Notable Visitors and Local Social Rounds in the City
Mies Mary Wagenhorst of Lehigh Glan visits fhenide in the city. Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Finley and daughter Mrs. Harry Walton Adamy of Penix Aug spend the summer at the Walden cottage in Dalton. A fine portrait by Colonel Muirman of Wiliim Connell is on display at Williams & McAnulty's Wyoming avenue store window. Mrs. Hines and daughter Elizabeth of Wyaming visited her son T. B. Hines on Madison avenue during the Knights Templar conclave. General Western Passenger Agent BE Byington of the Lehigh Valley Railroad and party from Buffalo and Cleveland toured the city in a specter car, with a serenade from Easton’s outer band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Mary Wagenhorst
Lehigh Glan
Fhenide
Finley
Harry Walton Adamy
Penix
Walden Cottage
Dalton
Wiliim Connell
Colonel Muirman
Williams & McAnulty
Wyoming Avenue
Hines
D Dughter
Mies Elizabeth
Wyaming
T. B. Hines
Madison Avenue
Knights Templar
General Western
Byington
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Byligton
Bartlett
Knights
Electric City
Crooks to be released after city conclave parade
Harry Thompson and others arrested during the conclave will leave Philadelphia by train today under escort. Thompson said he came to watch the parade and has no plan to work here. Charles Sexton Wilson Owens were discharged after relatives vouched for them. Frederick Connell reports his diamond pin was lifted during the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Thompson
Philadelphia
John Whitelaw
John Wetherer
New York
James Brown
Detroit
Thompson
Tribune
Charles Sexton
Wilson Owens
Delaware County
Vislt Sexton
Frederick Connell
Maternity of Young Kime and Bacon Funeral Notices
Scranton notices announce funeral services for Ann M Kime aged 6 years and Kate Bacon wife of H G Bacon both in Scranton Pennsylvania. Ann M Kime's remains will be moved to Roston Friday for burial with service this evening at 125 Robinson street. Kate Bacon’s funeral is set for 3 p m on May 2 from Lackawanna avenue residence.
Grand Knights Install Penman as Grand Junior Warden
The Knights Templar Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania completed its conclave in Scranton with a fitting installation of Sir Thomas F. Penman of Scranton to the grand junior warden position. The event followed a week of hospitality, receptions, and tours, and Penman’s election signals his trajectory toward grand commander in coming years. Visitors toured mines, enjoyed entertainments, and departed after a successful gathering amid ideal weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Commandery
Knights Templar
Pennsylvania
Frothingham Theater
Mary and Chascours
Philadelphia
Thomas Ton
Baiunday
Sir Knight
Frothingham Arcade
Grand
Grand Junior Warden Penman
Monroe Avenue
Penman Elected Grand Junior Warden In Secret Session
The secret session at Frothingham theater elected E Sir Thomas F Penman of Scranton as Grand Junior Warden by a broad first ballot. Only one contest occurred for the junior warden post as other offices were filled by graduation and service with several candidates named but not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Penman
Scranton
Frothingham Theater
M. Richards Muckle
Grand Commandery
Sir Penman
Robert J. Linden
Philadelphia
Ezra
Wilson I. Flemming
Donatans
Bellefonte
V. E. Slice
Henry M. Varrandt
Harrie’ Ure
New Commandery Appointments and 1997 Conclave Choice
Grand Commander Yohe announced appointments for officers led by E Sir Henry Kuhn in Johnstown and E Sir James Youngson in Pittsburgh with several other posts held by E Sir officers across Reading Philadelphia Lock Haven and Phoenixville The Shamokin commandery No 77 received dispensation The 1997 conclave location Faston follows a retiring grand commander preference and committees will be named by circular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yohe
Pennel C. Evans
Easton
John T. Geardsley
Lock Haven
Edwin H. Doane
Philadelphia
John A. Vanderslice
Phoenixville
William J. Diehl
Pittsburg
Theodore S. Williamson
Chester
Shamokin
Shamokin Commandery
Faston
Installation of Hugh de Payens Commandery Officers
Large audience witnesses the public installation at Frothingham theater. The ceremony installs R. E. Sir Samuel S Yohe as Grand Commander, with offi cers Garry M Van Zandt Henry H Kuhn James B Youngson and others named. Prayers, music by Couturier band and St Luke's choir accompany the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frothingham
BRBE
Warren Larue Thomas
United States
R. EF
Edward B. Spencer
Couturier
Hugh de Payens
Grand Commandery
Couturier Band
Roseini
Robert J. Linden
R. E
Yohe
Pennell C.vans
Hugh de Payens Commandery
V Yohe
Knights Templar
Easton
Garry M. van Zandt
Henry H. Kuhn
James B. Youngson
Thomas M. Boyle
Pittsburg
Adam H. Schmehl
Reading
Tho
Sir Penman
Lin Jen
Boyle
Professor Couturier
Asphalt case before court over Monroe Avenue contract
In Scranton, the Barber Asphalt Co seeks an equity injunction to restrain the select council from concurring with the common council in awarding the Monroe Avenue contract to Dunn Brothers. The court debated a demurrer by Dunn Brothers and set further argument before three judges in a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trefore
Edwards
Barber Asphalt Company
Select Council of Scranton
Common Council
Monroe Avenue
Dunn Brothers
J. H. Byrne
W. H. Jessup
Duan Brothers
Sir. Burns
Councitle
Meyer Bailey
Eure
Act of Equity
Select Council
Eex
Jeesup
Plaintif
Equity
Mr. Palmer's Pocketbook Found After Fire
A pocketbook with valuable papers belonging to W. Scott Palmer of Glenburn was found in a blocked waste pipe in the Scranton House toilet room after a Tuesday night fire. Police await Palmer's confirmation of ownership and whether the item was left or stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton House
W. Scott Palmer
Glenburn
Palmer
No Politics to Incite Selectmen to Battle
Mayor Bailey told a Tribune reporter that no political action would be sent to provoke conflict. An adjourned meeting of the select council was planned for tonight but nothing of political nature was expected to occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Bailey
Tribune
Mayor considers building inspector board and nominations
John Fitzsimmons will be nominated for captaincy and possibly one or two police appointments. Mayor Batley has not decided on a board of examiners to assess applicants for building inspector. He has not given the matter serious thought since the Republicans refused to attend a joint convention. He may appoint the board himself, as he has been advised that he has that power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fitzsimmons
Batley
Ten Prisoners Released After Grand Jury Action
District Attorney John R. Jones certified ten prisoners for court after the grand jury acted and the bills against them were ignored. Names include John Grescha and Charles Miller charged in the John Miskus death at Tripp's crossing on March 17. others were jailed on minor charges. Warden Thomas Joy released them on court order by Judge Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Jones
John Grescha
Charles Miller
John Miskus
Tripp's Crossing
Wartick Bachora
Darby Dougherty
John Hoynosk
Jacob Mecalio
Gizettic Whusgal
Permanent Department Bargain Sale Opens New Market Stock
A department store announces a permanent bargain sale featuring white china plates decorated cups and saucers bone dishes bowls egg cups and picture frames among other items. Prices show past values and current cut rates with new open stock dinnerware patterns to be added. Hotelkeepers urged to inspect the complete line.
Elegant Spring Suit Display Attracts Shoppers
A store advertises a low price spring suit assortment highlighting quality and value. Call to view the stock with confidence it will benefit both buyer and shop, and likely result in a purchase.
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Norton's
BOCK
Lackawanna Avenue
Weston
Scranton, Olyphant
Carbondale
Casey & Kelly
Gonciaye
Sir Thomas F. Penman
Slit Samvvel
Euston
Oxford Beauties
Schank & Koehler
Spruce
Johnstown
Pittisburg
Thomas Boro
Grant
Adam HH. Schmehi
Samuel 8. Yohe
Knights Templar of
Penman
Henry W. Williams
The
Supreme Court
Barbers
W. W. Watson
Burns
MR. Palmer
Crouch Bros. & Beatty
Mears Building
Washington
ORD
Dresden
Delft
Rochester
Rexford
Lacka. Ave
Grand Jury
Hood
Wood
China Hall
Wyoming Ave
Ata
Wade
M'Cann
Knox Straws- Friction Agency
Aones Dannery
W. F. Conners
Lackwanna Ahsenue
Keelay
Nat Tate
Berantom
Wvers Clothiers, Hstlers,& Furnishers
A. E. Rogers
Lackawanna
RVI & Aucksom
Lackawanha Avenue
Shimburg
Jaconat
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