Ward caucuses set to nominate Fourteenth ward officers
West Side and City Suburban Republicans and Democrats hold caucuses this afternoon for ward nominations. Democrats aim to renominate incumbents McCann and Nealle, with Maguire and Wenzel challenging. Republicans back Kors for select council and Steinhart for common council amid active campaigning and local party clashes.
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Repubtvan
Democratiec
Co-operative Hall
PF. McCann
P. & Nealle
McCann
Wiliam Mawulre
Lafayette Street
Nealle
Charles F. Wenzel
Weel Larkawatna Avenue
Maguire
Wenzel
W. W. Rees
Eighth Street
Peter Kors
Weee Lackawanna Avenue
Select Council
Milton HH. Steinhart
Wright's Court
Common Council
Ross
Reinhart
Uix
Amateur variety night pleases St Lets ward audience
A local event at St Lets ward featured a mood pleasing program with music and sketches. John H H Devine chaired the program while performers including T J Welsh and T C Gilroy offered piano pieces and comic bits. The gathering, though with some resistances, showcased talent from Melaiughtin Duffy Lonergan and several others.
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St. Lets
Bartalhn
John HH. Devine
Ham Varneton
Edward Weleh
Thomas Melaiughtin
John Shoaurhnerey
al McDonough
James Desadceeph
Marcin
Thomas For
James Batton
Jiis Hester
Thonas FL Murphy
Willis Clippey
Gil
Duffy
James Cavanateh
Richard Lonergan
Robert Emmers
Thomas J. Welsh
Universities of Politics
T. C. Gilroy
Richard Kudeen
James McNulty
Elentrie City lode met in revulge session at Ivenrite hall
The members of Elentrie City lode No. 315 Kolehis of Pytbhing met in revulge session at Ivenrite hall last evening. Routine business was conducted, affl eys were installed for the ensuing term, four candidates were received on probation, District Deputy Grand.
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Elentrie City Lode
Kolehis
Pytbhing
Ivenrite Hall
Simson Orchestra Formed by Sabbath Meeting at Worden Home
A plan by Chorizter Miner Wor den and Simonian Methodist members led to the creation of the Simpsin Orchestra. Mr Worden was temporary chairman with G Hew Myers as temporary treasurer. Officers include Aired Twining president Scott vice president Worden secretary Attorney Peek treasurer. committees named for legal, musical, and organizational tasks. the group lists expected instrument players and roles.
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Worden
Simonian Methodist
Ballath Eccle
Nori Hyde Park Avenue
Simpsin Orchestra
Worden Wan Cogelh
Aired Twining
BK. OW
Scott
View
M. EB. Worden
Attorner
George L. Peek
C. W. Lath Bronk Fagen
John of Phlips
Prank Beant
Robert Davis
Fed Dees
Redd
Mr and Mrs Mathias Entertain Following Wedding
Mr and Mrs Thomas Mathias of 1027 West Lackawanna avenue hosted Clarke Bros clerks for an informal reception at their home in honor of their recent marriage. About 100 guests attended as Minerva Hopp sang whistling solos Edwin Bowen delivered a solo and Robert Owens performed fancy dance steps. Refreshments were served with Mrs William H Lewis and Mrs Elizabeth Suttle assisting in receiving.
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Thomas Mathias
West Lackawanna Avenue
Clarke Hrost
Mathias
Mire
William H. Lewis
Elizabeth Suttle
Boy Narrowly Escapes Death in Shaft Fall
Thomas Myvans, a workman, tumbled down Briggs' shaft Wednesday afternoon and survived with several bad cuts and bruises after a narrow fall. Rescue efforts followed and the man was treated at the scene for injuries.
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Briggs
Thomas Myvans
Ron
Local Guests and Visits Highlight City Social Scene
George Rowlands from Bellevue Training School New York city visits friends here. Mrs Mandolph Jones hosts her father F J Nicholls of Atlantic City. H P B Jacobs of Nanticoke returns from North Hyde Park Avenue visit with E Warden. J W Roberts North Main Avenue tailor travels to Pittsburg on business.
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George Rowlands
Bellevue Training School
New York City
Mandolph Jones
Jackson Street
F. J. Nicholls
Atlantic City
Social and meeting notices from West Scranton items
The Ladies auxiliary of West Scranton hosts a social at St. David's hall with a noted programme and dancing music. Michael Hennigan to MC and Miss Mamie Shearins to be planet. admission 24 cents. West Side Republican league members urged to attend an evening meeting at their Davis pharmacy home, to nominate officers and conduct business. Officers elected at Simeon Methodist church Ladies Alderiotry include Myre M A Varies honorary president and others. funds to be organized Monday Jan 17 at 7 20 pm for musicians. Franklin steamer visit to Dy Doylan's residence to pump water. Funeral of Mrs William C Benment set for morning at St Luke's Church with interment in Paterson NJ.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
West Scranton
St. David's Hall
Michael Hennigan
Mamie Shearins
West Side Republican League
Davis Pharmacy
South Main Avenue
Ald Ferioty Cof
Simeon Methodlat Church
Myre
M. A. Varies
W. Wrigley
Mra
F. Randolph
W. W. Davis
Second View
F.C. Hall
W. Tt. Castner
North Seventh Street
Hickey
John P. Kime
John L. Lawry
William C. Benment
St. Luke's Church
Paterson
N. J
Testimonial Endorsement for Swanson Drop Rheumatic Cure
A testimonial from Scranton dated January 5 endorses the Swanson Drop Rheumatic Cure Co. remedies. The writer, Daniel Pry, credits the six drops bottle with curing rheumatic pain in the back and shoulders. The letter, via agent Ll. Keare, notes the remedy's effectiveness and gratitude.
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David L. Kearse
Filmore Avenue
Jackson Street
Swanson Drop
Scranton
Jan
Ll. Keare
Mia
Daniel Pry
Old Lattidis Street
West Side Classifieds Listing Furnishings and Services
Second hand furniture cash for anything you have to sell. Furniture stoves tools and more in one place. Call and see the crock of J King at 1 West Lac ewenna avenue Mrs Fenton clairvoyant and phenologist 42 North Main avenue.
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West Side
J. &. King
West Lacewenna Avenue
Fenton
North Main Avenue
Local notices report arrests and community events
Reports from Taylor and surrounding areas describe arrests and family disputes, including Michiel Hughes held to keep the peace, Walter Major facing a wire-tint arrest, and Julia Novack charged with theft and battery. Also noted are a birth, a funeral, a church service, and planned prayers at Providence Presbyterian Church.
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Simon Culver
Taylor
Horn—lo
Mia
Edward White
OL Hollister
Evan J. Moruun
Church Avenue
Michiel Hughes
von Starch Avenue
Bet Smith
Sinal
Tose MecClive
Avona
Clara Boyd
North Mein Avenue
Hoplist
Avalon
Walter Major
John Dugan
Boxy
William Griffin
Parker Street
Hines
Owen J. Connetts
Deacon Street
Bridget Jennings
Clover Street
Holy Hosiary Church
Hey
J. J. Toate
Yenerorth
Ives Park Catholic
Providence
Chamberlain wagon found by Crawford & Huff partner
The Chamberlain wagon worker long unoccupied is now possessed by Mr Muir of Crawford & Huff Lumber Company. He will use it for a lumber yard and is making improvements near the plane.
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Chamberlain
Muir
Crawford & Huff Lumber Company
Taylor
Odd Fellows’ Hall
John Schuller
Schuller
Oscar Vortree
Lake Ariel
Innite
Thie Place
Yousers
Max
Muniey
Pera House
Jon
FP. Letchworth
Mrs. Rogers
Dun- Mite
Harlyra Ruane
Archbald
Mis
The Homeliest Man in Scranton and Free Bowtie Offer
An advertisement invites readers to call for a free trial bowtie of Kemp's Halsam for the throat and lung. It promotes the remedy as a cure for chronic and acute coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption, with price Ge and Mo.
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Ashe Handeement
South Scranton Defenders Triumph In Local Basketball Clash
A spirited Wednesday game at St Johns Hall saw South Scranton Defenders defeat West Side Celal by a wide margin. Over 200 spectators watched as players and officials were named, with numerous civic notes and local social events mentioned.
Wilkes-Barre Native Pioneer Dies After Long Life
Janes D. Laird, Wilkes-Barre born, longtime resident and eldest native, died at 7 a m at 44 Hollenbuck Avenue after seven weeks kidney trouble. Born July 22 in Wilkes-Barre, he helped build the early town, learned harness marking, and started a Market Street business. He married Patience Dockerin and left four children. He and his wife attended the Methodist Episcopal church and he was a Republican. Burial at Presbyterian cemetery. Also reported is the death of Mrs Circling Start of Old Forge at 67 after a lingering illness. funeral planned from her home today.
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Wilkes-Barre
Janes DD
Laird
Hollenbuck Avenue
D. Laird
IMC
Market Street
Leatril
Patience
William Dockerin
Lolth
Jesse Carpenter
Ang
Teiniel Laderick
Emma
James Clughes
Florelin
Blanton
Methodist Episcopal Church
Circling Btart
Old Forge
Slander suit seeks damages over alleged criminal operations
Mrs. Pauline Jacobs, a professional nurse, sues Mrs. Clara Mosher for 5000 damages in an action filed yesterday. Jacobs alleges Mosher, in the presence of several neighbors, charged her with having young girls at her house and undergoing criminal operations, a claim Jacobs says is false and damaging. A similar suit was to be filed against Mrs. Theodore Nauman.
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Pauline Jacobs
George Byale
Clara Mosher
Jacobs
Layfayette Street
West Side
Mosher
Clark Stiles
Neen
Theodore Nauman
Myra Depuy
Sheriff Deeds Acknowledged In Open Court
In open court yesterday sheriff deeds were acknowledged for land transfers in Scranton and Lee Township. Names include Joseph Levy Amelia Mupt Joan Du Pont Dimmick Sophia Zwick Titus Ilwek and Edward Daniel ex with sums listed for each sale. Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills advertised as family remedies.
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Joseph Levy
Scranton
Wold
Joseph Roow
Swi
Amelia 8
Muupt
BY. Maupt
Sophia Zwick
Beranton
Edward Daniel
Titus Ilwek
Arrest of W. W. Straight in Fraud Schemes Across States
W W Straight, sought on swindling charges in Wilkes-Barre and other towns, was arrested in Jersey City on a fugitive warrant. Authorities accuse him of defrauding the Milnor-Hilard Milling Co of 418 by forged drafts, securing hundreds of dollars in several states, and facing possible indictments in Baltimore and other districts.
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New York
Jin
M.W
Straight
Olin
Bly
Jorwy City
Authoritee
Wilkes-Barre
Milnor-Hilard Milling Company
Meana
Williamaport
Koo
Georgy BE. van Vorst
Marrishurt
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Fred
Lehigh Valley Road
Strateht
Bates
Poerkasl
Paul
Uncertain Toledo Woman Rises From Coffin After Apparent Death
East Toledo residents recount a strange episode as Mrs John Griper was reported dead after a Friday quarrel. Her daughter says she revived in her coffin, regained consciousness, and now shows signs of recovery while confused about the day.
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Toledo
John Graper
John Griper
Fie
Pees
Coffn
Zola Prosecution Sparks French Government Action
Paris reports Premier Meline announced government moves to prosecute famed writer Emile Zola over his open letter to President Faure. Zola accused ministers and generals of perjury regarding the BatA rhy case. a deputy called the matter in the chamber amid a heated debate.
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Paris
Meline
Kimile Zola
Faure
Zoe
Baterhay
Hillet
Mercier
Bavary
Paty de Claw
Chamber of Deputies
Count de Mao
Teadher
Vicwrais
Starvation in Cuba Promptes Strong Senate Resolution
Advices from Major George L. Donald Jr. in Cuba report 900 deaths by starvation in Santa Clara province since June 1. He describes widespread hunger with people begging at meals and starving women and children met at every stop, informing the state Senate which passed a Cuban resolution yesterday.
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Jackson
Migs
George L. Donald, Jr
Missineipal
Cuba
State Senate
Santa Clara
Jim
McDonald
Burglar gang jailed in Doylestown after probe
In Doylestown Pennsylvania Judge Judee Yerkes sentenced four men from a burglary gang to long terms in the penitentiary. Leader Charles Arnold drew thirty years while Lafayette Williams James Young and Charles Harriw received twenty seven eighteen and sixteen years. The group operated in the county’s southern area last summer. All defendants are Philadelphia residents.
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Doylestown
Judee Yerkes
Charles Arnold
Lafayette Williams
James Young
Charles Harriw
Gall
Representative Saunders Thinks He Is No Longer a Democrat
Frankford Kentucky January 13 Representative Saunders asserts a shift in party allegiance and questions his continued Democratic affiliation amid political signals. He cites evolving priorities and appeals for reevaluation of party ties within his district.
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Saunders
Frankford
Kentucky lawmaker calls for Senator Lindsay resignation
Baunders a Democrat from Union county introduced a resolution in the Kentucky House demanding the resignation of United States Senator William Lindsay. The measure, referred to committees on positions and grievances by a viva voce vote, says Lindsay voted against the Democratic Party and no longer represents its electors. The move follows a heated currency dispute season.
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Baunders
Union County
Kentucky
House of Representatives
United States
Willim Lindsay
Lindsay
Durrant Cremation Observed Quietly in Los Angeles
The body of murderer William Melvin T. Durrant was cremated at Reynolds Van Nuys crematory in Altadena. At 2 pm the ashes were handed to his parents. Few onlookers gathered outside while staff conducted the cremation with discretion and speed.
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Tow Angeles
Cal
Jan
W. ME. T. Durrant
Reynolds & van Nulns
Altedenia
Nol
Durranian
Glenburn Notes and Local Interest Circulation
Mrs. D W Gruin visits Providence friends. Charles Moore visits parents this week. Arden Wolf resumes studies at Exeter N. George Smith returns from New York. Cordelli Moore sick. W S Palmer sold local property at Mount Powan. Town enjoys free library thanks to Miss Exllth P Amik whose dedication supports the project.
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D. W. Gruin
Providence
Charles Moore
Arden Wolf
Exeter
George Smith
New York
Cordelli Moore
Palmer
Mount Powona
P. Amik
Jdy
Thly Worty Cuise
Queens County Supervisors Slash Thorn Aurora Hotel Bill
Queens county supervisors cut substantial hotel charges at the Thorn Aurora meeting. The Meme wine cost 4 15, wine clearables listed at 55.40 and Isllands 8440 were struck out, reducing the set bill from 92.01 to Bos.
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New York
Queens County
Dr Agnew Catarrhal Powder Cure Claim
Testimonial from James Headley of Dundes N reported instant relief after first use and a rapid cure with Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. Sold by Matthews Bros.
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Dr. Agnew
Dr Agnew
James Headley
Dundes
Matthews Bros
Scranton Professional Directory Listings
A dense listing of doctors lawyers and services with office hours and addresses including Dr Kay Dr Bateson Dr Frey Dr Shepherd Dr Trapold W B Lamoreaux J Bauer J Megargee Franks Brown Co R E Replogle Willard Warren Knapp Watson Diehl Hall Kemmerer Jessup Jessup Alfred Hand William Hant Frank Okell James Torrey Frank Boyle James H Torray Mears Building Traders National Building Commonwealth Building Lackawanna Scranton Pa architects Percival Morris and more.
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William Morgan
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Anne
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Stephen G. Summerhirh
Louie Christ
William G. Murray
John Napier
Grand Wise
W. G. Murray
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Revere
NLW
Dicens
the Simpson Orchestra
Mrs. Mathias
Globe Warehouse
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Seri Ws
North Scranton
Dunmore
Johnwor
South
Ino
Bt John's Hall
Celal
South Scranton
Mary Ce Cecevesrences
John McGrath
T. Gilroy
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Michael Murphy
Patrick Grimes
Colorado
Mre
H. Rite
Ashland
Tor
Hits
Willow Street
Kramer's
Lewis Schwass
Repubblican Caticous
John Bechneider
Germantia
Richard Aulager
Fpitteton Avenue
Bia
Professor McDermott
Scranton Saengerrinde
Profemer Schmidt
John Lentos
Zuleger
Aton
Adam Vonkruth
Rf. F. Moore
T. H. Spruke
Bieln
Airs
Schneller
Mere
A. FP
Westproahl
BK. OR. Conley
Meter Youn
Air
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Theodore Lewert
Charles Heter
Pied Heusner
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Willi Budenbach
Peter Hills
Poetur Moulter
Peter FP. Newls
John Schneider
James FL Best
William Bsehwenker
M. Heesinger
Adam Motehman
Mrs. & Nape
Mirece Yetthe Moulter
Idavte Hilty
Joetta Moore
Carrie Emich
Jennie Emich
Mise Annie Schenuch
Fred Herminn
Teev
W. A. Nardt
Charlies Scheuch
Cedar Avenue
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Old Point Comfort
Norfolk
Baltimore, Md
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OLD Dominion Steamship CO
North River
W. L. Guillaudeu
Faye
Wm. G. Clark
Washington Ave
Penn, Ave
Beole
Washington Chemical Co
Washington, D
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Mercereau & Connell
Wyoming
Barbour
Credithouse
Lackawanna Ave
Snow
THE
Weston Mill CO
Olypian
Carbondale
Physicians and Surgeons
Kay
Penn Ave
DR. Bateson
N. Washington Avenue
Tod P. m
RC. L. Frey
Wyoming Avenue
Mary A. Shepherd
M.D
Adams Avenue
A. Trapold
Spruce Street
W. B Allen
North Warlington Avene
Tl. M. Gates
Board of Trade
Koldence
Madison Avenue
W. G. Rook
EM Linden Street
Bauer's Orchestina
Mor
Megargeer Brothers
Washington Avenue
Auverey
Arcountant
Williams
TES Tribune Publishing
D. Bd
Mears Building
Watson, Diehl, Hall, & Kemmerer
Traders’ National Cat Building
James H. Torrey
Dt Commonwealth Building
Frank B. Boyle
Burr Building
Washington Vonue
Jessup
Law
Commonwealth Building
Alfred Hand
William J. Hant
Attortovys
Frank 1. Okell
Coal Exchange
James W. Oakford
Board of Trade Building
B. Killam
Wyomingvenue
Way
Jas. J. HW. Hamilton
Commonwealth
Lori
Edward W. Thayer
Mand
Joseph Jeffreys
Tand & Burr Building
L. A. Watres
Seranton, Pa
C.K. Pitchor
PAT Perbon & Wilcox
National Bank Building
Comegys
Spruch Street
J. W. Bertholf
Sprucost
Lackawanna Scranton
Lond
Bera M. Cann
Walter B. Buell
A. M
Harding & M'Sweeney
Interstate Secret Service Agency
Percival J. Morris
Edward H. Davis
Walter
Lewis Hancock, JR
Spruce St
Cor, Waal. Ave
Frederick L. Brown
Price Building
T Lackey & Son
Architecta
Tradera’ National Bank
DR. LO. Lyman
F. L. Mgraw
Spruce Aleat
H. F. Reynolds
CC. Laubach
Wyoming Ave
Welcomer
Jos
Lacka
Walnut Avenue
Beranten
Leeds
Gr, Clark & CO
Berdmen
Nureermen
Tone
Green Hovee
Alaln Avenue
State Telephone
Franklin Avenue
P. Ziegler
Cranton
D. L. & W. Pietenger
Victor Koch