City Notes Update on Local Officials and Incidents
Ernest Barnes of Scranton Traction not linked to Franklin Avenue Rescue. Funeral for Mrs Jen ie M Heeley set at 12 15 pm Wednesday at 7 Olive street residence. interment Forty Fort. Tax committee session to discuss pole tax. Fred Coon beaten Mr King. vagrancy charge filed. W S Millar corrections on Dem canvass claim. George Miller held for theft of bicycle pawned for $9. bail set at $109. Beasie White missing river note under police investigation. Central Republican club nominates officers for coming year. election in April. New by laws adopted at last night’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Barnes
Scranton Traction Company
Tumcye
Franklin Avenue
Mra
Jennie M. Heeley
Hereon
Olive Street
Forty Fort
Select Council
Common Council
Fred Coon
King
Little England
Jones
Millar
Central Republican Club
Avlet Council
George Miller
Robert White
Green Ridge
Alderman Wright
Misa Beasie White
W. D. Kennedy
Eeeton Avenue
Price Building
Forte
FP. Kingsbury
Major Everett Warren
W. S. Millar
Asford Thoman
John Boyle O'Reilly Council entertains at College Hall
The John Boyle O'Reilly Council of the Young Men's Institute presents an entertainment at College hall on Thursday evening. The program features P. H. O'Donnell Georgetown University on Ireland's Contribution to Civilization, with remarks, music, and performances by local artists. Also noted are advertisements for Goldsmith's Bazaar display of ladies underwear and related shop news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boyle O'Reilly
Young Men’s Institute
Young Man’s Institute
College Hall
Pines
P. H. O'Donnail
Georgetown University
Ireland
Prea
M. A
McGinley
Dickson
Isitar
Clint Bolo
Maggie Harrington
Seeeees Ponsiard
Richard ‘Thomas
Tha Winds
Adj Missen Margaret and
Lizsie Reynolds
Bol
Brad Howell Davina
Can Gsceetssinsy
P. H. O'Donnell
Angel
Kate Mongan
William Watkina
Gwent Howell Davies
Richard Thomas
Bolo
Tim Sullivan
New High School Fire Proof Plans Emerge At Board Meeting
President CH. Von Storch announced committees led by FE. L. Wormer with strong input from teachers and staff. A fireproof high school building was urged to cut costs via lower insurance and enhance safety, and the plan was approved unanimously. The February pay roll and various municipal actions were also approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CH. von Storch
Board of Control
FE. L. Wormer
Toichere
F. L. Wormner
Woo Lang
John Devannay
George Mitchell
J. J. Mabov
Georgy By
Thumm Cour
L J. O'Malley
Jana A. Evans
Thomas Coar
Gene Mitch W. OS. Watrone
Charles Conrad
W.Q. O' Malley
J. A Evans
J. Jennings
Willhadia High School
W. J. Welsh
Hich Achual
Me Wermeer
Gladiators of the Gymnasium Plan Local All Around Contest
An all around team of six prepar es to compete in a Young Men's Christian Association event in Wilkes-Barre was canceled and restricted to local athletes. Louis Conrad offered a white apron prize for the potato race winner, with exhibition space in Stewart's window. The three ball team begins practice this week with new members Thomsa Brooks, FT. White and Blittenbender joining. Weston photographed athletes at pole vaulting events for study.
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Wilken-Barre
Christian Association
Contenta
Louis Conrad
Stewart's
Fruit Venders Arrested For No License On Push-Carts
Eight push-cart fruit venders eight were arrested on lower Lackawanna avenue for selling wares without license. Six Staliana and two Greeks faced fines. Longo, 240 Raymond court, paid five dollars for each Staliana. A raid led by Sergeant Davies and Officers Jobler and Jones follows a January ordinance to curb nuisances. Protests by fruit-house owners cited interference with trade and future licensing set at ten dollars.
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Staliana
Lower
Lackawanna Avenue
Joseph Longo
Raymond Court
Davies
Jobler
Jones
Lambs Killed Prompt Wire for School Board Payment
E. J. Chapman, a South Abington stock farmer, seeks a writ of mandamus to compel the South Abington school district to pay him 16 for four lambs killed by dogs. The court granted an alternative mandamus against school board officers including Aga Nichols, W. P. Lilly, Wilding Swallow, Silas Griffin, and Giles Stanton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E J. Chapman
South Abington
Aga Nichols
W. P. Lilly
Wilding Swallow
Silas Grifia
Giles Stanton
Board questioned over lamb payments after dog killing claim
The board allegedly refused to pay for lambs due to a defect in the certificate from district authors charged by law with investigating sheep killing by dogs. Mr Chapman is represented by Hulstanger and Vosburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bers
Chapman
Hulstanler & Vosburg
Barry in the Rising Generation at the Academy
William Barry drew a large audience last night as he performed The Rising Generation and his performance, praised for his Irish brogue and natural bearing, set the tone with Miss Annie Mack Berlin's lively Mrs McShayne and a humorous poker scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Barry
Academy
Annie Mack- Berlin
Mies McShayne
Barry
Thirteenth Regiment Noncommissioned Officers School Progress
The article notes the successful noncommissioned officers school held by the Thirteenth regiment and praises its impact on officer quality. Adjutant Millar and Sergeant Major Conkling lead inspections as boards of examiners meet monthly, with restrictions on armory games and Sunday gatherings. The Gettysburg encampment is expected to draw interest for veterans who served there a decade ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnat Thoraday
Natonal Guard
Pennsylvania
Millar
Conkling
Honvsdala Tsat
Scranton
Heangvanters Lira
Isvantay
G. P
Senantox
Beranton City Guard
Cotoweh Banabh Kirin
W.S. Mitnan
Gettysburg
Local Agriculturists Win In State Fair Case
Judge Archbald ruled that Edmond B Jermyn Joseph J Jermyn Dr William Hagwerty and John M Kemmerer cannot be sued as individuals for the Lackawanna County Agricultural Society in the 1892 State fair profits dispute. State society plans to appeal to the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jodge Archbald
Pennsylvania State Agricultural Avciaty
Edmond B. Jermyn
Joseph J. Jermyn
William Hagwerty
John M. Kemmerer
Lackawanna County Agricultural Society
State Society
Annte Society
Archbald Deciien
FL. Hitchcock
Suprems
M C A Summer Outings Outline Plans for Season
The M C A announces a varied lineup of outings for the coming season including baseball bicycle tennis athletics and trekking divisions. J Watera leads the trekking division and a two week camp log party on the mountains is planned under Professor Weaton with location yet to be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Physioa
Luatractor Weston
Young Men's Christian Association
J. Watera
Professor Weaton
Will of Stephen Gutheing Leaves All to Wife Barbara
The will of Stephen Gutheing, a South Side businessman who died last week, was admitted to probate yesterday and letters testamentary were granted to his wife, Barbara Gutheing. Under the terms of the will, she is named as his sole legatee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Gutheing
Stephen Gutheing
South Side
Gatheiog
Licenses Sought in Dickson City and Dunmore Boroughs
A county license court heard arguments for new licenses in Dickson City and Dunmore with Judges Archbald and Edwards presiding. Applicants claimed essential needs for neighbors. remonstrances filed against some, including a Belmon t Carbondale hotel license due to proximity to a school and prior liquor sale. Reichard brewery seeks wholesale license in Dickson City. Dunmore applicants include Gib bona Powell Sammon Dougherty Vac caro Lolli and others. Langan case continued to morning.
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Dickson City
Dunmore Burooughs
Archbald and
Edwards
Ltatenwil
Firat
Archbald
A. R. Doulup
Blakely
Everett Wareren
Oujeatera
Attourney
Joseph O'Brien
Wernox Alllow
Widex
Anl
Frank A. Barrowa
Belmont
Oak
George Kolata
Henry Whitall
Joseph Poliwky
George Hilwig
John Dorks
PH Gallagher
Jot Labotsky
Frank Grabowski
John Monashe
Patrick Long
Attorasya
Kolats
Pollsky
Lahotsky
Reichard Brewery
Wilkes-barra
Argamenta
Dunmora
John Gibbona
John Powell
John Sammon
Patrick J. Dougherty
Lomanico Vaccaro
Kiowalo Lolli
Graffy & Boland
Michael Finnerty
ML. Langan
Penn Avenue Baptist Church Teen Program Night
The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor at Penn Avenue Baptist Church presents an evening program featuring a piano duet, male quartet, soprano and virilo solos, recitations and declamations. Admission is 15 cents with cake and coffee free. proceeds go to aid unemployed city residents through church missionary efforts.
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Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Paul Revere
Virlio Solo
Tasevast
Cic Estessesaese
Patrick Henry
Church Missionary
That House Music Hall Show Delights Big Crowd
Continuous performances drew many patrons to Music hall with an excellent entertainment. The Primrose quartet returns this week along with McMahon and King buck and wing dancers who impressed last week. The Great Onda performs on the trapeze with James and Ida Gilday adding sketch artistry and strength to the bill. Several other excellent performers appear.
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Music Hall
Primrose
McMahon
King
Buck
Wing
Onda
James
Ida Gilday
Colored Boy Involved in Thefts In Dix Alley Case
A boy named Harry Schoonover was found in Dix Alley with a wheel taken from a BG Coursen family van. Joan Miller, a local youth, sold it to Schoonover and was arrested. Miller remanded by Alderman Wright to court on a $200 bail.
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Roche
Dix Alley
Harry Hohoonover
Schoonover
Joan Miller
Miller
Alderman Wright
Peraerests
Landlady's lodger vanishes with savings and warded goods
John Wroblewoski, 85, long 6 ft 6 in., last seen at 1020 Bim Street with Mrs Nagurzyker, took $128 from landlady and $25 from a fellow-boarder, left seven months' board bill, and carried away some wearing apparel belonging to other house occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wroblewoski
Bim Street
Judge Archbald Upholds Fig Street Viewers Report
Judge Archbald overruled exceptions to the viewers report on Fig street paving and confirmed the report. City Solicitor Torrey argued the viewers’ appointment was irregular and that they erred in not assessing benefits as well as damages.
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Archbald
Fig Street
Torrey
Petition Circulated for Want Side Driveway Paving
Common Councilman P. J. Noalla of the Fourteenth ward prepared a petition to be circulated requesting paving of a driveway to the Want side. The action aims to secure neighborhood support and prompt council consideration.
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Want Side
P. J. Noalla
Fourteenth Ward
Councils eyed paving Ninth Robinson and Jackson streets
The notice requests paving portions of Ninth Robinson and Jackson streets from Lackawanna to Malin Avenue with Belgian block. The streets have been in poor condition for most of the year. West Side business men have agreed to contribute funds to defray the pavement costs and others may join.
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Siguera
Ninth
Robinson and Jackson Strats
Lackawanna
Malin Avenue
West Side
Street Railway Delay Sparks City Rumor and Repairs
Patrons faced inconvenience as Scranton Traction power issues prompted temporary service suspension. A short circuit at the Providence road powerhouse burned brush holders, though no long shutdown occurred. General Manager Archer oversaw repairs and planned restoration by morning. service limits were set to a reduced car collider last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bustoena
Scranton Traction Company
Providence Road
Archer
Cawary
Bar Manager Injured By Rolling Machine In Accident
Patrick Coleman 24, of 400 Logerne street, employed at Rolla in the South works, was injured when a hot ingot rolled back and struck him on the head. He fell onto hot plates, sustaining superficial wounds. Taken to Moses Taylor hospital, he was unconscious at times but rested easily by night. Doctors expect a full recovery in a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Coleman
Rolla
South Works
Coleman
Moses Taylor Hospital
Directors of Scranton Club Meet Manager Archer Today
H. H. Archer of the Scranton Traction Co. returns from Philadelphia to discuss grounds with Scranton Base Ball Association directors. A 10 oclock meeting will yield an answer. The Scranton club opens with exhibition games vs Wilkes-Barre on April 21 followed by April 22 in Wilkes-Barre, April 23 in Scranton, and April 24 at Syracuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Archer
Scranton Traction Company
Philadelphia
Scranton Base Ball Association
Traction Company
Scranton
Archer
Wilkes-Barre
Syracouse
Richmond Shaft Inquest Deliberations Adjourn to Tomorrow Night
A coroner’s jury in the Richmond mine disaster met at the coroner’s office but after three hours of deliberation could not agree on a verdict and adjourned to tomorrow night. Five jurors favored a verdict while one dissented. It is said the lone holdout favored summoning Mine Inspector Roderick or opposing the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley
Richmond
Slx
Roderick
Vaudeville show at Wonderland features strong lineup
Clover Artists at Wonderland presented a solid week after a successful season. Zogarrd delivered standout revolving wigobe work and The Only Rubzort showed vocal power. Also appearing were Nellie Bond, Blarry W. Sloudell, Jones and Edwarda, Alexander W. Wilson, Dan C Manning, Miss Ida Tailly, and James and Mac Balaly in fine special acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover
Wonderland
Atock
Zogarrd
Nellie Bond
Blarry W. Sloudell
Jones and
Edwarda
Alexander W. Wilson
Dan C Manning
Ida Tailly
Jamee
Mac Balaly
Faster Millinery Opening At Mire Lalligatnis
An exhibit of trim hats and tasteful straw goods will be displayed at Mire Lalligatnis on West Wyoming Avenue Friday and Saturday. Marketed to attract buyers, the display includes lanes, ruts, flowers and other millinery items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire
Lalligatnis’s
Music Boxes Exclusivaly at Grutechl & Sons
Handcrafted music boxes advertised by Grutechl and Sons at 1080 Chestnut Street Philadelphia. Boxes claim adjustable tunes and improved with new parts. Market stall at Keen barrel market in Lickawannwave area.
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Grutechl & Sons
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Woo
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