City notes reflect taxes, theater sales, and community events
City notes report crowded treasuries as taxes are paid to avoid the 2 percent penalty after Jan 1. Sale of seats for Richard Mansfeld and Blue Jeans opens at the Academy of Music box office. Various talks, church revivals, jail chain gang work, and public meetings are listed with names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Central
Richard Mansfeld
Blue Jeans
Academy of Music
City Treasures
Frank FP
Fry
Bethlehem
Trinity Church
Hero King
Hoopes
Dre
Heart
Lackawanna County Medical Society
Terrace Hotel
Wyoming
Vine Street
Baldy
Philadelphia
Dalton Methodist Episcopal Church
Colne
Local residents held on assault charges at county jail
A group including Wasa Mestbeck John Pranko Ava Harry Rita and Mike Senevich Alexander Chantos and Stephen Yurkuska were jailed on assault charges against Olyphitt storekeeper John Goodman after commitments from Justice of the Peace PP Mottermick of Binkely. The city council will review bids for iron work on Linden airfreight bridge contracts with a possible special session next Thursday. Pabst’s Milwaukee Beer promoted at Lohman’s Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunny Mary
Pennsylvania
Wasa Mestbeck
John Pranko
Ava
Harry
Rita
Mike Senevich
Alexander Chantos
Stephen Yurkuska
Justice of the Peace
J. Mottermick
Binkely
John Goodman
Olyphitt
Penn Bridge
Teaver Fally
I.a
Edge Moor Bridge Works
Wilmington
Del
Groton Bridge Manufacturing C O
Groton
N. Y
Wraith Iron Bridge Co
Canton
Chicago Bridge and Tren Co
Joint Streets and Bridges Committee
Gommon Sratch
Sabbath Observance Convention Planned in Wilkes-Barre
A Northeast Pennsylvania Sabbath union convention is proposed for Wilkes-Barre to organize cooperation among churches in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. Delegations from each church urged to attend. plan includes committees and enforcement of Sunday laws to protect the day of rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
North
Churches and Friends of the Sabbath
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Sermon Highlights Narrow Path and Hell Road at Cathedral
Father Bucholtz chose a strong topic last night warning that the broad road to perdition ends in death. He urged parishioners to take the narrow path to glory. Morning text was The Day of Reckoning. tonight The Prodigal Son and The Duties of Young People were planned for future sermons. The missionary will depart for Waterbury Conn after services. Next week a parish mission for ladies is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
Aodilista
Father Bucholtz
Blessed Virgin and the Sodality
Waterbury
Conn
Thorpe Seeks Quests Match In Priceburg
William Thorpe of Priceburg anxious to arrange a match game of quests with William Hall or John Rica. He will play Hall and concede five points in sixty one for stakes of 50 or 100 dollars a side. Conditions include soft clay ends ten yards, inches, five pound quoits. Hicaby of Mudtown will give ten points in sixty one and play home and home or decide where to play. Matches possible tonight at Thomas Logan's Priceburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thorpe
Priceburg
William Hall
John Ricaby
Peter
Hall
Hicaby
Mudtown
Thomas Logan
Funeral for Thomas Livey Held at Residence
Funeral services for Thomas Livey were conducted at his home on Main Avenue and Court Street yesterday afternoon. Reverend George BE Guild led the rites with pallbearers including Joseph J Jermyn Sidney Broadbent James Everhart Edward Whitlock George L Dickson Henry T Howells James J Williams and George Filer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Livey
Main Avenue
Court Street
George BE. Guild
Joseph J. Jermyn
Sidney Broadbent
James Everhart
Edward Whitlock
George L. Dickson
Henry T. Howells
James J. Williams
George Filer
Elm Park church Ladies' Aid to host anniversary dinner
The Ladies' Aid Society of Elm Park church will serve an anniversary dinner on Thursday December 13 from 12 to 2 o'clock. All church members and the congregation with friends are invited. A large gathering is expected with ample prep for city business men. Turkey oysters and other seasonal delicacies will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Elm Park Church
California Tourist Excursions by Train from Chicago
Advertises a round trip rail tour to California with double berth sleeping cars aboard fast trains from Chicago to Port Worth and El Paso via scenic routes. Tickets arranged by A. Phillips & Co. at 111 South Ninth Street Philadelphia with John Shdastian as G.P.A. in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Port Worth
Fl Paso
A. Phillips & Co
South Ninth Street
Philadelphia
John Shdastian
G.P.A
Bezek Jury Deliberates as Beck Awaits Verdict
The Bezek murder trial in Judge Edwards court continues with jurors delaying verdicts. Franz Beck remains in county jail, awaiting a decision after long deliberations and crowded aisles, while Martin Woyshner notes the killer’s hidden resolve. In separate sessions Patrick Patelomos faces robbery charges and Abraham Jones is tried for aggravated assault with Mrs Lymin as prosecutor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Beck
Martin Woyshner
Edwards
D. W. Connolly
Court House
Te Verdet
Berekommadt
Andrew Patelomos
Michael Susco
Frank J. Fitasimmons Sselsted
C. H. Soper
George S. Horn
Commonwealth
Lloyd Street
Antony Blozofsky
Susco
Provafsky
Patelomas
Suseo
Dunster
Abraham Jones
Michael Lymin
John Fr. Serage
Staunton
Austin Heights
Jones
Local Democrats deny postmaster removal plot
Democrats vocally reject a Republican story linking J O Boyle D J Campbell Joseph OBrien and Martin Flynn to a scheme to oust Postmaster Vandling. O Boyle calls the report outrageous and says he has no knowledge of any such plan, while OBrien and Flynn also deny involvement and Sheriff Fahey brands the article false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandling
J. 0. O'Boyle
Republican
O'Boyle
D. J. Campbell
Joseph O'Brien
Martin Flynn
Poetmaster Wandling
O' Hoyle
Tribune
Attorney O'Brien
Fahey
Holiday goods display at general house furnishing store
The store at 124 Penn avenue announces evening hours through Christmas to showcase holiday wares. It features albums, celluloid items, toys, household appliances, wooden blocks, dolls, games, wagons, and mechanical toys with discounts up to 26 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
R. Bloeger
Hat Sale Brings Reductions at Fuller and Griffin Studios
Trimming options showcased by Fuller on Spruce Street and Griffin’s new studio on Wyoming Avenue feature a wide range of hats and water color engraving displays. A court house venue is listed alongside a broad assortment of millinery and craft items for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller
Spruce Street
Court House
Griffin's
New Studi
Wyoming Avenue
Schumann Lady Quartette Delights Scranton Audience
The Schumann Lady Quartette of Chicago entertained a large Scranton audience at the Y M C A hall last evening. Mrs Mary D Hall Miss Mabelle Waller Miss Katherine Jones and Miss Tillie Heuchling formed the quartet with Miss Jessie G Patton providing readings and Will W Miller delivering four selections. Every number was encored and the audience, clearly enthusiastic, lingered for more after the quartet finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Scranton
Young Men's Christian Association Hall
Mary D. Hall
Mabelle Waller
Katherine Jones
Tillie Heuchling
Jamel
Jom
Jessie G. Patton
D W Connolly Laid To Rest In Solemn Requiem
Attended by a large crowd Attorney D W Connolly was buried after a requiem mass in Forest Hill cemetery. The service at the cathedral featured Rev W H Connolly and Rev J McManus delivering sermons on mortal judgment and eternal mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Connolly
North
Washington Avenue
O'Elvel
Green Hidge
Robinson
Morton
Ara
Gunster
Syracuse
Joseph Connolly
Newburgh
Jones
Nanticoke
W. HH. Connolly
Troy
Hradford County
J. A. Oreekly
J. T. Dunn
Green Ridge
P. J. Golden
Schilling
W. J. Burke
J. McManus
God
Minh
Forest Hill Cemetery
Free World-Famous Food Giveaway at Miller’s Corner
Citizens urged to call and secure a complimentary package from Colonial Food stands proudly at Court Street and Diamond Avenue. No purchase required. Supply limited and available to all locals through Miller’s store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller, Court Street
Miamond Ave
Meeting of the board of health discusses sewer connections and typhoid cases
Dr. Bentley presents November mortality and contagious diseases counts. He urges an ordinance allowing board of health counter connections to sewers when needed and defends reporting practices while noting typhoid cases at Elmhurst. Also reports on the Fanning family and water supply concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentley
Board of Health
J. K. Bentley
Lyle
Allen
Fanning
Breaker Street
Bord of Health
Uien
Seus Rotary
Boar of Health
Elmhurst
Benjamin Lee
State Board of Health
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Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Suburban Electric Light CO
Commonwealth Building
Onur
Ackawanna
Penn Ave
A.B
City Notes
John H. Thoman
Howard D. Carey
Minnie M. Moon
Beatt Township
John W. Jones
Minnie Ludwig
William J. Wissland
Elizabeth N. Jones
George Wilson
Catherine J. Jones
Home For the Friendless
Waverly
Baptist Church
Dunmore
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
West Side
Welsh Congregational Church
Providence
Catherine Rempe
South Washington Avenue
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Lackawanna River
Fred Coons
Joseph Moses
Anthony Chappell
Duryea
iMllegally
Walter Zink
Sixth
Treat
Sloat
Reinhart
Delaware
Lackawanna
New York
Italy
America
Pabst
Milwaukee
Friends of the Sabbath
First Presbyterian Church
Wilkes- Barre
Tueasay
Pennsylvania Sabbath Union
Warren G. Partridge
Fla
Dony
American Babbath Winlon
Executive Committee
Father Bucholts
Thorpe
George F. Guild
California
Charles Williams
Simon Shultz
G. S. Trowh
Joseph Fuller
Thomas Potter
Ballee
Schumann Lad Q
W.dl. Connolly
Theodor Hemberger
A. SN. Hippard
H. J. Bauer
Me. T. A. Rippard
J. Wils Conant
George Dub
Dinuwnick
RK. G
Brooks
Purcell
Globe Sho
Lackawannk Avenue
DR. Allen
The
Scranton Business College
Hamilton
New York City
Ontario and Western Railway
Pillsbury’s Flour Mills
Rey
Toby
C. S. Woolworth
Lackawanna Avenue
Jewelry and Silver
Rogers
Washington Ave
Usland's
York State
Coursen
Phil
W. W. Berry
Leclerc
Columbus Monument
Washington Av
Gcranton
E. G
C. Snyder
Alaska
Astrakhan
Bolz
Anil Sue SU
Banister’s
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
Loakmakers
Brown
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