Scranton Events Packed With Meetings Games and Lectures
The Scranton Press reports a busy slate with the club meeting tomorrow afternoon and water shutoff from Hyde Park 8 to 10 am. St Luke's Sunday school will gather in the church at 2 pm. No arrests yesterday. mayor not at naval police court. The Penn Avenue Baptist lecture room undergoes repairs, with completion pending. Commissioner A J Colborn has moved his law office to the new post office building. Basketball games are planned between teams B and others, with first games tonight. Bob Stewart hospitalized with a sprained knee. An inquest into J Aberbeck's death concluded heart disease. Judge Jegaup to address Railroad Department YMCA attendees tomorrow at 4:00 pm. A basketball game at the YMCA gym tonight between teams A and B. Councils estimates committee adjourned to Tuesday afternoon. Wonderland hosts The Bowery dance and "Under the Gaslight." Albert Bolles of the University of Pennsylvania to lecture on The World's Fair at the YMCA hall for charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
A. J. Colborn
Commissioners
W. Werry
Bob” Stewart
Hyde Park
Lackawanna Hospital
Bnck
J. Aberbeck
Oakford Court
Young Men’s Christian Association
Young Woman's Association
Holy Land
Ban Ollel
Resena Mission
Franklin Avenue
Ben Oliel
John RK. Pordham
Sanderson Avenue
Green Ridge
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Jackson Atrest Baptist Church
West Side
Griffiths
Wyoming Avenue
First Presbyterian Church
An Interesting Lenton Recital at St Luke's Church
J W Conant presents the fourth Lenton recital before Evening Prayer at St Luke's Church this afternoon at 4 o'clock. The program features works by Salome Wagner Pompe, Lemmens, and other composers. Also note local ad for stationery at Now Bitationery Store, John L L Travis, Lackawanna Avenue with a new department and extra clerks.
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Talis Aftornas
J. W. Conant
St. Luke's Church
Salome Wagner Woieanson
Ecccssecesiaccacnsn
Wappen
Bitationery
John L. L. Travis
Lackawannavenue
Relief board tightens aid checks amid fraud fears
The Associated Charities in Scranton report a 59 percent drop in applications since Mrs. Duggan joined as relief agent. Automaticized relief and thorough investigations have helped over 400 people with cash clothing and provisions, while many applicants gain employment or are directed to work opportunities. The plan includes numbered blanks and stubs to verify eligibility.
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Associated Charities
Mra
W. B. Duggin
Mra. Duggan
Duggan Yeaterday
Aasoon
New York State
Scranton
Saveral
Duggan
Thompson
Mra Smith
Col Hitchcock Appointed Delegate to Antietam Board
Col Hitchcock was appointed Thursday as Pennsylvania delegate to the Antietam Battlefield Commission. He will mark positions for the One Hundred and Thirty-second Pennsylvania volunteers, many from the Scranton and Mauch Chunk areas. The regiment, led by Col Oakford, suffered early loss, and several officers and men from railroading groups served in its companies. The reunion on Antietam two years ago aided Hitchcock’s forthcoming work. exact visit date by the Pennsylvania commission is not announced.
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Antietam
F. L. Hitchcogh
Thorsday
Pennsylvania
One Hundred and Thirty-second
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Oakford
Hitchcock
Vincent M. Wilcox
New York
Charles Albright
Mauch Chunk
Jammes Archbald
Delaware
Lackewanns
Eatern
J. D. Laciar
Scranton Republican
van Chunk
One Hundred and Thirty -Second
Gibbons
Tropp
Murphy
Strees
Board of
Associated Charities
Mattera
South Side
Mrs. Swan
Mr. Tropp
Mr. Gibbon
Mr. Swan
Mr. Gibbons
Caroline Peal
Hickory Street
Bridget Sullivan
Fig Street
John Wickhelser
Pittston Avenue
Swift Signs Flanagan and Patchen for Scranton Club
Manager Matt Swift of Scranton Baseball inked pitcher Tom Flanagan who pitched for Scranton last season with modest results. He also secured catcher Patchen from Demarcat of Williamsport, a top semi pro organization, to strengthen the club.
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Matt Swift
Scranton Baseball Club
Tom Flanagan
Scranton
Agason
Patchen
Demarcat
Williamsport
Pitcher Dodges Live Throws as Arm Earns Praise
The subject is well recommended and described as having a marvelous throwing arm. It notes the pitcher ducking his head to avoid a live throw to second, illustrating his evasive stance during practice or play.
Remonstrance filed against Dickson City liquor license
A group led by Patrick H Gallagher filed the first remonstrance of the year with Clerk of the Courts Thomas against granting a liquor license in the First ward of Dickson City. The complaint calls the hotel unnecessary and cites Gallagher as unfit to run such a place near a slated church site. The remonstrance lists many signatories including W H Morgan J Howman William S Richmond Matthew McPherson and others.
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W. H. Morgan
J. (. Howman
William S. Richmond
Matthew McPherson
Frederick K. Tracy
Thomas Grier
G. B. Reynolds
Gomer Perry
Reuben Morgan
Richard Sharpless
William Jones
T. M. Corkley
John Minton
W Blatchley
William McPherson
Edward L Evans
Thomas Oliver
G C Rogers
Thomas Willams
Thomas Jones
Ivorge Gleason
Jonah Benoa
Interesting Lecture on the World’s Fair by Prof Bolles
Professor Albert A Bolles will lecture on the Columbian Exposition at the Y M C A hall for the benefit of the Y W C A. The talk aims to reproduce the fair’s beauty and tell its story, with proceeds from ticket sales at Sanderson’s Drug Store Stella and Sooley’s and the association.
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Hollis
Chicago
Albert 8S Bolles
Young Men's Christian Association
Young Women's Christian Association
Caltara
Sanderson's
Stella & Sooley'a
Priceburg Ejectment Suit Seeks Title to Property
Adan A P J Nelson MM W Seyler Philena Scott and Caroline Nicholson sue Antoinette Richmond Polly Snyder and G W Lloyd for possession of a Priceburg land parcel inherited from their father. Plaintiffs allege step mother Polly Snyder occupied the premises and others hold adversely, seeking to establish title and eject defendants from the property. The land area is 759150 feet.
Hallstead Timber Dispute Leads to Preliminary Injunction
Aaron Phillips through attorney E C Newcomb obtained a preliminary injunction restraining O E Hallstead from disposing of timber they jointly own. A year ago a storm felled many trees on a Banton township farm, giving them a right to harvest and mill the timber. Hallstead allegedly sold the timber to Silas Smith, who plans to manufacture it. The injunction was granted and returnable Wednesday.
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Aaron Phillips
E C Newcomb
O. E Hallstead
Phillips
Banton Township
Hallstead
Silas Smith
Death of Mrs Miles Widow of Reverend J Miles
Mrs Miles, wife of Congregational minister and Tyst editor at Aberystwyth, Wales, died aged 45 after illness. She leaves four children John Thomas at Glasgow University, Lilly, Gwiadys, Maud at home. She was sister of B Evans Plymouth and others.
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J. Miles
Aberystwyth
Wales
Tyst
Miles
John Thomas
Nastalout
Glasgow University
Lilly
Young Women’s Association schedules weekly events and leadership changes
The Young Women’s Christian Association holds Sunday services led by Miss Lottle Short with open doors for members and non members. Juniors meet at 4 pm with Kate Kennedy guiding a peanut hunt Sunday and a 1 per year fee. a fancy work class and other activities run weekly. Dr M L Gates to lecture next week. Miss Delelo Gates leaves to lead Williamsport W C A. House ads list local suppliers and music boxes.
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Young Women's Christian Association
Miles Kate Kennedy
Cleli
Thig
Parente
M.L. Gates
Wll
Mina Delelo Gates
Affcient
Williamsport
Pathos and Pensions at First Poor Board Session
The first meeting after a judicial ruling affirmed outdoor relief, held at the Municipal building, granted aid to twenty-one applicants mostly women. Reports on Hillside farm inmates and local hospitals were presented, with details on patients and visits by physicians.
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Swan
Mr. Gibbons
W. 5. Langstail
Posent
Mia
Frances B. Swan
John Abbons
P. J. Murphy
Daniel Williams
Charles Tropp
Thomas Shotton
Ed. Lynatt
Mr. Shotton
Ben Oliel to Address Young Men at YMCA Meeting
Rev Ben Oliel of Jerusalem will deliver an address to young men after the annual song service at the YMCA meeting Sunday at 845 pm. The speaker is noted for eloquence and wide life experience, promising unusual charm to his words. The YMCA welcomes all creeds and invites attendees to return.
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Ben Oliel
Sdvice
Young Moen
Christian Ageoolation
Ben. Oliel
Jerusalem
Young Men's Christian Association Meeting
Mid-Year Convention Held at Elm Park Church
The Woman's Christian Temperance unions of Luzerne and Lackawanna counties unite for a mid year convention at Elm Park Church Scranton in the lecture room on Thursday and Friday March 15 and 16 beginning at 1 p m. Pastors and all attendees invited to an unusually interesting program.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Unions
Luzerne and Lackawanna Countion
Him Park Church
Scranton
Ip. Im
Temperance Delegates Invited for Regional Conference
Interested attendees cordially invited to attend. Let every union in both counties be largely represented. Delegates from other temperance organizations may join. Entertain ment will be provided to all.
Snow balls to Oranges book on New Florida Short Line travels
Helen K. Ingram writes a dainty novelette about a young man heir to a fortune who finds the $2,000,000 is only a trust and must seek the rightful heiress. His travels from New York to Florida showcase the Southern lands and rail route via the New Florida Short Line with vivid sights from Columbia to Jacksonville and Tampa. The tale ends with the heiress found and the hero marrying, blessed by the road that brought him wealth and happiness.
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Helen K. Ingram
Florida Short Line
Pennsylvania Railroad
Richmond and
Danville
Florida Central and Peninsular Railroad
Ife
FiorMa
New York
Florida
Hia Quele
Piedmont
Columbia
Angusta
Savannah
Asheville
Aiken
Brunswick
Fernandina
Toacksonville
Tallahassee
Ocala
South
A. & Thweatt
Eastern Pissenter
Richmond & Danville
Broadway
JL. Adama
Florida Central & Peninsular Railroad
N.Y. Es
Amusement Notes on Blake Grass at Academy of Music
The piece Blow Grass receives a laconic production at the Academy of Music Monday evening, with praise from the Philadelphia Press for strong cast and scenery. Felix Morris leads a Tuesday program including A Game of Cards The Vagabond and Moses with an able company and extra song and dance numbers. Charles A. Loder and Oh What a Night company promise a busy run with skilled comedians and pretty girls. Wood’s College night classes aid handwriting while Borden’s evaporated cream and condensed milk are promoted for invalids and cooks. JOAN LOHMAN'S at 210 Lackawanna avenue offers meals and lunches.
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Old Kentucky
Academy of Music
Philadelphia
Chealnut Street Theater
Felix Morris
Morris
Moses
Charles A. Loder
Academy
Hickey Seated as Council Reconsiders Police Regulating Ordinance
The council reconvened after Hickey's swearing in to seat him beside Battle and reaffirm the regulating ordinance in its original form. O Hara awarded the Lackawanna river rip rap contract at Nay Aug approach for 509 dollars. The body concurred with select council actions including appealing sewer and street damage awards and scheduling public sessions for bridge maps.
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Council
W. H. O'Hara
Select Council
Common Council
James Moir
P. J. Hickey
John P. Kinkay
Oir
Hickey
Daniel P. Battle
Battle
Rink
J. Thomas
Y. H. O'Hara
Lackawanna River
Nay Aug Avenue
Albright Avenue
Fourth District
Tenth Street
Bromley Avenue
West Lackawanna Avenue
Tfourteenth
This Will Be Our New Num Spruce Street
A brief item notes a new address labeled as Spruce Street number 417, indicating a change or addition to local street numbering.
Speaker from Holy Land Anglican missionary tour announced
Rev A Fon Olial and his wife tour Holy Land topics with multiple talks across Green Ridge Hyde Park and West Side churches. He addresses Israelites at Resena Mission 111 Franklin Ave and speaks at Green Ridge Presbyterian Church and Jackson Street Baptist.
Fortunate Find in Providence Cellar Unearths Hidden Coins
Llewellyn Bright of Providence discovered a cache of gold and silver coins in his cellar on West Main Street. The hoard, dated 1850 to 1869, totals several hundred dollars and was hidden for over thirty years. Bright had recently purchased the property from Mr. Pitts for 220.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llewellyn Bright
Providence
West Main Street
Mr. Bright
Local Sales Event Promises Free Tonquet With Purchases
Customers spending fifty cents or more at Mrans & Hager 415 Lackawanna Avenue will receive a free tonquet. The note mentions a dentist and Gas and Water company building on Wilson Avenue with latest improvements. Eight years in Scranton and twenty nine days referenced.
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Mrans & Hager
Lackawanna
Larnaca
Gas and Water Company
Scranton
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Penn Ave
Laundry
A. B. Warman
Marzatia
Lacka. Avenue
City Notes
Scranton Press Club
St. Luke's Sunday School
Mayer
Naval Daily
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Courben
Ince
Col. Hitchcock
Swift
Flanagan
Patrick H. Gal
Priceburg
J, Miles
Evang
Plymouth
Z Evane
Carbondale
Vy. W. C. A. Notes
Gautechi & Sons, Manufacturers
Chestnut Street
Coursen's
Washington
Connolly & Wallace
G. W. Beemer
Hillside Farm
Inet
B. F Evans
Slushputs and Insane Hospital
Indane
P. EF. Gunter
W. A. Paine
Hyte Park
J. R. Murphy
Dunmore
J. A. Manly
Gospel Meeting
Elm Park
M. B Church
Wood's College
Claus
Borden
N. Y
Tuk
Ree
Algo
Joan Lohman
Lackawanon Avenue
Hickey Takes His Seat
Penn Avent
Henry Battin & Co
Osland
Wyoming Ave
Osland's
Lackawanna Avenue
Ber
You
Spruce Street
W.W. Berry
S.C. Snyder
D.D.S
Ita Action
A. Fon Olicl
Flowera
Dr. Hill & Son
Albany
Virst National Tank
Huntington
Home Bakery
Washington Ave
Lacka. Ave
Eureka Laundry Co. Cor
Linden St
Adams Ave
Count Howes Squann
M. Brown
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