Open House Planned by Young Women's Christian Association
Social events note open house for the Young Women's Christian Association and branches with coffee cake sandwiches and a musical program at each headquarters. Prominent city figures are expected, with officers and managers present across central South Side North End and West Side locations. Mrs T Cramer von Storer hosts a Monroe avenue reception Saturday night. Mrs Von Storch presides in the afternoon with Miss Shotwell assisting and many visitors discussing the Bachelor’s ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christianeassociation
South Side
North End
West Side
T. Cramer von Storer
Monroe Avenue
von Storch
Dates and guests corrected for Bachelors Hat list at Newburgh NY event
A correction notes Rev Dr and Mrs E Robinson were mistakenly listed among Bachelors Hat guests who were not present. The piece lists numerous attendees from Newburgh Philadelphia Yonkers and Washington with hosts and social events planned including receptions and a New Year assembly at the Blyeoe club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Robinson
Second Presbyterian Church
Local Social Notes Highlight Yonkers Visitors and New York Trips
Miss Miles of Yonkers visits at Miss Janet Dickson’s nest while Robert Crossin of New York stays with his mother on Madison avenue. Alderman and Mrs. John P. Kelly depart for New York for the week. Frank Williams visits his uncle Dr. Olin in Utica. Several city residents entertain guests and register at the Hotel Albert. William Haslin returns from Puerto Rico after military hospital service. Dr. Theodore Weisenbure leaves Lackawanna hospital for Philadelphia city hospital to join its staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Yonkers
XN. C
Janet Dickson
Robert Crossin
New York
Madison Avenue
Jermyn
Gleorge W. Btratton
Washington, D. c
John P. Kelly
New York City
Frank Williams
Anna Williams
Dr. Olin
Utica
C. Brenkina
Thompson
W. W. Brandon
Charlotte
FP. E. Greene
George D. Tayior
Havin Evans
M. G. Carr
J. Holden
Albert
William Haslin
T. Hashim
Welsenburs
Lackawanna Hospital
Tragic Trolley Fatal Claims Life Of Local Man
A young man believed to be Michael Purcell of Hickory street was killed instantly by trolley No. 119 en route to Scranton near Pittston avenue. The driver and motorman gave little explanation, Purcell had recently left Clarke Brothers store and was well regarded by coworkers. The accident shocked the neighborhood as witnesses described a grisly scene before authorities removed the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Purcell
Hickory Street
Bellevue-Stone Avenue
Pittston Avenue
Undertaker Cusick
Gordon
South Line
Mike Purcell
Purcell
Welsh
Irving Avenue
Terriate
Burglary at Hunklocek’s Creek Depot and Stolen Revenue Stamps
Burglar entered the Delaware Lackawanna and Western depot at Hunlock’s Creek Saturday morning and blew open a case but took only 150 in revenue stamps. They damaged tickets and timetables and left behind a burglar’s kit including a file wrench hand drill and saw. Also advertised is Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Huniock's Creek
Scranton Weather Sees No Big Storms This Year
Weather observer H Paine asserts Scranton valley is protected from major storms despite a dry summer. The year delivered above average precipitation at 4.95 inches with notable winter snowfall and unusually cold late winter.
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H, FE. Paine
Dor
Loi
Seven Men Held on Bail for Beer Keg Theft Case
Seven men are held on bail to appear before Justice of the Peace Magon regarding charges of stealing beer kegs. The group was brought to court after local police investigation and press reports note the individuals’ names and suspicions.
Local men held on larceny charge over missing beer barrels
Blakely residents Dominick Ro many Samuel Smith John Caxtent Charles Mason Anthony Langoff Anthony Hildock and Andrew Wincheck faced a hearing for larceny of beer barrels and kegs. Bail set at 900 dollars for their court appearance. The group, from Marehwood area, was arrested on a Dickson City Brewing Co complaint by George Hof nagel. Brewers report ongoing thefts as the matter is pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakely
Dominick Romany
Samuel Smith
John Caxtent
Charles Mason
Anthony Langoff
Anthony Hildock
Andrew Wincheck
Marehwood
George Hofnagel
Dickson City
Ludden Committed Without Bail For Ol Forge Killing
Thomas Ludden of Minooka was formally committed to jail without bail after a Saturday hearing before Alderman Millar. The case stems from the killing of Patrick Rafferty and wounding of Thomas McKenna at Ol Forge two weeks ago. Coroner Roberts testified on Rafferty s wounds as Engineer Matthew Barber and Fireman John Moran described the engine room incident. MacKenna shows signs of improvement and is likely to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Taudden
Minooka
Patrick Rafferty
Thomas McKenna
Ol Forge
Millar
Ludden
John P. Quinnan
Jones
Roberts
Rafferty
Matthew Barber
John Moran
MacKenna
NEW COUNTY OFFICIALS INCOMING BOARD MULL CHANGES
Incoming county commissioners plan to reshuffle staff and name a successor to County Solicitor H A Knap who declined another term. Herbert L Taylor is expected as solicitor, while chief clerk choices remain speculation. The board will consider removal power over Wagner but faces questions on a three year appointment. A 2 PM meeting will reorganize the prison board and school controllers. William F E Johns to replace F L Ward as county auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Knap
Herbert L. Taylor
Wagner
Archhbald
Pryor
Morris
Mr. Morris
Board of County Auditors
William FE. Johns
F. L. Ward
Overcoats stolen at Penn Avenue synagogue incident
A New York man named Rothschild allegedly took and pawned Simon Aaronson's overcoat during Saturday services at the Penn Avenue synagogue. Police traced the coat to a Lackawanna Avenue hotel, and Rothschild was detained for a hearing before Mayor Moir.
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Penn Avenue
New York
Rothschild
Simon Aaronson
Aaronson
Rodham and Haggerty
Centre Street
Charles Perry
Victor Sartor
Lackawanna Avenue
Moir
Hood's Sarsaparilla Proverb Calendar promotion
The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla Proverb Calendar featuring two girls in blue and pink robes. It highlights a large plain type calendar usable as a wall hanging and promises valuable information for the year. Readers are urged to ask their druggist or send six cents for stamps to Hood and Company in Lowell, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell, Masa
Beranten Tribune Year Book Listing
Local reference style note lists finest wines and cigars at Lane's on 22 Epruce Street with smoking Pocono products and general topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poileries
Beranten Tribune
Lane's
Epruce Street
Harris Remarks Condemned by Lackawanna Bar Directors
A Lackawanna County bar meeting adopted resolutions condemning John M. Harris as uncalled for and inaccurate in remarks reported from the State Bar association meeting in Pittsburg. The bar asserts no general rate cutting exists and proprieties are maintained, pledging swift action on any specific charges through its board of censors and local courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
John M. Harring
State Bar Association Committees
Pittsburg
Tribune
Harris
Directors of the Bar Association
Associated Press
John M. Harris
State Mar Association
Lackawanna Law and Library Association
W. W. Lathrope
George 8. Horn
Everett Warren
M. Streeter
Joseph O'Brien
Board of Censors
Miwave
Hboard of
Censors
James Hw, Torres
MH. A. Knopp
WL Osthaus
John P. Kelly
T. BP. Hoban
W. A. Wilcox
Walter Brigis
Club Tax Decision Faces All United Clubs
Judge McPherson of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania ruled that the Alexia club must pay the five dollar per year special tax as a retailer of liquor. The decision, reached in Philadelphia, holds that clubs serving liquor to members are liable for the government tax, a ruling with wide implications for clubs nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPherson
United States Court For the Eastern
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
United States
Alexia Club
Commission Begins Work On Roaring Brook Condemnation
A seven member commission led by W. W. Lathrope and John Hf Fellows met to review the petition to condemn parts of the Roaring Brook turnpike in Dunmore. They will survey the road and hear testimony before continuing Friday. Ninth Ward Republican primaries set for Jan 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. select councilman and other posts at Ninth Ward polling booths amid county ticket plans. Wartime era political notices and local election references accompany final line promoting a hotel cigar.
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W. W. Lathrope
John Hf. Fellows
WH. H. Hariig
Arh Stevens
H. Rittenhouse
Witt
Jim H. Roe
Roaring Brook Turnpike
Dunmore Borough
Ninth Ward
Register of Voters
Sp. Ain
Crawford County
Ecounch
Chittenden
Puslander
Peter Haan
Vigilance Committee
George FL Miller
Oils Prove Fine Paints With Smooth Durable Coats
The passage extols oils that ensure a smooth durable paint finish. It claims large coverage without peeling cracking or wear until the job is completed and notes that good oils are not expensive based on prices.
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Norton's Bulletin
Peloubet
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Scranton
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Griffin Art CO
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna
A. B. Warman
Eastman's
Kodaks
Wyoming
Lackawanna Hardware
Thomas Sprague
Quincy Avenue
George TH. Smith
Mises Galpin
N. A. Huitbert
Bleyoie Club
Hunlocek
Winslow
H. E. Paine
Paine
Carribean Sea
Manitoba
Poconos
New Jersey
New York Estate
Maryline
Louisville
Justice of the Peace
Magon
Java
Coursen
E. G
C. S. Hood & Co
Hotel Jermyn
Pocono Fc
A. & P. Baking Powder
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
South Main Avenue
Taylor
Pocono Sc
Beecham
CLUBS
United States District Court
Magnifi
Keefe
23Rd Street
Mr. Keefe
Archbald
Pacer
Sen
Bell & Skinner
Clarke Bros
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Alfred Dolge
Romeo
Schank & Spencer
Spruce Street
Derby
Wright
Hand & Payne
Washington Avenue
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank Building
Wakehouse
Green Ridge
Foote & Fuller Co
Mears Building
Washington Ave
Conrad
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