City Notes and Local Appointments Noted in Scranton
The board of health holds a required meeting this afternoon and Franklin L. McGee is named storagesper and ganger under Collector Herring in Washington. Cliff street abutments rebuilt. Houta Plate Glass Co seeks Scranton branch. Penn avenue Baptist society to meet. local bail set for Martha Davansh on larceny. marriage licenses issued to Silas Rought and Nellie Williams among others. Democratic cohesion in council discussed. temperance meeting for men at Second Presbyterian. Harrisburg Patriot notes Miss Campbell appointed as clerical in Factory Inspector Wataborn's office.
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Board of Health
Academy of Music
O Mcial
Washington
Franklin L. McGee
Ganger
Herring
Max Phillips
Cliffstreet
Lackawanna Avenue Bridge
Houta Plate Glass Company
West Virginia
Bee
State Department
Morrisburg
Scranton
Ladies’ Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Martha Davansh
Winton
Patrick J. Lawlor
Archpald
Patrick Hennegan
Company A
Thomas
Silas Rought
Nicholson
Mary Wea
Binghamton
John Monday
Nellie Williams
Peckyville
Rebathan
April Sare
Second Presbyterian Church
Harrisburg
Misard Campbell
Wataborn
Daniel J. Campbell
Scranton Times
Miss Campbell
Annual election of directors at Lackawanna Iron and Steel
Stockholders met in this city on Wednesday to elect directors for the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company. Elected were Samuel Sloan Moses Taylor Payne 8 8 Palmer William Dodge of New York Walter Scranton of Bust Orangs N J John L Blair of Biaka town N J and William Connell W W Scranton and James Blair of Scranton. Directors to meet in New York City to organize the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Samuel Sloan
Moses Taylor Payne
Palmer
William Dodge
New York
Walter Scranton
Bust Orangs
N.J
John L Blair
Biakatown
N. J
William Connell
W. W. Scranton
James Blair
Scranton
New York City
Fionera Given Away at Means & Haven Event
On Saturday March 10 from 9 a m to p m means and haven will give a beautiful bouquet to every customer who buys forty cent worth of goods at 415 Lackawnona ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fionera
Means & Haven
Lackawnona Ave
Mow Stationery Store Adds Department at Lackawanna
Mow Stationery Store on Lackawanna Avenue expands with a new stationery department. Blank books and a wide range of stationary items offered at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. L. Travia
Lackawanna Avenue
Consulting Engineer Debate Splits City Council Over Bridge Plans
City council debates using a consulting bridge engineer for the Lackawanna river and Roaring Brook spans. Officials confirm nominees for delinquent tax collectors and approve bonds for sidewalk improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauer
Phillips
Brooks
Police Force Reduction Debate in Scranton
Fifteen council members attended as Connell moved third reading of a police ordinance. Nealle argued thirty six patrolmen enough for Scranton and moved to postpone, a motion carried 7 to 8. The council then discussed appropriations for next fiscal year and city expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conneilman Nealle
Scranton
Common Council
Coghman Moir
Connell
Ian Lengthy
Nealis
Robathan
Davies
Tuomas
Scranton Fountain Pen Patented by Robert A Winton
Walter W. Winton develops a new fountain pen with interchangeable nibs held in place, a novel apex ink trap with automatic agitator to prevent air bubbles, and a steady ink flow to reduce leaks and ink starvation. The Winton Pen Company lists Howard Withers as manager and highlights Scranton as the launch city with local supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Winton
Walter W. Winton
Mr. Winton
Thas Winton
Howard Withers
Frothingham Theater Nears Opening With Major Productions
The Frothingham theater in Scranton nears completion and will open March 1 with Sol Smith Russell in April Weather. It will be the second largest in Pennsylvania after the Alvie theatre in Pittsburg, seating 1900 with 21 boxes and modern decor. Notable engagements include Joseph Jefferson and the A M Palmer stock company from New Orleans. Russell will perform two nights with Peaceful Valley or A Poor Relation on the second evening. Fresh produce by Relhart's market is advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frothingham
Sol Smith Rasaall
Clyde Fitch
Baan Brammoel
Alvie
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Whic
Joseph Jeffrson
A. M. Palmer
Scranton
New Orleans
Sol Smith Rasgill
Peaceful Valley
Penn Avenue Baptist Church Holds Annual Roll Call Meeting
The Penn Avenue Baptist Church held its annual roll call with L M Horton and Pastor Warren G Partridge on the platform as members answered with remarks. Clergy and congregation reflected on baptizing in the Lackawanna river and celebrated the churchs 35th anniversary and Baptists 100th year in the valley with plans for an anniversary celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. Finley
Nathaniel Hallstead
Partridge
Final Lenten organ recital at St Lutw’s Church
J W Conant presents the fifth and final Lenten organ recital at St Lutw's tomorrow afternoon at 490 o'clock. Violinist Miss Julian Allen will assist. The programme includes Adagio and pieces titled nono and Celleste with uncertain garbled text following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Conant
J. W. Conant
St. Lutw's Church
Julian ©. Allen
Magnolia Colorado Quartette to Help Green Ridge Library
A concert at Green Ridge Free Library on Tuesday evening March 1% features the Magnolia Colorado quartet. Proceeds benefit the library as readers enjoy the performance. a separate note lists local ads including a 75 bicycle offered for 86 with machine guaranteed and views at the Tribune office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge
Newark Mayor Visits Scranton in Observational Tour
Mayor Haynes of Newark and fourteen city officers toured Scranton by special car, visiting the South mills of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Co. and various departments to study municipal operations. The Newark party praised Scranton’s public spirit and growth while expressing surprise at the city’s rapid development and wealth. They planned additional visits to Dickson works and other sites before returning to Newark.
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Joseph C. Haynes
Newark
N. J
Aanie
Scranton
Central Railroad
New Jersey
Connell
Barns
Newark Party
Jowpa
Harnes
George D. Haynes
John W. Strohan
Lyman E. Kane
J. N. Chander
Hugh Kinnard
Henry Hopper
John F Muabun
Janes McMonevier
John B. Morris
W. C. Stewart
William Artley
Captain Hopper
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Jeasie Ke Vay
Od Ct
Wyoming
South Mills
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Simpany
Torrey
Widmayer
Ferrier
Tripuse
Edward E. Lynde
Haynes
Pares
Simpson
Funerals of Richmond mine victims held yesterday
The Richmond mine disaster funerals were well attended with many sympathetic friends. Holwell’s service occurred at one o’clock from his Oakatrost home. Five companies from Liberty Niagara Cumberland Exvelstor and General Phinney’s attended in uniform. Delegations from central city nose companies and Lodge 808 Knights of Pythias joined the ceremony. Pallbearers named include Thomas Carwardine Valentine Hirty Joseph Patch William Rodda Thomas Gawking Jonathan Vaipond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Holwell
Oakatrost
Liberty
Niagara
Cumberland
Exvelstor
General Phinney
Central City
Lodge 808
Knights of Pythias
Thomas Carwardine
Valentine Hirty
Joseph Patch
William Rodda
Thomas Gawking
Jonathan Vaipond
Bottlers Probe Missing Bottles Across Valley
Lawra Morae & Sons M. J. Leonard and Adam Schroeder, local bottlers, report widespread bottle disappearances. Constable John Moran checked 53 locations and found bottlers near Scranton using bottles bearing the missing brands. Warrants planned for four bottlers. legislature imposes penalties for misusing branded empty bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawra Morae & Sons
M. J. Leonard
Adam Schroeder
Donovan
John ©. Moran
Scranton
Monaghan Released From Jail on Recognizance
Anthony Monaghan of Providence was freed from county jail by Judge Archbald on recognizance of 200. He had been jailed Jan 27 after being unable to temper his conduct toward his second wife Barbara Monaghan who alleged threats to kill her. Monaghan, once a miner in Sugar Notch, faced years of imprisonment as the Sugar Notch mine tunnel story is recalled.
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Archbald
Ile
Anthony Monaghan
Providence
Archbald Yeaterday
Monaghan
Barbara Monaghan
Anron
Archhbald
Asa
Sugar Notch
Scranton Wheelmen Elect Officers At Annual Meeting
Scranton Bicycle club held its annual election of officers with a large turnout. Elected were President James A. Liebert, Vice President H. I. Cunse, Secretary Fred W. Edwards, Treasurer E C Dean, Captain Earnest A Gilmore, and Directors V. fh. Arnold and C A Godfrey. Entertainment committee includes B E Davis chairman, Arja Powell, Fred W. Edwards, William Freeman and D B Atherton.
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Scranton Bicycle Club
Oficara
James A. Liebert
H. I. Cunse
Frea W. Edwards
Trassman
E Co Dean
Tuit
Earnest A Gilmore
V. Fh. Arnold
C A. Godfrey
Scranton Trade Publication Plans and Local Advertisements
Scranton seeks to publish a detailed business and professional directory with portraits and views of the city. Representatives will explain the edition to residents whose names appear. Also notes apre sale at Reinhart's Market and a sale line of china silks at 27 cents, plus local shop ads for Milwaukee beer and furnishings.
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Trrevne
Scranton
Lackawanna Avenue
Too Quick With His Gun Joseph Bristley Faces Court
Joseph Bristley a licensed county detective and former Fourteenth ward councilman posted 400 bail in police court for drunkenness and firing a revolver at a colored man named Gristley. Alderman Fuller presided as Bristley disputed the accusations claiming self defense while his wife and two daughters watched in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bristley
Main Avenue
Fourteenth Ward
al Jorman Fuller
Gristley
Samuel Williams
Spruce Street
Raymond Court
Fuller
Johnson
Bristley
Williams
Saltry
Palmer
Jackson Street
Cheatout
Mwonegroen
Young man in precarious condition after self-inflicted shot
William H. Schoonover, at his father in law E W Taylor 310 Railroad avenue, was removed to Moses Taylor hospital after shooting himself Wednesday evening. He is in a very precarious state though his vitality gives hope for recovery. Mrs Schoonover, mother of the nun, was overcome by nervous prostration and received medical care from Dr. Dunnell.
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William H. Schoonover
E.W. Taylor
Railroad Avenue
Moses Taylor Hospital
Music Boxes and Orchestral Organs Advertised
Music boxes and orchestrial organs promoted by Goutschi & Sons at 1060 Cheatnut atrest Philadelphia. Fresh dairy and beer offerings listed with various local vendors including John Lowman's and Lovia Lobman's. Furniture store at 14 and 16 Washington avenue announces its opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goutschi & Sons
Philadelphia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scranton Supply and Machinery CO
Lackawanna the
Fenn Ave
A. B. Warman
Norrman & Moore
Wyoming Avenue
Wwen al Uld
Mears
Hagen
Lacka
Wyoming Ave
City Notes
Mr. Connell
Select Council
Welet
DR. Penman
Parker Arrest
Council
Frank N. Halstead
Harry S. Poust
Nuy Aug Avenue
Albright Avenue
P. H. O'Hare
John Jermyn
Forest House
Preaent
Oakford Court
Lackawanna River
Roaring Brook
Laner
Engineer Phillips
Mr. Lauer
Lindenstraet
Roche
Garfield Avenue
Pittston Aveons
Brook Street
Ontario and Western Railroad
Providence Road
Hills ON
Pinal Reading
Delaware Street
Meadowbrook
North Main Avenue
Howell Street
Tripp
Browning
Phils
NEW Frothingham Theater
Tionday
Bol Smith Rasgell
Penn Ave
Nue Baptist Church
Miss Allen
Annsfague
Ehymne Bach
Gmilinge Intermexae
Masengur
Iss Allen
Green Ridge Library
The
Free Library
Fiean
Rejnliare
Sranton's Visitors
Niagara Hose Company
Liberty Hose Company
Forest Hill Cemetery
Mother Earth
Forest Till
Knights of Pything
Bicycle Club
Resi
Reinhart
Imarket
Milwaukee Book Peer
JOH Lowmasn's
Lickiwinod Avenue
Scranton Cash Furniture
Washington Aven
Keinhort
W. H. Schoonover
Reluhart’ S
Pater Milwaukes
Abel
John Lowmans
Washington Avenue
Anheuser Busch Beer
Lovia Lobman
Spruce
Henry Battin & Co
Penn Avenue
Osland
Jewelry
S.C. Snyder
D.d.s
J. Bolz
Dr. Hill & Son
Albany
First National Bank
Home Bakery
Washington Ave
Lacka, Ave
Eureka Laundry Co
Col. Linden St. and
Adams Ave
Count Hovss Squane
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