City Notes with Local Arrests and Community Events
Local brief reports John Sinehan jailed after a late arrest. Captain Mars Thompson coordinates a special ceremony at Lackawanna Avenue venue. Green Ridge Women’s Christian Temperance Union holds weekly meeting at Mrs. Clifford’s home. Funeral services for Miles A. Ruckiy noted, with roster of pallbearers. Sheriff emphasizes duties after trials. yearend counts show many unpaid costs. Also announced are civil service clerk exams between March and April and several marriage licenses issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sinehan
Cominy
Ahderman Mill
Baibhery
Mars Thompson
New York
Seraiion
le Hell
Autery
Lackinnant Avenue
Christian Temperamor Inion
Cireen Ridge
Clifford
Penn Avenue
St. Paul Church
Cork
Dol Abesunder
Tien Bitin
Elbewon
Brien
Clenyolie
Yearenduy
Miles Amageie Ruckiy
Ili Tpore
Phelpe
Dad Ilterinetti
Imade
Hivde Park
Ialie
Pelle Heurers
Hen Harridan Dempaes
Martin West
Jade la Lpan
John Gibbens
Robert Hlackleben
Janet M. Thompeneng
Robert Bush
Eve Lieery
He Jidicicior
Taaok Laoogien Tien
Ergeatt
Police Beadaturbere
Letope Po
Fire Department Conference on 1998 Appropriation Talks
The board of fire engineers and the joint fire department committee meet at City Hall tonight with Chief Hickey to review preliminary 1998 department estimates. Duplicate copies go to committee members for possible revision and reduction before forwarding to the city controller for the councils' estimates committee next month. Hickey cites a total estimate of 2H, or $6 more than last year, much of which covers additional permanent firefighters in the central city district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Fire Engineers
Joint Fire Department Committee of Councils
Hickey
Mickey
Women Arrested for Shoplifting in Systematic Crime Wave
Eight warrants issued and three arrests made as police crackdown on city shoplifting. Suspects include Mrs. Evan Thomas and Mrs. Ellen Randall, with goods valued at about $1, plus items found in Mrs. Thomas Thomas’s home. Hearings held before Alderman Howe. two sisters involved, one denying knowledge. Other arrests expected. warrants for five more women to be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Thomas
Kelter Valley
Evan Thomas
North Main Avenue
Wear Linden Street
Ellen Randall
Ives
Petteione Street
Weet Boranton
John T. Howe
Aire
Randall
van Thomas
Wallty
Elt
Elinewrns
Connolly & Wallace
Goldsmith
Baaur
Jonas Long
Bons
Phe Poahlon
Paris
Gulce
Stoyer
Bane
John Davie
Sieniet
Evan Thomas Tye Ekekirte
Thomas Waltdenha
Jain Tnvalll
Roblings
Holiting
Thomas
Mrs. Randall
Slater
Wong
Alderman Howe
Tlowe
Thoms
North End
PATHER WHELAN SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION PLANNED
Rev Jimee B Whelan pastor of St Metricks Catholic church Jackson Street Will celebrate ordination silver jubilee Saturday New Year s Day The congregation plans an afternoon program with literacy and musical performances for children and an evening showing appreciation by adults Musical selections led by Harriet Ward and others The assembly will present Father Whelan with a silvered purse crafted by the congregation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimee B. Whelan
St. Metrick’s Catholic Church
Jackson Street
Quietii
Te bin
Harriet Ward
Ter Vielin Piepis
Wdd
Tennthus
T. Vu
Derry
Poo McCann. A
Gallagher
Necite
Father Whelan
Obituary Notice for Mr Gilmore of Dunmore
Sunday night Mr Gilmore died after a long life of service. He was born in Ireland in 1810 and moved to the United States as a youth, later serving as auditor and general freight agent for the Pennsylvania Coal Company. He dwelt in Dunmore and was a devout Catholic at St Mark's church. He is survived by children and a second wife Jane Hamline. Funeral from his residence Wednesday at 1? p.m. with interment in Honesdale, led by Rev Edward J Droughton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glimore
Pargdisa
Gilmore
Herges
Old Ireland
Honesdale
Pennsylvania Coal Company
St. Mark's Church
Dunmore
Jane
Hamline
Mim
Trent
Dee
Key
Eaward J. Dreughton
Mark's
Talasz seeks 5000 damages in controversial church dispute
The suit, filed by Wim yesterday through Ward and Horn for Plame Trank Talasz of Stroudsburg, accuses Z Lopaty Leon Olefehaki and Balucinaki of fake imprisonment and attempting extortion over a Polish church split. Talasz recounts letters from Pastor Hitler and Pastor Hudor, and says he spent the night with Hudor before a warrant for theft led to his arrest and a potential countersuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim
Ward & Horn
Plame
Trank Tadlasz
Stroudsburg
Auit Sreinet Hey
Pratik Hudov
Z. Lopatyfer
Leon Olehefaki
Balucinaki
Midor
Miespect
Lopatyner
Oleheftski
Talase
Huder
Scranton
Huders Houe
Central City
Aldermain Millett
Talner
Talass
Probate notes from Scranton estates
Letters of administration issued to Jane Davis widow of James M. Jame of Scranton and to Emma James for the estate of James M. Jame. Will of William Penry of Scranton admitted to probate and letters testamentary granted to Mary Penry widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Jane Davis
James M. Jame
Emma
James
William Penry
Mary Penry
Christmas Season Exercises at Grace Reform Church
The Grace Reform Sunday School held its annual Christmas entertainment with Superintendent William T. Hackett presiding. A richly decorated church tree, festive wall hangings, and charming displays accompanied the program. Children received gifts and confections, and attendance prizes were awarded to Pearl Murray, Lillie Murray, Phoebe Kane, William Klein schrodt, George Morgan, Hattie Kane, Kulu Wolfe, and Nellie Harkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Grace Reformed Church
William T. Hackett
Pearl Murray
Lillie Murray
Phoebe Kane
William Kleinschrodt
George Morgan
Hattie Kane
Kulu Wolfe
Nellie Harkness
Shooting Match and Chicken Raffle at Dalton
Shooting match announced for Dalton Pennsylvania next Saturday at 16 oclock a.m. or a valuable cow and a shotgun as prizes. Distances set by shooters. Also 100 top White Buff and Barred Plymouth Rocks chickens to be shot and raffled. Includes White and Brown Leghorns and Black Minorcas, one year old. Also a note urging Hood s Sarsaparilla as a cure and Hood s Pills for liver and bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Resolutions on Death of Scranton Gas and Water Director
At a December 1897 board meeting Scranton Gas and Water Co. notes the death of Joseph Godfrey, a longtime stockholder and director. The minutes honor his decades of service, express sympathy to his family, and request publication of a notice in local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Gas and Water Compeny
Joseph Godfrey
Charatore
Dee
Chadfrey
Wat
Fender
Williams weds Dora Cowles in surprise South Wilkes-Barre ceremony
John F. F. Williams and Miss Dora Cowles, both of South Wilkes-Barre, were married yesterday afternoon by Alderman Mages. The couple appeared unaccompanied, save for smiles and a license, and relatives may be surprised by the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John FF. Williams
Dora Cowles
South Wilkes-Barre
Alderman Mages
Will of Joseph Godfrey Probate Admits Widow as Executor
The will of Joseph Godfrey was admitted to probate with Jennie V. Godfrey named as executrix. He bequeaths 9000 to Sabra Carter of Waverly and the remainder to his wife. Dated December 5 1595 and witnessed by C H Welles and John Taylor. John Raedl of Weal Abington involved in related probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Godfrey
Jennie V. Godfrey
Sabra Carter
Waverly
C.H. Welles
John Taylor
John Raedl
Weal Abington
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Dilace Richand
Spruce Street
City Notes
Tie Coneume
Eta Ice Companys
Otfteera
Bo Moewatiped
William Connell
Pteaidemrs AL Ke Moechinton
Heaener
Dota AL Sele
Eecetiry
U'hothe Fl Relig
Pederal Mainager
Sritoke
Jaheim Corte
George Carrell
Maggie McAdame
Hazleton
Thomas Webb
Feranton
Mire
Ewita Soobs
Wilkes-Barre
Benjamin PF. Willams
Dori Coates
Edwardaville
Hiram J. Wolo
Allen Bensenstine
Clinton
Wayne County
Charles Louis Kaufman
Fire Department Conference
Scranton Cash Store
Mee
Mer
Oelock
Miele Hall
Union
Tns
Witth
Cacaee
Pitt Witel
Miret Mistriot
Prac’ Foy" Hokling
Beeen
David J. Davis
A. J. Colborn, Jr
A. B. Sieven
Pather Whelan
St. Patrick's Church
Twining
Harris’ Drug Store
Nolan Bros
Lindon Street
P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming
Beecham's
Talasz
Frank Huder
Grace Reformed Church
China
Willar & Peck
Wyoming Ave
Hood
MR. Godfrey
The
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Rexford Company
Lackawanna Avenue
GE Escase
Anesia Canveses
GE Covcesaren
Dogg Ab Cavannes
Cansvvevers
Wikes-Barre
Herc
Tee
Lackawanna Avanua
Grover Graham
Mathhews Bros
Ovon Lee
Lackawanna Ave
Silk
J. H. Ladwig
Coats
Capes
Furs
Browns
Lack. Avenue
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