City Notes: Community Events Begin New Year Activities
Excelsior hall hosts Jefferson dancing class with Professor Muller providing music. Rehearsals for The Messin' conclude with a meeting at Penn Avenue Baptist Church at 8 PM. Praise and prayer services start mornings at First Presbyterian Church. Yoke Fellows band leads the Railroad YMCA meeting Sunday afternoon January 2 at 2:45 PM. Bauer's band performs January 21 at the Lyceum with John T. Watkins as soloist. YWCA announces resumption of clavex work Monday at 7 PM. Bubble classes in German and French open noon at 2 Washington Ave for details.
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Jefferson
Excelsior Hall
Muller
Messin
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Yoke Fellows
Railroad Young Mens Christian Association
Railroad
Bauer
Lyceum
John T. Watkins
Young Women's Christian Association
Clavex
Buble
Washington Avenue
Evening of Art and Music at Penn Avenue Baptist Church
An evening of art and music will be held at Penn Avenue Baptist Church next Thursday. A. L. Salling will deliver a talk titled Ari and their work, with city scenes and figures on display. The event features refreshments by young ladies and is praised as a fine low-cost entertainment. Committee members include Mrs. A Stelle, Mrs. L Keller, Mrs. William McClare, Mrs. M. W. Lowry, Mrs. L Northuy, Mrs. Amerman, Mrs. H. J. Carr, Mrs. Warnin, Mrs. Whittemore, and Mrs. W. Pierce.
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Penn Avenue Baptistechurch
Ihuraday
L. Salling
Tures
Curleg
A. Stelle
L. Keller
William McClare
M. W. Lowry
L. Northuy
Amerman
H. J. Carr
Dr O Malley to Speak on Dante at College Hall
The fourth lecture in St Thomas College’s course is set for Tuesday evening at College Hall ext. Dr Austin O Malley of the University of Notre Dame will present an illustrated talk on Dante’s Il Paradiso. Renowned as America’s leading Dante scholar and a Wilkes Barre native, he is expected to draw a large audience.
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College Hall
St. Thomas’ College
Austin O'Malley
University of Notre Dame
O'Malley
America
Wilkes- Barre
Twentieth Ward Caucus Chooses Coyne Cusick Slates
The Twentieth ward Democratic caucus produced a unanimous ticket for SelectmanThomas Coyne and M J Cusick after opponents Cahlin and Langan did not participate. About 280 votes were cast with Cahlin planning an independent run.
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Martin F. Cahlin
M. J. Langan
Thos. J. Coyne
M. J. Cusick
Cahlin
Langan
No More Bank Burglaries and New Electric Protection System
The Holmes Electrical Protective appliance joins five city banks as electrician Marks confirms to Henry Belin that the system runs perfectly. Watchmen Thompson and Brishell start patrols at the bank station, planned twelve hour shifts for a period.
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Holmes Electrical
Henry Belin
Bankers’ Committee
Messrs
Thompon
Brishell
Boollee Station
Passing of the Old Welcome of the New
The Tribune leads a noisy New Year welcome with its gong at 11 30 p m and townwide celebration. Watch-night services are held in churches as crowds gather. a reported poor family near Mrs Dugan’s home endures hardship with illness, begging, and Candy shop displays.
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Tribune
Earth
Apareil
Old Earth
Traction Company
Willard Partners Resume Practice in New Firm
Hon EF N Willard resumes his former law practice with Willard Warren Gouoapp as he withdraws to join the superior bench. Formal notice reiterates offers from Willard Warren Knapp and associated firms and lists attorneys Lindsay Wilhunt and others as continuing in the Pennsylvania office.
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EF. N. Willard
Willard, Warren & Gouoapp
Benel
Tivati
Willi, Warren & & Knapp
Republi
Prominent Scranton Topics in Sunday News Feature
A wide array of society notes and witness accounts fill the page including a Scrantonian’s Mexican trip with W. J. Pryan, views on the Electric City, Constable Black’s Mary whitening tale, and reports on runaway couples, Irish A P A activity, and local crime and gossip. Notable names include A. B. Durning and Jennie Emory with mentions of W. J. Bryan.
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Green Ridge
Bhegiifters
Mitesimmons
W. J. Bryan
Vick Scranton
Pauline Herbeter Dies After Sudden Heart Failure
Pauline Herbeter of 00 Alder street dropped dead in her yard yesterday afternoon from heart failure. A German-born 57 year old widow, she lived on the South Side for 25 years and is survived by her husband and several children. Funeral mass at St Mary’s Catholic Church Monday morning.
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Myre
Pauline Herbeter
Alder Street
Germany
Bouth
Mre
Dacol Schriber
Mire
Louis Bchoen
Minx
Watch Night Service Marks Old Year’s End at Kim Park
A large crowd attended a midnight Watch Night service at Kim Park Church to usher in the new year. Dr C M Gillin led prayers for the church and humanity as the hourlong devotion concluded with blessings sought for the coming year.
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Eim Park
C. M. Gillin
Hhe Church
All Humanity
Messiah Cantata Repeats at Penn Avenue Baptist Church
The cantata Messiah will be repeated tonight at Penn Avenue Baptist Church following a recent successful performance. A large crowd is expected and soloists include Mrs Frank Brundage, Miss Margaret Jones, Thomas Beynon and Richard Thomas.
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Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Promie
Mra Frank Brundage
Mian Margaret Jones
Thomas Beynon
Richard Thomas
Candy Store Against Board of Health Notice
A small candy store on Third Avenue Bellevue was found by Mrs Duggan in her pounds as agent for the Board of Associated Charities. The two family house, with the basement candy shop run by John R Kelly, was observed to house destitute conditions via the information from the little daughter.
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Moses Taylor Hospital
Third Avenue
Bellevue
Board of Health
W. &. Duggan
Board of Associated Charities
S Mall
John R. Kelly
Guardian Abused Him Join Hagen Arrested on Incorrigibility
A one year old boy named Hagen was arrested by a relative on incorrigibility after alleging abuse by his guardians. He testified before Alderman Howe that his relatives mistreated him, led him to flee, and he was found hiding in a South Scranton home with a benevolent man. The board of charities and Mrs Duggan took him in pending trial.
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Hagen
Howe
North Scranton
South Scranton
Board of Charities
Mra. Duggan
Cave
Taxpayers Rush City Hall as Tax Day Peak Hits
A large crowd filed into city hall as the belated taxpayers rushed to pay their taxes. City Treasurer Holand called for reinforcements from the insurance office to handle the surge. Total receipts reached 57,480.24 for the day with large numbers of under $100 payments. The city and school duplicates showed substantial totals, while delinquent taxes rose by about 29,770.00 over the prior year. Collector Finn gathered roughly 11,000 in poor tax receipts, the year's largest daily haul.
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Holand
Eig
Finn
Dissolving the Traction Company Nears Final Dissolution
Scranton Traction, absorbed by Scranton Railway on January 1, and later stock reductions, proceeded yesterday with a noon meeting. Shareholders not present at the general office voted to decrease capital stock, with further cuts planned next year until the company is fully dissolved.
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Scranton Traction Company
Scranton Railway Company
Work of the Clearing House Sets December New Highs
The Scranton Clearing House reports weekly clearances totaling 1 004 741.26 with daily amounts of 3119 0004 2004 186 119 16 208 207 72 248 47 0. December receipts reach 5 212 017 45 the year’s highest. The last week of December 1896 shows 95 1v5 10 in clearances.
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Scranton Clearing House
SJIM
Formal Opening of New No 15 School Building
The formal opening of the new No 15 public school building in the Twentieth ward is scheduled for Monday. In the morning teachers and pupils will take possession. in the afternoon the board of control, the architect, and the builder will inspect the eight room facility, though not all rooms may be opened.
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No. Wb Public School
Board of Control
Hi Bernian Ball In South Beranton Hosted At Music Hall
Division No. 22 of the Ancient Order of Hi Bernians held its second annual ball in Music Hall last evening. Hayes Brothers provided the music. Officers listed include Daniel Galvin as chairman John Melrath secretary John Guy master of ceremonies and James Collins gestarant mieler of ceremonies.
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Ancient
Order of Hibernians
South Beranton
Hayes Brothers
Daniel Galvin
John T. Melrath
John Guy
James Collins
Gestarant
Marriage of Joseph J. Toma and Florence Jenninge
A marriage occurred in Scranton on December 1, 187, at the residence of Reverend Richard Miorus. The groom is Joseph J. Toma of Cherry Ridge and the bride Florence Jenninge of Hawley, Wayne County.
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Toms—Jienninge
Scranton
Richamd Miorus
AY Pine
Treok
Joseph J. Toma
Cherry Ridge
Mise Florence Jenningd
Hawley
Wayne County
McDonough Notice From West Boranton Residence
In West Boranton Doc WT John McDonough about a year of age at his residence Jackson wire Foner announcement later.
Year’s Record Of Scranton Fire Department
The year featured a major blaze at the Miaminal Heat and Power Plant causing about 635000 in losses. Innovations included a courthouse bell alarm system, a chemical wagon, and a paid department plan for the Third District. The most dramatic event was the Olehofski explosion on the South Side.
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Miaminatling Heat and Power Company
Olchefeki
Scranton
Court House
P.O. Hickey
Leasat
Nay Ave Company
Phoenix Company
Campbell
George
Tillman
Chemical Company
Dluminating Heat and Power Company
Alex. Dunn
Gents
Wyoming Avenue
Burrick
Green Ridge
Olehofskis
Tian
Hickey
van Store
Ming
Alekev
UN Fire and Police
Firemen's Relief Association
Lyceum features ship scene and agnostic lecture
The Eight Bells performance at the Lyceum opens New Year’s day with a ship deck scene that turns over to showcase acrobatics by the Byrne brothers. Colonel R G Ingersoll lectures on Why I Am an Agnostic Monday evening, detailing his journey from orthodox faith to doubt with wit and candor. The Three Star Comedy troupe and performers Ines Mecuniker Willard Tae appear at the Academy next week.
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Lyceum
Byrne
Walla
R. G. Ingersoll
Futhera
Academy
Ines Mecuniker
Willard Tae
Cradle With 14 Year Old Birth Rite Ties Indiana History
The piece notes Meriecul Hardesty, the first white child born in Indianapolis, was rocked in a cradle owned by Mrs. Brandt of the Walrantto Christian Tabernacle. The 14 year old cradle traces back to Virginia. thirty nine relatives across Indiana are mentioned as having slept in it, including Brandt’s grandmother and father among fourteen siblings.
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Chicago Inter-Ocean
Meriecul Hardesty
Indianapolis
Brandt
Wol L. Brandt
Christian Tabernacle
Walraratoo
Ind
Virginia
Indiana
Mite
Mra
George Marquis
Mra. Marquis
Cradle War Artifact Shaped by Logo Displayed At Fair
The cradle war relic, about three feet two inches long and ebony like from wear, was slated by the Indiana Commission of the World's Fair for exhibition but was declined by Mrs. Brandt fearing damage. A humorous aside follows about a doctor ordering warm water before meals and a stubborn speaker.
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Indiana
Brandt
Best pottery and glazing sale prices listed for Jardinieres
The notice lists various Jardinieres price changes during a sale. It shows 39 cents, 24 cents, and multiple updated amounts including 0, 8, 1.25, 1.50 dollars, with references to 200 Jardinieres now available.
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Jardinierer
Jardinieres
Jardinieren
Jardiniere
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