Engagements and Notes From Webster Avenue to Washington
Miss Anna Le Duley of Penn avenue becomes engaged to Frank P. Thales of Washington. Mrs Maria T Richards, noted jeweler, died suddenly, burial in Providence. Mrs Jane Waller hosted a dinner for Woman's Bell corps No 1 with many guests. Attendees included Mrs Rachel Hall and others, sharing a pleasant evening at Washington avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BK. A. Peniman
G. 8. Purdy
Honesdale
Mire
Waller
Bloomsburg
Anna le Duley
Wl Penn Avenue
Frank P. Thales
Washington
New York
Maria T. Richards
Richards
Providence
Jane Waller
Washington Avenue
Woman's Bell Corps
Rachel Hall
Acker
Burgis
Loomie
Allal
Two More Baggagemen Arrested Over Wagon Access Nuisance
After complaints and threats failed to move baggage wagon drivers on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western line, Street Commissioner Kinsley had one arrested and fined in hopes of breaking the practice. Yesterday two more, T. E. Myers and William Dunner, were fined $4 each before Alderman Millar, with continued arrests promised until the nuisance ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. & W. Pievae
Delaware, Lackawanna and
Kinsley
T. E. Myers
William Dunner
Millar
Wanted mining engineer for Cape Breton coal plant
Public notice seeks a first class mining engineer to open develop and manage a coal plant in Cape Breton Nova Scotia. Candidate must oversee construction and operation of tramways loading piers wharves and related facilities. Apply with reference and state monthly salary. WILLIAM PENN HUSSEY Broad Cove Coal Co Ltd Boston address provided. Also mentions HUYLER'S cocoa and Pillsbury flour with promotional notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Breton
Nova Bcotia
William Penn Hussey
Broad Cove Coal Co., Ltd
Mason Building
Boston
Mass
Social Highwayman at Frothingham and School Girl at Academy
The Frothingham presents a dramatic story of Courth e Jaffrey and his valet Hanby amid jewel robberies and a fatal collapse. Joseph Holland stars with FE Holland and a strong company directed by Richard Mansfield. Minnie Palmer headlines The School Girl operatic comedy at the Academy with praise for her performance and a trio of other acts at Davis theater featuring The Cracker Jack and Celia Ambers in a melodrama role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cracker Jack
Davis
Senora Caprices
Jaffrey
Dora la Farge
Merton Harley
Hanley
Harley
Mrs
Joseph Holland
Courthee Jaffrey
Erithelam
Mr. Holland
EE. M. Holland
Ife
Bertha Creighton
Olive Oliver
Howard Lee
Rh. F. Cotton
Mrs. McKee Rankin
Laura Macgilvray
Europe
Minnie Palmer
Academy of Music
George Manchester
Albert Maurice
Miss Palmer
Scranton
Graham
Elile
Palmer
Davis’ Theater
Oklahoma Territorial
Celia Ambers
John P. Barrett
George H. Ricketts
Jack Film Delivers Evening Showings at 2.00
The feature Jack is well worth seeing and will be repeated this and tamearrow evenings with daily matinees at 2 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamearrow
Scranton Stage Showcases Irish Comedy and Grand Spectacle
William Barry stars in The Rising Generation at the Academy of Music, portraying a relatable Irishman with warmth and temper. The Frothingham hosts The Black Crook with lavish scenery, three ballets, and Louise Montrose as Carline, while Professor Reynolds spins a harmless, mesmerizing hydroptic act next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Barry
Scranton
Academy of Music
Mr. Barry
Frothingham
Louise Montrose
Carline
New York
Was Once Very Rich Lumberman Ends in Insane Home
W J Buchan once wealthy lumberman of Gains Milla Tioga county is sent to Hillside Home after years of dissipation robbed him of wealth and reason. He is plagued by the delusion that his prison cell is a hotel suite and he plans dinners for prominent figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Buchan
Gains Milla
Tioga County
Costello Delivers Engrossed Death Resolutions
Costello of the city engineer's department filed with City Clerk Lavelle the engrossed copy of the resolutions on the death of M. Mattes. The document features ornamental pen work and a pen portrait, plus a picture of the municipal building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Mattes
PW. Costello
Lavelle
M. Mattes
Cleck
Costello
Viaduct Plans Reevaluated by City Engineer Corps
City engineer team surveyed Emmet Street for Conn. Cllman Noone’s proposed viaduct over the Delaware Lackawanna and Western lines to connect Emmet and Meridian streets. Initial plans showed a grade slightly over seventeen feet, leading Mr. Noone to ask for revised measurements from Mr. Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet Street
Conn
Cllman Noone
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Emmet
Meridian Streets
Fowler v Webster Goes to Jury in Common Pleas
In common pleas court yesterday the Fowler versus Webster case reached the jury by 4.00 pm as court adjourned and a verdict was expected in the morning. The Winton Coal Company versus Pancoast Coal Company in No. 1 court will hear closing arguments today after evidence finished. In No. 2 court the Connell & Sons versus Zeidler suit extends to Saturday with plaintiff's case closed and defense opening this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Occu
John W. Fowler
Webster
Winton Coal Company
Pancoast Coal Company
No. 2
Court Room
W. P. Connell & Sons
Mary Zeidler
Respirator Trial Lets Firemen Test New Loeb Device
Chief Engineer H. F. Ferber tested the Loeb respirator at the Hook and Ladder house. The unit seals the eyes, blocks the nostrils, and draws air through glycerine soaked cylinders to purify it. A council demonstration will follow next week to assess protection against fumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Ferber
Loeb
Ferber
Murderer Crezengo Merolo Sentenced After Identity Dispute
The case centers on Crezengo Merolo, found guilty of first degree murder in Lackawanna County after a near immediate jury deliberation. A letter from the Italian consul and a found military certificate tie Merolo to Italy, suggesting possible mistaken identity and prompting a pending appeal for a new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crezengo Merolo
Commonwealth
McSweeney
Merolo
Old Forge
Emanuel Lore
Domenico
Munzio Merolo
Boston
Over and Terminer Court
Edwards
Jones
John T. Martin
Joseph W. Brown
Philadelphia
John R. Jones
Lackawanna County
Rome
Cregenzo Merolo
Emanuel Leno
Domenico Merolo
Emanuel Lora
Ariane
Italy
New York
Vincento Burla
Ariana
Carmlly
Meroio
Latracen
Alvin
G. Beavis
la Bracca
Old Worge
Taian
Carleton
Concert for the Home for the Friendless Opens Tomorrow
The benefit concert at the Academy of Music opens tomorrow at 9 o clock with the Home for the Friendless benefiting. The program includes Grieg Cherubini Beethoven and other masters, featuring Beethoven's Second Symphony with soloists Miss Isabelle Schiller and Mr A Ripard plus New York instrumentalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Music
Grieg
Cherubini
Beethoven
Isabelle Schiller
New York
Celto
A. Ripard
Wilkes-Barre
New York City
Mrs Spencer Hosts Tea for Out-of-Town Guests
Mrs. Frank M. Spencer gave a 4 to 6 pm tea at her Clay Avenue home for Mrs. Ambrose Bradley and Miss Leonard of Newburg NY and Miss Loomis of OU City PA. Mrs. George M. Hallstead led the tea service with assistance from several others listed as hosts and servers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Spencer
Clay Avenue
Ambrose Bradley
Leonard
Newburg
N. Y
Loomis
OU City
Spencer
George M. Hallstead
J. IT. Wentz
George Jermyn
W. J. Brown
David Lawson
W. L. Connell
Adama
Fairhaven, Vt
Evelyn Gilmore
Grace Spencer
Seybolt
Homes of Poets Etchings Sell Fast in Holiday Rush
In a holiday rush, 300 pictures sold last week with demand rising daily. The seller found 1000 extra frames and decided to discount to clear stock. The offer highlights real signed etchings featuring the birthplace or homestead of favorite poets and authors.
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Odds and Ends
Norton’s
Lackawanna Ave
Snow
The
Weston Mill Co
Nellie Mullin
Moscow
John H. Coxe
Webster Avetile
Linda Smith
Monroe
Huyler
Pillsbury’s
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Schank Ekoehler
Spruce Street
Academy
Emmett Street
Plower-Webster
Hart
Normile Bros
I Brothers
Walt
5 Brothers
Boots and Shoes
Lackawanna Avenue
F. M. Spencer
Hood
Rexford
Lackawanhwa Ave
Coats
Mears & Hagen
China Hall
Weichel & Millar
Wyoming Avenue
Wyoming Ave
P. M’grea & Co., Exchange
Aylesworth’s
Wyoming
Qvercoats
Yerve TT. Clothiers, Hetlers,& Jurnshera
Steinway & Son
N. A. Hulbert
Music Store
A. E. Rogers
G. Elmendorf
Elmira
Ile Trade
Megargel & Connell
Syhioe
Ora
Scranton, Pa
Coal Exchange Clothiers
Martin & Delany
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