City Notes Monthly Meeting and Local Updates
The Bint Park circle of King's Daughters will hold their monthly meeting Sunday evening at Mrs. Shepherd's 2% Monroe Avenue. The Friendless are short on soap as the family washing looms Monday. Givorge Brown, deserter from Company A Seventh Artillery at Fort Schuyler, returned after raising funds and surrendered back to duty. Delaware and Mudoon coal mine payrolls completed. Scranton conductors paid till morning. Household Economies Section meets at Green Ridge Library Jan 4 at 3 pm with a talk on Conservatory by Mrs. G Edgar Dean. Daughters of Erin prepare for an Indianapolis event with a dance at Seigel's Friday. Lunch and tea for Home for the Friendless fundraiser will be served today 8 to 10 at 218 Wyoming Avenue with committee members named.
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Bint Park
Wation's Club
Green Ridge
Mia
G. Edgar Dean
Wyoming
O'Clook
Mies
Jennie Roy
Yolde
Ma Vresten Robingon
Martha Wimick
DM. Winton
Mine Nan Cleef
Eleanor Heynold
Joseph A. Scranton
Russell B. William
Ins
Corer
Kennedy
Ninth Ward Republican Primaries Scheduled for January 10
The report notes a noon luncheon for business men and an afternoon visit by Indice. Republican primaries for the Ninth Ward will be held Saturday January 10 from 4 to 7 pm at regular polling places. Candidates must register with LB Carter in the Republican Building by Wednesday noon January 16.
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Rooma
Ninth Ward
Nini
LB Carter
Republican
Aid Poe
Rev Fenn Speaks on China and Its People
Rev. Courtney Fenn, who studied in Pekin during the siege, lectured to the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society at First Presbyterian Church. He described Chinese schooling, Boxer uprising, and contrasted Chinese progress with Japan, noting Chinese reliability in banking and greater long term advancement.
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Courtney Fenn
China
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
First Presbyterian Church
Fenn
Pekin
Japan
Rev. Fenn
Affairs of the Home for the Friendless Annual Meeting
The twenty ninth annual meeting of the Association of the Home for the Friendless was held at the YWCA. Officers were chosen and the treasurer read a detailed report showing admissions and discharges, deaths, and new life members. A sermon by Hon. H. A. Knapp opened the session and notes praised longtime supporters amid concerns over municipal labor issues and public policy.
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Mra. E
Moffat
Reese G. Brooks
Cora Merrifield
Itey
J. J. Lansing
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
FE. S. Moffat
T. H. Dale
D. Fe.taylor
Elk Team Win in Northeast Pennsylvania Bowling Match
The second contest of the Northeast Pennsylvania bowling meet at the Elk’s alley featured the Elks against the Scranton Bicycle Club. Scores followed.
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Pennsylvania
Elk’s Alley
Elks
Scranton Bicycle Club
Special Claims Agent O Keefe to Sue for 225 Dollars
Special Claims Agent P O Keefe says he will sue the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company to recover 225 dollars spent during the miners strike in September and October He has entrusted Attorneys O Brien and Martin to handle the settlement asserting he was authorized by Superintendent I F Loomis to spend the funds and that he also paid more out of pocket to maintain peace and order during the strike.
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Special Claims
P. O'Keefe
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
O'Brien
Martin
I. F. Loomis
Three Old Forge men charged with robbery and larceny
Thomas Dale Harry McArdle and Robert Laird were arrested on warrants by Special Officers McDonald and Greenburg for larceny and threats. Prosecutrix Isabelle Mitchell owner of Riverside hotel accuses them of breaking into the deserted hotel bar Wednesday and stealing two bottles of liquor valued at ten dollars and eight dollars from the cash drawer. They are held on bail to await court.
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Thomas Dale
Harry McArdle
Robert Laird
Old Forge
McDonald and Greenburg
Alderman Howe
Isabelle Mitchell
Riverside Hotel
Ball
Property for sale on Washington Ave square
A business block at 207 and 200 Washington Ave on the square is offered for sale. W T Hackett Renal Estate Dealer in the Pries Building handles the listing and will provide price and terms upon inquiry.
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Washington Ave
W.T. Hackett
Renal
Pries Building
Kracuse's Cold Cure Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Kracuse's Cold Cure as a non drowsy remedy not affecting head or hearing, claiming speedy cure with a fresh clear head. Sold by Matthews Bros.
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Kracuse
Matthews
Nettleton’s Removal Sale Unveils Quarter-Price Shoes
The event promotes footwear at one fourth price on Washington avenue. Shoppers can expect significant discounts during the removal sale at this location.
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Nettleton
Washington Avenue
Infant Mahon Dies in Scranton Funeral Planned
John R Mahon infant son dies at St. Joseph's Foundling home aged 2 months private funeral from Mrs John Geary 218 Franklin Ave tomorrow afternoon and burial in Cathedral cemetery
Scranton Home Grounds Improvement Meets Generous Support
Volunteers and donors in Scranton rallied to improve the Home property with sewer connections, grading, and planting. A key pledge from Mr. J L Stolle sparked a drive that raised 10,000 toward debts, aided by community gifts from clergy and children, while efforts to sell the adjacent Adame avenue property continue.
Architect E L Walter Opens Connell Building Office
E L Walter architect established an office at 411 Connell building inviting inquiries from prospective builders. The move aims to assist clients planning construction projects and emphasizes expert guidance.
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E. L. Walter
Connell Building
Baby Bazaar Offers Infant Outfits at Spruce Street
A note advertises infant outfits for mothers and children available at Baby Bazaar located at 612 Spruce Street. The message implies a sale or display of baby clothing items for shoppers in the area.
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Uoturur
Spruce Street
Coyne Case Returns to Court as Grand Jury Delays
The grand jury returns to court this morning under Judge Archbald with a continuance planned for next week to dispose of marriage licenses and other cases. The Coyne perjury charge against former Councilman T. J. Coyne was a case decided yesterday with bail set, and the grand jury will resume examining county magistrates on Monday.
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Old Forge
Archbald
T. J. Coyne
Fuller
Dispute Over Old Forge Borough Tax Assessment
A case stated between Henry Harding and William Repp was filed with Prothonotary Copeland. Repp refuses to pay $42.03 borough tax, contending the assessment is invalid since no regular assessor existed in 1899 and John Cook copied the previous year’s assessment before the borough was created. The court is asked to rule on the validity of this contention.
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Henry Harding
Old Forge
William Repp
Copeland
Harding
Repp
John Cook
Borough and School District Split Audit Costs in Court
Old Forge borough and Old Forge school district appeared in court yesterday to resolve who pays the audit costs. The borough notes it funds auditors for both entities and argues the district should cover half the bill, about $25, as the court weighs the proper allocation.
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Old Forge
Judge Hurries Viaduct Equity Case Opinion Draft
Judge John P. Kelly writes the opinion in the viaduct equity case and may hand it down Monday as Scranton faces a three week common pleas term. The ruling, urged by parties and the public for Supreme Court review in February, accelerates due to its importance.
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John P. Kelly
Viaduct Equity
Common Pleas Court
Scranton
Supreme Court
Will Probate Grants Letters to Polhamus Widow
The will of Abraham Polhamus of Lackawanna township was admitted to probate yesterday and letters testamentary were granted to Ella Polhamus. In the estate of Patrick Haggerty of Beranton letters of administration were granted yesterday to Mary Haggerty.
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Abraham Polhamus
Lackawanna Township
Ella
Polhamus
Patrick Haggerty
Beranton
Mary Haggerty
Damages Hearing Over Road Grading In Moosic Borough
In the court house arbitration room yesterday a hearing on damages to property from the grading of the main road in Moosic borough took place. Testimony was heard from viewers and by attorneys James O Malley H D Jones and Thomas Heck.
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Moosic
James O'Malley
H. D. Jones
Thomas Heck
Lackawanna Railroad Promises Superior Through Service
The notice touts Lackawanna lines offering through Pullman sleeping cars and coaches to Chicago St Louis and California with minimal changes and fast travel times. It also mentions low fares and asks residents to contact local ticket agents for prompt service. A campaign entry for H. E. Paine declares candidacy for Ninth ward common council with a primary on Saturday January 19 from 4 to pm.
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Lackawanna Railroad
Hicggo
St. Louis
Chicago
California
Jacksonville
Pla
D, Nl, and W
Office of Common Council
Ninth Ward
H. E. Paine
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