City notes and local meeting updates
Board of Trade Real Feature Company holds a morning meeting at 11 o clock and the Associated Charities meets this evening. Police Chief Simpson reports 170 arrests and 39 dollars in fines for December. Funeral for Frank Collins of 2601 North Main held tomorrow. Gene W Okell appointed viewer in Spring Brook township road matter. Armenian issue discussed at Presbyterian clerk meeting. Fete Chamette rehearsal at W W Scranton residence. Pyne Taylor and Holden colliery workers to receive December wages this afternoon. Hotel license transfers to Walsh and Sullivan by court order. Sewer contract dispute to be reviewed by Common Council. Michael Tyrrell injured in West Lackawanna runaway collision, out of danger. Central Woman's Christian Temperance Union meets today at 3. William Mooney jailed for theft at Frear's store. “One of the Bravest” trial at Academy of Music last night. Twenty eight deaths reported last week by Board of Health. contagious diseases listed Typhoid, Scarlet fever, Diphtheria, Measles. Multiple marriage licenses issued in Scranton and nearby towns. A. C. Gaeblein to speak on Russian Jews in Poland at Finley’s Hall. Silver offering at door. McAll mission women meet. annual meeting planned. Brotherhood of St Andrew holds special meeting tomorrow at St Luke's Scranton for next week plans and debentures. New dress goods: Crescent Boucle checks at 79 cents per yard from Mears & Hagen.
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Board of Trade Real Fature Company
Board of
Associated Charities
Simpson
Frank Collins
North Main Avenue
Gene W. Okell
J. H. Snyder
Spring Brook
W. W. Scranton
Pyne, Taylor and Holden
Delaware
Lacknarne
Western
A. P. O'Donnell
Brick Avenue
Second Ward
Michael J, Walsh
John J. Sullivan
Common Council
Frank Shiffer
Michael Tyrrell
Second Street
Inds
Westackawaenna Avenue
Lackawanna Hospi
Central Woman's Christian Temperance Uplon
Jewels
William Mooney
Frear
Adama Avenue
Fuller
Academy of Music
Board of Health
Felix J. Devaney
Bridget McNulty
Carbondale
John Rush
Honesdale
Qoiilda Markel
Scranton
Michael Bear
Julia Kizinka
Martin Westcott
Ida McGuinness
A. C. Gaeblein
New York
Poland
Russia
Roumania
Galicia
Fintey’s Hall
Lackawanna Avenue
Rev
A. (. Gabelein
Young Men's Christian Association
McAll Mission
J. A. Linen
Jefferson Avenue
J. A. Price
C. H. Welles
Clark
Culm Dump Case in Court Opens Three-Week Common Pleas Session
Old Forge resident William Repp sues the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Co. for taking a coal dump years earlier under the railroad act of 1849. Shiffer removes coat to sit in shirt sleeves prompting a court clash. multiple labor and contract actions fill the docket with juries sworn in several inquisition-like trials across courtrooms led by Judge Albright Archbald and Gunster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Albright
Allentown
Archbald
Judge Albright
Gunster
Morrin and Essex Mutual Coal Company
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Everett Warren
C. P. O'Malley
J. H. Torrey
Garrick M. Harding
Wilkes-Barre
John M. Harding
Lugerne
No. 2
Albright
Major Warren
Harding
Old Forge Township
William Repp
B. Stillwell
Slander Suit Filed by Magdalen Chronosgouski
Magdalen Chronosgouski through attorney Newcomb files slander suit seeking damages of 1000 against Valent Slobad for defamation. Residing in Pricebars, she pursues court action in equity with claims of character harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magdalen Chronosgouski
Newcomb
Valent Slobad
Equity Court
Sarah J. Kelley
Bernard A. Keiley
Mary FE. Gurney
Archibald Gurney
Margaret Thomas
John KE. Thomas
Water Street
Carbondale
R. KR. Blair
W. H. Sturdevant
Carbondale Township
Archbald
Messrs. Hiair
Sturdevant
Muday
Borough of
Blakely
Delaware and Hudson Tread Company
Eel
George Dub
Dimmick
Wyomi Manufacturing Company
Circuit Court
Kanawha County
West Virginia
J. Weller
Joint
J. W. Taylor
Smugglers melodrama presented at Davis theater
The Smugglers a melodrama was staged yesterday afternoon at Davis theater before a fair sized audience. The show drew local patrons and offered typical scenes of intrigue and suspense characteristic of the period performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoth
Davis’ Theater
Cast Praises Performance In Local Stage Show
Holmes praises the cast led by Frank Gorman with Charles B. Barington and Mary Martie and Maymi as notable performers. Sheridan Wofford and Aijse Martie earn favorable notes while Bor delivers solid singing. Scenic effects are suitable and a repeat show is planned for today and tomorrow with nightly performances.
Mackay Opera Company to Play at Academy and Frothingham
The Mackay Opera Company opens at the Academy next Thursday with Fra Diavolo drawing large crowds in Scranton. The Frothingham hosts The Fatal Card on January 18 under Julius Cahn’s management, billed with elaborate scenery, while Social Highwayman offers stirring moments in a January 2 engagement.
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Mackay Company
Academy
Scranton
Binghamton
Mackay Opera Company
Frothingham
Julius Cahn
New York
Palmer's Theater
Watterson to Lecture in Chicago for Lincoln Topic
Colonel Henry Watterson famed orator and editor will speak Friday at Frothingham theater in aid of the Pennsylvania Oval school. His Chicago lecture on Abraham Lincoln drew 5000 listeners at the Inter Ocean report. Box drawings and loges assigned. reserved seats go on sale at Frothingham box office at 9 o clock.
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Henry Watterson
Louisville
Frothingham
Pennsylvania Oval School
Abraham Lincoln
Chicago
America
Republic
South
Lincoln
Major Belin
Colonel Watterson
Judge Willard
Boles
L. A. Watres
Justice Hand
KE. L. Fuller
William Connell
J. Benjamin Dimmick
W. H. Taylor
FE. B. Sturges
James Archbald
James W. Oakford
George B. Smith
John Simpson
T. H. Watkins
Belin
A. P D. Blackinton
J. H. Breell
Allegory of America at the Academy of Mystic for hospital benefit
The Allegory of America entertainment, rehearsed for the Lackawanna Hospital benefit, opens with A Glimpse of Hospital Life and travels through scenes of early America including the Pilgrims, Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere, Washington and a Birth of the State finale. Local performers and civic figures participate, with support acts and fund drive for The Tribune Home for the Friendless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Academy of Mystic
Lackawanna Hospital
Ve Earle Day
William Penn
Boston
Paul Revere
John M. Harris
Washington
Delaware
Thirteenth Regiment
Solon
Aung
Susan Black
Elida Garragan
Carrie Gress
Maud Fisher
Alice Deppon
William Zachman
L.A. Reese
P. E. Kilovllen
George Orr
Joseph Wagner
Harry Bender
Harold Battin
J. H. Sample
C. D. Smith
Larry Ketrick
Simon Nye
Frank Mallett
George Walden
J. Keifer
J. W. Kambeck
Jemima Jones
W. P. Nickerson
C. J. Guidott
Scranton Board Debates Subletting and Wages Reform
Scranton builders council protests subletting practices in school contracts claiming low wages and poor workmanship. The meeting adjourns without discussion as the board considers measures to restrict subletting, fix nine hours per day, and set wage standards by a joint workingmen committee.
Twelfth Ward Contests Head Toward Final Judgment
Judge Archbald informed attorneys yesterday that the Twelfth ward councilman contests may end soon. John J. Kearney challenges James J. Manley while Henry W. Coyle contests Morgan Sweeney, with a decision expected to settle the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald
Twelfth Ward
John J. Kearney
James J. Manley
Henry W. Coyle
Morgan Sweeney
Paper Read by Attorney Scragg on Ministerial Tact
Attorney John F Scragg presented a paper on ministerial tact at a Meth odist pastors meeting in Elm Park church. The talk urged clergy to balance theology with real world concerns and was praised as an able, well prepared literary effort with a unanimous vote of thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Scragg
Elm Park
Scragge
Davis
Hlowk
Dr. Robinson
Second Presbyterian Church
J. T
Hungarian Miner Dies from Injuries at Peckville Mine
Andrew Gayles a 20 year old Hungarian, died at Lackawanna Hospital from a perforated intestine after being crushed under a rock fall at the Hillside mine in Peckville last Saturday. He lived at Peckville but was from Shepptown. his mother is expected to arrive. The body rests in the hospital morgue awaiting her arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Gayles
Lackawanna Hospital
Peckville
Shepptown
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