Local Notables Make Social and Professional Moves
Ex Attorney General H W Palmer spent yesterday in this city. Mr and Mrs Walter Dickson visit relatives at Whitehall Vermont. MP Clara Kahl of this city visits Kingston friends. George W Turner manager for Boxer Leonard left yesterday for New York. Mrs J J Wagenhorst and daughter Mary of Lehigh Glen were in the city yesterday. Chief of Police W T Simpson attends state chiefs convention in Reading. Attorney John R Edwards forms partnership with J Alton Davie. General and Mrs E L Kirkpatrick of London guests at Merrifield residence on Wyoming avenue. Rev A F Ferris of Main avenue leaves for Buffalo to preach then west. John J Murphy to graduate from Georgetown law with Master of Laws Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Palmer
Walter Dickson
Whitehall
Clara Kahl
Kingston
George W. Turner
Boxer Leonard
New York City
J. J. Wagenhorst
Mary
Lehigh Glen
W. T. Simpson
Law Department
Georgetown University
Local Notes from Dunmore and Vicinity
Town happenings include Martin C brides, Miss Rachel Linford visiting, Mrs Messenger returning from the south, and Clarence Watrous to finish his Fifth street home. Upcoming weddings for Miss Dun ningan and P. J. Ward, and Leni Mae Masters with William Jeffrey. Funeral for Thomas Jenkins Jr. and a Masons meeting adjustment due to heat. An evening at the Presbyterian church promises ice cream and a program by the Woman's Missionary Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin C@bride
West Side
Rachel Linford
Rendham
Amelia Pinkney
Church Street
S. B. Bulkley
William Messenger
Clarence Watrous
Fifth Street
Mary Dunningan
P. J. Ward
Borough
St.Mary’s Church
A. L. Urban
Princeton
Philadelphia
Thomas Jenkins, Jr
Brook Street
Dunmore
King Solomon Lodge
Leni Mae
J. O. Masters
William Jeffrey
Mill Street
Ilfe
Speelal
Woman's Home
Foreign Missionary Society
Presbyterian Church
Man Arrested for Firing Shots on Lackawanna Avenue
John Rainer of the South Side was arrested by Special Officer James Durkin of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western after firing at a paper target on upper Lackawanna avenue. A bull dog revolver was found in his possession and several passersby were endangered. He was fined 10 dollars and the weapon seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Durkin
Delaware, Lackawanna
Trials in Carbondale Traction suits and other cases
Jury verdicts awarded Carbondale Traction Co cases of Collins Hunter and Purdy with payments of 500 150 and 50 respectively. Other trials included Ribish v Sweetger verdicts adjusted to 175 with prior credits. Chilton v City of Carbondale and Gu mmner v Barber continued. Mott v Smith ruled for Smith. Starkey v Moyer awarded 62 15 to plaintiff. Lazarus Moyer sues Richardson for 900 with court sustaining verdict against Moyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Collins
W. L. Hunter
Mary E. Purdy
Carbondale Traction Company
Collings
Hunter
Mrs. Purdy
Collins
McPherson
A. J. Ribish
Benjamin Sweetger
Archbald
Ila
J. H. Torrey
City of
Carbondale
Cornelius Smith
Edward Gumner
Pardon T. Barber
Edwards
T. J. Chase
G. L. Halsey
Wilkes-Barre
C. H. Soper
Willam Barber
Marvin Barker
Court Room No. 3
Ernest Mott
W. H. Smith
Smith
Clark's Green
Mott
George Beale
R. H. Holgate
Frank Moyen
A. B. Starkey
Lazarus Moyer
Philadelphia
Harry Richardson
Providence
Richardson
Moyer
Jones
Harry
Supreme Court
Moyer la
Jersey Central issues elaborate traveler’s book
The Jersey Central Railroad issues a new over 200 page tour book praised by The Tribune for its faithful descriptions of resorts along its routes. It highlights attractions over advertising and notes that passenger rates or details can be obtained by contacting J. S. Swisher in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey Central Railroad
Tribune
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
J. 8. Swisher
Water course changed as Lynett sues city for damages
Peter Lynett owner in Scranton's Third Ward sues the city for $2,000 alleging damage from a changed water course. He is represented by Attorney L H Burne and filed his declaration yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Street
West Market Street
Peter Lynett
Scranton
LH. Burne
Lynett
Local Notes From North End Chicago? Scranton Style
Mrs A J Clark hosts cousin Miss Eva Green as Welsh Calvinistic Methodist society plans July 3 event. Parochial school and academy sisters and pupils picnic at Dickson Grove. Hose company receives black horses to draw carriage. Cambrian Glee Society to feature top soloists at Company Armory concert tomorrow night. Marriage of Thomas Edwards and Miss Margaret Ann Willams at Edna Avenue residence officiated by Rev KR S Jones. Christian Endeavor officers elected for coming term at North Main Avenue Baptist Church. John Saltry hosts benefit ball at O Donnell's hall. he was injured at Marvine shaft last year. Wedding of Miss Bridget Jennings and Miss Libble Neary at Holy Rosary Church. Witch social hosted by Presbyterian Christian Endeavor at Sunday School rooms. Welsh Congregational church delegates report at tri county union meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Clark
Church Avenue
Eva Green
Clifford
Calvinistic Methodist Church
St. Mary's
Picaic
Dickson Grove
Providence Cambrian Glee Society
Hormory
Thomas Edwards
Margaret Ann Willams
Wayne Avenue
Jones
Edna Avenue
James Williams
Ann Morgan
Michael Kelley
McDonough
Christian Endeavor Society
North Malin Avenue
Lena Clark
Frederick Phillips
May Fowell
Benjamin Thomas
Elizabeth Henwood
E. Thomas
Boston
Friends
John Saltry
Market Street
O'Donnell
Saltry
Marvine
Philadelphia
John Mulchrome
Katie Saltry
Nue
Bridget Jennings
Mulberry Street
Holy Rosary Church
William P. O'Donnell
Libble Neary
Mary Jennings
John Jennings
Perry Avenue
Presbyterian Church
Lizzie Gabriel
Blanche Halstead
Miss Sweetser
Philadelphia School of Oratory
Gertrude
Maud Williams
Hattie Finn
Natila Green
Florence Silkman
Fred Whitmeyer
Welsh Congregational Church
Tri-County Union
Wilkes-Barre
Thomas Williams
Mary J. Price
William Fray
Charles E. Daniels
Union
Tri-County
Scranton
Evan Lewis
Society
City Solictor Torrey Upsets City Councils on Auditing
City Solicitor Torrey states that warrants should go directly from department heads to the controller, reducing auditing committees. The opinion questions council and committee accountability, favoring the controller’s responsibility and extending his power to examine claims and witnesses. Council debated, then ordered a warrant for the detective bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Connell
Torrey
Lavelle
Judiciary Committee
Lansing
Hill Proposal Seeks Fire Marshal Appointed by Governor
Senator J C Vaughan asks Secretary Dolph B Atherton to approve executive action placing the fire marshal appointment in the governor's hands in a move framed for swift authority. The inquiry signals legislative effort to centralize emergency service oversight.
Railroads News and Local Notices From Scranton Area
Superintendent Manville of the Delaware and Hudson visited the city while Engineer Snow of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western test ran engine No 246. The DLL will pay at Cayuga Bris bin and Storrs mines today. John H. Bender resigned as supervisor of the Central Railroad of New Jersey at Mauch Chunk after 1867 service. The St Louis Local Passenger Association was formed with EK W Braisted as secretary. DLL YMCA class will stage a street run after drill Monday evening June 10. The Order of Railroad Conductors exonerated retiring secretary treasurer W P Daniels and censured earlier accusers. Daniels received a watch for long service. The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen faces a $78,000 general fund deficit. Galesburg convention discussed funding. Printing plant losses noted. Grand Master Wilkinson’s resignation controversy stirred talk, with Hood’s Pills praised by Mrs Weightman. Piano for sale: a high grade 71 3 octave mahogany piano at a low price via Box 227. Buy Weber. Pillsbury’s Flour Mills capacity listed at 17,600 barrels daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Hr. Manville
Delaware and Hudson
George Snow
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Delaware, Lackawanna ,and Western
Cayuga, Brisbin and Storrs
John H. Bender
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Mauch Chunk
St. Louis
EK. W
Daniels
Brotherhood of Railroad
Galesburg
Lastaweek
Wilkinson
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Norton’s
Horn
Frank Stockton
Man
Tolstoy
Haggard
Hobbes
Mcharajah
Correlli
Balfour
Mrs. DeKoven
Princess Aline
Richard Harding Davis
Nordau
Mackie
Barr
Trilby
Nodier
du Maurier
Financial School
Century
Cosmopolitan
Munsey
Peterson
McClure
Scribner
Forum
Snow
Weston Mill
Martha Moses
Mrs. Hese
Dunmore Doings
Rainer
The
Gumaer
Foots
North End
Lorraine
Clark's
Traina
Wyoming Ave
Wood, Harmon & Co
Agenta
Nickel Plate Road
Canavan
Stephen Jones
John P. Canavan
New York
Nay Aug Park
McCann
People's Street Railway Company
Luzerne County
Robingon
Fourth Ward
Charlotte Borgel
John R. Davis
Washington Avenue
Stafford Meadow Brook
Beech Street
Franklin Engine House
Durr
Fire Department
Common Council
Howe
Gutta Percha and Rubber Manufacturing Company
Eureka Fire Hose Company
Faragon
Hebecca Avenue
Washburn Street
van Buren Avenue
Fifteenth Ward
Teeter Stone Company
Wyoming Avenue
Hickory Street
Scranton Board of Trade
Hastings
Board of Trade
R. W. Luce
Public Safety Committee
Vaughan
News OF the Railroads
Hood
William Weightman
North Bromley Avoruo
Scranton, Pa
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Pillsbury’s
Rexford CO
Lackawanna Avenue
China
Prettylands
Pat
Duo
China Hall
Weichel & Millar
Spruce Street
Gilhool's Carriage
Novaly
Seventh Street
John L. Hangi
Stewart's
Bourdon Laces
Mears
AWANI
Hagen, Avenue
Martin& Delany
Bicycles OF America
J.D. Williams & Bro
Lackawanha Avenue
N. A. Hulbert
Steinway & Son
Decker Brothers
Kranich & Back
Stultz & Bauer
Fkew
New York Warehouse
Fifth Avenue
E.C. Ricker &Co E., Adame Aw., New Telephone Bidg
Turner
Lackawanna Store Association
Lacka. and
Jefferson Aves
Sapolio
G. Elmendorf
Elmira
N. Y
Megargel & Connell
James & Kelly
Pittsburg
Spruce ST
Aylesworth’s
Wyoming
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