City Notes and Local Events Highlight Busy Week
The Ladies' Ald society of Etim Park charich to serve supper this evening starting at Labatelork. Alderman Howe's Gises postponed yesterday's trials till late Saturday to avoid city disturbance. Mayor Bailey signs a readvertise-for-bids directive for Mulberry Street edging. Young Men's Republican club meets Friday night at Central Republican club rooms with officer elections. The funeral for David Chieti scheduled Friday at 2 p.m. Interment at Forest BON cemetery. Early this week Scarlet fever new cases rise. diphtheria and a case of isles reported. Fire department plans heating installations at Nay Aug engine House. City Treasurer James I. Torrey to attend barquet next Thursday night and respond to toast. Deputy Coroner Vennypacker takes charge in Richard Kliune case. Inquest on Ontario and Western incident to be held at noon. jury impaneled yesterday. Patrolman Day arrests a Wilposter for advertising purde on telegraph poles, city ordinance violation. offender released after mayoral interview. Case of Fetter vs Kearney for assault abandoned. settlement reached. Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor to hold a book sale this evening at Calvary Reformed Church with program including recitations, selections, and musical numbers. Carpenter & Wilig formed as partnership. Carpenter a veteran Scranton lawyer. Feltz to Harrisburg for winter session as reading clerk of the House.
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Clk
Bida
Mulberry Street
Bailey
Youbg
Central Republican Club
Ollock
David Chieti
Cromble Norte
Mir. Fin Avenue
Forest Bon
Wiphtheria
Isles
Gomi Hiltiee
Select Council
Vollshder
Nay Aug
James I. Torrey
The
Tar Association
Fhernon
Vennypackur
Richard Kliue
Jeremy Ruedas
Justice of the Peace Holme
Washington Avenue
Delet
Wis
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Calvary Reformed Church
Norer Gibson Street
Monroe Avenue
Hirtiinger
Mr. Bush
George Welkh
Harrisburg
House of Representatives
Underwear Offer From Mears and Hagen
An advertisement promotes men’s Hoh enzillern underwear at 1.26 per garment. Made from Australian wool the item is claimed to be equal to any funds on the market by Mears and Hagen.
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Mears & Hagen
Skates at One-Half Price at Floreys
Local shopper reports skate sale at Floreys on West Wyoming Avenue offering items at half price. Details on brands or dates not provided in readable text.
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Florey
Wyoming Avenue
Italian Boarder Slayer Captured After Port Griffith Murder
John Kurnat, a 22 year old Italian boarder, killed Joseph Korlotta with a knife during a wrestling gathering at a boarding house near Port Griffith. He fled half clothed, was captured in a wagon shed, and jailed in Luzerne County.
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John Kurnot
Joseph Korlotta
Port Griftth
Pittsten
Joseph Isorlotta
Tallan
Newvk
John Kurnat
Luzerne
Kurnet
Karlotta
City council postpones meeting to Friday night
The chairman of the streets and bridges committee reported inability to locate key members. The mayor met them at his office last night and announced the postponement to Friday night. The delay is described as immaterial given the council’s heavy agenda and limited chance to fully review any return the mayor may propose.
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Streets and Bridges Committee
Common Council
Congregational Meeting Set to Discuss Parsonage Purchase
A special First Presbyterian church meeting is called for February 2 in the church auditorium to decide on securing a parsonage. Debate centers on buying an existing residence versus acquiring land for construction. members debate option.
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First Presbyterian Church
Dance of Trainmen marks eleventh lodge ball in Lackawanna hall
The eleventh annual hall of Lacka wound lodge No 95 Frotherhood of Railroad Trainmen drew about 660 attendees at Musie hall Lackawanna avenue. Lawrence's orchestra provided music as Charles Kingsley led ceremonies and George P F Thomas and Wilbur Nichols coordinated floor and guests with 24 dances showcased by a large committee.
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Lackawound Lodge
Musie Hall
Lackawanna Avenue
Lawrence
Charles Kingsley
George PF. Thomius
Wilbur Nichols
Heurace Costar
Harry Polhamus
Kreteham
George Pang
John Harris
Sam Beavers
A. G. Hammitt
Championship Basketball Tonight Nanticoke vs Scranton
Northeastern Pennsylvania championship series opens with Scranton Regimental versus Nanticoke at the Armory Wright. Both teams page for victory era, with a large visiting crowd and a banquet at St Cloud after the game.
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Nanticoke
Scranton
Northeastern Pennsylvania
Scranton Regimental
Armory Wright
Mixed Soup Nonsense From Aged Menu Fragments
Fragmented OCR text lists soups and canned goods with garbled brand names and stray letters. The passage mentions pea puree chicken gumbo ox tail soup and various dubious product phrases, ending with noisy, unreadable lines.
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Zie
Lhagwi
Jemama
Beware of Fake Cures and Paine's Celery Compound
An exposé of quack remedies warns readers against fake cures and promotes Paine's Celery Compound as a proven remedy. It cites Dr. Brady and Professor Edwards highlighting scientific scrutiny and urges caution toward fraudulent patent medicines while praising the real product's health restoration claims.
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Guarge Th. Shiidy
Atmerlon
Wileh
Brady
New York
Edwards
LL. D
Dartsmouth College
Paine
Tony
Waniny
Central Poor District of Luzerne County Approves Hospital Plans
At the annual meeting of the Central Poor District of Luzerne County held Tuesday in Wilkes-Barre a resolution adopted calls for the Danville hospital to be kept in operation while awaiting new arrangements. The district reports hospitals at Hazleton Beranton and Media have limits and temporary accommodations for the poor. The board urges securing state support and placing facilities in Luzerne or neighboring counties. The Home for the Friendless will hold its annual meeting Monday at 2 PM in the Hall of the Yours Women’s Christian Association with presiding officers and remarks to follow. A $50 life membership gift is noted.
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Central Poor
Luzerne County
Peer Bom
Lukterne County
Wilkes-Barre
Danville
A. Whertis
Lusiille Counly
Wernerkvilly
Beranton
Media
Dilionie
Dttectore
Conte Ypor Atriet
Legere
Usgerne
Othe House of
Waverhlieton Tvenwe
Sudire
Roc
Dsaociation
Hottie
Oudiation
Jdamen Ha
Ontell
To Cure a Cold in One Day Tromp Quinine Tablets
An old advertisement touts Tromp Quinine Tablets claiming a single day cure for colds. It promises refunds through druggists if the remedy fails to cure. The price is marked 25 cents.
Hazel Hoveton Passes Aged 1 Year 4 Months
Muneral Friday attention at oT clock at the home of the parens, Mrs. George Houston, 510 Open street, find Hazel Hoveton. This notice records the infant's age and the guardians involved in the home, with location details in Houston.
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Houston
Sir Scranton
Hazel Hoveton
Parens
George Houston
Open Street
Mammoth Clearing Sale Opens Across Departments
The notice announces a mammoth clearing sale as multiple departments prepare to implement wide ranging changes. Details on dates and items are not provided in the readable text.
Two Houses Raided In Robbery Complaints
Police raided two houses on Lackawanna avenue and Center street after claims by travelling men of thefts. Six women and four men were detained at each location and later locked up at Central police station. Investigating officers included Lieutenant Davis with Alderman Millar set to hear the cases.
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Lackawanna Avenue
Chara Welchel
Dig
Center Street
Lackawanna Avenue Place
Excelsior Club Elects Simon Lauer President
Simon Lauer chosen president at the Excelsior Social club annual meeting held in the Economy building Wyoming Venue. Samuel Morris was vice president, William Moses secretary, Sol Oettinger treasurer. trustees named include Isidore Goodman and others.
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Anu
Excelsior Social Club
Economy
Wyoming
Simon Lauer
Syin Sameel Kramer
Samuel Morris
Iry Vilee
Drieelveeted
Willian Moses
Sol Oettinger
Wil Atairn
Mo Schwartekop
Willian Morel
Eli, Bivese
Isidore Goodman
United Mine Workers Journal Amid Union Discord
In Columbus the United Mine Workers vote against suspending their official organ the Miners Journal. The result is seen as a gauge of presidential contenders Mabryde and Ratchford strength. In Albany a separate item notes a musician and an insane patient found wandering in Manhattan after an illness.
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United Mine Workers
Columbus
Jun
Miner's Journal
United Mine Workers of Americia
Penna
Unseen Monday Morning Sale Promises Unbeatable Prices
A bold notice urges readers to attend Monday morning at 8 o'clock January 11 for the year’s greatest chance to buy goods at prices never heard of before. The advertisement stresses limited time and extraordinary value.
Funeral of Mrs Kenyon at Blakely
The funeral of Mrs J B Kenyon was held yesterday at 2 pm from the Kenyon homestead Blakely. Rev Ris of Blakely Baptist church presided. The Hakely public school closed in tribute to Miss Carte Kenyon principal of the school. Pallbearers were her grandchildren. Relatives from Waverly Clifford Pundatt Clark's Summit and Scranton attended. Interment followed in Union cemetery Blakely.
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J. B. Kenyon
Kenyon Homestead
Blakely
Ris
Bix
Waverly
Clifford
Pundatt
Clark's Summit
Scranton
Union Cemetery
Third National Bank Reports Losses at Annual Meeting
At the bank’s annual stockholders meeting the statement shows losses and discounted units by note year. Figures include total losses of 21,982,000 and discounted amounts across several notes, with totals for units and discounts listed.
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Third National Bank
Mrs J L Stelle Near Death at Home
Mrs J L Stelle wife of a well known music dealer lies at the point of death at her home 420 Quincy avenue. At 11 this morning she was sinking and death seemed near after days of illness from a malignant stomach trouble. Doctors hold no hope for recovery.
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Quincey Avenue
Local Store Announces Linen Underwear Sale And Skates
An old advertisement notes 26 dozen Ladies Muslin Drawers with embroidery trimmed priced at 19 and 21 cents per pair and 10 chosen Childrens Drawers at 1 17 and 2 cents. Finley's in the Third Chamber hosts Concert on Jan 27. Florey’s offers nickel plated skates with prices around 25 cents.
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Finley's
Waldron Announces Big Horse Auction Next Thursday
Waldron returns with two carloads of horses for public sale at Cusick's stables next Thursday. The notice urges local residents to attend, noting the familiar Waldron auctions in the area.
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Waldron
Cusick
Kinsley Conference Postponed Amid Investigation
A city conference on the Kinsley Investigation was postponed to tomorrow night after Mayor Bailey and advisers were unable to attend. President Sanderson of Keleet council and Chairman Chittenden of the streets and bridges committee informed Mayor Bailey they could not be present, hindering coordination with President Grier and Mr. Loftus.
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Bailey
Kinsley
Sanderson
Keleet Council
Chittenden
Streets and Bridges Committee
Grier
Common Council
Loftus
A Cooling Drink in Fevers Promoted Here
Dr C F Davis of Meriden Connecticut recommends Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a pleasant cooling drink for fevers. The testimonial claims noticeable relief and satisfaction with its use.
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Horsford
Choice city lots in central Scranton offered for homes
To your wife, son and daughter you want a home. Ste. advertises choice lots in central Scranton on Adama Jefferson Madison or Monroe avenues within walking distance of business and theaters. Many lots have walks curbs sewers gas water mains and steam heat with asphalt paving in front. Prices low terms easy clear titles guaranteed. Call for circular Jones 311 Spruce.
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Ste
Central
Scranton
Adama
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe Avenues
Jones
Jewelry Trade Alert Lapses at Golak Outfit
Fragmentary notice notes diamond watches jewelry and silver wares at a shop once run by Golak now out of business. Miss Carolyne V Dorsey elocution and oratory teacher listed at 616 Adams Avenue.
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Davidowros
Lackawanik
Golak
Carolyne V. Dorsey
Adams Avenue
Twining Optician at Harris Drug Store Hours List
The item notes Twining, an optician, at 126 Penn Avenue in Harris' drug store with hours from 9 a m to 6 p m.
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Twining
Optician
Penn Avenue
Harris’ Drug Store
Great Reductions in All These Goods Watches and Clocks Re paired
Advertisement notes sharp reductions across goods including watches and clocks with rapid repair service offered on short notice.
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China
China Hall
C. J. Weichel
Pierge
Penn Ave
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Commonwealth Brail
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