City Notes Bite Reading (Lass Professor Miller's Dible)
Funeral today for Miss Releort Meeting will be held from the residence on Macao Ave. Winters went by private. A new school site was surveyed in Petersburg for a tea service building. Tomorrow night Professor Winchester lectures on the Bit eyele chile with a major literary event planned. A euchre party and a funeral Saturday for Robert Onin are noted among local events. The minstrel rehearsals progress and a charity skirt drive is well underway.
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Macao
Winters
Scranton Portraits by C L Griffin Featured in Wilson’s Magazine
Wilson’s Photographic Magazine presents portraits by C L Griffin of Scranton. The article notes Griffin’s skill in engraving portraits from his studio in Boroughany and praises his harmonious, characterful style that has driven steady business growth.
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Bcranton Artibt
Wilson
C. L. Griffin
Scranton
L. Griffin
Borantinny
Ponnavivanii
Caso Clation
Chrilfin Tit
Tolliige
Minne
Appleton
Merde
Harmonius Thehiting
Musicale at St Pauls Green Ridge by Pupils
The Parochial School auditorium in Green Ridge hosted a pupil led musicale delivered by pupils with parents and friends attending. Performances included numerous piano solos by Misses Genevieve Kelly Beatrice Hayden Florence Smith Nellie Croghan Nellie McDonnell Annie Cadden Nellie Gilligan Charlotta Schroeder Anna Smith Agnes Patterson Agnes O Dunne Eugenia Smith Kitthe Horan Laulee Poy Julia Hatligan May Taylor Madelene Tallman Agnes McTaine Helen Smith and Johnson. Violins with piano accompaniment featured J O Hora Helen Smith AL Girewer James Walsh Florence Smith T Brock FE Blake Warst Grewer and A Grewer with M Ferguson and FE When ey. The Orpheus Club Waltz was performed by A C Grewer T Brock M Ferguson Helen Smith and Madelene Tallman. The Cavatina by Schmidt received an excellent interpretation by J O Hara A Grewer To Broek M Ferguson and Madelene Tallman.
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St. Pauls
Laulee Poy
Julia Hatligan
May Taylor
Madelene Tallmain
Agnes McTaine
Helen Smith
Johnson
Scoe
J. O Hora
AL Girewer
Mise Helen Smith
James Walsh
Florence Smith
T. Brock
FE. Blake
J. Warst
A. Grewer
Wilkes Barre to Host Grand Army Conventions in June and August
Seventeen years after the G A R state convention in Wilkes Barre, plans call for a June 7 to 9 gathering with 2900 delegates plus Women’s Relief Corps and Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic joining the event. Governor Stone and McKinley era invitations noted. a separate Patriotic Order Sons of America encampment will meet August 24 to 28 at the Grand Opera House with about 1000 delegates and a 4000-man parade finale.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Wilkes-Barre
Alfred Carte
Women's Relief Corps
Stone
McKinley
America
Wounded Burglar Shan non Shows Worsening Condition
Reports from Lackawanna Hospital describe John Shannon, the wounded burglar, increasingly feverish and restless after a day of fluctuating condition. A woman claiming to be Miss Mary Shannon, possibly his sister, has visited and sent Scripture passages amid ongoing questions about their identities. Chief Gilham of Shamokin denies any Mulligan or related letter hoax, stating no such man or address exists.
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John Shannon
Lackiwanna Hospital
Mary Shannon
the Tribune
Philadelphia
Shannon
Margaret
Miss Shannon
Adams Avenue
Polion
W. A. Gilham
Shamokin
Mulligin
Gilham
Mulligan
West Meer
Taylor Resident David Williams Dies Suddenly at Home
David Williams, a well known resident of Taylor, died late Tuesday night at his Grove street home. Surrounded by family, he had been in apparently good health moments before death. Heart trouble is listed as the cause. He is survived by his wife and several children.
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David Williams
Taylor
Grove Street
Wif
Obituary notices and funeral announcements
In South Scranton March to 1st Mrs Bridget Guy at the residence on River Street. Funeral Saturday near 8 o clock in overlook. At Taylor March 1st Mrs John Meavitt a daughter of age at the residence on Oak Street. Funeral announced later. At Taylor March 21 Howld Williams seven years old at the residence on Greve Street. Funeral arrangements to follow.
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Guy
South Scranton
Bridget Guy
River Street
Mebsitt
Taylor
March &T
John Meavitt
Oak Street
Mpuneral
Williams
UBB
Howld Williams
Greve Etre
Parade Details for City Celebration and Lyceum Program
The schedule covers arrivals from multiple regiments, a 3 PM parade, a 5 PM lunch, and 6 PM banquet. Governors and officers travel in special cars. the parade forms on Franklin avenue and Lackawanna avenue with divisions led by named marshals. A Lyceum program precedes or follows with addresses by Gov. Stone and others, plus musical selections and a Mustered Out song.
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Lackawanna
Jefferson
Pine
Washington
Linden
Adama
Spruce
Wyoming
Vine Street
Washington Avenue
Sprice Street
Lackawanna and
Franklin Avenues
Cinnell Building
Stover
Lyceum
Parade Honors for the Thirteenth Regiment Rally
Commander calls all members of the Above company to participate in the parade honoring the Thirteenth regiment. Company D plans uniform dress with overcoats and corps badges. Scranton Lodge No. 13 members meet at 2 for parade, with lodge nominations at 8. Reception fund list adds Dickson Manufacturing Co contribution and other small gifts announced by officers.
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Easton
Delaware and Hudson Station
Honesdale
Erie
Wyoming Valley
Delaware, Lackawanna
Western Station
West Pittston
Thirteenth Regiment
Montrose
Delaware
Lackawanna
Ninth Regiment
Blume
Spruce Street
First Regiment
Engineers
Connell
Washington Avenue
Stover
Penn Avenue
Lyceum
Florey & Brooks
Company F
Malin Avenue
Bt. David's
Nay Ang Hose Company
Hose
Parrade
Shde
Scranton
W. Corwin
Con. Tam
Thomas Parry
Sergeans
Thirtesnyt Veetment
Pennsylvania
John W. Kambeck
Npany Th
Thomas J
Cha
Scranton Lodge
Rons Ve
Wermansnee Emerya
Temple Iron Company Plans Consolidation Details Released
A Reading based Temple Iron consolidation plan is disclosed with Simpson and Watkins collieries to join Temple Tron company. The reorganization names Thomas H. Watkins as president, deposits stock transfers to January, and outlines trustee financing totaling several million dollars including bonds and preferred interests. Major financiers listed include J P Morgan & Co, William Rockefeller, George F Baker, and Drexel & Co.
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Simpson & Watkins
Temple Tron Company
Reading
Thoms H. Watkin
Scranton
Temple Company
Temple Iron Company
Ageremate
Parite Vertitlente
Beneferal
Tumple Tron Company
Judes
Fgeume
J. FP. Morgan & Company
Ho Mek. Twombly
William Rockefeller
George F. Baker
James Stillman
Drexel & Company
Guaranty Trust Company
New York
Prosecutor in Trouble Over Perjury Charge
Alexander Simovitch was brought to the city from Kingas to answer robbery charges but later found to owe a debt for board. Powell Petrust, the boarder’s host, faced perjury allegations after claiming Simovitch was abducted. Petrust was held on bail as Chief Keebling prosecuted and Alderman Hows presided.
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Alexander Simovitch
Kingas
Powell Petrust
Simolvitch
Petrust
Simelvitch
Alderman Hows
Keebling
Plan to form union in Scranton workers meeting
About 250 shop employees gathered at Workingmen's hall South Scranton to discuss forming an organization affiliated with the American Federation of Labor. A further meeting is planned in a few days as the movement aims to unite over 24,000 workers, potentially the city’s largest organized labor body.
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Workingmen's Hall
South Scranton
American Federation of Liabor
United States
Manufacturers committee reaches deal on new local industry
The manufacturers' committee met in conference with external parties to establish a large manufacturing concern here. The works will be opposite the South steel mill near Meadow Brook breaker, employing about 200 men at float and expected to triple the workforce within two years.
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Manufacturers' Committee
Hour of Trade
Meadow Brook
Three Men Arrested in Dunmore Robbery Case Aground
John Carroll Michael Barrett and Steve Kolaki were arrested early yesterday on suspicion of involvement in a Tuesday night hold up and rape on Thitler Street Dunmore. The hearing before Alderman Miller found no witness testimony and the men were discharged. Finest wines and figure at Lane's 29 Spruce Street.
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John Carroll
Michael Barrett
Steve Kolaki
Albert Jenkins
Thitler Street
Dunmore
Millar Inet
Lane's
Spruce Street
Pharmacy advert promises syrup cure despite refund offer
An undersigned notice from Dunmore and Boranton residents offers a money back guarantee on a circa tar based cough syrup named Warranted Syrup of Tar. It states the product fails to cure colds and promises a refund if not satisfied.
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Piresun
Benie Ron
Dunmore
John FP
Charming Song Cycle In a Persian Garden At Local Hall
The prospect of performing the charming Song Cycle In a Persian Garden grows daily with music lovers eagerly awaiting the event. Victor Harris directed its New York premiere on February 5, 188, and it became a noted concert work. The piece features twelve numbers and a choir with soprano tenor and bass roles, performed with piano accompaniment and a brief introductory program. Victor Marries conducts with a cast including Mise Wither and Mise Marguerite Hall among others.
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New York
Victor Harris
Sopraned
Termes
Tia Ten Tyrzon
Dash
Victor Marts Ie
Mise Wither
Tene
Mise
Marguerite Hall
Opposition to Sunday Trains Delays Delaware Lackawanna Plan
The Hoboken Ministers' Union petitions against Sunday passenger trains on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad. The letter pleads for Sabbath observance, claiming majority patron support and praising the company for rest and safety, while opposing the change as a desecration and seeking to prevent special inconvenience.
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Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad
Ministers’ Union of Hoboken
Topeka report on J W Pitegib bon resignation and new post
Notice from Topeka that J W Pitegib bon former assistant superintendent of motive power and emulp heont on the vice west of the Missouri river of the SRunk Island resigns and accepts the role of superintendent of machinery for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad with Scranton headquarters. No official guidance on appointment yet from the company offices.
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Topeka
Kansas
J. W. Pitegibbon
Missouri
Srunk Island
Horton
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Scranton
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CD. Wrougherts
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Franklin
L. A. Watres
Lawrence Bain
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Mastic
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Scpe Oey
Kreuger Verein
Letter Carriers’ Association
R.A. Maloneys
Scranton City Fire Department
Afulberry Street
P. J. Hickey
Beranton Fire Department
Joseph P Birtley
A. le Lewta
M. McManus
Charles Wirth
Nay Alig Hose Company
Alviian Corps
Liberty Hose Company
Cryetal Hose Company
Neptune Magine Company
Niagara Hose Company
Eagie Engine Company
Hook and Ladder Company
William Connell Hose Company
Century Hose Company
Mulberry Street
Joseph J. Jerman
Hiwner
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New
J. J. Lansing
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Col
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PAL Coursen Polo
F. Burke
T4 Thirteenth Regiment
Awvgpers Sinewscceeu Sens Ifion
W. A. Stone Gioverner
Gotin
T. J. Stewart
Nerail Penney
Mi. Gillin
Beneliction
C Logan, Ly D
William Connell
Bauer
Mise Nellie Rh. Meamieh
Will F. Burke
Agnes Callahan
Terena Loftus
Dewey
John Courier Morel
Alderman Millar
Tam
Ayer
Ayers
de. C. Ayer
Lowell
Masa
Thomas H. Watkins
North Scranton
Kelly's
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Maude Oy
Hud Tie Min
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W. H. Pierce
Market
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