City Notes on Local Events and Legal Matters
The city school teachers were paid yesterday. A sewer near the Gould building is blocked and possibly broken. Arthur Harrington aged four fractured his collarbone. A prohibition meeting at Raub's hall on Wyoming avenue nominated a candidate for mayor. Lawyers pursued several lawsuits including Dr. Throop's $2000 donation for the Home for the Friendless. A hearing before United States Commissioner Colborn was set for a fraud case involving a Pittston post office letter. The Democratic city committee faced delays in appointing a chair. Names listed for new residents and other civic items appear, along with bicycle enthusiasts planning to attend the St. Louis bicycle show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Sunt
Everett Place
B. H. Throop
Wen
Mary
Amsumpsh
Porter & Thomas
Heal Bros
Pittston Post Office
United Biates
Colborn
Democratic City Committee
U Ae Ecey
Ory
Iswald
M. A. McGinsey
Itve New Neenses
Kazmikos Hatukanie
Stephnia Vintarekt
Hidgre
Archhbald Nace
Jasent
Anna Dadkovna
Olyphant
Syzmek Mislanty
Teckha Kodyws
Mayfield
John J. Dolan
Katie Canfield
Carbondale
Supreme Court
Joseph Mellowsa
Cc. Bimnith
John H. Fellows
Fr. Loomis
Fifty Names Added To Roll Since January Sixth
Fifty names have been added to the rolls since January 6 with more to enter later. George Schroeder has accepted a position with Architect Duckworth. Earl Barker keeps books for Freeman Manufacturing. Francia B Kaln is stenographer for National Elevator at Honesdale. A Williamsport firm requested a bookkeeper Thursday, and the city did as well. A Middletown New York youth joined the shorthand department this week. A stenographer filling Ruition will soon begin training as an expert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schroeder
Duckworth
Earl Barker
Freeman Manufacturing Company
Francia B. Kaln
National Elevator Company
Honesdale
Williamsport
Middletown
N. Y
Tt Beverage Promotes Calm Nerves and Digestion
A periodical note describes Tt as a pleasant wholesome drink that steadies the nerves clears the brain and aids digestion, presenting it as a beneficial tonic for daily use.
Fresh Canned Vegetables And Cheap Family Prices
Local advertises best packers in the country with case prices to families as low as wholesale. Mentions E. G. Coursen and Globe Votel, with private dining at Lohmanns and area music suggestions. Promises cocoa and chocolates of purity and flavor for grocers and readers of tomorrows Free Press.
Lincoln lecture by Colonel Watterson at Frothingham Theater
Colonel Henry Watterson lectured on Abraham Lincoln at the Frothingham Theater to a refined audience for the Pennsylvania Oval school. He argued Lincoln was inspired by God to save the nation, drawing praise for his character while acknowledging critics. The event featured judges and prominent locals. Watterson arrived from Philadelphia, stayed at the Wyoming House, and later visited The Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Watterson
Frothingham Theater
Abraham Lincoln
Colonel Watterson
Pennsylvania Oval School
Willkird
J. W. Oakford
Henry Belin, Jr
George B. Smith
John Simpson
T. H. Watkins
A. D. Blackington
J. H. Steel
Lincoln
Resignation of Rev August Lange from Church of Peace
Rev August Lange resigns as pastor of the Evangelical Church of Peace Prospect Avenue citing ill health and stating he will not return. His departure follows clashes with the Hickory Street congregation that led to the formation of a separate Church of Peace and the exit of other church leaders. Rev Edward Lang of St Paul’s Lutheran may serve until a new pastor is chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Lange
Evangelical Church of Peace
Prospect Avenue
Lange
Hickory Street
Bloomfield Theological Seminary
New Jersey
Church of Peace
John Lentes
Philadelphia
Edward Lang
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Beech Street
Grand Italian Opera and Major Shows At City Theaters
The article previews Miss Lillian Russell leading a near hundred-strong company in The Grand Duchess with two carloads of scenery. Also touring Frothingham and Academy of Music engagements feature The Fatal Card and A Social Highwayman with scenic pomp. Wee Sattlar's Gaiety Burlesque appears at Davis' theater along with Prof. Austin living pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Abbey
Scoeffel
Academy
Miss Ruessell
Frohman
New York
Wee Sattlar
Davis’ Theater
Davis
Austin
Tribune Fund Allocation Clarified for Building or Expenses
The Tribune explains how donations to the Tribune fund may be used by Home for the Friendless or for a new building near the Oral School when donor conditions are absent. Contributions for the new building will be acknowledged and handed to the Home with vouchers back to The Tribune, while other funds go to the Home at the managers’ discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Oral School
Scranton Tribune
St. Luke's Church
New Building Fund
Henry A. Knapp
Schwenker
Tribune Fund
Fire Chief Runge Warns Against Chronic Illness
A former Minneapolis fire chief recalls pressure of duties and describes his recovery after using Paine’s celery compound. He credits renewed appetite, restored sleep, and regained vigor to the tonic as he urges others not to delay in fighting weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Range
Funeral Attendance Noted For W F Thompson
On Saturday January 18 at 12 90 p m with fatigue cap coat and white gloves to attend the funeral of W F Thompson late member of Gen Phinney Engine Company by order of J W Ferber Chief Engineer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FP. Thompson
Gen. Phinney Engine Company
J. WF. Ferber
Democratic Nominees Accept City Ticket Nominations
James G. Batley C G Boland Edmund J. Robinson Daniel P. Hatile James T. White and Charlies A Yoos accepted Democratic nominations in a letter to Edward F Blewitt acknowledging the honor and pledging to run a clean campaign and seek election for a pure administration of city affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Batley
C. G. Boland
Edmund J. Robinson
Daniel P. Hatile
James T. White
Charlies A. Yoos
Democratic Party
Edward F. Blewitt
Edwin G. Lloyds New Store to Open at Hotel Jermyn
Edwin G. Lloyd the Lackawanna avenue jeweler will move to Hotel Jermyn 127 Wyoming avenue on February 1 after years of successful jewelry business on Lackawanna avenue. His stock is praised as high quality and valued by customers. The piece notes promotions for local papers and other ads including framed pictures and local readings. It mentions ice delivery by D L W K FR. and local notices of births and obituaries in Scranton area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Exchange Clothiers
Scranton
Lackawanna Avenue
Hotel Jermyn
Edwin G. Lloyd
Wyoming Avenue
Lloyd
William H. Smith
Clark's
C. W. Thompson
Sandercon Avenue
Forest Hill Cemetery
Wagner & Rels Promote Social Highwayman Show
A Wagner & Rels card urges patrons to see A Social Highwayman produced by EB. M. and Joseph Holland and guarantees it first class. The note also mentions a January 22 stock opening at Finley's and charity drives including The Tribune Fund for the Home for the Friendless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner & Rels
Boranton
EB. M
Joseph Holland
The
Frothingham
Special Real Estate Offering in Prime City Location
A central first class business property is for sale with strong investment potential. Contact P Jadwin at the corner of Penn and Spruce Streets for location details and descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Jadwin
Cor. Penn and
Spruce St
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ievelands
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Busset
Commonwealth Shoe
Washington Avenue
Williams & MM
City Notes
Scranton Business College
Horsford
E. G. Coursen
Giobe
Lohmann's
Spruce Street
Free Press
Col. Watterson
Heves
Alfred Hand
Judge Hand
Watterson
Lackawanna
Wyoming House
Hand
W. T. Smith
Jefferson Avenue
Superior Court Orlady
Wickham
Reeder and Willard
Col. H. Moles
William Connell
J. A. Linen
H. J. Anderson
Henry Belin
J. B. Dimmick
Justice Hand
James Archbald
A. E. Hunt
Charles R. Connell
A. D. Holland
James McLeod
Rogers Israel
Watres
John FE. Barrett
Tallie Evans
Pittston Gazette
Livy
Richards
W. W. Davis
the Wyoming
Ming
Lyceum Bureau
Albany
Newcet
Europe
London
Paria
Genoa
Florida
North
Kentucky
Louisville Courier-Journal
No Lumger
Richard Mansfield
E. M
Martin & Delane's
You
Tereby Teanectea
Gen. Phinney Engine
A. Ht. Range
Minneapolis
August H. Runge
Edwin G. Lloyd's New Store
Key West
Coursen
Beast
Muaslee
Pullis
James Pullly
Elmhurst
Naylor
William Naylor
Duryes
George Naylor
Old Forge
Almanac
Finley
Baby Banaar
Artisans Building Association
Artisans’ Eens and Loan Association
Ihs
J. C. Vaughan
Pr. Dunnell
Valencia
Powell’s Music Store
W.W. Berry
Jeweler
Lackawanna Ave
Clarke Bros' Mammoth Cash Store
Rupprecht
Crystal Palace
Penn Ave
Opp. Baptist Church
F. P. Price
Secratee
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Astrakhan
Alaska
J. Bolz
Shay
Emerson
Malcolm Love
Clough & Warren
I Carpenter
Waterloo
J. Lawrence Stelle
Christian
Lack
Scranton School of Elocution
L. J. Richards
Burr Building
Ashington Ae
Watercoms
Repost
Washington Av
Scranten,Pa
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