City Notes Meeting Tonight and Local Notices
Regular meeting of the board of health at 8 pm in city rooms. Funeral for Albert B Kiesel this afternoon from Liaehki Wan avenue residence with private interment. Orchestra rehearsal tonight at News rooms Wyoming avenue. Forum discusses future Political Parties led by C W Zimmerman. Del and Madaon coal company payrolls news for Leg Reis Creek Marvine collieries and D L and Wester at Oxford Dodge Hellyvue collieries. Merry Madders fair Saturday for Lackawanna hospital with vivifying giOxinia exhibition. Miss Geary reports on state Sunday school convention at Peckville May 1. Samuel Richards released after assault case. De Lacey discharged after countercharge.
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Delaware and Mudaon
Leg Reis Creek
Marvine
Delaware, Lackawanna and Wester Company
Oxford, Dodge and Hellyvue
Letters From The People Published With Names
Short letters of interest printed with authorship, published under the heading Letters from the People. The Tribune disclaims responsibility for opinions expressed and accompanies each letter with the writer’s name.
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the Tribune
Editor Denies Misconduct in Local Fund Transfers
The Tribune editor explains that claims by Mr. Norton and Mr. Newcomb are improper and unjust. He asserts openness for all items in his financial dealings and challenges public scrutiny of his transactions as a measure of his integrity.
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the Tribune
Mr. Newcomb
M. J. Norton
Mrs Clarke's Programme At St Luke's Parish House Recital
Mrs Helen T Clarke presents a staged program at St Luke's Parish House Thursday night featuring piano by Mrs Clarke and vocal items including The River of Death and Papa's Got Joy. The lineup includes works by Phelps Ward, Greencastle Jenny, and selections from The Merchant of Venice and Dooley.
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Molen
Clarke
St. Luke’s
Adeline Stanhope
Elizabeth Phelps Ward
Papa
Helen T. Clarke
Cavatina
Pawet
Tom Gippel
Shylock
Tubal
Pinent Me
Watkins
Bireet Blumber
Bon Pore
Paul Gardner
Paul Lawrence Duntir
Helen T. Charke
Millard
Funeral of Mrs Ira Tripp Held at Family Home
Funeral services for Mrs. Ira Tripp were conducted yesterday afternoon at the family residence on North Main Avenue. Rev. Rogers Israel of St. Luke's Church officiated with St. Luke's Ladies' Quartette singing. Out of town attendees included Mrs. Janae Tripp and daughter of Porty Fort and several Shoemaker, Gregory, Brownscome, Van Scoy, Eaton, and Dein relatives. Pallbearers were Ambrose Mulje y Minor J. Jh. Fish Frederick Mason John F. Snyder Theodore Wolfe Captain Samuel Hines. interment followed at Forest Hill Cemetery.
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Ira Tripp
North Main Avenue
Rogers Israel
St. Luke's Church
Janae Tripp
Porty Fort
Jacob I. Shoemaker
Samuel Shoemaker
Herbert Gregory
Wyoming
Frank Brownscome
Alice van Scoy
Kingston
Mary Eaton
Isaac Dein
Dalton
Ambrose Mul Jey
J. Jh. Fish
Frederick Mason
John F. Snyder
Theodore Wolfe
Samuel Hines
George Keyes
Mr. Hendricks
Forest Hill Cemetery
Battalion Drill Outdoors By Elev enth National Guard
Colonel L A Watres will issue orders for battalion drills of companies 10 K and G of the Elev enth regiment Provisional National Guard. Drills occur on Wyoming avenue between Mulberry and Olive due to Armory use for the firemen's fair. The first drill is next Monday evening the second Tuesday evening May 16 and the third Friday evening May 26.
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L. A. Watres
Provisional National Guard
Wyoming Avenue
Mulberry
Olive Streets
Death of John Nealis Cab Driver
John Nealis, a well known cab driver, died in a New York hospital yesterday from pneumonia after a heavy cold. He was brother of James J. Nessis, a noted liveryman. The remains will be brought to the city this morning for interment.
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John Nealis
New York
James J. Nessis
Aldermanic Cases Involving Emmet Street Residents
Mr and Mrs Thomas Ferguson of Emmet street faced a neighbor’s complaint for selling liquor without a license on Sunday and to minors. They were bound over in bail for court. Anna Lenihan and Ellen Lavelle also appeared, charged with assault and battery, and were held in bail. Philp Hemmer was arrested on a larceny charge after allegedly stealing a gas watch from Mrs Hacker, who hired him to move household goods.
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Thoms Ferguson
Emmet Street
Ellen Lavelle
Alderman Millar
Ellen Ferguson
Thomas Ferguson
Ad More
Anna Lenihan
Millar
Hacker
West Sccranton
Philp Hemmer
Hemmer
Hucker
Heimmer
Night Patrol Quelled Suspected Disturbance at Walsh Hotel
After a late alert, Sergeant Ridgeway dispatched patrolmen to Walsh hotel where a report of trouble led to searching nearby blocks. Watchman Ruddy called central, claiming eight men and one woman in the street. police found John Coyne confessing to pouncing on a woman as two likely assailants fled after a stone strike. No arrests reported.
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Walsh Hotel
Ridgeway
Patrod
Neals
Thompson
Washington Avenue
Phelps Street
Walsh's
Consumer's
Ruddy
New Street
Capsuse Avenue
John Coyne
Coyne
Maple Grove Camp Meeting Dates Set
Maple Grove Camp Meeting directors decide to hold the annual session from Wednesday August 1 to Thursday August 24, 1800s inclusive.
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Maple Grove
Maple Grove Camp Meeting
Howell Re-elected County School Superintendent at $3900
The board of control unanimously re elected George Howell to the post for a three year term with the same salary of 3900. Nearly all members voted for Howell though Mr Schaefer was absent. Nomination by John Gibbons praised Howell’s reputation nationwide.
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Board of Control
George
George Howell
Zoeldler
Francois
George W. Phillips
Messrs
O'Malley
Zeldle
May
Walsh
Casey
Jennings
Sehriefer
Barker
Langan
Schwass
Phillips
St. Charles
Howell
D. I. Philips’ Furniture Store
Mesers
Shires
Davis
Hillips
Rovhe
Zeidler
Nota
Waleh
Jayne
Evans
Gibbons
Leonard
Prof Taylor Re elected County School Superintendent
Prof J C Taylor was re elected county superintendent of schools on a single ballot amid 219 directors at the county convention. He defeated Prof H N Davis of Dunmore and Prof F H Green of Abington. Taylor received 180 votes to 24 for Davis and 1 for Green.
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Prof. J. ©. Taylor
J. ¢. Taylor
Taylor
H. N. Davia
Dunmore
F. H Green
Abington
Court House
Flmund Slayton
la Plume
Thomas F. Nealon
Olyphant
William H. Thomas
Dickson
Charlies R. Smith
Elmhurst
F. J. Walker
South Abington
Green
B. Wage
Davie
Davis
Greene
Mr. Taylor
Government inspectors urged for saloon liquor tests
The piece argues for government inspectors to enter saloons and test liquors by scientific methods. It notes government approval of Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a medicine and warns against selling poison as whiskey.
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Duffy
Pullion
Testimonial on Re‑election of School Superintendent
A confident bid for renewed office emphasizes pride in service and the crucial role of the superintendent. Six years of experience are cited as evidence that welfare and progress hinge on decisive leadership and steadfast action.
Superintendent Trustees Urged to Inspect and Uphold Standards
A speech urged in office men to grant certificates only to competent teachers and to oppose licensing incompetents. The superintendent should be strict, with school directors backing him, and his salary remains $3,000. Directors also opposed cutting the $11,000,000 school appropriation bill in the governor’s hands.
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Lackawanna County
William A. Stone
Carbondale Selects New School Superintendent
The Carbondale school board elected Elmer E. Garr of Berwick as superintendent to succeed Professor Forbes. Garr, 21, married and Lafayette graduate, will earn 1350 dollars annually. Colville Dimock Moon and Boylan supported Garr while Brennan Hughes backed Foley of Taylor.
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School Board of
Carbondale
Elmer E. Garr
Berwick
Forbes
Messrs
Colville
Dimock
Moon
Boylan
Moesers
Brennan
Hughes
Foley
Taylor
Lafayette
E. E. Bovard Re-elected Dunmore School Superintendent
The Dunmore school board re-elected E. E. Bovard as superintendent for a three year term with no opposition.
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Dunmore
EE. D. Bovard
Funeral for Mrs Mabel Finnegan Held at Local Baptist Church
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p m Sunday at the Baptist church for Mrs Mabel Finnegan with Rev John A Davia officiating and remarks by Rev J W Phillips of Binghamton First Baptist. Daughters of America led grave side exercises. many arms of floral offerings were arranged.
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Mabel Finnegan
Baptist Church
John A. Davia
J. W. Phillips
First Baptist Church of
Binghamton
Daughters of America
W. J. Day
J. J. Compton
Franklin Street
Pine Street
St. Lawrence Catholic
Frank Halpin
Montrose
Hallstead
Edna Ward
Vielile
Aliie Ward
New Milford
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
Reuben Hayward
James Millard
Rufus Smith
Allee Hunt
John A. Davis
L. W. Church
Harford
Susie Fuller
Watkins
Factoryville
James Curby
Rey, Williams
Williama
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jacobs
Edith Trowbridge
Victor Bicycles for Sale by Williams & Brother
We are selling ladies and gents chain bicycles starting May advertisement at 40 dollars. Sale held by Williams and Brother located at 14 Lackawanna Avenue 216 and 318 Lackawanna Avenue.
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Victor
Willams & Brother
Lackawanna Ave
Annual Dinner of Wholesale Merchants Reflects Broad Support
The Wholesale Merchants Association held its first annual dinner at Haney's dining room with 35 members present, 32 houses represented. A. F. Duffy presided as toastmaster with Mayor James Moir, Rev. Dr. Lansing, Rev. McManus, and Rh. P. Patterson among guests of honor.
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A. F. Duffy
Wholesale Merchants’ Asociation
Hantey's
James Moir
J. J. Lansing
J. P. McManue
A. F P. Duffy
Moir
McManus
Lansine
A. W. Dickson
Association
Histople
Bauoer
Max Rive
Joseph Levy
William A. Avery
W. P. Henwood
William Matthews
H. G. Dale
Charles W. Matthews
R. E. Weeks
F. A. Stevens
Ebenezer Williams
EL. Buck
W. HH. Chandler
Conner Naugh
H. F. Babcock
David Reilly
John
Henry murder case set for trial in Laporte courtroom
The Henry murder case will be placed on trial Wednesday with Judge Dunham of Laporte presiding. Westbrook, a leading local businessman, plans to open a jewelry and shoe store in Montrose. Dayton, a harness dealer, shows a rubber trimmed single harness to Frank Wells in Paris. Mrs Edward Ryan of Elmira, wife of the new government land agent at Seattle, visits her parents, Dr. and Mrs J S Stewart. A county board of sidewalk commissioners has been formed, with B H Westgate of Towanda serving as secretary.
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Henry
Dunham
Laporte
Westbrook
Montrose
Dayton
Aioe
Frank KR. Wells
Paris
France
Edward Ryan
Elmira
Seattle
Wash
J. S. Stewart
B. H. Weatgate
Towanda
Towanda Offbeat Highlights From May Events
The town notes a tax of one dollar for blcyelist members, a Patriotic Order banquet honoring Dewey day, Frank Ochs returning from Denver, and a Republican county convention at the courthouse next Thursday. May 20 brings Muffalo Bills Wild West and Rough Riders of the World in Towanda with Roosevelt Rough Riders taking part in a San Juan battle reenactment.
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Patriotic Order Sons of America
Frank Ochs
Denver
Mra
John Yeager
Court House
Muffalo Ills Wild West
Congress of Rough Riders of the World
Towanda
San Juan
Roosevelt Rough Riders
Gerald A. Webb
Bul Cline
Walter M. Cook
William McGinty
Roosevelt
Tom Ishel
Local Merchants Advertise Wholesale and Candy Line
A short retail note lists wholesale and retail offerings at J. D. Williams & Brother with a fine line of candy. The dealer operates at 314 and 318 Lackawanna Avenue, highlighting prices in the section.
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J. D. Williams & Brother
Lackawanna
Obituary notices for Davis Nealis and Tinkham
In West Scranton Mrs William T Davis of 26 Snyder Avenue Belle vue died May 2 aged 1. Funeral Friday at 3 pm Interment Washburn street. John Nealis of New York City died May 2 age 9? years Funeral announcement later. James Tinkham of Waverly died May 1 age 7% years Funeral this afternoon at 2 30 Interment Hickory Grove cemetery Waverly.
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David
West Scranton
William T. Davis
Snyder Avenue
Bellevue
Washburn Street
Nealis
New York City
John Nealis
Tinkham
Waverly
James Tinkhaum
Hickory Grove
Silverstone Controversy Shocks Local Community
Silverstone area residents confront nearby development amid protests and council meetings. Local groups, including Silverstone Citizens Alliance and councilors, push for zoning changes while opponents raise concerns about traffic and noise impacting Lacka Ave, Over Laver, and Marks neighborhoods.
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Silverstone
Cve
Lacka Ave
Laver & Marks
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Law Library
J. L. Connell
Noom
Connell Building
Alexander
James
Hotel Hart
Angelus
Briggs
Perry Brothers
Wyoming Ave
Scranton
Seow
Proto
H. B. Ware
Williams Building
Postoffica
Abi
Board of Health
Ienate
Albert B. Kiesel
Liaehki- Wan Avenue
Lo Aebeck
Symphony Orchestra
Ews Rooms
C. W. Zimmerman
Lackawanna Hospital
Miss Gearry
Peckville
Priday
Misa Corte Geary
Carboniale
Cross Buits
Samuel Richards
Chaniel Delacey
Howe
Richard
DeLacey
de. Lacey
Mr. Replogie
Isin
St. Luke's Parish House
Sage
Walling
Cole Marjory
D. G. Toberts
Mr. Hennessy
Dooley
Mossi
Gippel and Watkins
Forest Hill
James J. Nealis
Watchman
Prof. Howell
Prof. Taylor
Mease
Frank R. Coyne
Ayer
Prof. Forbes
E. D. Bovard
Dunmore Schools
Hanley's
China
Millar & Peck
Wai
Cowna
Baby Garriages
Thos. Kelly's Stores
Franklin Avenus
Lackawanna Avenue
Tgc
Mother Hubbard
Oranda Heeskd
Ecru
Spebaenesspegie
Cass
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