City Notes From Scranton District Clubs And Officials
The Women's Keeley league meets at the Institute on Madison Avenue. The Choral union rehearses at Railroad YMCA hall and plans a benefit for the Kenness fund this Friday with 10 cent admission. Home for the Friendless annual meeting and officer election is Friday at 2 p m at the YWCA on Washington Ave. The John KR Fordham Prohibition league meets Friday evening in the annex of the United Evangelical church with nominations for spring elections. Marriage licenses issued include John L Kramer and Nora J Meyers, William Carrell and Alice Richards, Patrick Mullarkey and Honora Wright, Lewyan Hetblack and Justina Telep, Anthony Gallagher and Mary Gallagher. Scranton Store Works directors elected J A Lansing, A C Fuller, B E Watson, J W Howarth, and L Jeffrey. Lansing named president, Fuller VP and treasurer, Watson secretary. Chief Simpson advised Gouldsboro retailers to watch for a thief selling underclothes and rubber guards. a man named David Greeley was arrested for investigation. Attorney B C Newcomb filed a petition to cite M P D Smith to account for the estate of Exher M Walter, aka Sir Howard, covering December 1891 to August 22, 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choral Union
Railroad
Young Men‘s Christian
Amsoviation
Kenness Fund
Young Women's Christian Association
Washington Avenue
John KR. Fordham Prohibition League
United Evangelical Church
League
John L. Kramer
Dalton
Nora J. Meyers
Waverly
William Carrell
Alice Richards
Dunmore
Patrick Mullarkey
Honora Wright
Archbald
Lewyan Hetblack
Justina Telep
Mayfield
Anthony Gallagher
Mary Gallagher
Brranton
Scranton
J. A. Lansing
A. C. Fuller
B. E. Watson
J. W. Howarth
L. Jeffrey
A.C. Fuller
F E. Watson
Simpson
Gouldsboro
David Greeley
Great Bend
B.C. Newcomb
M. PD. Smith
Exher M. Walter
Sir Howard
Allegory of America draws modest crowd with bright acts
The Allegory of America show impressed with child performers and musical numbers. Edith Blair won a gold watch for selling the most tickets, and Manager Nickerson announced a hospital rent benefit of 200 to 400 dollars from the event.
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America
Bessie Sloot
Teasie Hannaway
Lela Porter
Mollie
Davies
Edith
Eddie
Susan Black
Elida Garragan
Alfred Wooler
Larry Ketrick
Company 8
Edith Blair
Nickerson
The Lincoln Lecture by Henry Watterson At Frothingham
A crowded Frothingham hall is expected for Colonel Henry Watterson’s Lincoln talk tomorrow night. His nationwide reputation as an orator and his strong support for the Santendent cause promise high attendance.
Colonel Watterson to Speak on Lincoln Tour at Wyoming House
Colonel Watterson will arrive tomorrow at 2 oclock in the afternoon to deliver a patriotic lecture on Abraham Lincoln. Audiences nationwide have requested a repeat of his moving address, and many seats in the orchestra and circle are already sold, with gallery admission set at five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Appraisement of estate in Scranton shows 1.5 million value
A. E. Paine filed the conservatively estimated estate report for the late John Handley with Register of Wills W. Hopkins. The estate totals about 1.5 million with $68,782.46 to the state and about $1,274,669.21 tax due. Deductions include vault costs and funeral expenses. Bequests to Anna Hafey and others carry 6 percent tax. presents tax amounts are listed with present values and annuities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E.aine
John Handley
Register of Wills
Hopkins
Paine
L. A. Watres
Auditor General
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton
Law
Equity Improvement Company
Winchester
Virginia
Merchants’ and Mechanics’ Bank of
Scranton Savings Bank and Trust Co
Mock Island and
Penn Avenue
Frederick County
McDowell County
West Virginia
Wyoming House
Anna Hafey
St. Patrick's Orphan Asylum
House of the Good Shepherd
Anna Mayberry
Grand Rapids
Mich
Mary Gertrude Campbell
George F. Walden
Eva Bryerly
Katie A. Foote
M. Estella Loomis
Eliza Ward
Margaret Connolly
Peckville Man Pop Davies Arrested for Fiendish Christmas Crime
John Davies known as Pop Davies of Peckville was chased by County Detective Leyshon for nearly a month and charged with a Christmas Eve home invasion at Scott. He allegedly robbed Mrs. Alice Trice of 7.80 and scorched her clothing with hot coal. Davies bound over after a Peckville hearing, $1,000 surety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davies
Pop
Peckville
Leyshon
Alice Trice
Scott
Davies
Squire Arnold
Democratic nominees accept nominations at St Charles hotel
James G. Bailey Christopher Boland and Edmund Robinson accepted Democratic city convention nominations after a 3 PM St Charles hotel meeting. Bailey, who once declined, indicated acceptance amid party urging. Boland and Robinson also accepted with remarks by Blewitt and others. A formal letter of acceptance will follow.อร์
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Charles Hotel
James G. Bailey
Christopher G. Boland
Edmund Robinson
St. Charles
Bailey
Batley
Roland
Robinson
Boland
James T. White
Charles Yoos
D. P. Battle
E. F. Blewitt
F. J. Fittasimmons
W. J. Burke
John F. Kearney
Fred Warnke
M. J. Donahoe
John J. Flanaghan
Conrad Lutz
RK. J. Beamish
M. F. Sando
D. J. Campbell
B. B. Mesargee
Blewitt
Mr. Bailey
Runnin
Beranton
M. J. Bonahoe
Conrad Luts
BR. J. Beamish
Colonel Fitzsimmons
D. P. Rattle
A. F. Duffy
Independent Moir Westpfahl-Davies Meeting Hazy in Tone
Reports from last night portray a confused independent movement as Captain Moir Westpfahl and Davies weigh future plans. Attendees declined to reveal meeting details while Moir hinted at a possible independent Republican slate and nomination papers already prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moir-Fellows-Withera
Moir-Westprahl- Davies
Ripple-Williams-Widmayer
Moir
Westpfahl
Tribune
Captain Moir
Independent
Westpfaht
Wyoming Avenue
Davies
Lower Lackawanna Avenue
Dickasa Ch seshna meeting at the borough building
A Wednesday gathering at the borough building drew attendees including Dickasa Ch seshna. The event's purpose and additional participants remain unclear from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickasa
Borrough Building
Publication Note on Opinions by The Tribune
A brief note states that opinions expressed in this publication are those of the writers and The Tribune bears no responsibility for them when submitted with the writer's name for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Scranton Building Trades Debate on Home Labor Fairness
Philp J. Thomas writes from Scranton urging protection of local carpenters and trades against out of town firms. He cites contracts, wages, and hours, arguing for home union labor and fair contracts to keep money in Scranton. He notes the need for cooperation and justice to curb injurious practices.
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the Tribune
Str
Scranton
Beranton
Williamsport
Williamenport
Acranton
Carpenters
Waffirs
Trades Uniona
Scranton Milla
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Binghamton
Leganton
Becranton
Philp J. Thomas
Scranton, Jan
Coal Exchange Clothiers Benches Last Chance Half-Price Sale
Before moving, the Coal Exchange Dealers invite Scranton customers to choose remaining bargains at less than half price. Shoppers urged to come early for the final chance to buy clothing at 120 and 142 Wyoming avenue, Martin and Delany’s former stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Coal Exchange Clothiers
Wyoming Ave
Martin & Delany
Obituaries and notices from Scranton area including deaths
Several death notices from Scranton and nearby, including John Noll of Crown avenue died Jan 1, funeral at 2 pm. Marietta O'Brien daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P J O'Brien died yesterday morning with funeral Thursday at 2 from 72 Orchard. Maria Clark died Jan 15 aged. Peter Slattery and Kate McNamara from Scranton area noted for church services. items include local business ads and a call to invest in The Artisans Building Association with first pay night Jan 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slattery
M Namara
Scranton
The
Artisans Building Association
Artisans’ Building and Loan Assertion
Lackawanna Avenue
J.C. Vaughan
Archdeaconry Session Held at St Luke's Church
The winter session of Scranton archdeaconry of the Central Pennsylvania diocese meets at St. Luke's Church January 20 to 22. Bishop Nelson Somerville Rullson and Archdeacon Webster Coxe lead clergy and delegates from 26 towns with services from 7:45 p.m. to evening prayer.
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Scranton
Central
Pennsylvania
St. Luke's Church
Rogers Israel
Nelson Somerville Rullson
D. D
D. Webster Coxe
St. Luke's
Wyoming Avenue
Nelson Somperville Rullson
Webster Coxe
Alden
Edward Henry Eckel
West Pittston
A. D. Holland
H. H. Abbott
Carbondale
J. Bulstey
F&f
Ballentine
W. Hy Berghaus
Athens
J.K. Moodhead
Susquehanna
J. W. Burras
Pittston
D. W. Cone
Whllam Coney
Tunkhannock
W. KE. Daw
Towanda
EB. Hl. Eckel
J. H. Grifith
Sayre
H. BE. Hayden
Wilkes-Barre
C. A. Howells
Jermyn
G. P. Hopkins
Stevensville
Rogers Sara
Ranton
W. de F. Johnson
Wilkes- Barre
H. L. Jones
T. D
B.S. Lawalter
Milford
J. N. Lewin, Jr
Hotel Terrace
Lassiter
Good Shepherd
God
J. N. Lewis, Jr
Grace Parish
Honesdale
Rulison
St. James Parish
Edward H. Eckel
Trinity Parish
Harry Davis
Philadelphia
I H. A. Fuller
Rental plan offers first class instrument purchase option
The rent-to-buy plan is popular and enables many families to obtain a high quality instrument. Full details available on application.
Central City Business Real Estate For Sale
Special notice announces premier central business property for sale with first class investment potential. For location and description contact P. Jadwin at the corner of Penn and Spruce Streets.
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Co. P. Jadwin
Cor. Penn
Spruce St
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Henry Watterson
Frothingham
Eesa
Sewe 1
Watterson
A. E. Paine
Register of Wills Koehler
Pop” Davies
Baby Bazaar
Spruce Street
Tribune Fund
Rexford
Lack'a Ave
Lohmann's
Hayler
Jung
William EM. Mowes
Richard Barron
Olyphant
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James W. O'Brien
Constable
John Murray
P. J. Kelly
Jude
George Ferguson
George Shlovk
Mr. Westpfaht
Adams Avenue
Peat
Solr
Vestptah
Coal Exchange
Siebecker & Watkins
Lackawanna Safe Deposit Bank
St. Luke’s Church
Scranton Archdeaconry
Nelson Rules
D. B
Powell’s Music Store
W.W. Berry
Jeweler
Lackawanna Ave
J. Bolz
Wyoming
Clarke Bros’ Mammoth Cash Store
Rupprecht
Crystal Palace
Emerson
Malcolm Love
Penn Ave
Oon Baptist Charee
Clough & Warren
Carpenter, Waterloo
J. Cawrence
Stelle
F. P. Price
T. Cc. Snyder, D. D. S
Christian Oortes
School of Elocution
Oratory
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L J. Richards
Sendor
Buar
Waushington Ac
Beramten, Pa
Met
Washington Av
Buan’s
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