City Notes from Dickson City and Nearby Areas
EB qualified four members at the Dickson City rifle range. Professor Howard plans a concert at Penn arenge Baptist church Thursday evening. Parker street bridge expected complete early next week. Streets and bridges committee to meet Scotsland street property owners tonight. A large cabinet for surveyors implements placed in city engineers office. Providence Women’s Christian Temperance Union meets this afternoon at 10 in the Christian church. Rev J W Williams to speak at Keecue mission on Franklin avenue tonight. McAll mission auxiliary met yesterday at James Archbald’s home. about forty ladies attended. no special business. Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church to run excursion to Lake Ariel today. Train departs Erie and Wyoming depot at 8:80. Special cars leave West Side termini at 7:45. Oliver Kreskie, a Delaware Larka wana and Western brakeman, injured while coupling at Stroudsburg. right hand mashed, three fingers amputated at Moses Taylor hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson City
Howard
Penn Arenge Baptist Church
Ttso
Parker Street
Scetland Street
City Engineers Office
Providence Women's Christian Tem- Fae Union
Christian Church
North Main Avenue
J. W. Williams
Dunmore Presbyterian Church
Keecue
Franklin Avenue
McAll Mission
James Archbald
Jefferson Avenue
Calvinistic Methodist Church
Lake Ariel
Erie and Wyoming
Oliver Kreskie
Delaware
Western
Stroud
Social gathering and meeting notices at local YWCA
An informal social will be held at YWCA rooms tonight from 7 to 7:30. A postponed Farview excursion is set for Saturday. Tickets available at Stelle Seeley’s and Sanderson’s. Annual association meeting Thursday night in Bo’olock with ballots for officers and reports. M S Dunn will speak. Indy and friends invited. Friday 8 pm Chautauqua circle with readings on study topics. Admission free for ladies and gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
Farview
Stelle & Seeley’s
Sanderson's
Jane Is
Bo'olock
Mins M.S. Dunn
Indy
Association
Chattauqua
Polish Literary Society of Dickson Incorporation Filed
An article of incorporation for the Polish Literary Society of the borough of Dickson was filed yesterday in the prothonotary's office. The society aims to educate and instruct members in the English language and the principles of popular government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson
Prothonotary
Examinations for Freshmen at Princeton College Held in Scranton
Examinations for admission to the fresh men class of Princeton college will be held in the office of Attorney John A Harris in the Commonwealth building Scranton on Thursday June 14. Examination papers will be opened at 10 am. Remnants for children's dress at half price on Thursday June 14. Means & Hace. Marouness Suaw Piasos Every customer recommends them. Stolle & Seeley 184 Wyoming avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton College
John A. Harria
Commonwealth Building
Scranton
Marouness Suaw Piasos
Stolle & Seeley
Wyoming Avenue
City Threatens Suit Over School Site and Building Plans
The board discusses paying city trenchers for grading No 1 and Maison Woods. the building committee reports bids for a retaining wall at No 1 and recommends awarding to M J Ruddy. A new high school foundation report praises the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Co. efforts. Evans pushes to move No 10 school site. referred to building committee and controller. The plan for the Nineteenth Ward building and 2000 school desks are approved for bids. Board to visit the training school next Friday after noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Board of Control
Transacion
Torrey
Firat
City Trenchier
Wade
James Kelly
LL. Williams
Max Phillips
Max Phillips, SoTas0: AL J. Randy, $250; Muldooy & Dawe
Gray & Cin
M. J. Ruddy
Kelly
Cound Lehrorder
Williams
Spay
Ceesegervevesseeseessie
Iwi4
Wormer
NEW High School Foundation
Ea, Bart
Sner
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Bart
Lickawanna Tron
Bartl
Rebecca Svenue
Lafayette
Boice
Property Transfers in Lackawanna Township Notice
Blanchard's property and multiple owners including John J. Fahey EJ Mulholland David Thoma Moran Moses Morris F A Beamish Michael Green and James Glossmer appear in a transfer notice. In Lackawanna township F A Beamish purchased Jacob Lots property and George 8 Hore N Wills.
La Mascotte Opens Summer Opera at Frothingham
The MacKay Kenny company opened the second summer week with La Mascotte a lively light opera where Dan Young and Ton Whyte shone as Lorenzo XVII and Racco. Mire Lis gle Gonzalez impressed as Bethina and the cast received hearty applause. La Mascotte runs tonight and tomorrow with additional shows later. Olivette is not on this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geeson
Frothingham
Lia Maveaite
MacKay-Kenny
Dan Young
Ton Whyte
Lorenzo XVII
Racco
Hia Chamberlain
Miss Funny Merera
Bethina
Prince Lorsizo
Mire Lisgle Gonzalez
Sylva
Toubabt
Land sales settle unpaid taxes in multiple townships
The county treasurer sold delinquent lands at court to satisfy unpaid taxes. City Clerk Martin Lavelle bought the Widow Brennan estate in Carbonale township. Various parcels in Covington, Dickson City, Dunmore, Fell township and Kimberly area changed hands to named buyers including M P Mulligan and W W Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Lavelle
Brenan
Carbondale Township
H. Rhode
M. P. Mulligan
Hy M. Strépter
E.G. Prear
Squire Miller
Benjamin Mowelle
C. J. Koerner
J. Kaerners
Dw. Slook
Price
James, Masters
Jobn Murphy
Jobn Murphy's; ‘Squire Nydur, Mary Reese's, and 2. W. Haupt
Frank Tuner
W. W. Mills
TRYING HANDS CASE AT CITY COURT TRIAL IN MOOSIC LAND ROW
The trial before Judge Archbald resumed with testimony from Mrs Capwell on Dr D B Hand Iquivat case and the Central Telephone matter. Robert Tinsley and John Walsh clash over a 10 to 40 foot land strip, both claiming deeded rights and fence placement. The court session continued through the afternoon with the case to resume next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Tinsley
John Walsh
D. B. Hand
Asalatuni
Evan L Morris
Sichard O'Brien
L. Webbe
Hand
Warren
California
Welllan
Wellan
Hind
Jobo
Walsh
Edwards
Halavinder
Vosbuege
Stanton
Moosic
Wate
Tinsley
Wulsa
Strike Ends After Bricklayers Return to Work
The arbitration committee of Bricklayers Union No 15 reached terms settling grievances for one year to May first 1908. Workers return to the Robinson building on the South Side and other sites at five and a half cents plus five cents extra for pressed brick. Contractors claim near victory as strikers gain only the pressed brick premium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Brick- Layers’ Union
No. 15
Willindows
Bailiers’ Exchange
Spruce Street
Washington Avenue
Mathers
Scranton Theatrical Company Charter Approved
Judge Millards yesterday approved the charter of the Scranton Theatrical Company. Other local actions include probate of Janes Kelly's will, administration for Dor ta Thumm, and licenses issued for marriages in Pittston Archbald Scranton and Winters neighborhoods. Courts fixed dates for insolvency matters and transferred licenses with various showings of cause for new trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millards
Scranton Theatrical Company
Janes Kelly
Euranton
Charles Woods
Dorta Thumm
Weoming Avenue
John L Gibbens
P. Mott
Hyde Park Bank
EE. Hendricks
Carbondale
J. Williams
J. W. Aitkin
J. D. Stocker
Presbyterians Back Sabbath Enforcement in Scranton
At a city meeting a unanimous resolution endorses the Christian citizens movement to enforce the Sabbath law. A committee including Rev. C E B Robinson, Rev. Logan, and Rev. Melaan is appointed to present the petition to the mayor and urge full compliance by city authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
C. EB. Robinson
D. D
Logan
Melaan
Jobbers and manufacturers agree to Saturday closes
City merchants and manufacturers, led by Rice, Levy & Co and T. J. Kelly & Co, consent to shut their businesses every Saturday at 12 noon from June 16 to September 22. The list includes Stowera' Packing, Scranton Packing, Weston AI, Jonva and Sproaka, Scranton Preserving, C P Matthews, Son & Co, Tra Bonu & Coy, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice, Levy & Co
T. J. Kelly & Co
Giiniers & Duffy
C D Wegman & Co
Stowera’ Packing Company
Charles Groyzinger
Mogargel & Conpeli
Cleveland & Hoberts
The
Scranton Packing Company
Ackerinan Bros
A. D
BASE BALL MEN IN COURT. the Law. Judge grants quo warranto ruling
On the representation of A L Martin, director of the Scranton Base Ball association, Judge Ed wards granted rule to show cause why a writ of quo warranto should not issue. Martin claims W A Stdotu, William Batwa, ER, Robinson Patrick Jordan, je, and Alexander McKes formed a new board without notice or authority and are acting as directors. Rule returnable June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeager
Madison Township
William L. Carr
John Noack
Milo Lyman
Mr. Yeager
Thomas
Daniel Mounain
Frankietko Zoruie
Pittston
John
Boland
Maggie A. Daily
Archbald
Grande Killain
Scranton
Nellie Brannon
Winters
Gordin Miller
Martha Dennix
Madisonville
William Farrell
Mary A. Kelly
A L Martin
Scranton Base Ball Association
Edwards
Scranton Fire Department Funeral Attendance Request
The Scranton Fire Department asks officers and members to attend the funeral of William Davis of the East Company at Franklin Bucine House on Tuesday at 1 20 p m. Acting Chief Groner R Surpan notes a promotional event offering free samples of kidney and bladder cure and doves for sale at a later date. A sale of silks and trimmings is planned, and Lotar the Nee Men will be at Woodland Park today to meet business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Fire Department
Franklin Bucine House
Lais Williats Davis
Eatd Company
Groner R. Surpan
Tivay
Dimmock
Lotar
Woodland Park
Scranton Coal Outlook Bright Despite General Economic Slump
A Scranton coal trade expert says the anthracite sector shows buoyancy with May output, mines running full time and a quickening sale. He predicts a slight post May revival, with the industry acting as a reliable barometer of overall business and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Alay
Wifuia
Scranton Busnessen
Meeting of Cathedral Parish Young Men at College Hall
The Cathedral parish young men assembled at College Hall with Dr Ready chairing to form a permanent body for intellectual and physical benefit. John F Doyle read a report on adopting a constitution and by laws and a committee of RK, J Beamish, George J McDonald, John J Gordon, Willa McCermick and John F Doyle was named to draft it. The group will meet weekly and welcomes applicants from any area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Hall
Dr. Ready
John FB. Doyle
Till Oie
J. Beamish
George J. McDonald
John J. Gordon
Willa McCermick
John F. Doyle
Property Owners Block Parker Street Grade Plan
A joint board of viewers and City Engineer Phillips met to discuss the Parker Street grading. Property owners claim damages totaling 21,000 with court costs estimated at 440.50, creating a major hurdle to the proposed improvement and likely delaying the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Street
Phillips
Miners Charities Grow With Local Donations Report
Additional contributions received since last report by Messie Melee and AieDermott for the trikking miners in the oft coal region list donors including George Afo- Donald Cash W 0 and John R Farr among others. Total contributions amount to 136.40 with prior acknowledgments 274.03. Woodlawn Park’s lots lead. activity is rapid and residents are urged to visit the office for plot options today from 1 to 6 and 6 to 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messie, Melee and
AieDermott
Children’s Sake
George Afo- Donald
John R. Farr
Joseph TL Phillips
Goldsmith Hazayr
Boilermakers’ Union
Oxford Mine Accidental Fund
Carpentera and Jomers Union
No. Oil, &0
Cayuga
Woodlawn Park
Commonwealth Shop Store Ad Highlights New Fashions
An advertisement from Commonwealth Shop Store and Washington Fine Shops touts latest fads in rosewood and tent leathers for ladies and gents. It promotes quality oil clothing and urges buyers to shop wholesale and retail at H. A. Kingabary's with Jd Spruce and Webst brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Best Quailty Oil
H. A. Kingabary's
Jd Spruce Strove
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Newman
Lackawanna the
Morrman& Moore
Wyoming Ave
City Notes
Lohman
MR. Bartl
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Wormser
Lackawanna Tron and Siew) Company
Supering
MacKay-Henny Company
Ludwig Wehlau
Gandy
Commitiden
Conrad Lchroeder
Court House
Ste Meurinn
Jogbers
Martin
Thy
Ansistates
Birch’s Crystal
Belfast
E.G. Coursen
Lacka
Silka
Oor
Parkour Street
Mors Ald
Commonwealth Shop Store
Washington
W. W. Berry
Lacka, Ave
S.C. Snyder
D.d.s
Wyoming
Gentsobl & Sons
Henry Battin & CO
Penn Avenue
Board of Health
Osland
Menor
New York
P.O
Clearings Ale
Urs Us
J. Bolz
Next Dime Bank
Dunn
Lace Aid Congress
London
Russia
Congress
Complete Outfitters
Scranton, PA
S. L. Gallen
Owl
Banister's Shoe House
DR. Jaeger’s Woolen Goods
Lackawanna Ave
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