City Notes and Local Incidents From Jersey City
Jersey City notes report a hospital transfer for Thomas Sullivan, a public meeting in Blakely, and a Feb to Feb period of events. Ongoing programs at Blakely High School, church notices, and a local fatality are mentioned. A gardening event, weather traditions, and wage payments by regional rail firms are logged alongside a chicken supper fundraiser at Luke’s Po house and a River Street pipe theft with repair costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Street
Thomas McCourt
Samoa
Fire alarm at Mulberry and Webster extinguished before firefighters arrived
A fire alarm was turned in from box 19 at the corner of Mulberry Street and Webster Avenue. The blaze was put out by prompt water application before firemen reached the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Gould
Clay Avenue
Mulberry Street
Webster Avenue
Poor Board Moves to Fasten Home Construction
At a regular Poor Board meeting the home committee reported slow progress on the refrigera te building at the home by Contractor Ruddy and the board directed officials to take the work from Ruddy if not accelerated. They also authorized purchase of a home and force pump for the hose company. Superintendent Beemer gave the December report listing inmate admissions and classifications, noting ongoing counts of insane and sane inmates and births and discharges through February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Committee
Ruddy
Beemer
Lor
Derek
Ernest Softley
Malcolm Price
Aie
Clarence Corby
Michael Durkin
Bennie Edwards
United States
Henry Helin
Ji Wei
Senators
Senate
John Haldeman
Interior
Roomen
Mise Guernsey
Mise Harington
Mins Voris
George Thomas
Speculation on Gunster successor in Lackawanna County
The article discusses who might replace Judge F W Gunster after his death. It notes Republican dominance and possible Democratic candidates such as J W Carpenter and other lawyers. Names like H A Knapp and George M Watson are mentioned, with factional possibilities depending on who Gov Stone appoints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Gunster
Tadivs
W.oa. Stone
Belet
Stone
Lackawanna Bat
H. A. Knapp
Knapp
J. W. Carpenter
Item
Carpenter & Fleitz
Alterneva
George M. Watson
Howard M. Streeter
BR. A. Zimmerman
W. Gaylord Thomas
M. W. Lewry
Cliy Seicester Vosburg
John DP. Kelly
Price
George St. Horn
Newcomb Ard Cornelius
Josep O'Brien
Tong Tina Tea Party advertises solid gold watches and diamonds
An advertisement from the Korton Tea Party at 127 Penn Avenue Scranton promotes Tong Tina Tea, offering jewelry with tea purchases. Names of buyers and received items appear, including a solid gold watch set with diamonds and opal rings. The piece promises mail orders with cash and late-evening hours, and touts a two-year ad spend plan to sell teas at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korton Tea Party
Penn Avenue
Brennan
Carbondale
Frank Hallock
Depew Street
Dunmore
Hert
Harry Hubbard
Continental Mines
Quay Avenue
Myria Gullford
Quincy Avenue
Gertrude Minders
William Leader
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Academy Street
Kor & Bent
Hoston Tea Party
Two Hundred Fifty Boys Enrolled in Scranton Club
The Boys Industrial Association of Scranton, based in St Luke's parish basement, enrolls 2560 boys in four months. Ages 9 to 16 participate in a self governing system with a president, cabinet, secretaries, and a chief justice. Activities include games work rooms and gymnasium with a rotating three-night schedule and discipline through non corporeal penalties.
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TL. A
St. Luke's Parish House
Boys’ Industrial Association of Scranton
Scranton Club
United States
Aleao
Interior
the Treasury
Helwles
Secretary of State
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of the Interior
Senate
Cmcests
Coorge Jr. Republic
Ti. BK
Brown
Civil Service
Cassenter
Ehalre
Knupp
Perks
John J. York
Ted Hibbon
Philletine
Mrs Johnson Saved from Mrs Pinkham Story Highlights Local Notes
A collage of items from a community issue includes testimonials praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female ailments. The page also covers club activities at the Red Ribbon, student debates, gymnasium gear, worker notes on breaker boys, and local performances and promotions at the Academy of Music.
Circuit Court Trial List Includes Numerous Trespass Cases
The March term lists Anna E Dickinson versus James Oglesby and John T Martin versus the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company among many trespass suits. Also shown are assumpsit actions against Royal Union Mutual Life, Central Railroad of New Jersey, Erie and other lines, with several equity items including Scranton Axle Works versus Sheldon Axle Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna E. Dickinson
James Oglesby
John T. Martin
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Willard
Warren & Knapp
W. W. Lathrop
Jissup & Toss
Delaware and A Hudson Company
Warren, O'Brien and Vidaver
Jessup
Maltby Breaker Burns at Maltby Coal Yard
The Maltby breaker of the TLe high Valley Coal Company in Maltby was badly damaged by fire early yesterday. Prompt action by workers stopped the blaze before spread. About 2,000 in damage resulted. The breaker, one of the valley’s largest, was built eighteen months ago and repair work has begun. Tuesday evening at the Lyceum features A Stranger in a Strange Land.
Hawking dies in Wallseville February funeral planned
Louisa Lote Hawking wife of William Hawking died in Wallseville Pa February 1 funeral services set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at Wishburn Street Presbyterian Church.
Table Linens And Sheeting Price Guarantee
Advertises price guarantees on table linens and sheeting. Claims discounts of from toc to 25¢ and from sc to 7%2c on all sheetings, promising customers benefit prior to price increases. Includes offer language and purchase implication.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Perry Brothers
Lackawanna Dairy CO
Adams Avenue
Scranton Transfer Co
Lackawanna Ave
Barn
Kuntington’s Bakery
ICES
FAD Teczen Fruits
Spruce Street
Masonic ‘Temple
C. Ss
Edward Reyer
Spruce ST
Opp
Court House
H. B. Ware
Williams Building
Postoffice
Leven Pheber
Hand Crubnell
Thomas Sullivan
Jersey City
Noo
Eure Il Greil Bend
Balierundead
Winten
Blakely
Thelenite el
Institute Ratardis
Kela
Pom
Eramme
Civints Hugeh
Washington
Ain Parker
Civet
Delaware and Hui Pin Company
Aervine
Lewingett
Delaware, Lackawanna AM Western Company
Piamond and
Hallktead
Pellevic, Dodge and
Oxford
Margaret's
Luke's Po
Welure
Harold Meclure
Union County
Edwarde
Meclure
Prmner
Green Rider Women's Club
Green Ridesbrary
Hurts
ATL Tembera
Tong Tina
Penn Ave
Scranton
Boys’ Industrial Association
Correspand
Justin
Heware
Lowa
Gymoieium
Mrs. Johnson
Lerten Yowad
Dean Mas
Finnian
Lydia E. Pinkham
Maa
Guatarpe
M. Jonuneon
Jonzspono, Trxaé
Onder
William Speece
Harry Schuler
M. Harris
Alvin Jones
F. J. Brown
Hetts
Hoya
Academy of Music
Bose
Muuness
Tu Ek. Brown
Elizabeth Doergam
Greene
Matthews Bros
C. BK. Chittenden
Phelps’ Pharmacy
D. W. Humphrey McQarrah
Ace
Lyceum
Jermyn” Cigar
United States Circuit Court
Equity List
Scranton Axle Works
Sheldon Axle Company
Bill
Answer
Rep. Neation
C. I. Welles
J. BR. Bennett
The
Wyoming Ave
F. L. Crane
DRS. Sapp & McGraw
Millar & Peck
Musiit
Musi Atlantic
Medbenic
EAMG
Dhormin Thamuark
Garmin
Bali Jeliedt
Herbie Welete
Svant
Penrith Pilver
Ieee
Adele
Ted
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank
Wakenouse
Green Ridge
Bilemender & CO
Frankin Ave
D. Irving Simmons
Connell Building
Everett
Everett’s Livery
Dix Court
City Hall
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