Local events mix with municipal actions across Scranton region
The week brings social events and civic moves from the Patrick Sarsfield clan ball at Turner to entertainment by St John’s Pioneer corps at Pine Brook hall. Court grants charter to Scranton Engineers’ club while the common council plans a special meeting to clear general business.
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Patrick Sarsfield
Turner Ball
St. John's Pioneer Corps
Piste Brook
Pine Brook
John M. Harris
Scranton Engineers’ Club
Common Council
Nay Ang Howe Company
Ollock
W.H. Schoonover
P. J. Casey
Carbondale
John W. Benjamin
Court House
Workman
James Manson
Twentieth Ward
Zeidler's
Thomas Taffey
Lackawanna Street
Olyphant
Lackawanna Coal Company
P. W. Gallagher
Scarannon Tracton Company
First Presbyterian Church
Register of Wills
H. T. Koehler
Barah Roberta
Evan J. Davin
Fred
Kent
Vagaant
Mra, King
Lackawanna County
Liberty Hall
Washington Avenue
Beranton
J. C. Vaughan
Scranton
Griswold Veaterday
Thas
Pred Martin
Penn Avenue
Lucinda Ward
Martin
George Back
E. Robinson
Sona
Bill for Oxford Street grading approved for payment
City attorney T. Hoban presented the viewers bill for Oxford street grading and the court approved payment. Items listed include Joam Schwenk 15 dollars T. P. Hoban 55 dollars 0 W. Kirkpatrick 51 dollars 75 cents total 151 dollars 75 cents. Also notes local ads for infants outfits free butter eggs and Easter millinery opening.
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C.ty
T. 2. Hoban
Oxford Street
Hoban
Odge Archbald
Joam Schwenk
T. P. Hoban
W. Kirkpatrick
Pole Tax Ordinance Referred to Select Council
The committee will refer the pole tax ordinance to the select council without comment, directing review and formal action by the responsible body. The move signals pending consideration of charges and regulatory measures affecting utility poles and related services.
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Select Council
Committee Tables Tax Pleas for Poles in Scranton
Scranton tax committee heard petitions from Scranton Traction, Central Pennsylvania Telephone, Western Union Telegraph and others opposing pole taxes. After a brief session they sent the matter to council without recommendation, noting substantial company expenses and planned pole reductions and safety upgrades.
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Select Council
Scranton Traction Company
Telephone Pal Telegraph Companies
Woking
Polva
Fitness Fads and Local Figures Highlight Scranton Report
Physical Director Weston promotes bandball as a full body workout suitable for youth and adults. W G Tompkins of West Pittaton visits Scranton and is praised for church work and business success. William F. Matias grows from night school to head bookkeeper and treasurer at Maloney & Co. C H Jadwin expands real estate activity with spring boom at Gavel Lake. FP Wormser named chair of teachers committee, with Von Storch endorsing his leadership.
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Weston
Chritian Association
Tasaitay
Scranton
W. G. Tompkins
West Pittaton
Tompkins
William F. Matias
Wood's College
Wmnioes
Rice, Lavy & Co
Maloney Is Company
McGee
C. H. Jadwin
Lb Wormser
Board of Control
Wormer
von Storch
Tle Han
Bits Uinth
Scranton Lace Works Resumes Full Department Operations
The Scranton Lace Works at Green Ridge resumes operations in all departments with about 300 workers engaged. The plant runs at 40 percent capacity, no night shifts, and portions of output will be stock for future trade, with an encouraging outlook.
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Scranton
Scranton Lace
Green Ridge
Lehigh Valley Railroad Announces March Service Changes
The Lehigh Valley Railroad announces starting March 12 revised European plan service. Train 1 leaves Basson 10:20 a.m. for Wilkes-Barre arriving 1:25 p.m. Train 2 departs Wilkes-Barre 12:00 m arriving Enaton 7:40 p.m. Train 20 leaves Wilkes-Barre 8:06 a.m. Train 24 leaves New York 4:10 p.m. Pullman Buffet Parlor cars added between Wilkes-Barre and New York. Fares remain nominal with routes New York to Cataugua 23 cents, New York to Mauch Chunk 40 cents, New York to Wilkes-Barre 7 cents.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Basson
Wikes-barre
Wilkes-Barre
Enaton
Free City
New York
Wilkda-Barre
Cataugua
Mauch Chunk
Free Labor Bureau Aids Charity Officials Proposes City Plan
A proposal in Scranton urges establishing a free labor bureau to reduce expenditures and duties for charity officers. It suggests funding from employers and town businesses, easing relief and possibly curbing crime by providing work. The idea follows patterns in New York and Brooklyn and cites official National Conference findings on reduced outdoor relief and taxpayer savings.
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Free
New York
Free Labor Bureau
Cremorus Mission
Weat- Twenty-second Street
Brooklyn
Committee
National Conference of Charities
Bealon
Scranton
Entertainment at College Hall by Young Men's Institute
Council No 134 of the Young Men's Institute hosts an evening at College Hall Wyoming Avenue featuring P H O Donnell Georgetown University orator plus local talent. Program includes instrumentals duets solos and a speech with admission set at 25 cents and no seat charge.
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Council No
Young Men's Institute
College Hall
Wyoming Avenue
P. H. O'Donnell
Georgetown University
C.cscccaess
M. A
McGinley
Misa Magele Harrington Sul
Cron Cou
Cersvaceran
Eevee
Peasuii
Richard Thomas
Minion
Wain
Lizzie
Reynold
Soly
Walting
Brook Howell Davies
Supervisors Appeal Over Yarrington Hill Annexation
Carbondale Township supervisors Patrick Brown and Michael McHale appealed in court against Carbondale citys annexation of Yarrington Hill. The ordinance, approved by Carbondale mayor, would bring the hill into the city. the hill lies east of Carbondale with tax value around 150 dollars. In 1830 Yarrington Hill was once part of the city before legislative separation.
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Yarringon Hill
Carbondale
Patrick Brown
Michael McHale
Carbondale Township
Carbondale City
Carbondial Township
Yarrington Hill
Bridge Over Lackawanna River Accepted by County
A new iron bridge over the Lackawanna River at Dickson City was accepted yesterday by the county commissioners from Groton Bridge Company of Groton. The structure features a 5 foot span and cost about 1,500 dollars to the county.
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Lackawanna River
Dickson City
Groton Bridge Company
Groton, N
Gutheins Meat Market Continues Under New Management
Mrs Barbara Gutheing will continue the butcher business at 618 Cedaravenus following her husband Stepan Guthing. The shop operates under John H Schneider and Fred Weisser with thanks to patrons and a request for continued support.
Noonday Services for Busy Men at St Luke's
St Luke's announces a special noonday service aimed at the business world. Rector Rey Bone Iscar says the 12:05 pm service lasts thirty minutes and welcomes all, contrasting with the longer 10 am and 5 pm services. The note urges men to devote time to spiritual training alongside family provision.
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St. Luke's
Rey
Bone Iscar
Regtor
Tao Privlexon
Scranton Traction Boss Plans Citywide Fender Upgrades
General Manager Archer of the Scranton Traction Company announces adopting a new fender device from Buffalo to protect riders. He says 109 cars will receive the patent-backed fenders at an estimated total cost around $100 per car, with full rollout within three months.
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Throop
Archer
Scranton Traction Company
Duruwne
Waa
Providence
Doomore
South Side
Prises
Ite Ponvere
Ion Telegraph Com
de Pantal Company
Scranton
Biwloess
Ety
Gibion
Bis
Lieseede
Sinte
Scruton Exchange
Buffalo
Aclect Council
Hfe
Davies
Aukeil
Building Plans Boom Despite Last Year's Slow Building
Building inspector John Nelson tells TRIGUNE the spring outlook shows a surge in construction activity, with a shift from last year’s caution. He notes May to September usually sees more work, weather permitting, and expects new projects to offset the prior decline in the building percentage.
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John Nelson
Trigune
Wasons, &c
Scranton Tribune Previewed Illustrated Trade Atlas and Advertisements
A forthcoming Scranton edition promises a carefully compiled view of wholesale banking and manufacturing leaders with portraits of prominent citizens. It aims to showcase city business resources and attract outside interest, while representatives will solicit views and notices from residents. The issue also markets new stock at the Tribune office and a $75 bicycle bargain at Reinhoart’s market.
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Central Pennsylvania ‘Telephone Company
RMIKK
Thin
Herauton
Carey
Scranton
Copia
Tak Trihonn
Supreme Court affirms Gunster ruling in Deaele ejectment case
In Philadelphia on Monday the Supreme Court affirmed Judge Gunster’s decision in the Deaele vs Deaele and Deaele ejectment suit. The ruling sustains the arbitration award in favor of the plaintiff and denies the defendants’ claim to the First ward property.
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Judge Gunster
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Joseph Deaele
Arthur G. Deaele
William George Deaele
Gunster
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A. B. Warman
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Lacka, Avenue
Wyoming Ave
City Notes
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Mothore Bee Infants’ Outfite
Baby Bazaar
Horace Street
Freeit
Reinhart
Mra
Lan
Ataf
Wyoming
DL Throop
Npon Ite Capital
M Yiadnet
West Lackawanna Avenue
Mattes Street
Arso
Cathon Strait
Lackawanna Nvetitia
Cira
Thia
O'Brlen
sSeranton
Tialue
America
A Free Labor Bureau
Tribune
Colleges Hall
Ti Waa
J. Luke
Scranton's
Walste
the King
Lackawanna Avenue
W. W. Berry, Jeweler
S.C. Snyder
D.d.s
Auestibit
Tietefil
Oretraw
Lucien Jorn
Howers
Langatatl’s
Log Wye
Ming Avenue
Mrnday
Mule Hoxon
Bert
Gnutechi & Fans
Chestnut Street
Hainhart's
Lacke
Anheuser Busch Beer
Tate Lobien's
AGATE
siYer
Henry Battin & Co
Dr. Hill & Son
Albany
Osland
Soring
J. Bolz
Banister
Eoms Bakery
Washington AV
Lacka, Ave
Eureka Laundry Co. Cer
Linden St
Adams Aya
Coral Hover
Sovan
Brown
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