Books Returned to Bnai Abraham and Jacob Society Leader
Alderman John T. Howe delivered the B nai Abraham and Jacob Society books to J M Frank the society president after a board to determine ownership. Lewes attended three conferences while Steinberg did not appear. A jury will meet next Friday over assault charges against Simon Hinerfeld and L Acker son. Police will guard the Penn Avenue synagogue during Sabbath services and Sunday meeting to bar nonmembers who owe dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B'nai, Abraham and Jacob Society
John T. Howe
J. M. Frank
Alderman Howe
Hyman Lewes
Isaice Steinberg
Lewes
Mr. Steinberg
Frank Find
Warren & Knapp
Frank
Nathan Vidaver
Millar
Simon Hinerfeld
L. Ackerson
Frank Nated
Tribune
Ackerson
Hinerfeld
Penn Avenue
Ackervon
Author C T Russell to Speak on Second Coming in Scranton
C T Russell author of Millennial Dawn will speak at Green Ridge Tabernacle on May 5 on Why Christians Should Take a Lively Interest in the Second Coming. The talk promotes Russell’s view of prophecy and divine justice with free admission and no collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
C.T. Russell
Green Ridge Tabernacle
Russell
Russel
Jefferson Avenue
Dunmore
Bacon’s Baneful Board Bill Leads to Bail and Arrest
John Bacon, a young man who defaulted on a board bill at John Flanaghan’s, was arrested by Detective Dyer and Special Officer Byers and jailed on 109 bail pending December term. He was last seen near the Arcade building before being taken to the county jail. He allegedly claimed to be fighting Spaniards in Cuba, a tale used to explain his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Baton
yestéMlay
Dyer
Byers
Bacon
Min
John Flanaghan
Stephen Jones
Cuba
Dawson
Hull & Co
Mary Pauret
Favro
Biull & Co
Harris
Coudon
Donovan
Society
Condon
T. F. Welleppeared
FE. B. Sturge
North Park
Mr. Torrey
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Advertised Cure All
An 19th century advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood and Hood's Pills cleanse liver and bowels. It touts rapid child cures and widespread use, urging purchase from druggists with a 36 cent price for the pills. It mentions Beech as distributor and 443 pills.
City Assessment Case Weighs on 24 Pennsylvania Cities
The Scranton case challenges the 1895 act governing third class city assessments as unconstitutional delegation of legislative power. Arguments detail whether tax levies vary by city and if boards may set triennial or annual assessments. The decision affects 24 cities and a June 22 Harvey's Lake celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Borne
Torrey de Batile
Joseph J. Jermyn
City of Scranton
Board of City Assessora’ Board of Revision and Appeals
T. H. Burne
Horace E. Hand
James H. Torrey
New City
Burns
Carbondale
Scranton
Burne
Mr. Torrey
Torrey
Philadelphia
Board of Revision of Taxes
Philadelpia
Act of IS
Board of Appeals
Board of Health
Board of Water Commissioners
Royal Arcanum Day Planning Meet Set for Monday
Executive Committee of Arrangements for the Royal Arcanum councils of Lackawanna LaSalle? and Wayne counties will convene in Wilkes-Barre Monday afternoon to advance plans for Royal Arcanum day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Councils of the
Royal Arcanum of
Lackawanna
Laierne
Wayne Countios
Wilkes-Barre
Royal Arcanum
Dickson City Bold Auditors Council Clash Sparks Public Meeting
Borough auditors William Kennedy Thomas Cook and John H. Lewis call a meeting at W. H. Smith hall to present a disputed auditors report. They state the council refuses to accept the report until disallowed items are remitted, a claim the auditors deny. Citizens and taxpayers are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson City
W. H. Smith
William Kennedy
Thomas Cook
John H. Lewis
Fifty-Eight Sworn In Dunmore Cont est
Fifty eight witnesses testified in the Dunmore contest the highest daily total since the case began. Thirteen egal votes were discovered and eliminated. The day saw a large number of locals including Cogzelns Carroll Walsh Doyle Butterman Cullen and Shearn among others examined from Third ward districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
Egal
Anthony Cogzelns
Eugene Carroll
M. J. Walsh
Thomas Walsh
Patrick McGrath
Michael Cunningham
James Flannelly
Charles Doyle
Peter Butterman
William Cullen
Alton Trathuwas
Michael Regan
Ei. Shearn
Patrick H. Govern
John Ryan
Pat Ryan
John McHugh
Martin Carrol
William Bink
Patrick Clifford
Anthony Cogins
Michael Dowd
John Houston
Patrick Kearns
Frank Kennedy
Patrick Lynott
Patrick Mclrath
Martin Kearney
Michael McAndrew
James McAndrew
John Mean
Michael Cogeans
Jacob F. Larkhart
William McCarthy
Henry Smith
William Fitzsimmons
John E. Schuler
Charles Haut
James O'Mara
Patrick Ryan, Jr
A. Butterman
Frank Brust
Robert A. Scott
William Ryan
Jacob Butterman
Peter Benz
Patrick Fear
Alton Hathaway
Thomas MacDonnald
James McDonald
John Manley
Lawrence Mullen
Thomas Manley
Henry Schweitzer
Akerstroms Week at Frothingham With Sultan's Daughter
Miss Akerstrom and company open a week at Frothingham with The Sultan's Daughter praised as a Niobe style comedy. Standing room only shows and notable dances are highlighted. Matinees offer ten cent admission. evenings range from ten to fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aille Akerstrom
the Frothingham
Union of Manchester
Mass
Akerstrom
Niobe
Jer
Mias Akerstrom
Miss Akerstrom
Rera
Scranton Fire Company Forms to Guard the Hill
At a special session of the Scranton Chemical and Hose company a new fire company to protect the hill was formed. A committee including Brooks Boies Riefenberg Keifer Stevens Campion Corbett Heamish Beck Millett was named to collect subscriptions and housing funds. Trustees were instructed to seek a charter. Forty of sixty two members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Chemical and Hose Company
New Fire Company
Hill
John H. Brooks
Joseph Boies
Henry Riefenberg
Jacob Keifer
Guy Stevens
Martin Campion
John MM. Corbett
R. J. Heamish
C. F. Beckwith
George Millett
Street Commissioner Kinsley to Remain In Office Amid Vacancy
The term of Street Commissioner C R Kinsley ended last night with an undated resignation. Mayor Bailey will nominate a successor at the upcoming select council meeting. The mayor keeps the pick secret, while Miss Carolyne V Dorsey advertises shop services at 51d Adams Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Kinsley
Bailey
Select Council
Carolyne V. Dorsey
Adams Avenue
Lakin's Barber Shop Offers Special City Baths
An old notice advertises baths at Lakin's Barber Shop claiming Sea Balt Mud Hatha and Plain Bath options with two porcelain tubs, open Sunday evening for baths in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakin
Two Jennings cases move on venue and revocation
In Scranton the Jennings suit against Lehigh Valley presses for a change of venue while a rule to advance the omnibus case to the May term second week is debated. Attorneys clash over warrants of attorney and the legality of Burns' appearance as counsel for several defendants amid claims of improper conduct and potential delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings Case Checker Board
John G. Jennings
Lehigh Valley
G. Jennings
Jennings
Lackawanna
Cornelius Smith
Bennett
Jdee Bennett
Archibald
J. H. Burns
Burns
Mr. Burns
McCormick
Major Warren
PP. P. Smith
Superior Court
Pittsburg
Amerman
Eighteenth ward aldermanic contest argued in court
In yesterday’s argument court session a large volume of business was handled and by 4 o'clock the weekly docket was cleared. A key matter was the Eighteenth ward aldermanic contest with respondent J. P. Kelly seeking to quash contestant Martin Hore's petition for lacking 25 valid voter signatures from the election voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Kelly
Martin Hore
Printing for P O S of A camp praised by members
The organization reports satisfaction with recent printing for a P O S of A camp. It invites other camps in the city or county to place orders by mail for careful attention.
Rex Fords Friday Sale Offers Limited Plate and Art Lot
On Friday Rex Fords promotes a busy sale with fixed prices on Rogers knives and forks 12 dwt silver per dozen, while a jobber clears stock at cost. A large gathering of etchings engravings and artotypes from Pratt stock goes on sale at 69 cents each, and a batch of sample fans from Vantine & Co. offers limited quantities at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt
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Tan Patent
Spruce St
MR. Frank
Coe
Se Agaiods
Hood
Price
J. J. Jermyn
Harvey's Lake
A. EB. Vorhia
Eity
Arifet R. A. Lyons
Vorhis
Noyal Arcanum
Big Day
The
New Chemical and Hose Company
Kinsley
J. Fuhrman & Bro
MR. Smith
Corneliua Smith
Len
John P. Kelly
Mr. Dawson
Vosburg & Dawson
Mr. Kelly
George W. Peck
Sienera
Weidnerdig
Arcohbah
Scranton Triaetion Company
Throon
Tts
Horace BE. Hand
I. H. Burns
Vosbucg & Dawson
Scranton Railway Company
Wells
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Gunster
Wedeman
Isaac B. Felts
Taylor
Archbald
Scrage
Olver
Chicago
Nickle Plate Road
Buffalo
M. L. Smith
Dist
Twining
Fp, O. S. of A
C. C
China Hall
Wyoming Avenue
I? Piege Seis
DH. Ludwig
Lackawanna Ave
Rex Ford
Vantine & Co
N. Y
the Rexford Co
Silverstone
Lackawanna Avenue
Williams’ Shoe Store
Madison Avenue
MSI
Lonsdale
P. C
P.C
Ile
Lockwood
417 Avenue
Scranton, Pa
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