City Notes Accused Of Larceny and Community Events
City notes report Jenph and Agnes Ralet jailed for larceny by Justice William Mason. Parish and church notices detail divine service at AU aula University church and a strawberry ice cream festival at Elm Park church. A monthly meeting of the Women’s Relief and Dictionary Society is announced, along with paydays for local mines and a funeral service for Mrs Frank Convey. An injury from coal laceration and observances by the Grand Army of the Republic are listed, plus a pupil recital at the Weeping Fernary studio and a police arrest after a disturbance on Penn Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenph
Agnes Ralet
Pearce
William Mason
Peckville
Speedway Hotel Near Lake Scranton Opens Year Round
The Speedway Hotel sits five hundred feet above the city beyond the Park on the scenic drive to Lake Scranton. A close city hotel in the woods near Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad trains, located at Speedway crossing, offers year round open service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Scranton
Erie and
Wyoming Valley Railroad
Speedway Crossing
Cafe schedule and events listings details
Breakfast 6 to 9 a m lunch 1 to 2 30 p m dinner 6 to 9 p m lunch all day in cafe arrangements for large parties by phone 4674 gentlemen s races Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p m
Noted man Riley arrested on paternity charge in city
City Detective Joh Moir arrested James Riley last night on a warrant from an alderman charging him with being the father of Mary Mom's child. Riley, formerly of Lebanon, appeared before Alderman John T. Mowe and posted bail of 500 to await trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuley
Dames Riley
Not
Joh Moir
Tehanon
Mary Mom
Riley
Lebanon
Polio
John T. Mowe
Monday Night's Concert at the Lyceum Prospects Bright
The Lyceum hosts a symphony concert next Monday with Haydn Symphony No.4 and Nicolai overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor plus Schubert march. Gounod Whener Grieg among others enhance a programme likely to attract a full house. Baritone Gwilym Miles noted. box office opens this morning for seat sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Haydn
Nicolai
Schubert
Gounod
Whener
Grieg
Gwilym Miles
Visiting the Schools Inspects City Buildings
The teachers committee of the board of control with Superintendent Howell and President Jayne began the annual inspection of city schools at 9 am. They visited Nos 6, 35, 83, and 36, noting heat in some rooms and recommending a single session until school ends. They also considered using the nearby dwelling as a training school next year and will continue inspecting Nos 3, 16, and others over four days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Howell
Vrealdent Jayne
No. 6
Come Mittes
Mra
Annie Barnes
Franklin Avenue
Supreme Treasurer Collins Receives Reception in Scranton
Supreme Treasurer Collins of the Independent Order of Foresters was honored with a reception at Guernsey Hall in Scranton. Philadelphia deputy chief ranger C. W. Barton attended, and Collins spoke on fraternal aims, home protection, and the order’s history during his tour, leaving on the 11:40 train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Scranton
Order of Foresters
Harry A. Collins
Guernsey Hall
Washington Avenue
W. J. Douglass
C. W. Barton
Philadelphia
Douglass
Collins
Toronto
Canada
Lady Foresters
Foresters
Amos Merrill
John G. McConnell
Frank ©. Hubor
Open Air Concert at Robinson Residence Tonight
Bauer's band performs a varied programme including Manteo Hungarian Rastepiel and My Maryland at the Robinson residence on Seventh Street. Also advertised is a public viewing at Schriever's Photographic Studio 110 Wyoming Avenue with Beecham's products highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauer
Tonight
Robinson Residence
Seventh Street
Skelor
The
Alate
Schriever
Wyoming Avenue
Mocha and Java Offer Unmatched Prompt Delivery
A grocer at 611 Lackawanna Avenue and 124 South Main Avenue markets Mocha and Java with bold claims of best quality and prompt delivery. The ad emphasizes unmatched value and quick service for local shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Avenue
South Main Avenue
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co Delivery Note
A brief notice lists The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co with a delivery item at 125 South Malo for Pranpt. The fragmentary text names chavanna grenie and Hivons as associated terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Chavanna Grenie
South Malo
Lackawanna Township bonds challenged in court
An amended equity suit alleges the 914000 improvement bonds issued by Lackawanna Township School District were irregular and fraudulently issued to boost debt beyond legal limits. The petition accuses the board of private bond sale and improper use of funds for an unnecessary land purchase. A choked trial follows with related property and damages actions against local figures and the borough of Olyphant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Township
Benton Property
Olyphant Will
R. T. Black—Court
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Eschool Board of Lackawanna
Willard, Warren & Knapp
Eald
Aaid
Aaid School Board
Wegally
Sald
Ealh
Ft Te
Naid
Dal Dohool
Aste
Homer
amit @choal
Sinth
Cald
Haeln Eolit
Tena
Anld
Bend Anid
Lawsuit over four acre Benton plot in common pleas
Judge John B. Kelly resumed the Settle Fisk versus Charien and Ira Nafus erectment suit after Memorial Day. Mise Pick seeks to establish title and remove Charles from a partly claimed plot, citing Ira’s slater-in-law status. Depositions from the defendant’s mother were contested and may be ruled out if objections persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
John B. Kelly
Settle BE. Fisk
Charien
Ira Nafus
Benton
Slater
Ira
Charles
Mise Pick
Parol
Tra
B. Price
Partridge & Vaughan
Kelly
Will of Robert T. Diack Admitted to Probate in Scranton
The will of the late Robert T. Diack was admitted to probate yesterday. Letters testamentary were granted to Caroline A. Diack. The document leaves all property to Mrs. Black and divides among three children upon her death. It names Mary Duncan, Thomas A. Mack, and Robert T. Mack Jr. as beneficiaries and designates Caroline A. Diack as executrix with power to sell real estate and reinvest proceeds. The will is dated April 24, 1900, and witnesses include J. T. Block, Thomas F. Wells, and Harry G. Mursby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert T. Diack
Caroline A. Diack
Tobert T. Mark
Scranton
Pennelvania
Careline A. Wieck
Mary Fh
Didson
Thomas A. Mack
Robert T. Mack
Thor
Londly
Caroline A. Flack
J. T. Block
Tentator
A. D
Thomas F. Wells
Harry G Murshy
Green Sues for Land Damage Over Fence Dispute
Issac Green by Vosburg and Dawson files trespass action in Prothonotary Cope land to recover 2000 dollars claiming defendants unlawfully sold property line. Green owns a lot on Irving Avenue Dunmore. Hewers own the adjacent lot. Hewers allegedly moved the line fence sixteen feet onto Green’s property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Issac Green
Vosburg & Dawson
Copeland
Irving Avenue
Dunmore
Howers
Green
Hewers
Divorce Petition Filed by Frank Wunt over Desertion
Frank Wunt of Scntt township filed for divorce from Elizabeth Hunt alleging desertion on April 19, 18H9. Attorney W. Mulslander represents him. The couple married January 2, 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wunt
Scntt Township
Elizabeth Hunt
W. Mulslanders
Acting Sheriff Acknowledges Property Deeds in Scranton
Acting Sheriff Frank B. Ryan yesterday acknowledged deeds involving the German Building and Loan association for land in Scranton owned by B. B. Garnell valued at $143.85 and land in Scranton owned by Stephen Kallina via Stephen B. Spruks for $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Ryan
German Building and Loan Association
Scranton
B. B. Garnell
Stephen B. Spruks
Stephen Kallina
Local Obituary Fragments From Dunmore and Priceburg
Fragmentary names listed include Michael Huta Mary Ann Nikiel John Keegan Bridget Gilroy Stanislaw Ceerwenski Mary Anna Kreynkowska William Anthony Beranton Bedda Helway Beranton Guiseppe Romantello and Maria Dovhichio associated with Dunmore Priceburg Olyphant and Beranton areas unclear context or dates from the clipped page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Bhuta
Ccevecessees
Ss Olyphant
Mary Ann Nikiel
Olyphant
John Keegan
Hemlock Street
Bridget Gilroy
Gordon Street
Stanislaw Ceerwenski
Priceburg
Mary Anna Kreynkowska
William Anthony
Beranton Bedda Helway
Eeeeeeers
Beranton
Guiseppe Romantello
Dunmore Maria Dovhichio
Dunmore
Firemen Relief Association Charter Sought in Dunmore
Attorney T J Duggan filed for a charter of the Firemen's Relief association of Dunmore. John Brown appeals in the Superior court in the Dime Bank case against W W Arnold and John Brown. McDonald requests a new trial for Everett Warren receiver versus Frank H Jermyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Duggan
Firemen's Relief Association
Dunmore
John Brown
the Dime Bank
W. W. Arnold
W. E. Arnold
Everett Warren
Frank H. Jermyn
M. E. McDonald
Outline of Information for Census Enumerators
The article details the 60,000 enumerators starting nationwide to gather data for a two year census. It stresses penalties for divulging information and outlines required household data such as name birth details marriage status occupation and residence. It notes supervisor Edwards and regional assignments, and emphasizes birthplace questions for natives and immigrants.
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Tiright
United States
Uncle Sam
Merriam
Congress
John M. Edwards
Lackawanna
Pike
Munroe
Washington
Boranton
Bureau
Ant
Hillatde
Census Office
Belt and Fabrics: Washable White Leather Belt Bargain
A washable white leather belt offered with pulley style elements. The textile notes describe linen satin damask fabrics with full hem stitched details and reference past discussions of a big bargain on these items.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lackawanna Dairy CO
Adams Avenue
Omece
C. Ss. Snyder
Spruce Street
Edward Reyer
Spruce ST
Opp
Court House
H. B. Ware
2To& Williams
Posto
America
Auaula’ Universatiat Church
Vine Street
Eiclety
Elm Park
Hyde Mark
Continental
Diamond and
Hallstead
Convey Fusehal
Mra. Frank Convey
Bervices
St. Vetern Cathedral
Gathedralecomtery
Women's
Furelum Mictionary Society
Fret Presbyterian Church
Eclieh
Thstead of
Philaw
John G. Patton
Flaow
Robert Timmins
Lackawanna Hospital
Grand Army of the Republic
Goldion
Mier Kaiser
Offictr
Pfatrolman Karius
Penn Avenue
Krarhie
Center
Speedway News
Speedway Hotel
Samuel B Cox
P. O. Scranton
Ing
Ae A. A. Willama
Supreme Treasurer
Pilla
Beecham
D. & W. Company
Plainiff
Daniel Kislnsky
Thomas Gilley
Bridget Gilboy
Archbald
Moosle Street
Dela Ware and Hudson Company
Gilboy
Kislnsky
Kislussy
Archhbald
James J. O'Malley
L H. Byrne
Gilboys
M. Be, McDonald
Frank M. Lynch
Willa & Higgins
D. T. Hand
Joseph
F Elizabeth Chase
Thomas Barrowman
John 8. Jenkins
Rush Brook Coal Company
Charles I. Hawley
Wolfe & Wenzel
J. W. Guernsey
A. M. Freas
George W. Brown
Common Pleas
the County Savings Bank
L. A. Warras
Johnson
A. H. Oamiary
Frverett Warren
Johlnson, L. A. Warren
Brown Bros
J. P. Morgan & Co
Knauth, Nached & Kuhne
Robert T. Black
Court House News Notes
Census Bureau
Carbondale
Taylor
Ben
Louis Gramer
J. F. Watkins
James McDonald
Edwards Willl
Howard P. Davies
China Wall
G. V. Millar & Co
Wyoming Ave
F. L. Crane
Lackawanna Ave
Nisbets
the Fashion
Hamburg
Sssssee
Mears & Hagen
Mandolins
Planoa
George W. Finn
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