City notes board of heat meeting and community notices
Several community events and notices fill the page. The Board of Wealth schedules a meeting at city hall Wednesday at 6 PM. The Women’s Guild of St Luke’s church seeks article submissions by Wednesday morning. A Central Women’s Christian Temperance Union meeting is set for this afternoon at Guernsey hall. J F Merriam becomes proprietor of the Crystal Dining rooms at 600 Linden Street. Arthur Leighton is buried at Victory Grove cemetery with tribute from workers. The Green Ridge Women’s club section meets at Green Ridge chapel at 6 PM with cereal chemistry papers. YWCA notes invite literature-minded women to Mrs Friedwald’s class and candy making and cookery courses. Street Car Men’s Entertainment is at John Boyle O’Reilly Council room with Vincul? Hartley act and performances, refreshments, and a dance. Tonight’s wrestling match draws great interest.
Night boxing bout draws crowd at Bleyele chat
Tonight Frank Merrick of Providence BR faces M J Dwyer of thin city in a bout billed as a major event. Tickets sold out with many spectators expected as women step into the ring. Betting set at $100 per fighter. both contestants in fine form and the match anticipated as closely fought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Merrick
Providence
M. J. Dwyer
Thin City
Tonigh
Committee Tackles Second Class City School Legislation
A special committee, appointed by the board of control, studies new legislation for second class cities and Scranton. They weigh amending the 184 act or adopting a new one, noting sub district bonds could raise city indebtedness and strip general powers. The panel plans further meetings to hear member views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Scranton
Supreme Court
Gilligan
Moat
D. J. Reedy
General School Board
Pittsburg
William Hanley Jr Purchases Huntington Bakery Scranton
William Hanley Jr. assumes possession of the Huntington bakery on December 1 promising to maintain its high quality baked goods and introduce salads oysters and ready to serve fare for gatherings. Ice cream and le es will be made to order with standard flavors on hand, as prices remain as low as possible while ensuring top service at 491 Spruce Street Scranton Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
William Hanley, Jr
Spruce Street
Scranton
Scranton Business College Offers Liberal Combined Scholarship
The college now offers a combined scholarship for $100 entitling the holder to complete courses. It is described as liberal and generous, and many are purchasing it. The offer will soon be withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Business College
Pianos and Organs at Guernsey Hall in Scranton
Guernsey Hall offerings include pianos and organs at greatly reduced prices for the holidays. Terms are easy and goods are described as the finest in the market. Location 314 Washington Avenue Scranton PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey Hall
Washington Avenue
Scranton
Phonograph concert at Beranton Athletic Club fair
A phonograph concert is slated for tonight at the Beranton Athletic Club fair on Al Der Street. Local residents are invited to attend the musical event featuring recorded selections and live demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beranton Athletic Club
Alder Street
Funeral for Jacob Brier in Scranton German Catholic rites
In Scranton on December 4 VAM Jacob aged 28 son of Mr and Mrs Peter Brier Hekory Street. Funeral Thursday at 9 o clock a solemn high mass of requiem at St Marys German Catholic Church. Interment in German Catholic Cemetery South Beranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brier
Scranton
Vam
Jacob
Peter Brier
Hekory Street
St. Mary's
Cemerery
South Beranton
Many Criminal Cases Heard in December Term Court
The December term opened with Judge Archbald presiding and three courts to sit. Cases included selling liquor without a license fined $500 and jailed, vagrants guilty of escape with ten days, and several not guilty verdicts. A mandamus petition was granted for rule and the ordinance signing issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RR. W. Archbald
H. M. Edwards
David Cameron
Tioga County
Michael Routeskle
Pricebureg
Frank Barkus
Barney Mctlugh
Bockus
James Granville
Mary Muffley
Franklin Avenue
Granville
County Hall
Mra
Muffley
Court hears final report on Condemning Factoryville and Abington Turnpike
The viewers reporting to court on condemnation of the Factoryville and Abington turnpike held their final hearing in the arbitration room. Henry W. Northup, president of the turnpike company, testified to yearly road maintenance costs. J C Northup, Horace Seamons and BE Woodbridge urged that condemning the road and removing toll gates would best serve local property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Factoryville
Abington
Henry W. Northup
Turnpike Company
J. C. Northup
Horace Seamons
BE. J. Woodbridge
Not Guilty In Liquor Sale Case For Manotti
Salvatore Manotti of Dunmore was found not guilty of selling liquor without a license by Judge Edwards. At the last term he had been convicted of the offense. A verdict of not guilty and costs to be paid by the county. In a separate case George Lacey was charged with assault and battery by Augusta Lacey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lisenske
John Momish
Austin Heights
George Huse
Edwards
Olley Pratt
John Toolan
Carbondale
John Clark
Lavinia R. Swigert
Arnold Swigert
Julian Woodbridge
Julia Anderson
Ninth Street
Anderson
Olympia Phillips
Sunny Italy
Alexander Goodwin
J. H W. Morfing
Phelps Street
Goodwin
Morfing
Finnigan
John Swallow
Reese Jonesy
Swallow
Olyphant
Jones
Mary Haley
Archbald
Bridget Kilgannon
William Thomas
Mary Swingle
Salvatore Manotti
Dunmore
George Lacey
Augusta Lacey
Willard Seeks Rule On Writ Of Mandamus In Old Forge
Hon R E N Willard moved to show cause why service should not be set aside in a mandamus action against R Willis Reese burgess of Old Forge. The suit seeks to compel signing of an ordinance awarding a ten year electric lighting contract for the borough. The petition alleges service is illegal for the rem—split text indicates incomplete source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
Reese
RE. N. Willard
R. Willis Reese
Old Forge
Court House News Notes in Scranton District
Court actions include confirmation nisi on a Scott Township private road, guardianship for Natalie Burr, marriage license for Howard Bailey and Bertha Capwell, bail posted by Michael Walters, and a hotel license revocation on Penn Avenue. Divorce petition by Beatrice Abbott cites cruel treatment. constable removal rule set for Thursday. new trial sought in Miss Jennie Dean vs city. sewer damages and property injury in George Cooper suit. hearings to proceed in open court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Township
Nisi
John Copeland
Natalie D. Burr
A. B. Burr
Howard H. Bailey
la Plume
Bertha A. Capwell
West Abington
Michael Walters
Henry F. Zeigler
Lcense
Archbald
Jennie F. Dean
City of Scranton
T. P. Wedeman
Washington Avenue
George Cooper
Ecity
Capiases Granted in Three Liquor License Cases
Court yesterday issued capiases for A L Dunleavy Catherine Crane and Catherine Cannon all previously convicted for selling liquor without a license. Sentences suspended for two with league backed terms. Cannon jailed after affidavit that she continued illegal sales. Cannon to be sentenced next Saturday. others face potential reconsideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capiaser
Jones
A. L. Dunleavy
Cedar Avenue
Catherine Crane
Capouse Avenue
Catherine Cannon
Skelly's Patch
Municipal League
Caplasex
League
Cannon
Iquor
Robert Wilson
Duneavy
Mia
Crane
Love
Bellefonte
For Sale Farm and warehouse property on Lackawanna and Dix court
The Hunt Connell Co offers a five story brick warehouse at a corner lot on Lackawanna avenue and Eighth street plus a barn lot on Dix court with brick stable and frame warehouse between Lackawanna avenue and Spruce street. This sale includes track and switching privileges and parcel dimensions noted in the listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Avenue
Eighth Street
D. L
W. Kh. R
Dix Court
Lee Court
Spruce Street
Hunt & Connell Co
Guernsey Hall Showcases Pianos and Organs in Scranton
Guernsey Hall, headquarters for J. W. Guernsey, offers an endless variety of fine pianos and organs. Prices are low and terms reasonable. Visit 814-816 Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA to examine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Guernsey
Washington Avenue
Scranton
Put Yourself in Line: Enroll Now for Jobs
The notice urges new students to enroll immediately as daily enrollments continue and many students secure well paying positions. It emphasizes timely action for both men and women to improve job prospects.
Piano or Organ Gift at J. W. Guernsey’s Scranton Store
A Christmas gift option at J. W. Guernsey, proprietor, offering pianos and organs. Call 314 316 Washington Avenue in Scranton, Pennsylvania for prices and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey Hall
J. W. Guernsey
Washington Avenue
Scranton
Scranton Business College Gains Noted Reputation
The Scranton Business College is described as one of the largest training schools in America by the Western Penman, highlighting its prominence and quality in commerce education.
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America
Western
Penman. Ly
Methodists Open Twentieth Century Forward Movement
The Wyoming conference opens a convention at Simpson Church led by Bishop Ninde with aim to win two million souls in thirteen months. Rev. A. W. Hayes credits historic lessons while leaders discuss the reform of society through individual Gospel work and renewed church outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley
Simpson Church
Ninde
Dresser
Henry
Hayes
Binghamton
Methodist Episcopal Churches
Wyoming Conference
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Detroit
W. H. Pearce
B. Moge
Wilkes-Barre
Steels
A. W. Hayes
D. D
Austin Griffin
W. A. Wagner
Luzerne
C. B. Henry
Taylor
Chiffin
Christ
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Church
J. B. Sweet
Bweet
Griffin
Wyoming
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