Local Notices From Holidaysburg and City Updates
Personal A and PL Christy visit Holidaysburg while Loo Ash from Philadelphia stays with J Traugett on Millison avenue. Rev David Spencer and wife, formerly of Dover, visited Mrs John T Howe on Mulberry Street. John FE Welsh, Ontario and Western rail agent, returns from New York. Marriage announced for Dr Welland A Peck of Peckville and Miss Anna H Stratton of the city for March 22. Dr M Giffin and wife called to New York by Mrs Gill’s death. funeral arrangements by Dr Giffin. Aramt Mere and Daniel Lowmestad of Mulberry Street along with Mrs O B Bellrboter and daughter return from several months in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christy
Hoidaysburg
Loo Ash
Philadelphia
J. Traugett
Millison Avenue
David Spencer
Dover
John T. Howe
Mulberry Street
John FE. Welsh
Ontario and Western Railroad
Hue
New York
Welland A. Peck
Peckville
Anna H. Stratton
City
Rey
M. Giffin
Gill
Pleasantly Entertained by Rev Simpson at Ashbury Church
Reverend W. G. Simpson hosted a church board gathering at his Delaware street home. Guests enjoyed Scotch readings and soprano solos by Mrs. T. Jayne, followed by refreshments. Among those present were many church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Simpson
Ashbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Delaware Street
T. Jayne
Local figures listed in wedding notice fragment
A partial list of names appears in a social wedding notice fragment. The names include Mr and Mrs and individual titles such as James Madison, J. Snowden, and W. Orenbach among others, indicating a community event with multiple couples and attendees.
Plan to register letters at homes fails to gain favor
The city plan to register letters at private dwellings launched last week is unpopular due to public ignorance. Post office officials warn carriers must not explain the system or engage patrons, limiting conversations to two or three minutes.
City approves annual appropriation ordinance after amendments
The common and select councils pass the annual appropriation ordinance on third reading with amendments. Key changes include diverting 10,000 to Bloom avenue culvert approaches and a 4,601 salary deficiency for the board of revision. Some members opposed the amendments and a special license tax measure faced postponement. The sewer in the Tenth ward also gains final passage before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coun- Chien
Common Council
Select Council
Mesers
Wagner
McCann
Chittenden
Vod Lansing
West Market Street
Bloom Avenue
Lansing
Streets and Bridges Committee
Kearney
Finn
Roche
Board of Revision and Appeal
Messie
Lanstue
Wagener
Mr. Chittenden
Mr. Roche
Masfire
Mrs Constine Niemitki Faces Assault Allegations Before Alderman
Mrs Constine Niemitki was arraigned before Alderman John T Howe on charges of assault and battery threats to kill and harsh relations with John Publiski, brought by her husband. Publiski received a Monday hearing on the same charges and was committed to county jail. Niemitki was released on her own recognizance due to delicate condition after Monday arrest by Constable William Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constine Niemitki
Aldereman
John T. Howe
John Publiski
Publiskhi
Mounday
Niemithi
Howe
Meeting of the Board of Charities report and actions
The Board of Associated Charities met to review the period Jan 23 to Mar 20. Mrs Duggan reported 823 relief applications with 90 deemed deserving. 36 unworthy. Committees formed for relief employment inspection and more. Funds were short and many cases investigated. several were aided or referred to hospitals and homes. Two arrest cases and an ethics query about peddlers drew discussion but no action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Duggan
Bhe
Board of
Associated Charities
Ripple
A. &. Dunning
Information and Instruction Committee
Rogers Israel
South Side
Cagh
McGarrah & Thomas
Lewis, Reilly & Davies
T. H. Walsh
Alton Comstock
Breaker Street
Kasson
Hoeven
Foundling Home
Iood Shepherd
Hillside Home
Poor Board
Industrial School
Harry Smith
Kate Melvin
Central City
Selling leather lined winter underscents for men
Dissolution rate noted for selling men’s winter apparel leather lined garments priced at 1.78 dollars.
Fresh Produce Specials Adverts From California to Bananas
Local ad lists produce deals including 30 California naval oranges for 2.88 per box 100 lemons at 15 cents per dozen fancy Baldwin and Northern Spy apples and bananas priced at 25 to 98 cents per unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
School Board Committees Schedule Meetings For Budget Prep
The teachers committee meets tomorrow night and the building and supplies committee meets Friday night to prepare budgets for the coming year. The building panel plans to tour every city school to inform estimates and aims to keep costs as low as possible in line with policy approved by President Jayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Jayne
Joe Bloch's Horse Valuation Sparks Police Budget Talk
Chief Robling values the hand frame horse at 35 dollars claiming it unfairly understates police property. The piece lists mixed valuations for city offices and equipment, totaling 14 281 77 dollars across stations, with notes on likely future horse procurement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robling
Bloch
Police Department
Howell
Joe
Burke
Michael Spellman
Scranton
Centre Street
City Hall
West Scranton
Death of Peter Egler at Gould & Son factory
An inquest into the death of Peter Egler at A. R. Gould & Son’s carriage factory concluded with an accidental death verdict. Witnesses from the firm supported elevator safety, and the prevailing theory was that Egler leaned out, struck his head on an arched door, and was crushed by the elevator shaft before the body fell to the bottom. Coroner and six jurors exonerated the company from negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Egler
A. R. Gould & Son
Court House
Roberts
A. BR. Gould
R. A. Gould
Henry Buchner
James Larkin
Martin Gorman
Arthur Beggs
Hardings. Sykes
A. P L. Farrell
Christian Kellar
Bishop
Gould & Son
Mr. Bishop
Egler
Linden Street
A. RR. Gould & Son
Gwilym Williams
Frederick F. Forbes
Wallace Moyer
Michael Rafter
John P. Toohey
John Reese
MONEY FOR FOUR LIGHTS
Deputy Controller Hartley finds a surplus in this year’s electric light fund may cover four extra lights next year. He weighs a drawing plan to assign wards by blindfolded councilman drawing four slips from a box containing ward numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartley
Knights Templar Coeur de Lion installs officers in Masonic Hall
Officers of Coeur de Lion commandery No. 17 Knights Templar were formally installed at the Masonic hall on Spruce street after a ceremony led by T Frank Penman and R A Zimmerman. New Eminent Commander J James Taylor and other officers were named, followed by a banquet served by the stewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Coeur de Lion Commandery
Knights Templar
Spruce Street
Grand Commandery of
Pennsylvania
T. Frank Penman
R. A. Zimmerman
J. James Taylor
Walter L. Henwood
Edward Evans
E. P
Subpoenaed councilmen test in Scranton grand jury
Grand jury probes alleged Scranton city hall corruption with 35 subpoenaed witnesses including City Controller Howell Deputy Hartley Alderman Kelly and editor J A Scranton. Testimony centers on police fines slot machines and the electric light contract amid denials of broader graft. Foreman P A Barrett leads pointed questioning as witnesses recount alleged bribery and a so called fishing expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeserday
Exdrasg Howell
Charles A. Hartley
P. W. Gallagher
Scranton Railway Company
Carl W. McKinney
Barber Asphalt Company
Lackawanna Telephont Company
Scranton Electric Light and Heat Company
J. A. Scranton
The
Republican
John P. Kelly
P. F. Ryan
Jacob Ellman
Frank J. Mangan
Wolf Johnson
James F. Best
William Curtis
James Noon
Lawrence Knadley
M. J. O'Toole
City Hall
Leyshon
Howell
Hartley
Carl McKinney
McKinney
Scranton
Michael O'Toole
Foreman P. A. Barrett
Morris Bros Dissolution Sale Prolonged at Lane 5
The Morris Bros dissolution sale continues with bargains including men’s dress patent leather shoes at 1.98 and a shop offering wines and cigars at Lane 5. Beecham’s Pilla is advertised as a cure for sick headache at 320 Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Spruce Street
Beecham
Low Rate Excursion to New York March 27
Lackawanna railroad agent announces special excursion tickets to New York at one fare for the round trip. Tickets valid for travel only on March 27 and for return by April 1. Includes a sale on men’s miner brogans with tin heels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Lackawanna Railroad
Ribbon Sale At Half Price For 10 Days On 8000 Yards
Bargain event offers 8000 yards of taffeta and mora ribbon at half price for 10 days. Ribbons come in widths from 9 to 80 inches and are piled unmeasured on counters with prices set to encourage stockpiling for hats dresses collars and belts.
German in Five Weeks Lectures At Guernsey Hall
Prof W Iving Colby, noted German teacher and author, will give free lectures in Guernsey Hall 316 Washington Ave Friday at 4 40 pm and 8 pm. He guarantees teaching any person to speak and read German in five weeks or none. Twelve years ago he taught a class of over 10 pupils in this city who endorse his method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Iving Colby
Guernsey Hall
Washington Avenue
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup A Trusted Child Medicine
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for years by millions of mothers for their children. It claims to soothe pain, relieve wind colic, and calm fussiness with proven protection. Sold everywhere for twenty five cents a bottle.
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Norton's Bulletin
Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Discount Bank
DR. Taylor
Wyoming Avenue
Hob Jermyn
Sanderson Avenue
Ackawanna
Com
Penn Avene
A. B. Warman
Church Board
Lackawanna Hardware Co
Lackawanna Avenue
L. Jennie Reynolds
Sophonia Arthur
Elizabeth Arthur
Harriet Smith
FE. KB
Teal
Alderman Howe
Board OF Charities
W. Gayrford Thomas
C. WH. Welles
Fred Fuller
F. Dickert
John Gibbons
H. Z. “Iewler
M. Welly
Visititioy
Koos Fivin
W. G. Thenits
D. J. Phimps
J. R. Cohen
A. B. Dunning
Bimuel Hines
Child Savine
M. J. Kelly
EK. BR. Sturges
Morris Bros
Joe Bloch
A. BR. Gould & Son
Clarke Bros
Youngs
Leanlt Stoge
HO & Pon
Washington Ave
Foote & Fuller Co
Mears Building
E. G. Coursen
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank Building
Wakenouse—Green Ridge
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Jean -Stersae
Conrad
Heywood
joCarts
Wyoming Ave
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