City Notes and Local Events Across the Lackawanna
Trainmen on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad were paid on Saturday. Alderman Fuller wed Miss Augusta Bendett and Michael Anguini of this city. The Truth printing press was disabled by a broken wheel during the last edition. Profess or J F Leslie, state zoologist, will speak at the Lackawanna Institute meeting Tuesday evening. Sheridan Monument association passed bills from the recent fair. James Looman was ordered jailed for disturbances on Cedar Street. Marriage licenses granted to Charles Stite and Ballo Simpeon. Owen Smith and Ella Harris. John Holyticg, a Polander, injured at a quary fracture, is recovering at Lackawanna hospital. Uniformed Hank Knights of the Golden Eagle organized at Durr's on Friday with fifty members. M J Norton bought Columbia hotel lease on Lackawanna avenue. PL O'Boyle to Norfolk venture. Charles Payne sustains foot fracture from quarry fall. Arbiters Davis Pickus and We. Mirkhoth awarded Maury Moran vs Metropolitan Life. Moran's widow to receive interest. Scranton Clearing House exchanges show activity totaling 744,072.41 for March 2–7. weekly clearings 580,487.40. Dead letter packages addressed to South Wales and Northumberland, England received at post office. Detectives Roche arrested James Hoyt and Louis Kressler for stealing lead and other items from Conrad Schroeder. bail set. Hook and Ladder officers elected. names listed for roles. Councils committees to meet to discuss sewer drains, police chief Ferber, and Patrolman Mille removal. William W. Luts Jr to be appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Fuller
Augusta Bendett
Michael Anguini
Delaware and Hudson Company
Conyngham
Baltimore No. 2
Baltimore Tunnel
Waa
J. F. Leslie
Lackawanna
Sheridan Monument Association
Pall
James Looman
Millar
Thomas
Charles Stite
Priceburg
Ballo Simpeon
Throop
Owen Smith
Ella Harris
Menton
John Holyticg
Greenwood
Lackawinhe Hospital
Lackawonne Commandery
Hank Koalghta
Golden Eugle
Durr
W. KE. Davis
DE. Pickus
WH. We. Mirkhoth
Ran
Maury Moran
Metropolitan Life Imurance Company
Simgwrit
Washington
Llewellyn Howells
Ash Vaje Cottage
Tredagar
South Wales
Bernard Smith
Diamond Row
Walkes Tyne Co
Northumberland
Eng
David Roche
James Hoyt
Louis Kressler
Alderman Fuller
Conrad Schroeder
Denn
Rec
Geors F
Iby Ross
H. Miller
Peter Ross
Philip Schnell
Thomas Conlin
Adam Stein
Houser
J. J. Martin
Harryay
Thomas Mille
WM. W. Luts, Jr
Fire Department
Comemich
Ferber
Othnot
Damages Settle Over Sewer Alley Dispute in Providence
William Bright and William Love reach a $1,000 damages settlement with Providence officials after a private alley sewer project blocked access to their blacksmith shops. City officials gain authority to finalize the deal. the compromise reduces initial demand by $400 and ends further legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright and Love
Willam Bright
William Love
Providence
Torrey
Phillips
Cotells
Bright
North End
Flannaghan & Hara
Mr. Stright
Connell
Mail Carrier Buried in North End Funeral
John A. Williams of the Scranton post office died last week and was laid to rest at Forest Hill cemetery. Services were held at Puritan Congregational church with Rev. Newman Mathews and other clergy. Wilkes-Barre and Scranton postal staff attended, pallbearers listed, and floral tributes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Williams
North End
Scranton Post Office
Forest Hill Cemetery
Puritan Congregational Church
West Market Street
Newman Mathews
George Ef, Guild
Providence Presbyterian Church
Rey. R. 8. Jones
Thomas
Armit Thomas
Argus Jenkins
John McDonough
Isaac 8. Jones
J. J. Richards
T. Daniel Davis
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
House for Heat Advert in Tribune Want Columns
The narrator suggests using The Tribune want columns to advertise a house for heat in Scranton. The old-fashioned method of signaling with a window sign is unreliable and often unseen by ideal renters. A paid ad would reach all house-hunters in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Scranton
Messiah Production Set For Frothingham Theater
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association committee prepares a Messiah performance at Frothingham theater on April 6 with tenor J Henry McKinley and soprano Lillian Blauvelt joining the cast. Highlighted by bass Garnetinew and choir leader Professor Haydn Evans, organizers include G M Hallstead E T Swartz P Glover A H Masters W A Stanton and W A Berry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
Frothingham Theater
J. Henry McKinley
Bows Beeen
Howe
Lillian Blauvelt
Burge
Haydn Evans
Depositors and Creditors Probe Plorvey Bank Claims
Auditor Thomas F. Wells heard arguments from claimants on Saturday for the Plorvey Bank failing in ISTS with $10,518.65 to be distributed. Depositors receive preference in the fund. A further hearing before the auditor is set for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Wells
C. H. Welles
Plorvey Bank
Boy Squeezed to Death in Mine Fatality Case
Thomas Reese sues Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad and foreman Thomas Carson for $10000 damages over the death of David Reese a mine driver boy in May 1894. The suit claims insufficient passage width caused the fatal crushing incident and seeks compensation. Guernsey Bros advertises sale terms and local business details appear within the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris
Thomas Reese
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Thomas Carson
David Reese
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Reese
Eisteddfod March 17 Draws Wide Interest and Prizes
The Mor ris lodge of Ivorites hosts a major eisteddfod at the Frothingham on March 17 with hundreds of literary and musical entries. Adjudicators include Judge Edwards of Scranton and William Davis of Cincinnati. contests feature $28 short stories $26 essays and a $100 choral prize plus multiple solo and duet events across three sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Morris Lodge
Ivorites
Frothingham
Ho AL Edwards
Oniow
Wales
Canada
Moitor Richards
the Tribune
B.A. Pratt
W. George Powell
Scranton
Edwards
Dr. Parry
Taylor
Bellevue
Providence
Dudley Buck
Scranton School of Oratory
Burr
T. J. Davies
Young Men's Christian Association
Association
David Davis
Cincinnati
Wandering Minstrel Sent to Jail After Hall Watch Theft
David A. Heed, a colored musician known as the Wander Minstrel, was jailed for thirty days for attempting to steal a watch at GerMania Hall. A participant in the same evening’s entertainment, he was seized after a search uncovered the timepiece hidden in his clothing as he left the venue. Two officers escorted him from the hall, facing imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
David A. Heed
County
Germania Hall
Ol Heed
Hitiner
Fund Still Growing for St Joseph Founding Home
New contributions to St Joseph's Founding Home include donors such as John Cawley William A Murphy Franklin Avenue and several others with amounts ranging from one to fifty dollars. The total of new gifts plus previously acknowledged funds brings the grand total to 1 069 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Joseph
St. Joseph's
John Cawley
William A. Murphy
Franklin Avenue
Michael Spellman
Anthony Howley
Gordon Street
Ellen Howley
Mra. A. Mullen
Martin Handley
Patrick Welsh
Patrick Murray
B. Barrett
Thomas Gordon
Thomas Rafter
Michael Dougherty
Mary Dyer
James Boles
Lecture on the silver question at Y M C A Hall
Theodore C Krauff of the Sound Money League Philadelphia will lecture on the silver question at the Y M C A Hall tomorrow night. The talk is non partisan and aims to prompt systematic study of national finances with illustrating stereopticon views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore C. Krauff
Y. M.ca
Young Men's Christian Association
Theodore C. Ktauff
Sound Moneyeague
Philadelphia
Election Contest Filings Begin Amid Eligible Aspirants
Ex Judge W H Stanton filed four election contests Saturday in Clerk John H Thomas office. Preliminary papers only. reasons for contents to be filed today. The margin between winner and loser remains to be determined as petitions proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Stanton
Serious Accident at J and W Car Shops Saturday
H W Hollister of Slutberry Street suffered a severe leg injury in a Delaware shop accident. The carpenter, aged and injured, fell from a rail while lifting heavy timber. he was removed to his Mulberry Street home where doctors expect a lengthy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. WE. Helieter
Slutberry Street
Delaware
Hivde
Inder
Mulberry Street
Hollister
Boy Shot at Dunmore Rifle Range Shows No Serious Harm
Wesley Webber, 12, son of Richard Webber of Center street, Dunmore, was accidentally shot while 200 yards from the target at a practice range on Apple avenue to Drinker street. Willian Potter fired the shot. the bullet entered the eighth rib and exited the back. Doctors expect a full recovery and no blame is assigned.
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Dunmore
Wesley Webber
Richard Webber
Center Street
Willian Potter
Apple Avenue
Drinker Street
H. M. Spencer
William Potter
Edward Washer
Howard Spencer
Webber
Chamberlain
Garvey
Brown
Murphy
Potter
Not the Right Name In Benton Theft Case
A Benton youth Johnny Green 14 is accused of stealing a horse and outfit from a Fleetville Baptist church festival. Henry Smith reported his horse was taken after tying to a post. the outfit was traced to Clifford and traded for a young horse with Frank Tennant. Green was arrested and jailed in default of bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Green
Benton
Green
Fleetville Baptist Church
Henry Smith
Clifford
Frank Tennant
Justice of the Peace Baylor
Two New Guests and County Jail Entries
The county jail intake grew with two entries. William Kerrigan of the North End was arrested for drunken and disorderly conduct and jailed for twenty days after a defaulted fine. Mike Cherney of Winton was jailed on malicious mischief charges following a fight and a stone throw incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kerrigan
North End
Alderman Roberts
Mike Cherney
Winton
Justice of the Peace
Sweeney
Cherney
Attendance at Public Night Schools Drops This Year
City night schools show lower participation than last year despite data compiled by Secretary B D Betlows. Total enrollment through December stood at 72 with 1405 in December and 1458 in January including 1005 pupils. January gender split was 100 males and 196 females. The Jackson street and Van Buren avenue school posted the largest attendance and one more school than last year operated this term.
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Picures
B.D. Betlows
Board of Content
Jackson Street
van Buren Avenue
Fete Champtetre earns funds for Home for the Friendless
The Fete Champtetre at Frothingham raised 4 238.37 for the Home for the Friendless after settling all accounts. Contributions include Mrs H A Knapp 80 Dr William Zachman 5 J D Brown of Pittsburg 5 Miss Jennie Powers Sunday school class Elm Park church 11 50 German Presbyterian church of Petersburg 7
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Frothingham
H. A. Knapp
William Zachman
J. D. Brown
Pittsburg
Jennie Powers
Elm Park Church
German Presbyterian Church
Petersburg
Honored in Luzerne Warden Re-elected Unanimously
Scranton friends learn James Boland, brother of Treasurer-elect C. G. Boland and former Luzerne resident, is unanimously reelected warden of Luzerne County Prison. The vote's unanimity after fourteen years signals Boland's fitness and popularity. Inventory sale begins March 1 with fur capes and cloth jackets at sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
James Boland
C. G. Boland
Luzerne County
Mr. Boland
F. L. Crane
Anthracite Supply in Wyoming Region Endures for Decades
A Pen and Record summary notes estimates from William Griffith on anthracite reserves and future shipments. It cites President Harris of the Philadelphia and Reading lines, estimating original coal content at 14 452 400 000 tons. About 11 091 400 000 tons remain unmined, with potential to use half under improved mining and waste utilization. At 60 000 tons yearly, coal could last about 100 years, subject to output changes. The report lists railroad region supplies and totals from various lines, projecting unmined coal duration. The grand total unmined coal in Wyoming is 1 278 190 750 tons, lasting about 52 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuys
New York Commercial
William Griffith
Presidet Harris
Philadelphia Ami Reading Company
Harris
Delaware and
Wmuilson
Ontario and Western
Erie
Susquehanna and Western
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Lackawanna
Lehigh Valley
Wyoming
Waileʻa Comedy Company Draws Large Audiences at Frothingham
The Waileʻa Comedy company attracted two large crowds at the Frothingham on Saturday with matinee and evening shows. A Noble Outcast was staged in the afternoon and Sentenced for Life in the evening. The drama impressed with thrilling interest and fine summer theater. The company will perform twice daily at the Frothingham all week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waile
Frothingham
Donations For Hospital February Acknowledgments
A February donations list acknowledges gifts to Lackawanna hospital. Items include clothing, scrap books, magazines, bread, baby clothing and jelly, papers, valentines, and various personal contributions from individuals and Penn Avenue Baptist Church. Names appear fragmented across the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Kramer
The
Lackawanna Hospital
Aledlers
Miss Hill
Mrs. Weston
M. Kingsbury
Misa
Woman's Probate Sale Items Listed in Local Notice
A fragmentary notice lists goods and names including baby clothing for Miss L. Dimmick and Miss J. Dimmick, night gowns, old linen, thirteen shirts, ten loaves of bread with butter and water, three hats, two foot sacks, two dozen toilet soap, one pair slippers, baby jackets, and a box of candy associated with Mira Max Trauttelt and Mies i. Kingebury, plus Mrs Simon Rive.
A Trip to Chinatown at the Academy
A large audience enjoyed A Trip to Chinatown at the Academy Saturday night. The show featured a skilled company including Harry Connor George Hicharda Richard Con Julius F Witenak Miss Madge Deane Myra Morelli Coraline McCann Sadie Kirby and Fannie Miner with clever up to date specialties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Chinatown
Hoyts
Academy of Math
Harry Conor
George Hicharda
Richard Con
Julius F. Witenak
Harry Cufoil
Missis Madge Deane
Myra Morelli
Coraline McCann
Sadie Kirby
Fannie Miner
Board of Control to Announce Committees Tonight
President George Mitchell will unveil the committees for the year at the board of control test meetings this evening. He will not reveal heads of the important panels in advance, and the loyal seven are not expecting major honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
George Mitchell
Mitchell
Guernsey Bros Advertises Piano on Credit at Guernsey Bros
A compact want ad urges house hunters to place a notice in The Tribune. It touts Guernsey Bros at 22 Wyoming Avenue offering second-hand grand uprights on credit with terms fitting the buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey Bros
Wyoming Avenue
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Mary J. Lixcott
Boston
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth
Washington Avenue
the. Ackawanna
A. B. Warman
Penn Ave
Williams & MY Anusty
City Notes
Boy
Guernsey
Pilla
Thomas Richards
George Howell
A. J. Colborn
Sexview
Fmdwarda
St. Patrick's Day
David J. Davis
Lodge
As Eisteddfod Committee
Dickson City
Frank Sim
Jas, Caysill
John Ely
Red Ries
Ely
Ries
Joseph Mall
Fpadden
Shand Mall
Gieorge Mes
John J. Altken
Couneliman
Aitken
Ringer
Will
Dickson
Little John Green
County Juil
Luzerne
Ames Holand
Waite Company
Messrs. C. F
I. i. Whittemore
L. B. Powell & CO
W. W. Berry
Lackawanna Ave
Shaw
China
Clarke Bros
Rupprecht
Crystal Palace
Peno Ave
Emerson
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Pricas
Waterloo
Malcolm Love
J. Lawrence Stelle
Spruce Street
Christian
Penn Avenue
A Harris
J. Bolz
J.D. Willims & Bro
Columbus
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