City Notes From the Courthouse to Park Civic Plans
Town notices list court house hours noon closure Saturdays through September. Probate granted for Bridget McLean of Dunmore. Various civic updates include a plumbing code delay, church events, marriage licenses for several couples, and a Binghamton excursion fundraiser for the Home for the Friendless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Bridget McLean
Dunmore
Board of Health
King’s Daughters
Elm Park
Ofrs
Maria Wright
Martin McGoff
Mary Flynn
Providence
Thomas J. Marran
Cardendale
Teresa Barns
Clinton
Wayne County
Brown
Laurel Hill Park Pavillion
Laurean Chandler
B. N. Kennedy
Olyphant Borough
Liberal Reward to Finder of Two Ten Dollar Notes
A public notice offers a liberal reward to any person who returns two ten dollar notes found by a resident. The notice identifies no specific dates or locations beyond a general reward promise.
Lackawanna Delegation Leaves for St Louis Convention
The Lackawanna delegation to the St Louis convention travels in a special car named the St Nicholas attached to the Delaware Lackawanna and Western train at 1.49 pm. The party included prominent Republicans and family members waving as the car pulled away. They head to Buffalo then Cleveland and onward to St Louis aboard the Big Four arriving 6.56 pm Saturday. The return begins next Friday at noon with a 2.36 pm Saturday arrival. Delegates include William Connell John T WilHama Conrad Schroeder James Williams Morgan Morgan Charles A Miner James L Connell ex Mayor William C Connell and others. Edward J Murphy decorated the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
St. Louis
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Road
Buffalo
Lake Shore
Cleveland
William Connell
John T. Wil- Hama
Conrad Schroeder
James Williams
Morgan R. Morgan
Luzerne
Charles A. Miner
Wilkes-Barre
James L. Connell
William C. Connell
A. J. Connell
C. R. Connell
Theodore Connell
Esra H. Ripple
T. Frank Penman
Benjamin. Hughes
John H. Thomas
Marriage experiment of ex mayor ends in failure
Ex mayor Connell officiated a free wedding for May Bell and Louis Passenger to reform her. The union failed as May returned to old ways. Eva Smith accused May of assault, leading to warrants and fines for May and a companion, Katie Fox, found at her apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell
May Bellman
Louis Passenger
May
Board of Health
Lackawanna Avenue
Eva Smith
Millar
Katie Fox
Wilbur Opera Company Stages Boccaccio at Frothingham
A large audience heard the Wilbur Opera company present Boccaccio at Frothingham last night with Misa Sidge Mortimer in the title role. The afternoon souvenir matinee features Moratina and the evening program includes Mancot with a change from the Grand Duchess. The company then departs to Buffalo for an extended stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Opera Company
Frothingham
Misa Sidge Mortimer
Buffalo
Another Man Has His Wife Arrests Shake City
Mr and Mrs Charles Wilson of the West Side were arrested on a warrant from William Avery of Tunkhannock who says Mrs Wilson is still his wife. The Wilsons deny the claim and posted bail to contest the matter in Wyoming County while a stereopticon exhibition on the courthouse square was scheduled for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wilson
West Side
Tunkhannock
William Avery
Avery
Wilson
Alderman Millar
Wyoming
Men Keeley league meeting and sales notices
A Keeley league gathering is set for Sunday at 3 30 PM at the institute with Keeley graduates urged to attend as delegates to the national convention in Indianapolis in August. Also notices announce a carload of new potatoes arriving today from Grocery Supply and Produce Co at 17 Lackawanna Avenue and an auction sale of remnants at 427 Lackawanna Avenue. Rochester Shoe sale opens today at Five Brothers shoe Store 608 Lackawanna Avenue with extra clerks and bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindenstrest
Court House Square
S Tar
John Lindsay
Philadelee
Alfred Wooler
Oliver Diteon Company
Boston
New York
John Church Company
Cincinnati
Chicago
Carbondale
W. D. Frenk
Keeley League
Institute
Keeley
Indianapolis
Scranton
League
Groceryl Supply and Produce Co
Lackawanna Avenue
Rochester
Five Brothers’ Shoe
the & Brothers
Kelly
Five Brothers
E. M. Strong
6 Brothers’ Rochester
Children’s Day Observed Across City Churches
Churches mark Children's Day with morning and afternoon programs led by pastors and Sunday schools. Baptisms of infants occur in several services. Evening sermons follow in some churches while others hold no evening observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
James McLeod
A. W. Dickson
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
The
Bible Society
West Side
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
George L. Peck
J. B. Sweet
Plymouth Congregational Church
St. David's Episcopal
First Welsh Congregational Church
D. Jones
George W. Powell
William Reese
D. D. Evans
First Welsh Baptist Church
Tabernacle Church
Scranton Street
B. G. Beddoe
Davis
C. W. Lull
Zion
Besale Sloat
G. L. Peck
BE. Rinker
Bweet
Bertha Fellows
Bertha Carson
Sarkeverd B. Myera
Jackson Street Baptists Church
Scho
Richard Nichols
G. W. Phillips
Hampton Street Methodist Church
Asbury Methodist Church
A. F. Chaffee
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Puritan Congregational Church
West Market Street
Bishop Moore Honors Mass at St Peters Cathedral
During his stay Bishop Moore was the guest of Right Reverend Bishop O Hara and he celebrated mass at St Peters cathedral yesterday morning. He had hoped to be present in time to celebrate the requiem mass at the funeral.
Maggie Montgomery Causes Midnight Disturbance At Foundling Home
In St Josephs Foundling Home on Madison avenue a drunken Maggie Montgomery created a loud scene at midnight while demanding her children. Chief Robling escorted her to the station. A Taylor police officer seeks her for alleged disorderly house activities and the two hundred residents’ petition is filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Montgo
Theu
St. Joseph’s
Madison Avenue
Maggie Montgomery
Foundling Home
Robling
Taylor
Montgomerys
Montgomery
Desperate Poverty Widow Took to Poor Farm After Moral Ruin
Terrible state of Mrs. Thomas Harris a widow with three children forced from her dilapidated Taylorville home to the poor farm. Neighbors found her living in filth with disease and distress, after her earnings failed and her son lost work. Poor Director Ira Atherton arranged entry to the home and removal to the poor farm, while furniture was burned as unclean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Harris
Taylorville Woods
Ira Atherton
Pittston
Lackawanna Township
Courtright and Dempsey In A Street Fight
Frank Courtright and Jack Dempsey, named after famous boxers, were arrested by Lieutenant Davis and Patrolman Palmer after a midnight brawl on Lackawanna avenue. The pair fought in Raub's, Courtright lost a fingernail during the scuffle, and police broke up the renewed combat outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Courtright
Pine Knot
Jack Dempsey
Davis
Palmer
Lackawanna Avenue
Raub
Priest Visits Condemned Man Before Execution
Boschino, awaiting his death by gallows, has not yet been notified of the date. Sheriff Clemons will read the death warrant and fix August 5. Rev Dominick Landro, cathedral chaplain to Italians, visited Boschino yesterday morning. The condemned man remains devout, spending time in prayer and meditation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschino
F. H. Clemons
Dominick Landro
Drug Store Blaze Endangers Harris on Penn Avenue
A clerical mishap at C. M. Harris drug store 125 Penn avenue caused a pomade can to overflow and ignite, subduing flames by noon. Mr Harris later misstated $300 on the ledger. the loss was insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Harris’ Drug Store
Penn Avenue
Central City Fire Companies
Harris
Funeral of Mrs F H Clemons
The remains of Mrs. Clemons wife of Sheriff F H Clemons arrived yesterday from Asbury Park where death occurred Thursday. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 30 from the family residence 21 Vine street with services at the house and interment at Dunmore
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemons
F. H. Clemons
Asbury Park
Vine Street
Dunmore
Aunt Rachel’s Peruvian Malaria Littera Promises Health Boost
It claims to preserve health and strength and aid those dependent on us. The text extols the product as unfailing and valuable for maintaining vigor and tone, especially for females and weakly persons seeking appetite improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel
Malaria Littera
St Anthony's Beneficial Society files for charter in court
An application was filed in court by John J. Manning for a charter of St Anthony's Beneficial Society of Olyphant to aid members in sickness distress and for families in case of death. Subscribers listed include Antol Glinsky Stephen Glinsky Michael Spile Frank Gamba and John Tinkos. Also notices for employment and sales positions at Harris Suspender Co and a mill remnants auction schedule appear among local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Manning
St. Anthony's Beneficial Society of Olyphant
Antol Glinsky
Stephen Glinsky
Michael Spile
Frank Gamba
John Tinkos
Was Helping Himself Joseph D Cress Arrested for Stealing
Joseph G Cress traveling salesman for Henry Goodman a Lackawanna avenue dry goods and clothing store was arrested for larceny. Alderman John T Howe issued the warrant and Constable Penman made the arrest. Cress admitted guilt at the hearing could not give $500 bail and was committed to the county jail. He is 26 and married. Goodman noticed rising thefts of neckties suspenders shirts and other items and linked them to Crews. A search warrant found a quantity of stolen goods at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph D. Cress
Henry Goodman
Lackawanna Avenue
Joseph G. Cress
Forestcourt
John T. Howe
Penman
Creas
Goodman
Sawyer's New York Imports Trimmed Millinery Sale
Trade at Sawyer's notes a high water mark last month with June drawing enthusiasm for quiet cases. Goods from New York promise unmatched values. 245 dozen white on the aisle from Italy, trimmed walking hats in black brown and navy, priced to sell. White short black hats and trimming, refined bell sailors with velvet band, prices slashed. Millinery features broad styles and materials, offering moderate to exclusive novelties, shapes, and materials in endless variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Italy
Verhiris
Late Bishop Moore Leaves After Kilcoyne Funeral Visit
Right Reverend John Moore bishop of St. Augustine Florida arrived too late for the Kilcoyne funeral and departed yesterday afternoon. He called on Mrs Catherine Kilcoyne mother of the dead priest and spent a few hours in the city before leaving for the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moore
St. Augustine
Florida
Anthony F. Kilcoyne
South
Catherine Kilcoyne
M Connell and Frang Wed in Scranton Home Ceremony
In Scranton on June 12 the Rev Richard Hierna united Walter A McConnell and Miss Lydia Frang at the home of the bride on South Washington Avenue. Local relatives and friends attended the ceremony followed by a reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'Connell
Franz
Scranton
Richard Hierna
Walter A. McConneLl
Misa
Lydia Frang
Washington Avenue
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Mas. S. T. Rowen
Philadelphia Cooking Scheol
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna
THE.__ Gaundry
Pean Ave
A. B. Warman
Tay Wyoming Ave
City Notes
Binghamton
Ross Park
William Monsey
Fleetville
Jay Austin
Methodist Episcopal Church
William Connell & Co
Maple Grove
Menars
Manley
Oram
Lyman Green
Wallace Patterson
Garton Green
G. W. Davison
B. Paulman
Armour & Co
Ira Bennett & Co
Emil Schimpff
Ackerman Bros
T. J. Kelley & Co
Rice, Levy & Co
Dale & Stevens
W. A. Gallagher
John L. Hull & Co
G. J. Babcock & Co
Nemes & Connell
Reliable Preserving Co
T. H. Watts Co
Lim
Duggan & Kennedy
C. P. Matthews, Gon & Co
M. M. Ruddy
Jermyn
Boccaccio
Wilbur Company
the Frothingham
James Avery
West Side Churches
Mrs. Thomas Harris
Rochester Shoe Sale
Norris Brothers
Norris Bros
Adams Avenue
Mulberry Street
Lohmann
Spruce Street
Fe Mountain
Berry
W. W. Berry
Courtricht and Dempsey
Sandro
Mr. Harris
Benefit Society
Harris Suspender Co
Williamsport
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Wadem
Finn
EM. Strong
Bauer
Laurel Hill Park
Warwick
Ocean
South Carolina
Atlantic City
N.J
Fine Lawn
Daniel Coleman
Sawyer'’S
A. R. Sawyer
Awyer, Wyoming Ave
S. C. Snyder
D. D.S
Spruce St
Powell
Music Store
Bishop Moore
Father Kilcoyne
le Price
Dexen
Wyoming Avenue
Shay
Emerson
Clough & W
Carpenter
Malcolm Love
J. Lawrence Stele
Waterloo
P. M’crea & CO
Ruppecht
Crystal Polnc
Penn Ave
Opp. Baptist Church
Siebecker & Watkins, Cacxavante
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