City Notes and Local Meetings Across the Week
Varied items note meetings of the Junior Republican club and other groups, plus public notices. October pay for city school teachers and a police court case involve Daniel Maney and a suicide attempt. A fire inspection, church reception, and labor movements appear, with several local officials named in ongoing civic activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Connor
Pitoe
Mauch Chunk
John Sweeney
Pineshoe War
Wastine SI
Daniel Maney
Eyton Street
Electiny City Coachive
Scranton Typographical Union
No. 12
Box Versior Hall
Wyorming Avenue
Hunter
Fostern Monneylvania
Clyde Park
Jasdivs
Atsilians
Nag Ade
George Mahy
Bpeik
Delaware
Hind Fn
Waymart
Crivit
Stapes
Carbondale
Delaware, Lackawanni Amd Western Lin Sehed
Hloves
Pyne, Taylor and Wotlen Collieries
Ay Ui
Gilmore Dorainst
Duffy
Sherrff Ferber
Thom
Jermyn & Duty
Grovera
Lower Backahond Avenue
Mrr
Runaway Boy Leaves Philadelphia Police After Brief Detention
Frank Hodgden a 1M year old Philadelphia youth ran away and was picked up by Chief Kobling on Lackawanna Avenue. He spoke frankly at the station and was held until his father could come, but departed yesterday afternoon while unsupervised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hodgden
Philadelphia
Hkobling
Lackawanna Avenue
Rolling
Mr. Kerr
Sturges
Treblund
iHerner
Scranton
Roche
J.C. Gallagher
Hyde Park Pather Mathews
Father McManus
Burke
Dominick Dempsey
St. John's Society
John M. Coyne
Old Forge
John F. Corby
Tte Hirst
BL. McCormick
James Mitchell
Fenn Avenue
Waa
Washington Hall
Scranton Man Sare Leads In Mail Checker Match
Scranton's Man Sare of Three Games and FE G Worden of Scranton share the lead over James Adams of Sayre in a 12 game mail match for the state title. Five games show Sare defeating Adams in three and Worden in two with others still undecided. The set began weeks ago and may not finish before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
FE. G. Worden
James Adams
Sayre
Sayremana
Mr. Worden
Auction sale promises low rugs and bikes in city notice
A local sale advertises rugs at bargain prices and a tandem bicycle drawn Saturday evening November 14 at Spruce Street sales rooms. Tickets to obtain chances on the tandem are sold at the Spruce Street location. The notice cites multiple merchants and lists soaps and olive oil soaps among items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peer- Jess
Hittenbender & Co
Spruce Street
Mortgage Burned At St. John's Hall Anniversary
The St. John's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society of Pine Brook celebrated its eleventh anniversary with speeches and music. They burned a $1,200 mortgage held by the South Side Building and Loan Association, marking debt freedom and a treasury balance of 260%. Timely remarks praised unity and progress, noting past debts and the hall’s growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side Building and Loan Association
St. John’s
Green Ridge
Timothy Sourke
Desa
Father McMants
Hes
J. Aco Reilly
BH. Ripe
Dr. Kerr
John BE. Howie
Vicw
Peter A. Motus
Diocesan Union
aCaillacher
Hyde Park
Father Mathew Society
Dd Campbell
Burke
Society
Voian
Rt. Johu
Mamie Sheeran
Ouane
Patrick Moor
Herin
Michael O'Malley
Malley
Laurel Hill Park
Chet
St. John's Society
Redeeming City Bonds Losses and Municipal Limits
The city treasurer holds funds to redeem the consolidated loan second series twelve twenty year bonds due December one. Total cost including face value and $120,000 interest over twenty years rises to about $275,000. Municipal laws cap expenditures. 1900s era debts and asset figures are detailed by City Controller Widmayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion
Lssue
Philadelphia
Cty
Scranton
Honda
Widmayer
First Annual Convention of Women’s Mission Society Held
The Wilkes-Barre conference Evangelical Lutheran Mission Society holds its first annual convention at Trinity Lutheran Church. Morning session includes devotions, roll call, credentials, and reports. afternoon features papers on missionary work. evening offers vesper service and speeches by Mrs. Calvin Ruder and Miss Emma Schuler among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Wilkes-Barre
Evangelical Lutheran Ministerium of Pennsylvania
Trinity Lutheran Church
J. H. Longacre
Welsport
Man nabbed for fruit stand theft and arrest in Lackawanna area
Police tracked a thief who looted a Lackawanna and Washington fruit stand then hid in the Delaware Lackawanna and Western yard. A second report of break in at a Flits stand led Patrolmen Boland and Haggerty to arrest Patrick Cattrey of Bellevue after a $10 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna and
Washington Avenues
Holand
Delaware, Lackawanna and Weatern
Boland
Haggerty
Patrick Cattrey
Bellevue
Williams and Sotsinsky Dead in Coal Mine Explosion
Two miners died after an explosion in Storrs shaft No 1 near Storrs, Thomas F. Williams of Hollister Avenue and John Solluskey of Priceburg perished. Laborer John Pinteu was gravely ill, Williams lingered in agony before death. Mine Inspector Roderick led investigation with Thomas Whilling aboard, citing an air-gate fault and open gate as possible cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Providence
Crump
Roderick
Storrs
Thomas FP Williams
Hollister
John Solluskey
Priceburg
John Pinteu
Tee
Crumps Band
West Side
Theomas Whilling
Dedaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Sturra
Moderick
Old Forge Waverly Districts Plan New School Bonds
Old Forge township and Waverly borough plan to issue twenty year bonds to fund new school buildings. Old Forge shows a $895 treasury balance and a $15,000 high school project with an 8 percent tax levy to cover debt. Waverly reports $2,078.44 indebtedness as of November and a $1,900 school building project following a recent voter authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Forge
Waverly
Old Fores
William Repp
Ita
N.C. Mackey
Judge Edwards Grants Citizenship To Andrew Kuilder
Judge Edwards approved Andrew Kielder of Taylor, born in Switzerland, as a suitable applicant after testing his residence, age, reading ability, and knowledge of government. The interview showed he could recite the oath and identify Congress, the president, and Swiss government. Sponsor listed as John Jacob Astor Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
United States
Andrew Kielder
Taylor
Switzerland
Republic
Congress
Heider
John Jacob Astor Smith
Boiler Explosion Strikes Waverly Elder Mill
A boiler at William Spencer's elder mill in Waverly exploded Tuesday injuring fireman Fred Smith seriously and possibly fatally. Smith, burned on head, face and body and cut by tying iron, may lose eyesight. Fellow traveler Tripp suffered minor burns while getting a cider load. Smith resides in Freeland and is cared for at Spencer's home by Dr N C Mackey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Spencer
Waverly
Fred Smith
Tripp
Fred
Smith
Freeland
Luzerne County
Spencer
N.C. Mackey
Annual meeting of Company D Thirteenth Regiment
Last night the annual business meeting of Company D, Thirteenth Regiment, was held. Sgt Beott was elected treasurer and Charles Zang secretary. Lt Herre and Priv Guing joined the board of directors with auditing and membership committees formed. After the election officers hosted members at the Lopertal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comepany RB
Thirteenth Regiment
Hed Inst Nicht
Beott
Charles Zang
Herre
Guing
Stutter
Boarh
Lopertal
What's the Matter with Cupid Marriage License Sought
A quirky note reports no marriage license issued since Saturday noon when the clerk’s office closed for the week. Attaches comment on the unusual lull in the matrimonial market as Mr. Thomas jokes about the reason behind the delay.
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Thomas
Laselle Tied To National Swindle Syndicate
New York and Chicago saw arrests of men linked to a long running swindle ring that robbed business men nationwide. The group allegedly profited over two million dollars from its operations, with Claude T. Laselle among those named in connection to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania National Bank
Laselle
Woodhaven Bank
Wood & Quilon
McLaugh- Tin
Valentine
Long Branch
New York
Chicago
Claude TB. Laselle
Another Cruel Husband Divorces Sought by Clara Green
Clara A. Green through her next friend John H. Fellows filed for divorce from Frank H. Green in Prothonotary office alleging cruel treatment. They married August 5 1877 and lived together until recently when she left the home after alleged repeated cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara A. Creen
John H. Fellows
Yosheray
Kearney Contract Backed By Fire Dept Committee Vote
Fire Department Committee of Common Council decided to recommend James Kearney for the contract to furnish coal to fire houses and stations. His bid stood at 260 per ton for large sites and 1.60 for pen coal, higher than rivals Devine and McCabe. Transfers and appointments at Audenried office noted. Ladies invited to inspect Mexican drawn work at Reynolds' 109 Wyoming Ave. Auction sale announced by Davidow Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre Department Committee of Common Council
James Kearney
Devine & McCabe
Scranton
M. E
Reynolds
Wyoming Avenue
Auction Sale At Davidow Bros With Food Items
Opening note lists items for sale at Davidow Bros auction with steam clams spring chicken and beer at Lohmann's on Spruce street. Mentions cigars brands and prices including Key West and Flor de Venice C. Also promotes MacGarrah's insect powder and cautions against bulk sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Coursen
Bala
Lohmann's
Spruce
Sawyer's Millinery Price Reductions Offer Early Season Bargains
An advertisement highlights Smart comparisons in hat styles with clean lines and sturdy materials. Untrimmed felt hats priced at 69c, trimmed walking hats 1.38, and ladies and children's trimmed hats at 2.38, with feathers and ribbons available in multiple colors.
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Coyne Peathers
Stock Invitation Encourages Customer Examination
Notice invites all to inspect available stock prior to purchase, emphasizing open access to products and the opportunity to verify quality before making a commitment.
Reeves Jones named music director and piano teacher in Scranton
Reeves Jones, musical director of the First Presbyterian Church, also teaches piano organ and harmony. He offers accompaniment lessons and maintains a residence studio at the late Herr Kopf's home, 302 Adams Avenue, Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Presbyterian Church
Herr Kopfp
Adams Avenue
Scranton
In Great Demand Carpet Ad Claims
Local ad copy touts carpets as beautiful, durable, economical and claims honest praise. It emphasizes customer loyalty and insists products are the best, with a simple pledge to say what is true about each article.
Ladies Fashion Specials and Fur Repair Offer
Ladies separate skirts in assorted fabrics with prices listed. Black coats in several styles across Cheviots Melton and Boule tine with varied prices. Advertisement for fur repair by the city’s sole practical furrier.
Local Drapery House Announces Monumental Millinery Reduction
A shop announces a tremendous reduction on all elegant millinery. The sale highlights deep discounts on hats and headpieces with a focus on attracting shoppers seeking stylish accessories at lower prices. The reduced stock promises a fresh selection for the season.
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Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
Our
City Notes
Dr. McDowell
Oriental Rugs
Michailian Attos, & Co
Washington
Coursen Oe
Dayidow Bros
ST. John's Hall
Pine Brook Society
Mr. McCoy
McCoy
Scranton Union
Sisterhood of Goelettes
St. John's
James J. Lane
St. Peter's Cathedral
Colonel Rite
Hin
Burke Wall
Colonel Ringle
Toomike
Kerr
Iimd
Orevennes
Daniel Ripple
Omby
Chern
Stures
Rerr
Father M'Manus
Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company
Imlanee
Taylor & Mulherin
Taylor & Mul
Aunt Lown Association
O'Malley
T. J. Mullen
William Dawson
Jamen Mitchell
John McHale
John McLean
Timothy Hurke
Edward Barrett
Edward McGuire
Mr. Burke
Ciy
Patrick Catlerty
China
Twining
Optician
Harris’ Drug Store
Misa Carolyne V. Dorsey
Davidow Bros
New York Herald
S the
Cupid
Narya
Clara A. Green
Halt
Fire Department Committee of
Counccil
Lehigh & Wilkes-Barre
Audenried
Mussel Andreas
Wyoming
H. C. Taylor
H. Jk. Lubken
Sawyer’s Millinery
Sterliaz
Berry
Powell's Music Store
Powell
L. B. Powell & Co
Reeves Jones
China Hall
J. Weichel
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Gm Ograce St
Hote
Jermyn
Lackawanna Ave
Wyoming House
J.bolz
Hs, Cook
FURS
Trukhan
J. Bolz
Hallacher
H. Langfeld
Ruppreght
Penn
Baptist Church
William S. Millar
Center ST
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