City Notes From a Scranton Page Listing Local Meetings
The grand jury plans to present this week’s work to court this morning. A meeting for the Medal of Honor committee is set for tomorrow afternoon in Mayor Bailey’s office, with a public gathering tonight at Hulbert’s hall on Wy(e) avenue. An audience will hear John H. Tree speak on the Heweue mission. a ten-person party from MooH. Wood attends the Academy of Music event. The inquiry court resumes with Judge Mdweards presiding. Several local incidents include trespass charges against Rhodes, a ten-day county jail sentence, and upcoming marriage licenses for Hughes and Crook and others. The Teachers’ Mutual Benefit Association will meet Saturday at 1 pm to nominate officers and plan activities. A suit involving the Wlyphant Lomber Co. continues, and Sam Worrest’s visit and performances are noted. An art exhibition for the Green Midwebrary is announced for next week, with John Brainard among participants and a formal opening Tuesday evening.
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Bailey
Wilennvon
Hulbert's
Wye Avenue
Dino Weht
Mhunt
John H. Tree
Iin
Ie Dian Ware
Tuckiwanna and Western Railroad
Ti TeHow Employen
Mooh
Wood
Megorge & Conwell
Academy of Music
Mdweards
Chee
Israel
Ross
Abiaham
Lekhinet
Thomas
Hughes
Sarite Crook
Kline
Francesco Motelli
May A. Carbo
Tdunmore
Aeeachi Tian
Bourd
Monttoal Youn
Arthur Frothinghim
Nis Attownes
Milton W. Lowey
Lyme
Gibwen Jones
Meredith Be Jones
Howsenald Boole
Wlyphant Lomber
Peoples Mutual Live Brook Maauranes Company
Aduiniy Pienie Perlor
Tarriotupe
Tve
Wilket-Barre
Boat of Trade
Scranton
John Brainard
Witck
Prominent Scranton Citizen James Blair Dies at Home
James Blair who built wealth through railroads banks and real estate died at his Scranton residence. He was aged nearly 90, had lived in Scranton since 1858, and left an estate valued around 1.5 million. Blair directed the Lackawanna and Western railroad and served as a longtime director of the First National Bank. He leaves two daughters and several sons and was active in local civic life. Burial will be in Dunmore cemetery after services at First Presbyterian Church.
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Fie Felvideve National Bank
Hodrlehing
Sinere
United States
UMTS
Jon J. Bhar
Stilts
Dues Bal
Belaways, Lackiwaninh and Western Railroad
Binghamton
Croan and Cowl Gon
Ell Pies
Chew
James Mees
Logan Othe
Panter
Bhlly
Dutmore
Hough
Atwis Oelock
Ih. A. Coursen
Mre
J. A. Lines
Mr. Blal
Mra
Aira
A.M. Bal
Yaphiderigeo Low
Mina Hanon
Moses Taylor Hospital
Mlades
bin Wnese
John d. Blatt
Bbaletuwi
M. Blair
Reuxville
Thom
James Platy
Acrantan Savings Bank
Dink Harmedy
Delawit
Lackawanna and Western Rilrood
Lackawanna Tram and Sleep Company
Dickson Manufacture
Mr. Hlaly
Warren
Sussex County
John
Markshorn
Pefine Conmie
Scranton
Blaly
DeliWwart, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Yalvoud
Sioux City
Pinehto Waitead
Missouri Valley
Northwestern Yystem
Ware
First National Bank
Aili
Bish
Eligabeth Lackee
Miss Lacke
Captain Lacke
Lode
Milton Lowke
Anetin Eh
Borunton
Juons Sole
Lanaretta
White
Oilwell
Couper
Alii
Wilett Jato A. Linen
Piet Nathonal Bank
Chaplets
Valade
Mass
Phade
Margaret Melttines
Davies
Besdali
Dndsie Mir
Masa
Atie
Ragere
Jude Cpeda
Josie
Mantell In Monbars at Academy of Music Benefit
Robert Mantell presented a fine benefit performance at the Academy of Music last night for the Green Ridge Wheelmen and bicycle enthusiasts. Mantell starred with Alan Charlotte Behrens in Monbarre, delivering a romantic drama with vivid localization and strong supporting turns from the company.
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Robert Mantell
Academy of Music
Audieret
Mantell
Dane
Teowin
Monbare
A Mantell
Alan Charlotte Behrens
Og Dione
Te Hai
Gas Price Cut Announced by Scranton Cae and Hyde Park
The Scranton Gas and Water Company and Hyde Park Gas and Water Company say gas will cost 125 per thousand cubic feet starting April 1. Discounts apply: five percent for monthly consumption below a stated threshold and ten percent for higher usage if bills are paid by the 20th of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Cae and Water Comany
Hyde Park Gas and Wuata Company
al Wmy
Local Business Notices and Advertisements Fragment
Fragmentary trade notices list Redieed Coal Nay Avge Park Cafe Kap stove and Chestnut with price 2.50 and contact details 3TLE Steam Heating and Plumbing P F M T Howley 01 Wyoming Ave. White Envelopes for 1Te at Se Store 625 Lacka Ave Tailor John Ross 7 Spruce Street.
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P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Lack
A. Ave
Jealous neighbor standoff ends with gunfire near Edgerton
In a morning confrontation at a gate near Jevivyn, Thomas Barlett of Edgerton drew a gun after ordering neighbor Philp Powan to stay away. Powan was wounded by Buckshot but survived as Barlett’s shot grazed Bowdan’s face, preventing murder. Authorities say Powan’s aggression led to the confrontation and Barlett acted to defend himself.
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Philp Powan
Thomas Barlett
Edgerton
Jevimyn
Hile Hives
Bowdan
Witter
Barrett
Bownan
Wewloney
Powan
Alles
Barlett
Hanlote
Wi Shields
Celebration of Moscow Veterans Renewal Meeting
A large gathering marked the seventeenth anniversary of the Moscow veterans organization held in Pellows hall. Delegates from Scranton attended with Major Vautin presiding. Captain DeLacy and Rev Father Welsh spoke as veterans recalled past service and sang The Army song.
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Moscow
Pellows
Scranton
Vautin
Alosean
America
Martin
W Pegree
Eliy
Ei. T L. Bipple
Amatile Tole
Flo
Pearce
Grand Army
Mivrtha
John T) Howe
A. BB. Stevens
F. J. Amsden
Father Welsh
PL DeLacy
Magar Vinglin
Heralein
de “Likay
Fiachoer Waleli
Gedreia
Seranton
BP. . Agsilen
Edward W. Pearce
J. Annoning
Moses Murey
G. dl. Preston
I. Delacy
Robert C. Clark
Samuel Schvevier
Simindel Steves
A. B Stevens
George Clark
J . Harper
Purim Feast Celebrated by Hebrews Worldwide
Yesterday the Hebrew world celebrated Purim commemorating deliverance of Jews from Persian plot. Services were held in synagogues worldwide with fasting before the feast and festive rejoicing as in ancient times.
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Persiuna
Houk
Fether
Burlesque Company at Davis' Delights Audiences
Miss Juda Siddons, famed burlesque artist, heads a lively New York company at Davis'. The Wednesday and Thursday performances drew large crowds who clearly enjoyed the entertaining acts and clever routines featured in a week’s engagement.
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Juda Siddons
Performances by Den and Griffin Amaze Audience
The article praises Den and Griffin for a grotesque but entertaining act with a “Multo Marvot” wave routine and a clever hand display. It highlights Montgomery Sletere and Kitanor Lone Wike, a colorful lady, plus Hahler and Cloesta's rope work as marvellous. Matinees and evening shows are scheduled today and tomorrow.
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Den
Griffin
Montgomery
Kitanor
Roe Tenjie
Hahler
Cloesta
Lomparraw
Mine accident injures worker Huddie Molesky
Huddie Molesky aged about unknown in a mine accident at the Green Wend mine when struck by a moving car and his arm crushed at the elbow. He was taken to Lackawanna Hospital where doctors performed an amputation at the elbow and he is reported resting comfortably.
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Huddie Molesky
Giltiverth
Cireen
Molesky
Lackawanna
Governor's Visit Mentioned Amid New York Arrangements
The note references a governor’s possible trip linked to a ceremony at the Grant Monument Street area. It mentions a large turnout, participation by officials, and a national security event connected to the site. The fragment notes Penney indi and a tense national context surrounding the event.
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New York
Thuvernan
Hie
Penney Indi
I Ak
Doyle
Chdeni
Merinevivonia
New Style of Whist Prompts Scranton Club Night
A novelty whist game at the Scranton White club features pairs playing with new rules. Twenty four players took part while twenty two hands were played. Participants included Miss Pratt, Mr Sheeley, Mrs J J Twins, Dr and Mrs Begginer, and several other locals.
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Scranton
Leenjelip
Quart
Trenty
Pliyert
Miss Pratt
Mr. Sheeley
Mit
J. J. Tiwens
Orbe
Dole
Mois
Aira
OM Sanderson
Miss Scranton
Mire
Wlilter
Hintermeister
Mas
Ea Ataiach
Marc. C
BL Penman
Demurrer Filed in Winton Borough Case
Yesterday O Brien Welly for the council and borough of Winton filed a demurrer to the suit brought by Charles Sheridan Wood and others alleging the organization was unlawfully formed and the plaintiff has no valid cause of action. The demurrer asserts lack of legal standing and failure to state a claim.
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Winton Council
O Brien Welly
Winton
Chiaries
Sheridan Wood
Sheriff Sale Records Reported From Kerr Estate
Sheriff Jn Ferber oversaw two sales of Kerr and Kerr Sons assets. The Lackowning avenue store sold for 8200, while a Carbondide timber sale proceeded under deputy authorization, with details fragmented in the OCR.
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Che
Kerr, Son &Oe
Pin in Ear Accident Shocks Frome Avenue Worker
John Title, a state picker on Frome avenue, suffered an unusual accident at work while removing a pin from a toy car. He was slowed by the pin causing a mishap, with reports describing the event as curious and concerning.
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John Title
Frome Avenue
National Breawken
Wieca
Three Miners Burned By Gas In North End Colliery
At the Wat o'clock shift a gas explosion in the Clark vein at Mintine colliery trapped and burned three miners James Nolan Theodore Harvey and James Cousin nee the Vietines. Nolan and Harvey suffered serious injuries while Cousin escaped with lighter wounds. The accident occurred as the men worked near the head of the Clark vein and currents aided the spread of the flame.
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James Nolan
Theodore Harvey
James Cousin
Nolan
Stichter
North End
Mintine
Nolin
Akio
Witlett
Marvy
Ottine
Guin
Conat Kanwy
Action Against C P Fiske Deposition Taken
Deposition was taken yesterday in the office of Attorney G D Taylor in the case of Militani Driving Pick against C P Fiske. The defendant managed the association's farm in Wollaville last fall and is alleged to have failed to return money and misused funds. Mr Tastur and Hane John BP represent Wiehe for the association.
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Trvposttlins
Almey Gedo TD
Taylor Hero
Mlw Apeatiw
Gomemissioner
Militani
Wiske
Wollaville
Dudmilchie
Kelly Repreeents
Wiehe
Atte Neweonbe
Association
Scranton Truth circulation dispute over printing costs
Witness Charles I Mathes testifies he oversaw the Scranton Truth edition printed on a Wednesday in 1947 and asserts no free distribution occurred. The case involves Scranton Gate and Water Company versus Northworth Coal and Transport Company with attorneys including George J Bedford and James Hygnes questioning distribution and costs.
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Scranton
Water Comppany
Northwrth Coal
Tran Cmpany
Deere
Charles I.mathes
Charlee KR
O'Malley
Terene
Seoul
Prederick Muller
B02. Fuhrman & Bra Merchants Note Patrician Goods
Fragmentary line hints at Fuhrman & Bra offering society goods and decorations. Public patronage discussed. unclear event or date. Source language suggests a shop or catalog note within a city newspaper.
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Publc
Fuhrman & Bra
Pabat's Milwaukee Bockers, 1st Lohmann's, Spruce Street
Local shopping snippet notes Pabat's Milwaukee Bockers at 1st Lohmann's on Spruce Street. Part of a brief street commerce listing with storefront references and street address.
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Pabat
Milwaukee Bockers
St Lohmann's
Spruce Street
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Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Iackawanna
the Eader
Penn Avenue
A. Hb. Warman
City Notes
Joe
Philadelphia
SA Mtly
J A. Waters
Christian
Alaug Lackawanna Ave
James Blair
Agess Itis
Jariensale
Waehnet Avenue
Suleroy Ellet
Seoullan
al- Hee
Mir. Whule
Ulair
Beranton
Fife
Sperinton Savings Bank
Tte
Howe
Dineetera
PVE
TOA Bevere
Mr. Eldavae
Wade
Serhin
HSH Ad
Hale
Jammer AL Linen
Caloradt Eisehmin
Monbars
The
Academy
Tallor
John Ross
Burlesque Company
Davis
Lida Siddons
Snes
R. Sawyer
Wyoming Avenue
Greenwood Ming
Hastings
Third National
S. G. Kerr, Sian & Co
John Huttlhe
Stone Avenue
Marvine
Jaslisa Nolan
Wwiivitie
Atinie
Theodote Davey
Ahleiver
Rosling
Jis Whliwant
Waals Cowssen
Rmimnens
Feelitink
Sohool Street
C. P. Fiske
G. D. Taylor
Northern Coal and Iron Company
Gar Spruce St. Opp
Jermyn
MT. Pleasant
Paul Ved
Dunn
Noli
W. W. Berry
Lackawanna Avanua
Warren-Ehret Company
FOX Ehret
Washington Ave
Scranton, Pa
JIST
China
Haviland
China Hall
J. Weichel
Soler Piano
J. W. Guernsey
Washington Avenue
Jardiniere
Lackawanna Ave
Wyoming House
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