Jerome by Mary Wilkins a New England tale of struggle and memory
The review praises Mary Wilkins' new novel Jerome as powerful and engaging, noting its array of memorable characters and vivid portraits such as Misa Camilla. It highlights the book’s focus on a poor farmer’s hard life, while describing lavish, poetic scenes and generous gifts to the Home for the Friendless, including a $700 hardware donation from Charles Schlager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wilkins
Jerome
Harper & Dirog
Misa Camilla
Camilla
Leo
Charles Schlager
Self Reflection at Echoed Front A Bright Local Moment
A man pauses before a famous mirrored facade attracting a crowd as he gazes at his reflected image. The scene draws a large audience while a show-like display captures attention and then he leaves after the admiration. Scranton mentions insurance issues for Klondike prospectors and policy implications for travelers.
Social notes and visits around Pittston area
Miss Katherine Haggerty visits friends on Hulletlend. Bechtold the Pittston jeweler hosted a friend yesterday. May Maller from Easton visits May Simpson of Quincy. J Scott Ingila and wife returned after two weeks at Atlantic City. May Hadeoll and Hattie Fields vacationing at Lake Witiola. Lona Day, Thomas Jones and John D. Thomas enjoying autumn vacations. Antile Burke and Katie O Malley in New York for two weeks. Lieutenant Spellman and Reeve Jones back from Promised Land expedition. Charles L. Auer and son George return from Wayne county visit. Alfred Ernst, chief engineer, returns from Pitteture business. Bertha Emery and Ruth Lockerty spend yesterday in Latte Ariel. Mrs Charles Waring leaves for Binghamton after visiting John C. Waring. B Dunning recovering from stroke. Sadie E. Kalser visits Mrs L S Richard. Kalser to begin professional concert work in autumn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Haggerty
Jackson Street
Hulletlend
Bechtold
Pittston
May Maller
Easton
Pas
May Simpson
Quincy Noohie
J. Scott Ingila
Atlantic City
Mire May Hadeoll
Hattie Fields
Lake Witiola
Thomas Jones
John D. Thomas
Antile Burke
Ninth Street
Katie O'Malley
Third Street
New York
Spellman
Reeve Jones
Promised Land
Jake
Charles L. Auer
George
North Garfield Avenue
Wayne County
Alfred Ernst
Lackawanni Tron and Steel Company
Pitteture
Bertha Emery
North Washington Avenue
Ruth Lockerty
New York City
Latte Ariel
Charles Waring
Jeft Baturilay
Binghamton
Bhong
John C. Waring
Weston Plaice
Tie
Movement to establish School of Fine Arts urged by Carlucci
A philanthropic drive led by Frank Carlucci aims to found a City School of Fine Arts. The plan would select pupils by talent in painting or sculpture and place promising youths under the school’s patronage. Promoters seek active leadership, community backing, and moral support to nurture local artistic genius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Department of the Tribune
School of Fine Arts
Frank Carlucci
Carlucci
Thedea
Tribune
Gure
Two Brothers Held for Highway Robbery in City
Michael and John Murphy of the West Side were held for court by Alderman Kelly of the Eighteenth ward on a highway robbery charge. Joseph Durket accuses them of robbing him Thursday night of a hat and a bundle of dry goods as he walked home from town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael
John Murphy
Alderman Kelly
Joseph Durkett
Murphys
Oxford
Democrats Name Convention Date Amid Division in County
Democratic county committee in Scranton decides to hold county convention on Aug 4 with primaries Aug 21. Proponents favor an early convention to field an effective slate, while others push for Sept. 7 or later. extensive jockeying for offices and delegates ensues as candidates prepare for the fall race.
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Democratic County Committee
St. Charles
Primarion
Music Hall
At & O'Clock
Jennings
David J. Reedy
George 8. Horn
Edward Robingen
Anthony Walsh
M. J. Donohoe
C. T. Schadt
Joseph Taylor
Richard Mangan
Miles F. McDofiald
Scranton
John E. Pigon
Archhbald
Judeon Callender
Clark's Green
F. J. Fitzsimmons
M. F. McDermott
Jermyn
PF. Lawler
Jessup
James Pigeon
John F. Mannion
Carbondale
John J. Coyne
Minooka
Frank Tt. Coyne
Old Forge
M. W. Cummings
Olyphant
Fitzsimmons
Mr. Taylor
Fitegimmons
Democratic Party
Renud- Henn
T. J. Huggan
Charles H. Schadt
Sherry
M. J. Kelly
Omcn
Matthew Norton
John F. Wheeler
Scranton Lathers Strike Over Lath Wages
The Scranton Lathers union begins a strike to raise lath wages from thirteen to sixteen cents per bundle. About fifty members, led by Albert Drake, aim to press higher pay amid limited allied union support and no nationwide authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Lathers
Eixteen
Tob
Hulbert’s Hall
Albert Drake
Building Trades Council
Bors Plasterers
Allied Building Trades
Drake
Lathers' Union
Tribune
Pinasterers
Carpenters
Morntro
Funeral of Patrick Jordan Draws Cathedral Pallbearers
One of the largest Cathedral funerals in years for Patrick Jordan. Pallbearers from the Ancient Order of Hibernians carried the coffin from 408 Linden Street to the church at 30. The service featured a solemn high mass and sermon by Rev. James W. Malone, then the remains were taken to Olyphant for burial with benediction at the graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Jordan
Linden Street
William Dawson
A. F P. O'Boyle
M. J. Kelly
Martin McDonough
Anthony Walsh
James Timlin
Jermyn
Order of Hibernians
J. P. McAndrews
Winton
Frank HK. McCaffrey
F. R. Coyne
Old Forge
BP. H. Durkin
Philip McHugh
John McGrath
John R. Jones
E. Robinson
J. W. Malone
Temaina
Olyphant
Labor and City Officials Press Eight Hour Law Enforcement
Labor leaders say the Farr eight hour act is being violated in the street department. They warn officials, including Street Commissioner Dunning, to enforce the law on city contracts and future paving and grading work. Contract projects started before the act remain unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Central Labor Union
Artim Scranton
P. J. Thomas
Term
State’ Legislative Labor League
weTritime
e*Omt
Farr
Dunning
Postothe
Carroll Day Plans Formed By Lackawanna Luzerne IMI
General committee of the Young Men's Institute of Lackawanna and Luzerne counties met in Pittston to finalize Carroll Day events for September 20 at Harvey's Lake. Sub committees reported, schedules set, and bids for refreshments to be opened by the Scranton executive committee next Sunday. The Wilkes-Barre general committee meeting is scheduled for September 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Institute
Lackawanna
Luzerne
Harvey's Lake
Pittston
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Meeting of Citizens in Lackawanna Township
A Saturday night meeting at Fasshold’s Hall in Minooka gathered taxpay ers to aid the township and expose crookedness on the echoo board. A committee reported a $20.15 collection and planned to enlist Moosic residents for greater interest in the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Township
Fasshold's Hall
Minooka
Echoo
Moosic
Beck Archbald Infant Funeral Tomorrow
At Archbald Henry Beck aged 1 year funeral tomorrow at 2 oclock services at Presbyterian church. Jones Lake Winola August 7 1207 Barah Myfanwy Jones aged 7 months infant daughter of Rev and Mrs David Jones of South Lincoln avenue funeral announce went later.
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Beck
Archbald
Henry Beck
Presbyterian Church
Jones
Lake Winola
Barah Myfanwy Jones
David Jones
Lincoln Avenue
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Lackawanna Ave
Ida
Ali
Garney, Brown & Co
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
DR. W. 8. Henwood
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Largs
Telephone Lsa
Wworth
J. A. Waters, Hattar
Lacita
Klondike
Equitaire
New York Mutual
Alaska
G. T Whittemore
Ocean Pathway
M BE. McDonald
A. F. Duffy
Fourth Avenue
Philadelphia Press
Michael and
Deede
Frederick Warnke
West Sie
Iing
Frank Deckert
Oritnally
Devhert
Warnice
Benson Davis
James J. Healey
James Grier
Register of Wills
J. J. Flynn
Archeball
Frank Doherty
Covington
Thomas Price
John J. Fahey
Lacka
Wanna County
Lke
Sprake
John J. Wianagan
Frank 8. Cayhe
St. Peter's Cathedral
J. Thomas
MR. Dunning
Clarke Bros
Mattings
Kerr’s
Lacka Avenue
Bell & Skinner’s Hotel
Jarmya Hatters
Carroll Day
Beecham
Maloney OL
Meridian ST
Japan
Suingle Staln
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Scranton Conservatory of Music
Scranton School OF Music and Languages
Conservatory
Mons. Bk. Lamane
Prouchttey
J. W. Handolph
Signor Ghiseppe Altberti
Meeting OF Citizens
Fasshold’s
Lackawanna Avenue
Lack's
Ave
Lackawanna Ava
Raynolds
Sohmar Piano
J. W. Guernsey
Washington Avenue
Prop
J.D. Williams & Bro
Silverstone
SOC
Lackawnanfa Avenue
Norinia
Bronson & Tallman
Spruce Street
Wolf & Wenzel
Adams Ave
Court Mouss
Sele
Richardson Boynton
Krangea
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