City Notes and Community Events Chronicle
Local notes report bridge work resumes on Linden Breet approaches and a Hillside Home district property review by the poor board. Reports cover court holds for two alleged wife beaters, a Mehting apparatus start at Hotel Jermyn, a purse snatching captured by a bystander, millinery job changes, fines for a moral offender, and a forthcoming concert and church service with invited attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden Breet Bridge
Hillside Home
Hugh Mills
New Street
Patrick Dempsey
Lord Eiet
Court Ay
Millar
Young Women's Christian Association
Stunk
Washington Avenue
Hotel
Jermyn
Scranton Supply and Machinery Company
W. 4. Boyd, Jr
Edward English
al- Duty
Frank Min
Lackawantha Avenues
J. Whelan
Mit
Emma Diem
Leader
Wyoming Avenue
Lottie Harding
Annie Sheehin
Mary MacLoughlin
House of the Good Shepherd
Keeley League
J. M. Chance
J. FP. Moffat
Washburn Street Presbyteriana
Axle Breaks On Train 3 Averted Major Accident
Train 3 en route to Buffalo at 1:32 p m yesterday suffered a rear axle failure on tender engine No 187 near West Lackawanna avenue. The stop at the crossing prevented disaster and a new engine was substituted with only a brief delay. Next Saturday auction at 2 p m features cabinet grand pianos upright pianos square pianos and organs by E M Strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Fries Hughes
West Lackawanna Avenue
E. M. Strong
Spring Opening at Joseph, Vere & Jenkins Coens Seaeee
Unclear notice reads Spring Opening for a local enterprise with scattered place hints and an irregular date string mentioning March and May and street area cues. No coherent event details or names beyond the firms.
Rexford Store Offer Dated on Lack’a Avenue
A brief notice advertises three days more to move to the Rexford store at 21 Lack’a Avenue with a special price on an unspecified item. The fragment suggests a sales push and ongoing discount.
Mrs Salvi May Reveal Truth About Merolo Murder Case
Disclosures expected in coming days as Mrs. Salvi vows to tell the full story. She fears for her life if Merolo is not arrested and promises to inform her attorney of the truth. Fresh tensions arise as Salvi relatives shift blame and a larceny charge is pursued in civil proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
John T. Martin
Merolo
Salvi
Loro
Millar
Leader Addition Opens After Public Inspection
The Leader at 1 and 126 Wyoming avenue completes a 60 by 49 foot extension adding one third more floor space and basement. It will house millinery and cloak departments with quartered oak fittings and new skylights. Electric lamps will illuminate the store after nightfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Avenue
Ja@beck
Carino
Ruthven riot described in Bunmouth by World editor
Tomorrow's Scranton World promises full account of the Ruthven riot in Bunmore with illustrated scene and editor eye witness Pen picture. Also coverage of a sensational Pearce case review, revenue disturbances, board of control trouble, plus complete telegraphic service and local news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
World
Ruthven
Bunmore
the World
United States
Pearce
Revenue Office
Board of Control
Sunday World
Thirteenth Regiment Men Attend Our Regiment Show
The Wright Huntington company staged the rollicking drama Our Regiment to the largest house of the week. Thirteenth regiment men, many in uniform, filled the audience as Company D paused drill at 8.90 o'clock to join the performance. Miss Eva Taylor emerged as the bright star, earning a warm ovation and leaving Scranton theatergoers impressed all week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth Regiment
Wright Huntington
Eva Taylor
Scranton
Tailor Gallagher Dead in Lackawanna Hospital
Andrew Gallagher a well known tailor in the city died at Lackawanna hospital at 7 30 PM last evening from pneumonia after a week of illness. He was 50, single, worked for James J Hackett 310 Lackawanna avenue and boarded at 610 Washington avenue. The body will be taken from the hospital morgue this morning by friends for funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Hospital
Andrew Gallagher
James J. Hackett
Lackawanna Avenue
Washington Avenue
Grier Likely to Run Against Caucus Nominee
Grier, present chairman of the Common Council, signals a probable bid for the mayoralty against caucus nominee J. J. Nealis. He told Tribune reporters he expects to secure the full Republican vote and support from two Democratic allies, possibly aligning Clerk Hatton on the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Commel
Grier
Common Council
J. J. Nealis
Tribune
Clerk Hatton
Governor Fixes Date for Merolo Murder Execution
Governor Hastings signed the death warrant for Crezen zo Merolo and set Tuesday May 26 as his execution day for the 1890s Old Forge murder of Emanuel Loro a barber who was owed 16 cents. The case chronicled Merolo’s long capture after a gun attack and a 1896 Naples to Scranton route, with a first-degree murder verdict and a death sentence upheld, while awaiting pardon board action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Board of Pardons
Emanuel Loro
Old Forge
Hastings
Crezenzo Merolo
Merolo
Expiore
Loro
Wlero
E. J. Fallon
Barring & McSweeney
Mer
Jones
Hdwards
Supreme Court
John T. Martin
Noot
Mercio
Clemons
Harrisburg
Sousa Band Delights Frothingham Audience With Encore Medley
A Grosvenor Frothingham concert featured Sousa conducting a rich program blending classical and popular pieces. Highlights included Pryor's The Kansas Two Step, Directorat e March, Girard's Serenade Enfantina, Lieszt's Hungarian Rhapsody An encore of Pamboola and Pryor trombone solo drew cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pouss
Frothingham
Godleave
Sasreen
Mr. Sousa
Arthur Pryor
Sousa
Girard
France
Arcadia
Scranton
Myrta French
Luckstone
Change at Lake Ariel in $100000 Lake Purchase
County Treasurer Schadt and P J Moran of Dunmore negotiate with Lake Ariel owner Mr Mills to buy the lake and adjacent property for 100000. They will take possession in a few days, open an office in the city, operate excursions, add docks and boats, lease the hotels only with top service, and market building plots to develop a summer home community. Homer Greene represents Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schadt
P. J. Moran
Dunmore
Mr. Mills
Lake Ariel
Messrs
Schadt and
Horan
Erie and
Wyoming Valley Railroad
Schad i
Consumers’ Ice Company
Consumers’ Company
Homer Greene
Honesdale
Mills
Messrs. Schadt
Ariel
Portico Dispute Reaches Mandamus Question
Arthur Frothingham and counsel met with Mayor Connell City Solicitor Torrey and Street Commissioner Kinsley as to the portico. The mayor said the nuisance ordinance does not cover it though select council disagrees. Frothingham plans to seek a mandamus to force a permit to erect the portico while others back the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Frothingham
Milton W. Lowry
Connell
Torrey
Kinsley
Frothingham
Unknown man killed on Jersey Central freight train
An unknown laboring man riding between Jersey Central freight No. 419 was thrown under wheels near Taylor and died at Lackawanna hospital. A card reading John Phillips offered a name, but no address. Coroner Longstreet to hold an inquest today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey Central
Taylor
Lackawanna Hospital
John Phillips
Longstreet
Fire destroys Ryman home with loss of life
To the Citizens of Dalton and vicinity Henry Ryman's house burned down in a fire, his demented daughter perished, and the family suffered heavy losses. The note asks for donations of money or goods, instructing gifts be left with 8 Shoemaker or mailed to Henry Ryman, Dalton P. C. March 24, 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Henry Ryman
Dalton P. C
Co. W. Purdy
Death notice for Saree 5 Denmore and related entries
A death notice appears for Saree 5 Denmore dated March 27 and mentions Fitt atrene and Sanne with an accompanying descriptor. The fragment provides limited readable names and a burial reference.
Ruthven Waived a Hearing on Riot Charges in Dunmore
W. M. Ruthven appeared with attorney R. A. Zimmerman and bondsman Charles Kaestner for an 11 o'clock hearing on inciting to riot discharging firearms and carrying weapons. Alderman Millar set bond at 600 dollars per count and Ruthven left without a hearing. Later Christy Walsh and three others were discharged after a hearing on felonious wounding of Special Officer Mink with prosecutors and defense counsel present. Mink’s condition modestly improved at Lackawanna hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merolo
Scranton
Allerman Wright
John BR. Jones
Commonwealth
John T. Martin
Joseph A. Brown
Lackawanna County
W. M. Ruthven
R. A. Zimmerman
Charles Kaestner
Cedar Avenue
Alderman Millar
Ball
Kaestner
Ruthven
Thomas
M. A. McGinley
John G. McAskie
Millar
McAskie
Dunmore Bah
Erick Mink
Berloat
Dunmore
Frederick M
Walsh
Lynch
Payton
O'Hara
D. C. Richards
Blanchard
Lackawanna Hospital
Mink
Arrest of Frank Staples on wife beating warrant
Frank Staples of Green Ridge was arrested yesterday morning by constable Jack Tierney on a warrant sworn by Mrs Staples before Alderman Millar. Counciman C. Stamans attended the defendant's ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Staples
Green Ridge
Jack Tierney
Grand spring millinery opening at 427 Spruce Street
Joseph Davies and Jenkins announce a grand spring millinery opening on Thursday Friday and Saturday March 26 27 and 28 at 427 Spruce Street. Shoppers will find new hats and accessories from their featured collection.
Spring Millinery Show Draws Throng of Stylish Women
Yesterday's millinery exhibition drew large crowds as visitors admired new spring hats. Milliners offer ready ready to adapt ideas and trim a hat in any style. Store remains open this evening for shoppers seeking summer headwear.
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Cleveland
Cornelia Campbell Reprorp
New York Coating School
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Wasset
Commonwealth Shoe Store
Ackawanna the
Deaundry
A. B. Warman
Penn Ave
Williams & M
Anusty’s
City Notes
Joseph, Vere & Jenkins
Grand Nae Coens
Rexford
Lack'a
the Scranton World
Tailor Gallagher
Globe Hotel
Academy
Tiaghan
Prope
Hong. Kimble
King Cotton
Carrie Duke
Barasate
Zigeuner Weisen
Love
Miss Duke
Bousa
Monte Carlo
Victoria
B. C
San Diego
Cal
Mr. Frothingham
Flel
Lohmann's
Spruce Street
South Side
MR. M'Askie
A. R. Sawyer
W. W. Berry
Ewe and
Opti
Rupprecht
Crystal Palace
Opp Baptist Church
Shaw
Emerson
Malcolm Love
Clough & Warres
Carpenter
Waterloo
J. Lawrence Stelle
C. F
G. F. Whittemore
Mall
L. B. Powell & CO
Wyoming
Sls
Army of Mechanics
Christian
Lackawanna Ave
Olof G. N
W. R. Shorts
A. R. Harris
Washington Av
Scranton, Pa
Mats Dunn
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