Charity Notes at Lackawanna Hospital and School
A report from the Lackawanna hospital describes children’s ward needs, with school fund donations reaching about 250 dollars toward a 500 dollar bed endowment. Luncheon and tea planned to fund ground improvements at the Home for the Friendlies, with business luncheon at noon. A First Aid to the Injured class is promoted at Hahnemann hospital, highlighting community readiness and female student involvement. Luther Keller reelected Penn Avenue Sunday School superintendent for the fifteenth time, amid local chatter on politics and rail travel perks for weddings.
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Uckavanna
Wranklin Avenue
Chile
Miss Stevenson
Pas Nih
No. 86
Jennie Reynolds
Rooma
Young Men's Christian Asociation
Hahnemann Hospital
Akill
Misa
Beranton
Luther Keller
Penn Avenue
Sturges
Centleman Ree
Keller
Fragmentary quote on wartime wedding costs and marriage
A partial line discusses how reduced wedding trip expenses could motivate many young men to marry. The remark links financial relief to marriage timing, implying broader wartime or economic pressures affecting nuptial plans.
Personal notes report a flurry of travels and health updates
Robert Wilson of the Municipal league falls at his home in Great Ridge. Eva Downer of Webster Avenue returns from a Pennsylvanian trip. KE Robathan of the county commissioner’s office resumes duties after illness. Mary Davies returns from ten days with the Harmons in Pittsburgh. Detective Charles Silverburg returns home from Michigan and Indiana healthier. Charles Ford and daughter Helen of Maralewood and Tuck of Wilkes Torre plan a three month Florida stay. WW A Reynolda of the Traction company improves after two weeks with pleurisy. Chester De Vonde, theater ear, visits Carbondale and meets Manager Brown of the Academy. Mr and Mrs Stiles of Fulton entertain Dr and Mrs Laubach as Stiles’s son F A Stiles begins as junior surgeon at Mone Taylor hospital.
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KE. E. Robathan
Hie Dewk
Mary Davies
K. Harmon
Pittsburg
Charles Silverburg
Michigan
Indiana
Charles, Ford
Helen
Maralewood
Tuck
Wilkes Torre
Florida
Eirgeon
Mone Taylor Hospital
Laubach
Perjury Charges Lodged Against Former Councilmen
The Municipal League filed informations with Alderman Fuller charging J. Coyne Simon Thomas and Morris V. Morris with perjury over sworn denials of bribery in vote buying. Coyne was arrested. warrants refused. all three men have left the city. Evidence includes statements by Detective J S Harris and KK A Whitney about payments connected to a license tax ordinance. The ball for Coyne was fixed at 2500 dollars.
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J. Coyne
Simon Thomas
Select
Morris V. Morris
Fuller
Municipal League
Mr. Coyne
Huffiing
League
Mesers
Thomas
Morris
Coyne
J. S. Harris
New York
Select Council
P. m. Morris
Harris
KK. A. Whitney
Sawyer Detective Agency of
J. B. Torrey
Cc. Newcomb
Joseph O'Brien
Whitney
Gods Book Clergy and Presidents Meet for Charity Directory
A Scranton meeting will unite clergy presidents of hospitals and charities and the board of trade to boost a community charity directory. Subscriptions and ads offer reduced rates to fund charitable needs with profits to charity. W F Smythe urges public support as this directory becomes God’s book for Scranton.
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Board of Trade
Scranton
People of
W. F. Smythe
Lackawagga Valley Hotel
Bcranton
City to Press Scranton Railway to Issue Transfers
City officials plan immediate action to compel transfers from Scranton Railway Company or face forfeiture of its franchises. Council may vote to tax gross receipts and seek court rulings over transfer provisions in older charters affecting People's Street Railway and related lines.
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Scranton Railway Company
James Moir
Select Council
Common Council
D. W. Vaughan
Transfera
Act of Assembly
Scranton
Vonburg
Grova
People's Street Railway Company
Luzerne County
Spranton Passenger Railway
Valley Passenger Railway Company
Laverné County
Scranton and Providence Street Railway Company
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
Central City
North Scranton
West Scranton
Green Ridge
People
Washburn Street
Cemetery
Swetland Street
Bromley
Main Avenues
Main Avenue
Swetland
Jackson Streets
Bellevue
People’s Company
West Lack
Tribune
Com
Scranton Mailway Company
People’s Street Railway Company
Washington Avenue
Lackawanna Avenue
Ash Street
Franklin Avenue
Mulberry Street
Franklin
Penn Avenue
West Linden
Ninth Street
Providence
West Linden Street
Jackson Street
Scranton Passenger Railway Company
South Scranton
People's Company
Garfield Avenue
Pettebone Street
Elity
Valley Company
Nay Aug
Arthur Avenue
Prescott Avenue
City Line
Maitland Fair Elects Officers and Schedules Races
At yesterday's Maitland Fair and Driving Park Association meeting J W Hopewell was elected president, J W Carpenter vice president, A Smith secretary, W S Haslander treasurer, D L Potter superintendent, and Van J Decker M D Potter and W S Huslander directors. Special races set for July 4 in 2 20 and 2 99 classes and August 10 in various classes. Annual fair planned for September 10 12 and 14.
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Maitland Fair and Driving Park Association
J. W. Carpenter
A. ©. Smith
W. 8. Haslander
L. Potter
van J. Decker
M. D. Potter
W. &. Huslander
Traders National Bank Elects Directors for Coming Year
The annual shareholder meeting on January 8 elected directors to serve the next year. Judges Geo W Finn Willard Matthews and H W Rowley announced the following elected: John T Porter Jon J Jermyn Chua Schlager KK J Robinson Chas P Matthews M Kemmerer C B Chittenden W J Connell E Jones J A Pineh L W Moras W W Watson. The bank reported assets of 9 994 700 15 and liabilities including capital stock 250 000 and circulation 4 000 000. Officers: John T Porter president W W Watson vice president Frank Phillips cashier.
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Traders National Bank
Tradera National Bank
Geo. W. Finn
Willard Matthews
H. W. Rowley
John T. Porter
Jon
J. Jermyn
Chua
Schlager
J. Robinson
Chas
P Matthews
Kemmerer
C. B. Chittenden
W. J. Connell
E. & Jones
J. A. Pineh
L. W. Moras
W. W. Watson
Assests
Loana and Investments
United Sites
Ssscenee
Depaul Cvessevevea Casbabasvags Vooce
Baby Bazaar Offers Infant Knit Garments at Spruce Street
A brief notice describes soft knit infant garments sold at the Baby Bazaar located at 614 Spruce Street. The items are described as dainty and made from soft material, with garments pulled over the shoulders.
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Baby Bazaar
Spruce Street
Shoes at Quarter Price Before Move to New Store
A. C. Nettleton announces stock of shoes priced at one fourth off before relocating to a new store on Washington Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Nettleton
Washington Avenue
O'Brien on the Stand in Bribery Hearings
Richard O'Brien testified that he never paid money to councilmen or authorized payments and had no knowledge of the Central Pennsylvania Telephone and Supply Company using funds in legislative matters. He denied handling money and detailed his discussions with E J Maloney about the franchise fight, insisting he wanted no part in such payments.
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Central Pennsylvania TelePhone and Supply Company
E. J. Maloney
Webard O'Brien
Lackawanna Telephon Company
Tie
F.C. Newcomb
The
League
Mr. O'Brien
P. W. Gallagher
Mr. Gallagher
Lackawanna Telephone Company
Councillmen
EB. J. Maloney
Mr. Maloney
Councils
E. B. Sturges
Maloney
Sturges
Canada
O'Brien
Nettleton's Removal Sale Advertises Footwear Deals
Shoes priced at 1.60 and 2.00 appear in a removal sale at Nettleton's on Washington Avenue. Additional items include shoes at 50 cents, coats at 2.00 and 3.00 with the sale highlighting budget footwear and outerwear options.
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Nettleton
Washington Avenue
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Washington Ave
L.R. D
Scranton, PA
A.b.warman
Tacali
Lveseevenenereseesee
Gudor Core
Pam Ques
Ik van August Faure
Teriden
Grooma
Robert Wilson
Hie
Greet Ridge
Mies Eva Downer
Webster Avenue
Ce Monile
Pishmond
T. J. Coyne
God's Book
Clergy and Presidents’ Meeting
Moir
Jackson Street Line
Key West
M. Barranco & Co
E. G
Coursen
Tradera National Bank Meeting
Prank
Phillips
Richard O'Brien
Thomas O'Boyle
I H. Burns
Huffling
R. H. Williams
P. Fr. McCann
Klways
Lewis & Reilly
Wyoming Ave
Squpe
Weahingtes
Casey Brothers
Lackawanna Ave
Clarke Bros
Casey
Quick
Boston Tea Company
Conrad
F. L. Crane
Gordon
RADON
H. S. Gordon
Ith
Ars
Rocker
Arvyu
Wyoming Avenue
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