City Notes: Fires and Public Incidents Reported
A fire near Pent Avenue and Wind Street disrupted Saturday evening traffic as fires were checked with limited damage. A storefront on Lackawanna Avenue suffered a sidewalk obstruction and injuries after a fight near a Newark store. An officer named John Evens was cut but survived. the men involved were arrested and later released. Military elections were held with a Lieutenant Colonel presiding. the ceremony included the selection of officers for a volley and regimental duties. Interment occurred at Washburn Street cemetery for a departed individual. The listing of pallbearers and attendees followed.
Changing the Seats in the Common Council Chamber
Work to re arrange the knosks in the council chamber to seat eight more councilmen has begun under Public Works Director John B Roehe following a new ordinance. Three feet of the platform was cut to increase floor space and the rear railing and seats will be removed. Desks will be arranged in semi circular rows reducing aisle space to fit thirty eight desks with closely crowded seating.
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Public Works
John B. Roehe
Ecomells
Court resumes sessions with Bradford Pike cases listed
The superior court will begin hearings at 1 o'clock today with a calling list including Bradford Pike Susquehanna and Wayne counties. Five Bradford cases and one Pike case form the diet before five Lackawanna matters including Schroeder water rate case and ex City AGs. Neals appeal involving removal from the recorder post under the new charter, before his term expires. The court may issue several opinions tomorrow and Wednesday as expected.
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Superior Court
Bradford
Vike
Susquehanna
Wayne
Pike
Schroeder Water Rateine
Agsessey Neals
Enjoyed Winter Games at Outdoor Country Club Carnival
An outdoor winter carnival at the Country Club Saturday night featured snow activities including sledding, ice games, and torch lights. A post event supper followed with attendees and helpers named, highlighting A H Bui Worm Winger and others among the organizers and guests.
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Country Club
A. H. Bui
Aftefil
Nlin
AL Gh Didad
Alames Aladin de. Worthington Scranten
Toi. Watkins
Bob. Puller
Braaik
Fuller
Mortimer B
Findler
Phen
Puller
ENLARGE FEDERAL BUILDING BILL TO FUND EXPANSION
Congressman Cornell drafts a bill to authorize about 100000 for enlarging the Federal building. Officials including Postmaster Apple and Revenue Collector Pearman join in planning to accommodate growing department needs since the new court opened.
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Federal Court
Nisdeen
Holts
Conpressign Council
Postiuster Apple Asa Water
Pearman
Jidee Arehiaiht
Connell
Liederkranz Carnival This Evening at Eight
An evening carnival at Liederkranz tonight at eight o'clock featuring BL Bemont cigars and Coursen's offerings. Local patrons invited for an entertaining event with available cigars and refreshments.
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Bemont Cigar
Coursen’s
Holy Name Society Hosts Reception At St Paul Cathedral
The Holy Name Society of St Pauls Cathedral held an evening reception where 14 postulants joined the society and about 800 received protection pins. Bishop Hoban pledges and addresses highlighted the gathering as members answered questions and joined in singing. The organization aims to promote reverence and discourage profanity within the Catholic community.
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Holy Name Society
St. Paul's Cathedral
Meneship
Hishop Hoban
Ani Rena AL Oreilly
Od. Cylin
Brivton
Meloughlin
O'ngine
Cothedaink
Jeans de Ortenchied
Father O'fyine
SS. Putrek
Juries Return Verdicts in City Case and Schedule of Trials
A jury found for John Avglowski in a false imprisonment suit with $125 damages in Judge Woydwards court. The Peter Huppperty estate sues the city of Scranton and proceeds today before Judge Pencomb. The January term main docket opens with Judge Kelly and appearances by Machareds. Nine of fifty cases were continued or settled as the term began. Upcoming trials include Mary Duffin Wevins versus the city of Scranton, Thomas Davis against A B Trussell, Elmer Ridgeway versus Mary Ridgeway, and several trespass actions against the Scranton Railway Company. In the orphans court Judge Vosburg heard the Tuk estate audit and will issue decisions after further evidence. Wilkes-Barre will host the subsequent session.
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Woydwards
John Avglowski
Mix Judkovics
Aldersamaid
We Albert
Peter Hupperty
Stmmson
Pencomb
Common Pleas
Kelly
Jide Machareds
Mary Duffin Wevins
City of
Scranton
Thomias Davis
A. B. Trussell
Elmer H. Ridgeway
Mary A. Ridgeway
Scrinton Ailway Company
TH. Goldsecturer
John J. Brennan
Daniel 2. Madden
James Gray
C, DD
Teed
Woodlay Coll
John Currandlet
Orphans’ Court
Saturdias
A. A. Vosburge
Letty Ann Tuk
M. J. Martin
Band
Wilkes-Barre
Fr. D. Carey
Innterest
Wilh
Wilkes-Birre
Board of Trade Meets at Noon For Annual Session
The Scrinton board of trade holds its annual noon meeting today with officers nominated including A. W. Dlek sol as president and John T. Porter as first vice president. A trustees report and committee actions on franchise ordinances are expected along with a luncheon at one.
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Scrinton Board of Trade
New
Tediay
A. W. Dleksol
Virees
John T. Porter
WB Tuytery Krensayer
Cose Levys
Dolph Bo Athertans
Wilh Connell
Daneblean
Scranton deliveries logged in forties era listings
Fragmentary OCR notes show delivery figures and prices for Chestnut, Stove and Bae cowl deliveries across Scranton. Mentions include a price of S10 per tery and S00 for Adaipess, plus references to Wildenoul Co. and Ditniane TM.
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Scrantow
Duymore
Adaipess
Ads Wildenoul Co
Installation of New Pastor at Zion Lutheran Church
Rev. J. O. Schlenker of Hinzelton presided at Zion Lutheran’s pastor installation yesterday. O. Gillenkamp, German-born clergyman, was installed as pastor, succeeding Rev. Broderick Ziselmann who retired after forty two years. The morning ceremony drew a full congregation and featured a sermon by Rev. J. O. Schlenker.
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Zion Lutheran Church
Bchantz
Lutheran Ministerium of Pennsylvania
J. 0. Schlenker
Hinzleton
Tew
O. Gillenkamp
Yestur Uday
Alan Literwin Ghateli
Devenine
Ley
Selining
Meyerarown
Lutherin Atitsterhimn
Rennsyl Waonii
Ftev
Broderick Ziselmann
Diel
Con- Linienary
Pastor Installed After Refitting at Zon Tatieiin
The text reports the installation of Rev. Lenkuame as pastor at Zon Tatieiin following a prior refitting. Rev. dO Schlenker of Hingleton led the installation and preached from Hebrews 13 17 urging obedience to leaders who watch for souls with joy. Community clergy and congregants attended as new members joined the church roster.
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Hev. Do. Schlenker
Hingleton
Wilkes- Barre
Remains of Judge Jessup Interred at Montrose
The remains of Judge Jessup were buried in Montrose after services at the First Presbyterian Church. Attendees included notable officials and family members, with tributes from Judge McMillan and others. Honorary pallbearers and active bearers led the procession to the family plot in Montrose.
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Jessup
Montrose
Atv
Bron Joti
Mb i Florence Tilehiwond
Cdi
Lal Taiekas
Juge
James A. Beaver
Walid
Superior
Juige
Balweardhy
Kelle
Minder
Newel
Odin
Tindge PE
Isikapin Attorney
Toprey
Kingsbury
Stobert Jean
Wl J. Hani
Beige Post
Sorntons
Athent
MUS
Willan A. Woodin
New York City
Willism MotChines
Withexs
Barre
A. Leisenring
Upper Lehigh
Mes. Juinea Stores
Burs
Philadelphia
Christan
German-born pastor joins Zion church in Hillsdale
The Rev. Gadlenkamp, born in 1857 in Germany and educated at the University of Hanover, arrived in this country about twenty years ago. After preaching in Niagara Pall e and Port Clinton he moved to Honesdale where, on September 1, he accepted the call to Zion church. He is described as a cultured gentleman of deep Christian faith and an enthusiastic church worker who helped restore members previously removed from church records.
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Tor
Kingdom of Hanover
Germany
Tiaimfather
von Velir
Amatocrine
Lutherin Cletgvimnen Forl
University of Hanover
Tietttien
Niagara Palle
Port Clinton
Honesdale
Zion Church
Gadlenkamp
South Scranton Maennerchor Notes Dinner Invite and Plans
The South Scranton Maennerchor held a well attended meeting at headquarters to invite Wilkes-Barre Liedertafel to their annual banquet and concert tomorrow night. Members lined up to attend, with arrangements for transport and routes, and free admission to the Liedertafel’s event. The society also plans to enter the German first class contest set for December day at the academy.
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Maennerchor
Wilkes-Barre Liedertafel
Sehlingy
Wred Ferman
Scranton Athletic Club Plans Eighteenth Anniversary Banquet
Tomorrow evening the Scranton Athletic Club will observe its eighteenth anniversary with a grand banquet and ball for members and spouses. Committees led by Fred Welnerg organize the event with a grand march and an elaborate tunnel. the same group also runs the annual mask ball at Athletic Hall on Wednesday February 5.
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Scranton Athletic Ly
Thely
Wimong Jis
Aideltgying
Otlelals
Fred Welnig
Adelph Hintnnen
Henry Meyers
Charles Dies- Ing
Adolph Ebouster
Bu Athletic Hall
Star Social club to observe eighth anniversary with grand doll
The Star Social club plans an eighth anniversary celebration this evening at Ate Letter hall on Alder Street. The event features a pageant with live elements, a cowed Totdire, and a contest judged by organizers. Heads of the committee Taw Teen and the committee members are listed, including Chavlds i Mellowman and others.
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Star Sovial Club
Atelette Hall
Atder Street
Choipiin
Dice Kiestier
Petey Philips
Jacob Mitte
Davil Lewis
Profeeso
Joalosiin
Wil Abeister
Riell's Office Visit Noted In An Odd Mumbled Record
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an appointment at Dr Riell's office with unclear phrases about Slo fa m and toe symptoms. The legible fragments reference a patient, a doctor, and a visit but lack coherent medical detail.
Fragmented OCR note on convention plans and voting
The readable text discusses a conference or convention event with references to a vote and potential outcomes. It mentions names and places in unclear form and notes about timelines and expectations for decisions. The passage remains fragmentary with no clear action or outcome.
Pastor Sees Labor Reform via Citizens Commission Plan
Rev. Dr. Hubert Pierce urged forming a citizen commission to study wage disputes between capital and labor. He argued strikes and boycotts fail and warned that workers and employers alike suffer bondage under present rules. He praised the idea of a mediating panel chosen from mid city life to arbitrate conflicts before strikes.
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Hubert FF
Pierce
Peetor
Penn Avenue
Jesus
God
Satian
Aluys
Bonddee
Gesdain
Hondhige
Hondige
Wilon
Hho
Edit Tahats
Lotta
Divikes
Uleowe
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