City Notes From The Fourteenth Ward And Nearby Districts
Bellevue Dodge and Oxford mine employees will be paid today Democrats of the Fourteenth ward will caucus Tuesday evening Fred C Hand distributes Columbus bicycle calendars The Senantos Thistles blotters for January ready Poor board meets late afternoon Baker Opera Company presents The Hebernian Girls at Academy of Music tonight James H Kelly to run as independent for select council in Eighteenth ward HKellef Corpa No 2 installation postponed until Thursday Jan 12 G A Haker Opera Company to present Robert Alcair or the Two Thieves at the Academy tomorrow night P F Johnson piano tuner recovering from pneumonia Frank Thompson named to Democratic executive committee of Pennsylvania by President Chauncy F Black North End Christian Endeavor Local Union meets Friday Jan 19 funeral of Patrick Gurrell moved to 9:00 from 215 Ninth Street Free music reading lesson for public school children at Young Man's Christian Association hall tomorrow at 4 o'clock Sacred Music society members to assist in revival meetings at Doomore Presbyterian church Sunday at 4 30 Tallie Morgan to preside and conduct the mule Credit corrected for a recent bicycle club dance John F Kelly misnamed. Mrs William Kelly credited instead Allentown Chronicle notes calls from Holy Trinity Scranton and Summit Hill under advisement Disturbances on Wapouse Avenue Pine Brook blamed on local neighbors Republican caucus for First and Second districts Seventeenth ward set at Alderman Post's office January 5 7 to nominate a school controller and ward officers By order of Vigilant Committee
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Bellevue
Dodge
Oxford
Fred C
Columbus
Senantos Thistle
Baker Opera Company
Hebernian
Academy of Music
James H. Kelly
Democratic Executive Committee of
Pennsylvania
Chauncy F. Black
North End
Ninth Street
Wilkes-Barre
Nat
Barring
Peter Hombach
Scranton
Kim Parke
Young Man's Chiattan Association
Sacred Music Society
Hay B Gillman
Doomore Presbyterian Church
Argog
UW Molclock
Tallie Morgan
Bicycle Club
Tun Tribune
John F. Kelly
Mra
William Kelly
Allentown Chronicle
Ray
E. L. Miller
Church of Holy Trinity
Laa
Howton
H. D. E. Siebold
Summit Hill
Christ Lutheran Church
Philadelphia
Wapouse Avenue
Pine Brook
Funeral Honors for Late L. I. Seeley at Pern Avenue Church
The funeral of Leverett J. Seeley was largely attended at Pern Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Warren G. Partridge and Dr. S. C. Logan officiating. The Thirteenth Regiment and Company D sent officers, a quartet performed, and floral tributes honored the honored officer. The service reflected on Seeley as a devout soldier of the cross, remembered by comrades, and the body lay in state before burial at Forest Hill Cemetery with military honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth Regiment
Warren G. Partridge
S. C. Logan
Leverett J. Sealey
Poon Avenue
S&s C. Logan
Raziment
Company D
Mra
Joseph Bbrton
Charles Metagar
John T Watking
David Stephens
Seeley
Forest Hill Cemetery
Thomas Gillman
John M. Maghes
Leidy R. Reel
Rank Brando
John T. Gibbons
The
Baptist Church
J. C Highfield
Bb. Filmore
Henry Browning
Charles Henwood
Nathaniel Haletend
D. ©. Schoonover
Keranton
Baker Company in Falka Opera Delights Town Crowd
The Tuneful Military Opera Company gave an engaging performance of Falka at the Academy of Music last night. Miss Murphy looked charming and acted with spirit, Arthur Wooley impressed as the young lover, and Helene Volta showed strong acting and singing. Tonight they offer The Bohemian Girl and Fra Diavolo is slated for tomorrow matinee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Baker Opera Company
Academy of Music
Palka
Miss Steneurphy
Arthur Wooley
Falkyn
Helene Volta
Academy
Baker Company
Fra Dlavolo
Robert Macatre
Eeminie
Throop Borough Petition Rejected on Technicality
Ex Judge Knopp presented a petition signed by many eastern Dickson City residents asking to carve out that area into Throop. A jury supported creation of the new borough, but the court dismissed it on a technicality. Judge Gunster remitted the petition yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Knopp
Guneter
Dickson City
Throop de Ovtobergeand
Throop Uole
Gunster
Grand jury weighs the case for new borough formation
Mr Knapp and Attorney John R. B. Jones presented opposing views to the grand jury regarding creating a new borough. They argued for and against the advisability of forming the borough, outlining duties and implications for the premises involved.
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Knapp
John RB. Jones
Collegians to Sing Tonight at Elm Park Church
Syracuse University Glee Club banjo and mandolin clubs present an evening of familiar songs at Elm Park Methodist Episcopal Church. The chimes open with a program of well known pieces before the main concert. Kipworth League members host the collegians for a charity benefit in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Park Church
Syracuse University
Elm Park Methodist Episcopal Church
Glee Club
Collegiana
Kipworth League
Scranton men buy Morris Ridge colliery at Centralia
Three Scranton figures John Seism William Chappell and George W Beale forming Seism Chappell Beale acquire Morris Ridge colliery Centralia Schuylkill county for about 55000 with plans to operate soon and install leading Scranton coal men in key roles The mine formerly owned by Isaac May Co yielded 79000 tons in 1880 and the large coal deposit is expected to yield profits under new management
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Centralia
John Seism
Philadelphia
Anid
Iris
Scranton
Morris Ridge
Isaac May & Co
Company of
Penn Avenue Baptist League Formed for Men’s Work
Sixty men of the Penn Avenue Baptist church met with Pastor Partridge to organize the Penn Avenue Baptist League. The group aims to promote spiritual mental social and physical culture among men of the church and congregation with monthly meetings to discuss church problems. The next session in two weeks will address why men do not attend church with a paper and open discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Partridge
Penn Avenue Baptist League
Petition seeks more borough officials in Olyphant
A petition presented to court by ex Congressman Amer man and 150 Olyphant citizens requests a court order to expand councilmen and school directors per ward to three each. Judge Gunster referred the matter to the grand jury for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amerman
Olyphant
Turae
Jadge Gunster
Way Aug's Want a Horse for Nay Aug Engine Company
At a May council meeting an ordinance was introduced to spend 165 for a new horse for the Nay Aug Engine Company. The current plan values the horse at 200, with 33 raised from selling the old horse. Chief Ferber sold the old horse for 19, accepted 35, and the veteran horse died ten days after sale reportedly from a broken heart after use near the creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Nay Aug Engine Company
Ferber
Favor Bridges and Viaducts Local Assembly Action
Local Assembly No. 224 Knights of Labor unanimously approves city council methods to advance Linden Street and Lackawanna viaduct projects. It calls for committees to meet council members and press for immediate passage of the medaive, with persons W A Gnapy, BP McNaidy, DJ Campari identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
Knight of Labor
Linden eLreey
Priteton
Mediauve
Proas
City council debates restoration of damaged streets and refunds
Council considers restoring streets to original condition after damage in the runs as a savings measure and refunds. Debate covers damages claims, two thousand dollars versus eight hundred cost, and duties of judiciary committees. Also amendments to railway ordinances and notices of upcoming election and sewer assessments.
Verdict Finds Railroad Accident Death Without Blame
The witness testified he saw a figure between the cars left of the track and felt the locomotive jar as they ran over someone. The jury returned a verdict of death by accident with no blame assigned to the railroad employer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squier
Elected To Day Poor Board Holds Regular Meeting
The regular meeting of the poor board is set for this afternoon at 1 o'clock with reorganizational proceedings at the year’s first session. Members include John Gibbons, Daniel William, Charles Troup, P. J. Murphy, Thomas Shotten, W. Langstafl and Mrs Frances B Swan. Most officers likely to be re elected. tax collector and treasurer face contest. Anja Williams and J J O'Boyle seek the collectorship. T H Jones may again stand for treasurer. Director Murphy would create five outdoor physicians with Dr Paine and Dr Guneter as likely retainers. Secretary Lynnett’s annual report lists expenditures of 879,21KWS with items: Salumox and arvicas 12,042.63 outdoor relief 5,921.0% supplies 14,518.64 improvements and repairs 35,500.4% printing and stationery 203.98 furniture 1,149.01 miscellaneous 870.16
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Veley
John Gibbons
Daniel William
Charles Troup
P. J. Murphy
Thomas Shotten
W. Langstafl
Francesb. Swan
Sr. Wortiser
Anja Williams
J. J. O'Boyle
T. H. Jones
Murphy
Paine
Sheriff Fahey Flies Four Prisoners to Eastern Penitentiary
Sheriff John J. Fahey assisted by guard George Horn, Thomas Conlon, Gustave Kruegerman and Michael Kramer transported four prisoners to the Eastern Penitentiary in Philadelphia. The inmates include Charles P. Griffin serving five years two months, Clarence Oaterhent fifteen months, John McGowan three years, and James H. Loughlin three years. Before departure Loughlin sent a letter to Warder Grimes alleging McGowan’s absence during a robbery conviction in Carbondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern
John J. Fahey
Atene George
Expert Nash and Oakley Create Swamp Oil Fire
A Susquehanna dispatch reports at Brooklyn in this county Oil Expert Nash and farmer Oakley struck a swamp stake. Oil and natural gas bubbled up, igniting a touch on Oakley and setting his clothing ablaze. He was badly burned and in critical condition.
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Nash
Oakley
Prena
Susquehanna
Brooklyn
Squir e Death Declared Accidental by Jury
Coroner jury finds John Squier death near Wyoming Avenue on Thorn Day evening December 8 accidental. Evidence centered on Delaware and Hudson passenger train with fireman George DeBois as principal witness.
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John Squier
Wyoming Svenoe
Thornday
Delaware and
Hadgon
Court House
George DeBois
Frothingham Sues Contractors Over Theater Contract
Arthur Frothingham and wife Laura sue Hop king & Roberts for 15000 dollars alleging contractors failed to complete the Frothingham theater. Foremen halted removals after a writ of foreign attachment. LeRoy Hopking arrives to contest it as Frothingham plans to finish the house with LeRoy Hopking served. Architect Leon H. Lempert arrives to assist. interior finish work proceeds and wiring contract with Suburban Electric Light Co. is made.
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Frothingham
Arthur Frothingham
Enterprise
Hopking & Roberts
Laura Frothingham
W. Lowry
Eust
Leon H. Lempert
Itecheater
N. Y
Suburban
Eiectric Light Company
Wonderland Benefit Show Aids The Poor Fund
Scranton report describes a benefit performance at Wonderland theater held by city police officers. Desk Sergeant Deiter at the box office, Officer Duggan at the door, and officers Davis Dyer Boland and John D. Thomas assisted. Miss Lois Easton impressed with a serpentine dance. manager Davis thanked the audience. Final proceeds will be announced after ticket returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonderland Theater
Deiter
Duggan
Davis
Dyer, Boland
John D. Thomas
Andisnes
Lois Easton
Miss Easton
Scranton
Davia
Fire at Lackawanna blast furnace boiler house damages plant
A boiler house at the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Co near the blast furnace on Lackawanna Avenue was damaged by fire last evening. Fireman John Bone raised the alarm from the nearby engine house and Officer Stephen Dyer phoned in box 26. The eight-boiler nest sustained about $500 in damage and was brought under control quickly. Suspected causes include gas or boiler heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Lackawanna Avenue
John Bone
Stephen Dyer
Green's Place Celebration Ends in Altercation
Wednesday night at Green's Place a gathering of Polander countrymen for Andrew Mubnaider turned boisterous. Rabalder was assaulted by Michael Gasbber Charles Gibber and Frank Michel who also damaged a door and furniture. The men were arraigned before Alderman Delacy but the matter was amicably settled after the prosecutor relented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Mubnaider
Green's
Rabalder
Michael Gasbber
Charles Gibber
Frank Michel
Delacy
Untied Horse Incident Leads to City Court Fine
Thoma Williams of Green Ridge reported in front of St Denia when M'Hale untied the horse and struck Williams after the complaint. McHale was arrested and fined three dollars by Mayor Connell at police court. The note ends with an unrelated ad pitch for bookbinders Tak Tarmusr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoma Williams
Green Ridge
St. Denia
McHale
Williams
Muhale
Connell
Gauthsi and Sony Organs Offer Restored Boxes with New Tunes
Philadelphia manufacturer Gautschi and Sony present repaired old harmoniums with new tunes. Chestnut Street showroom offers the 5 and 10 models in a refined line.
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Gautschi & Sony
Wrest
Philadelphia
Monsio
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Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanna
Penn Ave
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Alderman Post
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Honors OF the Guard
L. I. Seeley
Pern Avenue
Patridgls Selmom
Giod
Tarao
Wan
Wil
Christ
Dioda
Warehip Touy
Cot
Norrow
Giud
Commonwealth
Heavenly Father
Mun
Bin
Jean Christ
Loga
Borough OF
Throop Acai
Collegians
Syracuse University Glee Club
Terrenced
Aug
W. A. Gnapy
BP. McNaiay
Campari
Mr. Crittenden
Chittenden
Laner
Seventh Ward
Lauer
North Main Avenue
Supreme Court
Porevast
Sher Lf Fahey
Natural G&s
Claara Railroad
Tribune
Cor
Spruce St
Frothingham's Contractors
Wonderland
Green's Place
M'Hale Untied
Harper's
Frank Leslie
McClure's
Review of Reviews
North American
Century
Mr. Schweneker
S.C. Snyder
D.d.s
Gracy
Lotherg
Igi
Waltuitn
Hampden
Ce. W. Freeman
Penn Ave. and
Franklin Avenue
Huntington
Hull & Co
Hull’s Furniture Store
Wyoming
New York
Brunsels
Irish Point
Swigo
Nottingham
Scranton, PA
Cloak and Fur Department
Dr. Jaeger's Woolen Goods
M. Brown
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