City Notes and Local Appointments in Scranton
The column lists civic items including pensions granted to Anne M Saltzy, a patent for a paper box fastening device by Wilibur St Blanchard, a requiem mass for Peter Buckley, a Venice lecture by Mise Hewth at Charles Bradbury's home, and a joint council session to elect delegates to the municipal convention. It also covers mining payrolls, new hires, church events, marriage licenses, the Scranton Store News issue, post office route changes, board of trade meeting notices, and several charitable contributions to St Joseph's Foundling Home totaling 2,547 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A&a
iAnne M. Saltzy
Cheridan Monument Association
Traile
Wilibur St. Blanchard
St. Paul's
Peter Buckley
Marion Street
Mise Hewth
Charles Bradbury
Quincy Avenue
Dele- Sper
Eadh Lg
Lackawanna Company
Archbald
Continental
Weat
Halletead
Diamond and Munville
Mela
Faust Melcher
Strcker
I J. Mangan
Broadway
New York City
Callahhan
Lauckawannua Avenue
Mathew
Brown
Anthony Brown
Women's Guild
St. Luke's Church
Mra
Throop
Wyoming Avenue
John H. Thomas
Henry W. Simon
Annie Bernolt
Thomas Cushing
Elizabeth Hopkins
Connellton
Richard Little
Scranton
W Haa
W. A. Moser
West Side
W. HH
Senet Sansen Ene
P. J. Forster
Houte Ai
Albtala
St. Joseph's Foundli
Mary Barrett
Bridget Lynowt
M. F. Manley
Michael Vaish
Reeseer
John Bigiin
Michael Gilloogly
John Gorn
Guernsey Bros Sale Notice At 224 Avenue
A damaged notice announces a sale before March twenty with inventory from Fur Capes and Cloth Jackets. The seller offers credit terms to suit buyers and urges urgent calls to Guernsey Bros at 224 Avenue.
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Wyoming Avenue
F. L. Crane
Lacks. Ave
Guernsey Bros
224 Avenue
Foote & Shear Promote Cleveland and Remington Bicycles
Foote and Shear in Scranton announce they carry Cleveland and Remington bicycles with a three-city plant claim for Cleveland and Remington’s durable, simple design. Robert V. White heads the bicycle department and Foote & Shear offer full bicycle sundries and complete retail service at 119 Washington Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foote & Shear
Cleveland
Remington
Scranton
Robert V. White
Green Ridge Wheelmen
H. A. Lesier & Co
Washington Avenue
Dickson Manufacturing names De Courcy May general manager
De Courcy May, a noted engineer and member of the Mechanical Civil Engineers and American Institute of Mining Engineers, is appointed general manager of Dickson Manufacturing company and began duties yesterday after arriving Monday night. He previously led T. P. Morris Philadelphia operations and was Niagara Falls Cataract Construction project engineer. He has vast shop experience in heavy machinery and steam engines and will oversee all company shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Sidney Broadbent
Election Officers Answer in Elmhurst Case
Papers from both sides of the Elmhurst election dispute are before the court as Sidney G. Riel seeks an alternative mandamus against D C Brink and W C Dunning. Riel claims he was a one year term candidate with thirty nine votes, while John B. Puller had forty four and W C Dunning counted only thirty four for Riel for the one year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmhurst
Sidney G. Riel
ofElmhurst
Warren & Knapp
D. C. Brink
W. C. Dunning
Flmhurst
Riel
John B. Puller
J. Y. Dunning
Puller
Mr. Dunning
C. Comegys
Messrs. Brink and
Dunning
Still Working For Him After Guilty Plea In Murder Case
Friends of Leonardo Rosa maintain his innocence despite his imprisonment for the murder of Vito Laurisso. They argue his guilty plea was mercy not admission, and claim new facts may exonerate him and implicate others in the killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonardo Rosa
Vito Laurisso
Rosen
Rosa
Laurisso
Prisoner Granted Escort to Funeral Under Sheriff Custody
Judge Gunster approved Patrick Malloney of Archbald, jailed for a December conviction with thirty days left, to leave county custody with a deputy to attend his brother John Malloney’s funeral set for 9 a.m. The funeral will be at Archbald after a 8:25 train ride back to the jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunster
Patrick Maloney
Archbald
John
Silk Mill Girl Killed by Delaware and Hudson Train Near Steel Mill
A young Sauquoit silk factory worker was struck and killed by a Delaware and Hudson passenger train near the Steel Mill station just after 6 PM. The body, initially identified as Anna Harris, sparked a family doubt when her mother insisted the face did not match. later her father found both daughters alive, leaving the identity unresolved. Coroner to hold inquest tonight with crew and witnesses expected.
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Delaware and Hudson
Sauquoit Silk Factory
Iife
Steel Works
Lackawanna Hospital
Longstreet
Will Price
Anna Harris
Banquelt
Central City
Price
Booth Main Avenue
David Harris
Fellows’ Patch
West Mountain
Anna
Lingle
Harris
David Jones
Lafayette Street
F. L. Terope
Cedar Avenue
Scranton
West Side
South Side
Mr Pennington's Recital at Elm Park Church Tonight
J Alfred Pennington presents the third organ recital at Elm Park church assisted by Theodore Hemberger and the Elm Park quartette. Admission free with a silver offering. Program includes Guilmant Grand Sonata in D minor and Widor Fifth Symphony selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Alfred Pennington
Elm Park
Theodore Hemberger
Guilmant
Rule Granted in Olyphant Injunction Proceedings
Judge Gunster granted a rule returnable next Monday at 9 a m to show cause why the injunction in the equity sult of J M Schenk Dominick Howard and R J Gallagher against the burgess town council and borough of Olyphant should not be dissolved The petition filed by Warren and Knapp represents the defendants and cites a September 1895 bill of equity to restrain the defendants.
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Ter
Olyphant
Gunster
J. M. Schenk
Dominick Howard
R. J Gallagher
Warren & Knapp
Oettinger Levy Nuptials Gather Jewish Social Leaders
Miss Haydee Levy and Louis Oettinger wed yesterday at the Scranton Bicycle Clubhouse. Rabbi Feuerlicht officiated as a lavish affair drew prominent out of town guests, with flowers, music by Bauer’s orchestra, and a grand reception. The couple plans Florida travel then residence at Hotel Terrace, later Hotel Jermyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haydee Levy
Louis Oettinger
Scranton
Miss Levy
Economy Furniture Company
Rabbi Feuerlicht
Bertha Oettinger
Blanche Oettinger
Abraham Oettinge
Baltimore
Thirteenth Regiment Inspections Continue with C and D
Companies C and D of the Thirteenth regiment endured another inspection led by Major Millar of the Third brigade. D led by Captain Stokes inspected first, C followed, with Colonel Ripple and staff observing. Ripple later received a pastel portrait from D at his Webster avenue home.
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W.8. Millar
Ita
Coursen
BE. H. Ripple
Freemain Stokes
Thomas Gillman
Riel
Frank Robling
W. A. Raub
Wallace Moir
Honesdale
Providence Armory
Montrose
West Side
Ripple
Webster Avenue
Gillman
Scranton
Waite Company Presents Michael Strogoff at Frothingham
Waite Comedy company staged Michael Strogoff at the Frothingham last night with Kathleen Mavourneen shown in the afternoon to a good sized audience. Waite’s orchestra drew hearty applause for the musical numbers. The program lists The Black Flag this afternoon and The Prince of Liars tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Strogoff
Kathleen Mavourneen
Waite Company
Waite
Frothingham
Almes
Aite
The Brooklyn Handicap Play at the Academy of Music
A small audience saw The Brooklyn Handicap melodrama at the Academy of Music last night. The plot follows a racing tale where money won by backing Dr Rice saves a foolish young man from prison and ends happily. The production features solid performers and effective staging, especially the Gatesend track scene.
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Academy of Music
Dr. Rice
Gatesend
Bailey to name own secretary and police chief
Mayor-elect Bailey vows to appoint his secretary and police chief without outside dictates. He favors fitness over spoils for these posts and may elevate veteran Martin Gurrell or retain Chief Simpson, amid talk of John Fitzsimmons or Patrolman Moir for captain. Other names mentioned include James Burnett for secretary and R. J. Beamish as alternates. Griffin and Corbett also named for roles. Weber to move barber shop. Pillabury’s Flour mills capacity noted.
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James G. Bailey
Bailey
Frank Robling
Robling
Joseph Taylor
John Shea
Martin Gurrell
West Side
Simpson
John Fitzsimmons
Sunday News
John Moir
Moir
James Moir
James R. Burnett
John M. Corbett
P. F. Griffin
Davies & Griffins
Entertainment and Social Evening Planned by Scranton Circle 88
Scranton Circle No 88 Companions of the Forest to hold an entertainment and social Friday evening at German Odd Fellows hall Lackawanna avenue The program includes various recitations songs instrumental pieces and duets featuring named participants such as Randolph Dorsey Wilson Nettie Prynn Maud Estelle Jennie Dorsey Garfeld Anguin and performers Fred Short John Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Circle
Companions of the Forest
Robert Emmet Anniversary in Music Hall Celebrated by Mitchel Club
The John Mitchel club of the city will honor the 118th birthday of Robert Emmet with a Wednesday night event at Music Hall. Admission is 10 cents. The notice also advertises Siebecker Watkins carpets draperies and Guernsey Bros second-hand goods for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Emmet
John Mitchel Club
Music Hall
Siebecker & Watkins
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New York Cooking School
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
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City Notes
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Will
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MR. Pennington
Aun
Pfanmec
Jesus
Saylor
Saint Saens
Dunham
Bindling
Saint Blaene
Oettinger-Levy
Bicycle Club
Clark
Palma
Hanley
Bauer
Simon Rice
Alice Levy
Sol Ooettinger
Ralph Levy
Harvard
Felix Levy
Wilkes-Barre
Joseph Wertheimer
Philadelphia
R. M. Goldsmith
Florida
Brooklyn
Police
L. A. Weber
Pillabury
Messrs. C. FP
G. F. Whittemore
L. B. Powell & CO
Penn Avenue
Order of Ausignee
A. Harris
Tomer
Mortal Dorsey
May Biddleman
Pergekatness
Las Vie Jones
Eee
Ohn Clark
John Gray
Randolph Jones
Edward Jones
Norma Williams
Bigley
Mie
P. P. Smith
Smith
Bernard Bigley
Sait
Ada Posner
Lower Lackawanna Avenue
Eastern Penitentiary
Thomas
W. W. Berry
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China
Clarke Bros
Rupprecht’s
Crystal Palace
Penn Ave
Baptist Church
S. G Snyder, D. D. S
J. Bolz
Shay
Waterloo
Emerson
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Malcolm Love
J. Lawrence Stelle
Spruce Street
Ghiristian
Scranton School of Elocution
L. J. Richards
Bura Building
Washington
Aes Scranton
Paonia
Columbus Monument
Washington Av
Dunn
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