Local News Bulletin Highlights
Trainmen wage delay payments. Lt Black’s condition improves as miners Flynn and Tigue rest easier after Mt. Pleasant mine blast. Catholic Historical Society and Newman Magazine Club meet in Guernsey building with Rev MacGoldek speaking. Jerry Jones clarifies his identity after a mislinked injury report. Charles Moran awaits U.S. trial for post office robbery. transfer from Luzerne County jail noted. Health board reports sharp drop in contagious disease cases. deaths list scarlet fever and diphtheria. Thieves arrested after officers Korady and Nichols intervene at 6:20 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Historical Society
Newman Magazine Club
Guernsey
J. MacGoldek
Delware Lackawanna Yard Theft Turned Over to Police
Small boys in the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad yards attempted theft of a large quantity of goods. Two officers detained the youths and transported them to the central police station. They will face hearing this morning. Barn Fire at Cedar Avenue Residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Central Police Station
Cedar Avenue
Alder Street
Fred Phillips
Hari Gari Anniversary Entertainment at Music Hall
The Hari Gari lodge held an anniversary social in Music Hall with Keystone Orchestra. George Beichert opened, followed by choral numbers from Scranton Liederkranz and Scranton Junger Maennerchor. William Hitzenroth spoke. further selections featured Rothhaarig ist mein Schatzlein and The Musketeers, with supper, dancing, and a committee led by George Kramer and others coordinating the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hari Gari
Music Hall
Keystone Orchestra
George Beichert
Scranton Liederkranz
Schauss
William Hitzenroth
Scranton Junger Maennerchor
Liedarkranz
George Kramer
Willam Schwenker
George Seibert
Michael Stumff
Mr. Henry
Mr. Sweltzer
David Meyer
George Hack
Elks Welcome Van Osten To Scranton Social
Scranton Lodge of Elks hosted an informal session and reception for Thomas D. Van Osten manager of Al Reeves Company in town. St John Loftus presided and imposed fines while Lawrence's orchestra played. Local performers from Al Reeves chorus Academy of Music and Tennis quartet contributed to a lively evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas D. van Osten
al. Reeves Company
Scranton Lodge of Elks
Ita
Franklin Avenue
van Osten
Gaiety Theatre
The
Elks
Royal Ammateurs
D. J. Reedy
St. John
Common Council Tonight to Hear Speakeasy Ordinance
A special meeting of the common council is called for this evening to transact general business. Mr Tewkesbury will seek passage on second and third readings of the speakeasy ordinance after last Friday’s adjournment. The appropriation ordinance is not expected to pass on third reading, likely held until re organization morning to limit amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Tewkesbury
Judge Sustains Referee in Aaron and Stoll Bankruptcy
United States District Judge Buffington sustained Referee VanWormer's recommendation to declare Aaron and Stoll of North Scranton bankrupt. Stoll's attorney A A Vosburg appealed in Pittsburgh but the higher court adopted the referee's recommendation. The case now returns to Referee VanWormer for final settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffington
United States District Court
VanWormer
Aaron &. Stoll
North Scranton
Stoll
A. A. Vosburg
Pittsburg
Refund offer for tar syrup bottle failed to cure cough
Undersigned agree to refund money on a 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar for coughs and colds. They also guarantee a 25 cent bottle to prove satin. Names listed include J. Vetter, Albert Bhulta, A M Jones, Lorenz, Bhrger's Pharmacy, F L Terppe, HM Cole, Chas P Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
J. Vetter
Albert Bhulta
Avid M. Jones
Lorenz
Bhrger
F. L. Terppe
HM. Cole
Chas
P. Jones
Colliery Engineer Co. Stock for Sale Advertised
Colliery Engineer Co. stock is offered for sale by R. E. Comegya of the Dime Hank Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colliery Engineer Co
R. EB. Comegya, Dime Hank Building
Supreme Court affirms Lackawanna cases including Old Forge railway
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court handed five Lackawanna decisions led by affirmations in Kellow v City of Scranton Clark v Dawson York v Weber and Keogh et al v Pittston and Scranton Railway. The Old Forge borough case involves a street railway franchise protested as fraudulently obtained after borough formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunster
Old Forge Street Railway
John Weber
Lackawanna
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Fahrig
Schimpff
Kellow
City of
Scranton
Clark
Dawson
York
Weber
Keogh
Pittston and Scranton Railway Company
Old Forge
Old Forge Township
Lane 8
Hart
W. H. Metzger
Harrisburg
Charles H. Mullen
James A. Steese
D. A. Dunleavy
Mt. Holly Springs
Pittston and Scranton
Scranton Railway Company
Vin Mariani Wine Tonic Claims World Fame
An old advertisement touts Vin Mariani as a world famous tonic claimed to treat malaria weak blood influenza and consumption. It warns against substitutes and markets the product through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariani
Pay Holdup Delays Scranton Railway Pay Day
Pay day for Scranton Railway Company workers stalled as a safe door jammed after a clerk tried to twist the knob. Expert Greggs worked all day and into the night but could not open the safe, delaying hundreds awaiting their monthly pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Railway Company
Greggs
Annual Yale Dinner Promises Toasts and Honors
Local Yalesians plan a 7 pm Yale dinner at the Scranton club in the Hoard of Trade building with President Hadley as guest of honor. Hon. Joseph Buffington Judge Fred Leonard and Ilenny Durand are among those expected to accept invitations. Major Everett Warren will be toastmaster with five toasts including Yale University and Old Nassau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Homer Green
Honesdale
New England
Union College
Green
Bright College
Durand
Association
Everett Warren
R. W. Archbald
W. H. Jessup, Jr
Brinkerhoff Thorne
Hadley
Syracuse
Buffalo
Lackawanna Road
Warren
Madison Avenue
Funeral of Joseph H. Steell Held at Home and Dunmore Cemetery
The funeral for Joseph H. Steell was held yesterday from his Monroe avenue home with services at 1:30 pm conducted by Rev. Dr. McLeod and Rev. Dr. Logan of First Presbyterian. The church quartet led by John T. Watkins sang, florals filled the home, and interment followed at Dunmore cemetery. Pallbearers were Henry A. Knapp, Charles H. Wells, Samuel Hines, J S McAnulty, Frank L. Phillips, and Charles Schlager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Steell
Monroe Avenue
Linden Street
Dr. McLeod
Firat Presbyterian Church
Logan
John T. Watkins
Dunmore Cemetery
Henry A. Knapp
Charles H. Wells
Samuel Hines
J. 8. McAnulty
Frank L. Phillips
Charles Schlager
Three Men arraigned for theft at North End club
Patrick Hart Patrick Shields and Martin Murray were arraigned before Alderman Howe on a second theft charge by Albert Buchta of Lloyd Street. He alleged a February 19 dance at the North End Athletic Club where seven kegs of beer four boxes of soft drinks and cigars were taken. Evidence was insufficient and they were discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Hart
Patrick Shields
Martin Murray
Alderman Howe
Albert Buchta
Lloyd Street
Buchta
North End Athletic Club
Disturbance and fine in Scranton court case
Sunday afternoon Peter McGraw created a disturbance at 10 Lee court and was ejected by Patrolman Fred Karlus. He insulted the officer and was arraigned before Mayor Moir, fined five dollars, and jailed ten days for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. A horse and wagon case from Kimhburat ended with the vehicle found and stored in Wymbs' livery in Yankee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter McGraw
Lee Court
Fred Karlus
McGrew
Central
Moirom
Finn
Kimhburat
West Scranton
Wymbs
Vankee
Board of Control Names Committees After Reorganization
RB. T. Jayne announces standing committees, with Jayne allies dominating key panels. He urges strict economy, no new buildings, and bonding if needed, citing janitor waste and high school taxes as reasons for cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 10
No. 25
Shires
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Edison Phonograph
Perry Brothers
Lackawanna Day
Adams Avenue
Huntington's Bakery
EAD
Spruce Street
Masonic Temple
Syder
Edward Reyer Sidepruce
H. B. Ware
Williams Building
Postoffice
Jilabel
Delaware, Tushawanna and Western Company
Board of Health
City Hall
At & P.m
Delaware and Hudson
Black
Michael Flynn
Thomas Tigue
Mt. Pleasant
Heckawanna Hospital
Jerry Jones
Duckworth Building
Tribune
Charles Moran
United States Court
Kingston
Luverne County
United States
Lowry
Kady and
O. L. Nichols
Jones Long's Sons
OF van Osten
Willard, Warren & Knapp
H. M. Hannah
J. T. McCollum
J. M. C. Ranch
J. M. C. Ranck
Emma D. Ranck
W. Dawson
George R. Clark
John H. Ranch
Archbald
Ella Kellow
West Lackawanna Avenue
Cassesse
M. J. Martin
John J. Murphy
I. H. Burny
Taylor
Minnie Weber-York
Tracie Weber
Minnie Weber
Hyde Park
Archhbald
John F. Scragg
W. H. Jessup
H. A. Knapp
Joseph O'Brien
C. Comegys
Stieff Piano
Vin Mariani
University
J. H. Steell
Board OF Control
Jayne
RB. T. Jayne
Mr. Jayne
Messrs
May and
Schriefer
Mr. Francalr
Dr. O'Malley
Langan
H. J. O'Malley
Francois
Walsh
Jennings
Fighting Ten
Mr.May
Messrs. Barker
Messrs. Schriefer
J. Phillips
John Gibbons
Peter Neals
Lous Schwase
Elias KE
Evans
Louis Schwase
Jacob Schaefer
W. A. May
A. B. Eynon
O. B. Schriefer
Dennis J. Roche
D. J. Phillips
George H. Shires
Patrick Golden
Alex L. Francois
Filias E. Evans
Laula Schwass
John O'Malley
P. J. Lengan
Elias FE. Evans
D. I. Phillipe
O B. Schriefer
A. L. Francois
Anthony Walsh
T. J. Jennings
Elles E. Evans
F. P. Barker
BE. J. Leonard
Auditory O. B. Schriefer
P. J. Longan
Liberty Street
Baltimore
Stleff Plano
Pierce’s Market
Rockaway
Maurice River
Blue Point
Penn Avenue
Crina Yall
G. V. Millar & Co .Waite Se Toon Sous
F. L. Crane
L. Crane
Lackawanna Avenue
Rocke Ladies
Berghauser
Lackawanna Ave
Manhattan
Buge
Sca
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Toranton and
Wilko«Haurre
Manufaciarara of
General Office
Everett
Everett’s
Dix Court
Mear City Hall
Carter
D. Irving Simmons
Connell Building
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