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March
Ladies’ Home Journal
March Godey's
McClure’s
Scribner's Monthly
Harper’s Monthly
the Delineator
Art de la Mode
Bon Ton Fashions
Asc
Ase
Wyoming Avenue
Local Social and Travel Notes from Scranton Area
Clinton resident B B Stanley and Wilkes-Barre's J D Lactar were in town yesterday. Altoona's Gus Neuwahl conducted business here. Dr and Mrs H B Ware return from Philadelphia. Maggie Edwards of North Rebecea avenue is seriously ill. Matthew Brown returns from Philadelphia. Wilkes-Barre's Thomas Dullard called on Scranton friends. Alderman-elect W G Millar returns from a brief pleasure trip. C F Whittemore departs for Montrose today returning Saturday. County Superintendent Taylor back at desk after ten days ill. FP J Titus, champion one hour bicycle rider, visits town today. Attorney Anthony Baumann now able to be about after grip. Robert E Wilson of Wyoming avenue returns from Rochester. Alderman Fuller resumes office duties after a week’s illness. Mr and Mrs W T Smith head to Lake Worth Florida for a month. In Wyoming area John Haberstroh of Lock Haven and J W Licht with H Snyder of Geneva stop in. Rev G J Malice of Green Ridge United Evangelical leaves for York for Central Pennsylvania conference. G Sanborn of the rescue mission and Rev J M Howell to supply Malee's pulpit next Sunday morning and evening.
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B. B. Stanley
Clinton
N. C
J.D. Lactar
Wilkes-Barre
Gus Neuwahl
Altoona
H. B. Ware
Philadelphia
Mise Maggie Edwards
North Rebecea Avenue
Matthew Brown
Thomas Dullard
Scranton
W. GS. Millar
C.F. Whittemore
Montrose
Taylor
Ulness
J. Titus
W. T. Smith
Lake Worth
Fla
Wyoming
John Haberstroh
Lock Haven
H. Snyder
Geneva
G. J. Malice
Green Ridge
Mr. Malee
State convention here by United American Mechanics in May
Local members of the Order of United American Mechanics prepare for the annual state council meeting in this city on May 7 with expected 125 delegates. The host building is to be chosen by state officers who will visit soon to finalize plans. A public meeting with an interesting program and an exhibition to Farview is tentatively discussed by the committee.
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Order of United American Mechanics
State Council
Farview
William Kellew
J. W. Kambeck
Scranton City Guard
J. C. Dimmick
EB. H. Ripple
Millar
Fraud Charged as Warrant Issued for Frank Paseck
A warrant was issued yesterday for the arrest of Frank Paseck on fraud charges. Paseck, a former barber hotelkeeper butcher and broker, allegedly passed a $75 note claiming ownership of valuable city real estate to partly pay for a pony team bought from William Richmond. Richmond's investigation showed Paseck owned no property, rendering the note worthless.
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Frank Seck
Paseck
William Richmond
Richmond
Fiveer Fitzsimmons
Protests Flood Liquor License Applications Across Boroughs
Remonstrances against numerous liquor license requests pile up across the Thirteenth ward and other districts. Citizens allege residential areas and schools nearby negate need for new drinkeries while church leaders and attorneys file protests detailing offenses and moral concerns.
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Thirteenth Ward
Bell
Funeral of Mrs. Philbin Held at St Peter's Cathedral
The late Mrs. Michael Philbin died suddenly last Thursday. A requiem mass was said at 7 p.m. at St Peter's Cathedral by Rev. J A MeHugh with deacon Rev. J J B Feeley and sub deacon Rev. J A O Reilly. Interment was at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers included John OBrien Lawrence OBrien John Kane Patrick McCann William Kelly and John Creeden. The funeral was large and addressed by Father Mellugh.
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St. Peter's Cathedral
Michael Philbin
Stone Avenue
J. A. MeHugh
J. J. B. Feeley
J. A. O' Reilly
Mellugh
Hyde Park Catholic
John and
Lawrence O'Brien
John Kane
Patrick McCann
William Kelly
John Creeden
Jordan Barred From Building Undertaker Shop Near Cherry
Judge Gunster granted a temporary injunction restraining Edward H. Jordan from erecting an undertaking building on the Proapoet avenue Cherry street corner. John O Donnell, plaintiff, alleges the structure intrudes on the street line and violates deed stipulations. A hearing for a permanent injunction is set for Saturday morning.
Sykes Named for Training School. Conditional Engagement Report Imminent
Superintendent Phillips and Controller Wormser visited Poughkeepsie seeking a teacher for the Training school. They have engaged Miss Mary E. Sykes conditionally and will report to the board next Monday night. Antagonism among some board members surfaces amid the effort.
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Phillips
Controller Wormser
Poughkeepsie
Wormser
Mary E. Sykes
Dunham-Sittser Election Commission to Meet in Laporte
Judge Archbald travels to Laporte with Judges Rice and Searle to hear the Dunham-Sittser contest. About 600 witnesses subpoenaed. commission to hear testimony daily this week with stenographers H H and Willis Coston. Also includes regimental notices from Scranton National Guard and obituaries for Captain William Kellow with funeral details and uniformed escort plans.
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Dunham-Sittser Election Commission
R. W. Archbald
Laporte
Sullivan County
Rice
Luzerne
Searle
Susquehanna County
Dunham-Sittser
H. H
Willis Coston
Archbald
Enterprising urchin’s scam ends after charity aid inquiry
A four year old newsboy Tommy Colleran allegedly bilked neighbors with tales of hunger and loss on Chicago streets. Police and Associated Charities halted his “dead relative” scam. he was released after promise to stop. Also advertised is a stage show The Danger Signal praised for realism and Baldwin locomotive props. Hood’s Sarsaparilla promoted as strength builder.
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Tommy Colleran
Tommy Oight
Associated Charities
Tommy
Lugerne Street
The Corsican Brothers at Academy of Music with Mantell
In local theaters the Academy of Music hosts a Corsican Brothers production starring Robert Mantell in a dual role. The elaborate revival features new scenery by Homermens and elaborate mechanical effects by Benson Sherwood, praised by critics as a season highlight. A second Thursday show presents Darkest Russia from H Grattan Donnelly, noted for its elaborate production and varied tableaux.
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Alexander Dumas
Academy of Music
Robert Mantell
Homermens
New York
Benson Sherwood
Madison Square Garden Theater
Mr. Mantell
Mechter
Irving
Denne
Russia
H. Grattan Donnelly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norton’s Bulletin
Afoe
Snow
The
Weston Mill Co
Garney, Brown & Co
Mfr
Court House Square
Alderman Fuller
Frank Paseck
W. G. Doud & Co
Lackawanna Avenue
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Michiel McAndrew
von Storch
Nay Aug Avenues
PB. J. McManus
J. J. Dunn
W. W. Lathrope
Brancis G. Barrick
Glen Street
Sanderson Avenue
John Horn
Dickson Avenue
Frank Smith
Green Ridge Street
James J. Kelley
von Storch Avenue
O. J. Nichols
Albright Avenue
Martin Bird
North Washington Avenue
Edwards
John EK
Lafayette Street
Fourth Ward
P. H. Golden
First Ward
West Market Street
Charles H. Welles
FE. J. Burke
Joseph T. Hell
Olive Street
Joseph Tadison
Old Forge Township
John Saunders
H. M. Hannah
M. W. Lowry
Fell Township
Stephen Beresch
Main Avenue
Warren Tract
J. H. Curran
Wood Street
Richmondale
William Dunn
Main Street
Sylvester O'Neill
Robinson
Plakely
John G. McAskie
A. M. Robinsons
Flrst
United States
Blakely
M. D. Betta
A. M. Clark
John T. Bell
Winton
Watson
Michael Finn
Lewla Piaer
Jermyn
Pizer
Dunmore
Y. J. Lynott
Larch Street
Adama Avenue
John McAndrew
George Thatcher
Throop
James Bean
George Chylak
Olyphant
P. H. Gallagher
Dickson City
Herman Hagan
Thomas Harris
Parker Street
John Walkinshaw
North Main Avenue
David W. Thomas
Mrs. Philbin
MR. Jordan
Donnell
Sykes
Thirteenth Regiment Infantry
Third Brigade, National Guard of Pennsylvania
Hara
Grima
Pennsylvania
Grand Army of the Republic
William Kellow
Kellow
Pennsylvania Volunteers
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Smith FH
Mott
Jones
W. E. Rafter
C. M. Harris
Penn Avenue
Beranton
Nickel Plate Road
F. J. Moorea
Exchange Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Lacka Ave
Far West
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Henry C. DeMille
Hood
Hood's Pill&s
Wyoming Ave
China Rail
Weichel & Millar
Ulster
E.M. Hetzel
Lacka. Ave
William Connell
Geo. H. Catlin
William H. Peck
James Archbald
Alfred Hand
George H. Catlin
Henry Belin, Jr
William T. Smith
Luther Keller
N. A. Hulbert
Steinway & Son
Decker Brothers
Kranich & Back
Stultz & Bauer
Schanks
Spruce Street
Samuel Hines
James M. Everhart
Irving A. Finch
Pierce B. Finley
Joseph J. Jermyn
Kemerer
Charles P. Matthews
John J. Porter
W. W. Watson
Phun
Bustesa
Mears
Lackawani
MT. Pleasant
Third National Bank
WM. T. Smith
G. Elmendorf
Elmira
Megargel & Connell
Scranton, Pa
Atlantic Refining Co
Olds
Win
Mason
Coal Exchagne
Pine Brook
E. M. Hetzel
Lackawamma
Cail
Cal Florey, ‘Satiaing
Guarad
Hatter Lackawanna Avenue
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