Gas bills prompt payment and local office moves
A list of brief items reports residents urged to pay gas bills, William T. Smith relocating his office from the Third National Hank building to the Commonwealth building, and Helen Sanderson speaking on art at the YWCA. Minor incidents include a trolley delay on Penn Avenue hill and a late night fire alarm at the United States Express office. John Rafferty of Dunmore faces assault charges with injuries requiring stitches after a confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Smith
Third National Hank
Commonwealth
Misa Helen Sanderson
Young Women's Christian Association
Penn Avenue
Providence
Green Hidge
John H. P. Brown
157 Regiment of
New York
John W. White
Simpson
Bimpoon & Watkins
Edgerton
Last Chance
Northwest
Neetses
John H. Thomas
Benjamin Watkine
Edna Courtright
Carbondale
Casper Imdorf
Annie Schild
Taylor
Joseph Aluh
Lilia Vanderberg
Moose
James Clark
Old Forge
Michael Chirk
Nah Hewitt
John Hale
The
Chemical Engine Company
United States Exress
Lackawanna Avenue
John Rafferty
Dunmore
Justice of the Peace
Robert Scott
Jenkins
Friday Bargains Bee Advertisement Note
Friday Bargains Bee ad on the third page of this paper lists Mears and Hagen as the merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears & Hagen
Prof Casterline Promotes Second Edition of Cast Steel Book
Professor W S Casterline of Pittston yesterday announced the second edition of Forty Years at Cast Steel and Tool Making issued by the Tribune press. The author, a veteran blacksmith and tool maker, praises the book as a lifetime compilation of practical knowledge and real world experience, featuring tools he has forged and patented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Casterline
Pittston
Tribune Press
Casterline
Charter Sought for International Union and Strength Society
Attorney H C Butler filed in Carbondale a charter application for the International Union and Strength society. Subscribers include D A Rocca John Gibert Ralph Romano W M Lathrop and Butler. Officers named are President Ralph Romano orator D A Rocca and secretary C Rienzo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Butler
Carbondale
International Union and Strength Society
D. A. Rocca
John Gibert
Ralph Romano
W. M. Lathrop
A. Rocca
C. Rienzo
Hotel Warwick Ocean View in Atlantic City
Hotel Warwick on the ocean end of South Carolina Avenue in Atlantic City New Jersey features fine lawn and good ocean views. Daniel Coleman proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick
Ocean End
South Carolina Avenue
Atlantic City
N. J
Fine Lawn
Ocean
Daniel Coleman
Mid Summer Millinery Opens with Scotch Psimation Sale
Midsummer Millinery announces a spring opening at cost with a new line of Scotch Psimation offered at low prices. The event runs Thursday and Friday at 206 Main Ave Court House as the shop opens today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ms Ave
Court House
Scotch Psimation
Cents & Yard
Organizing the Grand Council of the Atlantic Jurisdiction
Delegates from Young Men's Institute councils in the Atlantic jurisdiction met in this city to organize the grand council and draft constitution and by laws. A temporary leadership was chosen, committees named, and the group planned to vote on law and supervision drafts. a banquet and concerts followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Young Men's Institute
Atlantic Jurisdiction
Young Men’s Institute
Pennsylvania
Atlantic
Pacific
Supreme Council of the Order
Denver
Cal
New England
Middle States
College Hall
St. Peter's Cathedral
J. A. McHugh
T. W. Carmody
J. E. McAndrew
J. J. B. Feeley
John Hoyle Reilly
St. Peter's
Mara
C. BH. Adame
Altoon
P. H. Gilleran
W. J. Kelley, Jr
Pittsburg
Francia Miller
P. W
Gilfoyle
W. J. Merrick
John J, Anaible Grace
M. P. Toole
W. J. Kelly
Grand Council
Supreme Council
M. J. Hoban
John J. McDade
San Francisco
Kentucky
Seasion
Louisville
Music Hall
M. J. McAndrew
C. B. Adama
Altoona
E. P. Mitchell
McAndrew
Kate Saltry
Edward O'Malley
Detroit Journal
Annie Brown
Young Men‘s Institute
Father Feeley
Winifred Melvin
South Side
Holy City
John F. Golden
Dunmore
Mr. Burke
Peter McLaughlin
James Folan
Miss Theresa
Kathryne Hannaway
William Burke
This City
Rubenstein
Gounod
Frank O'Hara
Mollie Malley
Miles Jennie Loughney
P. J. Quinn
Minooka
St. Brenden
St. Charles
William Kelley
China Magee
News
Carnegie Council
Carbondale
A. T. Walsh
Pituston
Walsh
Lehigh Valley
Pittston Junction
Board of
School Control of
Pittston
Mer Corner Madi and Linden Parsonage Fire
Fire damaged a house at a parsonage corner in Turners and Linden areas. No injuries reported and investigators began checking the scene for cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden Para Sonage
Turner
Ea Ag
Knights Templar Conclave Brings Scranton to Festive Prep
Scranton readies for the Knights Templar grand commandery conclave with extensive decorations on hotels and business blocks, including electric displays at night. The executive committee reports solid planning and anticipates the largest crowds in city history, alongside Barnum and baseball events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Grand Commandery
Knights Templar
Jermyn
Barnum
Olyphant Electric Light Suit Heard Before Judge Gunster
In the equity case Dominick Howard et al vs borough of Olyphant a hearing before Judge Gunster addressed alleged fraud in letting a new electric light plant contract. Borough attorneys are Mayor Warren and C P O Malley. complainants’ counsel I H Byrne and J J Manning. Evidence from clerk M W Cummings on bidding ads appeared. Further testimony expected. case may close today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunster
Dominick Howard
Olyphant
Everett Warren
C. P. O'Malley
I. H. Byrne
J. J. Manning
M. W. Cummings
Cummings
Scranton Truth and Olyphant
Scranton Broadbent Dead at 35 After Illness
Colonel Scranton Broadbent, superintendent of Dickson Manufacturing pattern shop, died Monday night at his home at Jefferson and Electric Avenues. He had been ill for nine years but worked that morning. Aged 35, he leaves a wife and three children. son of Sidney Broadbent, ex-superintendent of Dickson works. Funeral plans to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Broadbent
Dickson Manufacturing Company
Jefferson and
Electric Avenues
Sidney Broadbent
Dickson Works
Funeral of A. Lee Held at Dunmore Cemetery
The funeral for A. Lee from 220 Raymond Court was held yesterday at 2 pm. Services at Howard Place AME church were led by Rev. C A McGee and Rev. O T Davieg. Interment followed in Dunmore Cemetery with pallbearers Gee Keyes William Chiles 8. Scott Daniel Hoff John Doersam and John E Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Court
A. Lee
Howard Place
African Methodist Episcopal Church
C. A. McGee
O. T. Davieg
Montrose
Dunmore Cemetery
Gee, Keyes
William Chiles
Scott
Daniel Hoff
John Doersam
John E. Walker
Professor James Fairman lecture at Wood’s college
Prof James Fairman of New York and Paris will speak Friday evening at o o clock before the Williame Literary Society on his feature Aaron Hurt. President Williams bears all expense and offers free admission to students and the public. Invitation extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fairman
New York
Paris
Scranton
Aaron Hurt
Williame
Wood's College
Williams
McGarrah’s Insect Powder Advertised in Small Boxes
An old advertisement offers McGarrah’s Insect Powder in 25 and 10 cent boxes not sold in bulk. The ad warns customers to ask their dealer and mentions Davidow Bros offering to loan money on watches. The text references a vague street location na avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidow Bros
Na Avenue
They Could Not Battle Mr Grier Over City Council Fight
A heated special meeting of the common council devolved into a loud clash over paving contracts for Monroe Avenue. Members argued minutes, appeals, and order as Chair Grier upheld his rulings amid charges of irregular procedures and political motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Council
Monroe Avenue
Barber Company
Dunn Bros
Gilroy
Grier
Clerk Hatton
Nealis
Messia
Oliver
Keller
Mr. Nealis
Gordon
Wenzel
Noone
Mr. Crier
Loftus
Simon Thomas
R. E. Thomas
Flanaghan
Moir
Seamans
Zeidler
Keegan
Wirth
Seweney
Nealls
McGrail
Nortun
Mr. Gordon
J. J. Manley
Maniley
Mr. Manley
Seamann
Naye
Tegan
Sweeney
Methall
Norton
Pacific
Flannigan
Flannighan
Messrs. Nealis
Barber Asphalt Company
Sages Mesmerize Audience At Academy Of Music
The Sages mesmerism show at the Academy last night featured arm piercing with a hat pin on Martin of Carbondale, and a boy of about 16 caught faking during a stage routine. Milton Balsinger lay sleeping in a hypnotic state awaiting awakening later, with plans to lift several subjects into an imaginary balloon to close the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Music
Martin
Carbondale
F. BE
Wood
Dunn's Furnishing Goods
Milton Balsinger
Academy
Knights Templar Decorations and Signage by Experienced Workmen
Knights Templar decorations flags banners and shields installed by G Kerr Son Co at 408 Lackawanna Avenue. If you need money Day Don Bros offer loans at 217 Luckawanna Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidow Bros
Lackawanna Avenue
Knights ‘Templar
G. Kerr, Son & Co
Daydon Bros
Luckawanna Avenue
Williams-Millier wedding notice at residence address
At the residence of the bride and her parents Mary D Bweet and J Frank Wwtutti announce the marriage of Alice U to a groom from Aiempore.
Obituary notices from Scranton and Borenton appear
In Scranton on May 18 Colonel Scranton Broadbent aged years funeral at 6 p m at the residence corner of Electric and Jefferson avenues In Borenton on May 19 1896 John Alexander son of John and Winifred Hoe aged 3 years 4 months 914 Pittston avenue funeral Thursday afternoon at 2 9 o'clock In Scranton on May 19 188 Judson V Hall child of Mr and Mrs J W Hall 118 Hennessy court funeral Thursday at 2 p m interment Forest Hill cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hall
Hennessy Court
Forest Hill Cemetery
Blouses and Eton Suits on Sale at Reduced Prices
One lot of blouses in all shades with large sailor collars selling for 1.49 after a 2.25 value. Another lot of blouses with sailor collars trimmed with braid priced at 1.75 from a 2.75 value. Eton suits trimmed with braid offered at 1.75 from a 2.76 value.
Best Value Promise Says Company to All Buyers
A company touts best value for money for all customers, claiming wide selection and guaranteed affordable pricing across products. The statement emphasizes value and customer satisfaction as key selling points.
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Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna
the Laundry
Penn Ave
A. B. Warman
Williams & W.analty
City Notes
Charter
Kathryn I. Donahoe
Anna L. Pitzhenry
Thomas Larkin
West Side
Alfred Pennington
Elm Park Church
MR. Grier
Sawyer
Celly
Price Convincer
H.W
Ty Ree
A. R. Sawyi Wholesale
Wye Retail Mill
S. C. Snyder
Spruce St
Berry
Rupprecht’s
Crystal Palace
Rupprecht's
Opp Baptist Church
D. Bol
Wyoming Avenue
Shaw
Emerson
Malcolm Love
Orgars
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
J. Lawrence Stelle
Spruce Street
Powell
Lusic
P. M’crea
Turnquest
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