Scranton Notices and Local Meetings Roundup
Informal dance at Scranton Bicycle club rooms this evening. Green Ridge wheelmen hold a special business meeting at the club house. Fred H Babcock invited to serve at Davis theater by Mayor Connell. Fenders inspection by City Engineer Philips and Traction company Saturday at 9 am. Rev C A McGlee denies performing second ceremony uniting Charles C Smith and Lulu Lilly. Grand Central hotel on Lackawanna avenue closed by Sheriff for $1260 to Casey. Funeral of John Huber of Jermyn from Raub's yesterday. Marriage licenses issued to Frank E Nash and Anna M Qualey, and Frank McAndrew and Tessie Burke. Fred Phillips fined $2.50 for unprovoked assault. drummer did not appear. Winners announced for Alt Pleasant Accident fund excursion prizes. Delegates from this vicinity prepare for Grand Contest of Young Men’s Institute in Indianapolis. Scranton Forging Co officers elected: C H Pond, O L Lewis, H Belin Jr, E F Chamberlain, J Atkins. Company reports flourishing year ahead. Two baggage handlers fined after fight at DL&W station. Mayor Connell intervenes. Women of Lackawanna County to plan Cotton Exposition exhibits at YWCA tomorrow at 3 pm. Carbondale, Dalton, Jermyn, Pittsburgh area urged to attend. Store on Wyoming Avenue sold under execution. buyers Watson & Hill representing creditors. Jacob M Kolb to arrive from Rochester to take charge of stock.
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Scranton
Charles C. Bmith
Lulu Lilly
Grand Central Hotel
John Drury
Lackawanna Avenue
Casey
John Huber
Jermyn
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Raub
Frank E. Nash
Anna M. Qualey
Lebanon
Young Men‘sa I Institute
Indianapolis
Ind
John Boyle O'Reilly Council
Nihe
C. H. Pond
O. L. Lewis
H. Belin, Jr
E. F. Chamberlain
Atkina
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Station
Connell
Simypton
Lackawanna County
Young Women
Music Hall Secured for Sheridan Monument Fair
The Philip H. Sheridan Monument association announces Mapeic hall will host the fair from October 26 to November 26. A committee meeting at Senator Vaughan’s office outlined plans and will reconvene next Wednesday to finalize arrangements.
Workman Falls From Roaring Brook Structure At Noon
Elmer Reeser, a young worker on the Roaring Brook bridge, was injured at noon yesterday. He was taken to Lackawanna Hospital and is resting at Moscow. The report notes a broken condition and a cautious recovery ahead amid local gathering.
National Liquor Dealers’ Assn Forms Scranton Branch
About forty retail liquor dealers met at Music Hall to form a local branch of the National Liquor Dealers’ Association led by Nolan of New York. Temporary officers chosen include Thomas Cosgrove as chairman and Patrick Mangan as secretary, with Patrick Corcoran named temporary treasurer. Nolan outlined how lobbyists influence legislation and cited past tax and excise reductions as benefits, noting the statewide and national reach of the organization. The meeting planned initiation fees, pledged future actions, and announced Nolan’s travel to Wilkes-Barre to organize there.
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Music Hall
PB. H.nolan
New York
Thomas Cosgrove
Patrick Mangan
Nolan
Liquor Dealers’ Association
New York State
Aquor Dealera
Brewer's Association
Wholesale Association
Retailers’ Association
State of
Patrick Golden
Allentown
Mr. Golden
Golden
Scranton
Patrick Corcoran
Prevent
Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes- Barre
Philadelphia
New York Estate
Connecicut
Fennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Social Day at Regatta Aids Lake Ariel Events
City wide regatta plans unfold with select parties organizing to enjoy Lake Ariel. Attendance at the Lake Ariel regattas of 1898 and 1894 is expected to rise as another performer travels to compete on Saturday.
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Lake Ariel
Eight Warrants Issued In Flat Theft Ring
Constable Roester pursues seven suspects linked to four youths who stole from Four Cent and Boston stores. Warrants name John Smallania John H Ludwig Eva Barnocke Carte Guakle Mrs Mike Kelley John Barry Mra ig enskle and Mrs Anna Eryamodix. The youths confessed, warrant patrols dispatched to arrest them.
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Roester
Alderman Millar
Four Cent
Boston
John Smallania
John H. Ludwig
Hyes
Weshington Avenue
River Street
Eva Barnocke
Washington Avenue
Hickory Street
Carte Guakle
Ludwig
Finley
Mike Kelley
John Barry
South Washington Avenue
Mra.igenskle
Maple Street
Anna Eryamodix
Toealer
Second Artillery Men Attend Honesdale Reunion
The Second Artillery and Sixth Regiment Reserve Association held their joint reunion in Scranton with a morning parade in Honesdale and an afternoon rally. Homer Greene delivered an address of welcome, Major George W. Merrick responded, and veterans enjoyed a Maple City banquet at Allan House before returning home on the 8:25 a.m. train. The event stressed fellowship over business and was warmly praised by Scranton comrades.
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Survivor’ Association
Honesdale
Maple City
Allan House
Rice Deppen Marriage at Phillipsburg New Jersey
Miss Helen Deppen daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac M Deppen wed George B Rice noted insurance man in a ceremony Monday at Phillipsburg conducted by Rev E Clark Clips of Westminster Presbyterian church The couple plan to reside on Adams avenue after living with Rice family at 15 Price street West Side Both are known for roles in the Allatoona production by Scranton amateurs at Frothingham last spring
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Phillipsburg
N. J
Helen
Deppen
Isaac M. Tdeppen
George B. Rice
Pyens
E. Clark Cilps
He Westminster Presbyterian Church
Depen
Rice
Price Street
West Side
Adams Avenue
Allatoona
Scranton
Frothingham
Wrong Place to Sleep
Teamster Martin Jeffers of Minooka was thrown from a delivery wagon while crossing a rocky stretch in the Nineteenth ward. He struck his head, suffered a deep gash, and was treated at home by Drs Walsh and Manley, then expected to return to work in a week.
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Martin Jeffers
Minooka
William Connell & Co
Nineteenth Ward
Dru
J. J. Walsh
J. A. Manley
Changes At The Y M C A Decorated Interior
The Young Men's Christian Association building is being beautified by Harry Hopewell. The North side parlor is completed as a work of art with white light blue and gold tones. Light shaft and gym floor work are underway including a raised floor.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Harry Hopewell
Feldman Seeks Peace Over Street Harassment Case
Louis Feldman of Penn Avenue appeared before Alderman Mil lar to press charges against Joseph Jargik after an incident on the street. Jargik allegedly taunted Feldman with an insult and a song, leading to a peace bond set at 200. The hall meeting and details were announced for a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millar
Louis Feldman
Penn Avenue
Joseph Jargik
Feldman
Holman
Adopts New System for Hillside Home Accounting
Scranton poor district committees report adoption of a new comprehensive accounting system for Hillside Home. They recommend a registrar for indigent insane patients, time and attendant records, and property and purchases ledgers with a clerk to begin Sept. 1, at a monthly salary plus board pending final appointment.
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Scranton
Scranon
Youur
Hillaide Hurme
George Mellick Jr In Custody For Abusing Parents Fire threat
A warrant issued by Alderman Millar charges George Mellick Jr with abusing his elderly parents and threatening them. He armed himself with coal oil and matches but neighbors stopped a fire. Mellick was remanded for a 10 o'clock hearing.
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George Mellick, Jr
Millar
George Millick
George, Jr
Economy Building and Loan Association Formed
A new building and loan association named the Economy Building and Loan association was formed last evening in the office of Contractor H R Hurlbutt in the North End. The next meeting is set for Tuesday Oct 10 at the same office to arrange charter applications. Officers include President P J Ruane Vice President H R Hurlbutt Secretary John J Costello Treasurer S C Henwood Directors include Senator J C Vaughan Armitt Thomas P F Gibbons Thomas Grier W B Christmas Giles Decker P Boland Joseph Stewart and W C Cowles.
Bishop Seeks Settlement via Emissary to Alderman
Ed Bishop sent a messenger to Alderman Millar begging for settlement. Millar quipped he watched the room while the visitor spoke, and refused arbitration. The emissary claimed Bishop lies in Hawley and wants to return to Scranton. Millar warned the city police and about a dozen officers have warrants to arrest him on entry.
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Millar
Jove
Ed Bishop
Suspended Patrolman Mills to Face City Hearing
Patrolman Thomas Mills was summoned by Mayor Connell to prepare a defense against charges and suspended until further notice. A hearing is set for Saturday at 2 pm to consider Mills and Roth's cases, with Mayor Connell and Chief Simpson presiding. The police committee will not join the hearings.
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Thomas Mills
Connell
Roth
Simpson
Police Committee of Councils
Andrew Mack to star in Myles Aroon at Academy of Music
Andrew Mack the popular comedian is announced as opening attraction at the Academy of Music next week. He will perform in the title role of the Irish comedy drama Myles Aroon on Monday evening. The article praises his character work and notes his son and music achievements.
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Hillside Home
Commonwealth
Finance Committee
Academy of Music
Andrew Mack
America
Te Gepporting, Co Company
Died. Re Woes Is Nee in ae Re Ey
A brief obituary fragment notes the death of an unnamed individual with unclear name and dates. The garbled text suggests a personal loss and possible regional pinpointing, but details remain unreadable.
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Re Woes
Street repairs ordered for Lackawanna Cedar and Main avenues
Street Commissioner Kinsley warned three dilatory firms to repair pavement. The Traction company must fix Lackawanna avenue between Penn and Franklin. Trinidad Asphalt must renew Cedar avenue as its five year contract nears end. Barber company told to repair Main avenue on the West Side, or city crews will repair at the firms' expense.
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Kinsley
Traction Company
Lackawanna Avenue
Penn and
Franklin
Train Excursion Engine Skids Off Track Near Washington Ave
An excursion train from Lake Ariel carrying Episcopal and Baptist travelers from Jermyn derailed after an engine ran through an open switch east of Washington Avenue. The engine stalled by emergency brake. no one injured, passengers transferred to the Delaware and Hudson line. A Carbondale wrecking crew hauled the engine upright. Officials blame a switch misoperation or mischief.
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Lake Ariel
Jermyn
Hire
Wyoming Valley Road
Delaware and Hudson
Washington Avenue
Ed Smith
Delaware and Hudson Road
Smith
Joseph Herbert
Carbondale
Horsford’s Acid Phosphate Promises Nerve Boost
An advertisement touts Horsford’s Acid Phosphate as invigorating nerves, stimulating digestion and lifting mood for tired brain workers. It also notes Weber promotions, and mentions Guernsey Bread and Pillsbury Mills with a 17,600 barrel daily capacity.
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Weber
Guernsey Brea
Pillsbury's
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