City Notes on Local Improvements and Events
Elmhurst reservoir to be inspected Wednesday by Mayor Bailey and the board of health. Court confirms division of Ransom township into two election districts. Whilkes-Barre Tourist club suspends Scranton excursions due to lack of patronage. W A Berry to address Y M C A men's meeting at 3 45 Sunday. Injuries at Manville shaft from props accident. Mary Shea dies after one week illness. funeral Sunday at 6 20 p m. Sheriff appoints Thomas W. Lewis to jail keeper vacancy. court confirms. Annie Derie settles theft case with store owner. released from bail. Ruland & England vs Mull heard by arbitrators. Attorneys present. Multiple marriage licenses issued. Women invited to Sunday service. entertainment committee plans Nay Aug outing. Penn Avenue Baptist Sunday School excursion to Lake Ariel set for July 7. train leaves 8 30.
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Elmhurst
Bailey
Board of Health
Ransom Township
Whilkes-Barre
Scranton
W. A.berry
Rescue Mission
Railroad Department
The
Young Men's Christian Association
Herman Callender
John Ackerlow
Manville
Callender
Ackerlow
Mary
John J. Shea
Orchard Street
W. D. Green
Sherif
Thormas W. Lewis
Galary Los
Annie Derie
Meadow Avenue
Price
Washington Avenue
Alderman Howe
BY. P. Price
Ruland & England
Afton
Chenango County
N. Y
John L. Mull
Setanton Business College closes a successful year
Yesterday marked the closing of a highly successful year at Setanton Business College. Heavy enrollment first required new furniture and expanded space, and the building remained full through warm weather. Students were earnest, securing lucrative positions upon completion, with only recent graduates unemployed. Applications for the next term are already arriving.
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Setanton Business College
Hinckley Endorses Beverage For Mental and Event Fatigue
Dr. W. F. Hinckley of Waterbury Connecticut states the drink has served a good purpose for mental and event exhaustion and as a beverage in emergencies, highlighting its perceived restorative qualities.
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W. F. Hinckley
Waterbury, Conn
Dr E M Green Moves Office to Mears Building
Dr E M Green formerly at 321 N oe has moved his dental practice to the third floor of the Mears Building. The change announces the new location for patients and directs visits to the updated address.
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E. M. Green
Dentral
Noe
Mears Bulid
Eight St John’s graduates receive diplomas at parish school
Bishop O’Hara presided as eight students of St John’s School Fig Street were awarded diplomas after a program of choral numbers, instrumental selections, a Civil War recitation, and a three act drama. A repeat performance is planned for Tuesday evening with a 25 cent admission when the public may attend.
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ST. John's School
St. John's Parochial School
South Side
Church Hall
Fig Street
Bishop O'Hara
James A. Moffitt
H. P. Burke
St. John's
James Walker
J. J. Cannon
Letter Kenny
Haphoe
Ireland
John Finnen
Pittston
A. R. McAndrew
Wilkes-Barre
D. W. McCarthy
Minooka
M. B. Donlan
Dunmore
J. J. B. Feeley
James McAndrew
W. P. O'Donnell
Providence
D. A. Dunne
Hyde Park
P. FE. Lavelle
J. J. Greves
J. P. Jordan
Rendham
St. Cecilia's Convent
Belinda A. Byron
Helen N. Reardon
Margaret A. Moran
M M. Boland
Helen J. McGuinness
Eliabeth R. McAndrews
Mary V. Doyle
Joseph A
Iine
Father Moffitt
Woodlawn
Neliie McGuinness
Katie Coyne
Mamie Boland
Mamie Gallagher
Charles Heffner
Elizabeth McAndrews
Katharine Barrett
Loretta McDonough
Nellie Reardon
Mamie Quinnan
Miss Grambo
Mamie Dunleavy
James Boland
James McAndrews
Jennie Walsh
Laura Kelley
John Healey
Arthur Rose
Death traced to frightened fall from Dunmore car
Coroner and jury concluded Patrick O Boyle died from concussion after jumping from a moving Beranton Traction Co car. The flash from the controller frightened him, causing a fall near the North Washington avenue line. Witnesses described the blaze, car speed, and damage to the controller wiring.
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Patrick O'Boyle
P. Longstreet
Patrick O’ Boyle
Court House
Willis D. Coston
T. J. Duggan
O' Boyle
W. H. Jessup
Scranton Traction Company
Duggan
Patrick O' Boyle
Beranton Traction Company
Edward M. Pennypacker
D. 5. Ryan
W. P. Kingsbury
R. F. Mellon
Thomas P. Canavan
J. J. Kiernan
Pleased Audience Enjoys Frothingham Show
A large crowd at the Frothingham applauded the stage spectacle featuring the vitas cope and a host of specialty acts. Latonta displayed notable versatility in musical performances while the company showcased multiple acts.
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Frothingham
Latonta
Evening Show Delights Audiences With Odd Acts
A lively afternoon matinee begins at 2 15 with a series of odd sayings and gestures drawing considerable merriment from the crowd. The evening performance closes tonight at eight, following strong receipts.
Two Threats to Kill in Alderman Millar Court
Mrs Elizabeth Strickler of 219 Mulberry street was charged with threatening neighbor Mrs Charles Fuller and was jailed in default of bail to answer in Alderman Millars court. May Bellman of 18 Lackawanna avenue was held on $100 bail for wielding a hatchet and threatening Eva Dean.
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Elizabeth Strickler
Mulberry Street
Charles Fuller
Eva Dean
Miss Dean
Bellman
May
Arrival of Spaunhorst Stirs German Catholic Groups
Hon H J Spaunhorst of St Louis, president of the German Catholic Verein, arrives this evening and German Catholic societies plan a 7 p m gathering to escort him to Hotel Jermyn. He attends the thirtieth anniversary of St Peter's society at St Marys, starting tomorrow and running through Monday. Grand Union Tea Co advertises fresh roasted coffees and a Japanese fan gift at 311 Lacka Ave.
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H. J. Spaunhorst
St. Louis
Grand Union Tea Co
Lack'a Ave
Bauer's Band Sacred Concerts at Laurel Hill Park
Sunday series continues at Laurel Hill Park with Bauer's Band performing sacred concerts at 2 p m. Admission is 10 cents.
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Bauer
Laurel Hill Park
Oceanfront Property on South Carolina Ave Atlantic City
Property listing notes a fine lawn with a good ocean view on the ocean end of South Carolina avenue in Atlantic City New Jersey. Owner is Daniel Coleman sole proprietor.
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Ocean
South Carolina Avenue
Atlantic City
N. J
Daniel Coleman
Plans Shape Up for Fourth of July Parade
A busy Fourth of July committee meeting led by Mayor Halley removed oratory from the program and debated the term American societies. The parade marshal and civic groups sought clear definitions while preparations for fireworks and street displays moved forward. adjournment set for next Tuesday.
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Board of Trade
Halley
Colonel Watres
Duncing
Watres
O'Hara
Civic Societies
Fellows
O' Boyle
Hh. N. Donnell
Caledonians and Sons of St. George
United American Mechanics
Patriotic Order Sona of America
Pupils of Public Schools Attendance Reported
The ten months term ended yesterday shows an average monthly attendance of 15 499 pupils and an 87 percent rate. Secretary Fellows reports a rise from last year with 4 960 promotions and a forecast of increased attendance next year due to compulsory education.
School Attendance Law Details Revealed by County Officials
County commissioners provide lists of district children to Secretary Fellows. Books include names and addresses to enable school assignment and teacher distribution. If children fail to attend, officers will pursue them under the law.
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The
Wayward Mary Brown Case Involving Hotel Jermyn Waiter
Mary Brown a ward of Dray man George W. Brown was located in Binghamton after being induced to run away by George Graham a waiter at Hotel Jermyn. Graham faced arraignment for leading astray the 14 year old girl, with her guardian’s daughter later pressing a like charge against Walter John Pascoe who escaped. Mary Brown was found working as a servant in the Valley house and is held for commitment to the House of the Good Shepherd pending trial for waywardness.
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George Graham
Jermyn
Alderman Millar
Mary Brown
Drayman
George W. Brown
Jermyn Walter
John Pascoe
Mary
Graham
Binghamton
John Tierney
Stevenson
Parlor City
Valley House
Hove
House of the Good Shepherd
Handley Estate Appeals Collateral Inheritance Tax
Hearing continued on the appraisement for the collateral inheritance tax in the Handley estate. Hon. Lemuel Amerman represented the estate while Mr. Torrey defended the commonwealth with H. B. Paine as appraiser. The proceeding began in Winchester, Virginia, where most of the fortune resides, amid a farmer’s remark about a barn built by Scranton.
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Handley
Torrey
Lemuel Amerman
Commonwealth
H. BE. Paine
Winchester
Young Beggar Arrested At Frothingham Entrance
Louis Steinberg a young beggar son of interpreter Tsaad Steinberg was arrested at the Frothingham entrance for begging. He had a broken arm from a week ago and used it as his trade for a few coins. Patrolman Parry took him to the station house after he drew nineteen cents in sympathy. Central Telephone and Supply to implement new toll reductions from July 1 1800 with extra charges for conversations beyond five minutes.
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O' Boyle
Dunmore
Washington Avenue
Lackawanna Hospital
Frank McDonald
Oak Street
Electric Light Works
McDonald
M. B. O'Hero
O'Boyle
Electric Lights Works
Knight
Mr. Fellows
Captain O'Hara
Board of Trade
Louis Steinberg
Tsaad Steinberg
Frothingham
Parry
Central Telephone and Supply Company
Taxes for collection notice from municipal office
The notice states taxes placed in the collector’s hands for collection and urges all persons to pay at once to save costs. It lists the collection office in the municipal building and provides the collector’s name WADEM FINN and address Soo Hoo Doo 425 Spruch st along with a note about imported fireworks.
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Wadem
Finn
China
Globe Hotel Rates For Theater People In Scranton
The Globe Hotel on Wyoming Avenue Scranton offers special rates to theatrical professionals and jurors with daily prices from $1.00 to $2.00. Hird and Flanaghan, proprietors.
Barber Asphalt Fight Over Monroe Avenue Paving Contract
Colonel Hitchcock of the Barber Asphalt company reports ongoing effort in the Monroe avenue paving dispute. The court has dissolved the preliminary injunction and will rule on the case merits, with Barber seeking a legal Dunn Bros. resolution. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad features prominently with health claims and Hood's Pills priced at 25 cents.
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Colonel Hitchcock
Barber Asphalt Company
Monroe Avenue
Barber
Dunn Bros
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Wyoming Ave
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Aundry
A. B. Warman
Pean
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Republican Standing Committee
Third Legislative District
John McCrindle
J. W. Houser
City Notes
Thoms
Charles P. Flagser
Barah E. Maloney
Avoca
Michael J. Tigue
Jennie A. Burns
Asa A. Beecher
East Stroudsburg
Emma Milerly
Charles R. Staats
New York
Myrtle E. Tallman
Carbondale
T. A. Gitt
Misa Hanniwalt
Miss Worth
Miss Noth
Penn Avenue Baptist Sunday School
Lake Ariel
the Scranton Business College
Horsford
HOYS
Katie Walsh
Harry
Joseph Donnelly
Thomas Barrett
Miuses
Elizabeth McAndrew
Annie Mc- Aloon
Katie Rafter
Mary Doyle
Nora McGuinness
Mary Moran
Winifred Durkin
Miss Mc-Aloon
Miss Boland
Lily Bell
Mary McCormac
Belinda Byron
Mary O'Connor
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Joseph Walsh
John Kennedy
Charles Judge
Conrad Miller
Larch Street
Miller
Morris Brown
John Gibbons
Gibbons
Brown
Mr, Spaunhorst
Warwick
Mrk. Fellows Explains
Frank Thompson
Linden Street
Paine
Dunning
Spruce
Wayward Mary Brown
Sawyer's
A. R Sawyer
S. C. Snyder
Spruce St
Mourece Avenue
Hood
Pillsbury's
Berry
W. W. Berry
Lackawanna Avenue
Loli
Hyde Park and
Taylor
Clarke Bros
Clarke
Shaw
Emerson
Malcolm Love
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
J. Lawrence Stelle
Spruce Street
Chickering, Ivers & Pond, McPrail, Wissner, Sterling, Foster
Powell
Trusi
Liebecker & Watkins
Lackawanna A Ave
Wyoming
P. M’crea
Wyoming Avenue
Alost
Rupfrecht’s
Crystal Palace
Ueadquanters
ZiPeon Ave
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Baptist Church
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