Prohibitionists and city meetings crowd the week
Prohibitionists hold regular weekly meeting at Conservatory hall this evening. Besr of Health holds regular meeting in municipal building Friday December 7. Various local actions include court auditor appointment for W W Watkins, bridge inspector votes, and local lodge elections.
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Conservatory Hall
Besr of Health
W W. Watkins
H. M. Mulholland
K. Ernest Comegys
Joseph Shorten
Kerrigan
Pittston Avenue
Shorten
Miss Early
Spruce Street
Franklin Avenue
Connell
David Penman
Me. Durt
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Olyphant
Alderman Reprimands Driver and Police Hearings Continue
Yesterday in court several cases were heard. Patrick Campbell, agent for a Providence Sunday newspaper, faced overdriving a horse and was reprimanded and discharged with costs. A warrant was issued for Andrew Muller for striking Romil Tos boskix with a mining tool with intent to kill, sending him to Lackawanna hospital with a scalp wound. Andrew Loftus and Anthony Duffy faced assault charges for attacking Bridget Dougher and 18 year old Katie Martin, with hearings delayed due to unavailable witnesses from Home of the Good Shepherd. A brief note mentions Milwaukee beer at Lohiniat’s on Spruce street.
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Barwarden
T. Fellows Mavon
Sentinel
E. T. Johns
Patrick Campbell
Sundayewspaperas
Providence
Vankoeaitoa
Fitasimmong
Society For Prevention of
John Jermyn
B. H. Throop
Edward Everhart
Fitzeimmann
Andrew Muller
Romil Tos Boskix
Lloyd Street
Bosboskia
Lackawanna Hospital
Andrew Loftus
Anthony Duffy
Archbald
Alderman Wright
Bridget Dougher
Katie Martin
the Good Shepherd
Alpla
Linden Street Bridge Superstructure Bids Open Tonight
Bids for the Linden Street bridge superstructure will be opened at tonight's select council meeting. Bidders from at least five states have prepared proposals amid a rush to win the contract. A new method requires bids to go to the Joint Street and Bridges Committee for review, then to a joint council session for final award, to prevent collusion and speed the process.
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Select Council
Linden Street
Worfold
Tramps Sent to Jail and Chain Gang by City Officials
Fifteen tramps lodged at the police station Tuesday night were detained by order of Chief Simpson. At mayor's court Alderman Fuller questioned them about their aims in the city. Clement Holburn and Edward S. Temple received thirty day county jail terms. Temple had often frequented the station and was unclean. Those seeking work were discharged to leave the city. eleven others were ordered to join the chain gang, to begin work the next day.
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Simpson
Fuller
Clment Holburn
Edward
Temple
Whili Gang
Joseph O'Brien
Chaster
Justice of Peace
Lizzie Stiles
Carbondale
Annie . Minn
Robert Jones
Nicholas Jenkins
Charles White
John Doron
Colle
Verdieta
Soldier Thomas Morris Buried At Forest Hill Cemetery
Remains of Thomas Morris were laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery in a soldiers plot yesterday afternoon. Rev M D Fuller conducted services after a flag draped coffin was lowered into the grave. Morris served in both infantry and cavalry. he died Monday at Hillside Home and left no known relatives. Griffin post members provided the burial, pallbearers from the post assisted, and Architect F J Amsden, once with the game company, served as pallbearer.
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Forest Hill Cemetery
M. D. Fuller
Thomas Morris
Infantry
Cavalry
Hillside
Grand Army of the Republic
Griffin Post
Union Army
Game Company
F. J. Amsden
Dunmore Doings and Local Notices Highlight Community Life
Dunmore residents appear in social notes with visits, homecomings, a birth, and multiple gatherings. The Neptune Fire company plans a Keystone hall ball on January 17 1595. Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid meets at Dr Chamberlain’s Bloom street home. John B Hobday boasts the largest dressed hog brought to Dunmore weighing 4 895 pounds. The Young American B Social and Athletic club schedules its first annual ball June 17 at Keath Hall, offering a $10 gold piece with each ticket. The Tribune advertises Cox’s Queer People books and Hood’s Sarparina claims in local notices.
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Mills
Lake Ariel
Clarence Debow
Grove Street
GW. B. Allien
Weat Drinker Street
George Schrank
Pitsten
Peter and
Thomas Walsh
Drinker Street
Jessup
Marvin Tuthill
Penthcost
Shafer
Forest City
Salem
Keoth Hall
Fire Department Ordinance Proposed for Scranton Council
A proposed paid fire department to replace the current volunteer system is under consideration with a likely meeting this month. Mayor Connell and Mr. Finn discuss details. cost estimates range from 10 000 to 15 000 above present expenses but may save money long term. Chief Ferber argues a paid force offers better discipline and efficiency, with crews kept in constant training and able to respond without public disruptions.
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Finn
Immnediath Ils
Padi
Ibte
Alxicon
Connell
Tribune
Yesteadly
Uwlness Mor
Scranton
Pinn
Ferber
Heranton
Cows Questioned in Quarter Sessions Court Drama
In Court Room No 2 Judge Gunater criticizes the quarter session court's purpose as he presides over the case of Thomas Garrigal charged by Bridget Burke with obtaining money under false pretenses. Burke of Dunmore says Garrigal sold her a cow misrepresented as quiet and sound. Burke had Garrigal bound over to appear after discovery.
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Justice of the Peace
Gunater
Thomas Garrigal
Bridget Burke
Crossings Question Explored in Traction Injunction Hearings
Testimony was taken yesterday in Scranton and Pittston traction case hearings before ex-Judge Jesup to decide if the Lackawanna line may cross the Delaware and Hudson Canal at grade. Witnesses estimated $3,000 to build overhead bridges and warned of danger to life and property. proceedings continue with Judge Gunster to rule.
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Stenogriuther HH. Coston
W. My Jessup
Scranton and Piteton Traction Company
Delaware and Hudson Can) Company
Delaware and Hudson Cutial Gmpany
Bscranton and Pittston Traction Company
I. A. Watres
Attorny Lemuel Amerman
Triction Company
Jesup
Mailroad Company
Traction Company
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Moonie
H. J. Archer
Pitleton
Moosic
W. TH. Hell Later
W. FR. Manners
M. W. Loftus
James Butler
Martin Judge
Glover Eald
Monsle
A. B. Dunning, Jr
C. R. Manville
Delaware and Hudson Company
George Burrell
Gunster
Holiday Gifts at General House Furnishings Store
The General House Furnishing Store at 12 and 128 Penn Avenue advertises a full display of holiday goods including toys, albums, shaving sets, and unusual items. The store will stay open evenings through Christmas with sales, and discounts up to 25 percent are offered by R. Bloeger. Turkish and Russian baths for ladies are available Tuesdays 8 am to 1 pm through Owens' cloak parlors and J Purcell, proprietor.
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Penn Avenue
Tron
S R. Bloeger
Owens
Spruce Atrret
J. Purcell
Contest Not To Be Prosected For Lackawannia Sheriff
James G Halley announces he will not contest Frank H Clemons for the Lackawannia county sheriff race. He cites the heavy work, cost to taxpayers, and business disruption as reasons. Reports say Davies may pursue a petition for treasurer, with the deadline for filing petitions the law’s last day.
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Frank H. Clemons
James G. Halley
Frank HH. Clemons
High Sherif
Lackawannia
Busness
Pennavetiue
Tebune
Mr. Bailey
Umersa
Thomas D. Davies
Taylor & Lewis
Davies
Tribune
State Board Recommends 30000 for West Side Miners Hospital
The State Board of Charities meeting in Harrisburg proposed a 900000 appropriation for a miners hospital on the West Side. Representative John H. Farr urged the measure, noting a hospital association and charter are needed before state funds can be released. Local private subscriptions may supplement site costs if the legislature approves the board.
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State Board of Charities
Miners’ Hospital
State Board of Charity
Harrisburg
Ciy
John HR. Farr
West Side
Board of Charities
Lackawanna Hoepliih
Mrs Aldrich Deserted Husband Seeks Divorce
Allison R L Aldrich petitions for divorce from Anna J Aldrich alleging desertion since May 2 1899. couple married June 2 1882 with Anna formerly Anna Brown. Also notes Mills capacity and music lessons by W W Watkins at Powell's store.
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Allison RL Aldrich
Anna J. Aldrich
Aldrich
Prio
Anna Brown
Millinery Reductions and Art Offerings by Local Designer
MISS J. FULLER advertises great reductions in millinery both trimmed and untrimmed at modest prices. She also offers etchings engravings and watercolors at Gritin's new studio located on 2 Wromltig avenue.
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J. Fuller
Spruce Street
Court House
Gritin
Wromltig Avenue
Saturday Tribune Promises Next Week Piano Feature
The Saturday Tribune announces another bright piece of music themed for piano next Saturday. The note invites readers to enjoy a focused piano music feature in the upcoming issue.
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The
Saturday Tribune
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Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth
Ackawanna
Poon Ave
A. B. Warman
City Notes
Peter Williamson Lodge
Grand Lodge
J. J Brown
Edward Evane
W. 8. Diehl
J. Lydon
CL. van Buskirk
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Lawrence Orchestra
Mise Susie Binck
Nicholaon
Allmlasion
Krigbuim
Mount Zion Primitive Methodist Church
the Pyne
Isine Ke, Evans
William 0. Davis
Stephen Nash
Samuel Pinwooth
William Prestwood
Richard Gaynor
David Lloyd, Jr
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Lewia J. Slebecker
Crescent Coal Company
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M.D. Walker
Green Ridge
Upchirch
Nor 22
Ancient Order of United Workmen
W. F Loftus
Upchurch Lodge
Lackawannn
Royal Arcanum
George Howell
Ymas Cosgrove
Howell Harris
Mary
A. E. Yorba
Victor H. Lauer
Charles la
Pabst
Milwaukee
Wool and Sparkling
Lohiniat’s
Dunmore
Palmer Cox
Tribune Wiwiness
Mall
Hood
John Phillips
John Phithhra
George Albright
Peter Walsh
Aiguire J. H. Lesh
Newton
Bquire Lesh
William Morris
Taylor
Waspon
Assaulis
Edwin Allen
Je Beyou
Morris’ Desault
Quarter Sessions Court
Japan
Java
Bailey
Woolworth
Lackawarna Avenue
Jewelry and Silver
Rogers
Pillsbury’s
W. W. Watkins
Ll. B. Powell
Airdrese
Watkins
Lafayette Street
Ity
Washington Ave
Usland's
Wyoming Avenue
Danier Sue Sure
Banister’s
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
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Czarina
W.W. Berry
Sohmer
Presant Oy Art
Columbus Monument
Washington Av
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Lacka. Ave
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Royce
S. C. Snyder
Alaska
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Wyoming Av
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