City Notes Highlights and Local Events
Saunders at the Lackawanna hospital showed encouraging signs yesterday. The will of James Clark of this city was admitted to probate by Register Hopkins. The Enterprise Dancing club to conduct a social in Excelsior hall Thanksgiving evening November 2. The Delaware and Hudson company paid its employees at Coal Brook Celer y in Carbondale yesterday. On Thanksgiving Eve the fifth annual ball of Division No. 17 Ancient Order of Hibernians will be held in Music Hall. Edward A. Kelly of Dunmore registered as a law student. Colonel E A Rippl returned from Chattanooga after witnessing unveiling of monuments marking Pennsylvania troops at Chickamauga. Kellem & Conrad placed a Columbia bicycle on exhibition in their Wyoming avenue showroom. Marriages: Edward P B Behnlingman and Kate Leyton, Wilkes-Barre. William Dixon and Mary O’Hara, Scranton. Clarence T Edwards and Laura Strauss, Scranton. Charles Callahan, arraigned for disturbance on a Peckville car, held in bail to appear in court. James Reap, Twelfth ward, assaulted by wife, jailed in default of 400 bail. Tomorrow morning hearing in the Faurot case with Estelle Woolsey of New York as contestant to the will. An entertainment at Pont Avenue Baptist church tonight featuring money, reduc tions, and a discourse by H. E. on war reminiscences “The Old Army Shirt.” Admission 1 cent. Special Y M C A meeting at the Road Department Thursday Nov 18 at 1 o’clock with Rev J B Bwoot speaking. All tail read men and families invited.
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Saunders
Lackawanna Hospital
James Clark
Register Hopkins
Excelsior Hall
Delaware and Hudson Company
Coal Brook Celery
Carbondale
Onner
Hibernians
Musle Hall
Edward A. Kelly
Dunmore
L Uw
John R. Jones
E A. Rippl
Chattanooga
Tenn
Pennsylvania
Chickamauga
Kellem & Conrad
Acentia
Pope Manufacturing Company
Columbia
Wyoming Avenue
Edward PB. Behnlingman
Kate Leyton
Wilkes-Barre
William Dinxon
Mary O'Hara
Scranton
Clarence T. Edwards
Laura Strauss
Charles Callahan
Peckville
Millar
James Reap
Shippacn Methodist Episcopal Church
Mieio
Simpeon Methodist Episcopal Church
Thanksgiving Dinner at YWCA Rooms Highlight Event
The notice references a turkey dinner at the Young Women's Christian Association rooms on Thursday. Miss Price, the International secretary, will be away in the city on Saturday and Sunday.
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Christian Arteciation Rooms
Miss Price
Students Register for Winter Term at Scranton Conservatory
Students begin registration for the Winter Term at the Scranton Conservatory of Music today. Pupils may enroll at any time, with classes starting promptly.
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Scranton Conservatory of Music
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Fancy
Good TIMES have come to those Hood's Sarsaparila has cured of scrofula catarrh dyspepsia rheumatism weak nerves or some other form of impure blood Hood's Pills are the only pills to take with Hood's Sarsaparilla ready and efficient.
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Hood
Millinery Sale Offers Largest Assortment in City
When you need a trimmed hat or millinery item, this shop boasts the largest assortment in the city and states prices are always the lowest for the quality offered.
Millinery Offer Promises Service and Variety
Local millinery shop markets extensive inventory and eager customer service. The ad invites customers to visit and see offerings while promising to “ease you” and provide attentive service.
Witness Causes Surprise in Car Injury Case
In the Ligale Gilmartin vs Lackawanna Valley Rapid Transit case, motorman Patrick Walsh testified the headlight was dim and the bell faulty, contradicting prior statements. The trial heard arguments on negligence as the jury neared a verdict, with other cases settled or adjourned.
Judge Grants New Trial in Seven Dollar Tax Embezzlement Case
Judge Edwards orders a new trial for Timothy E. Boland of Dunmore after his conviction for misappropriating seven dollars in county taxes. The ruling questions intent and notes Boland also handled borough and school taxes and exonerations, with evidence showing broader tax collection than seized.
Court house notes on trials and judgments in local cases
Court actions include a Polish Catholic congregation charter for Dickson City, new trial requests, appeals without costs, interpleader hearings set, divorce decree granted, multiple rules to vacate motions or strike off appeals denied, and a notable conspiracy case involving John G Jennings against the Lehigh Valley Railroad, with Judge Edwards and Judge Lynch handling several matters in Wilkes-Barre and returnable dates set.
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Dickson City
Watson, Diehl, Hall & Kemmerer
Elizabeth Richards
John Jehu
Joseph and
Mary McNamara
Patrick McDonald
Tennett
Bengough
David Williams
Ella Williams
Kingsley & Co
Agatnst
W. H. Tyler and
McNaushion & Co
BE. Tennant
Judeo Edwaria
Aldermathc
Casey & Kelly
Anna Kilmerlin
Eaward
Whven
Herlin Iron Bridge Company
Amiiet J. W. Fonta
Plainstiff Company
A. J. Tulle
Wiliam Garman
Generio Dollo
Vincenzo Carlucci
Edwards
Lynch
Wilkes-Barre
John G. Jennings
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
William Shaefer
Hell Clothing House
Max Ernst
Mendelsohn & Swarts
Mack Bros. & Co
Hushberg & Gosson
Levy, Houds & Co
Three Bolink brothers attacked in Dunmore wedding feud
Stephen Bolink lies with a stab wound to the left back near the lung after a Tuesday night assault by Joseph Stresitky and accomplices at the Bolink home in Johnsons patch Dunmore. John and Joseph Bolink sustain hand and head injuries. Stefanik and Streletysky fled, possibly to Plymouth.
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Stephen Bolink
Johnsons’ Patch
Dunmore
Josph Stresitcky
Stephen Strexiteky
John Stefanik
Cuttiog
Bolink
Mary
George Kohil
Streatsky
Stefanik
John
Strevitsky
Jide Bolink
Stresitsky
Stephen Dolink
Brenten Bolink
John Pollok
Alec
Plymouth
Streziteky
Davis Theater to Close Then Reopen With Surprise
Davis theater will shut on December 4 and showings will end. On December 12 the house will reopen with a genuine surprise, manager says he agrees to the change due to displeasing current business conditions.
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Davis
Horsford’s Acid Phosphate Endorsed by Dr Roberts
Dr F A Roberts of Waterville Maine reports Horsford's Acid Phosphate has been of great benefit in nervous diseases including nervous headache nervous dyspepsia and neuralgia and he believes it gives great satisfaction when thoroughly tried.
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Horsford
F. A. Roberts
Waterville
Jayn
Lecture on Temperance by Mrs. Lenora Lake Address at College Hall
Mrs Lenora M Lake gave a strong lecture at College Hall urging prevention over cure in the drink habit. She cited Dr Leslie Keeley and Keeley Institutes, praised Catholic women's prayers, and urged reform of social customs to resist drunkenness.
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Leonora M. Lake
College Hall
Womans’ Kooley League
Clarke
W. W. Lathrope
P. J. McManus
Phebe Smith
Bessie Reet
Lake
Scranton
Ita
Leslie Keeley
Keeley
Dr. Keeley
Women Lead Crusade Against Keeley Crazes In The Nation
The speaker praises women's efforts to curb intoxication by promoting total abstinence and aiding the mistreated. He laments drunken behavior and urges women to work for happier homes, moral reform, and a purer community through personal and domestic virtue.
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Keeley
Earth
Wilkes-Barre Officials Inspect New Fire Wagon
Wilkes-Barre officials visited Scranton on Tuesday to inspect the Holloway combination chemical and hose wagon bought for the Columbia company on the West Side. The party included Assistant Fire Chief St John and Meyers Williams Price Boyle and Jones from the fire department committee and Holloway agent Callahan. They were met by Scranton Chief Hickey and councilmen Durr Zeidler Gordon Simon Thomas and Flan. The group also toured Nay Aug company’s Franklin avenue building before proceeding to the West Side.
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Wilkes-Barre
Holloway
Columbia Company
West Side
Wilkes-Harre
St. John and Meyers
Williams
Price
Flan
West Stde
Nay Aug Company
Franklin Avenue
Beech Pill Claims Cure for Liver Complaints
An 19th century advertisement begins today for Am's Pills from a Boston style medical firm promising liver complaint cures. The copy touts Beech as a key ingredient and urges readers to try the remedy now for quick relief.
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Beech
Stylish Light Givers Offer Low Lamps For Home Use
A local ad touts stylish lamps suitable for parlor or library decor with very low prices, inviting readers to visit and inspect the collection.
Library Lamp and matching set bright decor items
Library lamp stands 29 inches high with lift out fount China bowl and 12 inch shade. Describes value fully worth 00 and a second lamp 20 inches high with 10 inch shade and good decorations valued at $2.50. Advertisement appears with garbled text and incomplete pricing.
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Seereeeree
Ornament listing with brass foot pedestal and shade price
A catalog entry notes a 16 inch large brass foot with an onyx pedestal and brass howl model with Lile shade priced at 5.00. Lamps are out of stock while shades exist, total price 19.00 with 2.05 tax or fee provided.
Unclear fragmentary sale note with decorative globe item
Fragmented ad describes a brass and onyx lamp with globe decoration and china pieces. Mentions a value around 2.0 dollars and a lamp priced about 6.98. Notes decor elements such as bronze pedestal and gold burnished brass bowl.
Unusually Warm Weather Spurs Manufacturers to Sell
The unusual warmth has manufacturers anxious to move large inventories as buyers look for bargains. A sizable stockpile was purchased at low cost to capitalize on the market shift and clear warehousing pressures.
Sample Coats Offered At Two Thirds Regular Prices
Goods open this morning as many garments are sample coats superior in style and workmanship. The sale advertises two thirds of regular prices for the entire purchase.
Wash Your Dog With FELS NAPTHA Soap
Instruction promotes cleaning a dog using FELS NAPTHA soap to neutralize odor and kill fleas. Advises using cold or lukewarm water and cites ELS N CO in Philadelphia as source.
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Storm Shoes
Spruce Street
City Notes
Walsh
Ligale Gilmartin
Lackawanna Valley Rapid Transit Company
Hand
Patrick Walsh
Miss Gilmartin
Waleh
Winburg
Zurisch
C. W. Lowry
August Wenzel
Wenzel
Lowry
Vosburg
Isaac BE. LaBar
Greenwood Coal Company
Rose Tyler
Honesdale
City of
Fulem Street
Meteer
Purr and
Butler
Wetrous
I. Wo Burns
Cartondale
Ada Jodvev
TB. F. Killam
Ed. Wardeforthwith
A. J. Metugh Wrotn
Beidget McMugh
Richard McHugh
de Eloml
Holand
Timothy E. Boland
Criminal Court
Des Featant
Perone
Ates
Cormmitesiowers
Pennsylvania Coal Company and Johnson & Co
Court House News Notes
Joseph Sirealtsky
Davis’ Theater
Lenora M. Lake
Keeley League
Temperance
Scranton Cash Store
China All
China
Kline Shoe
Rauce
Herry
Kliver Knives and Lorke
Eel
Canel Phite
Weeland Warrled
ISIT
THE
Rexford Company
Lavkawiina Avenue
Lackawanna Avanus
Grohmann
Hivos
Kruggiety
Lackawanna Ave
J. J. Ladwig
Bown
Browns Boe Hive
Lack. Avenue
Ladies’ Capel
ELS & CO
Philadelphia
Germany
Lackawanna Avenue
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