Society Wedding Announced in New York
On January 19 at Sherry's New York Miselara Dittenhoffer daughter of Meyer Dittenhoffer was married to an unnamed groom. Miss Dittenhoffer is a prominent figure in New York society and related to notable Wilken-Harre financial circles. The couple plans a lengthy tour after the wedding and will reside at the Longson River street Wilko-Durre home.
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Sherry's
New York
Miselara Dittenhoffer
Miss Dittenhoffer
New York Society
Meyer Dittenhoffer
Hoodyear Vulcanite
Wemeeny
Exludge Dittenhoffer
Wilken- Harre
Anthmette Savings Bank
Wyoming Valley
Longson River
Afternoon Reception Honoring Norton Nieces
Mrs Cyrus D Jones hosted a large afternoon reception at her Monroe and Olive residence in honor of Grace and Edith Norton. The home featured extensive palms, pink decor, satin ribbons, and pink roses creating a rosy glow. Guests included Myre Giffin M Norton Mrs J L Canswell Mrs Frank P Christian and Mrs J F Megargel with refreshments served by a large assisting staff.
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Cyrus D. Jones
Grace
Edith Norton
Monroe Avenue
Olive Street
Marvin & Muir
Mrs. Jones
Misses Norton
Myre
MM. Giffin
Mes. M. Norton
J. L. Canswell
Frank P. Christian
J. F. Megargel
B Ware
C. md. Connell
Schlager
Elizabeth Jones
Grace Kingsbury
Olive McIntosh
Hanley
Helen Btevens
Misa Watts
Philadelphia
Frappe
Felen Jones
Nettle Sehlager
George Sanderson Seeks Mayor Nomination in Primaries
George Sanderson appeals to voters to support his candidacy for mayor under new rules. He emphasizes a conservative, businesslike approach, independence from factions, and dedication to public service without using endorsements or personal ads. He asks for votes if his character and qualifications meet voter expectations and pledges to serve faithfully if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Guou
George Sanderson
Scranton Republican Primary Seeks School Controller Nominee
To the Republican voters of Scranton, a candidate solicits support for the January 14 primaries seeking the office of school controller, citing commitment to education and prior involvement.
Morris vows efficient schools and tax savings in letter
A political letter from John Courier Morris of 645 Madison Avenue pledges to devote energy to making the schools thoroughly efficient while guarding taxpayers’ interests through economical administration. He asserts a city scale for the schools and signs with his address.
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John Courier Morris
Madison Avenue
Scranton Candidate Seeks City Assessor Nomination
Excepting his early boyhood Philip J. Rinslond has always lived in Scranton. He has a clean record and now asks for a first public favor by seeking the Republican nomination for city assessor.
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Philip J. Rinslond
Scranton
Local Republican Announces Mayoral Candidacy in Jadwin
Charles P Jadwin declares candidacy for mayor in the Republican primary set for January 14. The announcement notes the campaign will run in the afternoon between 4 and 5 p.m. and invites supporters to join the event.
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P.m
Charles P
Jadwin
Pleasant rooms with board and meals in city listings
A terse classified notice promotes rooms with board at 20 Spruce Street offering options of two in a room at eight dollars a week or forty four with meals. It asks readers if they want a business man in the mayor's office and urges voting for Jadwin tomorrow, directing readers to Lane's for meals.
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Jadwin
Scranton Primary Turf Outlined for Crawford County System
C I Chittenden, Republican chair, urges Scranton voters to test the Crawford county primary tomorrow. Booths and boxes prepared, vigilance committees named, and ballots could be sent to judges if districts lack polling sites. Voting runs 4 to 8 pm with safeguards against fraud and a path to return to the old delegate system if turnout is light.
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Whder
Crawford County
C. I. Chittenden
Republican City
Beranton
Anneunee
Wilween
Chase
Melock
Scranton
Cr. Chittenden
Oranges and Fruit Sale At Week Headquarters
Fancy California oranges priced 25 for 25 cents and 25 and 35 cent options. Fancy grape fruit at 10 cents each or $5.50 per box. Fancy fresh tomatoes 20 cents per pound. Week headquarters advertises best goods for least money.
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California
Explosion at Lickawinna Iron Works Burns Pentley
A gas furnace explosion at the Lickawinna Iron and Fleet company at No 4 furnace morning left George Pentley badly burned and critically injured. He was carried from the burning area to Moses Taylor Hospital for treatment as fires spread to the roof and nearby shelter. Fellow workers summoned fire crews. the blaze was brought under control by 4 o clock.
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Lickawinna Iron and Fleet Company
George Pentley
Pentley
Beoch Street
Cedar
Pittston Avenues
Moses Taylor Hospital
Mota
Penthey
Barrow
Moses Taylor
Central City
Ash Street
New Officers Installed at Washington Camp No 17
Washington camp No 17 Patriotic Order Sons of America installed officers last night led by Mistrict Deputy O S Lute. Officers: Past President T E Crain President George N Roe Vice President Jacob Ace Master of Forms R H Hallstead Conductor F F Pfeifer Financial Secretary George S Pellet Recording Secretary John W Clark Inspector D W Dowrick Guard W W Stanton Trustee Jacob Acer A smoker and refreshments followed the ceremony.
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Washington Camp
Patriotic Order Sons of America
O. S. Lute
T. E. Crain
George N. Roe
Jacob Ace
R. H. Hallstead
F. F. Pfeifer
George 5. Pellett
John W. Clark
D. W. Dowrick
W. W. Stanton
Jacob Acer
Death of Dr Edward Glover in Moscow
Dr Edward Glover died at his home in Moscow on January 10. Funeral services will be held at Linlaton residence at 10 o'clock in the morning. Interment in Dunmore cemetery. Remains to be shipped here for burial at 1 o'clock. Dalawes ioE
Steam Heating and Plumbing P M Howley and Lane’s Wines
An old style notice page lists Steam Heating and Plumbing by P M Howley at 231 Wyoming. Lane’s at 120 Spruce street advertises wines and cigars. A vow to Jadwin and various local services appear with weathered, fragmentary copy. The item references a syrup claim and return guarantee for cough remedies.
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Lane's
Spruce Street
Fire Devastates Dunmore Hotel and Odd Fellows Hall
A blaze in Dunmore destroyed James A. Harrington’s three story Chestnut Street hotel and badly damaged the adjoining Odd Fellows building. Residents escaped in night clothes as flames engulfed rooms, with total losses near 27000 pounds and insurance covering about half. Firefighters faced low hydrant pressure and delayed water supply while salvaging nearby properties.
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James A. Harrington
Odd Fellows Hall
Dunmore
Chestnut Street
East Drinker
Odd Fellows
O' Hara
Tribune
Pittston
Owen W. Pleecker
Thomas Monaihan
Neptune Chemical Engine House
Mr. Harrington
Mary Brien
West Scranton
Biesecker
Neptune
Independent
John T. Smilth
Electrics
A.pd
Spencer Thte
Dunmore Department
Fire origin debated as furnace pipe theory cited
Authorities dispute cause of blaze with over heated furnace pipe as a possible source but lack direct evidence. Fire began at the rear of the building near the front door and Harrington cannot explain the incident. Police roped off the street to guard against collapsing walls and ensure public safety.
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Harrington
Poor Board Organization Faces Possible Tonight Adjournment
An adjourned meeting of the board of poor directors is set for this evening to organize. Uncertainty hangs over whether the organization will proceed as planned since the successor to I. Terppe has not yet been appointed by the court, and another adjournment remains possible.
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Board of Poor Directors
Terppe
Fire in Arch bald's hall on West Market Street
A fire at Arch bald's hall on West Market street in North Scranton was reported shortly before dawn. The blaze spread rapidly, threatening the block until windless conditions limited damage. The building was gutted and tenants losses tallied near 38 000 with little insurance on some properties. Fire crews fought the flames until 6 00 o'clock, then a second flare-up prompted another alarm later that afternoon.
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Thomas Fiddler
Thinklestein
Fidler
Archbald
Watkins
Ward Nine Republican Primary Voting Notice
Voters in the Ninth ward will cast ballots at the city primaries on Jun 14 from 4 to 8 pm. Ballots include the Republican nomination for a common councilman and a ward constable. Vigilance committee members listed: C B Partridge J B Kirkpatrick W E Perry W B Henwood O B Jadwin Ezra C Browning.
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Ninth Ward
C. B. Partridge
Kirkpatrick
W. E. Perry
W. B. Henwood
BH. Jadwin
Ezra C. Browning
Vigilance Committee
Vote for Henry D Jones for Assessor
Advertisement urges voting for Henry D Jones for county assessor. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure, claiming persistence yields results and praises the product for indigestion and sick headache relief.
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Henry D. Jones
Anty
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Norton
E. P. Roe’s
Mrs. Holmes
Mra. Southworth's
Jameison
Faussett & Browns
Matthew Henry
Edersheim
Jesus
Cruden
Our
Ridpath
United States
General Sherman
Malcom Kirk
Phillip Strong
Little Minister
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Ludwig, Vole, Knabe, Briggs
McKinley
Perry Bros
Wyoming Ave
Vulululuruluauaulua
Griffin Art Studio
A. A. Lindabury
Columbian Detective Agency
Chas McHullen
General Insurances Offici
THA Traders National Bank Blc
Ackawanna Laundry
Penn Avenue
A. B. Wartan
A. J. Verguson
Grip
Harvey Long
Lyceum
Academy of Music
Knox
Michael Cooney
Philladelphia
Cooney
John Ferguson
Capoose Avenue
Thomas Gilmartin
Philadalphia
Jermyn
John Courier
Morrie
Hotel Nash
City Chairman Co. E. Chittenden
Chittenden
JT. R. Wathine
Richard Walsh
M.g.dimimick
B. A. Jones
J. Rt. Edwards
A. St. Holmer
John Merchant
W. Gaylord Thomas
John Paxter
Fadt
Kenny
David Harris
Et Schuler
John F. Walsh
John T. Ebedle
Flenth Ward
Fred, Durr
D. W. Humphrey
H. Swept
Firet
John Madigain
Tolin Melshelter
Davlan
Wateon
M. W. Finn
A. B. Ledstone
Acker
M. Reinhart
D. E
Tuech FL Miller
Perdlin and Swick
Ward
Fleet Alet
Charles Line
diet—Jowph Shorten
A. G O. Howitt
M. T. Jones
Charles Ki
Olver
Nichols
Ehadl
M. T
Wilkes-Barre
Keigman Urot
Mac
Lackeawenta Avenue
Reone
J. G
Tao
Donahue
Ranton
Dunmore Corners
W. J. Costello
Marrington Hotel
John Helsner
Independent Hose Company
M. J. Norton
Thomas Jones
Bishop
Jones
Daly
East Drinker Street
Redmen
Order of
United American Mechanics
Heptasophs
Brotherhood of Railroad
Daughters of America
Golden Eagle
Ladies of the Golden Eagic
Boyle's Hall
S.C. Snyder
Poor Board Organization
North Scranton
West Market Street
Hood
John L. Brown & Son
Boston
the Tribune Almanac
ART HS
Raynolds
FL. Crane
Furrier
Owen
Pierce’s Market
Conrad
Jadras
Hand & Payne
Washington Avenue
Maloney Oil and Manufacturing CO
Meridian Street
Brussels
Axminsters
Lackawanna Avenue
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