Prominent speakers set for Scranton event program
Attendees hear about life insurance costs rising with age and two way contract requirements. The Scranton program lists speakers including J B Sturgen, Dr Oren Rot, and General Moyt on topics from insurance to present-day piracy, with a roster of local figures such as J E Burr, J Benj Dimmick, and President Judge Charles Be Rice among the notables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
J. B. Sturgen
Berapton
New England
Nortuanmary
United States
George Crke Pest
Tim Park ‘Churen
Boot Wilepeukt
New Ege
Moyt
Wyoming
Dr Peck
C.D. Bandervon
W. A. Wilcos
Fine New Bridge on Lackawanna Line Near Binghamton
Large Lackawanna bridge over the Susquehanna river near Binghamton will be the system's largest and most expensive. The steel weighs about 2040 tons with heavy rivets, four spans of 170 feet, and a 4 percent approach curve reducing strain from the old bridge.
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Susquehannghamton
Lackawanna Railroad
Binghamton
First National Bank Changes Savings Interest Rule
The First National Bank notifies savings depositors of a new interest rule effective January 1908. Interest will be 3 percent per year, calculated by calendar months, with fractional-month interest paid. Interest will be paid or credited on January 1 and July 1, Crane, Cashier, 1401.
Local News Briefs From Wilkes-Barre And Surroundings
Past 35 years resident, Mrs. A Ruddy of Plains, attends matinee in Wilkes-Barre then rides a crowded streetcar home. theft of $50 gold watch and chain after pocket pick. Archibald Patterson named deputy oil inspector of Luzerne County. Plymouth drills for coal at Hobbie. new hole yields better prospects. We Miller sues Plymouth borough for $2,600 over a sewer catch basin blockage causing property damage. Denver visitor Thomas Conlon injures scalp with 50 stitches after horse panics near a streetcar and telegraph pole. Mrs. Cornelius, mother of the injured, had her right hand lost in a recent railroad accident. Peter Crone of Ashley, employed at Jersey Central shops, fractures several wrist bones after a locomotive fall. Violinist Arnold Lohmann to perform in Afffama Fla beginning Jan 6, staying until mid-April. Mrs. Frank Hoban of Wilkes-Barre wintering in California with her parents. James Murray, former Parsons resident, dies at Hillside Home Lackawanna County aged about 63.
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Witkesbarre
M. A Ruddy
Plains
Wile ‘Kesbarre
Archibald Patterson
Lacre
Plymouth
Hobbie
Dante We Miller
Thomas Conlon
Denver
Iwno
Hudson
Afffami
Fla
Florida
Frank J. Hoban
Wilkesbarre
California
James Murray
Parsons
Hillside
Lackawanna County
Lehigh Valley Notices and Local Trials From Scranton Era
In Bethlehem 4 year old Rev John Connolly dies of consumption after priestly ordination at St Marys Seminary. Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co. fire at Lanaford narrowly saved by borough firemen with $1000 loss. Botteville director Joan Miller fined and imprisoned for selling his vote. Dr Alfred Gordon bills Lackawanna case for $2000 approved by DA. Gas theft case: A S Daniels bailed after meter plug removal and 2000 cubic feet used. Dems nominate V F for Eighth Senatorial district term. Petersburg silk mills strike ends though 200 girls remain out for wage issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerand
Asquehanna Coal Co
A. Nantooke
John
Connolly
Bethlehem
Ae St. Mary' Seminary
Semonitaburg
Cardinal Gibbons
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Co
Lanaford
Lackawanna Court
Emma Lee
W.K. Lewis
Daniels
Scranton
Philadelphia
V.F
Horatio Mackets
Petersburg
Elmer
Mill Workers Demand Removal of Foreman Walker
Dates are urged to stay off until the new foreman Walker is removed. Management awaits the mill girls return and predicts the strike will be brief.
Mail Bag Stolen in Scranton at Lackawanna Yard
Thieves robbed a Delaware Lackawanna and Western mail bag from the Scranton yard after train No 25 arrived late at night. The bag contained numerous pouches for Carbondale, riped open with a knife, with the entire contents stolen by multiple suspects amid holiday bustle.
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Lackawanha
Carbondale
Lackawanna
Delaware & Hudson
Mall
Delaware, Lackawanna
Ash'e
Incurable Ailments Claim Cured by Vegetable Extracts
Fragments describe local doctors declaring sufferers incurable and recounts of cures using favorite prescriptions of vegetable extracts. Claims include relief from weakness, digestive issues, inflammations, ulcers, and female complaints with noted regularity and relief.
Xmas Sale of Leather Goods
A timely deal with a leading maker of shopping bags pocket books and purses. The assortment features new numbers and styles for holiday shoppers at favorable prices.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Pittston, Pa
J. N. Terwilliger, Prop
Pittston
W. L. MepouGan
Insurance
Miners’ Bank Build
Kelsey
J. H. Andrews
Equitable Life Assurance Society of
Dr. Kong
WM. A. Judge
Mayo
Geo. D. Stroh
West
Macket St
THE
First National Bank
Crane, Cashier
Gilletty
C. Morgan’s Sons
sikaWiina Soca, Cojen
N. Main ST
South Main St
Wlikosbarte
Britigan's Cafe
Main St
Stroh Drug CO
Dittaton
Quality Store
Asparagus, Neufchatel Che
T. A. Grace
South Main Street
Sale
Mayo Bros
Price
Dlea
Lone
Dock
Laves
Christma
Tel Albert
11Th St
Usilty Place
New York City
25Rd Street
Langan’s Shoe Store
Main Street
Estes
Baum Bros
Wyoming Valley
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