City Notes Board Meets and Local Updates
The text book committee of the board of control will meet tonight. Baners band left yesterday for the Bolicnete Orphan school at Harford Bus quehanah county. Seven new cases of measles and one of diphtheria were reported to the dowry of death yesterday. Coroner P Longstreet has appointed ulita Spooth deputy coroner at Carbondale. Monday will be the first day for Ming appeals in Prothonotary Pryor's office for the May term of court. Kepes will be stretched around the grape plots on the courthouse square today to keep crowds off the grass tomorrow. Mr and Mrs Thomas H Davis of North Washington avenue have adopted the baby girl from the Home for the Friend era. The Volunteer Firemen's association has deckhad to run excursions to Witken arte for four days the State mi mons association will be in session there. Charles Wingan, a workman at the Booth mill, had the great toe on his right foot crushed yesterday by a falling tall. He was admitted to the Moreen Taylor hospital. Decoration Day hours at the post office will be 7 am to 9 pm with certain windows closed. Morning deliveries will be by carriers. The recital by the music chideses at St Cecilia will be at St Thomas parish hall Friday evening at 745. Miss Billa Reed deposits arrest of Mrs Henry Johnson on threats with an axe. a hearing will be held this evening before Alderman Howe and Johnson was held on bail. Several residents listed for marriage yesterday. Dr B H Therop's improvement continued and his physical condition last night was encouraging though mental progress lagged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Baners
Bolicnete
Harford
Busquehanah
P. Longstreet
Ulita Spooth
O Fce
Carbondale
Ming Appeils
Prothonotary
Pryor
Kepes
Court House Square
Thomas H. Davis
Washington Avenue
Deckhad
Witkenarte
Mons
Charles Wingan
Booth Mill
Moreen Taylor Hospital
Wom
Music Chisdes
St. Cecilia
St. Thomas’ Epllege Hall
St. Cecilia’s
Academy
Billa Reed
Mra
Henry Johnson
Alderman Howe
Divorce action and court orders in Carbondale district
A dated report outlines multiple civil actions and court orders in Carbondale. It notes Emma B. Lewis divorce case where respondent must answer why the divorce should not be granted, and a bondsman’s petition to show cause regarding forfeited recognizance. It also covers ejectment suit for property on Tenth Street, and a receivership account filed by Herbert W Taylor for Boranton Lace Curtain Manufacturing. Additionally, Bridget Kerne seeks damages from Carbondale Traction and Lackawanna Valley Heald Transit for alleged property grading damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma B. Lewis
Morris D. Lewis
Ward & Horn
John Merrine
Bondsman
Yerteriay
Commonwealth
John Chennery
Tenth Street
John W. MiMer
Edwin G. Carpenter
Kate Harlow
Margaret Ann Harlow
Mary Tloriow
William H. Harlow
Thomas F. Wells
Herbert W Taylor
Boranton Lace Curtain Manufacturing Company
Sheriff's Sale
Bridget Kerne
A. Tiurns
M. J. Donahoe
Carbondale Traction Company
Lackawanna Valley Heald Transit Company
Carbondale
City of
Brooklyn
Y W C A Notes On Lectures and Meetings
The YWCA notes announce the finalMiss Parion lecture moved to Friday afternoon May 2 with rally in YWCA rooms. A singing program and talk follow a house-cleaning. secretaries invite attendance and friends. Laurel Club meets June 1 and the annual meeting is set for June at 8 p m with two minute reports from chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Parion
Young Women's Christian Association
Laurel Club
College of Commerce offers 100 free tuition spots
Due to hard times many youths lack funds and prominent city gentlemen fund 100 free tuition seats for the remainder of the current school year at the College of Commerce. Apply immediately at the college office on Lackawanna and Penn avenues. Also note Dawson Brothers at 227 Lackawanna Ave advertise money to buy diamonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pehod
College of Com
Peoople
Ohia
College of Commerce
Lackawanna and
Penn Avenues
Davisow Brothers
Lackawanna Ave
Scranton High School Class of '17 Graduates Record
Sixty two pupils graduate the Scranton high school in the new building the largest class yet. Luella Warren is valedictorian with a 93 average while Cora Relph is salutatorian and seven others are honored. Commencement is June 15 with no flowers on stage and a class motto Be earnest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton High School
Scranton Public Schools
George Phillips
Luella Warren
Corn Relph
Josie Stevans
Sol Driesen
George Walter
Leone Gregory
Lillian Brooks
Relph
Professor Dorsey Delivers Faultless Character Impersonations
Profesor Arthur L. Dorsey recited Baakatay ty ayer Wrata Gaganthe twee OL Cans with faultless impersonations that moved listeners to laughter and tears. The Held brothers and Arthur L. Tisdel provided music, while Mise Dorsey showcased evident teaching skill in arranging and executing the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Dorsey
Held Brothers
Arthur L. Tisdel
Mise Dorsey
Flynn Is Declared Elected In Lackawanna Contested Race
Supreme court decisions in two Lackawanna cases handed down yesterday reversed lower court rulings. Edward J. Burke challenged by John J. Flynn in the Third Ward Olyphant election resulted in Flynn’s victory after recounts and contested ballots. Flynn gained 66 votes to Burke’s 66 after adjustments, with 13 votes disqualified and three Burke ballots questioned under the Baker ballot law. The ruling warns election boards to strictly mark ballots. Berlin Iron Bridge Co v J W Bonta appeal denied in a 32 000 claim for work on the Bonta Glass plant at Moosic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Supremeourt
Edward J. Burke
John J. Flynn
Flynn
Olyphant
Burke
Archbald
Warren & Knapp
Fiynn
Berlin Iron Bridge Company
J. W. Bonta
Supreme Court
Bonta
Bridge Company
Bonta Glass Company
Moosic
A. A. Vosburg
W. H. Stanton
One Bad Vote Cast in Dunmore Ward Contests
Twenty three witnesses testified before Commissioners Holgate and Reedy in the Dunmore contest. Names cited include John McMillan whose vote was disqualified, and O J Marcy and Henry Miller whose ballots were questioned due to ward affiliations or missing papers. Tax issues for Fred Herper were noted but expected to be resolved in rebuttal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holgate and
Reedy
Dunmore
John Glencrost
August Kuntz
Alexander Jeffrey
Jacob Kroft
Peter Kuntz
Peter Kuntz, Jr
Moses Kellam
Edward Kuntz
Henry Klasener
Peter Krets
Henry Luz
Charles Lisk
John Leard
John McMillian
O. J. Marey
W. L. Marcy
Spencer Martin
Henry Miller
Edward Hughes
Peter van Bergen
Fred Harper
Richard ¥. Jones
Charles Pilger
John McMillan
O. J. Marcy
Scranton
Fred Herper
Blythe Attachment Case Moves With Depositions
Depositions were taken in the attachment case of R A Blythe of Philadelphia against the Scranton Lace Curtain Manufacturing Co. Blythe seeks 10 000 of the 17 000 realized from the lace factory sale claiming the judgment was fraudulent. Attorneys McCullen for Blythe and Vonburg Daweon for the plaintiff. Welles and Hand for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vonburg & Dawson
R. A. Blythe
Philadelphia
Scranton Lace Curtain Manufacturing Company
Blythe
Joseph P. McCullen
Philadelpha
Vonburg & Daweonw
C. Hl. Welles
W. J. Hand
Company
City Warrants Drawn for 26520 to Settle Debts
City officers yesterday issued warrants totaling 26520 with 26220 countersigned by City Controller Robinson. City Treasurer Boland and deputies will cash these warrants today. Debts owed include back pay for street department labor, with multiple warrants issued for several months of work. Davisow Brothers advertise at 227 Lackawanna Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavelle
Robinson
City
Boland
Hughes Died In Scranton May 8 1897 Funeral Notice
Janes J. Hughes died at his parents home 64 Emmet street Scranton Funeral announced with interment planned at a local cemetery.
Miss Dorsey’s Pupils Hold Fifth Monthly Recital
Miss Dorsey’s studio hosted a crowded recital with pupils performing Eugene Field poems and classical pieces. Susie Grows impressed with a refined voice, Olive Jadwin presented The Minuet, and Cornelia Moredock drew laughs with Carol Bird’s Christmas Dinner Party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton
Carrie Heas
Mise
Cora Bohotter
Pat
Misa Cornelia Moredock
Carol Bird
Local Grocer Ads Parade Incomplete OCR List
An OCR fragment lists various grocery items and prices in uncertain form. Items include corn starch packages and starch varieties, soaps, crackers, lemon cake, Molusaee Cakes, molcanoen, table syrup, vinegar, matches, dust, corn meal, and rolled oats. The text appears garbled with stray symbols and missing context.
Managers Reach Agreement on Wilkes-Barre Theatre Plan
The Academy of Music and Grand Opera will share a new joint management scheme with the Lyceum. The Grand Opera house will run 15 to 75 cent prices while the Lyceum will book first class attractions. John Mishler has relinquished interest. Burgunder will lease Wilkes-Barre venues with Wagner and Hela. Perlington will run the Lyceum. Harvey Long likely remains Academy of Music manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Music and
Grand Opera Felease
Wilkes-Barre
Lyceum
John D. Mishter
Tribune
Frothingham
Academy of Muele
Hous
John D. Mishler
M. H. Burgunder
Mishler & Burgunder
Scranton
Wilkes-arre
Reading
Hazleton
Mishler
Academy of Music
Grand Opera House
Burginder
Wagner and
Hela
Lyreum
Hargurnder
Burgunder
Waener & Reis
Wilkes- Barre
Enjoyable May Social By Enterprise Dancing Class
The Enterprise Dancing class directed by Professor Harry Taylor held a May social at Excel sior hall with Miss Nellie Curran providing music. Attendees included many local residents such as Mr. and Mrs. Fuhrman, Mr. and Mrs. Rourke, Misses Robbins Ballus Merman Lof tus Ryder Rafter Reidenbach and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Harry Taylor
Excelsior Hall
Nellie Curran
J. Fuhrman
Thomas Rourke
Grace Robbins
Imma Ballus
Lena Merman
Minnie Loftus
Sadie Ryder
Social Arrangements By Committee Members Named
A list of named individuals includes Stephen Phillips and many others with social plans arranged by a committee of Professor Taylor Charlie s Mirts Frank Wetter and Charles Schlager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lick
Professor Taylor
Charlies J. Mirts
Frank Wetter
Charles Schlager
Winton Council Muddle Triggers Quo Warranto Suit
Walsh faction relators induce quo warranto to force William Barrett to show cause why he acts as councilman. Judge Edwards directs, DA John R. Jones to complain of the disturbance, hearing set for Monday at 9 a.m. in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Burns
T. W. Powderly
Walsh
Winton
Edwards
William Barrett
John R. Jones
Courl
Lecture on Laundry by Miss Parlon at Y M C A Hall
Miss Parlon lectured on domestic laundry care noting the balance between dirt removal and fabric wear. She urged intelligent chemical use, soaking, and pre washing steps while stressing preparation, mending, and the Monday wash practice. The talk cited The Young Housekeeper and promised a final session on Table Service at 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Parion
Miss Parloa
Pavlos
Nise Parlon
Misa Parlon
Forepaugh and Selis Brothers Show Comes Saturday
The Forepaugh and Selis Brothers show announces a grand exhibition this Saturday featuring three large elephant acts, rare wild beasts, brilliant performances, and a spectacular parade. The massive, consolidated circus promises magnitude and splendor with a strong lineup of feats and acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forepaugh and Selis Brothers
Adam Forepaugh
Selle Brothers
Watches Diamonds Promised as City Event Opens
After delays the store at 227 Lackawanna Avenue, Davidow Foothons, announces a Saturday show with a pledge of full value for money. The management asserts the exhibition will be generous and surpass any rival, promising a large display of watches and diamonds in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Avenue
Davidow
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Spruce Street
City Notes
Court House News Notes
Miss Warren
Cora Rolph
Josie Stevens
Lot Dreisen
George Waller
Mies Lillian Brooke
P. E. Kilevllen
George Orr
Margaret Tropp
Mies Lela Porter
Kileulen
Fell
Kileujlen
Clase
Donist
Alda Atkinson
Gertrude Bennett
Cora Relph
Leona Gregory
May Keifer
Evlyn Sweet
Theresa Gaughan
Irene Goodman
Carrie Gress
Jessie Beyan
Carrie van Bergen
Helen Featenby
Lucila Warren
Grace Williams
Lela Porter
Martha Phillips
Edyth Hutton
Edith Murphy
Maud Cooper
Leona Lewis
Miss Lidstone
Lilian Brooks
Jesse Brevans
Minnie Lang
Amy Northup
Emma Burns
Gertrude Freeman
Anne Caulfield
Grace Ainey
Mary Jordan
Rachel Jones
Emma Forgent
Miss Schubert
Cora Jenkins
Miss Preicher
Miss McCullough
William Luxenberger
Charles Doersam
Philp Vetter
Frank Peck
Ford Pratt
Roy Gillespie
J. Donald Hall
John Hitchcock
Charles Sweet
Eugene Hall
Arthur Bandon
Arthur Hull
George Shener
P. E B. Kilcullen
John Thompson
Edward E. Hughes
Powe Th. Gc
Bair
Samattante
Baakatay Ty Ayer Wrata Gaganthe
Dunmore Republicans
Poilure
Proudvalent
Davidow Brothers
P. Price
Jeewene
Moe
Bae
John L. Kerr
Mr. Pertington
Williamsport
Wagner & Reis
A. J. Duffy
Harvey Long
Enterprise Dancing Clase
Excelsior Mall
Winton Council
China Hall
Wyoming Avenue
the Rexford Co
Pantpaem
Uae
D. I. Phillips
Lulil
Board OP Trade Building
Vainis Martin
Delft
Kirr
Board OF Trade Building
China
Foulard Silks
Nims
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