City Notes SmokER Last Night and Other Local Items
City notes report a social smoker at EHualbert hall by Electric City Castle No 670 Innights of the Golden Eagle. Keystone Campaign Club to meet at Bethel hall on Tuesday evening with emphasis on colored voters. Martin Waleh arrested for intoxication on Center street. he posted watch and chain as security after a police court hearing. Sons of Veterans court martial postponed to next Monday due to member absence. Deer hunting party heads to Adirondacks for three weeks led by Dolph Passold Pennington Bonham Sutton and ex Sheriff McHenry. Clearing House to close city banks Thursday for war thanksgiving. City council committee approves all bills except Clark florist for Nay Aug park flower bed.
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Ehualbert's Hall
Electric City Castle
Keystone Campaign Club
Bethel Hall
Martin Waleh
Center Street
C. F E. Dolph and Son
W. G. F Passold
Doyle Pennington
Dr. Bonham
Ira Sutton
Mc Henry
Columbia County
Adirondacka
Ausiting Committee of Councila
G. R. Clark
Nay Aug Park
Afternoon Service at YWCA Led by Rev James Hughes
In an afternoon service at the YWCA, Rev James Hughes formerly of South Africa preached on the twenty third Psalm with earnest interpretation noting that the cro ss is the highest expression of God s love. The writer warns of some striking illustrations in the text and emphasizes its spiritual implications.
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Burnlay
Young Women's Christian Association
Mev
James Hughes
South Africa
Hughes
Jesus Christ
Chief Hickey Plans Lebanon Court Appearance Saturday
Chief Hickey and his attorney will travel to Lebanon on Saturday to face disorderly conduct charges from the firemen's convention. He vows to contest the case inch by inch with the prosecutor and appeal if the aldermanic court rules against him. He might settle by paying travel costs for himself and counsel.
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Hickey
Lebanon
Jermyn Borough Sued Over Grading Damage Claim
Proceedings begun by James D. Stocker and R. M. Stocker to recover 6000 from Jermyn Borough claiming property damage due to recent grading operations. Legal action seeks compensation for alleged injuries to property within borough.
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Throwgh Welles & Torrey
James D
R. M. Stocker
Jermyn
Outlaws Linked to Howell Death Spark Inquest in Luzerne
Coroner Longstreet pursues post mortem evidence to connect the Lehigh Valley brakeman John Howell death with a broad crime wave in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. Detectives trace a mounted gang to Duryea and Old Forge amid arson theft and poisonings.
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Lugerne
Lackawanna Coounties
Prakeman
John Howell
Austin Heights
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Slelly
Duryea
Howell
Howl
Longstreet
Pitteton
Luserne
Justice of the Peace
Luxerne
Pittston
Traihmen
Squire Kmvane
le Caventini
Ace Cusell
Coughs and a Cure: Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Praised
Testimonial notes a dreadful cough benefitting from Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. A deputy surveyor's wife and a caregiver recount rapid improvement and eventual cure after using the remedy.
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Ayer
Rh. V. Royal
Humphrlas
Aperd
Meeting at Moscow Builds Republican Rally in Odd Fellows Hall
A robust Republican meeting in Moscow’s Odd Fellows hall featured Layton M. Schoch and Milton W. Lowry. Schoch invoked patriotism and protection while praising war records, and Lowry delivered an hourlong attack on Democrats and a defense of Reconstruction era GOP policies.
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
Layton M. Schoch
Milton W. Lowry
Moscow
Schoch
Colonel Stone
Jonicouree
Chicago
Lincoln
San Juan
Chickamauga'a
Camp Wikoff
Spain
Lowry
Congress
Swallow
Weler
Rink
Taylor
Jeremiah Frigder
Allentown
John R. Jones
M. W. Lowry
John M. Harrie
Honeymoon Not Long Lived in Archbald Court
Divorce granted forthwith in Nora Lindsay Albright vs FP H Albright as judge Archbald hears multiple cases. McCarthy Scanlon matters involve notes for $650 and $400 with defense of payment. Haggerty awarded damages. several divorce actions dismissed or quashed for missing files or lack of counsel.
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Archbald
Nora Lindsay-Albright
FY. H. Albright
Dr. Haggerty
Nora L. Allright
H Albright
Thadle & @rass
Boston
St. Luke's Church
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Archhard
Plulntf
Supreme Court
Scanlon
McCarthy
William Haggerty
Keranton
Haggerty
Pittston Avenue
Whellant
Francesco Monello
Antonio Marie Carbo Monello
Helther
Prisoners for the Pen Leave for Philadelphia
Sheriff Pryor and deputies transport five prisoners to the Eastern Penitentiary after the criminal court session. Louis Bardas Gordon and Henry Riker face three and six months more respectively for robbery and thefts. Michael Brennan and Thomas Morgan receive three and two years for burglary. Frank Mukletoun's three years await after a prior parole status and a solitary confinement sentence for attempting to assault a twelve year old girl.
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Pryor
Seave
Philadelphia
Hastern
Baiardas
Louis Gordon
Driesen
Henry Riker
Lackawanna Avenue
Turyea
Tony Woods
Michael Brennab
Thomas Morgan
Lachawanne Avenue
Lealing
Elmira Reformatory
Frank Mukletoun
Forest City
Lawyers Seek Judgments and Openings in Scranton Docket
The docket lists numerous rule to open judgment and rule to dissolve attachment actions involving local firms and individuals. Judge W Searle ruled on cases in Montrose and Olyphant matters while Edwards travels. The Second regiment will be mustered out at Shipp Bagley camp near Raleigh. Professor Guth stays, family moving Friday.
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J. W. Guernsey
William P. Thompson
Reuben Johnson
C. B. Wetherby
George W. Harberger
F. P. Price
Alice Bingham
N. B. Levy & Bro
A. L. Schiller
Esther L. Stone
A. C. Maloney
City of Scranton
Dera Koch Ani Othera
William McKenzie
Joseph Flynn
Rice, Levy & Co
I. O. Ives & Co
Pennsylvani Central Brewing Company
Tanac
Mary Melina
Casey & Kelly Brewing Company
Calvin W. Parsons
Scranton Cavan Company
J. A. Dolphin
W. J. Schubmehl
Mars McAnulty
National Life Association
Keystone Brewing Company
J. Kais
Joseph Sommers
Mike Sehefechick
W. Searle
Montrose
Olyphant Bank
Jude Edwards
Springer
Shipp- Bagley Camp
Raleigh
Professor Guth
Dr Thompson Wins Walkover in Peckville City Championship
The Peckville champion Dr Thompson defeats Michael Brown of Winton in the purseless match. The five game purse segment ended 2 games to nil in favor of Thompson with all games won. Brown opened each game. Moyles served as reserve and Simpkins was timekeeper. The Brown second segment at his home was unnecessary to complete.
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Dr. Thompson
Peckville
Michael Brown
Winton
Thompson
Brown
John A. Moyles
John Simpkins
Jurkovitz Accused of Fabricating in Election Probe
Testimony in the election contest reveals Jurkovitz allegedly received and disbursed funds for fall elections. Holgate and Langstaff corroborate, with Boland admitting payments to Jurkovitz and an associate, while witness lists describe numerous West Side witnesses and an alleged eleven disqualifications from yesterday’s hearing.
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Fidward Jurkovite
Holgate
Jurkovitz
Langstaff
William P. Boland
Mr. Hyland
West Side
J. T. Brill
Peter Pantrale
Patrick Muryphy
KF. Mullin
James J. Madden
William Crimmins
James Gerrity
James Cotter
F. W. Fudge
Samuel Vansen
Conrad Lotz
BP. Co
John Cavansuels
Luke Scott
Patrick DeHarn
Samuel J. Davis
J. 4. Sullivan
Martin Staten
Thomas Walsh
James Lanegan
Mr. Hamilton
Irish-born widow Bridget Conway dies at 94 in city
Mrs. Bridget Conway died in the city at ninety four after a long life born in Ireland in 1804. She came to this country at age sixty to join her daughter Mrs. Peter McAndrew of 1227 Irving Avenue and son P. J. Conway, proprietor of Conway's hotel. Funeral set for tomorrow at 9 am from St John’s Church South Side with burial in Cathedral Cemetery.
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Bridget Conway
Ireland
Peter McAndrew
Irving Avenue
P. J. Conway
Conway's
North
Washington Avenue
St. John's Church
South Side
Cathedral
Death by Collapse Raises Questions in Diet von City
The Tribune reported the death of John BR Jones of Diet von City after a long illness. Doctors found no sign of laudanium poisoning, with the attending physician citing a collapse of the system after prolonged illness. The Chicago Bird Store opens on Spruce Street offering canaries birds and parrots.
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John BR. Jones
Diet von City
Wes
Tribune
Tie
de, Jenkins
Death of John Powell in Pittston
John Powell private in Ninth regiment died at home after a three week typhoid illness. He was 18 years old and worked in the Lookout Coal Co machine shops before enlisting. He belonged to the P O of A. The funeral is this afternoon with Ninth regiment members attending. interment at Forty Fort cemetery.
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John Powell
Ninth Regiment
Pittaton
Mr. Lookout Coal Company
Forty Fort
Bandmen Return From North Carolina Trip
Ten young men who joined Professor Ciuth to North Carolina at the war's start arrived home for a 30 day stay. They include May Schwelbens August Mehrin John Mehl Walter Jones John Timlin John Lane August Beck Edward Chapter Joseph Farrell Thomas Jopiling and others. The report notes one is principal musician of the band.
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Professor Ciuth
North Carolina
Second
North Carolina Volunteer Infantry
May Schwelbens
August Mehrin
John Mehl
Walter Jones
West Boranton
John Timlin
John Lane
August Beck
Edward Chapter
Joseph Farrell
Archbald
Thomas Jopiling
Jermyn
Holiday prices rise as shelves fill early
Store notes demand for holiday items arrived a month early and shelves are replenished to overflowing. Prices at which items will go prevail are mentioned as space remains tight during long evenings.
China Bowl Price Update and Decor Details
Fragmentary note lists China Bowl variations with decorative themes and prices. Mentions early sale price around 0.98 and 1.56 in some units, with references to new shapes and flower motifs.
Trass Toot China Trowl and Inch globe stove sale
Antique stove item listing describes a No 2 burner with four shapes and seven designs, complete with seige and wick. The price is listed as two dollars.
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Seige
Unclear fragmentary notice on burner and decor items
Fragment shows a draft burner and decor terms with price references and stray words. Content is incomplete with multiple garbled phrases and no coherent event or entities to identify.
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Willceme
ostomMce
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Alderman Howe
Clearing House Association
Hastings
Daniels
Edmund Murphy
Kathe Ritter
John Julkern
Mary Davin
Minooka
Barzll Shaffer
Boranton
Nancy B. Sanders
Avoci
Mben N. Varhin
Emily Hall
Waverly
Thomas M. Kane
Anderson, N. J
Emma A. Sigur
John Bolrhorigies
Throop
Vegas Barko
Scranton
Vengtin Gustang
Teresa Totorlin
John A. Pellarn
Tlanche Kennedy
John Ferencsick
Bturmerville
Tharhala Hill
Jessup
Charles ‘Tiiasiklevics
Julia Leskis
Priceburg
John Nicholson
South
Wrehinizton Avons
Howe
Emma Nichols
Marmond Court
Mma
Fpocono
Nicholson
Ble
Chief Hickey
Will
Jermyn Borough
Lehigh Valey Railroad
Luzerne
Two
Cousties
Simpson and Watkin
Mr. Law
Or. Forge
Dandmaster Bantora
Lackawanna Station
Austin
Almira Hadsall
Joseph Roesch
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Old Forge Township
Roesch
Alek
Longatreet
Beate
Hovech
Roersch
Fred
Reid
A. Gray
DAVIS
William Davis
Grace Davis
Htellant
Wyoming
Willis A. Clark
Minnie C. Chirk
Marc Worth
William Worth
Sarah Kesten
Willian Kesten
Albert L. Wallace
Jennie Wallace
William Lord & Co
R. J. Gibbons
M. JT. Norton
M. Clark
Edwin Northup
Eugene Reed
Ferber Kros
Joseph H. Davitt
Annie Chatanwusk
Louis Vermesia
Peter Weils
Annie Mahon
John Geary
DR. Thomax
Edward Griffin
Bernard Davis
The
Commonwealth
C. DuPont Swift
Union Transfer Company
W. MW. Montgomery
Willan Neeley
Col. Hoperod Shoe Company
Commonwealth of Pennsylvanae
Lackawannia County
William J. McCarthy
F. B. Nettleton Agilnat Josiah BD
Caryl
Borough of
Thomas J. Mack
Gvidner Brennan
Life Insurance Clearing Company
Demurrer
John S.S. Millerva
Interatute Casualty Company
New York
Lackiwanna County
John Yonalonis
Clementine Renwick
Robert Renwick
John McGuire
R. F. Oswell
Provence
Fish Agunat Haraey
W. Fish
Walter Greaves
Charles Bloes
China
Alt
Oriental Rugs
Michaelian Bros
Jerkovitz
W. P. Boland
Mars
Chicago Bird
Spruce Street
Guernsey
Guy Gale
Conmipy
Ws Nny
Company C
Guernsey Hall
Wash. Ave
Wtview
Cuara
Heineh Globe
Lacka. Ave
Jonan
Ladwig
A. F. Kizer
Scranton Cash Store
Wilson
Dimensions
Blue Point
Rockaway
Pierce
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