City Notes Paydays and Local Customs in Thanksgiving Week
City workers receive pay today for October. Delaware and Lackawanna rail workers get payments at Plymouth and nearby stations. Thanksgiving events include a sale by the Woman's Guild and a large party at Siegels dancing academy with Terence’s orchestra. The issue notes a bakery theft and a mining accident injury, plus an upcoming inspection tour by Cornell students and a court case for Van Horn seeking clemency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etudenta
Ely
Nis
Lackawania
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Rail- Ton
Mroleeser Wade Hibbard
Cor Tel University
Thurswide
Amnex Mellon
Tokhteman
Dhehewore
Taki Vonn
Werth
al’. Dhbobed
Scranton Trial Tests Viewers Award In Damages Case
The jury awards Mary Jank 1250 for property damages from a retaining wall impact on Ninth Street but the city appeals, cutting the award to 300 as excessive. A separate case against Scranton Railway Co. ends with a verdict for the defendant. Court adjourns after jurors discharged and petitions are denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Janek
Catherine A. Tolls
Scranton Railway Company
Mre. Reilly
Providence
Endden
Lackawanna and
Franklin Avenues
Edwards
John ©. Scoville
H.W. Wright
Walter Driggs
Phillis
Wright
Peferve
Mra Wright
Heere
Gimlig
Pitcher
Mrr. Borville
Ate Davite
Wiefers Brngen
Mre. Wricht
Mysterious Letter With Five Dollar Gift Reaches Harrisburg
A faded 1908 letter stamped Cen Del Harrisburg Pa was opened by Harrisburg Marrisburg delivery clerk I EF Fry after a five dollar bill accompanying the note failed to identify the recipient. The missive, addressed to My Dear Girl, offered no clues to the sender or addressee. The letter now sits with Astivant Poetiagter D. W. Powell amid uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Girk
D. W. Powell
I EF. Fry
Marrisburg
T Harrisbug
Light In The Window Sermon At Penn Avenue Church
The Penn Avenue Baptist church plans another practical sermon tomorrow evening by the pastor. The message targets young men away from home and aims to guide them back to manhood and home life using the familiar song There’s a Light In the Window for Thee as the thematic base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue Baptist
Funeral of John H. Gilhout at 524 Quincy Avenue
The funeral for John H. Gilhoul was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence 524 Quincy avenue with Rev. C. M. Giffin of Bim Park church officiating. Arthur Wooler sang two selections as the remains were taken to Washburn street cemetery for interment. Pall-bearers were William Blume W J Shifter James Corey John Carryll Joseph Forster and J C Moyer with floral tributes borne by F W Zizelman and John Koach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Gilhoul
Quincy Avenue
C. M. Giffin
D. D
Bim Park
Arthur Wooler
Washburn Street
William Blume
W. J. Shifter
James Corey
John Carryll
Artesian Well Sunk By Providence Gas and Water
The Providence Gas and Water Company sunk an artesian well in Chinchilla between the turnpike and the Delaware Lackawanna and Western culvert. The 884 foot deep well yields a four inch jet and is expected to flow 286000 gallons per day. The plan envisages multiple wells to achieve a daily total of 4220000 gallons for about 70000 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Gas and Water Company
Chinchilla
Turnpike
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Wells cheaper to construct and operate than reservoirs
The article notes that constructing and operating wells is cheaper than building reservoirs and that wells offer purity advantages. It states future supply will exceed demand, ensuring ample availability for the company.
New Postal Mail Receptacles Installed Citywide
Postmaster Kipple reports ongoing construction of new letter and package boxes across the town as it grows. Seventeen letter boxes and three large receptacles will be placed at designated street intersections including Monroe and Gideon Madison and Mulberry Harrison and Mulberry Capouse and Ash and others. Package boxes sit at Dickson and Market North Main and Parker Washington and Maple. The old Marion and Capoles box is removed. Now 218 city receptacles include 194 letter boxes three chutes and twenty one package boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipple
Monroe
Gideon
Madison
Mulberry
Harrison and Mulberry
Capouse
Ash
Harrison and Gibton
Prescott and Pine
Wayne and
Green
Summit
Ferdinand
Rockwell and Legget
Meeting of Scranton Board of Trade Options on Plans
The Scranton board of trade will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday night. Reports from regulation and wx committees will discuss a mayor out of politics and laws abolishing section contests. A feasibility study on a monthly trade journal will be reviewed. Membership applications including A. E. B. Dunning Jr. will be voted upon. The manufacturers' committee may report on locating a valuable industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Board of Trade
Regiolation
Scranton Dowrd of Trade
A. Eb, Dunning, Jr
Perjury charge linked to jewelry theft case
George Wickenhoeffer, awaiting trial for stealing a jewelry package from Levy Brow, faced Kalman Levy in Alderman Millar's court on perjury charges. Wickenhoeffer, a former Adams Express driver, admitted Levy’s perjury in stating he received the package, leading to Levy's discharge after Alderman Millar’s ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levy Brow
George Wickenhoeffer
Kalman Levy
Alderman Millar
Wickenhoeffer
Adams Express Company
Maine
Levy
Wickenhoefer
Amhlar
Smith's Reinstatement Likely Tomorrow by Local Judges
Local judges plan to pass on Cornelius Smith's reinstatement for the Lackawanna bar tomorrow. Judge Woodward has not ruled yet and Smith seeks certification to another judge, with Purdy or Searle likely to take the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Smith
Lackawanna
Woodward
Lugurne
Smith
Purdy
Wayne
Searle
Busquehanna
DePuy Seeks Divorce from Annie Hildebrand DePuy
Depuy of West Abington began divorce proceedings yesterday against his wife Annie Hildebrand DePuy alleging cruel treatment. They married in Dunmore in 1281 and lived together until July of the current year. Nicellant's attorneys KLCC Newcombe and Th HM Molgats represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ek. II, Depuy
West Ablngton
Annie Hildebrand Depuy
Dunmore
KLCC
Newcombe
Th. HM
Recruits and Recruitment Offices Expand Across Scranton to Carbondale
Lieutenant Siviter closes Wilkes-Barre office and establishes Scranton headquarters with a new Carbondale branch opening Monday. Over two thousand men enlisted in five months. recruits include twelve Irish five German four English one Hebrew and one Pennsylvania Dutch, headed for Camp Albert G. Force Huntsville Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Siviter
Scranton
Carbondale
Albert G. Force
Huntsville
Ala
Print A. Quick
Patrick Gallagher
W. Leydon
Frederick Sohne
John Silcox
John Duffy
Abe Feldman
John Pillar
Edward McGuire
Joseph KE. Hoy
Christian Weehole
Charles MB. Boyer
Thomas F. Manning
E. Blesescher
James H. McGi
Richard McAndrew
Michiel Moran
F. I. Fitzpatrick
Dunmore
Josey Evans
Gouldsboro
Oscar Handelong
Bangor
Dennis Sullivan
Mark Duke
Barney Flanagan
Reading
Pottsville
Shamokin
Williamsport
Shenandoah
Hagleton
Harrisburg
Connellville
Berenton
Lieutenant Siviter Sees Promotion Papers Delayed
Lieutenant Siviter has passed his examination for rat lieutenant and will shortly receive his papers of promotion dating from last August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siviter
Tour of Inspection by Scranton Officers of Second Battalion
Adjutant BD B Atherton and staff returned from a four day inspection of four companies of the Second battalion of the eleventh regiment led by Major A H Rabor of York. Companies inspected in order included Carlisle Harrisburg York and Lancaster. The Lancaster Company B is praised as the battalion’s best and the entire regiment praised for proficiency and discipline. No further regimental inspections until Colonel Watres returns from New Mexico likely the week of November 28. The Third battalion will then be inspected consisting of Read Easton Lebanon Pottsville. Dates for first battalion inspections are not known though expected before December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Atherton
F. M. Vandhing
Rees Watkina
Beranton
A. H. Rabor
York
Carlisle
Harrisburg
Lancaster
Scranton
John M. Groff
Ate Tornery
Q. O. Beltzel
Harry KE. Forgerty
Watres
New Mexico
Read
Easton
Lebanon
Potteville
Pirot
Burglary Report Notes Amateur Theft in Wardrobe
Hours after the robbery a portion of the ward robe was missing while trousers and vest were recovered near a ground floor bay window. The burglarized home held bills totaling over 2100 untouched in a bureau drawer, with no silverware or valuables stolen, leading to belief the burglary was committed by amateurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ti Ie
A Sure Sign of Croup and Remedies
A remedy for croup is praised as a sure indicator of the condition and a prompt treatment. It recommends Chiambor line Cough Noenedy to prevent attacks and notes mothers keep it on hand for hoarseness and croupy coughs. The text advertises sales by Matthew brothers and Hood s Sarsaparilla as a universal treatment with prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maatthew Brothers
Burglars Hit Green Ridge Home of George W Hornbaker
Burglars entered the residence of George W Hornbaker at 1451 Capou Avenue Green Ridge in the early hours. They took a pair of trousers and a vest, a gold watch and chain, and a quantity of money. Mr Hornbaker awoke to the intrusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Hornbaker
Capou@ avenue, Green Ridge
Mr. Hornbaker
Attractive Silk Bargains Offer Wide Silk Fabrics
A local ad lists 20 inch Black Satin Duchess at 69 cents 24 inch at 88 cents and 27 inch at 1.00 with double warp and extra fine face. Fancy Taffeta Silks in checks stripes and figures priced at 1.00 and 1.25.
End of season sale on men's suits at half price
Our efforts are ended in megs for this season's busi ness. We now offer them for one half the former price. Some very choice suits left in this lot. It will pay you to look them over-Cheviots, Coverts, Venitians, Tweeds, Serges, Etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Lamb
Raiiond Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Lamb
McDonough
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Finn & Phillips
Wyoming Ave
Grant
H. B. Ware
Dickson
Hix
Wii
Bohout
Trachierne' Tay
City
Dogan
Botclowk Vertonluy Aileron
Getobher
Delaware and Ju
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the Enterprise Dane Theclare
Steeeton Esterday
Bepee
Mort Aay
van Jiorn
George WK. van Horn
Mite
Letk
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Mar. Tings Neengos
John Corey
Marty Murray
Sermaton
Evin Bogart
Sinerva Bullock
Wilker-Durre
Joseoph Miguiski
Annie Srojincki
Weimai's Guild
Jake
Bannister's Lakers
Copnouse Avenue
William Hatrig
Trick Mvonue
von Storch
Wreille
imMany Peop
Schank & Spenger
Spruce Street
Hannick
Shrodgal
Washburn Street Cemetery
Providence Water Company
Ae Much
Board OF Trade
Depuy
G. Co. Clegg
A. I. Steele
James Prindley
Walter Dickson
Honesdale
J. F. Burkhart
Harry Walters
Wildea- Barre
West Point
Twelfth
United States Infantry
Fort Mobrara
Nebraska
Spain
Chickamaunga
Tampa
Libbey
China Wall
Hood
America
Empire
Vihidediei
Green Ridge
Sohmer Pianos
Lanetern Pennsylvania
Falit
Kingsbury & Schubert Pianos
Avery
Royal Pianos
F. L. Crane
Mears & Hage
Lackawanna Ave
Seal
Sable
G. Straus
Furtiet
Washington Ave
Guernsey
Cle and Sporting Goods
Florey & Brooks
Court House Square
Scranton Cash Store
Turkeys
A. F. Kizer
Washington Avenue
Adams
Mercereau & Connell
Wyoming Avenue
Lacka. Ave
Joan H. Ladwig
Wilson
Dimensions
Lace Avenue
Blue Point
Rockaway
Ierce's Market
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