City Notes and Society Happenings Around Scranton
City council holds a regular meeting this evening. The Caledonians banquet at the Wyoming tonight. Lt Gov Watres and others in Philadelphia to secure papers. Young Men’s Christian Association basketball team heads to Pittston for a game. General Manager H A Archer of Scranton Traction rents a Jefferson avenue home and plans move in about a month. A musical and literary entertainment at Park Place Episcopal church next Tuesday evening. The Park church Juniors host a supper and lecture “The road to Victory.” First Presbyterian young women host a pink tea with reception and musical entertainment titled “Myatte String.” We open with notable local notices from Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonians
Wyoming
Jermyn
Jefferson Avenue
Watres
D. Simpson
TH. Watkins
Philadelphia
Young Mens
Chrisian Association
Pittston
Young Man's Christiken Association
H. A. Archer
Scranton Traction Company
Lima
Manntsa
Jefferson Avenut
Episcopal Church
Jadior
Finn Park
Levines Arate Eee
First Presbytarian Church
Meleod
Frank E. Pratt
HM. Scranton
Paut
Burnses Settle Trespass Suit Over Electric Car Injury
John Burns and his daughter Sadie of Avoca filed a form suit against Scranton Traction with Prothonotary Pryor. They claimed injury to Sadie after an electric car struck her on Lackawanna avenue on December 30 1903. The company settled the matter for 250 dollars. The records note the action was a form to preserve rights for future settlement. We also announce the opening of Schastow Casual Line store this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burns
Avoca
Sadie Burns
Scranton Traction Company
John M. Harris
Me. Burns
Lackawanna Avenue
Polling Place Moved in Sixth Ward District First
Court order changes the First District polling place from Patrick Golden's home to Mary Casick's vacant lot in the Sixth Ward. Petitioners argued the current site is unsanitary and too near Golden’s store where stimulants are dispensed. The move was led by Golden’s opponents near Ecnayton Gag Store.
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Hix House
Court Hay
House of Select
Elaborate Wedding of Eva Goldsmith to Leon Levy
Miss Eva Goldsmith and Leon Levy were married at 6 pm in the Excelsior club parlor on Wyoming avenue. Rev Faerlight led the ceremony beneath a white carnation arch as guests from Wilkes Barre and beyond gathered. The bridal party wore white moire silk and blue satin. out of town guests included numerous named families and professionals from multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Goldsmith
Aaron Goldsmith
Wyoming Avenue
Leon Levy
Wilkee-Harre
Excelsior Club
Faerlight
Marridge Weil
Mica Mianie Goldsmith
Nina Syemana
Greenville
N. J
Pauline Goldsmith
Flora Levy
Excelsiors
Bauer
George Galland
S.J. Strauss
Mies Bartha Strauss
Carla Strauss
S. Langfeld
F. Largfeld
Charles Long
Louw Long
Bernhard Long
Pauline Long
E. Lowenstein
L Josepha
Matilda Wisetan
Charles Blamential
Iasuc Long
J. C. Greenwald
Dan Greenwald
Mose Cohan
Jamie Simons
Isaac Simons
Dora Marks
Mose Cohen
Hiram Cohen
Isaac Cohen
Bradford
Herman Jonas
Bessia Livewright
Myer Frank
Hidelberg
Henry Wertheimer
Joseph Wertheimer
Eva Smith
Milwaukie
Wis
Eugene Galland
Saul Friends
Addie Friends
Eugene Stall
William Simons
Benjamin Cohen
New York
Mra
Fraudenthal
Roy Fraudenthal
Baltimore
Nina Sesman
Mira
Sol Kline
A. Sahm
Misa Millie Sahm
Carbondale
Mia
Alex Meyer
Richmond
Devanney Case Verdict and Local Court Actions
- Jury clears Devanney of larceny. costs assigned to the prosecutor by the jury. - Michael Toling and Polander Rush cases end in not guilty with cost duties. - Campbell found guilty of larceny. defense conducted own case. - Various arraignments and pleas including Godfrey, Brock, Hanlon, McDermott, and Lewen noted with outcomes. - Arrests involve Aug 21 land dispute on Degan farm in Roaring Brook township and related injunctive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Campbell
William Dagan
Edwards
Inez
A. E Simonson
Degan
Roaring Brook Township
Evardt Warren
Kelley
John F. Scragg
Agle Ricketts
Wilkea-Larre
Bowring Brook Township
Gas and Water Company
E A. Simonson
Dogan
Simonson
Hog
Dagan
Bob Reeves
Ochara
Cealy
Warden Grimes
Sheriffs Office
Sholamin
Attornay Ricketts
Michael Godfrey
Iust
Olyphant
Martin Molsta
Peroentor
Halstander
Fred Stark
Joseph O'Brien
James Brock
Annie Wisentlao
Aniraw Wisentlas
West Side
Hyde Park Catholic
Brock
Felix Hanlon
St. Charles
al Hanlon
Supreme Court cases from Lackawanna appeal docket
The upcoming supreme court session will hear Lackawanna county matters including the Taylor borough creation and annexation of Lackawanna township to Scranton. Other appeals involve Dickson City burgess Daw against Enterprise Powder, Patrick Coar v Lackawanna County, Deacle v Deacle, Stockwell v Webster, Perrine v Jermyn, Brown v Dr Bare, Granley v Jermyn, Chilton v City of Carbondale, Davies v Emma Clark et al, Larkin v City of Scranton, Plum mer v Hillside Coal and Iron and Lackawanna Coal, Bush v city of Scranton. We open in our new store the morning. The SCRANTON CASH STONE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna County
Supreme Court
Borough of
Taylor
Lackawanna Township
Scranton
James Daw
Dickson City
Enterprise Powder Manufacturing Company
Patrick Coar
County of Lackawanna
Joseph A. Deacle
Ageinst Arthur
William G. Deacle
A. G. Stockewell
M. O. Webster
J. S Perrine
John Jermyn
PF. Brown
A. EB. Bare
Henry B. Granley
Joseph Chilton
Carbondale
John Davies
Emma J. Clark
Michael Larkin
City of Scranton
Emma A. Plummer
Hillside Coal and Iron Company
The
Lackawanna Coal Company
Nicholas Bush
15 CENTS and Four Coupons for any Volume
A fragment advertises 15 cents and four coupons for any volume with over 100 titles to select from. The readable text suggests a promotional offer from a catalog or publisher, emphasizing a low price and coupon redemption.
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Sir Lea
Hugby
For Sale at Bargalo Furniture and Store Fixtures
Furniture sale lists two eight foot oak counters a one nine foot showcase five oak tables and chairs and a wall case plus other store furnishings. Inquiries directed to Frank Moyers office. Card of thanks notes sympathy for late husband's death with Dickson works and company officials. The Women's Guild serves dinner tea today at their rooms on Washington Avenue from noon to eight.
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Wyoming Arenas
Frank Moyer
Husbnd
Dickson Works
No. L. & Poony
Women's Guild
Washington Avenue
City officials weigh park purchase to aid bridge plans
The central board of trade met despite bad weather to discuss city improvement efforts. Colonel Ripple led talks on park purchases as a driver for bridge construction and urged a voter information pamphlet. A new committee and officers were chosen, and plans for a separate park tract and funding through local charities were outlined. Meeting adjourned with optimism and a next session scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Board of Trade Rooms
Climans
Thowe
EH. Ripple
H. Dale
John K. Farr
William Blume
C.J. Boland
Patrick Rush
K. Moore
C. W. Westpfah
EE. Robathan
J. M. Ke
John M Kommitter
I A. Dale
Joseph 2
Phillips
PB. W. Gallagher
Ripple
Concensus
Opton
Moora
Father Protected Son in Coat Theft Case
James Danner, a skilled plasterer, faced larceny and receiving charges for stealing his father Joseph Danner’s overcoat. A pawn ticket led to the coat’s sale history, but the judge ordered a not guilty verdict after the father admitted no desire to prosecute, noting possible police persecution. Danner was jailed briefly and released as the case collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Danner
Jadys Archbald
Joseph Danner
Danner
Charles W. Ridgway
Taksit Hoe
Archhbald
R. J. Slumish
John Davis
David Roche
Beniish
Chimmis Connors Quips About Lackawanna School Pring
Chimmis Connors visits the TRI editorial rooms and talks with the staff in a slang filled scene. He complains about Professor Joyce and the school, jokes about boxing, and hints at plans to leave for schooling while offering a caricature sketch.
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Lackawanna School
Pring
Pal
Red de Sportiv’ Editoruy de Tryyaung
America
Tie Tar Bune
Conprewis
The
TRI
Sexton
Young Connors
Joyce
Young Loughlin Convicted. Sent to House of Refuge
Young Lawrence Loughlin was convicted of stealing a bag of rags from Moses Cohen and ordered to the House of Refuge. He testified that the rags were from Cohen, but the jury did not believe him. A separate charge involved a July 10 theft at Thomas Cavanaugh’s Carbondale store, where a box containing 19 was taken. a verdict of not guilty was directed due to lack of evidence tying the boy to the theft. A muff and money theft case remains with the grand jury. We opened Echants Casa Store this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Loughlin
Moses Cohen
Harris Cohen
Loughlan
Tadga Archbald
Thomas Cavanaugh
Carbondale
Arenbald
Beamish
House of Refuge
Grand
County Treasurers Seek Guidance on Theatrical Licenses
County Treasurer Powell asks Auditor General Gregg about licensing for theatrical performances. He seeks to know if paying 50 dollars grants a one year county license or a statewide license for exhibitions. The AG referred the issue to the Attorney General for an opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
Gregg
Hoe
Hongel
Powel
Martin
Lancaster County
Allentown Chronicle
Philadelphia
Pittaburg
Scranton Cash Store Opens Amid New Improvements
A new SCRANTON Cash STORE opens this morning in the Gas and Water company building on Roofing Avenue. D E C Lavnacn, a local dentist, notes eight years of service in Scranton and highlights latest improvements accompanying the launch.
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C. Lavnacn
Gas and Water Company
Scranton
Last Twilight Recital by Professor Carter at Elm Park
Professor George B Carter presents the final twilight recital of the season at Elm Park on Saturday at 4 30 pm assisted by Mia Alfred Connell and Mr Wooler. He will describe selections from Tannhauser and Chopin Funeral March with performances by contralto and tenor. Doors open 4 pm, program free. includes varied works and arias in a refined lineup.
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Wills
George B. Carter
George B Carter
Elm Park Correh
Mia
Alfred Connell
Wooler
Carter
Tannhauser
Chopin
License needed for eating houses under county treasurer rules
Auditor General Gregg instructs county mercantile appraisers to assess licenses for eating houses not selling spirits by business volume. Licenses are issued by the county treasurer. Also noting the purchase of Thomas Franks drug store by Jotken Lowenberg and its planned stock of drugs and medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregg
Trenchier
Broasao
Jotken Lowxxaene
Thomas Prancke
Washington Avenue
Spruce Street
Lowenberg
Philadelphia College of Phalance
Abstinence pledge urged after years of drinking habit
The notice argues that abstinence is hard to achieve after a long drift into drink and frames alcohol use as a disease. It urges readers to seek treatment at the Pen e Institute on Madison Avenue in Stanton, Pennsylvania, to restore health and keep a lifelong pledge.
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Pene Institute
Madison Avenue
Stanton, Pa
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Norrman& Moore
Fire Insurance
Lackawanna
Penn Ave
Dren
Lacka
Wyoming Ave
City Notes
Senanron Caan
MR. Golden
Waere the Ecnayton Gag Store
Excelsior Hall
Schaxton Cage Stone
Simon,soo
Devanney
Martin Davanasy
C. R. Smith
Michael Toling
Polander Rush
Gorge Lock
Sporthill
Waat
Thomas Micho
Micho
Campbell
Griat Arenas
Sile
Joseph ( Brien
Peter McDermott
Anthony Murphy
Steve Lewen
Jones, Simpson & Co
Archbald
Scranton Cash Stone
Tribune
Tribune Offce
Peon Avenue
Sprach Street
Tribune Intannagement
Givernsey Brow
Worse Avenue
Park Purchase
CLTY
May
Don
Allegueny City
Pittsburg
Age Enuin Wen
Altoona Ae Sama Ih
Harrisburg
GMOY
Aseuawe
Ak Oy Uy Philadelphis
Scranton Cast Brome
Ballantine
Wasa
Agentyn Awadlua Avena
Tribune Office
Cor, Penn Ayo
Spruce St
Sor Joyce
Chimmis Connors
Dave
Profeasur Joyce
Monte
Mr. Connure
Scranton Cash Store
Ss. Co. Snyder
D. D
Bashford
Flagler
Shepherds Say
Taoghauser
Elizabeth
Evening Star
Tomi
Senantox Cash Store
ATING
Brussels
Irish Point
Nottingham
Sikpps i
Scranton, PA
Leyig
the Hatter
Lackswanna
Dr. Hill& Son
Albany
Franklin Avenue
Huntington
Brown's
Cloak, Fur and Millinery
Dr. Jaeger
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