Community Notes and Funeral Notice
City notes mention gratitude for a life membership chip gift from Mrs C D Simypewon to The Home for the Friendless. The Cherly Thin Endeavor society of Peay Avenue Hapuit Church plans a Belé chal in the church this evening. The funeral of the late Miss Catherine Haggerty of 25 North Main Avenue will take place tomorrow morning with services and interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.D. Simypewon
Peay Avenue
Hapuet
Hmagiggerty
Catherine Haggerty
North Main Averue
Pines
Hacgerty
Scranton
Catherine Miggerty
Mro
Patrick Husgerty
Wi North Main Avenue
Athedral
Shera
Lawrence
Nano
Are
Jeremiah Shem
Loving Avenue
Services Set In Holy Rosary Providence For Distinct Farewell
Afternoon papers note a funeral service at Holy Rosary church in Providence with interment to follow at Cathedral cemetery. The notice confirms rites and burial plans for the deceased.
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Holy Rosary Church
Providence
Mis Emma Willis Near Death After Laudanum Attempt
Depressed Miss Emma Willis nineteen of Williams Street North Scranton attempted suicide with laudanum late Wednesday night. Dr J J Sullivan revived her using a stomach pump and she began recovering yesterday. The episode, linked to overwork and a sickly local atmosphere, followed prolonged nursing of ill relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Willis
Joseph Willis
Williams Street
North
Scranton
J. J. Sullivan
Miss Willis
Willis Home
Emma
Pleht
Lawton Fund Seeks Donations Through Mayor’s Office
Mayor Moir acts as representative for Lawton Fund committees aiding the widow and four children of Major General Henry W. Lawton killed in action in the Philippines. A telegram from Adjutant General Corbin invites subscriptions open until January 5. The mayor urges charitable citizens to honor the memory of a distinguished American soldier.
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Moir
Corbin
Washington
Moir Wil
Henry W. Lawton
Senate
Tolstia
Wilow Wn
Henry WY. Lanwten
Sain Mate
PHO
Uni
Lie HormsiDtoe
Sea Alt
Fis
Cheneral Lawton
Mie Himily
Stringent food law sparks powder dispute over alum
A December 25 advertisement under a stringent food law headlines a quarrel involving AO & Pp baking powder and other brands accused of containing alum. AO & PP denies alum, claiming purity backed by uninterrupted sales in Misteurs where food inspection is strict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AO & Pp
Boland's House Burned In Pittston Avenue Blaze
The home of contractor C. T. Boland at Pittston avenue and Locust street suffered heavy damage from a late night fire started in the kitchen. Firemen from Neptune Century and William Connell stations battled flames. two men were injured as pilots Woelkers and Patrolman Geary Tones helped evacuate. Insurance covers about 3000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Boland
Pittston Avenue
Locust Street
Boland Minnell
Nox 3
Cedar Avenue
Elm Street
William Connell
Neptune
Century
Joseph Woelkers
Geary
Woelkere
James Filcks
Much Accused Trio From Jessup Arrested on Warrant
Joe and Ophelia Konisky and Louis Waschinisky of Jessup were arrested on a warrant sworn by Stephen Fobbing for assault and battery in a saloon. They were detained on bail by Alderman Millar. Waschinisky also faces a felonious wounding accusation by Austin Hobbing and Konisky is charged with getting liquor on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Konisky
Ophelia Konisky
Louis Waschinisky
Jessup
Wees
Millar
Stephen Fobbing
Kontaky
Wuschinisky
Ausain
Viaduct Measure Moves Rapidly in Select Branch
The select council advanced the viaduct ordinance with a two reading push and debates over cost sharing by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company and the traction firm. Mayor vetoes admission of Keyser Valley Hose Company. routine boilerplate business and repairs approved.
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Keyser Valley Hose Company
Keller
Delaware, Lackawanni and Western Company
Jt IA
Calpin
Phillips
Wenzel I
West Scranton
Special committees report to council on award decision
A special committee appointed by the council has submitted a report regarding the award. The panel outlines recommendations and considerations guiding the final decision, with emphasis on criteria, process, and transparency for stakeholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlecat Council
City Council Advances Sewer and Fire Department Measures
The council adopted a series of ordinances and resolutions including sewer work on Phelps and Ash streets, a $478 harness and apparatus repair fund for the fire department, and fire hydrants in the First ward. It approved street work, canal and sewer connections inquiries, and directed actions on several claims and appeals while discussing the new hose wagon contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Keyser Valley Hoge Company
Wyoming Avenue
Keller
Elty
Thes
Ada
Calpia
Grier
Cypribertind Hove House
Twentieth Ward
Cayuga Street
Hlowm Avenue
Edward Pethrick
Columbia Hoge Company
Ety
Light and Water Committee
East Market Street
Coleman
Ping Street
Washington Avenue
J. E
Judiciary Committee
Maourtain
Booth Main Avenue
Phelps and
Ash Streets
Delaware and Hudson
Fire Department
Firat
Tyler Connolly
Solletter
Ella Kellow
McNamara
Schraeder
Wyoming Avene
Coyne
William Conn
Tre Weygertineyit
Abe
Tech
Elim
J. J. Durkin
Seventh Ward
Mr Roehe
Mineral Street
Carton Street
Sprakes Brothers
Creditors Move to Force Involuntary Bankruptcy
A petition to force Lebeck and Corin into involuntary bankruptcy was filed in Pittsburgh by A V Bower for YW, Chillin Teft Weller Sweetser NY interests. Josiah Cohen will present the petition before the US District Court, with three creditors claiming several thousand dollars. A receiver may be appointed to seize the store to preserve value as the stock remains a Winter risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebeck & Corin
Pitteburge
A. V. Bower
Chillin Company
Teft, Weller &Company
Sweetser, Pembroke & Company
New York
United States District Court
Josiah Cohen
Bower
Pittsburg Correapondernt
Eretors
Local Man Hurt After Beating Near Bowery Dive
Jacob Brost, a retired Scranton butcher, was found badly injured yesterday afternoon on the Bowery near McCurk's dive. He was taken to Bellevue hospital with a fractured skull. Authorities seek his identity and any connection to a cafe on 17 Wiest street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anon
Jacob Brost
Scranton
Bowery
McCurk
Jacob Henta
Wiest Ateeet
Hellevue
Althourgh Prost
Berinton
Mle Clts
Jacob Brotet
North Mair Avenue
Nanticoke
Smoking Sets and Pipes Offered at Meers Building
W. RP Shoop lists smoking sets in silver and burnt ivory, a special Brive and Meer pipes, and a wide line of Key Weat cigars in boxes for trade, available at 6 Washington Ave Meers Building.
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Washington Ave
Meers Building
Brive
Meerschan
Nias Trade
Identification of the Stolen Goods in Scranton Burglary Case
Mr. Gorman of West Pittston identified items recovered by Chief Robling as stolen from his house after Frank Courtright and accomplices were rounded up. The haul includes silverware, dress goods, and a gold watch from various residences, with several items traced to the Suspects’ hideouts and a shop on Washington Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorman
Wedt Pittston
Coutright
Robling
Frank Courtright
Hurclars
Scranton
Centre Street
Pihce Courtright
Wert Pitteton
Wit House
Prof. Jones
Hendquarters
Courteiacht
Stronidsbtarigg
Corman
Courtright
Mon Jay
Atore
Chorge Schinger
Washington Avenue
Woman Falls From Roof During Laundry Accident
Mrs. Charles Miller of 237 North Washington avenue was injured after a clothesline broke causing her to fall about ten feet from a porch. She suffered a general shak ing up though no bones were broken. She is about 60 and received prompt medical attention. The report also notes upcoming Republican primaries in Crawford county with registration deadlines and ballot eligibility requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Miller
Washington Avenue
J A. Bateson
Toledo Advertisement Pledges Per-Cale Reward
In this clipped 19th century notice, Frank J. Cheney of Cheney & Co. advertises a cash reward for each unit of a cure called Catarh Cure. The document includes sworn oath language from an Ohio notary and references To ledo, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lynn County
Frank J. Cheney
Fr. Cheney & Co
Everett's Livery Offers Superior Horses and Carriages
Everett's Livery advertises superior horses and carriages in the city. For a drive during pleasant weather call telephone 794 and Everett will send a first class outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
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Knabe
Vose and Sons
Briggs
Vocalian
Carpenter
Angelus
Criterion Music
Perry Brothers
Ngton’s Bakery
Feres Fund Frcten Fruits
Spruce Street
Masonic Templo
Ss. Snyder
Edward Reyer
Pruce ST. Cpp
Court House
H. B. Ware
Williams Building
Poutoffire
Voleman
Edward J. Colas
John Pritchard
Wayne Avenue
Storrs Ehaft
Mases Taylor Deepitil
Theffeat
P. Ma. Kelly
the Traction Company
Lindon Street
Homme
Nova Scotia
California
Lawton Fund
Cgenerril Laawson
Cc. T. Boland
Joe
Louis Machinisky
Cornella
Mr. Calpin
Yeas
Reoos
Godehall
Calpine Rivne
Zalevimin
Tewksbury
Naugu
Watking
Colomin
T. F. Morris
Cumen
Norton
Nayve
Pillips
Wenzel
Mbih
Brysectri
Select Council
Thomas & Brandamore
United States Court
Michael J. Cormnor
Carbondale
Mary T Wkearney
Pbondale John Phillips
Arademy Strees
Fiva
Nichola
Icicccscacsuesees
Eves TV
Jaewb Grugendy
Ceeesy Eee
Freeburn Bromslawn Udit
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Mrechure Wowlint Laks
Psec
Antonina Prechonies
O'Hara
Elgan
Lane's
Jermyn
W. RP. Shoop
Eelock
Crawford County Cystem al
Wye Ealman
Vigilince Committee
Vigilines Committee
Emil Hahn
Cross Street
Yost
Myrtle Street
Thirteenth Ward
Crawford County
Vigilance Committee
Sp. m
Pehnarion
Vighianes
Frank H. Warner
Lir. F. Tinkham
Ridgway
Crina Yall
Wyoming Ave
F. L. Crane
Reviance Furrier
James Ross
Scranton Tribune
Everett’s
Dix Court
Ream City Wall
Rexford Co
Lackawanna Ave
Pianos
Guernsey
J. W. Guernsey
Wa Hington Ave
Anton, PA
Mears Building
SION
Neverslip
Frankin Ave
Davidow Bros
Dobbers
Dewelry
Borpton
The
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Feranten and
Wilkestorre
Miamulaeurers
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Iter Bros
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