Fire alarm triggered by open circuit yesterday morning
Yesterday morning an open circuit caused a false fire alarm. Next Tuesday an entertainment will be held at Davin theater for the benefit of Associated Charities. North End Lumber Co. won the contract to erect a new fence around the magistrate park.
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Davin’ Theater
Associated
Charitres
North End Lumber Company
Magorallpark
Charles Willis
Drayman
George Brown
Ei County
von. St. Harrie
Theodore Sweeney
Ontario
Weestern
Jermyn
Alderman Millar
Reese Thomas
Olyphant
Elizabeth Jones
Scranton
Henry
Roterte
Lizzie Coleman
Nicholas Young
Eastern Penitentiary
Lewla H. Snyder
Carbondale
Bridget Cusick
Michael
Festua
Marin Molkearn
Minooka
E. Ceaned
Mite Cusick
Patrick Higgins
Hush City
Academy
Reading
Mr. Mishler
Board of Trade
T. Rothrock
Young Man's Christian Association
Pennsylvania
Hay
Barre
Carbon Male
Pitt
Sta
Ron
Percesary
Mayle
Maggie Jones
Coburn Bagnio
Leckawnna Avenue
Red Men Surprised by Wiawatha Council Ladies
Members of Hiawatha council No. 26 and Le-Ha-Hanna tribe No. 47 welcomed about sixty visiting ladies at the tribal wigwam 419 Lackawan Haavenie last evening. The surprise featured cake and edibles and a pleasant entertainment with remarks from D. C. Williams E. J. Davies Ed Ll. Haas F. H. House Alfred Arn and J. T. Howe of nearby companies and C. B. Keeney of water company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiawatha Council
Pocahontas
Le-Ha-Hanna
Lackawan- Haavenie
D. C. Williams
E. J. Davies
Ed Ll. Haas
F. H. House
Alfred Arn
J. T. Howe
Thin Oly, Co. D
C. B. Keeney
al Haas
Wife of City Clerk Passes After Illness
Death entered the home of Martin T. Lavelle last evening at 7 10 taking his wife after a prolonged illness that dated from January 24. She was described as a noble woman devoted to her husband and family as the South mourns.
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Mer
Martin T. Lavelle
South
Flood Wreaks Havoc Across Scranton and Nearby Localities
Reporters describe widespread flood damage from yesterday's storm as water depths rise on Elm Street and Pittston avenues. Flooding fills cellars, including a store at South Malin and Eynon, and damages rail lines, mills, and a Portland industry site along Jacobus Creek.
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Elm Street
Pittston Avenue
Malin Avenue
Eynon
Portland
Jacobus Creek
Washington Avenue
New York and
Marion Streets
T. J. Price
Kirnness Abandoned Over Dr Robinson Lottery Objection
Rev Dr Charles FE Robinson of Second Presbyterian objected to selling chances on valuable merchant offerings in Wilkes-Barre display, prompting managers to drop the scheme. They may auction items instead while planning new arrangements for the Home for the Friendless fundraiser. Eight seats per performance were noted as available with boxes and logs still unfilled. Married by Alderman Fuller Charles Cocker and Margaret Ann Cook wed yesterday. Local ads promote goods and a children’s wear sale at Baby Bazaar on Spruce Street.
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Charles FE. Robinson
Second Presbyterian Church
Kirmess
Scranton
Welcher & Millar
Wyoming Avenue
Robinson
Pr. Robinson
Divine
Sevral
Tribune
J. P. Simpson
Mra. Thoma Dickson
Johnson
Arthur Prothingham
W. T. Smith
J. M. Boles
D. Simpson
E. N. Willard
J. Ben Dimmick
K. L. Fuller
T. BH. Watkins
D. FB. Taylor
Horace BE
Hand
R. G. Brooks
C.D. Simpson
P. FB. Taylor
H. M. Boles
Henry Belin
Thos. Dickson
H. P. Simpson
Weston
Frothingham Theater
Binghamton
Carbondale
Nonesdale
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre
B.C. Coursen
Probingham
Fuller
Charles Cocker
Misa Margaret Ann Cook
Avoca
Puller
Scranton Republican party battles over convention and loyalties
The document denounces a rump convention and alleges conspirators planned bolt to thwart Ripple Williams and Widmayer. It praises Captain Moir for rejecting a rump ticket and urges loyal Republicans to support Ezra Ripple Williams Widmayer and the Music Hall slate, warning traitors to step aside.
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J. A. Scranton
Moir-Davis-Westpfahl Teket
Ripple
Williams
Widmayer
Republican Party
Moir
Scranton
Mess
Music Hall
Ezra H. Ripple
Daniel Williams
F. J. Widmayer
Charles Fowler
Christ Fickus
William Dawson
Thia
Musle Hall
Atruggde
Muske Hall
Scruaten
Republican Executive Committee
A. BH
Stevens
Death of Mrs Lavelle Ends Happy Home After Niece of P J Conway
Side loses from Its midst a woman of affluence who touched home life deeply. Married January 19 1879 the couple resided at 140 Willow Street leaving seven children Joseph 16 Harry 12 Arthur 10 Edgar 6 Frank 4 Alice 2 years 6 months and Florence two weeks old The deceased was a niece of P J Conway Funeral arrangements pending announcement to appear tomorrow
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Willow Street
Joseph
Harry
Arthur
Edgar
Frank
Alice
Florence
Will Come By Letter On Hoban Appointment
The Tribune notes no official confirmation yet for Rey M. J. Hoban as co adjutor to Bishop O'Hara. Officials expect notification by letter, likely within nine to ten days, before formal confirmation. Also advertised are auction clocks at reduced prices and Banister's shoe ad on page 4.
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Tribune
Rey
M. J. Hoban
O'Hara
Train Delays and Floods Turbulent Travel Across Scranton Area
Heavy rain and snow delayed rail service on the Lackawanna and Bloomsburg divisions. The Lackawanna reports late southbound trains with warnings below Stroudsburg, a washout near Kingston, and stranded passengers. Scranton Traction lines faced flooded tracks at Moosic and Peckville, requiring transfers, while Bellevue line rail overflow disrupted service as storms subsided.
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Ing
Lackawanna Road
Scranton
Stroudsburg
Bloomsburg
Kingston
Traction Company
Scranton Traction Company
Moosic
Walter
Delaware and Hudson Road
Peckville
Marvine
Bellevue
Sixth Ward
Delays Hit Two Late Trains From New York and Bloomsburg
Midnight announcements indicate arrival times for two New York trains at Lackawanna road were unknown and would arrive about four o clock in the morning. The Bloomsburg train due at 9 05 arrived at 12 45 due to a washout at Briar Creek. northbound trains arrived on time.
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Lackawanna Road
New York
Bloomsburg
Briar Creek
Women Keeley League entertains at Keeley Institute
The Women's Keeley league held the final pre Lent entertainment at the Keeley Institute on Madison Avenue. An organ solo by Professor Schilling opened the program followed by vocal and reading performances by Mrs Moore Miss Charles and Miss Vandervoort. George Colburn offered clever character sketches and the group was praised for its strong fund aiding institute patients.
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Keeley League
Keeley Institute
Madison Avenue
Hiknais
Schilling
Mamie Moore
Nellie Charles
Elsie Vandervoort
My Redeemer
George Colburn
Itan Doling
Chance Scheme Abandoned After Legal Threats
The community confronted a plan tied to Dr. Robinson and his intevision. He warned potential buyers he would pursue legal action if the scheme continued, prompting a midweek decision to abandon the venture and halt the sale.
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Robinson
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Marion Hanann
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Cost Commonwealth Shoe
Avenue
THE
City Notes
Uae
Forther Kelly
Wiawatha Council
Secrantonians
Bridgeville
Arriv
Dr. Robinson
Elgin Waltham
Springfield
Davidow Bros
Baby Basaar
Spruce Street
GLY
Barn H. Ripple
Republican
Repubican
James Moir
Nelr
Tion
Raiaing
Democratic Party
David J. Davia, A. J. Calhorn
W. W. Berry
the Jeweler
Lackawanna Avenue
London
J. Bolz
Waterloo
Emerson
Clough & Warres
Carpenter
Malcolm Love
J. Lawrence Stelle
Father Moban
Banister
Iit
Bentater
Women's League
Powell’s Music Store
Henitia
Henvietia
Rupprecht's
Crystal Palace
Pens Ave
Opp
Baptist Church
Rupprecht
Eugene Kleberg
Maya
Snyder
D. D
Christian Warree
Lack. Ave
Scranton School of Elocution and Oratory
Mrs. L. J. Richards
Burr Building
Washington Av
Fianos - Sg
Freeas
Washington
Scranten
Dunn
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