Wholesale thieves arraigned for rail wire and brass thefts
Frank Gweop and Anthony Purrell were arraigned before Alderman Kas ton on stealing a large amount of hound wire from Scranton Railway and held on bail. They faced later charges before Alderman Millar for larceny of brass from three railroad companies and were committed to county jail after failing to furnish sureties. The pair allegedly worked September 4 to 5 along Scranton Roadway lines between Forest City and Carbondale, causing hundreds in damage, with about ninety pounds of journal bearings also reported stolen from company cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gweop
Anthony Purrell
Kaston
Scranton Railway Company
Millar
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Delaware and Hudson
Scranton Roadway Company
Ines
Forest City
Carbondale
Tiree
Lackawanna Special Police
Biasa
Mairtin Crippen
Caro Cardo crushed under Erie train in Wyoming Valley
Antonio Cardo of Buncher sustained severe injuries after being struck by a fast freight train near Moosic while attempting to board. Both legs were mangled and amputations were performed at Lackawanna hospital by Dr. A. J. Connell. Cardo, twenty six, awaits further word as his condition remained critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Cardo
Buncher
Wyoming Valley Railroad
Lackawanna Hospital
Carole
Cordo
Ile
Dir A. J. Connell
Staf
Cardo J
Italy
Relief applications heard by poor board at Willets Home
The poor board heard multiple relief applicants and discussed ways to reduce district burdens. Some were sent away while others were approved for aid or dismission to the home. Reports from district physicians and plans for a window tower were also reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willetds
Beemer
Thomas Finnerty
West Scranton
Sila Trom Finnerty
Mir Finnerty
Miomas Mooney
Ninth Street
Wiven
Shoreton
Glver
Seidle
Pittston
Percival Morris
Verney
Navy
Aio
Everything New Including Floors and Ceilings at Woolworth’s
The remodeled Woolworth store at Lacckawanne Avenue opens after ten days closed for renovations. The expansion adds floor space with offices moved to the second floor and a large display area. The third floor houses storage brimming with holiday goods, signaling a striking new appearance and continued success since 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolworth
No. dL Lacckawanne Avenue
Scranton
Fire Department Notes on Alarm System and Building Concerns
Fire department progress stalls on a parcel of alarms and a failing building. Chief Ziglemany sent for a Gamewell expert to repair the system and a new alarm box was installed at Mineral and Carbon streets, with another at Monny Avenue and Poplar Street near the bolt and nut works.
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Ziglemany
New York
Gamewell
Avai
Hove
Li Ia
Fe Wlatn Bayer
Ziselmann
Cori
Monny Avenn
Poplar Simot
Bolt and Nut Works
Magnificent Christmas Gift At Gurensey Music Store
A festive prompt invites readers to shop at J. W. Gurensey’s music store Cinernsey Hall in Scranton Pennsylvania. The ad highlights bargains on a piano or organ and urges timely selection at the Washington Avenue location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gurensey
Cinernsey Hall
Washington Avenue
Scranton
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Offer Cold Relief
Advertised as a remedy for colds and head congestion Bromo Quinine tablets promise relief. The label touts soothing effects from a blend of ingredients aimed at easing sneezes runny nose and throat discomfort.
Colds Melt Away With Kracuse Cold Cure Capsules
Prepared in convenient capsule form they are easy to take and promise speedy cure of obstinate colds. Price given. Sold by Matthews Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kracuse
Matthews Bros
Pianos and Organs at Guernsey Ha at Reduced Prices
Advertises heavily discounted pianos and organs for holidays. States easy terms and top quality goods. Mentions location 314 Washington Avenue Scranton PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey
Washington Avenue
Scranton
Scranton Second Class City Debate on Charter Changes
City official Elphinstone argues Scranton should pursue second class status with legislative aid before April. He endorses abolishing broad mayoral appointment power, creates three executive departments, and keeps key offices elected by councils amid proposed reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Pittsburg
Scranton
Two Sides of the Case on Allegheny Apportionment
The article argues over readjustment of common council seats under a new law. It discusses Paxson and Allegheny decisions, the expansion plan, and delays until April. It notes proposed methods: appointing an apportionment committee, using assessor returns, and holding a special election. It mentions Mayor Moir and Democratic opposition to early expansion.
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Wiphinstone
Scranton
Allegheny
Pittsbury
Pittsburg
Seconidl
Elphinstone
Seranton’ ii
Treasury
Viva Gove
Department of Public Safety
Board of Health
Bureau of Health
Supreme Court
Paxson
Tribune
Ely
Moir
WII
Florida Oranges Direct Shipments Announced
Completed arrangements ensure direct shipments of Florida oranges this week. Offer includes fine fruit at 35 cents per dozen and 3.75 dollars per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Auction Notice of Havens Sellout by Hunt Connell Co
Holset set sine and tie seins double harness two heavy and one light delivery wagons lumber wagon four roll-top and thie tat top desks two office tables chairs clocks typewriter copying machine filing cabinet hot water heater heavy platform scales shelves showcases cash register pipe-cutting machines engines store track gas fixtures and plumbers goods valued at five thousand dollars offered by The Hunt and Connell Co at a public sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinith-Premier
H. P
Bourgain
The
Hunt & Connell Co
Pianos and Organs in Stock for Holiday Trade in Scranton
Guernsey Hall building advertises a large stock of pianos and organs as the finest ever seen in Scranton. J. W. Guernsey, proprietor, invites calls for prices and terms at 314 Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Guernsey Hall
J. W. Guernsey
Washington Avenue
Seranton, Pa
Griffin Art Co Fifteen Platinettes Offer
Fifteen platinettes priced at four dollars fifty cents compete with Rembrant quality and cost half as much. Customers urged to view before Christmas photographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin Art Co
Visit to the South by Civil War Veterans
Colonel BE W H Ripple and Warden W G Simpson returned from a southern trip focused on Civil War sites. Hipple, once imprisoned in Florence Andersonville and Charleston, revisited the burrow he carved in Florence and recalling the bloodhound chase, marked by scars from that era. He viewed the Florence cemetery where 4000 Union soldiers rest, and valued revisiting these historic places after thirty five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W H. Ripple
W. G. Simpson
Colonel Hipple
Florence
Andersonville
Charleston
Hipple
Cookie lessons begin in Boston by Adaline Wager Smith
Mrs. Adaline Wager Smith of Boston will lead a series of five cookie lessons starting Tuesday and continuing daily through Saturday. Jonas provided the support for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Adaline Wager Smith
Boston
Jonas
Long's Sons Mrs Smith Lecture Plans and Dinner
Mrs Smith will lecture on the third floor of Flore house with a large audience expected. She will also cook dishes for the ladies and asks everyone to bring no fork dal soan. Due to the District of Columbia celebration in Washington DC, Lackawanna ticket agents offer special excursion tickets at one way fare for the round trip. On sale for return until December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
Mrs. Smith
District of Columbia
Washington, DM. C
Lackawanna Railroad
Unclear vintage medical ad from Amers fen period
An archival fragment praises a German cure prescribed by Dis Krause before nantipyrine's discovery. It claims rapid relief for distressing illnesses and mentions price and sales by Matthew Hires. The text notes platinettes and the Civitlin Are Co studio with Mr Gite attending sitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amers Fen
Dis Krause
Germany
Matthew Hires
Mir
Scrap Basket Sale Promises Clean Sweep Deals
A local ad touts low priced scrap baskets ideal as Christmas gifts. Clean sweep emphasis suggests bargain items targeted for seasonal shoppers.
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Cardo
ERIE
Ackawanna
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
Woolworth's
Fire Department Notes
Dachkson
Walla
Councilman
John E. Roche
Silece
Seventh Ward
Ealitor
the Tribune
Duffy
General Assembly
Ma. Biph Instone
Daffy
Feranton
Towill
TSS
Mets
Omaportaneve
Public Works
Courells
Park Pollo
Tre Department
Hia
Board of Five Assensora
Palioe
Department of Public Works
Counells
Department of Charities
Department of Chitr- Files
Dunmore
Poor Board
E.G
Coursen
Lackawanna Avenue
P.P
M. T. Howley
Wyoming
Colonel Ripple
Warden Simpson
Battle Fields
Casey Brothers
Lackawanna Ave
Washington, D. C
Krause
Central
Pennsylvania
Telephone
Ando Supply CO
UT Adama Avenue
Mason & Hamlin
Powell & CO
Washington Age
Foote & Fuller Co
Mears Building
Coats
Soli
Washington Ave
Dent's
Conrad
Clay Avé
A. N. Kerr
Wyoming Avenue
Haviland
China
France
Mavnland China
Blore
Gruener & Co
Wyoming Ave
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