City Notes and Local Notices Chronicle A Busy Day
Arrest of Mary Llewellyn for drunkenness and brief jail time. death of Mrs. Anna M. N. Dunnell in New York. elevator arrival for Federal building project. lectures and church events scheduled. ordinances signed for electric light corner project. fire department committee meeting to discuss chief and engineers. replevin suit over sleigh. multiple marriage licenses issued in Scranton. Pine Brook National Base Ball Club organized. Celia Ruddy denies New York marriage rumor. choral union to have portraits taken. horse auction at Cusick’s stable. financial suits and administration matters from local estates noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blues
Mary Llewellyn
Anna M. N. Dunnell
Hi. W. Dunnell
New York
Federal Building
Lexington
Yestery
G. Kerr
Providence Fresbyterian Church
Connell
Deacon Street
Fire Department Committee of Select Council
Nerber
J. W. Carpenter
C. L. Rice
Pryor
Gibson Jones
John H. Thomas
Samuel A. Wilcox
Blimhurst
Badie FB. Geddes
Scranton
William Webb
Margaret Work
National Base Ball Club of
Pine Brook
J. J. Connors
T. FF. Ryan
J. Griffen
FE. A. Evans
Celia Ruddy
Martin Clark
North End
New York City
J. Cummings
A. F. Meinger
R. 5. McLean
J. B. O'Hara
J. K. O'Donnell
Nelder
H. A. Meinner
W. F. Blewitt
Thomas Hyun
Choral Union
Young Men's Christian Association
Wyoming Avenue
Cusick
Weoney
Warren & Knapp
T. J. Gilpatrick
Patrick PF. McDonnell
Carbondale
Edward Casey
Maury Ann Casey
Sarah Nicholls
Amore
John Nicholls
Wille Hopkins
Aerr J. Colvin
Dalton
Martin A. Vin
Fran N. Colvin
Henry W. Northup
Keogh Confident as Pool Championship Near
Scranton’s Keogh and Clearwater, the reigning champion, practice daily for the pool title starting Thursday. Keogh recently played 18 games with a gentleman, 15 counted, and a close finish is expected as Clearwater is the slight favorite. Harry Davis began building seats for 1000 reserved chairs.organs at half price Guernsey Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Clearwater
Pittsburg Times
Keogh
Hogh
Harry Davis
Major Millar Returns From Brigade Inspection Tour
Major W. 8. Millar inspector of the Third brigade reports successful inspections across Columbia Reading Harrisburg Pine Grove Pottsville and Allentown with Colonel D. B. Case and Sgt W. Smith. He notes excellent treatment and gratitude from townsfolk and plans to resume duties as Alderman Millar then rejoin the Fourth regiment for further state inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Millar
Columbia
Reading
Harrisburg
Pine Grove
Pottsville
Slatington
Phoenixville
Allentown
Millar
D. B. Case
W. Smith
Livingstone Club
J. F E. Durham
Harry C. Tre
Scranton
D. B. Coxe
Marietta
Simon B. Cameron
M. F. Cawley
James A. Medlar
C. D. Rhoads
Orlando C. Miller
Mickley
Charles Spangler
E. J. Wittmeyer
Lew Roney
Schandt
C. T. O'Neill
George Jenkins
Bethlehem
J. J. Snyder
J. R. Roney
William Yuereling
Re-numbering the Houses in the City
City Engineer Phillips acts under Mr. Lauver’s resolution to create a new house numbering plan. The aim is to reduce confusion by numbering each lot and marking it on assessment maps and the 1897 tax duplicates. Few wholesale changes expected, following the old system as closely as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Lauer
Will Visit Scranton For Typewriter Plant
The city of Scranton is under consideration for a typewriter factory by a Standard typewriter company. Evidence and letters between the company and Secretary Atherton of the board of trade indicate favorable negotiations and an upcoming visit by company officials to discuss industrial advantages. The official plans a western trip but will detour to Scranton soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
Board of Trade
Clty
Scranton
Destruction Strikes New Victor Koch House
Vandals forced entry at the vacant Koch residence at Madison avenue and Mulberry Street. They flooded upper floors, warped oak finishings, and caused ceilings to collapse. a prior incident at the same house is noted. The builder John Benore is cited as the implicated party, with ownership unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Koch
Madison Avenue
Mulberry Street
John Benore
E J Edwards Dies at 22 Attended by P O S of A Members
Evan J Edwards died yesterday at his Oak Street residence aged 22. His wife survives him. Funeral tomorrow at the house with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery. Members of the Patriotic Order Sons of America will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O
Evan J. Edwards
Oak Street
Washburn Street
The
Patriotic Order Sons of America
First Report of the Grand Jury Tomorrow in Court
The grand jury yesterday acted on indictments against Sam Tonl for murder of John J. Rafter and Charles Fisher for murder of Michael Rustuski. First true bills will be returned to court tomorrow morning. Also notes on Oriental Rugs and Carpets display by Michaellan Bros. & Co next week and a birth and death notice from Scranton. Funeral for Evan J. Edwards set at Washburn G Street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Tonl
John J. Rafter
Charles Fisher
Michael Rustuski
Sermion
Michaellan Bros. & Co
Edwards
Scranton
Evan J. Edwards
Washburn G Street
Plymouth
Wilkes-Barre
Hogan
Dicony
James
Pittston
Self Destruction by German Resident in South Side
John Rentschier a long time Lackawanna Steel employee living with son in law George Kelb at 432 Alder Street died by hanging in a summer kitchen yesterday morning. Coroner's jury ruled death intentional. four sons and five daughters survive. funeral likely tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rentschier
South Side
George Kelb
Alder Street
Longstreet
P. J. Hickey
J. W. Scheuer
Joseph Klein
TH. K. Hiauminzer
Jacob Demuth
Frank Klein
Effert
Lackawanna, Tron and Steel Company
Relling
Kelb
John
Michael
Jacob
Fred
Rose
George Kelle
Barbara Farishon
Christina Dohring
San Francisco
Cal
Herman Robling
Brooklyn
N. Y
Carbondale Train Death Identified as James Reilly
An inquest found James Reilly of Pleasant Valley was killed when struck by a Delaware and Hudson passenger train near Union station in Carbondale. The verdict exonerated the company, and the 65 year old, unemployed man’s remains to be buried at city expense unless claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudgon
Carbondale
James Reilly
Pleasant Valley
E.M. Pennypacker
Longstreet
Morrison
Reilly
Delaware
Union Station
Delaware and Hudson Company
Krank FE. Burr
Alb. Jones
John J. Monahan
John Kelly
J. J. Shannon
Rev Dr Clark to Speak on Christian Endeavor Convention
The city Christian Endeavor union executive committee met at the Y M C A. Rev Dr F B Clark, president of the International Christian Endeavor society, will address the city on April 20 about the state convention. Mrs J F Haneil was named city superintendent of junior work. D J Phillips urged stronger organization and more social and club work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Christian Endeavor Union
Young Men's Christian Association
W.H. Stubblebine
F. &. Clark
International Christian Endeavor Society
J. F. Hanegl
D. J. Phillips
City Union
Paine's Celery Compound Lauded as National Health Blessing
A Columbus family testimonial extols Paine's celery compound as a universal remedy for debility nerve disorders and sleeplessness. The mother and physician founder Edward Phelps and Dr. J D Miller linked claims to improved appetite digestion and sleep with cures of nervous headaches and blood issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Miller
Paine
Edward EB. Phelps
Dartmouth College
B. A. Miller
Columbus, O
J. D. Miller
Gov. Lucas
The Messiah Patroneeses Partial List For Benefit
The Choral union led by Professor Haydn Evans plans The Messiah at Frothingham theater on Monday night April 6 for the YM C A railroad branch. The partial list names 30 ladies as patrons and notes boxed sales and box and loge allocations. The orchestration will be by R J Bauer with forty players and soloists Lillian Blavelt Ruth Thompson J Henry McKinley and Erle Bushnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choral Union
Haydn Evans
Frothingham Theater
Young Men's Christian Association
Natronesses
W. F. Hallstead
James Archbald
G. M. Hallstead
H. Watkins
James P. Dickson
William Connell
G. H. Catlin
K. M. Francis
E. B. Jermyn
William H. Taylor
A. D. Blackington
E. K. Crothamel
H. M. Boles
Thomas H. Dale
William Frink
J. A. Lansing
George du
Reds and the Blues Fight in local YMCA Contest
The Blues begin their YMCA membership contest by raising a six foot square flag on the courthouse pole displaying Join the Hives. The Hillside Coal and Iron office staff side with the Blues wearing blue neckties and removing red items. Captain W A May, superintendent and Reds lieutenant, faces friendly chatter over the office staff switching loyalties and the neutral typist eventually joining the Blues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Court House
Hillside Coal and Iron Company
W. A. May
May
Hilside Company
Blues
University of Pennsylvania Athletes Exhibit Friday in Scranton
The University of Pennsylvania athletic team brings an exhibition to Frothingham theater Friday night to raise seven to eight thousand dollars for a Washington avenue clubhouse addition. The event draws Philadelphia social interest and is expected to attract a large Scranton audience with orders already from Wilkes-Barre Pittston Carbondale and Philadelphia college men.
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Frothingham
Frothingham Theater
University of Pennsylvania
Oelock
Scranton Hlegele Club
Washington Avenue
Philadelphia
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Pittston
Carbondale
Tax Collectors Bonds Filed With Court
Bonds for city tax collectors filed and recorded. Henry Greenwood of the Fourteenth ward posted 1522.98 with Beavers and Carey as sureties. James Phillips of the Fifth and Twenty-first wards posted 3274.06 with Phillips Morris and Lewis as sureties. Rudolph Buenzil of the Tenth ward posted 665.50 with Bosley and Posbach as sureties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Greenwood
Fourteenth Ward
Christopher Beavers
T. B. Carey
James Phillips
Twenty-first
John H. Phillips
John Morris
W. R. Lewis
Rudolph Buenzil
Tenth Ward
Henry Bosley
Fred Posbach
Grand Commander Edward B. Spencer to attend Knights Templar ball
Philadelphia officials announce the May conclave activities. Grand Commander Edward B. Spencer will arrive for business connected with the Knights Templar conclave. Mayor Connell chairs the ball committee planning a gala Frothingham theater event May 26 with elaborate electrical effects, music, refreshments, and extensive preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward B. Spencer
Philadelphia
Knights Templar
Frothingham Theater
Connell
New Dominion stage study of character by Clay Clement
Clay Clement and his company presented The New Dominion at the Academy of Music last evening. The drama centers on Baron Hohenstauffen a German nobleman in the United States as a botanist. Clement authored the piece and gave a fine character portrayal, though action is light. May Buckley Clayton and Clement drew warm notices with strong supporting turns from Williams Adelman Arthur and Uraul Adelman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Clement
New Dominion
Academy of Music
Baron Hohenstauffen
Clement
May Buckley Clayton
Flora May Randolph
J. D. Williames
Joseph Adeliman
Lee Arthur
Minna Uraul Adelman
Court Orders Medical Exam for Gilbride in Traction Suit
A petition by Jessups Hand for Scranton Traction seeks court ordered medical examination of Martin J Gilbride of West Side in a suit over injuries from a street car collision. Trial is set for Tuesday March 4 with an inspection scheduled March 20 using inspection manipulation and limited electric tests. Pillsbury's Flour Mills have a capacity of 17,500 barrels daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessups & Hand
Scranton Traction Company
Martin J. Gilbride
West Side
Isoon
Gilbride
Equity Action Seeks Deeds for Columbia Avenue Lots
City solicitor files in equity to compel James H. Meisher and others to deliver deeds for lots 30 and 31 in block B on Columbia avenue. The case centers on a 1893 agreement involving Frothingham Porter's agent and Fisher, with stock credits and loan settlements tied to the five lots and two remaining parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Lolicitor
J. HH. Torrey
Equity
James H. Meisher
Arthur Frothingham
Laura P. Frothingham
John T. Porter
Columbia Avenue
Sait
Frothingham
Porter
Fisher
Scranton Axle Works
Plane on Credit at Your Price from Guernsey Bros
If you want a plane on credit at your own price and terms call Guernsey Bros located on Wyoming Avenue for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey Bros
Wyoming Avenue
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New Yon
Cleveland Baking Powder Co
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Busset
Commonwealth Shoe Store
Ackawanna
A. B. Warman
Peon Ave
Williams & M
Anusty
Unge
City Notes
Sereeett
Major Millar
Welllad
Mr. Lauver
Will
E. J. Edwards
Santee
Spruce Street
Press
Scranton, Pa
William Press
Capouse Avenue
Boy
DR. Clark Coming
Christian Endeavor Union
Waldron
Mage
Erie Railroad
Messiah
REDS
Pillsbury's
Messrs. C. F
G. F. Whittemore
L. B. Powehs & CO
Wyoming
Action IN Equity
Weber
W. W. Berry
Ewe
Lackawanna Avenue
J. Bolz
Malcolm Love
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
J. Lawrence Stelle
Christian
Eioke Tokind
Apc
Clarke
Brothers
Rupprecht’s
Crystal Palace
Penn Ave
Baptist Church
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Turnquest
Penn Avenue
Old Postoffice Building
A. R. Harris
Washington Av
Scoranton,Pat
Dunn
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