City Notes on January Events and Local Notices
Public school teachers and other locals plan January activities with a lecture postponed two weeks from Saturday. A skating race challenge is issued for a one mile event in Scranton. A meeting of the Scranton Business club featured performances and recitations. St Luke's mission hosts a Washington’s Birthday supper with a 25 cent ticket and a menu including toast turkey ham beans cabbage salad and home baked bread.
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John Boyt Weills
Lack- Wane
Mome
Irs
Presbyterian Church
Riven Iy
W. J. Muinley
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
Suyiler
New York State
Fern
Scranton
Finley Ball
Cooley
Termlerrd
Mics O'Donnell
Mer Hert Gordon
W. 2D. O'Donnell
Minsea McNally
Loftus
St. Luke's Mission
Pres.cor Avenue
Washington
Illumination Gas Causes Pittston Newspaper Death
Frank Beamish Pittston representative of the Scranton Free Press and brother of the editor was found dead in his Board of Trade office on Main Street. Death resulted from inhaling illuminating gas from an open jet. Deputy Coroner Evans investigates. Beamish, about years old, resided at Avoca and left a wife and one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Beamish
Pittston
Scranton Free Pregas
Tr. J. Beamish
Board of Trade
Main Street
Evans
Beamish
Avoca
Last Day for Licences Applications Expires at Noon
The clerk of the courts announced that liquor cease applications must be filed by noon today and the office will be closed in the afternoon. Indications suggest fewer applications than last year. A dining listing notes Turkish-Russian Bath at Purcell's, 503 Linden Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk of the Courts
Daniele
Purcell's
Linden Street
Quigley and Thomas Obituaries in Scranton Area
In South Scranton on February 14 1918 Mrs John Quigley aged over 21 at Locust Street residence was buried after a service at St John s church Interment at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery In West Scranton on February 15 1918 Mrs Benjamin H Thomas aged 61 at 111 North Filmore Avenue passed away with funeral arrangements at the intervening hours.
Local Farmers Institutes Held At Madisonville And Clark's Summit
Two farmers institutes ran parallel events in Madisonville and Clark's Summit. Madisonville opened Thursday with morning and afternoon sessions on dairy care and fruit culture, while Clark's Summit hosted an educational night and a country homes focus. Large attendance noted at both venues.
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Madisonville
Clark's
Farmers’ Home
N. Fh
Critchfield
Jenners
Somerset County
Joel A. Kerr
Cedar Springs
Clinton County
Enos H. Hess
State College
Center County
Freeman Leach
Farmere’ Institute
Toel A. Herr
Enos
N. R. Criteri
Clark
Institute of Madisonville
Counting the Vote Delayed by Eighteenth Ward Trouble
City officials report the statewide count halted by the Eighteenth ward disruption. Other wards’ tallies completed. no major discrepancies aside from the ward 18 issue. Carbondale’s results match prior open returns. Joyce’s supervisor total in Old Forge district corrected to 262 from 217.
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Carbondale
Tribune
Joyce
Old Forge Township
Stanton Case Submitted to Jury in Traction Dispute
Giles Stanton sues the Traction company and the city. The case went to the jury at 290 o'clock yesterday afternoon, with no verdict reached at adjournment. Defense argued for a non-suit citing Blanton’s recent upset near the accident, implying contributory negligence. Judge McPherson denied the motion but instructed the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles Stanton
Traction Company
Blanton
McPherson
Defendants Offer No Testimony in Liability Challenge
The court weighs whether evidence justifies sending the case to the jury as to liability. The defendants offered no testimony, instead denying liability.
Home Concert at Lyceum Delights City Audience
The Lyceum stage hosted the Mome for the Friendlies benefit with lavish decoration by Clark and stage design by Liebecker & Watkins. Vocalists led by Mrs. Joseph O Brien and Miss Cordelia Freeman impressed, with Miss Cordelia Freeman delivering Vilanelle and Miss Allen’s violin numbers standing out, as the audience praised the performance and organizers led by Mrs. Mra. Chamberlin and Mrs. C. L. Beat were thanked for their efforts.
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Lyceum
Mome
Clark
Liebecker & Watkins
Alne
Jolin T. Watkins
Reneral
Tipbin Hood
Sylvia
Lydia Saller
Lizvaie Mughes-Brundage
Misa Margaret Jone
Misa Lida Gatagaun
Mra. M. J. B. Wats
Mosers
Alfred Wooler
Tom Heynon
David Stephens
Edwin Hower
Messrs
John W. Jones
Mose J. Morvan
Morris BK. Thomas
Pillip Thomas
Ralph Willinthe
Bose
Richmond
Biuer
Cordelia Vreemain
Misa Allen
Godard
Miss Allen
Mie
Freemoan
Mish Blackmun
Poerhaps
Mre
Joseph O'brien
Messie
John T. Watkins
Jd. Willis Conant
Mise ‘Timberman
Mra
Elf
Chamberlin
Messrs.s, BB. Powell & Co
Chickering
Slebecker & Watkins
G. R. Clark
Messrs Corman
Willam Price & Bon
J. C. Warner
Programmming Today by Bauer Orchestra at Pure Food Exhibit
The Bauer orchestra will perform a varied program at the Pure Food Exhibit in Jonas Lane's store. Overture Morning Noon and Night in Vienna Grand Fantasia Redseecersoeer The Goexer PEMPOR Medley Overture The Whirl of the Town Waits Spanish The Busan Grand Belection The Belle of New York March Feashobsahesmna veo The Berennile Belection seve An American Beauty At the Musse Italai MAP sicces ceeseveerersevers Brigade.
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Bauer
Jonas Lane
Vienna
Grand Monackien
Belle ‘of
New York
Last Effort On Death Row For Van Horn Murder
George K. Van Horn, condemned for the murder of Mrs. Josephine Wescott, heard a final motion for a new trial as attorney L. P. Wedeman presented testimony claiming Van Horn and the victim had been friendly days before the killing. Prosecutor W. Gaylord Thomas opposed the motion, and the court took the papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weidman
Commonwealth
van Horn
George K. van Horn
Mra
Josephine Woeecott
Archbald, Gunster and Edwards
L. P. Wedeman
Mrs. Wescott
Linden Street
Sweeney
von Storch
Oakford Court
Stover
Wedeman
Wescott
W. Gaylord Thomas
George Pryor
Snowblockade Delays Trains Near Albany
The Binghamton Republican reports a snow blockade on the Delaware and Hudson line broke after nearly twenty hours late. Train No. 5, due at 8 20, arrived around 4 PM yesterday after being stalled six miles west of Albany since Wednesday night, followed by three other trains within about an hour. The snow was not very deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Fludson
Binghamton
Albany
Armory Unit Demands New Building Over Damp Conditions
Company D drill at the armory ends with complaints of cold damp air and drafts. Members urge the colonel and trustees to act quickly on erecting a new armory, authorizing the clerk to notify officials and publish the resolution.
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Board of Triusters
Hranda
Wis
Court House News Notes
John Cowley and Michael Musk were arrested on assault and battery charges and released on $50 bail each. The brief item notes their court appearance and temporary release pending further proceedings.
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Court House News Notes
John Cowley
Michael Musk
Local court filings seek new trial amid tax appeal board changes
Yesterday Judge Gunater presided as Mike Sharak and others filed reasons for a new trial in an unspecified matter. A county commission meeting formed a tax revision board to hear objections to a triennial assessment with Demuth named chairman and W Roberts secretary. A street address and prices noted for nearby establishments appear in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Sharak
Gunater
Jeasup
Jonup
Keat
Chee
Demuth Wie
W. Roberts
New Time Table on Central R R of New Jersey
The Central Railroad of New Jersey announces a new schedule for the New Jersey Central and Lehigh and Susquehanna divisions to take effect on Sunday February 20. Public time tables will be distributed by agents on Saturday February 19 in Ruselan or Bream Bath shops at 60 cents Purecell's store at 40 Linden street.
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Central Railroad of
New Jersey
New Jersey Central
Lehigh and Susquehanna
Linden Street
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City Notes
Frank Beawish
Crickens
Scranton Cash Store
Clark's Summit
Farmers’ Institute
Methodist Episcopal Church
H. W. Northup
F. W. Young
W. L. Nesbit
Lewistown
Northumberland County
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Tlaach
Kingston
Luzerne
Eseny
Samuel Drake
Falls
Wyoming County
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Chinchilla
Lena Northup
Glenburn
Farmers Boy
W. L Nesbit
Lewisburg
Elkanah Hulley
Factoryville
Keystone Academy
Dalry Cowe
Joel A. Herr
Clinton
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Joel A. Heri
H. Hese
Stanton
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Armory
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Rexford CO
Lackawanna Ave
Tre Purcell’s
Beecham
Steins
China
Millard Peck
Wyoming
Gem Cafe
Washington Avenue
W. A. Beemer & Son
Spruce Mt
Grover Graham
Matthews Bros. Druggits
Watne Avenue
M Kimball Piano
Lillian Nordica
Jean de Resske
John Philip Sousa
George H. Ives
West Market Street
Wilkes-Barre
W. &. Foote
Page Place
Wea Market Street
Wilkes Barre
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