City Notes Chronicle Local Court Actions and Meetings
City notes record Kate Kelly of Archbald jailed for drunkenness. Geo Heirbich freed on bail after a criminal assault charge set by Judge Archbald. Various bonds posted to keep the peace. Teachers Mutual Benefit Association to meet Saturday morning. Yale alumni to gather at Commonwealth Building. Donation day planned for Green Ridge W C U. Catholic abstinence union convention set for South Side. Williams' business colleges scheduled for sheriff's sale next Wednesday. Will of Edward T Johns probated with extended family listed. Marriage licenses issued. John Hoyle O'Reilly council elects officers for Young Men's Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Chautauqua
M. P. Carter
Kate Kelly
Archbald
Geo Heirbich
Ignats Prite
Brian Collins
Edwin Fraple
Teachers’ Mutual Benefit Association
Board of Control Rooms
Martin Gavin
Thin City
James Farrell
Vymouth
Pittston
Yale
H. M. Boles
Commonwealth Building
Green Ridge
Christianiy Union
the Seconstrict of the
Scranton Catholic Tural Abstinence Union
Pharmacy Hall
South Side
St. Aloysius Young Men's Society
Williams’ Business
Dunmore
Yhant
Scranton College
Dunmore College
Olyphant College
Edward T. Johns
West Side
Ann T. Johns
John E. Johns
Alexander Mushika
Anna Zavichuna
Scranton
John Filly
Katie Butler
Ckawanna Township
Charles I. Major
Maggie Rees
Seth Griffiths
Tiannah Lewis
Taylor
Theodore Klein
Carbondale
Ida. Shaffer
Gravity
Lerk
John H. Thomas
John Hoyle O'Reilly
Edward Morrin
Bart Leonard
John J. Varley
John J. Hurley
George McMullen
John J. Burke
R. J. Bourke
J. J. Scott
PE Kilcullen
Something Unique on Counter Displays
A note describes items on offer at our counters including a variety of unique pieces. The mention highlights 8 Mears and Hagen as part of the display lineup.
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Mears & Hagen
Horse Stepped On Head Injures Girl at No 36 School
Lottie Croasdale ten year old pupil at No 36 school on Franklin Avenue was knocked down by a horse driven huckster during recess. The horse stepped on her head causing a skull injury. Maud Fahrig escaped injury. She was treated first at the school and then at Lackawanna Hospital where Dr Fulton performed an operation. She is the daughter of B Croasdale of 336 Mifflin Avenue foreman at Frita’s harness shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Croasdale
Maud Fahrig
No. 36
Franklin Avenue
Croasdale
Lackawanna Hospial
Fulton
Oype Connell
B. Croasdale
Mifflin Avenue
Frita
Lackawanna Avenue
Fire Patrol at Academy of Music Charms Audience
The Fire Patrol presented by Thomas E. Shea and company at the Academy of Music drew a well pleased audience. Shea starred as Jack Dallas and Hon Mason Morgan with strong support from Henry Testa Miss Nesmith and others. Tonight Richelieu and Saturday a Man of War's Man are on the bill plus an Oriental carpet auction at 509 k avenue and other notices from Frothingham and Coursen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Patrol
Academy of Music
Thomas E. Shea
Mr. Shea
Jack Dallas
Deadwood
Cal
Mason Morgan
Colorado
Henry Testa
Nesmith
Shea
Shee
Richelieu
Meeting of the Steel Rail Men in Negotiations with Carnegie
Leading steel rail manufacturers remained in New York city for continued talks on a steel rail pool. The agreement aims to regulate output, maintain prices with slight changes, and satisfy all interests while a special committee finalizes allotments and rate adjustments. The Carnegie Rockefeller deal to control Mesaba ore and rail output is seen as a pivotal shift, potentially reducing East supply and expanding Carnegie control.
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New York
Billet Association
Carnegie Steel Company
Rockefeller
Carnegie Company
Mesabange
Rockefellers
Conneant
Pittsburg
Besinsemer
Steel market demoralization sparks call for New York meeting
United Press reports a breakdown in the steel market after the Pittsburg pool adjournment. Heaviest producers fear losses and seek a New York meeting next week. Officials say standard steel rails may be cut three dollars per ton, though prices are set by the makers association.
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Pittsburg
New York
Carnegie Stew Company
Painters Union Organized At Hulbert's Hall In Scranton
A large turnout of painters and decorators gathered at Hulbert's hall Wyoming avenue to form a new local union allied with the Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators. Philip Thomas national AFL organizer and William F Kelper addressed the meeting. Officers named include Alfred Atkinson president Garrie Storm recording secretary F M Pedrick financial secretary Harry Brown conductor Eugene Barton preceptor John Huber warden. A subsequent meeting is planned next Thursday for installation of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators
Hulbert’s Hall
Wyoming Avenue
Philip Thomas
American Federation of Labor
Painters’ Brotherhood
William F. Kelper
Scranton
Alfred Atkinson
Mitchell Meckler
F. M. Pedrick
Garrie Storm
Harry Brown
Eugene Barton
John Huber
Nere
Schiller Lodge Installation at Masonic Hall
Schiller lodge Free and Accepted Masons installed its recently elected officers at Masonic Hall on Penn avenue with District Deputy Grand Master T F Welle presiding. A banquet followed the ceremony with speeches by Welle and officers including Decker Eaton Goodman Seamans Robi and Bupp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Schiller Lodge
Penn Avenue
T. F. Welle
Leathner
Decker
Seamans
Holmes
Philip Robinson
Henry €. Dimler
George D. Brandt
C. 8. Gelbert
Joseph H. Gunster
F. L. Wormser
Welle
Eaton
Goodman
Robi
Bupp
Ladies Entertained at Evra Rooms
An entertainment last night at Lieutenant Evra 8 Griffin Worans HKellef corpu No 50 featured a fine literary and musical programme. A drawing for a $10 value pair of blankets followed. Admission 10 cents with each ticket giving a drawing chance. Samuel H Stevens and Captain Fred Amsden supervised the drawing as Esther Cahoon drew the tickets.
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Evra
Griffin Worans
Hkellef Corpu
Samuel
H. Stevens
Fred Amsden
Esther Cahoon
Seventh contest winner No 856 held by Willie Jones
The seventh entry was the winner No 856 owned by Willie Jones of 312 Twelfth Street. The programme featured Mise T Dai¢y Poole Esther Cahoon Edward Ecrage Harry terme Stanky Swart and Charles Cadogan with plano solos and graphophone selections. Mrs Mary James presided assisted by several arranging helpers.
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Willie Jones
Twelfth Street
Mise T Dai¢y Poole
Esther Cahoon
Edward Ecrage
Harry Terme
Stanky Swart
Charles Cadogan
Mary James
Fred Ameden
H. ©. Bailey
Fred Warner
Susie Loomis
Fred Hand
Anthony Long
W. West
Millar Keeps Grand Jury Busy With Transcripts
Alderman Millar has sent 77 criminal case transcripts to Clerk John H. Thomas since the last grand jury session in November. He expects about 60 more before January and could keep the grand jury in session nearly three days if 50 additional transcripts arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millar
John H. Thomas
Berins
Suspected Burglary Trio Arrested After Train Search
Police traced three men described as postage stamp vendors from Dougher's saloon on Scranton street to a coal train bound for Kingston. By 9 PM they were located in Wilkes-Barre. one identified as BI Henry, husband of Sir Henry, of Center street. They denied planning a burglary but matched the Hazleton post office thieves’ description. A stranger joined them later. Ginader and an unknown accomplice were under surveillance.
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Dougher’s
Scranton Street
Kingston
Bloomsburg
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Road
Duryea
Ginader Stald
Wilkes-Barre
Tiend
Hazleton
Ginader
Sand Theft Charge Against City Teamster
Michael Sweeney a city teamster faces arrest on a charge of taking a load of sand from Dunn Bros sand bank yesterday morning claiming authority from the firm. A warrant was issued by Alderman Millar. Constable Tierney served the warrant and Sweeney posted bail for an 11 o clock hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Sweeney
Dunn’ Bros” Sand Bank
Sweeney
Millar
Tierney
Thirteen Damage Suits Filed Against Carbondale
In Carbondale thirteen residents of Cottage and Brooklyn streets sue the City of Carbondale and the Carbondale Traction Company for damages from streetcar track construction. Arbitrators named include R A Zimmerman C A Battenberg and John F Sheynolds. City solicitor B D Stuart and Atty J E Burr defend. Atty J H Burns represents property owners.
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R. A. Zimmerman
C. A. Battenberg
John F. Sheynolds
Carbondale
Cottage
Brooklyn
City of Carbondale
Carbondale Traction Company
B.D. Stuart
J. E. Burr
Atorney
J. H. Burns
Sunday School Officers Named at Grace Reformed Church
Grace Reformed church Sunday school selected W T Hackett as superintendent W W Lathrope assistant superintendent Theodore Y Grambs secretary Laura Waugh assistant secretary HB BR Welsentine treasurer George C De Wilde librarian Howard Frear second assistant librarian Samuel Powell music librarian The Christmas festival was set for Monday evening December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Reformed Church
W. T. Hackett
W. W. Lathrope
Theodore Y. Grambs
Laura Waugh
HB. BR. Welsentine
George C. de Wilde
Howard Frear
Lbrarian
Samuel Powell
Argument Court Disposes All Common Pleas Cases Early
Yesterday a short session of argument court concluded by 11 o clock with all cases on the common pleas list disposed. Arguments included City of Beranton versus William Conway on appeal, Reynolds Bros versus John Hull for judgment, M C Caikin against Mary Carden for judgment, and the divorce case Anna B Richmond versus Ralph Richmond submitted without argument. Today a quarter session and orphan court cases will be argued. Buy Hera Camera for Xmas at 202 Wash. Ave.
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Common Pleas
City of
Beranton
William Conway
Reynolds Bros
John
Hull
M. C. Caikin
Mary Carden
Anna B Richmond
Ralph Richmond
Plumbers Seek $3 Per Day Wages Amid Possible Strike
Journeymen plumbers in the city press for a wage scale of $3 per day for those with over one year of work experience. Masters oppose fixed scales, favoring merit based pay and citing existing winter contracts. If demands are not met a strike appears likely after a pivotal meeting tonight.
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Plumbers Union
Sabbath Union Elects Officers in Wilkes-Barre Meeting
At the North eastern Pennsylvania Sabbath Union session in Wilkes-Barre, officers were chosen including President J. W. Hollenback and Secretary Rev. F. A. Dony. The report highlighted slow progress, fundraising pressures, and a new Sabbath Defender publication. Plans were set for two anniversary meetings in Wilkes-Barre and Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeastern Pennsylvania
Young Men's Christian Association
Wilkes-Barre
J. W.hollenback
William H. Woodin
Berwick
Rey
F. A. Dony
Seranton
J. Lawrence Stelle
Scranton
Andrew Thompson
Honesdale
Daniel Sayre
Montrose
George A. Guernsey
Canton
Theodore Strong
Weat
J. B. Craven
J. L. Stelle
One Night on the Royal Blue Line Review
The closing sketch titled One Night on the Royal Blue Line offered novel and humorous features that felt ahead of their time. The company is set to perform at Davis Theater this afternoon and evening.
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Royal Blue Line
Davis Theater
Slay Who Stole Bank Book Faces Trial in Trenton
John Soyeta was returned to Trenton New Jersey to answer charges of stealing a boarding boss bank book and forging the bond's name. The boss offered to drop the prosecution for $900 after previously spending $150 more and beating in court. Laycha went to Jersey to avoid harsher penalties as the case stalled.
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John Soyeta
Trenton
N. J
Clancy
Laycha
Suyeta
Jersey
Local Man Arrested on Fraud Charge in Peckville
John C. Wittig of Peckville was arrested on information by H. N. La Bar on charges of fraudulently secreting and removing goods to cheat creditors. He waived a hearing and posted bail of $900 for court appearance before Alderman Millar.
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John C. Wittig
Peckville
H. N. la Bar
Machinist's Hand Amputated After Accident
Joseph Sullivan of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western machine shops was badly injured when his right hand was crushed in machinery. He was taken to Moses Taylor Hospital where doctors performed an wrist amputation. The incident occurred yesterday at the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sullivan
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Moses Taylor Hospital
Commotion in Millinery at 49 Cents to Clear Stock
Millinery sale urges rapid clearance of items by offering discounted prices on trimmed hats, camel hair capes, felt hats, violets with foliage, black ostrich tips, and silk ribbons. Low figures aim to attract customers and free shelves at SAWYER on Wyoming Ave.
Shannon of the Sixth at Academy of Music
A thrilling climax in act three features a heroine bound to a cannon with a lit fuse as the hero rescues her just before the explosion. The drama blends suspense with comedy and lavish scenic effects, with India scenes noted for novelty and richness. W. H. Power manages the production and provides strong company and scenery.
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Shannon
Academy of Music
Clmax
India
W. H. Power
Fay Foster Company Opens Three Day Engagement at Davis Theater
The Fay Foster Extravaganza Company presented a burlesque titled A Swell Reception at Newport at Davis Theater to full houses. Notable acts included Campbell and Beard, Harry La Marr the female impersonator, Nettle Hanley, James Lowry, Clara Chevee, Marie de Rossett, and Leslie and Curdy, with a varied program offering strong specialty work. The show was among the funniest seen at the Davis in many weeks.
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Fay Foster
Davis’ Theater
Newport
Campbell and Beard
Harry la Marr
Nettle Hanley
James Lowry
Clara Chevee
Marie de Rossett
Leslie and Curdy
Park & Tilford Seeks Conchas at 6000 Boxes
Park and Tilford offers 6 000 fresh Conchas of Mi Favorita Key West cigars at 3 25 per box. E G Coursen.
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Park & Tilford
Key West
Finest Cameras Shown at Holiday Branch
Shoppers are invited to view the finest cameras on display at the Holiday Branch located at 205 Wash. Ave. The showroom features a curated selection for gifts and photography enthusiasts, with staff available to assist and compare models.
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Wash. Ave
Funeral for Alfred F Harper in Dunmore
Alfred F Harper aged 2 son of John Harper funeral service after noon at 2 o clock at Methal church Dunmore Pa interment in Dunmore cemetery on December 16 1894 services conducted and burial performed by local church authorities.
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Alfred F. Harper
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