Local notes from Scranton area run the gamut of town affairs
The piece covers community actions including board appointments and oaths, a felonious wounding case in John Popovich, bonds posted for J. C. SloKler, a drunken incident at a Lackawanna Avenue store, funeral details for Thomas Corby, church services and interment plans, a proposal to regulate a lunch wagon, a conversion anniversary service, a Daughters of Rebekah social, and multiple marriage banns listing pairs from Jermyn to Scranton and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cl, Matthews & Ta
Lackawanna Avenue
Noring
Walsh
Jim
Wis
Thomas Corby
Canouse Ave
St. Peter's
Hyde Park
Charles Dunn
Ofelock
Rebekah
Green Hide
Crother
Sleter Jacot Smith
Gast Market Street
John F. Thom
John Howarth
Annie Elizabeth Farrar
Jermyn
Patrick Newcomb
Margaret Nutty
Carbondale
Michael Tilofski
Mary Nemita
Olyphant
William J. Stiles
Lillian M. Clarke
Hast Rhoadsburg
Crap, N. J
Archer D. Sweet
Mamie
Priest Connolly of Blossburg Dies Suddenly at 40
Rev. James A. Connolly pastor of the Blossburg Catholic Church in this state died suddenly at 11 oclock Monday night. Born in Brooklyn he served seven years in Blossburg after earlier duties at the city cathedral. His remains will be sent to Brooklyn for interment and his funeral is set for Thursday morning in Blossburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Connolly
Blossburg
Father Connolly
Brooklyn
N. Y
Blossurg
Central Railroad of New Jersey Coastal Service Ad
Train leaves Scranton at 8.20 a m and Wilkes-Barre at 2 a m for Ocean Grove and Asbury Park arriving at 4 p m with no car changes. Elegant coaches are run on these trains and passengers will find this route most pleasing and desirable to the sea shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Shore
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Ocean Grove
Asbury Park
Brave boy fights burglar during midnight house invasion
A. D. Pierson's son, a 18 year old, wrestled with a burglar in the dining room of 48 Quincy avenue, firing shots as the intruder fled toward Vine street. Neighbors heard the raid but the assailant escaped. candle and a cut window screen were left behind. Police searched nearby but offered no description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
A.D. Pierson
Quincy Avenue
Plergun
Vine Street
Clay Avenue
Young Pierson
Pierson
Young Piereon
King
Adjetniie
Quincy
Clay Avenues
Acros Vine Street
Burglary Probe After Shot Heard Near Pheon House
The avenue area heard a shot as Ferguson and a commercial traveler living at No 446 near Pheon house prepared to investigate. Young Pierson rang the bell. investigators found no evidence of burglars. Patrolman Karius also searched the area around 2 o'clock with no result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
Frank C. Ferguson
No. 446
Pheon House
Pierson
Karius
Traction clash escalates over rival charters
Harrisburg dispatch reports renewed conflict between Citizens and Scranton Traction companies over rights to a territory. The attorney general hearing on a quo warranto petition was postponed at the applicants' request. A Citizens' official cites a bid to nullify the Citizens' charter, claiming it encroaches on over 2,500 feet of Scranton Traction territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens
Scranton Traction
Tribune
Harrisburg
Scranton Tracthin Company
Ihvens Street Ailway Company
Citizens’ Company
Scranton Traction Company
State Department
Stabbing at River Street Saloon Leaves Man Injured
Michael Kannacki lies at Pricbburg boarding house after two Hungarians attacked him in a saloon on River Street Olyphant. One held a stone while the other stabbed Kannacki in the body. both assailants fled. They were later arrested. names given as Andrew Shutalk and Frank Spoolak. Kannacki’s condition is hopeful as he recovers under medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Kannecki
Pricbburg
Kannacki
George Siniora
River Street
Olyphant
Kannackl
Andrew Shutalk
Frank Spoolak
Kinnackis
Levahow
Meeting of Bonta Directors Signals Possible Reorganization
A Monta Plate company board meeting was held at Lackawanna Avenue offices but plans to release a statement after the session could not be completed. Indications point to a shake-up and possible reorganization as the company’s future business faces delays. Sheriff Fahey served an attachment on J W Bonta in a suit by the Berlin Tron Bridge company over unpaid contract balance, restricting disposal of personal property pending court decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monta Plate Titties
Lackawanna Avenue
John J. Fahey
J. W. Bonta
Bertin Tron Bridge Company
Mr. Tonte
Eoare
Fire Destroys Millinery Store in Frothingham Arcade
Fire discovered at 7 30 last evening in J A Merton Co’s millinery shop in Frothingham’s Arcade on Wyoming Avenue. Insurance man Stark saw smoke, alarm raised, firefighters from Chemicals extinguished flames that had gutted shelves of trimmed hats. cause unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Morston & Co
Frothingham
Wyoming Avenue
Stark
Wyongavenue
Merton & Co
Noted crime suspect still at large in region
Last Thursday the Kolar case left authorities hopeful a breakthrough may come within days though the suspect remains at large. Leyshon met two witnesses in Jesup and a local boy, acquainted with Kolar, offered new details. The youth reports Kolar asked for 25 cents in a field near Peckville before fleeing, promising more violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolar
Leyshon
Jessup
Peckville
McGarrah's Insect Powder Box Pricing Ad
An old advertisement notes McGarrah's Insect Powder offered in 25 and 10 cent boxes and states it was never sold in bulk. The terse copy emphasizes individual boxes and a no bulk sales policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGarrah
Permanent firemen strike over misinterpreted order ends
Three permanent men at the Chemical Engine house quit after misreading a verbal directive from Chief Hickey regarding still alarms. The dispute, resolved by the mayor and councilmen, led to posting a formal code of rules and a push for improved department discipline and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickey
C. E. Chitttenden
Fred Durr
John Flanaghan
Peace Ageiny
Chemical Company
Siebecker & Watkina
Lackawanna Avenue
Chemical House
J. W. George
Thomas Campbell
Lincoln Tillman
Chittenden
Bailey
Enfine House
Hetteniut
Campiny
Oflelala
Tribune
Slebecker & Watkins
Tam
Through Wonderland Personal Tours to Yellowstone Park
Universal interest surrounds Yellowstone Park noted for its scenery mountains canyons geysers and mineral formations. The Pennsylvania Railroad offers a sixteen day personally conducted tour leaving New York and Philadelphia on Thursday August 27. The tour promises a carefully arranged itinerary and a special dining Pullman train for a thorough park visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Park
Pennsylvania Tailroad Company
New York
Philadelphia
Two Forest City officers detain prisoner for Montrose case
Forest City officers Maxey and Walsh brought Joseph Araganis to Scranton with a warrant from Justice W J Maxey for defrauding a boarding housekeeper. The warden refused entry to Montrose jail without a proper hearing or released paper. Araganis faces commitment and awaits transfer to Montrose jail after a brief Scranton stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Central
Robert AH. Delter
John Maxey
John Walsh
Joseph Araganis
Penn Avenue
Matthew Broa
Joseph
Peter Walsh
Montrose
Maxey
Justice of the Peace
W. J. Maxey
Montrose County
Porest City
Scranton
Welock
Lower Lackawanna Avenue
Arrest of John Horets for Liquor Bill Arrested in Mooselock
John Horets of Wilkes-Barre was arrested at the Mooselock station while about to board a train to New York to sail for Russia. A warrant issued by Alderman Denahoe and endorsed by Alderman Tore led to his capture by a court officer. He allegedly ran a liquor bill of $1.60 with a saloonkeeper prosecutor and was jailed at the central police station awaiting transfer to Wilkes-Barre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Horets
Wilkes-Barre
Mo Oelock
Delaware, Lackawanna
Western Stathou
New York
Russia
Denahoe
Wilkes- Tarre
Martin Tore
Bellevue
Central
Ite
Wilkesarre
Cursed Return Interrupted by Interception
A man laments his failed journey back to his homeland as his return is intercepted, cursing luck and the sudden reversal of his plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Country
Funeral notices from Berenton and Scranton
In Berenton Hernart Quin infant son of Mr and Mrs Martin Quin of Monroe avenue Dunmorn. Funeral Wednesday at 3 PM with interment at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. In Scranton Cuthbert Snowden aged seven was died at his son T J Snowden residence Green Ridge. Funeral Thursday at 1 PM from the home of RG Bennett Lugerne avenue West Pittston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennett
Lugerne Avenue
West Pittston
Ocean View Property at Atlantic City Promoted
Ocean end property in Atlantic City New Jersey offers fine lawn and view of the ocean. Daniel Coleman proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean
South Carolina
Atlantic City
N. J
Fine Lawn
Daniel Coleman
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Cleveland
T. Rover
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna
A. B. Warman
Penn Ave
Garpeis
Brussels
Williars & MP Anasty
el Itv
Monroe Avenue
Demniie
Moses Brown
M. Moses
Houceman
Theodore
Ida
Charles Webber
Linden Street
Mecann
Board of Park Commissioners
Melan
Wret
John Popovich
Didee Kilwanky
Anton Chiinski
Sobluth Echoola
Calvary Ste
Luther Clareies
Arlil
Teats
Erie Aind Wyoming
St Sa
J. C. Slokler
Chrowntiol Toweshilp
Judse Edwanks
S7 Adl
J. W. Sickler
George W. Cramer
Priest
Connolly
Warren Pierson
A. D. Pierson
Rourglar
Central Police Station
George M. Hallstead
Gibbons
Citizens’ and
Scranton Companies
Nichael Kannacki
Priceburg
Ilis
BONTA
J. A. Norton & Co
Murderer Kalar
Waco Council
Fister
Magdalene Lloyd
Nora Wheeler
Pocahontas
Anna Soden
Mitlinany
Etuluetline Bull
Mnmainial
Warwick
W. W. Berry
Lackawanna Avenua
Clarke Bros
Berkshire
Elgin Creamery
Shay
Emerson
Malcolm Lore
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
J. Lawrence Stelle
Spruce Street
Csti
Ivors & Pond
Powell
Lusic
Bissell
P. M’crea & CO
China
Rupprecht
Crystal Palace
Popular Headquarters
Opp. Baptist Church
Dunn
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