Scranton and region social notes mix travel and weddings
Rev. FQ PL McNally of Georgetown visited Scranton yesterday while Miss Mae Brown of Taylor Avenue tours Niagara Falls. Frank Spencer rode the Lackawanna to New York and Miss May Brown visits Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Mr and Mrs Foo leave for Sargentville Maine to spend summer. Charles Syhlager and companion return from Atlantic City after ten days with John E. Walkh of Ontario and Western in Carbondale. Misses Mulherin and Mahoney of Augusta Georgia visit Loretta Mulherin on West Locust Street. Marie Coyle of Madison Avenue attends marriage of her brother Francis Coyle to Anna Keating in Binghamton New York. John Roche of California visits Hon. and Mrs. John B. Monte on Puore Avenue. Roche had not met in forty years. Clara Lawer sails from New York for Paris exposition with Miss Mork. Franklinville New Athens Ohio celebrates seventy seventh commencement. Rev. Dr Whalen of Berean Baptist Church receives Doctor of Medicine degree and preaches. The Whalen family gains support across Lackawanna valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Coyle
Madison Avenue
Binghamton
N. Vi
Francis Coyle
Anna Keating
Wind
John Roche
California
John B. Monte
Poure
Scranton
Roche Ory Casine
Clara Lawer
Louis Mork
New York
Wose Age
Franklin Onllemo
New Athens
Henope
EL Whaten
Berean Bapitat Choirels
Curlendale
Meville
Whaten
Greek Catholic Church Transfer Confirmed in Wilkes-Barre
The St Marys Greek Catholic Church on North Main Street in Wilkes-Barre was transferred to Rt Rev Bishop Hoban of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Beranton as sole trustee. The transfer, approved by Rev Illsyavich and Greek church trustees, was endorsed by Judge Woodward and attorney McGahren. The property has been improved and the steeple crosses replaced with Latin crosses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
North Main Street
North Wiken-Barre
Father Toth
Cornelius Milyeavich
Bishop Hoban
Beranton
Illsyavich
Woodward
McGahren
Wilkes- Times
Census Complete In Geranton City Figure Transfer Underway
Supervisor Edwards said the Geranton city census is finished and some figures have been sent to Washington with another installment due today. He expects county outside the city and Monroe and Wike counties to be finished within a week. Industrial statistics compiling starts July 2 and should finish in a month. Smoke The Pocono bc cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Geranton
Washington
Monroe
Wike
Final recital of Watkins pupils electrifies Scranton audience
The last night recital at Powell's showcased J T Watkins pupils with operatic selections from Il trovatore to Tannhauser. Notable performances included Miss Matthews Miss Burke and Mr Watkins while Florence H Richmond Rose Conway and Liew Jones provided fine accompaniment. The audience applauded loudly and a post show dance followed at J W Guernsey's bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Watkins
Powell's
John Benore & Son
Watkins
Tie
Vocherow
Milas
Teresa M. Hanaway
Alice Burke
A. Goring
Thomas
Handel
Scranton
Floyd Heberling
Martha Matthews
Elisabeth
Richard Wagner
Joshua John
Llewellyn
Tannhauser
Thic
Florence H. Richmond
Rose Conway
Liew Jones
R. J. Bauer
Hanaway
Mr Watking
J. W. Guernsey
Bath
Passenger Engine Derails On Jacks Wanna Railroad
A passenger engine derailed on the Jacks Wanna line near Taylor yard, injuring engineer Taylor and causing a delay of over half an hour. Conductor Fraunfelker and the No. 8 locomotive were involved. coaches remained on the rails and were later moved to Lickawanna station. An elderly passenger, Vanueha of Moscow, reported injuries but could transfer cars. The disabled engine was repaired and replaced on track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tureonger
Jackswanna
Plymouth
Taylor Yard
Fraunfelker
Taylor
Engme
Lickawanna
Vanueha
Moscow
Excursion to Lake Ariel Delights Holiday Crowd
The city hosts its largest holiday trip to Lake Ariel with special accommodations and entertainment. Highlights include Will Travithun the high wire artist, Lawrence's band for concert and dancing, plus various refreshments. Trains run hourly from Erie and Wyoming Valley depots. Topics: excursion, entertainment, transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Travithun
Lawrence
Erie and
Wyoming Valley Depot
Severe rain storm disrupts city and rail lines
A late afternoon storm brought heavy rain thunder and lightning lasting about twenty minutes. Transport halted on the Scranton railway for ten minutes during the downpour, then resumed with little damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torenuin
Lnes
Scranton
Everhart Denies Shooting. Lewis Refuses Comment
The county jail scene reports Edwin B. Everhart declining to discuss a charge of attempted murder brought by Mrs. Rinsland. Frank Lewis also refrains from statements, promising a full, unified account when lawyers and time permit. Attorney Joseph O'Brien says the conspiracy case may proceed to trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Edwin B. Everhart
tJall
Yesterdy
Menta
Frank Lewis
Gay Nothing
Lewis
Altornheys
Dr. Everhart
Everhart
Rinslaund
Phil Rinsland
Joseph O'Brien
Davis Skips Board Bill and Sells Baseball Fantasies
A man named Davis, arrested in Allentown by Detective John Mair on a $42 board bill charge, was held on $300 by Alderman Howe. He had posed as a baseball star, regaling Scranton manager Burnham and others with tales of New England league glory, then joined a Reading team game at Athletic Park in a mismatched scandal that ended with his unlikely center field appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. (. Davis
Allentown
Cliry
John Mair
Aira
Elizabeth Kinley
Pauret House
Washington Avenue
Alderman Howe
Central Police Station
Parvis
Burnham
Scranton
Tie
Athletic Park
McLauglin
Beranton
McLaughlin
Kelly's Patch Indians
Ulysses Burnham
Davis
Reading Captain Faces Backlash After Turbulent Game
In a chaotic scene Burnham dodges insults from Reading captain Mr. Davis as acersions and shimmers are described. the incident ends with Burnham in the police station. The crowd reaction pins blame on Davis for the contentious play and rough benches.
Martin Case Settlement Nearing Final Signatures
Negotiations in John T. Martin versus Delaware and Hudron Co are near completion with papers drawn and signatures expected. The adgrication for a new trial before Judge Buffington in Pittsburgh on July 10 is to be vacated, with whether the plaintiff consents to reducing the $55,550 verdict not stated. Attorneys Joseph O'Trien Major Warren Nathan Vidaver and Jessup & Jessup lead the talks for the plaintiff and the company respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Martin
Delaware and Hudron Company
Jurge Buffington
United States
Eclrcuit
Pittsburg
Joseph O'Trien
Everett Warren
Nathan Vidaver
Jessup
Miner killed by fall in Dickson shaft on Market Street
A Polish migrant on his first day of work at the Dickson shaft on Market Street fell two hundred fifty feet from the carriage. He died from a broken neck and crushed skull as nine co workers watched. Locals refused burial, miners deposited the body in a tavern basement before authorities intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson
Market Street
Jones
Pianoforte Recital Delights Cuernsey Hall Audience
An appreciative audience enjoyed a students recital at Cuernsey Hall under Albin Korn. The program featured Beethoven Sonate Pathetique by Korn, Flora Levi with Foote Irish Folk-Song, Kathryn Fink with To My Star, Julia Johnson performing Tyro-Henne, Ada Conner with Hustle Waltz, Freddie Ferber in Ein Tanzchen ein Grunen, Keistlis Szlupas, Eliza Sly with Pantalon, an unnamed performer in Kusshandechen, and Lizzie Weller in Recollections of Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuernsey Hall
Albin Korn
Beethoven
Flora Levi
Foote
Bohn
Kathryn Fink
Julia Johnson
Lichner
Tyro- Henne
Ada Conner
Goebbel
Baumfelder
Freddie Ferber
Ferber
Holly
Keistls Szlupas
Eliza Sly
Reach
Miss After
Lizzie Weller
Legal Fight Over Toll Gate License Powers
The Nay Aug Falls and Elmhurst Boulevard company seeks to revoke its license with City Solicitor Vosburg opposing and Major Everett Warren arguing the action is legal effrontery. Judge Kelly will consult Judge Edwards on the order granting the license as Warren has requested a hearing before any rule to show cause is issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulevard Company
Vosburg
Nay Aus Falls and
Elmhurst Boulevard Company
John P. Kelly
Chambers
Everett Warren
Warren
Nay Aug Park
Arthur Avenue
Scranton
Elmhurst
Kelly
Edwards
Sator Warren
Reed Smith Nuptials at St Luke’s Church
Esther Smith of Adama avenue, a teacher at No. 38, married Edwin Reed, civil engineer with the Beranton Railway company, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Dr. C Roberts escorted the bride. couple heads to Meadville Pa for their honeymoon and will reside on Delaware Street after returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Smith
Adama Avenue
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Edwin Reed
Beranton
C Roberts
Heed
Meadville
Mr. Reed
Delaware Street
New Station House Remodel Plans Revealed
Building Inspector Jackson yesterday finished remodel plans for Niagara Hose House to serve as a North Scranton police station. The front will be changed and five cells added along the right side, each six feet six inches by five feet six inches with a closet. Outside space will accommodate officers and ventilation improvements are in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Niagara Hose House
North
Scranton
Mr. Jackson
Park bond payments approved by sinking fund board
The sinking fund commissioners decided to take up the next issue of 10000 park improvement bonds. Funds for the purchase were drawn from multiple accounts including 5000 from the Interest and Sinking Fund, 1899 two thousand, 3078.10 and 21.90 from various funds, with transfers totaling 760.78 to cover a deficit from 1890. Additional transfers included 185.41 from 1874 and 4977.37 from 1508. Also noted: Beecham's Pills and a Hotel Jermyn cigar promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ISM
Superintendents Meet in Lackawanna Office
The Lackawanna railroad division superintendents gathered in General Superintendent E. G. Russell's office for their monthly conference. Attendees included E. G. Russell C. H. Ketcham K. R. Dudgeon A. H. Schwarz A. C. Salisbury T. S. Lloyd and J. M. Daly to discuss company welfare and patron interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Railroad
E. G. Russell
KE. G. Russell
C. H. Ketcham
Hoboken
Morris and Essex
KR. Dudgeon
Buffalo
A. H. Schwarz
Syracuse and
Binghamton
A. C. Salisbury
T. 8. Lloyd
J. M. Daly
Fifty Dollars in Gold at Lake Lodore Fourth of July
Decoration Day progress at Lake Lodore includes broad board walks from the depot to a large pavilion under cover. The Delaware and Hudson company is building the pavilion and it will be finished by July 4. Naptha launches and boats are ready, making Lake Lodore a popular Fourth of July excursion spot with every visitor an equal chance to win the $50 in gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Loore
Delaware and Hudson Company
Lake Lodore
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DR. Taylor
Wyoming Avenue
Jermyn
Sandoreen Avenue
Ackawanna
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Warman
PL McNally
Georgetown
Mae Brown
Taylor Avon
Niagara Falls
Frank Spencer
Tt Lackawanna
May Brown
Taylor Avenue
Vial Thisy Frien
Buffalond Niggira Falls
Foo. Cowieen
Sargenteille, Me
Atlantic City
Mer
Mre
Charles Syhlager
Danehuir
Dvanette
John E. Walkh
Ontario and Western Railroad
Carbondale
Om Iusineda
Mikses Mena Mulherin
Elizabett Mahoney
Augusta
Mire Loretta Mulherin
West Locust Street
Mr. Edwards
Pocono
Powell
Lake Ariel
Ninth
Crawford County
Peter N. Haan
Jefferson Avenue
Boston
Peter Zolgier
Franklin Avenue
Fauret House
Reading
Davis Ie
Martin Case
Florence Levi
City
Beecham
Clarke Bros
Veryone
IIGHT
Pixs
OP Notch &Center
Distributors
Pines. Headquarters
GUNSTER_& FORSYTE
Pierce’s Market
W.H. Pierce
Lackawanna Ave
Penn Ave
F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank Building
Wakenouse
Green Ridge
Atlantic
Conrad
Foote & Fuller Go
Mears
The
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Scranton and
Wilkes Barre
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Cowperthwaite & Berghauser
Wyoming Ave
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