No Services at St Luke’s Church and Local Notices
The item notes no services will be held at St Luke's church on Wednesday evening. A Benton deputy sheriff appointment for Newcomt by Sheriff Clem is reported. Several odd local notices follow including auctions, legal actions, hospital admissions, a postponed commission hearing, a new college march book, a midday band concert, and various civic council and Grand Army of the Republic appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Church
OH. Newcomt
Benton
New York Eichenkrans
Morris Hollender
Fanny Elfenhorn
Old Forge
Wills, Wall
Ddell Harnes
Scranton
Thomas
Samuel Smith
Woodward Shaft
Kingston
Taylor Hospital
Halley
Kinsley Commission
St. Thomas College
Richard F. Lindsay
Bishop O'Hara
Joshua Simpkins
Bow
Durvis’ Theater
Wyoming and
Lackawanna Avenues
James Farrell
Third Ward
Beth Smith
Ward
Fire Department Committees of Councils
Hook and Ladder
Monies
Grand Army of the Republic
P. J. McAndrew
David Thompson
William Edwards
John Huntaman
PS Bho Lacy
Thomas Carr
Leo Getts
John T. Howe
David Thomperon
E. L. Hess
Yeoman
Political candidates vie for city seats in ward elections
M P Milligan declares candidacy for Thirteenth ward common council. Constable J W Clark seeks alderman in the Fourteenth ward. Alderman Patrick Hoar aims to succeed himself. Marion W Finn endorsed by substantial ward residents for Republican Thirteenth ward council. Timothy Burke canvasses for Seventh ward common council with broad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Milligan
Common Council
J. W. Clark
Flenteenth
Patrick Hoar
Marion W. Finn
Timothy Burke
Office of Common Council
Mr. Burke
Regulating Constable Fees The Debate Over Mileage and Subpoenas
The county commission discussed curbing constable fees including a fixed 50 cent subpoena service charge and mileage rules. Judge Bennett’s opinion limits travel pay for prisoners and witnesses, clarifies fees for executing warrants and returning to court, and notes uncertainties on extra mileage and disbursements. The ruling aims to end alleged abuse of vague provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennett
Privellnae
Hivaleton
Wickes-Barre
Taiking
Jall
Philadelphia
Hagleton
Wilkes Barre
Gietntslava
Aml
Trail
Wilkes
Wilkes Wirrntit
Llogteton
Wilkes-Barre
Toy
Bennett
Lugerne
Sharif
Awe LW
Hingleton
Hasleton
Jal
Haxleton
Vest
Grace Reformed Episcopal church Sunday school party
The Grace Reformed Episcopal church Sunday school held a large Christmas celebration Monday night. An overflow audience filled the auditorium and lecture room for carols tree gifts and a cheerful program led by Superintendent William T. Hackett with numerous officers teachers and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Reformed Episcopal Church
William T. Hackett
William W. Lothrop
Theodore W. Grambs
Plan for Paid Fire Department Starts Next Fiscal Year
Chief Hickey proposes a paid fire department begining with a partial paid footing at the start of the next fiscal year. Four combination chemical and hose wagons would be acquired and placed at designated locations. A meeting of engineers and council fire committees, called by Chief Hickey, discussed 1897 estimates and the move toward a paid department with several officials present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Engineers and Fire Department
Hickey
Chief Hickey
Louis Sethwass
FL W. Warnke
James J. Malley
Charles Maynor
M. McManus
Fred Durr
M. J. Manus
Horstie T. Fellows
Edward Frable
Fire Department Committee of Select Council
James Moir
Simon Thomas
P. F. Gordon
Dwird Wenzel
Fire Department
Hi.o C. Hatton
Common Council
Yarlows
Hit Siem
Ds Partlow
Tribune Political Handbook 1897 announces Jan 4 release
The Tribune publishes its Political Handbook for 1897 to be carried by carriers starting January 4 at 25 cents. It is a comprehensive Northeastern Pennsylvania local and political directory with over 200 pages of statistical matter. The paper urges readers to buy copies to support carriers and ensure their annual profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Pennsylvania
The
New School Opens Day Office Offerings and Rates
On opening day between 2 and 40 callers visited the office. Well wishes came from many and students from various groups. The new institution clarifies it is not Woolf Business College or Williams Bushwees College and aims to be distinct with agreed rates for old pupils. Prof H A Barney joins the faculty as a popular teacher. The college plans both day and evening sessions starting Monday January 4, 1807 by McClosky and Trainer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callere
Woolf Business College
Williams Bushwees College
Eithers
H. A. Barney
Two Operas Sung by Waite Opera Company at Frothingham
The Waite Opera Company presented The Two Vagabonds also titled Erminie at Frothingham yesterday afternoon. They followed with Palfe’s The Bohemian Girl in which Joseph W. Smith as Thaddeus impressed, especially on You Remember Me, and the program included Lily Quartet and Mildred Dempsey with living pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erminie
Frothingham
Waite Oper
Palfe
Joseph W. Smith
Thaddeus
Voler
Trout
Lily Quartett
Mildred Dempsey
Normandy
Mra Dinvelo
City Fire Department plans staff and wagon extensions
The fire committee supports expanding the department with eighteen additional permanent staff and distributing them among central city firms. Proposed are four new combined chemical and hose wagons placed at Nay Au, Columbias West Side, Excelsiors Providence, and Reliefs near Moses Taylor hospital. Final actions to follow after next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dts
Nay Au
Columbias
Excelsiors
Providence
Poterstore
Ronnie Paint
Moses Taylor Hospital
Bellevue Mine Accidents and Financial Report Summary
The report outlines the Bellevue mine accident fund for the year 806 with receipts from members and related sources and lists annual expenditures. It notes funds held by treasurer and mentions specific names connected to the fund. The notice blends with classified items including home plots for sale in Scranton and auction announcements, and brief obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
Hans Pec
IMM
Scranton Whist Team Defeats Pomfret Club at Easton
The Scranton whist team beat the Pomfret Club 1400 to 1099 at Easton on Monday night after a 7:45 start and lunch intermission. Easton participants included C P D Hamilton J Howard Reeder and Professor Mare. The piece notes prosperity at Scranton Business College and advertises postal reply for their journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Whist Cly
Pomfret Club
Easton
Scranton
C. PD. P. Hamilton
Jidge Howard J. Reeder
Mare
Lafayette College
Bring in Your Tea Checks for Toys and Goods
Bring in Your Tea Checks and exchange them for china and fancy goods Piite-a-Prae and a large line of Toys for the children just received. Grand Union Tea Co. 201 Lacks ave Jones Gros proprietors. Tallor made fall salts and overcoats latest styles John Ross Spruce street. Steam Heating and Plumbing. P F M T Howley 251 Wyoming ave All poor tax met paid before December Mist 1890 costs will be added W M Finn collector
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrigstrans
Grand Union Tea Co
Jones Gros
Tallor
John Ross
Spruce Street
W. M. Finn
Great Reductions in All These Goods Watches and Clocks Repaired
The store advertises deep price cuts on watches and clocks with fast repair service offered on short notice. Customer services stress quick turnaround and skilled repair work.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kramer Bros
Popular Clothiers
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Jackawanna
Eader
Penn Avenue
A.B. Warman
WO & A A
City Notes
Judge Bennett
L. H. Bennett
Lil
Sheriff's Officer
Total Cesseeees
George L. Aldrich
Weleenfluh
Lilie Murray
Alfred Kuschwa
Laura Chamberlain
Lulu Wilfe
Phoee Kane
Hattie Kane
Ed Frear
Robert Kuschwa
Carrie de Wilde
Eunice la
Wiois
Tomine Atkins
T. Cushing Jones
Shelby
Frank
Unites
Frank 8. Ballentine
H. ¥. Logan
G. Edgar Dean
G. A. Blanchard
George L. Davidson
Russel Kimmick
Spencer C. Dickson
Grace Reformed Sunday School
M.C. A. Mal
Glee Club
Hall Pennsylvania
Mr. Dewing
Glee Sane
Pennsylvar
Willliam P. Goeckel
Engineers and Fire Department
MOR
Rouhner
Dee
Wee John J
Chaham
Thos
J. Ridwardy
Heniy Kine
Atting Com
Central
Adama
Jefferson
Madigan
Monroe Avenues
MC Lack. Ave
Michaelian Bros. & Co
Hempling
Mamile
Mia
Christine Hempling
Hyde Park
Webebeh
Hertha M
Justin Weber
Freehlance
Sumner Avenue
Washburn Street
Scranton Business College
Buck, Whithore & Co
Knapp and Healey
Penman and Fuller
Piri
Waters
Wade and Parke
Lubar Am Dusenbury
McKeen
Maxwell
Ihwagh, March and Wagener
Chiseley and Bacon
Cceneer
Howler and Goldsmith
Sces Banscsess Denatiess Dome
P. F
M. T. Howley
WW. Berry
Lackawanna Avan
Imeky
Capes
W.R. Black
Wyoming Avenue
Sawyer’s Millinery Store
Sohmar Piano
Powell & Cos
White
China
China Hall
J. Weichel
Mears Bldg
Cor
Wasi
Spruce St
BOLZ
J.bolz
J. W. Guernsey
Munsle
Washington Avenue
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Gan Spruce St
Opp
Hotel
Jermyn
Smyrna
Lackawanna Ave
Wyoming House
Ruppreght
Penn Ave
Baptist Chard
Riserian & Solomon’s
For All
MT. Pleasant
Commonwealth Building
WM. T. Smith
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