Bolands Describe Bribe Ties in City Hall Hearing
C G Boland testified that a $500 loan to ex councilman Simon Thomas was a possible bribe to oppose a franchise ordinance. He noted Wade Finn discussed payoffs and that Mayor Bailey’s aide discussed money related to the Barber Asphalt contract as part of the ongoing bribery inquiry in the city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Boland
Simon Thomas
William Boland
James, Fellows
Ftable
Finn
Eix-Clay
Onsen
E. J. Coleman
Thomas O'Boyle
Edward James
Kh. H. Williams
T. C. Melvin
John McAndrew
P. F. McCann
McAndrew
Minn
Thomas
Mr. Ebolund
Richard Williams
Torrey
Barber Asphalt Company
Halley
McKinney
Mr. Torrey
Bailey
Wade Finn
Bell Company
Joan
Wayland
Coyne
Witners
Bdward James
James
Horatio Follows
Edward Frable
BE. J. Maloney
Maloney
Mr. Coyne
Andrew Healey
League
Food Inspector Reports Large Scale Food Destruction in 1900
Food Inspector F. J. Widmayer filed a 1900 year end report detailing massive quantities of adulterated food destroyed under his supervision. Notably 27 209 pounds of fish and thirteen tons of other items were seized and discarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Widmayer
Holy Cross Literary Circle Formed at Hellevue
Sixty Holy Cross Catholic church members in Hellevue organized a literary circle in the church hall. Officers include President M A Collins Secretary Miss Mary Niland Treasurer Myles Clark and clergy Rev W P O Donnell Rev John Dunne Librarian Miss Ellen McGarrah Assistant Librarian Miss Lucy Coggins. The group will meet biweekly and join St Peter's Total Abstinence Society February 4 for a reception honoring Rev Hubert Cunningham now of the Paulist order in Hoboken conducting a women’s retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregation of Holy Cross Catholic Church of
St. Peter's Total
Landscape architecture blooms as democratic art in public life
The World's Work highlights landscape architecture as a rising democratic art now shaping public parks nationwide. It notes the shift from aristocratic private plots to public appreciation, with parks central to city life and long term plans like the Apolné Arboretum in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ap Nolé
Boston
Avialtor
Patterson’s Sons Wholesale Closed For Funeral Obituary
The wholesale grocery house of K. P. Patterson's Sons on Dundaff Street closed yesterday after 1 PM to observe the funeral services of Charles McMullen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. P. Patterson's
Carbonale Democrats Convene In Academy Of Music
The Carbondale city Democratic convention met at the Academy of Music with orderly, harmonious proceedings. James Boylan chaired and Pidgeon acted as secretary, as delegates from six wards were seated and nominated for positions including school director, common council, and various inspectors and judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Music
James Boylan
P. F. Moffitt
Andrew Pidgeon
John Kirkwood
Thomas Coughlin
Albert Seaman
M. J. Price
Peter Ghifin
Pirt Divtriet
Johan Lynch
Doln Wale
Secon
PFP
Mottitt Atd Jomew Boylan
Thindietiiet
Patrick Healey
Michael Clarke
Piret
Virt
Edward Atkinson
Soleil
Delim Me Andree
I. F. Hughes
Soliciool
Common Council
Gabiel Paglino
Wood
Glennon
Poor
Hugh Prices Whitton Offen
Disteiet
Michael Vrice
Rewreter
Proncia McDonald
Peter Ghivin
Jules
John Wade
William Peet
Sycoml
Fundee
Isaac Singer
Saexsar
Willian Smith
Reseeter
Patrick Early
John Scott
Seer
Award O'Malley
Patrick Ti
Michael Bron Fan
Gus Alexander
Thea
Hannen
Voth Ward
Powr
James Burke
Janes Purcell
Thottine Savage
Joseph Barrett
Michael Harte
Aseener
William May
John Met ‘Ann
Pithward
Scott Whippls
Republican primaries elect Stalwart ticket in city districts
Last night Republicans held primaries across city districts with light turnout. The Stalwart ticket won a city convention majority, with only sparse opposition in most wards. Names listed include Frank Smith, Sam Pugianno, Isaac Stogers, Thomas TheoPhline, and others across six wards.
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Eest
Burke
Firt
Frank Smith
Hf. B. Trig
J. Shannon
M. M
Tappan
RL McMillan
OT. Morgan
Sam Pugiano
Anthony Mooti
Wands
Isaac Stogers
William BB. Evans
Ft. Norman Gelden
Williote Barber
Thomas O'Vlara
Warel-Fine
Thomas ‘Theophline
RC. Morgan
Pred Thoms
Matrick Mowderly
Jol Donds
John Connell
J. D. Schermersiam
A. Morgan
Willim Highs
Andrew G. Nicol
Frank Franey
John Killen
A. D. Wyillie
Alexander
Stone
Masters
Tt. M. Vantin
Fran's Lune
Pirst
Marty William
Witnesses in Arnold Case Charged With Conspiracy
Situh Arnold and James Arnold charged with keeping a bawdy house on Archbold Street. They appeared before Alderman Jones after neighbors testified reluctantly. Arnold couple later laid information against four witnesses for conspiring to defame their character. those witnesses posted $200 bail each.
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Arnold
James
Jones
Archbald Street
McAndrew
John F. Reynolds
Arnolds
Niver
Anthony H. Lloyd
Alderman Atkinson
Alderman Jones
Atkinson
Jonee
Carbondale Crele club pool tournament results night
A large crowd watched the Carbondale Crele club pool tournament. By 11 o clock four games were decided with Derby third class defeating Stewart second class, Davis third class beating Crane fourth class, Knapp third class beating Ditchburn fourth class, and McMillan fourth class overcoming Singer third class. The standings of the contest are listed next.
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Carbondale Crele Club
Derby
Stewart
Davis
Crane
Knapp
Ditchburn
Theourth
McMillan
Singer
Smoke at Opera House Traced to Neighbor Furnace
A false alarm from Mitchell hose house reported smoke at the opera house but no fire was found after half an hour of investigation. Stage hands noted heavy smoke near the orchestra exit before neighbors’ furnace was identified as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Opera
Mitchells
Muskrat Draws Crowds On Bridge Over Lackawanna River
A large Sixth Avenue crowd watched a muskrat calmly sitting on a stone in the Lackawanna River and grooming itself for about ten minutes before it swam away under the bridge. No gunman was found as the peaceful scene unfolded and locals whispered about ominous outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Avenue
Lackawanna River
Doctor Vaccinates Self in Vaccine Fever
Dr. David W. Batley recounts giving himself a vaccine with a capillary tube and cutting his forefinger. The wound introduced the vaccine virus, causing the finger to swell and throb painfully, keeping him awake at night. The swelling has subsided somewhat but remains painful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David W. Batley
Meyers Performs Icy Stunt Balancing On One Wrist
Meyers slipped on an icy sidewalk and ended with a swollen glossy wrist. The unpremeditated stunt left him unable to use the hand for some time and he avoids handshakes for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyers
Local Doings and Arrivals Across Towns
George Kimball spent Monday in Honeedale. Boyd Oliver is very sick at his home on Gilbert street. Archbald callers include John Gilhoul and James Boland. Michael Brennan returns from Butte Montana. Benjamin Parry is extremely ill at his Maple avenue home. JT S Wonnacott is back at work after a week’s illness. Frank Collins and Edward Reilly depart tomorrow for Mt Mary’s College in Baltimore. W T Colville leaves town on a Cincinnati business trip. Jennie Bennett and Lena Bidwell visit Miss Isabelle Maxwell on Park Street. Thomas V Nealon leaves tomorrow for New York City to join Manhattan Railway as conductor.
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George Kimball
Honeedale
Boyd Oliver
Gilbert Street
John Gilhoul
James Boland
Archbald
Michael Brennan
Pike Street
Butte
Montana
Benjamin Parry
Maple Avenue
JT. S. Wonnacott
Pioneer Steam Laundry
Frank Collins
Edward Reilly
Bt. Mary's College
Baltimore
W. T. Colville
Hendrick Manufacturing Company
Cincinnati
Jennie Bennett
Uniondale
Lena Bidwell
Mabel Blickens
Dunmore
Isabelle Maxwell
Park Street
Thomas V. Nealon
New York City
Manhattan Railway Company
Green Ridge Social Notes and Church Meeting Updates
Mrs George Kear invites for a Thursday musical at Monsey Avenue home. Miss Bertha Seward hosts a tea event Saturday. Dr James L Rea of Sanderson Avenue recovering from illness. Miss Effie Barney funeral at Deacon Street followed by Cook Cemetery interment. Dr Kennedy of Washington Avenue ill at home with grip. Green Ridge Presbyterian Church annual meeting elected A C Fuller and J A Marvine as trustees. Green Ridge W C T U to meet at 2 PM at Evangelical Church Capouse Avenue with Mrs J J Campbell presiding. Mrs J S Miller to lead evangelistic work after opening service.
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George Kear
Monsey Avenue
Bertha Seward
James L. Rea
Sanderson Avenue
Effie Barney
Deacon Street
Cook Cemetery
Scott Valley
Kennedy
Washington Avenue
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
A. C. Fuller
J. A. Marvine
Fuller
Marvine
William Watts
Philadelphia
Green Ridge
Narrow escape from coal gas suffocation in Mayfield home
Henry Inch family narrowly escaped death Monday night when coal gas leaked from a defective stove pipe. They did not awaken at their usual time yesterday morning and were only aroused with great difficulty. The family received medical attention for their exposure.
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Henry Inch
Mayfield
Eva
W. J. Toman
Third Street
Eugene Avery
Fourth Street
Erie
William Williams
West Mayfield
P. Baker
J. J. Miller
Florence
Cora Fowler
Vinnie Wall
Polly Evans
Forest City
Jermyn
Thomas Roberts
Neal Gallagher
John Cahaway
Minerva McLaughlin
J. P. Smith
Main Street
Wilkes-Barre
New York
Enterprise Hall
Peckville Irish No 8 Install Officers At Home Meeting
Peckville Irish No 8 held a regular meeting at Mr. Stanley Evans home. Officers installed included Branley Evans president J Of English vice president Gilbert Taylor secretary Frank Gendall assistant secretary Arthur Wearne treasurer Gaylord Keller chaplain and Harding evlile. A banquet followed prepared by Mrs Evans. James Walker gave a recitation Was Marriage a Failure. Members praised the event and the class enjoyed the hospitality.
Taylor Hose Company Masquerade Ball Set for February 7
The Taylor Hose company announces a grand masquerade ball at Weber's rink on February 7 with a large expected attendance. A refined program of dances will be provided by a noted musician and refreshments are planned. Tickets cost 50 cents. Rumors place Foreman Curt from Taylor colliery in line to lead a major Lackawanna washerhouse, with Owens of Holden colliery as a potential successor. Miss Lissie Knott and Mr. Stephen Fraley of Archbald are said to wed this morning amid widespread grip in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Hose Company
Weber
Curt
Taylor
Lackawanna
Foareman Owens
Holden
Rumnor
Lissie Knott
Stephen Fraley
Archbald
Social event at Calvary Baptist church brings crowd
The Ladies Aid society will host a social in the church parlors on pay night offering cake coffee and ice cream. EB G Evans is the First ward candidate for borough auditor at large. William Harris returns to study at Allegheny College of Pharmacy in Pittsburg. Rev C B Henry attended Mrs William Edgar’s obsequies in Dunmore. Webb of WilkesBarre and Mansfield of Philadelphia were callers on T A Evans yesterday. Taylor lodge No 462 Knights of Pythias meets this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Calvary Baptist Church
G. Evans
William Harris
Allegheny College of Pharmacy
Pittsburg
C. B. Henry
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mrn
William Edgar
Dunmore
Messrs. Webb
Wilkes-Barre
Mansfield
Philadelphia
T. A. Evans
Taylor Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Box party in Moscow hosted by Odd Fellows friends
In Moscow a box party was tendered for Mine Ber than Van Brunt at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows hall Friday evening. About fifty attended with games music and dancing. Refreshments were served and all declared the evening enjoyable. Mrs Isaac Blenecker has been ill and is able to be out again. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs F B Gardner's home. A team of W A DePew ran away Saturday injuring one horse. Mrs Emily Brown of Beranton visits daughter Mrs Bert Bieseker. Mrs Griffin of Scranton visited sister Mrs M W Vaughn this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berthan van Brunt
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows’ Hall
Isaac Blenecker
Ladies’ Aid Society
F. B. Gardner
W. A. DePew
Emily Brown
Beranton
Bert Biesecker
Griffin
Scranton
M. W. Vaughn
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Deafness Recovery
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure deafness caused by catarrh by clearing the Eustachian tube. It offers one hundred dollars to any case not cured and directs readers to send for circulars and buy the remedy from O RR VEY & CO in Toledo.
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Hall
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Municipal League
Inland
Lackawanna Company
Robinson
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Minooka
Food Inspector
Ats Ponds
Holy Cross Church
Landscape Architecture
America
H. B. Merwin
Carbondale
Berean Baptist Church
G. R. Creveling
Edith Fowler
Misa Stella Morgan
Leslie Evans
Mira Grace Hall
Helen Patterson
Nellie Burdick
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Johnston & Murphy
Wright
Richards & Brennan
Union Made
Wichert & Gardiner’s
Harry H. Gray’s Sons
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Lackawanna Avenue
Jermyn and Mayfield
Jiy
Williams
Knights of the Razor
Harbers
International Union of America
Messrs. O. D. Becor
George Williams
Herbert James
John J. Sweeney
H. V. Lawler
Nora Vanderwert
River Street
Perris
South Main Street
William Vanderwert
Daugher
Bella
J. J. Judge
Jefferson
Clarion County
Mra
W. I, Germen
The
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Warren
Ledyard Hall
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Patrick Tougher
St. James Church
Jessup
Olyphant, Mee
Judson Callender
Weat Peckville
Peckville
Bellavita
McGarrah & Thomas
Lackawanna Ave
Moscow
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Toledo
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