City Notes and Notices From Local Page
City notes record a request of $100 for Free Kinder supplies, acknowledgment of receipt dated March 8, sidewalk incidents on Lackawantii Avenue, and discussions on illegal activity by Belawane fond Aud FR. Joint intimation notes a meeting to appoint officers. Marital licenses list couples. Knights of Kingston prepare for grand lodge event. Amputation of Joseph Ward’s right foot referenced with hospital transfer and Christmas period injury.
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Joseph HH. Ward
Chicwro
Witton Ward
Minchelt
Cook County
Chicago
Fein
Constables Plan Legal Fight to Boost Fees
County constables met in Durr's hall with attorney Charles Ol ver to challenge county commissioners over costs in cases where sheriffs fail to appear. They seek higher convictions fees from £2 to $50 and mileage for visiting licensed saloons monthly, accusing the county of injustice.
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Durr's Hall
Charles BR. Olver
Pirkis
Courte Ture
Chief M Garry Dead Carbondale Leader Passes at 80
Patrick McGarry of Carbondale known as Chief Me Garry died at his daughter's home in Carbondale at age 80. A prominent figure in Democratic circles for forty years he was widely known in the county. Survived by sons Timothy Michael Patrick and daughter Mrs Brennan. wife predeceased him. Vote for Jadwin and business methods in the Mayor's office.
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Patrick McGarry
Carbondale
Me Garry
Henry J. Brennan
Ciycles
Timothy
Michael
Patrick
Brennan
Jervis Hardenbergh Piano School Class Rates Set
A notice announces class lessons in this important study at the rate of three dollars per term of ten weeks offered by the Jervis Hardenbergh Piano School.
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Jervis-Hardenbergh Piano School
Mid-Winter Shoe Clearance Sale Highlights
A local ad promotes a yearly clearance of women shoes with good quality and low prices. It emphasizes no winter stock carries into spring and lists affordable prices, inviting shoppers to buy now while supplies last.
Work of the Year Reviewed at Home for the Friendless Meeting
Mrs. W. D. Kennedy was elected president of the board of managers with new members Mrs. A. D. Blackinton and Miss Richmond. An elaborate annual report by Recording Secretary Mrs. Anna R. Moffat and a detailed treasurer’s financial statement followed. The meeting noted resignations including Mrs. Sweet, Dirkson, and highlighted gifts and furnishings for the Home’s new building, plus land and sewer progress aided by Kennedy and Carter.
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W. D. Kennedy
Board of Managers
A. D. Blackinton
Miss Richmond
Anna R. Moffat
HW. A. Knapn
G. L. Alrich
Grace Reformed Epicopal Church
W. D. Kellnerly
Mra
D. IE. Taylor
T. H. Dale
Mise
Core Merrifield
Mit O
Haurmiend
D. BE. Taylor
B. Moffat
People’s Anthracite Land Company
Jefferson Avenue
Forest Hill Cemetery
Adams
Washington Avenues
Kennedy
Carter
Anthracite Land Company
Sons of Veterans
Camp No
Gilory
Firemen Elect Leaders to Plan City Convention
Co. D Wegman elected president and John E Roche vice president as firemen organize a permanent committee to prepare for next October's state convention. A five member executive panel bonds funds, names a treasurer and secretary, and sets salary and meeting plans while defining venue and management options.
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D. Wegman
John E. Rowke
C. H. Miller
William Tannler
Wegman
Nay Aug
DD. Weeman
John E. Roche
William Tantler
Charles H. Miller
Ways and Means
Annual Meeting of Home for the Friendless Reports 1898
In 1898 the Home admitted 21 girls 29 boys 1 woman and 1 baby. Nine were dismissed four sent to Hillside Home and three put on trial. On December Dist inmates numbered 77 seven children indentured and three to families. Four deaths occurred two babies and two elderly women. Diphtheria appeared in June but was checked by antitoxine and all recovered. The year’s milestone was moving to a new building on March 17 the city’s St Patrick’s Day morning.
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St. Patrick’s Day
City Wins Verdict Over Damages From Retaining Wall
The jury ruled for the city of Scranton in the case of Eien Taylor versus the city. The plaintiff claimed damages to property on Ninth street from a retaining wall at the Robinson and Ninth streets intersection. City Solicitor McGinley argued for the defense.
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Eien Taylor
Judgment directs verdict against plaintiff in land case
The court held the defendant lacked standing since she bought the property four years after the improvement. Judge Love sustained the position, effectively guiding the jury to find for the defendant.
Capital stock sale of Banta Glass Conduit Company
Sheriff Pryor sold multiple properties from Mary Reed to Citizens Building and Loan for 19.10, Irn Og Ivee in Madison to A. J. Colborn for 50.00, and others in Dunmore Scranton Jessup Fell township and more. Additional parcels included Patrick Lynn in Scranton for 122946, Nora Roche in Scranton for 54.76, and Daniel Hodging in Fell township for 400. Municipal and estate transfers followed with several lenders and trustees receiving various sums. The capital stock of Banta Glass Conduit Company was sold to Miller and Doud for 1000.
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Mary Reed
Winton
Citizens’ Building and Loan Association
Irn OG
Moosic
Safety Investment and Loan Company
Frederick Schoonover
Clark's Summit
James J. & Malley
Dunn Bros
Scranton
Luther Keller
Alexander Nowvaski
Austin Heights
German Building and Loan Association
Narles J. Gillespie
Providence
John PF. Serie
Michael Kederis
Old Forge
German Building Association
Honta Glass Conduit Company
Miller and Doud
Winton Borough plans 4000 dollar bond issue to cover floating debt
Winton borough proposes issuing 4000 dollars of coupon bonds at 1100 each to take up floating debt. Bonds bear 4 percent interest payable semi annually, with a special levy of one and a half mills for interest and sinking fund. Officials report indebtedness totals include 3808 bonded debt, 4228.57 floating debt, and 5445 in electric light judgments. Willard, Warren & Knapp represent the borough.
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Beorouch of
Winton
Willard, Warren & Knapp
Holy Name Society to Celebrate Feast at St Peter’s Cathedral
The Holy Name society of St. Peter's Cathedral will observe the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus on Sunday evening at 7.00 with a reception and exercises. Benediction will be sung and a Dominican missionary from New York City will address the gathering. A society meeting will precede the reception to finish arrangements. The group, organized last April by Rev Pathor Splinter, is the first in this region and has over 5 percent membership. Rev James A. O'Reilly serves as spiritual director.
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Holy Name Society
St. Peter's Cathedral
New York City
Pathor Splinter
James A. O'Reilly
St. Peter's Cateeiral
New Trial Ruled Against McHale in Throop Case
Judge D W Searle discharged the rule for a new trial in the Thomas McHale v borough of Throop case. McHale had been awarded 500 dollars for damages to property in Throop due to water from a defective fire plug.
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Thomas McHale
Throop
Yvetterday
D. W. Searle
Montrose
McHale
Philadelphia Press Almanac Third Volume Promises Excellence
The Philadelphia Press Almanac volume three appears ready with extensive useful information on local and national subjects. Jadwin endorses improved pavements and parks and urges voters to support him in today's election.
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Philadelphia Press
Stepogen
Jadwin
Local Obituaries and Funeral Notices from Scranton
In Scranton Pa January 15 14 Anna wife of William Frang funeral 2 pm from 318 North Bromley avenue Clara Hetsel age 2 years 1 month 2 days at 615 Millstreet Interment at South Canaan Wayne county Laura Markwick Muneral Monday St Davids church 1 pm Dunmore cemetery Jane Newcombe January 12 Requiem at St Peters Cathedral interment Cathedral cemetery Edmund Olver age 7% funeral later Mrs J G Williams La Meyfort Avenue Beech Lake interment Wayne county Jennie M Owens January 1 funeral from Madison Avenue residence Monday interment Dunmore cemetery.
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Willam Frang
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Boranton
Padan
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Hourteenth
St. Putars
Cathedral
Olver
Bcranton
Rdmund Olver
Tin
Mire
J. G. Williams
la Meyfort Avenue
Beech Lake
Wayne County
Owens
Jennie M. Owens
Thomas RF. Owens
Madison Avenue
Dunmore Cemetery
Russell Issued Forged Checks Across Cities
J B Russell alias J Tyson, linked to forged checks in Scranton and Philadelphia, is arrested in Philadelphia after targeting J G Reese and E W Tallman in Scranton. He posed as a Moree Brothers ad rep, used Third National bank accounts, and faced prior incidents in Elmira Syracuse Wilkes-Barre and Williamsport with counterfeit payments. Authorities pursue warrants via Sayles and Reese, while secret society ties are noted.
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Niagara
Hosmer
Kames
Jonn Mehark
Syracuse
J.B. Russell
J. Tyson
Philadelphia
Hassell
Eames
Russell
Moree Brothers
Boston
Rising Sun
the Linden
Tyson
J. G. Reese
Reese
E. W. Tallman
Bronson & Tallman
Third National Bank
Third National
Weikel & Smith Spice Company
Ruswell
Huessell
Flmira
Guy Sayles
Binghamton
Washing machine advertisement claims many benefits
The text promotes a washing machine with claims that it saves money on doctor bills, back strain, and clothing wear. It argues the device reduces labor, time, and elbow grease while delivering quicker, cleaner, whiter, and cheaper results.
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