Death and City News Highlights
Funeral of W J Tracy at Honesdale today with return train at 2 25. Company Thirteenth regiments plans to re elect lieutenants in full uniform. Home for the Friendlies subscription grows. life membership option noted. Diphtheria 37 new cases last week with 34 total deaths. other illnesses listed. Charles Wolcott of Hazleton jailed for larceny from Mrs Brow. Scranton Liederkranz society to host fall dances starting Oct 18. Beranton colored voters form Republican club at Beaumond court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
Charles Wolcott
Siklar
Margaret Brow
Thin City
Hastleton
Edward Eisele
Tandora Rose
Frank Leuthner
Fret rocular mootire set for Monday at 9 PM
The text lists officers including Joseph Barnett vice president W A Marehall secretary A B M Nupent corresponding secretary John T Nichol son treasurer Samuel J Porter and Samuel Johnson. The mootire will be held next Monday night October 1 at 9 o'clock at the club rooms 15 Raymond court.
Officers Installed by Moscow Odd Fellows Ceremony
Grand Master A. A. Vosburg traveled to Moscow to install the Moscow lodge officers of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. District Deputy Grand Master Vosburg and his staff from Lincoln lodge of North Scranton were escorted in a bond wagon drawn by four gray horses. After installation a banquet hosted by Moscow Odd Fellows followed, and the trip ended before daylight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Vosburg
Moscow
A. A. Vosburge
Etaf
Lincoln Lodge
North Scrinton
Iast
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows
Negligence deemed cause in railroad inquest deaths
Coroner inquest into Patrick Mullen and Joseph Marry deaths from a Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad collision near Nagai g four miles from Beranten. Witnesses testified to a dark rainy night and a following engine not sounding a whistle. Jury found both men died in a collision caused by negligence of the pusher operator on train No 1 and the company’s train departures from Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoberts
Court House
Patrick Mullen
Joseph Marry
T& «Airborne
Delaware, Lacks- Wanna
Weeter
Sept. M
Nagaig
Beranten
Roberts
Sowell
Delaware, Lackawanna and Weelern
Martin
Clened Mullins
John J. Murray
Delaware
Laciawinna
Western
Hiv
Patrick Cavandizh
Sahcase
Thor
Int Tatrick Mulloy
James Ferry
Delaware, Lackawanna and Weastern
Delaware, Lackawenna and Western Company
Scranton
Pltl
Morgan
David Owens
Chas
Mason
Robathan
Thos. Lowry
Willian Slimnpein
Cumberland Hose House Bill Paid Amid Irregularities
Mayor Moir signed an ordinance for 1198.01 to pay Evans Brothers and Nay Aug Lumber extra bills for the Cumberland hose house. Councils and officials approved despite irregularities after pressure from firemen and friends, with Nelson Plumbina and Malley unable to confirm ordered work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moir
Evans Brothers
Nay Aug Lumber Company
Cumberland
Bil Evans Trothers
Dot
Nelson
Plumbina
Malley
DHS
Wilekey
Bailey
Goshea
Pennsylvania Pensions Increase Certificates
Washington on October 2 reports Ponelon certificates increased Joseph White Grover Bradford from 13 to 16 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Washington
Ponelon
Joseph White
Grover
Bradford
Scranton Board Sets Free Kindergarten Regulations
After delays the Scranton Free Kindergarten association won a $3,000 appropriation in a compromise with the board of control. The board approved new rules placing kindergarten regulation under the board, requiring state certificates for teachers and specifying location and supervision. The meeting also examined heating bids, school annex plans, and per capita tax exemptions for volunteer firemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt & Connell
First Ward
Scranton Free Kindergarten Association
Board of Control
Jayne
Moessra
O'Malley
Sehriefer
Schwase
Board of Health
City Superintendent of Schools and
Board of School Control
Scranton Board of School Control
Scranton Free Kindergarten
Mrs Cooper Rescued After Throat Slashing Attempt
Mrs. Thomas Cooper, 47, of 629 Deacon Street, attempted suicide by cutting her throat with a razor in a Green Ridge home. She was found in an outhouse with a gash, windpipe cut, and was hospitalized. prognosis uncertain with pneumonia a risk, while neighbors expressed sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Cooper
Deacon Street
Canada
Winol Syrup Ages Old Remedy Says Mothers Trust
A vintage ad touts Winol Syrup as a trusted remedy used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for children with stomach issues. It claims to ease wind colic and diarrhea and promotes asking for Winol brand syrup at twenty five cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reece
City Council Auditing Committee Manages McNally Damages Claim
Edward J. McNally accused council members of neglect over a $350 damage claim from water intrusion at his corner property. Sub committee led by J. J. Schneider and E. M. Tewkesbury found water mainly from railroad tracks. the railroads blamed, city could be liable to pay. McNally pressed for immediate action with offers of compromise, debate over tender amounts ensued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. McNally
Edoward J. McNally
Edward Jones
J. J. Schneider
E. M. Tewkesbury
Auditing Committee
Mr. McNally
James
Tewkesbury
Phillips
Schneider
Plncw
Maloney Oll Company
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Br. Roche
Archbald
Wengel
Archbard
Mr. Roche
Rovhe
McNally
Saul to Bring Suit Over Patrolman Wages
Patrolman James Saul files action against the city for back wages from August layoff. Attorney James H. Torrey plans to seek an out of court settlement first and then proceed in assumpsit if necessary. Patroleman Dyer’s claim depends on Saul’s outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Saul
James H. Torrey
Torrey
Thin
Dyer
Hie
Ie Saul
Moosic Borough Case Argument in Superior Court
I B Burns argued Moosic borough case before the Superior Court last evening in Philadelphia. The Old Forge borough case, also set for Superior Court, was postponed until December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B. Burns
EL Burns
Philadelphia
Moosic Borough
Old Forge Borough
W. C. A. Notes Choral and Gymnastic Events
Mrs BT Joyond to conduct a choral will at the Young Women's Christian Association on Tuesday evening at 5 o'clock beginning Oct WW. Eight rehearsing and chorus singing will be taught to all Beranton girls. Gymnastic classes in the West Side branches meet Miss Mickle, the physical director, Wednesday, Oct MM at 4 p.m. in the YWCA rooms at Main Avenue and Boranton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyond
Young Women's Christian Aceidation
Beranton
West Side
Brannchouls
Miss Mickle
Young Women's Christian Association
Main Avenue
Boranton Street
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A. A. Lindabury
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Ito
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Omco
Connell Bullding
South Main Avenuea
Scranton Transfer Co
Hugh J. Keenan
Revidencs
United States
Lacka. Ave
Huntington's Bakery
Spruce Street
Masonic Temple
Parke
Europe
Washington Avenue
Clhiy Whelen
H. B. Ware
Willams Building
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Thyn
W. J. Tracy
Honesdale
Lay
Honewdale
Thirteenth Regiment
Noncem
Delaware, Jwockowank and Western Company
Cayugan and Hirabin
Delaware and Hudson Company
White Oak
Haltimore No
Baltimore Vine
Wilkes-Clarre
Life
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Board of Hearth Laat
Repuublican Club
Colored Voters of
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Nay Aug
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Jennings
Schriefer
No. 8
Shires
No 1
Morgan Sweeney
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Mgr
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No. 4
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Ayer
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Lowell, Mass
Mrs. Winslow
Nginera
Saul
LAMP
China
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Mears Building
Washington Ave
F. L. Crane
Lackawanna Ave
Mount Pleasant Coal
Connell Building
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
the Dickson Manufacturing Co
Wilke+Karra
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Elmwood Hall
Elmhurst
W. H. H. Bull
THE
Patent Record
Baltimore, Md
Bronson & Tallman
Mercer
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