City Notes: Local Rehearsals, Elections and Obituaries
The First Presbyterian choir holds a special rehearsal this evening. A rifle practice commission is issued at Harrisburg for Herbert Cox of the Thirteenth regiment. Eight Common Council members attend a session. adjournment to next Tuesday. Morris J. Davidow opens a new boot and shoe house at 2 Lackawanna Avenue on April 11, occupying three floors. Rev Foster A Gift to deliver Thanksgiving sermon to American Mechanics on a day in December. Alumni of the School of Lacka too urged to meet at Quincy between Olive and Vine for football practice, ahead of tomorrow’s game against the regular eleven at the Ball Ground. The funeral of John B. Daniels of Taylor is Saturday at 1 o’clock in Taylor Welah Cantional church. interment at Forest Hill. Jamon Kelly dies at home on Emmet Street. funeral Saturday morning from his residence. A requiem mass at St Peter’s Cathedral set for 9:50. remains to be sent to Washington, New Jersey for interment. Mrs Ann Smith of Newton Center dies Wednesday afternoon at age 86. funeral tomorrow at Center Cemetery.
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First Presbyterian
Hirch
Harrisburg
Herbert &. Cox
Morris J. Davidow
Lackawanna Avenue
Foster A. Gift
American Mechanica
Young Men's Christian
School of the Lackatoo
Quincy
Olive and
Vine Streets
John B. Daniels
Taylor
Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Washington
N. J
Mia
Ann Smith
Smith
Newton Center
George
Elias
Rtha
William
Mrs Robbins Defies Odds After Brain Bullet Injury
Doctors report Mrs Zera Robbins remains alive after four days with a bullet in her brain. At Lackawanna hospital she shows vital signs that are remarkable given the extent of injury and uncertainty about her survival. The bullet remains in place and further operation is deemed too risky.
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Zera Robbins
Lackawanna Hospital
Tim the Tinker at Davis Draws Thanksgiving Patrons
Thanksgiving Day patrons packed Davis theatre for Tim the Tinker starring Brennan in the title role. The Irish set comedy drama blends music and movement with a kidnapping plot. Brennan’s singing and performance earned praise as the rest of the company delivered solid work in the first of two showings.
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Tim
Davis
Davis‘ Ter
Two Perces
John @. Brennan
Ireland
New York City
Wncommonly
Brennan
Gismonda at Frothingham With Davenport and McDowell
Davenport and McDowell star in Gismonda at the Frothingham with a strong company. The audience, many turned away for lack of seats, shows the play’s appeal. The plot centers on Gismonda vows to Almerio amid excommunication threats, church rites, and a dramatic climax in Santa Maria.
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Scrantonians
Scranton Eleven Trounces Wyoming Seminarians In Football
Scranton defeats Wyoming Seminary 12 to 2 in a Thanksgiving Day gridiron clash watched by about 1,200 fans. The Bicycle squad dominated play with strong line plunges, while Gendall and Thayer starred for the seminarians.
Saturday Night Rally of Commercial Travelers in Scranton
The Scranton Commercial Travelers association holds a 7 30 rally at the YMCA to promote building a home with a foundation laid at Binghamton. Mayors Green of Bington Nichols of Wilkes-Barre Connor of this city and leaders from Detroit Rochester Hornellsville attend and address the gathering. The event aims to unify travelers and business leaders in support with $500 pledged by Scranton and Wilkes-Barre associations. no seat charge or appeal for subscriptions at the meeting.
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Scranton Commercial Travelers’ Association
Young Men‘s Christian Association
Binghamton
Board of Trade and Business
The
Home Association
Green
Bington
Nichols
Wilkes-Barre
Connell
James D. Aldrich
Detroit
Mich
Wilkes-Barre Association
D. A. Cleveland
Rochester
N. Y
W. H. Booth
Hornellsville
Scranton
Schloss Trespass Case Ends Without Jury Agreement
The jury in the Schloss trespass suit against Frank M. Cobb could not reach a verdict after a second trial begun last week. Sammy Schloss’s father sought 2000 dollars in damages for an alleged dog bite that severed his ear. Despite extended deliberations through Thanksgiving, the jurors remained unable to agree and requested discharge as the court adjourned.
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Schloss
Sammy Schloss
Frank M. Cobb
Cobb
M. A. McGinley
Governor Commutes Frank Berek Death Sentence
Governor Hastings approves board of pardons recommendation commuting Frank Berek's death sentence for the Marie Kersh murder at Olyphant on Oct. 9, 186. Berek to be sent to Eastern penitentiary next week. He remains cheerful about long imprisonment. Also notices a great one week sale at Coal Exchange Clothiers with price cuts on overcoats suits and fabrics.
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Hastings
Board of Pardons
Frank Berek
Marie Kersh
Olyphant
Bezek
Eastern
Coal Exchange Clothiers
Martin & Delany
Coal Exchange Lothiers
Wyoming Avenue
Observance of the Day in Scranton Penn
Thanksgiving in Scranton featured sunshine and holiday cheer with churches and theaters open. Residents enjoyed outdoor time, industrial activity continued at mines and shops closed for the day, and a large audience attended a concert at Asbury Church followed by social events like printers’ dances and Enterprise Class dancing.
Festival of Days at Armory Draws Large Crowds
The Fair in the Armory draws hundreds of attendees from diverse denominations and exceeds expected fundraising for the church building fund. Nine booths display varied stock and concerts by the First Presbyterian choir and violinist Will Allen are planned. Doors open this evening and tomorrow at 2 PM with an oyster supper from 6 to 8 PM.
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First Presbyterian Church
Will Allen
Dance of Bicycle Boys Second Winter Social
The Scranton Bicycle Club held the second winter dancing social last night at the club house on Washington avenue. A large local crowd attended, with many visitors from Wilkes-Barre Pittston Honea- dale and other towns. The Lawrence Orchestra provided music under a committee led by Wallace Ruth with members including George Sharpes W. S. Freeman and Harry Pearce.
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Scranton Bicycle Club
Washington Avenue
Scranton
Lawrence Orchestra
Wallace Ruth
George Sharpes
Freeman
Harry Pearce
George Mulley
J. A. Fritz
Frank Wet
Millinery Goods Placed on Sale This Week
Local millinery offers a wide array of Children's Wool Tam O'Shanters and Quills in all colors at unprecedented prices this week. This sale highlights the entire stock of millinery goods for immediate purchase.
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Cleveland
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth
Mpanusty
City Notes
Mrs. Robbins
Davenport AS
Gismonda
Sardou
Dea Eee
Pero
Wrintard Basillades
K Tannehill
Gibmonar
Ccescceceene
Davenport Rauccaria
Acclacioll
H. B Wood
Sophroi Sapest
Arinue
Binet
Gregoras Raloa
Chamberlain
Agnello Acclasio
Peece Stradella
Jacqu Laurentine Jacques Crivpo
Garcert
Nealora
Baron Guistiniani
Fred M. Harat
Leonana de Tocco
Fran Mataxas
Eilis Ryse
Simonetti
Hugh Arnott
Spiridion
W. H. Fouget Tiberio
Edward B. Adama
Andriou
Franklin Thorpe
Pasquale
Neaureseng
Harry Chase Christofano
Harry G. Servine Francesco
BAJOU
Pericles
R. M. ‘Barton
Epiphane
EB. Sellett
Thisbe
Sodmother Oe
Glismonda
Mary E. Barker
Cypriella
Louise Wakelee Leonarda
Francesco
Ann Fairchild Penete
Ean Howard Soueenes
Motdourto Rae Waters
Boldiers
Pries Valota
Falconers
Barnes
Tyean H
Panal Peurder
oChureh Santaria
Athens
Victorien Sardou
Glamonda
Davenport
Lessoria
Almeériq
Sophron
Florentine
Heaven
Almerio
Church of
Santa Maria
Giamonda
Baccaria
Church of Santa Maria
Raccaria
Fanny Davenport
Kingston Seminarians
Wyoming
Big Chief Connery
Bicycle Tribe
Seminarians
Collegians
Thayer
Gendall
Frantz
Worthington
Aldinger
Roberts
Decker eDermott
Conlep
Vre
Dr. Tele
John H. Brooks
Princeton
Inesman
Ralp Rymer
Wyeeeng Seminary
An Jelbert
Seranton
Ralph M. Shaw
Wyoming Seminary
Seminary
Foster
Allen
Posner
Serous
Ater
Decker
Robertson
Peaner
Aldin
Blond
Johnson
Loser
Fletcher
Frans
Zang
Coggins
Walsh
Ross
Ie Gan
Oggins
Connery
Rams
Brooks
Posser
Gendale
Teehee Allen
McDermott
A. Hall
Berek
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Nodcone Inc
Tribune
Louis
Rupprecht
Eugene Eloberg
Penn Ave
Gaptiot Church
Asbury Church
Green Ridge Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
B. T. Jayne
Lanyon
God
Jayne
Calking
Asbury
Edith Morgan
Mabel Jayne
Bee and
Cowen
Mrs. Calkins
Guard
Mascherani
God He Merciful
Parry
Mia. Jayne
Edwin Bowen
A. J. Harber
Queen
Bowen
Harber
Turner Hall
Typographical Union
Hayes Bros
Andrew Hayes
James Manhon
George Sherman
Burke
Isaac Harris
John J. Kernan
M. D. Flaherty
James E. Clarke
Joseph Gibbons
William Holtham
James J. Padden
John J. F. York
Edward Cusick
William Crolly
Frank Hivana
Jay H. Eaton
Joseph Oliver
William Hoal
Charles Benedict
William Browning
M. Andrews
Peter Carr
M. W. Walton
T, JF. O'Boyle
L. M. N Connors
Excelsior Hall
Epee
Nellie Reardon
George Taylor
Charles Eisele
Casimer Snee
G. E. Haldeman
Nonpital
Lack Awanna Hospital
Blanchard
Lewis
James P. Dickson
James Dickson
Spencer Dickson
Castro
Berry
Berry, the Jeweler
Lackawanna Ave
Electric Seal Capes
Astrakhan
Capes
Marten Gapes
Syrsian Capes
MK Capes
Malcolm Love
Orgars, Clough & Warren
Carpenter, Waterloo
J. Lawrence Stelle
Spruce Street
Crystal
Sohmer Roero
Preaeet
Rcee. Com
Washinetan
Hallacher’s
H. Langfeld
Christian Cotter
Sprace
Leck
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