Local Notes From Caponse Avenue And City Events
Harvey Long, manager of the Lyceum and Academy, fell at his Caponse avenue home. C P O Malley and Misa seCourt return from a week in New York. George O Neill, Scranton club steward, called to New York by the sudden death of his brother FE Morrison of Hoboken. Ned, superintendent of the Pullman Palace Car Co., met with Lackawanna officials. George B Jermyn elected treasurer of the pide peth commission at Williamport. Miss Bertha Powell hosted a party for Mien Wem and Miss Nutting. Frank B Littell ordered to Barnesville Ga for eclipses expedition. Engagement announced between Mildred Te Merville of Maria and George W Milhous of this city. Milhous a prominent Manhattan youth. parents reside in Archibald. Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway touts punctual service and government mail duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Long
Lyceum and Academy
Caponse Avenue
C. P. O'Malley
Misa seCourt
New York
George O'Neill
Scranton Club
FE. W. Morrison
Hoboken
Ned
Pullman Palace Car Company
Lackawanna
Williamaport
George B. Jermyn
Pidepeth Commission
Bertha Powell
Linden
United States Naval Observatory
Barnesville
Mildred Te Merville
Maria
George W. Milhous
Mina de Merville
Varia
Jarme
Milhaus
Manhattan
Brooklyn Standard Union
Mr. Milhaus
Thin City
Archibald
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Returns to Mothers' Homes
An old advertisement proclaims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup used for over fifty years by mothers for children. The ad touts its soothing effect on pain wind and diarrhea and claims universal relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pera Acres
Jones Reprimanded For On Duty Conduct In Office
The investigation into Patrolman Tom Jones over a disputed telephone message conducted in the mayor's office by Mayor Moir and Chief Roebling concluded with Jones receiving a reprimand for unbecoming conduct while on duty. The case centered on alleged remarks toward Max Blume and others, with the participants differing on the exact phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Jones
Max Blume
Roebling
McCulligan
Jones
Mr. Blume
Mar
Moir
Grading Dispute Trials End With Small Verdicts
Two cases heard in common pleas court before Judge John P. Kelly ended with verdicts. Worden v Rosenfeld and Schwartz v others settled for modest sums. A separate case against Scranton city and Washington avenue property owners concerns grading work in 1595 and alleged property damage including a down grade, blasting and a needed retaining wall. jurors to view the site today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
John P. Kelly
FE. G. Worden
B. Rosenfeld
Kate Schwarts
Elven
Masenfield
Worden
Schwartz
Wag L. BR. Eving
City of
Scranton
Washington Avenue
Electric Avenue
Evans
I. H. Burns
J. W. Carpenter
A. A. Weeburg
J. M. Hannah
E. C. Newcomb
John M. Walker
J. W. Browning
Evanet
Electric
Washington Avenues
Drinker Turnpike
Fivans
Alfred & Woestaff
Bb. T. Lacey
Nefure
Edwards
E. Mullican
FE. Mullican
Michael U Gooch
Jermyn
Gooch
Central Labor vows not to touch Central Pennsylvania beer
At a special Central Labor union meeting last night a pledge to abstain from the product of the Central Pennsylvania Brewing company was declared though the firm is accused of resisting organized labor. A letter was to be sent to select council urging franchise approval for the Connell Park and Speedway Street Railway by Scranton capitalists. The push argues the road will open lands and let workers buy real estate at low prices and notes the project backers support union labor. Harry Mills of the National Association of Textile Workers spoke during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Central Pennsylvania Brewing Company
Council
Tribune
Connell Park and Speedway Street Railway
Scranton
Harry Mills
National Association of Textile Workers
Knights Templar Conclave Plans in Wilkes-Barre May 21 25
The Knights Templar of Pennsylvania announce the forty seventh annual conclave to be held in Wilkes-Barre May 21 to 25. Delaware and Hudson railroad offers special tickets from all Pennsylvania points to Wilkes-Barre and return at one way fare for the round trip. Tickets valid May 21 22 for travel and return on or before May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knaights Templar of
Pennsylvania
Wilkes- Barre
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Wilkes-Barre
Ladies Grand Lodge Opens Twenty-Sixth Annual Session
The Grand Lodge of the Ladies branch of the American Protestant association of Pennsylvania meets in Scranton at Guernsey hall for its twenty sixth annual session with delegates from Pittsburgh Philadelphia Reading Plymouth Chester Pittston Shenandoah and other towns. Officers were installed and a banquet and program followed including Mayor James Moir and Daniel W. Reese remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
Ladies
American Protestant Association of Pennsylvania
Guernsey Hall
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Reading
Plymouth
Chester
Pittston
Shenandoah
Taylor
Old Forge
Priceburg
Daughters of Joshua
Lady Grant Lodge
National Rand
Mary Crozier
Amy Clark
Lady Mantell Lodge
Seranton
Ella Stewart
Sarah Cookson
Scranton
Elizabeth K. Monaghan
Luzerne
Kate Bieneman
Bethlehem
Margaret W. Jones
Julian, Todd
Esther Morgan
Fpitzaton
Laura Knittle
Wilkes-Barre
James Moir
Daniel W. Reese
Grand Lodge of the American Protestant Association
Association
Indies
Lords of Creation
Daniel Reese
Moir
Eix-Mayor
Fellowa
Reese
TD. W. Davis
Grace Slocum
Steam Heating and Plumbing by Howley at Wyoming Ave
Steam heating and plumbing services offered by P F M T Howley located at 231 Wyoming Ave. Smoke The Pocono BC cigar available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Pocono
Community Entertainment Cast and Committee Listed
The program features Piva Dorsey with the Misses Farnham and Slocum, a duet by the Misses Clearwater and Dewitt, recitations by Miss Courtright and Miss Kibber, a solo by Mise Mahon, a Carter Burnett violin and piano duet, a recitation by Mires Cornacre, poses by Mise Leone Farnham, a Davis Gleason duet, a Leyshon Evans solo, and a recitation by the Missere Farney. The entertainment committee includes Mrs 8 Davies, Mra A Clark, Mr 8 Metshire, Mra H Marlin, and Mra Fries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piva Dorsey
Farnham
Slocum
Clearwater
Dewitt
Miss Courtright
Miss Kibber
Mise Mahon
Mr. Carter
Mise Burnett
Mires Cornacre
Mise Leone Farnham
Mr. Davis
Miss Gleason
Leyshon Evans
Missere Farney
8. Davies
A. Clark
8. Metshire
H. Marlin
Mra. Fries
Suspect 18 in Scranton Plot
The Tribunes Associated Press report states Wilkes Barre, May U and Thomas Warehick, the Polish man arrested yesterday, are linked to a plot against Father Blar owski, pastor of the Independent Petth Cathedral in Scranton. A hearing found the priest unharmed with a forehead wound from a glass collapse. Police pursue a man believed to threaten the governor’s life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Wilkes Marte
Thomas Warehick
Polanider
Father Blarowski
Petth Cathelinelireh
Ile
Boen
Scranton
Weather Bureau to open Scranton station praised by board of trade
A letter from Willia L. Moore of the United States Weather Bureau to Secretary Atherton notes plans to establish a meteorological station in Scranton. Moore thanks the board of trade for support, credits William Connell's influence on appropriation, and mentions officials will be sent to set up the office, with location still under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
Board of Trade
Wills Moore
Weather Bureau
D. DB. Atherton
Scranton
Mr. Atherton
Beranton
Connell Aa
Federal Building
Wilson
Myett
Ita King
Weather Service
William Connell
Willia L. Moore
Coles
United States Weather Bureau
Copper Wire Heist At Scranton Car Barn
John Koshman was arraigned on larceny charges for stealing about 1700 yards of copper wire from Scranton Railway cars. A. Firestine faced receiving stolen goods charges after wire found in his junk wagon linked him to the case. Koshman denied the accusation. both men were held on bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Howe
John Koshman
Scranton Railway Company
A. Firestine
First Street
Koshman
Linden Street
Fireetine
Koshinnn
Theoffey Williams Shot Mystery Unfolds In Scranton
Theoffey Williams of Taylor, North Scranton, was shot near the Muarvine switch while visiting Hannah Williams on North Main. Wounded and taken home for care, he initially claimed three men fired on him but later confessed the wound was self inflicted accidentally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theoffey Williams
Taylor
North Scranton
Hannah Williams
North Main Avenue
Muarvine
Williams
Four Police Officers to Go Rumored for City Council Action
Rumors spread that Mayor Moir would seek council concurrence to remove four policemen. Some claim tonight is the moment, others expect delays. Also on the agenda is the Connell Park and Speedway Street Railway company ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moir
Council
Connell Park and Speedway Street Railway Company
No Verdict Yet Deliberations Extend for Lutz Jury
After three weeks of deliberations the Lutz jury at Wilkes-Barre still has not reached a verdict. No notes or announcements were heard from the jurors yesterday as the long deliberation period continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutz
Wilkes-Harre
Scranton Council Advances Tax Ordinance Amid Debate
The Scranton common council passed Mr. Calpin’s license tax ordinance by 17 to 3 after a heated discussion led by Mr. Keller who argued large corporations should be taxed more. The council also fixed electric light height at eighteen to twenty four feet and awarded hose contracts to mineralized rubber and New York Belting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calpin
Common Council
Keller
Coleman
Mr. Keller
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Scranton
Grier
Zizelman
Reeve
M. W. Morris
Griffiths
Godishall
Ruane
Nae
Phillips
Galvin
Wenzel
Watkins
F. F
Morris
Smith
Cusick
Norton
Naye
Tewkesbury
Zieolwan
Light and Water Committee
Messrs. Keller and
Electric Hecht Company
New York Belting and Packing Company
M. V. Morris
Ordinances Pass Final Reading in Abington Ward
Mr Keller voices a plan to forfeit a certified check. The resolution is adopted. Three electric lights are approved for Twelfth ward. A sewer is authorized in Section A, Tenth Sewer district. M V Morrie introduces an ordinance to appropriate $600 for team hire on the Abnington turnpike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Keller
Twelfth Ward
Tenth Sewer District
M. V. Morrie
Abington Turnpike
Advantages of Rubber Hose for Fire Companies
The joint fire department committee will distribute 1000 feet of rubber hose to outlying city companies. Chief Walker says rubber hose supplements cotton hose, which wears quickly on unpaved streets where stones cut it, making rubber hose preferable for rough streets and longer wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint Fire Department Committee
Walker
Smoke The Popular Punch Cigars at National Republican Convention
The Lackawanna railroad offers special excursion tickets at one fare for the round trip to Philadelphia for the June 19 convention. Tickets go on sale June 16 to 18 and return until June 26. Also, the Lackawanna County Liquor Dealers' Association meets this evening at Durr's Hall to transact business of importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Railroad
Lackawanna County
Durr
Marriage Licenses Record Summary
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MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorene
Lorenton
Lewis A. Pmtrieke
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Benjamin Franklin
Ando Discount Bank
Wyoming Avenue
Epruce Street
Tub
Strouse
Find See
Washington Ave
the People's Shoe Store
Dargai
Rumet
Mack
Rud
Dov & Muy
Sanderson Avenue
S. A. Sibley
M.S. Ellis
Mulberry St
Ackawanna , “the
Aundry
A. BL Warman
Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Railway
Lake Shore
Mrs. Winslow
L. R. Evans
City of Scranton
Kelly
Central Pennsylvania Brewing Co
Knights Templar
American Protestant Association
MR. Reese
Havana
E.G
Coursen
Priest
Willis L. Moore
U. S. Weather Bureau
John T. Howe
Luther Keller
Mr. Morris
Howe
Now Or
United States Depository
Spruce St
Bell & Skinner
Otel Jermyn
Douglas
Handley’s
Spruce Street
Mount Pleasant Coal
Connell Building
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Zice—Dime Bank Building
Wakehouse
Green Ridge
Lackawanna Ave
Man of
Conrad
Foote & Fuller Co. Mears Building
Livingstone
Michigan
W. H. Pierce
Penn Aves
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Wilkes Harra, Pa
General Office
Scranton, Pa
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