Personal notes from Musicton and nearby towns
Kiev Richard Aust of Musicton was in the city yesterday. Mise Clifford of Franklin avenue is visiting Mr R B Keller of Stroudsthurs. W J McKune visits his sister Mrs C H Derris of Electric avenue. Martina Gearing returns from the south after being with Flynn's Hypnotic company. W J Jogstyn of Philadelphia, a noted Masonic instructor, is at the Hotel Jermyn until rt day met. Dre OC Ptondricks of Jerseys Clix now resident of Jermyn visits his former physicians and Attorneys M B Cawley. Mr and Mrs Sieverbert Sealett plan a New York trip, then to Savannah en route to Lake Helen, Fla, staying until May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiev
Richard Aust
Musicton
Thin City
Mise Clifford
Franklin Avenue
R. B. Keller
Stroudsthurs
Ate
W. J. McKune
C.H. Derris
Electric Avenue
Martina Gearing
Flynn
Hypnotic
W. J Jogstyn
Philadelphia
Jermyn
Ile
Ely
Dre OC. Ptondricks
Jerseys Clix
Turners Ao
PB. Cawley
Mie
Sieverbert Sealett
New York
Kall
Savannah
Lake Helen
Fila
Spalding Roadster Bicycle Official Quality Claim
A. G. Spalding & Brother deny selling any bicycle not of high grade under the Spalding name. They state the Spalding roadster, priced at 40 dollars, equals or surpasses competitors in quality and will not tarnish their reputation by inferior merchandise. Florence & Brooks, 711 Washington avenue, promote the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spalding
A. G. Spalding & Brother
Florey & Brooks
Washington Avenue
Wilkes-Barre School Board Chooses 1864 Act
At a Monday night meeting the Wilkes-Barre school board passed a resolution confirming continued operation under the Act of 1864 despite possible city council action to repeal provisions of the 1871 act. Dr. W. G. Weaver introduced the measure, noting voters favored third-class city status in the February election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
W. G. Weaver
Wilkes-Barre Board Acts Over 1874 School Law Uncertainty
The text notes contention over the Act of 1874 with a paragraph allowing school boards to keep preexisting laws if certifying non‑compliance. Uncertainty about the 1874 law prompted action by the Wilkes-Barre board as it weighed future applicability of the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton Carriers Seek National Convention Return
The Scranton branch of the National Letter Carriers organization plans another bid to host the national convention. Delegates J H W Phillips and EE Dr Jones were chosen at Raul's Hall to represent Scranton in Toledo Ohio where the gathering will mark the opening of a new theater Dostmaster 4. Ripple pledged to accompany the delegates and assist. Support from New York carriers signals possible success as about 000 delegates typically attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Letter Carrem
Toledo
Raul's Hall
J. H W. Phillips
Dr. Jones
Dostmaster 4
Ripple
Firemen Lose Exemption From 1897 Poor Tax
Wade M. Finn, collector of poor taxes, informs Chief Hickey that city firemen are now taxed under the poor tax. Payment is due before April 1 with a penalty for nonpayment. Exemption had existed previously by poor board resolution, but was dropped to align with Scranton due to similar volunteer forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade M. Finn
Hickey
Fire Department
Dunmore
Scranton
Patriotic Capt Hubbell Returns From Bridal Trip
Captain J. C. Hubbell president of Hubbell Electric Lamp company and his bride arrived yesterday after their wedding at Penn Avenue Baptist church. A Civil War naval officer commanded gunboats Victory No. 5A and Naiad No. 55. He paused in New York on the Spain crisis to offer naval services if needed. The couple stay at the Hotel Jermyn. Since the war he has written for major newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Hubbell
Hubbell Electric Lamp Company
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Hubbell
United States
Victory
Naiad
Spain
New York
Virginia
Jermyn
Dentists and Physicians Meet in Lackawanna Luzerne Circle
A monthly Dentists' association gathering for Lackawanna and Luzerne counties convened last night at Dr. Charles Laubach's home in Wyoming avenue with full local turnout and six Luzerne delegates. In the Lackawanna County Medical Society session in the select council chamber Dr. Elis Phillipe presented The Shadow Test on glasses while Dr. Elias G. Hips demonstrated experiments, and Dr. Charles K. Thomson showed two congenital hip dislocations with discussion on treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dentists’ Association of
Lackawanna
Luzerne Counties
Charles
Laubach
Wyoming Avenue
Luzerne County
Luckwanna County Medical Society
Select Council
Elis Phillipe
Elias G. Hips
Charles KE. Thomson
Death of Mrs Mantell Casts Shadow on Lyceum Stage
During The Secret Warrant at the Lyceum, Robert Mantell learned of his wife Charlotte Behrens's death in Port Huron Michigan by telegram. He planned to bring her remains east for interment after completing the current engagements with his company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mantell
Louis de Beaumont
Lyceum
Port Huron
Mich
Mantell
Collins Hale Manufacturing Directorate Amicably Settled
The two factions in Collins Hale Manufacturing’s directorate settled their dispute before Judge Gunster. Both equity suits were withdrawn and costs assigned to the respondents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins-Hale Company
Surife
Collins-Hale Manufacturing Companys Directorate
Third Reading Passes Measures on Sewers and Streets
City council approves third reading measures for the Nine teenth district main sewer project covering wards and streets, paving Providence road and North Main avenue to city line, and cleaning streets by contract. Minor ordinances on sidewalks and lights pass. a street repair finance issue is postponed. Treasurer reports January February finances including delinquent taxes and sewer and paving funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
10Th District
Providence Road
North Main Avenue
Select Council
Sanderson
Manley
Twelfth Ward
Bate Hell
Court Street
Common Council
Scranton Volunteer Fireman's Relief Association
McCann
Columbia
Fifth Ward Street
Finn
Ommon Council
Garfield Avenue
Jackson and
Washburn Streets
Common Conneily
Muberry Street
Irving and
Arthur Avenues
Common Couneil
Prescott Avexuee
Mulberry
Vine Street
Select Couneil
Dridge Street
Dumae
Jamon
Ninth Street
Pourtecuth
Webster Grocer's Horse Goes Wild in Mulberry Street Run
A horse owned by Philip Roll of Webster Avenue bolted after a race start, pulling a delivery wagon driven by Frank Moll. The wagon hit a tree near Clay Avenue before the horse escaped again. A hundred local boys watched as the wagon was dragged to the stable. the horse sustained minor injuries and the driver was unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Roll
Webster Avenue
Mulberry Street
Frank Moll
Clay Avenue
Lattimer Disturbance Costs Put Pressure on State Treasury
The state treasury has drawn nearly $140000 to cover expenses from calling out the Third brigade to quell the Lattimer disturbance. Total costs are expected near $150000 once bills are paid, with $10000 in Laverne county for witnesses and court fees and about $40000 for attorney and deputy costs. The Third brigade uniform damage and trial expenses contribute to the higher total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lattimer
Hazleton
Laverne County
Gilman Ejects Connell Over Sunday Drink Charge
Nicholas Connell, keeper of a Scranton street saloon, was held in 400 bail by Alderman Fuller to answer at court for selling on Sunday and selling to minors. Connell claims the prosecution is unfounded and spiteful, says Gilman ordered drinks and refused to pay, and alleges Gilman was intoxicated and disruptive. The alderman delayed until the grand jury reviews the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Connell
Secranton Street
Alderman Fuller
BP. F. Gilman
Connell
Gilman
Grand Jury
Simovitch Caught in Kansas City
Alex Simovitch, accused of stealing 500 dollars from Powell Portrust of 1624 Church Avenue, was arrested in Kansas City after Chief Robling traced his train via the Delaware and Hudson line. Portrust alerted authorities Monday night, and a rapid telegram chain led to Simovitch’s capture and a forthcoming requisition for extradition.
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Mohling
Simovitch
New Mexico
Kansas City
OH Aod
Poliege Holling
Alex Simovitch
Powell Portrast
Church Avenue
Hhe City
Vom
Beranton
Portrust
Chappel
North End
Pittston
Pertrust
Simoviteh
Robling
Gallup
Kyngas City
Hayer
Rimovitch
Simovitceh
Alderman Howe
John Moir
Harrisburg
Karness City
Board of Associated Charities Meeting Recap
Regular meeting chaired by President Ripple heard routine matters. Agent Duggan reported twenty five relief applications in two weeks with nineteen deemed worthy and various forms of aid including employment transportation lodging Hillside Home St Patrick’s orphanage Foundling home Lackawanna hospital. Two non support cases were prosecuted and one child tort was returned to its parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Associated Charities
Ripple
Duggan
Hillside Home
St. Patrick's Orphanage
Foundling Home
Sewing Machine Demonstration Opens Spring Sale
Local shop promotes high grade Seamstress Sewing Machines with modern features. They claim usual sellers charge double and offer machines at low cash prices, listing three shuttle models and drop head machines with affordable cash prices.
Crooks Sent to Jail for Breaking Store Windows
John Kelly and Lockey Barrett were arraigned in police court after breaking open four display windows at Schmulovity Bros on South Washington avenue. They were committed to jail in default of $500 bail each, with stolen goods found on arrest. Barrett claimed to be a brakeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmulovity Bros
South Washington Avenue
John Kelly
Lockey
Barrett
Remington Avenue
Westeway
Peters
Quinnan
Sarrett
Kelly
Coal firm to shut Lance Py No 1 and colliery No 9
The Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal company will suspend Lance Py No 1 at Plymouth and colliery No 9 at Sugar Notch for an indefinite period. An official said the suspension will continue until the coal trade war warrants resumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company
Plymouth
Sugar Notch
Marsh Wins With Ease In One Mile Roller Race
Tommy March of this city defeats Wil H. Jones of Pittston in a one mile roller skating race at Finney's Bell. Starting from opposite sides, March builds a half lap lead by the half mile mark and finishes with comfortable margin as a good size crowd looks on. Local ad copy touts Dr Agnew’s Liver Pills at 10 cents a vial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy” March
Wil H. Jones
Pittston
Finjey's Bell
Scranton
Nerve and Backbone A Motto of Modern Success
Ad emphasizes the need for vigor in today’s business world and promotes top quality pure food products as the source of strength and success. It urges using only the best, stating the best is none too good.
Price Reduction Noted for Nerve and Meena at 1.50 Sack
The notice lists nerve and Meena at a reduced price of 1.50 per sack, indicating a discount or promotional price. Further details or dates are not provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meena
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M. Norton
Lackawoona Ave
Main St
Wilkes Barre
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
Briggs Piano
Caisd
Ludwig Pianos
Perry Bros
Wyoming Ave
Columbian Detective Agency
Cime Bank Building
Scranton, PA
HS Nckulle
Traders National Bank
Biocl
Sore Peates
Sui
Spaulding
Wilkes-Barre Board
West Linden Street
Watrous
Eighth
West Linden
Mastor Ballev
Hese
Watrous Fire Engine Company
S. Peul
Comeminke
Franklin Eneine Company
Imminence
National Letter Carriers
Gover Ent
Herusband
Dougherty Court
Sumer Avenue
Irving Avenue
Meadow Avenue
Elm Street
Oxford
Ninth Streets
Morancourt
Lrowdwig
Committee
Burns
Thomas
Mlan- Jey
Schroeder
Hboland
IMP To
Inc
Atecet
Hewitt Wdeceuae
Prom City Woote Oo
Ccceseneny Akon Oa
Tata Eses
Von
Twining
Harris’ Drug Store
Nolan Bros
Linden Street
Rolls Horse
House of Powell Pertrust
Chief Robling
the Man
Board OF Charities
Bauer’s
Chestra
Clarke Bros
Kimball Piano
Lillian Nordica
Jean de Reszke
John Philip Sousa
George H. Ives
West Market Street
W. 8. Foote
Page Place
Crooks
Marsh
George I. Ives
Foote
Page Pines
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Body
Brussels
Lackawanna Avenue
Bittenbender
Sterling Stearns
Fenton
Franklin Ava, Bittenbender & Co
Nalomey OL and Manufacturing Co
Paist Department
Birger
Japan
Shlughe Shain
Coursen
E. G
Lackawanna Ava
Raynolds
Knox
Hand & Payne
Axierd
Rees
Washington Ave
Kindling Wood and Carpet Cleaning CO
Decker's Pharmacy
Ny Main Avenue
Jifkins
Lacka HL. A
Dickson Avenue
Mareh
Barbour
Gredit
Lackawanna Ave
Silverstone
Phopir
Wien
Sporting Goods
MT Csi
AW. Jurisch, Ag
Spruce Street
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