park opens next Monday under the creditors of J H Laine with an executive committee directing fireworks theater and attractions on a percentage basis. The lease runs until all liabilities are paid and ex manager Laine is released from jail if he agrees to leave the city. Creditors ask sworn claims be filed at Reese Long’s office on Linden street before noon today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Hill Park
Laine
J. H. Laine
John F. Scrage
Traction Company
Bell
Eworn
Reese & Long
Bill
Linden Street
Aten Not Of Age In Note Debt Suit
Frank Scutt filed a suit through Ward Horn to recover 600 dollars from Arthur C. Aten. Scutt alleges Aten bought horses and issued notes while claiming age and competence, then refused payment when due, claiming notes were not legal. Action is for trespass to recover the amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Scutt
Alhorneysa Ward & Horn
Arthur C. Aten
Scutt Ald
Aten
Scott
Beckett Lydia R. Dies at 210 Fifth Avenue
Lydia R. Beckett died July 23 at 210 Fifth Avenue. Funeral Friday morning at 30 solemn high mass at St. Peter's Cathedral. Interment in Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.
Beetem Retires as Scranton Traction Head Moves to Philadelphia Firm
J R Beetem retires as general manager of the Scranton Traction Company and leaves E W Clark & Co. He will become general manager of the People's Traction Company of Philadelphia. Vice President C M Clark had been in Scranton. a successor is not named. Beetem will split time between Scranton and Philadelphia and retirements follow family reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples’ Traction Company
Clark
J. R. Beetem
Scranton Traction Company
E. W. Clark & Co
Philadelphia
Mr. Bechem
C. M. Clark
Scranton
Traction Company
Mr. Beetem
People's Traction Company
Beetem
H. H. Archer
Timothy Burke
People’s Street Railway Company
City Solr Torrey returns for talks on Brights alley dispute
City official Torrey after vacation seeks interview with Mayor Connell about Brights alley trouble. He cannot state recommended procedure or opinion until another talk with mayor and city engineer. He says officials acted properly and no false arrest charges, while stakes and grades disputed and matter likely to go to court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrey
Wayne County
Connell
Bright's Alley
Riot at Old Forge ends with three held on riot charges
Three Old Forge residents Harry Chambourand Averella Elte hock and Meketa Sernecak were bound in 200 bail by Alderman De Lacy after a Monday night attempt to recover purchased goods led to a melee. Prosecutor Victoria Wotczak says the incident broke windows doors and damaged much of the furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Lacy
Harry Chambourand
Averella Eltehock
Meketa Sernecak
Old Forge
Victoria Wotczak
Liquidation sale opens July 9 at 9 a.m.
A clearance sale begins July 9 at 9 a.m. offering every article at less than cost with no reasonable offer refused. The sale continues until the entire stock is disposed of, inviting quick purchases.
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Worman & Moore
Wyoming Ave
Busset Shoes
Commonwealth Shoe Store
Bereberry
Ackawanna
B. Warman
Penn Ave
City Notes
Irving Avenue
City Engineers
Thomas Kraynick
Dickson City
Joseph Karolan
Jacob Jurdka
8. Parenaki
Frank Kraynick
Board of City Assessors
Malia
Stenko
Tub Twirler
Uncle Sam
Wright
Stair
Gamin
Staires
Times
Superior Court
R. 8
Bentley
Pittsburg
Wcloskey
Lackawanna Avenue
Frank
J. L. Benton
Arreiy
The
Woolworths
Victor
Bright
Williams & Bro
Lackarve
Eva M. Hetzel
Hood
Sheriff's
C. W. Freeman
M. Hotzel
Scranton Training School
Katharine I, Clark
Reading, Mass
Green Ridge Sanitarium
Marion &T
Green Ridge
Jen
A E. Jordan
Boston Hospital
Shang
FICE
Mackin
Capes
Aetnhildren
D. Bolz
Bes
Frank P. Christian
Hatter
Spruce Street
Lackawanna Ave
Scrartom, Pil
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