Local Notables in Brief City News
Louis B. Stillwell was named to the Pennsylvania Fire Commission by Governor Stone. Miss Sarah Melany, a milliner, is in New York styling spring hats. Dr Peter Luxemberger, a noted dentist, plans to leave for Havana to practice. Mrs William Cornel hosted a reception at the Shoreham yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Holland
Beach Haven
FF. J. Widmayer
Honendale
Sarah Melany
New York City
John J. Murphy
Philadelphia
Minnie O'Connell
Honesdale
Albert B. Abruina
Stroudeburg Times
Beranton
J. T Connell
Connell
Miner Burned by Powder Explosion at Peckville
Angelo Penina a miner at Sterrick Creek colliery Peckville was severely burned on hands and face yesterday afternoon when a powder charge exploded while he prepared a cartridge for 9 Mast. A spark from his lamp set off the powder. He was taken to Lackawanna hospital. He is about 38 years old and married.
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Angelo Penina
Sterrick Creek
Peckville
Lackawanna Hospital
Plan to receive Thirteenth regiment discussed by committee
The committee in charge of arrangements for welcoming the Thirteenth regiment will meet at 8 oclock this afternoon in the board of trade rooms to advance plans outlined last Saturday. A message is expected today from Colonel Coursen with further details.
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Board of Trade
Coursen
Dress Goods For Spring Magnificence At Globe Warehouse
A splendid display of spring dress textiles unfolds at the Globe Warehouse. Shoppers admire rich fabrics, bright patterns, and seasonal textures showcased to highlight new season wardrobes.
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Globe Warehouse
Regiment Arrival Plans Stir Local Entertainment Committee
Officials press for definite timetable as Colonel Courson's letter remains vague about the march north. Secretaries Daniels seeks word by Wednesday and a possible Sunday relief shift. An entertainment program is prepared in expectation of the regiment's Sunday arrival.
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Courson
Daniels
John Gleason Identified In Duryea Burglar Case
Squire Gilboy of Duryea asserts John Gleason the burglar shot at Delaware Waller Gap and dying at Lackawanna Hospital is positively identified as a man seen near Duryea day before M F E Corcoran's murder. Detectives push to arrest other gang members and note similar methods used in broken safes across Stroudsburg Shenandoah Danville and more. Nitroglycerin used. blacksmith shop entries and explosives link cases as detectives pursue the gang.
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Squire Gilboy
Duryea
John Gleason
Delaware Waller Gap
Lackawanna Hospital
M. FE. Corcoran
Stroudsburg
Corcoran’s
Shenandoah
Danville
Valuable land in dispute in Pittston township
A Pennsylvania court opinion opens framing of a land dispute between Henry Zeigler of Dupont and Hillside Coal and Iron Co over 200 acres in Pittston township valued at 1.5 million dollars. The land lies near Smithville and is rich in coal with an average thickness of twenty five feet. Zeigler, former Dupont ex postmaster, asserts ownership while Hillside Coal and Iron claims title based on a deed from the Orphans' Court.
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Judes Lynch
Wilkes-Barre
Henry Zelagler
Hillside Coal and Iron Company
Pittston Township
Zeigler
Dupont
Lugerne County
Smithville
Henry Zeigier
Iknd
Orphais
Special Meeting Called On Providence Paving Ordinance
Both councils schedule a joint special meeting to advance the Providence paving ordinance. The measure must clear readings in both branches and await mayoral approval before month’s end to take effect, with no opposition anticipated and spring start for work.
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Common Council
Harten
Select Council
Tower
Ingani
Newimming
Bail Posted After Threat Allegations In Lackawanna Case
George Cary posted $300 bail before Alderman Kasson to keep the peace with D H Edelsohn the Lackawanna tailor who says Cary threatened him and could harm his health. A more serious charge remains pending with Cary as defendant and Edelsohn as prosecutor.
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George Cary
Kasson
D. H. Edelsohn
Lackawanna
Fhdelsohn
Cary
Edelsohn
Wife Prosecutor Seeks Warrant in Domestic Assault Case
Mrs. Mary Ryan of South Scranton swore out a warrant before Alderman Howe charging her husband with assault and battery. Special deputy Byers arrested him, and after a hearing he was held in $000 bail for court. His mother Mrs. Ann Ryan of Stone Avenue acted as surety.
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Mary Ryan
South Scranton
Alderman Howe
Bretery
Deer Byers
Thomas
Ann Ryan
Stone Avenue
Auditing Committee Inspects Hillside Home Records
Scranton poor district auditing committees visited the Hillside home to review the year’s work. Morning consisted of an inspection tour and afternoon spent examining the booths Fiovst wines and cigars at Lane’s store 20 Spruce Street.
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The
Scranton Poor District
Iillside
Lane's
Spruce Street
Refund Guarantee for Leone's Warranted Syrup
The undersigned agree to refund the money for any bottle of Leone's Warranted Syrup of Yarut if it fails to cure a cough or cold. A 5 cent bottle is offered to prove satisfaction, or money refunded. J. G. Bowe & Co. and John I. Donahue, Scranton, Pa.
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Leone
Connell Library Opened in Scranton Building
A new free law library for tenants of the Connell Building in Scranton is now complete. It houses about 10 000 volumes with future additions and is the city’s only library of its kind in such a setting. Hon. William Connell organized the project, with George F. Bosel supplying books. the space includes ornate interiors and is staffed by librarian Mrs. Annie W. Broadbent. The library operates without extra charges or rent increases and welcomes visitors during open hours.
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Connell
Scranton
Conrail
Law Association Drary
Association
George F. Bolsel
Philadelphia
Annie W. Broadbent
New York
William Connell
Special Weekly Grocery Deals Announced
This week offers Sweet Clover Corn three for 25c and Sweet Clover Peas three for 25c with a 24 cans per order limit. Coursen's Triple Blend Coffee 24c per lb with a 1 lb limit, Maple Syrup quart bottles 10c, Fancy Creamery Butter five pound boxes 25c per lb, Olives pint bottles 25c.
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Coursen
Vel Vet Plant Prospects Move to Scranton City
Representatives of a velvet knitting plant seeking to move to the country told Secretary Atherton in Beranton they were impressed by Scranton. Carl Von Der Upwich wrote from New London to D A Atherton seeking details, saying Scranton offered unmatched incentives after an eastward search. Atherton plans to reply, confident Scranton will gain the new industry.
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Beranton
Atherton
Carl von der Upwich
Board of Trade
Scranton
New London
Conn
Upwich
New York
New England
Two Men Die In Delaware Mine Cave-In At Mill Creek
An extensive cave-in at the Delaware and Hudson mine in Mill Creek yesterday morning killed Thamas Daniel and Jacob Meinhart and fatally injured Reinhart. Martin Miller and Michiel Malotel were seriously hurt with broken legs and internal injuries as rescue efforts began.
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Delaware
Delaware and Hudson Company
Mill Creek
Thamas Daniel
Werel
Jicob Meinhart
Martin Miller
Ann
Michiel Maloetel
Reinhart
Miller
Maleski
Reinhert Wis
Ble
Vcenfeld
Womens Christie Temperance Session Held Yesterday
The remulir weekly omietine of the Womens Christie Temperance held yesterday with President Mia B Downie presiding. Devotional exercises were led and readings on work for the promotion of Portis in Literatur and Are were shared. Short talks by attendees referenced the county mid year convention and urged continued temperance effort.
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Mia B. Downie
Portis
Weil
Rev Feeley Appointed Assistant Latin and Greek Professor
Rev. Feeley, assistant priest at St Peter's Cathedral, has accepted the post of associate professor of Latin and Greek at St Thomas College. Bishop Brow appointed him to meet increasing student numbers at the Christian Brothers institution. Rev. Dr. MacGeldrick and Rev. Grough at the cathedral support the move after requiring additional oversight. The priesthood was conferred nine years ago by Rt. Rev. William O’Vlara. Feeley has spent the last five years at the cathedral.
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Htev. Deal
Perley
St Peter's Cathedral
Tmobrow
Assietarie Profesor
Creeek
St. Thoms College
Father Pee Jey
Christian Brothers
MacGeldrick
Grough
Father Feeley
William oVlara
Feeley
Patrolman Day Leaves for Regular Army Duty
Sergeant Lena B. Day will cease duty this evening and resume his position in the regular army of the Electric City. He will be assigned to Wyoming Avenue. Patrolman John McColligan will not retire from the force for the present. Mayor Bailey arrangements keep McColligan and Patrolman Calling as extra officers until March 31 with permanent positions expected after new patrolmen are provided.
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Lena B. Day
Uncle Sam
Regular Army
Electric City
Wyoming Avenue
John McColligan
Sergeant Day
Bailey
Calling
Robling
Mine Cave Disrupts Rail Line Near Hazleton
A mine cave occurred yesterday morning at Long Run Junction near Hazleton on the Hazleton and Mahanoy City branch of the Lehigh Valley railroad. The cave covered some distance and impacted the tracks as mining work continues in the area’s stripping, with Pennsylvania railroad trains using the affected branch.
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Long Run Junction
Hazleton
Hazleton and Mahanoy City
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promoted For Children
Historic ad claims that Pocony cigar smoke and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup have been used for years by millions for children. It asserts the product soothes crying, relieves pain, and cures diarrhea, selling for twenty five cents a bottle.
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Drugstein
Axk
Mra Winelow
Davis People Win Easy Victory in School Board Fight
The Davis faction wins control of the school centre board with Benson M. Davis elected chairman and Major Fellows re-elected as secretary and Attorney David J. Reedy as solicitor. The vote slate shows a ten to ten split with Zeldier absent and party lines not decisive.
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Schreifer
E. D. Fellows
David J. Reedy
Fellows
Board of
School Centre
Benson M. Davis
Major EB
Davis
Lehreifer
Phillips
Casey
Francois
Major Fellows Os
Causey
Fohactor
Jette Ies
Remiy
Reedy
Seconideak
Mr. Vans
Rob Fellows
Jer Wisty
Jayne
Jennings
Zeldier
Lecture trip to Wilkes-Barre ends with near miss train delay
Ian Maclaren lecture party aboard a special Delaware and Hudson train carried about seventy five passengers to Wilkes-Barre where Tan Maclaren spoke. Judge Tiew introduced him and a reception followed at the Moreland. A debacle below Moosic caused an hour delay due to an eccentric derailment. Conductor Case led the voyage. no injuries were reported.
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Delaware and Hudson
James P. Dickson
Wilkes- Barre
Tan Maclaren
Neahbitt
Judge Tiew
Wilkes-Barre
Thored Scotchman
Moreland
Moosle
Case
Citv
Mra
W. Archbald
Alfred Hand
Misa Fleten Hand
Charlotte Hani
Bfr
W. W. Scranton
A. Linen
Selden Blair
Elizabeth B. Carr
Frank Bailth
St. Q. Powell
St. Albans
M. L. Blair
M. H. Holgate
Carlton Shafer
Richmond
H. W. Rowley
McLeod
Janet
Carlsbad Spruce Salt Sold at Home for Digestive Help
The natural Carlsbad Spruce Salt is produced by evaporation at the Springs and mirrors the old waters used by historic rulers to aid digestion, relieve constipation, and purify the blood. Purchase the genuine imported article with Eisner & Mendelson Co. signature on the bottle.
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Europe
Charles IV
George Ili
Peter the Great
Maria Theresa
Eisner & Mendelson Coro
New York
Local Names Listed in Unidentified Notice Snippet
Readable names in an OCR fragment include Dickson Milas McGaughey Mr. Chance Mrs. L. A. Watres Mra. W. H. Pearce Miss Norton. The item lacks context and action details to determine purpose or event.
Keogh Pool Champion in Exhibition Tug of War
Jerome K R Keogh the world pool champion played two weeks of exhibition games in Wenton drawing big crowds at a billiard room. He offered $25 to beat him and 100 points to 160 for a win with a jointed cue. By week two his foes had not defeated him and scores showed high totals from both sides with Keogh leading.
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Jerome KR
Keogh
Wenton
Beaneaters
New York
Philadelphia
Meerh
St. Lona
Oval
Ron
Four suspects nabbed after yard blaze at Summit
Station Agent Harry Fritz spots four men in a Western yard at Clark's Summit. They cook a meal in a stove made from fish plates, smoke pipes, and are taken into custody by a squad of specials. They will be prosecuted before the mayor.
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Clark
Delaware
LaiokKitewana
Wml
Harry Fritz
Fritz
Hostence
Tieepis Evers
Governor grants extended respite for George K. Van Horn
A misspelled dispatch states Governor Stone issued a respite extending the execution date for George K. Van Horn from March 1 to May 4. The message, signed by Private Secretary C. Gerwly, confirms the delay and is directed to a recipient in Patroitsburg Pennsylvania.
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Collowiag Betes
Stone
George IK
van Horn
Patrixburys
Usd
Wedeman
Bevanton
George K. Vu Ilorn
C. Gerwly
Keeley Institute Offer Promises Cure for Alcohol Habit
The text asserts the Keeley treatment at 728 Madison Avenue as the only safe cure for alcohol addiction, claiming it makes the drinker aware of being bound and urges readers to seek this method rather than other means. It emphasizes ease and speed of recovery compared to whiskey reliance.
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Keeley
Keeley Institute
Madison Avenue
Lene’s Café Promotes Meals on Spruce Street
A local notice directs residents to dine at Lene’s Café located at 120 Spruce Street. The brief card emphasizes meals and urges patrons to visit for options and service.
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Lene's
Spruce Street
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