Local Notables and Visitors Gather in Eastern Cities
A string of short notes lists Alderman Millar in New York City Alderman Howe in Honesdale Judge Afchbulie Holling purt Willansport and others Major George B Whitney of Lone Dale and Rev Rogers Israel attend meetings and visits across several towns Miss Kathe McGinnies and Miss Mumin Rafier visit East Stroudsburg Normal School Saturday Dentists and engineers including FP Reynolds and Major Everett Warrei are mentioned in transfers and court attendance as contracts and projects proceed with various businessmen and region capitalists supervising work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millar
New York City
Howe
Honesdale
Yestery
Afchbulie Holling
Willansport
Howard Weight
Albany
Hartel Jermyn
Longstreet
Hye
George B. Whitney
Lonedale
Rogers Israel
Scranton
Athens
Kathe McGinnies
Mumin Rafier
Beranton
Nellie McGinnis
East
Local handicap golf win at Country Club by Frank W Wheaton
Frank W Wheaton won a Saturday handicap golf event at the Country Club with a net score over MW holes. Other top finishers included Blephornd Avorn Wieeroord and Jene DT Jones. About fifteen cards were handed in and drew attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Wheaton
Wheaton
Jenee DT Jones
John C. Muidgmain
Wilkie-Barre Renord
New Homes Erected On Clay Avenue In Scranton Heights
Attorney Joseph O’Brien moves into a newly built residence on Myrtle Street as Charles Lansing leads construction of four story Colonial style homes on Clay Avenue between Vine and Olive. Architect Packwood and builder Lansing emphasize fine woodwork, mahogany finishes, and a unique curved stairway with a rear view toward the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aduit
Clay Avenue
Joseph O'Brien
da. Lansing
Scranton Stave Works
Beween Vine
Olive Streets
Lansing
Uainsing
Apehireet Harvey Blackwood
Laneng
Linedle
Pole Herkes
Joseph Obrien
Tite Fhiindstine
Doyle Foyse
Muadbser
Pd Vila Audi
Liisa Balhiing
Packwood
Thivinet
Borie
Pda Ite
O'Brien
Myrtle Street
BE. J. Lynett
The
Times
Mackwood
Metlee
Windwine
Thije
Annual Temperance Convention Opens in Kingston
The Catholic Toin Abstinence union of the Diocese of Boranton holds its annual convention in Kingston Luverne county with 100 delegates. Officers and national delegates will be elected, a parade site for October 1 chosen, and plans set to broaden women’s societies efforts and a vigorous statewide abstinence campaign. The union board met in Wilkes-Barre last night to discuss agenda items for today’s session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toin
Diocese of
Boranton
Kingston
Luverne
Gyo
Seselon
Board of Government of the Union
Wilkes-Barre
Youth group to perform Star Spangled Banner with Cuban rescue allegory
The event ends with a group rendition of The Star Spangled Banner. An allegorical depiction highlights U.S. rescue of Cuba. Elaborate stage decorations are promised and a commemorative book with the music and program will be published as a souvenir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leiux
Younhers
Cuba
United States
Vents
New Trans Mississipp i postage stamp series announced
The Post Office will issue a TransMississippi series of stamps from June to December 1974 to commemorate the Exposition in Omaha Nebraska. Denominations include 1 2 4 5 10 50 cents and 1 and 2 dollars with distinct designs and colors. No cards or stamped envelopes will be issued. stamps usable after December 4 1974.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Onahia
Neb
Anti Cigarette League Plans Schoolwide Campaign
An arthelghette movement to prosecute smoking among public school boys and street youth will be started soon by a joint organization of the Women's Christian Temperance union and teachers. The first meeting is Friday at Mrs. C. Simpson's Ollie street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 14
Borough Treasurer Claims Books Over Debt Dispute
Secretary Walsh of Winton borough, represented by Warren and Knapp, answered a writ of mandamus. Judge Copeland ordered an explanation for withholding borough books. Walsh said the borough owed money for services and the books were held as security, but he has since agreed to deliver them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas PF. Walsh
Winton
Warren & Knapp
Copeland
James Firong
Strong
Waleh
Theorough
Hoyt’s 1898 Offering A Tmy and a Night at Lyceum
Charlies Hoyt premieres a new comedy titled A Tmy and a Night, a musical farce long anticipated in the season. The show features a New Jersey gentleman and will be directed by the author at the Lyceum theater on Saturday evening May 21, with Hoyt traveling with the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Hoyt
Tsoffing Lop
New Jersey
Metropolix
Lyceum Theater
Major Oakford Secures Release for Pauper Husband
Major J W Oakford appearing for John Marly of Pine Brook before Judge Edwards argued that Earlys wife died Monday and his funeral is today. The judge discharged Marly from custody and charged the costs to the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Oakford
Edwards
John Marly
Pine Brook
Major Oakford
Early
Daniel Cannon dies in Bernliton with burial in Carbondale
Obituary notes Daniel Cannon of Punoral and Mrs George F F Boh of Kane are recorded with services and burial details. Cannon died May 7 at his sister’s home on Recon street and is to be interred in Carbondale. Boh’s funeral is set for Friday at 2 from 126 Blair Avenue.
Accounting Sought in Delaware Coal Partnership Dispute
An equity suit in the office of the prothonotary seeks an accounting from Benjamin Hughes in a coal mining partnership with Thomas B. Watkins and others. The case centers on a 1860s lease of Clark property coal under the Third Ward, profits shared by Hughes and Watkins, and Hughes’ alleged misappropriation since Watkins’ death. The court orders Hughes to render a full account of management and profits and to pay any sums due to the plaintiffs, involving multiple thousands of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copeland
Charles L. Hawley
Thomas B. Watkins
Benjamin Hughes
Delaware, Lackawanne and Western Railroad Company
Hughes
Clark
Thomas EF. Watkins
Watkins
Daniel D
George W
Mughes
Delaware, Lackawanna and
Marvelous rough fight ends with police intervention
Report describes a brutal afternoon brawl between Frank McGinty and Herward Daley, both with crippling injuries, in which Daley struck McGinty with a crutch and the men fought on and off the bank near railroad tracks. Police court sentenced both men to ten days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Frank McGinty
West Side
St. Denis
Lackawanna Avenue
Herward Daley
Sabon
Meliity
Daley
Poholf
McGinty
Pou Daley
Putromen Peters
Perry
Malley
Local Court Arguments Heard in Huntington Cases
Jyce Love of Huntington attended afternoon arguments at the court house in cases heard at the last term of the common pleas court. Chorge Lowry of Arc Hondale sued the Lackawanna Rapids Train company for damages in injuries from a train car. TH Burns and J B Bure argued the case. The plaintiff’s negligence claim was challenged as insubstantial. Mr Burns contended a fair issue existed for the jury. John P Kelley and Mayor Taverett Warren argued the trespass action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jyce Love
Huntington
Burns
John P. Kelley
Taverett Warren
Lawsuit Verdict Against Scranton Railway for Injuries
Jury awards Mrs. Kelley 1250 dollars in the Thomas H. Kelley vs Scranton Railway Co case after she was injured boarding a Stone Avenue car. Major Warren sought a new trial claiming the company was not negligent and damages were unwarranted. The McCoy Clans case against the Lackawanna Hardware Co was also argued with Warren for the defense and CG H. Welles for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Kelley
Scranton Railway Company
Nickel Plate travel deals cut across several routes
Low summer fares from Buffalo to Warsaw Indianapolis Naperville Toledo Louisville Dallas and more. Tickets on sale May 11 to 41 with return validity through late June and mid June for various events including church meetings and conventions. Call your local agent for current rates and schedules.
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Buffalo
Warsaw
Ind
General Assembly Presbyterian Church
Naperville
Iils
Toledo
Ohio
Dallas
Tex
Mystic Shrine
Louieville
F. J. Moore
Nickel Plate Head
N.S
Young Ladies Serve Supper at First Presbyterian Church
The Young Ladies Society of the First Presbyterian church hosted a delicious supper last evening in the parlors, with a patriotic tone and a Union flag draped at the room’s end. The Orpheus club provided national songs as guests applauded. Mrs. F. J. Platt chaired the committee with Miss Richmond as treasurer, and many club members and assistants participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ladies’ Society
First Presbyterian Church
Parelors
Union
Orpheus Club
F. J. Platt
Mise Richmond
A. WH. Storrs
F. AW. Kingsbury
FB. Watson
Willis Kemmerer
Logan
Godfrey
Lakie
McKenzie
Runaway Horses Rampage Through City Streets
A team of horses hitched to a cob ran loose yesterday afternoon at 2 PM after a engine passed on Ontario tracks near Central Railroad station West Lackawanna. They struck a stone wall, toppled a pole, then dashed along Lackawanna and Franklin avenues toward Welchel jewelry store, narrowly missing two women before Patrolman Haggerty halted them. The cab was returned to stables with no injuries to the animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railroad
West Lackawanna
Jamer Nealis
Ontario
Lackawanna
Franklin Avenues
Haggerty
Miralman
Atore
Pleasant Entertainment at Young Women's Christian Association
The Young Women's Christian Association rooms hosted a tee bye evening with walls decorated by flags photographs and tunnels. Portraits of Northfield visitors were prominent in the display as Mrs Lowry oversaw the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
Lowry
College gathering features student solos and recitals
Miss Brooks led the prayer as Mr Terwilliger sang a pleasant solo. Miss Sadie Jones recited a selection and Miss Finn and Smith sang solos. Miss Finn debuted with a mezzo soprano voice of sweetness and range. The program included remarks on the forthcoming North filed conference in July and state secretary Miss Emma Hiya spoke on the spiritual side of the revival conference. Miss Van Nort described recreation and rest from attendance as college songs were sung by all. Miss Heasie Sloat recited to close the pleasant evening.
Watches Sold at Reduced Prices at Daily Auction
Davidow Bros offer greatly reduced prices on watches at their daily auction sales. Come early to avoid the rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidow Broa
Refrigerators advertised as leaders in modern scientific design
The piece heralds refrigerators as built on HON OR and valuable merit, claiming they embody advanced ideas in scientific construction and offer the best results, establishing them as market leaders.
Bicycle Sundries Not Available Here At Handle to Toe Clips
An industrial note states that from handle to toe clips there is no bicycle sundry lacking here and invites inspection of the Scranton manufacturers repair shop with price range listed at $35 to $50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturers OF
Scranton
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A. Bo Warman
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Time Bank Building
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Philo
Victor Koch, Jr
Scranton House
Anna E. Maber
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Moaxleo
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J. A. Lansing
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Lynetuis
Luzerne County
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Lyceum
St. Paul's Parish
Green Ridge
John T. Walking
Omaha, Neb
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Voloroof
Hed
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Rocky Mountains
Border
Maide
Anti-Cigarette League
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Hoyt
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Lyc Ccomm
John Early
Maine
Walter L. Main
Mathews Bros
Heira
Thomas EB. Watkins
Benj, Hughes
I IS
MR. Wat
Allut
Judge Love
Coursin's
Coursan
E. G
Coursen
Lackhawnton Avenue
S.C. Snyder
Spruce St
Jermyn
Clarke Bros
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Enews
Maloney Oil and Manufacturing CO
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Lirseed Oi
Turpootina
Wile Leak Vou van Piteo Viroish
Bryer
Japan
Shingie Iia
Lackawanna Ava
Raynolds
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
FO Knox Mats
Snow
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Cirbondale, Olyphant
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