Christmas Sermon and Festivity for Deaf Mutes at St Luke's
The Ephphattin guild of deaf mutes at St Luke's church hosted a Christmas service attended by about 19 deaf individuals. Rev J M Koehler preached in Sign in Philadelphia and spoke of his deafness and mission to the deaf. Afterward attendees moved to the parish hall for a brief talk and a social, with gifts distributed and a Floroscope view of scenes from Christ. About 180 deaf residents in the city and surroundings attend monthly services at St Luke's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Church
J. M. Koehler
All Boul’s Church
Philadelphia
Kev
Koehler
Mr. Koehler
B I A Boys’ Industrial association tours festive exercises
About fifty members of the B I A with quarters in St Luke's basement held Christmas exercises led by Lincoln E Brown. The group shows active membership and plans a self governing structure like George Junior Republic with elected officers and merit based promotions.
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Boys’ Industrial Association
St. Luke's Church
Lincoln E. Brown
George Junior Republic
the Treasury
Interior
Justles
Brown
Tribune
Automobile Balked Delights Washington Linden Crowd
An amused crowd watched a playful automobile balk near Lorenzo drug store at Washington avenue and Linden Street. The owner tried coaxing it with a propeller and advice from bystanders, then fixed it with a monkey wrench. The car finally moved and the owner rode off triumphant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue
Linden Street
Lorenzo
Dividing the Offices in Lackawanna Township
Democratic conferees met at Coynes hotel in Minooka to apportion township offices. South district will elect tax collector supervisor school director township treasurer and one auditor. Southwest district will elect supervisor township clerk and a constable. West district has one office school director. Republican primaries for Ninth Ward offices set Jan 4 from 4 to 8 pm at polling booths. Fry ticket Crawford county system used. George F P Millet secretary.
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Lackawanna Township
Coyne’s
Minooka
Ninth Ward
Register of Voters
Tos Pom
Fry
Crawford County
Fry Council
C. EB
Chittenden
Huelander
Peter Haan
Vigilance Committee
George FP. Millet
Gold Watch Identified in Police Burglary Case
Chief of Police Robling received a letter from Shamo kin identifying another article found with the Court right gang of burglars. A gold watch matched exactly with one stolen from Rev. Rue’s home during the Nov 4 burglary, and Mrs. Mame Crow’s small gold timepiece bore the same markings.
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Mame Crow
Fue
Scranton Identity Clouded in New York Injured Man
A badly injured man found near McGurk's Hall in New York identified as Jacob Brost, claimed Scranton ties, but no such person is found in city records. Bellevue Hospital staff note he used the name Brost to conceal his true identity and residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Brost
McGurk
New York City
Jacun Brost
Scranton
Brost
Bellevue Hospital
Kher
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Claims Century of Use
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal remedy for children. It claims over fifty years of use by millions of mothers to soothe teething pain and wind colic, with mentions of diarrhea relief and gum relief.
Lackawanna Iron and Steel vote to enlarge capital stock
At a special meeting in Lackawanna the board voted to raise capital from 2,750,000 to 25,000,000. Officials declined comment on motive while stockholders and directors from New York and Buffalo attended. The action aims to position the firm for opportunities, with talks of moving, restructuring, or forming structural iron partnerships if conditions favor expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawinda Iron and Steel Company
A. B. Blair
Tribune
Walter Scranton
FL P. Higginson
Motes ‘Taylor
New York
A. BL Biante
Henry Webrum
HH. M. Toles
Atorges
Matt
Ma Tagelor
Wehrau
Bank
Buffalo
Christian Endeavor Social At Penn Avenue Baptist Church
A lively Christian Endeavor social at the Penn Avenue Baptist Church drew a large turnout. Highlights included a piano duet by Afflesea Marlon Hutchison and Chite Browning, an eighteen member drill led by NA Westcott, a whistling fly by Mike Hopp, and a dialogue titled Why He Never Married performed by seven young ladies and several young men, ending with a piano solo by Clara Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Penn Avenues
Marlon Hutchison
Chite Browning
Youn Ladik
Westcott
Mike Hopp
Clara Browning
Kadler Discharged Amid Courtright Gang Suspicions
Theodore Kadler of 322 Centre Street was arrested on suspicion of being a Courtright gang member. Alderman Howe discharged him after Patrolman Karina and Chief Robling presented circumstantial evidence linking Kadler to recent burglaries. Kadler, a hatter, lived with Courtright's group and was beaten by Alderman Howe before release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Kadler
Centre Street
Fred Karina
Alderman Howe
Chleft Robling
Knadler
Frank Courtfleht
Joe Fitzgerald
John Crow
Courtright
The
Sing
John T. Hows
Smith Held on Bail for Postmaster Deception in Pike County
William Smith a 23 year old postmaster at Parker's Glen Pike county Pa was held in 500 bail for trial by United States Commander Craig. He allegedly defrauded the government of 1 over eight months by falsifying returns and cancellations while serving as postmaster and telegraph operator. He lived at Rowland and deputy postmaster Ward Love was appointed during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith
Parker's Glen
Pike County
United States
Craig
Smith
Philadelphia
Poat Oitee
Hugh J. Gorman
Gorman
Erie Railroad
Groek Ridge
Delaware and Hudson Communsery
Parken Glen
Ward Love
Toomis
Whehblington
Gormin
Renparta Smith
Rowland
Pike
George Peck Appointed Board of Trade Manager
A meeting of the Board of Trade Renal Estate company directors yesterday afternoon accepted Dolph B. Atherton’s resignation as building manager. George L. Penk was appointed Atherton’s successor, while Atherton remains secretary of the Board to focus on promoting city industry and revival efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Board of Trade Renal Eatate Company
Dolph B. Atherton
George L. Penk
Offver
Atherton
Ponrid of Trade
Toyardens
Board of Trade
Illness of Roland Reed Inspires Elks Condolence Message
The Seruien Lodge of Bike expresses sorrow over comedian Roland Reed’s illness in a telegram sent to his address. The message, adopted at Thursday night’s meeting, hopes for the Grand Exalted Ruler’s aid to restore Reed’s health.
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Roland Reed
Loyal Lodge of Elks
Seruiien Lodge
Bike
Bec. Os. Inc
Roland Real
Cut Rate Lawyers in Lackawanna Charge Bar Corruption
At a Pittsburg meeting of State Bar association committees, attorney John M. Morris accused Lackawanna county lawyers of cutting rates and facing near-impossible disbarment. A bill proposing an examining committee to the Supreme Court was drafted by Morris and Warris. The gathering also discussed municipal liens and tax enforcement, with a June 23 Rider House banquet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bar Association
Pittsburg
John M. Morris
Associated Press
The
Tribune
Lackawanna County
State May Association
Cambridge Springs
Robert Snodgrass
Harrieburg
Legal Education Committee
Judgne Z. A. Evans
Allegheny Court
John M. Parris
Scranton
Lackawannan County
Supreme Court
Warris
Snoilcrase
Alexander Simpson, Jr
Philadelphia
Amon
Simpson
Rider House
Temperature Drops Amid Crisper Winter Weather
Last evening a noticeable fall in temperature was reported with Phelps' drug store thermometer at 10 degrees above zero at midnight. Forecasts project further cooling today and tomorrow, bringing crisp conditions that energize activity. Locals enjoy improved skating on thawed lakes with many youth groups planning outdoor sessions today.
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Phelps’ Drug Eture
Jack Frost
Legion
Priest to accompany Lawton burial in Arlington
Rev Charles E Pierce brother of Rev Robert F Y Pierce sails from Manila aboard the Transport Thomas to conduct funeral services for General Henry W Lawton. He will visit his brother in this city after duties and serves as an Episcopal preacher and division chaplain under General.
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Charles E. Pierce
Robert F. Y. Pierce
Henry W. Lawton
Arlington National Cemetery
Mr. Pierce
Manila
Thomas
Tighe Broderick Fight Set at Pelican Club in Brooklyn
A 25 round 138 pound bout between Jack Tighe and Tom Broderick of Yonkers is scheduled at the Pelican Athletic Club in Brooklyn tonight. A Scranton delegation will accompany the Scranton favorite who is in good shape and confident of victory.
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Jack Tighe
Tom Broderick
Yonkers, N
Pelican Athletic Club
Brooklyn
Scranton
Scranten Toy
County Auditors Submit Report with No Surcharges
Ry W Costello Asa FB Kiefer and F J Ward retiring county auditors present their annual report stating there are no surcharges or sensational items. The officials will sell it today on Monday.
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Ry W. Costello
Asa FB. Kiefer
F. J. Ward
Boar of County Auditors
Collision in Bellevue Trains Damaged No Injuries Reported
A north bound freight and a coal car train collided at noon yesterday while backing into the Bellevue breaker yard. The locomotive and several freight cars were damaged but no injuries occurred, though engineer Harry Shaw and fireman George Washburn narrowly escaped harm.
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Bellevue Breaker
Harry Shaw
George Washburn
Local ads and notices from Scranton area merchants
An assembled page shows refund guarantees for a Moon bottle remedy and references to Greene Warranted Syrup of Tar. Multiple businesses are listed including J. D. Rene & Son Dunmore GW Davis Providence WD Davila Berniman & Co Avoca Manners Moosic FP A Kane Minooka Joseph Davis Taylor Steam Heating and Plumbing P F M T Gowley Wyoming Ave. Also mentions the Hotel Jermyn cigar and a reference to The Scranton Tribune yearbook.
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Greene
J. D. Rene & Son
Dunmore
GW. Davis
Providence
WD. Davila
Berniman & Co
Avoca
W . Manners
Moosic
FP. A
Kane
Minooka
Joseph Davis
Taylor
MacArthur Establishes First English Speaking Churches
MacArthur founded the first English speaking churches in the Philippines establishing a new religious presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
Phippines
Government Building Repainted and Renovated by Contractors
The interior repainting of the government building is completed by John Benore and Sons after two months of work. The United States courtroom on the second floor shines with a pearl grey finish. New carpets were installed for nearly all rooms, enhancing the overall condition of the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Benore and Sons
United States Court Room
Lock E
Cigarmakers Union Elects Officers After Large Meeting
Cigarmakers union No. 205 245 held a large meeting last evening electing George Gobler as president William S Evans as vice president Hitriss Gowen as financial secretary J Clarke as recording secretary Pt 9 Butterman as treasurer and John Lopatke as sergeant at arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cigarmakers’ Union
J. W. Kail
George Gobler
William S. Evans
Hitriss Gowen Deneretary
J. Clarke
Treneurern
Butterman
John Lopatke
Scranton Business College Reopens Next Tuesday
The Scranton Business College announces both sessions will resume on Tuesday. A stenographer and a bookkeeper have been hired this week to fill key positions, with strong attendance expected for January February and March.
Oils offer paint with smooth wear resistance and durability
An advertisement claims oils will produce a smooth paint finish with durability, resisting pooling cracking or wear until completing its full duty. It promises value, stating good oils are not expensive and will prove economical.
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Norton's Bulletin
Peloubet
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Griffin Art CO
Wyoming Ave
Eastman's
Kodaks
St. Luke's Parish House
Ackawanna
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
Lackawanna Hardware
Lackawanna Avenue
Mr. Rue
Shamokin
Jermyn
Mrs. Winslow
Christian Endeavor Social
Society of the Penn Avenue Baptist Church
George Peck
Lackawanna
John M. Harris
Lawton
Charles Pierce
Tighe
Broderick
Bellevue
Alfred Dolge
Romeo
Schank & Spencer
Spruce Street
O. G
Java
Coursen
Breakfast
Presenta
E. G
P.F. & M. T. Gowley
Scranton Tribune
Pocono Sc
Cigarmakers' Union
Scranton Business College
Emerson
Keefe
23Rd Street
Mr. Keefe
Archbald
Clarke Bros
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Derby
Wright
Hand & Payne
A. & P. Baking Powder
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Wakehouse
Green Ridge
Pacific Tea Co
Au Raheresne Avenue
South Main Avenue
Dime Bank Building
Matthews Bros
Felton’s
Wexde
Conrad
Pierce
Turkey
Rockaway
Maurice River
Blue Polot Craters
Pierce’ S Market
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