City Notes and Meetings in Scranton
The Wen and water committee of select council will meet at the city clerk's office Tuesday afternoon. A special common council meeting is planned to act on the death of Edward Wenzel of the Tenth ward. Obadiah Arnold’s funeral is set for 2 pm at 111 Adame Avenue Dunmore with interment at Forest Hill cemetery. William Lewoly, 52, an insane patient at Hillcrest home, died yesterday after being admitted December 1507 from the Ran Bom poor farm. An informal reception for Miss Bertha Macurdy, former secretary of the YWCA, will be held January 34. The Scranton Lied erkranz Masque is scheduled for February 1, with arrangements underway to surpass past events. John McAndrews was sent to jail after being found with clothing from a man named Logan. Last night’s fire at 212 Siret shert Biellyne caused minor damage. The Board of Engineers will meet to act on personnel changes in the fire department. A YWCA children’s class will begin Saturday morning at 10 o’clock in the gymnasium. A Calvary Reformed church lecture, Our War with Spin, is slated for February with lantern slides and views.
Cyrano De Bergerac at Lyceum in Syracuse
Telegram from John L Kerr confirms Henry Lee's Cyrano de Bergerac at Lyceum Syracuse tomorrow. Kerr reports the production here drew large company and great audience satisfaction, noting Westing manager status and local newsstand distribution details.
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R. Long
Lyceum
Myr
John L. Kerr
New Westing
Syracuse
Ite
Henry Lee
Jun
C. H. . Long
Minnager
Beranton
Cyrano de Bergerac
New Welling
Obituaries Notice for Margaret Jordan and Margaret Stackpole
In South Scranton Miss Margaret Jordan aged 180 from Madisonville died at her sister Mrs Jacob Boar home. Funeral Saturday forenoon and interment in Moscow. In Scranton Le Margaret Stackpole eleven months old child of Mr and Mrs Thomas Stackpole died. Funeral Saturday afternoon.
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Jordan
South Scranton
Margaret Jordan
Madi-sonville
Jacob Boar
Back Street
Moscow
Fatal injuries from Carbon Street crossing accident claim Ida Bryant
Miss Ida Bryant died at 7 26 am in her parents home after severe injuries from the Carbon Street crossing crash on Friday December 23. Blood poisoning and lockjaw followed, she was 22 and a dress maker born in Indianapolis. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm with local ministers officiating. Damages suit filed by O'Brien & Kelly seeks compensation from Scranton Railway and the Delaware and Hudson Canal for medical costs and loss of companionship.
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Carbon Street
Ida Bryant
A. L. Bryant
Theodore Street
Miss Bryant
Indianapolis
Ind
Bethany
Wayne County
M. Giffin
D. TD
Lyman
Invitation to Rev Pierce to speak at Epworth Leagues assembly
The Penn Avenue Baptist pastor in Los Angeles has been asked for a second time to deliver seven or eight lectures at the Mid Winter Assembly and School of Methods of the Epworth Leagues. The February convention runs February 1 to 24 with Epworth delegates from the Pacific coast. Pierce may decline due to his church’s needs and calls for pastoral work.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Penn Avenue
School of Moethoda
Pacific Coast
Merce
California
Rockies
Pierce
Plumbers Reach Out for State Convention in Scranton
Scranton branch of the Master Plumbers association prepares for the state convention to be held February 15 and 16 in the city. A banquet and sightseeing tours are planned for about 150 delegates gathered at Carpenters hall on Wyoming avenue and the Knights of Columbus room. Frank P. Blythe of Pittsburgh is president, James Doyle of Scranton is first vice president, and Louis S. Barnes of Philadelphia is secretary.
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Scranton
Master Plumbers’ Association
Carpenters’ Hall
Wyoming Avenue
Knights of Columbus
Frank P. Blythe
Pittebure
State Association
James Doyle
Louis 5. Barnes
Philadelphia
Dr Alexander Lung Healer Promoted as Proven Lung Remedy
An advertised remedy claimed to copy a renowned physician’s long used treatment for lung and throat issues. It promises relief from coughs colds bronchitis and pneumonia and consumption prevention. Free samples are being distributed house to house this week while campaigns urge voting for John J. Keegan in the Eighth ward Second district today.
Jury 18 Still Deadlocked in Scranton Trial
The Joyce City of Scranton jury remained silent all day refusing discharge requests as Judge Archbald kept them sequestered. By adjournment they had been out fifty three hours with a verdict reached in the Mears case for 349.05 and a separate Scranton Knitting Co suit for 2042.
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Joyce City of Scranton
Archhbald
Ee,& Willams
John A. Mears
Scranton Knitting Company
John J. Howley
Judge Gunster Fixes Time For Coal Mine Removal
Judge Gunster sets July 20, 1891 as the deadline for West Ridge Coal to remove mine machinery and surface buildings from a three acre plot in Providence. The order follows a Supreme Court mandate to cease operations and remove improvements, with a $6,000 bond required to cover potential damages to the land company.
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Gunster
West Ridge Coal Company
Supreme Court
Electric City Land and Improvement Company
Providence
Land Company
von Storch
Weert Ridge Company
Delaware and Hudson Company
Coal Company
West Ridge
Gurntter
Democratic Primaries Decide Delegates in City Wards
Democratic primaries are held in city districts from 4 to 7 pm to choose delegates for Monday's convention. Most wards see little contest between Roche and Jennings. some wards feature a three cornered fight with Nealie supporters. Rumors of Hogan-Thaus for mayor and Roche for treasurer are dismissed.
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John E. Roche
T. J. Jennings
P. J. Nealie
Herman Qathaus
Roche
Jennings
Kelly
Appeal for Aid for Y M C A Tent at Camp MacKenzie
An appeal will be issued to support the Young Men’s Christian Association tent at Camp MacKenzie. A committee led by Colonel F.F. Hitchcock Colonel F.R. Ripple and George G. Mahy will arrange subscriptions to fund the work, targeting friends of the Thirteenth regiment.
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the Tribune
Camp MacKenzgle
Young Men's Christian Association
JL. Hitchcock
Thirteenth Regiment
State Convention at Pittsburg Expected to Draw Delegates
The annual state convention of the Young Women's Christian Association meets next week in Pittsburg with Scranton delegates in attendance. Notable speakers include Miss K. Pence and Mrs. F. T. Pierson, and Scranton members such as Mrs. Ripple and Miss Dunn are listed among probable delegates and program participants. The gathering will be hosted at the association building on Fifth Street with credentials arranged at the rooms.
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Young Women's Christian Association
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Association
KE. Pence
F. T. Pierson
Miss Adams
Cornell University
Gordon's Bible Institute
Boston
Scranton
Misa Savage
State Committee
Mre
Ripple
Scranton Association
Association
Fifth Street
Penn Avenue
E@crantoniane
Mary 5
Dunn
N. A. Lowery
Miss Hays
Cornelius Woelfkin
Brooklyn
Taylor
Wild
Rouse
Misses Stover
Mechling
Williamsport
Wilkes- Barre
Kirk
Hanna
Wilbur
Wadhams
Miss Bender
Wilkes-Barre
Neighbors' complaint leads to removal of two children
Mrs. Duggan of Associated Charities, after neighbors' repeated reports, took custody of Grace Jewell's two daughters from 1912 West Lackawanna Ave and had them placed in the Home for the Friendless by Alderman Keron. Patrolman Parry testified the children were woefully neglected.
New Dinner Ware Patterns Highlight Delicate Roses and Gold Trim
The ad presents open stock Dinner Ware in several patterns by a famous maker. One features delicate pink roses with scattered sprays and heavy coin gold edge, another shows large roses and green sprays on Berain shape. Patterns are artistic and priced lower than expected, urging careful look for future buyers.
Children Seized Amid Family Dispute In Alderman’s Office
A man retrieved the children from a house to find them alone without food or heat. Mrs. Jewell protested the removal in the alderman’s office, creating a scene during the proceedings.
Old John C Geer Traded in Reptiles and Found Cure for Bites
John C Geer a catcher and tamer of rattlesnakes and alleged inventor of an infallible cure for snake bites has died in Pike county at eighty five. He long trapped snakes in Sullivan county shipped sixty four to Worths museum in New York and defended his business despite railway objections. He later ceased shipments but continued selling oil skins and rattles.
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John C. Geer
Pike County
Geer
Sullivan County
New York
Worth
New York City
Chambers Street
Tie
Geers
Interstate Railroad Commissioners
Alderman Howe Drops Fraud Charge In Olinski Case
In yesterday court session A G Olinski of Lackawanna avenue faced an alleged 5 40 board bill fraud against F K Dolan of Franklin avenue The case was dismissed for lack of proof A warrant was issued for John P Williams of Luzerne street on a assault and battery charge from neighbor Stanislaw Polowski Williams was at large last night and an officer searched for him
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A. G. Olinski
Lackawanna Avenue
Waa
Alderman Howe
F. KK. Dolan
Franklin Avenue
Dolan
Olinski
John P. Williams
Luzerne Street
Stanislaus Polowski
Williams
Muster Rolls Prepared as Regiment Winds Up Service
A. E. Vorhis of the First Regiment Volunteer Engineers travels to New York to complete muster out payroll and papers. All regiment members will be mustered out, with distant members to receive pay and discharge documents by mail. A second local institute for Winton Peelville Olyphant Throop and Dickson meets in Pricedure No. 2 building with 1 PM and 7 PM sessions featuring local educators. Delegates head to Harrisburg for Pennsylvania Labor League meetings with Scranton and Central Labor unions represented.
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A. E. Vorhis
Regiment Volunteer Engineers
New York
Winton
Peelville
Olyphant
Throop
Dickson
Pricedure
J. C. Taylor
Scranton
George Howella
Theron G. Osborne
Mooale
Rogers
Jermyn
M. W. Cummings
State Labor League
Isaac Harris
M. D. Flaherty
P. G. Moran
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Labor League
Mr. Harris
Scranton Typographical Union
Mr. Moran
Central Labor Union
Flaherty
Court House News Notes Probate Delays and Local Cases
The will of the late Thomas J. Moore was offered for probate but letters were postponed due to missing witnesses. The North End Lumber Co v A P F O'Donnell ended with a rule for judgment discharged. A rule to strike off forfeited recognizance was granted in the Commonwealth v Jeremiah Blatttery. J F Green was released from county jail after three months for assault and battery and costs were waived on petition. Marriage licenses were granted to couples from Dickson City Throop Scranton and Boranton.
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Thomas J. Moore
North End Lumber Company
A. P F. O'Donnell
Gunster
Yeetenlay
F. Ryan
Commonwealth
Jeremiah Blattery
J. F. Green
David Beynon
Mary Counterman
Dickson City
Thomas Bielowski
Alexander Kowalkowna
Throop
Peter Boltrates
Eva Laverkerriz
Scranton
Hera Y. Warrison
Minnie Rinker
Boranton
Wives for Needy Nobles in Berlin Matrimony Trade
Berlin court findings reveal a thriving marriage broker system linking army officers with wealthy Jewish women seeking social entry. A count's failed deal and a broker's fee dispute show how intermediaries profit from aristocrats marrying into fortune, against a backdrop of Jewish exclusion from German high society. A Berlin newspaper backs Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a money back guarantee, as part of daily local advertising amid the scandal.
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Germany
Berlin
London
Supreme Court of Judicature
Stationery bargains offer daily value for money
Read with care the line of everyday stationery goods advertised for value and affordability. The copy promises essential items at low prices for all customers seeking practical supplies.
Advertising listing for office supplies and stationery
A dense sales column lists a large assortment of paper goods and office supplies. Items include tablet and book products, memo books, rent receipts, various paper sizes, envelopes, note paper, shipping tags, foolscap sheets, box paper with discounts, and pencils with assorted prices.
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Powell
Ccccscenne
Cceeus
Frasers Nouveceeenens
Lend Poneile
Seccecseecasseees Forte
Wccccevsicvecsecss & Fop Amy Ink—Reid
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H. B. Ware
Nours
Willame Kuilding
Opp
Lomtalice
Wen and Water Committee of Select Council
Common Council
Hight
Edward Bh. Wenzel
Obadiah Arnold
Obedial Arnold
Adame Avenue
Dunmore
Burilay
Forest Hill Cemetery
William Leowly
Hill Eidw
Divi
Ran- Bom
Amd
Clarge
Pitteton
Young Women's Christian Nasocution
Bertha Macurdy
Associatlhog
Liederkranz
John McAndrews
Board OF Engineers
Board of Cuetiecrs
Fire Department
Hickey
James O'Malley
Edward Wengel
Bela Tken
Calvary Reformed Church
Riley Drew
G. W. Welsh
Cyrano
Mr. Kerr
The
Westing
Mr. Long
Reisman Bros
Spruce
Linden Streets
Alac
Rev
Dr. Alexander
John J. Keegan
Eighth Ward
Schank
Spencer
Spruce Street
Ayer
Dr. Ayer
Freal
United
Haviland
China
Tinop
Crina Vali
Millar & Peck
Ound
Institute At Priceburg
Court House News Notes
Matthews Bros
Lane's
Infante
Cala
Scranton Cash Store
A. F. Kizer
Washington Avenue
Lacka. Ave
John Tl. Ludwig
Prop
Guernsey Hall
Guernsey
Planos
Washington Ave
Mercereau & Connell
Aperieuee
Sori
Wyoming Avenue “Coal Exchange
Scranton Dairy Company
Spruce &T
West Market
Jackson Mf
Pittston Ave
Monsey Ave
Larch &T
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