City Notes From Scranton Area Oddities And Meetings
City notes report a series of local items including committee meetings in the Scranton area. The Soroton Union of Hhaekemblis holds a Sunday gathering at 2 PM at Wualhiler’s grove. William Mulleski faces alderman duties in De Loew’s office. various civic notices and upcoming events are listed, including rehearsals and public talks.
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Soroton Union of
Hhaekemblis
Welcch
Wualhiler's Grove
Raid Yields 140 Dollars from Red-Light District
Monday night police raid in the red-light district brought 140 dollars in court fines. Twenty inmates at three disorderly houses were fined 2 each and the proprietors 15 each. all but one, Elsheth Morton, settled, with her sent to thirty days. Female victims listed include Ethel Kern Scranton Viela Carey Ashley Helene Smyth.
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Red-Light
Elsheth Morton
Ethel Kern
Scranton
Viela Carey
Cook
Ashley
Helene Smyth
Local Labor List Names From Scranton to Pittston
A reader's OCR fragment lists numerous workers by town and trade including Marie Wells Lenoxville Hazle Moore Scranton Annie Davin domestic Letitia Vail HoweeKeeper Kathryn Lewis Wihikes Barrie Hleheth Morton Hatton Lucy Gray Wilkes Murre and male workers Charles Wall Joseph Lindsay John Riche William Green Frank Kelly A Gordon John Wheeler Thomas Kearney John Brown Jerinton David Jones John Purke Pittston.
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Scranton
Marie Wells
Ploomeburg
Iste Miller
Droaemaker
Lenoxville
Hazle Moore
Allee Wood
John Riche
William Green
Frank Kelly
A. Gordon
John Wheeler
Thomas Kearney
John Brown
Jerinton
David Jones
John Purke
Pittston
Second Presbyterian Sabbath School Orchestra Concert
The Second Presbyterian church presented its annual Sabbath school orchestra concert to a pleased audience. Conductor Mr. Chance guided an ensemble delivering refined tone and artistry with selections by Haydn and Beethoven. Solo and ensemble performances by Mr. McAndrew and Mr. Turn, plus piano works by Bendix and Rubinstein, drew praise for their style and technique.
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Second Presbyterian Church
Chance
Hopeciilly
Haydn
Ruins of Athene
Beethoven
Thornton
McAndrew
Werner
Parting Sons
Hoeasster
Mr. J
Doppler
Pano
Mesars
Doversum
Bauschmann
Ruth Hanley
Morceau
Bendix
Mise Mabel Rennie
Ruhtstein
Charlies Doorsum
Mr. Chince
Hila
Paving bids reviewed for North Main and Providence roads
The paving committee discussed bids from Girard Construction of Philadelphia at 1.97 per square yard for North Main and Providence roads and recommended no award. M. H. Dale bid 1.99, while George McDonald’s 1.79 was rejected for lacking a $1,000 forfeiture bond. A brick paving contract for Samsonson Avenue was recommended to Meares & Flynn at 1.75, with Dale asking 1.77. Providence Ave requires a 10 year guarantee versus five years for Greenwood pivot work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
North Main Avenue
Providence Road
Girard Construction Company
Philadelphia
M. H. Dale
George McDonald
Sanierson Avenue
Meares & Flynn
TL. Dale
Providence
Monkeys On Rampage Cause Mayhem At Local Zoo Cage
Three monkeys broke from a cage at Friedmans bird and animal on Spruce Street causing a loud scene. A canary was torn, many animals fled as crowds watched. The owner and an assistant recaptured two monkeys while the third remained hidden in the cellar overnight.
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Friedman
Spruce Street
Letters From The People Opinion Notes
Letters from readers accompany by name may be published under this heading. The Tribune does not assume responsibility for opinions expressed.
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the Tribune
Tribune Editor Receives Letter Correcting Injury Report
Eli J. Dox of Olyphant writes to The Tribune to dispute a dispute claim published Monday asserting an injury required hospital care. He states the Friday incident did occur but no hospital treatment was received.
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the Tribune
Eli J. Dox
Olyphant, Ma
Scranton Bicycle Models A to D by Allienhbender Co
A promotional note describes the Scranton bicycle line by Allienhbender & Co at 125 and 126 Franklin. Models A and B priced at zero dollars, while Models C and D listed at 85. The text extols the wheel as beautiful and scientifically constructed and highlights the brand as the “w” bicycle.
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Scranton
Allienhbender & Co
Franklin
Death of Hon J B Van Bergen in Carbondale
Obituary reports the death at 10 30 pm of Joseph B Van Bergen former Carbondale mayor and Lackawanna County treasurer. He is survived by wife and two sons Dr Harry Van Bergen Los Angeles and Robert B Van Bergen Carbondale. He led the Van Bergen foundry and held many public roles including school board member city council and county treasurer with a long family history in commerce and public service.
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Harry van Bergen
Los Angeles
Cal
Robert B. van Bergen
Carbondale
Lackawanna County
Joseph B. van Mergen
van Mergen
Upper Valley
Robert J. van Bergen
Joseph B. van Bergen
van Bergen Company
Mmited
Nairobridge
Chenango County
N. Vn
Catskill
Greene County
Caibridge
Befin
Blumer
Cincinnati
Ohio
New York City
Newark
N.J
Ist
Delaware and Madsen Canal Company
van Bereen
Holland
Hudson River
New York
William van Bereen
N. Y
Catskill Mountain
Dutch Reformed Church
van Herren
Malden
Emma L. Benjamin
South Egremont
Berkshire County
Mass
Cincinnath
Joseph Benjamin
Scranton
Marietta College
Laure
Ind
Samuel Mack
Davenport
Baelners
Ohio Valley Bank
J. Henjamins
van Bergen
United States Internal Revenue
Pennsylvania
Mer van Bergen
Mary F. Boyl
Robert F
Henry
Hackettstown Collegiate Institute
Homeopathic Medical College of
van Bergeen
Maury Helen Watt
Andrew Watt
James Dickson
Heconsyd
Crystal Lake Water Company
Carbondale Leader Linked to Local Gas Firm and Plank Road Trust
The text notes a director of the Carbondale Gas company and a fourteen year tenure as treasurer of the now defunct Providence and Carbondale Plank Road company, indicating prominent local business roles in the area.
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Carbondale Gas Company
Providence and Carbondale Plank Road Company
Scranton Christian Endeavor Rally Backs City Reform Crusade
Rev G W Welsh urged unity of city Christian Endeavor societies at Green Ridge church rally. He recalled campaigning for the mayor, urged reform to curb prize fights, and计划 joining with Epworth League and Men’s Union to back a citywide crusade. Rev Dr Lansing welcomed attendees as solos, recitations, and piano selections followed refreshments.
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G. W. Welsh
City Christian Endeavor Union
Christian Endeavor Societies
City Union
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Welsh
Scranton
Jonah
Epworth League
Men's Union
Mayvor
New York
Tenderloin
Bowery
Dr. Lansing
Charles Genter
Beatrice Morris
Leena Farnham
Wolfe
Fire destroys residence of Councilman Reese in Robert Avenue
First ward Councilman David AL Reese faced a severe blaze at his Robert Avenue home early yesterday. The interior burned completely and furnishings were ruined. Reese, alone in the house, escaped through a rear window with his clothes as fire crews from Liberty Excelsior and Cumberland Hose companies responded to the alarm from box M4. He believes his loss is insured.
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David AL Reese
First Ward
Robert Avenue
Reese
Liberty, Excelsior
Cumberland Hose
Three Friendly Bouts Admired by Local Club Members
About 150 members of the Business Men's Recreation club watched three boxing bouts at Liberty ball gym last night. Frank Keeles served as manager and director while Stritt was referee and Jere Ma honey acted as timekeeper. The card opened with Frank Judee vs Martin Jordan in three rounds, followed by Jack Connors vs Ed Coxeth in six, and the main bout James Mack vs John Dunleavy in ten rounds. No decisions were awarded. all fights were described as scientific contests.
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Business Men's Recreation Club
Frank Keeles
Liberty Ball
Fills Stritt
Jere Mahoney
Staryford, Conn
Athletic Club
Frank Judee
Martin Jordan
Jack Connors
Ed. Coxteth
Jamees Mack
John Dunleavy
Obituary notices from Scranton area dated April
Mire Julian Jane Frew formerly of London England dies in Brooklyn age 14 months. John Griffiths dies in West Beranton age 1 year 3 months. Mrs John Reynolds is cited as survivor. Harland dies in Wear Beranton age 18 months. Edward J Schweirs dies in Scranton age 2 years. Funeral details forthcoming.
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Harland
York
Rouidence
Price Street
Insurance Board Initiates City Insurance Review
The city budget includes 143 650 in insurance with 107 000 on the city hall and 3 000 on a stone crusher. The Insurance Board led by Mayor Mott will cut at least half the coverage and reallocate among agencies. A shed behind the city hall stores broken stone and will see reduced coverage. notes on city engineer and mayor’s office also to be trimmed.
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Mott
Hatton
Insurance Board
Cornella
Keller
Williams
Scranton Bicycle Promoted by Pittenbender & Co
An offer promotes a bicycle built by Pittenbender & Co. priced at 0 and 3 dollars. The ad claims the bike is well built and superior to others. It lists the maker at 126 and 125 Franklin Ave.
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Scranton
Pittenbender & Co
Franklin Ave
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Scranton and
Willie Barre
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Scranton, Pa
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