City Notes and Community Briefs from Scranton
Mementos of local meetings and events fill the page. The absence of a quorum halted a board of control meeting. Probate matters note Edwin Haling’s estate and new administrator BE M Hodgson of Moscow. A charter for the Throop Accidental Fund is sought by Jones and Powderly. Florence Mission asks residents to support holiday food cheer. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union cancels Tuesday’s meeting with evangelistic events planned for the following Tuesday. The auditing committee rejects Frank Shiffer’s claim and refers it back to councils. A Welsh costume tea and grand concert are slated at Tabernacle Church Christmas afternoon. Grace Lutheran’s annecy school holds Christmas exercises at the Young Men’s Christian Association. Post office hours for Christmas Day are listed. Mrs. John Shapiro is robbed on Lackawanna Avenue. A $1,791 lawsuit against Carbondale and Forest City Street Railway proceeds. Westinghouse Electric involved in miners’ certificates case. Weekly death toll drops to 26 with several contagious cases. Saint Luke’s Church outlines Christmas Day services. A nameless man is jailed for chopping fire wood in Nay Park. Park policemen to prosecute. Traction company workers to receive wage replies in sealed envelopes. Judge Gunter orders spousal support for Norah Evans. The case of engineer Phillipa and street commissioner Kinsley ends with a verdict on a Lackawanna Avenue incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turnera
Board of Control
Edwin Haling
Beranten
BE. M. Hodgson
Moscow
Jones & Powderly
Florence
Scranton
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Councells
Frank Shiffer
MH Bert
Tabernowle Church
Annecy School of
Grace Luthgran
John Shapiro
South Washington Avenue
Lackawinna Avenue
Prothonotary Pryor
Carbondale and
Saint Luke's Church
Holy Union
Park
McManaman
Ac Park Commissioners
Geranton Traction Company
Sammer Silliman
Gunter
C. F E. Evans
Norah. Evans
Hedd
Il Man
Phillipa
Com- Kinsley
Lackawanna Avenue
Valley Supply Water seeks five year extension for Lackawanna river works
Court heard Valley Supply Water company of Carbondale seek five years more to complete its water works drawn from the Lackawanna river source. Hearing set for February 17, 1836.
Roaring Brook Bridge 18 Finished in City Acceptance Pace
Final touches on the Roaring Hrook bridge were completed as city acceptance looms this week. City Engineer Phillips works the details while fire engines test the span. formal opening planned after contractor Peter Strip completes approaches by January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hrook
Phillips
Peter Strip
Ciy
Paling
Lynchings in the South discussed by Methodist pastors
At Elm Park Church Rev. McGee read a paper titled Our National Disgrace Lynchings in the South. He blamed race hatred more than revenge and urged enforcement of the law. The talk, based on newspapers, noted whites and blacks both committing rapes and discussed ministerial attendance at the meeting. Advertisements for gold ear drops and a gold-filled watch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Elm Park Church
Co. A. MeeGee
Howard Place
McGee
W. H. Pearce
J. G. Eckman
William Edgar
A. F. Chaffee
John Davy
J. L. Race
F. P. Doty
King
Taylor
Cochrane
Lackawanna
McKinney Resigns as Lackawanna Iron and Steel Chief
Carl W. McKinney resigns as general manager of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel company effective January 1. Henry J. Wehrum, the present chief engineer and general superintendent, will succeed him. McKinney cited weakened health and inability to endure the strain of the position. The company operates multiple plants in Scranton, four ore mines and furnaces in New Jersey and New York, and McKinney has led since youth, with a history across Scranton Steel and Maryland Steel roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl W. McKinney
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Henry J. Wehrum
McKinney
Scranton
New Jersey
Platt Place
Tribune
Renerd
Wehrum
Wehran
Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
Lackawanna Iron and Cow) Company
Morlent
W. W. Scranton
Scranton Steel Company
Southworks
SUN
Mt. Carmel
N. Y
Tilly Foster
Mt. Hope
N.J
Franklin
N. J
Cole Brook
Lebanon
Robert Coleman
D. and H Company Censured Over Little Albert Kuhn Death
Coroner’s Jury, convened to probe nine year old Albert Kuhn’s death on Delaware and Hudson tracks at Brook Street, censured the company for negligence. Verdict cites lack of Brook Street gate and trains’ high speed, with witnesses alleging forty mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Albert Kuhn
Albert Kuhn
South Side
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Brook Street
W. F. Campbell
J. Cc. Rosar
Frank McDonnell
Davi Burke
C. J. Ruddy
Patrick Roach
Kelley
Delaware and Hudson
Delaware and Hudson Railroad Company
Poor Will Be Cared For Santa Claus Arrives for City Help
The Associated Charities team and assistants prepared Christmas gifts for the poor. City hall basement park commission offices became a storehouse packed with nuts candies and similar items ready for distribution this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
Park Commissioners
City Hall
Peckville Fair Distributes Prizes At Wilson Hose Company
Large Peckville crowd attends the Peckville Fair at the Wilson Hose Company. Contests prize money totals include Halph Hoffecker earning $28.80 and Walter Leonard $4.85 in the gun contest, Vinnie Jenkins $110.47 for the gold watch, Belle Wallace $4.70, and A Newton winning the pipe with $1.75. Various other prizes listed with numbers and winners, sale to reopen Saturday. An advertisement touts Northeastern Pennsylvania information and Christmas tableware from Turnquest Washington Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Hose Company
Peckville
Halph Hoffecker
Walter Leonard
Vinnie Jenkins
Belle Wallace
Wallace
Mr. McDonald
Craig
Joseph Magilsh
Lena Barnes
Christmas Sale Promises Gifts From Local Jewelers
Advertisements from Reynolds Bros and Turnquest Jeweler feature silver belts cups and jewel items for holiday gifting. Davidow Bros promotes diamonds at discounts while N A Hulburt Music Store touts Graphophone and Regina Music Box selections. Also notes Cranes Lackawanna Avenue store arrivals and Taylor's Scranton directory offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
N. A. Hulburt's
Wyoming Ae Avenue
Verdict set aside opinion received on new trial motion
Judge McPherson in Harrisburg grants a new trial in the Gunster vs Jessup case, finding the verdict against the weight of the evidence and noting witnesses may speak more clearly at a second trial. Prothonotary Pryor will enter an order setting aside the verdict and ordering a new trial with a stipulation. otherwise judgment on the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pryor
John B. McPherson
Harrisburg
Joseph H. Gunster
Scranton
George A. Jessup
Ban Eine
George A. Toesun
Peide
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Cleveland
New Va
Cleveland Baking Powder Co
New York
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Busset Shoes AT Cost Commonwealth "Shoe Store
Washington Avenue
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India
Vigilance Committee
Benjamin Bowen
William T. Williams
City Notes
Ward J. Rutledge
James J. Croghan
Herman Bartels
Horace White
Charles K. Underwood
Valley Supply Water Company
Carbondale
Lackawanna River
H. Driesen
R. Rosgentell
Joseph Bock
M. Jows
Er M. Brown
Tristes
John Labman
Goldsmith Gros
CG. Cohen
Strger
Nicholas Pyle
Sophia Grich
Winton
Sterling HW. Winger
Frankie Metiuire
Beranton
Charles Macht
Annie Temple
Charles Krotger
Madisonville
Sarah Sheerer
Salem Township
William ET. Mitchell
Mayfield
Sophronia Prowning
Olyphant
Chares J. Taatchom
Amd
Lisette McCnoch
Charles 8. Cobb
Mary J.watking
Paul Poekaniz
Kate Gonannta
Harry Beckindorph
Dunmore
Kathe Hofman
Asbury Sundays Echool
B.T. Jayne
C.F. Praseo
Frianda
Roaring Brook
Spruce Street
L. 7. & C. Company
Phenix Bridge Company
Muldoon
Peter Bilpp
Ween
Totawa
Ccecsve Keapodeveder Vee
Sint
Bale
Womde
Ceee
Apiaawee
Linden Street Meturo Soavarsaireesthdavene
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Turnquest
Davidow Bros
M'Kinney
MR. Wehrum
L. I. & C. Company
Santa Clause
Peckville Fair
the Tribune Annual and Political Handbook
Pennsylvania
Northeastern
Lore
Reynolds Bros
Crane's
Lackaw Ave
Solid Gold
Good Weigth, Inc
Lackawanna Avon
Ton
Atching Eilver
at_Davidow Bros
Turnqguest's
Jeweler
Ave
Catholic Trayer
Lackawanna Ave
Sanderson's Hill
Wash
Family Bibles
Reynolds Gros
Lemaire
Dr. Shimberg
Turnqueat's
Scranton and
Gale
Wash. Ave
Elgin Movement
Gold Pena
N. A. Hulburt’s
Wyoming Avenue
McPherson
Jessup
Turnquest’s
Davidoew Bros
Lackauwnanna Avenue
Davidow Ros
Guernsey Bros
Brownie
Berry
Jamaica
Scranton School of Elocution
L. J. Richards
Gliduer
Burr Building
Washington Ac
J. Bolz
Shaw
Emerson
Malcolm Love
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
J. Cawrence Stelle
Scranton Cash Store
F. P. Price, Agt
Sohmer
Artinia Waterooms
Columbus Monument
Washington Av
Stranton
Aed
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Christian Outfitter
Rupprecht
Crystal Palace
Ohiedie Baptist Church
Penn Avenue
Powell
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