City Notes on Stealing Case and Local Meetings
Reported arrest of John Gaughan and Thomas Phart for theft on River Street, reprimanded and released. Police log details weekly clearings at Scranton Clearing House and a list of daily totals for January week. Mayor calls a special committee meeting to discuss suppression of Line xpwukeonndos and names council members involved. Chautauqua circle program announced for Kim Park with readings and talks including Cooperative Movement in Mawlhind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gaughan
Thomas Phart
Biturday
Jronton
Hearlinge
Tefure
Abe Ferman Howe
Hey
Menting
Meir
Cornelies
Boloet
Thiitenden
Lonsing
O Hoyle
Tewlesturs
Godshall
Crier
Study and Settlers Referenced in Early Works
Morrrison presents Evangeline study while Mire Olmstead notes a few feminine settlers with references to A B E Scholl, indicating literary and social observations of early settlements.
Funeral of Frank Mechler Held in House and Cemetery
Funeral services for Frank Mechler of 119 Ash Street Petersburg were held yesterday with a large turnout from the Knights of Pythias the Relief Engine Company and area fire companies. Knights of Pythias conducted graveside rites at Forest Home Cemetery with Will iam Th. Kientel officiating, and a substantial procession accompanied the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mechler
Ash Street
Petersburg
Mechier
Knights of Pythias
Andale
Jocut
Relief Engine Company
Volunteer Firemen's Association
Thie Eltw
Kleetric Heke Company
Dunmore
Porest Haecmtor
Pythina
William Th. Kientel
Anthony Strwampeh
O. C. Shires
Henry Boatsthay
Willian Stark
B. A. Wernsel
Inmate Seeks Share From Sister’s Death Fractured Will
Jerry Coates, inmate at Hill side Home, is expected to gain between 150 and 1500 from his sister in New York after her death. A contract with a Marable dealer for a kenneth rust was contested by Coates and brothers in law. Scrantonlawyer Kaw notified by the nearest relative to challenge the field court. Attorney Berage was urged to revoke the contract and return funds. Jubilation noted at the Du alde Tome these days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Coates
New York State
Scrantonmowr Kaw
Attarney
Coates
Girl Dies In Central Railroad Accident Near Boylston
A three year old Arabian girl named Noga Cullman was killed Saturday afternoon near Boylston on the Central Railroad of New Jersey after wandering from home. Her mother, searching for her child, witnessed the accident as the train wheels mangled her. The incident involved the railroad’s yard and safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noga Cullman
New Tere Eey
Boy
Frank Shea's Fatal Fall From Third Story Window
Frank Shea of Wilkes-Barre died Saturday after tumbling from a third story window in Penns Alley Wilkes-Barre where he boarded with his sister Mrs Ellen Druehes. He was 22, unmarried, and brother of Allienese John F Shea and Janis WH Shea, well known in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Shea
Wilkes-Pourre
Penns Alley
Wilkes-Barre
Ellen Druehes
Allienese
John F. Shea
Janis WH. Shea
Kaiser’s New Stables Under Major Enlargement
From the London Stands reports the Kaiser’s Berlin stables opposite the old palace on Breitentrasse and Schlossplatz are being removed and enlarged. The plan by architect Geheimrath thre adds a 200 ward feneth front facing the Spree, with stalls for 270 horses, workyards, farmyards, and housing for fifty families and eighty servants. The rebuilt facade opposite the schloss gains a lighter suite of rooms, a two story stabling area, and a grand two story riding hall. The project includes new carriage houses and a vast ground layout with courtyards, two riding grounds in the second court, and extensive grounds extending beyond the palace front. Completion is projected at about three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breitentrasse
Schlossplatz
Geheimrath Thre
Spree
Feneth
Schloss
Sehlossplatz
Wihiel
Schlossplate
Lab
Died Wilcox in Scranton After Short Illness
The death notice reports Marton A Wilcox of Scranton aged 2. The brief obituary notes a private burial and lists mourners and surviving kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcox
Scranten
Dan
Marton A
Minera
Oeluek
Forceful sermon calls for vigorous Christianity in 1900s revival
Rev. Austin Griffin, presiding elder of the Wyoming conference, delivered an ardent sermon at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church urging a more pronounced Christian vitality and a break from what he termed insipid religion. He drew lessons from Israelite history and urged trust in God's promises for a vigorous Christian life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Makle
Promised Land
Austin Giffin
Wyoming
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Kulesl
Itarnea
Who Are Enthusiasts Verses on Paul and Faith
The sermon by Rev. Philip Haendiges at the First German Methodist Episcopal church explores what it means to be enthusiasts. He cites Paul’s earnest testimony against worldly sin, contrasting true Christian zeal with outward form and careless living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chad
Philip Haendiges
Fetus
Paul
Uricox
Christhin Wien
Guy
Felvet
Fighteof
Nillonslicin
Liv
Pawl
Logan
Christ
Satan
Jesus
Festus
Oman
Sean
Gil
Yale
Wilk
Ariel
Pavel
Tea促 Watch and Diamond Sale At 127 Penn Ave Scranton
An advertisement shows solid gold watches and genuine diamonds offered by Tong Tina Tea at 127 Penn Avenue Scranton. The piece lists multiple buyers and items including opal rings and open face watches, with a trial of promotional teas and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Ave
Scranton
Losten
Penn Avenue
Artiel
Nore
Cor Meltride
Wyoming Avenue
Hoeie Tarliro
Centre Street
John Hrekeske
van Buren Avenue
Mamie Sherman
S J. Charles
Bertha
Williams
Carbondale
Colitadre
W. P. Davis
Miln Avenue
Hyde Parks
Bratsman
Dey Goats Shipper
Nyde Juark
Quinnon
Lafayette Street
T. PL
Mullen
Jobin
Gordon
Clacksmith
Raymond Court
Agnes Brogan
Dunmore
Clark & Boot
Tobanco
Boston
Penn Avenues
Revival meetings sweep through local churches in historic week
A long account describes revival services across multiple churches including Gecoml Presbyterian Asbury Methodist and First Baptist. The narrative notes evangelistic sessions led by Rev. Austin Griffin and Rev. Luther Hess Warring, with sermons on church missions and justification, plus a Yorkshire parish anecdote about parishioners and prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piste Miselon
Dickson
Gecoml Presbyterian Church
Robinson
Ch i. Muby
Hex
SB FL Matthews
Mont
Chengton Street
Janes Dooninger
Ceorge Bo Ciothd
Reir
Austin Griffin
Pauliptt
Asbury Methodist
Luther Hess
Canvenient
Totherin Churet
William Stewart
Mrs Wins Towne Boothing Syrup Promoted Worldwide
An old advertisement touts a popular pediatric remedy used for over fifty years to ease teething pain and diarrhea in children. It claims quick relief, features Lt Routhes as a figure, and markets the product through druggists with a price of forty five cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OLIC
Prudential Insurance Men Dine at Hotel Terrace Event
The Scranton Prudential staff gathered for the fourth annual dinner hosted by District Superintendent J. Fehbert. Division Manager W. F. King delivered remarks, prizes were awarded to top producers, and guests from Newark and Scranton discussed last year’s performance and goals for the coming year.
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H. J. Schubert
King
G. F. Baright
W. G. Fulton
Vosburg
Vliet
Scranton
Prudential Insurance Company of America
O Oaly
Hotel Terrace
J. Fehubert
Solock
Johnsen
Iwoestep
Home Office
Sandford Whyte
Schubert
Tr. BE
B. Weston
W. F P. King
Newark
N. 3
Ko Bryant
Ton Toe
A. I. Kresstey
Stromdseburg
Gieorge F. Baright
Wook Pulten
Boiiester A
AL Vosbirg
Lowrie AL A
Tansee
Fw. M. Heaney
G. RK. Bryant
A. of. Smith
W. 4
Beet
IT. Viet
J. Grady
Wilkes-Parre
Luverne County
N. J
W. F. King
Altinger HL. Viiet
Eimpaar- Visch
Gieorne Fy Muright
A. A. Nosburg
W. Dawe
Mt.iuenie
J. A. Meare
Beranton
Dr. Kuffner
Wilkee-Barro
BLP
Kielivy
Flagteton
A. Web
Paontog
William McDowell
M. G. Cusick
Seurt
G. RB. Bryannt
J. Tite
A. J. Toran
LL. Meant
J. Green
BE. Lowrie
Both
Taylor
Assiztant
A. G. Tull
J. Ruppenthad
Hal Cramer
TP Mettahill
R. M. Hleuney
BP. Behaffer
John Kane
A. HL Smith
J. W. Muturthy
T. Deyoon
HL. Nicholson
J. Hl. Morgan
Cramer
A. PL Kressley
HH. Kressley
E. Boind
Stroudsburg
Unclear Names and Roles From Fragmented 19th Century List
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous names including George Meio and W. G. Best with roles such as claimer and assistant. Also mentions agents J. Ing J. Mead J. W. Girter and others like HT BK Morton Taylor and J. Cowie. Possible newspaper attributions noted with Charles Multles and The Truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Meio
W. G. Best
Iourke
Archinald
J. L. Neiger
J. Ing
J. Mead
7. Hayes
W. Neiger
BK. Morton
Taylor
J. W. Girter
W. M. Collier
J. Cowie
Eton
Compton
P. Diaffney
LK. Trax
Pliteton
Charles
Multles
Truth
W. BR. Hughes
the Prilaane
Court session opens with murder case at headline
The regular term of criminal court begins this morning. The commonwealth begins the case against Thomas Ludden for murder. Attorneys John P. Quinnan and John J. Murphy will defend. Separate lawsuits and election papers disputes are noted, including fraud allegations at a church meeting and objections to ward nominations. Judge Archbald issues rulings on caucus regularity and candidate eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commonwealth
Thomas Ludden
Hist
John P. Quinnan
John J. Murphy
Bull
I. 4
Chalfrey
Hotel
Jermyn
Mary McGiuinnese
Nellie McGuinness
Serung
Mies Funny Hart
Lewis KE
Sadie J. Morton
Plaintif
Afriensa Methodist Episcopal Church
Seelers
Tt. W. Arenbald
Indechirins
James J.malley
John J. Costello
John J. Kearney
Councilimen
Third Ward
C Costello
Kearney
Milley
Archbald
Costello
O'Malley
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Perry Brothers
Per
Adams Avenus
Scranton Transfer Co
Lackawanna Ave
Huntington's Bakery
Spruce Street
Masonic Temple
Yoer
Pebhilly
Edward Reyer
ST. Opp
Court House
H. B. Ware
Williams Building
Postoffice
Wile
Dace Pete
Hose Company
Parris
Wwe
New Street
Atelier
Mid-Win'tich Lane
Umide
Miasediay
Tonnie
Jatin Maske
Ieilly Council
Young Mews Institute
Mir
Joerge TB. Smith
Mes
Smith
Weer
Scranton Clearins House
Sim Tos
Chautauqua Cingle
Tin
Kim Park
Franklin
Ohne Co-operative
Mawlhind
Mer
Hillside Home
Kaiser
London
Elvarch
Niabest- Barnes
Christine
Relia
God
Ife
Mir. Griffr
Moorle
Ash Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Rochester
Yorkshire
Lacy Gres
Lucy Gres
Mrs. Winslow
Prudential Insurance Men
Pia
Haviland & Co
Crrina
Wyoming Ave
F. L. Crane
DRS. Sapp & McGraw
Millar & Peck
Court House News Notes
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank
Green Ridge
Franklin Ave
D. Irving. Simmons
Connell Building
Everett
Everett’s Livery
Diz Court
City Hall
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