Peculiar Prosecution Over Sunday Clothes Washing
Magistrate John T. Howe heard Henry and Mrs Horowitz of South Scranton charged with washing clothes on Sunday in defiance of the blue laws. Belinda Welsh, neighbor, brought the case. The couple, not fluent in English, argued why they could not wash at home on Sunday. They were released on costs with a promise not to wash clothes again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T., Howe
Belinda Welsh
John ‘T. Howe
Henry Huarowlts
South Scranton
Mies Belinda Welsh
Haver Street
Horowitzs
Howe
Social and Personal Notices From Dunmore and Wilkes-Barre
Social items note Mr. and Mrs. E I Fuller and Mr M B Puller hosting muestis. guests include Mr and Mrs John Ryan and NY visitors. Open New Year’s Day at Serantom council KC club house. Yale Alumni to meet in Feb. Princeton dinner Jan 6 with toastmaster Sr B Price. Children's party for Arthur Ware at Aunt Wiryden home with seasonal decorations. Regular New Year reception at Dunmore Presbyterian church and Knights of Columbus event. Proceeds from St Paul’s church bake sale fund drive via Knights club. Local residents travel and health updates plus railroad officials on city visit. Brown to leave BIA post for Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. I. Fuller
M. B. Puller
John Ryan
Pottsville
Schuyler
New York
Detweiller
Bkaston
Serantom Council
Knights of Columbus
Jnner
Thomas J. Ware
Alex Wiryden
Dudley Street
Dunmore
Helen Niemeyer
Louise Neuffey
Elasbeth Z2uritich
Amlisters Charles Ames
Jack Jose
Jason Zurilch
Arthur Bone
Harry Winters
John Swift
Byracuse
N. J
Franklin
Nettleton
de Land
Florida
Josie Mumford
Jefferson Avenue
Trenton
Sadie Wilson
Grove Street
Virginia
Frankb. Reese
Pnemmenta
Las
Smith
L. B. Foley
Lackawanna Railroad
Hr. J. Hollister
W. H. Truesdale
Shaw
McFarland
B. I. A. Boys
Lincoln Brown
Association
Goon
Brown
Wilkes-Barre
Registration Opens Soon for New Students
The notice urges new students to register now, highlighting the early start for enrollment and important deadlines to secure classes and orientation.
Notable Local Leader From Moscow Pa Passes
The obituary notes a man appreciated for building friendships and his service to the TH. oT. A. He gained much experience in organizing work with the Woys'' clube and previously led the B. TA. in this city before moving to Wilkes-Barre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TH. Ot. A
Ormaniaing Woys
Moscow
Wilkes-Bariy Revord
Wilke Raver
Brown
B. TA
Attorneys Confer Before Mine Strike Commission
A conference of con operators attorneys is set for today at the Continental hotel in Philadelphia to map a procedure before the mine strike commission which reconvenes June 6, 1900. Attendees include James H. Torrey Delaware and Hudson Major Everett Warren Hillside Coal and Iron Delaware Lackawanna and Western I. H. Burns J J Burr and ex Justice Alfred Hand. The meeting is expected to last two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental
Philadelphia
James H. Torrey
Delaware & Hudson Company
Everett Warren
I. H. Burns
J.J. Burr
Ontario & Western Company
Alfred Hand
Connell & Co
List of Streets Directions From Public Works Chief
Director of Public Works Roche prepares a complete street and alley list with start and end points to serve as the standard authority. The current authoritative list is two decades old and lacks many newer streets and name changes from recent council committee actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roche
Therr
Judge Archbald’s mastery of mechanics noted in patent case
Federal judge Archbald is praised for his strong grasp of applied mechanics alongside law. A patent dispute before him involves leather belt lacing machines alleged to infringe another similar device. His office shows heavy steel machinery and complex locking designs, underscoring the mechanical aspect of patent work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. W. A Archbald
Mines Report Back Toward Normal Output After Holidays
Reports from coal offices yesterday indicate mines were operating with nearly full force. Telegraph updates from superintendents show output close to normal, with New Year’s Day and the following day expected to reduce production, though not as sharply as Christmas.
Miss Zoe Ogden Found Dead in Philadelphia Room
Miss Zoe Ogden aged about 42, of Scranton, Pa., was found dead today in her room at 670 North Eleventh Street. The gas was turned on and the room filled with odor. Two empty laudanum bottles were found, but police found no evidence of its use. Miss Ogden was employed by Tex, the birdman, formerly of Spruce Street, now operating in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
The
Tribune
Zoe Ogden
Scranton
North Eleventh Street
Election of Officers in The International Alliance
The International Alliance Theatrical Stage Employes elected officers for the ensuing year at a Sunday meeting. Officers named include President William Jones, Vice-President William Owens, Recording Secretary Geo W Lowder, Financial Secretary Robert Willard, Treasurer Fred Softley, Walking Delegate John Gillen, Guardian Daniel Kelley, Trustees George Smith Thomas Carden Frank Mungan, and Delegates to C L A Frank Sherman John Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Alliance Theatrical Stage
William Jones
William Owens
Geo. W. Lowder
Robert Willard
Fred Softley
John Gillen
Guardian
Daniel Kelley
George Smith
Thomas Carden
Frank Mungan
L. A
Frank Sherman
John Jordan
Mitchell Returns Today From Christmas Holiday With UMW Leaders
National President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers arrives in Scranton today after spending Christmas with family in Spring Valley Michigan and a day in Chicago with UMW executives. He stays until Monday when he moves headquarters to Philadelphia for the mine strike commission meeting on Tuesday. The Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Co will be open this evening from ten to two for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Scranton
Spring Valley
Chicago
Philadelphia
Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Dr Lindabury Surgeon Specializing in Women’s Diseases
Dr Lindabury, surgeon specializing in diseases of women, operates in the 215 Connell Building. Office hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8:20 p.m. daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindabury
Connell Building
Concert Tonight at Washburn Street Church Lineup
The programme features Miss Dorothy Johnstone on harp, Miss Edna Caryl on violin, Mrs. Edith Heckle soprano, Mr. Tom Gippel tenor, and Mr. Charles Doersam as accompanist. Selections include A Song of Thanksgiving, Meditation, the aria from Le Nozze di Figaro, and Loch Lomond among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Allisten
Gounod
Leischuts
von Weber
Boronntiu
Mostkowski
Nicolai
Alvars
Braga
Dorothy Johnstone
Edna Caryl
Edith Heckle
Tom Gippel
Mir
Charles Doersam
Masters and Journeymen Agree on Meeting for Grievances
The Master Horse Shoers Association will hold a special meeting tonight to empower its committee to negotiate with the journeymen union grievance committee. A follow up conference is planned to amicably settle issues, though wage reductions demanded by the men and higher shoer costs threaten progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Horseshoers' Association
Journeymen's Union
Master Horseshoers
Gifts for Employes at Wakckawanna Trust
Directors of the Wakckawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company held their regular meeting and gave each officer and employee a New Year’s gift of 10 percent of yearly salary. They also announced a dividend rate increase for stockholders next year to per cent per year, replacing the former rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakckawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Will Organize New Private Music Classes at Scranton College
Haydn Evans, director of the Scranton College of Music, announces new private pland-forte classes in the Commonwealth Building at Spruce and Washington Avenue. Courses run from January 5 to June 25, 2004, with terms starting at $19. Contact for particulars via new phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton College of Music
Commonwealth Building
Corner Spruce and
Washington Avenue
Scranton Republican Primary For City Recorder Held Jan 15 1905
Voters are asked to participate in a Republican primary to nominate a city recorder and ward vigilance committees. Polls run 4 to 8 p m on Thursday January 15 1905 at regular polling places. C B E Chittenden details registration deadlines and prior assessments for nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Recorder
Ward Vigilance Committees
C. BE
Vigilanece Committee
New Year's Eve at the Dixie to feature Harrington brothers
The Dixie presents a pre New Year performance starting 8 480 to midnight with Eddie and Frank Harrington of Providence. their first time wire act promises novelty and draws anticipated crowds to the New Year celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie
Eddie
Frank Harrington
Providence
Scranton Bicycle Club Seizes Lead in Local League
The Scranton Bicycle Club won three games last night and sits in second place behind the Bleyele Clubs, aiming to clinch the league trophy. The Green Rudge Wheelmen took three from the Orange and Blacks to move into runner up position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange and Blacks
Scranton Bicycle Club
Arcadians
Hampe
Scranton Bleyele Club
Bleyele
Eiedric City Wheelmen
Green Rudge Wheelmen
Neenee
Northup
Flenger
Clark
Dolphs
Moore
scorve—Clark
Ayehagentation
Arcadians Morgan
Skerritt
Seeeeeen Abs
Chatfield Eeebeeenee
Li— Agl Owens Pedeeesseenee Az
Stover
Suburbans ' Ny
Rowlson . Ry
Pondeebidewanae Wu
Wih
Hitchcock Subeeens
Asi Wi
Shennan
Aeeee Fenee
Nicol
E Whales
Rowlson
B.C
Are Scranton Bicycle Club
Cuatereen Ridge Wheelmen
Hampes Win Three Straight on Home Alleys
The Hampes claimed a three game sweep over West Side on their home lanes. Backus Independent games were postponed to later in the week. A special meeting of captains was scheduled to discuss league matters.
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Hampes
West Side
Backus
Wharton
Eeunee
Tso Ali Evons Slisestedseess
Ale Prine
G. Murphy
Davis Sound
Epedaasee
Rowlands
Jones Wares
Ikoons
Arlingtons
Franklin
Elk Alleys
J. Kiefer
Franklins
Rothermel
Abd
North Enders
Maennerchior
Dan Lit
Nh Ii
Zelamun
Westphal
Camurlans
A. Davis
Jehu Oebeeene
Bonner
City league teams debate moving one night
Teams in the City league will meet Sunday afternoon at Ahineton Alley to discuss changing the meeting from Monday to Tuesday. The gathering aims to decide the scheduling of future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahineton
Tuesay
Celebration at Pittsburg marks Passioniat order jubilee
Exclusive wire from The Annotated Prow reports Pittsburg celebrating the Passioniat order’s US founding jubilee with a high Mass at 1000 oclock Memorial Day. Cardinal Gibbons assisted with Bishop Shanahan of Harrisburg, Dr Lambing preached on The Sons of St Paul of the Cross. The city glowed with electric lights as dignitaries processed. Cardinal Gibbons departed for Wheeling this afternoon for a public reception by Bishop Donahue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Passioniat Order
United States
Wright They
W. Shanahan
Harrisburg
Cardinal Gibbons
Lambing
America
Wheeling
W. Va
Donahue
Donations Acknowledged For Florence Mission Christmas
Florence mission board thanks contributors who supported the Christmas meal at the Young Women’s Christian Association. Donations include money, oranges, nuts, tree decor, and a year’s Ladies’ Home Journal subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
Mra
Hl. Ripple
C. D. Simpson
L. M. Cates
W. A. Law
W. E. McClare
FB. 8. Godfrey, Mra, W. F. Tallstead
Davidson
Woolworth
F. C. Hand
Mias Derman
Stroacker
J. ‘J. Boyer
Florence Mission
W. JH. Taylor
Weston
A. IX. Sanderson
G. KR. Clark
Alfred Hand
The
Ladies' Home Journal
G. W. Fritz
King’s Daughters of Grace Reformed Episcopal Church
Hackett
J. Ben Dimmick
John Roll
Lackawanna Dalry
Gas suffocation claims couple in Herndon home
Exclusive wire reports George M. Hoffman and wife of Herndon were found unconscious in bed with coal gas from a stove. Mrs Hoffman died and Mr Hoffman is in critical condition. A child awakened by the gas scent alerted authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamokin
Pap
Myrs
George TI
Hoffman
Herndon
Military Ball Transport Run To Carbondale
The Delaware and Hudson railroad will run a special train to Carbondale for the Annual Military Ball of Co. Chir teenth regiment at the New Armory New Year's night. The train leaves Scranton at 2.00 a m and will stop at all intermediate stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. Chirteenth
New Armory
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Carbondale
Scranton
Charles H. Doersam Teacher of Planoforte
Charles H. Doersam is identified as a teacher associated with the Planoforte at the New York YMCA Building. The note notes his role within the institution and place of activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planoforte
New Y. M. Cc. A
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Bosley’s
Foote & Shear Co
Washington Ave
LF. Megargel & G Co
Connel
Dime Bank
Leust
Wyoming Avenue
Spruce Street
Scranton, PA
Court House
Hue
Thia
Roe. Comegys
Connell Bldg
Hardenbergh School
Baby Bazaar
the People's Bank
B.S. Barker
Mrs. Harowitz
Yale Alumni Association
W. W. Scranton
Princeton
Scranton Club
Sr. B. Price
Princeton Alumni Association
Catholic Hilstorical Society
Newinfant Magazine Club
St. Paul's
Green Thidee
John Voxe
Secon
P. J. Messitt
Norah Martin
Mra. Kirby
Maury O'Malley
Norah O'Donnell
Archhbald
Miss Ogden
Mitchell
Commission
St. Luke's Sunday School
St. Luke's Church
Rogers Terael
Robert Roe
Christ
Israel
Washburn Street Church
Haydn Evans
the Dixie
ARE
Green Ridge
Huyler
Boston
Lackawanna Ave
Associated P'ress
Charles H. Doersam
Neverslip
Franklin Ave
Steinway
Steck
A. B. Chase
Kranich and
Bach Newby and
Evans Monroe
N. A
Waterman’s
Reynolds Bros
Jermyn
F. L. Crane
Alaska
Hudson Bay
Lackawanna Avenue
Maloney Oil Manufacturing Co
Meridian Street
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