Local residents and visitors noted in city social roundups
John LaTouche of Moscow and Honesdale visitors William Ferber and Patrick McNally were seen in town yesterday. Miss Anna Hand of Jefferson avenue visits New York City while Miss Margaret Reynolds of West Scranton is in Kingston. Joe Campbell returns to Freeland after a visit. Ex-sheriff H P Carter of Wilkes-Barre and Miss Mina L B Schiebel visit Brookyn, N Y. Others include Miss Percy Stevens of Clifford, A J Roche and family from Kingston, Mrs James P Kelley of Plainville with Miss Milton Hanaber of Pittston, W S Hopkins and wife at Adams Avenue, and Irving McCormie and wife hosting anniversary dinner in Dunmore. Mrs W J McCormie also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
LaTouche
Moscow
Anna Hand
Jefferson Avenue
New York City
Margaret Reynolds
West Scranton
Kingston
Joe Campbell Hue
Freeland
William Ferber
Patrick McNally
Honesdale
Beranton
James
John Lee
Plymouth
H. P. Carter
Wilkes-Barre
Mulberry Street
James P. Kelley
Plainevilles
Milton Hanaher
Pittston
Mra
Irving McCormie
Tis Clay Avenue
Dunmore
W. J. McCormie
Passion Play Lecture at YMCA Stirs Moral Thought
Rev J Z Lewis of Chicago presents the Passion Play of Oberammergau at the YMCA as the fourth Standard Course lecture. Stereopticon slides reveal the acts of the crucifixion drama and a Boston clergyman notes it is a solemn portrayal rather than theatrical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Z. Lewis
Chicago
Oberammergau
Young Men's Christian Association
Heny
Boston
Dr. Bowers
Wedeman to Present New Witnesses in Van Horn Case
Attorney Wedeman obtained court permission to depose newly discovered defense witnesses. A fireman from Nay Aug engine house will testify Van Horn met Mrs. Wescott openly near her home, challenging murder implications. Frank Sweeney and Thomas Howley will corroborate alibi details from Linden Street and Oakford Court cellar work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Wedeman
George van Horn
Archbald
Nay Aug
van Horn
Wescott
Long's Sons Addition Expands to Lackawanna Ave Store
Jonas Long's Sons announces rental of the upper part of the adjoining Lackawanna avenue building, adding about 11 000 square feet. A covered bridge will connect the fourth floor to the main building, with upper floors housing advertising, auditing, upholstery, carpetmaking, mattress departments, and printing and decorations preparation rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas Long
Lackawanna Avenue
Requisition Papers Arrive for Transfers in Larceny Case
District Attorney Jones received requisition papers from Governor Hastings to bring back William Andrews and Leona Wilcox from New York City to Lackawanna County for trial on larceny of a team of horses. Writs were sent to Governor Black in Albany for approval. The defendants are detained in the Tombs. Governor Hastings named City Detective John W. Moir to fetch them, with departure at 8 00 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Mastings
William Andrews
Leona Wilcox
New York City
Lackawanna County
Black
Albany
N. Y
Hastings
John W. Moir
New York
Mr. Moir
Drummer Severely Cut In Moving Car Window Accident
William Glasco a commercial traveler injured his hand while boarding a moving Suburban car between Wyoming and Penn avenues. He pushed his hand through a car window, sustaining serious lacerations to several cords. Conductor J I Cawley aided him to Dr Hand’s office where the injury was dressed and prompt surgical care prevented worse damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Penn Avenues
William Glasco
Glasco
J. I. Cawley
D. B. Hand
Constable sale nets $17.70 from Klau sen property
The personal property of H. J. Klausen, proprietor of a tailoring shop at 313 North Washington avenue, was sold at a constable's sale yesterday. Claims totaled over $600, largely wages due to employees, and the sale brought in $17.70. Special Officer Mink from Alderman B Wright's court conducted the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Klausen
North
Washington Avenue
Mink
B. Wright
Bowling challenge between Backus and Elk teams set for ten games
The Backus Bowling club accepts a ten game series against Elk Bowling, five at Backus alleys and five at Elk alleys, with Elk to name the date for the first five. Rev J J of Chicago appears before city patrons. M C A Standard Course hosts a stereopticon show on the Passion Play of Oberammergau Friday evening January 21. Admission 75 cents. Diagram now open at the A M C A office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Backus Bowling Club
Elk
Backus
Chicago
In the Middle of the Store Stock Sale at 6 Brothers
Hyland and Brown goods are piled in the middle of the store and marked in plain figures. The sale is open today at 60% off at 60% Lackawanna Avenue, Lackawanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyland & Brown
Brothers
Lackawanna Avenue
Heroic Mine Engineer Rescues Twelve Men At Pittston Shaft
Thomas Williams, hoisting engineer at Newton Coal Company Pittston, directed twelve men to surface amid a head house fire packed with dynamite and caps. Williams stayed at the machinery as explosions raged, and the rescued crew reached safety as Pittston fire department battled the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williame
Newton Conn Company
Pittston
Pittston Pitre
Thomas Williams
Newton Coal Company
Cox
Williams
Pitteton
Mayor Seeks Light on City Hall Improvements
Mayor Talley submitted a daily city estimate for maintenance of city buildings and grounds. The proposed total of 4 150 above last year’s budget includes tiling, heating and lighting, janitor costs, and repairs at City Hall, aimed at renovating corridors long criticized as a disgrace to the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talley
Griner Trial Postponement Sought by Defense
James Griner's attorney P A O'Boyle moved to continue the case to the next term citing a relative's illness and possible new counsel. Griner, indicted for the murder of his step-daughter Mrs Shaffer in Duryea, faces criminal court term starting Monday January 4. The district attorney supported a delay if the court approves. Judge Bennett reviews the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. O'Boyle
James Griner
O'Boyle
New York
Criner
Griner
Shaffer
Duryea
Bennett
Wilkes-Barre
Bauer's Band Concert At Lyceum Sold Out Seats Rush
Demand for Bauer's band concert at the Lyceum grew yesterday with box office rush from 9 am and continued through the day. To ensure hearing access the gallery will be priced at 25 cents as more seats are expected to sell today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauer
Lyceum
Corbett Delirious in Scranton After Drunken Arrest
Police report William Corbett of South Scranton arrested last Sunday for drunkenness has developed acute delirium tremens at the police station. His condition has worsened and authorities were considering sending him to a hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing Corbett
Lackawanna Hospital
Corbett
James Murray
Murray
Sartor
George Tonen
Bloch
William Corbett
South Scranton
Keuka Lake stock sale at 19 Lackawanna avenue
W. H. Pierce offers a full car of Keuka Lake stock for sale this morning at 19 Lackawanna Avenue. Visit to see them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Pierce
Keuka Lake
Lackawanna Avenue
Group 3 of Bankers Elect Officers at Meeting
The semi annual meeting of Group 3 of the Pennsylvania Bankers association was held in the board of trade room. George H Flanagan presided and J P Pardee of Hazleton was elected president. C W Gunster became secretary and treasurer. The executive committee includes A A Stenning E W Mulligan H J Anderson F L Phillips and Mr Watson. Next meeting set for Glen Summit in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Bankers’ Association
Board of Trade
George H. Flanagan
Wyoming National Bank
Wilkes-Barre
William Hackett
Faston National Bank
William H. Peck
Third National Bank
Scranton
J.A. Linen
First National Bank
Traders National Bank
C. W. Gunster
Merchants and Mechanics Bank
George H. Catlin
Scranton Savings Bank
H. 4. Russell
Honesdale National Bank
Wilkes- Barre
Pre Sided
J. P. Pardee
Hazleton
A. A. Stenning
E. W. Mulligan
H. J. Anderanon
F. L. Phillips
Mr. Watson
Pittston
Glen Summit
Runaway Horse Crashes on Linden Street Injuring Jones Family
William Jones and his son were seriously shaken when a runaway horse struck a curb and telegraph pole on Linden Street near the bridge. Both were treated at Lackawanna Hospital for a dislocated shoulder and contusions while their horse was captured on Washington Avenue. neither injuries are life threatening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jones
Sanderson Avenue
Lackawanna Hospital
Linden Street
Jones
Penn Avenue
Mr. Jones
Washington Avenue
Smith Messitt Wedding at St Pauls Church Green Ridge
Miss Mias May E. Smith sister of Judge P. P. Smith and FP J Messitt stamp clerk married yesterday at 2 PM in St Pauls Church Green Ridge Rev J J Griffin officiated. The bride wore brown cloth trimmed in cream carried roses maid Mary Griffin Smith wore blue cloth with pink flowers Best man was Thomas Messitt. A wedding dinner followed at 1505 Adams Avenue. The couple left at 3 40 PM for a wedding trip and will reside on Adams Avenue. Phenomenal Book sale Saturday Beidleman the Bookman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
Green Ridge
Mias May E. Smith
P. P. Smith
Superior Court
FP. J. Messitt
Scranton Post Office
J. Paul's Church
J. J. Griffin
Carbondale
Mary Griffin Smith
Thomas Messitt
Adams Avenue
Obituaries from West Boranton and Dunmore notices
In West Boranton on January 19, 1698 Mrs John L Lowry aged 06 living at 1 North Bromley Avenue funeral at residence Friday afternoon at 20 o clock interment Washburn Street Cemetery Ian Dunmore Knapp at her residence 28 Blakely Street funeral Saturday January 2 at 9 pm mass at St Marys Church Dunmore
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowry
West Boranton
John L. Lowry
Bromley Avenue
Washburn Street
Knapp
Ian Dunmore
Peter Knapp
Blakely Street
St. Mary's Church
Dunmore
Wheat Fine breakfast cereal deal on large Cream of Wheat
Advertising snippet offers New Cream of Wheat largest size 15c each or 2 for 25c, with a 2 lb package of Wheat Fine breakfast cereal for rocky price point.
Vigilance board members charged after Democratic primaries
Six Olyphant men connected to the local vigilance committees faced fraud charges after alleged illegal acts in the recent Democratic primaries. Thomas Loftus and P F Dempsey said false returns and ballot destruction occurred, with Loftus reporting 17 votes to 140 for his rival and claiming witnesses to Loftus ballots. Warrants were sworn, and bail set at 500 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Loftus
PF. F
Olyphant
Loftuse
Justice of the Peace
P. F. Dempsey
Firet
James Casey
P. J. Farrell
Thomas Reddington
John Fadden
Joseph Kelley
Michael Hastings
Vigilance Committee
Deeia
John T. Howe
Loftus
Dempsey
Martin Cannon
Cummings
Firemen Have Money at Scranton Volunteer Meeting
The Scranton Volunteer Firemen through Nay Aug Engine House held their annual meeting with large attendance. Officers elected include F F Zizleman president, George Fenne vice president, Walter E Moir recording secretary, Joseph W Hall financial secretary, Fred Durr treasurer, and an executive committee listing C E Becker Harry Kinsley Daniel J McDonald E H Van Camp Bert Kime A R K Simrell W C Eldridge Henry Keifer Edward Hartman. The financial report shows income doubled treasury funds to 1477.05 with 125 members, 16 suspensions and two deaths George Fasehold and J H Smith. Chief P J Hickey attended. The gathering ended with a smoker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Volunteer Association
Volunteer Firemen's Association
Nay Aug
F. F. Zizleman
Nay
George Fenne
Neptune
Walter E. Moir
Joseph W. Hall
Franklin
Fred Durr
C. E. Becker
Phoenix
Harry Kinsley
Columbia
Daniel J. McDonald
Eagle
E. H. van Camp
Independent
Bert Kime
A. R K. Simrell
General Phinney
W. C. Eldridge
Niagara
Henry Keifer
Edward Hartman
Relief
Financial Secretary
Treasury
Association
Permanent desk sergeant eyed for revived Centre Street station
The remodelled Centre street police station is to reopen February 1 for prisoner intake with a permanent desk sergeant to be stationed there. Authorities favor the plan but funding for a patrolman replacement hinges on council appropriations. Chief Robling said the decision depends on the ten additional officer item in current estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centre Street
Tribune
Robling
Sergeant to Lead New Police Station staffing plan
The article states a sergeant will be made permanent if station work warrants extra outlay and that the patrolman chosen for appointment will be announced later after several conferences. It notes the sergeant’s position is the first step up from the ranks.
Clergymen in Binghamton Act to Curb Impudent Posters
Binghamton ministers formed a committee from the Ministerial association to press movie and theater bill posters to drop indecent material. They asked managers Clark of the Stone and Fenyvesey of the Bijou to review submissions, and appointed Chief Meade as censor if posters refuse to judge. The note urges Christian businessmen to read In His Steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
Ministerial Association
Clark
The
Stone
Fenyvesey
Bijou
Meade
Great Clearance Sale on Short Furniture Designs
This final sale offers beautiful short pieces suitable for furniture coverings and odd chairs at about half regular prices. No exchanges are allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arras
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norton’s Bulletin
M. Norton
Penn Ave
A. B. Warman
Columbian Detective Agency
Dime Bank Building
Scranton, PA
Mattera
W. B. Henwood
Lackawanna Ave
Chas McKullen
Traders National Bank Blea
Largo Sner
Telephone . Su
Abeld
Volks
Young Women's Christian Association
Thin City
Joseph O'Brien
Alfred Connell
L. M. Gates
Howard Stelle
Frank Brundage
FF. D. Brewster
5. G. Worden
D. GB
Atherton
Moses Morgan
J. W. Jones
Chard Thomas
Charles Derinian
Tle Rector
Charles Doersim
Sidney Williams
Misa Reeves
Miss Audenreich
Germantown
HH. W. Cross
Miss Reeves
Audenfeld
FE. B. Jermyn
J. Wentz
B. E. Watson
Mra. Sweet
Augusta Archbald
Elizabeth,Torrey
Linen
Coleman
Hunt
BE. Warner
Peckville
Wlsted
Passion Play Illustrated
Ticon
Wedeman
Long's Sons
Moir
J. Klausens
Bankers
Harte
Beidleman
the Bookman
Biscuit Ib
E. G
Coursen
Vigilance Board
Center Street
Woonsocket
Clarke Bros
Bronson & Tallman
Spruce Street
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Jermyn
Maloney O1 and Manufacturing CO
Meridian Sireet Sprinton
Japan
Raynolds
Wat
Bradford
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
Rookery Building
J. W. Guernsey's
Waereroor
China
Silverstone
DA Avenue
Williama
Dunn
Scranton Tribune Bindery
Tribune Building
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