City Notes From Scranton Local Affairs Chronicle
The Elks host a members' emoker and euchre party tomorrow. The Scranton Central Labor union to hold a social at Music Hall on Jan 2. Alderman Millar sent George Davies to the county jail. Davies charged with beating his wife. Galvin Stone appointed foreman to succeed the late William Ate Milan at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western blacksmith shop. An ordinance for electric lights on Prospect Irving and Harrison avenues approved by Mayor Connell. J B Corcoran elected treasurer of the St Vincent de Paul society to replace the late Charles Tropp. Millard J Whitney will probate. letters testamentary to Charles Gardner and Joseph Tamuro. Isadore Jur case: Joseph Tamuro committed to county jail. Maurice, youngest child of Mia Owen Gustok, died age 1 year 5 months. funeral from 424 Lawkawanna Ave tomorrow at 2. Interment Hyde Park. James Williams reports improved membership and finances in the Ancient Order of Knights of the Mystic Child in Lackawanny county. Bugle Hose Company No. 6 officers elected: Vaughan president, Rowan VP, O Malley secretary, Beckett treasurer, and listed foreman and assistants. Senator Vaughan promoted as assistant chief.
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Elks
Scranton Central Labor Union
Music Hall
Aldermin Millar
George Davies
Movsle
Orchyight Davies
Galvin Stone
William Ate Milan
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Prospect
Irving and
Harrison Avenues
Connell
J. B. Corcoran
St. Vincent de Paul Song
Charles Tropp
Corcoran
Millard J. Whitney
LaPrime
Charles Gardner
Pactoryville
Joseph Tamuro
Isadore Jur
Pitteton
Wis
Colborn
Maurice
Mia
Owen Uustok
Lawka- Wanna Avenue
Hyde Park Cemetery
James Williams
Kuigrets
Lackawanny County
Naomi
Bugle Hose Vomany
Han
J. Vaughan
M. J. Rowan
J. J. O'Malley
Charles I. Beckett
Samuel McDonald
P. J. Feeney
William Beckett
M. Gerrity
Michael Maloney
Patrick Maloney
John P. Murray
Michael Keogh
Axe
John M. Casey
J. Meigsott
Patrick Barna
Charles J. O' Royle
John Maloney
Patrick Golden
Vaughan Ekrete
Beethoven Symphony Set for Academy Concert
The Beethoven symphony will be performed in full at the Academy of Music concert on Tuesday January 21 as the chief piece. Theodore Hemburger conducts about fifty leading local musicians from the city and Wilkes-Barre. Proceeds go to the Home for the Friendliness with tickets available at Powell's music store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Mase
Symphony Society
Beethoven
Grieg
Mozart
Orchestra x
Theodore Hemburger
Wilkes-Barre
Friednness
Powell's Music Store
Pittston Counterfeiters Tied to New York Giants Ring
F Griffin of Philadelphia an agent of the United States secret service is at Westminster organizing cases against Pittston counterfeiters. He met Pittston Chief Loftus and asserted the two Italians linked to Pittston are confederates of the New York gang, connected to vice operations circulating in the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
Hig
New York
F. Griffin
Philadelphia
United States Secret Service
the Westminster
Loftus
Tribune
Peston
Counterfeit Five Dollar Grants Found in Pittston
U.S. paper money counterfeit bills bearing General Grant portrait were seized in Pittston. Twelve notes were traced from New York to Francesco Parone, linked to Charlie Parone among the arrested men, with experts noting the forgery is hard to detect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Italy
Maccaroni
General Grant
Griffin
Pittston
Francesco Parone
Charlie Parone
Senior Citizen Killed by Freight Train in Jermyn
Jerome Moon aged 70 was struck and killed by a freight train on the Ontario and Western line while crossing near his home in Jermyn at 1 45 pm Saturday. Alderman Swick ordered an inquest, but Coroner Longstreet held his own jury and returned a verdict not assigning blame. The coroner warned officials they have no right to convene inquests without his authorization or inability to reach him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario and Western Road
Jerome Moon
Jermyn
Swick
Longstreet
Oelock
E Squire
Peter (. Manley
W. J. Shields
Moyer
Thomas Marsh
Patrick Cain
James J. Merrick
Tidermenn
Justices of the Peace
Catholic Societies Plan Mutual Benefit Organization
A meeting in St Marys hall Providence elected Peter Robling Jr as chairman to form a Catholic societies mutual aid group. The body aims to unite German Polish Hungarian Lithuanian and Greek groups in a council similar to the Lackawanna Irish-American council. A Feb 9 meeting is set at St Marys German Catholic parish.
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Conncc
St. Mary's Hall
Providence
Peter Robling, Jr
South Side
St. Mary's
Lackawanna County
Sons of Columbia
Ite
Death of Edward Murray Minooka Resident Passes
Edward Murray aged over 90 died Saturday afternoon from apoplexy. He lived with daughter Mrs. Martin McDonough in Minooka and left six children Thomas Helena Michael Mrs McDonough Sarah Maria and Sister Mary Eugenia. Funeral at St Joseph's Minooka with high mass and burial in Hyde Park Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Edward Murray
Martin McDonough
McDonough
Thomas
Helena
Mont. Michael
Judge & Murray
St. Denis Hotel
Sarah
Maria
Pitteton Avenue
Mary Eugenia
St. Rose's Convent
Carbondale
St. Joseph's Church
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Schroeder Wins Board of Trade Building Contract
The Board of Trade Real Estate directors awarded Conrad Schroeder the contract to erect an eight story building on Linden street opposite the courthouse. The $185,000 structure will feature polished red Tennessee marble on the first two stories and Indiana and Forest City stone on the upper levels with quartered oak interior woodwork. The eighth floor will house the board offices and meeting room, the seventh floor the Scranton club, two large street level stores are planned, and completion is expected by October 1.
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Board of Trade Real Estate Company
Board of Trade
Conrad Schroeder
Schroeder
Linden Street
Court House
Tennessee
Indiana
Forest City
Noor
Scranton Club
Scranton Club Adopts By-Laws and Building Contract
Scranton club members approved by-laws drafted by a committee and ratified the building contract for quarters in the proposed board of trade building on Linden street. The occupancy is set for Oct 1 and completion by Nov 1. The age limit discussion yielded a 25 year minimum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Club
Board of Trade
Linden Street
Anthony Thornton Held on Bail for Wife Beating
Anthony Thornton of High Works appeared before Alderman Miller in police court Saturday and was held to bail at 500 dollars. He has been married one year and faces a charge of wife beating. Also includes ads for Hayler's Cocoa and Choco Lates and Dr. Dannell's Croup Powder. Finley's notices and Tribune Fund appeal follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Thornton
High Works
Millar
Thornton
Irish American council holds lively session at Lackawanna
The Lackawanna County council of Irish American societies met at Ancient Order of United Workmen hall from 7 40 to 10 00 PM. Senator J C Vaughan presided as speakers urged defense against Irish American Protective groups and supported unity. A planned St Patrick's Day entertainment faced scheduling debates before confirming Master Monday night as the event date with a committee appointed for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Dawson
James Donnegan
Thomas Folan
American Protective Association
McTiernan
P. J. Honan
Providence
Organization of Societies
Honan
Johnson
Johinson
M. H. Griftin
James H. Brown
Peter Clifford
John H. Devine
Co. Donovan
P. J. O'Hara
Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
O'Mara
Will Wold
Vaughan
Peter McCoy
Edward Kelley
Conservatory of
McCoy
C. F. McKenna
Ireland
Order of Hibernian Societies
Erin
Lackawanna County
St. Thomas’ College
Political caucuses shape ballot
A tumultuous election night in a Twentieth ward caucus ended with rival slates nominating for controller alderman common council and assessor. Court set a hearing on fraud claims while Republican and Prohibition factions prepare city committee plans and nominations across wards.
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Democrata
Tenth Ward
Edward F. Wengel
Jacob Shaffer
Common
Fred Kurnin
Henry G. Wenzel
Charles Hower
Fatal Injury in Mt. Pleasant Mine Claims 17 Year Old Driver
Arthur Price 17, driver at Mt. Pleasant mine, died after a car jumped track and crushed his right leg. He was taken home then to Lackawanna hospital where amputation failed to save him. He died at 5 o clock. His funeral will be at 240 from his parents’ home on Sherman avenue West Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Price
Mt. Pleasant
Lackawanna Hospital
Daniel Price
Sherman Avenue
West Side
Wilkins Visits Lackawanna Division for Fraternal Meeting
C H Wilkins assistant grand chief conductor of the Order of Railway Conductors visited Lackawanna division No 1 for a private special meeting at German Odd Fellows hall. He toured Pennsylvania divisions visiting Sayre Carbondale Great Bend Pittston and Wilkes Barre and will proceed to Sunbury and southern areas. He notes no rail disturbances and opposes Debs federation while praising the order’s growth and finances.
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C. H. Wilkins
Order of Railway Conductors
Lackawanna Division
Tribune
Wilkins
Pennsylvania
Sayre
Carbondale
Great Bend
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre
Sunbury
Debs
Pengylvania
Annual Meeting Tonight of Central Board of Trade
The central board of trade holds its annual meeting this evening with elections and reports. West Side viaduct is among discussed topics and the West Side board of trade is invited to attend. Keogh challenges Clearwater to a 3500 a side continuous pool match. Clearwater won previously in Syracuse but Keogh expects reversal. Superior Court resumes at 1 30 with seven cases likely to finish the week. Artisans Building and Loan Association begins stock issues at 421 Lackawanna avenue with first pay night on Saturday Jan 25. Tee Iee I will deliver tee on the cars of the D L & W R K to Scranton by car load at 63 cents per ton.
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Central Board of Trade
West Side
West Side Board of Trade
Jerome Keogh
Clearwater
Pittsburg
Aeror
Keog
Syracuse
Scranton
Superior Court
Artisans Building Association
Artisans’ Building and Loan Association
Lackawanna Avenue
J.C. Vaughan
William H. Smith
Clark's
Green
Classified Help and Ad Rates Highlight Tribune Offer
The Tribune advertises free help notices and no charge for assistance in public situations. Other ads in the classified columns cost a cent per word and are read.
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The
Tribune
Cheese Not Fish Causes Saturday Sensation in Providence
A Providence report claimed a young married woman vomited a live seven inch fish. Investigations showed the specimen was three and a half inches of cheese, with doctors ruling out fish. A suspected thief, James Bradley of Bethlehem, was arrested after being found with an ill fitting coat.
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Prick Avenue
Providence
John Davies
The
Tribune
Fulton
Donne
Massive Fur Stock Liquidation Sale at Deep Discount
The advertisement proclaims a $35,000 failure in furs with the entire stock offered at 35 cents on the dollar. It lists China Seal Capes, Electric Seal Capes, bearskin trim, Astrakhan, imitation wool seal, Monkey Capes, Mink Capes, and Persian Lamb Capes with prices widely reduced from former highs. Strong entities include China, Astrakhan, Mink, Persian Lamb, and bearskin. The sale emphasizes drastic markdowns and full-stock clearance.
Astrakhan and Electric Seal Coats in Sale Prices
Vintage ad lists Astrakhan coats with large sleeves and ripple back at 35 dollars, formerly 85. Electric Seal Coats from Alaska priced at 100 dollars, no sleeves, with back detail, notes Cloth Coats vs Capes and savings.
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Astrakhan
Alaska
Spirit Packages Seized In Luzerne District
Deputy Revenue Collector R. P. Brundage reports seizure of thirty four whiskey barrels in Luzerne district. Seventeen confiscated at Peerless Vinegar works Raub's station, seventeen found with Thomas Sage Lugerne borough liquor dealer. Marks and brands not obliterated as required by law. Both men to explain noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Brundage
Luzerne
Peerless Vinegar Company
Raub's Station
Thomas Sage
Lugerne Borough
Narrow Escape as Wagon Struck by Streetcar
Suburban streetcar No. 14 hit the delivery wagon of P. J. Gilroy, a baker, on a Saturday morning near the county road. The impact damaged the wagon and the horses, tossing them about twenty yards before the car stopped. Gilroy and his d year old daughter were shaken and cut by broken glass from the wagon doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Gilroy
Poultry Show Closes With Record Crowds at Sumter’s Hall
The Poultry Show drew large crowds Saturday afternoon and evening at Sumter’s Hall with many schoolchildren in attendance. Exhibitors planned to move stock to Binghamton the next day. Robert Westlake led all competitors in special awards, generously withholding his exhibit until judges finished before others in his classes.
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New York
St. Louis
Chicago
Sumter's Hall
Binghamton
Robert Westlake
Association
Scranton Wins First in Chess and Checker Series
The Scranton Chess and Checker Club beat Tankhannock 3 to 2 in a Saturday match at 416 Lackawanna Avenue. Scranton’s H J Anderson and others faced Tankhannock players Judge J A Pitteer Draper Zillinge J J Greenville and K Herrick. FE Worden, judge of the match, officiated. Next games set for Tunkhannock. Krebs Tried to Commit a Burglary A Pottsville man Frank Krebs was arraigned for vagrancy after being identified by Mrs. John Hannon as the would be burglar who attempted to break in last week. Alderman Millar remanded him to county jail for court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Corcoran
Cedar Avenue
John Gibbons
Javseph Hannick
Thomas Mectival
Common Council
Mark Cahllin
Constable
Michael Murray
John J. Ruddy
John E. O'Malley
Mr. Ruddy
Hannick
Ftry
John J. O' Mallen
M. (. Langan
Michael Thornton
Thomas Heffron
County Commissioners
Gibbons
da. m
Elide
Omnes
M. I
Scranton Chess and Checker Club
Tankhannock Club
Lackawanna Avenue
Tankhannock
J. A. Pitteer
Draper Zillinge
J. J. Greenville
K. Herrick
Scranton
H. J. Anderson
Herr Kooff
Prof
Friedwald
Dr. Price
FE. G. Worden
Krebs
Frank Krebs
Potteville
John Hannon
South Washington Avenue
Alderman Millar
Date Set for Bocchino Case To Be Heard by Supreme Court
The Bocchino murder case, convict Joseaph Bocchino for the Francisco Conforti killing, will be argued February 14 before the Supreme Court. A new trial was requested after a January 6 continuance granted at defense counsel Ward Horn and L. Wade’s request. District Attorney John Ft. Jones will oppose the new trial. Bocchino, who says he did not fire the fatal shot, faces the hearing.(Note: Summary condensed to fit constraints)
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Coschino
Supreme Court
Joseaph Boachino
Francisco Conforti
Ward & Horn
L. P. Wademan
Bunker Hill
Bocchino
John Ft. Jones
Quarrel Over Laundry Leads to Station House Rescue
A. J. Pepper fought with his laundryman Lung Lee on Penn Avenue Saturday night. Pepper refused to back down, and Patrolman Thomas with Special Officer Jay detained him at the station. Pepper paid a fine yesterday morning. Peter Stipp contracted by King & Cleary to erect Linden Street bridge retaining walls, following his earlier work on the Reading Brook bridge. Mothers See flannel nightgowns for yourself and children at Baby Bagar, 612 Spruce Street.
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A. J. Pepper
Lung Lee
Penn Avenur
Thomas
Jay
Peter Stipp
King & Cleary
Linden Street
Mr. Stipp
Rearing Brook Bridge
Baby Bagnar
Spruce Street
Laugh Turns on Man Who Borrowed Horse and Carriage
Frank Stiles of 709 Adama Avenue left his horse and cart outside his home Saturday night at 1 a.m. after a borrowed ride. The incident centers on mistaken ownership and public inquiry into the borrowed horse and carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stiles
Adama Avenue
HOFSMITH-ROBINSON MARRIAGE NOTICE IN WEST PITTA TON
Samuel Hofsmith and Miss Anna May Robinson were married in West Pittston on January 1 18, at their home in Inkerman. The notice appears among local society items and lists the couple’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hofsmith—Robinson
West Pittaton
Jan
Samuel Hofsmith
Anna May Robinson
Inkerman
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Cleveland Baking Powder Co
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth Shoe Store
Washington Avenue
Williams & M’anusty
Wyoming Avenue
City Notes
MR. Schroeder
Hayler
Finley's. Oe
Tribune Fund
Home For
F. J. Johnson
Br. P. O'lara- Pion
Treasury Reserve
Michael O'Donnell
Penn Avenue
O'Donnell
Republican City Executive Committee
Republican Club
A. BR. Stevena
John van Bergan
North End
Alfred Godehall
A. J Colborn, Jr
David J. Davies
FL E H. Clemons
Select Council
R. W. Kellew
A. S. Callender
W. (. Reynolds
W. HH. Diegiel
C. A. Nicholson
Henry Bishop
John AM. Hughes
A. G. Thomason
W. H. Lanyon
W. H L. Treverton
Merritl Gardier
Eighth Ward
St. Charles
M. J. O'Toole
the Times
D. C
Keogh
Bradley
James Bradley
Bethlehem
Berry
Jeweler
J. Bolz
Wyoming Avenues
Shaw
Malcolm Love
Clough & Warren
Carpenter, Waterloo
J. Lawrence Stelle
Stipp
Alderman
Tribune Almanac
Quinn
Thomas J. Quinn
Stone Avenue
Siebecker & Watkins
Lackawanna Safe Deposit Bank
Gatigfaction
Scranton Tribune
Powell’s Music Store
Co. P. Jadwin
Cor. Penn
Spruce St
Sale
Clarke Bros’ Mammoth Cash Store
Rupprecht
Crystal Palace
Lowees
Baptist Church
Pann Ave
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Christian
Lack
Scranton School of Elocution and Oratory
Mrs. L. J. Richards
Burr Building
Washington Ac
Scranton, Pa
Columbus Meneame
Washington Av
Dunn
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