Philadelphia Marriage Plans Echo Local Gossip in City Notes
Personal items mention I Witesimmons and WW O Brien traveling to New York yesterday. Rev J J R Feelew of Clark's Sums visited. Mrs W S Foote of Clive sister in Philadelphia event notes Wilbur Wilson Plarney and Agnes Sommers to wed in Philadelphia next February. Edward Long of Jonas Long's Fous on recital program. Long praised for wood baritone voice, handled with power and smoothness. J A Leansing attended Holden wedding in Copehagen with family. Four couples near their fiftieth anniversaries observed locally. Waters cousins of Yale president Hadley, with western Massachusetts roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Witesimmons
New York
O Brien
New York City
J. J. R. Feelew
Clark
W. Millard
Porter
W. OS. Foote
Wilbur Wilson Plarney
Agnes Sommers
Philadelphia
Edward Long
Jonas Long
Fous
Mira Rickle Jacobosky
Emerson School of Oratory
Blooclow
Wilkes-Barre
Mr. Long
Long
J. A. Leansing
Scranton Brave
Mra. Lansing
Mirents
Mra
Lyman T. Waters
Copehagen
Waiters
Bor Ind
Berkshire Hills
Massachusets
Waters
Hadley
Yale College
Contagion in Books Prompts Health Board Meeting
Health Officer Allen cites circulating library books as a contagion source. Scranton Public Library is under scrutiny as germs may spread when books are borrowed and returned. President George Horn calls a special board meeting this evening to discuss the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Scranton
George Horn
Board of Health
Scranton Cash Trade Seeks Buyer as Proprietor Retires
A. F. Kleer, proprietor of Empire the Pocono cigar, retires and offers his business for sale at Scranton cash fe. The notice indicates a transfer of ownership and ongoing operations.
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Scranton
Cash Fe
A. FL Kleer
the Pocono Fe
Cigar
Local Bargain Closing Out Sale of Razors and Tools
Laboring at reduced prices a local shop advertises closing out bargains. It promotes 50 and 75 cent razors, plus shears scissors and pocket knives disappearing quickly as prices drop.
Green Ridge Wedding Ends Quiet Home Ceremony
Misa Marion Miller Lindsay and John Bentley Poore wed at the Lindsay home on Monsey avenue in Green Ridge in a small ceremony led by Rev. Dr. J. J. Lansing. The couple, surrounded by relatives, received many gifts and departed by late train for New England. Poore is a Scranton businessman and Mrs. Poore is beloved locally.
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Green Ridge
Misa Marion Miller Lindsay
John Bentley Poore
Mra
R. M. Lindsay
Monsey Avenue
Nev
J. J. Lansing
Haydn Evans
Scranton
Conrad
Destructive Fire Damages Barrett Building Corner Spruce and Oakford
A morning blaze in the Barrett building on Spruce Street near Oakford Court started in the hat factory run by H R Behoff on the second floor. Firemen used chemicals to extinguish the flames from box 2, with about 1000 dollars loss claimed by Behoff and 600 by owner Mrs Ellen Barrett, both insured.
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Barrett
Spruce Etres
Oakford Court
H.R Behoff
Wyoming Avenue
Spruce Street
Schoff
Ellen Barrett
New Lackawanna Trust Bank Building Nears Opening
The Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company plans to open its new 404 Lackawanna Avenue bank Monday. Contractor Conrad Schroeder completed work despite a building trades strike, delivering a marble clad interior with a domed skylight, copper fixtures, a marble cage, and a burglar proof Corliss safe with advanced electrical defenses. Basement vaults, lockers, and staff facilities are ready, with A W Fuller of Albany serving as architect and W O H Jackson Co. and Hutchins handling decoration.
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The
Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Lackawanna Avenue
Conrad Schroeder
Aalcony
Board of Directors
A. W. Fuller
Albany
W. O H. Jackson Company
Union Square
N. Y
Hutchins
New York City
Democratic Caucus Nominates Borough Officers in Old Forge
A Democratic caucus held in Fallen's hall Old Forge nominated officers for the borough. Results list Burgess John Hayes tax collector Patrick Joyce councilmen for three years Kilcoyne W I Munroe P F Coyne councilmen two years Patrick Gallagher Thomas Nolan councilmen one year Jasper Shannon Jacob Lright assessor Johnny Hartman school directors three years William J Fallon T OMalley two years John Coggrave Michiel Menan one year Thomas Port auditor Matt Clemens judge of voters P H Conway Fred Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fallen’s Hall
Old Forge
Burgess
John Hayes
Patrick Joyce
Kilcoyne
W. I. Munroe
Pr FF
Coyne
Patrick Gallagher
Thomas Nolan
Jasper Shannon
Jacob Lright
Johny Hartman
Reverend Thomas Marshall to Speak on World Missions
Rev. Thomas Marshall of Philadelphia, General Secretary of the Presbyterian board of foreign missions, will address this evening at First Presbyterian Church on An All Round the World View of Foreign Missions. Marshall is noted as one of the best posted men in the country on the subject, promising an enjoyable evening for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Marshall
Philadelphia
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
First Presbyterian Church
Nev
Marshall
Schools Closed Across City for Disinfection
Health Officer Allen orders No. 14 on Bellevue Hoekhts and No. 10 in the Nineteenth ward closed today for one week. Nos. 3, 6 and 38 remain closed, confirming earlier Tribune predictions that multiple city schools would shut for thorough disinfecting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Allen
Bellevue Hoekhts
Third Banquet of Engineers' Club in Scranton
The Scranton Engineers' Club held its third annual banquet in a decorated hall with over seventy-five guests. Toasts were impromptu led by William M. Marple, and a long list of attendees included C. Rose and H. W. Rowley, among others. New officers announced: President C. G. Rose, Vice President H. W. Rowley, and others.
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Engineers’ Club
Steward O'Neil
Board of Trade
Clarke
Scranteen Engineers’ Club
Steward Ynell
Scranton Club
Lawrences
William M. Marple
Theodsts
H. M. Boles
W. A. May
C. (. Rose
A. D. Blackinton
J. P. Dickson
J. J. Pisher
Benjamin F. la Mue
J. Gardner Sanderson
Preston Robinson
A. J. Thunning
William Griffiths
FP. W. Ge
George T. Thomas
Frederick Warner
Henry J. Yewens
H. M. Lane
FP. WH. Merriam
J. Harry Fisher
W. H. Hiller
Frank Cox
J. H. Stock
C. M. Zehnites
R B. Williamson
C. B. Florey
Ernest K. Taden
J. Harold Kjellstedt
Ernest D. Preisch
Peckvile
E. T. Connor
Wilkes-Barre
Pittston
W. Z. Hamlton
Carbondale
Alfred E. Trauewein
W. H. Loomis
New York City
H. W. Rowley
TR Cox
Morgan Pavis, Jr
Arthur
la Monte
Alfreed FE
Talater
James Archbald
Detective returns from Italy on Naples murder case
County Detective Leyshon conferred with District Attorney Jones after a fruitless Naples mission. He found the suspect, Michael Pulaga, not among four prisoners, and learned the prisoner claimed different U S addresses, raising questions about the case and consul notification delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyshon
Italy
Court House
Jones
Naples
Michael Pulaga
Puluca
United States
Cleveland
Utah
Leykhon
Conductor Emil Paul Reflects on Major Orchestras
Conductor Emil Paul, linked with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, the Grau Opera Company, and recently the Boston Symphony Orchestra, contributes a reflective note on his career and artistic outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Grau Opera Company
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Piano praise for Mason & Hamlin at Washington Ave
A letter extols a piano described as unmoved in tone and robust in response. The writer endorses Mason & Hamlin uprights and the Baby Grand, inviting appreciation from all who seek an artistic instrument. The showroom is listed at 131 133 Washington Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason & Hamlin
Substitution Suspected in Pelosi Case Revealed
A detective failed to confirm Pulasa's release and believes Pulaga substituted for Pelosi. The friends of Pelosi allegedly know more about his whereabouts, or lack thereof, than anyone else.
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Pulasa
Pulaga
Pelosi
Elas
Sinking Fund Report Shows City Debt and Balances
The sinking fund commissioners report from April 4 1894 to Jan 2 1900 filed with the common council shows a current balance of 256 058 50. Receipts 64 298 29 and 176 534 86 disbursed including redemption and interest on bonds. The city’s gross bonded debt totals 628 000 with net bonded debt 534 000 after a 104 000 deduction.
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Common Council
Scranton
Board of
Sinking Fund Commissioners
Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Honda Oy
Tin Plate Plant Assured for Capital Stock Formation
It is stated with high certainty that the tin plate company, reorganized by Lewis I. Toerhet, will soon be organized and begin active operations for erecting a plant. The exact site is undecided, but Mr. Torbet promises public details in a few days.
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Lewis I. Toerhet
Torbet
Ludgate Phillips Hurt at Dickinson Works
Ludgate Phillips of South Washington Avenue, an employee at the Dickinson Works, was admitted to Lachkwa nna hospital with a badly injured arm after it was caught in a machine. The arm was crushed and the bone broken, and he plans to return to the hospital for ongoing treatment.
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Ludgate Phillips
South Washington Avenue
Dickson Works
Lachkawanna Hospital
Phillips
Be Careful What You Eat Butter Ad
We handle but one kind of Butter and that the Genuine Elgin Creamery from Elgin Illinois. It is by far the most desirable sweetest butter made. others advertise it but none keep it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Creamery
Elgin Illinois
Grade crossing abolition row sparks council debate
Morris V. Morris introduces an ordinance to close the West Lackawanna avenue crossing after a viaduct is built if voters approve. A police enforcement measure against blocking crossings is discussed, with amendments on slot machines and city duties. Controller Howell warns about budget abuse and urges fiscal restraint amid proposed street and paving actions.
Banquet Honors Nay Aug More Officers Installation
The Nay Aug Moore company and drum corps hosted an enjoyable banquet at the engine house on Franklin Avenue last evening to celebrate this year’s officers. Caterer Ziegler provided an excellent supper as Mayor James Moir, District Chief Frank Schroeder, Aldermen W S Millar and John T Howe, President George TR Suydam and Foreman John W Moir spoke.
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Nay Aug More
Franklin Avenue
Ziegler
James Moir
Frank Schroeder
W. 8. Millar
John T. Howe
George TR. Suydam
John W. Moir
Masquerade Ball at Excelsior Hall Entertains Many
The eighth annual masquerade ball of the Enterprise Dancing Class was held at Excelsior Hall on Wyoming Avenue last evening. About fifty couples took part in the grand march at nine oclock. Miss Nellie Curran provided the music for dancing and Professor W. D. Taylor directed the affair.
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Enterprise
Excelsior Hall
Wyoming Avenue
Afty
Ofelork
Misa Nellie Curran
W. D. Taylor
Foul play suspected in death of Byron Palmer at Olyphant
The body of Byron Palmer of Make ry was found at the Lackawanna privy near Red Peldge in Olyphant. He was a miner at Johnson mine Priceburg and is survived by a wife and two children. Coroner Roberts held an autopsy last night. no drowning signs or obvious violence. An inquest to be held with a panel including Joames W er Brien and others. Palmer, a former Shickshinny resident, belonged to the Odd Fellows and Ted Men. Funeral set for tomorrow afternoon at his Sixth street home.
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Byron Palmer
Makery
Lackawanna Privey
Red Peldge
Olyphant
Johnson Mine
Priceburg Inn
Roberts
Palmer
Joames W.er Brien
William Williams
William Jones
John Taylor
Llewellyn Lewis
Michael Newton
Shickshinny
Odd Fellows
Ted Men
Sixth Street
Fairfield Man Dies After Found Unconscious in Mine
Imanuel Fairfield of 115 Ash Street died early yesterday after being found unconscious Wednesday afternoon in Pine Brook colliery. Workmen found him near the shaft. body hoisted to surface. Drs. Salty and Lonr attended. apoplexy cited as cause. Funeral Sunday at 2 o'clock in Forest Hill Cemetery.
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Imanuel Fairfield
Atrest
Pine Brook
Salty
Lonrstreet
Tatermeont
Forest Hill
Prison Time After Raymond Court Break-In
H Moeh Johnson from Pittsburg and Thomas Hyan, both described as hoboes, were arraigned after being arrested Wednesday in Raymond court for breaking all the windows in the house they occupied. They appeared before Mayor Moir in police court and were committed to the county jail for fifteen days in default of fines of five pounds. Johnson claimed shoemaker as his trade and residence in Pittsburg while Hyan said he was a Sunbury iron worker. Smoke the Pocono Se cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hmueh Johnson
Thomas Hyan
Hobow
Raymond Court
Rulaned
Moir
Johnson
Pittsburg
Sunbury
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Norton's Bulletin
South Africa
North
Am. Review
Kruger
Transvaal
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna
Aundry
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
Fackiwanna Hardware Co
Green Ridger Wedding
Marion Miller Lindsay
NEW Bank
Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Co
Democratic Caucus
Masteriala
George O'Neil
Michael Palaza
Angelo Pelozi
Coursen
Maine
Burnham & Morrill
California
E. G. Coursen
Powell's
Wagh'n Ave
Emil Paul
Masons Hamlin Pianos
Emil Paur
Washington Ave
IMM
Hccoml Oy
KF. Robinson
E. Howell
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Sooth Main Avenue
M. W. Morris
West Lackawanna Avenue
Speakeasy
Controller Road
Reese
Kellar
Messrs
Grier
Godshall
Tewkesbury
Howell
D. A. O'Conner
Lackawanna River
Calepin
Wayne Avenue
Putnam
Ferdinand Streets
Ruane
Harvey
Cveral Phinney Company
Cecleman
Crystal Hose House
Beecham
Jermyn
Hand & Payne Oes
Ween
Nay Aug Hose Company
Fairfield
Clarke Bros
Pierce’s Market
Rockaway
Maurice River
Blue Point
Matthews Bros
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Eo Handsome
Foote & Fuller Co
Mears Building
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