City Notes Roundup From Scranton Area
Delaware Lackawanna and Western hands paid yesterday. Jones and Heritage sued James Cleveland for 595 dollars with interest from July 1 188% An assumpant sult. County commissioners ask Scranton ward residents to obtain county books. Delaware and Hudson Canal employees on Gravity Road and Gravity shops in Carbondale were paid yesterday. YWCA to hold a brief noon service at 12 30 led by Mrs L M Gates. Letters of administration in the Winfield Stackhouse estate granted to H C Shaffer. Cassius Stackhouse was administrator and died leaving it unsettled. Marriage licenses issued to Albert Baker Ry en and Isabella Gardner Jermyn Edward Morgan and Ligsie A Morgan Scranton Stewart Franklin Avoca Luella Starbird Moosic Richard Bell and Marietta Bortree Moscow. Women of the Women’s Relief Corps No 0 expect an enjoyable evening in their hall over First National Bank with a silk quilt exhibit and musical item. Sunday school teachers meet Mrs Barnes of Newark NJ at the P nn Ave Baptist church parlors at 7 90. Frank Spangenberg had P Stobenska of Arrigon Ferdinando’s hotel arraigned for assault at Alderman Millar’s, but released as he invited others to eject him. Scotchman rescued from yard hazards by Patrolman Quutrell. Alderman Millar sets rescue value at 100 dollars. MEARS & HAGEN advertise gift suggestions and a money-back policy after Christmas.
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Delaware
Lackawanna
Jones & Heritage
James
Cleveland
Scranton
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Carbondale
Young Women's Christian Association
Isabelle Gardner
Jermyn
Edward Morgan
Ligsie A. Morgan
Stewart
Franklin
Avoca
Luella Starbird
Moosic
Richard Bell
Marietta Bortree
Moscow
Women's Relief Corps
No. 0
First National Bank
Barnes
Newark
N. J
Christian Effort
Frank Spangenberg
P. Stobenska
Embezzlement Charge Against New York Life Agent Drake
James Drake, an agent for New York Life Insurance, was charged with embezzling 125 to 175 dollars before Al German Millar. P. Ball, an officer of the company, testified the funds were not accounted for and Drake was committed to the county jail. The case centers on money allegedly never turned over to the company.
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James 8. Drake
New York Life Insurance Company
al German Millar
P. Ball
Pastor Not Chosen After Long Penn Avenue Baptists Debate
Penn Avenue Baptist church in Philadelphia failed to elect a pastor after nearly three hours of debate and balloting. Rev. Charles T. Morgan led on initial ballots but fell short of the required votes, with railings to drop all candidates and seek new material. The pulpit committee was ordered to continue recruiting as the assembly adjourned.
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Penn Avenue
Mr. Morgan
8. T. Ford
Syracuse
Arthur L. Collins
Luther Keller
Milton W. Lowry
Arthur L. Collings
Jermyn
D. J. Williams
Board of Trustees
J. W. Browning
Keller U
Charles T. Morgan
J. L. Stelle
Lowry
Lemuel Amerman
Morgan
Mr. Browning
B. F. Fillmore
Philadelphia
T Ford
J. W. Goodhugh
Bryn Mawr
L. M. T. Haynes
Troy
N. Y
J. G. Walker
Warren G. Partridge
Mr. Smith
Browning
Collins
D. J. Thomas
Stelle
Congregation Maintains Unity in Selection Deliberations
Members debated Mr. Morgan's candidacy but kept a united, fellowship driven tone. The meeting stayed cordial with no division evident as they circulated through talks and balloting.
Henry Zental Killed in Archbald Car Incident
Henry Zental fourteen, of Archbald, died after being run over by a trip of cars at the White Oak breaker. He was brought to Lackawanna hospital where surgeons amputated his hip but could not save him. The body was returned home by his father last evening.
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Archbald
Henry Zental
White Oak Breaker
Lacka- Wanna Hospital
Local notices and incidents amid city events
Reports from the North End and West Market Street include a pair marrying at Holy Rosary church, a hand injury at Leggett's Creek mine, and Mrs Caffrey visiting friends. A domestic assault leads to jail for John Gallagher. Joseph Moran faces assault charges. Community activities feature a Providence Christian church fundraiser, indoor baseball results, and a concert with oyster supper at Armory hall.
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Messia
Powell and Brundage
Tuesay
John B. Davis
Wayne Avenue
Frank
Thomas Davis
Margaret Avenue
Leggett's Creek
Mra. Caffrey
Drighlet
John Caffrey
West Market Street
Silver Star Castle
Kneighte
The
Golden Eagle
Providence
Armory Hall
John Gallagher
Thompson Street
Alderman Roberts
Gallagher
Joseph Moran
Thomas Dillian
Providence Sunday School
Miswea Vipond
Smith
Nora C. Slocum
Willie Bright
Willard Benjamin
Charles Connolly
Reese Watkins
Charles Constantine
John Turn
Jessie Williams
Elmhurst
Harriet Wakeman
Towanda
Mia
D. T. Lewis
Miss Wakeman
Beeves
Roland Clark
Dunmore Society Meetings and Local Notices
Charles Miller Dunmore dies at home on Grove street. Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society to meet at Me A D Blackington’s Elm street at 3 pm. Samuel Cole takes watchman post at Nay Ang Coal breaker. Beemer family called to Lake Winola by father’s death. Dunmore Knights of Pythias lodge holds informal banquet after meeting. Presbyterian church hosts Christian Endeavor election of officers. Rey Bower to preach two weeks at Green Ridge. Methodist trustees meet to discuss church alterations. Funeral of Theresa Gunner held with Mount Carmel cemetery interment. 22.60 buys a ladies 14kt gold watch at 205 Washington avenue.
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Charles Miller Iaii
Grove Street
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
A. D. Blackington
Elm Street
Samuel Cole
Brook Street
Nay Ang Coal Company
Victor Beemer
Mins May Beemer
Lake Winola
Dunmore Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Mr. Speck
L. M. Smith
Earnest Cloets
Mite Christ. Rey
Bower
Green Ridge
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. D. Osterhout
Theresa Gunner
Mount Carmel Cemetery
Saturday Tribune Promotion and Specialty Features Boost Readers
The notice promotes ordering extra copies of the Saturday Tribune noting high demand and exhaustion by 9 o clock. It touts special cave features for steady readers and urges subscribers to invest in the paper. It hints at gift items and a watch sale as part of a bargain, appealing to loyal customers.
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Tribune
Wideawake Mershanta
the Tribune
Wedd ings of One Day Brilliance on West Side
Miss Wade marries R W Luce Jr and Miss Georgianna Kittle weds William P Kennedy in West Side ceremonies. The Griffin Lathrope wedding joins Attorney W W Lathrope and Elisabeth Griffin at Pine Street. More notes on Vosburg, Thomas and other local unions follow with guests and travel plans.
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Miss Wade
R. W. Luce, Jr
Georgianna Kittle
William P. Kennedy
Early Morning Fire at 429 Lackawanna Avenue
Firefighters respond to a 1:30 AM blaze in the rear of 429 Lackawanna Avenue, owned by Christian Lange. The Phoenix chemical extinguisher and ladder crew reach the third floor balcony flooring, saving Coursen's store below. Damage is slight. cause remains unexplained.
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Foland
Lackawanna Avenue
Christian Lange
Central City Companies
Centurys
Phoenix
Lange
Coursen
Burglary Suspects Sought by Rail Police at Olyphant
Special officers from the Ontario and Western Delaware and Hudson and railroads hunted two burglars last night in Olyphant after a Monday incident. They received a tip on a hideout and planned a late night swoop, but no word came by press time. The suspects are said to be local residents well known in the city.
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Ontario and Western
Delaware and Hudson
Delaware
Lackawanna and Western
Olyphant
Death on the Rail Near Avoca
An unknown man was struck and killed by a Delaware and Hudson passenger train between Moosic and Avoca after 9 PM. The locomotive struck him as he walked ahead of the train, and the cars passed over him. authorities and bystanders searched the area for identification.
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Avoca
Delaware and Hudson
Thin City
Wilkes-Barre
Moosic
Bal Tn
Pennsylvan ia Athletic finan ces and Harvard West Point game gift
The Penn athletic annual shows football profits cover other sports deficits while overall year receipts reach 9 226.97 with expenditures 93 936.48 leaving a 1 074.85 balance. Football net profits 22 086.02 after season costs. early-year debt 1 048.50. Harvard returns cadets gift from West Point game. West Pointers plan silver trophy. League wheelmen dispute prizes. Cabanne threatens court action. Australia to invade again with Spalding era managers in 1897. Unity Class Roomen win 41 126 total. Bald tops at 6915. Sheridan offered to join Uncle Nick Young’s umpire family. Parson Davies to England with Choyinski Barry Pomry. Horace Leeds ready to box.
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the Athletic Association of the University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Harvard
West Point
Flarvard
Cambridge
West Pointers
Harvard Boys
Worsford Acid Phosphate Endorsed for Sleep Aid
Dr J C How of Haverhill Massachusetts endorses Worsford's Acid Phosphate saying it provides great benefit from steady use especially in cases of chronic wakefulness and related nervous exhaustion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. How
Haverhill, Mass
Turnquest Promotes Regular Daily Editions for Jewelry Deals
The advertisement urges buyers to use the regular daily newspaper rather than padded editions for timely gift shopping. It promotes Turnquest at 205 Washington Avenue as the trusted source for jewelry and silverware during the holiday season, noting shoppers find desired items among many displayed.
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Turnquest
Washington Avenue
Traction Company Land Transfer Talks Continue
A transfer of the Traction company strip on Robinson street remains unsettled after meetings between city officials, the Weat Side board of trade, and Traction representatives. A conference with Horace Hand and West Side officials is planned at 11:30 this morning to seek a resolution, with the company pressing for a double track right of way opposed by the Weat Side.
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Traction Company
Robinson Street
Weat Ride Board of Trade
John R. Farr
D. M. Jones
J. J. Carroll
Joseph P. Phillips
T. H. Jones
Cc. E. Daniels
A. M. Morse
Joseph Oliver
Horace F. Hand
Mr. Hand
C. M. Clarke
Frank Silliman, Jr
Weat Ride Bank
Weat
Smoking on Front Platforms Eases Crowded Car Conflicts Scranton
Scranton Traction backed by public objections narrows smoking ban to front platforms only. Conductors now direct all smokers to the front amid winter chills and safety concerns for passengers behind. The Tribune notes advertising strategies and local commerce guidance in 1896 Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Traction Company
Great Cut Price Clearing Sale of Groceries
A local grocery announces a holiday stock reducer with deep discounts on ammonia, beans, sardines, lard, soaps, starch, molasses and other items through December 15. The sale aims to reduce inventory before holidays.
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Texley's
California
New Orleans
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Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth
India
City Notes
Jamea
Scotch
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Mears & Hagen
Franes
Drake
Wrernguct
Penn Avenue Baptists
BOT
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Goodhurn
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Hvevese
Ccceeeeneeewen
Walker Ee
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Eeve IU
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Choodhuen Seccessecs
Amerman
F. M. Koehler
Koehler
H. M. Streeter
L. M. Gates
E. Dee
Fillmore
Mr. Thomas
Goodhugh
Mr. Ford
William McClare
Pulpit Committee
North End
Dunmore
Belle Thomas
A. A. Vosburg
M. E. Thomas
George E. Guild
Clark
Harry Thomas
William KE. Thomas
Stephen Chappell
Roy
Hagerstown
James Bell
Anna
Nellie Bel
Elizabeth M. Silkman
M. Claudia Williams
James Casterline
H. S. Halslander
M. BR. Voerburg
Clara Vosburg
B. B. Vosburg
C. W. Stanton
William Price
C. W. Dawson
Henry Dawson
Thomas Hoag
Mias Sophia Gwyn
Alvin Thomas
Vosburg
New York
Washington
Luray
Atlanta
South
Marechal Nell Toses
Anna Louise Chappel
W. 8. Freeman
D. J. Davies
W. A. Benore
Curt Andrews
Anna R. Williams
Mrs. Luce
Lackawanna Depot
New York City
South Hyde Park Avenue
Pine Street
W. W. Lathrope
Mira Elisabeth V. Griffin
George L. Aldrich
Grace Reformed Episcopal Church
Aaron Chiffin
George Kittle
Lafayette Street
Rebecca Avenue
North Washington Avenue
L. C. Floyd
D. D
Simpson Methodial Episcopal Church
Balgony
Sporting
League of American Wheelmen
Titus
Cabanne
Murphy
Courts of Justice
United States
Prizch
Australia
al Spalding
James H. Manning
Kansas City Baseball Club
Frank Selee
Boston
E. Sil
Bald
Butler
John Sheridan
Western League
Nick Young
Parson Davies
Joe Choyinski
Jimmy Barry
Pomry
England
Glori
Horace Leeds
Atlantic City
Aly
Rey
Diamond Merchant
Taylor's
Scranton and
Taylor's Directory
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Hallacher’s Millinery
H. Langfeld
Lackawanna Ave
S. C. Snyder
Brownie
Berry
Humber
Lackawanna~ Avenue
Wiil
J. Bolz
Wyoming Avenue
Emerson
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Malcolm Love
Waterloo
J. Lawrence Stelle
Spruce Street
Scranton Cash Store
Sohmer Pianos
Bing Oerh
Paler
Waterooms
Columbus Monument
China
Rupprecht’s
Crystal Palace
Pennes Opp Baptist Church
Ranton
Avasanas
Christian Stenes
Lack
Teunodo
Ereuten
Powell S Msi
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