Various City Visitors and Officials Reported
Behoo director John J. Collins of Carbondale visited the city yesterday. Attorney T. Cramer Von Storch departs this morning for Philadelphia on business. Miss Elizabeth Bunnell leaves Price Street to resume studies at Dana Hall. James Foyle of Dunmore, Durke Evos superintendent, spends a few days in Neware New Jersey. General Manager C. W. McKinney of Lackawanna Tron and Steel is out on business and will return tonight. General Manager teetemba in Philadelphia will return today. Mr. Beetom plans to move his family from Wilmington Delaware to the city. Judge R. W. Archbald and court stenographer J H H. Coston will travel to Sullivan County for court matters relating to the Blitser-Dunhwin jrdieval contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Bunnell
Price Street
Dana Hall
Wellsley
James Foyle
Dunmore
Durke Evos
Neware
N. J
C. W. McKinney
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
Teetemba
Philadelphia
Beetom
Wilmington
Del
R. W. Archbald
J HH. Coston
Sullivan County
Mary Dougherty
William Greenwald
Pittston Avenue
Patrick Flaherty
Cherry Street
Enterprise Laundry Company
Lackawanna Township
Mullens’ Hotel
Greenwood
Edward Lange
Prospect Avenue German Lutheran Church
Wilkes- Barre
Mathew Snow
Prospect Avenue
South Side
the Times
Snow
E. H. Jordan
Mulherin & Judge
Jordan
Washington Camp
Patriotic Order
Sona of America
John Scholl
Mr Cohen's Assignment Protects Creditors at Shoe Store
Jacob Fr Cohen proprietor of the Famous Shoe Store on Lackawanna avenue faced sheriff's execution and closing. He has since shown honesty by paying dollar for dollar. The court appointed Solomon Goldsmith and F.B. Stark to appraise his estate for the benefit of his creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob FR. Cohen
Lackawanna Avenue
Solomon Goldsmith
F. BR. Stark
Holy Grunt habit in speech and revival prayer examined
In a letter to The Tribune editor, John Davy discusses linguistic quirks from biblical times to modern speech, noting the habit of inserting an extra “h” or interjections like “eh.” He cites forms from Galilean speech to English usage and urges readers to drop the unnecessary “Holy Grunt” in daily talk and in prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Grant
the Tribune
Sir
Palestine
Judea
Samaria
Galilee
Peter
Nazareth
Lance
John Davy
Beranton
Jan
Let the Voters Think on Election at Feb Nineteenth
A long editorial urges voters to choose good and capable men for city council in the upcoming February election. It warns against unworthy applicants tied to boodling and election fraud and cites a Seventh ward fight over candidates, caucuses, and reform, urging prudent judgment to shape the city’s future.
Lew Dockstader to perform at Academy of Music next Friday
Local theaters announce Lew Dockstader’s minstrel show at the Academy of Music with a new program and star performers. Also lined up are thrillers at Davis’ theater, Wilfred Clarke as Major Wellington De Boots in A Widow Hunt, and Daniel Sully debuting O’Neil, Washington, D. C. at the Academy. The Little Tattoon comic opera opens Jan 3 with a 40‑plus cast and lavish finales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Dockstader
Academy of Music
Wilfred Clarke
Wellington de Boots
Frothingham
Mr. Clarke
Major de Boots
Major
Mr. Clinken
Daniel Sully
Daniel L. Hart
O'Neil
Washington, D. C
Mr. Sully
O’ Neil
Washington, D.C
David G. Jon
Weat
Firat Clase
Six Weary Willies Refuse City Labor
Six tramps sentenced to street labor by Alderman Fiz Simmons refused to work on empty stomachs. Led from the station by Special Officer Surdam the group was escorted to the stone crusher on the South Side before balking near court house square. They were re jailed and the fate of a harsher sentence or renewed labor remains undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fizsimmons
Pullee
Cmeer Surdam
Big Fred
Ike
Station House
Washington Avenue
Court House Square
Judge Archhbald Rules Against Arbitrator Award
In fall 1892 a joint fair was held at the Driving park under the Hospices of the Pennsylvania State Agricultural Society and the Lackawanna County Agricultural Society. The agreement alleged was that the profits…
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania State Agricultural Society
Lackawanna County Agricultural Society
Quinsy lays up engineer. lectures on blunders draw crowd
Engineer Charles Schooater of the Delaware and Hudson is confined by a severe quinsy. A lecture by Rev J B Angel on blunders entertains a large audience, with humorous examples across professions and nationalities. Wires and pay talks at railroads prompt labor notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schooater
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Jersey Central Railroad
H. M. Brewer
Young Men's Christian Association
J. BR. Angel
Angel
Yacob
Elmira
Wisconsin
Board of Education
Boston
Plans for a New Church at First Presbyterian Church
A large congregation meeting on Washington avenue chose E. P. Kingsbury to preside and W. J. Hand as secretary. Trustees elected were Frank D. Watts, Isaac Post and Charles C. Mattes for two years. Plans were set to secure a parsonage and build a church on Madison avenue with sale of Washington avenue property at not less than 1000 per front foot. Market receipts totaled 1921. Reports show year receipts about 10441.26 with disbursements 10095.40 and a balance of 447.06. Ladies Aid reported 486.19 receipts and 349.47 disbursements. Young Ladies Aid 866.10 receipts and 748.397 spent on Italian mission. Auc tioneer A. W. Dickson appointed. pew rentals netted 594.50 in premiums. Future pew options for five years were dropped. Other items note social announcements and community actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Washington Avenue
E. P. Kingsbury
W. J. Hand
Madison Avenue
Progress
W. W. Scranton
W. F. Hallstead
James Archbald
A. H. Storrs
F. E. Platt
Charles C. Mattes
Frank D. Watts
Isaac Post
Katharine M. Winton
Market Executive Committee
H. J. Matthews
Ladies’ Aid Society
Young Ladies’ Aid Society
Milas Cora Dickson
Rumors on Steel Mill Resumption and Local Theft Case
Rumors of resumed operations at South Steel mill could not be verified as General Manager McKinney is away and reports spread from multiple papers about a 30 000 ton rail order to four mills including Lackawanna Iron and Steel. Kathe McCann 18 was arrested for larceny after sausages were found missing near Kramer’s butcher shop. She is to be sent to the House of the Good Shepherd. A morning wedding at St Marys German Catholic Church joined Lena Steigler and Anthony Meyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Steel
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Pool Trust
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company W
McKinney
South
North Works
Joseph Woelkers
Kathe McCann
Cedar Avenue
Kramer
St. Mary’s German Catholic Church
River Street
Father Christ
South Ride
Lena Steigler
Green Ridge
Anthony Meyers
Prospect Avenue
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Norton
Wyoming Ave
Armory
St Fatrick's Orphan Asylum
Friendieas
The
Weston Mill Co
Garney, Brown & Co
Mil’s Court House Square
Scranton
Cerman
Lim
Washington
John J. Collins
Carbondale
T. Cramer von Storch
MR. Cohmen
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Councilu
Ashe
Crawford County
Bt. John's Hall
Common Council
State Society
Assumpsit
Davis’ Theater
Bhicklisted
J. J. Armstrong
Ernest Allen
William Battis
Gertrude Norris
Archhbald
News OF the Railroads
Rank D. Watts
the Armory
A. W. Dickson
Mary Weldwein
Minnie Bardweiss
Frank Rideback
Joseph May
Mrs. Meyers
Hood
News OF the South Side
China Hall
Weichel & Millar
Wyoming Avenue
Spruce St
E.m.hetzel
Lacka. Ave
C. M. Florey
Y. M. CG. A. Building
Franklin Avenue
Penn Avenue
Mz One
Au.ce
Penn Clothing and Shoe House
Complete Outfitters
S. L. Gallen
Reaford Jewelry
Lackawanna Ave
Iooyn
Conrad, Hatter
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