Social and Personal New Year Festivities Overflow Scranton
A bustling round of social events fills Scranton with New Year’s Eve and New Year activities. Mrs Leet hosts a Brooklyn guest list of 64, with music by Jackson and Ellington talent. Dr. and Mrs Leet’s guests enjoy a lavish supper and formal dining. A post-call surprise gathers Rev Jaiffin, Mrs Olftin, and local families for a winter gathering, while a New Year’s Eve children’s party on Hay Avenue and Vine Street attracts many youngsters. The Symphony Orchestra, Young People’s groups, and Excelsior Hall celebrations mark the city’s transition to 1900 amid dancing, refreshments, and community turnout.
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Mas. N.Y
Dickerson
Brooklyn
N. Y
Jefferson Medica
Leet de Jackson
Eriicson
A. O. Blackingtean
BH. Jermyn
Jermyn
L. Fuller
Excelsior Hall
Wyoming Avenue
Enterprise
Scranton Social Season Attracts District Dignitaries
A large gathering at Bocantin club hall featured music, dancing, and a grand banquet under patronage of Mee. P.P. Smith and Mrs. John Barnett. Notables, including Clark's celebrated guests and numerous local officials, attended with many lists of names and committees cited for arrangements during the winter. A separate event saw a Crescent Social club gathering at Currga's hall with a smoker and wedding notices highlighting local marriages and family connections.
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Bocantin
P.P. Smith
John Barnett
Clark
Lawrence
Fanless
Sohn Barnett
John P
Kells
Sando
Messrs
T. MW
Carroll
J Hiatneh
Lea Coyne
Leonid
James A. Mellon
John
Kitty Brown
Mark
J. W. Jani
da. Jordan
Abartinwall
Margaret Waleb
Parcotie
Mike
Jordan
Annalark
Pithatan
Bean
Kennedy
Shell
Mat
Cawley
Mine Miuildtey
Pitter
TS Wuaileh
Misa M. Tdyeniesey
Uf Tittston
Mise
Mollie Cahill
John Gordon
Mixes Ward
Jiutin A. Natling
Mies Ather
Donntiog
Mod. Donahoe
Mie
Annie Mutatenrsy
John Fltre
Timlin
Brink
Totty
Mires
Mra Murphy
Charles W. Lvhahuri
Duty
Weimbe
Jotun Bh
Connolly
Pirown
William Ti. Mottrath
Martin W. Waleh
A. J. Metawley
P Glynn
Mise Bean
G. de Maloney
M. T McAndrew
McAndrews
Jimes W. McDonald
Misa Billa McDonald
Mrink Ford
Jennie Kearney
Thomas A. Studdy
Alice Milley
Pitterony TV
A. Dusan
Mr and Mire
Hichard Ively
BR. Burke
John Reedy
Ya Miley
Ane Mes. Paul, Mortis
Migs Glynn
Dohti Latin
Mies
Mary Maris
Lodennies
Mise WK
Mongudi
Por
Thomas Vo Rhinindgin
Mise 2Oudhdy
Mb Nelle Os Malley
Wilkes-Hiarre
John Kfelly
Matlin William Fowl
Mowad
Wills
Mise A. Kainard
Tod. McCawles
Mise Ik
Walsh
EH. Walah
Binghiomton
Diouder
Pinnatiatn
Frank Murphy
Murphy
Howsen
Misellla Murphy
Misees Margaret
Kitty Mitchell
Anna Harrett
Patrick Cusick
A. Coline
Mary Aa
Calling
Rod. Casey
Kate McCawley
J. J. McCawley
M. FP
John J. Roche
Kitza O'Malley
Auction Set for January 4 at Daviden Bros
An auction begins next Monday January 4 at Daviden Bros 217 Lackawanna Avenue. Everything will be put under the hammer and sold to the highest bidder.
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Daviden Bros
Lackawanna Avenue
Court Ends Special Session With Convictions and Fine
A special court session concluded on Lloyd Street with verdicts including guilty pleas and fines. Defendants Powell Yatervan and others received sentences of thirty days in jail and monetary penalties. several cases were dismissed or continued as officials commended District Attorney Jones for efficiency.
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Philadelphia
Ginster
John E. Jones
Archbald
Lloyd Street
Prances Domlineley
Net Willy
Rebbe
Comets
Pex Yonalounis
Michael Ldba
Prosteutura
Powell Yatervan
Powell Dominsky
Varney Robishky
Adam Yonalonis
Joseph Prattish
Sen. Hernood
Yall
Attorney Regan Dead in Scranton After Eventful Life
Jeremiah 2 Regan died at his home 420 LYK Wandivente at 240 oelock yusterday afternoon. He was born May 4, 1535 in Wasmart Wayne County and educated at Prompton before a law career with his brother Judd. He edited The Examiner and worked on railroad contracts in the west and South America before returning to teaching and law. Survived by Ellin, Mig Hesun, and Prof R J Regan. funeral arrangements not yet announced.
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Jeremiah
Regan
Oelock
Scranton
Orn
Wasmart
Wayne County
Adva Hoy
Stodiard
Prompton
Fegan Dorwne
St. Josephs College
Bis Brother Judd
Wilkes-Barre
Mesxiont Pacific
Willeiness
Ellin
Mig Hesun
Eliy Anid
R. J. Regan
Publie Sebionts
Marey Township
Tongemnente
Felts Brings Trespass Suit Against Railroad Firm
Teane V. Melts sues the Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company alleging trespass on an undivided half interest in an 11 acre coal land parcel in Lackawanna township. The company allegedly mined coal without consent through the Dodge roller and offered half the royalty, which Melts rejected. Attorneys EH. Merrifield and A. Rickells of Wilkes-Barre represent him.
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lDrehiwire, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Teane V. Melts
Inca
Lackawanna Township
Dodge Roller
Comepany
EH. Merrifield
A. Rickells
Wilkes-Barte
Turn of the Tide at Academy of Music with diverse acts
This afternoon and evening Oliver Hyton and Kate Byron headline Turn of the Tide at the Academy of Music. The bill blends love drama with musical and variety acts including Coon Hollow, Mississippian exploits, and exhibition wrestling, while R. Rosnow’s brothers headline local appearances and a broad range of performers from Almont to Leavitt.
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Oliver Hyton
Kate Byron Wall le
Giers
Vandeleun
Cranmia
Liev
Davidow Bros Auction Closes Entire Stock
Davidow Bros. will auction off their entire stock of diamonds watches jewelry silverware and bric a brac starting Monday January 4 as they retire from business. Every item must go at some price per the official sale notice.
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Davidow Bros
Old Man Fends Off Two Sons in 26 Foot Fall
An elderly man fought off his two sons as they forced him toward a window. The trio tumbled from a 26 foot drop to the street below, leaving all three bruised and cut. The father crawled back indoors, later aided by Dr. Machey of Pittston Avenue.
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Kofelwekt
Dr. Machey
Pittston Aiovenwue
Kofchinski
Scranton Team Dominates South Side Browns In One-Sided Game
A one sided basketball contest at the Thirteenth replant drnohy Jie Hight saw the Scranton squad defeat the South Side Brownies by a large margin. Frank Maalott of the Victor starred, while Charles Gilbert of the University of Pennsylvania and Hert McKucher contributed as referees.
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Drnohy Jie
Boarinton Basketbal T
Ardanoles
Senuid+tun Athletic oiih
Soith
Hirmer Tean
Frank Maalott
Charles Gilbert
University of Pennsylvania
Hert McKucher
Fefepoos
Fred Kelly Still Unwell After Grand Central Talk
Fred Kelly remains in poor condition after delivering a speech at the Grand Central hotel Tuesday night. Attending physician Dr TL Kearney indicates only cautious optimism about his recovery and has not abandoned hope.
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Fred Kelly
Grand Central Hotel
TL. Kearney
Directors of a Philadelphia life firm elect new officers
At a special meeting in Philadelphia the Pennsylvania tallroat company directors elected new officers led by a president from Girard Life Insurance and Trust, with Henry D. Walsh noted as deceased. The scene features Aborris Ting and Morriw as prominent local figures in finance and insurance circles.
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Phildelphia, de
Pennsytennile Tallroat Company
Br. Ting . Aborris
Henry Dp. Walsh
Morriw
Girard Life Insurance, Armalty and ‘Trust Company
Travel plans to Cleveland and Canton noted
A fragment notes Dec h Major and Mrs Meckinley traveling to Cleveland Saturday morning with visits to Abr. Gund and Mrs Hana, followed by Myroni, Herrok, and Mi. and Mee. Myroni.
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Canton
Munjor
Mre
Meckinley
Cleveland
Hana
Mie
Myroni
Herrok
Great Auction Sale Of Diamonds And More At Daviden Bros
An auction begins next Monday January 4 at Daviden Bros 217 Lick Won avenue. The sale includes diamonds and related items with a wide range of lots likely to draw collectors and bargain hunters.
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Daviden Bros
Lick
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Howland
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Edward Ridgeway
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Mien
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Lacka. Ave
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Washington Avenue
Michaelian Bros. & CO
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Hilo New Quarters
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Callon
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Thiele
Katharine Thiele
Ernest Thiele
Scharwenka Conservatory
New York
Herr Kopfp
Madinon Avenue
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