Burkes and Others Headed South and West
Mr and Mrs Timothy Burke and their son depart for Los Angeles via Washington DC today. Dr J I Wentz and Frank Jermany return from a hunting trip to North Carolina. D B Replogle travels to North Carolina on legal business stopping in Washington. Charles H Schuester, ex clerk at the Motel Terrace, returns to Shamokin after seven years. Clergy and laymen from the city attend the enthronement of Bishop Talbot in South Bethlehem, including Rev Rogers Isrel, Rev BOT McHenry, D Sanderson, H Z Mussell, Rev Dr ILL Jones and S L Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Burke
Los Angeles
Washington
D. C
J. I. Wentz
Frank Jermyn
North Carolina
D. B. Replogle
Tie
Charles H. Schuester
Nizat
Terrace
Shamokin
Lymen
Bethlehem
Bishop Talbot
Rogers Isrel
Bot. McHenry
D. Sanderson
H. Z. Mussell
Honesdale
Ill. Jones
8. L. Brown
Wilkes-Barre
Small Blizzard Disrupts Rail Lines and Schedules
A light but persistent blizzard hit at midnight and lingered through yesterday, freezing trackage and halting several routes. Train service into the city remained steady on most lines, but the Delaware and Hudson route faced blockages from Carbondale to Honesdale causing yesterday’s train stoppages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
Throop
Delaware, Lackawanna and Weettra Company
Pocono
Delaware and Hudson Road
Carbondall
Houesdale
Roll of Honor at St Thomas College Honors Students
January roll of honor lists St Thomas College students across Classical Commercial and Preparatory departments for high general studies and conduct. Receivers include Francis Kane Clarence Sammar Stephen Gavin James Cullen John Colligan John Ruddy Leo Clarke Joseph Weir John McHale William Connors Thomas Needham Jon Nott Francie Flynn Frencia Malley Kenneth Burnett Aloyalus Colligan William Gibson John Ford Leo Sommar William Devine John McCann John Higgins Michael McCrea Thomas Durkin Andrew Koxack Thomas Harding Dudley Tierney Desmond Leonard George Altman Joseph Jordan Joseph Regula Joseph Savage James Boland John Ratchford James Devine John Langan John Kane Robert Gilroy John Reap Thomas Ruddy Joseph Boyle Patrick Ruddy John Nailin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benior
Francis A. Kane
Clarence P. Sammar
Stephen J. Gavin
James G. Cullen
John J. Colligan
John A. Ruddy
Leo J. Clarke
Joseph A. Weir
John E. McHale
William F. Connors
Thomas A. Needham
Jon J. Nott
Francie A. Flynn
Frencia J. Malley
Kenneth J. Burnett
Aloyalus J. Colligan
William A. Gibson
John A. Ford
Leo J. Sommar
William J. Devine
John J. McCann
John A. Higgins
Michael J. McCrea
Thomas J. Durkin
Andrew V. Koxack
Thomas J. Harding
Dudley Tierney
Desmond Leonard
George Altman
Joseph Jordan
Joseph Regula
Joseph Savage
James P. Boland
John Ratchford
James Devine
John Langan
John Kane
Robert Gilroy
John Reap
Thomas Ruddy
Joseph O' Boyle
Patrick Ruddy
John Nailin
Solemn Requiem Mass Held for Mrs. Moffitt at St Pauls
Funeral services for Mrs. P. M. Moffitt were held yesterday morning. After the service at 621 East Market Street, the procession proceeded to St. Pauls Church for the rites marking her passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Moffitt
East Market Street
St. Paul's Church
Solemn Requiem Mass Held for Deceased Clergy
A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated with Rev. J. J. Dunn as celebrant and Rev. W. Nealon deacon. Rev. J. A. Moffitt and Rev. PF. J. McManus served as sub-deacons. The absolution and sermon were delivered by Rev. McManus. Remains were later sent by the noon Delaware and Hudson train to Carbondale for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Dunn
W. Nealon
Carbondale
J. A. Moffitt
PF. J. McManus
Preached to the President at Metropolitan Church
Dr. Giffin of Scranton preached at Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church yesterday with the president present. The sermon, based on Luke Chapter 17, emphasized the kingdom of God within the soul and the inward Spirit, applied to both church and individual life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Giffin
Scranton
Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church
Washington Post
Witness Testimony Riven in Kohut Murder Trial Across Eight Languages
Thirteen witnesses in eight languages described the Novak murder with conflicting details. Jacob Gazends testified Kohut delivered the fatal blow while defense witnesses portrayed Kohut as a sober, industrious man. A Moravian neighbor spoke of three Polish speaking assailants and suggested Kohut could not be one of them. The trial adjourned for the day with no arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Kohut Ia
Novak
Kohut
The
Kosmiritis
Assalilanta
Betsey White
Michael Doubronchuck
Joseph Paulovitch
Martin Wogehner
Gould Man
Annie Dominchile
Kasmirkas
School population census shows Scranton wards counts and county totals
The 1897 act allocates one third of state school funds by teachers, one third by children, one third by taxable value. County assessors counted 35,106 children ages 6 to 16. 16,316 in the city, 16,200 outside. Ward counts listed for Scranton and numerous townships and boroughs in Lackawanna County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Scranton
Sudden Death Of Michael O Neill On Lackawanna Ave
Michael O Neill aged 0 years of Railroad avenue died yesterday morning at Lackawanna hospital after an incident on Lackawanna avenue near the Delaware Lackawanna and Western station. Patrolman Goerlitz found him unconscious and he died after an autopsy was performed by Coroner Longstreet. The coroner's jury will convene tonight to hear the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael O'Neill
Railroad Avenue
Lackawanna Hospital
O'Neil
Lackawanna Avenue
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Station
Louie Goerlitz
Webb
Longstreet
Coroner
Hawley Endorses Davis Benefit at Lyceum
Attorney Charles L. Hawley writes in support of a Davis theater benefit at the Lyceum and Academy of Music, praising George E. Davis for his charitable gifts and urging the event for next Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Hawley
George E. Davis
Davis Theater
Harvey RB. Long
Lyceum Theater
Academy of Music
Karvey BR
Music at Pure Food Show Brings Bauer’s Orchestra
An Interesting programme will be rendered today by Bauer's Orchestra at the Pure Food exhibit in Jonas Long's Sons store. Selections include Durch Kampf, Plige Dame, Mother Woe, Che Beronide, The Bride Elect, Around the Hub, True Hearts, Dea Sultan, and Seventh Regiment March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauer
Jonas Long
Murch
Herbert Murch
Forgery case dismissed for Griffiths boys in Scranton
Harry Goodrich and Edile Griffihs, accused of forgery and false pretense by Mrs. Dr. Fisher of West Scranton, were discharged by Alderman Millar yesterday. Evidence against them deemed insufficient. The Griffiths boy was taken from county jail by his mother and will be given another chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Goodrich
Edile Griffihs
Dr. Fisher
West Scranton
Alderman Millar
Griffiths
Gould
Exhibitions of Copley Prints at Griffin Art Studics
Exhibitions feature reductions of American artists including decorations from the Boston Public Library and Congressional Library in Washington. Twining, optician at 125 Penn Avenue, Harris' drug store offers viewing hours 9 am to 6 pm. Local services include steam heating and plumbing by PF & M.T. Howley. clothing sale offers all cloth jackets at half former price. F. L. Crane Nolan Pros. advertises plumbing steam and gas fitting at 515 Linden Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoston Public Library
Congressional Library
Washington
Twining
Penn Avenue
Harris’ Drug Store
F. L. Crane
Nolan Pros
Linden Street
Gem Flour Claims Superior Bread Quality and Savings
The advertisement touts Coursen’s Gem Flour promising superior bread results and financial savings. A Saturday customer allegedly saved $1 per barrel by buying four sacks of a high grade brand. The note advertises Triple Blend Java coffee at 32 cents, five for a dollar, with pulverized form and prices around 35 to 38 cents.
Died Cannon and Jones in Scranton notices
In Scranton Kate Cannon daughter of Mia P Cannon 420 Railroad Avenue funeral at 2:50 o clock today burial in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery In West Scranton Edward R Jones 45 at 15 Broom Street funeral announcement later
Charge withdrawn in Alderman Howe assault case
The docket shows the criminal assault charge by Mrs. E. L. Rhinehardt against William H. Wright has been withdrawn. Wright's wife, Annie Jeremiah, is pursuing divorce on grounds of alleged criminal intimacy with Rhinehardt. Wright plans a conspiracy counterclaim, and bail of 500 was posted prior to the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Howe
E. L. Rhinehardt
William H. Wright
Wright
Annie Jeremiah
West Scranton
Rhinehardt
Alderman Howe
Devastating Adams Avenue Fire Threatens Two Homes
A morning blaze on Adams Avenue heavily damaged 614 and 616 Adams Avenue owned by C. S. Woolworth and occupied by F. L. Stark and W. H. Santee. The adjoining No. 618 suffered hundreds in damage. Firemen faced extreme heat and cold as pumps and second alarms fought flames, with quick neighbor aid and insurance coverage noted. James Brennan was injured by a bed spring and treated at Lackawanna Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Avenue
C. S. Woolworth
FL. L. Stark
Stark & Turn
W. H. Santee
Whale Rock
No. 4
Stark
Box 25
Olive Street
Phoenix Chemical Company
Lowe
Hickey
Kreie Company
R. ©. Clark
Woolworth
Mr. Santer
Alout
Stork
James Brennen
Lackawanna Hospital
Court House News Notes Clerk auctions funds and depositions filed
William Grauman obtained an attachment execution attaching money due Max Meinhardt in Traders National Bank. Deposition records filed for BE Blewitt in suits by John Koch and Robert Savidge against A D and F M Spencer to recover coal royalties. Korh claims 464.71 and Savidge 120.68. Depositions taken before Blewitt left for Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Grauman
Max Meinhardt
Traders' National Bank
BE. F. Blewitt
John Koch
Robert Bavidge
A. D
F. M. Spencer
Copeland
Korh
Savidge
Uiewitt
Mexico
Scranton Conservatory Opens Registration for February Term
The next term at the Scranton Conservatory of Music in Adame avenue and Linden street starts Thursday February 3. Registration is open with 151 students already enrolled. Pupil inquiries directed to TM J. Alfred Pennington, Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Conservatory of Music
Adame Avenue
Linden Street
J. Alfred Pennington
Masquerade Ball Planned by Beranton Liederkrang
To attend the Annual Masquerade Ball at the Beranton Liederkrang hall on Monday night Feb 7 tickets are available at Driesen's 288 Lackaave La.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beranton Liederkrang
Driesen
Lackaave, la
Banquet and Ball of Schiller Lodge A Social Highlight
The annual banquet and ball of Schiller lodge No. M45 Free and Accepted Masons drew a distinguished crowd of German and Jewish men and women. Bauer's Fall Orchestra provided music for twenty dances while Hanley catered a lavish repast in Excelsior Social club rooms. Committees led by Isadore Goodman organized the event with many attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauer
Fall
Hanley
Schiller Lodge
Excelsior
Frauer
Isadore Goodman
Jacob J. Ferber
J. W. Warnke
Joseph J Kline
Charles P. Armbrust
Frederick W. Kirchhoff
Henry Armbrust
Charles T. Armbrust
Moges Brown
G. A. Briegel
John Blatter
Blatter
J. W. Barnet
Miss Barnes
E. A. Bartl
John Kienig
Charles Keller
Z. C. Lange
C. H. Miller
Morris
Joseph Madenspacher
Madenspacher
Mis. Liest
Stee
New York
J. Mendelesohn
Mayfield
Chaerles Ni
Trolley Car Fire Paralyzes West Side Lines
A malfunctioning trolley car caused a fire and blockages on West Side lines yesterday. A fuse failure on a rushed car near Swetland Street hill led to smoke and halted traffic as passengers endured the frightening delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafic
Afera
Fire damages car and electrical equipment on street line
A streetcar fire briefly damaged the electric mechanism and scorched a car while frightening passengers. Conductor Nicholson and Motorman DeNike were aboard and in charge of the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholson
DeNike
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Norton’s Bulletin
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Main St
Penn Ave
A. B
Warman
Columbian Detective Agency
Dime Bank Building
Sgranton, PA
Otbeta
Chas Mgmullen & CO
the Traders National Bank Blog
Pocone Mountains
St. Thomas College
St. Thomas’ College
Commercial Department
Dr. Giffin
Pospital Metropolitan Church
Iit
John Howells
J. W. Beck
Binkely
Undertaker Swallow
A. B E. Vorhis
Patrick Curleck
John Murray
W. G. Moses
George Proko
Kiret
Highteenth
Twenty-first
Archibald
Blakely
Renton
Covington
Carbendale
Clifton Township
Carbendale City
Dickson City
la Plaine
Lackawanna Township
Macillihon
Avington
Newton Township
Olyphant
Old Borge
Ransom Township
Hearing Brook
Spring Brook Township
Scott Township
Threop
Bia
Taylor
Waverly
CL Hawley
Pure Food Show
Baby
P. Longstreet
Isomfin
Nother
Joseph Vaytika
Mary Solomon
Swallow
Copley
Griffin Art Studics
M.T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Court House
Dent Fail
Excelsior Club Rooms
Perauil
Clarke Bros
Bronson & Tallman
Spruce Street
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Jermyn
Perry Bros
New Music Store
Wyoming Avenue
Naloney OL and Manufacturing Cb
Japan
Artists Wholesale
Raynolds
Hand & Payne
Azeers, Anp
Washington Ave
Barbour
Credithouse
Silverstone
Mpropla
Lackawanna Avent
Williams
Bhoe
Ahe
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