Local Notables and Visitors Pass Through Scranton
Judge P P Smith visits New York City. Miss Magele McLaughlin of Honesdale plans Scranton visits. Rev Rogers Israel ill at St Luke's rectory. Dr W R Davis of Philadelphia visits F W Davis of Linden street. Nathan H Shafer of Mortrose among visitors. Deputy Prothonotary Cummings and wife tour New York and Philadelphia. Mrs W S Ballow of Huntington N J guests of uncle A J Merrill. Clem Wells returns from Scranton visit. Mr and Mrs Thomas Canavan pass through Scranton en route to Easton. Engagement announced FE M Galton to Sadie Black Rochester N Y. J G Moffat of Dunmore and cousins sail for Scotland. Edward H Jones of Waterville Ill visits W J Williams of Petersburg. Special officer at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western station. Gilbert H Cobb named division freight agent. office to be located at Alioous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. P. Smith
New York City
Magele McLaughlin
Honesdale
Scranton
Rogers Israel
St. Luke's Rectory
Wyoming Avenue
W. R. Davis
Philadelphia
F. W. Davis
Linden Street
Nathan H. Shafer
Mortrose
Cummings
Wif
New York
Phhiladelphia
W. 8. Ballow
Huntington
S. J
A. J. Merrill
Adame Avenue
Clem Wells
Bloomsburg
Thomas Canavan
Easton
FE. M. Galton
Sadie Black
Rochester
N. Y
G. Moffat
Dunmore
J. W. Gilchrist
Wenlock
George Hunter
Grinnell
Scotland
Edward H. Jones
Waterville
Ill
W. J. Williams
Petersburg
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Station
Gilbert H. Cobb
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Alioous
Award for Guzzi upholds claim against Romano defendants
Arbitration yesterday in Bernardo Guzzi versus Luke and Rafele Romano ruled in favor of Guzzi. The case, trespass to recover goods sold on execution, found the defendants liable for 200 dollars and costs. Plaintiff was represented by Halslander and Alworth. defendants by Taylor and Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Kasson
M. J. McAndrews
Joseph Jeffreys
Bernardo Guzzi
Luke
Rafele Romano
Gazal
Joseph Cassesse
Halslander
Alworth
Taylor & Lewis
Odd Fellows Lodge Moves to New Quarters
Robert Burns Lodge No. 859 I O O F opened its new quarters in Odd Fellows hall on Wyoming Avenue last night. The social event featured music and readings, an address by W Gaylord Thomas grand master of the state, and refreshments chaired by B T Swarts. D L Phillips to open furniture store in Board of Trade building today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burns Lodge
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Wyoming Avenue
W. Gaylord Thomas
B. T. Swarts
D. L. Phillips
Ublic
Board of Trade
Hungarian laborer drowns on Lackawanna bridge fall near Carbondale
A Hungarian laborer employed at Northwest colliery fell from a narrow board bridge over the Lackawanna river between the Old Morse tannery and the Anthracite ball park near Carbondale yesterday afternoon. His body was recovered later that evening. Coroner Longstreet will hold an inquest. a locally impaneled jury will be disbanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Limpeon
Carbondale
Morse
Northwest
Upper Belmont Street
Longstreet
Simpson
Board of Charities Meets Amid Small Attendance
The Associated Board of Charities met with three members present though not a quorum. Reports detailed 29 cases since the last meeting with nine unworthy, plus aid such as transportation lodging meals employment and hospital or shelter referrals. Imposters posing as aids were noted and $114.06 total treasury receipts recorded from Zeidler's cafe and the Excelsior club rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Board of Charities
BE. H. Ripple
Thomas J. Moore
John Gibbons
Ripple
Lackawanna Hospital
House of the Good Shepherd
W. Gaylord Thomas
Duggan
Zeidler
Excelsior Club
Treasury
Moore
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Convention Planned
Hon. Wiliam Wieckell and William B. Hart of Philadelphia arrive in the city as trustees of the Knights of Pythias Pennsylvania prepare for a Grand Lodge convention to be held August 17 to 19. John W. Bebee is ill and unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Wieckell
William B. Hart
Philadelphia
Knights of Pythias
Pennsylvania
Grand Lodge
John W. Bebee
Wickell
Hart
Jersey Central Station
Scranton
City Hall Notes and School Year End Plans
Twenty three new measles cases reported to the board of health. The board of revision and appeals will meet at 2 pm. Superintendent Howell says Scranton High will close June 18, the board of control date. Exams for intermediate and grammar grades were outlined. Many applications for assistant city assessor due Sept 1. Handwritten applications requested. Howell displays portraits of Murrowes Higbee and Elithea Higbee in his office. Commencement program and ticket distribution for high and training schools finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Board of Revision and Appeals
Howell
Scranton High School
Board of Control
Assengers
Thomas Henry Murrowes
Elmathan Elieha Higbee
Exhibition by Scranton Turn Verein at Turner Hall
We continue operating at the same old stand after twenty two years soliciting patronage for awnings tents flags and society goods and decorations. Exhibition by Scranton Turn Verein in Turner hall Thursday evening May 7 followed by dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Turn Verein
Turner Hall
New Scranton Street Commissioner Begins Work Quietly
A. B. Dunning assumed duties as street commissioner of Scranton and began a day of familiarization with city roads in the North End. He plans to study conditions before unveiling proposals, will continue flushing streets as weather allows, and aims to open the Driving Park bridge soon. He clarifies there is no assistant street commissioner and notes foremen will be promoted if competent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilis Pians
A. B. Dunning
Providence
Dunning
Tribune
North End
Scranton
Mr. Dunning
Flushing Gang
Driving Park
George Perigo
Kinsley
East
Knights Templar
Dunning Haa
Scranton Railway Prepares Mulberry Street Tracks for Asphalt
Crews tear up one Mulberry Street track between Penn and Franklin avenues to pave with asphalt. The second track will be shifted to the street center. A double frog at Penn avenue is to be replaced by a single crossover, easing Penn avenue driving. Work on Mulberry east and west of Washington relays a water main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Railway Company
Mulberry Street
Penn and
Franklin Avenues
Wyoming Avenue
Penn Avenue
Washington Avenue
Training School Graduates Ten Women To Receive Diplomas
The training school for teachers will graduate ten this year with diplomas conferred at graduation in the High school auditorium. Commencement is set for Wednesday evening June 14 1897 at 8 oclock. The graduates are Mary Carpenter May Daniels Jane Viola Fellowa Lila Frable Clara Helle Gibbs Mary Adelle Graves Louisa A Leader Rachel Powell Catherine L Quinnan and Rosa Shields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Carpenter
May Daniels
Jane Viola Fellowa
Lila Frable
Clara Helle Gibbs
Mary Adelle Graves
Louisa A. Leader
Rachel Powell
Catherine L. Quinnan
Rosa Shields
Wayne Man on the Jury Excluded from Duty
A Wayne County man named John Van Sickle was discovered on the grand jury list and excused from further service after moving to Wayne County. The grand jury is short-handed with two members excused and one moved out of the county, reducing available jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John van Sickle
Jefferson
van Sickle
Wayne County
Escape Leads to Five Shots in Manhunt for George Love
Constable Cole fired five shots at George Love who fled as Cole pursued him at the Flats Monday night. Love, described as a colored man, was charged by McMurray with assault and battery and has not been located after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
George Love
McMurray
Love
Care and Use of Fruits by Miss Maria Parloa
The Parloa lecture on domestic economy covers fruits and fats. It notes fresh fruits have limited nutrition, dried fruits lack refreshing power, and ripening should occur on the tree or vine except pears. It advises storage in a cool dry place, frequent checks for decay, and outlines cooking methods and fat care for housewives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parloa
Maria Parloa
Parlon
Two Pittston Teens Seek Marriage License Fails
George H. Morgan and Margaret Williams of Pittston traveled to obtain a license but were refused after Miss Williams was found to be only 19. The couple left disappointed, the clerk having halted their plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Morgan
Margaret Williams
Pittston
Miss Williams
Reading Firemen Plan October County Visit
Two members of the Schuylkill County Fire Engine company from Reading were in the city to arrange a visit of their unit to Nay Aug in October. The annual tour, like Crystal company, will include about seventy five firemen and the Ringgold band from Reading. Nay Aug hosts for one afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghuylkill County Fire Engine Company
Reading
Nay Atiga
Crystal Company
Schuylkill Company
Ringgold Band
Nay Aug Company
Bauer’s Band Open Air Concert at Lake Ariel May 26
Decoration Day program lists Bauer's Band performing open air at 0t Etk Building Franklin Avenue. Selections include Althotat March, El Capitan, My Old Kentucky Home fantasia, Around the Metropolis medley, The Blue and Grey, Germans before Paris, Belle of the Ball. Retail ads for fall salts and overcoats by John Ross and other items appear. local services include Steam Heating and Plumbing by F. & M. T. Howley. Flatulence cure promoted by Bercham's Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Ariel
Etk
Franklin Avenue
Bauer
Althotat
Farmar
Dunn's Fire Sale Closes Soon For Hats And Furnishings
The notice urges shoppers to hurry to Dunn's big fire sale with bargains on hats and gents' furnishings. It warns only a few days remain and the sale will continue for a short while longer.
Remarkable Catarrh Cure Praised by Rev. Murdock
The Rev. Jas Murdock of Hamsburg Pennsylvania testifies that Dr. Agnew's Catarrh Powder cured his five year catarrh. He reports immediate relief within five minutes and says he would not be without it. Sold by Matthews Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Murdock
Hamsburg
D I Phillipa Opens Full Furniture Store Today
The notice promotes D I Phillipa opening a complete furniture store in the Gourd of Trade building. It also markets Hood's Sarsa parilia as a blood purifier claiming to improve blood quality, with Hood's Pills described as vegetable and non purgative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. I. Phillipa
Gourd of Trade
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Norton's
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna
Eader
Auendering
A. B. Warman
Chas
McMullen & GO
National Bank Bldg
W. B. Henwood
Lackawann Ave
Robert Burns Lodge, I. O. O. F
Waters, the Hatter
THE
Murgarian
City Hall Notes
J. Fuhrman & Bro
Mr. Downing
Clemons
van Bickle
Archbald
Wayne
Miss Parloa
Fats
Reading Firemen
City
Company C Excursion
I. Patrol
Doebey
Paria
Treuteler
Hoffman
Tallor
John Ross
Spruce Street
A. Ave
M. T. Howley
Bercham
Sawyer
A. R. Sawyer
Coursen
Java
America
Coursen's Teas
E. G
Spruce St
Opp
Jermyn
John Wanamaker
Macy's
Altman
O’neil’s
At Brothers
Gma
Hotel
Silverstone
Lackawanna Avenue
Williams’ Shoe Store
Hood
the Scranton Bedding CO
Ansha Druggists
Raynolds
Neclicee
Public
Bronson & Tallman
Mercereau & Connell’s
Regina Music Boxes
Sohmer Piano
J. W. Guernsey
Sitius
Franklin Ave
Telephone 125
Akoa
Lackawanna Lubricating CO
Capouse
Dunn
Wyoming House
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