City notes and updates from Scranton area
The Sherhian fale will reopen tomorrow for reception of books in contests. Public schools end Christmas vacation today and will reopen Monday. County Surveyor A T Dunning retires tomorrow after six years in office, opening an office at 44 Bounce street. The Doar' of trade manufactures committee meets early next week to discuss the Hluck Manufacturing Company proposal from Hartford. Steven Rawhiskey failed to post bail yesterday and was committed to jail by Alderman Hore for a burglary charge. Lieutenant Mara S Griffin of the Woman's Relief corps thanks Scranton citizens for Christmas box donations to Brookville Memorial Home. A meeting of Reattie Mission subscribers will be held tonight on Franklin avenue to elect officers and managers for 18. The Archhard, Continental and Hyde Park mines crews, Lackawanna road, and Delaware and Hudson Canal company mines were paid yesterday. Simon Harnchas, amid felonious assault charges over a Christmas night incident at Lukin's on Lloyd street, was bailed at 1000 with Patrick Scanlon as surety. Marriage licenses were granted to Pasquale Crotta and Rosa Meaco Dunmore, Michael McLoughlin Taylor and Bridget O'Brien Scranton, William Hartman and Sophie Thief Scranton, Michael Polak and Ligele Chol Throop, Adam Jenzalonis and Antonina Tuinenis Scranton. The Penelng Master comes to Academy of Music Saturday. praised Wilkes-Barre Grand Opera House performances. The arrest of M F O'Hara follows a May-Mays incident at the Delaware House connected to a dispute between bell tender May and Horo after a midnight duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherhian Fale
A. Th. Dunning
Bounce Street
Doar’ of Trade
Hluck Manufacturing Company
Hartford
Steven Rawhiskey
Hore
Burg
Mara
Griffin
Woman's Relef Corps
Scranton
Christina
Brookville Memorial
Reattie Mission
Mission
Franklin Avenue
Archhard
Continental
Hyde Park
Lackawanna Road
Legcett
Antonina Tuinenis
Academy of Music
Grand Opera House
Wilkes-Barre
M. F. O'Hara
Thomas May
Delaware House
May
O'Horo
Horo
O' Horo
Hie Candeyve
Ready for The Contract Bullaor to Be Named for Board of Trade
The contract for the nine story Board of Trade building on Linden street opposite the court house will be let within days. Detailed specs were given to bidders weeks ago and Iron men promise delivery within a month of order. Builders expect faster performance by applying improved iron work knowledge and a November 1 contract limit is rumored. Board committees may meet Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Linden Street
Court House
Board of Trade Building Company
Lackawanna Far Association Plans Judges Reception
The Lackawanna Far association will tender a reception to superior court judges for a night during the week starting January 13. A committee of Lemuel Amerman Major Everett Warren J Alton Davis M E McDowall Horace Hand John R Jones and C Com will arrange the event. The venue is undecided though Elks Club rooms on Franklin Avenue have been suggested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Far Association
Superior Court
Lemuel Amerman
Major Everett Warren
J. Alton Davis
M. E. McDowall
Horace EF. Hand
John R. Jones
C. Com
Elks’ Club
Franklin Avenue
Oliver pushes 150000 viaduct plan before council
Common Councilman Oliver pushes an ordinance to issue bonds up to 150000 for a viaduct along West Lackawanna avenue from Seventh to Ninth Street. The measure clears first reading after debate and is sent to the streets and bridges committee for report next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Select Council
Streets and Bridges Committee
Westpfah
Sanderson
Oon Mothun
Aonsing
Williams
Fifth Ward
West Lackawanna Avenue
Seventh Street
Ninth Street
Bott
Lackawanna Avenue
City actions on streets and contract payments outlined
A five year bond to repair Linden and Vine streets and Cedar avenue was accepted from the street commissioner. The streets and bridges committee was told to report on pavement conditions. An ordinance allowed $2040.64 to Muldoon and Rowie for Spruce street bridge extra work. A resolution directs city officials to study the Providence and Abington Turnpike controversy with a special committee. The chair named Roche, Manley and Lansing to the committee and adjournment was set for next Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden
Vine Streets
Cedar Avenue
Muldoon & Rowie
Spruce Street
Howie
SB. B. Price
Philips
Widmayer
Torrey
Providence and
Abington Turnpike Company
Mesers
Choral Union and Cymrodorion Singers Plan Reorganization
The Scranton Choral Union and Cymrodorium Society meet next Wednesday at the Railroad Y M C A hall to form a 200-voice choir to rehearse Handel Messiah for the Bull run Y M C A fund. Professor Haydn Ryans to conduct with aim to stage Messiah with full orchestra and possible tours to Binghamton Buffalo and other cities to aid the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad
Young Men’s Christian Association
Scranton Choral Union
Cymrodorium Society
Choral Aston
Young Men's Christian Association
Haydn Ryans
Patel
Messiah
Publc
Buffalo
Bullrond Young Men's Christian Association
Tias
Young Men's Christhin Association
Pearsall
Scranton Man Hurts in Rush Buggy Accident
C P Derrick of Scranton who organized branch unions of a building and loan association in Scranton and surrounding towns was injured last week when a king bolt broke on a light buggy. He sustained a scalp wound and a broken arm, was treated in Rush, and later reports say he has greatly improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Derrick
Scranton
Scranton Building and Loan Association
Montrose Sentinel
Derrick
Mr. Derrick
No Complaints About City Mail Service Found
Postmaster F M Wandling received a letter from J B Jones, former assistant postmaster general, stating the post office free delivery investigation concluded December 1 with satisfactory results. Inspectors from Toledo found no carrier complaints beyond report forms. There are thirty four city mail carriers, and the letter praises the carriers’ efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Wandling
J.B. Jones
Nnseistant
Post Office Department
Toledo
Tea Held By Mrs Seybolt For Daughters In Mars
Mrs Calvin Seybolt hosted a tea yesterday from 4 to 6 and 7 to 11 seeking her daughters Miss Seybolt and Miss Romaine Seybolt in Mars. Guests included Mrs James McDougal and Mrs Frank Connett from West Pittston assisted by several local women and Emma Bradley from Newbury New York and Annie Davis and Grace Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Seybolt
Miss Seybolt
Romaine Seybolt
Mars
Frank M. Spencer
Jd. L. Went
L. G. Latarr
James McDougal
West Pittston
Frank Connett
Cooper
Emma Bradley
Newbury
N. Y
Annie Davis
Grace Williams
In Old Maine at Davis Theater by Good Com pany
Dan Darleigh leads an entertaining old Maine comedy drama at Davis theater with a strong company. The show features eccentric humor, dances, comic songs, and a well received eight piece orchestra. Hazel Darleigh and cast members provide notable performances with regular matinees planned for today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Maine
Davis’ Theater
Dan Darleigh
Davis’ Theatre
C. D D. Cupine
B. B. Wilkin
Nellie Heimer
Sister Joachim Dead at St Patrick's West Side School
Miss Bridget Dorsey of Overton Sullivan County dies at the convent on Jackson Street. Survived by three sisters. A former novice in Carbondale in 15487, she took final vows and taught at St Patrick's Parochial School. Funeral 9:40 AM tomorrow at St Patrick's Church with a requiem mass. Burial in Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joachim
Jackson Street
Bridget Dorsey
Overton
Sullivan County
Bieter Joachim
Carbondale
Patrick Kenney Killed by Train at South Steel Works Yard
Patrick Kenney of Cedar avenue in the Twentieth ward was struck by the 9.20 passenger engine of the Delaware and Hudson railroad at the lower entrance to the South Steel works yard. The impact severed his leg and crushed his skull above the right eye as he attempted to reach a can of oil. He died instantly or shortly after, with a coroner absent and the body moved to his Cedar avenue home. He was aged about 40 to 60 and survived by a wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Kenney
Cedar Avenue
Twentieth Ward
Minooka
Delaware and Hudson
South Steel Works
Arrose
Lackawanna Ombassines
Fh. Jordan
Simpson & Co
New Silk Mill
John KK. O'Malley
Kelley
Conwell Anniversary Celebrated After Forty Four Years
Mr. and Mrs. William Conwell marked forty four years since their Mineraville marriage with a quiet gathering at their Clay avenue home. Guests included relatives and friends from Elm Park church circle and local families. music was provided by church quartet and refreshments served by Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Conwell
Mineraville
Schuylkill County
Clay Avenue
Vine Street
Huntington
Elm Park Church
J. Alfred Pennington
Winifred Sullivan
Blale Vanderwort
Alfred Wooler
Richard Thomas
J. I. Connell
W. A. Connell
McAnulty
C. R. Connell
A. E. Connell
Aly
C. W. Fulton
Theodore B. Connell
Sara TH. Connell
New Bachelor Committee Elects Hunt as President
At a Bachelors meeting in HH. P. Simpson's office a new committee was chosen to run the 1896 ball with A. G. Hunt as president and A. G. Flint as treasurer. The retiring members faced protests but urged a younger leadership, praising Hunt's experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. P. Simpson
A. G. Flint
A. G. Hunt
E. Watson
James Wlal
J. M. Boles
J. W. Decker
Slipson
A. W. Kingsbury
J. W. Oakford
Hunt
Watson
Mr. Hunt
Hearing on Collateral Inheritance Tax for Handley Estate
A Post hearing session was held in the office of Register Willa Hopkins to appraise the John Handley estate for collateral inheritance tax. Insurance agent H F Paine acted as appraiser. Executives Lemuel Amerman and John T Richards represented the estate with Patrick Hoban and A D Dean for St Patrick s Orphan Asylum and the House of the Good Shepherd. Judge Ward and Captain Krebs attended. no decision was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Register of
Willa Hopkins
John Handley
H. EF. Paine
Register
Lemuel Amerman
John T. Richards
T. P. Hoban
St. Patrick'’s Orphan Asylum
House of the Good Shepherd
A. D. Dean
Judge Ward
Winchester
W. Va
Krebs
Winchester Council
Paine
Runaway Pig Iron Cars Collapse Bridge in Town
Three loaded pig iron cars broke from a locomotive on a narrow gauge track near the blast furnace and plunged down a high embankment onto a wooden bridge over Roaring Brook. The impact destroyed the bridge, causing about 160 dollars in damage. No streetcars were struck as the cars crossed Cedar Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Avenue
Carpenter Falls From Scaffolding at Johnson's Breaker
David Williams of Peckville, twenty six, fell eighteen feet from scaffolding at Johnson's breaker in Peckville yesterday. He suffered a broken left ankle and is resting comfortably at Lackawanna hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Willams
Peckville
Johnson's Breaker
Lackawanna Hospital
Y W C A Gymnasium Classes Resume After Holiday Break
The Young Women’s Christian Association resumes gymnasium work after a holiday vacation. Several applications have been received for membership in a beginners class. Opportunity now exists to join the different classes. Schedule lists Children beginners Saturday 10 a m. and Children advanced Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
Classification of Ever Shifting Classes Schedule Fragment
A fragment lists varied class times and levels for Misses and Ladies beginners and advanced sessions across multiple weekdays. Times include 11 a m 415 p m and 2 30 p m with Tuesdays Fridays Mondays Thursdays.
Impersonator Whittemore Targeted Powell Co In Susquehanna County
A man with multiple names, alias C E B Williams, was arraigned in Montrose on sharp practice charges by L B Powell & Co. He posed as C B Whittemore, touring Bear Swamp Middletown and nearby areas, claiming affiliation with Powell & Co and offering piano tuning and instrument sales. An affidavit showed he lied about employment. the justice discharged him for lack of prosecutable offense. He fled north toward York state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montrose
Co. H. Miller
C. EB. Williams
Justice of the Peace Court
L. B. Powell & Co
Miller
Bear Swamp
Middletown
Susquehanna County
C. BE. Whittemore
Powell & Co
Whittem
Justice Courtright
Whittemore
York State
Second Sacred Concert Planned for Sunday Evening
The second sacred concert under Prof. W. P. Schilling and St Peter's cathedral choir will be held Sunday evening in St Thomas College Hall with Rev F. L. P. McNally lecturing on Haydn. Soloists include Lotu Spieske Alfred Wooler R. J. Thomas Sadie Dougherty and the Scranton Baenger Runde choir from St Marys Dunmore Lillian C. A. Hammett will be accompanist season ticket holders may pick up checks at Loftus Melvin's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Schilling
St. Peter's Cathedral
St. Thomas College Hall
FL P. McNally
Haydn
Lotu Spieske
Hartford
Com
Alfred Wooler
Elm Park Church
R. J. Thomas
Elm Park
Sadie Dougherty
Scranton Baengerrunde
St. Mary’s Church
Dunmore
Lillian C. A. Hammett
Loftus & Melvin's
Marv Lous
Wolo
Crewthall
Uydn
Bear
Dudley Buck
Mostart Hulk
Am Amerave
Ulu Spleske
Alto
Lord
Ee Tervert
Cremdon
Florence M. Schilling
Mitched” Wooler
St. J. Thomas and Cathedral
Death in the Mines: Inspector's Report on Lost Year
The inspector's report chronicles fatal incidents in the mining district during the lost year. It details cause, location, and impact on workers and communities, highlighting safety failures and the need for reform.
Gale’s Embezzlement Charge With Robbery Claim
F H Gale 40 year old South Side resident was jailed on $500 bail for embezzling $75 from Singer Sewing Machine Co. The warrant was issued by A J Mitchell after Gale allegedly collected the money and did not remit it. Gale says he was robbed Monday in the North End near the Notch and did not report the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Gale
Alderman Wright
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Gale
A. J. Mitchell
South Side
North End
The
Notch
Mannerchor Celebrates Christmas at Scranton Hall
The Swiss Mannerchor of Scranton celebrated Christmas with singing and speeches at Blatter's hall Lackawanna Avenue. President John Boghardt opened the event, the hall featured a large Christmas tree and gifts were distributed. The program lasted until midnight. The Freeman Manufacturing Company Coupon offers a twenty cent value in tomorrow's Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannerchor
Scranton
Blatter’s Hall
Lackawanniavente
The
John Boghard
Tribune
Freeman Manufacing Company
Third Man Wanted Resolution Adopted by Phoenix Hose
The Phoenix Hose Company adopted a resolution to request councils appointing a third man for the chemical engine. Lincoln Tillman, a long serving member, was suggested for the role. Officers elected include EN Shirer president F P Yoos vice president Charles Baker secretary and C M Zizelman treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix Hose Company
Lincoln Tillman
the Phoenix
Mr. Tillman
EN. Shirer
F. P. Yoos
Charles Baker
C. M. Zizelman
P. F. Yoos
F. W. Slocum
B. F. Moore
Charles H. Schadt
Fred Yoos
Lincoln Tilman
Lorenz P
Zeidler and Crew Members Named in Report
Zeidler, second assistant. Thomas Mel ville, third assistant. Arthur Spencer, driver. T. D. Campbell, engineer. James W. George identified as part of the group in the document.
Secranton Business College Sees Strong January Enrollment
Beth sessions reopen Monday with two new posts for a book keeper and stenographer. The Journal arrives, and the daily mall runs heavy with congratulatory letters as many students enter in January. H D Buck and A R Whitmore led the college for years shaping local bookkeepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Sessions
H. D. Buck
Business
A. Rh. Whitmore
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Cleveland
Cleveland Brothers
Albany
Cleveland Ig Powder Company
New York
Cleveland Baking Powder Co
Norman & Moore Insurance
Eejorning Ave
QADPE
Cweepers Bureau
CARRS
Wyoming Avenue
City Notes
Bullaor
Nar Association
MR. Oliver
Plan Sprungen Councils
Jackawanna Avenue
Streets and Bridges
Chittenden
Thomas
Willams
Clark
Roche
Burns
Coyne
Lauer
McCann
Fellows
Durr
Schwenk
Manley
Williama
Common Branch
Phillips
Iblin
Williame
McCann Opposed Mr. Chittenden
Shiffer
Judiciary Committee
Tivense Committee
Committee On Rules
Council
Fillows Street
Luserne Street
Luzerne Street
Fellows Street
Capouse Avenue
Sreet
P. T
Sewers and
Keller
Seventeenth Ward
Irving Avenue
Minnick
Plone
Cella
Nelson
Pablic Building Committee
Barber Asphalt Company
Choral Union and Cymrodorion Singers
Mer
St. Patrick's Parochial School
Patrick Kenny
Steel Works
Handley Estate
David Williams
Y. W.C. A. Gymnasium
College Hall
Blewitt
Saleh
Providence
Mannerchor Clebrates
Mater’s Wall
Scranton Business College
Berry
Jeweler
Burbank
Fur Sale
J. Bolz
Emerson
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
Malcolm Love
J. Lawrence Stelle
White
China
Rupprecht
Crystal Palage
Ave. Opp
Baptist Church
the Ladies of
Scranton and
Powell
Music Store
Wyoming Ave
Christian Wrrrrex
Scranton School of Elocution
L. J. Richards
Leid Articulor
Burr Building
Washington Ac
Ated Sohmer
Columbus Monument
Washington Av
Scoranton
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