City Notes and Local Meetings Highlight News
Rev James Highes to lecture on the South African War at Penn Avenue Baptist Church next Tuesday evening. The Eagle Hacite company holds a regular meeting tomorrow at 4 o clock to consider important business. Elias Viomas of North Beranton jailed on assault and battery charges. The St Mary's Gall club of Luke's parties held a whiter euchre event with many young people enjoying themselves. Tonight select council meets to discuss regular business and the telephone ordinance likely to pass. Anthony Reynolds, injured street car victim, shows rapid health improvement under care at Lackawanna hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Highes
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Walsh Fatally Injured in Nay Aug Mine Accident
Wit Walsh of East Drinker Street Dunmore died after being crushed by a trip of mine cars at Nay Aug mine Sport Hill. The 17 year old was injured yesterday afternoon and died at midnight at Lackawanna Hospital.
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Nay Aug
Sport Hill
Walsh
East Drinker Street
Dunmore
Lackawanna Hospitah
Miner Driver Dies After Mine Accident
A miner driver, employed in the mines, was seriously injured when shaken from a cart as it ascended a sine at the top. He was rushed to Lackawanna hospital where doctors feared death and he passed away at 12 o clock. The tram cars stopped, and he was extricated from under the wheels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Waleh
Carta
Found Dead in Bed at Tobyhanna Boarding House
A man identified as Joseph Williams was found dead in his room at a boarding house run by Miller Brothers near Tobyhanna Pocono Summit. Local reports say heart failure likely caused death during the night. his whereabouts or relatives are unknown, and he may be from New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocono Summit
Tobyhanna
Joseph Williams
Hie
Miller Brothers
New Jersey
Liquor Licenses Decline In 19th Century County
Since 1842 revenue from liquor licenses failed to keep pace with growth and has declined yearly. The clerk of the court notes another drop this filing period, with 658 licenses issued last year. Revocations and withdrawals explain part of the decrease, while many licenses remain unclaimed, causing public assuming grants to be issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coutts Daniels Teday
Geome
Judge Rebukes Morbid Courtroom Spectators in May Case
The crowded courtroom drew rebukes from Judge Edwards as he denounced the morbid crowd during the May trial featuring William F. May and his 15-year-old daughter. The trial proceeded with defense claims of false accusations and neighbors testifying to prior lies, while other cases saw guilty verdicts and varied sentences, including firearm charges amid remarks about foreign elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Williams
William F. May
Providence
Jones
A. A. Vorburg
Tt. H. Holgate
O'Brien & Kelly
William Williams
Priceburg
Fred Klefer
Angelo Musseri
John de Pagelo
John Merowan
Carbondale
H. PD. Carey
McClure
Jude
John Glimsky
A. Morrison
Scott Township
Glinsky
Vincenzo Sarlo
Tuey Mooney
Iegally
John Novyoski
Constantine Nocheroki
John Stankofski
Winton
Kovelsky
Anthony Stankofski
Keevelsky
John
Lorrenzo Matuchy
Samuel Devine
M. Schwarzakapf
N. S. Wolf
George J. Femmes
Capluses
John Dyer
T. F. Nelson
John Keefe, Jr
Feathered gold brick suit in Alderman Kas son’s office
Mrs Martha Syms of Greenbidge street sues John Heineman alleging a talking parrot sold as a phonograph failed to deliver. She paid 10 dollars, the bird spoke once about crackers, then became silent, prompting the suit to recover the investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Kasson
Martha Syms
Greenbidge Street
John Heineman
Runaway Mules Halted by Globe Warehouse Man
In Oakford court between Linden and Center streets a team of mules hitched to an Union Transfer Wagon ran wild scattering Ve Drayas contents and jolting over Gobblestones. Richard Coleman of the Globe Warehouse leaped from the store, grabbed the reins, and stopped the runaway at Center street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakford Court
Linden
Center Streets
Richard Coleman
Globe
Center Street
Local Patent Syrup Refund Notice and Miscellaneous Ads
The notice offers refunds on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar with a M-cent bottle and a J-cent trial, listing signatories CC Thompson M J Vetter W Musgrave Albert Bchults avd M Jones C Lorenz and others. Also promotes Carnations at 2 cents a dozen and ads for wines cigars at Lane's on 20 Bpruce Street with telephone number S640.
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Greene
CC Thompson
M. J. Vetter
W. Musgrave
Albert Bchults
Avid M. Jones
C Lorenz
Hryer
F. L. Terppe
T .M. Cele
Chips
P. Jones
Lane's
Hotel Jermyn cigar in Gibbs-At Flictville obituary note
A small obituary item notes a funeral for a child aged about 7 years. The entry records Gibbs At Flictville Pennsylvania and a funeral time of 1 o'clock on Saturday following the Wednesday, February 7 service date.
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Gibbs
Flictville
D.C
Pending Common Pleas Trial Next Monday
The note indicates a common pleas trial will be set up next Monday unless further steps alter the schedule. It also records a final filing deadline today for applications and mentions Miss Mattie Thomas as a person connected to the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Haner Heenson
Mattle Thomas
Commissioner Appointed in Multiple Appeals
A commissioner was appointed to take testimony in the appeal from summary conviction in the Morrie Wormacr itinerant merchant case. In the H. W. Howard matter Miss Mary Reedy was appointed commissioner.
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Morrie Wormacr Itinerant
NEW ECONOMIC ORGANIZATION PROPOSED
A club for the study of political economy is forming with George G. Mahy of the YMCA as promoter. Prospective members include progressive young men. The group plans bi weekly meetings and a quarterly dinner inviting noted economists. Senator Beveridge is a probable guest at the initial dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Mahy
Young Men's Christian Association
Beveridge
Niagara Falls Industry Boom and Growth 1904
Niagara Falls Gazette lists twenty five major industrial and civic developments in the city, including power works expansions, new plants, mergers, and infrastructure upgrades. It notes gains in rail traffic, construction value, postal receipts, and public health efforts while highlighting employers like the Niagara Falls Power Company, Canadian Niagara Power, and multiple factories employing hundreds. The piece frames growth as national defense through preparedness and economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls Power Company
Niagara Falls
Niagara Frontier
Falls
Union Carbide Company
Lead Reduction Company
Oldbury Chemical Company
England
Bobble Founty Company
Hayes Mantle and Grate Company
National Electrolytile
Niagara Falls Coal, Iron and Supply Company
Niagara Falls Fler Tric and Machine Company
Cataract Haircloth Company
Canada
Canadian
Niagara Power Company
Francis Hook, Eye and Fastener Company
Acheson Graphite Company
Fighteenth
Acker Process Company
Fine Avenue
Ecity
Kindergartens face funding clash as boards clash over control
Misunderstanding between the board of control and the Free Kindergarten association prompts revised plans for public kindergartens. The board will contribute 83 000 annually, with conditions on teacher qualifications, while the association argues the board misled them. If unresolved the schools may close early to avoid a deficit.
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Board of Control
Free Kindergarten Association
Misa Underwood
Howell
Kindergartners
Jayne
Miss Underwood
Mr. Jayne
Reckless Driving Hearing In Scranton Struck Case
The hearing on the reckless driving charge against Andy White, driver for Gorman's livery, occurred before Alderman John T. Howe near the Scranton House. Michael Weir, who was struck by White, presented no evidence yesterday at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy White
Gorman
Michael Weir
White
Scranton House
John T. Howe
Case Dismissed After Unavoidable Collision
The court found White guilty of the charge but discharged the case noting the collision was unavoidable as Weir and his companion dodged a street car and nearly ran under the horse’s heels. Beecham pills advertised for liver complaints.
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White
Weir
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Briggs Grand
Chickering Square
Angelus
Perry Brothers
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanya Diy
Adams Avena
Scranton Transfer Co
Lackawanna Ave
Huntington's Bakery
Cestad Frozen Fruits
Spruce Street
Maleiple
C. S. Snyder
Iou
Edward Reyer
Spruce ST
Court House
H. B. Ware
Tye
Williams Building
Nio
Eagle Hacite Company
Volena Ohgenda
Millar
Asbault. and Battery
Elias Viomas
North Beranton
Luke
Select Council
Anthony Reynolds
Pine Brook
Geersaty
Lackawanna Joxnttal
Joe Williams
S.cacceres
C.c.c6
S.eeees
BTL
Lydia E. Pinkham
Watsontown
Jermyn
John Griffiths
Filmore Avenue
Margaret Jane Williams
Eynon St
John Mille
Pirhdget Murphy
Theodore Srrewt
Court House News Notes
Ravers
Nationa
NEW Economic Organization
Hood
Charce
Alderman Howe
China
F. L. Crane
Uccawanna
Drs. Sapp & Wicgraw
Wyoming Ave
Millar & Peck
Lackawanna Avenue
Rexford Co
Franklin Ave
D. Irving Simmons
Connell Building
Everett
Everett’s Livery
Dix Court
City Hall
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