City Notes and Local Court Reports
The regular monthly meeting of the Home for the Frientless was held this morning. Delware and Hudson paid at Olyphant mines. A Providence cat loaded collision on Mineral Street caused only damage to a carrier. Laborer Whemas Morgan, 36, jailed 30 days for drunkenness. Frank P. Ayers of Clifford and Myrtle M. Lewis of Fleetville married yesterday by Alderman J. Wright. Letters testamentary granted to Johanns Luin for the estate of Stephen St Dunn. Excelsior Social Club arranging a tourney next week in Wyoming avenue rooms with prizes. DL&W paid at Dodge Bellevue Oxford mines. Storrs mine to be paid next. Scranton letter carriers to receive overtime pay from the deficiency appropriation bill. Mayors fined two drunks on Franklin Avenue. County Good Roads League to meet to plan campaign for better roads. A large group including Dr George C. Knox and several Scranton residents listed as granted on Thursday. A wagon ran into a carriage on Weoting Avenue near Spruce Street injuring the driver slightly. Debsen Manufacturing’s blacksmith shop busy forging car axles for Jackson & Worden of Berwick, with a drill press being set in place. Funeral of Thomas Daugherty held at St Peter’s Cathedral. Deputy Treasurer John A. Beardt absent. office temporarily unattended. Michael Washke, treated at Moses Taylor, died. Alderman Miller joined in marriage Thomas Hughes and Emma Barton of Olyphant. Funeral of Mrs John J. Manley with high mass at St Paul’s and burial in Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.
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Delaware Wa Hudson Company
Olyphant
Eddy Creek
Providence
Mineral Street
Carrender
Whemas Morgan
M Scure
Nh Yesternv
Frank PF. Avers
Clifford
Susquehannna
Myrtle M. Lewis
Fl Ville
J. Bo Wright
Stephen St. Dunn
Scranton
Hegister Hopkinge
Johanns Luin
Excelsior Social Club
Wyoming Avenue
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Dodge
Bellevue
Oxford
Storrs
Congress
Batley
Harris
Troy
N.Y
Franklin Avenue
Lackawinna County Gool Hawds League
Lo Onlock
Board of Trade Rootment
George C. Knox
Elio Flevs
Frank BP. Ayers
Clufford
Myttle M. Loewie
Fleetville
Barkee OH
Fisher
Preston
Wayne County
Maury Ll
Willam H. Andrewe
Elizabeth Morgan
Weorting Avenue
Spruce Street
FL Crane
Carridge
Debsen Manufacturing Company
Clit Works
Jackson & Woortin Company
Berwick
Tnotherenn Avenue
John
A. Behadt
Michael Washke
Moses Taylor
South Washington Avenue
Alderman Millar
Dunn
Hyde Park
Scranton Council Pushes Removal of Street Chief Kinsley
In a heated session the Select Council adopted a resolution, with the city clerk ordered to notify Mayor Bailey, calling for the removal of Street Commissioner Mr. Kinsley and his assistant George Porigo after an extended investigation. The measure, introduced by Mr. Chittenden, passed ten to five amid sharp exchanges over committee action and testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Kinsley
George Porigo
Chittenden
BK. Kingley
George Perigo
Counell
Selevt
Scranton
Common Counell
Sanderson
Committee On
Kearney
Finn
Fellows
Williams
McAndrew
Durr
Clark
Bailey
Ann Od
MY. Chittenden
Kinsley
MacAndrews
Lansing
Fac
Coyne
Mr. Chittenden
Manley
Curr
Nebols
Lineing
Caytier
Lama
Ma. Chittenden
Health Board Debates Spitting Ban and Pending Legislation
City health board meeting adjourned after discussing a proposed spitting ban in streetcars and public conveyances. Charges against Superintendent Loftus were not sustained, and a path for stricter rules or penalties was outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoard
Loftus
Mack In Myles Aroon Shines At Frothingham Night
Sweet-voiced Andrew Mack headlined at the Frothingham in Myles Aroon to a crowded Scranton house. The popular Irish drama drew its usual crowd as Mack's company delivered faithful interpretations of songs including Magele My Own and The Low Back Car. Encores followed each number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Mack
Frothingham
Painters Union Votes Higher Wage Scale In City
Journeymen Painters unions Nos 118 and 218 held a joint meeting at Hurlbure's hall to adopt a higher wage scale and forward it to Baltimore for approval. About 100 union painters attended as the senate of boss painters is urged to pay the new rates or hire non union labor. The proposed raise is modest above current wages from $1.50 to $8.60 per day and reflects a push by local workers to improve pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurlbure's Hall
National
Baltimore
Senate
Ometer
Boss
Tribune
Wis
Armen
Pdorest
Hows
Move to condemn the Providence and Abington Turnpike
A new plan seeks to condemn the turnpike and remove toll gates. Scranton Dairy leads a petition circulating among Abington residents and later Providence residents for signatures. Farmers are told county commissioners would repair the road under the Flinn road bill, though officials have not committed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence and
Abington
Provident Home Fraternal Society Seeks Charter
A new fraternal group styled the Provident Home filed for a charter. It aims to unite white members for mutual aid, sickness and death benefits, free medical advice, and charity, operating via a supreme lodge and subordinate councils with no capital stock. Scranton would host the home office and national branches may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provident Home
Tt Re
Pryor
Mhutal
Gounelis
Fisher
A. J. Colheurn
Jetson
Williams
A. J. Preston
EM. Pennypacker
Lily Tavis
Leng
Johnson
Beranton
Gaston
Butala
Barrigan
Elyonia
M. Galvaln
TD. Criswald
J. C. Rundald
T. J. Pugh
Mighainton
A. D. Pierson
J. A Joleen
Gpl Fisher
J.C. Randall
BE. M. Pennypacker
M.D
R.os. Bourke
G. TH. Tisher
A. Ti. Preston
T. Jolson
Rundaio
M. L. Davis
Prof. Ts
Scranton
Enery Witiks
Inothis City
Westener and Black Flag At Academy Of Music
The McAuliffe and Greene company presented The Westerner at the Academy of Music to a large audience last night and displayed The Black Flag. This afternoon Our Strategy will be shown and tonight Whe Vendettas. The Murray children and Jere AteAulifife offer specialties with tallor made fall outfits and overcoats by John Ross at 207 Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAuliffe and Greene Company
Academy of Music
Murray Children
Jere AteAulifife
Auction sale of china and glass stock at Harding's
Steam Heating and Plumbing P F M T Howley list auction stock begins Monday and continues until sold. Goods now at about half price at Harding's with silk shirt waists advertised. Pabst's Milwaukee Beer available at Lohmann's Spruce street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Pabst's
Milwaukee
Lohmann's
Spruce Street
Need of Organization Explained by Firemen's Executive Committee
A large turnout of North End firemen met the Executive Committee of the Volunteer Firemen's Association at the Exertstor home. The gathering outlined aims to unite the firemen of that city part in the association and distribute pamphlets detailing by laws, duties, and the need for formal affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firemen'’s Association
North End
Fireman's Association
Exertstor Company
Asson
A. J. Vorhiz
Neso- Catlin
Joseph Stuart
Cumberland Company
Iseadore Goodman
Nay Aue Hose Comepany
Becker
Phoenis Chemical Company
William Eldridge
Ningnin Mose Company
Fuhrman & Bro Offer Awnings Tents and Society Goods
After twenty five years at the same stand Fuhrman & Bro solicit public patronage for awnings tents and all kinds of society goods and decorations in the usual courteous terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuhrman & Bro
Obituary Note From Die Day Mourns Local Citizen
Die day entry records the death of Moore, son of Harry and Nettie Moore, aged years, months, and days. Funeral mentioned for Friday afternoon March 66 at Welock house, with details from Hinmore Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moone
Hinmore
Klos Wi Moore
Harry and
Nettle Moore
Monel Priday
Marth
Welock
Berry Watch and Jewelry Store Sale Ad
W. W. Berry offers great reductions on watches clocks and sterling silver. Watches and clocks repaired on short notice.
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Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna
Eader
A. B. Warman
Penn Avenue
Whos & AL
City Notes
Select Council
MR. Mandrews
Ayrie
Mesers
Ross
Thomas
Chavkk
Chittersden
McCann
Mullows
Lating
Oyne
Nays
Messie
Hobbson
Schroeder
Dries
McAnndrew
Yates
Lancing
Coyte
Aspok
Win
Ohare
Eliy
Mr. McCann
Kingley
Tam Oright
Thug
Kittenden
Deteay
Letate
Board of Health
M. de Kelly
Uid
Wal Paine
Allene
Henry Zeleler
Eepantead Tadeathe
Driggs
Allen
Lackawinna and
Adams Avenues
Phoenix Chemical Engine Company
Lackiwann Avenue
Culley
HH. W. Lotts
Briggs
Secur
Board of Wealth
Lot
Belews
Lackawania Iron and Steel
Briges
Nonr
M. J) Relly
Henry Zarigler
Mack
Myles Aroon
Kk. G. Coursen
Abington Road
NEW Fraternal Society
McAuliffe and Greene Co
R. Black
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St. Opp
Jermyn
Warren-Enret Company
Ehrets
Washington Ave
Scranton, Pa
P. F
M. T. Howley
Pinley's
Lackawanna Ave
Wyoming House
Strictly Fresh
ATA
J. W. Guernsey
Washington Avenue
Prop
W. W. Berry
Lackawanna Avenue
China
Prn
J. Weichel
Metropolitan China Hall
Sohmer Plano
Ime
Ormosen Oimuu
James A. Banister Co
Laird’s
Bey
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Aves
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