City Notes Evening Services and Lodge Event
City notes report services planned at the Presbyterian church at 7 o clock and a Scranton Lodge of Elks chess club gathering with a smoker at Franklin avenue ox- rooms starting promptly at 6 o clock. Manager Harvey Long received word from John J. Mishler about a second engagement of The Sorrows of Batun hera at Reading theater.
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Scranton
Harvey Long
The
Lyceum
John J. Mishler
Reading
Batun
Hera
Local Notices and Club Elections Highlight Evening
Local items report non support case against Alexander Grady leading to county jail commitment. Bookkeepers club names officers for 1912. An organ recital by Professor Pennington announced with Wagner pieces highlighted. Annual pew renting at Penn Avenue Baptist church results in many pews sold and premiums paid for choice seats.
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Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Viaduct Ordinance Signed by Mayor Moir
Mayor Moir signed the viaduct ordinance as his first official act. The public will vote yes or no on the proposition. He does not favor building a viaduct on the south side but supports giving residents a chance to decide.
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Moir
Fiftieth Annual Meeting of First Presbyterian Church
The fiftieth annual meeting was well attended. E P Kingsbury elected chair and W J Hand secretary. Reports from church societies showed strong finances and health. Treasurer F D Watts reported total income from pew rents subscriptions and Sabbath collections. Trustees elected Tsane Post F J K Tracy John F Snyder for two years. Pew rental reached over five hundred in premiums. most pews retained previous occupants with new sittings added. The meeting was among the most largely attended in church history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
E.P. Kingsbury
W. J. Hand
F. D. Watts
Tsane Post
F. J K. Tracy
John F. Snyder
A. W. Dickson
John O BoyIe Killed In Fall From New York Skyscraper
John O Boyle twenty four year old son of Mr and Mrs James O Boyle of 44 North Evercly avenue was killed Monday afternoon by a fall from the ninth story of a Broadway and Cedar Street skyscraper under construction. He was a structural iron worker and died on the street after the fall. He leaves a Newark wife and brothers Thomas Patrick Michael Edward Martin and Hugh. Patrick and Thomas left the city to bring the body here.
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John O' Boyle
James O'Boyle
Evercly Avenue
Broadway
Cedar Strevet
New York
O'Boyle
Newark
Thoms
Patrick
Michael
Edward
Martin
Hugh
Thomas
Elm Park Church Fourteenth Organ Concert
The Elm Park church organ recital series continues with the fourteenth concert by Mr. J. Alfred Pennington on Thursday evening. Soprano Mise Aleth ia Turntull of Baltimore will assist, admission a silver offering.
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J. Alfred Pennington
Elm Park Church
Mise Aleth Ia Turntull
Baltimore
Letters of Interest Published With Writer Names
Under this heading short letters of interest will be published when accompanied by the writer's name. The Tribune does not assume responsibility for Ophalore here errors sent.
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Tribune
Eaprorsendt
The Eternal Reward and City Affairs in Scranton
Alfred Mand recounts a city past filled with political struggles and reform in Scranton. He recalls promises, measures, and the note’s pedestrians before the charter, praising city leaders while noting past criticisms and personal loss.
School Boy's Leg Crushed by Car in Night School Walk
Anthony Reynolds 11 or 12 from Sand Banks was run over on Carbon Street by a trolley while returning from St. John's hall night school. His left leg was crushed below the knee requiring amputation. He, with sisters and friends, attempted to board the car and fell under its wheels. Medical staff rushed him to the hospital. he bore the operation with fortitude. He is son of James and Mrs Reynolds of 109 Anthony Street. father a Lackawanna conductor.
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Anthony Neynolda
Sand Banks
Carbon Street
St. John's Hall
Peckville
Hoya
Reynolds
Scott
George Davis
A. J. Connell
W. Busch
Althiough
Mia
Kate
Dinmont
James Reynolds
Anthony Street
Tiamond
Lackawanna Road
Funeral of J. S. Kauffman Held at Prescotts Avenue
Funeral services for John S. Kauffman were conducted at his residence on Prescotts Avenue with Rev. Luther H. Warine and Rev. Sheldy officiating. Interment followed at Dunmore Cemetery. A large crowd attended as floral tributes from the CalIery Engineer and Jonas Long's Sons stores highlighted the community's respect. Pallbearers included Edward Redcay, John Marquette, Richard Grader, Matthew Stipp, J. J. Wagonhurst, Joseph Speicher, with D. S. Fickus and Dr. William Spitzer bearing flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John §. Kauffman
Prescott Avenue
Luther H. Warine
Grace Lutheran Church
Sheldy
Allentown
Dunmore Cemetery
John T. Watkins
David Stephens
Nellie Drake
Margaret Palmer
Calliery
Jonas Long
Kauffman
Edward Redcay
John Marquette
Richard Grader
Matthew Stipp
J.J. Wagonhurst
Company L Inspected By Inspector Millar in Third Brigade
Company L of the Thirteenth regiment underwent a full inspection by Major W. S. Millar, similar to Company BE’s prior examination. The drill included arms handling, manuever and guard duties, with officers tested after the enlisted men. Captains and lieutenants named include W. A. Taub, K. W. Davis, BR. W. Cooper, and Tonleht Company B led by Captain Kantheck.
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W. 5. Millar
W. A. Taub
K. W. Davis
BR. W. Cooper
Kantheck
Commissioners Fix Salaries for County Clerks
The county commissioners set annual salaries for clerks totaling $7,000 with listed names and amounts. No action was taken on appointing a jail physician or other courthouse staff, though many applicants are in contention for the roles.
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Woo
Daniels
Flobothan
John PP. Maton
Poow
Kirchaff
John von Bergen, Jr
Edward Frenels
George Hebner
A. E. Tunes
Eularhe
Roe
Ballry
Wilston Denne
Republican City Committee to Form Primary for School Board
Members of the Republican City committee meet at the Central Republican club rooms in the Price building on Washington avenue Thursday January 18 for arranging primaries. The aim is to nominate two members to the six member board of school controllers. Signed W S Millar Chairman.
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Republican City Committee
Central Republican Club Rooms
Price Building
Washington Avenue
Oop Om
Millar
Death of Melalene Caffrey in Scranton
Melalene Caffrey died in Scranton on January 9, 1900 at age 2. The funeral is set for Thursday at 3 PM with interment in Cathedral Cemetery.
What a Little Faith Did for Mrs Rockwell
A letter touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as curing female weakness and restoring strength after severe uterine and kidney issues. The first testimonial from Mrs. Rockwell of Grand Rapids claims relief within one bottle. A second letter from L G of Newants New Jersey credits the remedy with healing womb trouble ulcers and bowel pain after two years of illness.
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Was
Pinkham VO
Lydia
Tinkham
Maxs. Rocs
Division St
Grand Ramps
Mica
Lydia E. Pinkham
L. G
Axn St
Newants
N. J
Appointments Made In Orphans' Court Confirmed
The Whikes Barre Record reports that Register Mainwaring’s appointments to the orphans' court were approved amid opposition. Robert P. Robinson earns 2000 as chief deputy, John L. Potterger 2600 as deputy, and David Linskill 1400 as third assistant. Charles B. Smith is kept on at his previous salary, with Mainwaring funding him personally.
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Register Mainwaring
Julee Alfred Darte
Orphans’ Court
Darte
Mainwaring
Robert P. Robinson
Orphans' Court
John L. Potterger
David Linskill
Charles B. Smith
Mr. Smith
Smith
John Kneirim Seeks Recovery After Stabbing
John Kneirim of Petersburg on Paul Street is recovering from stab wounds inflicted by William Bowman last Saturday night. He is progressing well and, while not fully out of danger, strong hopes remain for his eventual recovery.
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John Kneirim
Petersburg
Paul Street
William Bowman
Obituaries from Scranton area list several deaths
Multiple notices report deaths in Scranton and nearby towns. Mrs. Thomas Bvynon of 222 South Main Avenue dies after nine years of illness at 75, with extensive family roots in Wales and a long migration history. John Davis, a Lackawanna Street grocer, dies of heart failure at 44 in Olyphant, survived by his wife and one brother. Maria Hickok, wife of Rev Miles J. Hickok, dies in Marietta Ohio at 80, leaving two children. Maria Newman, Wyoming Avenue, dies at home. funeral arranged private. William Newman of Ninth Street dies. Bricklayers Union No. 18 members are asked to attend the funeral defense in Raub’s Hall.
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Thomas Bvynon
South Main Avenue
Abercrave
South Walesa
Jane Leyshon
Thomas
William Leyshon
Pittston
Eynon
America
Pottsville
Leech Woods
Mr. Eynon
A. B. Eynon
West Side Bank
George F. Eynon
B. G. Beddoe
John Davis
Lackawanna Street
Olyphant
Mr. Davis
North Wales
A. M. Atherton & Co S
Maria Hickok
Miles J. Hickok
First Presbyterian Church
Marietta
William J
Judia
William Newman
Ninth Street
Bricklayers’ Union, No. 18
Raub
Annual Meetings of City’s Bankers Highlight Prosperous Year
The First, Third and Traders National banks and the Dime Savings and Discount banks held meetings with reports showing strong results. Directors were reelected at all banks, with reorganizations planned in the near term and officers to be elected or confirmed. The Scranton and County Savings banks also reported growth and added surplus, while dividend payments and interest to depositors were noted.
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National Banks
Dime Savings and Discount Banks
County Savings Bank
Scranton Savings Bank
First National Bank
George TL. Dickson
George B. Smith
W. BR. Storrs
W. F. Hallatead
W. W. Scranton
John Jermyn
T. F. Torrey
J. A. Linen
James A. Linen
George L. Dickson
Isaac Post
Third National Bank
William Connell
Alfred Hand
Thomas H. Watkins
Henry Relin, Jr
George HM. Catlin
Traders’ National Bank
J. T. Porter
Charles P. Matthews
Hon. W. W. Watson
Joseph J. Jermyn
LA. Finch
M. 8. Kemmerer
L. W. Mores
Charles Schlager
CG. EL Chittenden
J. W. Steell
EB. J. Robinson
F. S. Jones
J.T. Porter
Agaly
Solomon Goldsmith
W. J. Lewis
M. H. Dale
If. Schadt
David Spraks
J. W. Garney
C. S. Seamans
James Fitch
Charles DuPont Kreck
Heese G. Brooks
J. J. Lynett
Scranton Savings ‘Bank
County Savings Bank and Trust Company
Hon
L. A. Watres
William F. Hallsteal
Orlando
Orlando 8S. Johnson, Edward P. Kingsbury
August Robinson
Frerett Warren
John P. Kelly
Local Bank Officials and Community Events Highlight Week
The bank slate lists Hon. L. A. Watres as president and A. H. Christy as cashier with 8S. Johnson as vice president. An entertainment is planned in the Guild rooms of the Church of the Good Shepherd under Wilbur How. Mrs. St. C. Ward and Mrs. William Stower visit relatives in New York and Monsie respectively while Mr. and Mrs. Horace Smith host friends on their Monroe Avenue. Ground is broken on Dickson avenue for a new Telephone Exchange building near Hagstard meat market, 17 by 60 feet, two stories with a repair shop on the ground floor and the exchange above. Camp No. 25, Patriotic Order Lone of America, met in Masonic hall as District President O. S. Tate installed officers of Camp No. 224, Patriotic Order Sons of America of Dunmore. Camp No. 74 Moogie to be visited Thursday for a related event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Th Good Shepherd
Wilhird B
St. C. Ward
Sanderson Avenue
Monsle
William Stower
Dickson Avenue
New York
Horace Smith
Monsey Avenue
Hagstard Meat Market
Telephone Exchange
Patriotic Order Lone of America
Hell
Masonic Hall
Tate
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Dunmore
Moogie
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Chickering Square
Perry Brothers
Wyoming Avenue
Geant
Lackawanna Oa
Ile
Scranton Transfer Co
Lackawanna Ave
Huntington's Bakery
Spruce Street
Masonic Temple
Inny der
Ian
Edward Reyer
Spruce ST. Opp. Court House
H. B. Ware
Williams Building
Postoffice
Albright Memorial
Brary
Peloo
All Souls’ Universalist Thures
Young Women's Christian Association
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Civ
Doilicatesgen Emporium
Wipe
Alexander Grady
Emmett Street
W. 8. Millar
Maury Grady
Took Keepers Clubs
Bookkeepers’ Club
D. W. Wagner
James Smith
Hal Crittenden
Dr. Davies
Pennington
John O'Boyle
Elm Park
Tritone
Mney
Solent
Hitehooch
Murchief
Heners Sries
Providence
Dt Wis
Agaimet
Roberts
Metilla
Mourice
Alfred Mand
Scranton, Padan
Anthony Reynolds
J. S. Kauffman
Alfred Darte
Janet
William Maria
the Traders’ Bank
Crina Yall
Wyoming Ave
F. L. Crane
Revere Furrier
Cers
Green Ridge
Mears & Hagen
Lackawanna Avenue
F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank
Wakehouse
Franklin Ave
Davidow Bros
Dobbers
Lackawanna Ava
Everett
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