City Notes and Local Moves Highlight Busy Week
First coat of asphalt on Sprice street laid yesterday. Bauer's band to perform Sunday at Lau rel HI park. St. Paul's church fair in Green Ridge open last night and tonight. J Wesley Bullock held to bail on degertion and non support charges. Tenants roving about. marriages reported. Drunkness and reckless driving arrests on Robinson street. one jail stay. Patrick Whelan funeral set for this morning at 5. Requiem at St. Peter’s Cathedral and Hyde Park Cemetery interment. Women’s Relief Corps to attend memorial at Providence Presbyterian church. New timetable for the Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley railroad. Colonel Scranton Broadnt funeral at his home. Pallbearers listed. flowers noted.
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Sprice Street
Bauer
Laurel HI Park
St. Paul’s Church
Green Ridge
J. Wesley Bullock
Millar
Edward Sherwood
Jeferson
Seventh Street
John MH
Ralph Delaney
Marge
Mary Schmidt
Philadelphia
James H Conner
Annie KE
Mulligan
Scranton
Stanley Dalley
J. P. Waribocker
Robinson Street
Dailey
Wambacker
Patrick Whelan
Prospect Avenue
St. Peter's Cathedral
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Bera
Griffin Women's Relief Corps
Grand Army of the Republic
Providence Presbyterian Church
Thie and
Wyoming Valley Railroad
Lake c
Scranton Broadnt
Jefferson
Trogers Israel
St. Luke's Church
M. J. Andrews
J. P. Mills
Henry Davenport
Burr Wolfe
F. L. Brown
George Hrowe
J. Allen
Mengo Willame
Murtaugh Sent to Jail on Three Charges
Constable Timothy Jones was attacked by James Murtaugh of Kellys Patch and jailed in default of 1300 dollars on charges of threatening to kill assaulting an officer and resisting arrest. J D Eastman testified as rent agent for L M Bunnell. Newey, who helped Murtaugh, was jailed after a hearing for interfering with an officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Jones
Assilant
James Murtaugh
Kelly’s Patch
J. D. Eastman
Murtaugh
Alderman Wright
L. M. Bunnell
Nastman
William Newey
West Side
Newey
Various Employment Moves Highlight Local Business Office Changes
Misa Agnes Kearney of Norfolk enrolled in a full business course last month. A Carbondale Traction manager sought a young man. one candidate was promoted to head bookkeeper. Another candidate was hired as stenographer last week. Miss Anna Coyne took stenographic work at a prominent attorney’s office. Gertrude Lloyd recently secured a position in a leading merchandising firm. Mrs. Stearns of Peckville will display seasonable millinery at Hotel Warwick on May 22 and 23 at South Carolina Avenue end in City, N J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Agnes Kearney
Norfolk
Carbondale Traction Company
Anna Coyne
Gertrude Lloyd
Alderman Uses Strategy to Capture Fugitive in Bed
Alderman Millar sought to reclaim a youthful thief, Michael Ruddy, who skipped bail after promising to produce a bondsman. After several failed attempts and a townwide search, Special Officer Byers found Ruddy in bed at his home and secured bail at $500 with friends posting later.
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Millar
Michael Ruddy
D. Endelshon
Lackawanna Avenue
Ruddy
Endleashon
Buddy
Byers
Jall
Grand Directors Meet Sets New Jurisdiction Plans
Delegates to the grand council of the Young Men's Institute returned home after a morning session on making the new jurisdiction business ready. The directors set the grand secretary salary at 100 dollars yearly and a per capitas tax of 126 dollars for the year with quarterly payments. An auditing committee and a constitutional revision panel were named, led by local attorney M. J. Donohoe as president.
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Grand Council
The
Young Men's Institute
J. J. Keough
New York
P. J. Ruddy
Parsons
J. F. McDonnell
Carbondale
T. J. Carroll
West Side
M. J. McCormack
Forest City
W. J. Kelley
Pittsburg
P. J. Morris
McKee's Rocks
P. J. Carroll
M. J. Donohoe
Mayor views the parks on a three-park tour
Colonel Ripple and T. J. Moore led Mayor and Mrs Bailey through Woodlawn Nay Aug and Connell parks to inspect progress. The mayor praised the park commissioners for improving facilities despite tight funds and urged council to provide a larger appropriation. Residents lament the stalled swimming pool project but hope it will appear next spring.
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Ripple
Moore
BE. H. Ripple
T. J. Moore
Board of Park Commissioners
Bailey
Woodlawn
Nay Aug
Connell
Public Parks
Man’s missing trout pole blamed on local youth
Peter Hanness of Gouldsboro bought a fancy trout pole in town then claimed John Madigan swiped it. Madigan was arrested but proved it a joke and the alderman dismissed the case after the pole was returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hanness
Gouldsboro
John Madigan
Millar
Madigan
Hanness
Grand jury report likely today after record pace
A grand jury report is expected today though not certain due to many cases remaining. Yesterday 240 cases were disposed of, a record for that period. District Attorney John R. Jones urged prosecutors to attend with witnesses to speed proceedings amid crowded courthouse corridors dominated by a foreign element.
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Grand Jury
John R. Jones
Court House
Memorial Day Preparations Told By Grand Army Posts
Grand Army posts prepare extensive Memorial Day observances with flower strewing at graves. A memorial sermon will be delivered Sunday evening at Providence Presbyterian church for Azra Griffin post members by Rev. George B E Guild and another sermon for Colonel Monies post by Rev. P J McManun at St Pauls Catholic church Green Ridge. Lonmann on Spruce street offers Brook Trout fresh from mountain streams. A stereoptical exhibition at Court House Square tonight promises further ceremony details.
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Grand Army
George BE. Guild
Providence Presbyterian Church
Azra Griffin
Colonel Monies Post
P. J. McManun
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Green Ridge
Scranton High School Class of 1896 Commencement Plans
The 1896 Scranton High School graduating class will include about thirty members with more women than men. Harold Watres is president designate. Commencement is set for June 19 at Frothingham pending board approval, with 3000 announcements and a gold pen emblem featuring S H S and 968. The alumni banquet follows on June 23 at the Scranton Bicycle Club house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton High School
Misees Alle Hine
Irene Kahn
Katharine Larkin
Amelia
Koch
Lula Belle Warren
Kathryn Smithing
Edna
Klauminzer
Martha Reese
Emma Hart
Lida Weaver
Bernice Conger
Lulu Sylvester
Jennie Thomas
Agnes Nicol
Maud Saunders
Myrtle Perry
Elsie Keller
Ethel Porter
Elizabeth M. Robinson
Alice Mallory
Howard P. Davis
Joseph Wagner
Charles Falk
Frothingham
George Howell
Howell
Harold Watres
Scranton Bicycle Club
Property owners seek city action on pavement repairs
On North Washington avenue property owners plan to petition the council next Thursday night. They urge the city to enforce Barber Asphalt company to repair the street under a five year maintenance contract. County officials refused to sign, saying the county’s separate contract covers fronting payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue
Barber Asphalt Company
North Washington Avenue
Gibson Street
Electric Avenue
W. Roberts
Gilles Roberts
John Demuth
Rumors Fly Over City Hall Selections and Meet
Gossip swirls after talks of a Republican selectmen meeting Tuesday to discuss general business. Democrats contemplate mandamus to force Republican attendance at the joint convention, but it’s dismissed as unlikely. Manley jokes about police appointments while Democrats lament the mayor’s push for better city government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manley
Twelfth
Tribune
City Hall
Hay credit case dismissed after partner admission
Philando Hornbaker of Moosic was arraigned on a charge of obtaining hay under false pretenses. Prosecutor James Rooney accused him of using a false claim that Representative Frank J. Grover was his partner. Grover admitted partnership, leading to dismissal and civil action to recover the value or its equivalent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philando Hornbaker
Moosic
Wright
James Rooney
Susquehanna
Hornbaker
Frank J. Grover
Rooney
Grover
Hornbaker & Grover
Woman Bravely Endures Abusive Marriage Ends With Bail
A white woman, abused by her husband Eugene Huff a large colored man, obtained his arrest after a brutal assault. Alder man Miller set bail at 500 dollars. Huff could not post and was jailed awaiting court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Huff
Huff
Alderman Miller
Old Forge man released on bail in county jail case
Lawrence Somezo of Old Forge was freed from the county jail on bail of 500 dollars on a charge of resisting an officer in the execution of a legal process. John F. Fallon became his bondsman. William Connors of Dalton faced a separate charge of surety of the peace and was committed to the county jail in default of bail. Patrick Durkin of the Poor Fin right Chaeeed Witt Moore?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Somezo
Old Forge
John FR. Fallon
William Connors
Dalton
F. W. Francia
Ball
Patrick Durkin
Witt Moore
Local man committed in default of bail after assault charge
A man was committed in default of bail by Alderman L. W. Roberta. Michael Obnohok of OM Forge faced assault and battery charges and was remanded after a disturbance last night.
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L. W. Roberta
Michael Obnohok
OM Forge
Officer Gibbons in Olyphant Remains Unchanged
The condition of Officer Patrick Gibbons of Olyphant after a felonious assault at Novak's saloon remains unchanged. He was hospitalized with a fractured skull and stab wounds. The day after the attack he was comfortable, then worsened on Tuesday. prospects for recovery appear doubtful. One assailant has been captured while others fled.
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Patrick Gibbons
Olyphant
Novak
Twice Escaped Prisoner Flees After Robbery Arrest
Harry Linton a 19 year old colored youth from Center street was arrested for stealing three razors and two clippers from James A Brittingham the ex barber on Spruce street. After confessing he was sent to county jail but escaped while being transported prompting a pursuit down Lackawanna avenue and Wyoming avenue where Officer Byers fired a warning shot.
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Harry Linton
Center Street
Tme
James A. Brittingham
Spruce Street
Jim Austin
Brittingham
Millar
Joseph Green
Young Linton
Byers
Linton
Lackawanna Avenue
Wyoming Avenue
Railroad Avenue
Alfred Godshall Dying on West Side
Alfred Godshall a prominent West Sider was dying at 1 o clock this morning after a paralytic stroke Doctors held a consultation at his bedside shortly after midnight He is a carpenter boss at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company's West Side mines.
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Alfred Godshall
West
Brilliant Address By Colonel Fairman At Wood’s College
Colonel James M. Fairman lectured at Wood’s Business College on Aaron Burr’s life. He labeled Burr as self asserting and arrogant, noting his failed New York bid and the Hamilton duel. Burr’s flight, wanderings, and bitter end on Staten Island were recounted, with thanks offered by President F. Williams.
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Colonel Fairman
Wood's College
James M. Fairman
Wood's
Business College
Aaron Burr
United States
United Bats
Farr
Burr
Staten Island
F. Willams
College
Casey & Kelly Brewing Co. Parade Promotes Back Beer
A night street parade of over a dozen brewery wagons led by a band toured the business district. Barouches carried attaches and friends of Casey and Kelly, with banners declaring the Casey and Kelly back beer promotion. The unique advertising scheme drew public notice and was described as a good advertisement.
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Casey & Kelly Brewing Company
Casey & Kelly Bock
Erie Railroad Offers Excursion Tickets to St Louis for GOP Convention
To accommodate attendees of the Republican National Convention in St Louis Missouri on June first the Erie Railroad sells special excursion tickets at one way fare for round trip valid for return by June twenty first. The Erie line is touted as the natural route with superior facilities and mentions ensuring the ticket reads Via this popular line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Erie Railroad Company
Erie
McGarrah's Insect Powder and Lager Ad Blurbs
An OCR fragment lists advertising copy for McGarrah's Insect Powder in 26 and 10 cent boxes and a lager beer call for Casey & Kelly's extra fine lager. It mentions 8 G Kerr Son & Co at 408 Lack'nave Square and dealer prompts. The text is garbled with stray phrases.
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G. Kerr, Son & Co
Lack
McGarrah
Casey & Kelly
Unknown man dies in county jail amid identity doubts
A man held on vagrancy in Taylor borough died at 2 a.m. in the county jail. He used the name Thomas Deacon but is believed to be Harvey Sargent of Priceburg. Despite efforts, no one could confirm his identity. a cousin named John Sargent visited but could not verify. The body lies in an ice box awaiting burial in Forest Hill if unclaimed.
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Thomas Deacon
Harvey Sargent
Priceburg
County Fell
John Sargent
Dalton
Factoryville
Justice of the Peace
William P. Griffiths
Taylor
Taylor Borough
Jenkins
T. J. Price
Alfred Smith
A. R. Raub
Forest Hill
Throop
Lee
Harvey
Sargent
Raub
Sages Exhibition Draws Large Crowded Audience
A crowded Academy of Marte watched the Sages perform last night. The exhibition continued the week’s lively shows with ample good subjects and wide audience mirth.
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Academy of Marte
Millinery Test Ad Invites Direct Comparison
A classic retail appeal urges buyers to judge goods by personal inspection. The note emphasizes that acts may mislead while goods themselves truthfully reflect quality, inviting customers to compare offerings directly in millinery and other merchandise.
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Cleveland Baking Powder Co
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna
the Aundry
Warman
Penn Ave
Real Brussels
City Notes
Mwe
the Scranton Business College
Warwick
South Carolina Avenue
N. J
Fine Lawn
Good
Ocean
Daniel Coleman
Ane
Hele
Alderman
Lonmann
Court House Square
Casey & Kelly Brewing Co
St. Louis, Mo
Knights Templar
Sage
Buffalo
Chicago
Eishel
Berry the Jeweler
Lackawanna Avenua
Shaw
Jimerson
Malcolm Lova
Orgias
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
J. Lawrence Stelle
Academy
Powell
Music Store
D. Bolz
Wyoming
Sawyer'’S
A. R. Sawye Sawyer
Wreenie Ave
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Jermyn
J, Alfred Pennington
Elm Park Church
Madison Avenue
Linden Street
Elm Park Parsonage
Pennington
Turner and Dunham
Boston
Guilmont and Sbrigtia
Paris
Ehrlicht, Haupt, Reimann and Becker
Berlin
Elm Paak
LOS 406 Paw
P. M’crea
Rupprecht’s
Crystal Palace
Ruppreght's
Baptist Church
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