Local Notables Return from National Hibernians Convention
Miss Della Williams and friends from New York including Attorney C Donovan and William Dawson return from Bowton after attending the national convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Edward Maher leaves Scranton for New York to oversee work for Nem. Walter Runititer receives renewal of a fellowship at Correll University valued at 600 dollars annually with high praise from economists at Wesleyan and Cor-Bull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Donavin
T. B. Williams
Olive Etrewy
Ernest Dolph
the Vraders’ National Bank
Pocono
M. B. McDonald
MD. Kelly
Washington
Wisiness
A. Phittenbore
Marrisbarg
Gertrude Hos
Bethiehen
Bertha Lowell
Linden Street
Livingstone Grifin
C. J. Griffin
Clay Avenue
John H. Jordan
J. F. McCarfery
C. ©. Donovan
Willian Dawson
Bowton
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Edward Maher
Axle Works
Ies
Scranton Supply and Machinery Works
New York
Nem
Walter Runititerer
Jean
Economica
Correll University
Tewtitwij
Kemmerer
Department of Economics
W. C. Kishor
Wesleyan University
Jetke
Cor- Bull
Elks' Fair and Carnival Concert Series This Week
The Thirteenth expects a parade as the Elks hold a Washington Avenue and Ash Street street fair May 21 to 26. Bauer's band will perform nightly with concerts on Franklin Avenue Providence Square Hyde Park Pittston Avenue and Penn Avenue in front of the Elks carnival HQ. A military parade is planned with Thirteenth regiment likely to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue
Ash Street
Bauer
Franklin Avenue
Elks’ Judge Rooms
Providence Square
Hyde Park
Fairchild's
Pittston Avenue
Penn Avenue
Elke’ Carnival
Thirteenth
New York Marriage Sparks Local Upset
Jacob Jurkovitz and Miga Kate Thomas wed in New York after two years of secrecy. Locals describe the couple's elopement as dramatic and contrary to the Jurkovitz family's wishes. Max Jurkovitz denounces the match while the couple plans to return home, amid talk of possible divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue
Jacob Jurkovitz
Miga Kate Thomas
Green Ridge
Jurkoevitz
Max Jurkovitz
Schwartz & Jurkovits
New York State
Conservatory Pupils Shine In Evening Piano Recital
A Conservatory of Music recital featured younger students with notable technique. Florence Peck Norma Johns Mary Flower Ida Gessner Grace Gerlack Emma Bone Marion Hutchinton Clara Browning and others displayed confident performances. The ensemble and soloists including Philip Warren impressed with Handel and a vocal piece The Wolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservatory of Music
Florence Peck
F. I. Peck
Norma Johns
Taylor
Bohm
Mary Flower
Gouldsboro
Ida Gessner
Grace Gerlack
Emma Bone
Marion Hutchinton
Louise Slocum
Carbondale
Clara Browning
Follansber
Mise Wagenhurst
Wilking
Philip Warren
Handel
Thomas
Champion Jeffries Coming to Academy of Music
James J. Jeffries, undefeated heavyweight champion, will appear at the Academy of Music Wednesday evening with the Keystone Dramatic Company to stage Prom Sire to Son. He will headline a boxing exhibition with sparring partner Ed Dunkhorst and reenact key moments of his Corbett victory. Admission is 10, 25, and 60 cents with a few 100 cent seats. advance sales already strong. Jeffries will not appear at the matinee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Music
James J. Jeffries
Academy
Keystone Dramatic Company
Jeffries
Ed Dunkhorst
Jagex J. Corbett
Dust
To Niagara Falls and Return via Lehigh Valley Railroad
Tickets sold May 23 1900 from Phillipsburg to Tunkhannock inclusive for return to May 24 1900 at 5.00. Tickets valid on any train except the Black Diamond Express and are available through Lehigh Valley railroad agents for further information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Phillipsburg
Tunkhannock
Exhibition Opens at Walder House by Trees Artists League
An introductory show opened today at Walder House under the Trees Artists' League. The exhibition features sketches comic drawings wash drawings watercolors and other pencil pieces by noted New York artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Walder Today
Leing
Bent Press
Daltamen Gl
Grand Jury Reports Indicate Indignation Over Evidence Handling
The grand jury returns indictments against unlicensed liquor dealers and notes many cases ignored among speakasy counts. Crusaders claim jury packing and promise to reveal alleged wrongdoing, while two unlicensed dealers are acquitted. A mistaken arrest of Phil Coyne is noted and further warrants are issued for Michael O Connor and John Walsh. A subsequent list includes various larceny, assault, and Sunday sale indictments with numerous names and county costs. A final report is expected Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Coyne
F. I. Beers
Robert Wilson
Men's Union
Er. B. Sturges
Sturges
Shoplifting charges for Mrs Wiseley and her father
Mrs Joseph Wiseley of Blair Avenue North Scranton and her father Adam Garvin charged with shoplifting and being accessories. Detectives Moir and Block seized a houseful of stolen goods including dress goods silk items and headwear. A hearing before Alderman Howe was set for this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wiseley
Blair Avenue
North
Scranton
Adam Garivine
Central
John Moir
Block
John T. Howe
Walker McConnell
Globe Tore
Globe
Wiseley
McConnell
Chief Robling
John Howe
Moir
Garmvius
Gwentlheman
Goldsmith's Bazaar
Hockenberry
Garmius
Robling
Howe
Informal Dance for Catholic Group at Knights of Columbus
The Catholic Historical Society and Newman Magazine club held an informal dance last night in Knights of Columbus quarters on North Washington Avenue. Over one hundred members and friends danced to Bauer's orchestra behind palm scenery from 9 to 12. The event's charm lay in its casual atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Historical Society
Newman Magazine Club
New Quarters
Knights of Columbus
Washington Avenue
Bauer
Lake Shore Limited Promises Comfort and Market Reports
The Lake Shore Limited is described as the most magnificently appointed train with extensive on board reports on stock bond grain cotton and provisions. Corrected at every stop by reputable firms these reports let travelers from New York to Buffalo and Chicago stay as informed as in their offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore Limited
New York
Buffalo
Chicago
Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Railway
A Follower of Measles Cures Cough With Remedy
Walter B Bee editor of the Elkin Times writes of lingering cough after measles and credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with curing it after three weeks. The note promotes Chamberlains medicines and Beechams Pills as general remedies available through Matthews Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter B. Bee
The
Elkin
Chamberlain
Matthews Brothers
Phillips Succeeds Brother as Fifth Ward Elected School Controller
John Henry Phillips was elected school controller from the Fifth ward to succeed his late brother D I Phillips. He received fifteen votes to William Morgan's five amid a recall of the brotherly memorial. The board also addressed compensation for the city controller citing a Supreme Court decision and adopted multiple building and attendance measures. The session included a request to honor D J Reedy and proposed school improvements on Diamond Flats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morgan
Twenty-First Ward
D. J. Reedy
John Henry Phillips
D. I. Phillips
Board of Control
Philiips
Phillips
Evans
Morgans
Phimpe
Shires
Francois
Golden
Morte
May
Schacter
Nealw
Waleh
Jayne
Jennies
Schrieder
Schwass
Gilghons
Letnaris
Morgan
O'Malley
Ymin
Darker
Langon
Diamond Flats
Leonard
Supreme Court
Barker
Gibbons
Joyce
Dr. O'Malley
Reedyle
Roche
Poesoil
Grand Army of the Republic
Eynon
Finance Committee
Niance
Low Rate Excursion to Wilkes-Barre May 21 22
Lehigh Valley Railroad offers a low rate excursion to Wilkes-Barre on May 21 and 22 due to the Knights Templar parade. Round trip fare available from all Pennsylvania stations with stopover privileges in either direction at Mauch Chunk. Tickets on sale May 1st and 2nd, limited return passage to Milford inclusive, honored on any train except the Black Diamond Express. consult agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barrey
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre
Mauch Chonk
Mmlack
Lehigh Valley Ticket
Smoke The Popular Punch Cigar Ad
Local ad promotes Smoke The Popular Punch Cigar priced 150 with steam heating and plumbing at Pp. FL and M. T. Howley, 221 Wyoming Ave. Also advertises Smoke The Pecono Be cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FL & M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
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the People's Shor Store
Mises
Dos & Muy
DR. Taylor
Wyoming Avenue
Jermyn
Sanderson Avenue
A. Sibley
M.S. Ellia
Mulberry St
Ackawanna
A. B
Warman
Della Williams
Kate Thomas
Conservatory
Michael Kelly
Joep
William Roeleher
Arehbald
Mary Agust
Joseph McDonough
Wilkow
Coosees
Fourteenth Street
Edward Hotel
M. Buckland
Grace E
Annie
Angylina Tullarics
Abe Pee
Belling
Joseph Oetrel
Artes Moon
Thess Leyalton
Een
Keeney
Ont Leyshon
Ign Tapson
Leyahton
Grow G. Imall Wind Loyal
Ligue
Bridget Conner
Thomas Layshon
John Clark
Thomas Leyshon
Peter Walch
Richard Barron
Michel Juritehi
Richard Barrot
Win
Roth
Clark
Manwin
Thora Levahen
Gite Hey
Edward
Adam Warner
Thoman Leyshon
James FE
Thomes
Leyshon
T Enanty
Thomas Cowprove
Ellen Keane
Thomas Leyslwill
Martin O'Comhomey Levehon
Coats Edward J. Hern
Fahens Thoma Te
Trek Wills
Morris Posner
Pratik Robling, Jr
Annie Harwin
Statin Meholeki
M. Crippen
Steinberr
Frank Robling, Jr
Goole
Andrew Harwin
Mihoel Meholuski
Aduttery
Awmes
Yee
Annie J
Bridget Cooke
Thoms Levahon
John Clark Thetis
Oth
Wyter Wath
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Weluredl Barron
Parva
Oma Levehen
Poner Sturges
Dacs“ Waaner
Thomas Vehen
Pekomtode
Edward Wiedenrall
Wiedenrall
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Dawson
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Foun Tisenes
James Nolan
Keward J. Nearw
Lihe
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Zurilieh
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Malicionn Ldhiot
Anthony Wietkowskd
John Minorkes
Pdrs
Minchief
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William Do Ior Trabe
Roe
Oaney Costs
Marratta
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Asta
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Matton
Martin Lavets
Wits
Wena George
Meee
McPdermott
Robes
Anid Mateery
Ibn Tatiges
Pete Ites le
Paul Smith
T Toets
John MeKonough
Mode McTonough
Margaret Metonough
Tobe — Hhaxy Mandrew Kovannis
Alexander Beynon
Annie Hutowitlisabeths Davi
Andrew Smirlovic
Ley Shaye
Geondonmen
Janes Gulp
Trushinaki
Abehwetion
Peter Wanilin
Maria Wolland
Benjamin
Max Meller
A Ives
Max Heller
Katie Troshen
Costa
Miskituge
James Strong
Bernard Lavitua
Olawese
Frank Gurainky
Er Galuk
Prom
Cats
Ce Ee Hawily
Wau
John Swallow
Mike Sekk
Pre
Ensin
Kinemett
Joseph Summers
Frank Summere
EO Wemple
Copepiney
voJullie Preedman
Max Eller
Michie Moran
Andre Hows
Conta
Weidlenday
Lée
Havana
E. G
Coursen
Beecham
John H. Phillips
Schoo
Mr. Roche
the Square
Now Or
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Savings Department
United States Depository
Bell & Skinner
Tel
Douglas
Handley’s
Spruce Street
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Office
Dime Bank
Iid
Wakehouse
Lackawanna Ave
Wooda Reynolds
Duralle
Deys
Conrad
Lackawanna Avenue
Popcher House Pure Nishing Store
Foote & Fuller Co
Mears Building
Washington Ave
Livingstone
Michigan
W. H. Pierce
Lackawanne Ave
Penn Ave
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Wihike+Harre
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Wyoming
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