Scranton Carmera club meets and local notices brief
City notes report a Scranton Camera Club meeting at 421 Lackawanna Avenue. Delaware and Hudson paid trainmen south of Scranton, while Wilkes-Barre locomotive shop workers received pay. McAll auxiliary meets at Second Presbyterian church at 3 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Carmera Club
Lacka- Wink Avene
Delaware and Hudson Company
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
McAll
Second Presbyterian Church
Homer Hufer
Dunmore
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Harry E. Dawzgon
Sanderson Avenue
St. Vincent de Paul Society
College Hall
The Garrison of Gladness in a Religious Republic
In a Cleveland preacher's sermon, Rev B Gwernydd Newton argues that true patriotism and piety fuse to guard the nation with gladness. He asserts Godliness generates happiness and strength, shaping a resilient republic where optimism and virtue sustain peace, prosperity, and moral order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Scranton
Second Presbyterian Church
B. Gwernydd Newton
Cleveland
American Republic
Republic
Happi
Tragic Carbolic Acid Death At South Main Hotel
Mrs. Thomas Jones died yesterday at 2 20 PM at 800 South Main avenue after swallowing carbolic acid. Coroner Longstreet ruled death due to the poison. Husband and in laws ran the hotel. funeral set for Tuesday at 2 30 PM from the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jones
South Main Avenue
Longstreet
Tribune
J. J. Roberts
Roberta
Estimates To Be Finished Tonight In City Budget Fight
The city faces further cuts as the 1898 appropriations debate resumes. The joint estimates committee aims to finalize a plan tonight after Republican and Democratic negotiators trimmed the anticipated revenue of 295 100 and narrowed the total by about 9 500. Debates focus on street and fire dept allocations and requests for new buildings and a bridge. If no agreement is reached, a joint conference committee may be appointed to arbitrate amid further special council sessions before April’s fiscal year start.
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Joint Estimates Committee
Thomas
Grier
Cumberland Hose Company
Ross
Robinson
Neptune
Fire
Select Council
Common Council
Pictures From Life and a Kidney Cure Story
Mrs Bella Hoffa of McEwensville recounts severe kidney disease six years ago and long illness. After trying remedies, she used Warner's Safe Cure on a recommendation and says it relieved her pain, ended her mind troubles, and led to perfect health.
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Hosta
Bella Hoffa
McEwensville
Simon Cameron
Warner
Sunday Sermons Across Churches Highlight Local Notes
Rev. John A. Cass of Philadelphia spoke at Green Ridge Presbyterian in the morning and evening. Rev. Joseph H. Bell of Johnstown led Shiloh Baptist’s pulpit. Evangelist Robert Wilson addressed the Railroad Y M C A afternoon meeting. Mrs. H. M. Bookstaver led the YWCA rooms service. Rev. B. F. Hammond of Olyphant chaired Lackawanna Presbytery’s young people work at Second Presbyterian in the evening. Rev. Thomas de Gruchy finished a second illustrated series on the life of the Great Master with The Footsteps of Jesus. attendance was large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Cass
Philadelphia
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Joseph H. Bell
Johnstown
Shiloh Baptist Church
Robert Wilson
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
Young Women's Christian Association
H. M. Bookstaver
B. F. Hammond
Olyphant
Committee On
Young People's Socretien
Where Is John Hodge
Mrs John Hodge and two small children arrived from Pittsburg seeking her carpenter husband John Hodge who came to Scranton two months ago for work. She found him missing at the depot Friday night and sought police aid after a failed search. If not found, the children will go to Associated Charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hodge
Pittsburg
Central Police Station
Hodge
Scranton
Associated Charities
Scranton Rowing Association Rebrands as Lackawanna Club
The Scranton Rowing Association votes to rename itself the Lackawanna Club after 24 years. A special committee will secure a new charter. Newly elected officers include President Colonel Coursen and vice presidents T F Plitcroft and A J Warman with William Millar as secretary and Robert B Penman as financial secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Rowing Association
Lackawanna Club
Colonel Coursen
T. F. Plitcroft
A. J. Warman
William Millar
Robert B. Penman
W. J. Walsh
Frederick Connell
Court Resumes With Major Decisions On Hoyt Case
The court resumes sessions after recess since Feb 12 and will issue many orders. Key items include verdicts in the Van Horn murder case and school board quo warranto proceedings. A decision against the school board of twenty one is anticipated, with appeal likely. After rulings, the docket will tackle liquor license applications amid numerous remonstrances and exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Horn
School Board
Bennett
Luzerne County
Pittston
Board of Six
Engineer Lynch Killed in Lehigh Valley Yard Accident
Engineer Barney Lynch of the Lehigh Valley railroad died after being struck by an engine at the Coxton yard in Corton while about to operate a switch. He lived on William Street Pittston, survived by a wife and six children, aged forty two, with many years of service to the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevile
John Williams
North Scranton
Washburn Street
Barney Lynch
Lehigh Valley
Coxton Yard
William Street
Pittston
Aldermanic cases and timber theft reported in Elmhurst
An aldermanic hearing concerns John Phillips Perry Weeser and Ira Kodney of Elmhurst over a stabbing charge alleging contact with CBE Hutchins. Frank Freie is sought by warrant issued by Alderman Howe. A timber felling dispute on Lackawanna Iron and Steel land led to Springsr of Spring Brook’s arrest. Brincer waived a hearing and posted bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarveny
Todney
Alderman Howe
John Philiips
Perry Weeser
Ira Kodney
Elmhurst
Cbe
Hutchins
Frank Freie
Mutching
Fredle
Hoya
Por
Lackiwanna Iron and Steel Compminy
Springsr
Mattes
Millar
Tierney
Brincer
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Mac
Lackawanne Avenue
City Notes
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Lattimer
Munich
Troy
N. Y
Samuel Lewis
O'Brien
van Rensalear County
Aldeman Millar
Lewis
McCullogh
Boston
Rew
Railroad Department
Young Men's Christian Association
J. M. Chance
Agnes Mapes Taylor
New York
Steven Hobjack
Forest City
Colorado
Boas
Feldman
Will F. Clifford
Justice of the Peace
W. J. Maxey
Meare
Lool Bicycle Insurances Company
Robling
Davia
Kellum Conrad
Scranton Cash Store
B. G. Newton
Joint Committee of Councils
Grover Graham
Guaran
Matthewhewe
Lacka Wanns Avenue
Pitta
Billret
Rowing Association
Tte
Engineer Lynch
Corton
Chyina Wall
Millard Peck
Wyoming
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Gem Cafe
Washington Avenue
W. A. Beemer & Son
Pocketbooks
Jewelry Dept
Lackawanna Ave
Hood
the and cHilderen
Chase
China
Criterion Music
Weichel
Strawbridge & Clothier
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