Morrisburg visit and family travels noted in telegram
Deputy Oley and Controller Charles A. Wurtley are in Morrisburg. B Samter and family depart for an extended pleasure trip through Florida and Cuba. A telegram from Scranton reports the safe arrival in Manila of Wis Haughter, Mrs D L Tate, and Miss Cora Bo Savige. Miss Savige, a former nurse at Tackawanna hospital, plans to sail for China and marry Dr Lewis, a former Lackawanna hospital surgeon, upon arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joa. Scranton
Manila
Wis Haughter
Mra
D. L. Tate
Cora Bo Savige
City Assessors Struggle To Explain Higher Property Values
Assessors report widespread confusion among property owners as valuations rise from one third to full value. They stress increased value does not raise taxes because millage will be reduced, but many taxpayers fail to grasp the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willy
New Trolley Companies Formed by Regional Investors
Prominent investors from many places abroad attended the annual meeting of four Lacka wanna and Wyoming Valley Rapid Transit firms. The Scranton and Northeastern Rollroad, Central Valley Railroad, Connell Park and Speedway Street Railway, and Northern Lackawanna Railroad directors were re-elected along with the same officers who had served previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Valley Rapids Transit Company
Scranton and Northeastern Rollroad Company
Central Valley Railroad Company
Connell Park and Speedway Street Railway Company
Northern Lackawanna Railroad Company
Altercation Leads to Warrant for Posner
John Geigle, a West Lackawanna Avenue market man, clashed with Abe Vosner on Lower Lackawanna Avenue. Vosner struck Geigle on the head with a hammer, inflicting a serious wound. A warrant was issued for Posner’s arrest before Magistrate Howe, with arrest expected today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Geigle
West Lackawanna Avenue Market
Lower Lackawanna Avenue
Abe Vosner
Geigle
Posner
Howe
Central Railroad Orders Car and Locomotive Equipment
The Central Railraad of New Jersey plotted orders with American Car and Foundry for 1000 box cars 20 passenger coaches 750 hopper cars and 600 gondola cars. Harlan & Hollingsworth to build 30 coaches for the Central while 60 locomotives are built by American Locomotive Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railraad
New Jersey
American Car and Foundry Company
Harlan & Hollingsworth Company
Central
American Locomotive Company
Railroad Digest
Effective French in Five Weeks Taught by Prof Batter
Professor Salter offers a five week practical French course at St Luke's parish hall with daily one hour lessons. The method uses blackboard gestures to convey meaning and begins speaking from the first class. Free demonstrations today at 4 and 5 PM attract interested students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batter
St. Luke's Pariah Hall
Hatener
Christmaan
Salter
America
Saltes
St Luke's Parish Hall
Thirteenth Regiment Inspections Schedule Released
The Thirteenth Regiment National Guard of Pennsylvania published inspections dates for each company. Dates include February 10 for A, February 12 for C, February 21 for D and F, February 25 for L, February 26 for H, March 1 for I, with all gatherings at 8 PM in blue uniforms and standard drill content to be inspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Ain
Adjutant General
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Taursilay
Swanton
Inapwoflow
No New Case Prompts Temporary School Closure
Health officials close No 18 school on Swetland Street for fumigation but pledge no permanent closure. Seventy two unvaccinated pupils told to stay home until certified by doctors. Officials will inspect an emergency hospital this afternoon as Morgans and Parry Brace children recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swetland Street
William J. Morgans
Allen
Bureau of Health
John O'Malley
Director of Public Safety
F. L. Wormser
Dy, Allen
Brown
Yeater
Paine
Morgans
Parry and Brace
Death of W J Battin at 45 in Scranton home
William J Battin aged 45 died suddenly at his Vine Street residence after a brief illness. He had recently recovered enough to return home from Lackawanna hospital, then collapsed last night. He left a wife and seven children. he was formerly in the Penn avenue hardware business with his father. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Battin
Vine Street
Lackawanna Hospital
Ely
Auction Sale at Cut Rate Art Shop
Four day sale at the Cut Rate Art Shop 309 Lackawanna Avenue runs from 1 00 a m Wednesday January 49 until 5 am Saturday February 1. Frames pictures and more will be sold as the store must close. Doors open sales begin at 10 80 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Avenue
Kirmess Delights Audiences With Spectacular Stage Show
The Lyceum stage hosts a dazzling Kirmess opening night with Miss Stewart’s 300 performers, elaborate costumes, and a no encores policy. Highlights include Gipsy and Wooden Shoe dances, The Dance of All Nations, Highland Fling, and The Seasons tableau, with Miss Romaine Spruks, Miss Elzabeth Bunnell, and Miss Anne Edwards noted among performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirmesses
Ikitlnesses
Lyceum #tage
Wilhontinue
Miss Stewart
Bauer
AML Nationa
Helen M. Corbett
Sydney Henwood
Howard Griffin
William Sindler
Claudii Williams
Helen Kiesel
Sara Kann
Nana Price
Katherine Wood
Ruth Machette
Jessie Gray
Thomas Spraks
FP. Moore
Louise Armbrust
Jones
Howell
Sloat
Jean Samter
Mr. O'Connell
Everett Warren
FP. H. Jermyn
G. B. Jermyn
Oakford
A. C. Twitchell
John T
Richards
Airs
EE. Chase
Anne Edwards
J. H. Hrooks
A. H. Storrs
Cinderella
Miss Boles
Miss Pennypacker
Officers Installed at Sam Sloan Avision Lodge No 276
Past Chief Engineer John Trach installed newly elected officers of Sam Sloan Avision No 276 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in Knights of Malin hall. Chief Engineer D. Ty Swarts fest asgal giant engineer Charles Garagan second assistant engineer Fl Aldrich treasurer Li T Swarts secretary Roger Coxe inside guard Charles De pew chaplain Cramer Tewksbury. Public installation drew a large gathering and brief addresses followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Trach
Sam Sloan
Avision
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Knights of Malin Hall
D. Ty. Swarts
Friends of the
W. W. Adair
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
A. G. Elvin
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Companys
Clinton Weeton
Charles Gauragan
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Beaut e Lake Lodore Exposition Springs Forward
Beautiful Lake Lodore as an excursion resort grows through ongoing improvements. The prom ise it will rival Glen Island and attract many visitors as Mr. W. L. Pryor, district passenger agent for Delaware and Hudson, staffs bookings at the new freight depot on Lake Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Lodore
Thiut
Chinu-lke
Lake Lodove
Glen Island
W. L. Pryor
Delaware and Hudson Company
Larks Mwann Avenue
National Guard Inspections Rate Fourth in State
Adjutant General T. J. Stewart-Gays reports camp inspections show improved military bearing among units. Some officers criticized for loosening discipline and informal contact with soldiers. Overall averages for the state's National Guard units listed with remarks on conduct and training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Stewart
National Guard
Eneral
Frank GO
Sweeney
Saya
Chomon
Tam
Nome Alficura Aleo
Poldieris
Ila
Death of Mrs Marmiret Mitchell Widow of James J Mitchell
Mrs Marmiret Mitchell widow of James J Mitchell died at home 45 Penn Avenue after a weeklong intestinal illness. An operation offered hope but she failed to recover and died yesterday. Surviving are two sons Edward P Mitchell and J Laomart Mitchell and three daughters Miss Morty Margaret and Katherine Mitchell. Funeral at 9 AM Saturday at St Peter's Cathedral with interment in Cathedral Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marmiret Mitchell
James J. Mitchell
Vortemay
Penn Avenue
Deen
Mitch
Phyatolung
Bain
Tromlin
Mitchell
Trelyid
Carbondale
Thin City
Pranklin Avenue
Valles
Edward BP. Aitehell
Laomarit
Sdlenn High Maes
St. Peter's Cathedral
Cathedral
Complete line of undergarments at astonishing prices
A complete line of medium and fine underwear including corset covers gowns drawers long and short skirts and children's dresses and slips at prices that astonish. Buy early as stock is selling rapidly.
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Washington Ave
THE
Baby Bazaar
Spruce Street
Ackawanna
Abel
Fersonal
Oley
Charles A. Wurtley
Morrisburg
B. Samter
Famile
Florida
Cuba
Abe Posner
Thirteenth Regiment
Wattes
West Scranton
W. J. Battin
Boston Brown Bread
Hanley's
Kirmess
Lyceum
Misa Stewart
Milton O'Connell
Stewart
Rowen
New York
Misa Freda Kann
Scotcrad
Misa Kann
Makeshill Tinker
Willie Myers
Youghis
Grenwood Crompton
Mire Cy. L. Ivey
Mise Elzabeth Bunnell
George J. Smith
Misa Mary Greely
I. B. Welsentiah
J. Benj. Dimmick
R. Archbald
W. W. Scranton
Boston
Rochester Celery
Florida Tomatoes
Coursen
Antillery
Sheridan
Vivet Newitt Pa
Os. Poyrrr
Meglent Eese Eeeeseewesere
Murthh Regiiment
Eea Eees
Cccerereeres Vadnaeatllitis Hightouriih
Pelow
Ane
Phe
Havis’ Steam Dye Works
Hanley
Syiwee Street
Roelofs
Meldrum, Scott & Co
Wyoming Ave
Price & Jenkins
Cramer-Wells Co
Wyoming Avenue
I Scranton
Eddis
Soison
Edison Records
Charles B. Scott
Franklin Avenue
Mercereau & Connell
Scranton Umbrella Manufacturing Co
Fred R. Smith
Linden Street
Board of Trade Building
Maloney Oil & Manufacturing Company
Meridian Street
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