Elm Park pew letting and city notices mix of events
Local items report annual pew letting at Elm Park church this evening and a joint auditing committee meeting in the city clerk's office. Widespread notices include administration granted to Mary J Anderson and John Thomas, plus various fines, arrests, and community events across the city.
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Elm Park
William Anderson
Mary J. Anderson
John Thomas
Marvine Shaft
Providence
Farview
Delaware and Hudson
M. c
Teeter
Kinsley
Alderman Howe
Celestial Lodge
No. SU
Order
Oity Fellows
Wiis
John Mears
River Street
W. H. Pierce
Howe
Thomas Carroll
Lugerne Street
Yours Men's
Corset Expert Miss Litchfield At Our Store Next Week
Miss Litchfield, an expert corset fitter, will be in our store all next week to display a full line of Fiext hen Moulded Corsets newly added to stock. She urges corsets made for the individual rather than forcing the individual into a single model, inviting shoppers to examine and fit the goods.
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Litchfield
Boiler House Fire at Cayuga Breaker Threatened Miners
A fire destroyed the Cayuga breaker boiler house Saturday morning causing damage to eighteen boilers. High winds hindered containment and water pressure limited firefighting. Assistant Foreman George Witham finally opened escape valves as miners fled to reach the Store Shaft. The Delaware Lackawanna and Western mine, employing 600 men, faces about 5000 dollars in losses and a week of idle work while repairs and safety tests proceed.
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Amnahin
Box 82
North End
General Phinney
Mc Crystal
George Witham
The
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Benjamin Hughes
New School No. 1 in Fifteenth Ward Inspected
The Fifteenth ward’s new No. 1 school, on Bellevue Heights, was examined by the board of control Saturday. Architects Duckworth and contractor Williams guided the controllers through the wood and brick veneer building with stone trim, housing twelve rooms and costing $94,600. The Smead-Wells heating and ventilating system is installed and the building’s acceptance will be recommended at the board’s next meeting.
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Board of Control
John Gibbons
Benson Davis
Jacobs
John Casey
T J. Jennings
Duckworth
Wiliams
Bellevue Heights
Interesting stereopticon exhibition at Court House Square
Thousands gathered Saturday night at Court House Square to view a stereopticon show held for the benefit of Our Woman's Paper. Over 300 views were presented. Bidding for the first copy of the paper progressed, with Col. H. M. Isles' $45 bid matched by Charles Schlager who increased the offer to $60.
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Court House Square
Our Woman's Paper
H. M. Isles
Charles Schlager
Obituary notices for several prominent city residents
Alfred Shiffer of 305 Franklin avenue died Saturday after paralysia suffered three weeks earlier. He was 65, born in Stroudsburg, and lived in the same house since 1856. Survived by wife, six sons, four daughters, and many friends. Funeral at 2 pm from his home, interment in Dunmore cemetery. Also noted are the deaths of Edward De Lacey age 4, Cornelia E. Hurlburt 62, and Colonel Wilcox of the One Hundred and Thirty-second Pennsylvania Volunteers. funeral arrangements and affiliations with local churches and regiments are listed.
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Alfred Shiffer
Franklin Avenue
Mr. Shiffer
Stroudsburg
William
Frank
Jacob
Charles
Edward
Jesse Shiffer
Thomas Coleman
Willard Lanning
Mamie
Carrie Shiffer
Edward de Lacey
Bellevue
Thomas de Lacey
John BP. de Lacey
Broadway
St. Peter's Cathedral
Hyde Park Catholic
Cornelia E. Hurlburt
John 8. Thurlburt
Wheeler Avenue
West Pittston
Newnan
One Hundred and Thirty-second Pennsylvania Volunteer
Wilcox
New York City
4Iba Knapp
One Hundred and Thirty-second Pennsylvania Volunteers
Oakford
Antietam
BE. and
H. T. Anthony
New York
Scranton
Lafayette Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Funeral for 65-year-old Shiater at Dunmore cemetery
Sees Berahton reports the funeral of Ifred Shiater aged 65, who shone shed five days ago. The service is on Monday at the residence 36 Frank Aurlal, with burial to follow at Dunmore Cemetery.
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Seees Berahton
Ifred Shiater
Frank Aurlal
Dunmore
Scranton Hosts American Volunteers Meeting in Two Churches
Colonel Patrhe Watkins leads Scranton gatherings at First Presbyterian and Simpson Methodist churches to promote the American Volunteer movement. Captains Mausland and Green, with Staff Captain Lindsay, outline post plans, finances, and recruitment while stressing unity with Salvationists and future local canvassing.
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Scranton
New American Volunteers
First Presbyterian Church
Simpson Methodist Church
West Side
Patrhe Watkins
Salvation Army
Hallington
Cooper Union
Salvationists
Watkins
Simpson
Colonel Watkins
Mausland
Green
Lindsay
New York City
Masiand
American Volunteers
Masland
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Connecticut
Cain
Tribune
Musland
Lind
Army
Watking
Bimpson
Balvation Army
J. B. Sweet
Bald Mount Feuds Lead to Bail in Local Court
Alfred Green and Charles Wilson faced wages and threats charges after a midnight feud at Bald Mount. Mrs Wilson was jailed on a threat charge and bail set at 200 dollars. Green was later arrested on malicious prosecution charges in a sequence of court appearances.
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Bald Mount
Alfred Green
Charles Wilson
Hore
Millar
Sults
Cross
Green
Patrolman Robling to Assume Post Under City Chief
Patrolman Frank Robling accepts patrolman duties and plans to report Monday after resigning as deputy U S marshal this morning. Mayor Bailey awaits decisions from Mr. Taylor while ex County Detective John Shea is tipped as Robling’s successor as marshal.
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Frank Robling
Batley
United States Marshal
Bailey
Simpson
Taylor
Tribune
Robling
John Shea
Funeral of George Hensel Observed at Madison Ave Home
Funeral services for George Hensel, son of Mrs. William Hengel, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday from 620 Madison Avenue. Rev. P. F. Zizelman conducted German services at the house and Rev. B. E. Miller spoke in English. Liederkranz quartet sang hymns. flower bearers were Timothy Quinnan, Charles Bechtold, Theodore Kiesel and John Held. Pallbearers included Inegoh, Edward Lewenthal, George Schellhase, Stewart Hutchinson, George Kelper, George Thomas and Joseph Miller. Burial followed at Forest Hill Cemetery.
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George Hensel
William Hengel
Madison Avenue
P. F. Zizelman
Zion Lutheran Church
BE. L. Miller
Holy Trinity Church
Liederkranz Quartette
Timothy Quinnan
Charles
Juvenile Cyclers Parade at Washington Avenue Party
About seventy five young bicyclists were entertained by Mrs Diehl Saturday evening with a bicycle party in honor of her sons A parade of the juvenile cyclers on Washington avenue preceded the entertainment at the house The children on their decorated wheels presented a beautiful spectacle Attending were Misses Clara Porter Flossy Porter Mettle Schlager Helen Jones Helen Simpson Mabel Fritz Candice Watson Eloise Phelps Helen Boles Margery Platt Mary Hackett Hexsie Steele Katherine Pratt Anna Archer Louisa Brown Fanny Mears Harry Jones Harold Norton Ralph Megargel Paul Holgate Ambrose Leonard George Owens Sam Wood Taylor Foster Gordon Taylor Essen Taylor Fred Swan Frank Williams Robbie Reeves Harry Caryl John Coolidge Arthur Phillips
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Anna Archer
Louisa Brown
Fanny Mears
Harry Jones
Harold Norton
Ralph Megargel
Paul Holgate
Ambrose Leonard
George Owens
Sam Wood
Taylor Foster
Gordon Taylor
Essen Taylor
Fred, Swan
Frank Williams
Robbie Reeves
Harry Caryl
John Coolidge
Arthur Phillips
Baird Denies Extortion Charge Against Warden
James Baird, recently released from county jail after five months for forgery, did not press extortion charges against Warden Thomas Jay in the Free Press. Sheriff Clemons announced a full investigation into the matter, citing unrelated information found since the initial report. Jay was at his home in Jermyn. his comments were not available.
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James Baird
Thomas Jay
Clemons
Baird
Jay
Jermyn
Fire engine collides with beer wagon in Lackawanna clash
A Hook and Ladder fire truck collided with a Hughes and Glen beer wagon in front of Durkin's Hotel on Lackawanna Avenue at 6 PM Saturday. The engine was en route to a South Side fire alarm, the truck's front end bent and the beer wagon slightly damaged. No firemen were injured.
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Hughes & Glennon
Durkin
Lackawanna Avenue
Contralto Misa Mary Thomas Sets Tonight at YMCA Hall
Contralto Misa Mary Thomas brings a carefully chosen program to the Young Men's Christian Association hall for a London debut impression recalled in her early career. A notable concert event draws local music patrons.
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Misa Mary Thomas
London
Two Cottages Burned At Moosic Lake Fires Raged East Mountain
Two forest fires near Moosic Lake destroyed the cottages of Edwin Dolph and Mrs. Davis. Flames extended to lake shores as farmers and cottagers fought the blazes and spectators watched from the city. A second fire near the mountain top caused no reported damage.
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Edwin Dolph
Mrs. Davis
East Mountain
Moosic Lake
Marshwood
Thin City
Davis
Philadelphia
Dunmore
Moosic Coal Company
West Side youths jailed after Delaware and Hudson station altercation
Joseph Murphy and Matthew Feller, West Side youths, spent time in the central police station after a morning fight with a night watchman at the Delaware and Hudson station. Murphy was fined ten dollars, Feller five, and both remained jailed until evening when friends paid their fines.
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Joseph Murphy
Matthew Feller
West Side
Central
Delaware and Hudson
Ridgeway
Muir
Murphy
Feeler
Feller
Durance Vile
Doctor of Alcantara staged at St. Thomas hall this week
Opera Thursday and Friday nights at St. Thomas College hall feature The Doctor of Alcantara in two acts. Local talent directed by Professor W. P. Schilling to aid the college furnishing fund. General admission 25 cents, reserved seats 10 cents extra.
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St. Thomas’ College Hall
W. P. Schilling
Sacred Concert at Laurel Hill Park Reported
Bauer's band performed a sacred concert at Laurel Hill park yesterday afternoon before a large crowd. The Tribune notes the printed programme from Saturday. Advertisement lines urge McGarrah's Insect Powder in 25 and 10 cent boxes and Fin ley's moth proof bags in large sizes.
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Bauer
Laurel Hill Park
Tribune
McGarrah
Finley's
Sawyers Millinery Advertisement Scranton
An early Scranton ad touts Sawyers Millinery with promises of honesty and low prices. It promotes a grand opening push on Monday to attract shoppers and expand the store, listing items such as hats and flowers at deep discounts and inviting customers to visit for a pleasant, profitable experience.
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Scranton
Aioe
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A.B. Warman
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Williams & M’anulty's
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LACE
City Notes
Young Men's Christian Association
Sunny South
Jimn Hughey
Priceburg
Common Council
Dunntron
Harber Faeket
Mulberry Street
Franklin
Mifinayes Biter
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Dickson
Pee Willams
John
Davie
Kyrman Pai
St. Joseph's
Lowe Edward Coleman
Thomas Gillespie
Joseph Dally
Mrs. M. Canlif
Edward O'Brien
Thomas F. Murphy
George Simmen
Austin Or Berry
Daniel Vaughan
Mra. Hegslan
Mra. Ketrick
Ketrick
Michiel F. Murphy
Respect Avenue
Mathew Snow
W. Prodted
John A
NEW School
Col. Watkins
First Presbyterian
Simpsons Methodist
Christ
Salvation
Ballington Booth
Ballington Booths
West Side Meeting
God
Egolam
Pattle Watkins
Gol
America
Aidan
Berwick
Deld Mount
Forest Hill Cemetery
W. W. Berry
GWG
Lackawanna Avanua
Berkshire
Tsose, Tali
China
Eric
Rupprecht
Crystal Palace
Milli
Nery Headquarters
D. Bolz
Wyoming Avenue
Shay
Emerson
Malcolm Lova
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
J. Lawrence Stelle
Spruce Street
Sawyer's Millinery
A. R. Sawyer
Wysaine Wholesale and
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J. B. Powell & CO
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Royal Wilton
Sar Eial
P. M'Crea & CO
Turnquest & CO. Diamonds
Luckawanaa Ave
Dunn
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