City Notes and Local Court and Church Notices
A council resolution to improve Cemetery street will be introduced by Mr Norton. Harney Beara, 16, was committed to the county jail by Alderman Wright. Marriage licenses issued to Lie and Nellie Kenmpathey of Carbondale and Waldapurner and Elizabeth Adama of Scranton. Bauer's band to give a concert at Laurel Hill park next Sunday afternoon. Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal church ladies host ice cream and cake Thursday evening May 7. The will of Oliver Cannon admitted to probate. letters granted to widow and D J Osterhout. NY S and W Coal Co officers elected. one man arrested for street rubbish violation. Scranton Clerks Association meets tonight. ten new members admitted. 41 clerks expected. Debates for Retail Clerks convention in Denver July 7-11. Sheridan Monument fall committee met. plans for a summer excursion discussed. Donations to St Joseph's Founding Home listed, total now 2665 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemetery Street
Common Council
Norton
Harney Beara
Wright
Thomas K. Lie
Nellie Kennpathey
Carbondale
Philip Waldapurner
Elizabeth Adama
Scranton
Bauer
Laurel Hill Park
Hampton Street
New York, Susquehanna and Western Coal Company
F. B. Moore
New York
J. B. Maury
W. J. Lewin
Muscat
Center Street
John Fuss
Buneter
Kinnley
Howe
Spruce Street
National Protective Association
Denver
Col
Sheridan Monument
St. Joseph's
Robert McManama
McGuiness
Kelly
Carden
Patrick Callahan
Mra. Marle McHale
Willigan Maghran
Peter Kodels
Lady Mundell Lodge Entertainment at Music Hall
An entertainment and social by Lady Mundell Lodge in Scranton featured Mrs Anna Clark and others coordinating. Participants included Misses Dorsey William Phillips Price Hazleton Ida Thomas Spencer and Messrs Lang an Morris Fletcher Metcalfe Dixon Leyshon. Professor Johnson provided musical entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mundell Ludge
Scranton
Music Hall
Anna Clark
Mary Davis
C. Gurd
M. Powell
E. Reese
M. E. Hedgerton
M. Walker
Dorsey
William, Phillips
Price
Hazleton
Ida Thomas
Spencer
Messrs
Melhos
Langan
Morris
Fletcher
Metcalfe
Dixon
Leyshon
Professor Johnson
Peter Williamson Lodge Hosts Visiting Masons and Banquet
Members of Peter Williamson Lodge of Masons conferred degrees as Landmark Lodge from Wilkes-Barre attended. After ceremonies a banquet at Curt's cafe hosted about 140 attendees, with informal speeches before the visitors returned to Wilkes-Barre by Delaware and Hudson railroad. John T. Richards bought a horse for 500 dollars, a 3-year-old with a promising speed record. Richards found the colt in Baltimore and bought it on the condition it race on turf. William Palmer of Providence, who threatened to harm his mother when denied 10 cents, was committed to the sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Williamson Lodge
Peter Williamson Lodge of Masons
Landmark Lodge
Wilkes-Barre
Curt
Delaware and Hudson
John T. Richards
William Palmer
Providence
Generosity of the Blues Calls Off Banquet Proposal
Captain Atherton of the Blues proposes to divert $400 from a member drive banquet to YMCA work. The Blues may cancel the banquet and have the money used for natatorium needs, pending a Blues vote and board approval. Members are urged to respond by Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
Young Men's Christian Association
Blues
George G. Mahy
Scranton
Reds
B. Atherton
Little Girl Escapes Police Then Captured at Home
Nora Sheehan a 15 year old girl escaped from the police station by leaping from a window near the ground at eight yesterday morning. She was recaptured at noon at her parents home on Prospect avenue and taken to the House of the Good Shepherd. She had earlier been arrested on a warrant by Annie Gilboy for stealing a dress and three skirts and was held in the emergency hospital of the Board of Associated Charities due to her age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Sheehan
Prospect Avenue
South Side
Board of Associated Charities
Ridgway
Thomas
Track walker run down near Lackawanna station
Louis Landish fatally injured after being struck along Delaware Lackawanna and Western tracks near Lackawanna station. Found with leg crushed and head cut, alive but unconscious, admitted to Lackawanna hospital, name Louis Laraan from West side, condition described as extremely doubtful. Train passed shortly before incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna
Lackawann
Lackawanna Hospital
Louis Laraun
Weste
The Thomas Concert At The Y M C A Hall
A May 1 concert features Mina Mary Thomas of London with Gwilym Thomas as bass, Theodore Hemberger on violin, and J Alfred Pennington as accompanist. The Wilkes-Barre Evening Leader lauds Gwilym Thomas and notes tickets are on sale at Powell's music store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Young Men's Christian Association Hall
Mina Mary Thomas
London
Miss Thomas
Gwilym Thomas
Theodore Hemberger
J. Alfred Pennington
Wilkes- Barre
Thomas
Powell's
Two Boys from Hazleton Detained While Tramping Home
In police circles two Hazleton youths George Hurst and Frank Wilcox tramping from Buffalo to their homes were picked up in Railroad alley by Patrolman Day. They were discharged by Alderman Wright after promising to leave town and go home. Barney Sayers arrested on Linden street for vagrancy and believed to threaten his parents and steal money from them with a hearing planned this morning. A drunken man who assaulted Patrick Brennan, a street commissioner’s worker on Washington avenue, was arrested by Patrolman Marker and held for a morning hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
George Hurst
Frank Wilcox
Buffalo
Railroad Alley
Alderman Wright
Barney Sayers
Linden Street
Raymond Court
Patrick Brennan
Street Commissioners
Washington Avenue
Marker
Property sales in Duryea and city block transfers
Mrs. John Flynn of Duryea bought the Jefferson avenue property from Mrs. Phelps for 20000 dollars. The 121 123 Penn avenue business block was sold to EB W Morris for 40000 dollars. The Penn avenue and Spruce street corner property, occupied by George Fenton, was purchased for 20000 dollars. The total value and agency details are partially recorded with Jedwin’s agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Flynn
Duryea
Jefferson Avenue
Mrs. Phelps
Penn Avenue
Phelps
EB. W. Morris
Spruce Street
George Fenton
Pone
Eet Jedwin
Agency
Paving Contract Battle Overshadows Monroe Avenue Bid
The Monroe avenue paving bid dispute heats up as Barber Asphalt and Dunn Brothers contend for the contract. The common council committee invites both bidders and property owners to present cases while awaiting asphalt samples and proof of material, labor, and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Avenue
of Common Council
Luther Keller
James F. Noone
P. F. Gordon
Thomas McGrail
Edward Wendel
W. W. Watson
W. H. Gearhart
Keller
Hatton
Barber Asphalt Company
Dunn Bros
Dunn
Barber Company
Dunn Brothers
Trinidad Lake
Mr. Watson
Mr. Gearhart
Mulberry Street paving delay to study brick pavement option
The ordinance to pave Mulberry Street from Miffin Avenue to Prescott Avenues was discussed with claims the street cannot bear pavement after recent excavations and that brick is the proper pavement. P W Stokes spoke for property holders and Colonel Hitchcock replied. The committee postponed further action to the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulberry Street
Miffin Avenue
Prescott Avenues
P. W. Stokes
Hitchcock
Mayor Bailey to Submit Police and Fire Appointments
Mayor Bailey plans to submit his slate for select council consideration tomorrow night. Frank Robling as chief of police John Moir as captain and N J Hickey as fire chief are named in reports though the mayor offered no confirmation. Four police patrolman appointments will follow the rank based system after confirmation. Patrolman John McHale is mentioned as among those to be dismissed tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Select Council
Frank Robling
John Moir
N. J. Hickey
Fire Department
Tribune
Afernoon
Leutenant
John McHale
Criminal hearings pile up in Alderman Millar's court
Yesterday in Millar's court Harry Green of the West Side was fined five dollars for riding a Delaware Lackawanna and Western coal train. John Foley and Charles Garner of the fourth ward faced an assault and battery case with Garner arresting Foley. case dismissed. Marshall Goodman, accused of robbing the Faurrot house last August, was held for trial. Charles Searles of Newton Center was jailed for obtaining money under false pretences by selling a horse with a hidden defect. Hannah Tiplady posted 500 bail to answer charges of assaulting Mrs. Ann Sullivan. William Scott of Kelly's patch was sent to jail after threatening to kill Annie Andrews due to lack of bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millar
Harry Green
West Side
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
John Foley
Charles Garner
Fourth Ward
Garner
Foley
Marshall Goodman
Faurrot
Towanda
Simpson
Hannah Tiplady
Ann Sullivan
Marvine Shaft
William Scott
Kelly's Patch
Annie Andrews
Williams Case Postponed to Erie July Term
A. B. Williams former Trader's National Bank cashier was set for trial in Pittsburgh this week on a misappropriation charge but the case is continued to the July term in Erie. The busy Pittsburgh calendar and wishes of involved parties led to the delay. Williams' attorneys did not attend the Pittsburgh session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Erie
A. B. Williams
Trader's National Bank
Pittsburg
United States
Erle
Doctor Reports Signs of Improvement in Knifing Case
Dr O Malley says young Malley shows signs of improvement and will likely recover from the Saturday night knife attack by James Hopkins. Hopkins remains at large and is not yet arrested. it is presumed he has left the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Malley
Doctor O'Malley
Young Malley
James Hopkins
Hopkins
County Jail Notes Highlight Local Bail Actions
Peter Hart released on bail with his father as surety in 500 dollars after breaking into a Mayfield depot. Joseph Martzin of Bellone could not make bail and was committed in default. John Beans the Archbald Poleander was jailed on a 160 dollar theft charge from Anthony Cartan. Wennesty Kodock and William Clark were committed in default of bail. The report notes an attempted highway robbery and concealed weapons charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hart
Mayfield
Joseph Martzin
Bellone
Alderman Millett
John Beans
Squire Gildea
Anthony Car- Tan
Wennesty Kodock
Squire Manley
Archbald
William Clark
Carbondale
John F. Atkinson
Newsboy Mark Newman Jailed for Theft From Reading Rooms
Mark Newman, a newsboy, was jailed yesterday in default of $500 bond for stealing literature from the reading rooms of the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association. He had been taking newspapers from the rooms and selling them at a lower price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Newman
Railroad
Young Men's Christian Association
Newman
The Power of Lightning Shows Thousands of Horsepower
A Klausthal storm bolt struck a dwelling column melting two 1 32 inch wire walls in an instant. The article estimates a 200 ampere current at 20 000 volts, equating one second of such power to 5000 horsepower and suggesting the bolt delivered about 50 000 horsepower in roughly one tenth of a second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klausthal
Making Ends Meet on Hayville Borders
A suburban resident laments daily life tradeoffs between city and suburb. He cites long commutes through mud, scarce cooks, and poor ferries as costs of staying in Hayville. He questions affordability and transport burdens versus city living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayville
Tripp's Crossing Viaduct Plan Shares Cost With Rail Roads
City plans a $40,000 viaduct over the Delaware Lackawanna and Western tracks at Tripp's crossing. Scranton Traction and DL&W will pay seven eighths of the cost, leaving $5,000 for the city. Traffic must use the viaduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAndrews
Twenty-first Ward
North End
Phillips
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Tripp
Scranton Traction Company
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
McAndrew
Phillipa
Death notices for Mary Culkin and Sarah Walsh in Scranton
Mrs Mary Culkin long resident of Scranton since 1863 dies at the home of her son Hugh Culkin Capouse avenue. Survived by many children across several states with funeral Thursday at 9 am Requiem mass St Peters Cathedral Hyde Park Cemetery. Miss Sarah T Walsh dies at 717 Monroe avenue after long illness formerly milliner in the city with funeral Thursday from her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Culkin
Hugh Culkin
Capouse Avenue
Tribune
Scranton
Mia
John 'T. O'Neill
M. Murray
California
Patrick Malloy
Carbon Street
John Culkin
New York
William Culkin
Buffalo
Martin Culkin
Savannah
Michael Culkin
Phelps Street
St. Peter's Cathedral
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Sarah T. Walsh
Monroe Avenue
Miss Walsh
Prohibition State Convention Opens in Philadelphia
The Prohibition State convention set to begin in Philadelphia today with Lackawanna's delegation en route. C L Hawley W W Lathrope A B Clay J M Howell BE R Griffiths F E Hodgson S N Callender Pierce Butler and William Atherton travel to attend the gathering. Hawley and Lathrope bring their wives. Additional delegates A G Thomason and J F Judge plan to join. The Lackawanna group backs W W Lathrope for delegate at large and H M Walton for presidential elector for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Lackawanna
Quaker City
C. L. Hawley
W. W. Lathrope
A. B. Clay
J. M. Howell
BE. R. Griffiths
F. E. Hodgson
N. Callender
Pierce Butler
William Atherton
Mr. Hawley
Mr. Lathrope
A. G. Thomason
J. F. Judge
H. M. Walton
Memorial Day Plans Set by Grand Army Leaders
A joint meeting of Lieutenant Ezra Griffin and Col. William N. Monies posts of the Grand Army of the Republic arranged Memorial Day activities. An effort will be made to secure Captain one as an orator for the day. Born Hankin to Mr and Mrs Marvin Rankin of Old Forge on May 3 1896 a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra
Hankin
Marvin Rankin
Old Forge
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Fanxiz M. Farmen
Boston Cooking School
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna
Aundry
Penn Ave
A. B. Warman
Williams & M’anulty's
Ghrpets
Gurtains
City Notes
Lady Mundell Lodge
John T. Richard
Job
Captain Atherton
Mahy
Hlues
Hunley
Louis Landish
Lackawanna Station
Barber
Duan Brothers
MR. Dunn
Thomas Dunn
Colonel Hitchcock
Mr. Gearart
T. H. Watkins
C. D. Simpson
H. P. Simpson
William Hanley
C. P. Matthews
Mesers
Kern
Kraus
Doherty
Ruddy
McCourt
Clay and
Prescott Wn
Millar’s
Alderman Millar
Malloy
Jal
Qver Tripp
D. L. & W. Company and Traction Company
W. W. Berry
Lackawanna Avanua
Clarke Brothers
Berkshire
Delft Placques
Rupprecht’s
Opp
Baptist Church
Neko
L. B. Powell & CO
Zabé
Sawyer’s Millinery
A. R. Sawyer
Wyonl3
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Jermyn
nGy Satee
Tae
Royal Wilton
Ingo
Csiee
Lackawanna Avenue
Largs
D. Bolz
Wyoming
Shay
Emerson
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
Malcolm Love
J.awrence Stelle
Frank P. Christian
Lackawanna Ave
Turnquest & CO
Hartman
Antonio Hartmann
Birch
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