CITY NOTES SLEIGHRIDE PARTY AND OTHER ITEMS
The nurses of the Monster hospital enjoyed a sleighride about the city last evening. The Beranton Liederkrans masquerade ball is set for February 7 at Music Hall. A regular board of health meeting is planned at City Hall on February 6. A special Barbers' union meeting is announced at Carpenters' Hall. Seventy five Civil War veterans presented vouchers at Pension Day. Martin Muaison, injured in a mine fall, rests comfortably at Uahnemann Hospital. Ticket No 81 won the ladies gold water at a Lackawanna lodge ratte for charity. The Catholic Historical Society will discuss Verdi tomorrow night. Martin Tinvera of Providence was trapped under a Delaware and Hudson locomotive, spraining his knee and treated at Hackensack hospital. A Prudential Insurance dinner will be held at Hotel Terrace on Saturday evening. Angelo Bonwithie lost the tip of a thumb at Casey's factory and received care at Lackawanna hospital. Burglary at Ball's Head Coal offices yielded nothing. police investigate.
Providence Presbyterian Church to Hold Event on Feb 11
The Providence Presbyterian church announced a program to be given on Tuesday evening Feb 12 featuring Mr Wusfmaster presenting to Ralph HM Williams, a prominent local baritone, as the first in a winter spring series of popular entertainments. Rex the dog enters a prize contest in New York with eight other dogs from Scranton. Rex is described as intelligent.
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Providence Presbyterian Church
Wusfmaster
Ralph HM. Williams
Our City
Bret
Hollingtus
Rex
Madred Square Garden
New York
Scranton
Robert Westlake
The Beautiful Snow Delights City With Daylong Snowfall
The city endured a heavy snowfall totaling 5 3 10 inches marking a rare winter day. Sleigh bells rang and cutters moved through streets while children shoveled walks and packed snow. Rail service slowed on several lines during the morning storm with Train 28 delaying thirty minutes en route to Lackawanna.
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Scranton Railway Company
Green Ridge
Dunmore
South Side
Buffalo Division
Lackawanna
Coroner clears man in fatal Austin Heights inquest
Coroner J J Roberta led an inquest in Squire Pickerell's office Austin Heights into the death of Alexander Novetskey who died February 4 from injuries a blunt instrument in the hands of John Pocalotsky caused. The coroner's jury found the injuries fatal and Pocalotsky was acquitted of complicity though Roberta says he will be re arrested. A witness saw the pair leave a saloon and a scream followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Roberta
Squire Pickerell
Austin Heights
Alexander Novetskey
John K. Lewis
James B. Svoit
John F. McAndrew
John Rohend
William Lewis
Bennett E. Johnson
Novetakey
John Pocalotsky
Pocalotsky
Roberta
Novetskey
Pocaloteky
Funeral of Joseph Kretz
The funeral for Joseph Kretz was held from his home at 212 Adama Avenue with a 9 o'clock high mass at St. Marys German Catholic Church on River Street. Interment followed at No. h Cemetery. Floral tributes included a large pillow and several casket pieces from nieces, nephews, and friends. Pallbearers were John Biden, Charles Warner, Fred Rempe, William Rempe. Flower bearers included Harvey Bently, Charles Snyder, Henry Wetter, Charles Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kretz
Adama Avenue
St. Mary's German Catholic Church
River Street
Father Straib
No. H Cemetery
George Rockweiler
Leonard Heintz
Abraham Getiz
George Kellar
Mire
Newhouse
Agatha
Jose Ray
Co. Miller
John Biden
Charles Warner
Fred Rempe
William Rempe
Harvey Bently
Charles Snyder
Henry Wetter
Charles Fisher
Special Upright Grand Piano for Sale in Scranton
Slightly used upright grand piano offered by J. W. Guernsey at Guernsey Hall Scranton Pa. Call Nani to see the piano and negotiate a bargain price. Proprieter Guernsey invites inquiries and viewing for a near new instrument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nani
Guernsey Hall
Scranton
J. W. Guernsey
Seeley William W. Seeley Dies in Billings
In Billings Montana on February 9 William W. Seeley died of pneumonia. He was the son of the late L L Seeley of this city.
Chittenden Plans Franchise Amendment on City Control
Select Councilman Charles B H Chittenden will offer amendments to the Central Rapid Transit franchise ordinance. The measures propose a city option after twenty years to appoint appraisers for franchise and equipment value and allow city purchase at that valuation. He argues for a free twenty year grant with a tax concession and a later buyback right, aiming to curb perpetual franchises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Rapid Transit Company
Charles BH. Chittenden
Chittenden
Tribune
Scranton
Investigation of Two Teachers Accused of Racial Prejudice
An examination will be held in the office of Superintendent Howell this afternoon concerning Miss Eva Short and Miss Certrude De Graw, teachers at No. % school, charged by Hebrew citizens of the Sixteenth ward with racial prejudice against Jewish children. Many pupils are kept from class as the issue is reviewed. The teachers allegedly used severe discipline and made slurring remarks about the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superintendent of Public Schools
Howell
Eva Short
Certrude de Graw
Pachtament
Enjoyable Affair at Excelsior Social Club
A pleasant social at the Excelsior Social club on Washing ton avenue celebrated the election of new officials. Bauer's orchestra played as about thirty couples danced. the guest list included several out of town visitors. The event was organized by Colonel Arthur Long Isadore Krotosky and Herman J. Biles.
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Excelsior Social Club
Corey Club
Washington Avenue
Bauer
Arthur Long
Isadore Krotosky
Herman J. Biles
Seeley Quits Work After Strike Contention
Frank Seeley a street car employee who remained at work during the strike has quit. Only Seeley and Charles Keller worked during the strike, with Keller not a union member. The pact between the union and the company provided for Keller’s care by the men and Seeley’s by the company, and Seeley’s departure follows Keller’s admission to the union and possible relocation to Philadelphia for employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Seeley
Seeley
Charles Kellar
Keller
Clarke
Philadelphia
New Telephone Company Elects Old Board of Directors
At yesterday's stockholders meeting of the Lackawanna Telephone company the old board was re-elected: R. G. Brooks W. L. Connell A. F P. Bedford T. J. Foster Charles Robinson B. J. Robinson and W. J. Lewis. Officers chosen were President W. J. Lewie Vice-President A. P. Bedford Secretary-Treasurer W. L. Connell and General Manager F. E. Wayland. Lewis said the switchboard is nearly installed and a central city section will be in operation by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Telephone Company
R. G. Brooks
W. L. Connell
A. F P. Bedford
T. J. Foster
Charles Robinson
B. J. Robinson
W. J. Lewis
W. J. Lewie
A. P. Bedford
F. E. Wayland
Lewis
Tribune
Need More Patro lmen in City Police Plan
Chief of Police Frank Robling Jr seeks funding for ten extra patrolmen and two additional detectives to boost a 45 man force for a 102 026 population across 19 square miles. He argues the northern West Scranton beat covers a large area needing six officers. Mayor Moir supports the push as a remedy for recent burglaries and crime in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Robling, Jr
Estimates Committee
Outekiite
Scranton
Jackson Street
Keyser Avenue
Lackawanna Railroad
North Main Avenue
Robling
Moir
Dr Pierson Addresses Schedule in City
Dr Arthur T Pierson of New York will speak in the city starting Sunday at Penn Avenue Baptist Church with morning and evening services. Additional lectures are listed at Second Presbyterian Church and other venues through Thursday, focusing on missions of the nineteenth century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur T. Pierson
New York
Penn Avene Baptist Church
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Washington Avenue
Dink Avenue
Woodniaday
Young Women's Chrie- Hii Association
Roo
Leterian Church
Thursity
Young Women's Christian Association
Foome
Floyim
Presbterian Church
Cerny Wath
Progressive euchre party hosted by Hibernians auxiliary
The Ladies' Auxiliary to Division No 8 Ancient Order of Hibernians held a successful euchre party in Campbell's hall with over 200 guests. Eight games were played and a midnight lunch served. Prizes went to Miss Jennie Weir, Miss Katherine O'Boyle, Michael Shallow, and James Murphy, with booby prizes awarded to Mrs Dunlavey and Mr Ginuder.
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Order of Hibernians
Campbell's Hall
Jennie Weir
Katherine O'Boyle
Michael Shallow
James Murphy
Mre. Dunlavey
Mr. Ginuder
Wettest Hours of the Day in London Region
Dr J Hi Beott analyzed twenty four hour rainfall records to locate driest and wettest hours. He finds western regions see heaviest rain in early morning with heat rain in early afternoon while eastern and inland areas have afternoon downpours. Overall the period from morning to early afternoon is drier than other times.
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J. Hi. Beott
Twelve Chinamen Discharged at North Burle
Exclusive AP report from Malone New York States that twelve of sixteen Chinese men arrested near North Burle on unlawful entry charges have been discharged. No government official appeared at the scene and details remain sparse.
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Associated Press
Malone, N
North Burle
United States
Another Mill Now Closed in Silk Strike Turmoil
Voluntary closure of Simpson Silk Company at Minooka-W is expanding strike forces by about 350 workers. Wage talks with Sauquoit mill and other firms continue as unions press for a uniform wage scale and higher pay, with ultimatums issued and counter offers considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Silk Company
Davis
Sauquoit
Bimpson
Butler
Simpson
Sunquoit
Cambri. Silke Company
Dunmore
Petersburg Silk Manufacturing Company
Valentine Bliss
Relliling
David & Schoen
Petersburg
Silk mill workers push wage and fine abolition demands
In Carpenters' hall the silk mill workers were organized by Central Labor Union President Flaherty. Miss Matthews, head of hard silk workers, led both departments until yesterday's meeting. The strikers' executive committee demands end of fines and a $2 starter wage with no compromise.
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Carpenters’ Hall
Saugnoit
Flaherty
Central Labor Union
Miss Matthews
Hard
1000 Quarrymen Strike Against Local Pinewuer Linkentone Firm
An exclusive wire from The Associated Press reports about 1,000 quarrymen employed by the Carton A Pinewuer Linkentone company striking today. The walkout seeks wage reductions from 17 cents per hour to an agreed rate, amid disagreement over pay and conditions.
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Associated Prem. Youngetown
Fel
Carton A Pinewuer Linkentone Company
Gem dealer promises best quality gems at 25 percent off
A local shop touts pure gems and asks customers to visit to verify claims of superior quality at 25 percent lower prices than anywhere else. The message emphasizes assurance and value.
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Shiloh
Pierre Cushin
St. Mark's Church
LaRoy
N.Y
C. Welle & Rey, N.V
Paggage
Ofce D. L. & W
H. B. Ware
St. Willams
Postofice
Monster Hospital
Beranton Liederkrans
Nhunsday
Music Hall
Board of Health
Barbers’ Local
Wyoming Avenue
Alderman Howe
Martin Muaison
Manville
Uahnemann Hospital
Lackawanna Lodge
Honoa
Naenote
Catholic Historical Society
Wolke
Verdi
The
Fallmartin Tinvera
Providence
Delaware and Hudson
Hackawanna Hospital
Prudential Inaumnee Company of America
Sevanton
Hotel Terrace
Vebray Ok Ciera
Angelo Bonwithie
Valeview Avenue
Casey
Macesronl
Lackawanna Avenue
Lackawanna Hospital
Ball
Pagan
Otgen
Providence Gas & Water Co
Scranton Gas and Water Co
Wesith Blas
Didi
John Coyle
Rowland
Adame Avenue
Mine Street
Redward Mellly
Tho Brook Street
Delawaire
Thideon
Sauquelt
Webb
Jalee
Weilly
Pickerell
Pocolotsky
St. Mary’s Church
Cleveland
Galher
Water Company
Scranton Traction Company
Valley Passenger Railway
Excelsior House
Street Car Company
NEW Telephone Company
DR. Pierson
Progressive Euchre Party
London Leisure Hour
Minooka
Bynquolt
Harveys
Bliss
Joseph Harvey
Banquelt
Harvey Bros
Central Park Hall
J. F. Hammes
Stonecutters’ Union
Misa Jordan
Mand &Milk Workers’ Union
Haviland & Co
China
Crrina Ral
Geo. V. Millar & Co
UCI
Dr. Reyer
Bittenbender & CO
Franklin Ave
Williams’ Basement
J.D. Williams & Bro
Lackawanna Ave
Spencer Business College
Tribune Publishing Company
Scranton Tribune
Guernsey
SIG
Ivor Price
Arlie Frutchey
Scranton, Pa
E. Schimpfe
Gunster
Forsyth
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