City Notes and Local Happenings
Contractor Patrick Amidoon supervised workers along the flag pavement in front of city hall yesterday. Rostered events include church services, election talk, marriage licenses, and a German English service led by Rev. John Wintsch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Amidoon
City Hall
Providence Wonmo
Christian Tefference Union
North End
James Morr
Common Council
Aheriff
Conrad Schroeier
Frank Carlucci
Eeboo
Plana
Little O'Conner
New York
Patrick Mauly
Michael Munly
Munly
Archtald
Achim
Park Place Methodist Episcopal Church
Wallie Morgan
John Wintsch
Newark
N.41
Taylor Avenue
Petersburg
Duamuere Presbyterian Church
Ralph Gillam
Thomas
John J. Bourke
Maggie Cawley
Dunmore
Mark Langhat
Nellie Conway
Dickson
William
Carbondale Visitors and Local Residents Noted in Scranton Area
A run of short notices lists Carbondale residents visiting friends in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, with others from Forest City Honesdale and Scranton attending events in New York and local gatherings. City officials Reese Brooks and local names from the Coal Operators' association are active in travel and meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Tt. Parks
Carbondale
KR. W. Graves
von Storel
Milton W. Lowry
New York
D. P. Lappens
Forest City
Scranton
Ming Annie Wilcox
John Freeley
Wilkes-Barre
Masse Hall
Mulberry Street
Bine
Honesdale
Emma’ Dunleavy
Emma Swarts
Jeannie Whits
Fimpaon
Millie Wortmser
Millie Salm
South Main Street
Reese G.brooks
Coal Operators’ Association
Schubert
John Reynolds
Allen Howe
George Miller
Waite
George Ridley
Samuel Ward
George Amatate
Thomas Walker
Simpson
P. G. O'Mallay
Sermityn
T. J. Seward
San+ dubby
Fahey
Robinson
Democratic delegates depart for Harrisburg convention
Onel Fitzsimmons Senator McDonald Representative Caoybe W J Burke James J O Neill P Flynn William Craig and Frank Robling Jr left yesterday afternoon for the Democratic state convention at Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onel Fitzsimmons
Senator McDonald
Representative Caoybe
W. J. Burke
James J. O'Neill
P Flynn
William Craig
Frank Robling
Harrisburg
Charitable Ladies Receive Box From Friedlander Co
The city charity ladies at the Municipal building received a box from Friedlander Co containing six trimmed and ready for wear hoods. They express thanks and hope other city merchants imitate the generous example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedlandr & Co
Friedlander & Co
Bute
Antiquarian Office Life and Historic Currency on Display
The Hand family's commonwealth building office holds rare documents and old notes. A conveyance from Caleb Cook to Augustus Cook anchors the collection, while Continental and state bank bills from the 1700s and early 1800s fill shelves. Rev E L Miller, a skilled sign language pastor, marries a deaf couple by silent agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Hand
Commonwealth Building
Mra
Tland
Augustus Cook
Equity case report on Stephens vs Franklin parcel division
Master J W Brown filed a report in Ira O Stephens vs Jease Franklin. Stephens owns one third of Oscar Franklin estate land in North Abington township valued 159 dollars. He seeks division so he can claim his share. Master recommends no sale unless interest holders decline to buy at 150 dollars. if not, sell by court order and divide proceeds. Report confirmed nisi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Browning
Ira O. Stephens
Jease Franklin
Mr. Stephens
Oscar Franklin
Abington Township
Nisi
Oram Declines to Run. Alderman Race Results Reported
The Democratic primary for Fourth ward alderman at Alderman Oram's North Main office convened with Fritz Warnke presiding. Ballots showed incumbent William Oram besting Michael Cawley. select council race approved unanimously for William Vette. Roe led common council results with 16 votes to Stagiomuth's 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oram
North Main Avenue
Fritz Warnke
Teliers
J. J. Feansy
Fread Bearwith
J. G. Detrick
William Oram
Michael Cawley
Cawley
Select Council
William Vette
John Stagiomuth
William H. Roe
Common Council
Roe
Staginmuth
Man in Madison County jailed after attempting to shoot father
Oliver P. Swartz, 39, of Madison township, is confined in the county jail charged with attempting to shoot his father and other family members. His brother Dr Swartz filed a petition requesting a court inquiry into his mental condition, citing more than a year of insanity and community danger. Testimony on his case will be heard Friday morning before a judge and jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver P. Swartz
Madison Township
Jall
Yeateriay
Dr. Swartz
Oliver
Ajx
McCann Defeats Cosgrove in Fourteenth Ward Nomination
In a Fourteenth ward caucus held in the afternoon, P. McCann defeated Thomas Cosgrove for select council and P. J. Nealis was nominated for common council. The vote in district totals show Cosgrove 5 and McCann 20 in the first district, Cosgrove 25 and McCann 16 in the second, with Nealis unopposed for common council. The overall tally lists McCann 180 to Cosgrove 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boleo
Select Council
P. McCann
Thomas Cosgrove
Common Council
P. J. Nealis
Gongrove
McCann
Congrove
Nealis
Cosgrove
Caledonians Annual Banquet Honors Burns Birthday
The Scranton Caledonian club will host a banquet at the Wyoming House on Wednesday Jan 25 in honor of Burns the poet of humanity. Toasts will be given by Judge H M Edwards Reverend James McLeod D D Senator M E McDonald Colonel F J Fitzsimmons Captain B E B Morris and W T Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming House
Scranton Caledonian Club
Scotland
Robert Burns
H. M. Edwards
Rey
James McLeod
D. D
M. E. McDonald
F. J. Fitzsimmons
Beb, Morris
W. T. Smith
Baird Sues Curtis for 26000 Over Jail Indignities
M M Baird shoe salesman sues Walter B Curtis of Boston for 26000 damages claiming malicous prosecution and wrongful imprisonment after a court warrant led to his 36 hours in the county jail. The trial in Judge Guuster's court covered prior business dealings, stock transfers, and an agreement to settle debts with Curtis & Co. Verdicts were also returned in two McLaughlin cases and multiple sheriff interpleader actions involving Duke Co and Crandall Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waller B. Curtis
M.M. Baird
Walter 8. Curtis
Goaton
Guuster
Mr. Curtis
Mr. Baird
FE. Hi. Shurtleff
J. Elliot Rows
W. W. Watson
W. 8
Diehl
Baird
Wyoming Avenue
Curtis & Co
Bowton
Laird
Cartin & Co
New York
H. Welles
Sarah Bradley
Crandall & Co
Bradleys
Kerr & Siebecker
H. Bradley
Keeley Institute Ad Promotes Alcohol Treatment in Branton
An advertisement urges abstinence followers to seek lasting change through Keeley Institute at 7 Madison Avenue Branton Pa. It touts a medical program claiming to rework the nervous system after years of drinking and mocks failed pledges to quit. It promises Griffin’s Ivoryette photos and Christmas gifts as incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeley Institute
Madison Avenue
Branton
Begging on Streets Debate at Associated Charities Meeting
At a City Associated Charities gathering Colonel Ripple proposed placing two officers on the avenue begging area from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to curb begging. The suggestion won general approval but no action was taken. Treasurer WT Smith reported $125 in the treasury and Mrs. Duggan highlighted 38 worthy and 12 unworthy cases among children who beg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripple
Associated Charities
H Ripple
T. J. Kelly
T. J. Moore
Philip Kirst
PJ. Ruane
J. Lynett
W. Gaylord Thomas
Ryu. Rogers Tarael
K. J. Lybett
St. Vincent de Paul Society
South Side
WT. Smith
Officers of Dime Bank Elect New Leaders at Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Dime Deposit and Discount Bank stockholders was held. Charles DuPont Breck was chosen president and B J Lynett secretary. Breck announced profits up over 10000 and a 14 percent dividend payable January 15 with plans for similar quarterly dividends. Directors elected include RG Brodka James P Dickson A L Francois E J Lynett Solomon Golsemith John A Meare T P Hoban W J Lewis M H Dale J W Pack George B Jermyn and David Spinka. At the subsequent meeting Breck was again elected president with Reesen Brooke as vice president and E J Lynett as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atorkholtera
Dime Deposit and Discount Bank
Charles DauPont Breck
B. J. Lynett
Breck
Charles DuPont Breck
RG. Brodka
James P. Dickson
A. L Francois
E J. Lynett
Solomon Golsemith
John A. Meare
T. P. Hoban
W. J. Lewis
M. H. Dale
J. W. Pack
George B. Jermyn
David Spinka
Reesen Brooke
E. J. Lynett
Leland Powers Delivers Notable Lecture on Stage Mastery
Leland T Powers, famed impersonator, performed at the YMCA bell on Friday evening. Chicago’s Dr Gunnanius hails Powers as a born interpreter of the human soul, praising his portrayal of characters from Dickens to Shakespeare and his memorable David Copperfield recital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland T. Powers
Young Men’s Christian Association
Gunnanius
Chicago
Mr. Powera
Dickens
Hugo
Shakespeare
David Copperfield
Oscar Wilde's Lady Windermere's Fan at the Academy
After 200 New York nights and runs in Chicago Boston and Philadelphia Scranton audiences will see Oscar Wilde's comedy Lady Windermere's Fan at the Academy next Monday night Presented by Charles Frohman's company Society will attend to hear the wit and epigrams as parlor talk and clubs seek the play's latest buzz The play is described as the most quoted of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Scranton
Oxecar Wilde
Lady Windermere
Academy
Charles Frohman
Oscar Wilde
Gontéohl and Sona Publicize Musical Tuning Service
Philadelphia firm Gontéohl and Sona at 1080 Chestnut Street offers tuned and repaired music cores. They promise special orchestral quality with new tunes and options for five and ten tune arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gontéohl & Sona
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Heads of Departments Workings for Next Year Appropriations Rise
Municipal leaders issue instructions for department expense estimates starting April. The joint estimates committee, with five members from each council, prepares a modest rise in running costs while requesting additional funds for street surfacing cleaning and repairs, police ten extra patrolmen, and extensive fire department upgrades and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worh
Select Council
C. W. Weatphal
George Sanderson
F. JH. Clemons
C. P. Miller
Victor H Lauer
Common Council
T. Be, Davies
Robert Robinson
William TH. McDonnell
George J. Daohigg
S. W. Roberts
Council
Moir
Widmayer
Board of Health
Kirst
Trisaxe
Simpson
Ferber
Crystala
Citigana’ Fire Inv Aviation
Phenix
Crystal Steamer
Glee
Neptune
Franklins
General Puitney
Excelsiors
Powers to perform David Copperfield at YMCA course
Leland T Powers presents a stage version of David Copperfield at the YMCA standard course event Friday evening January 12. Admission is 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Frida
Leland T
Powers
David Copperfield
Dr Burr Found Habitual Drunkard After Trial
The hearing on Dr Andrew E Burr charged with habitual drunkenness ended at noon with a two hour jury deliberation. The jury found Burr, 56, an habitual drunkard as of December 2, with wife Lydia Burr and daughters Lois and Natalie listed as his heirs. The real estate valued at £100,000 yields $7.00 yearly and maintenance costs are $2,500 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew E. Burr
Hawley
Borr
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Dr. Garr
Burr
Lydia Burr
Lois M. Burr
Natalie Burr
Jury Fails to Reach Verdict Discharges Case
The jury in a wage claim case brought by Bridget O Malley of Carbondale against Frank Carpenter could not agree on the amount of 38.75 and were discharged after a day of deliberation. Judge Edwards instructed the jury to base their decision on the presented evidence, but they reported no verdict and were dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
W. M. Ford
John W Master & Son, Oil and Varnish Dealers
New York
Penn Avenue
Mary Ford
John F. Scragg
J. C. Newcomb
Bridget O'Malley
Carbondale
Frank Carpenter
Carpenter
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the Scranton Supply and Machinery CO
Norrman& Moore
Lackawanna
Pann Ava
Warman
Mears & Hagen
Ffer
Weil
Wyoming Ave
City Notes
Hand
Bank At
Morris
Corporation of
Fredericksburg
Towanda Bank
Exchange Bank
State of New York
Northampton Bank of
Allentown
Gloucester Bank
Harrisburk Bank
Bank of New Brunswick
George Fuller
Frederick Fuller
Manufacturers’ Bank
Lelleville
Ontario Bank of
Utica
E. L. Miller
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Mr. Miller
Browning
Fourth Ward Democrato
Fourteenth Ward
P.M. McCann
Caledonians
Curtis
Walter B. Curtis
Bairdl
Wright
Ninth Ward
Ralanse
Overozen
Griffin
Christman
Associated Charities Board
Dime Bank
Ing of Stockholders
Y. M
Lady Windermere’s
Qioar Wilde
Tribune Office
Col. Penn Ave
Spruce St
Belgie
Westphal
Rosa
Golden
Leland T, Powers
M. C
S.C. Snyder
D.D
Wyoming
DR. Burr
Harper's
Frank Leslie
MacClure
Review of Reviews
North American
Century
Ture Taiaexe
Palmer's Theater
Sheridan
Indelphia
Brossely
Irish Point
Nottingham
Alwo
Scranton, PA
Hull & Co
Hull's Furniture Store
Dr. Hill & Son
Albany
First National Bank
Franklin Avenue
Huntington
Lackawanna Avenue
Cloak and Fur Dept
Dr. Jaeger’s Woolen Goods
M. Brown
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