City Notes and Local Notices From Scranton Area
Miscellany items include a man from Arch County dying at Moses Taylor Hospital, marriages in Scranton, a Knights of Columbus event, a Royal Arcanum meeting, a jail sentence for drunkenness, a vagrant arrest warrant, a Dunmore dancing class, a proposed night superintendent at Tarkawanni Hospital, a speech at the YWCA, a missing person inquiry from St. Louis, a broken arm in Dunmore, and an annual ball at the Montellono Hebrew School with local officials in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bali
Montellono Hebrew School
New Lackawanna Hospital Appointee Takes Charge
Matrick Kearney is named treasurer at Lackawanna hospital with John Early having died from prior illnesses. He quickly assumes duties and earns high regard from patients as the case remains unresolved. Meanwhile, an open showcase is found outside Genon’s millinery. contents taken to Center Street station for safekeeping. Delaware Lackawanna and Western paid trainmen. similar payments noted for Plymouth mines. Hardware merchants formed a dealers’ association with John Kemmerer presiding and local reps present. Mary Fanoski and daughter Anna jailed for alleged larceny of brass and old iron sold to junk dealers from Dickson City. Payton Taylor fined five dollars for trespass on railroad property, dispute with Seidman escalates. W P Smythe, promoter of a new city directory, arrested on charges of burglary and false pretenses. hearing set, bond posted.
Ellman faces second trial for subornation of perjury
Jacob Ellman endures a second trial before Judge Genie Purdy in Honesdale on a charge of subornation of perjury. The Commonwealth again relies on Herring’s statements, plus new testimony from Herring’s cellmate and others, as defense argues insufficiency of corroboration. Ellman denies the charges and awaits the jury verdict in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Ellman
Westerday
Genie Purdy
Honesdale
Commonwealth
Bivian
Biiian
Max Herring
Herring
Ellman
Priceburg
Peacs Mason
Makely
Daisy Miller
John T. Howe
J. W. Millett
Nile Blye
Alea
Elsy
Robe
John Shurninaky
Eliman
Herrius
Mery
Smuthberger
Privehure
Milman
Chauges Wal
Wow
Oelor
John
Murphys
Baylor
Tee
Mubrylasr Olaeoulabe
Olina Lee
Asehstusnt
Cramer
Filman
Auction ad fragment hints at piano sale in Scranton
An early 20th century classified fragment advertises piano sales and repairs in Scranton Pennsylvania. It mentions Latert design upright grand and the seller J W uerneey Proprietor and Cramer Wells Co on Wyoming Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuomkey Fall
Scranton
J. W. “Uerneey
Obituary notices from Scranton dated February 1 1001
DODY Michael Dod of Ward 2 died February 1 1001 aged years. Funeral Thursday from residence on Raiload Avenue at o clock with Requiem at Cross Church and burial at Cathedral Cemetery. WILLIAMS infant Elizabeth aged 19 months daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Williams died in North Scranton. Funeral Thursday at 2 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dody
Ty Scranton
Michael Dod
Puneral
Raiload Avenue
Manatory Cross
Cathedral Cemetery
Williams
North
Scranton
Web
Elizabeth
Mre
Joseph Hi
Willams
End of the Libel Case and Related Court Actions
The case against Richard Little and M J Toole was nolle prosequi with both sides paying costs after a year of court activity. John Moffat, charged with selling liquor without a license, was deemed unfit for trial but remanded for examination. Phelan McDonald pleaded guilty to selling liquor without a license and was sentenced to a $500 fine and three months in jail. The court also heard forgery and illegal alcohol distribution cases, including James Compton and others, with verdicts and continuations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little
O'Toole
John Moffat
Phelan McDonald
Richard Little
M. J. Toole
Er. H. Ripple
Hipple
Littl
Piay
Joseph O'Brien
Colonel Ripple
Crisonel Ripple
Nolle
Municipal League
League
Triad
Moffat
Archbald
L. M. Gates
Edwards Water
O' Brien
Edwards
Phelin McDonald
Lawrolh Sitet
Mary Costwile
Green Ridge
Frank Compton
Nay Aug
Compton
Hhaivry
Bessa
Montorcol
Lces
A Strong Candidate for Alderman in Sixteenth Ward
Joseph Kline, the Republican nominee for Alderman Fuller's Place, wins support after Alderman Fuller announces retirement. Kline, a longtime ward resident and Republican worker, is described as shrewd and well suited for the office, with broad local ties and a generous primary victory margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kline
Alderman Fuller
Frederick Fuller
Republicana
Kline
Sixnteenth
Miracles of Christ preached by Rev Dr Pierson
Rev Dr Arthur T Pierson of New York led a third Evening meeting at Penn Avenue Baptist Church outlining lessons from Christ miracles. He linked palsied healing fever curing devil casting and sight restoration to spiritual lessons about sin, weakness, and Christ’s compassion. He announced talks at 245 o clock at the Young Women’s Christian association rooms and at the Second Presbyterian Church tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur T. Pierson
New York
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Leesons
Christ
Daley
God
Pierson
Young Women's
Christmin Association
Second Presbyterian Church
Wedding at Green Ridge a Catholic Ceremony
Stephen O'Hare proprietor of the Matt Haven hotel Peckville and Miss Mary O'Hare of Green Ridge were wed at St Pauls Catholic Church in a noon ceremony conducted by Rev J McManus. Patrick O'Tror and Mamie Crogan attended. The couple's reception followed at the bride's home and they left on the Bad Lackawanna train for two weeks, planning to reside in Peekville after returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen O' Here
Matt Haven
Peckville
Mary O'Here
Green Ridge
St. Pauls CatholHle
J. McManus
Curch
Patrick O'Tror
Mamie Crogan
Honesdale
Mrs. O'Hare
Lackawanna
New York
Peekville
Lincoln Birthday Tribute by Veterans in Guernsey Hall
Ezra Griffin Camp No. 8 Sons of Veterans sponsored a Lincoln anniversary program in Guernsey Hall with speeches by A. B. Stevens and Wallace G. Moser. Judge Alfred Carte was unable to attend. The evening featured home talent performances, musical numbers, recitations, and American flag souvenirs for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey Hall
Ezra Griffin Camp
Sons of Veterans
A. B. Stevens
Ezra Griffin Post
W. G. Moser
The
Abraham Lincoln
Guernsey
Mera Griffin Camp
Alfred Carte
Luzerne County
A. Ti. Stevens
Eera Griffin Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Lincoln
Wallace G. Moser
America
Abe
Charles Doersam
Fleetric City Quartette
John McWilliams
Susan Grass
Olney Pratt
Dan Green
Will Harvard
Nellie Durkin
John Morgan
Dr. EK. Russell
H. Ik. Jeffers
John Snook
Brandamore
M. , Bullock
Substantial Liquor License Applications Rise Near City
About seven hundred applications for liquor licenses were filed with the clerk of the courts, roughly 660 fewer than last year. Officials expected a drop due to the $1,100 second class license fee but the opposite occurred with many filings.
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Avalhat
Chiles
Greatly Reduced in Price at Ramer Wells Co
The Ramer Wells Company at 150 Wyoming Avenue advertises a significant price cut on goods. This notice highlights marked-down items and invites customers to visit the store for details and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramer- Wells Co
Wyoming Avenue
Court House Warmth Forces Jurors to Ulster Attire
In a damp court room yesterday jurors and officials endured a semi heated environment as steam from heating pipes failed to suffice. Attendees wore ulsters and heavy clothing while proceedings continued.
Coke Walk and Social at Snover's Hall
Community event at Snover's hall on Thursday evening features a social with prizes totaling 20 dollars. Gonte and Sieg ladies are among those invited to participate.
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Snover's Hall
Gonte
Sieg
Great Linen Sale with Unbleached Scotch and Damask Goods
Advertises a wide range of linens and sheetings with price points from a few cents to several dollars. Includes unbleached Scotch linen, German napkins and damask varieties, various napkins and towel sets, crash, muslin, and sheetings with multiple brands like Andrew Reed, Lonsdale, Utica, and Lockwood. Ready-made sheets and pillowcases offered at muslin prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Heed
Andrew Reed
Best
Lockwood
Utica
P. C. Muslin
Sterling Silver Spoons and Forks for Wedding Gifts
An advertisement touts a vast stock of Sterling Silver Spoons Forks and Knives with cased sets and new patterns offered at low prices. It highlights the enduring quality of inlaid pieces and promotes wedding presents as a key sale angle.
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DR. Hand
Draggisin and Grocers
DR. Hand Condensed Milk CO
Scranton, PA
L BL Kintner
Connell
Stock, Grain and Provision Co
Wall Bt. N
Lackawanna Dairy CO
Adams
H. B. Ware
Comee Fuure
Sto Wilkes Building
Opp
Postoffice
Toseph Lynch
Arch Held
Moses Taylor
John = Coghifan
Ella Searles
Alderman Millar
Knights of Colum Ine
Serond Dorree Tamblit
Hieicht Hotties
Washliston Avenue
E.W. Thayer
Scrutton Council
Royal Arcanum
Thursdigothe
George Korrappl
Favior
Madevinon Miller
Millar
Kate O'Malley
Durmere
Dunmore
Washingtall
Lawrence
Tarkawanni Hospital
Mise Hutching
VR. Pierson
Tads Cdr
Aviary Topicewon
Moe'olock
Young Women's Christians Excdation
Utlea
Sears
D. 1. Joslin
Washington Avenue
St. Louiv, Mo
Jimea Dempecy
Dunmere
Tetearn
Belnge
Imine
Lankawai Lowpital
Securities
Broadway
Carbounale
Serwnton
Wilkow
lMatrick Kearney
Lackawanna Hospital
John Early
Kearney
McMullen
Genon
Center Street
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Delaware and Modron Company
Plnmouth
Tlardware
John MM. Kemmerer
Willow Marre
Birass
Mary Foanoski
Anna
Albertian Millar
Crippen
Clawire
Judeon
Iron Dickson City
Payton Taylor
W. PV. Swythe
We Aguin
Ilo
Videar Wilson
Wilson
Ragen
Smythe Perjunet
Wilton
Kasson
George Purdy
Cramer-Wells
Nicholas Cappiello
Sehreeder
Henry Uhrich
Sehroeitler
Gambie
More
Lon
Wwe
Wationa
A. T. Pierson
Stephen O'Here
Miss Mary O'Here
Taiekavanna Avenue
Willams & Bro
Veteran's Sons
China
China All
Geo. W. Millar & Co
Wyoming
Avenus
Spencer Business College
Tribune Publishing Company
Scranton Tribune
Neversity
Bitenbender & CB
Franklin Ave
Nts
Court House
Shaws’ & Stevens
P. C
Lonsdale
Lackawanna Avenue
Rogers Bros.” Goods
Mercereau & Connell
Old Dominion Line
Norfolk
Old Point Comfort
Richmond
Washington, D. C
Steamera Vas
Plerot
North River
Beach Street
OLD Dominion Steamship CO
DR. Walker
Tral, Mar
Beech Street
New York, N. Y
J.J. Brown
G.P.A
Wea
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