City Notes and Local Affairs From Scranton
Elmhurst citizens plan a board of trade. An excursion to Mountain Park is organized by Canindian lodge Providence. Drageiss Ryan found guilty by Alderman Post for Sunday water dispute. Scranton Press club guests return from New York City trip via Jersey Central. Dan L. Hart presents a new play at Froth. Weekly exchanges at Scranton Caring House show totals for May 10. Ignlative district to nominate a representative. convention set June 2 at courts. Republican standing committees of the Third l
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmhurst
Board of Trade
Canindian Lodge
American True Ivorites
Providence
Mountain Park
Dane i. Drageiss Ryan
Post
Coijlicg Cooa Water
Gaan Waa
Priday
Deaisiog
Scraston Press Club
New York
Jersey Central Railroad
Dizi
James Watkins
Iaeper
Cormittes
Open All Night at Lehman's Spruce
Patrick Fehily of Minooka attacked his father with an ax during a Saturday quarrel at Greenwood mines. The blow to the head was initially deemed fatal but later considered not serious. Fehily was jailed in the county jail with bail set by Justice of the Peace O’Hara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Fehily
Minooka
Greenwood
Fehily
O'Hara
America
Alexander Pope
National Gallery of Art
London
Ronald
Grammar School Teachers Wot Yue Through Fighting
Grammar grade principals in city schools study tabulated salary data from Syracuse teachers. Cities with Populations 25 000 to 250 000 show that Scranton districts pay principals lower salaries than peers in similar standings. The board’s finance committee may oppose higher tax levies as salaries decline and local merchants like Guernsey Brothers Feadieston Weers Ballanthne are listed as preferred suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Scranton
Board of Control
Moeting
Park Beautification Advances With Walks and Fountain
Park Commissioner Moore pushes improvements at Connell park with new plantings, a wide pebbled drive, a pedestrian path to the fountain site, and an artificial lake plan. Workers from the Board of Associated Charities aid, while water mains, sprays, and a lower terraceed tower area take shape amid flowering beds and calalpa avenues. The project aims to boost park popularity and provide employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Associated Charities
Gibbons Street
Pittston Avenue
Stone Avenue
Moore Towecore
Nelosal
Crown Avenue
Tre Trinitsa
Lawsuit Filed Over Water Rights and Water Loss
The Scranton Gar and Water Company filed suit against the Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company seeking 9101,000 for alleged improper diversion of water from June 10, 1441 to January 1, 1401. The complaint cites breach of contract terms and unauthorized water use beyond agreed amounts and payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company
Anod Bght Garand Water Company
Scranton Gar and Water Company
Ersteat
Tla
Board of Trade Meeting Promised Major Session
Secretary Atherton reminds members to attend tonight's Board of Trade meeting. The manufactures committee will report on new initiatives and highway planning, while the street and highways committee discusses the tram and campaign issues. Membership applications and communications will be acted upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Atherton
Bridge
Welsh Calvinistic Convention Opens in Bellevue Church
The quarterly meeting of Welb Calvinistic dhorohen of north eastern Pontseylvania began Saturday at Bellevue Calvinistic Menhediat Church. Rev. Ligh Tighen presided, Rev. ROR Willistia preached. many delegates from Wilkes Barre to Scranton attended. The afternoon featured ordination prayers and sermons on faith, love, and the Incarnation, with temperance notes in the later session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welb
Pontseylvania
Bellevue
South Mary Avenue
Ligh Tighen
Ashley
Fitah
Ror Willistia
Plymouth
Keva
Joni Williamwes
Slathnatom
Joni
Daniela Villaga
Williatae
Willian Matthews
Olyphant
W. Ro Jones
Edwards
Providence
Johan Williams
Scranton
David Moses
Spring Brook
James P. Davies
Wilkes Barre
D. G. Roderick
Wilkes- Larry
Philadelphs
A. R. Jones
Danielsville
Ho FS Williama
Weat Eavigor
Hugh Davies
W. R. Mathews
Jobin R. Jones
Wilkes-Barre
RR. Jones
Hugh Hughes
Ashay
Cornet
William Lewis
Carbondale
BK. E Williams
J. R. Evans
Philadelphia
H. F. William
West Bangor
Christ
Sunday closing movement tests city saloons and drag stores
The Snooday observation effort on Sunday shows mixed compliance as drag stores sold only certain items and saloons largely stayed open or operated under closures. Agents reportedly sought information but arrests were not confirmed while the South Side ignored the movement more than other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intated
Diaregard
Thore
Villla
Inines
Aged Woman's Spree Ends With Court Fine
Mary Haggerty, well known to police, caused a disturbance at 407 Penn Avenue on Saturday night. She screamed, fought officers, and kicked a cell door before a brief stay at the station. By yesterday morning she faced mayor court and was fined. she plans to pay from a small tank account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Haggerty
Penn Avenue
Cablagu Heute
Vane
Eho
North Scranton Lutheran Church Evening Entertainment
The North Scranton Lutheran church plans a Wednesday evening program in the chapel with a 10 cent admission. Featured acts include male and mixed quartets, instrumental selections, piano numbers, solos, duets, a chalked recital, and various instrumental pieces led by Prof. Jones and Prof. Newbauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Scranton
Suffrage of Women in Sermon at Second Presbyterian
Rev Charla E Robinson preached on women’s suffrage at the Second Presbyterian choral, arguing women are mentally equal to men and fit for delicate duties. He cited Marys and Deboras roles, urged balancing home leadership with public rights, and warned excess equality could harm social harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charla E. Robinson
Second Presbyterian
Robinson
Caonard
Tian
Smith, Vasoni
Wellesley
Mie Wionary
Dionary Clube
Bteiness
Parkhiret Larght
Nan Woessl
Dows
Finown
Peter
Tie Wile
Woesel
Washington
Mary
Alrine
Humphrey Ward
Scranton Holyala Club Promises Diamond Prizes at July Fourth Meet
The Scranton Holyala club plans its twelfth annual meet at Deriving Park on July 4 with 22 000 in diamonds for winners and a 10 000 attendance goal. The event lists multiple diamond prizes across races including open first prize, second prize, and handicap divisions, plus a morning parody and a silver goblet and pitcher for top club display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Hloyala Club
Tl Entertainments
Ue Towt
Dhamon Eh
Pee
Hikickyp
Pivat Parity
Diemond
Chin Prio
Menu
Golly Fount Price
Whanvoied
Weond Prigs
Thied Price
Gatpond
ountlee-Lackawanna
Warne
Sheqaihona
Wroming
Pilgrimage of Sir Knights Heads to Pittaburg Conclave
Knights Templar commanderies from northeastern Pennsylvania depart by special Pullman cars to Pittaburg for the annual conclave. Units from Wilkes-Barre Towanda Danville Bloomaburg and others join at Sunbury then travel to Washington and Old Point Comfort before returning to Scranton. The journey includesSleeper trains steamer travel and sightseeing en route to the conclave.
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Pitteburg
Knight Templar
Pennsylvania
Pittaburg
Commanduties
Melita
Coeur de Lion
Delaaware and Hudson
Cartontale
Palestine
Great Bend Streights
Wilkes-Barre
Dien le Vent
Wyoming Valley
Pittaton
Towanda
Tonktansock
Sunbury
Crusade Pod
Calvary
Bloomaburg
Danville
Pennsylvania Road
Pittchard
Apecial Pulman
Knights
Washington
Capitol
Willard’s
Norfolk and Washington Steamship Company
Dail
Old Point Comfort
Old Point
Fortress Monroe
Baltimore
Bnt
Scranton
Mrs M J O Malley Buried In Solemn Rites
The funeral of Mrs M J O Malley was held from the Rialdenow residence on Wyoming Avenue and a requiem service followed at St Peter's Cathedral. The coroner, a brother of the deceased, attended and the ceremonies were conducted with solemn dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Peter's Cathedral
Mere MT Malloy
Wyoming Avenue
BL Peter's Cathedral
Doveph
Olimatel
Funeral rites and interment in Dunmore Catholic cemetery
Assisted by Rev. J. V. Husare and Rev. P. J. Gordon the funeral service was given by Rev. Father O'Reilly. Pallbearers included M. J. Kelly John J. fughran John J. O Bere A. F. Duffy T. J. Kelley M. P. Flyon P. J. McCann and P. J. Horan. Interment followed in Dunmore Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. V. Husare
P. J. Gordon
Father O'Reilly
M. J. Kelly
John J. Fughran
John J. O Bere
A. F. Duffy
T. J. Kelley
M. P. Flyon
P. J. McCann
P. J. Horan
Dunmore Catholic Cemetery
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Newman
Spruce Street
Lackawanna the
Norrman & Moore
Jaconet, Dimity
Pongee
Lacka
Avenua
Willams & Mckinlty
Wyoming
City Notes
Scranton Caaring House
Torelay
Wetnenby
Lehman's
Spruce Atrnet
Cuulty
Guernsey Brothers
Feadieston & Weers's
Ballanthne’s
E. J. Water
Agent i Wanna Aveane
Tnconnell Park
Moore
Barnum & Bailey
Whuralay
Pellevue
Hce
Fark Pla
Pat L
Wakefield
Annie
May Morgan Boo
Paiut IL
Green Ridge Quartette
Mamie Nilon
MGR
Walkoffald Piano Baloctionis
Profensor Jones
Powcock
Nowbauar Brow
Seeveseees Atialo
May Mor
Amo Nilon Boo
Charles E. Robinson
Gmeddeion
Wonit
Aesien
Labor
Eller
Dia
Kuea
Bahle
Samuel
Hannah
Deborah
God
Nasareth
Egypt
Pharaoh
Dochebord
Bayt
Ployala Club
Chet Pome
Hine A
Rialdenow
W. W. Berry the Jeweler
Lacka. Avenue
S.C. Snyder
D.d.s.do
Wyoming Ave
Henry Battin & CO
Board of Health
Osland
Cloak Dept
J. Bolz
Ava
Dime Bank
ARMY
Penn Clothing & Shoe House
Complete Outfitters
SS. L. Gallen
Banister's
Child's Straw
Directoire
Dr. Jagger
Lackawanna Avenue
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