City Notes From The County Courthouse Briefs
The grand jury will present the Gist report to court this morning. Ten new meningitis cases were reported to the Board of Health yesterday. Common pleas court begins Monday for a three week term. H. G. Beane named constable of Danmorea’s Sixth Ward. Auditors’ report on the estate of Jellin K. E. Nese confirmed nisi. Sharif Fahey to take action in Lincoln A ones matter. V. Decker appointed judge of election in North Abington township. Kim Park church Ladies’ Aid Society serves supper tomorrow from five to seven. A Whitt club meeting was held at H. J. Anderson’s home. Gerrity child dies after meningitis complications. Young Men’s Institute social planned for next Friday. A missing package addressed to Harry Curing of Hartford, Conn. awaits delivery. Postmaster asks caller to claim it. Ontario and Western railroad paid its employees at Bias Killen trestle yesterday. workers transported to Middiston today. Martings, Licaween grants made for Doh Jogee and Bridget Vorno, and George P. Paorvia with Mary A. Meade. Funeral of Roche infant held. interment at Lyde Park cemetery. Three ballots needed to choose the Democratic chairman nominee for the common council. Grier tied with Nealls on first two ballots, Nealls chosen on the third. A. Harris to operate auction for Frothingham theater opening at Arcade. remaining seats to be sold, no checks. Imn Park church art sale features fancy articles and Easter gifts. cake and chocolate sold. Closing concert of the Standard Courses by Y.M.C.A. includes Old Homestead quartet with Miss Allen Goar.
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Board of Health Office
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Pengavente
Onry
V. Decker
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Abington Township
Ladies’ Ald Society
Kim Park
Serchton Whitt-club
H. J. Anderson
Jefferson Avenue
Pater Gerrity
Phelps Atrmot
Ysterday
Menalas
Bias Killen Treaker
Peckville
Ita Railroad
Middiston
Doh Jogee
Mincoks
Bridget Vorno
Sceranten
George P. Paorvia
Mary A. Meade
Beranton
James Roche
Gibron Street
Iyde Park Conatery
Democratic Catena
Tn Common Council
James Grier
Nealls
A. Harria
Auetioneer
Frothingham
Imn Park Church
Judge Bullington Denies New Trial in Ruddy Case
The United States circuit judge Bullington refuses a new trial for Thomas Ruddy as executor of Franciad in the dispute against Michigan Life Insurance. He also denies an injunction in Kellog v Bureau patent infringement suit.
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Bullington
United States
Sireuit Court
Thomas Ruddy
Franciad
Ruddy
Michigan Lite Insurance Company
Rages
W. A. Kellog
F. P. Bureau
Hazleton
Pastors Union Organizes City Wide Sunday Closing Drive
Twenty subcommittees across Scranton and Dunmore launch canvass to enforce Sunday closing laws. Executive committee led by Rev B L A Denny directs campaigns aimed at stopping unlawful Sunday business with prosecutions after April 1. Districts and churches listed map patrol areas as Mayors and Burgess pledge enforcement.
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Masters’ Union of
Scranton
Donmore
Scranton and
Donmore Urihy
Anton Bell
Domore
Plda
A Denny
Ghuieman
G. G. Mwahy
FL M Bolus
W. H. Freetan
Luther Keller
Connell
Burgess Duggan
Dunwore
Miller Meves Nuptials in Howard Place Church
Miss Elia F Miller wed George W Keres in a ceremony at Howard Place Methodist Episcopal Church attended by many white Scranton social figures. Bride wore lavender mauve gown with old rose trim and carried bridal roses. reception followed at John Lilly’s residence on West Backwanon Avenue. The groom, a Tripp residence employee, leaves soon for a bridal trip. Notable guests included Edward Nelson Alexander Patterson Joseph King and numerous local colored and white attendees.
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Elia F. Miller
George W. Keres
Howard Place Methodist Episcopal Bethel
Scranton
William Miller
Lohemrin
Hey
Edward Nelson
Alexander Patterson
Joseph King
Keyes Ia
Ira Tripp
Colored Republican
John Walker
Moana Jones
Mra
David Nelaon
Eilwart Nelaon
Alexandr Williama
Mr and
Mee
Alexander Paterson
Mins Howard
B. Walliams
Mra. Brown
Mra. Foster
Mian Foater
Mr. Tillman
William Dorsey
Charles Dorsey
M. W. Branch
Will Reopen Bijou Theater with Flora Staniford Show
W H Boyer leases the Bijou theater and will reopen next Tuesday evening with Flora Staniford and a capable company. Staniford arrived in the city and was serenaded by Boyer’s band. Performances will run each afternoon and evening, featuring standard plays and a bid to please the public. Colonel Ezra H Ripple lectures at Peon Avenue Baptist church tonight for the Boy’s Brigade, recounting Civil War experiences and his capture and escape from a Southern prison with vivid Andersonville and Florence scenes.
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W.H. Boyer
Hijou
Miss Staniford
Guernsey
Boyer
Hippies
Ezra H. Ripple
Peon Avenue Baptist Church
Ripple
South
Andersonville
Florence
Frothingham Theater Set for Monday Night Opening
Frothingham's Theater prepares for opening night with drying of the auditorium, furnaces active, and scenery being placed. Sol Smith Ragnell will perform as the house opens to an audience expected to be large despite minor last minute details. Auctioneer Harris will auction seats to curb speculation.
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Frothingham
Frothingham Theater
Sol Smith Ragnell
Empire Theater
New York
HH Blackwood
Groldasmith Brom
Harria
Agate and Boxe
Arcaile
Pivca
Ruansall
Associated Charities Seeks Bride for Scranton Applicant
The Associated Charities office, led by Mrs. W. B Duggan, reports a flood of unusual requests from letters about marriage matches. A blind man seeks a wife and other correspondents discuss reconciliations. The agency, busy with relief work, notes the hundredth application for aid features alongside matrimonial inquiries.
Sketch of William Connell in Y Drych Utica issue
A Welsh language Utica publication features an excellent portrait and a concise life sketch of William Connell of the city. It credits him with rising from humble beginnings to wealth and prominence through energy and business skill. The piece praises his charity to religious and church work and to Welsh cultural efforts.
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Wylatt Singers
General Coxey A Local Figure Attracts Attention In Danville
The article profiles Jacob Coxey known as General Coxey of Massillon Ohio, noting his Danville birth and Pittston connections. It reports his plan to march on Washington with a large civilian force to demand inflationary currency, his self styled prophetic role, and growing local recruiting amid concerns he may become a dangerous crank.
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Coxey
Danville
Pittston
Juke U Coxvay
Manalilon
Flo Haw
Masalilon
Liseeheuelu
Washington
Interserion
Ecountry
Towacs
Onio
Gacarhd
Mise Stecker
Fillal
Real Estate Transfer on Lackawanna Avenue Sold for 72000
The Albro Brothers acting for attorney John P. Albro and William C. Albro sold 307 011 Lackawanna avenue to William and Theodora Krotosky for 72000. The three story brick building fronts Lackawanna with tenants Mercereau Connell Lehigh Valley Company and Jonva Brow. The property extends 150 feet to Center Street and includes a 60 foot front on Lackawanna.
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Albro
John P. Albro
William C. Alpro
William
Theodora Krotosky
Lackawanna Avenue
Center Street
Mercereau & Connell
Lehigh Valley Company
Jonva Brow
Father
The
Albion
Ulnter Street
Ex Tax Collector Arrested Amid Embezzlement Claim
Thomas J. Bilbow was arrested on a warrant charging embezzlement of city school tax funds. The board alleges a deficit of 21040 from his returns dating years back. He waived a hearing, posted 1000 bail, and was remanded to Washington Avenue for further processing.
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Thomas J. Bilbow
Wright
Cahout
Junia
Bilbow
Hilbow
Knapp
Board of Control
Alderman Wright
College Mer’s Meeting at Yale Circle
Yale University Young Men’s Christian Association hosts an informal meeting led by W H Sallinan president to discuss college life and opportunities. Speakers include H W Lites L P Bennedy Nicholas Stahl Dickson and George Chase among others. Alumni students pastors and parents are invited to attend to learn about spiritual work in colleges.
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W. H Sallinan
Yale University Young Man'a Christain Association
Thomas Archbald
Cirle Tag Association
Varlona
Topica Anil Epenkorn
H.W. Lites
Yule
L. PF. Bennedy
Princeton
Nicholas Stahl
Princeton Wy
Curmat
Contests Led by Manley and Sweeney in Twelfth Ward
The Twelfth ward contests challenge the winner Manley and Sweeney alleging noncitizens, unpaid taxes, underage voters, and improper registration affected the results. Petitions claim Kearney and Coyle were wrongfully hindered by these issues. Hearing set for April 7 with Attorneys Connolly and Davis representing the contestants.
Mandamus Sought To Force Building Permit
John Jermyn petitions court to compel Building Inspector Nelson to issue a permit for a proposed building at Wyoming and Spruce streets. He argues the erection within ten feet is lawful under the Lackawanna loan and Coal company deed and that projections are only bay windows, contending the permit is wrongly withheld.
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John Jermyn
Bill Attorneys
Hand & Hand
Nelson
Isu
Wyoming Arena
Spruce Street
Jermyo Caima
Lackawanna Loan and Coal Company
Nelson Severta
Jermyn
Piano on View at Stelle & Sealey Store Window
Office notice notes Wiirth Maintiss Snow and other makes plates and invites viewing of a piano visible in the window at Stelle and Sealey located on 135 Wyoming Avenues.
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Wiirth
Maintiss
Snow
Stelle & Sealey
Wyoming Avenues
Incendiary Fire Destroys Dunmore Two Story Dwelling
A two story frame house in Dunmore owned by the Wert estate and occupied by Albert Maynes and family was destroyed by fire in the early morning. Most furniture was removed before the structure burned. The fire is believed incendiary as similar blazes have occurred nearby. The Trieste plans a comprehensive Scranton area edition featuring wholesale, banking, manufacturing and professional interests with photogravure views. Members of Tusoxe will solicit participation and requests for names and residence views.
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Dunmore
Wert
Albert Maynes
Danmore Vacenty
Tie Tristse
Scranton
Easter Store Promotion At Wood's College of Business
A promotional note promises academic advancement and business education with a program titled Faster Rowe Given Away. On Saturday the store will be decorated with flowers and plants and for every dollar of goods sold an Easter rose is given. Local offerings include lilies at Clark's and other flowers from Mrans Hagen Kaarkit Lilies.
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Wood's College of Business
Rowe
Mrans& Hagen
Local Shops Announce Spring Displays and Sales
Frat week April events include F M Ayleworth moving to the gen Wyoming area near Economy Furniture. J Tole announces millinery opening at 129 Wyoming Avenue with three day sale. Engtor flowers and Ll See store offer lilies hydrangea azalea and tulips. Leoah Jones Co and LARK & Co advertise millinery and a new bicycle is offered at a bargain with guaranteed quality.
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F. M. Ayleworth
Wyoming
Economy Furniture Company
Washington Avenue
Ry Lark & Co
Beautiful Pictures of Alaska and Mexico Pull Lumbers Coupon Offer
An colorful pitch extols 16 beautiful pictures of Alaska the United States and Mexico. It touts ten cent lumber prices and a coupon program for any lumber, with five lumber options listed on a counter.
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Alaska
United States
Mexico
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