City Notes and Local Notices in Scranton Area
Local items report driving club races Saturday afternoon and a church fall service attendance. County treasurer Powell moves to new residence. John J. Manning admitted to practice in Lackawanna courts. Keystone Republican lab to meet Thursday evening. Pro pall players season game postponed due to bad weather. Marriage licenses issued for several couples. Equity suit response filed by Dela ware and Hudson Canal Company. Asbury Herald November issue highlighted. Young Men journal features a defense of membership privileges. Advertisement notes Pabnt’s Milwaukee Deer at Lohman’s Spruce Street.
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John J. Manning
Susquehanna County
Lackawanna County
Keystone Republican Lab
Central
Republican Lab
Hogan Park
John H. G. Dainty
Amelia T. Argivin
Dunmore
John Kilgannon
Julia Marpel
Carbondale
David Hughes
William Watkins
Ward& Horn
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Asbury Herald
Unian
Asbury Methoillot Episcopal Church
Young Men's Christian Association
Mahy
Association Buildng
Comedian John Kernell Presenting McFadden's Elopement at Academy
John Kernell and his Company of Clever Variety People were favorably received at the Academy of Music last night. Kernell, famed for his Irish character work, led a fair audience in the presentation of McFadden's Elopement where the company’s specialties largely compensated for a thin plot.
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McFadden
Comedia
John Kernell
Academy of Music
Kernell
Harry
McTadden
Shadow Exhibition Delights Y M C A Crowd
A crowded Y M C A hall saw a novel shadow gymnastics program by gym members. The night featured fancy club ringing wrestling horizontal bar dumbbell drills jumpers and a heavy weight tug of war. Prof Weaton praised for his pupils’ fine results.
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Y. M. C. A. Wall
Davis Closes House for Remainder of Week to Public
Manager Davis announces closing the theater from Thursday evening through week’s end due to crowd concerns. He notes a performance of 68 was held Thursday afternoon and promises to reopen Monday with the play Wild Rose, which he has seen.
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George BE. Davis
Davin’ ‘Thowter
Car of Apples for Sale at Erie and Wyoming End
A cart of hand-picked apples is for sale today at the Erie and Wyoming end on Washington Avenue. The item emphasizes ripe apples offered directly to shoppers in the local neighborhood.
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Erie and
Wyoming
Washington Avenue
Inquest Reveals Heart Failure in Lydiatt Death
The adjourned inquest into William Lydiatt’s death found heart failure as the cause. Witnesses reported a woman provided drinks at a hotel where Lydiatt grew ill. the man died after being carried out, and the unknown woman fled the scene.
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William Lydiatt
Bynon Street
Court House
F. 8. Douglas
G. Beckwith
W. Price
John G'Meara
G. A. Williame
William Wuench
Joseph Siler
Bay Tender
William Hans
North
Sumner Avenue
Wis
Warman
No One to Blame for Death in Accidental Ditch Tragedy
Coroner's jury in the Mineral street trench death of Joseph Noonan of Bellevue concluded the death was accidental and that no one was to blame after three sessions. Officials debated causes while Ferguson and Rooney and Gas and Water Company offered conflicting statements about a possible water main burst.
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Joseph Noonan
Bellevue
Mineral Street
Seventh Wart
Noonan
Ferguson & Rooney
Gas and Water Company
Kelly
Joseph Noonin
Mother Earth
Quiet Home Wedding in Wilkes-Barre
Miss Augusta Wright and William J. Lewers wed at Alderman C. 2. Wright’s home on Maison avenue in a quiet ceremony conducted by Rev. Dr. C. Be. Robinson. The couple plans an extended trip to Philadelphia and Washington and will reside in Wilkes-Barre after.
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C. 2. Wright
Maison Avenue
Augusta
William J. Lewers
Wilkes-Barre
C. BE. Robinson
Second Presbyterian Church
Mise Carrie Atherton
North Main Avenue
John H. Tonkin
Mia
Lewers
Philadelphia
Washington
Susquehanna Coal Company
Ballots Counted As Votes Read In Carbondale Districts
Official county election counting began at 1:30 p m in the courthouse with Judge Edwards presiding. Readings showed variances between sealed and unsealed returns in Carbondale Sixth ward and Dunmore Fifth ward. Democrats claim Bailey and Schadt lead while Republicans cite early figures. final results await tonight’s ballot box review and further counts.
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Court House
Judge Edwards
EF. Penmen
G. D. Taylor
P. W. Stokes
H. W. Mulholland
W. F. Boyle
BF. Aketely
GC. W. Dawson
Edwards
Archbald
Carbondale Township
Schadt
Carbondale City
First Ward
Collins
Litre
Wil
Batlot Hox
Sixth Ward
Reading
Dunmore
Fifth Ward
Clemons
Lst
Carbondale
James G. Bailey
Charles Schadt
Bailey
Shadt
Davies
Elmhurst
HB. Clemons
Charles Sehadt
Mr. Clemons
Mr. Davies
James TH
Cork Man A Cork Man at Frothingham
CAWTHORN AS A CORK MAN. Her bert Cawthorn and company presented A Cork Man at the Frothingham last night before a small audience. The cold house and the stage maidens added humor as M Looney again provoked laughter with a seasoned supporting company.
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Frothingham
Cork
Herbert Cawthorn
Cawthorn
M. Looney
Dork Man
Case of Mystery Emerges as Silent Police Record
A well dressed man jailed at the central station under a warrant claimed by Alderman Wright. Authorities offer no details on the arrest or motive. He says he belongs to a local building and loan association and alleges malice over a under $50 business dispute. A Lancaster deputy constable, summoned, faces removal for embezzlement.
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Central
Wright
Lancaster
Local Theaters Show A Busy Schedule Of Attractions
The Stowaway at the Academy Fridays and Saturdays continues its long run as a popular melodrama. The Count of Monte Cristo opens at the Frothingham tomorrow night with La Temptation following Saturday. Gus Williams presents April Pool at the Academy Monday evening with a strong supporting company. Willard Spenser’s Opera Company brings The Princess Bonnie to town Tuesday and Wednesday at the Academy, part of a Pennsylvania tour with seventy performers and a weekly running cost near four thousand dollars.
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Academy
the Frothingham
Count of Monte Cristo
Gus Williams
Willl
April Pool
Academy of Music
Williams
Josephine Penton
Julia Chase
Josh Cohan
George Cohan
Jerry Cohan
Funny Dolls
Lenora Carey
Georgie Briar
Julia Barton
Nic Widerann
Willard Spenser
Opera
Tremont Theater
Boston
Abbey's
New York
Hooley
Chicago
Pennsylyinia State Tour, Which Mr. Spenser
Time
Tis
Mise Hleangre Maye
Frank Daniels
Dean Fractures Leg After Friendly Push
John Dehn, a machine agent, was at a Penn Avenue hotel when a friend playfully pushed him on the shoulder. He slipped and fell, suffering a fractured leg. Taken to Lack Won hospital on a stretcher, for a lengthy recovery.
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John Dehn
Dean
Penn Avenue
Tolk
Lackwon Hospital
School District of Old Forge Sues Jermyns Over Coal Theft
The School District of Old Forge files suit against John Jermyn and Joseph Jermyn through Attorney Hannah alleging mining on December 8, 1802 opened a coal seam into their property. Plaintiffs claim 4,500 tons of coal valued at $5,731.17 were removed plus damages, totaling $10,000.
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John Jermyn
Joseph Jermyn
Hannah
Old Forge Township
Petitions for Bridges Considered by Grand Jury
The grand jury devoted most of yesterday to hearing petitions urging the county to build bridges in Glenburn Ransom Scott and North Abington townships. In North Abington two bridges are requested. Petitions were presented by counsel with reasons stressing their necessity for traveler convenience.
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Glenburn
Ransom, Scott
North Abington
jJurora
Henry Sullivan Injured in Elevator Accident
Henry Sullivan a 16 year old resident of Seventh street was injured when caught in an elevator yesterday. He was taken to Moses Taylor hospital and found to have a fractured leg. He is reported in favorable condition and expected to recover in a few weeks. Also notes a football game between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre at 3 80 p m at the baseball park and an exhibition of pool playing at Keogh's tonight with Grant H Eby and Jerome Keogh performing. Admission free.
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Henry Sullivan
Seventh Street
Moses Taylor Hospital
China
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes- Farre
Bscrantonians
Keogh
Grant H. Eby
Ohio
Jerome Keogh
G. N. Ellis
New York City
Common Council Awards West Lackawanna Ave Paving
A brief session awarded paving contracts for West Lackawanna avenue and substructures for Linden Street and Roaring Brook bridges. Bid details from Nichols & Fahey Dunn Bros Burke Bros Muldoon & Bowie and others were reviewed with engineer estimates and a majority resolution adopted.
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Common Council
West
Lackawanina Avenue
Berlin
Select Council
Sweeney
Linden Street
Roaring Brook
Muldoon & Bowie
Roating Brook
Burke Bros
Paul Dunn
Joseph Hendler
Burke Broa
Broadhead& McConnell
Paul Durin
Joseph Pendler
Joint Conference Committee
Nichols & Fahey
Howe
McLean
Dunn Bros
Robitkin
John
Dunn
Norton
Scrinton’ Traction Company
Mrs Birmingham Admits Misuse of Morphine
Mrs Birmingham of West Lovke-Wyland Avenue entered Lackawanna Hospital under peculiar circumstances after taking morphine for a headache but misjudging the dose. A warrant charging her with stealing a watch was presented by Alderman Hore but not served due to her illness, and she was later moved to Hillside Home where recovery is expected.
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Birmingham
West Lovke- Wwaland Avenue
Lackawanna Hospital
Alderman Hore
Night schools overcrowded as city opens term
Night schools opened Monday with many city buildings filled to capacity. Applications for additional rooms have been made to the board of control as overcrowding affects numerous centers and many students are affected.
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Board of Control
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Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna
Poon Ave
A. B. Warman
City Notes
St. Leo's Battalion
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Musto Hell
D. W. Powell Han
Sumer Avenue
Hie Hew
Lay Avenue
Linder Street
Pabnt
Milwaukee
Lohman's
Spruce Street
Comedian John Kernell
Davis
Augusta Wright
William J. Lowers
Clemons, Bailey, Davies
Schad
John J. Fahey
James J. Healey
Recorder of Deeds
Charles Heuster
Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Fahey
Mr. Healey
Healey
William Loftus
People's Party
W. H. Withers
Mr. Loftus
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Teale
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Old Forge
John and
James Jermyn
E. G
Coursen
Crover N. E. Pa
Select
Nichols & Pahey
Highton
Rebecca Avenue
Swetland Street
Filmore Avenue
Wranklin Engine Company
Cusick Avenue
Oak Street
Woolworth
Lackawanea Avenue
Green and Gold
Conrad, Hatter
Washington Ave
W.W. Berry Jeweler
Lackawanna Ave
Sohmer
Proaput
Aring
Columbus Monument
Nk Waehington Av
S. C. Snyder
AVING
Havin
Tanga Se
Astrakhan
Water Mini
Hudson Bay
Stone Murten
J. Bolz
Wyoming Avenue
Next Dime Bank
Clothiers, Hetlers,& Furnishers
Oslands
Banister
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
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