Mixed 1900s city notices and events headline
X rays were tuned and the hand surgery completed before Malloy left the institution. A Calvary Reformed church strawberry festival for ladies on Monroe Avenue and Olle Street is planned tomorrow evening. Weekly wealth report lists last week’s deaths and contagious disease stats, including 27 measles and 15 diphtheria. Two carloads of Milwaukee Turners moved through the city to attend Turnerfest in Philadelphia. Michael Doherty, a top Beranton player, joined the New York team last night. Clarence Finnett funeral held with interment at Hollentack cemetery. Concert date for Mack and Gorattt at Nicholon moved to Tuesday night, June 1, 190. Hotel Clifton in Lake Wiolelo will open with a dance by Haver’s orchestra. Midd year entertainment at Weld Proa venue noted. Anti-Saloon League meetings scheduled with Rev. Williams at Lake Ariel and Moogin Thursday. Patrolmen Lowry and Palmer arrested two debtors after a rough confrontation at a hotel, one resisting arrest until a passerby helped detain him. The suspect was jailed at Centor Street station.
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Lowry
Palmer
Lachawasna Avetive
Bony
Franklin Verve
Prioner
Centor Stroet
Anti-Saloon League Day Planned Across Scranton Churches
Rev. W. H. Williams, district superintendent, outlines a Sunday program on June 24 observing Anti-Saloon League Day in Scranton. Speakers from multiple colleges address congregations at churches across Lackawanna and neighboring counties, with events listed for Peckville, Providence, Green Ridge, Dunmore, Hyde Park, Wilkes-Barre, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Williams
Anti-Saloon League
Scranton
Profesor
DB. F. Doneherty
Lebanon Valley College
Methodist Episcopal Church
Peckville
Christian Church
Providence
T. B. Bitch
Pennate College
Mechaniconburg
Calvary Reformed
Primitive Methodist
Green Ridge
Sev
All Soule’ Universalist
Tay P. m
Court Street Methodist Episcopal
C. H. Hoeister
The
Cave
Susquehanna University
Belvinsgrove
Flgc Wom
Grace Frangelival Vauthetany
Jp. A
Grace Ree
Hypiscopal
William G. Hubbard
South Philadelphia
Wellevue
Hampton’ Street
Methodist Episcopal
W. T. Rilty
DOD
Sunbury
Anth
Dudley Street
Welsh Congregational
Provideme
Ashbury
Wol Williams
Scrattin
Thintore Presbyterian
Hien United
Evans
Elical
Hyde Park
Firat Baptist
H. A. Tooker
D. D
Morrisburg
Washburn Street
Welsh Presbyterian
Hyde Parks
Siimpeon Methodist Episcopal
Hydeware
F. BE. Tower
D. 1
North Philadelphia
Antidaloon League
Main Avenue Baptist
Providence Presbyterian
Presbyterian Church
Tabernacle Congregational Church
Jackson Street
Wilkes-Barre disbands as players seek new teams
The Wilkes-Barre baseball squad disbanded Saturday night with players already securing positions. Manager Captain Billy Clymer may join Buffalo in the American league to play shortstop under Dan Shannon. Several players head to various leagues including Pittsburg, Hartford, Toronto, Detroit, Syracuse, Springfield, Utica, and Denver, with moves involving Ketcham, Burns, Nicu, Owen, Mensitt, Shoch, Stratton, Goowin, Beaumont, Schmidt, and Tebenu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Billy Clymer
Buffalo
Dan Shannon
Ketcham
Pittsburg
Pirate
Billy Harnie
Hartford
Johnny Burns
Avocahoy
Toronto
George Nicu
Owen
Detroit
Syracuse
Mensitt
Ministers at Nay Aug Picnic Halt in June
Baptist ministers and their wives will hold a basket picnic at Nay Aug park on Monday June 2 meeting at 10 30 am at Penn Avenue Baptist church then traveling by trolley to the park A short business meeting will elect officers and most ministers are expected to attend This will be the last gathering until September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Ministers’ Conference
Nay Aug Park
Penn Avenue
Knotsy Question for the Judges in Meyers v Lackawanna Knitting
Judges Archbald and Edwards hear arguments on a new trial and judgment notwithstanding the verdict in the Meyers v Lackawanna Knitting case. A fourteen year old lost his right hand feeding a carding machine and the verdict was about five thousand dollars. The case debated negligence and whether the employer should have warned about the hand lever used to reverse the rollers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald and Edwards
John Meyers
Lackawanna Knitting Company
James H. Torrey
I. H. Burns
Joseph O'Brien
Kelly
M. J. Lavin
Olyphant
B. J. Nichols
J. G. Antoni
German Building and Loan Association
Frank Grambo
Wells & Higgins
D. B. Hand
L. R. Evans
City of
Scranton
Dickson Brewing Company
Elizabeth Ziegler
Cross Trothers
Standard Granite Company
Peter Stipp
Lettie E. Fish
Charles Nafus
Ezra Finn & Sons
Mary Connell
Divorce Granted in Finn Versus Finn Case
Yesterday Judge Edwards granted a divorce in the case of Jennie K Finn against Marion W Finn. The couple married February 21 1871 and lived together until February 1898 when the wife found letters and telegrams indicating the husband’s intimacy with Mame Ramsey and left him. Attorney C L Hawley represented the husband.
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Edwards
Jennie K. Finn
Marion W. Finn
Mame Ramsey
C. L. Hawley
Ilbellant
Local Residents List With Addresses and Associations
A compiled roster shows individuals and addresses across several street names including Railroad Avenue Beech Street and Hampton Street. The collection includes names such as Michael O Toole Mary L Moffit George Foster Jeannette Phillips Thomas McHale and others alongside city areas like Binghamton Dunmore Archbald and Archbald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. O'Toole
Railroad Avenue
Mary L, Moffit
Beech Street
George W. Foster
Hyde Park Avenue
Jeannette Phillips
Hampton Street
Thomas McHale
Putnam Street
Mary R. McNish
Mary Street
Charles E. Masters
Pittston
Mildred Davis
Meade Avenue
Coretta M. Foye
Gardner Avenue
Edson Ostrom
Binghamton
N. Y
Charlotte W
Dunmore Endie J. Doherty
Concen Dunmore Francesc Tomaling
Archbald Catherine Federaro
Archbald
Local Tax Collector Bonds and Borough Appointments
John O Connor tax collector of Oly rhant filed a 40000 bond with Fidelity and Deposit Co as surety. Charles Libenstein vs Jonas Longs Sons was set for the third week of September term. Karl Seamans and E C Hanson named auditors of LaPlume borough and G B Chase elected road commissioner. Washburn Street Cemetery case amended to Cambria Cemetery Company and charter granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Connor
Olyrhant
Fidelity and Deposit Company
Maryland
Charles Libenstein
Jonas Long
Karl Seamans
E. C. Hanson
LaPlume
Howard H. Batley
The Crawford County System Faces Public Debate
The Crawford County System has sparked substantial controversy with party lines drawn over its future. If public sentiment mirrors the response to BSchriever's photographs, the plan may succeed, and supporters urge progress amid criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford County System
Bschriever
Mariani Wine Tonic Promises Health Benefits
An advertisement claims Mariani Wine strengthens the brain and blood, boosts mood, and aids debility, overwork, and fatigue. It touts endorsements from physicians worldwide and targets adults, delicate women, and children, noting malaria and grippe containment and urging wary buyers to avoid imitations.
Fire department reorganization promises city savings
Beleet Councilmen C E B Chittenden and D W Vaughan tout financial gains from a proposed fire department reorganization. They quote a $2700 city tax savings by dissolving volunteer companies, saving rent at Hook and Ladder, coal, and gas costs, and moving toward a paid department with permanent staff. They foresee broad savings but face opposition from some firemen and doubt on passage.
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Beleet
C. EB. Chittenden
D. W. Vaughan
Nay Aug
Walker
Mr. Vaughan
Horses to be Purchased by Fire Department Eyes Committee Meeting
The joint fire department committee of councils will meet Thursday to finalize acquiring eleven horses tested at hose houses. Each horse costs 200 dollars, totaling 2,200 dollars, with 800 dollars budgeted for this year and 210 spent on a chief’s horse. The remaining 1,600 must be in next year’s appropriation. Waldron the dealer is willing to wait. Several councilmen push the resolution to authorize the purchase despite it being a new approach. Urgent need was cited, six weeks after the initial proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint Fire Department
Waldron
Public Census Letter Appeals for Omitted Residents
A Scranton census letter from Supervisor John Edwinds Edwards explains the eleventh census enumeration is nearly complete and invites residents to report omissions. The message urges anyone missing to contact the city office or their district enumerator by Thursday, with schedules held open to accommodate corrections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ed. Edwards
Scranton
United States
Theranton
John KH. Edwanda
Water Meters to Be Installed in North Scranton Schools
The Scranton Gas and Water Company informed Secretary Fellows of the school board that water meters will be installed in all North Scranton schools starting July 1 due to significant water waste. Previously meters were only in steam heated buildings. others will follow before fall opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seranton Gas and Water Company
Fellows
Scranton
License tax bill faces likely death in select council
The proposed license tax bill, seen as drastic by many, is likely to be killed in select council tomorrow night. Critics oppose five percent gross receipts tax on trolley lines and other charges, arguing it would cripple Scranton Railway and raise water rates. A new ordinance without the objectionable clauses may be drafted if the measure fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Scranton Railway Company
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Pardl
Scranton Gasana Water Company
Carnella
Ncksters
Selectmen
Common Council
Dunmore Doings Three June Weddings In Borough
Three couples plan church weddings in Dunmore today. Margaret Glencross will wed Oscar Henopp at Dudley Street Baptist Church with a reception at the bride’s Grove street home. Mayme McDonnelly and Martin Golden marry at St Mary’s Catholic Church with a 5 pm ceremony. Sadie Dougherty and Archibald Miller wed at St Mary’s later, followed by Blanche Bloes and Ralph Winter’s ceremony at First Presbyterian Church with a reception at the groom’s Dudley Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Glencross
Grove Street
Oscar Henopp
Cross Street
J. L. Kreamer
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Mayme McDonnelly
Willow Street
Martin Golden
Butler Street
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
M. B. Donlan
Sadie Dougherty
Pine Street
Archibald Miller
St. Mary's Catholic Church
M. H. Donian
Blanche Bloes
Henry Bloes
Dudley Street
Ralph Winter
First Presbyterian Church
W. F. Gibbons
Annual School Board Inspection of Ten Borough Buildings
The newly organized School board conducted its annual inspection tour of ten borough school buildings yesterday afternoon starting at 4 and lasting over four hours. The party included C. J. Miller A. T. Irvin A. E. Haggerty M. J. Costello Harry M. Spencer ex-Director Jeremiah McPaws and Superintendent E. D. Lovard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Miller
A. T. Trvin
A. E. Haggerty
M. J. Costello
Harry M. Spencer
Jeremiah McPaws
E. D. Lovard
High Constable McGrall Orders Dog Roundup and Euthanasia
High Constable McGrall acting under Burgess Burechell orders a morning through daylong roundup and killing of all unmugged dogs found on the streets, enforcing law as stated by city authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGrall
Burgess Burechell
Public Teaching Day at Pennsylvania Oral School for the Deaf
Yesterday opened two day public teaching event at the Pennsylvania Oral School for the Deaf. Eighty pupils attended this year up ten from last year as visitors toured classes and viewed industrial carvings and Lloyd woodwork. Miss Mary B. C. Tirown led tours and the school remains open today from 9 am to 1 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Oral School For the Deaf
Lloyd
Mary B. c Tirown
Women's Christian Temperance Union Adopts Unanimous Resolutions
The Women's Christian Temperance Union of Central City held its regular meeting yesterday and passed commendatory resolutions praising endorsed men’s union efforts and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Temperance Union of
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Bert Olley
Lackawanna Star
Speedway News
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Erie and Wyoming Railroad
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Samuel B Cox
P. O. Scranton
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Ladies of Calvary Reformed Church
Monroe Avenue
Olleet Street
Milwaukee Turners
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Hollentack
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James Wo Monne
Telry
Siathindiy
Havers
Nleidlay
Antisaloon Mertings
Tate
Wo OM. Williams
Lake Ariel
At & Oeloet
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Nay
Knotsy
Meyer
Roy
Court House News Notes
Try Mariani
Mariani
Joint Department Committee
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Lackawanna Avenue
South Main Avenue
Dunmore
China
G. W. Millar & Co
Wyoming Ave
Cellular Liten
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Manhattan
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Louis H. Isaacs
F. L. Crane
Lackawanna Ave
the Clock Tobacco Company
DR. G. E. Hill & Son
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Daughters of Erin
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
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N. M. IsBy
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