Resignations Close Local Council Terms in a Lively Sendoff
Senator-elect P F Calpin and Representative-elect Fred Phillips resigned from the Common Council to take office in December. The scene featured greetings, a sung Auld Lang Syne, and playful jokes as comments honored outgoing members. A practical gag involved a cigars mix up and a smoke invitation carried to the select council.
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P. F. Calpin
Fred Phillips
Common Branch
Calpin
Painie
Robathan
Messia
Phillips
Council
Mr. Phillips
Regan
Select Council
Select Branch
Common Council
Clutton
V.37 FC
Mr. Paine
Tax duplicates handed to city for collection
The city treasurer announces that the tax duplicates are now in hands for collection. F. 3 Barker is identified as the acting city treasurer for this process.
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Barker
Schriever Aims to Deliver Pictures by Christmas
Schriever pledges to deliver photographs by Christmas if 18 order by Monday evening December 2. The notice urges prompt action and outlines the deadline for customers seeking portraits before the holiday season.
New England Dinner Tables Explained By Committee
The arrangement of tables differs from the usual setup with twenty tables seating six to eight, totaling about 140 capacity. Members may form parties of four six or eight with four occupying a table of eight. Apply to the secretary in 315 Connell building. Tables will be reserved for applicants. vacant chairs may be filled if seats run short.
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New England
Connell
Smallpox Patients To Be Moved To Emergency Hospital
Director Worner orders six confined smallpox patients moved to the emergency hospital this morning under Sanitary Officer Burke. The patients listed include Thomas Connors of 620 Cayuga Street Morgan Edwards of 316 School Street the two Lewis children Hyving of 307 Putnam Street and the two Jones children of 828 Oak Street.
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Worner
Burke
Thomas Connors
Cayuga Street
Morgan Edwards
School Street
Lewis
Putnam Street
Jones
Oak Street
Boyle Clothier Expands Storefront And Showroom
John Boyle, clothier and furnisher at 416 Lawkawnannw Avenue, completed rear expansion creating a large new show room. Prism glass windows improve lighting, the office is relocated and fresh woodwork brightens the space. He reports a lively Christmas trade and invites inspection of stock of suits overcoats and odd pants.
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John
Waldron Arrives with Fifty Fresh Horses for Sale Today
Waldron returns with fifty young horses at Waldron's stables for a sale today at 1 o'clock. The lot includes matched work teams single workers and delivery wagon horses of all sizes and colors. Exchanges possible before the sale opens.
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Waldron
Open Evenings at Lewis & Reilly Shoe Stores
Shoe stores Lewis and Reilly at 114 and 116 Wyoming Avenue announce extended hours daily to evenings through Christmas to help shoppers save money.
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Lewis & Reilly
Wyoming Avenue
Aie
Fresh Imported Cigars At Ei G Coursen's
Fresh imported cigars including Bock and Co Eden Upon Coblin Henry Clay and Nicolinus in light shades received today at Ei G Coursen's. Local shop notes new stock and availability for jewelry and tobacconist customers.
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Bock & Co
Eden, Upon
Coblin
Henry Clay
Nicolinus
Ei. G. Coursen's
Christmas Flowers at Bargains
Bargain sale of cut flowers and blooming pitts advertised by Morel Bros with phone numbers for orders and inquiries.
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Morel Bros
Photographs for Christmas Delivery by Schirievi ck
Photographs prepared for Christmas delivery by Schirievick up to Monday evening December 22 are listed. The notes show items ready for mailing and display. The announcements indicate deadlines and packaging details for holiday orders.
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Schirievick
The Tribune Contest Closes Tomorrow Night
The Tribune announces the Junior Educational Contest ends tomorrow evening. Contestants faced rules confusion over words starting with The Home Paper, causing many entries to overuse that pattern. Names listed include Lille Barth, 178 Brook St Dunmore. Florence Hobbs, Wallsville Pa. Lowell Wheeler, Forest City Pa. and Alpha Trenon, 119 Monroe Ave Dunmore, among others.
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Tribune
Lille Barth
Brook Street
Dunmore
Felnin Barth
Dunemore
Walter OO. Barth
Rhea MM. Phillips
Swetland Street
Clementine Galagher
Madison Avene
Roge Anderege
Kreesler
Florence E. Hobbs
Wallsville
Lowell Wheeler
Scranton Engineers Club Nominates Officers for January Ballot
Nominations were made at a Scranton Engineers Club meeting for January balloting. Officers include President Benjamin Pola Rue, First VP William Markle, Second VP FE M Zendher, Secretary A E Lister, Treasurer J K Parish, and directors J F Snyder J W Fisher S B Thorne J B Williams H B Webb and A C Lippencott. The new constitution creating a six-director board was adopted unanimously.
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Scranton Engineers’ Club
Benjamin Po la Rue
William Markle
FE. M. Zendher
A. E. Lister
J. KE. Parish
J. F. Snyder
J. WH. Fisher
B. Thorne
J. B. Williams
Hl. 8. Webb and A. C. Lippencott
Guernsey Hall Promotes Piano Savings for Christmas
Guernsey hall offers discounts on pianos for Christmas under proprietor J. W. Guernsey. Potential savings range from $20 to $60, encouraging patrons to purchase at the hall.
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Guernsey Hall
J. W. Guernsey
Yearly Bond Repayment Debate and Library Trustee Move
Select Councilman Quinnan objected to a five year bond redemption plan tied to a ripper bill forcing yearly installments. the measure passed on third reading and goes to the recorder for approval. Rev. Dr. Rogers Turnel was reappointed library trustee. Ordinances for sidewalks, sewers, street lights, and a temporary bridge were advanced or passed.
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Qunnan
Rogers Israel
Common Council
Select Council
Quinnan
Recordey Connell
Dn Rogers Turnel
Board of
Library Trustees
Mr. Morgan
Jackson Street
Rebecca
Garfield Avenues
Maloney
Poplar Street
Dunmore Line
Lackawanna
Cosgrove
Edwards Phire
Cosgrove Court
Sixteenth Street
Lincoln Avenue
Controversy Over New City Inspector Post Sparks Debate
In a common council session last night the third reading of an ordinance creating the office of ordinance inspector and setting its salary drew objections. Mr Paine questioned the necessity and noted the office had earlier been filled. Mr Calpin echoed concerns while Mr Partridge and President Roba...
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Common Council
Paine
Calpin
Partridge
Roba
Schriever's Night Photographs Show Evening Portraiture
Expresses gratification at Schriever's artificially lighted evenings from 7 to 9 o'clock. Describes results equal to daylight portraiture and notes the novel approach of the lighting system.
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Schriever
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