Binghamton Debating Team Triumphs in Parlor City Event
Binghamton High School led by bright students defeated Spragton High in a close debate on the motion that Pennsylvaniale a Getter State to Live in Then New York State. Judges from Binghamton and Scranton awarded the decision to Binghamton as the revision contest also honored Miss Mildred Chequ and others. A banquet followed with senior honors and a large city delegation in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton High School
Lt Ted
Bright Iid Bralin
Spragton Eigh
Parker City
Mildred Chequ
Winnine Jivet Khowors
Wisby Draileer
Hiermay Spel
Eo Binghanson
Meyer Kabatelhinick
Clits
Elnes
Ginghamion School
le Splendia
Vor
Hughes
Loomis
Kemmerling
Ulead
Mise Batea
DeMaffeo
Givffith "Thomas
Wallace Matha
Itd
Irkbride
Leon Weyburn
Colonist Excursion Sleeper Offers Half-Price Travel
The Southern Railway and Southern Pacific announce low fare excursions to California Arizona and New Mexico on Tuesdays through April. Colonist sleepers from Washington and Philadelphia start at 16.00 and 40.50 with two people per berth allowed. Personal conductors and Pullman porters accompany each sleeper. Contact Charles L. Hopkins, District Passenger Agent, for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Southern Railway
Washington
Philadelphia
Southern Pacific Company
Charles L. Hopkins
Nut Streat
Coroner's Jury Finds Unknown Man Died From Intoxicated Fall
Inquest at Romani Grove colliery Dunmore Pa last night concluded the unknown deceased fell from a culvert while intoxicated and drowned. Witnesses included Dorr Bidwell fireman and foremen James Masters and Brockaway who saw the body and water. A resident of Throop named Doran was suggested as a possibility. a handkerchief with an initial “D” was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Wreek Pelir
Gypsy Grove
Throop
Doran
Jones Morgue
Dorr Bidwell
No. 1
Pennsylvania Coal Company
James O. Masters
Collers
Wy. Brockaway
Cropsy Grove
Dunmore
Glenn acquitted in Fell township magistrate case
Judge H. M. McClure directed a not guilty verdict for Nicholas Glenn former Fell township justice of the peace accused of drawing county fees for a fictitious case. The county was ordered to pay costs while several other magistrates’ misdemeanor cases were continued amid weak evidence and a cooling district attorney stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. McClure
Nicholas Glenn
Fell Township
John Doland
Glenn
Frank Shannon
John J. Ruddy
Mr. Cannon
John Wy Miller
Court House
Lewis
T. E. Revolds
Scarcity of Applicants Threatens Scranton Fire Reorganization
The Scranton fire department faces a shortage of volunteers for 22 new paid positions. Only about 15 of 22 posts drew applicants, with few willing to serve as bank or call men. Examinations may narrow the pool further, prompting outside recruitment and potential delays in consolidating the department. A past Albany incident is cited to warn of potential failures under a call system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reorganized Fire Department
Albany
Fire Department
Nay Aug
North Scranton
Volunteey
D. J. Slowe
Zizelmann
Erts
Scranton
Auimman
Jose
Neighbors in Fence Dispute Escalates to Court
Mr and Mrs Michael Holland and Mrs Mary Hayes clash over a fence and barn work on Stone Avenue with alleged encroachment two feet. Hayes, once famed for barricading her home, reportedly fired a shotgun. Hollands arrested on interfering with work crews and threats. Injunction had barred further encroachment and next hearing set for Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone Avenue
Kentucky
Atrs. Michael Holland
Mary Hayes
Hayes
J.C. Moran
Bheriff Craig
Hollands
Hey
Alderman Towe
Ball Fur Court
Court Martial Officers Appointed for Three Battalions
Colonel Watres of the Thirteenth regiment names Lieutenant Colonel Stillwell Major Vield and Major Robling Jr as permanent court officers for the First, Second, and Third battalions. The battalion commanders will conduct courts exclusively, with strict discipline on drill absences to curb recent laxity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cololent
T. A. Watres
IW. Stillwell
B. Rush Vield
Frank Robling
Watres
Kindergarten Committee Pushes Board to Add Five More
The Kindergarten committee of the board of control voted to request from the finance committee an additional allowance this year. They aim to raise the number of kindergartens from five to at least eight to expand facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Post Office Bulletin Validates U S Stamps in Islands
A national bulletin sent to the post office informs local authorities that United States stamps are valid for postage in the Philippine Islands and other territories where U S stamps are recognized. The notice details stamps issued for circulation and confirms acceptance across all valid regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mat Bonil
Police and Aldermen Report On Arrests And Trials
Jol Bratt was arrested yesterday for habitual drunkenness and family neglect at the public office. Katie Thompson received a three month county jail term for street walking after a police court session led by Police Magistrate Millar. Roo M Owens and Mil lar were sought by Alderman Millar on a charge of stealing, with Simon Goliman citing evidence of property missing near the city center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jol Bratt
Katie Thompson
Donate Millar
Roo M. Owens
Myphont
Cite
Hut Plgli
Salvin Phillips
Olympia Phillips
Dunmore
Raymond Court
Lawrence Mufflley
Mary Jane Muffley
Piano Dealer Promises Best Prices in Scranton
14 Washington Ave Scranton claims to be the best and most reliable place to purchase a piano. J W Guernsey proprietor invites calls to obtain prices and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Ave
Scranton
J. W. Guernsey
Thorough Plane Tuning and Regulation Order
A note urges thorough tuning and strict regulation of a plane process. It directs sending orders to JikK and Zerbe at 007 Prescott Avenue for compliance and supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jikk
Zerbe
Prescott Avenue
H. Kk, Herbe
Shoes at low prices on Lackawanna Avenue
An advertisement notes today’s sale on footwear with good prices at 325 Lackawanna Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Avenua
Boy Fatally Injured In Brick Avenue Wagon Accident
Carl Savage a two year old of Brick avenue was seriously injured when a stone wagon driven by Andrew Campbell owned by A J Rogan toppled near Yard street embankment. Campbell attempted to descend but the wagon toppled injuring Savage who was taken to a nearby house. Dr J J Sullivan hoped for recovery but the outlook was poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Savage
Joseph Savage
Brick Avenue
Andrew Campbell
A. J. Rogan
Campbell
Yard Street
Savage
Eafety
Young Savage
J. J. Sullivan
Brakeman Falls From Train Near Tobyhanna
Michael McHale of Dunsmere, a brakeman for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad, fell from a car near Tobyhanna while at the Moses Taylor Hospital after he was brought to Wilkes-Barre. He suffered a bad back sprain and bruises with initial fears of internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael McHale
Dunsmere
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Wis
Moses 'Taylor Hospital
McHale
Lackae Wanna
Tobyhanna
Hi Mores Taylor Hospital
Krause's Cold Cure Promises Quick Relief
A historical advertisement touts Krause's Cold Cure as a non drowsy remedy that does not affect the head or cause heaviness like quinine. It claims rapid cure and refreshed feeling and is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krause
Easy Walking Shoes At Mahons New Shoe Store
Mahons opens a new shoe store at 28 Lucka Wanna avenue offering easy walking footwear and extended Saturday hours with late openings for weekend shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahon’s New Shoe
Lucka- Wanna Avenue
Expert Piano Tuning by HM K. Zerbe at Pres-cou Avenue
Piano tuning and repair services offered by HM K. Zerbe at 607 Pres- COU avenue. Thorough tuning, regulation, and repair provided for pianos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HM K. Zerbe
Pres- Cou Avenue
Steam Heating and Plumbing Men at 231 Wyoming Ave
P.v. and M. T. Howley operate steam heating and plumbing services at 231 Wyoming Avenue. advertisement mentions Agke for Kelly’s union crackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.v. & M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Kelly
Sad Testimonies Heard in Scranton Divorce Hearings
Judge H M Edwards presided as multiple divorce cases moved forward. Frances S Silsbee seeks separation from Philander Silsbee after 46 years of marriage begun in Dunmore in 1855. Lydia Morris of Olyphant accuses William Morris of repeated beating and eviction, with corroboration from children and a neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ti. M. Edwards
M. J. McAndrew
Frances S. Silsbee
Philander
Silsbee
Dunmore
Madison Township
North
Washington Avenue
Lydia Morris
William Morris
Olyphant
Benjamin Thomas
West Scranton
Morris
John
Maggie
James McCann
Martin Bliss
Edna FW. Bliss
Mt. Pleasant
Eighth Street
Jacob Ropler
Laura KR. Roplier
Oxford Colliery Honoring Mrs Owens Trip
A party led by David Atkinson and Evan Hughes visited the Oxford colliery in tribute to Mrs. Himerson D. Owens of New York. Guests gathered at Miss Alda Atkinson’s Meridian Street home then toured the mine and enjoyed a formal reception with refreshments. Attendees included Myrtle Dorsey Hannah Davis Carrie De Wilde Jessie Owens Lizzie Owens Alda Atkinson Ida Hughes Mrs Emerson D Cowens Mensis Hestin Means Harry James Karl Gunster Harry Treinhart David J. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Atkinson
Evan Hughes
Oxford
Himerson D. Owens
New York City
Alda Atkinson
New York Standard
Tribune
Meridian Street
Myrtle Dorsey
Hannah Davis
Carrie de Wilde
Jessie
Lizzie Owens
Taylor
Ida Hughes
Emerson D. Cowens
New York
Mensis
Hestin Means
Harry James
Karl Gunster
Hlarry Tteinhart
David J. Davis
Gas Rate Cut by Scranton and Hyde Park Companies
The Scranton Gas and Water Company and the Hyde Park Gas Company announce a rate reduction starting April 1. Gas will cost one dollar per thousand cubic feet with discounts of five percent for monthly bills under twenty-five dollars and ten percent for bills twenty-five dollars or more if paid by the 20th. By order of the board, G. B. Wand, Secretary.
Gas Rates Noted by BoCranton and Hyde Park Companies
The BoCranton Gas and Water Company along with Hyde Park Gas announce a new gas price of one dollar per thousand cubic feet starting April 1. Discounts apply: ten percent for monthly bills under twenty five dollars and twenty percent for twenty five dollars or more if paid by the 20th. A separate meter is required. By order of the board G B Hand Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bocranton Gas and Water Company
Hyde Park Gas Company
G. B. Hand
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Essen
Davies
Murphy
Lacka
Niles
Baby Bazaar
Spruce Street
Ackawanna
Banal
Tinimtatl
Anne
Binghamton
Parlor City
Seranch Lackawanna Avenus
Commonwealth
Joint Estimates Committee
Hook and Ladder Company
West Lackawanna Avenue
Lackawanna Parilroad
Orn West Scranton
TF Firemen’s Relief Association
Council Chamber
Associa
Pennerivunte
Hiwapiper
Tion
Paulieniett
H Witchcock
Common
M. J. Norton
Select Council
Keyser Valley Hose Company
Common Council
Brave Carpenters
Board of Control Committee
Post Office Matters
Guernsey Hall
Mahon's Shoe
Boy
Lackawanna
Agkefor Kelly’e Uulon
H. M. Edwarde
Francis G. Bibbee
Mrs. Owens
Keen Valley
Casey Brothers
Lackawanna Ave
David Atkinson, Jr
Ivan Hughes, David G. Atkinson
Williams’ City Directory Company
Williams Building
Hevans
Wyoming Avenue
Scranton Gas and Water Company
G. B, Wand
Central
Pennsylvania
Adame Avenue
King Miller
Spruce &T
Reventon
Masons Hamlin
L. B. Powell & CO
Clay Avenue
A. N. Kerr
Gog Clay Avenue
Conrad
Lackawanna Avenue
City
Mercereau & Connell
Lawn, Timothy
Clover
Millett
Manhattan
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Torepton and Wilkes-Barret's
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