City Notes and Local Events Highlight May Gatherings
Local groups announce meetings and socials across Lackawanna and surrounding areas. Dalton Methodist Episcopal church serves a Wednesday supper. Lackawanna Kindergarten holds its annual meeting. Catholic Choral Union rehearses in College Hall. Vesper Literary Association elects officers. Scranton Lodge Elks hosts a fifth anniversary social.
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Lackawanna Hospital
Nation of Dalton Methodist Ediacopal Church
Lackawanna Kindergarten Association
J. M. Boles
Clay Avenue
Catholic Choral Union
College Hall
Vesper Literary Association
H. &. Smith
Cyrds V. Walters
Josephs Whiener
Williams
John Byrne
West Market Street
Richmond
Wodlock
Scranton
Orchestra
Orchestra Circle
Mise Delia Rafferty
Phelpa Street
Lizzie Kearsey
Mamie Durkin
Maggie Raddy
Nellie Devine
Katie Rafferty
Colin Noor
Nellie Kearney
Mary Durkin
Marry
Bridget Shields
Awful Mining Death From Pushed Car Accident
Albert Ludka, 25, employed at the foot of Bellevue abart, fell 500 feet from the Diamond vein shaft last night and was instantly killed when a loaded coal car pushed him into the shaft. John Thomas narrowly escaped. The body was recovered after a long search and taken to 500 Kim street. inquest pending under Mine Inspector Hewitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Ludka
Bellevue Abart
Ludka
John Thomas
Aloo
Anil
Kim Atroet
Witower
Sllout
Divi Lke
Hewitt
Continuation of Employment Efforts by Avaselatet Charities Board
The Board of Asoointed Charities met with President Ripple present. Attorney Gaylord Thomas presided as secretary Iorael and Mrs Duggan attended. Jeras read the treasurer’s report showing funds on hand. Moore reported 10 to 20 daily employment applications and recommended withholding new aid until funds or organization improve. Pep additions to membership were reported and life rates set at $50.
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Pelion
Asoointed Charities
Iaet Weening
Root
Ripple
Gaylord Thomas
Mesara Keller
Cohen
Moore
Iorael Snd
Mra. Duggan
Jeras
Treneuverts
Coairman Moore
Relief Commines
Merc
Dogegan
MeKelly
Thomas
Visitation Committee
Cullen
Stone
Blair and Company Win School Bond Auction in New York
Blair and Blair & Co. of New York bid 97 125 premium plus accrued interest on a 115 110 frame of four percent school bonds. Hlatt & Co. agreed to pay accrued interest to date. Penn Mutual Life Insurance and Harris & Co. also bid high, with others competing in the auction amid a financial scare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair & Co
New York
H. C. Shafter
Scranton Bovine Bank
Hlatt & Co
Penn Mutual Life Learance Company
Philadelphia
Harris & Co
Honda
Farson, Lewch & Co
Jones & Co
Street, Wyken & Co
W,od
Hayes & Sons
New York City
Saylor & Stanton
Fourti Sreat National Bank
Sheamaker & Co
H. R Major
Equitable Mortgage Company
RL. Day & Co
Boston
Two Divorces Granted in Old Kentucky Story
In court yesterday two divorces were granted. Fred E Pratt, who married Sarah Button at Binghamton on July 6 1600, secured a dissolution on desertion grounds. Annie E Robinson, nee Carrie Parker, was granted a divorce from Nathan Robinson after six months of marriage and later coercion. jealousy cited as a factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred E. Pratt
Sarah Button
Binghamton
Fle
Nicholson
Wyoming County
Lehigh Township
Annie E. Robinson
Carrie N. Parker
Nathan &. Robinson
Waverly
Robinson
Ilinoia
In Old Kentucky Delights Scranton Audiences at Frothingham
The New York success In Old Kentucky was presented at the Frothingham theater to a large audience. Scenic effects impressed fans with a mountain scene and Lexington race track while the Woodlawn Whangdoodles, a young colored band, performed. Lucia Bort Edward Holland Gustava Frankel and a capable cast received hearty applause in this strong regional production. Matinees and evening shows followed with ticket pricing listed.
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Old Kentucky
Academy of Music
New York
Frothingham
Scranton
Lexington
Woodlawn Whangdoodles
Pickandiies
Misa Lucia Bort
Madge Brierly
Kentucky
Edward Holland
Frank Layson
Gustava Frankel
Frottingham Theater
Man Beaten Wife Prompted Alderman Warrant in Rebecca Avenue
A warrant issued by Alderman Wright followed a complaint by Mrs. Mary Bachman aged 7 of Rebecca avenue alleging her husband Herman beat her and turned her out. Alderman Blair set Bachman under $200 bond to keep the peace amid testimony of a quarrel. The report notes confusion in the surrounding details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Wright
Mary Bachman
Rebecca Avenue
Herman
Blair
Bachman
Opening the league season parade planned for Scranton team
The Scranton Bane Ball team opens the season with a 2 PM parade featuring the Hugleton congregation and Lawrence bind. Hogan Park grandstand will display flags and boating by S J Fairman. Ladies admitted free on Wednesday, weather permitting, with officials invited to attend.
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Scranton Bane
Langue Lass
Hugleton
Lawrence Bind
Hogan Park
S.J. Fairman
Hazleton
Higleton
Rager-Toe Shoos Patent Leather At Commonwealth Shop
A brief item notes patent leather and ruscot materials featured at the Commonwealth Shop Store on Washington Avenue. The notice highlights a product display for Ladies and Gents footwear in a local retailer setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Shop
Washington Avenue
Banister
Banister’s
Banisterss
Lsckerann
Bricklayers Strike Paralyzes Scranton Building Work
Bricklayers Union No 18 walked out over pay, demanding 40 cents an hour rather than 5 cents more. Builders say few nonunion workers will cross picket lines, and large projects stall while some contractors pay higher wages elsewhere. About 70 to 80 men quit, halting minor constructions as Havens Williams and others face slow progress amid winter stagnation.
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Union No 18
Scranton
Leas
Aetelord
Sali
Uist
Amall
Feleblavern
Arly
Eltv
Furmer Terorleagh
Towoe
Elarint
Linden Street
Washington Avenas
Havens
Williams
Williom
Join Davie
Green Ridge
Davie
Conrad Schroeder
Pater Stipp
A Syke
Calihan
Beranton Union
International Union
Omicera
William Johnson
Charles Sehaiter
Michael Figgy
James Dolan
Charles Eur
Bread and baking exhibit at Horan and Healy stores
A feature on bread quality and packing, highlighting Horan and Healy in Danore hosting daily demonstrations by Mise Vout from Boston on proper flour and bakery methods. Additionally mentions the Pollard Creckinridge trial concluding with praise for counsel and a client’s testimonial about horse dentistry by Dr. Hamlin in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horan & Healy
Danore
Mise Vout
Boston
Froud
Pollard
Creckinridge
Miss Pollard
Scranton
Iis
John Hamlin
Hamlin
Setauten
Scranton Business Resources Compiled in City Volume
A forthcoming Scranton publication will publish a carefully compiled list of local reading wholesale banking manufacturing and professional interests. The edition will be bound as a handsome book with photogravure views of public buildings and streets and profiles of leading citizens. Representatives of The Tanuxs will call to explain the edition and solicit notices from interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Duslsew
Tim Thmurr
Aeranton
Fast Mail at Academy of Music Benefits Crystal Hoss Company
The Fast Mail melodrama will be presented Saturday at the Academy of Music as a benefit for Crystal Hoss company. Written and directed by L. J. Carrer the play blends sensational scenes including a grandfather clock murder, a Mississippi steamer engine room, a wreck behind rising smoke, a life size freight train and a final Suspension Bridge front view as the curtain falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fast Mail
Academy of Music
Crystal Hoss Company
L. J. Carrer
Hav
St Ory
Ila
Ningars Balle
Suspension Bridge
City Council Must Abort Went Lackawanna Viaduct Plan
Judge Archibald set aside the appointment of viewers for the Went Lackawanna avenue viaduct project. Petitions from local property owners argued the viewers were illegal and the city sought damages for potential costs. The court ruled the experiment could not proceed as filed and ordered dismissal with costs to the city of Beranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald
Lackawanna Avenue
West Luacka- Wanna Avenue
Palictiae
Loreelf
Clive
Tia
Anton
Beranton
Miner Injured in Premature Explosion at Pine Brook Shaft
Thomas Thomas of 115 Garfield Avenue, Weat Side, sustained a fractured right arm and bruises from a premature explosion in the Pine Brook shaft. A night shift miner, he was taken home for surgical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Thomas
Garfield Avenue
Pas
Fine Brook
Thomas
The Musical Window At Goldsmiths Dagasg Advertises Song
The display shows copies of the tune Only a Dream arranged in the large center window with Mise Della Fox expected to perform it at the Academy of Marne in the opera Paujandrum. The firm offers a free copy at the bureau and notes no purchase is required.
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Mise Della Fox
Wil
Academy of Marne
Paujandrum
Herong
Buteau
Hallert’s Steam Carpet Cleaning and Feather Renovating
Carpet taken, cleaned and returned the same day at 315 Mulberry Street Tele phone 1702. Local service listing for cleaning and feather renovation provided by Hallert’s shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallert
Mulberry Street
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Newman
Spruce Street
Lackawanna Laundry
Penn Ava
A. B. Warman
Norrman& Moore
Wyoming Avenue
Moire
China
Haskell
Mears
Hagen
Lacka. Avenue
Wyoming Ave
The
Union Transfer Company, Limited
Franklin Avento
City Notes
Young ‘S Christian Association
T Rlora
Gertrude Morris
Abington Baptist Association
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Inghton
Primitive Methodist Church of
Taylor
Eerg Cos
W.dy Ford
D. J. Williams
Anheruser Busch Beer
Seonis Lobman's
Ludaa
Bellevue
dJohn Thomas
Heard
Asavelatet Charities
Blair and Company
Old
Diegoved
Frothingham Theater
MR. Carter
Eim Park
Mme. Blausvolt
Georges Carter
Carter
Iwethboven
Pigelli
Richard Thoma
Liew Hernert
Mr. Curier
Atesus Paulmeds
Elmore
Mme Hlanwell
Sopracse
Boranton
Emily
Clauvelt Wang
Ganonod
Ven der Stueken
Dbecanor
Blauvelt
Scrantonians
Balfe
Alfred Wooler
Mr. Thomas
Gaillemonnt
Wooler
Israel
Mary of
Argyle
Mr. Wooler
Venice
Pilgrim
Taun
Hauser
Prothingham
Guernsey Brothers
AO Work Fk
the Fast Mail
Crystal Hose Company
Archhbald
Pine Brook Shaft
Weat
Battalons
Fractured Army
Tealing Silver
W.W. Berry
Lackawanna
Weil
S.C. Snyder
D.D.S
Wyoming
Notica
New York, Ontario & Western R. R. Co
Aypeai
Carndale
T. Purverors
Henry Battin &Co
Penn Avenue
Osland
Capes
Millinery Department
J. Bolz
Next Dime Bank
Penn Clothing & Shoe House
Complete Outfitters
S. L. Gallen
Neelee
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