City Councils to Meet Tonight
Both branches of the city council will convene this evening. Grace Lutheran Sunday School plans a picnic at Nay Ang Park today if weather allows, rain postponing to tomorrow. Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas Phillips scheduled at 230 o'clock this afternoon at 1636 North Washington Avenue.
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Grace Lutheran Sunday School
Nay Ang Park
Thomas Phillips
Th. M. Streeter
North
Washington Avenue
Reverend Silomon Foster to Lead Services in Linden Street Temple
Rev. Silomon Foster, formerly of this sty and now of Newark, N. J, will conduct services in the Linden street temple Friday evening and Saturday morning at the usual time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silomon Foster
This Sty
Newark
N. J
Linden Street Temple
Elks Lodge Meeting Sets Evening Entertainment Iinner
At the Scranton Lodge of Elks a meeting this evening will include an entertainment program for all members. The committee urges attendance from those who can attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Lodge of Elks
Committee
City Assessors Begin Tax Duplicates Work
The assessors and a corps of assistants commenced work yesterday on preparing this year’s tax duplicates. It is expected that about six weeks will pass before a complete return can be submitted to the treasurer’s office.
Night Fire at New Wyoming Hotel Causes Alarm
A blaze erupted from the chimney of the New Wyoming hotel at 111 Wyoming avenue. Box 21 was sounded at 12 15 this morning, central city companies responded and quickly subdued the fire. Only roof damage reported with no other losses.
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Wyoming Hotel
Wyoming Avenue
Box 21
Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival at Platt Place
A strawberry and ice cream festival will be held this evening at Platt Place near Jefferson Avenue and Ridge Row under the Young Men's Christian Association Workers' band. Music will be provided by the Mile Chorus. if storm arrives, the event will move to Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platt Place
Jefferson Avenue
Ridge Row
Young Men's Christin Association Workers’ Band
The
Mile Chorus
Disorderly man arrested at Scranton Railway offices
Patrolman Thomas Jones and Special Olver Snyder yesterday morning arrested a drunken man at the Scranton Railway Company's offices on Lauckiwanna Avenue. Flo demanded to see Mr. Silliman and, despite being told he was busy, he persisted and became disorderly, necessitating his detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jones
Olver Snyder
Scranton Railway Company
Lauckuiwanna Avenue
Flo
Mr. Silliman
Photographer to Strike Committee on Unfair List
Henry Frey of Scranton Pa declares he found his name on the Federation of Labor list sent to the Scranton Board of Trade for riding transit cars during a strike. He admits using transit twice to reach the suburbs with his camera and warns he will place Federation members and their families on a fair or white list in his studio if his prices and work suit them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Board of Trade
Federation of Labor
Seranton Traction Company
Scranton
Federation of Lahor
Henry Frey
Lacka
Aye
Fourth of July Excursion to Lake Lodore With $50 Prize
The Lake Lodore Fourth of July celebration offers a $50 gold prize for arriving excursionists. Each ticket holder receives a numbered coupon, with the prize awarded in the pavilion after the last train arrives. Mozart band will provide music. M F Fadden Caterer arranged with large refreshment stocks for up to fifteen thousand people. Reduced D H railroad fares from Scranton: adults 74 cents, children 60 cents. Trains depart Lackawanna avenue depot at 9:15, 10:13 am and 1:12 pm.
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Lake Lodore
Mozart Band
M. F. Fadden Io
Scranton
Lackawanna Avenue
City Treasurer E J Robinson resigns effective July first
Recorder W I Connell accepts the resignation of City Treasurer E J Robinson set to take effect July 1. F B Barker to be named by the recorder to succeed Mr Robinson. Barker has served as Seventeenth Ward’s representative on the Board of Control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker
Seventeenth Ward
E. J. Robinson
W. I. Connell
Robinson
Board of Control
City treasurer appointment and term details noted
The passage discusses Mr. Robinson a Democrat elected February 1899 for three years, the 1801 Ripper bill changing the treasurer to an appointive role, W L Connell naming Robinson treasurer to complete his term, which ended the first Monday of April.
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Robinson
W. L. Connell
Mr. Robinson
School of the Lackawanna Promotes Local Education Growth
The Lackawanna School, founded in 1872 on Jefferson Avenue opposite Elm Park Church, marks its thirtieth September. It offers a thorough course with diplomas recognized for college admissions, German language instruction, and accelerated prep programs.
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Jefferson Avenue
Elm Park Church
Scranton
Lehigh University
University of Pennsylvania
Lafayette College
Yale
Princeton
Lackawanna
Alfred C. Arnold B
Harvard
Prince of Preparatory Schools
Widow’s Claim on Bank Accounts in Estate Trial
Judge Vosburg rules gifts of two Carbondale bank deposits to sons Thomas and David were completed, excluding the funds from the widow’s claim. The estate contested whether the $782 First National Bank and $5,129.64 M and M Bank accounts were gifts, not estate assets, after extensive testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vosburg
Orphans’ Court
John T. Williams
Carbondale
City of
First National Bank
Miners and Mechanics Bank
Thomas
David
JudgeVosburg hears church trustees case in Carbondale
Judge A A Vosburg heard injunction testimony in a petition by Protestant Episcopal and First Presbyterian churches of Carbondale against W L Yarrington trustee under Jane Sweet Hunt will. The churches allege mismanagement and seek restraint on sale of real estate and security. Yarrington says he acted for necessity and in good faith. A commission to take James Blair Hunts testimony was offered. Vosburg reserved decision and set August 4 5 58 midsummer motion day for the orphans court with the week’s end as the last session before vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Vosburg
Protestant Episcopal
First Presbyterian Churches of
Carbondale
W. L. Yarrington
Jane Sweet Hunt
James Blair Hunt
California
Nesbitt recounts wooden wagon dispute and dismissal
John Nesbitt describes catching boys stealing wood and an express wagon on a Saturday. He claims the wagon was left, he returned it to a lumber pile, and the father later demanded it with threats. The alderman dismissed the case and Nesbitt did not pay costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nesbitt
Court House News Notes in Lackawanna County
About five hundred witnesses in the Langstaff Kelly election contest were paid yesterday. Attorney James E. Watkins will be in the grand jury room at 10 a m on Monday Wednesday and Friday to assess taxation values for borough township and school districts. A declaration was filed by James Cardwell and wife Charlotte Cardwell against the Beranton Railway company and others for injuries from a July 8 1900 collision. damages sought total 8000 plus medical attendance and loss of companionship. Judge Edwards heard arguments in William Repp et al to overturn an ordinance granting right of way to the Scranton and Pittston Railway. Repp accuses bribery, while defense denies. Attorneys N M Hannah C Comegys and Warren Knapp O'Brien & Martin argued for petitioners and defendants respectively.
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Langstaff-Kelly
James EK. Watkins
Taylor
Lackawanna
Grand
James Cardwell
Charlotte Cardwell
Beranton Railway Company
Cardwella
Cardwell
Old Forge
Edwards
William Repp
Scranton
N. M. Hannah
C. Comegys
Warren &, Knapp and
O'Brien & Martin
Elks Carnival Opens With Exhibits and Exhibitions
Scranton hosts its first exposition with a grand opening led by Recorder Connell and city officials. The Midway features a towering electric display, a large Bostock Ferals menagerie, and booths by about sixty local merchants. A lion’s den wedding and private Miau the man monkey show are announced for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell
Scranton
Scrantonlluminating Heat and Power Company
Bostock- Ferarl Company
Bostock
America
St. Louis “Exposition
New York
Schank
Spencer
Lion's den
Miau
Valley
Elks' Lodge
Greek Catholic leader takes option on Tripp homestead
Canon Hodoby, newly appointed head of the Greek Catholic church in America, seeks to buy the Tripp homestead and six and a half acres for a residence church and seminary in Scranton. Attorney Hoban handles negotiations while Hodoby plans to ordain a Greek priest in Scranton next Wednesday at St. Peter's Cathedral.
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Canon Hodeby
America
Tripp
Thomas P. Hoban
United States
Scranton
Canon Hodoby
St. Peter's Cathedral
Hoban
Canon
New Commissary Named in Thirteenth Regiment
Colonel Watres has not issued orders yet but Commissary Sergeant F M Koehler is the likely choice to fill the post. The vacancy arose after Lt Colonel Stillwell was relieved and Major Field took command of the division.
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L. A. Watres
F. M. Koehler
F. W. Stillwell
Field
Robling
Whitney
Honesdale
Blanchard
Mt. Gretna
P. EF. Gunster
Arlingtons Sweep Independents in City Bowling Clash
In last night’s City Bowling league action the Arlingtons beat the Independents 2609 to 2356, taking two of three games as Meister led with a 184.67 average. The Franklins whitewashed the Cambrians, Phillips posting 212 for the high score and a 180.25 average.
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City
Arlingtons
Independents
Cambrians
Frankling
Meister
Franklins
Phillips
Knights of Columbus Annual Excursion at Lake Ariel
The Knights of Columbus held their annual excursion yesterday with 1500 to 2000 people enjoying a fine day at Lake Ariel. Two Erie trains carried large crowds, one in the morning and one at 1 p.m., both crowded. No accidents marred the outing and all returned satisfied.
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Knights of Columbus
Lake Ariel
Erie Station
Good News for Amateurs Demonstrates Velox Paper
A Velox paper demonstration at Flowey and Brooks store impressed hundreds and prompted another session in about ten days. The representative explained technical features clearly and answered numerous questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Flowey & Brooks
St Cecilia's Academy graduates marked by solemn ceremony
Rt Rev Bishop M J Hoban delivered the address and conferred diplomas at St Cecilia's Academy thirtieth commencement. The event featured student prizes and a program of music and tableaux illustrating St Agnes life, with a full audience despite rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Hoban
St. Agnes
St. Cecilia's Academy
College Hall
Bishop Hoban
St. Cecilia's
Gertrude Reilly
Josephine Larrivee
Old
Rome
Mary Whalen
Anna Kane
Mrs Louise Jadwin Peterson Dies in Honesdale
In Honesdale on June 25 1931 Louise Jadwin Peterson wife of Dr H Peterson aged about seventy five died after several weeks illness She was eldest daughter of Hon C C Jadwin of Honesdale Survived by husband and two children Funeral at residence Friday at 3 pm Interment Dyberry Cemetery
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Peterson
Honesdale
Louise Jadwin Peterson
H. Peterson
C. C. Jadwin
Bheta
Dyberry
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Morris’ Magnet
Elanre
E. C. Morris, the
Cigar Man
Entertainment For
Elks
Silliman
Hm J. Robinson
School OF the Lackawanna
the Tribune
Tribune Publishing Company
Tribune
Judge Vosburg
Williams
Yarrington
Court House News Notes
Greek Catholic Church In
Sergeant Koehler
Major Whitney
ST. Cecilia’s
Catharine Maria Brown
Lillian Josephine Clarke
Mary Louise Clarke
Margaret Mary Culkin
Agnes Athanasius Diskin
Sarah Alphonsus Fadden
Mary Loretta
Fahey
Anna Elizabeth Kane
Josephine Constance Larrivee
Catharine Elien Lynott
Margaret Mary Niland
Anna Louise O'Connor
Helena Maria Wahl
Thomas William Carroll
Agnes Garvey Curtin
Agnes Lourdes Gerrity
Myles Francis Gibbons
Henrietta Magdalen Gibbons
Mary Margaret Gurrell
Helen Maria Harrison
Genevieve Cecilia MacCormac
Julia Agnes McGraw
Catharine Anna MacNally
Helen Cleophas Moran
Emma Blandina Mulchrone
Mary Loretta Midherin
Catharine Clotilde Murphy
Margaret Josephine Noone
Alice Maria O'Connor
Anna Mercees O'Malley
Margaret Trene Ruddy
Bookkeeping
Harold Cyril O' Boyle
B. E. O'Byrne
Michael J. Hoban
Mary Pineau
Anna Gibson
Louise Collins
Angela Healey
Catharine Horan
Helen Cooke
James Bradley
William O'Hara
Newman
John J. Griffin
Josephine C. Larrivee
Margaret Niland
Lillian Clarke
Sadie Fadden
Loretta Fahey
Catharine Lynott
Catharine Brown
Margaret Culkin
Patrick Leonard
Lucy Loughran
Mary O'Hara
Nora Fahey
Margaret Gibson
Scranton Loan Guaranty Co
Cor
Spruce St
PicConnell & Co
Lackawanna Ave
Tling
Munster Beer
Crane Store
Manhattan
Wilson Bros
Eclipse Brands
Spruce
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