City Notes and Upcoming Community Events
Various local happenings include sale of seats for The Escape from Libby opening at the box office this morning, Henry Comedy Company presenting The Millionaire King at Music Hall Jade for charity, and another performance tonight. Samuel Wilson of Rahway N J will lecture on Heaven at Christianschapel Tomorrow at 7 00. Scranton Commercial Travelers Association members are asked to attend a meeting at the Swinemaster Parlors tonight at 5 00 to conclude charity plans. Cedar Avenue Methodist Church elects officers Wednesday: President Ernst Selwald Vice President Gottl Veith Secretary J Suter Treasurer Pag Rossig Librarians Joseph Jobler Theodore Helig. Rev Warren G Partridge will address railroad workers tomorrow at 3 45 PM at the Railroad Department Young Men's Christian Association Lackawanna Avenue. Music directed by Frank Glover as chorister. Young Women’s Christian Association program tomorrow at 2 00 features original songs and hymns sung by soloists with incidents about pastures. Republican county committee meets to discuss Grow campaign planning at Central Republican Club rooms next Saturday at 2 00 followed by county committee meeting at 3 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libby
Henry Comedy Company
Music Hall
Samuel Wilson
Rahway
N. J
Christianschapel
Pent Avenue
Green Ridge
Toose
Scranton
Commercial Travelers Association of America, Sa
Swiminster
Cedar Avenue Methodist Church
Hrnst Selwald
Gottl. Veith
J. Suter
Pag Rossig
Joseph Jobler
Theodore Helig
Warren G. Partridge
Railroad Department
Young Men’s Christian Asociation
Lackanoons Avenue
Frank Glover
Young Women's Christian Association
Grow
Republican Club
Scranton Interest in State League Baseball Reach Hazleton
Larry Ketrick, a Scranton baseball man, inquires about organizing a Pennsylvania State League team in Scranton. He argues Hazleton is not a wood baseball town and a local club could be successful with proper arrangements. The piece also notes the Scranton Liederkranz Masquerade Ball, its date, venue, and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
Hazleton Sentinel
Scranton
Harry Dryfoos
Larry Ketrick
Ketrick
Wood
Notice to Creditors of C EB Tropp and Co
To Creditors of C EB Tropp & Co all bank accounts and debts owing to the firm have been assigned to Charles Tropp. All parties owing said firm please make immediate payment to the undersigned Charles Thorp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB Tropp & Co
BE Tropp & Co
Charles Tropp
Charles Thorp
Two Young Men Wanted for Easy Work
Job ad in Tribune seeks two young men for simple tasks with good pay. Applicants directed to Room 19 for details and employment terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Trial of the Snyder and Associated Court Actions
In a Scranton courtroom trial of John H Snyder the jury heard embezzlement allegations from Christian Felgenspan, a New Jersey brewer, with more witnesses to come. Other cases included verdicts in clothes line thefts by Anthony Panut and Anthony Valent ine, and a guilty plea by Theodore Roberto for throwing stones at a store. the Monahan domestic dispute proceeded with the wife and child testimony lingering as court adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahan
John H. Snyder
Christian Felgenspan
New Jersey
EJ. Mylette
George 2
Heller
Caata
Eugene Dutheil
Andrew (. Mitchell
Scranton Elrest
Anthony Paanut
Anthony Valentine
Danmore
O'Neill and Beamish
J. Fitzsimmons
Denmore
Fitzsimmons
Archbald
Valentine
Peanut
Theodore Roberto
Michael Konyak
River Stréeet
Olyphant
Anthony Monahan
Bridget Monahan
McGoff
Poor Board Meeting Deliberates Inmate Housing at Hillside Home
The Scranton district directors of the poor held a meeting at Hillsaide home to decide which class of inmates should occupy the newly erected building. After reviewing building conditions, the board determined the housing allocation approach to use.
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Directors of the Poor of the
Scranton District
Hillalde Home
Reconstruction Plan Moves Inmates Between Buildings
A plan transfers male inmates to the former female building to balance occupancy as the male population grows. Officials anticipate the original male building may soon be too small if trends continue and a new block will be needed.
Stop a Leak and Build a Home Education Plan
An essay urges parents to provide home study for children to compensate for early life disadvantages. It promotes using 10 cent savings to access The Encyclopaedia Britannica offered by the Encyclopaedia Britannica office at 437 Spruce Street, open Tuesday Thursday and Saturday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weill
Tut Theesk
Spruce Street
Andersonville Cane Presented to Col Ripple by Griffin Post
Colonel E H Ripple received a carved walking stick from Chaplain N F Statt at Griffin Post 130 G A R. The Andersonville cane, a Civil War keepsake by Captain Crocket of the New Jersey cavalry, features panels recounting the Fifty second regiment, its field staff and engagements, and its privates. The gift, carved from stockade wood, also notes Ripple's military life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Ripple
Griffin
Grand Army of the Republic
N. F. Statt
Andersonville
Crocket
New Jersey Cavalry
Fifty-second
Dickson City Fights Creation of Throop Borough
Attor ney John R. Jones files exceptions to the Grand Jury report recommending Throop borough incorporation. He contends the act is unconstitutional Throop is not a village and petition signatures do not show a majority of freeholders. The exceptions are signed by Dickson City officials including Burgess James Daw and council members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson City
Throop
John R. Jones
Grand Jury
James Daw
Burgess
Patrick Reilly
F. Fadden
J. H. Law
Patrick Long
Poor Relief Faces Clothes Shortage in City
Mrs Pettigrew relief agent for the Poor board pleads for garments as stock runs low. Hundreds of worthy citizens lack enough clothing for the cold. People with surplus garments may leave them at the police station or at the board of health rooms.
Enjoyable Euchre Party At George W Marshall Home
An enjoyable euchre party was held last evening at Pine street home of George W Marshall. Guests included Miss Idelle Barnes Miss Edith Barnes Anna Nue tauer Kittle Karcher Anon Hoegberg Lida Garrigan Rose Nan Lou Mamie Marshall Newton Croft George Lormier Fred Lormier Fred Schlotterbeck Thos B Shirer Benj Evans P B Walter George Marshall Frank Marshall A Neubauer and R Neubauer.
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George W. Marshall
Plumbers Local 90 Holds Second Annual Ball in Tornor Hall
Plumbers Local Union No. 90 hosted its second annual ball in Tornor hall last evening with Hayey Brothers orchestra providing music. About 100 couples joined the grand march as a large crowd enjoyed a well run and colorfully decorated event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tornor Hall
Union No. 90
Hayey Brothers’ Orchestra
Tribune Coupon Offer for Popular Books
Four Tribune coupons can be presented at The Tribune on Penn Avenue and Spruce Street to claim exclusive discounts. Offers include 16 cents for any volume in the Colombuse series, 87.75 for a ten volume Dickens set, 20 cents for any title in the Haghy Series, and 25 cents for any book in the Oxford Berlea collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Ome
Eorlier Penn Avenue
Sprice Street
Colombuse
Haghy
Hey
Oxford Berlea
Trespass and Threats Case Highlights West Side News
Martin Jayne principal of No 6 school near the Continental mine was arrested on trespass and threatening charges after barricading a classroom door during a board visit. Alderman T T Morgan set bail at 400 dollars. Mrs Ann Malia of Jackson street dies at 44. Rev Dr Parke lectures on The World's Fair at Washburn Street Presbyterian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Morgan
Fifteenth Ward
Ann Malia
Dr. Parke
Martin Jayne
No. 6
Minca
Von
Timothy Jones
Lackawanna Township
Jones
Point Blink
Joyce
Davies
Geome
Charles E. Daniels
Davis
de. Parke
Parke
Pittston
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Bastmade Orchestral Organs and Music Boxes
Gaptech and Sona of 1080 Chestnut Avenue Philadelphia advertise Bastmade organs and music boxes. They offer wonderful orchestral organs, repaired old boxes with new tunes, and state prices starting at $10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastmade
Gaptech! & Sona
Philadelphia
Lieutenant Stokes Elected Second Lieutenant to Succeed Beeley
Company D held an election last evening to fill the vacancy caused by Lieutenant Beeley’s death. The unit unanimously chose Sergeant Stokes as second lieutenant, praising him as an able officer and soldier who will bring credit to the position. Pictures drawing admiration are available at the Tarvixe office today. demand exceeded supply but a thousand are now ready for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeley
Company D
Seeley
Coepany
Sergeant Stokes
Stokes
Oll
Tae Tarvixe
The Pie Singers Preview Concert at Tor OniGinAL Company
A quirky local notice highlights The Pie Singers performing at Tor OniGinAL Company with a focus on delightful music. Tickets are free, promising an enjoyable cultural event for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor Oniginal Company
Tals Tive
Hoyt’s Temperance Town Captivates Academy Audience
Hoyt's A Temperance Town played to a crowded Academy of Music audience. The veteran hero confronts vice as the minister daughter Ruth and John Worth navigate money, morality, and temptation, with Lancelot Jones the town drunkard providing humor and pathos.
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Academy
Hoyt
Academy of Music
Tower
Ruth
John Worth
Thia
Lancelot Jones
United States
George Richards
Agene Canfield
Caroline Miskel
Generous Gift From The Fashion To Charity
The Fashion will donate five percent of receipts from both Lackawanna avenue stores to the Associated Charities of Scranton on Monday January 20. A letter to W T Smith, treasurer, explains the contribution will be a percent of total gates from the two stores, including Walton stock and Brooklyn bankrupt stock. The gift follows The Fashion’s recent sale of Waltera stock and remaining Brooklyn goods.
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Associated Charities of Scranton
Lackawanna Avenue
W.T. Smith
Associated Charities
Sepaytox
W. J. Smith
City
Tue Pasatox
Hansa
Wiltera
Wyoming Avenas
Scranton
Brooklyn
Aale
Gale
Mrs. Erbach's Conduct Wrestles With Divorce
Testimony heard after court adjourned in the divorce case of Valentine Erbach. Attorney Vosburg said the husband does not contest the sought divorce on grounds of infidelity. Mrs. Erbach allegedly entertained John Davis and J. Morgan while he was away, and a photo of Moyer with erbach was entered with a note in her handwriting comparing fate to separation. The couple married April 23 1861 at Moravian church in Oskdale Wayne County.
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Monahanu
Monahan
John Moonhap
Testimiony
Archibald
Valentine Erbach
Vosburg
Erbach
Weat
Emily Edwards
Anna Reese
Susie Hughen
Mra
John Davia
J. Mogwrt
Mrs. Efbach
Oskdale
Wayne County
Mr Robinsons laudable ideas and ward improvements
Mr Robinson, popular Eleventh ward aide, seeks aid from fellow council members to secure a 1000 appropriation for a sewer and drainage project on Elia street. A 2 inch pipe to the river would be laid deep enough to reuse existing lines, with future costs assessed to sewer district property owners. Cedar Avenue opposition to bridges noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotneslman
Robert Robinson
Leig
Robinson
Ordar Avenue
Waa
John J Schneider Named to Bridge Campaign Committee
John J. Schneider of Schneider Bros. was named a member of the bridge campaign committee at a recent meeting though he did not attend. A friend said local property holders oppose new bridges until Mattes Street is widened. Engineering plans by Rose of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western await NY office approval before work proceeds. Rev E J Melley leaves for health trip to West Indies and South America, accompanied by Rev N J McMannon. John Orr, 16, son of James Orr of Stoneavanne, died of pneumonia. funeral date not yet set. Alexander T Connor, independent candidate for select council, filed nomination papers yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Schneider
Schneider Bros
Schneider
Schnsider
Cedar Avenue
Mattes Street
Rose
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
New York
E. J. Melley
West India Islands
South America
Mexico
N. J. McMannn
John Orr
James Orr
Stoneavanne
Alexander ‘T. Conneil
Select Council
Probate and court actions from a local records list
The will of Edward Rivenburg was admitted to probate and letters testamentary granted to Edward Hrandt. In the estate of Thomas Dockerty, letters of administration went to Mary Dockerty. District Attorney Kally announced postponed trials to the next term. Mrs. Mattie Webster seeks divorce from Edgar H. Webster on desertion since 1891. William H. Nichols seeks divorce from Eile M. Nichols for unfaithfulness. Charles Jackson is named as the correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Rivenburg
Tte City
Willa Koehler
Edward Hrandt
Thomas Dockerty
Jermyn
Mary Dockerty
Kally
Mattle Webster
Edgar H. Webster
Webster
William H. Nichols
Eile M. Nichols
Charles Jackson
Pendleston and Woerz's and Ballantine's Area Highlighted
B J Watsg of Lackawanna Avenue notes Pendleston and Woerz's and Ballantine's Area as the best options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleston & Woerz's
Ballantine's
B.J. Watsg
Agen
Lackawanna Avenue
Keeley Institute Treatment Promoted for Habit Cure
The piece argues that quitting alcohol is futile for inveterate drinkers and urges seeking help at the Keeley Institute on Madison Avenue in Stanton, Pennsylvania. It emphasizes the etched nervous shift from continued use and presents treatment as a decisive resolution for sobriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeley
Madison Avenue
Stanton, Pa
Furniture Inventory at 293 Wyowing Avenue Store
A targeted list records items in the store at 293 Wyowing Avenue in the M. C. A building Toquiro. The suite includes two 80 foot quartered oak counters a five foot oak wall case a 12 foot show cage five oak tables and chairs and all other furniture in the store at Frank Moyer's office.
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Wyowing Avenue
Toquiro
Frank Moyer
Kid Gloves Closing at 75 Cents a Pair
We close out the balance of 21 Foster lacing kid gloves in all colors at 75 cents per pair from Fisxiey’s.
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Madis
Norrman & Moore
Fire Insurance
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanna
Penn Ave
Laundry
A. B. Warman
Lacka. Avenue
Wyoming Ave
City Notes
Scranton Liederkranz
St. Bauer's Fall Orchestra
Aleo
Nuast
Moat Cee
Sontimnes
Waldner's
W. Licka
the. Snyder
Dutheil
Prototrapha
Mitchell
Ile
Datheil
Hillsaide Home
Col. Ripple
Dickens
West Side
Hyde Park
Martin
Joyce Andgr Arist
The
Sonatron Tron
South Main Avenue
John Malia
Jackson Street
Alia
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Thera
Salvation Army
Price Strest
Main Avenue
Mra. Hoerl
Scranton Corps
Torsrent
R. W. Luce, Jr
W.S. Freeman
Fred Edwards
Bert Chase
Binghamton
Thomas M. Evans
Stephen J. Evans
Mr. Evans
Frank Campbell
Price At Rest
Bellevue
St. Peter's Cathedral
Margaret Evans
Washburn Atrest
Misa Maggie Williams
South Sumner Avenue
Bennett
Misa Amy Jones
Kingston
Owen James
Plymouth Congregational Church
Young People’s Literary and Debating Society
Lieutenant Stokes
Cor
Spruce St
Hoyt's
Temperance Town
MR. Robinson
Court House Notes
S.C. Snyder
D.d.ss
Hoya
Brunsels
Irish Point
Swins
Sollingham
Gordes
Wade
Scranton, PA
the Hatter Avenua
Dr. Hill & Son
Albany
Noothur
Franklin Avenue
Huntington
M. Brown
Dr. Jaeger
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