City Notes and Local Meetings Highlight Evening
The Girls Friendly Society plans to furnish a room at the Home for the Friendless. The Driving Park Skating Association will hold a fund receipts event this afternoon and evening with admission set at 1 cent. The Board of Trade Real Estate Company directors meet this afternoon to award the building contract. The Mackay Comic Opera Company offers Fra Diavalo at the Academy of Music tonight. Prohibition League members expect to attend an 8 o'clock meeting at the United Evangelical church annex on Capouse Avenue. Marriage licenses granted to Dennta Pyet and Haska Koltka of Olyphant, John S. Davis and Mary H. Williams of Edwardsville, Luserne County, John Nolan and Bridget Kennehan of Bearton, Alek Dube and Julia Dube of Winton. Sheriffs deeds acknowledged in open court for various properties including lands in Scranton and Beranton, and property in Priceburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls’ Friendly Society of
St. Luke's
Hpiscopal Church
Driving Park Skating Association
Board of Trade Real Estate Company
Mackay Comic Opera Company
Academy of Music
John R. Fordham Prohibition League
League
United Evangelical Church
Capouse Avenue
Dennta Pyet
Haska
John Nolan
Bridget Kennehan
Beeranton
Alek Dube
Julia Dube
Winton
Sherif
George B. Carson
Scranton
Thomas KH. John
Thomas John
First National Bank
John
MISS DICKSONS DEBUT AT M R KAYS TEA
Mrs. M R Kays hosted a coming out tea at 1656 Sanderson avenue for Miss Romain Dickson. Mrs. Fordham and Mrs. Edwin Franklin assisted in receiving and guests included Miss Fordham of Pittson and several Carbondale residents. The dining room featured a green and white motif with hyacinths and maidenhair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Kays
Sanderson Avenue
Romain Dickson
J. R. Fordham
J. L. Dickson
J. B.van Bergen
A. C. Kays
Out of Town
Miss Fordham
Pittson
Brown
Lindsay
Scotland
Carbondale
James Stott
Baker
Clarence Spencer
Daniel Scurry
Willam McMullen
Alfred Pascoe
Deed Fraud Alleged In Holmes Brother Ejectment Case
An ejectment suit was filed in the prothonotary’s office by Halslander and Vosburg for John Holmes against his brother Thomas Holmes. The act centers on a Bloom avenue lot seized in Third ward where John paid and then had a deed made to Thomas in his name, allegedly with Thomas receiving both deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pryor
Halslander & Vosburg
John Holmes
Thomas Holmes
Fach
Bloom Avenue
Third Ward
John
Thomas
Counterfeit Five Dollar Ring Busted in Williamsport Pittston
Charles Perone and Charles Palmer two Sicilians jailed by United States Commissioner A. Colborn are named as members of a gang active in counterfeiting. They were arrested while attempting to pass notes to a storekeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Pittston
Charles Perone
Charles Palmer
United States
Colborn
Counterfeit Five Dollar Notes Tied to Pittston Arrests
Police in Pittston detained suspects after discovering counterfeit five dollar notes on them. The men are jailed awaiting a hearing, and similar counterfeit bills have flooded Williamsport. Italian suspects in Williamsport evade capture as Deputy Marshal Stobling seeks a bill for comparison.
John Holleran Meets Terrible Death at Dunmore Mine
John Holleran was killed in the Pennsylvania Coal Co mine at Dunmore yesterday morning. While transferring mules between mine veins a shaft accident likely occurred as he attempted to leave a moving carriage. his head was severed and parts of the body fell into the sump. His wife and two children survive, Mine Inspector Blewitt investigated and deemed the death accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Holleran
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Dunmore
Holloran
Pine Street
Blewitt
Fund 18 Growing Armenian Sufferers Contributions
New funds received by the Armenian fund treasurer since the last report include cash from First Presbyterian Church Green Ridge Presbyterian Plymouth Congregational North Main Avenue Baptist and individual donors such as Benjamin Dimmick Louise Dimmick James A Linen A Landy and others. Previously acknowledged gifts total 89.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministers’ Committee
First Presbyterian Chupchwy
Vautese Pak Norewuure Tie Ki
Green Hidge Presbyterian Church
Anitecesia Dal Vleda Es
Plymouth Congrega- Homal Chutcm Oo Ceceeseeeseenerere Ee
North Malin Avenue
Norman Mcleod
Iwe Dpcme
Watterson to Lecture on Lincoln Tonight at Frothingham
Colonel Henry Watterson, famed Kentucky orator, lectures on Abraham Lincoln at the Frothingham this evening to benefit the Pennsylvania Oral School. An advance sale indicates a large, representative audience awaiting what is billed as one of the city’s best lectures in years. The speaker arrives at 5 70 this evening and will stay at the Wyoming during his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Frothingham
Henry Watterson
Pennsylvania
Son
Kentucky
Watterson
Lincoln
Mr. Watterson
the Wyoming
The Fatal Card to Play at Frothingham Next Saturday
A four act drama directed by Julius Cahn will be produced at the Frothingham next Saturday night. The Fatal Card has been a sensational hit in New York and metropolitan cities, running from the Rocky Mountain region to London with a strong cast and authentic settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Cahn
New York City
Frothingham
Rocky Mountain
London
Palmer's Theater
New York
New Family Hotel to Rise on Adams Avenue Near Mulberry Street
M Nash longtime proprietor of Wyoming and Lackawanna Valley houses will build a new family hotel on Adams Avenue near Mulberry Street. Conrad Schroeder to erect the structure. Also notes Hayler's Cocoa and Chocolates praised for purity. Rexford's ad at 213 Lackawanna Avenue promotes framed pictures at glass price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Nash
Wyoming House
Lackawanna Valley House
Adams Avenue
Mulberry Street
Conrad Schroeder
Rexford
Officers Elected at Young Men's Institute District Council
At Manleys hall Dunmore on a Wednesday evening the Young Men's Institute district council elected officers. Vice president John J. Durkin secretary Gilmartin treasurer M J Grady and directors J L Gaynor P F McCoy R J Malkerin were chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Institute
Manley’s Hall
Dunmore
John J. Durkin
Mr. Gilmartin
M. J. Grady
J. L. Gaynor
P. F. McCoy
R. J. Malkerin
Tribune Fund for the Home for the Friendiesas Grows
The Tribune Fund for the Home for the Friendiesas urges continued contributions to accelerate growth. Readers are asked if they have already donated to support the home and its services.
Scranton Ball Club Organized with New Owners and Plans
New Scranton Athletic Association forms to run the Eastern league club. W G Parke named president, M H McDermott named manager, and grounds to be rebuilt on the old park site. Preparations include a two week spring practice and games with Harvard, Brown, Fall River, New Bedford, Trenton and Jersey City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. McDermott
Fall River
Mass
Scranton
H. F. Simpson
W. G. Parke
Thomas R. Brooks
John H. Brooks
H. P. Simpson
F. 5. Barker
C. E. Wade
C. H. Memory
Scranton Athletic Association
Simpson
Parke
Porkey” Brooks
Reese Ch. Brooks
McDermott
Princeton
Harvard
Brown
New Bedford
Trenton
Jersey City
Frank Ward
Pete Eagan
Pat Meaney
Tommy” Johnson
Din
James McGuire
Amsterdam
Roanokes
John Cronin
Brooklyn
Stearne
Symphony Concert for the Friendless Fund
The Symphony Orchestra society plans a benefit concert on January 25 for the Home for the Friendless. Organizers praise artistic merit and note long anticipation after last year's acclaimed event, with proceeds aiding the home’s needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Symphony Orchestra Society
Poultry and Pet Stock Exhibit Draws Well Known Attendees
The Scranton Poultry and Pet Stock association exhibit in Samter's hall drew many notable social figures and a throng of enthusiasts. Attendance rose from Wednesday to yesterday as hundreds visited to view poultry pigeons bantams ducks turkeys rabbits and other stock. Judging of pit games bantams pigeons rabbits and unclassified stock continued with awards nearly finished by night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Samter’s Hall
Pennsylvania Oval School
Captain Moir to Publish Letter on Intentions Soon
Reporters learn Captain Moir will issue a letter for publication tomorrow detailing his planned actions. The decision rests with Captain Moir, with Davies and Westpfahl uncertain and no independent ticket evident. Moir declines to reveal specifics tonight, saying reasons will accompany his decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Moir
Davies
Westpfahl
Weatpfahl
Tribune
Moir
Captain Moir
Man Hangs Self at General Phinney Engine House
W. T. Thompson, 43, a former firefighter of 16 Dickson Avenue, Sanderson, was found dead by hanging in the General Phinney Engine House barn area. Coroner Longstreet held a jury and ruled death by his own hand from strangulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phinney Engine House
Ilness
W. T. Thompson
Sanderson Avenue
Dickson Avenue
Thompson
Manastemus
Longstreet
Strangulaon
Art
Wllnesss
Third Chamber Concert Delights Scranton Audience
The Symphony association of Scranton presented its third chamber concert with T. Cushing Johns delivering a versatile baritone performance. The program featured Mandelssohn's Trio in C minor, Johns’ Renditions of No One My Girl Can Feel and Florian's Song, plus Litt's Concerto for viola and a Schumann string quartet. The audience praised the artistry and requested more solo work from Hemberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Symphony Association of Scranton
T. Cushing Johns
Mandelasohn
Hemberger
T. Rippard
Mr. Conant
Mr. Jones
Henrion
Tarragona
Grieg
Jones
R. C. Hauer
Litt
Tachaikowsky
Girler
Goddard
Florian
Aenee
Schumann
A. N. Hiordl
Socom Vann
Bauer
Ani Ae
Ippard
Ansen
Requiem Mass for Mrs Crowley at St Pauls Green Ridge
The funeral of Mrs Ann Crowley of Washington avenue was held yesterday in St Pauls Catholic church with a requiem mass by Rev P J McManus. Pallbearers included Peter Cummings Andrew McMahon James Anglin Anthony McAndrew Simon Reedy and Martin Gilgallon. Interment followed at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery with attendees Mr and Mrs John Davitt Miss Maria Shannon and Miss Annie Carlin of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
Green Ridge
Ann Crowley
Washington Avenue
St. Paul's Catholic Church
P. J. McManus
Peter Cummings
Andrew McMahon
James Anglin
Anthony McAndrew
Simon Reedy
Martin Gilgallon
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
John Davitt
Maria Shannon
Annie Carlin
Philadelphia
Democratic Candidates to Name City Committee Today
KF F Blewitt, chairman, filed with the county commissioners the certificates of nomination of the candidates named by Tuesday’s city convention. This morning the candidates and Mr Blewitt will meet at C C Boland’s office to form the committee in charge of the campaign. The Dime Deposit and Discount Bank has grown rapidly with deposits at 518 841.55 on Jan 10, earnings 3 10 percent, and over 10 000 total accounts reflecting broad public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KF. F. Blewitt
Hlewiltz
C. C. Boland
Dime Deposit and Discount Bank
Breck
Men Face Prosecution On Multiple Robbery Charges
Government must prove defendants are the men before removal from New York City. Officials expect no difficulty in convicting on the Springfield charge. If convicted, the men may also answer for robberies at Hopatcong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Springfield
Hopatcong
Killarney at Davis Delights Local Theater Audience
Yesterday afternoon and evening the play Killarney produced at Davis theater with Virginia Johnson in the lead. The plot is engaging and the company strong with KE B Gibson Charlie Huntington Leo Hardman and Rene Pursell noted. Miss Johnson is winsome and sings well. the show will repeat today and tomorrow with matinees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. B. Gibson
Charlies Huntington
Leo Hardman
Rene Pursell
Mr. Hardman
William Merritt Dies in Great Falls Montana
Telegram confirms the death of William Merritt a former Delaware Lackawanna and Western employee now in Great Falls Montana. Survived by wife two children and a sister Mrs Ed Evans of 419 Taylor Avenue. Local notice urges support for the Home for the Friendless Tribune Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Merritt
Great Falls
Mont
Montana
Merritt
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Ed. Evans
Taylor Avenue
Carson and Yennie Indicted in Post Office Burglary Case
Postmaster Wandling returned from New York where he attended a hearing for George Carson and Sid Yennie who are suspected of robbing post offices in Springfield Illinois Hopatcong New Jersey and the city They have been indicted by a United States grand jury for the burglary of the Springfield post office and will likely be taken there for trial The prisoners deny they are the men indicted in Springfield
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
Yennie
F. M. Wandling
New York
George Carson
Sid" Yennie
Springfield
Hopatcong
N. J
United States
Frences Dougherty and Others Obituary Notices
Scranton community notices list Frances E Dougherty widow aged years of Wyoming avenue funeral from residence on Saturday afternoon interment at Dunmore cemetery.George Morris Broastar of Reading and Bertha Lines of Wilkes Barre wed in Wilkes Barre Ora Capron of Harford Pa and Myrtle Simrell of Kingsley wed Harford Pa followed by local advertising about carpet shop Siebecker Watkins Lackawanna avenue and a shoe dealer Banister planning stock sale and a charitable appeal for the Home for the Friendless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dougherty
Scranton
Frances E. Dougherty
Wyoming Avenue
Dunmore Cemetery
Brusstar—Lines
Wilkes-Barre
H. L. Jones
George Morris Broastar
Reading
Pau
Bertha Lines
Wilkes- Barre
Capron—Simrell
Harford
Ora Capron
Myrtle Simrell
Kingsley
Banister
Lackawanna Avenue
For Sale Prime Central Business Real Estate
Special announcement offers top business real estate in a central city location. Inquiries invite callers to contact P Jadwin at the corner of Penn and Spruce Streets for location specifics and a descriptive in person viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. P. Jadwin
Cor. Penn
Spruce St
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Boston Cooking School
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
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M. R. Koya
Brother
Police Loftus
Willamsport
Frank Stobling
Perone
Palmer
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H. M. Boles
Col. Watterson
Hayler
Mayor
Tribune Fund
Scranton Driving Park Association
Providence Road
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
First Base
Symphony Society
Theodore Kemberger
Mies Schiller
Ripard
Samter's Hall
Killarney
Davis
Far West
Baby Hasaar
Spruce Street
W.W. Berry
Jeweler
Lackawanna Ave
Shaw
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
Malcolm Love
J. Lawrence Stelle
Will
Clarke Bros’ Mammoth Cash Store
Rupprecht
China
Torino
Ore
Penn Ave
Opp
Baptist Church
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Siebecker & Watkins
Lackawanna Safe Deposit Bank
Powell’s Music Store
J. Bolz
Wyoming
Christian Outfrter
Scranton School of Elocution
Lt. Richards
Citchar
Burr Building
Washington Ac
Scranton, Pa
Washington Av. Scranten
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