City Notes From The Central Station Last Night
A quiet night with only a case of common drunkenness at the central station. Several brief items include bond issues and arrests in Carbondale and Scranton, a continued injunction in the Winton vs Mount Vernon Electric case, mortality rise, marriage licenses granted, and local court actions including a burglary suspect released on bond and a jail hearing for John Parrell.
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Central Station
J. Henry Jones
Washburn Street
H. UW. Silkmatgesq
Lake Henry
Maplewood
Wayte County
Robert Campbell
Carbondale
Stephen
Gota
John Sharaod
John Mervo
Borough of
Winton
Mount Vernon Electric Street
Board of Health
John IL. Thomas
Wallace Gansho
The Spruce Street Pave Assessment Clarified
A correction notes a misprint in The Tribune about Spruce Street paving west of Wyoming avenue. The city would not pay the full extra cost for paving the space of an abandoned track. The city engineer’s estimate included that space and the $100 cost would be shared between property owners and the city.
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Spruce Street
Wyoming Avenue
The
Tribune
Dental office moves to fifth floor at Mears building
The office and laboratory have been moved to the fifth floor of the Mears building. Dr. A. D. Preston of Massachusetts will oversee Gold and Porcelain Crown and Bridge work. The facility is equipped with the latest electrical apparatus and modern dental techniques. Remember the elevator access to avoid stairs.
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Mears
A. D. Preston
Massachusetts
McGarrah's Insect Powler 25 and 0-cent Boxes
A note indicates McGarrah's Insect Powler is offered in 25 and 0-cent boxes. The text states no bulk sale and no additional items are included.
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McGarrah
Rescue progress at Twin Shaft Pittston and mass for victims
Work continues at the Twin shaft in Pittston with rescuers reaching 592 feet and coal and rock fragments encountered as progress remains steady. A solemn high mass for the victims Bishopus O Vorn and Hoban will be held at St Marys Upper Pittston with clergy present.
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Pittston
St. Mary’s Church
Upper Pittston
Bishopus O'Vorn Ant Hoban
Walting
J. Bo Whalen
S J. Patrick’s Catholic Church
West Side
St. Patrick's Church
St. John's Church
South Side
J. A. Moffitt
Columbus Council Young Men's Institute
Father Moffitt
South Steel
St. John's
Fire at Siebecker and Watkins carpet store halted by early alarm
Smoke spotted at 46 Lackawanna Avenue last evening sparked a basement blaze in a Siebecker and Watkins store. A quick alarm to the Chemical engine prevented extensive damage as an electric motor room fire ignited dry goods near the elevator shaft. Firemen forced the door, contained the smoke, and limited losses to some goods while saving the structure.
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Siebecker & Watkins
Lackawanna Avenue
Phoenix
Death of Mrs Ann ONeill in Green Ridge
Mrs Ann ONeill 77 widow of Hugh ONeill died at her daughter Mrs T J Kellys Green Ridge home after noon yesterday. She left Carbondale after forty years residence and is survived by two sisters and four children including James J Nell mayor of Carbondale. Funeral Wednesday with high mass at St Rose Church Carbondale after Delaware and Lackawanna train from Green Ridge.
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Ann O'Neill
T. J. Kelly
Green Ridge
Hugh O'Neil
Carbondale
O'Neill
Kelly
O'Ney
Frances
St. Patrick's Orphan Asylum
John Kelly
James J.nell
Isfrid
Catholic Protectory
Westchester
Stanislaus
St. John's Convent
Delaware and Tadeon
St. Rose's Church
Central Railroad of New Jersey Sea Shore Route
Train from Scranton at 20 a.m. to Ocean Grove and Asbury Park arrives at 4 p.m. with no change of dates. Elegant coaches run on these trains. Passengers will find this route pleasing and desirable for the sea shore.
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Sea Shore
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Scranton
Wilkes-Harre
Ocean Grove
Asbury Park
Surprise Move Renames Faculty At Board Meeting
At a full board meeting the majority reconsidered last meeting’s action to hire Professor McCloskey for the new high school faculty and instead appointed Professor Littell in his place. The session also approved janitor appointments and high school furniture purchases while noting a sewage hazard on Columbia avenue and adjourning to next week.
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Board of Control
Prof. McCloskey
McCloskey
Frank Littell
Join E. Willams
Dunmore
Halirman Mitchell
Aft. Devanines
Sehriefer
Bard
Notz
Gibbones
Notasetge
Gibbons
Bsehrierteved
Langstaff
Professor Littell
Professor McCloskey
Howell
Note
Schriefer
Reconcile
Davis
Professor Williams
Williams
Profesor Littell
Mitchell
Fellows
Jacobs
Monmety
Longman
Patrick Losttte
Katherine Mans
Ann E. Jowmbon
John Donel
Margaret Schuler
Barbara Swit
Eeesvenense
John Klein
Sanetsseiees
Mir
Eliaabeth Welch
Michael Trainor
Wiliam KR
W. Hy Rowerts
John Peenegy
Mare Rothe
W. BR
Ackerwon
Mary of Malley
St Mary Kanmey
Iiss Cneseeen
S. Renkin Evans
Csceeneeee
Thomas T. Jones
John Fidlam
David Roiwrte
Malloy
Teli Katilie
Mary Frobrin
Botan Lewis Co
ORO Fetal
Thome Appleman
Siddedieges E' OO
Ceorge Wickenhoffer
Silas W, Finn
Hattie
Halrma
No. 27 School
Columbia Avenue
Board
Imme
Union Meeting for Christian Endeavor Societies
A Thursday union meeting of Christian Endeavor groups will be held at the Second Presbyterian Church. Reports by Miss Margaret Jamison Miss May Benedict Rev FE Guild C EB Daniels and others cover the Washington DC convention. Announcements include October state convention plans.
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Christian Endeavor Societies
Second Presbyterian Church
Margaret Jamison
May Benedict
FE. Guild
C. EB. Daniels
Mr. Myers
Peckville
Nellie Brisbin
West Medford
Mass
International Christian Endeavor
Washington, D.C
United Choir
Christian Endeavor
Fairview
Wayne
Busquehanna
Luserne
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Rey
J. A. Little
D. D
Hokendanugua
Postal order enforces stamp rules on railroads
A long standing postal order, now enforced by the postmaster general, bars railroad officers and employees from carrying unstamped letters on their lines. It targets major railroads nationwide, costing the government an estimated 250000 dollars annually. Washington officials say railroads and express companies have no right to deliver letters, though news envelopes may be sent on trains with department permission.
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United States
Washington
Another Heir Arrives in City for Handley Estate Claim
Andrew Handley of Sligo Ireland arrives with niece Misa Rose Gann to seek a portion of the late Judge Handley’s estate. Handley, a former Royal Irish Constabulary member, stays with Fartley Fox on Church Avenue. His brother Patrick Handley has been in the city for months. Miss Gann is hosted by relatives named Joyce in Pine Brook.
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Jdge
John Handley
Andrew Handley
Sligo
Ireland
Misa Rose Gann
Handley
Royal Irish Constabulary
Fartley Fox
Church Avenue
Patrick Handley
Scranton Traction Installs Package Charge for Riders
A new order from Scranton Traction requires conductors to collect five to ten cents for packages carried by riders. The rule, effective yesterday, faces public opposition and likely enforcement challenges as conductors prepare to implement it.
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Scranton Traction Company
Plant to Erect in Dunmore for Ribbon and Hat Band Factory
An Ask mill is planned to be erected near Dunmore. The Mullen property on Sport Hill Road has been purchased as the site. The project intends to manufacture ribbons and hat bands.
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Ask
Dunmore
Mullen
Sport Hill Road
Probate filings and tax notices from Covington to Scranton
The will of John Cummings probate granted to Sarah J. and William Cummings in Covington township. Bartletts will admitted to probate with widow Margaret Harriett as executrix. Theodore Carter estate administered by Edith Carter. Mary B E Cummings estate administered by James F. Cummings. Taxes now due. payment urged at municipal building offices under Wade M. Finn, Collector.
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John Cummings
Covington Township
Register Hopkins
Sarah J
William Cummings
Bartlett
Peckville
Margaret Harriett
Theoore Carter
Scranton
Edith Carter
Mary BE. Cummings
City of
James F. Cummings
Wade M. Finn
Beecham's King of Pills Ad and Roach Birth Notice
An old ad promotes Beecham's products at Lohmann's on Spruce street with meals and wines. A birth notice from Scranton dated July 27, 1999 reports a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Roach at 1% Stone Avenue.
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Lohmann’s
Spruce Street
Roach
Scranton, Pa
Martin J. Roach
Stone Avenue
Obituary notices from Priceburg Pittston Scranton
Multiple death notices announce Patrick Callahan age 70 in Priceburg with funeral Tuesday morning at Thomas' church, Carrie infant daughter of Mr and Mrs P G Mott age 2 months in Philadelphia style address, Anna Loftus age 4 in Pittston with burial Tuesday, Bridget Hannon age 1 in Scranton with funeral Wednesday at 9 9 a m and Dunmore Catholic cemetery interment.
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Callahan
Priceburg
Patrick Callahan
Thomas
Mott
Carrie
P. G. Mott
Penn Avenue
Loftus
Pittston
Anna
John
Kate Loftus
Hannon
Scranton
Bridget Hannon
Irving Avenue
Dunmore Catholic
Suit Filed Over Balance on Moosic Plant Contract
The Berlin Iron Bridge Co of Fast Berlin Conn sues J W Bonta for 5204 plus interest on a 12750 contract for the Moosic plant. Deputy Fahey serves papers at a Pinte Glass Co directors meeting to discuss finances as operations await working capital. Directors claim the plant will run after capital is secured and note Bonta’s responsibility for construction contracts.
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Moosic
Pinte Glass Co
The
Berlin Iron Bridge Company
Fast Berlin
Bonta Plate Glass Company
Lackawanna Avenue
Bonta
Berlin Bridge
Altoona Man Causes Alleyrow After Saloons Bar Hops
A man from Altoona with both eyes blackened left Ket rick's saloon on Linden Street during a rainstorm. Patrolman May heard the noise two blocks away and approached but no search was made as he was escorted through an alley. Donahoe claimed to be visiting to paint the town red and threatened a Pine Brook acquaintance over drinking preferences, leading to the injury.
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Ketrick
Linden Street
Donahoe
Altoona
Minooka
Pine Brook
Young Man James Kain Arrested After Harness Sale
James Kain, a young man, was arrested on suspicion after attempting to sell a harness at King's second-hand store on West Lackawanna avenue yesterday morning. He could not explain the origin of the item.
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James Kain
King’s
West Lackawanna Avenue
Arrest of Kain on theft charge in Wyoming County
Kain, employed by farmer Carey in Wyoming County, was arrested by Patrolman Moir after failing to secure an $8 harness order from Jenkins & Co. Pittston. Police say he offered two stories of possession. A hearing before Alderman Millar led to jail in default of $200 bail.
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Kain
Moir
Carey
Wyoming County
Jenkins & Co
Pittston
Kaln
Kalin
Millar
Do You Want a Tonict Take Horse ford's Acid Phosphate
Dr. W. J. Norfolk of Chicopee Falls Massachusetts says he uses Horse ford's Acid Phosphate as a tonic and stimulant with success. He keeps it in the house for his own use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Norfolk
Chicopee Falls
Mass
Scranton Goods Touted as City’s Finest
An advertisement asserts these goods are the finest sold in Scranton, promising high quality and superior value to shoppers seeking top tier merchandise in the city.
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Scranton
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BBC
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Chandler
E. M. Tewksbury
Business College
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Order of Traction Company
Beecham
J. W. Bonta
Berla Iron Bridge Company
OWCIS
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Ocean
South Carolina Avenue
Atlantic City
N. J
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W. W. Berry
Clarke Bros
Berkshire
Shay
Emerson
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
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