City notes report a busy local week of events and meetings
Beranton Liervele club accepts a bowling challenge for next Wednesday. Home for the Friendlies holds its annual meeting at 2 pm in Young Women's Christian Association rooms. Funeral of Mrs. Schoonover today at 1 pm at Penn Avenue Hospital Church with forest hills cemetery interment. Caledonian ball in Guernsey's hall on Wednesday January 3 in honor of Robert Burns. David McDonald’s funeral from 11 Olive Street. Masons' funeral service details. Only seven council members attend last night. adjournment to Thursday. Grice Lutheran church ladies prepare for a January 31 entertainment. Beranton First Battalion drill tonight. fourth company from Honesdale to report next Monday. Mabel Gray charged with keeping a housebee. held for court. Banquet committee postpones indefinitely due to inauguration. White Lily temperance group officers listed for the coming term.
Eighth Ward Caucus Nominates Local Officials
The Eighth ward Republican caucus in Alderman Millar’s office nominated candidates for local offices. First district selections include W A Raub as judge of election and register of voters, with Harry W. as elector. Second district named Fred W. Zizelmann as judge of election and Walter Haslam as registrar of voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BS. Millar
Constabice
Charles Q. Carman
Blfl Souter
W. A. Raub
Metropolitan Cigar Store Sells Out Stock and Fixtures
The Metropolitan Cigar store at 207 Wyoming avenue announces a clearance sale of its entire stock of cigars and tobacco and all store fixtures. Goods are offered at deep discounts as the business is going out of operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Cigar Store
Wyoming Avenue
Vote Jadwin Brings Piano School Endorsement
Class lessons at 81.00 per ten week term highlight Jadwin’s bid. The Jervie Hardenbergh Piano School endorses Jadwin as the candidate acceptable to all the people, urging support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jervie-Hardenbergh Piano School
Jadwin
Mid Winter Shoe Clearance Sale Announcement
A local shop advertises a yearly clearance offering women s shoes at low prices. It notes removal of winter stock before spring and highlights heavy soles and famous quality in available styles and shapes.
Court Week Ends After Major Assualt Case Heard
Superior court adjourned for the week after hearing the Fred L. Jayne assault and battery conviction against Solomon Turner. The proceeding also includes the Kistler case against Scheirer and a Wyoming County matter involving Betsey Frost versus Charles Allen and Frank T. Knapp. A preliminary injunction restrained Richard Bunt from blocking access to a leasehold on Turk Brook road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbon County
Kistler
Scheirer
Wyoming County
Betsey Frost
Charles Allen
Frank T. Knapp
James K. Frear
James W. Pratt
C. 0. Dersheimer
Appellee
Mantel van Biekie
Thomas J. Mulholland
Richard Bunt
H.W. Mulholland
Jermyn
Turk Brook
Gia
Lee Howe
Lee House
Bunt
Equity Court
Jude Edwarde
Court hints limits on policeman authority at county fair
The court virtually instructed jurors that Jayne’s police power under the act extending authority to county fairs only covered rule infractions of the agricultural society. It held no formal rule governing hackmen conduct, prompting appeals over authority and free breach of peace rights. Judges to issue opinions soon with Monday session at 2 p.m.
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Jayne
County Fair
Damage suit over retaining wall in Scranton proceeds
Common Pleas jury deliberated on Mrs. Ellen Taylor versus City of Scranton over alleged property damage on Ninth Street from a retaining wall. Testimony focused on whether improvements degraded her business location, with key legal argument about damages not running with the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commot Pleas
Ellen Taylor
City of
Scranton
Ninth Street
Fight Over An Ice House Enjoined By Injured Parties
An injunction was sought by injured parties over the possession of an ice house and a quantity of saw dust, described as central to a contentious dispute. The case centers on ownership and control of the ice house facilities and related materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enie
Property transfers recorded by Sheriff Pryor
Sheriff Pryor lists deeds transferring land in Scranton Carbondale Beranton Dalton Pell township and more. Buyers include A S S Wardle Mary Hetty Ella Smith Industrial Boiling and Lawn Association Washington National Building and Loan Thoms J Jones H A Knapp W J Lewin Daniel McShoune Security Building and Loan Eastern Union Building and Loan Constantine WH Williatsen Thomas Snowden Republic Savings and Loan. Considerations range from £4.87 to 878.62 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington National Building and Levin Association
Scranton
John A. McNamara
Thoms J. Jones
Carbondale
Evan T. Tucker
H. A. Knapp
Tuakely
T. V. Spangenburg
W. J. Lewin
Eastern Union Building and Loan Association
Allen FE
John J. Chenoweth
Constantine WH
Williatsen
Beranten
Leon
Helena Olehefski
Thomas J. Snowden
Thomas Heilly
Republic Savings and Loan Association
Bridget T. McGarry
Court House News Notes Summary of Discontinued Case and Marriages
Court notes report the discontinuation of the case J W Guernsey v C L Tester by agreement. Marriages recorded include Antonio Cardamingo and Giovanna Butera of Carbondale and Matthew Mull enowsky and Mime Soukiserout of Ser. Judge John G Love granted a rule for a new trial in Joseph Ansley Son v Eimer Tewksbury on motion by C R Pitcher and George M M Wilson. A civil action by D Ja Potter et al against George Wobedmier seeks 50 with claims of park recockition related losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Guernsey
C. L. Tester
Hoonsex
Antonio Cardamingo
Giovanna Butera
Carbondale
Matthew Mullenowsky
Mime Soukiserout
Ser
John G. Love
Joseph Ansley & Son
Eimer
D. Ja. Potter
W. C. Smith
Musslander
George Wobedmier
Board of Trade Dinner Receives Wide Member Response
About a hundred members of the board of trade have signified their intent to attend the annual meeting and supper next Monday night. The printed menu clarifies the supper is a dinner with Baker's orchestra providing music and the evening will include the stated order of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Baker
Quiet Elm Park wedding unites Widenor and Buckingham
Dr. Giffin joined Albert O. Widenor of 63 Harrison Avenue and Miss Cora Buckingham of 419 Celtic Street in a quiet yesterday wedding at Elm Park parsonage. Only the bride's mother Mrs Buckingham and the groom's sister Miax Widener attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Giffin
Albert O. Widenor
Harrison Avenue
Misa Cora Buckingham
Celtic Street
Elm Park Parsonage
Vote Judwin for Mayor If Minsland Is Competent
A voter urges support for Judwin tomorrow, arguing that a capable person like Philip J. Minsland a Republican candidate for city assessor proves the value of a businessman leadership in the mayoral office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip J. Minsland
Mayors Offee
Judwin
Lackawanna County Voter Registration Grows Sharp
County commissioners report 46 812 registered voters up 442 from five years ago. Scranton leads with significant gains while Carbondale shows a decrease. Overall county turnout shows Scranton contributing nearly half of the increase among 45 812 registered voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Carbondale
Lackawanna County
The Cause of Rheumatism Revealed by Discovery
A promotional summary claiming uric acid causes rheumatism and that Warner's Safe Cure, a kidney-supporting remedy, restores health. It argues kidneys fail to expel uric acid, and asserts millions have benefited from the product's use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Fire Destroys Varnish Works in Scranton
A spark ignited varnish at Scranton Metal Black Varnish Co. causing a fast spreading blaze that leveled the varnish works and endangered the nearby Palestine hotel. Chief Hickey helped coordinate efforts as cold plugs limited a single water stream. Loss estimated at $2,500 with no insurance on the buildings or contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Metal Black Varnish Company
Liberty
General Phinney
Niagara
Hickey
Warain
George Jermyn
B.B. M. Morrison
Palentine
George E. Taylor
John Phalen
Phalen
Gorman Brothers stage Mr Beane from Boston at Academy of Music
The Gorman Brothers staged their successful farce Mr Beane from Boston at the Academy of Music last night with a strong supporting company. May feature dancing by the Germans and a notable Barran als ters specialty. Frank Austin sang tenor while J W Sauyer’s group offered rich bass. The run continues this afternoon and tonight with further performances promised for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Music
Gorman Brothers
Mr. Beane
Boston
Gormans
Barran Alsters
Frank Austin
J. W. Sauyers Gang
Reeves Big Company At Gaiety Promises Grand Show
The Barnum of all attractions Al Reeves presents a double company with a costly new scenery and electrical effects. The show includes a satire The Ladies of Life and a vaudeville lineup with Mitchell and Jess Emerson and Omage. Senate sale begins Friday with reduced prices for ladies on Monday night. Noonday concerts by a military band and an operatic orchestra will enrich daily entertainment.
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Tion
Senate
al. Reeves
Mitchell
Jess
Emerson
Omage
Mies
Fanny Fern Thatcher
Cope
Barton and
Ashley
DeGraff
Payne to Fight Hurley Next Monday at Music Hall
Doc Payne arrives in the city with trainer Don Reilly and set to face Tim Hurley before the American Sporting Club at Music Hall. Payne trains at St Charles hotel and Jack Skellys Hon Ton on Penn avenue as hoop mentioned.
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Doc” Payne
Tim Hurley
American Sporting Club
Music Hall
Don Reilly
St. Charles Hotel
Jack Skelly
Penn Avenue
Payne
Hurley
McCoy
Manager Skelly
New York
McCoy-Sharkey
Skelly
Sharkey
How to Prevent Pneumonia
Advice on preventing pneumonia linked to colds and la grippe. Claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy stops cold or flu from turning into pneumonia, praising its effectiveness and warranty. Sold by Matthews Bros. as wholesale and retail agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kean
Chamberlain
Matthews Bros
Saucer Dishes in Three Colors with Gold Decoration
Damaged listing describes three colored decoration sauces dishes with heavy gold bands. Sizes include 12 inch and 9 inch options, previously priced at 4c and 24c respectively, now marked down to 10c and other reduced figures. Local sale note.
Durable metal pans praised for longevity and value
A reader touts long lasting metal pans that remain useful after Christmas and during a 6 month horizon, claiming superior build quality and strong investment value.
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H. B. Ware
Omics
Wiame
Beranton Liervele
Bo W. Schoonover
Do. Om
Moptian Church
Lntermefit
Forest Hi
Sernton Caledonian Club
Guernsey
Robert Burns
David McDonald
Olive Street
Union
Thoreda’ Piaht
Bi Beeston
Indies
Grice Lutheran Church
Beranton
Hieventh Regiment
LL. of
Honesdale
Harris
Mabel Gray
Ttiuldy
Howdy
Jameslark
Patrick Meteanalt
Twentieth Street
Ladies OF the Golden Eagle
White Lily
Tempo
Crinton
Templar
Sarah EB. Getta
Noble Templar
Mary Horar
Amanita Warrick
Mirsatret Hobbes
Douisa Kauck
Guardian of
Records
Sarah L. Cook
Gwennk Davis
Luerethi
Eighth Ward
Millar
Spruca Streat
Superior Court
Wyoming
Fred L. Jayne
Hackman Turner
Commonwealth
Fred
L. Jayne
Solomon Turner
Wyoming County Agricultural Society
Turner
Tunkhannock
Fair Grounds
Hackman
Whel
Common Pleas Court
Taylor
Hill
Whitmore
Charles Hill
Buyer & Son
Mayfield
Boyer
Sawyer Lumber Company
North Tonawanda
N. Y
Hoyers
Nat
Park Packing Company
K. J. Wolfgang
Nathan Jurkovits
FE. J. Wolffang
Jurkovits
Wolfgang
Frothingham
Arthur Froth Ingham
C. H. Welles
Pryor
Court House News Notes
Miss Rose Buckingham
Ayer
Lackawanna
Seranvon
Olga Lge
Sadie
Jel
Borourha
Bette
Archbald
Tair
Jet
Hernton
Oeeneaeas
Blakely
Covington
Dunmore
Gouldabora
Mlendurne
Jdermyn
Eueses
Owe Vanras
North Abington
Ted Ward
Or Evans
Abington
Scranton- Ist
Eaen
Renee
Asa
Waurl
Anne
Eeeed Winton
Palestine Hotel
the Ragged Earl
Ragged Earl
Andrew Mack
Cig
Lyceum
Mack
The
Academy
Brosnahan-Jackson
Dr.Bull
Crnnavali
Millar & Peck
Scranton Dairy Company
Monsey Ave
Lared St
Spruce St
West Market St
Jackson St
Piltston Ave
Jardinieres
Lacka. Ave
Joan U. Ladwig
Prop
Guernsey Hall
Scranten
Hurjing
Krowing
Washington Ave
Warhe Ington Avenue
Mercereau & Connell
Dneline of
OFM
Wyoming Avenue “Coal Exchange
Scranton Cash Store
A. F. Kizer
Washington Avenue
Icealine
Mall
Holyoke
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