West Siders wed in New Years week wedding
The marriage of Miss Anna Armstrong and Olof Pierson, two well known West Siders, occurred Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Benson. Rev A Lo Ramer officiated. The maid of honor was Miss Id Benson. They plan a tour of Ohio before settling in Nova Scotia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Avenue
Nova Scotia
Colonial Club
Anna Armstrong
Olof Pierson
West
Id Benson
Ohio
Mason
Decker
Bevan
Jackson Street
LL Morgan
Fairview Avenue
West Virginia
Mary
Michael Murphy
Tryde Park Catholic
Anna Aukston
Scranton Street Baptist Church
Martha Waashington
West Side Wedding and Community Events Ledger
Miss Amanda Dorsey of Meridian Street wed James G Watkins at the bride’s home with Rev. W H Pearce officiating. The reception followed. the couple will reside at 227 Hepburnley Avenue. A leap year social at Plymouth Congregational church featured a theatrical musical scale with eight young ladies as notes. West Side plans include a Mete Champetre benefit, an illustrated lecture by A V Hower at Washburn Street church, and a Royal Arcanum smoker at Favorite Hall. Local civic notes cover eisteddfod preparations, polling results, an assault case, and wedding-tour news for Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Pettit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Dorsey
Meridian Street
James G. Watkins
Lidelock
W. HH. Pearce
Bill Dunkerry
Lohengrin
Mia
Watkins
Plymouth Congregational Church
Malin Avenue
Hubert Morris Lodge
Ivorites
Ehet
John Drugdick
Michael Ruddy
A.V. Hower
Washburn Street
Presbyterian Claire
J. T. Logan
Wilkes
Beer's Hall
Lackawanna Council
Royal Arcanum
South Main
Ayenue
Samuel J. Pettit
Baseball Gossip and League Plans From Early Season Rumors
Rumors center on Kid Leene’s potential release by Hurtful and last practice matches between the Hostons and Springfields. The Atlantic league announces an 120 game schedule starting April 8 with four trips, six games per trip, sixteen pitchers under contract, and various player movements and farm system talk amid regional reporting on Wilkes-Barre Scranton and Syracuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kid’ Leene
Hostons
Springfields
Loulaville
McParland
Hermann
Hochester
McPartion
Dineen
Dunn
Dean
Moran
Barres
Stales
Atlantic Baseball League
Nick Young
Lacollett
Tebeau
Doyle
Cleveland
Volpire Bette
New York
Davie Polagiao
Vielt
Theater Es
Hanlon
Boxle
Trewin
Gleason
Bhuiffers
Kid Gleason
Jack Doyle
Syracuse
Manarges
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Golden Time
Pennnsylvania
Scrantan
Wilkes-Harre
Rumor of Challenge to McGrail Seating in Twentieth Ward
Rumors circulate that Thomas McGrail may be blocked from taking his seat on the common council. Questions about naturalization papers and alien docket entries spark plans for a remonstrance when he presents credentials. Peter Neuls of Cedar Avenue is urged as a strong rival for the Eleventh Ward seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McGrail
Thomas McCrail
John H. Thames
McGrail
Pryor
Peter Nouls
Robert Rul- Inge
Peter Neuls
Cedar Avenue
Iman
Robbison
The Modern Samson at Frothingham
The great Sandow performed last night at the Frothingham with feats of strength including lifting a 2000 pound chest weight and bending a 200 pound bell with one hand He displayed under strong light to show muscle detail and was followed by a variety of acts including Drame Kaufman Billy Van and Lucifer The show featured high kicking and acrobatic stunts by the Lucifers and other performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandow
Frothingham
Lebbs
Drame
Kaufman
Billy van
Hestons
Lucifers
Lucifer
Kleberg Declared Sane as German Recovery Reported
An order dissolves all prior probate proceedings in the Kleber g estate. Eugen Kleber is stated sound mind and recovering. Charles Tropp was the former committee, now deceased, with no successor appointed. Kleber resides in Germany and debts left little property.
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Eugen Kleber
Charles Tropp
Kleberg
Tropp
Mr. Kleberg
Germany
Embezzling Trader's Bank cashier A B Williams held
A B Williams former cashier of the Traders National Bank was arrested on embezzlement charges. The hearing was continued to March 6 with $15 000 bail. The information accuses Williams of five years of misuse including a $25 misappropriation in a prior year. Directors say action was moral obligation to pursue criminal charges.
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Traders’ National Bank
A. B Williams
United States Court
A. J. Colborn
Frank Robling
J. W. Guernsey
H. M. Boles
C.H. Welles
John T. Porter
A. B. Williams
Fidelity and Casualty Sonsppony
New York
Ison Williame
Bond
Equity suit restrains mortgage foreclosure in Lehigh vs Spring Brook
Hawley as master in chancery hears Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co. against Spring Brook Lumber Co. The mortgage of 15 000 dollars dated 1874 is at issue with freight and interest. Court restrains foreclosure and finds indebtedness to Jan 1 1892 about 11 217 dollars after deductions for freight. The ten mile road runs from Mobale to the surrounding region south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chines TL. Hawley
Wham
Lehigh Coal and Navigattion Company
Spring Brook Lumber
Warren and Knap
Spring Brook Railroad Company
Hawley
Lehigh Company
Spring Brook Lumber Company
Mobale
Local arrests and commitments reported by city Aldermen
Leo Steinbach of Taylor jailed on larceny charge after sentencing by Burgesa Griffiths. Michael Rather of Bellevue admitted from Alderman Hore’s court for alleged criminal attempt on boarding mistress Lauren Smith. John Hosak feloniously wounded a countryman and could not post bail after Alderman Owen Db’s court. Anthony Disgullis committed for malicious mischief by Alderman Roberts of the North End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Steinbach
Taylor
Burgesa C Griffiths
Hind
Michael Rather
Hellevue
Hore
Lauren Smith
John Hosak
Owen Db
John
Anthony Disgullis
Alderman Roberts
North End
Washington Concert at M A Hall Next Tuesday Evening
George Washington and neighbors will attend the Young Men's Christian Association hall next Tuesday evening to entertain friends with sacred songs and world tunes. Mrs. Jayne and others sing. Mr. Watkins performs. Miss Edith Norton recites. Some performers who impressed at last year’s concert will return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Young Men's Christian Association
Jayne
Watkins
Edith Norton
Entertainment and Medal Cirls Night at Providence Church
The Guild Mission Band hosts an entertainment and medal ceremony in the Sunday school room of Providence Presbyterian Church. Attendees include Raymon Eiyiden of Webby, Mise Loulen Edwards of Nanticoke, Antle Stephens of Philadelphia, Annie Braer of Wil famelreet, Alvin Morgans on School street, Mrs. FN Shinpeon and Roe of Blakely, and Kathe Shoyd recently in Wilkes-Barre. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Birtley had a funeral yesterday for Thomea, the young son of Atri and Mrs. Norma Jenkine of Erick avenue, with Thomas of Givpheut visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guild Mission Band
Medhal Cils
Providence Presbyterian Church
Raymon Eiyiden
Webby
Putnam Street
Mise Loulen Edwards
Nanticoke
Antle Stephens
Philadelphia
Annie Braer
WIL Famelreet
Alvin Morgans
School Street
Shinpeon
Roe
Blakely
Medical and legal ads line Scranton prominent listings
A long column lists multiple doctors with specialties and office hours on Wyoming avenue Spruce street and near Court House Square, plus lawyers and law firms with addresses in Scranton. It notes relocations and practice areas including eye and ENT, obstetrics, heart and kidneys. Also features hotels, a savings association, architects, printers, merchants, and a pivot to services around the Dime Bank area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Edgar Dean
Clé Spruce Street
Scranton
Ust
Court House Square
Kay
Penn Ave
W. B. Allen
North
Washington Avenue
J.C. Bateson
den Street
W. Lamereaux
Roos
Adams Avenue
Local Officials and Promoter List Receiver Names
The record lists Old Forge township officials including Supervivers M Mellowan OG Bonner Anson Van Dunyen Samuel Baker auditor Matthew Chrisfiiths treasurer Patten Taylor clerk James Salmon constable William Davis register of voters Jane White Reynolds Brog Hotel Jermyn Wyoming avenue, plus a London based promoter list offering 107 million pounds in foreign investments last six years and 619 million for seven months of phos Price payable by postal order to the London and Universes Bureau of Investors for introductions and access to shares, patents, lands, or mines with directors Sir Edward C Ross Hon Walter C Pepys Capt Arthur Stiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Forge Township
Supervienrs
M. Mellowan
OG. Bonner
Anson van Dunyen
Samuel Baker
Matthew Chrisfiiths
Patten Taylor
James Salmon
Wineiam Davis
Janes White
London and Universes Bureau of Investors
W. Cheapside
London
B.C
Edward C. Ross
Walter C, Pepys
Arthur Btifff
John Rafter in Critical Condition After Incident
The condition of John Rafter of Wyoming Avenue remains critical with fears that his life cannot be saved. The report notes the ongoing medical assessment and concern from family and hospital staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rafter
Wyoming Avenue
Barroom Brawl Fatality Looms Over Duryea Incident
Wilkes Barre reports the death of William Ushinsky a Polish immigrant from injuries sustained in a barroom fight at Duryea on Sunday night. John Takuta and John Lavine were arrested and held on assault charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
William Ushinsky
Duryea
John Takuta
John Lavine
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News of the Suburbs
Luce Bros
Scranton and Taylor
West Side Business Directory
William Dpd
Griffiths
North Main Avenue
John WH. Reynold
Pairchilis Hotel
South Main Avenue
Harret J. Peavis
W. J. Steenback
West Side Bank
Cally
Starner
Lot South Main Aone
Revere
Tf. W. Mason & Co
Fine Grovenes
J. Cy King
Jack Bonetreet
West Side Events
James G. Wat
Miners’ Hospital
Baseball
Tere Samters
South Side News
Edward Weffron
St. John's Cathedral
Dunmore Catholic
Cemery
Pickory Street Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Society
St. John’s
St. Mary's
C ‘Atholic
P. J. Hickey
Bailey
Joseph Wolf
Pittston Avenue
John Steinmers
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Station
Ohn
Lackawanna Avenue
BE. H. Ripple
Wolf
St. Aloysius Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society
St. John's Parish
Knights of Pythias
Fruehan's Hall
Music Hall
David A. Brown
Berghauser
A. M. Dunnell
Knights
Misa Lather
Daniel Thomas
Misa Mattle Hughes
Brown
Ridgeway
Herghauser
Karl Rudolf Saft
O. 8. Ridgeway
Charles de Wigit
C. Robinson
C. H. Weber
George Shufer
Samson
the Tribune
Messia
Baland
Robinson
Tribune
Archbald
Scranton Republican
Scranton ‘Times
A. BH. Williams
the ‘Traders’ Bank
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Co
Spring Brook Lumber Co
Water Clemons
Washington
William A. Taft
Fice
C. C
Physicians and Surgeons
A. Trapold
Wyomin Avenue
Spruce Street
Cc. L. Frey
Wyoming Ave
Vine Street
L. M. Gates
Avenue
Warren & Knapp
Republican Ee
Seranon, Pa
Jessups
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
Commonwealth Building
Frank T Orell
Eena, Coal Exchange
Scranon
James W. Oakford
Samuel W. Edgar
R. Pitcher
C. Smythe
D.B. Reploose
Loane
F. Killam
J. 4. Hamilton
C. Rance
Wire Sreens
Kuettel
Evelue
Leeds
G. R. Clark & CO
Reedsmen and Nurgerymet
Green House
North Malin Avenue
Architects
Edward H. Davis
Ee EB. L. Walter
Lewis Hancock, JR
Wash. Ave
Hrown & Morkaeis
Price
School OF the Lackawanna
Thomas M. Cann
Walter H. Burn
MIES
Worcester
THE
Republic Savings and Loan Association
N. Catlender
Dime Bank
Pranklin Avenue
P. “Zeigler
Scranton House
Victor Koch
Westminster Hotel
Cor
Sixteenth St
Irving Place
York
Sewanee
N.anable
Bheketer
Bauer
FR. J. Bauer
Wyomng Avenue
Hulberts
Mbegaergee Brothers
Printens
Washington Ave
Frank FP
Brown & CO
West Lackawanna
Thomas Audrey
Willem Huilding
Rex
the Fashion
Lackawanna Ave
Williams & Bro
Ious
Beck
Adams Ave
William S. Millar
Gas and Water Co
Center ST
Old Forge
American Invest
Dupont
Amad
le Kermo County
Omington
Shawnee
Henry Belin, Jr
Wyoming
Tea
Third National Bank
WM. T. Smith
Rafter
Jermyn
A. W. Jurisch
THE _ BROTAINGHAM and Managers
Sol Smith
Russell
Brieoh
Tae
Ede
Sale Souls
Anna Ida Koch
Academy OF Music
Cosgrove
Urant
Bobby Ralston
A. L. Spink
Freeland
St. Lou
Fed
Strand Theater
Too Nights Lyceum Theater
Emily Bancker
Davis’ Theater
Prodigal
St. Denis
Broadway
Eleventh St
Grace Church
William Taylor
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