North Scranton wage dispute ends with back pay ruling
In a case before Alderman Hoberto, Jonnie and Agnes Ford sued Val Piles & Co alleging verbal contracts paid 34 per week but they received 1.75 weekly. The defendant company refused back pay. The alderman granted the girls the full back wages claimed, totaling $25. The plaintiffs' mother testified the girls were promised 34 per week.
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Val Piles & Co
Providence
Delaware and Hudson Tatiroed Company
Alderman Hoberto
Jonnie
Agnes Ford
Green Hideo
Virle
Frightened Wagon Horse Crashes Through Fence, Is Shot
A spirited home attached to a light delivery wagon bolted when a street car approached on Providence road yesterday. The driver jumped to safety as the horse dashed toward the Marin and Western tracks, smashed through a fence, and plunged down an embankment before being shot. The wagon was badly wrecked.
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Providence
Providers
Marin and Western
Courm
Wigon
Minuet and entertainment postponed by local groups
A local event titled the propered Minuet and entertainment scheduled for March 6 by Colonel T JD Lewis Providence councils and others was postponed to April 6. Mrs. William Pelam of Wilkes-Barre and Mrs. Davids Birdley of Dale Street are back home after visits with relatives. Charles Simons died Monday at his Cusick Avenue home and funeral services were held, with interment at Petersburg cemetery. Ada Lard near Gordon Avenue received a pleasant surprise visit Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. JD. Lewis
Providence
United American Mechanics
Daviehins
America
William Pelam
Wilkes-Barre
Davids Birdley
Dale Street
Thomas Corcoran
Hawley
Charles Simons
Cusick Avenue
Petersburg Cemetery
Porivy Wis
Ada Lard
Gordon Avenue
Local Society News and Church Activities in Chattanooga
Friends from Chattanooga called on Sunday and the Father Whitty Society plans a meeting to organize the Ladies’ auxiliary for temperance work. Marquette council will host a smoker to celebrate Rev. J Z O Toole’s victory. Mary Watters visits from Kingston and David Davies hosts a visitor from Cincinnati. Christian Endeavor choir rehearsals move to North Main Avenue Baptist church and Presbyterian church tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eline Langan
Deesie Olver
Ida Thomas
Martha Jackson
Dna Heckman
Grace Loew
Harriet McMullen
Jonnie Fidiam
Bessie Riley
Annie Riley
Eth
Gordon Mamie Riley
Emeline Larneard
James Lanyon
Frank Lewis
Kex ‘Treverton
Pred Warren
Fimperon Liew
Robert Lee
Lloyd Olver
Clayton Karrowcliffe
John Lew
John Larneard
William Lerneard
Jamoa Wescott
J.Z. O'Toole
Jainiel Lloyd
Cincinnati
Ohio
David Davies
Sehook Street
Mary Watters
Yeaterday
Kingston
David Ff. Price
Mdna Avenue
Eitger Lewely
Christian Endeavor Choir
North Main Avenue
Georgy Steele
Wilkes-Harré
Thomas Wilints
Chuceh Avenue
Christan Endeavor
Presbyterian
Local Notables and Visits in Green Ridge Community
Mrs Emma Thompson has been at Hannemann hospital for two days. Mrs Pleney Hannover and her daughter from Olown NY visit daughter Mrs Fred Dunn on East Market Street. Mrs George Rodgers of Penn Avenue visits sister in New York Eli. Mrs Poore of Olyphant visits daughter Mrs Warren Kimball on Carouse Avenue. Lorene breaks ground for a new drug store at Washington and Marion. Mrs J J Cole of Carbondale visits Mrs Isaac Williams on Calpulisy Avenue. Judd Steavens returns home to Wyoming. Mrs Chaffee of Dover visits Rev Chaffee on Delaware Street.
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Emma Thompson
Hannemann Hospital
Pleney Hannover
Olown
N.Y
Fred Dunn
East Market Street
George Rodgers
Penn Avenue
New York
Eli
Poore
Olyphant
Warren Kimball
Carouse Avenue
Cay
Lorene
Lake Shore Route Promises Fast Comfortable Journey
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway advertises a nonstop ride from Thuffalo to Chi cago through Northern Indiana Southern Michigan and Western New York. It emphasizes scenery comfort and superior speed with careful service for patrons on this tourist-friendly line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thuffalo
Chicago
Lake Shore
Michiiam
Washington Commandery Installs Knights of Malta Officers
Washington commandery No. 82 of Malta installed officers for the term. Deputy Grand Commander Evan M. Jones officiated with past commanders assisting. Twenty six applicants are on hand and a new class aimed for completion by April 11.
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Washington
Knights of Malta
Washington Commandery
Kulehta
Malta
Jackson Street
Main Avenue
Evan M. Jones
Gwilym Jones
Jassino
Frank S&s Dryden
Lins J. Pugh
George Stephans
Scott L. Shaver
John ML
John Jd. Morgan
Wation
Henry
Jacobs
Peter Graly
Benjmin Evans
Harer
Benjamin Jones
Trett Kime
John W. Fitcher
Morgan Jenkins
Aichand James
George F. Bench
Grand Commandery
David T. Evie
Child Dies of Diphtheria in Scranton Area
Firder Muay Hels ter nine month old child of Mr and Mrs George FP Hels ter of 361 North Hromsey avenue died yesterday from convulsions triggered by diphtheria. Funeral set for tomorrow afternoon with private interment at Washburn street cemetery. Also notes burial of child of Mr and Mrs William J Williams of Sloanpatch this afternoon at Washburn street cemetery and funeral services at the hotel at 12 o'clock. Mrs John Walsh daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Cadden of Scranton Street died in Shenandoah and will be brought here for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walsh
Patrick Cadden
Scranton Street
Shenandoah
Blacksmith Sues Over Overworked Horse Death
William Eglinton, a blacksmith, sued Aldermen John for damages from Draynan Fred Post over a horse lost last November. Witnesses testified the horse died from an overdose of medicine after being overworked while sick. The alderman awarded Edginton 146.55 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Eglinton
John
Draynan Fred Post
Edginton
Local Notes and Travel Plans From Hyde Park Residents
Benjamin Evans of North Hyde Park avenue leaves today for New York to sail to South America. Mr and Mrs B P E Anthony of North Main avenue held a surprise party for their daughter’s nineteenth birthday. Minnie Weber and Hannah Jenkins of Luzerne Street are in New York City. City Engineer Joseph Phillipa of Sweland Street reported sick. Mr and Mrs John Knight of Jackson street entertain friends from Lyloming and Carbon dale. J F Sineel of the Bimpson Methodist Episcopal church attended a ministerial conference at Wyoming this week. W L Andrews, the well known sign painter, has gone south for a few weeks. George, the 10 year old son of Mr and Mrs Martin Bird of North Main avenue, died yesterday. The funeral will be tomorrow afternoon, burial at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
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Benjamin Evans
North Hyde Park Avenue
New York
South America
B. PE. Anthony
North Main Avenue
Minnie Weber
Hannah Jenkins
Luzerne Street
New York City
Joseph Phillipa
Sweland Street
John Knight
Jackson Street
Lyvoming County
Carbondale
Hey
J. F. Sineel
Bimpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Wyoming
W. L. Andrews
Eign
Giorge
Martin Bird
Hyde Park Catholic
Regan Won’t Contest Sixth Ward Result Amid Celebration
John KK Regan declines to challenge Award James’s election to the upper chamber, asserting fair victory. He hosted a surprise party for Mr Reinhart on Sixth Street, as West Side Central Republican club plans a regular meeting at their Main and Jackson room. After the meeting no clam chowder lunch will be served.
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John KK. Regan
Select Council
James
Iis
Mrt
M. HB. Reinhart
Sixth Street
West Side Central Republican Club
Kemp's Balvam for the Throat and Lungs advertised
An advertisement touts Kemp's Balvam as the most successful remedy for coughs croup bronchitis asthma and consumption. It urges readers to buy a bottle today and keep it in the house with a price noted.
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Kemp
Mine accident injures worker Michael Cawley
Michael Cawley of Grantavenue was injured at the Diamond mine on Tuesday when a heavy timber fell on him. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Cawley
Grantavenue
Borough council eyes fare cut on Laurel HS line shift
A borough council committee reported progress with the Bovanton Roadway company to shift Laurel HS line passengers from Scranton to the Dunmore cemetery for one fare instead of two. They referred the matter to the Lackawanna Valley Railway for action and scheduled further reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bovanton Roadway Company
Laurel HS
Scranton
Dunmore Cemetery
Scrantoon
Dunmore Corners
Copany
Lackawanna Valley Railway Company
Conrad Switeer
Feast Drinker Street
Deacon Fox
East Drinker Street
Ro Ro Bubin
Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Gertle Williams
Throop Street
Dalton
John CC. O'Malley
Mt. Cobb
R. O'Malley
Samuel Willis
Hronk Street
Odd Fellows' Hall
Town night school closes for the winter term
The Lackawanna township night school ended its first evening for the winter term. The O'Connell council and Young Men's Institute will hold a special meeting this evening. Thomas King of lower Greenwood and his son Martin returned from Stroudsburg where Martin faced a robbery accusation. Martin proved he had no connection to the crime. F. J. Fagan left for a brief business trip to Philadelphia. The Green Wool Mine fund met at Faeshold's hall to plan strengthening the society's finances.
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Lackawanna Township
O'Connell Council
Young Men's Institute
Thomas King
Lower Greenwood
Martin
Stroudsburg
Young Wing
F. J. Fagan
Philadelphia
Greenwool Mine Fund
Faeshold'’s
White Deer at Moosic Hall Presented by Thalia Society
The Thalia Society presents the German drama club at Moosic Hall with the three act comedy Der Wehlose Hirsch by Karl Pauder. Principal roles by F. J. Widmayer John Urunner Theodore Straub Gustave Repnert Joseph Miller Loreng Habersieh Otto Bronckel Morris Weiss Miss Violet Fahrenholt Miss Olga Pittack and Miss Martha Pittack. A concerto aria Polka by Arditi sung by Mrs. Schiling. Audience lively with laughter and applause. Director Schilling praised for dramatic as well as musical skill.
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Thalia Society
German Dramatie and
Operntlc
W. P. Bohilline
Music Hall
Karl Pauder
F. J. Widmayer
John Urunner
Theodore Straub
Gustave Repnert
Joseph Miller
Loreng Ha
A New Name for It in Loulaville Courier
A quirky exchange in the Loulaville Courier Journal features Biatoe and Hiccohumper debating a new term for a chatter. The dialogue ponders language choice and suggests preference for English over French terms in naming.
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Loulaville Courier-Journal
Miss Rhoda Samuels Hosts Pleasant Evening at Home
Miss Rhoda Samuels of 717 Cedar avenue entertained friends at her residence last evening. Refreshments were served around 10 o clock and guests included Minnie Haas Minnie Rencler Alice Samuels Mary Samuels Mamie Storr Anna Center Pauline Heim Anna Aspensehlager Adrian Smith Carrie Hess Louisa Blitter Julia Dauchworth Jessie Hagen Charles Rohr Sam Thompson August Gunter Fred Bung Herman Aspenschlacer Oscar Kemp Victor Menzel Herman Haberland Henry Stechel Will Mac Dowell Sam Williamson Adam Frichtel John Smith Will Smith George Fruchin.
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Rhoda Samuels
Cedar Avenue
Wuesta
Tl O'Clook
Miss Samuels
Mieses Minnie Haas
Minnie Rencler
Alice and
Mary Samuels
Mamie Storr
Anna Center
Pauline Heim
Anna Aspense
Funeral for Miss Anna O’Malley at St Peter’s Cathedral
The funeral for Miss Anna O’Malley was held yesterday morning from her home on South Wyoming Avenue. A high mass was celebrated at St Peter’s Cathedral by Rev. J. Gough, with interment at Hyde Park Cemetery. Pallbearers included Peter Loftney, Wilions Gibson, James Lyons, James McGuinness, James Terney and Richard Stafford. The funeral was largely attended.
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Anna O'Malley
Wyoming Avenue
St. Peter's Cathedral
Nev
PJ. Gough
Hyde Park
Peter Loftney
Wiions Gibson
James Lyons
James McGuinness
James Terney
Richard Stafford
Local society notes and illnesses mark town events
Miss Van Nort reports responses to a musicale with Professor Prosser and other artists to be present this evening. The Cedar Avenue church plans its monthly meeting after prairie service. Edward Hamm to wed Minnie Snyder from nearby streets. May Zang is seriously ill. Thomas Mahon fights typhoid fever with critical condition noted yesterday.
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Miss van Nort
Young Women's Christan Association
Yeaterday
Professor Prosser
Pie Anier
John BR. James
Trosoph Joy
Morris Thomas
Cedar Avene Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles Kaestner
Charles Kellar
Michael McDowall
Hi Hawley Yeat
Edward Hamm
Pitteton Avenue
Minnie Snyder
Birel Street
May
John Zang
Thomas Mahon
Fig Street
Obituary for Mrs. Churtotte Perrin of West Pittston
The death of Mrs. Churtotte Perrin occurred this morning at her daughter’s home on Spring Street. She was in her seventy sixth year, born in Centermoreland Wyoming County, married to the late George Perrin, and resided in West Pittston for 34 years. Surviving are eight children and multiple relatives. she was active in the West Pittston Methodist church. The funeral will be held at her son Charles’ home on Spring Street Friday afternoon.
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Churtotte Permon Perrin
Christinner
Ae Kone
Ovenina
Biliston Gazette
Mre Tyuthin
Hrommel
Spring Street
Perrin
Centremoreland
Wyoming County
Abraham Ferguson
Orainge County
George Perrin
Wort Pittston
Pervin
West Pittston
Siren Lin Humber
Iing
Oeloty Ciécles
Mra
J. W. Holcomb
Bing Street
Calvin Perrin
Porty Fort
W. HL. Kerr
Delaware Avenue
Charles J. Perrin
D. Simonson
Scranton
J. Hommel
Coray Perrin
Woeet Piwton Methodist Church
Charles
Funeral for Archinid man Frank Healy at St Thomas Church
Frank Healy of Archinid died at his Main Street home after a long illness. Survived by his wife and five children, he was one of two sons of Thomas Healy, a pioneer Lackawanna Valley merchant. The funeral will be a high mass at St Thomas Church with burial in Catholic cemetery. only Mrs M M Kearney of Norfolk, Virginia remains alive among extended family.
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Frank Healy
Thomas Healy
Main Street
Healy
St. Thomas’ Church
Lackawanna Valley
Tee
Mra. M. M. Kearney
Norfolk, Va
Fight for Olyphant Land Instates Four Ejectments
Heirs of William S. Davis file four ejectment suits in Prothonotary Copeland’s office to recover multiple parcels of land in Olyphant. Plaintiffs include Elizabeth Davis Elizabeth Jenkins Mary J. Davis W.W.S. Davis Matilda Adair George Davis Maggie Perry and Harriet Davis with Marian Wheeler Frank Wheeler and James Wheeler as defendants in one suit. Frank Zolinski Jacob Suravity and James Mora named in three others. Local attorney is S. B. Price, representing the plaintiffs.
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Prothonotary
Copelands Office
Olyphant
Elizabeth Davis
Elizabeth Jenkins
Mary J. Davie
W.W. S. Davis
Matilda Adair
George Davis
Maggie Perry
Harriet Davis
William 8. Davis
Marian Wheeler
Frank Wheeler
James Wheeler
William Wheeler
Frank Zolinski
Jacob Suravity
James Mora
Mora
Old Forge
8. B. Price
Southern Railway land prospects for North U S farmers
The notice advertises farming land along the Southern Railway as ideal for grain, grasses, stock, dairy, truck farming, or orchards. It promises fertile soil, mild climate, health, and prosperity with cheap land and good prices for farm products. Descriptive publications are mailed by M. V. Richerds, Land and Industrial Agent, Southern Railway, Washington, D. C.
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Bouth
Southern Railway
M. V. Richerds
Washington, D. C
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Val Bliss & Co
Jr. OU
A. M. Fine Beon
Charles Simms
Cosick Avenues
Gardner
Honor
Green Ridge
Globe Warehouse
Silk
Black Dress
West Scranton
Grace May
George P. Heisner
North Bromley Avenue
Heftore
Horne
St. Brenden
Willl
Jenkins’ Drug Store
John Durkin
Charles Canavan
William Larkin
Gus Duty
Joseph Carey
Peter McCoy
Robert Duty
Amos Emery Willl
Electric City Commandery
Knoights of
Masonic Hall
St. Paul's Pioneer Corps
St. David's Hall
Walter McNichols
Natthews Bros
Lacka. Ave
Dunmore
William Guta
Mr. Lute
Charlies Krown
Ilnese
Edward Cullen
Union Cash Stores
Apple Street
Independent
Victor Tursehel
FL L. Pitepatrick
J. MH. Scanton
FE. Nickerson
RB. Cole
J. B. van Horn
Willam Nickerson
John M. Helsner
Axman
Moosic ”Hall
South Scranton
Anon O'Malley
St. Peter’s
Ayrooms
Aoda
Nao
Mink
Tn Boettcher
Prospect Avenue
Prohibition
Nues OF News
Wm. G. Munds
Wilmington
Johann Hoff
Johann Neff
Eisner & Mendelson CO
Agenia
West Pittston Cemetery
Olyphant Land
W. 8. Davis Institute
Sneoras
Castoria
Erst
U. S
Ellis Bow
Asnt ON Chemical Co
Sos Wratington, B
Walter W. Branson
Jonas Long's Sons
Martie
Washington Ave
Joni Long
Sons
Fancy Rockaways
East Rivers
Maurice River Coves
Mill Ponds
W. AL Pierce
Penn Aye Market
Snow
THE
Weston Mule CO
Adams
Mercereau & Connell
Bert
Rte Hrow
UC. Saderson
Drugsinia
Hale Filitog
COOK
Emedy CO
Masoniceaple
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