City Notes Update on Local Employers and Officials
City notes report Assessor John Tighe's returns to county commissioners and a string of factory reopens. Delaware Lackawanna and Western and other major employers resume payrolls as the Stov e company, South Mill, and other plants restart after idleness. Pending legal and civic items include marriage licenses, a death resolutions, gland hearings, court actions, and local repairs plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tighe
Macyfield
Scranton Stove Company
Delaware Nine
Baltimore Slope
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Bellevue, Doda and Oxford
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
Frank
Miller
Luaekawinhnk
Frank M. Gil
Ella O'Mara
Dunmore
Robert Thomas Bell
Preseliia Abbott
Throop
Albert Price
Jal
Isluing
St. Pauel's Bell
Green Ridge
General Sheridan Council
Young Men's Institute
Green Hidge
Eva Hauteeh
Alderman Howe
Klosgo
Academy of Music
Suere
A. B. Scott
Thirteenth Roglimerit
W. 8. Millar
National Guard
Bate
Shoe theft arrest in police court case near Penn Avenue
A man named Morse was arrested after allegedly stealing shoes from Lewis Friedman’s store at 127 Penn Avenue. Friedman and Fred Wolns testified yesterday in police court. Morse faces a 2200 dollar default and will appear in court. Patrolman Moir made the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanton
Groxula
Lackawanah Avenue
Friedman
Morse
Polios
Moir
Third Brigade Heads for Inauguration Despite Gobin Opposition
Major Millar signals the Thirteenth Regiment will join the Pennsylvania guard at the inauguration. He notes General Gobin opposes the march but that the unit will go if treated better than in prior dispatches. Colonel Coursen’s trip to Washington seeks quarters for the Thirteenth as Major Millar orders report to Harrisburg to accompany headquarters.
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W. 8
Millar
Gobin
Washington
Pennsylvania Guard
Coursen
Secur
Milak
Harrisburg
Shoaftt No 2 Electrifies Frothingham Theatre Crowd
A local review praises Shoaftt No 2 a melodrama at Frothingham theater with prominent electrical effects. The second act features a dramatic Shaft No 2 explosion and act three shows an epic electrical storm. The fourth act depicts a prison room with an electric chair as the hero edges toward a journey delayed by a reprieve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frothingham Theater
Lottomoaf
Ridley Pnison
Frank Sholes Shot Last Fall Undergoes Operation
Frank Sholes, who was mysteriously shot on the night of Lent near Washington avenue while with Celia Clark, underwent a successful operation by Dr J B O'Brien to remove the bullet. He was treated at Lackawanna hospital until October 2 and has since resumed his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sholes
Washington Avenue
Celia Clark
Widnesday
J. 8
O'brien
Sholes
Lackawannin Hospital
Bincee
Tor
Marly
Select Council
Bailey
Tribune
Thomas
Chittenden
Bunderson
Funeral of John R. Williams Pioneer of Scranton
The late John R. Williams was laid to rest yesterday afternoon. The service was held at the Welsh Calvinistic church, Bellevue, with Rev. John Morvis and Rev. Hugh Davis officiating. Interment followed in Forest Hill cemetery. pallbearers included John F. Davis, Morvan James, David Samuel, George Lisk, George Okel, and John Loderer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John RR. Wiliams
Commer
Webster Avenue
Mill Street
Bellevue
John Morvis
Hugh Davis
Forest Hill Cemetery
John F. Davis
Morvan James
David Samuel
George Lisk
George Okel
John Loderer
Foreman Henry McGrath Injured By Steel Piece
Henry McGrath foreman at South Mill Wis was struck on the head by a piece of tying steel yesterday morning. A deep scalp gash required treatment by Dr Main and he was later taken home on South Washington avenue. He is the father of Dr. McGrath at Lackawanna hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McGrath
South Mill
Mainey
McGrath
South Washington Avenue
Lackawanna Hospital
Chittenden
Durr
Ma. Coyne
Palm Street
Pittston Avenue
Frade
Comrmnl
City Omineer
Streem A Nd Bridges
Scranton Triedlon Company
Washington Avenue
Phelps Acrest
Covemnt
Ser
Sue
West Market Street
Ontario and Western Bridge
London Baking Free With This Order
Free offer for one week valid at COURSEN'S. Value noted as $1.18 for a 1b unit included with the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Coursen's
Dav idow Thos Liquidates Pledges Goods at Lackawanna
Remember our stock of goods is not a cheap sale but the accumulation of years of unredeemed pledges consisting of watches rings diamonds musical instruments bric a brac etc Everything must go as we quit business at 217 Lackawanna avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidow Thos
Lackawanna Avenue
Auction sale of Hurt Shoe stock by Normile Bros
The stock of A. C. West special agent for Hurt Shoe at 208 Broadway New York was bought today by Normile Bros, a local shoe retailer with multiple state locations. High bidder wins the goods at the Davidow Bros auction suite featuring diamonds watches and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. West
Hurt Shoe
Broadway, N. Y
Normile Bros
New York State
Davidow Bros
Scranton Select Council Debates Inspectors and Street Taxes
The Scranton select and common councils tackle an ordinance to regulate inspectors for city work with city engineer certification and removal powers. Frustration over contract losses leads to stalled streetcar taxes and a plan for a municipal electric plant to be voted in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
Frable
Franklin Avenue
Eeonomy Light, Heat and Power Company
Ea- Sun
Thorns & Mullen
Ainnees
WLPP
Connell
Scranton Teac Hon Company
Hickory Street
Cedar and
Pittston Avenues
Brand Xamingdon
Scranton
Univer
Select Council
Tos Etty
Yuba
Vaune
Wdetall
Enkineey
Iter
Chittenden
Gewer
Coyne
Wut
Chittersen
Chemical Howe Company annual meeting officers elected
At the Chemical Howe company annual meeting last night officers were elected including President BN Shiver and Vice President B F Yoon. Three permanent men were recommended for reappointment. The year ended with 81 requests, 11 still alarms, 404 hours of service, and usage of 4265 gallons of chemical. fifteen fires were extinguished by the chemicals without the company’s crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemical Howe Company
BN. Shiver
B. F. Yoon
Cgel Becker
C. M. @laleman
CL FL Sharp
Assisant Fern
A. B. Spencer
Yoos
IFW
Slocum
FL Moore
Thome Campbell
J. W. George
Uundsaletid
Watres Elected President of Scranton Savings Bank
The Scranton Savings Bank stockholders elected Girectore for one year including EB Willard L A Watres M J Wilson O B Johnson RE P Kingsbury August Robinson William Silkman At a meeting officers were chosen I A Watres president O S Johnson vice president M J Wilson secretary A H Christy cashier Judge Willard retires after twenty two years to join the supreme bench Resolutions praised his adminstration was adopted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Savings Bank
Willard
L. A. Wintres
Wilson
O. B. Johnson
RE. P. Kingsbury
August Robinson
William MM
Silkman
Wee
I. A. Watres
O. S. Johnson
M. J. Wilson
A. H. Christy
Great Auction Sale By Davidow Bros Watches Discounted
Davidow Bros offers Higin Waltham or Springfield watches at your price during a vast sale. Formerly $20 to $216 timepieces now go for 35 6 and 7 dollars. The entire stock must be cleared by April 1 as Davidow Bros retires from business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidow Bros
Banquet Plans Tied to New Court House Structure
Annual meeting of the board of trade eyeing January 28 or 29 for a formal guest night in the new building on Court House Square. Secretary Atherton returns from New York with details. Nominations are mostly incumbents, with W. A. Mayr as president, Porter as vice president, Luther Weller as treasurer, and Atherton as secretary. A public reception precedes the banquet, attracting several hundred attendees as the building nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Square
B. Atherton
Board of Trute
New York
W. A. Mayr Nice
John T. Porter
Luther Weller
A. W. Dickson
D. J. Atherton
Porter
Neil Nees
Board of Trade
Atendinee
Wilkes-Barre Press Club Dance Plans Grand Ball
Elaborate preparations by the Wilkes-Barre Press Club members for their annual ball at the Ninth Regiment Armory. The Alexander’s Band of Wilkes-Barre and a local ensemble will provide music with dancing to follow. A ticket committee, led by T. O. Ryder and others from local papers, will sell admissions priced at two dollars for gentlemen and one dollar for ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes- Barre
Wrundry
Leuers
Thes City
Alexander
Wilkes-Barre
Ryder
Daniel. Hart
Leader
Charing B. White
The
Times
K. S. Richechuke
News-Cealer
A. W. Betterly
Home lots in central Scranton for families
Ideal home sites in central Scranton along Adams Jefferson Madison or Monroe avenues. Walking distance to theaters hotels churches stores depots. Lots feature flagstone walks gas and water mains steam heat asphalt paving in front. Clear title guaranteed very low prices easy terms circular available at 311 Spruce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Adams
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe Avenues
Davidew Bros Sale Closes as They Retire from Scranton
Davidew Bros announces closing out sale to retire from Wusineda. Listings include watches jewelry and silverware with bids to win the goods. Store at 217 Lackawanna Ave opens today for new stock and scrap offers. Renowned locals Aubwin Lunn Miller Prigellhe Abbett and Robert Thomas Well listed among participants in Throop and surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidew Bros
Wusineda
Lacka, Ave
Belleabbott
Trine Iy Pursohiee
Scranton
Aubwin Lunn Miller
Mies Prigellhe
Robert Thomas Well, Voth
Throop, Ia
Obituary Notices From Scranton Area
Various obituaries from Scranton Pennsylvania mention deaths on Birney Avenue Minooka Carbondale and related addresses. Entries note survivors and interment locations with details of dates and family relations amid a somber local record.
Special Cloak Sale Opens New Year at Dargaln
Start the year with a few special cloak sale items. Limited stock means early calls secure ladies jackets and children’s coats, separate skirts, and winter suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dargaln
Gurrnsey Heads The Miale Track Showroom
J W Gurrnsey presides at the head of the Miale track display promising superior verwdin goods. Customers urged to visit his warerooms to compare before purchasing. Call for details and viewing hours in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gurrnsey
Seo
Property Listing at 205 Washington Avenue Scranton
A notice for the property at 205 Washington Avenue Scranton PA lists J W Guernsey as proprietor. The short notice provides the address and the name of the presumed owner or agent without additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue
Scranton, PA
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Kramer
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
Brussels
Whos & A
City Notes
Bulley
Sherman Avenue
Jackson
Washburn Strrets
George Goarks
Guneter
Joan J. Manning
Olyphant
Joseph Debtelt
Max Jiudkovite
Stolrns
Virginia
Thomas Hafield
Mill City
Dow
West Lackawanna Avenus
Daniel Langowiski
Joan Polish
Philadelphia
Molith
Lungewisk
J. Waloh
United States Industrial Insurance Company of
Newark
Anns Keogh
J.C. Stein
Wus
Yeln
Anna Genowski
Mary Greau
Nowtow
Gen. Gobin
John R. Williams
South Works
P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming
Luck'a. Ave
Tallor
John Ross
Spruce Street
Select Council For Civil Service
MR. Chittenden
Phillips
Nealin
Max Phillips
Ninth and Hobinson Streets
All Holmes
Beléet Council
Atroeta and Bridges Committee
John Lowry
W.T. Bprents
Franklin Engine Company
Manley
Joseph Brill
Columbus Avenue
Wiscondinmed
Nay Aug
Mat Lansing
Crk Lavelle
L. A. Watres
Judge Willard
Scramton Savings Bank
Mintey's
Dougherty
Birney Avenue
Amhony
Boueherty
Nowlife
Fordham
Deabel i
John Re Mordham
Inter
Carbondale
IVUGE
Poydan
Amie Sidige
Atte
Dotelek Cannon
Raliowdt Avenue
Puperaldine
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St. Opp
Jermyn
W. W. Berry, Jeweler
Lackawanna Avant
Sohmar Piano
J. W. Guernsey
Prop
Ion Selongo
Conrad, Hatter Vio m
Lackawanna Ave
Wyoming House
J.bolz
Wyoming Avenue
White
China
China Hall
J. Weichel
Riseman & Solomon's
For All
MT. Pleasant
Atretail
WM. T. Smith
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