Personal notes from New York and Rochester society
Mr and Mrs PS Harker travel to New York City for business with Berry Wisner Lohman O. Frank Hagen also in New York on business. Miss Margaret Terry hosts a party Friday Feb 1 at her mother's home in Adams Avenue. Mrs Bo G Coursen entertains about forty guests at her Madison Avenue and Ping Street home. Mrs Alice J Brands of Brands Co offices in Kenora reports from Rochester. Stenographer and witness for the state in the case Commonwealth of New York v Durby. Judge and Mrs HM Edwards Daniel J Evans and Rev H J Evans of West Bornton attended funeral of Ten John Williams in Bangor yesterday.
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PS. Harker
New York City
Frank Hagen
New York
Berry, Wisner, Lohman &O
Margaret Terry
Oonte
Adame Avenue
Bo G. Coursen
Madison Avenue
Alice J. Brands
Branda & Co
Kenora
Rochester
N. Y
Commonwealth of New York
W. A. Durby
HM. M. Edwatds
Daniel J. Evans
H. J. Evans
West Borinton
Bangor
Soeeterday
John Williams
The Tornado at Davis' Theater Delights Audiences
Lincoln J. Carter's The Tornado pleases two large crowds at Davis' theater with lavish scenery and dramatic sea and tornado scenes. Marie Molyneaux and Edward Anderson charm in comedy roles as part of a strong company.
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Lincoln J. Carter
Davis’ Theater
Marie Molyneaux
Edward Anderson
Summerside Fire Destroys Ex-Congressman Hines Home
Early Wednesday a fire destroyed the summer home of ex-Congressman W. H. Hines at Lake Ida near Bear Creek, Wilkes-Barre. Loss estimated at about $16,000 with partial insurance coverage. origin undetermined.
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W. HH. Hines
Wilkes-Barre
Lake Ida
Bear Creek
Lackawanna’s First White Cap Case Shocks Olyphant
In Olyphant the trial of a white cap scandal unfolds with Charles Baker aged twelve testifying that Dr Beck of Peckville Otis Walton of Olyphant and George Thorp of Petersburg orchestrated the incident. Prosecutor Old Man Maker denounces the affair while Walton’s 21 year old niece by marriage looms in the background with tense implications.
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Dr. Beck
Peckville
O Rush
Charles Baker
Olynhant
Jide Dunster
W Beck
Peekwille
Otis Walton
Olyphaint
George Thorp
Petersburg
Cwich Walton
Verdicts Return Mixed Guilty and Not Guilty Rulings
The Commonwealth case against Arthur Whitney ends with a riot guilty verdict for assault and battery against Susa Vil, while charges of selling without a license fail. Jury honors debt of costs. other notes cite court absence and misreadions in courtroom proceedings.
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The
Commonwealth
Arthur Whitney
Susa
Yeomans-Boriseronesult
Hilligh J
Onme
Ede Wards
Extravaganza at Academy of Music Delights Audiences
The Academy of Music manager brings the Moulin Rouge extravaganza by Bred Rider to Friday and Saturday shows. The production has impressed critics and audiences in all cities, drawing crowds and selling out many performances with return dates anticipated.
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Academy of Music
Tand
Assault and arrest unfold in a tense courtroom trial
The article details a chaotic night involving old Baker and Miss Walton's family, with three men alleged to have tortured Baker and framed a niece. Prosecution cites witnesses and motives while defense claims a plotted retaliation and nonmasked assailants. Court adjourned due to construction noise as detectives pursued alleged conspirators.
Patriarch Blakslee's 82nd Birthday Reunion in Mauch Chunk
A family gathering Wednesday at the home of Jares TL Blikslee on Broadway Mitueh Chunk marked his eighty second birth anniversary. Four sons Eugene H Alongo P Regan h and Charles A with their wives and children totaling twenty two attended. Blakslee born Isham off in Busquehanna county in 179? came with Asa Packer to Mauch Chunk in 1838 and built a varied career in coal mining boat building and railroads. He helped build the Lehigh Valley railroad and served as conductor and superintendent of coal branches, later guiding the Mahanoy branch and serving on the board of directors for many years. He remained active in promoting Mauch Chunk’s growth.
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Blikslee
Mitueh Chunk
Eugene H
Isham
Busquehanna
Asa Packer
Mauch Chunk
Wad
Lehleh Canal
Paucker & Fillman
Chilten
Lehigh Valles
Mahanoy
Kiter
Patrick Reagan Arrested Over Pole Dispute at Dinmore
Patrick Reagan saloon keeper of Dinmore was arrested on a warrant by Alderman Millar after an assault on worker Patrick Hurke. He posted bail to appear again after objecting to a street electric light pole in front of his business and the pole was placed while he was before the alderman.
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Patrick Renan
Dinmore
Millar
Reagan
Patrick Hurke
Repairs of the Asphalt Pavement Becomes Bid Issue
City engineers and a government committee discussed a uniform system of specifications for bidding on asphalt pavement repairs. About 197,000 square yards are out of bond, with sections costing varying by method. The conference aimed to standardize payments per square yard or by section while awaiting a future decision and finalized bid specifications to be prepared.
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City Teri
Phillips
Wiaiher
Thomas
Lansing
Select Council
Sheely Gow
Barber Asphalt Paving Company
Renalts
Tid Trevi
Sendney
Free Athena Pia
De Munn Alworth Wedding at St Luke's Church
The marriage of Mise Louise De Munn and Attorney HS Alworth occurred yesterday at St Luke's Church. Rev Rogers officiated as friends gathered. Miss Margaret Bentley attended the bride. the couple left for Philadelphia afterward.
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Mise Louise de Munn
HS. Alworth
St. Luke's Church
Rogers Istiel
St. Luke's
Perfornmien
Conemonsy
Margaret Bentley
Asw
Blunt Miss de Munn
Miss Bentley
Alworth
Harford
Susquehanna County
Law Department
Harvard University
Philadelphia
Scranton
Austrian man severely injured in freight yard accident
John Washell, an Austrian resident of Evansport, lies in Lackawanna Hospital in critical condition after being run over by a moving freight train in the Delaware Lackawanna and Western yard south of Clarks Summit yesterday. Surgeons amputated his right leg above the knee and two toes on the left foot. He said he last worked for the Delaware and Hudson company.
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John Washell
Evans Vourt
Lackawanna Hospital
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Yard
Clark's Summit
Delaware and Hudson Company
Man Seeks Work Rides Then Suffer Critical Injuries
The man had been out of work and was trying to get a ride to find work elsewhere. In Evans' court on Boath Washington avenue friends stated he did not live there. His brother stayed at his bedside as his condition remained critical late in the evening, with recovery hoped for by morning.
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Baker
Dr. Beck
Cristal
Miss Walton
Unele
Taker
King
Otte
George Thorp
Avengine
Beck
Walton
Washell
Evans’ Court
Washington Avenue
Relief Union Formed in Oakford City
Oakford Union Veteran Relief was organized yesterday afternoon in Fuller's hall Lackawanna Avenue. This marks the first ladies' union in the city and officials anticipate a sturdy existence. Officers installed by BK. Hass include Mrs. Seth president Mrs. Kimball senior vice president Mrs. Grewer junior vice president Mrs. Bryant chaplain Mrs. Havns treasurer Miss Adimus conductor Mrs. Davis guard Miss Low McFarland secretary and Mrs. Bortree assistant secretary. The next meeting is set for Thursday at 2:30 PM.
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Oakford Union Veteran Relief Union
Fuller's Hall
Lackawanna Avenue
Ladies' Union
BK. Ls Hass
Society
FF. Seth
Kimball
J. Grewer
Mra. & Bryant
J. Havns
Rescue Mission Anniversary Observance Delayed
A planned fifth anniversary service of the Rescue mission was not held as scheduled due to the absence of key pastors and officers. About ten converts and friends attended a brief service led by Superintendent Sanborn and CG. L. Maice, with light refreshments served in the basement. a new date has not yet been announced.
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Hrescue
Sanborn
CG. L. Maiee
Absence of quorum halts common council meeting
The common council did not meet last night due to lack of a quorum. Only members Gordon Keller Seaman Noune Zeikller Regan Sweeney and Flanigan were present with clerk Batten calling the roll. An adjournment was set to next Thursday night.
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Common Council
Batten
Mesers
Gordon
Keller
Seaman
Noune
Zeikller
Regan
Sweeney
Flanigan
Foundry expands as four 10M engine order boosts Tamia plant
Vuolcan Iron Works at Tamia begins foundry work for an order of four 10M horsepower engines from the Forty Fort and Allan Coal companies. Larger coal operators in the Wilkes-Barre region are expected to place more orders. Reports that Lehigh Valley Railroad will ship next Monday from mines to tidewater are denied. Central Railroad of New Jersey officials test new electric semaphore systems to prevent collisions, with updated block signaling automating warning to signals and the train crews.
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Vuolcan Iron Works
Tamia
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Myr. Diwes
Reader Letters Heading Promises Paid Opinions
Under a Tribune column heading brief letters of interest may be published for the company and writer. The Tribune disclaims responsibility for opinions here expressed.
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Compania
Tribune
Haag Withdraws From Tribune Nomination
Editor Harry C. Haag announces withdrawal from common council race amid other pressing duties. He thanks supporters from the seventh ward for their past backing and asks continued goodwill for future endeavors.
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Harry C. Haag
the Tribune
Seventh Ward
FT Omm
Harry Cy Hung
Dedication of Public Streets and City Acceptance
City solicitor explains that public street dedication requires owner dedication and city acceptance. Acceptance can be explicit by ordinance or implied through long public use or municipal action such as paving or repairs. The letter outlines that recognition by authorities and continued public use establish a street as public and open to dedication.
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Phillips
Torrey
Josaph M. Philips
Bag
Ttns
General Street Railway
Jikines HH
Clty Sabotter
Bargains in Odd Ware Sale Include Decorated Dinnerware
Hundreds of sale items feature open stock patterns of decorated dinner ware in sets. The price aims to move the best goods regardless of cost, with Haviland & Co. and other French china plus Maddock's English porcelain among the notable pieces.
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Haviland & Co
Maddock
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M. Norton
Lackawanna
DRS
Henwood
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Davis
Summertme
Spruce Street
Gunster
Olyphant
Libslieve
Methodiat Ipiscopal
Cameron
Dad
Pughine
Academy of Attiste
Mertha Calland
Tuston
Academy
Kuthe Rosner
Yor Corp
Cwiply Sls
Probhinguin
Ois
Philadelpha
Nic Aioe
Bark Ben Achmet
G Reat Schaeffer
Vno
M Real Olso
Kathe Roo. Hey
Joh Harding
Afr. Rosse
Vidayer
Jones
Mamie Smith
Thomas Leyshun
John Ko Jones
James
Blakeslee
Patrick Reagan
Prout
Wis Place
DE Munn-Alworth
St. Luk
Clark’s Summit
Relief Union
Puller’s Hall
General Principles OF Law
Jesse Travis
Milford
China Hall
Wyoming Avenue
Rexford’ S
Lacka. Ave
Lackawatina Avenue
Lehigh Valley
Thiele
School of Music
Spruce
Katharine Thiele
Ernest Thiele
Scharwenka Conservatory
Herr Kopff
MT. Pleasant
Commonwealth Building
WM. T. Smith
Reeds & Barnsley Manufacr
Ieee
Marseilles
Stevens Bros
Voce
Solice
Utica
Ale Ile Aze
Lonsdale
West
Lde
Lockwood
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