City Notes and Local Incidents in Scranton
The will of Arthur Timlin was probated and Bridget Timlin granted letters of administration. D. Jones bought a fast road horse in New York for 800 to handle summer duties. Polish residents plan the 105th Polish Independence anniversary in Mosle Hall this evening. Andrew Kogneakle of Archbald committed to county jail on false pretenses charges. New dining cars for the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western will be cafe cars. Patrick Murray of Unmore arrested for stealing a ride on a DL&W coal train. Professor W. kb. Welthe and seventeen Wilkes-Barre pupils visited the city to inspect the new high school building. John Genter sold property at Adams Avenue and Linden Street for 60,000. A proposed ordinance would require daytime bicycle bells and nighttime lanterns. Street work seeks to locate whoever steals manhole covers. Edward McDonnell was arrested for helping himself to milk deliveries at Sullivan's bakery. another youth fled, fined 32 for lodging and meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Timlin
Bridget Timlin
Saturn
D. Jones
New York
Scranton
Sta
Poland
Mosle Hall
Andrew Kogneakle
Archbald
Justice of the Peace Gillay
Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western Road
Miller
Patrick Murray
Unmore
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
W. Kb. Welth
Kinsley
Leon
Edward McDonnell
John McMullen
Sullivan's Bakery
Capouse Avene
Elty
Special Prices On Mustins And Sheetings Today
Retail notice from Mears and Hagen advertising discounts on mustins and sheetings. Claims cheaper prices than elsewhere with a call for customers to save money. Mentions new gray dress ginghames and mixed jog damasks and lawns at nine cents per yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dimitles
Mears & Hagen
William Morris Captured After Hotel Assault
William Morris, one of the assailants of hotelkeeper John Von Weisenfinh of Taylor, was seized at 4 o'clock Saturday while asleep in his home by Chief of Police John Evans. He was held on a $1,000 bond for court. William Davis remains at large as police pursue him after the Tuesday morning attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John von Weisenfinh
Taylor
William Morris
John Evans
Burgess Griffiths
William Davis
Morris
Evans
Four to Be Ordained at Cathedral Wednesday Morning
Right Reverend Bishop O'Hara will ordain four young men to the priesthood at 6 o'clock Wednesday morning in the cathedral. The deaconship will also be conferred at 6. The ordinands include Rev. Walter Gorman Penn avenue Rev. H. P. Burke Dunmore Rev. Emericus Hajtinger Chicago and Rev. Anton Kaupus Detroit. They have been on retreat at the cathedral under Rev. J. A. McHugh. Family and friends attention reserved seating along the center aisle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop O'Hara
Walter Gorman
Penn Avenue
H. P. Burke
Dunmore
Emericus Hajtinger
Chicago
Anton Kaupus
Detroit
J. A. McHugh
Bellevue man injured tumbling from trolley car
Patrick Ruane of Bellevue injured on Lackawanna avenue Saturday while attempting to alight from a trolley car. He jumped backward as the car ran, fell to the pavement, and was taken to Lackawanna hospital where his wounds were dressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Ruane
Bellevue
Lackawanna Avenue
Lackawanna Hospital
Disbarment Arguments In Benches Case Heard In Scranton
Attorney S B Price opened the prosecution closing address in a disbarment case against Cornelius Smith. James Mahon defended Smith while Judge Archbald presided and reserved judgment. Smith spoke passionately asserting his fidelity to his client and attacking perceived judicial partiality amid a clash over court duties and alleged misconduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald
Gunster
Edwards
Cornelius Smith
BL Price
Smith
Guavter
James Mahon
Ducides
McGerrin WIlhere Half Vote Plan Endorsed by Committee
John E Roche defends Harrity and pins blame on Maurice Withere for the half vote seating at the state convention. Roche recounts negotiations in Philadelphia and Allegheny delegations and asserts Harrity urged unity while others resisted compromise. He cites his own role and denies seeking national delegates or favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna County
Allentown
Lackawanna
John E. Roche
Maurice Wilhere
William F. Harrity
Tribune
Roche
Harrity
Maurice Withere
Philadelphia
O'Leary
Allegheny
O'Neill
Wilhere
Mr. Harrity
Fahey
O'Brien
Lynch
Howe to Become Alderman in Seventeenth Ward
John T. Howe will today assume the office of alderman for the Seventeenth ward succeeding I. L. Post who has held the post for twenty years. Howe will be based next to Mr Poat who remains in the insurance business with H. J. Burke as deputy and James Penman as ward constable at the same headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Howe
I. L. Post
Howe
Poat
H. J. Burke
James Penman
Music Hall Tuesday Concert Promises Good Time
At Music Hall on Tuesday evening May 11 patrons are promised good music and a good time with admission set at twenty five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
Investors offer English capital for American ventures
A London based Universal Bureau of Investors lists 35 promoters who have placed large sums in foreign investments over six years. The notice invites subscribers to secure introductions to these successful promoters for a fee and outlines arrangements with directors for access to names, addresses, and endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Twisted Mule Tail Seriously Injures Boy at Coal Mine
One year old Michael Murphy of Prospect avenue was kicked by a mule at William Connell & Co National colliery. The blow shattered facial bones, nose rebuilt by surgeons, eyes and vision at risk. The boy, driver at the National shaft, was twisting the mule tail when struck. the mule named Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Murphy
Prospect Avenue
National
William Connell & Co
J. J. Walsh
Pittston Avenue
Walsh
Haggerty
Young Murphy
Agnes Murphy
PL W. Murphy
Chicago
National Shaft
Sullivan
Notre
Funeral of Prof Kopff Taken to New York for Interment
Remains of Professor F. F. Kopff were moved Saturday afternoon to New York where interment occurred. Services at his home and second Presbyterian church were led by Rev. Dr. Robinson who gave the funeral discourse. The Scranton Leiderkrang sang several selections. A large number of mourners attended. floral tributes included two pillows and a floral chess board from local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
F. F. Kopff
Second Presbyterian Church
Dr. Robinson
Scranton Leiderkrang
Heptasophs
Liederkrang
Becranton Chess and Checker Club
D. L
W. Train
Conrad Wenzel
Frederick Leitner
Edmund A
Bard Conrad Schroeder
George Wahl
Frank Hummier
Eb, Moses
J. Sherift
Hh, & Weller
John Black
Newark
Thinks He Is a Thief Huntsman Seeks Arrest in Avoca
Peter Emil Huntsman of Avoca walked into police headquarters on Saturday asking to be arrested for stealing leather and desiring punishment. The chief believed he is insane, had him locked up, and sent a message to Avoca. No reply by yesterday. if none comes today he will be examined and sent to Hillside Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uilo Bur
Peter Emil Huntsman
Avoca
Simpson
Huntsman
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Albany
York
Cleveland Baking Powder Co
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna
THE
Warman
Penn Ave
Williams & M’anulty's
City Notes
S. B. Price
Mr. Smith
Price
Ruth
Jennings
MR. Smith Interrupted
Ed Court
Clilent
Gunater
Weber's Grove
John Cawley
West Mountain
Michael Cawley
van Buren Avenue
Charles Tuggen
Price Street
Cawley
Tuggan
John McNamara
Jackson Street
McNamara
Charles Tuggan
Wigpon
Mnamara
Drs. Beckwith
Hall
Boone Hill
Spruce Street
A. V. Bower
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Banderaon’s
Bruce
Mr. Griffin
Wyoming Avenue
Scott, Jr
P. B
Mmr
Committee On
Democratic Party
Rege Balley
Entertainment and Dance
Driver Boy
Prof, Kopff
Sloat
Seranton
Wind
Byron Sloat
Sweetlunl Street
Atcock
Washburn Street
Pitchler
Caroline Pitehler
Orth Filmore Avenue
Ie Oolork
A. R. Sawyer
Wyonline Ave
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Jermyn
W. W. Berry
Ewgood
Lackawanna Avanua
Clarke Brothers
Berkshire
Delft Placques
Rupprecht’s
Baptist Church
Powell & CO
USA
Emerson
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
Malcolm Lova
J. Lawrence Stelle
Aos
Lackawanna Avb
Jovelties
Turnquest & CO
Lackawanna Ave
Antonio Hartmann
Dunn
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