City Notes and Local Meetings in City
City notes report upcoming events at The Institute 7 Madison Ave and St Luke's church sewing at 2 PM at new parish rooms 4% Wyoming Ave. City Treasurer-elect G Boland and son James left for Washington DD for several days. A Philadelphia man Lewis Williams died from hemorrhage. no claim yet. Councils committees meet Thursday 7 PM to discuss Muldoon Bowie abutments and sewer contracts Colfax and Capoure Avenues. St Luke's kindergarten reports strong ticket sales for Saturday Morning Club musicale Thursday April 9. A decree orders Margaret York and William York adoptive heirs of Barckhowe Peckville. Williams family consent to adoption. Leah Jones & Co. opening days tomorrow Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeley League
Institute
Madison Avenue
St. Luke's Church
Wyoming Avenue
G. Boland
James
Washington
Lewis Williams
Philadelphia
Lackawanna Avenue
Poor Board
Joint Streets and Bridges Committee of Councils
Muldoon & Bowie
Colfax Avenue
Capoure Avenue
St. Luke's Kindergarten
Margaret A. William
William A. Williams
John I. William
Lucerne Borough
Luzerne County
York
Joseph and
Jane Barckhowe
Peckville
Mr. Williams
Back~ Ons
Death in Old Forge Coal Shaft Claims William Tindell
William Tindell of Old Forge died instantly in an Old Forge shaft when rock fell after a blast. He was 29, survived by a widow and two children, the youngest infant. The report notes his burial under several tons of rock at the Pennsylvania Coal Co. mine. A separate notice mentions Miss McLane’s Millinery display at 211 Washington Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tindell
Old Forge
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Tindell
Millinery Grand Openings Across City Streets
Readable notices announce spring millinery openings at multiple stores. Joseph Davies Jenkins launch at 427 Spruce Street runs Thursday to Saturday March 26 27 28, with additional displays at Jenkins Morris 406 Spruce. Nellie Walsh 211 Wyoming Avenue hosts opening today and Friday March 26 27 28. Leah Jones & Co Wyoming Avenue advertises Friday Saturday events. Watches from 2 dollars and spring displays also teased at Gausch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph, Davies & Jenkins
Spruce Street
Anes
Jenkins & Morris
Spruce
T. Se
Freday
Nellie Walsh
Wyoming Avenue
Keogh Seeks Rematch After Narrow Pool Loss
Jerome Keogh returned from Pittsburg praising his nerve and vowing to battle Clearwater again at the first opportunity. He blamed his poor first night on practicing on a different table and noted his victory on nights two and three showed he was the better player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Keogh
Pittsburg
Tribune
Clearwater
Chicago
Brunswick- Balke-Callender Company
Keogh
Ravenna
Ohio
Scranton Lott
Grentweles
Remarkable Growth for Scranton Merchants Mears & Hagen
The firm Mears & Hagen expanded after a summer enlargement and added a larger addition within six months. They now occupy a fifty by one hundred fifty foot store on Luckawanna Avenue, offering an extensive dry goods selection with attentive clerks, promising increased patronage and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Mears & Hagen
Lucka- Wanna Avenue
Surcesa
Princess Rosebud musical extravaganza for Rescue Mission
The fairy tale style show Princess Rosebud debuts March 26 and 27 to aid the Rescue Mission. Directors Mrs. Brandamore Mrs. Richards-Heckel and Mrs. Lange lead rehearsals with a child cast and tuneful scenes. The plot follows Princess Rosebud and Prince Curley as the wicked regent loses power and love prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Rosebud
B.C. Brandamore
Edith Richards-Heckel
F. W. Lange
Crockeryware
Bango Wango
Rosebud
Prince Curley
Fairy Whitewand
Medical Society Meeting Reports Emphysema and Cardiac Therapeutics
The Lackawanna County Medical Society met in regular session at the courthouse arbitration room with D. H. D. Gardner presiding and Dr. James Stein as secretary. Dr. M. J. Williams presented Emphysema and Dr. L. M. Gates discussed the Physiology of the Heart and its Therapeutics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna County Medical Society
Court House
D. H. D. Gardner
James Stein
Mo J. Williams
L. M. Gates
Case continuance and trials in Pittston fraud cases
The United States Circuit court moved to continue the Dickinson case for missing witnesses while Miss Dickinson and Major Warren fought to keep the hearing alive. Tomarro was found not guilty of fraudulently securing mail from Pittston. Perrone and Palmiere were tried for passing counterfeit money in Pittston with the jury still in session. Other postoffice theft and counterfeiting actions across Williamsport and nearby towns were noted with guilty pleas and adjournments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Everett Warren
George J. Thompson
Oothers
Danville
Pittston
United States Circuit Court
Dailey
New York
W. 8. McLean
Susan Dickinson
Marsh
Tioga County
Hodge
Miss Dickinson
Major Warren
Bullington
George B. Thompson
Anna Dickinson
Dr. Gardner
Buffington
Gardner
Wil Hamsport
Mra
Ella F. Gulick
Flbl Gullick
Fidelity and Casualty Insurance Company of New York
Dr. Gullick
Joseph Tomarro
United States District Court
Lackawanna County
Tomarro
Martin
Steinberg
Charles Perrone
Charles Palmier
M. H. McAniff
W. HM. Gillespie
A. J. Colborn
Griffith
Max Ludwig
Greenwood & Berg
Thomas
Loftus
Frank Robling, Jr
Paltoler
Blashun
Secret Service
Matthew Brittin
Sane Serbes
Perrone
Palimiert
McCullough
Winters
South Willamsport
Howard Johnson
Somerset
Orr McComben
Palatia
Erie County
Harry Holland
Monongahela
Nelson Wiltrant
Wooddale
Fayette County
C. Brooks
Brooks
Edward 8. Kernan
Philip Wirth Wins Eleventh Ward Victory in Council Race
Philip Wirth defeated Democrat Fred Phillips by 13 votes to fill the unexpired term of Robert Robinson in the Scranton common council. Wirth led in the morning, with the First district showing 161 to 48, the Second 8 to 8, and the Third 87 to 641 in favor of Phillips, but late rallies swung the result. Wirth, a Scranton Athletic Club member and former captain, is married, about 30, and works as a car repairer in DL&W shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleventh Ward
Philip Wirth
Robert Robinson
Mr. Wirth
Fred Phillips
Phillips
Wirth
Wirth LY
Phillip
Scranton Athletic Club
Cedar Avenue
Hickory Street
Delaware, Lackawanna
Reoe
Wayfarers' Home Discussed by Hoard of Charities
The Associated Charities board met in the mayor’s office in a formal session. Notable attendees included President J R Cohen and Rev Rogers Israel. They discussed a possible Wayfarers’ Home and reported on 58 cases investigated with 27 found worthy of assistance and various referrals and accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Associated Charities
T. J. Moore
T. J. Kelly
W. Gaylord Thomas
John Gibbons
Rogers Israel
Mra. Duggan
Krexel
Mr. Haughton
Pottsville
W.T. Smith
Relief Committee
Duggan
Home of the Good Shepherd
Hoenitel
Hillside Home
Auction Sale Notice For Silver Ware And Jewelry
Daily auction sale advertises silver ware jewelry clocks and related items. Includes a note that it is the last week and mentions Misa McLane at 211 Washington Avenue selling millinery styles.
Dunmore Riot Tensions Ebb as Investigation Stalls
In Dunmore the Ruthven riot subsides with no arrests as police probe the shooting that left Speck Officer Fred Mink in uncertain condition. Doctors warn of possible blood poisoning if the bullet remains embedded, while others involved, including Christy Walsh and Peter O’Hara, stay out of custody. Ruthven plans to stay in town. a morning dispute between F E Wagner and John Quinn ends with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
Ruthven
Speck
Fred Mink
Blanchard
Mink
Keller
Sugraves
Barther
Dune More Dolice
Levshon
Christy Walsh
Peter O'Hara
Ward Street
James Sweeney
Murphy
Irving
Sport Hill
F. W. Winters
Seagraves
Seagrave
F. E. Wagner
John Quinn
Quinn
Wagner
Warner
Justice of the Peace
Robert Scott
Thomas Davis Killed In Railroad Accident Near Scranton
Thomas Davis, 37, of Summit near Scranton, was killed yesterday morning when struck by a passenger train on Pennsylvania tracks at Stewart's Station near Pittsburgh. L. H. Wilmore, seriously bruised, survived and gave his Scranton home. Davis leaves a widow and three children. A separate auction notice advertises Davidow Bros. sales with Easter bargains at 206 Adams Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Davis
L. H. Wilmore
Pennsylvania Railroad
Stewart's Station
Pittsburg
Davis
Wilmore
Scranton
Summit
Rwo Oen
Showroom invitation with stylish new lines and discount
A sales pitch invites customers to view a broad display of fashionable products claiming unmatched styles and value. The message offers a 20 percent discount on all items during a three day inspection period.
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Cleveland
Marion Sartarty
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth Shoe Store
Washington Avenue
Ackawanna
Penn Ave
Aundry
A. B. Warman
Williams & M’anulty's
City Notes
Leah Jones & Co
Gausch
Havese Bee
Bruce Street
Ee Jenkins
Jerome R. Krogh
Medical Society
M. J. Williams
Anion Tully
Palmiert
Misa McLane
Sein
Stra
Rethven
Iis
Scanton
Davidow Bros
Humphrey Bradley
Adams Ave
Pillsbury's Flourais
Sawyer
Intercat
A. R. Sawyer
Riley Cloaks
AMD
SUS
Berry Sewely
Opa
J. Bolz
Wyoming
Shay
Emerson
Malcolm Love
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
J. Lawrence Stelle
Ante Aal
Christian
Lackawanna Ave
Rupprecht
Crystal Palace
Opp Baptist Church
C. F
G. F. Whittemore
Powell & Ch
Army of Mechanics
Olof G. N. Turnquest, Jeweler
W. R. Shorts
A. R. Harris
Columbus
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