City Notes and Local Meetings Reported
Regular monthly meeting of Home for the Friendless managers held this morning at 0.39. Mary Fitzpatrick proclaimed fe saes by a six man jury before Judge Schuyler. dancing academy patrons enjoyed closing loop of J. Frank Siegel’s thirteenth season. Sixteen measles and four scarlet fever cases reported to health board, mostly at No. 22 school. Fire department inspection postponed due to bad weather. MacKay Kenny company deacon of super comic opera seats go on sale at Frothingham next Monday at 10 o’clock. Women’s Temperance Union to organize at Seward House Green Ridge at 9 this evening. Building committee met to review Hyde Park school plans with Architect Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fitzpatrick
Peenos
Schuyer
J. Frank Seigel
Mr. Seigel
Fred R. Jenkins
RB. T. Howells
Prothonotary's
C. H. Soper
Health Board
MacKay-Kenney Company
Deacon
Frothingham
Board of Control
Davis
Hyde Park School
Epworth League to stage parish entertainment tonight
Providence Methodist Episcopal church hosts an Epworth League program in the church parlors this evening. Noted local performers including Mrs. B. I. Jayne and Professor Walkinshaw will present a carefully selected program with ice cream served after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Mra
Jayne
Professor Walkinshaw
Special Sale Begins Saturday for Dress Goods and Silk
Saturday June 2 marks the start of a special sale on dress goods including cheviots serges and shepherd checks at a steep discount from 50 to 60 cents to 19 cents. Figured China silk drops from 49 to 25 cents and trifetas offer half price from 1.25 to 0.70. Also advertised are butter flour and other grocery items with price cuts and a portfolio offer for ten dimes. A. Eb opened an office in the Durr building Washington avenue to resume professional services for old patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Means & Hace
A. EB
Sunn
Bia
Durr
Washington Avenue
Scranton Business Leaders Attend Opened Rowing Association Event
Galaxy of Scranton business and professional men gathered for the formal opening of the Scranton Rowing Association at 410 Spruce Street. Mayor Connell presided delivering a brief speech. the club celebrated its twentieth anniversary and showcased a three floor modern facility with dining, billiards, smoking room, and reception areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galaxy of Scranton
Connell
Scranton Rowing Association
Elnl
Alen
Scranton
William Avery
J. Y. Bassel, Jr
John Beaumont
George Barnard
John F. Broadbent
G H. Cobb
R. Henwood
Herbert 2B. Cox
H. G. Dale
D. Follows
W. G Falton
E P. Henwood
Dr. Kierstadt
James H. Kaya
T. F. Mason
Ceorge LB. Mair
William R. Pierce
C EL Pryor
Elmhurst Sunday School Party Enjoys Elmhurst Visit
Professor Herbert D Buck led a Sunday school class from Elm Park church on a trip to Himburat last evening. The group rode from the Delaware Lackawanna and Western station at 6 o clock to Mrs. Williams home where refreshments were served. The party included Misses May Go France Ella Kinney Mabel Munner Vic Decker Mame Shiffer and Boclah Brindle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Buch
Elm Park Church
Clase
Herbert D Buck
Himburat
Alies Jessie Williams
Professor Buck
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Station
Elmburat
Mrs. Williams
Misses May
France
Ella Kinney
Mabel M. Munner
Vic B. Decker
Mame Shiffer
Boclah Brindle
Season of Light Opera at Frothingham Opens Monday
The Mackay Kennedy Opera company presents Giroffs Giroffa at Frothingham starting Monday night with top priced seats 15 25 35 and 60 cents. Matinee hours Wednesday Saturday offer 10 15 and 25 cent seats for ladies and children. Show opens with Chrofly Girofla and tickets go on sale at Powells music store at 9 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oconra
Frothingham
Mackay- Kennedy Opera Company
Giroffs Giroffa
Bas Met
Powells Music Store
Ward Narrowly Defeats Divorce Claim in Trial Verdict
In a county court, attorney Joseph O'Brien secured a favorable jury verdict for Jona Ward against Mary Jane Ward. The panel believed the plaintiff presented strong evidence of abuse, while O'Brien's cross examination bolstered the defense. The judge presiding was not specified. The day included additional civil actions and proceedings in courtroom No. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph O'Brien
Jona Wari
Mary Jane
Mra. Ward
Mr. O'Brien
Bia
Haupt & Mitchell
Newcomb
Scragg
Mitchall
Scharler
Goldsmuth Bros. & Co
A.V. Evan
Scranton Business Leaders Back New Binghamton Route
A new company, the Binghamton, Pennsylvania and Southern Trailway, forms with 800000 in stock led by Scranton and Binghamton figures including Ex Judge I victory? and Senator Edmund O'Connor. The plan is a 32 mile line from Binghamton to Monneghan farm then toward Wynne, aiming for direct south and west routes with no link to older projects. A stockholders meeting will elect officers and begin surveying the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Harrishare
Binghamton, Pennsylvania
Southern Trailway Company
Binghamton
William Ifdeanup
William K. Jeasup, Jr
Horace E. Hand
William J. Hand
John G. McAskie
J. Alton Davis
M. L. Corbett
E. W. Rose
Silver Lake
George S. Jessny
Montrose
Edmund O'Connor
Clinton Rose
Fred Ross
Harry Hosa
Rollin W. Meeker
Mr. Davis
Brighamton
Binghauton and Williamsport
Pennsylvania
Tribune
Williamaport
Monneghan
Susquehanna County
Wynineing
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Wyalasing iv
Bradford County
Towanda
Tonkiynnock
Giving & Ravenna
Stiring Oo Engineering Corps
Piping Project Moves Ahead With Steel Pipes Arrival
The American District Steam company of Lockport New York delivers several carloads of iron steam pipes for the Economy Steam Heat company. Pipes are stacked on land owned by the Delaware and Hudson Canal company at the foot of Wyoming Avenues. A frame building houses workers tools and equipment during the work in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American District Steam Company
Lockport
N. Y
Economy Steam Heat Company
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Wyoming Arenas
Worken
Counterfeit Silver Dollars Circulating in City
Authorities warn that counterfeit silver dollars are in circulation in the city. The fakes have an excellent finish and workmanship but are slightly light in weight, designed to deceive the unwary.
Couple sue Connell Coal for death of four year old
Through attorney Cornelina Smith, Mr and Mrs Martin HH Coyne filed suit in the prothonotary's office seeking 40000 pounds for the death of their son Timoth Coyne aged four. The complaint alleges a large excavation in Lackawanna township was flooded to fifteen feet and the boy fell in and drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelina Smith
Martin HH
Coyne
Connell Coal
Timoth Coyne
Lackawanna Township
Refrigerators Sold in Thin City by Thomas F Leonard
The advertisement promotes charcoal filled wooden refrigerators by Thomas F. Leonard at 05 Lack Wanna Avenue, claiming superior food preservation and ice economy. It notes antique finish, walnut tones, and a line of sideboard models, plus self ventilating dry-air design and odor-free performance. Reinhart's Market advertises low prices on all eatables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thin City
Thomas F. Leonard
Lackwanna Avenue
Six Cows Die After Delaware and Hudson Train Collision
Passengers on a Delaware and Hudson train from Carbondale at 12 45 p m witnessed a herd of cows near the Rock Cut above Winton. The engine could not avoid striking two cows, killing them, and six more were driven into the Lackawanna river where four drowned as strong currents swept them away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson
Carbondale
Winton
Lacka- Wann
Patterson Silk Concern Plans City Move To Green Ridge
A Patterson silk firm writes that arrangements are under way to relocate the industry to Green Ridge at the earliest date. New machinery has been ordered and funding sought from the city to lure the plant here. The mill will employ about 100 workers, 45 percent women, with production focused on fine dress silks and a burping plant to be used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson Silk Companies
Green Lidge
Grade change planned on Eynon street by City Engineer
City Engineer Wanta proposes a new grade to improve Eynon street for several hundred feet west of Main Avenue. The existing grade, formed six years ago, has sunk about five feet over the stretch, causing stagnant water and mud in the depression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eynon Street
Main Avenue
Coursen's Flour and Groceries Slashed Prices in New Store
E G Courson at 420 Locka Ave announces a cash based sale with sharp prices on Flour varieties priced at 3 90 4 75 and 4 90 for Scranton White Loaf and Gem flour. Soap bars butter powder sardines olives and chocolate offered at deep discounts as fresh berries and vegetables are daily from gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coursen
City considers grade change on Main Avenue near Eynon Street
Property owners and the board of health have raised numerous complaints. City Engineer Philips proposes a new level f of the low mood that may require changing the grade of Main Avenue near its intersection with Eynon Street. Councilors will be asked to act on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Philips
Main Avenue
Eynon Street
Councila
Support for Miners Subscriptions in Thin City and Olyphant
A local committee solicits support for striking soft coal miners. The report lists amounts from donors in Thin City and Olyphant, totaling about 100 dollars. Contributions postdate will be acknowledged later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thin City
Olyphant
Thomas McGhee
Peter McDermott
W. F. Will
C. O. Donovan
Henry F. Koehler
Edwards
John P
Kelly E. Hobingon
Open Air Concert Tonight by Bauer Band at Westminster
Open air concert at Westminster tonight features Bauer's band with March Commandery Ball Overture and selections from Verdi Rigoletto to Wagner Tannhauser. Program includes La Czarine La Marcha Rosal, Cornet solo Le Secret Polka Brillante and more through a varied classical and contemporary lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauer
Westminster
Commandery
Emil Titl
Gemaine Cornet
Iosef
America portfolio offered for ten cents each part
VNR advertises its “America” portfolio with twenty parts available for ten cents per piece. No coupons needed. Stamps or cash accepted. Also offers a first class wheel rent for Decoration Day at 310 Washington Ave. Twenty dimes buys twenty parts. one dime buys one part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
VNR
Washington Ave
Auction and sale notices mix across multiple items
They report prices and auctions at Guernsey Brothers Remnant's market Monts and Remnant's produce and ice cream. Twelve head trotting stock from FB L Crane Lackawanna and Shennan's Maple Heart farm to be sold by auction at Scranton Driving Park June 1 at 2 p m. Bicycles for rent offered on SLO Washington Ave. Music Doxas Exulusively Beatmade and tires advertised. Gautsehi Sona 1080 Chestnut Street Philadelphia. Organs offered and old music boxes repaired with new tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FB. L. Crane
Lackawanna
Lloyd-George and Tillinghast Decker Marriages In Scranton
In Scranton on May 29 at a resident clergyman's home David Liord and Miss Stella V. George both of Nanticoke were married. In Scranton on January 1 1504 officiated by Reverend Richard Hiorns David W Tillinghast wed Miss Mary E Becker both of Dalton Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd—George
Scranton
Jones
Idna Avenue
David Liord
Mises Stella V
George
Nanticoke
Tillinghast
Decker
Stev
Richard Hiorns
David W.tillinghast
Mary E. Becker
Dalton, Pa
Obituaries Notice from Scranton Residents
In Scranton May 00 William Cox of Lafayette street funeral Friday at 2 Interment Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Mrs T G Meise of Ler homeo Bireh street funeral Saturday afternoon. Hannah Estelle infant daughter Me and Dre Harry Mincher funeral from 509 Forest Court tomorrow at 2 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Court
Wonderful Who with twenty five years experience
The notice identifies a person of long experience described as having twenty five years in the field and lists an address at 417 Lacka Avenue as a point of contact.
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Newman
Spruce Street
Lackawanna the
Norrman& Moore
Wyoming Avenue
Jaconet, Dimity
Pongee
Mears
Hagen
Lacka. Avenue
Wyoming Ave
City Notes
Seward House
Green Ridge
Adlifting Temperance Union
Lohman
Dime Entertainment Tonight
Mato Ave
Rowing Association
Banger
Ealing
Mayor Connell
Tam
Soong
Charles E. Chittenden
Association
Chittenden
Mr. Chittenden
Association Sa
Dolph B. Atherton
Board of Trade
Andrew Bedford
W. J. Webb
John If Fellowa
George F Barnard
James O'Connor
Milton Lowry
Janes Oakford
Elsie Brown
Carrie W. Faust
Elizabeth Faust
Ads M. Verney
Cora Yost
Blume
Woderhill
Hoskins
Toos
Rona Megargel
Hattie Griffin
Emma Bradley
Nellie Seward
Dell Mee
Nellie Davis
Madge Simpson
Elon Barnes
Bessie Wood
J. R. Benjamin
Washer
Clark Ridgeway
A P. Ridgeway
H. H. Bushnell
H. D. Bock
H. Bushnell
B. Edaon
Elmhurst
the Frothingham
Ward
Main Court Room
Wyalusing
Reinhart’s
Patterson Silk Concern
Wanta
Condi
Tion of
Tota
Olyphant Wera
COPA
Avevecca
Cavacxere
Esas OD
Thomas Patteny
Cceaee
W. J - Schubmell
Dolin
LIUC
Banerta
Joseph Summerhill
Walter
Edwin Dix
Previde
Ofertory
Annie Sooner
Mendelmabn
Gloria
Momitt
Hydan
Wagner
America Illustrated
Guernsey Brothers
Remnant’s
Slo Washington Ave
Mariind
Divid
Lacka
S.C
Scranton Commercial Aeration Limited
Henry Battin
Tenn Avenue
Osland
Peperioto
Urs Us
J. Bolz
Next Dime Bank
Dunn
Penn Clothing & Shoe House
Penn Avenue
Complete Outfitters
Scranton, PA
Ss. L. Gallen
Banister
Wyoming
Brown
Dr. Jaeger
Variety
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