City Notes Meeting Today Shifts From January 11
The Republican city committee convenes today instead of January 11 as previously announced in the Tribune. Large attendance at the Second Presbyterian church events marks this week with an 8 o clock meeting tonight. Pay days reported for Delaware Lackawanna and Western workers, Cayuga and Brishin employer to be paid, and trushmen start at 8 tomorrow. Peter Murry of Carbondale remanded to county jail after being charged with larceny of two coats and two vests by Alderman At Unson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican City Committee
Tribune
Second Presbyterian Church
Roberts
Thomas Devanney
Alderman Piller
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Cayuga and Brishin
Peter Munry
Carbondale
At- Unson
CNC
Weeme
Drunk and Disorderly Arrest Leads to 30 Day Jail Term
Constable Moran charged with the incident reports Thomas Gerritt of Ferdinand Street Providence was sent to county jail for thirty days by Alderman Fidler North Beranton after drunkenness disorderly conduct and abusing the officer. Michael Maloney of Elm Street faced non support threats to kill from Mary his wife and had his bail forfeited. he was committed to the county jail. The Scranton Liederkranz society plans its thirty first annual masquerade ball at Lackawanna avenue hall with Bauer's band. committee includes Frank Becker George Nelson Teets Victor Wengel Charles Wenzel Isidore Rows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gerritt
Ferdinand Street
Providence
Alderman Fidler
North Beranton
Gerritt
Michael Maloney
Elm Street
Howe
Mary
Maloney
Scranton Liederkrans Society
Lackawanna Avenue
Bauer
Frank Becker
George Nelson ‘Teets
Victor Wengel
Charles Wenzel
Isidore
Notice to Signers About Taylor’s Directory Co Contracts
Patrons are warned not to sign any contracts unless they are signed by J. James Taylor manager of Taylor's Directory Co. in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton City Directory
Taylor's Directory Co
J. James Taylor
Mgr
Young couple blocked by court over marriage license
A Pocono Summit man and his fiancée faced a $8.75 legal hurdle to wed after the clerk refused a license due to the bride’s minor status. They sought guardianship via a lawyer whose fees would drop to about $4, but neither had funds. They left to save until they could raise eight dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden Hoover
Pocono Summit
War Horn
Lopes
Sullivan County
Tilden J
Sailie
Tilden
Oak Street
Sadie
Elmer Daniela
H. D. Carey
Arrest of H F Smart for Collier's Weekly swindle
City Detective John Moir nabbed H F Smart in Wilkes-Barre after Smart falsely claimed to be a Collier's Weekly agent. Smart, a 38 year old San Francisco native, had swindled many in New York state and Scranton by taking cash for Kipling book sets and promising delivery later. Alderman W B Millar sent him to county jail after a police hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moir
Wilkes-Barre
H. F. Smart
Collier's Weekly
Smart
W. 8. Millar
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
New York State
Scranton
Rudyard Kipling
Smart. Magnianimously
Kipling
Bloomer
Robling
Moir
Kline
Wilkes- Marre
Central Police
Anthony Reynolds Recovers After Street Car Injury
Anthony Reynolds of Anthony Street was run over by a street car Tuesday night. His left leg was mangled and amputated. He underwent surgery that night and was reported to be resting quietly at Lackawanna Hospital the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Reynolds
Anthony Street
Lackawanna Hospital
Brune Mia J J Brune Dies in Beranton
Mia J J Brune of 616 Breck Street died January 10 1990 at age years. She is survived by her five and our three children Joseph Madeline and Louie. Funeral Friday forenoon at St John s Church with interment in Cathedral Cemetery.
Proposed License Tax Ordinance in Scranton City Council
The Common Council considers a broad license tax proposal by T F Morris to fund city coffers. The measure lists license and fee schedules for telegraph and express firms, stock brokers, halls, auctioneers, butchers, vendors, rental stands, streetcars, and other trades with annual amounts and vehicle licensing requirements.
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T. FP. Morris
Scranton
Snall
Yates
Slow But Pony
Cocci
Cse
Saou
Juan Clause TX
Rample
Paseenger Railway
Jmissenger
Cn Ctisuaisse
Act of Assembly of 18
City Ordinance Proposes New License Taxes and Fines
The proposed ordinance sets annual license taxes for performers, circuses, museums, street vendors, and other occupations. It details fines from ten to one hundred dollars for violations, and outlines collection procedures, penalties for nonpayment, and the mayor's support. It cites model codes from Harrisburg and potential revenue gains for Newark and Wilkes-Barre comparisons.
Special Pullman Old Mexico Tour by Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers a five day escorted Pullman train tour through Old Mexico leaving New York and Philadelphia February 14. Round trip all expenses included is $200 from all PRR points. Contact ticket and passenger agents in multiple cities for details. Also Lang’s at 20 Spruce Street offers wines and cigars.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Old Mexico
New York
Philadelphia
Montezuma
City of
Mexico
Pennsylvania Railroad
Broadway
Court Street
Brooklyn
Broad Street
Newark
N. J
Courtaender, Jr
Baltimore
Colin Studds
Washington, D. C
Thomas E. Watt
Western
Pittsburg
George W. Boyd
Pole Tax Case Discontinued In Lackawanna Tests
The appeal of the Postal Telegraph Company from the Lackawanna Court of First Instance to test borough taxing power on telegraph poles and wires in public highways was discontinued in the superior court yesterday. Other cases heard included Gallagher vs Burke a trespass eviction verdict, Bridget Reilly administratrix and Plymouth township appeals, and various civil matters from Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. Homer D. Carey admitted to practice before the Superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Telegraph Company
Lackawanna Court of First Instance
Lackawanna
Taylor
Postal Telegraph and Cable Company
Lugerne
Gallagher Brose
Catherine Burke
John T. Lenahan
Appellees
John McGahren
G. H. Troutman
Gallaghers
Burke
Appellee
E. F. McGovern
The
Commonwealth
Ap Pellant
Plymouth Township
Rush Trescott
L. Creveling
McLean
RE. F. McGovern
H. A. Fuller
James Wallace
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Silas Sutton
Almira Sutton
Peter Sutton
Orphans’ Court
Sutton
Homer D. Carey
Superior Court
Guarantee to refund money on Warranted Syrup of Tar bottle
An advertisement declares a money back guarantee on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar for curing a couch cold. It lists multiple signatories including J. G. Beno & Son Dunmore GW Davis Providence W O Davis Providence Terniman & Co Avoca W K Manners Monste F A Kane Minooka Joseph Davis Taylor and more as endorsers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
J. G. Beno & Son
Dunmore
GW. Davis
Providence
W. OD
Davia
Terniman & Co
Avoca
W. RK. Manners
Monste
F. A. Kane
Minooka
Joseph Davis
Taylor
Prompt 1899 poor tax payment deadline stated by city treasurer
Prompt payment of the 1899 poor tax is required before delinquent lists are prepared with penalties to be enforced. The city treasurer's office urges taxpayers to settle amounts promptly to avoid enforcement actions.
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Chickering Square
Perry Brothers
Wyoming Avenue
LCKAN
Scranton Transfer Co
Lackawanna Ave
Huntington's Bakery
Ices Ead Frozen Fruits
Spruce Street
Masonic Temple
C. S. Snyder
Edward Reyer
Spruce St.opp
Court House
H. B. Ware
Williams Building
Postoffice
Jnio
UBED
Frei Karius
Trivelock
Washington Avenues
Michael Moran
Colliers’ Weekly
Core
Harrisburg
Traction Company
Beranton
Lang
Appellate Court
Marty L. Shiffer
George F. Jacobus
Thomas Moore
E. Freas Bogert
Luzerne
George 8. Ferris
August Bipple
Board of Viewers
Denison Township
White Haven
C. E. Keck
8. J. Strauss
Exceptant
Julius Staple
J. H. van Luren
Alvin Holmes
West Pittaton
Holmes
van Luven
William TI. Hibbs
E. K. Little
China Hall
Wyoming Ave
L. Crane
P. F
M. T. Howley
Gignaturs
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank Building
Wakehouse
Green Ridge
Franklin Ave
Davidow Bros
Dobbers
Ani
Gunr
Fej
Everett
Telepone 794
Everett’s Livery
Dix Court
City Hall
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