City Notes From the County Jail to the Board of Trade
Matteo Ringo was discharged from the county jail under insolvency laws. The Decatrict Skule diagram opens at Powell's Friday morning May 17. Appeals from Tay lor borough assessments will be heard by the county commissioners. Acting Brigade Inspector Millar inspected Thirteenth regiment companies C and I. Delaware and Hudson workers in Carbondale were paid. The will of C. W. Simpson was admitted to probate and letters testamentary granted to Mack Simpson. Paddy Moran jailed for default on ball, to answer for vandalism in Pine Brook. James O Neill, watchman at Delaware Water Gap, killed by train No. 3. Burglar suspects before Alder man Millar. hearing adjourned to next Tuesday. Amos and Halslander & Vosebure filed discontinuance in a common pleas dispute. Secretary Atherton reports five marshal bill likely to pass final reading. Martin Barrett discharged by Alderman Millar for machinery tampering. identities not disclosed. Attorneys Robertson Wilcox sue A Freeman for five barrels of whiskey worth $1500 per gallon? or $1026.75. Health report: six new scarlet fever cases, four deaths. one diphtheria death. measles fatal case. total deaths 25. James Mulligan injured by coal fall at Pine Brook shaft. hospitalized. Lunacy hearing for Rachel Williams shown to be a lunatic since 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell's
Taylor Borough
W. S. Millar
Delaware and Hudson Company
Carbondale
C. W. Simpson
Dunmore
Mack Simpson
Paddy Moran
Pine Brook
James O'Neill
Delaware Water Gap
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Scranton Btone Company
Millar
Common Pleas Court
Jonah Evans
Spruks Bros
Halslander & Vosebure, Attoneys
Atherton
Board of Trade
Alex T. Connell
Martin Barrett
Board of Health
James Mulligan
North Main Avenue
Iaborer
Moses Taylor Hospital
Register of Wills Hopkins
Rachel Williams
Will contest ends and theatre reopenings announced
Evan Francis petitions to set aside 1881 will claiming dimness of memory. Daavis' theater to reopen tomorrow with Smpro Fox and his novel tas featuring Omene the Turkish dancer, noted as first to bring Turkish dance here. Several marriage licenses granted: Vanits Parika. Davies Phillipe. Hughes Fleming. Jieba Knot. Sealey Nicholson. Shore Acres company to return to Academy of Music next Monday after closing season with Wilkes Furre Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willem J. Sealey
Evelina Nicholson
Continental Miner
Shore Acres
Academy of Music
Academy
Seaton Inh Wilkes Furre
Mears & Hagen Advertise Latest Goods At Moderate Prices
The Scranton store promotes fashion selections including silks dress goods and ladies waists at cut prices. New arrivals feature dress fabrics fancy garb and accessories while highlighting wash goods and a broad range of casual wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Mears & Hagen
Lackawanna Avenue
Clocks on Sale for 10 Days Only Wood Cabinets
Eight day clocks in walnut or oak with half hour strike offered at $2.00. Every clock warranted. Call early as only a few left at this price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turnquest's
Washington Avenue
Westminster Hotel Sold in New York City for Over $500000
The Westminster hotel at the northwest corner of Sixteenth street and Irving place in New York City was sold by George B. Reed to a Cleveland based investment client. The six story stone front hotel fronts 146 feet on Irving place and 175 feet on Sixteenth street with an adjoining 60 foot front apartment building. Leased through next May at 35 000 per year, the broker would not disclose the exact price but sources say it exceeded 500 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Hotel
New York City
Scranton
Herald
George B. Reed
Mirza Witt
Cleveland
Ohio
Sixteenth Street
Irving Place
Green Ridge Wheelmen Hold Monthly Meeting and Excursion Talk
The Green Ridge Wheelmen held a monthly business session last night appointing F B Ward Larry Rowlson R E B White HH P Hitchcock and Thomas Fillcroft to explore an excursion to Farview. B B Reynolda and E I Sturges were elected members while thanks were given to Clear water and Elias for club house electrical work. The treasurer reported solid finances and local ads promote Turnquest shops and fast rail service for business travelers between Scranton Wilkes Barre Philadelphia and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge Wheelmen
F. B. Ward
Larry Rowlson
R. E B. White
HH. P. Hitchcock
Thomas Fillcroft
Farview
B. B. Reynolda
E. I. Sturges
Police Circles Stirred By Youth Arrest Tale In Tribune
Two West Side youths Jonathon Harris and Evan Jones aided by Mrs. Brown arrested a suspected tramp in a cellar on South Main avenue. Patrolman Matthews halted the youths and police Chief Simpson ordered an investigation after the Tribune article. The matter led to testimony at police headquarters and questions about the arrest method and the officer’s role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
West Side
Pollew Simpson
Jonathon Harris
Evan Jones
Reuben Brown
South Main Avenue
Ninth Street
Matthews
Brown
Harris
Evans
Simpson
Robert Simpson
Police Department
Edwards
Jones
State Congregational Churches Meet in Pittston
The State Association of Congregational Churches holds a three day convention at the Tabernacle church in Pittston. Events include sermons, prayers, papers on Christian education and faith, and addresses by ministers from Boston and Cleveland. The program features a home mission meeting in Mendville and sessions by the American Missionary Board representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Association of Congregational Churches Convention
State Association of the Congregational Churches
Pittston
Tabernacle Church
J.T. Mathews
A. W. Swengle
Jones
J. A. Jenkins
T. Hell
John Edwards
R. R. Davies
Mendville
Pennsylvania
Home Missionary Meeting
H. M. Bowden
J. A. Hamilton
Boston
W. B.C. Wright
Cleveland
T. A. Humphreys
A. JH. Chaflin
American Missionary Board
David Jones
Upton
Women's Missionary Meeting
Home Missionary Society and Sunday School and Publication Society
Drs. Kincaid and
Duncan
Delegates' Credentials Sent to State League Clubs
Major Everett Warren, president of the State League of Republican clubs, has forwarded delegate credentials and notices to state clubs. He asks each club to help ensure Pennsylvania is well represented at the upcoming national convention in Cleveland. The circular highlights Pennsylvania’s Republicanism and notes arrangements for Cleveland including excursions banquets and entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Major Everett Warren
State League of Republican Clubs
Cleveland
Major Warran
Cobb Versus Cobb in a Turbulent County Divorce
In 1886 Charles A. Cobb and Angie H. Cobb wed at the Binghamton altar by Rev M Hijo d. The couple moved through Scott township Conklin and Benton township. Anger over a move sparked her desertion on Feb 15 1803 prompting filed divorce papers in Pryor's Prothonotary office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
Hijod
Charles A
Angie H. Cobb
Scott Township
Conklin
N. Y
Benton Township
Charley
Prothonotary
Pryor
Address on Who Is the Messiah Draws Hebrews in Hall
A large audience of Hebrews gathered at Finley’s Hall on Lackawanna Avenue to hear Rev. A. C. Gaebaelin of New York speak on Who Is the Messiah. The German language address concluded with remarks from the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Goebaelin
Finley's Hall
Finley’s Hall
Lackawanna Avenue
A. C. Gaebaelin
New York
Messiah
Hogan's Revolver Incident At North End Jeweler
Hogan, a North End jeweler, faced Alderman Fidles after allegedly aiming a revolver at wholesale jeweler Ackerman. The dispute with Hogan's father-in-law Patrick Welles over security in the business led to Ackerman being told to remove jewelry from the premises, with Hogan charged with pointing the weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hets
Ackerman
P. F. Hogan
North End
Alderman Fidles
Mr. Ackerman
Hogan
Patrick Welles
North End feud erupts as Mrs Noone refuses to back down
Mrs. George Noone of Clark Street, a known police court figure, faced Alderman Roberts after allegedly stealing from Mrs. W D Watkins of Market Street. The hearing revealed a long-running family rift, with Noone threatening Mrs. Watkins over a disputed clothesline theft and a purse fight of up to $1000. Noone was jailed then bailed, resisting arrest and vowing a match for a side stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
Alderman Roberts
George Noone
Clark Street
W. D. Watkins
Market Street
Davis
Patrick McGraw
Pierce’s Market
Penn Avenue
Dennia Munnley
Mrs. Watkins
Paris Exposition Plans Flourish Five Years Ahead
The Paris Exhibition of 1900 is under thorough preparation with committees forming to cover arts and industries across departments. Paris plans bridges over the Seine to handle crowds and invites foreign participation while patent and trademark arrangements proceed with attorney W. W. Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
French Republic
Venice
Paris
Seine
Society Seeks New Clubs In Scranton Social Scene
Scranton's leading social circle debates two major plans one to abandon the Lawn club for a lawn and racquet or country club with a large house and grounds on the hill the other to form a business men's club in the commercial section. The Monroe avenue site and Nay Aug area are floated as possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Monroe Avenue
W. W. Scranton
Linden Street
South Side
Spruce Street
Hastings
Elmhurst Boulevard
Nay Aug Park
J. C. Miller
Miller
Omene the Turkish Dancer Comes to Scranton Stage
Omene the Circassian dancer arrives at Davis' theater for three days starting tomorrow with the Dance of the Harem and the Dance du Ventre. She is backed by Imra Fox novelties, Annie Hart, Timothy D. Sullavan's Association Chowder Party, Drawee the juggler, and Hashas the advance representative Hashas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Davis’ Theater
Omene
Turkey
Imra Fox
New York
Annie Hart
Timothy D. Sullavan
Drawee
Matinees
Hashas
Hitchcock
Moosie School Bonds Float to 12000 in Lackawanna Township
Lackawanna township voters face five year tax increases totaling near 3000 dollars annually to fund a new Moosie school. Directors last summer awarded the school contract and decided to issue 12000 dollar bonds to cover building costs. Attorneys Taylor &
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Minooka
Scranton
Lackawanna Township
Moosie
Taylor
Bonds Sold at 6 Percent by Local Bank
Lewis ordered the drafting and sale of bonds to the highest bidder. The Dime Discount and Deposit Bank bought the bonds yesterday at six percent interest. They mature in five years with yearly installments of two thousand five hundred dollars. Taxpayers in Lackawanna township fear ongoing tax burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Dime Discount and Deposit Bank
Lackawanna Township
Senators Visit To Inspect Institutions For State Aid
A sub committee of the senate appropriation committee arrives in the city to examine institutions applying for state aid. The group will proceed to Carbondale and is led by Chairman J. C. Mitchell with Senators William Y. Snyder John H. Landis James S. Frust Sailor and Short. They are accompanied by Sergeant at arms Little and Senator J. C. Vaughan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Appropriation Committee
Carbondale
J. C. Mitchell
William Y. Snyder
John H. Landis
James 8. Frust
Sailor
Short
Little
J. C. Vaughan
Convention Opens Today at St Rose's Mall Carbondale
The Scranton Diocesan union holds its annual temperance convention opening at St Rose's hall Carbondale led by President John H Devine. Rev A P Doyle of New York lectured at the Carbondale Opera House on his chosen subject to a packed audience yesterday. Temperance societies from Carbondale Archbald Jermyn Forest City and Simpson paraded the streets as a procession headed by Father Doyle the mayor ex mayor and clergymen with Thomas Mooney as grand marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Doyle
New York
Total Abstinence Union of
Amerie
Carbondale Opera House
Carbondale
Archhbald
Jermyn
Forest City
Simpson
Pioneer City
Father Doyle
Thomas Mooney
Temperance Societies
Scranton Diocesan Union
St. Rose's Hall
John H. Devine
Devine
Disturbance on Penn Avenue Leads to Jail Time
Thomas John caused trouble on Penn Avenue Monday evening and bit Patrolman Day. In police court yesterday he was given a hearing and committed to the county jail for twenty days. Dan Weber the meat-seller who abetted him by urging resistance was fined twelve dollars and paid it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas John
Penn Avenue
Dan Weber
North Main Man Held After Drunken Axe Outburst
Charles Itterly of North Main Avenue is at the central police station awaiting a hearing on drunken and disorderly conduct. After a night of serious intoxication he attacked his wife with an axe when she scolded him. She will testify in the morning. He has a history of violent temper during intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Itterly
North Main Avenue
Miss Dunbar Bids Farewell at City Missionary Post
About 500 people attended a farewell reception at the Rev. and Mrs. C. E. Robinsons home last evening to honor Miss Mary E B Dunbar who has resigned the post of city missionary with the Second Presbyterian church. The guests, including Dr. and Mrs. Robinson, greeted Miss Dunbar who spoke briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. E. Robinson
C. BE. Robinson
Mary EB. Dunbar
Second Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Robinson
Miss Dunbar
Prompt to Place Orders Early for Correct Styles and Moderate Prices
The notice urges customers to leave orders early in the week to ensure the desired styles are secured at moderate prices. It emphasizes timely submission and reasonable pricing.
Departure of Miss Dunbar Cited Over Ill Health
The passage notes many church visitors presenting souvenirs to the departing Miss Dunbar and expresses regret over her leaving due to ill health, with visitors joining in best wishes for her health and future.
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Miss Dunbar
Flour you have first class bread
The article argues for using high quality flour to improve home baked bread. It contrasts coarse spongy loaves with close grain soft white bread and suggests many households settle for lesser flour despite willingness to pay more for better results. It ends by introducing a flour called
Our Best Flour Offer Sparks Early Buyer Interest
An ad touts OUR BEST flour as capable of making fine bread with any flour and stresses careful handling. It notes the price cut to 20 per barrel against mill prices, claims prior purchases of 1,600 barrels, and urges quick buying to beat further rises.
Sale of Leghorn Hats and Sailor Hats at Discount Prices
Last week’s sale advertises Leghorn Hats at 59 cents and 50 dozen high crown sailors trimmed in all colors at 35 cents. It also offers 16 dozen children’s lawn hats at 69 cents and 50 dozen children’s lawn caps at 19 cents, values listed higher.
Spring Capes and Jackets Sale Priced at 1.49
Seasonal clearance offers 150 spring capes in all colors at 1.49 each, regularly 3.00, plus assortments of spring jackets at 1.49, value 3.00. Storewide savings promoted with bold color displays and limited stock.
Lackawanna Trust Promotes Savings Deposits and Interest
The Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company at 404 Lackawanna Avenue highlights savings deposits with interest after three months or more. Interest is computed and added to principal semi-annually, supported by its large fully paid capital of $250,000, emphasizing strong security for this class of depositors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Lackawanna Avenue
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Cleveland Boxine Powper Co
C. N. Hoadann
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Sackawanna
THE
Wyoming Avenue
City Notes
Matteo Ringo
Robertson & Wilcox
Schwartz, Mausbach & Co
Philadelphia
A. Freeman
Evan Francis
Westminster
Turnquest
Sterling Walet
Turnquest’s
Wilkes- Barre
Bethlehem
Reading
Wilkes-Barre
Wash. Ave
Sterling Salcer
Wash, Ave
Him Park Church
Breau Ween
Israel
Jerusalem
Gaehaelln
Cobb
MR. Hogan
Sie
W. W. Watson
Commonwealth Bld
May
Girls’ Friendly Society
Room of Shelter
Powell's, Phelps
I. P. Price's
Cluba
Bittenbender & CO
Elgin
Pillsbury's Flour Mills
Turnsquest
Iris Monogram
Colle
E.G
Coursen
P. S
St. Rose's Mall
Penn Avenue Anterior
West Sider
Hallacher’s Millinery
H. Langfeld
Lackawanna Ave
RMT
Woolwortes
Lackawanaa
Capes
Bolz
Wotine
Dime Bank
Clay Worsted
William S. Millar
Cure Ne
WickiNe Ne
Center ST
FFICE
P. Mn
Columbus
Washington Av
Scronton
J. Lawrenge Stelle
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