City Notes Tonight and Local Incidents
John R. Troch to conduct service at Rescue Mission tonight with Yokefellows band and railroad men invited. A. trio to sing led by Marsalos Hur Michael Marzalon of Providence injured by a premature blast at Manville fire. Henry Miller performance tickets must be claimed by 1 oclock. Providence student Plovince J Heiriegel 21, Cedar Ave, graduates class of, registered as a student. Simp son and Watkins offer New Mexico Railway and Coal company stock at par. El Paso railroad situation referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Troch
Yokefellows
Marsalos Hur
Michael Marzalon
Providence
Manville
Simpson & Watkin
Board of Trade
United Amount of New Mexico Railway and Coal Company
el Paso Ont
Letion
Capitan Coal
Inquest Unnecessary After Mine Death at Hallstead Washery
An inquest into Blephen Mulchull’s death at Hallstead and Richmond washery was deemed unnecessary by Inspector Pryterch. The report notes several injuries at Eddy Creek colliery and a series of health deaths last week including diphtheria and scarlet fever. The bulletin also covers payrolls at multiple mines and local entertainment at the Lyceum with Olympia Two Step, plus a broken leg from a construction accident and severe burns at 426 Franklin Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pryterch
Blephen Mulchull
Hallstead & Richmond
The
Board of Health
Mears & Hagen Showcase Spring Goods
We present nearly complete assortments of new spring merchandise across all departments. Our Stylish items are guaranteed to be as cheap as the barning in old stock, and a careful look at our goods and prices will spare you from overpaying for outdated dry goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears & Hagen
Haviland & Co
Cowperthwaite and
Berghauser
Special Council Meeting Considers Electric Lighting Contract
A select council meeting is called to introduce and pass on first and second readings an ordinance to award the city electric lighting contract to Scranton Electric Heat and Power company. Attorneys say the contract must be awarded by ordinance, not resolution, and the ordinance is already printed for quick action. If approved tonight it will receive a third reading Thursday and then go to the common council for possible committee referral and rapid reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
P. F. McCann
T. C. Melvin
John J. Schneider
John E. Roche
Thomas O' Boyle
Scranton Electric Heat and Power Company
Vosburr
Common Council
J. H. Rittenhouse
Green Ridge
No. 28 School
Dr. Allen
Rittenhouse
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Robert Reeves
Elmhurst
Pennsylvania
Back
Board of Health
B. Price
Lasue
Dunmore
W. W. Scranton
Dr. Lansing
Scranton
R. E. Hurley
Plan to Lessen Danger at Lackawanna Crossing
A subscriber suggests a derail switch at the West Lackawanna avenue crossing to divert derailing trolleys toward the DL&W fret house if power failure or breakage occurs. The proposal includes a spring switch kept open and operable by the conductor, then closing on descent, to reduce accidents and save lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lackawanna Avenue Crossing
West Lackawanna Avenue
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Scranton Street Railroad
Hyde Park Bridge
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Interfered With Ellman During Warrant Execution
Deputy Constable Jacob Ellman was assaulted by John Rosako near the Delaware and Hudson depot while serving a Peckville warrant. Rosako was taken into custody after initial trouble and threats. a later case before Alderman Howe ended with the prisoner discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Arnold
Peckville
Constante Jacob Ellman
John Rosako
Delaware and Hudson
Law and Order
Ellman
Hall
Kellow
Bosako
Joseph Greenberger
Alderman Howe
Arrests and sentences from West Lackawa Avenue disorderly conduct
William Jarrett arrested Sunday by Mounted Officer Joseph Block and Patrol men Hart and Baltry on West Lackawa avenue in a drunken and disorderly condition. He was committed to the county jail for twenty days. Mary Jones arrested Sunday night by Patrolman Day on street walking and drunkenness appeared before Mayor Moir in police court yesterday morning and was committed for fifteen days to the county jail in default of a fine. Minnie Matthews, arrested on a like charge by Patrolman Eula, received the same fate. Plus a note on dissolution sale price of Men’s Miner shoes from Morris Brothers at 030 Lackawanna avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jarrett
Joseph Block
Hart and
Baltry
West Lackua- Wanna Avenue
Mary Jones
Moir
Minnie Matthews
Eula
Green Ridge sewer and water talks energize club meeting
At a Green Ridge Economic Section meeting prominent figures debated sewer drainage and a cemetery stream, urging that residents connect to a city sewer, divert the cemetery runoff, and secure cleaner water from Scranton gas and water. Attendees included W. W. Scranton, J. H. Rit tenhouse, S. B. Price, Rev. Dr. Lansing, and city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge Woman's Club
W. W. Scranton
Messra
BE. B. Sturges
B. Price
J. H. Rittenhouse
John R. Tones
Phillips
I. J. Lansing
C. P. Davidson
Green Ridge
Scranton
Gerecke
J. R. Fordham
Vin Mariani Promoted By Physicians And Public Figures
The advertisement claims thousands of doctors and millions of people over 35 years have tested Vin Mariani with consistently beneficial effects. It asserts praise from famous men and women across arts and life, urging readers to try its merits and buy from druggists while warning against substitutes.
Court Opens Then Adjourns March Term
United States Marshal Fred Leonard and Clerk William T. Lindsey arrived to formally open the western district court in the city but adjourned the March term until Monday next. The session had been scheduled to open yesterday but was postponed. A related notice references a dissolution sale offering ladies shoes at 1.75 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Fred Leonard
William T. Lindsey
United States Court For
Western District
United States Court Room
Judge Kasson Home From Cuba Praises Land and People
Alderman Myron Kasson returns from a trip through the Southern states to Florida and Key West, Cuba visiting Matanzas and Havana. He lauds the climate, pasture lands, cattle, certain streets, and the amiable people while noting Americanization and Cuban theater pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Kasson
Cuba
Florida
Key West
Matanzas
Havana
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railways Pleasures West
A pitch extols pleasure trips to the West via the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railways. It touts fast frequent trains comfortable cars and a scenic Middle States route with strong safety measures and low fares for fine service. It concludes with a recommendation that pleasure travelers buy tickets from Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Hallway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern Railways
Middle States
Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern
Refund Promise on Greene's Warranted Syrup or Tar
An agreement by Matthews Bros and multiple pharmacists to refund the money on a S cent bottle if it fails to cure coughs or colds. The card lists several names and shops including Phelps' Pharmacy Brown's Pharmacy and others as signatories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Matthews Bros
C. E. Chittenden
Phelps’ Pharmacy
D. W. Humphrey
McGarrah
Lace and Drapery Goods Sale Listing
A fragment lists lace curtains door draperies and Swiss fabrics with brass ex items. The reading suggests a catalog or storefront display of fabric and textile products.
Finest wines and cigars at Lane's
Lane's shop on Spruce Street offers a selection of fine wines and cigars for customers. The storefront at 20 Spruce Street presents high end brands and tasting options for enthusiasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane's
Spruce Street
Rankin Funeral Notice from Dunmore
Rankin funeral held for Robert Rankin only son of Mr and Mrs KRW Rankin of 717 Clay Avenue Dunmore with interment at Forest Hill Cemetery. Service scheduled for Tuesday at 2 o'clock.
New Silks and Dress Goods Arrive at Local Shop
Are You Interested in New Goods New Silks Fine Printed Foulards Glasse Taffeta Double Warp Fancy Waist Silks Peau de Soie Granite Soft Colored Goods Dress Goods Scotch Cheviots Beadcloths Venetians Vieunas Cheviots Tweeds Suitings New Tailor Made Suits and Skirts Fly Front Tight Fitting Eton Jackets Muslin Underwear Embroideries Laces Wash Goods Table Linens Most women prefer New Goods at the same prices as old shop worn out of style goods We have New Stylish Goods.
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Perry Brothers
Wyoming Avenue
Etaincre
Scranton Transfer Co
Huntington's Bakery
CES
Masonic Temple
C. Ss
Edward Reyer
Spruce ST
H. B. Ware
Williams Building
Postoffice
Church of the Good Shepherd
Catholic Historical Society
Newman Magagine Club
Gillergsey’ Bulking
Rogers Israels
Pittsburg
St. Luke Fqr
Mr. Mw
Nash
Henry Miller
Lyceum
AB Law &Tudent
Plovince
J. Heiriegel
Cedar Avenue
Astohn Briggs
Great Bend
George H. Johnson
Great Mead
van Wormer
R. Bearle
Bucquehanna
R. Li. Little
E. W. Safford
Montrose
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Archbahl
Mampton and Sloan
Holden, Pyne and Taylor
Priehin and Cayuen
Delaware and Trudean Company
Olyphant
Eddy Creek
Olympia
Jilonry Miller
Lyceum Tonight
Mius Tercera Lottus
Abraham Weyman
Linden Street
Lee
Chestnut and
Beranton Streets
Mackemith
A. B. Yeager
Lackawanna Hospital
Ulysses Campbell
Hahnemann Hospital
Franklin Avenue
Morris Brothers
Lackawanna Avenue
Forest Hill
North Park
Columbia Avenue
Couran
MR. Scranton
Vin Mariani
Tackawanna Avenue
Judge Kasson
Country
Spain
Crina Vali
G. V. Millar & Witla A
Eis Tock Aaa
F. L. Crane
Jardiniere
TE & Berghauser Bike
Inwa Avenue
Mounhdai
Eaith Hen
Manhattan
Cacka’ Avenue
FASUR
Crecer Galna
Weston, ME
the Dickson Manufacturing Co. Beranton and Wilketlorce, Ma
Manufacurere of
General Office
Boranton, Pa
Nickle Plating Plant
ReMeecy & OO
Franklin Ave
Everett
Everett’s Livery
Dix Court
City Hall
Hurd
D Irving
Simmons
Connell Building
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