City notes and meetings fill busy local schedule
Florence managers meet at 10 a m while M B Morris buys Miller hotel at Penn avenue and Linden. Keeley league plans October 17 program. Evangelistic meetings led by Rev J T Johnson at Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church continue. NY Ontario and Western line runs October 2 fall excursion to New York. round trip fare charged. Green Ridge W C T U meets 3 p m at Capouse avenue Evangelical Church. Stowers Packing announces re elected officers J Williams president, J R Schla ger manager, T V Powderly Jr secretary. Democratic county committee HQ opened at 221 Lackawanna avenue with Wednesday night meeting. Royal Welch Female Choir drew large crowds at Stone Opera House and in Utica and Waterville NY. Ladies of the Golden Eagle initiate charter members at AOUW hall Lackawanna avenue. Roaring Brook Castle and Scranton Castle plan Golden Eagle reorganization at AOUW hall Lackawanna avenue October 18. Mortality report notes typhoid fever six new cases three deaths, scarlet fever four new cases, diphtheria ten new cases two deaths. total deaths twenty six. Alone Fairman lectures on art at Bim Park for Home for the Friend Jers. admission 50 cents. MEARS & HAGEN showcase fine dress goods at market prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
B. Morris
North End
Miller Hotel
Penn Avenue
Linden Street
Keeley League
J. T. Johnson
Court Street
Methodial Episcopal Church
New York, Ontario and Western Railway
Democratic County Committee
Lackawanna Avenue
Royal Welch Female Choir
Stone Opera House
Binghamton
Utica
Waterville
N. Y
Temple of the Ladies of the Golden Eagle
Order of United Workmen Hall
Roaring Brook Castle
Scranton Castle
the Golden Eagle
Board of Health
Fairman
Bim Park
Jers
Oiive: College
Funda
Special Agent Heads to Scranton to Probe Collector Herring Charges
A dispatch from Washington reports Colonel Colquitt, chief of the Internal Revenue special agents, has departed for Scranton to investigate charges brought by ex Income Tax Collector Burke against Collector Herring. The agent’s whereabouts were unclear at late hours and he may have used an assumed name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herring
the Tribune
Wuashington
Colquitt
Special Agenta
Internal Revenue Bureau
Scranton
Burke
Gambling ruin led to forgery confession in police court
Frank Odell also known as James Laird admitted forging checks after losing his railway job and funds in Brooklyn. He denied liquor caused his misfortune, saying gambling drove the crime to replenish money. bail set at 500 and he was jailed when unable to pay. The sole cashed check came from Taylor L Klein of 209 Penn Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Fuller
Frank Odell
James Laird
Odell
Brooklyn
N. Y
New York
Natonal Bank
W. F. Hallstead
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Traders’ Bank
Mr. Hallstead
Fuller
Tallor L. Klein
Penn Avenue
Conflict Over City Assessors Books Sparks Board Clash
The city clerk demanded all books from the assessors and the revision board. The assessors refuse to surrender 1895 books needed for 1890 assessments while the new law requires provision of necessary books. A joint meeting was called for 2 PM to settle the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Appeal
Board of City Assessors
Board of Revision and Appeals
Lavelle
Revision and Appeal Board
Yoos
Assessors’ Board
Council
Ideal Plaza Hotel Entertainment In New York City
A Scranton reader is advised of the Plaza Hotel as a premier uptown hostelry facing Central Park at Fifty eighth and Fifty ninth streets on Fifth Avenue. The article lauds its elegant interiors, courteous staff, comfortable rooms, fine cuisine, and welcoming atmosphere that leaves a lasting impression despite moderate charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Plaga
Plaza
Gotham
Central Park
Fifty-ninth Streets
Fifth Avenue
Plaza Square
Terminal
Sixth Avenue
The Kodak opens three days at Davis theater delighting crowds
The Noel Jollity company presents The Kodak at Davia theater for three days. The audience enjoyed the music driven show with comic parodies by Mike Mignon Carrol and Joseph West and Fred Noss performing on the moon. Also announces dancing classes by Mrs Elizabeth Lowe in Excelsior hill and a Peck Lumber Company meeting to arrange attendance at the late president J W Peck’s funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davia‘ Theater
Noel Jollity
Kodak
Mike Mignon Carrol
Joseph B. West
Fred Noss
Davis Theater
Elizabeth Lowe
Pittsburg
Excelsior Hill
Wyoming Ageni
Peck Lumber Manfacturing Company
J. W. Peck
Untitled local notice on shops and piano lessons
A fragmented local notice mentions a music and fountain pen store run by W. Guernsey and a piano instruction offer by Miss Genevieve Rommel with weekly sessions noted at a specific avenue location. The text is incomplete and provides limited context about scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Avenue
A. W. Guernsey
Music Gold and Fountain Pens
Genevieve Rommel
Pratt
Howell Elected City Schools Superintendent in Narrow Vote
The Board of Control chose Professor George Howell 12 to 9 over Professor J C Lange to fill the superintendent vacancy created by George W Phillips resignation. A large crowd gathered, supporters exchanged congratulations, and Howell received unanimous approval as the new leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
George Howell
J.C. iLange
Dieorge W. Phillips
Phillips
Howell
Lange
Profesor Lange
George W. Howell
Boston hearing set in Merelo murder case
Crencesco Merelo, arrested in Boston for the Old Forge murder, appeared in Boston police court. Detectives sought a continuance, with Merelo remanded until Friday’s hearing as evidence is prepared for requisition papers from Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crencesco Merelo
Boston
Emanuel Lee
Old Porre
Barring & Mcsweeney
Merelo
Hauer
Wilkes-Barre
Darring & McSweeney
Telegraph
Alderman Wright
Harrisburg
Hastings
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Barring
Negro churchmen visit Scranton after Wilkes-Barre conference
Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia African Methodist Episcopal bishops and delegates arrived in Scranton after meeting in Wilkes-Barre. Rev C A McGee welcomed them. services filled the church. Bishop B W Arnott preached a sermon urging service to God as directed by Him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
African Methodist Episcopal Conference of
Western Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Wilkes- Barre
Scranton
C. A. McGee
Howard Place
African Methodist Episcopal Church
B. W. Arnott
D. D
Wilberforce
J. W. Jeffries
Wilkes-Barre
D. F. Callman
Pittsburg
TH. Tanner
Allegheny
W. H. Palmer
M. D
Monongahela City
R.M. Henderson
Phillipsburg
A. E. Waldron
Honesdale
W. H. Pride
Clarksburg
W. Wa
Alexander Smothers
Middleton
Charles Brown
R. A. Morris
Washington, Pa
W. C. Gowens
Uniontown
iPa
Grace P. Offer
The
Missionary Society of Pennsylvania
M. B. Pratt
Meadville
M. FB. Anderson
Pas
Anna Cameron
Bloomsburg
Mra
J. W. Jeffery
Kfysmma
Funeral notices for Telly Doud and Peck in Dunmore area
Funeral arrangements announced for John S. Telly from his parents home in Dunmore on Wednesday afternoon. Charles J. Doud’s funeral will be from 26 Washington Avenue with interment in Dunmore Cemetery. J W Peck’s funeral is set for 1.40 PM Wednesday from his Monroe Avenue residence with services at the house by Rev Dr Robinson and burial at Peekville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Telly
Charles J. Doud
Washington Avenue
Dunmore Cemetery
J. W. Peck
Monroe Avenue
Marriage of Samuel Boom and Lottie Edwards in Hamilton
Samuel Boom of Moosic and Miss Lottle Edwards of Hamiltonton wed at the bride’s parents home in Hamilton, Wayne County, on October 12, 18%. The ceremony took place with the groom H G Horned presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boom
Hamlinton
Wayn County
Drev
H. G. Horned
Samuel Boom
Moosic
Miss Lottle Edwards
Hamilnton
Wayne County
Huntsman Obituary Notices Funeral at North Seventh Street
Mrs Martha Huntsman of Beranton Ort 13 passed away at her non-in-leve residence on North Seventh Street. Funeral Wednesday at 3 PM with interment at Stroudsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsman
Beranton
Martha Huntsman
Leve
Smith transfers real estate to wife amid appeal dispute
Attorney Smith sold his city properties valued at $40,000 to his wife for $1 and love. He later faced a rule to strike off his appeal from an arbitrators award in a libel suit and paid $47.18 cash after a delay. The transfer of Adams Jefferson Monroe properties will be checked for legality after the appeal status is settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Smith
John G. Jennings
J. H. Burns
Mr. Burns
Mr. Smith
Supreme Court
Lackawanna
Burns
Pryor
Gunster and Edwards
Common Pleas Court
Lancaster County
Harrison Graham
Asahel C. Walker
Samuel Walker
Common Pleas
Justice Wiliams
Smith
Fifth Annual Ball of Hebrew Benevolent Association Held
The Pleasant Evont hosted the fifth annual ball by the Hebrew Young Men's Benevolent association at National Music Hall. About 100 couples attended as Bauer's orchestra played. Edward Wels was master of ceremonies with Annie Jurkowics leading the grand march. officers named include President Jacob Son and Treasurer Jacob Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
Young Men's Hebrew Benevolent Association
Bauer
J. Jurkowics
I. Weiss
Phillip Karp
A. Rosenblum
H. Schmulovitz
H. Mechlovits
M. Joseman
S. Miller
I. Klein
Sam Wetlsberger
Joe Rosenewelg
J. Groseman
David Weisberger
Edward Wels
Mise Annie Jurkowics
Association
Jacob Son
A. Schwarts
A. Propper
Jacob Harris
Division 17 AOH Bows to New Quarters With Housewarming
Members of Division 17 Ancient Order of Hi Bernians of America celebrate moving to larger rooms at 421 Lackawanna avenue. A large turnout of visiting brothers and about 100 members gathered for a house warming led by presiding officer J C Vaughan. The opening number was a stirring ballad by William Dawson and entertainment by A F O'Boyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Divison 17
Ancient
Order of Hibernians of America
Lackawanna Avenue
J. C. Vaughan
William Dawson
A. F. O' Boyle
Community gathers for address and celebration at No 17
The event lasted thirty minutes or more with patriotic remarks by Mr O Malley of Olyphant Mr H Griffin Attorney D J Reedy M J O Toole and others The committee provided generous refreshments Congratulations were extended to the brethren of No 17 on moving to new rooms The Linden street bridge serves as a free open air roller skating rink and bicycle practice space drawing hundreds of children daily It is used by pedestrians but not accessible to leama
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. O'Malley
Olyphant
H. Griffin
D. J. Reedy
M. J. O'Toole
Linden Street Bridge
Leama
Citywide Low Prices on First Class Fresh Meats
The notice proclaims the lowest city prices on strictly First Class Fresh Meats with emphasis on value and selection. It signals a sale or promotional period but provides no dates or specific items in readable text.
The Finest Quality Goods Promised In Trade
The goods described are presented as the finest quality available, with assurance of superior material and workmanship compared with competing items. This claim emphasizes durability and value for buyers seeking high standards.
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Leveland's
Cleveland's
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth
Ackawanna
Ce i
Warman
Penn Ave
Wyoming Avenue
City Notes
Mears & Hagen
Lohmann
Spruce Street
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Holiday
Halfrrice
Pratt's
Alderman Fuller
Davis’ Theater
Prof. Lange
Carson
Notz
Mahon
Phillip
Jennings
Messrs
Vermeer
Coar
Welch
Notts
Barber
Shriefer
von Storch
Wormser
Sip
Welsh
Por Howe A
H. von Storch
H. J. O'Malley
James A. Evans
I—W. J. Welsh
James O' Hoyle
I—T. J. Jennings
Ij. H. Williams
Thomas Conn
Herman Notz
William G. O'Malies
George Th. Carson
Gorge Mitchell
John Devaney
F. L. Wormer
Watrota
Conrad
H. J. .O'Malley
Peter Stipp
Archhttect
Acpeos
University of Ulinois
Scranton City
Lackawanna County
Edwarda
United States
Cardinal Richelieu
Columbus
Scranton Street
Poe
Wim
Pleasant Evont
Hebrew Youngs Men In Music
Nat
Leite Ane
China
W. W. Berry
Csrade
Emerson
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
Malcolm Love
J. Lawrence Stelle
Pwlepy
Astrakhan Capes
J. Bolz
Dime Bank
Crete
California
Scranton Cash Store
F. P. Price
Merchant Tailoring
Lackawanna Ave
Carlsbad
Louis Rupprecht
Eugene Klebirg
Opp. Baptist Church
NEW England Conservatory OF Music
Powell & CO
Wyoming
Pianostroat
Columbus Monument
Weehington
Sorantes
Dunn
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