City Notes Hoke 2 Won and Council Meetings
A community page notes Hoke 2 won and a candlelight vigil. It lists meetings of several councils and committees including a lecture by R Perkins. Parking issues and a Walesvine Seagiv event are mentioned with local activities at Malta Temps. An assault case on Third Street results in charges against an unnamed defendant. Appointments include notaries Walter Gundter and others. A riding accident near Avondale sends a victim to Mowe Taylor hospital. A vaccination drive for children is reported.
Night Contests and Paydays Highlight Scranton News
Activities at Excelsior hall include a New Year entertainment with Mies Gross and Mr. Whitlock featuring recitations and a Delcarte pole act. An upcoming Lyceum show star Mies Anida Kooh in Scranton on Friday Jan 14 with a two-part program. Delaware and Hudson clerks received pay, as did Lackawanna railroad staff. paydays listed for several towns. Tramps arrested after a confrontation at the old South mill. two captured, three more later accounted for.
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New Year's Mind
Mieces Gross
Turvey
Mr. Whitlock
Mies Gross
Feo
Mies Anida Kooh
Screnton
Lyceum
Scranton
Artic
Washington
C. Gay Smith
Sally Washington
George Washington
Delaware and Hudson
Carbondale
Lackawanna
Iwiashire
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Bellevue
Meishin
Cayuga
Continental
Dodge
Hampton
Malden
Hyde Park
Oxford
Pyne
Sloan and Taylor
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Letters From The People Opinion Page Note
Public letters published with writers names may appear. The Tribune disclaims responsibility for opinions here presented.
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Orler
The
Tribune Dow
Editorial on Vaccination by The Tribune Perspective
The Tribune comments on vaccination with cautious optimism. It notes physician skepticism, argues for precautions and post mortem checks, cites smallpox history, and praises preventive medicine as a key modern scientific triumph.
Vaccination History and Practice Across Civilizations
An article traces early vaccination ideas from the Vedas to Chinese and Arab practices, noting Jenner as the founder of modern vaccination. It cites Stobart Hutton and Jexty, mentions the first cowpox method in Britain, and records U S vaccination adoption by 1900. It stresses prevention over cure and minimal risk with proper vaccine administration, describing incubation and typical reactions.
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Teds
North Africa
Constantinople
St. Mary
Germany
Italy
France
London
Stobart Hutton
Jexty
Edward Jenner
Burkley
Glowcomter
England
Troja
Naples
Tire Waterhouse
Marvard College
United States
Uae
J.C. Mates
Frause’s Cold Cure Promises Quick Clear-Headed Relief
One that does not affect the head or hearing like quinine, cures speedily, and leaves you feeling fresh and clear headed. Frause’s Cold Cure is advertised, priced ic, sold by Matthews Bros.
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Frause
Price Ic
Matthews Bros
Coal Men in Big Dispute Over Johnson Coal Sale Proceeds
E B Sturges and W J Lewis sue Joseph R B Dickson of Dickson Eddy NY to prove inequitable distribution of sale profits from Johnson Coal company. They seek damages around 15000 with Newcomb and Price representing the plaintiffs.
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Joseph B. Dickson
E. B. Sturges
W. J. Lewis
Johnson Coal Co
Bolick
Giher
Treanones
Copeland
Joseph RB. Dickson
Dickson & Eddy
New York
Ontario and Western Comminy
Mesers
Sturges
Lewis
Johnson Coal Company
Dickson
Renevita
Mesears
E. C. Newcomb
Price
Promissory Note Suit Over Stock Collateral
EF Fuller W F Halletead assigned to George A Dounce sue Fh Rogers on an $11000 note. Mesara Fuller Tallstead lent Rogers 11000 with 119 preferred and 110 Scranton Dairy shares as security. Stock sold for 42 50 after bank refusal. claim assigned to Dounce to seek 11 - 64 50 difference.
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EF. L. Fuller
W. F. Halletead
George A. Dounce
Fh. Rogers
Mesara
Fuller and Tallstead
Mr. Rogers
Scranton Dairy Company
First National Bank
Dounce
Rogers
Bolick sues Fritz for alienating wife’s affections
John Bolick, of South Washington Avenue, files a trespass complaint dated yesterday against neighbor John Fritz, alleging Fritz alienated Bolick’s wife Olena Bolick. Damages of 5000 dollars sought. Attorney W. W. Baylor represents Bolick.
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John Holick
John Fritz
Bolick
Fritz
Olena Bolick
Washington Avenue
W. W. Baylor
Will of Amaza Dean Proved. Nephew Receives Letters
Probate admitted for Amaza Dean late of Dalton. W D Russell named administrator. Judge Edwards granted Mary McNulty a liquor license for her Dunmore road hotel for the remainder of the year as her tenant Mike Buller failed to secure the license.
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Amaza Dean
Dalton
Stamp office receipts soar to record December total
December receipts from stamp sales at the local postoffice reached a record $17,842.15, up from $14,201.15 the prior year. Six month totals show $92,792.14 with an increase of $17,865.20 over last year.
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Wrs
Knights of Columbus Install New Officers in Wilkes-Barre
Newly elected officers of the Knights of Columbus branch were installed last night in the club room on North Washington avenue by District Deputy W. F. Sheen. Visiting knights from Carbondale Plttaton and Wilkes-Barre attended and a reception followed. Officers installed include Grand Knight R. J. Bourke Deputy Grand Knight John J. Murphy Chancellor John M. Guffey Warden M. F. Brown Chaplain Rev. J. V. Moylan Advocate M. F. Sando Treasurer Thomas Bushnell Financial Secretary noted.
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The
Knights of Columbus
Washington Avenue
W. F. Sheen
Carbondale
Plitaton
Wilkes-Barre
R.J. Bourke
John J. Murphy
John M. Guffey
New Century House Committee Appointed
The article lists officers and trustees including F. J. McCawley secretary and R. M. O'Brien outside guard. James H. Taggart and other named members form the new house committee for the first year of the century with James H. Taggart, W. F. Shean, R. M. O'Brien, Thomas Bushnell and Frank Coughlin.
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F. J. McCawley
R. M. O'Brien
James H. Taggart
John M. Brown
Timothy Burke
Hf. J. Collins
C. KE. Thompson
T. J. Duggan
John Colligan
Walter Reedy
New House
W. F. Shean
Thomas Bushnell
Frank Coughlin
Quiet Wedding Unites Seybolt in Wilkes Barre Ceremony
Miss Helen Ro mayne Seybolt daughter of Mr and Mrs Calvin Seybolt wed Douglas Bunting of Wilkes Barre yesterday at the bride’s parents home on Jefferson avenue Rev Dr James McLeod officiated The ceremony was moved from a church due to family bereavement The bridal party included bridesmaids Amy Merkin Mitchell Laura Witney Bunting Florence Verla Seybolt Helen Alida Connell and best man John Leisenring Kemmerer The couple plans a New York trip then residence in Wilkes Barre The bride is a Scranton social favorite and Mr Bunting a noted Wilkes Barre young man
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Helen Romayne Seybolt
Calvin Seybolt
Douglas Bunting
Wilkes-Barre
Jefferson Avenue
James McLeod
First, Presbyterian Church
Lyman Wilmar de Haven
Pittsburgh
Amy Merkin Mitchell
Jersey City
Laura Witney Bunting
Florence Verla Seybolt
Scranton
Helen Alida Connell
John Leisenring Kemmerer
Theodore Sedgwick
Fuller
Calvin Seybolt Lawson
George Lessenring Wentz
Drifton
Andrew Douglas Carter
Philadelphia
Bunting
Lackawanna
New York
Christmas Gratitude for Cr tenton Home Supporters
Directors of the Plorence Crit tendon Home thank numerous donors and groups for Christmas and December offerings. The list includes churches, individuals, and local merchants supplying food, gifts, clothing, and services for residents, with multiple Turkey, oranges, flour, milk, and cash contributions noted from December offerings and prior gifts.
Godfrey Leases Sterling Hotel in Wilkes-Barre
Fred B. Godfrey, proprietor of the Jermyn, yesterday leased the Sterling in Wilkes-Barre and will run both hostleries. The Sterling, a seven story stone and iron building at River and West Market streets, was erected four years ago by a stock company and is larger and similarly furnished to the Jermyn. Its latest manager was W A Reist. Godfrey now assumes management and introduces Jermyn style hotel operations.
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Godfrey
Sterling
Wilkes-Barre
River
West Market Streets
W. A. Reist
Two Miners Burned in Gas Explosion at Olyphant Mine
Michael Larnodiie and George Gerotch, miners at the KEd dy Creek mine in Olyphant, were brought to Lackawanna Hospital after a lamp ignite set off mine gas. They suffered severe burns to the face head and shoulders from the blast.
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Michael Larnodiie
George Gerotch
Keddy Creek
Olyphant
Lackawanna Hopital
Boy Wanderer Found After Freezing Night in Scranton Woods
Jacob Engle 10, son of Peter Engle of 925 Meadow Avenue, was found wandering in the woods near Lake Scranton after a Tuesday epileptic attack. Barefoot and only in a night robe, he grew blue with cold and was taken to Lackawanna Hospital in a semiconscious state.
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Jacob Engle
Lake Scranton
Peter Engle
Meadow Avenue
Engle
Lackawanna Hospital
Trelbane
Mita
Failures of Last Year in Lackawanna County
A bankruptcy report shows 79 commercial failures in Lackawanna County over three years, with liabilities totaling about $345,742 and assets $144,430. City failures numbered 57, including 20 in saloons, hotels, and restaurants, while 22 failures occurred outside the city.
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Lackawanna County
Falling Off in Marriages in County as Century Opens
A decline in marriage licenses from 1898 to 1899 is noted with 1406 and 1472, and 1900 forecast at about 1500 but reaching 1486. The last 19th century license went to Douglas Bunting and Romaine Seybolt. the first 1900 license was Patrick Flynn and Minnie Tobin. Other couples listed include Vegiard, Northup, Bunford, Wedeman, and more across Wilkes-Barre Scranton and nearby areas.
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Daniela
Douglas Bunting
Wilkes-Darre
Romaine Seybolt
Scranton
Detroit, Mich
Gertrude B
Northup
Glenburn Bunford BE
Wedeman
Greenfield Marion Muk
Greenfield Bteve
Epellar
Throop
Mary Landaky
Casecneceneseeens
Steve Kleboug
Primary Election Notice for Sixteenth Ward Scranton
The Republican voters of the Sixteenth ward of Scranton are notified of a primary election to nominate a candidate for alderman and for two election officers in each district. The polling places will be open Saturday January 1 between 4 and 7 PM. The last date to register with secretary Walter H. M. Davis is Monday January 7. By order of the vigilance committees of the districts. Steam Heating and Plumbing P. F. & M. T. Howley 201 Wyoming Ave.
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Scranton
Walter HM. Davis
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