Notable Local Residents and Official Movements
Hon Alex Connell departed for Harrisburg yesterday. Ex Sheriff Atkinson of Hawley was in town. A C Kays returned from a business trip to New York City. Mrs Chidsay of Prescott avenue is visiting White Haven. P P Carter enjoys a carriage trip through this and Luzerne counties. Miss Andrew Blumenthal of Wilkes Barre visits grandmother Mrs H Kramer. Mrs A J Rose of Block Island guests of Mrs M A Friedlander. K G Crossky of Dickinson College was here en route home to Honesdale. Syracuse University grants Doctor of Divinity to Rev J G Eckman. Mrs C Ben Johnson travels to Philadelphia for her father in law’s funeral. Deputy Sheriff F E Ryan undergoes surgical option for a left side abscess. Ex Sheriff John J Puhey acts in his stead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Connell
Harrisburg
Atkinson
Hawley
A. C. Kays
New York City
Chidsay
Dr. Chidsay
Prescott Avenue
White Haven
P. P. Carter
This
Luserne
Misa Andréw Blumenthal
Wilkas- Barre
H. Kramer
A. J. Rose
Block Island
M. A. Friedlander
Madison Avenue
K. G. Crossky
Dickinson College
Honesdale
Syracuse University
J. G. Eckman
John Sear Arrested in Feltman’s Store Theft
Detective Moir arrested John Sear, a Feltman’s clerk, on suspicion of burglarizing Feltman’s store Friday night and taking $100. A warrant was sworn before Alderman Millar, who set a $300 bail for court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moir
John Sear
Louis Feltman
Millar
Big trolley cars coming to Scranton lines
Ten double-truck streetcars built in Dayton, Ohio for the Scranton Railway will reach Scranton in about two weeks and start service within a month on the busiest routes. A 40 minute Nay Aug park service has begun with cars running between the park terminus and nd street. After 9 40 a m cars depart Franklin avenue every forty ten for the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ohio
Scranton Railway Company
Nay Aug Park
Park
Nd Street
Franklin Avenue
Board Meeting Delays Banquet Plans at High School
The board narrowly approved a graduation night reception in the high school study room with desks staying in place, blocking dancing. May payroll for teachers, substitutes, and janitors was approved. Bids for school furniture were referred, and North End property bids were rejected with fixed prices set for lots. The senior class roster was announced and future appointments for the next school year were to be prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibbons
Wormeseer
Board of Control
Langan
High End Training School Committee
High School
Wormser
Lanfin
Donahue & Finberg
Ei. M. Tewksbury, Hill & Connell
Grand Rapids
Thomas Kane & Co
Racine
Wis
United States School Furniture Co
North End
Mohawk Street
James Gunning
Patrick Moran
West Market Street
James J. Cirler
Jordan Brothers
Weat Market Street
Miss Sykes
Maury A. Graves
Mary Daniels
Rachel Powell
Mary Carpenter
Jane V. Fellows
Clara K. Gibbs
Louisa B. Leader
Catharine L. Quinnan
Lila Frable
Moe I. Shields
Roth
Wermeer
Gibbons Stoully
Martin Maloney
Pittston Avenue
Hickory Street
Daniel Hughes
Gibbona
Green Ridge racers form strong tandem trio for summer meets
Gregory White and Keller of the Green Ridge wheelmen train daily at the Driving park using a Spaulding tandem and single wheels from Floreys. They eye the Binghamton and Dallas events, with Keller focusing on sprints and the others on longer races. Zouch has built local reputation as the team grows toward top Scranton bicycle racing status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory
White
Keller
Green Ridge
Spalding
Floreys
Binghamton
Dallas
Zouch
Scranton
Next Board of Trade Meeting Open to Public
The next regular meeting of the board of trade will be held Monday evening, June 21. Dr James K Bentley former president of the board of health will address the gathering on unpaved alleys as a menace to public health. Delegates to the Philadelphia Commercial Museums meeting will report on the congress of international representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
James K. Bentley
Board of Health
Philadelphia
Arrest Report Recount Conflicts Over Baby Abuse Claim
Special Officer Levy arrested Henry Williams yesterday on a charge he threw a little girl into the street. Eye witness John Hunden, a Traction dispatcher, says Williams and his wife were quarreling outside Hell clothing house on Lackawanna Avenue. Williams was not disturbing the scene. he carried a child when Levy compelled him to drop her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Williams
Levy
Hell Clothing
Lackawanna Avenue
Williams
John Hunden
Traction Company
Wilams
Williama
Family disturbance ends with arrest and release
A man named Williams was escorted to the station house after an incident on the sidewalk where a baby was injured. Williams was charged again, then released until the following morning as his wife and children visited the station. The family resides in the North End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
North End
Spring opening at Clemons Ferber OMalley Co showcases luxury wares
The Clemons Ferber OMalley Co importing house at 422 Lackawanna Avenue launches a spring display of fine wares. The showroom features china from French kilns and Haviland, Carlsbad wares, En tich porcelain, Wedgewood and other premier brands. Lamps in varied styles, cut glass from Dortlinger Sons, and a broad range of bric a brac present at low opening prices. The store highlights quality, first-hand sourcing, and price guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemons, Ferber, O'Malley Co
Wade
Prica
Clemons, Ferber, O'Malley Co. (Limited
Lackawanna Avenue
Pennsylvania
Carlsbad
Gibraltar
Furnival
Powell & Bishop
Dresden
Rrismatic Brilliancy
Dortlinger & Sons
Clarence Cookays
Liex
Belleck
Wedgewood
Royal Worcester
Royal Bonn
Teplitz
Severes
Royal Vienna
Jewett
Thin Tim
Ferber, O'Malley Co
Seventy Acres Coal Land Leased for New Coliery
A lease secures seventy acres of Canavan coal tract in the Tenth ward and Dunmore for a new Nay Aug area colliery. Prospective operators John Gilligan Patrick McNulty Anthony McHale and Philip Hastings will sink a shaft to 500 feet with three working veins and a July 1 start. Lessor is John P Canavan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Gilligan
Patrick McNulty
Anthony McHale
Philip Mastings
John P. Canavan
Canavan
Dunmore
Nay Aug Park
Dunaware
Lackawanna and Western
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Richmond
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Nay Aug Coal Company
Philip Hastings
John PF. Canavan
Petersburg
Nay Ang Park
Crittenton Meeting Interrupted by Returning Soldiers
A Crittenton meeting in the armory drew Rev George E Guild and Mr Crittenton with a large audience. Soldiers from Company B marched in during the address causing a brief interruption. Crittenton urged repentance and promised to resume after the soldiers left, with a Bible reading planned at Grace Reformed Church and a farewell event at Elm Park Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crittenton
Armory
George E. Guild
Mr. Crittenton
Jesus
Deadly accident at Duryea colliery claims Polander
Martin Smith was found dead in the Old Forge Coal company Phoenix colliery at Duryea after an underground explosion. Others heard the blast as Smith worked in an old passage, doors and brattices blown down, and after damp likely caused death. remains unburned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Smith
Old Forge Coal Company
Phoenix
Duryea
Wilkes-Barre
Smith
Royal Family Social Club Forms In City
The Royal Family Social club to conduct socials and smokers plans to occupy apartments on Horace street formerly home to the Kacelsior Athletic club. The first outing is set for Tuesday evening July 6 at Elinhurat hotel with officers Nelson G. Teets president William Bunn secretary and Daniel Trainor treasurer among the members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Family Social Club
Horace Street
Kacelsior Athletic Club
Elinhurat Hotel
Nelson G. Teets
William Bunn
Daniel Trainor
DPD
Edward Wall
Charles Bertine
Georges Koch
Samuel Lewis
New Bicycle Club Formed in North End
The Anthracite Wheelmen organized last week in the North End with officers led by J. D. Keator as president and H. A. Smith as vice president. Henry Protheroe is financial secretary and Charles Hopewell corresponding secretary. Charles Constante treasurer. Road officers include Howard Kiefer captain and H. Guesple first lieutenant. Home is the old Mitchell property on East Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
J. D. Keator
H. A. Smith
Henry Protheroe
Charles Hopewell
Charles Constantine
Howard Kiefer
H. Guesple
Leutenant
C. H. Derby
Mitchell
East Market Street
Boy Bitten by Copperhead Near Jersey Shore
Ten year old Clarence Whilltts of Jersey Shore was bitten on the foot by a copperhead while barefoot in the woods near Williamsport. He reached home with his body and legs swollen, endured excruciating pain, and doctors fear he may not recover. The snake was killed and measured nearly four inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Clarence Whilltts
Jerseyshore
One Illegal Vote Found in Dunmore Contest
Yesterday's Dunmore contest result shows a single illegal vote among twenty four examined witnesses. Henry D. Williams of the Second district, Sixth ward, did not pay taxes. all other listed residents from the same district were cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
Witnemos
Henry D. Williams
Db. K. Oakley
George Moninger
William Rosser
Samuel Wells
Samuel Moore
A. B. Marah
John Phillips
A. A. Peckens
Herman Ross
Fuhrman & Bro Advertise Tents Flags and Goods
We are still doing business at the game old stand where we have been for twenty two years past and most respectfully solicit the patronage of the public as heretofore in awalinga tents flags and all kinds of society goods and decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awalinga
J. Fuhrman & Bro
Crystal Laundry Ad Promises Quality Work Nearby
A brief laundry ad seeks customers to call or visit the shop at 43 Adams Avenue to see their work. The notice touts great satisfaction and invites inquiries by telephone or mail via a white wagon pickup option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Avenue
Laxative Brings Refunding Offer by Local Seller
Miss Carolyne V. Dorsey, teacher of elocution and oratory, advertises Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee. Price listed as 25 cents with refund if not cured, located at 107 Wyoming Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyne V. Dorsey
Wyoming Avenue
Death notices for Mary Holmes and Barbara Graham
In Scranton Pennsylvania on June 14 1897 Mary Holmes four years old dies. Funeral from the Holmes residence Wednesday at 2 20 p m. In Philadelphia Barbara Graham dies June 14 1897 at her sister Mia Graham’s residence Michael Navehton 64 Hiver Street aged ? years. Funeral notice to follow.
Indian clothing bids cancelled in bid process rethink
Washington reports the Indian service bids for clothing supplies are cancelled and new bids will be opened in New York City on July 16 or 17. Commissioner Jones leads a thorough probe into how old specifications favored bidders and potential employee collusion, with several removals likely and a full report to Secretary Bliss. The new specs aim for broad utility and avoid brand restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indian Service
Indian Affairs
Jones
New York City
Indian Bureau
Blige
Fast Mail Train No 3 Still Best Buffalo to Chicago
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company promotes The Fast Mail Limited, Train No 3, departing Buffalo at 8 25 p m Eastern and arriving Chicago at 6 20 a m with no excess fare. Sleeping cars Buffalo to Chicago and dining car service to Chicago for breakfast. Tickets accepted on all classes. Reservations handled promptly by H Chevee traveling agent in Buffalo and T B Timpson general eastern agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Chicago
Seneca
Malin Street
Remarkable values offer despite disappointing season
The note states a cautious step forward after a season hampered by weather and announces remarkable values at prices below former wholesale levels.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Krow Kay
Norton’s
Lackawanna Ave
Norrman & Moore _ FIRE INSURANCE
Wyoming Ave
Ockawanna, Aunday
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
Chas McMullen
Hare
Insurance Omee
Lol ‘Ik Bla
W. B. Henwood
Tribune
Persson
Feltman’s
W. Gibson Jones
Waters, the
Hatter
Lackawaona
Ayer
Merars
Bhires
Coreen
Devatney
Wormaer
Welsh
Shafer
Conrad
Willidust
Schriefer
Note
Noye
Mesere
Francois
O'Malley
Davi
Casey
Walsh
Jennings
G. R. W. Racing Team
The
Canavan Tract
NEW Bicycle Club
North End Wheelmen
Hansons
Manufacturora
A. R. Sawyer
Wyomine Ave
E. G
Coursen
Lake Shore
Michigan
Fast Mail Limited
H. Chevee
T. 8. Timpson
Twining
Harris’ Drug Store
Clarke Bros
Dunn
Sale Wyoming House
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Jermyn
RK. H. Stoddarr
Scranton School OF Music and Languages
Carter Building
Adama Avenue
Linden Street
Dod
J. Alfred Pennington
Reed and Rattan Rockers
Raynolds
Mercereau & Connell’s
Regina Music Boxes
Lohmar Piano
J. W. Guernsey
Washington Avenue
Scranton, PA
A. E. Rogers
Rogers
Lackawanna Lubricating CO
Capouse
Silverstone
Williams’ Shoe
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