City Notes and Local Notices Chronicle Busy Week
The column reports marriages William Henry of Plaston and Agnes Rohan of Minooka by Alderman Howe, probate actions on wills of Mackreth and McCabe, licenses issued, and a range of local notices. Also includes a missing leg injury at Lackawanna hospital, poultry show planning, hearings for John Larson, and a stereoptiven lecture at First Baptist church Hyde Park with proceeds for church furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry
Plaston
Agnes Rohan
Minooka
Alderman Howe
John Mackreth
T. J. Reynolds
Coles
Kingston
Ein Park
James Parker
Dunner
Lackawanna Hospital
Poultry Association
Keller & Harrin
Pennavetine
John Larson
Callagher
Jackson Street
Colrta
John Hf
Patek
Minella Palka
Maytheld
William Eleni
Pittston
Agnes Bohan
Allnook
Dodge Archtard
Haroueh
Duntform
Vito Clarde
Orlock
Delaware and Husksen Company
van Steren
Providence
Delaware, Lackawanta and Western Company
Mincline
Storrs
Southern Division
Patrick Duffy
Hilleide
Dunmore
Washington Avenue
Cuslek
Hyde Park
Webster land dispute ends without Fowler relief
Judge Purdy delivers equity ruling in Fowler vs Webster over 100 acres on West Mountain. Fowler contended shared purchase with Webster who negotiated the sale to Lackawanna Stone Co. Jury-tried case finds Fowler not entitled to the relief sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pryor
John M. Purdy
Honesdale
John W. Fowler
Equity
Purdy
Fowler
Gun thieves Cafferty brothers complete six year term
John Cafferty released from Eastern Penitentiary after serving six years for stealing guns and ammunition from the Thirteenth regiment armory and Nay Aug range. He and his brothers Peter and Patrick were tried in seven cases. John pleaded guilty to six and received six years with two years concurrent and six months off for good behavior. Brothers received lighter sentences. Fireworks and coats advertised in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Thomas
Cassidy
Eastern Penitentiary
John Cafferty
Cafferty
Peter
Patrick
Thirteenth Regiment
Nay Aug
Archbald
Death Due to Husband Cruelty Ends in Tragedy
Mrs Mary Kelley of 221 Pittston Avenue dies after severe injuries from husband Michael A Kelley. Police arrest Kelley at the central station after coroner Longstreet orders a postmortem. Seven children, left destitute, are aided by the Board of Associated Charities as investigations confirm prior abuse and neglect. The coroner will determine cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley
Longstreet
Mary Kelley
Pittston Avenue
Michael A. Kelley
Central
Hagerty
Robling
Neals
Wowelowk
Fie
Fhe
Atve
Duggan
Wafternoon
Enid
Pittacon Avenue
H Board
Associated Charities
Jesse
Wand
Board of Charities
Leg
Pupils Give a Recital at Miss Dorsey Studio
The pupils of Miss Carolyne V. Dorsey presented a pleasing recital on Adams avenue last evening. Evangeline Dorsey opened with a piano solo, followed by Leone Farnham and a village sewing society sketch by Lizzie Brandt. Grace Brown sang, Olive Jadwin performed, a pantomime by Brandt and Hopewell, Susie Gross recited, Farnham did dramatic attitudes, Hazel Hopewell impressed with Caleb's Courtship, Gertie Lehman aged five earned praise, and the program closed with a minuet titled As Grandma Dil by Pogner and Brandt. each number was encored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyne V. Dorsey
Dessartian
Adams Avenue
Miss Dorsey
Evangeline Dorsey
Leone Farnham
Village Sewing Society
Lizzie Brandt
Grace Brown
Littl Olive Jadwin
Litsle Brandt
Hazel Hopewell
Susie Gross
Caleb
Official count begins in court with trio of officials named
The official count of Tuesday's election votes began in court with Judge Archbald presiding. Attorney A. Zimmerman was appointed to supervise the sealed returns, and Attorneys George L. Peck and John M. Corbett were named reading clerks. Attorneys W. Lowry, J. E. Watkins, Walter M. Gunster and Robert J. Kernan were appointed recording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald
Hh. A. Zimmerman
George L. Peck
John M. Corbett
W. Lowry
J. E. Watkins
Walter M. Gunster
Robert J. Kernan
County vote counting proceeds slowly with preliminary totals
Clerks and named officials were appointed as file clerks while 25 of 150 districts were counted. The large return bookform and candidate slate slow the process, but discrepancies between sealed and open returns are slight and totals should align with yesterday’s Tribune figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Okell
P. E. Timlin
John F. Murphy
Tribune
Sproats Says He Will Fight Removal From Fire Dept
Mayor Bailey dismissed William T. Sproats from the Franklin Engine House for cause after asking resign, Sproats vowed to fight in councils. Bailey sent the removal to the Select Council and said the Franklin team may select a successor from their ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
William T. Sproata
Franklin
Sproats
City of
Scranton
Sherety
William T. Sproats
Franklin Engine Howe
James G. Bailey
Fire Department
Franklins
Republicans Plan Saturday Night Parade Remembers Victory
The county Republicans vote to hold a parade Saturday night with Colonel E B Ripple as grand marshal. Clubs from Delaware Lackawanna Western Sound Money and more join, with West Side voters invited to march. The route may include Wheat Side streets and final plans to be set at a Central Republican club gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thrat
Central Republican Club
EB. H. Ripple
Delaware, Lackawannia and
Western Sound Money Club
F. D. Glover
William Connell Colored Republican Club
C. C. Smilth
Junnior Republican Club
George Merehalt
Ey~ Stone Republican Club
Ger Crown
Young Men's Republican Club
J. B. Kelper
Delaware, Seckawonna and
Western Firemen and Engineers
Edward D. Swarta
Pitth Ward
Republican Club
David Stanford
Weat
Flve
Mears
Independent Republican Club
First Ward
C. D. Howe
Colonel FE. TL Ripple Club
Twentieth Ward
Thomas Grifith
North End
Repal Tenn Club
Wo. Owes
Central Republican Cub
WY. Ba. Milair
Millar
West Side
West Side Central Republcan Club
Central
Keene in Richard III Fails to Shine in Poorly Supported Stage
An audience braved bad weather to see Thomas W. Keene as Richard III, but weak production elements and scant scenery hindered the performance. Only Mrs. Baker and Mary Timberman as Elizabeth and Anne receive modest praise, while others, including Charles B. Hanford as the Earl of Richmond, fail to distinguish themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Keene
Keene
Booth
Irving
Richard
Keane
Wechter
Richard Aml
Baker
Duchess of York
Lawrence Lavell
Mary Timberman
Elizabeth
Edward IV
Charles B. Hanford
Earl of
Auction of Oriental Rugs and Bric Brac Postponed
Postponed sale at 509 Lackawanna Avenue now set for today due to rain. Turkish and Persian rugs bric a brac to be sold to close the business with daily auctions at 2 30 and 7 00 p m. Includes ray of Megargel and Shopland items. births noted for James Shopland at Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Avenue
Fury of Archbal d Gale Destroys Church and Bridges
A violent, short lived cyclone struck Archbold at 7 pm tearing the German Lutheran church spire and slate roof, blowing away the Lackawanna bridge, damaging Justus Bishop’s hardware store and Sally’s hotel. Anthony Murphy narrowly escaped death near the church as his hat and umbrella were destroyed. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Murphy
German Lutheran Church
Archhbald
Justus Bishop
Foote
Lackawanna
M. J. McHale
Wayne Street
Ontario
Hove
Sally's Hotel
Falline
J.J. Scanton
Wort
Clever novelty act leads to weeklong comedy show
Kittle Helston dances gracefully as Comedian Al H Foy adds laughter. The program closes with a bonnie contest featuring Jack Skelly and Charles Barnett. The show continues through the rest of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittle Helston
al. H. Foy
Jack Skelly
Charles Barnett
Board of Trade Banquet Planned for New Building
Members of the board of trade advocate a banquet to celebrate the opening of the new building on Linden Street and occupancy of the board rooms. Construction finishes around December 16 with rooms to open about three weeks later. a banquet committee would stage the event if the plan is approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Linden Street
Board
Manufacturers’ Committee
Collision at Archbald Involving Delaware and Hudson Train
The Delaware and Hudson passenger train leaving Archbald at 6 25 PM struck a trio of gravity cars near the junction six cars were derailed and the front of the engine damaged. No passengers were hurt though traffic was delayed about an hour due to signal miscommunication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson
Archbald Depot
Carmen adaptation by Martie Domn and Mollie Mevel at Academy
Roesabel Morrison stars in Prosper Merimee's famed tale Carmen with a Mayflower stage troupe at the Academy of Music Monday and Tuesday evenings. The production features Elsworth Elsner and an elaborate set with bull ring illusion. Dinner-seat giveaways accompany 35 lbs of tea and special club offers at local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Music
Roesabel Morrison
Martie Domn
Mollie Mevel
Prosper Merimee
Carmen
Mixe Morrison
Eadward Elsner
Tramp Tuners Offer Piano Repair Service
If your piano needs attention send us word at once and have it done by competent workmen.
City Auctioneers License Scrutinized by City Solicitor
City Solicitor Torrey issued his interpretation of the auctioneers license ordinance to Mayor Bailey. He holds the license is a personal privilege not transferable like a liquor license, but a licensed auctioneer may operate beyond a single business location. The issue arose when horse dealer P Waldron, arrested for auctioning without a license, claimed he acted under M Strong’s license as deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrey
Bailey
P. Waldron
Women's Headwear Collection Shown In City Shop
A local advert touts a fine selection of women’s headwear with examples from Tarle Berlin and New York. Hats feature bird feathers flowers and ribbons with prices starting at 25 cents and emphasize quality materials and thorough workmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarle
Berlin
New York
Third Golf Match Decides Wilkes-Barre Scranton Supremacy
The third game of a golf match between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton is set for tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. on the Wilkes-Barre Country Club course. The first game in Wilkes-Barre ended with a Scranton defeat by holes, while in the second game on Scranton grounds Scranton won by holes up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Wilkes-Harreans
Secranton
Piano and Harmony Teacher at Kopff Residence Scranton
An advertisement announces a teacher offering piano organ and harmony lessons at the late Herr Kopff's home 302 Adams Avenue Scranton including accompanying art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herr Kopff
Adams Avenue
Scranton
Death of Mrs Wehrung in Petersburg Widow of George Wehrung
Mrs Kathsrina Wehrung died Wednesday morning at her Petersburg home. Born in Meetinger Wuertembere Germany on July 18 18 7 she came to America in 1850 and has lived in Petersburg since. Survived by three daughters Christina Steyer Nicolas Sehneider and Peter Stuipp and a son Henry Welring. Funeral at 2 pm today from the residence of Mr Peter Stipn corner of Herrison Avenue and Olive Street with interment in Petersburg Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathsrina Wehrung
George Wehrung
Meetinger
Wuertembere
Germany
Cannty
Tetersburg
Christina Steyer
Nicolas Sehneider
Peter Stuipp
Henry Welring
Peter Stipn
Herrison Avenue
Vaudeville at Davis Theatre Features Electric Dancing
The Roof Garden Company presented a vaudeville show at Davis Theatre yesterday with Miles and Hastings offering the Pooch Garden company. Highlights include Mlle Rialia's dancing with electrical effects and comedy sketches. The Hewletts performed a tight rope walking act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles and Hastings
Poof Garden Company
Davis
Mlle Rialia
Hewlettes
Reduction of All Our Elegant Millinery
A notice describes a tremendous reduction of all elegant millinery items. Shoppers are invited to take advantage of substantial discounts on hats and related fashion accessories. Local merchants promote new styles alongside the sale.
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Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
Wall P
City Notes
Dr. McDowell
Webster
J. D. Williams & Bro
Lacka. Are
Bazaar
Spruce Street
Keene AS
Richard Ili
Brac
MR. Murphy
Briidge
Ruth Flitcroft
Thomas Flitcroft
Capouse Avenue
Huth
M. T. Howley
Tallor
John Ross
Megargel's
A. Ave
King of Pills
Beecham's
Beecham S
Ganges
Berry, the Jeweler
Lackawanna Aven
L. B. Powell & Co
Wyoming Avenue
Mr. Torrey
A. R. Sawyer
Wyoming Avu
Carlsbad
Reeves Jones
The
First Presbyterian Church
S&. C. Snyder
D. D.S
Jermyn
China Hall
J. Weichel
Petersburg
America
West Holland
Roof Garden Company
Liebecker G Watkins, ‘Lotavone
Arm
Wyoming House
J.bolz
Melton
Astrakhan
Hallacher
H. Langfeld
Rappregat
Pena Ave
William S. Millar
GAS and Water CO
Center
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