Community notes and church events in city report
City notes acknowledge a donation from Mrs Laula Lohmann to the Home for the Prhendiets and outline board committees and Friday meetings. Union Thanksgiving service planned at First and Second churches with Rev Robinson preaching. various local notices on readings, social events, drill practice, and post office hours. Thanksgiving meals, burglaries, a temperance meeting, and charitable suppers are listed alongside store closures and local announcements.
Impeachment Hearing Details Against Alderman Kelly
Witnesses in two cases claim no hearings occurred amid charges of extortion and false subpoenas. The transcript shows fines and costs tied to witnesses, with inconsistent receipts and possible misdirected funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igamnes
John P. Kelly
J. W. Carpenter Westerning
Maggie Dimmer
Maggie
William Coburn
Mraeburn
Dimmer
Ramuel Miller
Mike Hemott
Costa
Hemott
Hall
Squire Cooney
Dillmore
Squire
Hemett
George Welski
Frank Jey
Andrew Ronponehing
Alderman Kelly
Hotel Improvements and Ownership Change Planned
Intensive improvements are planned for the Lackawanna Valley hotel including an office relocation, a new elevator, lobby expansion, billiard room resizing, second floor reading rooms, altered street level entrances, and plumbing upgrades. Proximate owners T N Kramer, Joseph Levy, and Leon Levy discuss a $15,000 remodel while Martin Fiona remains connected to management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Valley
Martin Fiona
T. Nkramer
New York C City
Joseph Lewy
Ries, Levy & Co
Leon Levy
Wilkes
Orphan Boy Taken In By Charities Then Sent To Protectory
Johnnie McDonnell an orphan was taken into custody by the Associated Charities after months sleeping in a South Side shanty. He had no immediate family, his mother died about a year ago, and the St Vincent de Paul society clothed and fed him. He was sent yesterday to St John's Protectory school in Buffalo for a two year stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie McDonnell
Associated Charities
Mme
Ile Parente
St. Vincent de Paul Society
St. John's Protectory School
Buffalo
Coroner's Jury Rules Girl's Death An Accident
The coroner's jury found that the death of the Whimlau girl, burned in a room at her Larch street home, was accidental. The parents were exonerated after the verdict reached on Monday night following Friday's incident.
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Larch Street
Parents cleared by jury over accidental child clothing fire
The jury found no intentional negligence in the case where a father explained locking two children in a room while he and others went to a neighboring dump for coal. The fire started when a child ignited clothing with a match. how the match was obtained remains a mystery.
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Con
Elks Lodge Plans Annual Sorrow Service in Scranton
The Scranton Elks Lodge prepares its annual memorial service for deceased members at the Lyceum theater on the first Sunday in December. Alderman W. S. Millar leads the memorial committee. music by John T. Watkins will be featured. Madame Modjeska may appear if arrangements succeed. Memorial address by Alderman Millar. Memorial committee includes T. J. Jennings, Joseph Lavy, W. W. Welcher, J T. Watkins, Alex Dunn Jr, TD J. Realy, F C Hand.
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Scranton
Lyceum Theater
Madame Modjeska
W. 8 Millar
John T. Watkins
T. J. Jennings
Joseph Lavy
W. W. Welcher
John ‘T. Watkins
Alex, Dunn, Jr
TD. J. Realy
F.C. Hand
W. 8
Millar
A Much Tried Case in Common Pleas Court
A complex Bittenbender-Blesecker dispute before Judge Edwards involves a $35 room suite loaned by Catherine Bittenbender to Catherine Biesecker Irwin Biesecker and William Koch as surety. The case traces payment default and revived judgments, with Koch claiming no consideration and Bittenbender’s assurances, while a separate trespass case proceeds under revenue laws and other civil actions proceed with verdicts and settlements discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bittenbender-Blesecker
Edwards
Common Pleas Court
Catherine Bitternbender
Catherine Hiesecker
Irwin
Moscow
William Koch
Bittenbender
Koch
Loural
Mittenbender
John Cooper
Drake & Stewart
Estey
Owidge Stanton
Judee Knapp
James Toomer
Grover & Hornraker
Gunstey
John Presyman
Dickson City
Phlilntift Steels
M. Watson
Gunster
Pressman
Compton
Mary Connell
Uhe
Purdy i
Scranton High School Triumphs Over Lackawanna 6-0 in Tough Showdown
About 690 spectators watched Scranton High School defeat Lackawanna 6 to 0 at Athletic Park. Minds of Scranton broke for a 22 yard run, Dershimer scored in the second half, and Tropp kicked the goal despite wind. The close, back and forth game featured fierce rushing, punts, and a see-saw battle with both sides fighting to the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
School of Lackawanna
Scranton High School
Lackawannas
Athletic Park
Tow
Minds
High School
Lackawinna
Brown
Hutch
Pas
Dershimer
Dershmer
Tropp
Rice
DeRow
Morse
Hoth
Brooke
Clark
Beluge
High Schoul
Phillips
High Sehhou
Alvis and Olympias to clash on West Side grounds
Sporting notes report an Alvis of the Wrat Side challenging the Olympias to a football game on the West Side Browns grounds on November 27 at o clock. Also listed are scheduled matches between Comet foot LAL and Upper Mittiston Juntos at the Erie and Wyoming depot Alumniport Mayfield Carbondale and Archbaid high school teams with listed lineups and captains for Archbald versus Carbondale.
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Alvis
Wrat
Olympias
West Side
Browns
W. Riley
Erie and Wyoming Depot
John Holmes
Michiger
Tomrrow
Alumniport
Mayfield
Carbondale
Archbaid
Archbald
Boland
Bwigert McNulty
Keating Priloin
Ight
Owens McAndrew
Shields M. McDonnell
Nealon J. Cawley
Kilpatrick W. Cawley
Munn Stocker
Watubrook Johnsen
Whitelock Nicol
van Bergen P. McDowell
Warren
City Engineer Inches Toward Postponing Sewage Contract Work
City Engineer Philips condemned a large quantity of material planned for the seventeenth district sewer contract. Officials indicated contractors would not be permitted to begin work until authorities resolve the dispute noted in the action.
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Philips
Winter delays spurred by pipe material cause work halt
The report states operations will resume next year due to warm weather. The delay is not solely due to pipe quality. limited ground material and anticipated disruption to property owners along the sewer route justify postponement. Officials note the condemned pipe is not iron but teracotta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neer
Hospital Transfer By Court Order Alters Jail Medical Care
A man removed from the county jail by court order due to illness is reported to be improving. Physicians say his condition will allow him to move about soon.
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Awanna Hospital
Court House News Notes Election Contests and Licenses
Court notes election contest cases involving W. W. Cutlock and Patrick Carey were heard by commissioners. Viewers were requested to assess damages from Wyoming avenue works. A road condemnation panel was appointed to examine a widening project near Rowing Brook and a creek line. Marriage licenses were issued to numerous Scranton area couples and residents from nearby towns, listing names and hometowns.
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Conurt
Clore E. Stevenson
Reynolds
Giorge
Biro
Widlow
Scranton Gas Inl Water Company
Koon
Seven New Horses Bought by Fire Department
Seven horses purchased by the joint fire department committee for use by Columbia Cumberland and relief companies. Three teams funded by Frank T.L. Cobb for 1000 and a single horse from Consumer Tee for 175. Reorganizations include transfer of teams and additions to Hook and Ladder, with repairs and widened entraces for safety. EDT Wenge signs as committee chair.
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Wee
Joint Fire Department Committee
Frank TL. Cobb
Consumer Tee Company
Columbia
Scrantan
Pac
TSA
Mire
Dour Sie
Fire Department
Columbi
Miteney Eleamer
Inisfer
Rolinstein
Nepline
Cumberland
Hock
Edward FL Wenge
Cumberland Hote
West Market Street
Hathaway Company
The Best Plaster and How to Cure Scrofula
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a superior plaster for chest pains backache and rheumatism. It claims prompt relief and recommends it for general use by druggists and Matthew Brothers. It also promotes Howels Sarsaparilla as a thorough cure for scrofula and other blood diseases.
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Matthew Brothers
Evangelistic Mission Work Progress in Valley and Nearby towns
The committee met in Col onel Boies office to review routine business. Dr Logan reported progress in Olyphant with 110 pupils in missions and free kindergarten eight languages spoken and night schools. At Peckville Kekel family multilingual work praised. Lackawanna Italians mission noted as phenomenally successful. The committee approved asking synod for increased appropriation.
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TH. M. Boies
Boies
Mev
Peckville
Kekel
Lackowanm
Synadical Busterstather
Mission Donation Days Aid Florence Mission Fund
The Florence Mission asks local and surrounding communities to support its winter relief efforts. Donors are urged to send gifts today and tomorrow, with rooms at Morrison Avenue storehouse needing ready stock to aid inmates from the city and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Isalde
Morrison Avenue
Symphony Concert Promises Popular Return at Lyceum
The audience praised the last Symphony orchestra concert and eagerly anticipates next Monday evening at the Lyceum. Jivan Williams appears for the first time, drawing an enthusiastic group of admirers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Symphony Orchestra
Lyceum
Jivan Williams
Attorney Tracy Freed on Bail in Multiple Entanglement Charges
Attorney W. J. Tracy was released on bail of 1000 dollars by Judge Gunster after being held on five counts of embezzlement. Dr C C Laubach posted bail yesterday, as Tracy awaits trial while detained at the Lack facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C. Laubach
Gunster
W. J. Tracy
Mr. Tracy
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Kroeger
Gome
Finn & Phillips
Wyoming Ave
H. B. Ware
Williame
Osto
Trom
Laula Lohmann
Board OF Control
Board of Controll
Secord
Ree
der Robinson
Stugies
Thomas Dickson
Chonds
ELS
The
Elks
Grace Lutheran
Hurch
Grace Twutheran
Kev
Foster U
Marie Yunod
Austin Heliehts
Wislem
Tal
Gait
Tayvbor
Wow. Terday
Martin Weyshner
Borth Ride
Tae Ow
John Nefeskio
Archbold
Archbahl
Baberkly
Yastarmay
Coenteil
Cheorge Mield
Lewis, Telly & Davies Shoe
Schank & Spencer
Spruce Street
Kelly
W.T. Simpson
Courty
Lou Thuesell
Russell
J. Ruune
Wny
Fittes
Frank Carlucci
Pascallo Perretti
Joseph Niebe
Carpenter
Miller
Lackawanna Valley House
Elks Lodge OF Sorrow
Modjeska
Grouund
Oply
Ful S
Maekle
Fiat Etiard
Heewila Wolsenfluh
Donter
Ugrove Blown
Patt Geitwrd
Mle Domed Marne ccc Bet
Peegee Omaiot
Coon
Hirvalirny Matson
Thinekeeper A
Walker
Puletitutes
Harrington
Mee
Gievern
Evion
Layneh
Omberrer
Ant Stoker
Ayer
South Side Sewer
Chna Hall
Court House News Notes
W. W. Cutlock
Beranton
Patrick Carey
Cubbendale
Wosteaday
Ciy Selict
McGintey
Wyoming Avenue
Olive
Ash Streets
Dantes
Murriage
John Iors
Wade Brown
Herbert W. Potter
Monsey Avenue
Matle M. Wilcox
Mailloonville
Michiel J. Parrett
Maury Shegon
David Wydonee
Mary J. Jones
Scanton
Pietro Ceehine
Angela Dolen
Serica
Michael Cosolo
Mars Abrosiin
Billitton
Fred F. Retell
Duonmers
Aid Dessie Stone
Forest City
Joseph Savlie
Ferdinand Street
Mame EE Sherhlan
Stanton Street
Alartin Rf. Waleh
Julia V. Smeales
Curbondale
Edward Gramer
Anna MM. Roberts
Curlnimdales Heiney Martnell Dnd
Susinna S Wouimpeld
Wwe
Tewis , Hallet and
Koima Butts
John Schaamber
Mra
Kate Harding
Scranton Fire Department
Hoods Pille
Beat
Hi Doni
Lacka. Ave
John H. Ladwig
Prop
Secon
Guernsey Hall
Washington Ave
Adams
Mercereau & Connell
W. 2
Tracy
Liberty
Dane Gerows
F. L. Crane
Lackawanna Ave
Turkeys
A. F. Kizer
Washington Avenue
Lacka, Ave
Blue Point
Rockaway
Pierce’s Market
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