Personal visits and travel notes from Scranton area
Syracuse resident M J Poketnishky visits his sister Mrs KR Levy. Mrs Sion and daughter Miss Lillian of New York are in Scranton. Miss S. Iinney of Guilford Conn returns home after a visit with Mr FB B Phatt. Mrs Leonard Sanderson and son James Boulder are en route for Florida aboard a Circle Line steamship from New York. The A A Green of Ashley was in town yesterday. Lodge members and several local residents travel by train to attend a mass meeting at Mason Temple, Jersey City NJ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Poketnishky
Syracuse
Mre. KR. Levy
Mer. Sion
Mise Lillian
New York City
Scranton
S. Iinney
Guilford
Conn
Lise
FB. B Phatt
Nis Elie
Mes Leopee Sanderson
James Boulderson
Florida
Cirde
A. Green
Ashley
Woo
Halistead Lodge
J. Bo
Sebaston
Atten & Tinkoti Te
Lng Hewl
Masxonle ‘Temple
Jersey City
N.od
Charlee Seeley
Meritt Gardner
TH. Miler
A. Miller
Charles Stevens
William Yoho
Wilkin Lanning
George Smith
Mite
Whitney
David Taylor
Bedwarlaay
Conclave Arrangements Made for De Molay Commanderies
Quarters at the St Charles hotel engaged for De Molay commanders Noo f and Reading commandery No 42 of Reading during Chaud commandery conclave on May 2 26 and 27. George P F Hagenman and Samuel D Diberk oversee plans with about 150 Sir Knights and wives to attend Monday night May 2. Head fie commanders will host a reception for Addin H Lethmehl grand junior warden. Reading commanderies travel with the Germania band, a prominent state ensemble. Immense crowds attend the Jewelry store auction by Davidow Bros Piano sale. Big bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Charles
de Molay
Noo F
Reading
Chaud Commandery
George PF. Hagenman
Samuel D. Diberk
Addin H. Lethmehl
Grand Lodge
Germania Band
Charity Ball at Frothingham Promises Social Highlight
Tickets printed and to be distributed at tonight's executive meeting for the Frothingham charity ball set for April 7. The event aims to eclipse the charity ball five years prior with a 38 admission for a gentleman and one lady, plus $1 for extra escorts, featuring a 20 piece band and 16 piece ensemble, plus artful decorations and a sizable Catholic community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Frothingham
John P. Kelly
John J. Paboy
M. F P. Flynn
John O'Malley
A. P F. Duffy
I. McDonald
Joseph Brien
M. H Jangaing
Leo 8S Coyne
M. PB
Cawley
Thomas J. Conway
Muste
Walter Reedy
Rank J. McAndrew
John A. Collins
M. P. McCann
MB Crawley
Hall
D. M. Reilly
John J. Barret
D. Mexargee
John J. Loftus
Ed. Casey
Joseph O'Brien
A. J. Casey
I. J. Murray
Me P. Fiyan
Lucas
Johny O’ Malley
PL H. Coyne
Megurgee
Thomas P. Clorian
John J. O'Hoyle
John Burnett
William Kelly
Reedy
George McDonald
B. J. Neville
James O'Connor
F. J. Pitcaim
Mons
M. F. Sando
Leo Coyne
Family musical group to perform under Scranton Evele club
The seven member Wyoming Valley family, famed musicians, will appear under the Scranton Evele club. They play guitars violins mandolins and banjos. Four numbers on the programme will be performed by them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vania
Scranton Hievele Club
Wyoming Valley
Odd Fellows Orphanage Discussed at Alliance Lodge Session
John R. Miller of Sunbury addressed Alliance lodge about establishing an Odd Fellows orphanage in the northeastern state region. Scranton favors Sunbury, Wilkes-Barre pushes Wilkes-Barre. grand lodge charter decision expected at May Pittsburgh session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbury
Odd Fellows
John R. Miller
Alliance Lodge of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows Hall
Lackawanna Avenue
Philadelphia
Meadville
Ben Avon
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Grand Lodge
Miller
Pittsburg
G. Kerr
C. F. van Nort
Otto Meyers
Robert Burns
Celestial
Slocum
Silurian
Lttle
Pittston
Moscow Stabbing Leaves Conboy Not Fatally Hurt
Thomas Conboy of Moscow was reported not in danger of death or seriously hurt after yesterday’s stabbing. Freeman, the alleged assailant, remains at large with no arrest yet. A conflicting version claims Freeman was showing a carving maneuver when the knife accidentally struck Conboy during an incident tied to Dan Simpson, a local hustler, at a barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conbos
Freeman
Thomas Conboy
Moscow
Conboy
Dan Simpson
White Crook Company at Davis Theater Delights Audience
The White Crook company opened a three night stand at Davis Theater with a lively performance praised for a clean show aside from the Earle-Howard dialogue. Nellhe Franklin, Lena La Cuvier and a diverse cast including a negro quartet earned strong audience applause for dances, songs, and feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miora
Messrs
Truchart
Kennedy
Bryant
Smith
W. H. Trueheart
Lena la Cuvier
Young America Abroad at Frothingham in patriotic drama
Walte Comedy company presented Young America Abroad in the Frothingham last night to a good audience. The play moves from New York to Bolivia with climaxes that stirred strong audience enthusiasm. Afternoon show featured The Inside Track with Mr and Mrs Billy Barbour in prominent roles. Tonight offerings include Driven from Home and Kathleen Mavourneen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frothingham
Walte Comedy Company
New York
Bolivia
South America
Billy Barbour
Kathleen Mavourneen
Electric Light Works at Olyphant Catches Fire
There was a fire at the Electric Light Works in Olyphant last evening causing excitement but it was controlled quickly. The blaze started on the roof near the stack and asbestos coverings hindered clear cause. Damages were estimated around $41 as fire crews responded promptly to the alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olyphant
Snow Disrupts City Streetcar Service Restored
Snow disabled It Up w Noon yesterday as city streetcar lines halted. Crews worked through the night and by morning most lines operated on infrequent service. By noon only Moosic and Peekville remained limited with a sweeper at late hours. these lines reopened and regular runs expected today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moosic
Peekville
Noes
Pennsylvani University Acts at Frothingham Theater
The Touhil family of Pittston will perform at the Frothingham Theater on March 20 as part of a University of Pennsylvania sponsored event. The invitation was extended and accepted for this engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frothingham Theater
Touhil
Pittston
Frothingham
University of Pennsyl
Forged Signature Ties Wegman to Release Ball
Yesterday it emerged that the signature of C. D. Wegman attached to the ball piece used to secure May Bellman’s release was forged. Chief Simpson has a clue to the culprit. Bail was posted Wednesday night by a man posing as Wegman of Wegman & Co. The forged ball piece was sent to the station. Bellman is missing, police describe the forger, and two girls in her house sign statements to testify against the proprietress. They remain at the station, to be sent to county jail as witnesses after resisting reform efforts at the Florence Mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Wegman
May Bellman
Simpson
Alderman Wright
Upgun
Wegman & Co
Statin House
Bellman
Aast
Mrs. Hellman
House of the Good Shepherd
Florence Misslon
Sanitary Commission Prepares City Plumbing Code
The health board under Dr. W. E. Allen moves to draft a city plumbing and drainage code aligning with the recent legislature’s sanitary rules. M T Howley and F L Brown join Allen and Building Inspector John Nelson to draft and seek enforcement powered by the inspectorate. A first rough draft is anticipated at the March 19 meeting, with the code designed as a long term standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
W. E. Allen
Allen
M.T. Howley
Irm
Master Plumbers’ Association
Chittenden Urges Double Bonding for City Treasury
Select Councilman Chittenden argues the city must also provide a treasurer’s bond and insure against defalcation. He proposes a resolution requiring a reliable surety company to cover contingencies if depositories fail to meet bond standards. The plan waited for a Select Council meeting that did not occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chittenden
Honda
Common Council
West Market Street Improvement Plan Progress
Muldoon and Bowie's claim is under review by the Streets and Bridges Committee. A special council committee plans permanent improvements for West Market Street and will meet today with the Providence and Abington Turnpike Company. A turnpike official said Roche's scheme is acceptable and may be subscribed to, potentially freeing the city from an onerous agreement as West Market Street is sewered traded and paved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muldoon
Turnpike Company
West Market Street
Scranton Bicycle Club Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
The Scranton Bicycle Club elected its officers last night: President BD B Atherton Vice President C A God Trey Secretary W P Kennedys Treasurer FE C Dean Captain H C Lucas Directors FL M L Vanwdling WB Boyle Ho A Knawan F A Hintmi later TH Wallace EF A Gilmore and Wallace Ruth. The proposed large extension to the clubhouse costing about DM was discussed with the building committee instructed to prepare plans specifications and advertise for bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
BD. B. Atherton
C. A. God- Trey
W. P. Kennedys
FE. C. Dean
H.C. Lucas
FL ML Vanwdling
Wo PB. Boyle
Ho A. Knawan
F. A. Hintmlater
TH Wallace
EF. A. Gilmore
Wallace Ruth
Davis In Beranton Funeral Notice
John L. Davis dies and funeral services are held with burial at Dunmore cemetery. The service is from the residence on Moosle street and is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at a time given as goclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis-In
Beranton
John L. Davis
Moosle Street
Goclock
Dunmore Cemetery
Turnpike agreement on Roche proposition delays Roaring Brook work
The joint streets and bridges committee met to review Muldoon and Bowie’s claim for extra abutment work on Roaring Brook bridge. They took no action due to City Engineer Phillips absence. Contractors say the extra work was ordered after asphalt substitution required stronger abutments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint Streets and Bridges Committee
Muldoon & Bowie
Roaring Brook Bridge
Phillips
Boxing Bout Fails as Manager Flies with Receipts
Crowd at Paterson opera house rioted after Chiffo the borer was billed to fight three men and Griffo did not appear. After exhibitions, the curtain fell and the manager decamped with the receipts, prompting police to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
SN. J
Chiffo
Griffo
Free Silver Democrats Split as Michigan Party Forms
Lansing Michigan March 12 The free silver Democratic party of Michigan was formed at a conference of the silver element. Some well known men on the state central committee. A committee will appear before the Detroit Democratic state convention next month to demand recognition. If not granted, the silver faction will bolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Free Silver Democratic Party of Michigan
Free Silver
Democratic Party
Detroit
Hygienic Honey and the Quack's Influenza Favor
A novelist hints at influenza honey made from bees fed on medically chosen blossoms. The idea, while mocked, sparks beekeeper experiments to craft flavored honeys. Distinctive honeys noted include clover sage and logwood tropical varieties, with taste education highlighted as the real challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropics
Very Unexpected Retort of a Four-Year Cid at Church
In a Louisville Post item a Sunday school superintendent asks children about chains of sin and release. A four year old quips that he is not bound but his grandmother is, provoking lighthearted churchyard humor about sin and salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Louisville Post
Uuth
Jesus
Death of Lehigh grid star Detwiler in San Domingo
News from Bethlehem states Chiment Heyser Detwiler died of yellow fever on February 8 in San Domingo while supervising a railway construction project. He was a right guard for Lehigh University football and had recently graduated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hethlehem
Chiment Heyser Detwiler
San Domingo
Detwiler
Lehigh University
Business Retirement Sale Offer From Guertsey Bros
Guertsey Bros announces sale of business before March 20 retirement date. They will consider any reasonable offer and offer credit terms or sharp reductions for cash. Address: 24 Wyoming Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guertsey Bros
Wyoming Avenue
Pioneer Scranton School Teacher Found in Old Record
Captain Fellows searched the city archives for a record to prove that Josephine F. McCollister taught in Scranton about 35 years ago. An old Fourth district account book showed she taught here between 1460 and Usss. McCollister, still teaching in New York City, could qualify for retirement on half pay after forty years of service. She currently receives $110 a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Fellows
Josephine F. McCollister
Miss McCollister
Usss
New York City
Punched Pitcher Fee Arrest Ends in Discharge
Carbondale pitcher Jack Fee and a man named Morris were arrested after a fight on Lackawanna avenue. Mayor Connell released Fee after noting his opponent’s superior strength and Morris was discharged as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Fee
Carbondale
Morris
Lackawanna Avenue
Fee
Connell
Alabama at Academy Promises Recurring Broadway Charm
Review notes Alabama in its fourth season thriving nationwide. Madeline Bouton as Widow Stevenson in The Two Escutcheons Chicago in Berlin at the Academy. Beranton crowds recall her earlier turns. Clay Clement tomorrow in The New Dominion with strong company. Thomas Seabrooke guests Monday in The Speculator. Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills advertised amid theater copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa
Madeline Bouton
Stevenson
Sydney Rosenfeld
Chicago
Berlin
Miss Bouton
Beranton
Prices fall as frames, engravings move
Glass breaks and frames get scratched moving leading to lower prices. A hundred engravings measure 16 by 20 inches with white and gold frames three inches wide and valued at one dollar fifty cents each.
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Norton
Boston
M. Norton
Gaz Lackawanna Ave
Main St
Nealby
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Olyphant and
GB. & CO
Court House SQ
Davidow Hroa
Guernsey Bros
Schank & Koehler
Spruce Street
ODD Fellows’ Orphanage
Alliance Lodge
White Crook Company
Young America Abroad
Tounhil
Bicycle Club
Scranton Bicycle Club
Mr. Roche
4 Party
Sisty Pianos
Pioneer
Alabama
the Academy
Clay Clement
Academy
Clement
Detroit Free Press
Mathias
Irving
Ife
Virginia
Joseph Adelman
Thomas Q. Seabrooke
Stuart Robson
Mr. Seabrooke
Hood
Davidow Bros
Lack. Ave
Rexford
China Hall
Weichel & Millar
Scranton, Pa
Coal Exchange
P. Apcrea & CO
Wyoming Ave
PMR, Clothiers, Tlattars,& Furnishe Pe
Steinway
Decker Bros., Kraniche & Bache
N. A. Hulbert
Music Store
Ile
A. E. Rogers
Lackawanna Ave
Tribune
Dresden
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