City Notes and Meetings Amid Various Local Events
Local notes list multiple meetings including the Vow of Health regular pension and Will Hearthy reports, Temperance melting activities, and a Woman's Christian Temperance Union gathering at 3 PM. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals schedules an evening meeting, while Chef Mickey of the fire department returns to duty after illness. Fire incident details describe a noon blaze at Adam Brier’s residence with damage to the roof and nearby office. A mid day fire and hospital discharges are noted along with routine police duty adjustments and a magazine club gathering in the Kiernney building with a talk on the history of perception and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Brier
Pittston Avenue
Apoaratun
Century
Howe Company
Tames
Dopwin Clark
Brier
CLIUB
Pmistorka Roctery
Newmith Migapivic Club
Kiernney
Ower Williame
Reward for Catorrh Cure Claims by Hall's Cure
One hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure provided by Paumene y and Co. Toledo. The undersigned, having known F. L. J. honey for years, vouches for their fair and honorable business dealings. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on the blood and mucous surfaces. Price per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free. Also Tait's Family Pile is the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Paumeney & Col
Props
Toledo
Tin
West & Truax
West & Truax, Wholewuly Druggists, To Tele
Walding
Kinnan & Maron
Talwilo
Ole
Thiail
Tai
Lutheran Ministers Meet in February Session at Holy Trinity
The Lutheran Postal association February session met yesterday morning at Holy Trinity rectory on Mulberry Street. Most members attended except Rev Zigelmann. Rev Spieker led devotion at St. Peters and Holy Trinity. papers covered Greek lessons, demon possession, catechetics, Lent, and absolution. A Sunday school institute is planned for April 6 at Holy Trinity. next meeting at St Mark's Parsonage March 20 with a mission festival in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Church
Mulberry Street
Pr . Zigelmann
The
Zion Church
C. G. Spieker
Holy Trinity
A. J. Kamer
Aoteo
John W. Randetol
St. Petts
John Kowala
Emmanuel
Ay. A. L. Ta Mer
St. Mark's
Spieker
Ramer
St. Mark's Parsonage
Nev
Mre
C. G. Spicker
Spicker
A. Ts. Ramer
FALSE TO HIS TRUST IN LARCENY CHARGE AGAINST SCHLOSS
IH M P Schloss of South Scranton was arrested on a warrant from Alderman Howe after Edith Anthony of Penn avenue reported a stolen dog. Schloss waived a hearing and posted 200 dollars bail. Anthony said she lent a black cocker spaniel valued at fifteen dollars in February and Schloss did not return it or account for it, suggesting possible profit from its disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IH. P. Schloss
South Scranton
Alderman Howe
Edith Anthony
Penn Avenue
Miss Anthony
Oaly
Examining Dunmore Voters in Lang eluff Kelly Contest
A second batch of Dunmore voters was examined yesterday including Philip DeWitt G H Carpenter Frank Butterfield Selden Brady H D Jones Gustav Brady F B Wagner Bernard Wagner J W Hork baker John Hoffman and George F Hower. Examiners meet today in Carbondale and will hear testimony from voters in that police district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
Philip DeWitt
G. H. Carpenter
Frank Butterfield
Selden Brady
H. D. Jones
Gustav Brady
F. BK. Wagner
Bernard Wagner
J. W. Hornbaker
John Hoffman
Carbondale
Board of Trade Reports Circulated By Secretary Atherton
Secretary Atherton of the Board of Trade is distributing neatly printed pamphlets with annual reports of officers from the January meeting. The pamphlets include member lists, illustrations of the new building, and many city statistics, and will be sent to boards of trade nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
Board of Trade
Coplona
Boards of Trade
Workman Injured at Blast Furnace Accident
John Patrick a laborer at the blast furnace was hurt yesterday morning while unloading ore. A large piece toppled, he fell and fractured his right leg below the knee. He was taken to Moses Taylor hospital where the fracture was attended. The injury is painful but not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Patrick
Moses Taylor Hospital
Eleventh Regiment Notes Drill and Elections Update
Companies ko and G will drill in battalion formation at the armory tonight, March 7. Election of a second lieutenant for Company TD will occur Friday evening, March 19, to fill the vacancy from Frank A. Heads resignation. It is uncertain if the Eleventh regiment will form for the export to the Thirtieth celebration marking the homecoming of the volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Heads
Beware of Danger Signals by Hisgen Bros Druggists
The South Side druggists Hisgen Bros advertise Chamberlain's Remedy as highly effective for children’s severe colds and croup. Sold by Matthews Bros wholesale and retail agents. Also promoting Pocono Cigar.
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Hisgen Bros
South Side
Corner Mihst
Wentworth Ay
Matthews Bros
Linnen Proposes to Enter a Contest for Council Seat
John A. Linnen of Olyphant says votes for him in the Third ward council race were not counted and he plans to contest the election. He alleges the official tally understates his support against A. F. Cullorple, who had 4 votes. Linnen claims a recount will prove his victory. Judge Archbald is in Tioga County for a liquor license matter drawing attention.
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Archbald
Tioga County
John A. Linnens
Olyphant
A. F. Cullorple
Linnen
Judge Archbald to hear Tioga liquor license case
Judge Ht W Archbald has been summoned to Tioga County to rule on a new liquor license application amid strong local opposition. The case, the first for a new house in years, involves Judge Mitchell as a relative of the applicant, prompting Archbald to step in and travel to Tioga County on Friday.
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Ht. W. Archbald
Tioga County
Pase
Judea Mitchell
Archbald
Toga County
Arbitration hearing over house plaster work dispute
A hearing before arbitrators TE Ganiner W Thayer and Robert Peck examined claims by Henry, a plasterer, against William Harvey owner and contractor Thomas W Thomas. The dispute concerns payment for work on Harvey’s house and the arbitrators are asked to apportion the amount, with Henry claiming 250 dollars 16 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TE. Ganiner
Briggs Settles Duplicate As Tax Collector in Second Ward
A. B. Briggs, site and county tax collector for the second ward, settled his duplicate with county commissioners. Judge Samuel Miller of Mercer notified Judge Archbald he will assist local judges during the second week of Common Pleas court, starting April 4. This will be Miller’s first Scranton visit. License court begins Monday, March 18, and until then court will be in vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Briggs
Yourth
Remains of John Norton Arrive For Funeral In Scranton
The remains of the late John Norton arrived here after a disputed transport from Los Angeles. His father M J Norton accuses Wells Fargo of breach of contract for routing the body via New York rather than the direct Chicago Buffalo route. Coroner Holland is awaiting word on death details. A high mass of requiem will be held at St Peter's Cathedral with interment planned.
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John Norton
Los Angeles
Cal
Wells, Farge Company
M. J. Norton
Wyoming Avenue
Sunerle
Norton
Chicaga
Buffalo
Delaware, Lackawanna
New York
Cusick
Wroaming Avenue
St. Peter’s Cathedral
Ofelock
Injury at Phelps Drug Attire Store Maine Hyde Park
Frank Beavers of South Hyde Park was injured at Phelps' drug store yesterday when a Munyon's Inhaler bottle ruptured and splashed germicidal solution into his eye. Eyewash promptly counteracted the irritation, preventing serious burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Beavers
South Hyde Park
Hvenus
Phelps’ Drug Attires
Munyon
Cory
Wiedow
Dr Robertson Discourse At Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Rev Dr Meberteon draws large crowds at Penn Avenue Baptist with a sermon on salvation through Christ's blood. He uses a vivid illustration about electricity and winds, contrasts sin with grace, recounts Robert Bruce and bloodhounds, and ends with a call to the blood of the Savior to save the children of Teriel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meberteon
Penn Avennue Baptist Church
Pinto Atlin
Bahamas
la Your
Christ
Robert Bruce
Bannockburn
Teriel
Estimates Committee Meets to Trim City Appropriations
Clerk Martin T Lavelle sent notices for the estimates committee first meeting Friday evening. A draft ordinance with all appropriations is at the printer and ready for study. About $40,000 must be cut from the estimates, and the committee includes Wagner Sanderson Coyne Willtiame Fraile Keller Oliver Reese Wirth and Nacell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chtg
Martin T. Lavelle
Emells
Guther Keller
Seleothien Wagner
Sanderson
Coyne
Willtiame
Fraile
Keller
Oliver
Reese
Wirth
Wenzel
Nacell
Resident Physician Resigns From Lackawanna Hospital
Dr John Corser senior resident physician resigns effective immediately after seven months at Lackawanna hospital He plans to move to work at a private practice location on North Molin avenue The hospital directorate notes Corser seeks entry into private practice and cites his desire to begin private work. details imply a staffing change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Corser
Lackawanna Hospital
Corser
Tork Plice
Molin Avenue
Death of R E Page Foreman of a Delaware foundry
Death of R E Page foreman H Page of the Delaware Lockowenna and Western foundry at his home in Chirk Summit Sunday. Former Scranton resident not a brother of the late Enoch Page. Well known in the city and highly esteemed by many. He was years old. Funeral from the family home tomorrow afternoon at 11 Wolock. Interment in Chirk Summit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stensselar H. Page
Delaware, Lockowenna and Western Foundry
Chirk
Summit
Fifteen Above the Average Death Rate Reported
A weekly report notes a total of forty six deaths, about fifteen above the average, with thirty two the prior week and forty the week before. Only three deaths were due to contagious disease, all caused by diphtheria. The report lists diphtheria and croup as the contagious cases, with supporting details unclear.
Dynamite Bombs Found In Scranton Coal Sheds
A series of dynamite bombs were discovered in coal bins and sheds around Scranton. In Lawrence Haberstroh’s shed a bomb was found and disassembled by workers, with a small steel piece and a cap recovered. Lieutenant Zang handled the detonator as authorities investigate motives and suspects. Similar bombs were previously found near Mountain Lake in the homes of Mrs. Hellerman and in Mrs. Greenwald Ward’s coal bin, with no arrests made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Haberetioh
Cedar Avenue
Scranton
Hivberstroh
Peter Bohr
Mr. Maberstroh
Polles Zang
Aly. Moeberstroh
Puteh Hollow
Mountain Lake
Hell
Obituary notices mark deaths in Scranton area
Peter Prey father of Mrs Luther Keller of the city dies at 75 in Portland Pa after an eight year illness. He engaged in lumber and slate interests and was once tied to FE Kingsbury and W W Munness. Survived by wife and their only child, the funeral is tomorrow from his Portland residence. Mrs Charles Stehnelder dies at home of her parents in West Scranton. funeral today at 2 from 29 South Main Avenue with services at Hickory Street Presbyterian church and burial at Pittston Cemetery. Mrs Margaret Finn, elderly West Scranton resident, dies after brief illness at her daughter Mrs John Murphy’s home. survived by three sons John Edward, and others.
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Peter Prey
Luther Keller
Portland
FE. P. Kingsbury
W. W. Munness
Charles Stehnelder
Pittston Avenue
South Scranton
Henry Mets
South Main Avenue
West Scranton
Welock
S29
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
Pittston Cemetery
Margaret Finn
John Murphy
Wright's Mourt
John
Edward
Finn
Wright's Court
Obituary notices for Archbald residents and relatives
James Mullen prominent Archbald resident dies after brief illness. Survived by wife and two daughters Mrs John Regan and Miss Mary Mullen. Funeral Wednesday with high mass at St Thomas church and interment at Archbald Catholic cemetery. Other notices: Cornelius Finn of Colorado and a daughter. Mrs Patrick Prendergast dies at 427 Meridian Street aged 45, funeral at 2:40 pm, Cathedral cemetery. Emeline M Lamb Zink dies at 734 Capouse Avenue aged over years, funeral Thursday at 2 pm, Forest Hill Cemetery.
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James Mullen
Archbald
John Regan
Mary Mullen
St. Thomas’ Church
Archbald Catholic
Patrick Prendergast
Meridian Street
Cathedral Cemetery
Emeline M. Lamb-Zink
Albert G. Zink
Capouse Avenue
Forest Hill Cemetery
Rev Pomeroy Resigns From Bald Eagle and Nittany Valley
The Northumberland Presbytery dissolved the pastoral relationship with Rev W. Pomeroy after thirteen years at Bald Eagle and Nittany Valley charges. He resigns to make his home in Harrisburg. During the Civil War he served as a scout and carried news from Chambersburg to Port Royal, telegraphing Lee’s invasion to Governor Curtin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turck Haven
Northumberland Presbytery
W. Pomeroy
Bald Eagle
Nittanny Valley
Harrisburg
Pomeroy
Chambersburg
Port Royal
Kilmamell
Lee
Pennsylvania
Curtin
Obituary notices from West Scranton and Archibald area
Death notices list several local residents including Margaret Finn James Mullen Patrick Prendergast Charles Schneider and Albert Aink. Funeral details specify dates times and church or cemetery interment in Archibald Forest Green and Pittston area with services at St Thomas Hickory Street and local Catholic cemeteries.
Doctor Wood's Women’s Health Advice Offered Free
Dr. ALICE C. WOOD, with associate Dr. Wood, promotes candid talks on women’s diseases. They claim 30,000 women have sought guidance in four years, and insist their advice is free and aimed at restoring strength rather than profiting from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice C. Wood
America
Europe
Catarrh Cured For $3.00 by Expert Specialists
In treating catarrh these expert specialists do not merely give relief they positively cure. They have special remedies methods and appliances and have passed the experimental point many years ago. If you suffer with catarrh or have even a symptom consult these specialists it costs you nothing.
The Dangers of Catarrh in Historical Notice
The article warns of catarrh leading to consumption and urges prompt care. It emphasizes nasal throat and head catarrh as a risk, urging sufferers to seek treatment under Drs. Woud’s care before it worsens.
The New Life Giver for Consumption
A promotional item touting a miracle cure by Dr. J. D. Wood and A. C. Wood. It claims he is the inventor and sole user of a method for treating consumption after drugs and doctors have failed. The text urges readers to try it at no cost.
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Dra
J. D
A c. Wood
Office directions for patients at Lackawanna site
Reading shows an address cross streets Lackawanna and Wyoming Avenues near Newark Shoe Store with entrances on Wyoming Avenue. Hours listed indicate morning 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and seven evenings per week, reflecting a general practice or office pattern.
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Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
Newark
Wyoming Avenue
Boston
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Mickey
Tire Departiment
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Aselistiot
McAtanus
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William Alee
Tle
Tr Day
Horace John
Evans
Henry Smith
By & Page
Dodge
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H. P. Schloss
Board OF Trade Reports
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Anna Hiualueko
Bopation
Thomas Durkin
Mary Prendergast
Bert Millard
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Estimates Committee
R. EH. Page
Enoch Page
Scrantonian
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Lawrence Haberstroh
Zang
MRTE
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Fise
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Crina Mali
Cornelius Finn
Colorado
Rev. Pomeroy
Pittston
ZINK
Beranten
Afra
Albert G. Aink
Capoune Avenue
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Forest Pim
Kelly’s
Francis Avenue
Scranton Dairy
Globe Warehouse
Dr. Woods
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