Precedent on mayoral secrets questioned in Scranton
The piece notes that Mayor elect Mole did not follow past precedents by appointing Henry Hatton as secretary. It details Hatton's extensive city government experience, prior service in the common council, and roles in several city departments, contrasting with earlier mayors who elevated newspaper staff to the post. It also recounts past secretaries for Connell and Bailey and mentions James Greer from New York visiting Scranton for the National Letter Carriers convention arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell
Bailey
Hatton
Ofice
Greer
Lila
Bolley
Henry
Tatton
Tie
Hatten
Othe Fivet
Ely Hall
Common Council
Moir
John H. Fellows
B.D. Fellows
Board of Control
Fellows
Council
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Building
Elf
Jones Quarters
Alaxvor Connell
New
Mark Edgar
Ememher
The
Tribune
Edgar
Meyers
Thore
Bulley
MM. J. Beamish
Bual
Met
James Greer
New York City
Reer
National Letter Carriers’ Association
Scranton
Toledo
Ieer
Pastiet
Me Lyceum
Kiven
Handa Rosea
Mr. Gireer
Mr. Gipper
Metropolis
Social and business notes from Scranton society
Edson Green of Green Ridge hosts Misses Bentley and Wood from Monestiale. Miss Jetinie Diatin of Buffalo becomes engaged to Thomas F. Archbald of Jefferson Ave. Several locals plan Florida trips. others register in Philadelphia. Editorial from Saturdays Times notes changes at the paper with M. J. O’Toole resigning the city editorship.
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Watvalo
Florida
Tomorow
Victor Koch
Scranton Duomne
Charles Robinson
John Henore
John Benore
Bon
Jetinie Diatin
Buffalo
Thomas F. Archbald
Jefferson Avenue
Dann
Scranton
Miss Bradley
Jonas Longe Spite Milliner
New York
Rob. McDonnell
William Kelly
Lackawanny Avenue
Casey Rou
and Mire
DD. Jones
Olive Street
N. E. Ellen
Mra, Ware
William Silkman
LG. LaBar
Mra
C.J. Powell
John Roll
Gheorse Ruins
Alre
PF. Megargel
John Simpson
Mer
Charlen Behliger
Wheeler
Baturdosy
Times
M. J. O'Toola
The
Acrantonian
Phacure
O' Tonle
Timen
Beranton
Hile
Straitonian
J. 2. Keator
Hue
Tinks
Wditer
Hin
Rafter
South Beranton
Vapor
Keator
Refund agreement for Torus falls syrup transaction
The agreement notes a refund for a Recent bottle of Greene's Warranted syrup of Torus falls to treat cough or cold. It states the parties will return a bottle to prove eligibility for the refund. Signatories include G. Bone & Painmore of Pa and Join 1 Dunabue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Bone &Painmore
Dunabue
Hallstead Banquet Heralds Thirteenth Regiment Return
Hallstead hosts a warm welcome for Thirteenth Regiment veterans returning to Susquehanna County. General Order No. 4 lists fifty-two assistants to the commander as part of Saturday’s events. Local figures Samel J. Porter and Enoch Harris noted for political roles and community ties amid city preparations.
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Hallietend
Susquehanna County
Parnie
Hallstead Heald
Hallstead
Beer Brewery Planned in Stroudsburg With 575000 Investment
A Stroudsburg Times report states a beer brewery will be erected and operated in town with 575000 capital. The project aims to form a consumers company with local hotelmen and saloon keepers owning shares. The five story plant will be fireproof, start in spring, and produce ales and beers, using Frankenfeld Springs water.
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Ysoor
Stroudsburg
Lincoln Avenue
Dig
Brewing Company
Wilhelm Grieger Engineering Company
Chicago
Strowdebure
Srankenfeld
Brewersieense
Later & Company
Electric trust forms as Scranton firms join major group
The Dunmore Electric Light Company Suburban Electric Light Company and Scranton Illuminating Heat and Power Company have passed under the control of the American Electric Light Heat and Power Company mergers. Dunmore plant purchased and slated for shutdown with power supply from Suburban plant. Scranton Electric Light likely to stay separate but under a noncompetitive understanding amid a regional consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore Electric Light Company
Suburban Electric Light Company
Scranton Illuminating Heat and Power Company
Dunmore
American Electric Light, Heat and Power Company
Mareh 1
Dunmore Wlhectric Light Company
Scratton Tdiuminating
Comepncy
Scranton Electric Light Company
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Washington Avenue
Consolidated Water Supply Plans Expansion in Carbondale
Joseph Jermyn George By Jermyn and Tt H Patterson paid $110000 to Crystal Lake Water stockholders in Carbondale to form the Consolidated Water Supply company. Stockholders received $1000 per 100 share, the new firm chartered to operate in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties plans to lease other water plants and build a dam at Brownell's swamp with major mains extensions this summer.
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Joseph J. Jermyn
George By
Jermyn
Tt. H. Patterson
Carbondale
Crystal Like Water Company
New Consolidated Water Supply Company
Crystal Lake Water Company
Crystal Lake
Consolidated Company
Lackhawanna
Bucquehanna
Brownell’s Swamp
Crystal Lake Company
Dunmore Voters Examined in Langstaff Kelly Election Contest
A list of Dunmore voters examined Saturday in the Langstaff Kelly election contest includes Harry Davis Sam Wills William Secor M Li Speck Charles F Brooks Frank Merrifield Joseph Jackson J W Cooper John Twadile Frank Rice John Allen M F Vegiard James Friant BE N Weaver J B Towner T J McClintock James Matter Bryan Brady Frank Cole David Decker Frank Williams George Albie Edward Holcomb Willis G Clark Alex Marsh Frank Secor Adam Hill Hen Parsons Preston Smith Timothy Foster A A Peckins Steve Roosnank Joseph Gillette A L Conrad Jerome Wade Sylvester Knupp Eli Swarts H J Swartz Charles Hardenstine Joseph Dodge George Jackson John Price Clarence Jackson George Jones Jason Cole.
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Dunmore
Langstaff- Kelly
Harry Davis
Sam Wills
William Secor
M. Li
Speck
Charles F. Brooks
Frank Merrifield
Joseph Jackson
J. W. Cooper
John Twadile
Frank Rice
John Allen
M.F. Vegiard
James Friant
BE. N. Weaver
J. B. Towner
T. J. McClintock
James Matter
Bryan Brady
Frank Cole
David Decker
Frank Williams
George Albie
Edward Holcomb
Willis G. Clark
Alex. Marsh
Frank Secor
Adam Hill
Hen Parsons
Preston Smith
Timothy Foster
A. A. Peckins
Steve Roosnank
Joseph Gillette
A. L. Conrad
Jerome Wade
Sylvester Knupp
Eli Swarts
H. J. Swartz
Charles Hardenstine
Joseph Dodge
George Jackson
John Price
Clarence Jackson
George Jones
Jason Cole
Funeral of M Henchy Follows Injury at Local Mach ine Shops
Many friends attend the funeral of the late Michael Henchy held Saturday from 440 South Washington Avenue. He was injured at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western machine shops over a week earlier and died Thursday at Moses Taylor Hospital. Remainders were taken to St Peter's Cathedral for a high mass then to Cathedral Cemetery for interment. Pallbearers were Thomas Hogan, John Murphy, Philip and Daniel McAtoon, John Kennedy and Thomas O Malley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Henchy
South
Washington Avenue
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Machine Shops
Moses Taylor
St. Peter's Cathedral
Cathedral
Thomas Hogan
John Murphy
Philip and
Daniel McAtoon
John Kennedy
Thomas O'Malley
Special Week Deals on Canned Goods and Provisions
This week offers Sweet Clover Corn and Peas at 3 cans for 25c with a 24 can limit per order. Coursen's Triple Blend Coffee is 24c per lb with a 1 lb limit. Maple Syrup quart bottles are 10c and fancy Creamery Butter 25c per lb. Olives in pint bottles are 25c.
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Coursen
Exciting Runaway Carriage Spooks Blacksmith Schnell
Blacksmith Philip Schnell experienced a frightening incident Saturday after noon near Green Ridge. While driving a single horse and leading another, the frightened pair bolted after the rear horse reared, throwing Schnell from the buggy. Both horses ran off but were later captured. Schnell remained unharmed though the carriage was damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Schnell
Green Ridge
Schnell
Mills to Resume Tonight After Bloomer Engine Accident
South Lackawanna Iron and Steel mills set to restart operations tonight after a delay caused by a fatal bloomer engine accident last Thursday. John Joyce died and two other workers were seriously injured when a large flywheel broke. injured men are recovering. Coroner investigation into Joyce’s death expected to begin today.
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South Steel Mills
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
John Joyce
Joyce
Bul
Cruelty Case Involving Dougherty Children
Police were alerted to extreme cruelty toward two dirty-faced boys, Dannie Dougherty aged 9 and Wildie Dougherty aged 7, seen entering saloons on Lark Street with bags of money. The siblings claimed they must earn a nightly sum to avoid punishment from their father Michael Dougherty of 28 Fellows Street, prompting authorities to intervene.
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Central City
Dannie Dougherty
Wildle Dougherty
Lark Wwonna Avenue
Michael Dougherty
Fellows Street
The Regiments Return Plan Deliberated In Hallstead Area
A decision on delaying the Thirteenth Regiment welcome is adopted to hold a banquet at the armory and a Lyceum reception. The plan includes a half holiday, a parade, and a roster of acceptances and assignments for staff officers and aides across multiple commands.
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Armory
Lyceum
Charles EF. Daniels
Coursen
Hallstead
Simoke The Porono Cigar Born in Nicholaus Ma
Birth notice records the arrival of a child to Mr and Mrs Harry Stephens at Nicholaus Massachusetts with the infant named Simoke The Porono Cigar born on the eighteenth of the month.
Contested School Director Seats in Scranton and Carbondale
A unique election contest challenges the term lengths for Republican school director candidates in Madrasa township. The suit argues that votes for three Republicans should be void if terms were not specified, potentially letting three Democrats win. A recount by the court clerk is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MD. Martin
Li. J. Hornbaker
D. W. Swarte
John Pirie
John McAndrew
Edward Webster
Thomas Hoar
Hornbaker
McAndrew
Scranton and Carbondale Vote Totals Issued by Court
The court ascertained official vote totals from last Tuesday in Scranton and Carbondale. Carbondale results show Kilpatrick and Conner leading in various offices with majorities ranging from 8 to 22. Court paid clerks and several attorneys received compensation for assisting in tallying and preparing the vote.
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Scranton
Carbondale
Tribune
J. F. Gilroy
Ralph Levy
W. M. Bunnell
W. F. Shean
Daniela
F. M. Lynch
W. M. Lowry
John F. Cummings
Judge rules on auditor report in Emma Watkins estate
Judge R W Arphald dismisses exceptions to auditor Olver's fund distribution from a sheriff sale over Emma Watkins 1888 estate. Five children receive excess sale funds. Jenkins sought 12 a month for a child’s board but was rejected by Olver and upheld by the judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Arphald
Emma &. Watkins
Charlies BK. Olver
Archabld
Mr. Olver
Burglar Attempts Break-In At Richmont Park Residence
An attempt to burglarize attorney James R. Burnett’s home on Richmont Avenue in Lipelock was interrupted Friday night when a woman nearby observed the intruder at a cellar rear window and raised the alarm. The burglar escaped empty handed and was not located after neighbors searched the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Burnett
Richmont Avenue
Lipelock
Gibbons Case Advanced To April Hearing Date
The Supreme Court sets April 10 for argument in the John Gibbons contempt proceedings after an earlier order had scheduled February during Lackawanna week. Attorney R. H. Holgate represents the petitioners and argues for rescheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Holgate
Supreme Court
John Gibbons
Lackawanna
Our Fancy Jersey Eggs
Our Fancy Jersey Eggs advertised at a low price per dozen. Coursen Steam Heating and Plumbing and P F M T Howley advertise services and location at 231 Wyoming. Lane's offers meals. 0 epruce street promotes Smoke The Poconose Cigar.
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Jersey
P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyomingtva
Runaway Horse Terrorizes West Market Street
A frightened horse owned by M. E. Alderman and used by Grover Stoll bolted along West Market Street Saturday morning, hitting several wagons but causing no injuries. The animal collapsed near the East Market Street bridge after one leg broke, and Patrolman John Thomas shot it to end its suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Market Street
M. E. Alderman
Grover Stoll
Horae
Bast Markettreet Bridge
John Thomas
Death Notice for Dante Ih West Beranion
A death notice records the passing of Dante Ih West Beranion age 4, with residence listed as 2 Bowl Meals avenue. The notice notes the time of death as Tuesday afternoon. Thomas W. Davis is named in connection with the event.
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Dante
West
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the Square
Washington Ave
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