City Notes From Unscotty and Green Ridge Headlines
Local briefs report Ebenezer V Davis securing a patent in Washington for a tomster. Mayor Bailey handles a domestic case as Wirtek Dempsey faces complaint. Various notices cover arrests, funeral arrangements, school notices, and society events in a bustling city page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer V Davis
Unscotty
Nshington
Tomster
Associated Charities
Wirlek Dempsey
Finebrook
Bailey
Guy
AL Relph
Sherif Nyan
Opub Virginia
Allele Wrhtag
Satirdy
Hooluck
Buasley
Nelson G. ‘Toots
Nnanelil
Central Lator Infoh Mn
Nathwial
Wiha T. Smith
St. Palseon
Lounty
Dotn J. Sheu
Cirehandetreet
Thiuraday
Sulu Jm
Hyte Terk
Ant
Jaly
Malley
Westernae
Wright
Howe
Dick Hiclks
Bert Slevo
Green Pole
Hicks
la How Servis
W. D. Tooke
Rare concert showcases Bispham and King at Frothingham
The Frothingham Theater hosted a remarkable Sieveking Bispham concert last night with Murthack Steve King on piano. Bispham’s dramatic bass and King’s refined pianism drew eager praise from a full house, as the pair delivered Beethoven, Chopin, and Liszt with notable eloquence and mastery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sieveking-Bispham
Frothingham Theater
Wizard Schaeffer to Visit Scranton Billiard Exhibition
Jacob Sehnefer known as the Wizard and Wm A Spitke western champion will appear in a billiard exhibition at George Backus room Washington avenue next Monday night. It will be their first Scranton appearance with 200 points tall, 10 point cushion caroms and 1 point three cushions plus fancy shots. A set of quick cushions from the Groswick Valke Collender Company will be sent for the exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Sehnefer
Wisdar
Wm. A. Spitke
George Backus
Washington Avenue
Scranton
Hoffman House
New York
Grotnswick-Valke Collender Company
Welcoming a New Pastor Rev George M Welsh
The Calvary Reformed church of Gibeon street hosted a public reception for new pastor Rev George M Welsh. The event featured decor, speeches by church leaders, tributes from Sunday school and Christian Endeavor groups, a benediction by Rev John Davy, and musical performances by Misss Mond Du Bois and others. Refreshments followed in the lecture hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Reformed Church
Gibeon Street
George M. Welsh
Frank HH. Simith
Leste Kimsar
John Davy
Grace Lutheran Church
George L. Aldrich
Cirace
Oa.rown
F. H. Smith
Mattie Munson
Christin Fndeivor Society
Mrr Welsh
Elmhurst tannery burns. five alarm fire destroys old building
Five men fought a blaze at Elmhurst tannery on Roaring Brook last night. The Scranton & Water Co owned the building, recently purchased to demolish it as supporters said it polluted the brook. The Union Tannery had moved out. the 120 by 50 foot structure with a long shed burned silently, cause unknown but suspected trespassers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmhurst
Scranton Us and Water Company
Roaring Brook
Union Tannery Company
Duncing
Unique Christmas Display Attracts Crowds In Scranton
A store on Adams to Monroe avenues presents a live Santa with a sleigh and reindeer, drawing crowds from dawn til night. Local merchants advertise homes, goods, and seasonal bargains as Beranton shoppers line up for circulars, winter wear, bicycles, diamonds, and envelopes while Santa’s platform remains busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Dunn
Santa Claus
Santa Clive
Scranton
Adams
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe Avenues
Mount of
Jones
Snowfall Fails to Meet Scranton's Holiday Hopes
Cold trend persists in Scranton as employers and workers await deeper snow. Railroad men, miners, merchants anticipate improvements from a long cold spell. Snow last night was light, with limited impact on streetcar service and daily brisk business.
Davis Theatre Presents One of the Best Pantomimes This Week
Review lauds the Davis theater pantomime Little Boy tlne as among the best the house has offered. The show features Harry Thorne and Matt McCormick in scenes like Moonlit Abbey and The Grotto of Happiness with acts by Dick Leggett, Alice Jennings, Mic Oren, and more. Alice Jennings headlines with a lively boxing spar and Eddie O'Brien offers a four round bout for patrons.
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Tlne
Davis
Harry Thorne
Matt McCormick
Lowely
Haker Shop
Biore
Hanpiness
Dick Leggett
Aliee Jennings
Mic Oren
Wttle
Anna Mabel O'Brien
Sunes
Maria Wynne
Renos
Dians
Levinne
Booth
Alice Jennings
Boxe
Eddie O'Brien
Miss Jennings
O'Brien
Millar Reappointed Inspector After Third Resignation
Inspector Millar is reappointed ten days after resignation acceptance by General Goblin. Alderman Millay had resigned three times as major and inspector of the third brigade, with the third resignation accepted. He will start inspections after January 1, visiting the Eighth Fourth Twelfth Ninth and Thirteenth regiments, with the Thirteenth slated for March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Millay
Goblin
Timber theft warrants issued for four Roaring Brook men
The Scranton Gas and Water company faced timber theft concerns in Roaring Brook township. Alderman Millar issued warrants for Hugh Gilmore Martin Cawley Patrick Boland and Luke Walsh of the Twentieth ward after they were alleged to have removed timber.Each defendant posted bail of 100 dollars for a December 2 hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Roaring Brook
Hugh Gilmore
Martin Cawley
Patrick Boland
Luke Walsh
Millar
10000 Pairs of Slippers at Unheard of Christmas Prices
A local sale announces 10000 pairs of slippers at extremely low prices to attract shoppers for Christmas gifts. Livy slippers offered at 608 Luckawan avenue with open event hours. Heidleman at 211 Wash ave promotes holiday resort and Excelsior Athletic Club ball on Christmas night at Music Hall with 50 cent admission. Davidow Bros advertises Xmox Goods including jewelry and silverware at 7 Lucka ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brothers
Luckawanhai Avenue
Excelsior Atheletic Club
Music Hall
Davidow Brox
Lucka. Ave
Reeve Jones Recital With Florence Richmond and Mme Dina Mick
The Reeve Jones studio hosted its second recital on Monday afternoon with an audience of city musical figures. Miss Florence Richmond played second piano in Mendelssohn's Concerto and Mme Dina Mick joined to perform young numbers, finishing with a varied program including Mendelssohn and Schubert pieces, a piano octaves study, and a tan recurring selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeve Jones
Mr. Jones
Florence Richmond
Mendelesohn
Mre. G. du
Dinamick
German at the Country Club first gathering at new club house
Last evening the first German at the Country Club occurred after a charity supper. Mrs Jermyn and Mrs Storrs acted as chaperones with a committee of Miss Anderson Miss Archbald and Miss Simpson. Attendees included Miss Hunt Miss Winton Miss Parke Miss Chace Willame Miss Jermyn and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kk. ER. Jermyn
A. H. Storrs
Anderson
Augusta Archbald
Miss Simpson
Beth Archbald
Miet Belin
Miss Hunt
Winton
Parke
Chace Williame
Mize Jermyn
Sue Jermyn
Miss Dale
BE. Chase
A. E. Hunt
A. RK. Hunt, Jr
George G. Brooks
John H. Hroawken
H. B. Merrill
L. B. Full
Flos. Fuller
F.C. Fuller
Messrs. Hager
Bliss
James Blair, Jr
J. M. Boles
Bedford
Defendants Deny Fraud in Equity Suit Over Partnership
Abraham Bittenhbender and John M Kemmerer answered the bill in the equity suit brought by Emily and Terael Bittenbender seeking to annul a partnership resolution. They deny the fraud allegations over parceling a former partner's third interest and contest the truth of the claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Bittenhbender
John M. Kemmerer
Emily Puittenbender
Terael Bittenbender
Ward & Horn
Stark Funeral for Matlon Stark in Dunmore Pa
In Dunmore Pennsylvania on December 21 1806 Matlon Stark aged 42 dies. Funeral from Chestnut street residence Tuesday noon. Services at Dunmore Methodist Episcopal church. Interment in Nanticoke with departure from Scranton Delaware Lackawanna and Western for Bloomsbury train. Murphy infant son of James and Mrs Murphy dies in Scranton. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM.
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Stark
Dunmore
Matlon
Chestnut Street
Dunmore Methodist Episcopal Church
Nanticoke
Scranton
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Bloomsbury
Murphy
Joseph
James Murphy
Swetland Street
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Eader
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
City Notes
Dr. McDowell
Adams Avenue
Davidow Eros
Lacka
Bittenbender & Co
Spruce Street
Hill & Connell
Wash
Wash. Ave
Coursen
Lackawanna Avenue
5 Brothers
Foote & Shear Co
Casey
Wauhave
Femperme
eMr
Bispham
Bari
David Bispham
Murthack
Steve King
Feathingham Theater
Steveking
Paderewekl
Paderewakl
Teethoven
Patpotes
Chopin
Tinh
Sophie
Stevoking
Hispham's
Hispham
Daritones
Kle
Humber
Loewe
Ann Ordinais
Franklin Avenue
Mifflin Avenue
Schaeffer
Backus’ Billiard Partors
Hev, George M. Welsh
Boeing
Alex. Dunn's
J. Bolg
Wyoming Avenue
Beranton
Lad
Tittenbender &Co
TS Spruce Street
Tallor
John Rosas
P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming
Dayvidow Bros
Lie
Lack’s ‘A. Ave
Huy Hora Cameo
Yulee
Comalman
Scranton Trace
Serantentins
Devis
Inspector Millar
Heidleman
Wash, Ave
Eee
Mendelssohn Ali
Dbeteten Weves
Kaweleks Bong
Asaceee
Mogutt
Schubert
Pantusia
Lucia de la
New York and
Vermont
Daaydie
A.C. Gilmoree & Son
People's Market
Lacka. Ave
D. & H. Station
Rogers Gros
Davidow Bros
Lacka Ave
St. Luke's Arth Room
Rou
W. R. Black
Sawyer’s Millinery Store
Sohmar Piano
Christhias
Jamaica
Chickering, Ivers & Pond
Leckerling
L.b.powell&co
J. Bolz
J.bolz
White
China
China Hall
C. J. Weichel
J. W. Guernsey
Munro Track
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Jermyn
Smyrna
Lackawanna Ave
Wyoming House
Ruppreght
Penn Ave
Baptist Church
Scranton News Co
Ios
Linden Street
J. P. Sanborn
A. Frees
Broadway
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