City Notes From Scranton and Nearby Areas
Montrega resident Jotn Courtright left for Wyoming. Engagement of Miss Mattie Decker to W C Batten announced. Rev A Beaial of Jerusalem to speak at Reycde Mission tonight. J M M Baller of Fuller’s NY detective bureau was in the city yesterday. Council lacks quorum. adjournment made. Dr Strang to lecture on Protection principles at Braota Saturday 7 30. David Davis of Olyphant charged with larceny and receiving before Judge Munster. J Matthews to be his bondsman. Mrs A Ben el and daughter of Jerusalem to speak to Grace Reformed Episcopal ladies this afternoon. Ladies Auxiliary meeting of Y M C A railroad dept this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Marriage licenses granted to Thomas Cole and Nora Conway Scranton. Edw J Daw and Elizabeth Aon Green Slade Jermyn. Albert M Day and Ella M Burrell Carbondale. Administration granted to Kate Seumiltr. Will of Stewart Hooren admitted probate. letters to Hattie Al Booren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jotn Courtright
Montrega
Wyoming
Mattie Decker
W. C. Batten
Rev
A. Beaial
Jerusalem
Reycde
J. MM. Baller
Fuller
New York
City
Select Council
Dr. Strang
Braota
David Davia
Olyphant
Dall
Munster
Bhi
J. Matthews
Beane
A. Benel
Grace Reformedpiscopal Church
Ladies Aurilliary
Reilroad
Young Men's Christian Association
Clark
The
Gourta
Thomas
Thomas Cole
Nora Conway
Scranton
Fdwie J. Daw
Eilzabeth Aon
Reenslade
Jermyn
Albert M. Day
Ella M. Burrell
Carbondale
Ferdinand Schmidtt
Kate Seumiltr
Ter Af Wills Koshier
Stewart Hooren
Hattia al
Booren
Madison Avenue Property Owners Granted Penalty Relief
Mayor Connell approved a resolution delaying a penalties clause for Madison Avenue brick paving assessments. Owners who pay the first installment within thirty days of passage, if the first installment was already due, are released from late payment penalties and may continue with the scheduled payments under the existing ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Avenue
Hallers
Connell
Persoon
Ee Enid
Anid
Music Boxes Sold by Hest and Goutech of Philadelphia
Advertisement notes that Hest and Goutech of 1020 Chestnut Street Philadelphia offer music boxes capable of playing any number of tunes. They advertise wondrous orchestrions and offer repair and improvement of old boxes with new tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goutech! & Sons, Manufacturers
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Paisley retracts accusations in Park Place land dispute
J E Paisley withdraws suit and offers a public apology to H B Chamberlin following a Fort Worth Park Place Land Co disagreement. The exchange includes letters by J D Stover of Jermyn and a retraction by Paisley, with readers urged to consider both sides of the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Paisley
H. B. Chamberlin
Forth Worth Park Place Land Company
Chamberlin
Scrantonians
J. D Stovker
Jermyn
Pueblo Consolidated Lind Company
Chamberlin Thaa
Tom
Park Place Land Company
Chamber
Fished Without Permission Sparks Damages Suit
Jacob W. Sickler of Chreenfield township sues Willis Ball and Peter McCann for 590 damages in trespass. Sickler, owner of Sickler's lake stocked with pickerel and perch, seeks remedy for his neighbors fishing without permission while not objecting to lawful access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Sickler
Elen
William Ball
Peter McCann
Jacob W. Sickler
Chreenfield Township
Trespasa
Willis Ball
Ward
Mr. Sickler
Cireenfield Township
Sickler
Parsons Haking
William Bell
Arbitration Hearing Over Mine Cave Damages
Charles Tropp sues Providence Coal Co to recover damages to property at Balls Head after a mine cave in. Arbitrators Gaylord Thomas Wilcox and Carpenter presided yesterday in the courthouse arbitration room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord Thomas
W. A Wilcox
J. W. Carpenter
Court House
Charles Tropp
Providence Coal Company
Mr. Tropp
Ball's Head
Drunken Sleigh Ride Lands Three Youths in Custody
In Providence Wednesday night Joho Nooo with two companions Jonny Cunningham and Joho doran obtained a horse and cutter from Atherton's livery claiming it for his mother. The trio rode drunkenly stopping for drinks and manning the horse at intervals, ultimately leading to arrest after a disruptive spree near Bellevue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Joho Nooo
Atherton
Jonny Cunningham
Joho Doran
Special sets of standard authors on view at Scranton offices
A display of 100 sets of standard authors will be shown at Tue Times2’s business offices tomorrow. The volumes feature rich bindings in calfskin and leather and a range of elegant materials. Prices are enticing and readers are urged to visit Saturday to see the selection and invite friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tue Tints2
Bosinews
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Wall
Kingsbury Exonerated Over Libby Benefit Returns
E J F Kingsbury, former general manager of the Libby benefit show for the Board of Associated Charities, returns to Scranton and presents a full report. The committee confirms receipts and expenses, exonerating Kingsbury from prior accusations and praising the amateur production as a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J F. Kingsbury
FD Kingebury
Libby
Board of
Associated Charities
Dataludd
Scranton
Radical General Committee
Kingsbury
Miao
Everhart
Cah
Hinckwood Suuz
L. Bh. Powell & Co
Hiekete
Eksasutiwan
T. J. Lavo & Bons
Tekete
Brewers' Agents Arrested in Lackawanna County Warrants Issued
The Brewers' Protective Association of Lackawanna County obtained warrants for several agents of foreign brewing firms selling brewed liquors locally. Named defendants include Moses Kind P H Gilgallon Daniel Muldoon Peter Cummings and John Burke. Charles Robinson, the association president, swore the information. Warrants were served by Detective Anthony Scanlon. Gilgallon and Cummings posted bail of 50 each with Alderman B Wright. D F Kearney and James F Commings acted as sureties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewers’ Protective Association
Lackawanna County
Moses Kind
P. H. Gilgallon
Daniel Muldoon
Peter Cummings
John Burke
Charles Robinson
Brewers’ Association
Honda
Anthony Scanlon
P. B Gilgallon
Wright
D. PF. Kearney
Mr. Gilgallon
James F. Commings
Peter Commings
Conant’s Second Recital at St Luke’s Church
The second Lenten organ recital in the series will be at St Luke's Church Saturday afternoon February 17 at 4 o'clock. Mr. Conant will be assisted by Miss John C Allen, violinist, with accompaniment by Saint Louis Conservatory musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Luke's Church
Conant
Allen
March Ponent
Beroonens
Saint Ios
Miss Allen
Scranton's Planned Illustrated City Resource Atlas
A forthcoming carefully compiled atlas will list Scranton and nearby business, banking, manufacturing, and professional interests. The volume will be bound in cloth with photogravure views of public buildings, streets, blocks, and portraits of residents, aiming to attract newcomers and advertise the city’s resources. Representatives will visit interested parties to explain the edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tue Tamuxk
Sma Olsale
Scranton
Ata
Horanton
Guany Industrie
Elrontntionte
Thore
Hot Fight at Dunmore Over Veiled Pledges in Municipal Race
In Dunmore the Democratic leaders push aggressive tactics to sway votes ahead of next Tuesday’s election. Candidates Mesare Taylor and Webber deny pledges to back a Sanitary Improvement Company ordinance, insisting they vote conscience and for borough finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duggan
Danmore
Reform
Nxt
Cotner
Mesare
Taylor
Webber
Sanitary Improvement Company
Cing Democratic
P Ower
Elks Attend La Belle Marie Night in Scranton
Agnes Herndon, Indy honorary member of Scranton Lodge No 123 Elks, starred in La Belle Marie at the Academy of Music. About 100 Elks attended the performance and presented a large basket of flowers to Miss Herndon, who previously supported the lodge with an earlier benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mion
Agnes Herndon
Bcranton Lodge
Mins
Academy of Music
Academy
Miss Herndon
Scranton Elks
Luther Keller Hosts Penn Avenue Sunday School Teachers
Luther Keller superintendent of the Penn Avenue Baptist Church Sunday school hosted teachers and older members at his home at 515 Clay Avenue. A supper was served and guests offered impromptu vocal and instrumental music. The gathering included numerous named couples and individuals such as Ira Foster, A I Payne, Rev Warren Partridge, Mra J L Stelle, O F Wilttem seniors, Hinghamton, H J Gurr, L M Gates, Jane Poot, Grace Rose, Grace Rowland, Sydie Murphy, Jane Courven, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Keller
Penn Avenue
Collina
Mia
Wiltteniors
Duil
Crongdale
Mr. Wid
George J. Frutchy
Wnd
W. W. Drowning
B.S. Williams
Mere. i. St. Stelle
Air
H. & Smith
D. T. Lacey
Mre
H. J. Gurr
Providence Man Dies After Drunken Ax Attack
Joseph Mathulis known as a Providence polander died Wednesday night from head injuries after an ax blow in a drunken melee. An inquest will examine witnesses tonight at Alderman Williams’ office. the left cerebrum held a three inch deep cavity with bloody pus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Mathulis
Tomalamus
Providence
Kelly
W. L. Downe
Albert Schultz
John W. Brown
J. H. McCarty
Oreon Halleck
Nathan Thompson
Sullivan
Murphy
Donne
Cerebrum
Alderman Williams
Carles Block
Enoch Peters
Mary Luckasavage
Antonio Alecksons
Anthony Lanskasy
Andrew
Or Henry) Smith
Joseph Sone Smith
Muthulis
Smith
Jaigs
Mathulis
Oliver Twist at Wonderland Delights New Theatergoers
Oliver Twist staged at Wonderland theater last night to strong audience praise. Grace Contoit led as Oliver with Will Corbett as Bill Sykes delivering a dramatic portrayal, supported by Guar Romera and Alice Kemp as Nancy Sykes. The murder scene drew particular applause for its realism signaling the play as a major attraction for the resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davie’ Brock
Oliver Twist
Dicken
Wonderland Theater
Miss Grace Contoit
Will D. Corbett
Bill Sykes
Gua Romer
Pugin
Alice Kemp
Nancy Sykes
Nancy
Baker Ballot Law Stresses Single Column for Questions
At a bridge committee meeting on Wednesday night, members argued ballots for the upcoming election should separate bridges and parks. The Baker ballot law is cited, stating that when a constitutional amendment or other question is voted on, the question appears briefly with yea and no, and if paired with public officer votes, printed below candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Committee
City Council approves growning tax on poles and passes multiple ordinances
Regular session notes several absences as council backs the pole tax ordinance after first and second readings. City Solicitor Torrey reaffirms Jobler’s claim over canes and horse injuries, suggesting caution. Nealis introduces a veterans peddling resolution and other ordinances on viaduct, sewer work, exonerations, and street improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Reading
McDonnell
Torrey
J. K Jobler
Nealis
Veterans Alle
Band Carta
Davies
Weat Lackawanna Avenue
Robathan
Dabigg
Fifth
Nay Aug Engine Company
Sixth Street
Jordan, Hannah and
Jordan
Miner Ando Laborer Injured In Capouse Colliery Roof Fall
Martin Moran a miner and Walter Curden his laborer were seriously hurt by a roof fall at Capouse colliery yesterday morning. They were rescued by nearby workers and taken to Moran’s home on Jackson street. Moran suffered a badly cut head and sprained ankle while Curden had a severe leg injury. Dr George B Reynolds treated them at Moran’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Moran
Capouse
Walter Curden
Morana Home
Jackson Street
Carden
George B. Reynolds
Moran
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Scranton Supply and Machinery CO
Norrman & Moore
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanna
Fenn Ave
A. B. Warman
Marzatia
Lacka. Avenue
Wyoming Ave
City Notes
Chamualin
Mer. Chamberlin
Me. Stocker
Fort Worth
Paisley
Palaley
Pats Jey
Min Pabsley
Conningham
Noon
Horan
Roche
Clarence Atherton
Thair
Libby Moneys
Cas
Board of Charities
Kingshary
Faasees
Swan
Treas
Sunday News
Scranton Times
Mr. Kingsbury
Board of Charites
Fie
Corr de Tut
Saint Saene
Marie
Bae Gounod
McBilrpe
Hpruce Street
Anhouser Busch
Laula Lobman
Conrad
Dunmore
Mr.Vaysor
Hive
Heather
Promias
Nset
Hardugh
Sanitary Improvement Coumany
Thia
Igerrondona
Tian
Improvement Company
Mis Wenher
ELKS
LA Belle Marie
Blair Avenues
Huy
Thom
S.C. Snyder
D.d.s
Wyoming Avic
Tribune
Browning
Aes Sgain
J. K. Jobler
Marketstream
Boulevard
Brownriyg
Honderstant
Johlers
Hehr
Jobler
J. . Tunney
Ando
Renulte
Groves
Spirdea Street
Penn Ave
Henry Battin & Co
Dr. Jaeger
M. Brown
Lackawanna Avenue
Lin
F. P. Price, Agt
Dr. Hill & Son
Albany
Scien No
Piest Sational Bank
Home Bakery
Washington Ave
Lacka, Ave
Eureka Laundry
D. Cor
Linden St
Adams Ave
Mount Hover
Bquane
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