City notes reflect varied civic activity and events
A city committee visits orphanages this morning while Miss Lea M Heath lectures on Venice at Dalton Methodist. Ezra Griffin post entertainment opens at 9. Pentecost services call Linden Street temple at 7 40, with confirmation tomorrow at 9. Weather signal tags explained by George Rice. Spruce street asphalt removal for Steam Heating mains. Park Place Epworth league hosts ice cream Tuesday. Green Ridge WCTU meets at 3. Today Mrs Wilcox hosts a recital and dance at Scranton Bicycle Club. WCTU meets at 3 20 at Jowell building. YWCA rooms host social evening for young women with music and recitation. South Side whisky incident reports a farmer’s drunken spree and a horse incident on Cedar Avenue ending with a collision at Willow. Patrolman stops horse, cart damaged, men treated at Burgess' stable. City dining rooms and Weber pad noted at Lohmann’s Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poor Board
Lea M. Heath
Venice
Dalton Methodist Episcopal Church
Ezra Griffin
Academy of Music
Linden Street Temple
George Tf. Rice
Court House
Spruce Street
Wyoming
Washington Avenues
Park Place
Epworth League
Green Ridge
Evangelical
Capouse Avenue
Wilcox
Beranton
Scranton
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Jowell
Misa Hiorns
Youn Women's Chrison Association
Washington Avenue
Youns
South Side
Henry Falkan
Throop
Cedar Avenue
Hla
Willow Street
Falkan
Gacheldie
Birch Street
Burgess
Falkan van Reunaen
Central Po
Ministers Meeting Opens Wyore District Session at Lackawanna
The one hundred forty first Wyore District Methodist Episcopal Ministers Association opened last evening at Lackawanna with Presiding Elder Rev. J. G. Eckman presiding. Rev. Wilson Trebble gave the association address and officers and committees will be elected this morning followed by essays on local church records and the era we live in. Afternoon sessions feature essays on church growth and prayer philosophy with Rev. W. Wilcox and Rev. Leonard C. Murdock among readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Wyore
Methodist Episcopal Miny Triat Association
J. G. Eckman
Wilson Trebble
John F. Williams
William Edgar
Providence
Wyoming Camp Merthy
G. C. Lyman
Janes Benninger
China
Hans
Leonard C. Murdock
John W. Price
William &, Wilcox
Hugh C. W. McDermott
Will Handley Will Contest Rumor Surfaces
A suspected challenge to the late ex-Judge John Handley's will gains attention as a New York attorney meets with Willard, Warren & Knapp. Certified copies were issued by the registrar, with talk of a Minnesota nephew filing a contest, though executors deny any knowledge of such action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley
West
John Handley
New York
Willard, Warren & Knapp
Register
Willa Hopkins
Wat
Minnesota
Tribune
Funeral of Miss Higgins at St Peter’s Cathedral
Large turnout for the funeral of Miss Mary Higgins of Carbon Guest held yesterday morning at St Peter’s Cathedral. Four flower-bearers and six pall-bearers, young ladies in white, assisted. Rev J J B Feeley conducted a high mass of requiem. Interment followed at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Higgins
Carbon Guest
Meeting of Chiefs Set for Reading June 6 1895
Police chiefs and superintendents from Pennsylvania cities organized the Pennsylvania Branch of the National Chiefs of Police union in Philadelphia in late November 1894. R J Linden of Philadelphia will preside, S J Anderson of Harrisburg serves as secretary treasurer, and Reading’s Chief Simpeon helped organize. The branch meeting in Reading on June 6 will advance the organization’s interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
National Chiefs of Police Union
R. J. Linden
J. Anderson
Harrisburg
Simpeon
Meadow Brook Water Company Extension Granted
Judge Edwards granted Meadow Brook Water Company a five year extension to complete its name and project. Justice Hand supported the application while Attorney Agile Ricketts of Wilkes-Barre argued against. After hearing both sides, Edwards approved the extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadow Brook Water Company
Edwards
Px-Justice
Supreme Court Refuses Reargument in Scranton water case
The Supreme Court in Philadelphia yesterday refused the motion for reargument in the Scranton public safety items and Water Co. v Lackawanna Iron and Coal Co. In Danville Hazleton and Wilkes-Barre R R Co. v Kase, the June 7 1893 rule was made absolute and the new process entered was removed. A concert tonight at the M C A Hall features Miss Jemima Jones Grace Rowe Anna Rose and others with a large list of musicians and a full program. Phase ball fans may enjoy a Wyoming Seminary versus Keystone Academy game and the Mosart band will provide music for Decoration Day events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Scranton Guns and Water Company
Lackawanna, Iron and Coal Company
Danville, Hazleton and Wilkes-Barre Railroad Company
Kase
Young Men's Christian Association
Young Men's Christian Association Hane Dall Club
Jemima Jones
Misa Grace Rowe
Mica Anna Rose
Louw HW. Jones
David Owens
Will Allen
Walker Kiple
Arthur
Farview
Wyoming Seminary
Keystone Academy
Mosart
Contagious disease report lists multiple fever cases and deaths
Last week's health board tally shows 2 typhoid, 4 scarlet fever, 4 diphtheria cases with 2 deaths, and 2 whooping cough deaths. Total 10 new cases and 4 deaths from contagious diseases, 34 deaths from all causes. Also notes a freed plumber contact at 42 Lackawanna Avenue for W G Doud & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
W. G. Doud & Co
Lackawanna Avenue
Langguth Albee wedding announced at Penn Avenue Baptist
Miss Jennie E B Albee elopes to Julius Langguth in a May 2 ceremony at the Penn Avenue Baptist church parsonage conducted by Rev. Warren G. Partridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langguth
Albeh
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Warren G. Partridge
Jennie EB
Albee
Julius Langguth
Perjury Charge in Jennings Lehigh Valley Case Fails
The case of John G. Jennings against the Lehigh Valley Railroad drew a heated exchange as Attorney Cornelius Smith accused deputy prothonotary Kasson of jury packing. Judge Archbald dismissed the perjury charge, ordering Jennings brought to the bar to substantiate the claims, and the trial proceeded with witnesses detailing the Mud Run wreck and injuries to James Jennings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
John G. Jennings
James
Lahich Valley Pailroad
Fiest Tree
Attormey Corneilua Smith
Jennings
Lehigh Valley Company
Archbald
Myron
Kasson
Belmg
Lew
Dimaw
Myron H. Kadwon
Tlaw
Kastan
Myron PL
James Jennings
Lehigh Velley Radmond Company
Myron EB. Kiueson
Philitin
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Belle
Hin Ron
Warren
Schuyler
Easton
Kageon
No. 2 Court Room
Kasten
Attracys
I. B. Burns
Major Fiverett Warren
James Mahon
Nsrde
Major Warren
Mahon
Secree
Mud Run
Lehigh Valley
Young Jennings
Carl M. Kelley
Equimunk
Alexander Mitchell
Wyoming Division
Lehigh Valley Tallmud
N. Y
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Mme
Minooka
Judite Chinnter
John Cain
KB. D. Barber
Perkville
Cain
Catherine Loftus
Theresa
Clarence Wilson
Joods
B. H. Threop
John Horn
Atlay Knutting Company
Henry Goodman
Lackawanna Avenue
Baol
Benjamin Freeley
Frank Shaffer
Nathan & Brink
Charles L. van Valen
Arts Miller
W. 8
Court House News Notes From Jermyn and Nearby Boroughs
Details include Albert J. Adams granted a license to peddle and Velermtine Haas discharged from county jail under insolvency laws. Judge Guieter denied a new trial in Slowther v Harvey et al. Overseers of the poor for Jermyn borough named W Biles. Prospective lawyers and new admits listed, along with road review outcomes in Fell Township. Marriage licenses issued for Heffron and Prendergast pairings and Lansguth with Alble. County commissioners hear property appeals by wards. deputy sheriff reports $408.05 executed sale by Mountain Lake Coal and Land Co. Purchaser S G Kerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Adams
Velermtine Haas
Guieter
Lancelot Slowther
A. H. Harvey
W. B. Swick
Thomas Marsh
Jermyn Borough
W. Biles
Pryor
Horatio N. Patrick
H. Fenton Tinkham
Frank F. Gibbs
Selden H. Kingsbury
Fell Township
Thomas F. Heffron
Minooka
Sarah Prendergast
Taylor
Julius Lansguth
Jennie FE. Alble
Beraiten
Ryan
Peter Albauysh
No. 6
Albough
Eafe
Mountain Lake Coal and Land Company
G. Kerr
Weather signals raise on courthouse flags for first time
The courthouse displayed new weather flags in four designs signaling changes in temperature and precipitation. Flags indicate fair weather, rain, temperature shifts, and cold waves with combinations explained for interpretation. Forecasts come from the state weather bureau in Philadelphia and are relayed by Secretary Atherton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
State Weather Bureau
Philadelphia
Atherton
Cash offer typo fixes in Lorraine housing incentive
The notice corrects a typographical error in Wood Harmon & Co.'s cash offer for Lorraine house builders. It states a $300 incentive for the first house costing $1600 or more completed by Jan 1, 1806, amid other era items such as a firemen banquet and local ads for services on Lackawanna Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood, Harmon & Co
Lorraine
South Abington High School Outgrows Modern Building
The South Abington high school near Clark's Summit and Clark's Green has rapidly expanded since its 5 000 construction. Enrollment reached 17 students, a 40 percent rise in two years, with staff growing from three teachers to five. Lorraine Wood subdivision development is nearing decorations ahead of Dec oration Day, just minutes from Scranton via the Lackawanna and Western line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark's
Clark's Green
South Abington High School
Clark's Summit
Lorraine
Wood, Harmon & Co
Previo
Chirk
Summit
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Pactoryville
Abington
Steen
Scranton
Most Unusual Divorce Testimony Revealed in Pennsylvania
Ban Sargent seeks a divorce from Hannah Sargent. In court he presented startling evidence alleging his wife’s family partners committed crimes with her during his absence in 1880 and that his brother John usurped his place for two months. Other cases include Mary Ward seeking separation from John Ward and Fannie Peters alleging brutal treatment by Beektal Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Sargent
Hannah Sargent
Edwards
Pennsylvania
Mre. Sargent
Monroe County
Pike County
Sargent
John
Harvey
Roof
Arvey Sargent
John Surgent
Mia
Elias Surgent
Beranton
Elias
Willis Casten
T. V. Powderly
M. J. McAndrew
Mary J. Ward
John Ward
Wales
America
Eynoan Street
Fimur
Ward
Ince
Joseph O'Brien
New School Building Bids Set for No 33 Annex
In the Ninth ward the board opened bidding for an annex to No 33 school. Williams won the contract after bids from Stipp Murhes Fahey Brothers Schroeder Finns and Woolsey were reviewed. The plan includes erecting a fence around No 27 and purchasing two Third ward lots for a future school site. Memorial Day closing, commencement venue discussions, and next meeting set for Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Wormaer
Miller
Carson
von Storch
Academy of Music
Frothingham
House
High and Training School
Jennings
A. T. O'Boyle
William T. O'Malley
H.A. Knapp
Ninth Ward
Peter Stipp
E.G. Murhes
Fahey Brothers
Conrad Schroeder
Hera Finn & Sons
J. B. Woolsey & Co
Edwin
Willames
Rain Delays Knights Templar Pilgrimage to Reading
Rain prevented many local Knights Templar from joining the annual pilgrimage to Reading. The event began last night with a small turnout from the city and surrounding area due to weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
Reading
Conchive
City
Vicin
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Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
F. Nettleton
Rackawanna
Diva Lundry
Pri
Bolec Vaudevils Company
Oot Coliseum
Charles Pson
R Hales Thompson
Layee Avenue
Taylor Avenue
Cameric
Wyoming Avenue
City Notes
Lohmann’n
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Ministers
Miss Higgins
St. Peter's Cathedral
Meeting OF Chiefs
M.C. A. Hall
Smith Springs
Banqquet
Conway House
Nay Aug Hose Company
Third District
CG. R. Suydam
F. W. Iizelman
Isadore Goodman
Home Locker
Agenta
Nickel Pilate Road
Jon
Eb T. Wheaton
Clark’s Summit
Hafan
Ueuia
Beau
Woolworths
Lackawanta Ave
Bicycles OF America
Sargent Brothers
Peters
A. A. Holmes
Thomas Lyddon
Joseph Ainsley
A. H. Rhopland
Jacop Hetzel
Couwer de Lion Commandery
George M. Patterson
Palestine
Carbondale
W. J. Day
Jermyn, Rj, Patterson
T. F. Penman
Joseph Alexander
James Ellis
T. Filtcroft
Re A. Aimimermon
Mélitia Commandery
Sematom
Eighth Street
Thir
Williams
Mr. Notz
Building Committee
Howest
Commmitee
Nickel Mate Road
Exchange Street
Butlilo
Noto, FL & Alm
Aarp
Atlow
Ay Th. Poote
Gisten
Franklin FP. Arndt
W. Mf
Wm. L. Carr
Electra Bella
Lack, Hve
Filisbury
J.D. Wiliahhs & Bed
Frank P. Christian
Hatter
Lackawanna Ave
Scranton, PL
Gilhogl
Carriagra
Busines
Awali
Seventh Street
Setaston
Waloney Il Ik
Mary A
PTUS
Meridian Street
M. W. Collins
Ce G. Coursen
Safe-Deposit
Helau i Safe Det
TNE
Columbus Monument
Washington Av
Scranten
Lecherns
Sec
J. Bolz
Witney
Clothiers, Hotters, &Furnishers
Athens
J. Lawrente Stelle
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