The Thirty-Second Annual Masquerade at Scranton Liederkranz
The Scranton Liederkranz society held its thirty-second masquerade in Mute hall with lavish decorations and a grand march led by Cas Weilnse as the Prince and Miss Willow Herman as the princess. tableaux from German tales were staged including Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, while attendees wore elaborate costumes among knights peasants and clowns. The event featured Alpine dancers from the Marie Antoinette feet performance and was organized by Frank Hummer Will Emmerich Victor Wenzel Firneet Gloor and Theolore Haberstron.
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Scranton Liederkranz Society
Cinderella
Hangel Und
Gretel
Snow White
Cas Weilnse
Mise Willow Herman
Scranton Elks Hold Quiet Time With Boxing Bout And Performances
Scranton Elks lodge members held a social session on Franklin Avenue with a boxing bout between Phil Kinsland and J. Gannon on points. The event featured songs and recitations by actors from the Jack Hoeffler company and guests from Horner sville and Atlantic City. Captain Rueh conveyed the ill tidings about Roland Reed, who is reported to be doomed to die.
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Scranton
Litde of Elks
Franklin Avenue
del Simreli
J. 4. Coyne
Coyne
Phil Kinsland
J. É. Gannon
al Rose
Rinsland
Jack Hoeffler
Academy
M. D. de Houle
Henry McMullen
M. M. Marcus
Dunham
Hornelleville
Maguire
Atlantic City
Captain Rueh
Roland Reed
Scranton Elks
O'Malley
Reed
Mr. Reed
Keystone academy student charged with theft in Pace boryville
V Browning a Keystone academy student was arrested by Patrolmen Evans and Goerlitz after police found various articles in a large Mackintosh bag linked to his alleged thefts. Witnesses witnessed him breaking into Dr Hille's second floor apartment and he was taken to Center street station.
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V. Browning
Keystone Academy
Paceboryville
Evans
Goerlitz
Farge Mackintosh
Bank
Young Browning
Center Street
Local Notes on Family, Politics and Accidents
Jacob Vaughan returns to moral duties as Sanford Harvey visited by illness. Newark-bound call for a pastor’s niece Marie Giveny. Wary war reports, Marie Antoinette vote greeted widowed crowds. Fred Plaite to address Lincoln toast at Urk Trewhy banquet. Richard Williams child registered. Charles du Pont Breck recovering after streetcar accident. Lyceum visit amid convalescence.
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J. C. Vaughan
Joseis Moraley
Sanford Harvey
Howe
Newark
Mie. Giveny
C. Delaney
Manrislang
Trhenule
Fred W. Plaite
Lincoln
Urk
Trewhy
Richard M. Williams
Taylor
Morcan Williams
Mace
Yosterday
Twothonotary
Capeland
Charles du Pont Breck
Mwtn
Lyceum
Young man disrupts Calhoun court in Owen County session
Bedford reports a wood job case in Judge Gwen's court at Calhoun this week. A restless young man in the rear kept moving chairs and peering under benches. The judge, puzzled by the disturbance, asks the man what he is doing while the court notes the scene.
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Ham Bedford
Calhoun
Gwen
Owen
Arguing for Ellman in bid for new trial
Attorneys Baylor Murph y urged in front of Judge George Purdy for Jacob Ellman who was convicted of subornation of perjury. The judge reserved decision, and may rule today allowing another trial in the same term.
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George Purdy
Jacob Ellman
W. W. Baylor
John J. Murphy
Ellman
Ballentine
Purdy
Schimpff seeks stock assignment in equity suit
Emilie A. Schimpff filed a bill in equity against the Dime Deposit and Discount Company and Martyn J. Stone. She seeks to compel the bank to assign to her certain shares of stock that Stone put up as security for a loan Schimpff provided.
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Eimille A. Schimpff
Dime Deposit and Discount Company
Martyn J. Stone
Stone
The Man With the Bill Makes a Tense Fare Fight
In Herald Square a large man struggles to change a ten dollar bill for subway fare. The conductor hints at a bank, but the man hesitates and hails a second car toward Harlem, amid confusion over the bill. The scene captures a roadside clash over money and transit.
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Herald Square
Harlem
A York Telecam
Miss Howell's Side of Case in Lunacy Hearing
Miss Howell's supporters argue she is of sound mind and that her brother Franklin Howell seeks to gain from the case. The hearing before Commissioner Pitcher included testimony from nurse Miss Booker, former ch worker Dowling, and Miss Howell's maid Sue Stevens as to her health, finances, and behavior.
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Thomas Dowling
Ihe
Misa Howell
Hoe
Miss Howell
Mies Howell
Barrick
Dowling
Dean
Mira Howell
Deing
Trarrick
Lepute
Hna
Sue Stevens
Thi
George Howell
Franklin Howell
Dr. de Costa
Mr. Newcombs
Caer
Wloman in the Case Delicacy for Olney Peas Sale
Instructions describe preparing Olney peas with liquor rinse water then heating with butter salt pepper flour and water. Serve hot. Price 15c and 1.75 per dozen with only 50 cases available at this price.
Court Drops Case Against Mrs Ames in St Charles Scandal
Mrs Anna Ames escapes punishment after her husband declines to prosecute over the St Charles incident. Dr Knepp of Forest City is serving six months for related charges. The couple registered as man and wife last summer. Ames now lives in Waymart.
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Anna K. Ames
St. Charles
Dr. Knepp
Forest City
Knapp Wax
H. M. Edwards
Mrs. Ames
Dr. Knapp
Ames
Waymart
Body of Raymond Lisk Comes to San Francisco for Burial
Major W M Millar reports the body of Raymond Lisk arrived in San Francisco from the Philippines where he died of plague on November 27. A former member of Company D Thirteenth Regiment and later of the Twenty seventh Infantry he will be interred in the National Cemetery. Subscriptions to cover funeral expenses are being sought among Company D members. Major Millar accepts funds at his Wyoming Avenue office.
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Millar Westeraay
Army
W. H H. Patton
Raymond Lisk
San Francisco
Lisk
Philippine Islands
Twenty-seventh
United States Infantry
Philippines
National Cemetery
United States
Millar
Thirteenth Regiment
Wyoming Avenue
Suit Against Speedway Land and Improvement Company
The Penn Trust Company of Philadelphia filed suit to recover 12000 from Speedway Land and Improvement Company RM N La Bar and BH A Hill trustees. It alleges the land firm defaulted on payments due under an agreement with the trust company, making the full obligation due.
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Penn Trust Company
Philadelphia
Speedway Land and Improvement Company
RM. N. LaBar
BH. A. Hill
Terra
Trust Company
Man seeks divorce claiming wife unfaithful in 1900 Norfolk case
Salvan Phillips filed for divorce from Olympia Phillips whom he wed March 25 1899. He cites marital breakdown from June 20 1900 and accuses his wife of infidelity naming Lorenzo Droutz as correspondent. Phillips says he now lives in Dunmore and that his wife is in county jail for a breach of the law.
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Salvan Phillips
Olympia Phillips
Phillipa Dagrees
Lorenzo Droutz
Phillips
Dunmore
Fine offices for physicians or dentists in Guernsey Trail
For sale a fine suite of offices in Guernsey Trail suitable for physician or dentist use. Call for terms and details. Proprietor W. Cuernwer.
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Guernwey Trail
W. Cuernwer
Pied Piper of Hamelin charms crowds at fete afternoons
The Pied Piper of Hamelin child performers drew crowded matinees with charming costumes and polished dances. Notable figures included Mrs. James L. Connell and Mrs. D. E. Taylor as chaperones, with eight year old Joseph Mott acting as the clown rat. Attendees praised the lively spectacle despite yesterday’s fire scare. The evening show for the Home for the Friendless benefited, and Marie Antoinette夜 appears in last night’s program with lavish tableaux and prominent performers like Milton Oboe and Katherine Coursen.
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James L. Connell
James S. McAnulty
D. BE. Taylor
Wilkie Matthews
W .D. Boyer
Pind Wien Erry
Philph
Williane
Pred Guates
Whlliam Girmentek
Max Daowp
Willie Gime
Kitherine
Mary Cindebiy
Connie
Ralph PD. Willams
Wiliie Gray
Kappelbere
Wilent
Republicans Break Quorum at Joint Council Meeting
Republican selectmen suddenly left the room during a joint council meeting to consider vaccination measures for the board. The abrupt exit occurred as roll call began, halting proceedings and prompting cries of a quorum break.
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Sect Council
Quorum breach prompts joint call for next week
Vision and appeal led to a successful quorum break as members fled and refused to explain their reasons. They indicated formed combinations not to be repeated and agreed to sign a joint call for a meeting on a night next week.
Perjury Charge Against Summit Resident Arraigned
Andrew Gordon of Summit Avenue was arraigned before Alderman Millar on perjury charges brought by Simon Narushus also of Summit Avenue. Gordon jailed in default of $1 bail. Narushus testified he saw a man named John Mirkis struck with an axe and was later held under bail, waived, and acquitted at the term of court for murder. Narushus alleges Gordon perjured himself at the hearing and during the trial.
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Andrew Gordon
Summit Avenue
Aldermin Millar
Simon Narushus
Gordon
Narushue
Fidler Jnst
Comion
Narushus
John Mirkis
Died From Exposure In Scranton Area Candy Firm
William Sidlobsky of Olyphant was found in an unconscious state in the street and died before a physician arrived. Coroner Roberts planned an inquest at the Henwood building basement. The firm, a candy and toy wholesale business, reported $19,000 in losses but will resume operations next morning with the candy department restocked and goods en route.
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William Sidlobsky
Severn
Sidlobsky
Roberts
Myphant
Henwood Building
Auction Notice for Don’s Mitz and Opportunity
Tiewland har been left on sale and witet be sold regardiew of price. Lat est design upright nearly new and in fine condition. Don's mits and oppore tunity to get a coed pinnae cheap. WIT be sold for cash only. Garnses Hall Scranton Po. 7 W. Gitetiees Pra ovletor.
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Tiewland
Don
Garnses Hall
Scranton
W. Gitetiees
Pra
Scranton Gas and Water Co and Hyde Park Gas Co Notice
Notice concerns rate adjustments by the Scranton Gas and Water Company and the Hyde Park Gas Company. It lists charges per cubic foot and proposed divisions with penalties and timing, signed by the secretary.
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Scranton Ges and Water Company
Hyde Park Gas Company
February Slaughter Prices and Fur Repairs Highlighted
Advertises February slaughter prices and sale items including ladies coats and jackets with marked reductions. Notes prices for children and misses jackets, fur purchases, and fur repairs with emphasis on value and sale offers.
Diamonds Offer Shines With 25 Percent Lower Prices
Local ad claims purest best cut gems nationwide and invites shoppers to visit to verify quality and savings.
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Banking House
Cash and Reserve
Coe
William Consell
Hesry Ellin, JR
William Il, Peck
Iam
Oi “Il
Lyceum Arcade
Robert van Schoick
North Amecr+ con Finenciering company
Lewis
Davies
Murphy
Lacka
Liederkranz
SebSoeag
Fa. i
The
Owensboro Inquirer
Emilie A. Schimpff
Jennie Howell
Br. B. Dean
Attorneya FB
C. Newcomb
C. Balentine
Mr. Howell
James HH. Torrey
C. R. Pitcher
John KE. Roche
John KE. Roche, 5. W. Roberts
Samuel Ribbens
James Merrill
John J. Loftus
Frederick Puller
Mary Booker
Ness
Milas Howell
Ffoter Walton
Howell
Pranklin Howell
Scranton Savings Bank
Franklin
Mey
Wloman
E. G
Coursen
Lackawanna Avenue
Ames Nol
Land Company
Court
Hamelin
Svnoi's
Mariel
Ubanweliine Beeen
Bert Corman
Tate Agai
Eiilwance
Ita Toy
Chiay
Dade Grav
Marie Antoinetin
Pete Wise
Louis XVI
T. Reynelda
T. H. Dale
Milas Alice Matthews
Duchesse
IL M. Boies
King William Scotch
Casey Brothers
Lackawanna Ave
Olyphant
J. D. Williams & Bros
Matthews Brothers
Munt Buildine
Washington and
Luckawannna Avenues
Phe Mene Pitce
Willy
Clarke Bros
the Dickson Manufacturing Co
Scranton and
Wilken Harre
General Office
Scranton, Pa
E. Sibi Mpff
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