Scranton Notes Highlight Local Events And Legal Matters
The Scranton community features a smoker for Bicycle Club members, marriage licenses for Deckoveky with Mudrick and Rock with Hopkins, a cake sale by St Luke's guild, a weekly social at Exee hall with dancing, and probate and administration actions for local estates. Executions against transit companies were filed by Jackson & Sharp Co. Reading and lectures at local churches, a rowers association meeting, and a safety mortgage suit against John Atkinson and Bridget Atkinson are noted amid street repairs and a county-wide elm park event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Bicycle Club
John J. Peckcourt
O. L. Severson
Plymouth
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Gettysbure
Joseph Deckoveky
Mary Mudrick
Old Forge
Edward Rock
Mary Hopkins
Scranton
James Kelley
Geranton
Jane Kelley
Annaloney
Ellen Farrell
Lackawanna Valley Transit Company
Carbon‘e and
Forest City’ Passenger Railway Company
Jackson & Sharp Co
Detroit
Elm Park
Bundey School
Whittemore
John Atkinson
Bridget Atkinson
Safety Inventt Company
Syracuse
George D. For
Kinsley
Js & Pettling
Fison Aarti Rk Nore
Domolla
Jo Bi
Millar
Fine Linens Display By Mears Hagen
A local shop named Mears Hagen advertises a selection of linens center pieces shams sofa pillows and scarves in a rest variety. The notice invites customer interest in the displayed home textiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears Hagen
Hunting C Jessup Returns After Illness in Mont Fove
The article notes Hunting C Jessup of Mont Fove recovering enough to return to his office after a serious illness. Willard has arrived back from here and attended a ses tern Rhodes summon for an important bus or court. Deputy Registrar of James H. Hop aburg plans a vacation in New York City with an expected return next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Jessup
Mont- Fove
Bar
Kingsbury
Vallaleibia Willard
Sestern
Rhodes
Rei Resister
James H. H. Hopaburg
United States
Pene F. Ae
New York City
Bawale
Oranio
Surprising Day Tendered to Albert Brieg on Diamond Avenue
A surprise event honoring Albert Brieg on Diamond Avenue Wednesday evening drew many attendees. Present were Mrs. Charles Conrad and Misses Black Grace Halley Anna Bushnell Deersam Walter Khsie Wes Brenton Jr and Professor Chance among others. Also listed were Misses Gretta Van Gorder Flora Van Gorder Grace Hendrickson Myrtle Wolfe Annie Ereling and Laura Bhell with Charles Thomas R Wall G Reese Geeschroedder J Croft E E Freeman F Hendrickson U Altemose F Brieg and G Brieg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Conrad
Black
Grace Halley
de Anna Bushnell
Deersam
Walter Khsie
Wes
Bt Brenton, Jr
Professor Chance
Albert Brieg
Diamond Avenue
Gretta van Gorder
Flora van Gorder
Grace Hendrickson
Myrtle Wolfe
Annie If
Blaine Eres
Grace Thomas
Ella Colle
Carrie Warren Lizsie Brier
Annie Ereling
Laura Bhell
Charles Thomas
R. Wall
G. Reese
Geeschroedder
J. Croft
E. E. Freeman
F. Hendrickson
U. Altemose
F. Brieg
G. Brieg
Cold Weather Sale Promises Wide Underwear Discounts
A local advertisement announces a cold weather sale featuring a large stock of trade undergarments for men women and children. It highlights union suits natural wool and different sizes at low prices to attract shoppers.
Dimmick Chosen Unopposed for First Lieutenant in Company A
In the Thirteenth Regiment election last night James C. Dimmick was elected first lieutenant and Samuel S. Derman second lieutenant for Company A. The vote was unanimous, with Captain F. W. Stillwell presiding. Other promotions included E. M. Gee first sergeant, W. H. Pierce third sergeant, and John A. Keith fourth sergeant. Second Sergeant H. E. Thayer remains. Company C elections follow with Frank Robling Jr. likely to become captain and W. A. Raub to first lieutenant amid spirited contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Cox
James C. Dimmick
Samuel 8. Derman
F. W. Stillwell
E. M. Gee
W. H
Victor Koch Celebrates Fifty Fourth Birthday at Scranton House
The Scranton House hosted a convivial supper last night for Victor Koch marking his fifty four th birthday and his marriage anniversary with a silver service presented on May 3. Notable guests included ex Sheriff Charles Robinson ex Senator C H Stadler of New York and many Koch family members. The dining room feast continued until late hour with delicias and felicitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton House
Victor Koch
Mr. Koch
New York City
Charles
Festival of Days at Calvary Reformed Church Armory
Calvary Reformed church hosts the Festival of Days at the armory from November 20 to 30 to raise funds for the building. The event offers a sale of fancy and useful household articles with supper on select evenings and a choice musical program nightly. Tickets for supper cost 26 cents and admission is free with no vote soliciting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Reformed Church
Armory
Two Church Suppers Served by Women of Two Congregations
The Ladies' Social union of the Penn Avenue Baptist church hosted a New England supper under President Mrs William McClare with table captains including Mrs Levi Northrup and Miss Bittenbender. Elm Park church basement held a regular semi monthly supper led by committee members such as Mrs A J Connell and Mrs W L Connell assisted by members and young ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Social Union
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
New England
William McClare
Levi Northrup
Silas Finn
Bittenbender
Mary Owens
George Fritchie
D. H. Capwell
Atkinson
Humphries
Matinee lecture on food at the Academy of Music
A matinee by Mr. Worrell on food science promises practical dietetic insights. Harvard Botanical Museum raw-food exhibits will be shown on a magnificent platform, with reserved seats for housekeepers and admission by ticket only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worrell
Academy of Music
Botanical Museum
Harvard University
Cambridge
Nichols Will Contest Sparks Posture on Record Copy
Attorney Vosburg argues Judge Archbald erred by using a copied record from Regis ter Hopkins rather than the true docket entry. He claims the certified copy differs from the books, potentially altering the Nichols will dispute’s outcome. The citation to Hopkins to produce the true record is returnable Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald
Register
Nichols
James Nichols
Sidhom
A. A. Vonburg
Resernacon
Hopkins
Atherton
Mr. Hopkins
Vosburg
Mr Skinner Presents New Play Willon the Vagabond at Academy
Otis Skinner staged his new drama Willon the Vagabond at Scranton’s Academy of Music last night. The critic praised his versatile performance as both king and lover, with R Peyton Carter delivering a solid portrayal of Charles II and the supporting cast keeping to the period drama’s tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Academy
Otis Skinner
Willon
Academy of Music
Skinner
Francis Wilson
France
Charles VII
Charles
Thibault de Grigny
Catherine de Vancelles
de Grigny
Villon
Catherine
Burgundy
Denise
Sheriff Deeds Acknowledged for Multiple Carbondale Properties
Sheriff Clemons certified sales of several properties in yesterday’s proceedings. Transfers include James R. Jones to Arthur Lot in Dalton and John L. Swarts to 8. B. Spraks for 16, plus parcels in Dunmore Providence Scranton and Syracuse tied to local coal firms and individuals. The list includes homes on Lathrop Avenue, Warren Street, and Helmont Terrace with prices ranging from 101 to 600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemons
Lathrop Avenue
Warren Street
Carbondale
Ney
James R. Jones
Arthur
Dalton
John L. Swarts
Spraks
Dunmore
John McCarthy
Germa Association
Third Street
Scranton
Charles Katsi
Boru
Jei Abadon
John A. Wesker
Willian
Helmont Terrace
John. T. Gibbons
C. Wen
Iletanter
London Belles Delight Davis Theater Patrons
The London Belles company presented a well balanced variety show at Davis theater. Miss Rosé Sydell led the group with vim as the costumes and stage pictures impressed patrons. Campbell and Shepp drew laughter with a ni ce specialty while Jo Kelley and Alice St. Clair offered strong comic and impersonation turns. Elwood the male soprano impressed, and Thomas Lee excelled as an acrobat. The show repeats tonight tomorrow with matinees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis’ Theater
London Belles Company
Mr. Kelley
Hia
Elwood
Thomas Lee
Tenant Defies Neighbors Over Fenced Property at Kellum Court
Jeato, owner of the new double house at 427 Kellum Court, disputes his tenant A G Taylor over fence construction on the Taylor family’s front ridge. The dispute has caused ongoing neighborly tensions and occasional violence amid life’s difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeato
Kellum Court
A. G. Taylor
Taylor Arrested On Fence Break Charge In Rigid Proceeding
Landlord Rodriguez reported the incident to Alderman Fuller who issued a warrant. Taylor was arrested and held in his own recognizance. A hearing is set two weeks from today with the defendant to appear as required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ily
Taylor
Rodriguez
Alderman Fuller
Fire at Ponce de Leon boarding house sparks second alarm
An attic fire at 313 Mulberry street caused by candle footlights during a children’s show was quickly put out by Phoenix chemical engine. No major losses reported. A Hook and Ladder horse died after responding to the second alarm, with a substitute horse used to pull the truck back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponce de Leon
Mulberry Street
Pheenix Company
Charlies W. Haines
J. W. Peck
Hook and Ladder Company
Penn Avenue
Zenke
Conlon
Frank Sabb
Cobb
Moss Rose Social Club Opens in Raub's Hall
The Moss Rose Social club held its opening social in Raub's hall on Wednesday evening. Composed of prominent young colored men, the event featured a top cake walk judged by two local men. after a hard choice, Mr. Moulten won the prize. Refreshments followed as guests departed pleased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moss Rose
Raub
Messrs
Porter
Moulten
Helstand Wins Pool Championship at Jerome R. Keogh Parlors
Wilkes-Barre player M. M. Helstand won the pool tournament with a gold medal and 40 purse. Marsh and Lewis shared 50 for second and third prizes while Jones Kivler and Thorpe took a pro rata share of 10 for fourth. Eight players competed, each playing seven games. Helstand and Lewis led early scores with 100 point games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Helstand
Wilkes-Barre
Jerome R. Keogh
Marsh
Lewis
Jones
Kivler
Thorpe
Heistand
Marah
Helstand
Lewin
Bible Society Anniversary Set at Green Ridge Presbyterian
The Lackawanna Bible society marks its thirty ninth anniversary with a Sunday evening service at Green Ridge Presbyterian church at 7 30. Rev N F Stahl will deliver the address and all interested in the Bible cause are invited. The board of managers meets Saturday November 28 at 4 p m at Col H M Boles office with A Hand J L Stelle H M Boles W H Richmond William Connell W W Lathrope Samuel Hines G S Kerr J Van Bergen Luther Keller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Bible Society
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
N. F. Stahl
Col
H. M. Boles
A. Hand
J. L. Stelle
W. H. Richmond
William Connell
W. W. Lathrope
Samuel Hines
G. 8. Kerr
J. van Bergen
Luther Keller
Horace Hand Buys Lot Adjoining Transfer Stables
Horace E Hand purchased the lot adjoining the Union Transfer company stables on Penn avenue north of Mulberry Street from ex Sheriff Fahey Joseph O Brien and B Moses. The lot has a 2 foot frontage on Penn avenue and is 100 feet deep. The price paid was 3425 dollars. The transfer company will use the lot for storage and holds an option on the parcel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boughs
Transfer Company
Penn Avenue
Horace FE. Hand
Fahey Joseph O'Brien
B. Moses
Union Transfer Company
Mulberry Street
Mr. Hand
Theatres Tax Idea Brought For Thirsday Council
A city common council plans to introduce a measure taxing theaters and all places of amusement at the next Thursday meeting. Clerk Hatton declined to name the authors, saying he was forbidden to reveal the parentage of the ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk Hatton
Clerl Hatton
Comfort in Travel on the Michigan Central’s Finest Trains
The Michigan Central offers through eastbound routes with special privileges for Niagara Falls stops. Passengers may alight at Falls View for the grand cataract view or top off en route, with trains stopping five to ten minutes. Inquiries go to the Eastern Passenger Agent in Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Central
Wiegee Falls
Buffalo
Cago
Niagara Falls
Falls View
City Solicitor Torrey reports on Abington turnpike issues
City Solicitor James H. Torrey delivers written opinions on four points from the Abington turnpike inquiry. He addresses contract abrogation, encroachments, grading liability, and abutting owner assessments. A special committee is formed to study powers of assessors and board of appeals. Several ordinances and improvements are enacted or proposed, including street repairs and bridge work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Market Street
Messrs. Roche and Chittenden
Meltor Torrey
Thelicitor
Select Council
Scranton
City of
Abington
John EK. Roche
Firet
Turnpike Company
Price
Turnpe Company
Geman
James H. Torrey
Lottia
Squabbie
Chittenden
Assessora
Board of Appeals
Weatpfahl
C. E. Chittenden
W. M. Finn
Victor Lauer
Kinsley
Mary Street
Torrey
Pfeiffer
Oxford Street
Simon Thomas
Alege
Trinidad Asphalt Paving Company
Linden Street
Monroe
Franklin
Vine Street
Penn
Cedar Avenue
Hickory Street
Agarnt
Lauer
Jackson Street
Main Avenue
Keyser Avenue
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Cleveland Baking Powder Co
New York
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Bussey Shoes
Cest Commonwealth
Washington Avenue
Wyoming Avenue
Bart
Sloan
Dickson Manufacturing Company
MR. Dimmick
Tribune
MR. Skinner
The
Moss Rose Social Club
Raub's
Keogh's
Bible Society Meeting
Lackawanna Organization
Horace E. Hand
MR. Roche
City
Robinson Street
Robinson and
Ninth Streets
Hyde Park Avenue
Lafayette
Swetland Street
E. J. McCormack
Capouse Avenue
Larch Street
I K c
Garland
Kipling
Deep Sea
Hallacher’s
H. Langfeld
Lackawanna Ave
Berry
Jeweler
Shaw
Emerson
Malcolm Love
Clough & Warren
Carpenter, Waterloo
J. Lawrence Stelle
Spruce Street
Louis Rupprecht
Eugene Kieberg
Penn Ave
Ope
Baptist
C. Snyder, D. D. S
Electric Seal Capes
Astrakhin Ghpes
Ghpes
Marten
Capes
Mink
D. Bolz
Backawanna
Pena Ave
Warman
Powell’s
Music Store
Chickering
Ivers & Pond
Sterling
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