City Notes and Local Elections Update
Scranton area notes report court delays and postponed examinations, plus local incidents. A serious inquiry follows Bridget Garvey case. the Delaware and Hudson and other firms face employee matters. Community events include Howard Place AME church fundraiser and Catholic Women’s Benevolent Society officer slate. Century council selects officers and Colon Extra 3 post elects Asa Stevens as commander with a full slate of roles.
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Colon
Griffin Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Asa FB. Stevens
Charles 7
Jadwin
George EF. Shafer
Samuel H. Stevens
der. C. AH. Fisher
Walter @. Scott
W. J. McDonnell
Charles van Valen
Charlie P. Jarwin
Fred J. Ameien
Mone Morey
George FE. Shafer
Ramuel H. Brewers
Robert C. Clark
Atherton
Charles P. Jadwin
Steel worker injured by steel bar at mill
Michael Flynn, a young man, was injured at the South Steel mill when a five-eighth inch steel bar pierced his leg for several inches. The bar was part of the percher used at the mill. He was taken to Moss Taylor hospital. His home is 215 Trosprct avenue.
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Michael Flynn
South Steel
Flvynn
Moss Taylor Hospital
Trosprct Avenue
Join the Wanamaker History Cub
A local notice invites readers to join the Wanamaker History Cub with contact for information at the Tribune office.
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Wanamaker History
Tribune
The Aubrey de Vere Case Ends With a Father’s Claim
In a faction fight a youth killed a rival. the judge spared him due to youth after the grandfather testifies the boy has always shown little good. The grandfather laments never having seen the boy show virtue, while the court questions the youth’s character amid tense proceedings.
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Aubrey de Vere
Grand Jury Gallery
Dory
Jude
Venders Statement on Ice Patterns for Ladies
A distorted 19th century style exchange shows a New York girl asking about cycle licomery and a salesman responding with a plan to display ice patterns for ladies who ride bicycles. The fragment preserves a humorous tone about fashion and cycling.
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New York
Informal Board Meeting Debates Insane Asylum Finances
At a recent meeting the board reviewed Dr Strang’s bills and proposed changes to the asylum payroll and oversight. Directors discussed travel allowances and salaries, with a motion to send Dr Strang’s accounts to Superintendent Beemer for board action. A debt relief request and a denied leave for an inmate’s wife were also noted.
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Strang
Beemer
GiviiNthe
Linden Street
Oakley
Griffiths
Fuller Wit
Fred Holser
Dodgetown
Sevage
John O'Mara
Vast Washington Facts and Historic Details From Post Article
A dense collection cites distances from Washington to world sites and notes on the White House history. It lists monuments, buildings, presidents, and events from the capital’s early era, with distances, dates, and archival claims.
Pittston Scots Entertained By Scranton Caledonian Club
The Scranton Caledonian club hosted a social at Blatter’s hall Lackawanna avenue to honor 25 Pittston brethren. The gathering promoted friendly ties between clubs with ample refreshments and hot mutton pie. Scranton and Pittston members delivered speeches and songs including Auld Lang Syne to close the event.
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Scranton Caledonian Club
Blatter’ Hall
Lack~ aWwanna Avenue
Pittston Club
Soclal
John McMillan
W. Seon Collins
James Moir
John H. McAskie
James FP. Drummond
Scranton
A. D. Weir
Alex. Thompson
Fitzstet Chal
Stirling
Lindsay McMillan
Noah's Ark
Robin Adair
A. J. Weir
Pittston
Wil
Death of James T. McHale of Green Ridge Las Vegas
Word came of the death of James T. McHale of Green Ridge Las Vegas New Mexico where he went three weeks ago seeking recovery. He worked five years in the general store at Capouse avenue and Green Ridge street and earlier years in the same business. Survived by widow, two children, mother and sister Sister Mary James of St Rose Convent Carbondale. Remains to be sent west at 4 this morning arriving Tuesday funeral Thursday at St Pauls church Green Ridge.
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Vienna
Washington
Datawhi
Cairo
USS
Mita
Gbraltar
Miiilia
Honolulu
Washington City
Aontread
United States
Polk
Sovernment
Jefferson Davis
Taylor
White House
Zachary Taylor
Tytler Aru Mera
Benjamin Harrigon
White
Banlel
Webster
Harrison
Lafayette Square Opera House
Julies G. Bhajnealana
Maria Monroe
Samuel L. Gouverneur
Prince of Wales
Muchanan
Mount Vernon
Hickory’ Jackson
Lafayette Square
Pennie
Alter Luweher
Crow
John Adams
Baltmore
James Hoban
Duke of Leinster
Dublin
Gen. Grant
Tuite
Brick
Sanidelane
Mare
Bartholdi
Liberty
New York Harbor
Library of Congress
Madison
Washington Monument
Washington Post
James T. McHale
Green Ridge
Las Vegas
New Mexico
McHale
I Brielness
Capouse Avenue
Green Ridge Street
Dunmore
Green Midge
Mary James
St. Rose Convent
Carbondale
Sisters of the Trinaculate Heart
St. Anthony Sanitarium
Monsey Avenue
Ser- Viece
St. Paul's Church
Examination of Grammar A Pupils Conducted in High School
Superintendent Bowell and seven Grammar A principals supervised a 550 pupil exam in arithmetic geography and spelling at the High School yesterday afternoon. The test assessed general proficiency under the current curriculum and uniformity of learning. A similar test for Grammar U pupils will follow based on yesterday's results.
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Grammar A
Bowell
Grammar U
Mexico Excursion Prospects From Philadelphia Tour Agents
Raymond and Whitcomb announce Mexico excursions from Philadelphia with departures January 25 and February 17. Tourists will visit Southern states, major Mexican cities, a week in Mexico City, a side trip to Cuernavaca, and trips to Tampico and Veracruz by limited Pullman train. A circular with full tour details will be mailed from 1005 Chestnut Street. The St David’s ball planned for December 7 at North Main Avenue is being prepared with lavish decorations. The Railway Employes Journal opens offices in Williams Building for paper business.
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Mexico
Messrs
Raymond & Whitecnmib
Philadelphia
Jran
Cuernavaca
Tropics
Tampico
Vera Croat
California
Ag iMustraded
Raymond & Whitcomb
Chestnut Street
St. Lene Dattatiort
St. David's Hall
North Main Avenue
Miany Yar
James Murphys
Sory
Boventhal
Lost liver and white ticked dog on Lackawanna line
A liver and white ticked dog en route from Owego to Hempstead vanished after a crate was loaded at Lackawanna avenue station. Express workers chased the dog through Washington avenue and Hall, then it vanished near the Washington avenue alley. Police and owners pursued all day, with telegrams and a photo shared. a dramatic sighting occurred as the dog appeared suddenly near Platt Place, triggering a swift chase by Mr McGowan and railway staff.
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Mr. McGawan
Uppinghan
Delaware, Lackawanna
Mure
Owego
N.Y
Kennell Farm
Long Island
Erie
Aml Duggageman Kates
Milted States Xpress Company
Kenneth Parm
Expressman
Biles
Cear Life
Hall
Road Court
Lackawanna Avenue
Dies
Washington Avenue
Bates
Hempstead
United States Express Office
McGowan
Burt
Scranton
Mit
McGoowan
Sollee
McCowan
Platt Place
Mr. Meowas
Mr. McCowan
Mr McGowan
Mr. McGowan
Exprese Aiike
Platt Plaice
Num
Late-night chase ends with suspect eluding in Owego visit
After a long pursuit with circles and V formations, the fugitive remained uncaptured as Burt, owner of the property, arrived from Owego at 1 a.m. The suspect retreated to Platt place stamping ground. Hurt joined, the capture attempt lasted minutes, Burt then left for Owego in the afternoon taking ale property.
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Burt
Owego
Mr. Hurt
Divorces Filed By Wives And Husbands In Local Court
Two aprileathins for divorce were filed with Prothonotary Pryor. Mary A Vanderwoart of Carbondals seeks separation from Frank A Vanderwoart on grounds of desertion. married Sept 28 18M, desertion June 28 following. Warren & Knapp represent MWhellint. William FE Marcy of Priceburg seeks divorce from Phoebe Marcy. co respondents John Van Nort Frank Swarts Abram Swarts. Married Sept 4 1884, separated since Oct 1 last. Marcy's attorneys Vosburg & Davenport.
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Pryor
Mary A. Vanderwoart
Carbondals
Frank A. Vanderwoart
Warren & Knapp
William FE. Marcy
Priceburg
Phoebe Marcy
John van Nort
Prank Swarts
Abram Swarts
Wnt
Marey
Vosburg & Dawvon
Jury Wheel Filled After Daily Filing by Officials
From early morning until evening Judge Archibald and Jury Commissioners Mannion and Matthews filed the annual jury wheel. Edward F. Wergel tabulated the names. Each party contributed four names, totaling 108. Sheriff Chamons seated the box and took possession once completed.
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Archibald
Mannion and
Matthews
Edward F. Wergel
Chamons
Klondike Promotion ad promises $250,000 gold prize
Brain Workers are urged to read the display advertisement in the paper’s advertising columns for the Klondike Promotion company. The ad claims a chance to earn $250,000 in a single evening of work, with Rend as the answer and a note that drowsiness is dispelled by REECH AM''SKILLS.
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Klondike Promotion Company
Rend
Scranton
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