Evening church suppers and city proposals noted
City notes list church turkey suppers at Penn Avenue Baptist, Him Park, Second Presbyterian, and Delaware Street church parlor events this week. Also mentioned are school building funding proposals, a Scranton football game, coal mine payments, a literary society meeting, a winter fundraiser, a court rumor, a runaway incident, and a stray horse found near Cusick's livery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woran
Keeley League
Penn Avenue
Board of Centre
Second Presbyterian Church
Poseltiy
Scranton
Athletic Park
3. Thomas College
Carbondale
Demond
Halletead
St. Peter
Fourth Avenue
Roy Lauehtan
Carl Baxtors
Rinsland
Shay
Court
Sig
Vine Street
Washincton
Wyoming
Aml
Hawke
Will of J Alton Davis Admitted to Probate
The will of the late J Alton Davis was admitted to probate yesterday by Register Hopkins. The document, in the decedent's own hand, names his wife as sole heir and executrix, and directs that her share not be affected by any children born after the testament date. The instrument is dated January 31, 1888, and witnesses Herman Osthaus and E. E. Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Alton Davis
Register Hopkins
Jose
Herman Osthaus
EE. A. Clark
Contests Expected Over Last Election
The time to file a contest to the recent election expires today. Schadt Horn and Norton planned to file contest papers, while Langstaff denied knowledge of any preparations for contesting the treasurership election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nome
Court House
Messrs. Schadt
Horn
Norton
Langstaff
Unlicensed Merchants Reported Near Switches
Mount ed Officer Dyer led a raid by order of Chief Rolling on merchants near Seventh street. Hughes and Flynn operated three wagons and Paul Uillings one. The city collected eight dollars in fines or fees from the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Street
Dyer
Rolling
Hughes
Flynn
Paul Uillings
Atrangére
Lange Othee
North End
West Slide
Central City
Mines Idle Across Several Companies As Labor Action Prolongs
Several mines report idle time with Dodge and Bellevue idle yesterday and Hyde Park slated for three days of idleness starting yesterday. Delaware and Hudson continues full time with no expected reduction, while Hinges mines of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Co and ML Pleasant mines of W T Smith remain on full time as workers anticipate no change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Bellevue
Hyde Park
Delaware and Hudson
Hinges
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
ML. Pleasant
W. T. Smith
Jones Awiet Wedding in Scranton Notice
At Scranton on December 1, 87 Morwan T. Jones and Miss Alion Sweet were married at the bride's home on LY Manin Street by Reverend J. J. Sweet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones—Awieet
Scranton
Morwan ‘T. Jones
Alion Sweet
Bride
LY Manin
J. J. Sweet
Carey and Williams Obituaries From West Beranton
Dec 1 notices report John J. Lewis age 70 dying at 290 Interment at Washburn street cemetery. Another entry notes William W. Williams age 2 years with funeral at 1910 Lafayette street and interment at Washburn street cemetery.
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Carey
Serinton
Wd Mere
Thoman Carey
Meridian Street
John J. Lewis
Myde Park Avenue
Washburn Atrout
Williams
West Beranton
William W. Williams
Othin
Lafayette Treet
Washburn Street Cemetery
Dr Allen urges better alley paving and city sanitation
Health officer Dr W T Allen presents a report noting poor alley conditions citywide and calling for smooth asphalt and better cleanliness. The board approves the report and asks physicians to specify heart disease causes more clearly for mortality stats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Dor. Allen
Deer Abound on Mount Yeager and Surrounding Areas
White Haven residents report plentiful deer on Mount Yeager with many hunts at nearby towns. Hunters pictured include young men from Yeager area who brought large bucks near town and others returning with rabbits and pheasants, signaling an unusually active season.
Reenations Were Braved Entries in Scranton Litigation
A fragmented OCR note lists cases involving SN Kramer versus Benat Abraham and Jacob Religious Association of Scranton, plus Benjamin F. Ditey against Nora Cleveland and Nettle Aryant. Details are unclear but indicate civil action listings.
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Bes SN. Kramer
Benat Abraham and Jacob Religious Association
Scranton
Fol
Benjamin F. Ditey
Nora Cleveland
Nettle
Cleveland v Van Dyke and associates at Carbondale sale
The case involves Nova Cleveland and Nora Cleveland, with Deputy Sheriff Ryan Yeeterdagy in Carbondale. The Hhuadk Clothing store sale produced a stock realization of $5,894 after attachments and readings of the writ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova
Cleveland
M. W. W. van Dyke
Nora Cleveland
Ryan
Fire at Mutton wool colliery near Wilkes Barre injures firefighter
A fire broke out at the Mutton wool colliery Monday night likely from gas feeders in the day shift. The blaze reached a powder keg causing an explosion but was controlled by 6 o clock. Firefighter William Wilitie suffered severe head and facial injuries while battling the flames. The mine is owned by the Parish Coal Company Wilkes-Barre News-Dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutton Wool
Wolock
William Witelitie
Wilhet-Barre Newe-Dealer
Walker sues over desertion in disputed marriage
Chauncey F. Walker claims his wife Vert J. Walker treated him cruelly and deserted him after a marriage that began in January. Attorney Charles I. Howley represents Walker, while the case references painter Thom Wayne Counts in the background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeetorday
Chauncey F. Walker
J. Walker
Iim
Aml
Ales
Charlee i. Howley
Mr. Walker
Thom Wayne Counts
Connell Plans Alaska Trip For Fictional Investigation
Hon. ALR Connell, assembly member from the Second district, intends to visit the Klondike gold fields with a party of New York men. They will depart in a few weeks for the Pacific coast and proceed northward in the spring, weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alr. Connell
Legislatunre
Rlondike
New York
Pacific
Scranton to Stay in the League Amid 1908 Talks
News from New York reports Scranton will remain in the league after a December meeting. The Eastern League draft favored securing a joint two year plan and a pennant designation for Syracuse. Protests influenced the constitution ensuring visiting teams receive equal pay and the Wilkes-Barre contingent signaled intent to persevere through the coming season.
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New York
Hadotall
Eluls Fegan
Peicers
Nationallergie
Cplilen
Chement Fig Waste
Syracuse
Hotwood Montenaon Providence
Hoagitun
Rochester
Syracuse. the Proterred: BiufileSypiouste Mune
Dluke
Jesut
Rin
Rkuatanlee
Fam
Wilkes-Barre
Myaenetes
OWL
Runnor
Tom Burns
Fpringheld
Chicago
ALC
Anson
Philadelphia
Thomas R. Brooks
H. P. Slappren
Et Sormaten
Tonneny
Jon Shannon
Wiker Turre
Tencon George Mile sells New ark club to Burny in secret deal
Tencon George Mile of the Ate lantiy league severs ties with the New ark club by selling it to Phenwe Burny, the old Nae Lhomwil Losee shaier. The sale includes all connections with the club and the Haliporto team in a secret transaction.
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Tencon George Mile
Atelantiy League
Newark Club
Phenwe
Burny
Mabteoef
Olie
Ehmmplwa
Mites
Springfield
Tae
Pelita
Ereml Sures
Hormona
Hyllenty
Fla
Plovhor Biaighes
Baermento
Haliimoare Boya
Husher
Scranton's National Trade Influence Highlighted
Scranton delegates join the national board in proposing major trade reforms. The meeting approves resolutions urging currency reform, expanded circulation, a nonpartisan commission, and broader policy actions affecting commerce and manufacturing nationwide.
Married at Lewisburg in Sunday school room ceremony
Williard Maine Bunnell of the city wed Miss Trene Walls daughter of Captain J W Walls of Lewisburg. Rev John BE Grier D D of Danville officiated with Rev A B Collins of Lewisburg assisting. Attendants included Miss Mary Mallock and Lewisburg bridesmaids and Merbert Charlee Stanton as best man with several ushers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williard Maine Bunnell
Trene Walls
J. W. Walls
Lewisburg
Lewisure Presbyterian Church
John BE. Grier
D. 10
Danville
A. B. Collins
Mary Mallock
Josephine Laweke
Miriam Bucher
Mary Thornton
Emily Mair
Clara Russell
Fio Fulton
Shamokin
Merbert Charlee Stanton
A. G. Rieter
Bucknell University
John Vv. Lesher
Northumberlands
John Ww. Bucher
Lewlebure
Maurice B. Mulford
Bridgeton
Sleeplessness Relief Noted by Dr Booth in Oxford NM
Dr Patrick Booth of Oxford New Mexico reports Horsford's Acid Phosphate aids insomnia among elderly and convalescents. He notes it serves as a refreshing drink in hot weather and helps in fevers.
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Patrick Booth
Oxford
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City Notes
Will
Sole Meir and Epaccutor
Schadt
Board of Health
Mar Rowly
Aedeler
Simmons
Bentley
Paine
Freeident Kelly
W. T. Allen
Alenth
Cullen
Navomlien
Rithike
Mount Yeager
White Haven
Inchnaine
Olerk
Rome
Lehigh
Freeland
Lehigh Valley
Mr. Yeager
Ee Haven
Wilkes
Hattonwood Colliery
Wayne County
the Klondike
Iton
A.T. Connell
Association
Pels &O
Grover Girahiurn
Matthews Virow
National Board of Trade
May
F. L. Mitchcock
Wael Incton
Doc
W. A. May
F. L. Aitchcock
Bonenten Board
Luther Keller
Atherton
Wentyclehith
Hard
Shoreham Hotel
Scranten Board
Proereimme Wa
National Board of Llaude
Congress of the
United States
Wielber Luca
Benet
de Gurhooey
Benitor Frve
Department of Commerce
Horsford
Yale
Rexford
Lacka, Ave
M. W. Paxton
Ninas Novelties
Jessie Richmond
Jermyn
Libbay
China
Val
Wyoming Ave
Nered Telescopes
Alligator
Particowlar
Lackawanna Avanus
Lackawanna Ave
J. H W. Ladwig
Lack. Avenue
Oneila Union
Lackawanna Avenue
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