City Notes and Local Meetings Postponed Tonight
The estimins committer of the city councils meeting for tonight is postponed to next Saturday evening. The regular meeting of the Methodist association will convene Monday February TR. A church supper and program will be held by the Young Ladies of the First Presbyterian church with a 12 to 2 lunch and 6 to 8 supper. August Fraong of Court Street was sent to the county jail on a stealthy razor charge. Post office stamps and general delivery open 7 am to 10 am. money order and register windows closed. Morning deliveries continue. Mrs. Mitchell of Binghamton beat the Young Women’s Christian Association in daily afternoon sessions to promote the Taylor System. W H Matthewson now heads passenger trains on the Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley lines. Michael Dorsey succeeds him. The Howard African Methodist Episcopal church plans a Trascerada march at Bettiel hall with 10 cent admission and best costume prize. Lt Bera S. Grin Women’s Relief corps No 0 will entertain at Martha Washington Post rooms on Lackawanna Avenue Thursday at 6:30 pm with supper served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agsthie
Lowal
Estimins
Ity
Alothodist Ministeriad Association
Monilay
A. Leagan
Duiver
Hirst Presbytern
Partons
Fraong
Court Street
Alderman Flowers
Shibail
Charles Wockroth
Mra
WLP
Mitchell
Binghamton
Chris Than
Taylor
Jressmalkite
W. H. Matthewson
Lackawanna
Wioomeburg Junction
Clarke
Bera
Grin
Martha Washington
Griffin
Lackawanni Avenue
Police court reports include arrests in Nay Aug park incident
Patrolman McManaman jailed a man for firing a revolver in Nay Aug park at 1 AM. The suspect, James Hinchcliffe, a butcher, posted $10 for today’s appearance. James Jordan and James Moore, arrested after a disturbance on Franklin Avenue, claimed opposing views about a $1 theft and a revolver. Both were acknowledged drunk, fined $5 by the mayor after arraignment. A separate melee at La Zerne Street led to Buduski, Yesenski, Pendrick, and Dumphool being hauled in. they paid fines. John Locklin, blamed for a large barn fire, was fined $2. The notices describe multiple minor charges and mixed alibis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McManaman
Nay Aug Park
James Hinchcliffe
Butcher
James Jordan
Franklin Avenue
James Moore
Moore
Jordan
Wasing Broduski
Mike Yeasinski
Mike Pendrick
Mike Dumphool
Sichicker & Watkins
Pierson
Darkness Follows Accident at Scranton Lighting Plant
An accident at the Scranton Lighting Heat and Power plant Saturday evening cut power to many buildings. Elevators in the Board of Trade and the Scranton Club election attendees faced stairs, while public library services were halted for Sunday. Repairs were completed quickly by company officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Iluminating, Heat and Power Company
Seranton Club
Scranton Pablic
Coal Reduced Coal Prices Promised in Local Trade
Fragmentary note lists coal terms with prices per unit and delivery terms. Mentions Egg Stove Chestnut and a $2.60 figure, unclear agent or date.
Fires Sweep Adams Avenue Area With Multiple Blazes
Firemen battled four blazes across Adams Avenue, Hitchcock Court, and surrounding districts between Saturday morning and Sunday. Barns at Slebecker & Watkins and A D Pierson were destroyed, a horse and carriage lost, and nearby homes escaped after firemen’s quick work. A second major fire at Milkman Yobs’s two story house caused total loss of the structure and much furniture. A small blaze at Mrs Buck’s home and another at Janes Tell’s unfinished dwelling were contained with minor damage. Police detained a disruptive hoister after he attempted to rescue a horse. Total losses estimated at several thousand dollars with insurance noted on barns.
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Merson
Second Presbyterian Church
Mange
C. E. Robinson
J. F. Penman
Claude Pritt
Pierton
Ames
Saltry
Proherty
Velock Rom
Stephen Yobs
TM Stoneavin
Peter Teohling
Tdi
Washington Avenue
Noullervy
Brick Avenue
Oak Street
West Market Street
Janes Tell
N. W. Moore
Adium Avenue
Snow sidewalk case raises owner tenant duty question
The arrest of F F Paull for not cleaning a Spruce Street sidewalk prompts debate on whether owners must enforce tenants to clear sidewalks. The street commissioner prosecutes while Paull’s counsel argues cleanup is tenants’ duty. alderman Stowe awaits decision.
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Paull
Spruce Street
Commonwealth Building
Pauli
Stowe
Twentieth Ward Factions Lead to Arrest in Election Board Row
Attorney M J Donahoe was arrested Saturday on a charge of criminal libel for an article in Thursday's Truth alleging fraud by the election board in the Twentieth ward. Herman Schaefer, election board inspector, and John Gibbons Jr, judge of election, are named. Donahoe posted bail and will appear in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Donahoe
Hermann Schaefer
Schaefer
John Gibbons, Jr
Donahoe
Studdy
Alderman Howe's Office Scene Ends Forthright over Liquor Charge
In Alderman Howe's office, John Lurber confronted Amon Hobinson of Old Forge who faced liquor law violations as Mrs. Mary Ruppe reported the matter. a heated remark by Hobinson led to a tense moment as signatures were being made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Howe
John Lurber
Amon Hobinson
Old Forge
Mary Ruppe
Quarrel Over Neighbor Remarks Ends in Tension
Mrs Pupp and Mrs Trupp become focal as a neighborly dispute escalates. A husband overhears a remark and threats, drawing constables and an alderman. The scene subsides after the alderman lectures the husband and he calms quickly.
Amusements at Frothingham and Academy of Music Billboards
The program features Other People’s Money at the Academy of Music with Hennessy Leroyle in the lead, followed by The Judge’s Wit and a romance of Mexico. The Spouieros, Cornell Glee Banjo and Mandolin Club, and Shelleer perform, with De Leon’s Metropolitan company presenting The President, plus the 1897 Vitascape. Matinee and evening shows run all week in Scranton with early box office sales and family-friendly tea-time admissions.
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Mroth- Ingham
Mexico
Spouieros
Seite
Frothingham
Cornell Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Club
Sam de Leon
Scranton
New York
de Leon
Trolley Wire Falls Threaten Life On Washington Ave
A trolley wire fractured near the Commonwealth building at Washington avenue and Spruce street causing a full line halt. Police controlled crowds as the repair wagon from Linden street arrived and within twenty five minutes traffic resumed. The incident could have been deadly if not for quick response.
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Washington Avenue
Spruce Street
Commonwealth Building
Linden Street
Davis
Ecorner
Washington in the sermons marked by birth anniversary
Yesterday's sermons included references to Washington the free president on the occasion of his birth anniversary. Evening services were held at Elm Park Methodist Jackson Street Baptist Providence Methodist Green Ridge Baptist and Trinity United Evangelical churches with the Patriotic Order Sons of America attending the Jackson Street Baptist church service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Elm Park Methodist
Jackson Street Baptist
Providence Methodist
Green Ridge Baptist
Trinity United Evvangelical
Patrioti: Order Sons of America
Jackson Street
Beards, Boy d, Ouly Released To Us
Beard, Boyd and Daly of the Rochester team have been released to Scranton amid lingering contract ties and ongoing transfer talks. Beard has already received a $250 advance, while the trio await signatures as Rochester considers its league options with Providence Buffalo and Syracuse viewed as frontrunners.
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Beard, Boyd
Ouly
Beard
Frank Boyd
Dale
Elul
Scranton
Seranton
Hochester
Shannot
Dan
Boyd
Daly
Rochester
Althougth
Shannon
Criffin
Wilkes-Barre
Dicker
Providence
Syracuse
Buffalo
Wilkes- Thine
Toronto
Springbelt
Buffalo Enquirer
Hulow
Mertes
Philadelphia
Columbus
Burns
Hartford
Paul Radford
New England
Badger
John H. Sharrott
New York
Fireman Connor Injured When Crippled Hose Wagon Slips
Fireman George Conner of the Crystal Hose company is injured while en route to a fire at 220 Ad-ams Avenue. The wagon slid over the curb on Wyoming avenue near Linden street, he was thrown from the rear step and struck a telegraph pole. He sustained a head wound and shoulder bruises, Dr Pennywacker dressed the injuries and he was taken to Lackawanna hospital where he rested well last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Conner
Crystal Hose Communiy
Freen Ad- Ams
Scranton Poor District Plant Inspected by Board
Members of the poor board inspect the new electric plant at Hillside moment in Scranton to review construction and readiness for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Poor Board
Quality and price drive Delphia butter demand
A fragmentary note explains buyers come from far and near for Phila Delphia print butter. It cites two reasons quality and price and advertises today’s sale: fancy Elgin fresh pallia, full pound portions, with no waste in serving. Be. G. Counben.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
G. Counben
We Still Operate Here After Twenty Two Years
The notice states continued business at the same location for twenty two years soliciting public patronage for awnings tents flags and all kinds of society goods and decorations in a formal public appeal.
Coale Reduces Coal Prices at Noy Av Park Colliery
Local listing shows Coale offering stove and chestnut coal at $2.60 with delivery to Noy Avenue Park Colliery. Telephone number d712 provided for orders.
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Noy Av Park
Breaker of Baltimore Tunnel at Wilkes-Barre Destroyed by Fire
A Baltimore Coal company breaker built in 1844 and later owned by the Delaware and Hudson Canal company burned Saturday morning in Wilkes-Barre. The loss is estimated at 75000 dollars. The breaker will be rebuilt.
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Baltimore Tunnel
Wilkes-Barre
Baltimore Coal Company
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Woman jailed after choosing reform school over confinement
Mamie Smith convicted of keeping a disorderly house at 115 Franklin Avenue. Judge Gunster gave a week to decide reform path, then remanded to county jail. later she chose reform school and was fined $50. The report also notes injunction actions, probate matters, and various court orders affecting local residents and firms.
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Mamie Smith
Bhe
Franklin Avenue
Gunster
Wi Doutton Hackett
Wollinn & Hinckelt
Jude Gutister
Monsis
Paidoris
Burns
Amelia
Henry J. Colliss
Greenfield
Frank Brinn
Doratie Hivenberg
Rivenberg
J. T. Payne
Doveaset
Veron B. Paysy
William R. Richards
Scranton
Margaret Richards
Tunis Limbs
Spring Rook
Thia
Myers & Co
George Fanning
Euike
Mna
Bub Poenas
Court notices creditors and levy actions amid holiday
The document orders claimants to file declarations and bond within ten days. In the case of George Ph. Kites a rent claim and discharge are noted. Sheriff directed to proceed with levy upon property tied to Elion Wetzel. Court house office closed today due to a legal holiday.
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George Ph. Kites
Wetzel
Eilon Wetsell
Court House
Shooting at Hazleton Leaves Two Wounded
A violent shootout in Milnesville this afternoon left one man dead instantly and another fatally wounded, with a third shot in the leg. Joe Braddock died. Mike Roebuck survived a thigh wound. John Monier, an amateur baseball player, was shot in the leg at Lattimer as detectives pursued the case.
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Hazleton
Milnesville
Caerie
Troncomen
Joseph Kualich
Mount Scenery
Tricas
Joe Braddock
Mike Roebuck Wee
Reilly
Kenned
Wugleh
Taide
John Monier
Lattimer
Reading Pa Y M C A Convention Centers on Young Men
A large Reading pulps attend Y M C A convention with sermons from Rev Dr Seo fled and speakers from Philadelphia. Engineers and labor leaders testify to faith, while Ex Governor Peaver addresses two audiences at the Academy of Music. Delegates adopt resolutions hoping for great good to Pennsylvania’s young men.
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Reading
Seofled
Covenant Methodiet Episcopal Church
Jesus
Bryan Warmly Received in Jefferson City
In Jefferson City Missouri on February 1 Bryan drew a large crowd as train crowds gathered on hillsides. Governor Stephins greeted him at the depot with a reception committee and both houses of the state legislature. A dinner at the governor's mansion preceded a House of Representatives address on the science of government followed by an evening reception at the Madison hotel with a second speech.
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Jefferson City
Earm Valen
Whilima
Tryan
Bryan
Stephins
House of Representatives
Farris
Madison Hotel
Steam Heating and Plumbing Ad Teaser
P F and M T Howley advertise steam heating and plumbing services at 221 Wyoming Ave. In a separate offer a store promotes 250 white envelopes for 17 cents and a sale price of 5 cents at 623 Lackawanna Ave.
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P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Lack'a. Ave
Mysterious Safe Tapping at Lackawanna Valley House
The Lackawanna Valley House owner H M Flynn reports a safe theft. A night clerk and bell boys confirm someone with a duplicate key opened the cash drawer, $260 missing, before day staff arrived. Detectives hired to solve the cafe’s puzzling loss.
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Thin City
Guyele
Heia M. P. Fisnn
Lackawanna Valley House
Heine
Prinkle
Inteorim
Elaurewise Cand
Flynn
Berry Offers Great Reductions in Watches and Clocks
W. W. Berry advertises significant price cuts on watches and clocks with repair services offered on short notice.
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Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Iackawanna
Eader
A.B. Warman
Penn Avenue
City Notes
Hlumnating Company
Telehie
Adams Avenue
Hitchcock Court
Sofelack P. m
Hoestler
Slebecker & Watkins
Th. J. Slebecker
None Major
Frank Penman
Herbs
Madison Avenue
Mulberry Street
Scrhecker & Watkins
D. Pierson
Twentieth Ward
Other People's Money
Academy of Mussio
Hennessy Leroyle
Euhu R. Shelleer
Academy of Music
Mr. Spencer
Shylock
Merchant of Venice
Lago
Piayvers
Sandy Griffin
Wilke
Harre Teame
Springfield Union
Springfield
the Tribune
Connor
Fuhrman & Bry
Court House News Notes
Shooting
Missouri
W. R. Black’s Cloak Department
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Jermyn
M. P. Flynn
Dver
Tabor
John Ross
Ingey
Marechal Neil Rose
Sohmar Piano
J. W. Guernsey
Scranton, PA
Choice Carnet Designs
Siedecker & Watkins
Lackawanna Ave
Wyoming House
Ndow
W. W. Berry
Lackawanna Avenue
China
Our Wends
J. Weichel
Metropolitan China Hall
Washington Ave
A. E. Rogers’ Jewelry
Lackawanna Avenua
Sealand
L. Posner
Lackawanna Lubricating CO
Capouse
Warren-Ehret Company
Pierge Penn Ave
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