City Notes and Local Activity Report
A large workforce began work at furnace No. 3 of the Glaus factory yesterday. Contractor Peter Stipp moved his office to 227 Washington Avenue. Attorneys A. J. Colborn Jr. and George M. Watson prepared reasons for a new trial for Franz Benik, to be presented Wednesday. Rescue mission managers met to decide on continuing the mission after January 1. Box office sales for The Star Gazer at the Academy of Music open this morning. Marriage licenses issued to Alexander Shurlock and Helen Ruzboraky, and John Jenkins and Minnie Jenkins, both Scranton. A new street car schedule will appear within two weeks, in a pocket memorandum format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaus
Peter Stipp
Spruce Street
Washington Avenue
A. J. Colborn, Jr
George M. Watson
Franz Benik
Joe Ott
Academy of Music
Alexander Shurlock
Freeland
Helen Ruzboraky
Scranton
John Jenkins
Minnie Jenkins
Scholarly lectures and church events fill Elm Park week
Rev Peter Roberts reviewed Johannes G B Stephens theology before the Methodist Episcopal ministerium at Elm Park church. The First Presbyterian prayer meeting shifts to this evening as members await friends at the armory. Local officials report a battery arrest and jail detainment, while Von Storch shaft work resumes after a month’s layoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Roberts
G. B. Stephens
Methodist Episcopal Ministerium
Elm Park
First Presbyterian Church
Armory
Catharine Jones
Mayfield
Michael McDonald
Theodore Street
Cole
Tt Ia
von Storch
Mieneas
Seraina Cunate
South America
New York City
Doontains
Powell
Traction and Boulevard Reach Mulberry Street Agreement
Scranton Traction Company and Elmhurst Boulevard Company sign a contract to extend the Nay Aug Wall e line along Mulberry Street toward the new Rodring Brook bridge within 200 feet, allowing vehicle traffic on Mulberry Street at once though tracks wait for open weather next spring. Power lines and arc lights will be installed immediately, aiding early winter traffic and anticipated night sleighing on the Boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Traction Company
Elmhurst Boulevard Company
Nay Aug Walle
Mulberry Street
Rodring Brook
Archer
Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company
Traction Company
Arthur Avenue
Nay Aug Falla
Petersburg
Elm Park church marks first anniversary in Scranton
The Elm Park church in Scranton celebrates its first anniversary since dedication. The text recalls its fire-destroyed past, growth to 800 members, a 700 Sunday school, and active societies. Anniversary events include addresses by church leaders, a dinner, and Sunday services with Rev. J M Day and Rev. J Richard Boyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Women's Home Missionary Society
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
The
King's Daughters
William Connell
W. A. May
G. P. Reynolds
William H. Peck
Elm Park
J. M. Day
Syracuse University
J. Hichard Boyle
Relatives at War: Mrs Rinsland Charged Over Obscene Mails
Mrs. Lewis Rinsland faced U S Commissioner Colborn on a charge of sending obscene matter through the mails to her sister in law Mrs. Josephine Herbert of Carbondale. Rinsland admitted writing the letters but said she believed the accusations were true. Bail was set at 1500 dollars for her court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Rinsland
Lewis Ringland
Wyoming Avenue
United States
Colborn
Rinsland
Josephine Herbert
Carbondale
Scranton Defeats Wilkes-Barre in Local Basketball Match
Scranton beat Wilkes-Barre 2 to 0 in a forty-five minute gymnasium contest at the Y M C A last evening. Professor Weston disciplined a player for an infraction as a large crowd watched the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Weston
Beau Brummell and Stars Light Up Local Stages
In local theaters Richard Mansfield leads a splendid company for Beau Brummell at the Academy of Music tonight. James ONeill impersonates Virgilinius in Sheridan Knowles tragedy on Wednesday. Joe Ott headlines Thursday in The Star Gager with a strong supporting cast. The Engineer shows at the Frothingham with Bertram and Willard drawing praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Mule
Richard Mansfield
Mansfield
Joe Ott
Academy of Music
Gager
Franklyn W. Tee
Mr. Ott
Phil and
Mott Ott
Marie Darcey
May Jordan
James F. McDonald
Joe Barrington
James B. Watkins
Dorothy Gray
Luella Miller
Mi Wy
Frothingham
Albany Evening Journal
Army
Eugens Bertram
Bassett Willard
Elit
Fair to Be Held in Armory This Week Officers Named
A list of officers and committees for the Market of the First Presbyterian church to be held in the Armory on Adame Avenue Thursday and Friday. Names include President Mrs James McLeod and Secretary Miss Catharine Winton with numerous committee members across building finance music and advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Adame Avenue
James McLeod
Mra
J. Koons
Catharine Winton
D. B. Taylor
A. M. Decker
A. Fh. Hunt
BP. Kingsbury
Frank Spencer
H. B. Logan
Wents
F. D. Watta
de Wolfe
Mirs
Frank Barker
D. McGowan
Claude Conklin
Missea
Alice Ae
Jean McKenna
Kate MeeKen- Yophie Coslett
Clara Richmond
Kiesel
Libbie Dorsam
Carrie Harding
Florence Beybolt
Board of Control quarrels over coal contracts ends with school closure
The Board of Control split after a lengthy vote on coal supply contracts for city schools. A majority adopted the supply committee’s awards with an exception for the Fourth district, and a minority report was defeated. The meeting also approved paying teachers and janitors and closed schools from December 21 to January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Supply Committee
Mahon
O’ Boyle
Stephen Short
Pirot
Toe and Coal Company
Schaefer
von Store
Jacobs
Barker
Schriefer Aloning
Seacond
Nurgren
James Kearney
Schriefer
James Fprynn
Wis
Kearney
Mitchell
von Storch
Notz
Mountain Lake Land and Coal Company
Notas
James Flynn
Local Candy Shop Proclaims Superior Confections
A small business advertises fine chocolates bonbons French nagas taffys French fruits nut candies butter cups and more claiming premier quality and unmatched variety as this year’s headquarters for sweets.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Baking Powder Co
New Yorks
Cleveland Brothers
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth
Ackawanna
A. B. Warman
Jos
Sufepare
Pratt’s
City Notes
Arthur Frothinghaum
Court House Square
Board of Health
Bridget Lavelle
Penn Avenue
Abington Township
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Twelfth Ward
Vesper Literary Society
Franklin Avenue
Select Council
Madison Township
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of
Green Ridge
Green Ridge Street
Iu the
G. Schmidt
Gusatay Schultz
Fred Mueller
John Stoeber
Duneing
Tev
Frank EF. Frey
Gustavus Adolphus
Sweden
Ferdinand T Old
Wallanstin
G. W. Sandt
Baptist Pastors’ Union
Warren G. Partridge
J. B. Eliie
Blakely
W.1. Ford
W. Grow
Duryeon
Anthony Kepwrakis
Anthony Ketwrakis
George Kupernunax
Joseph Kughiuckus
Charles Bloch
Polski
Pennavenno
Alderman Post
Emil Smith
Hyde Park
Bloch
Lackawanna Hospital
Pabat
Milwaukee
Lohman's
Episcopal Prayer Books and Hymnals
Pratt’s Book Store
Pratt's
Boulevard Company
Oxford, International
Baguter and Holman
Pratt's Book Store
Griffin
Davis
Reynolds Bros
Tam
Adresa
Richard F. Lindsay
Powell's Music Store
Pratt's Hook Store
Pillabury
Elm Fark Church
Elm Park Church
Seranton
Adams Avenue
Village Chapel
William Koand
Ed. Owens
Ira Wilcox
John D. Staid
John Mulkey
O. F. Morse
T. Willams
A. H. Schounmaker
George Peck
B. W. Gorham
George C. Bancroft
J. V. Newell
J. A. Wood
N. W. Everett
B. D. Sturdevant
J. ¢. Nobles
Philp Krohn
George 2. Porter
J.T. Walker
L. C. Floyd
JG. Eckman
J. BH. Smith
C. P. Musden
LC. Muller
J. EB. Price
CC. McLean
W. HM. Peaves
Inwest
Him Park
Prudent Church
Anna Mcleod
Marion Hitchcock
Mary Manness
Olive McIntosh
Grace Little
Agnes Vickery
Alice Dale
Charles Mannoes
Doll Booth
C. R. Parke
Arthur Storrs
G. P. Griffiths
Kramer
Willis Kemmerer
W. J. Hand
Emma Fuller
Runk
Anna Chase
May Kingsbury
May Coursen
Rliesel
Flower Booth
Miz
Emma Richmond
Cook
Buck
Steele
Bunnell
Helen Matthews
Amy Jessup
Grace Kingsbury
B. FP
Larue
F. RK
Tracy
Candy Booth
Anna Matthews
C. L. Frey
Fred Kingsbury
Archbald
Carol Dickson
Romayne Se
G. BR. Chase
Susman K. Barker
H. A. Kingsbury
E. C. Koons
Ernest Dolph
James O'Neill
Virginius
Sheridan Knowles
Virginus
Edwin Forrest
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Lackawanna Avenue
Noty
W. W. Berry
Lackawanna Ave
Jewelry and Silver
Rogers
C. Snyder
D. D. Sis
Columbus Monument
Washington Av
Penn and Lackawanna Avenues
Woolworth’s
Woolworth
Florida
Malaga
F. P. Price
Usland's
Banister’s
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
Jacob Bolz
Nillinery Department
J. B. CZ
Spllens
Grek Clothiers, Hatters, & F Furnehers
Brown
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