Local News Briefs From Scranton Area and Nearby
Notes on residents visiting New York city and Williamsport including Rev Po Golden and Attorney G C Franciscus. Social events feature a party hosted by Mrs James McWilliam and a wedding for John Jones and Miles Lie Gorman. Local academics and church activities include Professor J M Chatice hosting Second Presbyterian scholars and Young Men’s Christian Association program. Bargains at Mears & Hagen and Scranton Cash Store with price cuts on underwear and nickel plated items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JL W. Guernsey
New York
Jolivon
New York City
Beycle Club
Tomleht
Nihill
Nath Street
Daisy M. Washburn
Maple Street
New York State
James McWilliam
Adams Avenue
John Jones
Miles Lie Gorman
Tunkhannock
Hey
Fletcher Dixon
East Lemon
William G. Hunnaway
St. Michael's College
Voronte
Conuila
Frank Slinnaway
Franklin Avenue
J. MM. Chatice
Second Presbyterian Church
Young Men's Christian Association
City Expenditures Rise Amid Stretched Revenue Forecast
The city outlines estimated expenditures for the new fiscal year totaling 373 211 19, with 285 000 available. Departments such as streets, parks, fire, and assessors show the largest requested increases. A revenue briefing accompanies the requests, detailing general tax, licenses, and surpluses to balance the proposed budgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Providence and
Rington
Ghiet Hickes
Fleet Department
Howe
Nay Aug
Excelsior
Police department budget seeks raises for clerks detectives and staff
City authorities plan a $12 000 allowance to fund a clerk detective desk sergeant and eight agents while seeking a $0 100 increase to cover salaries. The papers go to the joint committee for review and appropriation before final adoption.
Prizes For The Guard Promote Military Study
An order offers monetary and equipment prizes to guard members for best and second best papers on military subjects. Two winners will be announced by headquarters. Submissions must reach headquarters by March 6 in sealed inner envelopes with the writer's name and rank inside. a public distribution of names will follow. Awards are decided by high officers including Lt Col Gen HW Neyh and Majors Lewis and Giradme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iwi
Marah
Sii
Airecdy
Vie Lieutemmant Cotonel
HW. Neiih
Aeeiernt Wijuinny
David Lewis
Wide-de-enyip
Giradme
Desistant
Firet Brigade
Court action ends with reduced verdict in May trial
Judge Archibald Uiselose revises a verdict against Mrs. Printe in a Spruks Bros. case from May. Damages originally 208.67 are lowered. the plaintiff must accept 107.28 within ten days or lose a new trial. Auction brings bargains as Scranton Cush Free sale announced.
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Archibald Uiselose
Avaien
J.C. Toute
Spruks Bros
Printe
Tuttle
Delage
Mes
Woral
Archbald
Social Last Night at Calvary Reformed Church
The Cook social last night drew a new nucleus for Sunday school Library. Attendees paid an admission fee and received musical selections and songs as refreshment time followed. Performances included recitations by Mary Devine Katie Schuffer Hattie Hoss and Mrs Brond Hecht and Master David Musa with solos and an instrumental duet from Misses Du Bois and Greyn er.
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Spehal
Calvary Reformed Church
Nevelty
Mies
Mary Devine
Katie Schuffer
Hattie Hoss
Man Arrested for Theft of Fur Trimmed Overcoat
Alichad Kane, known as a local undertaker, was committed for trial after allegedly stealing a fur trimmed overcoat and a pair of gloves from Miller. Kane, found wearing the coat, was arrested after a warrant was issued. another accomplice remained at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alichad Kane
Busquehanm
Midlor
South Side
Rane
Miller Wath
Kane
South Mills
Mr. Miller
Bargain Sale Underway at Scranton Dish Store
A local ad announces a bargain sale at the Scranton Dish Store highlighting reduced prices on kitchenware and houseware. Shoppers can expect discounted cookware, glassware, and dinette sets as part of a clearance event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Scranton
Juror Falls Ill as Diptheria Delays Trial
Juror ill with diphtheria forces defense to seek to proceed with eleven jurors or bench trial. Court adjourns as judge and attorneys clash over jury presence. Case against Seidman Co and Kaplan Co continues with pending rulings and adjournment to next term.
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Macotill
Chase
Leunsht & Cow Seidman & Co
Kaplan & Co
Juliee Purdy
Omm
Miegele
Theose
TD Ate
Dowdowrs
Uae
Cohen
Ile Jourtind
Judee Edwards
Cueller
Ross
Edwards
Corrie N Goat
National Benk
Compan
New York
Crishier A. E. Wilamea
Elrowit Court
Pdawards
Jessup & Jessup
Thirteenth Regiment Holds Non-Commissioned Officers Schools
Order from Scranton headquarters dated January 14 1887 directs hot-commisssioned officers of companies A B C D F to attend training at Scranton City Guard armory. January and February schools organized by lieutenants with officers to supervise and nominate attendees. Applications for leave require notice one day before training unless illness. Vigilance committee announces January 16 meeting for poll worker nominations.
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Scranton
Umes
Dumtolvk
Seegiad
Lely
Reel
John W. Benjiamin
Piret
Thomas J. Oibman
Camping
Samuel Sermon
Company Av
David d. Davis
Company & IV
Mompanies
Tome Wesahéguibitette
Cole Hronny
A. Corer
Mattes
Diamond Rings on Sale at Dravidian Bue and Florey's
Diamond rings once priced at 330 now reduced to 24 in a sale at Dravidian Bue and Skales at Florey's on 25. Ornaments highlighted as big-cut bargains draw shoppers to the two stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skales
Florey's
Notable Theatrical Season Features at Local Venues
Miss Ledin Harry leads a program at the Academy of Music with "The Sporting Craze" and "The Gay Parisians" drawing praise. The News highlights the operatic comedy "O Dawd's Nelehiwre" and the Vituscope attractions at Wheeling venues, including the vivid electric pictures and the Baker trio’s athletic display.
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Ledin Harry
William Barry
Fide
Mae
Ded
O' Dawd
Murray
Murphy
Mark Murpis
Vituseate
Muasle
Botinson-Baker
Robert
Baker
Bird Warbling And Song In Young Men's Club Concert
The third concert in the standard lecture and musical course was given by the Kellogg Carnivel and Convert Company at the Y M C A last night. Performers included Charles Kellogg bird warblers and Emily Stuart Kellogg contralto with Miss Emma Dillman reader and Miss Mary Bowman. Kellogg sang Listen to the Mocking Bird with whistling mimics and stereopticon views. Dillman displayed Delsarte expression and gesture in varying emotions. Mrs Kellogg sang several songs with earnest delivery as the entertainment closed with colored light effects by Miss Dillman. Bowman played piano selections. Lots of bar gains at the Seventh Avenue Chair Store.
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Young Man’s Christian Association
Kellowin Carnivel and Convert Company
Mowetised House
Harles
Relloi
Bird Warbklers Aira
Emily Stuart Kelloge
Emma Dillman
Miury Bowman
Ulimiete
FF. Adwingon
Kelloge
Mise Dillnia
Delsarte
Cold snap causes dispute over frozen water supply and rink damage
John J. McAndrew of Olyphant built a skating rink tied to the Olyphant Water Co. A water shutoff during a freeze ruined the rink and damaged materials. McAndrew sues for 5000. The paper notes a local sale at the Scranton Cash Store and a categorized display-card list including rooms for rent and houses to let.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. McAndrew
Olyphant
Olyphant Water Company
Hon
Cr. O'Malley
Warren & Kron
Howee
Lamps to be sold at a loss as stock from Findeville shades
The buyer acquired the sample and left over stock of August Findeville & Co. lamps from New York, leaving a surplus of lamps and shades. Some shades are soiled, hence the low prices. Stock taking begins. many lamps remain unsold as prices are described as insignificant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
August Findeville & Co
West Broadway
Park Place
Atom shop touts trends after opening week
The firm proclaims rapid trend leadership after opening week, claiming stronger performance than long established stores. Executives highlight early momentum and confident market position.
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Peloubet
Norton’s
Lackawanna Ave
Weston Mill Co
Scranton, Olyphant
Carbondale
Drs. Henwlod & Wardell
Lackawanna
Bey
Mears & Hagen
Sghank & Spencer
Spruce Street
Department
Sim City Clerk
Breher
Bireot Corin Lestine
PUPAL
Nuy
Totaa Denelences
Cassesereva
Ati
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Granil Total
Eves Reventeh
Aquor Moenees
Buthiftiss Bispector
Armount
MAYUI
Aesushops
Campeneenenres
Cescensecsssssesernenns
Muted General UY
Nceyenrsesersenevenees
Archiard
Great Clear Es
Srelit
Great Ple
Scermatoy Cash Store
Jim
Scranton City Bank
Kaplan
Judee
Hiarresid
Nuylin & Co
Alor li
Oelook
Neaecomb
C. A. Biper
Constalle Milller
Wilk Atzootin
Othe
Connie Couel
Pty
Order of Vigilanes Committee
Qeorge Barnaryd, Co
Penman
M. OS. Andrews
Watie
Gomes
Charles Rrah- Man
Chienes
Iowton and
Paladelphia
Park Tt
Oriinal Company
We A. Bereusin
Saitle Maartinot
Mew Hod. Phillips
James J. Barrows
Charles [. Wells
Margaret Comin
Lite Fleondyike
Baik A. Coyinor
Tuy Mirahall
W. R. Shilbley
Fyink A. Conner
Morton Paxton Palit
Academy of Music
Wn Wight
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Java
Sotice
Castoria
China Tall
Wyoming Avene
Lackawanna Lubricating CO
Capouse
Thiele
Ernest Thiele
Scharwenka Conservatory
Herr Kopfp
Delling
Reaford 'S
Lackawanna Avenue
The
Paris
Wyoming
Marek
Lacka. Ave
Wyoming House
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Aves
Scranton, Pa
Sig Lackawanna Avenue
Male
Moosic and Rughdale Works
Laflin & Rand Powder CO
Repaano Chemical Co
Lough Valley
Bo Abo
Sic
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