Prominent temperance editor heads to New York events
Mr. and Mrs. George J. Carter and Mrs. Robert T. Tack depart for New York to attend a sequence of cultural events including the first recital of Yeuxye, a child pianist debut, Warner's Lohengrin production, and performances by the Boston Symphony and New York Philharmonic, featuring notable violinists and conductors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Judge
Scranton Index
Catholic Total Abedience Union of America
National
Washington Post
George J. Carter
Robert T. Tack
New York
Yeuye
Siamsore
Warner
Warner's Music Drama, “Lohengrin, With Jean de Resxke and Nordlon
Cnet
Boston Symphony
New York Philharmonic Society
Coonar Thompson
St Charles Motel Guests Charged With False Pretense
Frank Maral and a young woman registered at the St Charles hotel under an assumed name and left without paying a $22 board bill. Landford Keogh obtained a warrant for false pretenses after they failed to settle. Marshall waived hearing and posted bond to answer at court.
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M. H. Keogh
St. Charles
Frank Maral
Windsor Hotel
Penn Ayenue
St. Charles Hotel
Bh. FP. Martin and
Williamsport
Landford Keogh
Marshall
Mr. Keogh
Fitzsimmons
Anthony Scanlion
Ball
Aneaver
Winton's Will Admitted Probate with Wife as Executrix
The will of the late W. W. Winton is admitted to probate. He leaves to his wife Catherine Winton whatever portion of his personal estate she wishes up to one-half. The remaining half is divided equally among his children. The wife is named executrix. The will bears a signature date of September 6 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Winton
Catherine Winton
Tribute to George W. Bowen in Providence Obituary
The piece mourns the death of George W. Bowen of Providence, praising his noble life and enduring poetry. It honors his mind and artistic gift while noting his passing after a long, eventful career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
George W. Bowen
Returns of Constables and Grand Jury in Benton County
The January grand jury, charged by Judge Archbald, heard constable returns. No liquor violations were found despite efforts. Clifford Phillips is accused of running a gambling house in Benton township. District Attorney John R. Jones to review the three returns. Reverend David J. Williams presided as foreman during the session.
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Benton Township
Clifford Phillips
Archhbald
Archbald
David J. Williams
Binkely Baptist Church
John R. Jones
Bar of Justice
Ol. Craig
Clakely
Richard Morris
Taylor
Mise
Maggie Williamson
William Knight
Attourney Jones
Wills FE. Barnes
Watson & Zimmerman
Court
James Him
Winton
Jacob Kellerman
Thomas
Pattison
Horace Svamans
David W. Larne
George Perry
Scott Township
Heengser
Henry W. Fendrick
Jane Mediliton
Olyphant
Anton Miler
Magdalene Steinle
Beranton
Alton Davis
James W. McDonald
McDonald
Lackawinna County
Tt. A. Rimmerman
Board of
Nominers of Students At Law
Weaura
Bucewed
J. Alton Davis
Price
Lackawanna Bar
Albright Public Ibivary
Mir
Richard Williama
Milkabeth Williams
Gunster
Carbondale Traction Company
New York, Ontario and Western Railroad
Shora Weidner
Archival
Mutual Life Insurance Company
New York
Johnson
Catherine Winton
Stephen Jones
Jones
Washington Avenue
W. W. Baylor
C. W. Dawson
George FB. Timvidson
Tout Mony
T. K. Walker & Bon
Withers Paper Company
Walker & Bon
Withers Company
Willam H. Evans
Carbondale
Hell & Brown
Wills FE Barnes registers at law school
Wills FE Barnes is noted as a student at law with Watson & Zimmerman. The piece records various court actions including licensing transfers, marriages, adoptions to practice, and appointments to bar boards, with several cases and orders outlined across Lackawanna County court activity.
County Teachers To Meet In Lackawanina County
Executive committee session of the Lackawanina County School Teachers Association convened Saturday at the county superintendent’s office. Officers listed include President Br. N. Davis Archbold, Vice President Fred Green Dalton, Secretary M. J. Lloyd Dickaga, Treasurer D. A. Stang. Members cover Blakely Scranton Jermyn Hanyon Waverly and Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanina County
D. Bovard
Jermyn
Fred Co. Hanyon
Waverly
W. A. Peck
Moscow
School Teachers Institute Scheduled for March 4
The executive committee plans an annual Institute of teachers on Saturday March 4 in this city to discuss legislation proposals and measures benefiting schools and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nnes
Institute of Teachers
Viewers' report on Fifth District Sewer confirmed
Judge Gunster overruled fourteen exceptions but ruled only two mattered. The court held that sewer assessments need not split into main and lateral branches, stating public improvements cause friction as a normal cityResult: the viewers' report for the Fifth Sewer district was confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunster
Gunnter
Lost in the Fog a Bad Hungarian Prisoner Escapes
A Hungarian named John Rudda, under guard for unspecified crimes, fled from a constable after alighting from a D and H train in Olyphant. The officer, briefly distracted by electric city lights, lost the prisoner in fog near the Railroad Youngs Men’s Chitellan room.
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John Rudda
Delaware and Hudson
Budda Whitelin
Forest City
Youngs Men's Chitellan Association
Rudda
Olyphant
First Ward
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton House
Councils Set To Hear Bills From Auditing Committee
At a joint auditing committee meeting last night many bills were approved for presentation to select council. Some accounts were deferred and a sub committee on investigation was formed with members Hickey Sweeney Norton and Reagan. The Corcoran and Donahue fence claim on Pittston avenue was postponed pending investigation. A Ferguson estate bill will route money owed to laborers to satisfy unpaid claims. A detective services bill from the mayor arrived with a letter noting details would be shared if requested.
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Auditing Committee of Councils
Select Council
Corcoran
Donahue
Pittston Avenue
Reagan, Norton
Hickey
John Ferguson
Sweeney
Norton
Reagan
Officers Installed At Upchurch Lodge No 222
Newly elected officers of Upchurch Lodge No 222 Ancient Order United Workmen were installed on Lackawanna Avenue. Alford J. Lehrle oversaw the ceremony. listed officers include Adam Berber, John Kartun, A C Hianik, Peter Frank Jr, William Tof tus, Alfred J. Lirle, Julius Willner Jr, Coleman Lewis, O Arnold, A Berber, A J Lehrle, and J K Newton with locations cited in Scranton and surrounding streets.
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Upchurch Lodge
Order United Workmen
Lackawinnna Avenue
Alford J. Lehrle
Juriadietloy
Pennsylvania
Adam Berber
ISM
William Toftus
Gibson Street
Alfred J. Lirle
Washburn Street
Julius Willner, Jr
Prescott Avennve
Coleman Lewis
O. Arnold
A. Berber
Grand Lodge
A. J. Lehrle
J. KR
Newton
Penn Avenue
Spruce Street
City records a record death toll amid week’s health report
The health board notes the week had forty six deaths from all causes the highest weekly total since last summer. Typhoid fever shows one new case and one death scarlet fever four new cases and four deaths diphtheria two new cases and two deaths and consumption one death. Overall typhoid down scarlet fever up diphtheria stable.
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Board of Health
Sunday Law Petition Read At Green Ridge Church Meeting
At the Green Ridge Presbyterian Church annual gathering last night officers were elected and pews rented. A petition urging the state legislature to amend the Sunday law of 174 to stiffen penalties on first and subsequent violations was read and signed by many present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Benate
House of Representatives
State of
Pennsylvania
Officers of the Builders' Exchange Elected
The Builders' Exchange held its annual meeting at Lackawanna avenue. John W. Howarth was named president with John Coulllean and Edwin B. Williams as vice presidents and James Collins as secretary. Thomas E. Lydden became treasurer, joined by seven directors and a committee on appeals. Members expect a busy winter with semi monthly meetings to discuss building trades and foresee a boom in construction markets.
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F. L. Hitchcock
J. Pond
J. H. Fisher
C. J. Pond
J. F. Hang
Townsend Moore
Ladies' Aid Society
M. J. Clark
Tenney
M. C. Carr
Jean Lindsay
Milnowers
C. HL Pond
M. L. Fine
Prank Merrifield
C. W. Kirkpatrick
Rh. la. Merriman
Clifton Colvin
T. Li. Howe
Builders' Exchinge
Exchange Room
Lackawanna Avenue
John W. Howarth
John Coulllean
Edwin 8. Williams
Avorelary
James Collins
Thomas BE. Lydden
Jacobs
John Benore
Conrad Schroeder
Charles N. Lord
Henry €. Hinman
Luther Keller
Charles McMullen
Death in Jewelry Store Ends Life of J W Rexford
J W Rexford, 64, a clerk at the William F Rexford jewelry shop at 210 Lackawanna Ave, dropped dead in the morning. He was unmarried, suffered heart trouble, and boarded with his brother at 4 Adams Ave. coroners office expected to hold an inquest. Remains to be shipped to Hamilton ND for burial.
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J. W. Rexford
Wiliam
Blue Law Bridge Payment Sparks Angry Aldermen Row
In Alderman Fitzsimmon's office two irate men clash over a mass grown bill used to fund a bridge project, marking a tense moment in city government. The debate centers on legality and appropriateness of the funding method.
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Fitzsimmon
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St. Patrick's Orphan Asylum
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Mil’s Court House Square
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Lim
Frank Marsnall
Llyfnwy
Providence
TRE Tribune
Constable
Court House News Notes
Fifth District Sewer
Lackawanna Ave
Muscat
Wartowsky & Muscat
Rosenberg
Rosenberg Bros. & Co
Twentieth Century Club
A. H. Abrams
Fitzalimmons
Hood
Columbia Avenue
Arthur Frothingham
Weber
Guernsey Bros
China Hall
Weichel & Millar
Wyoming Avenue
E.m.hetzel
Lacka. Ave
C. M. Florey
Franklin Ave
Franklin Avenue
Chankchank
Spruce St
Hese
Ae Ee Cme
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