City Notes In Scranton Area Details Social and Legal Happenings
Robathan returns from Juel Nets trip to Porteville. A Victor Emanuel society plenic was held in Wishler grove. Ex-Police Dliver John McHale becomes Scranton Traction conductor. Several locals released on bail after courts. A Democratic committee meeting is set at St Charles hotel. Various arrests, wills, and lawsuits noted amid city events and a gala benefit ticketing update.
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Robathan
Porteville
Wishler’s Grove
Victor Emanuel Society
John McHale
Scranton ‘Traction Company
Frank Kinney
Aum Wells
Lowry
Democratic
Democratic Standing Committee
St. Charlee
Martin Waleh
Daault
Batters
Timothy Waleh
Ein
Kiword
Nolin
Bell Yestentay
Dword Nolan
Becaine
Veter Welnes
Chlele
Anarea
Mountain Lake
Trlemis
Scranton Delegates Honored at Keeley Convention
Scranton delegates received high honors at the national Woman's Keeley leagues convention in Indianapolis. Katie G. Maher was unanimously elected national second vice president. Mrs. A Van Buskirk was chosen delegate to the anti saloon convention in Washington next December. Edward F. Blewitt and J O Mowbray were elected fraternal delegates to the National Catholic Total Abstinence union in August next year. Blewitt also became a Keeley home manager for five years and joined the resolutions committee.
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Indianaplis
Katie G. Maher
Scranton League
Natonal
A. van Buskirk
Scranton Woman's League
Washington
Edward F. Blewitt
J. 0. Mowbray
Bicycle Club Expands Scranton Meyere Club Rooms
Contractor Peter Stipp began work yesterday on the Scranton Meyere club rooms rear extension costing about 11000. Plans by Brown & Morris include gym baths pool and banquet spaces with strict front back separation to allow rental use without disrupting members. Frank M Wandling loaned 5000 and 10000 in bonds funded by members, making the project feasible. When complete the property aims to be one of the largest of its kind in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Meyere Club
Peter Stipp
Ite USA
Brown & Morris
Cla. Clodfrey
I. M. Wandling
DF. Atherton
H.C. Lucas
Wallace Ruth
Frothingham Theatre Set to Reopen After Renovations
The Frothingham theatre will reopen for the season on September 7 following renovations. Decorators work on the interior, new carpets and rearranged draperies supplement a lineup of strong attractions announced by Manager Jones for a likely successful season.
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Frothingham
Jones
Amputation Performed After Train Crush
Brakeman DeWitt Tompkins undergoes elbow joint amputation at Moses Taylor hospital after his left arm was crushed by Delaware Lackawanna and Western train No 10 near Nicholson. He is reported to be resting comfortably.
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Moses Taylor Hospital
Billkeman Dewitt Tompkins
Delaware
Lackiawanna
Nicholson
County Teachers Institute Dates Set for October
County Superintendent J C Taylor has fixed the week beginning October 12 for the county teachers institute. Most schools start August 31, with Scranton excluded, and the institute moves to Young Men's Christian Association Hall due to courthouse repairs.
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Achoola
J. C. Taylor
Scranton
Monay
Young Men's Christian Association
Court House
Taylor
Reynolds to Be Bounced from Franklin Engine Firm
John H. Reynolds, leader of the young element in the Franklin Engine company, faces expulsion after allegedly revealing private deliberations of a company meeting. The article notes the charter allows the president to dismiss a member for such breach, and a suit over company property is anticipated if Reynolds resists.
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John H. Reynolds
Franklin Engine Company
Ilberents
Foreman Beavers
Tribune
Reynolds
Commany
Bryan and Sewall Club Plans Countywide Outreach
A Bryan and Sewall club meeting in Industrial hall on Spruce street outlined plans to organize ward and election district clubs across the county. City Treasurer C G Ireland led, with Edward Merrifield and L P Wedeman speaking for silver interests. M J O Toole to chair a committee reporting feasible organizing plans.
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Bryan and Sewall Club
Spruce Street
C.G. Ireland
Intervan
Sewall
Edward Merrifield
M. J. O'Toole
Boland
Giat Ryan
Thirteenth Regiment Rifle Team Heads to Mount Gretna
The Thirteenth Regiment rifle team departed yesterday for Mount Gretna to compete in the state matches this week. Team members include W. W. Youngs the longtime state champion, quartermaster Sergeant Reese Watkins, Sergeant Henry Cullen, and Privates G. W. Stout and Herbert Williams.
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Mount Gretna
W. W. Youngs
Reese Watkins
Henry Cullen
G. W. Stout
Herbert Williams
Scranton Business College Offers Combined Scholarship
Buck, Whitmore, Co. announces a limited time offer to enroll in a combined full business, stenographic, and academic course for fifty dollars, valid until September 1. The deal targets both ladies and gentlemen to meet rising demand for dual book keeping and stenographic skills.
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Buck, Whitmore, & Co
Arrival of the Remains in Scranton for Mrs Langan
The remains of Mrs Thomas Langan of Philadelphia arrived in Scranton yesterday with her husband and James Mahon. A cortege formed at the station and escorted the body to the Mahon family home on Olive Street. A high mass of requiem will be held at St Peter's Cathedral with interment at Mt Carmel Cemetery Dunmore.
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Mra
Thomas Langan
Philadelphia
Scranton
James Mahon
Olive Street
St. Peter's Cathedral
Mt. Carmel
Dunmore
A Handsome Upright Sohmer Piano For Sale
Bargain sale of a slightly used upright Sohmer piano fully warranted. Contact Miss Hardenbergh at 633 Madison Avenue for details and pickup.
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Sohmer
Harris funeral notice for Sarah A. Thomas on Aug 27
Sarah A. Harris wife of John R. Thomas funeral from late residence 1% South Lincoln Avenue on Thursday August 27 at 2 pm Relatives and friends respectfully invited Interment Forest Hill Kindly omit flowers
Municipal Convention Opens Today in Williamsport
City Solicitor James H. Torrey departed for Williamsport to attend the three day municipal convention opening this afternoon. He will handle committee duties during the event.
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Williamsport
James H. Torrey
Torrey
Scranton Delegates Planned Morning Departure
Delegates including Wade M. Finn and Colonel George Sanderson from Scranton, along with P. J. Nealin, J. F. Regan, and City Clerk Martin T. Lavelle, will leave this morning if they can arrange it.
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Scranton
Wade M. Finn
George Sanderson
P. J. Nealin
J. F. Regan
Martin T. Lavelle
William Connell Serenaded by the Taylor Glee Club
The Taylor Glee Club of 39 members serenaded William Connell at his Clay avenue and Vine street home. The group, formed for the Shamokin UrE elsteddfod next month, performed The Young Musician and several Welsh songs. Connell thanked them for the honor.
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Taylor Glee Club
William Connell
Clay Avenue
Vine Street
Ureelsteddfod
Shamokin
Connell
Street car accident leads to coroner’s inquest
Coroner Longstreet empaneled a six member jury for the death of Mrs. Mary Kawalchick after a street car collision at Dutch Gap. The skull fracture and leg injury were noted as causes. the body was moved to her home at 427 South Washington. Niece Miss Mary Slmpka remains at a local residence, with authorities hopeful for her recovery. Motorman Peter Alles and Conductor George Ferry posted bond and await further summons.
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Longstreet
Mary Kawalchick
The
Lackawanna Hospital
Dutch Gap
Jacob Harris
Max Judkovics
Wallace G. Moser
F. P. Henderson
A. D. Conger
Clarence Tevter
Blanchard
Horpital
South Washington Avenue
Mary Slnpka
Buffalo
George Shiras
North Main Avenue
Peter Alles
George Ferry
Alderman Wright
Hall
Grand Master Workman Guest in Scranton Lodges Visit
Grand Master Workman J. H. Blewer from Norristown arrived in Scranton to visit Apehureh lodge. He was greeted by a lodge committee at the station and hosted at the Scranton House. He presided over last night’s meeting and conferred the post master degree on several members. He plans further city tours before returning Thursday. The order emphasizes charity mutual protection and lodge strength in Pennsylvania.
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J. H. Blewer
Ancient
Order of United Workmen of Pennsylvania
Scranton
Norristown
Apehureh Lodge
Pittston
Lackawanna Avenue
Passports to Prison Three Taylor Residents jailed for law violations
Mrs. Peter Burns of Taylor was sent to jail by Justice R Willis Reese for running an unlicensed liquor establishment in disorderly style. John Parke was committed for assault and battery. Peter Zedick was committed on malicious mischief charges by Justice Samuel Brodhead.
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Peter Burns
Taylor
Justice of the Peau
R. Willis Reese
Burne
John Parke
Justice of the Peace
Samuel Brodhead
Peter Zedick
Horns Ford's Acid Phosphate Ad Claims Mood Boost
An advertorial promotes Horns ford’s Acid Phosphate claiming to lift spirits, invigorate nerves, aid digestion, and relieve mental depression for tired brain workers with energetic tone and period sales language.
Excursion to Harvey's Lake by local bands
A Friday excursion organized by the Heptagophs with Bauer's band and orchestra leaves D depot at 8 a.m. The group travels to Harvey's Lake, with fare set at 1 dollar.
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Harvey's Lake
Heptagophs
Bauer
Trin
Depot
Harris Auction House Seeks Final Furniture Sale
Harris the Auctioneers will continue the sale of furniture until the entire stock is closed out at 224 Penn avenue. Mr Haydn Evane will be in his studio from 3 to 5 pm every day this week except Friday.
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Patriotic Order Sons of America
Pleetville
A. J. Colborn
Taylor
Benton
Colborn
Wleetville Baptist Church
Penn Avenue
Haydn Evane
Carroll Died From Wounds In Olyphant Assault
Thomas Carroll of Carbondale was found unconscious on Main and Lackawanna Streets in Olyphant. Coroner Longstreet ruled foul play after a brain injury and skull battering. Five youths witnessed him and five suspects remain unidentified as detectives pursue leads before the inquest and funeral.
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Olyphant
Thomas Carroll
Carbondale
Main
Lackawanna
Longstreet
Carroll
Leonard Kelley
A. B H. Conger
M. W. Cummings
Henry Derry
A. J. Winebrake
James Linen
Mahon's Hall
Arthur Withefield
Jiasgeh Twyland
Thomas McHale
Joseph Best
Thomas Fpadden
Mahon
PL A. Carorll
Camden
N. J
Unclear clues point to imminent arrest in ongoing case
The report notes that nothing definite has been learned yet but there are clues understood to develop, with the guilty party or parties expected to be arrested within a few days.
Doors of Davis Theater Open Sept Seventh Season
Mary Smith Robbins, noted petite actress in Little Trinte, will perform at Davis theater Monday Sept 7 marking the seventh season kickoff. The venue will offer two shows daily and two attractions weekly, with a robust lineup already engaged for the season. A separate civic notice informs residents of taxes collected by Wade M Finn the municipal building.
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Davis’ Theater
Mary Smith Robbins
Trinte
Wade M. Finn
Strictly Fancy Elgin Creamery Butter Price Change
Elgin creamery announces price adjustment for butter per pound with buyers urged to note new rates and availability. Local grocers report steady demand as dairy retailers monitor market shifts.
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Ackawanna
Aundry
A. A. Warman
Gut Priges
S&c
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Brussels
City Notes
Patrick P. Connory
South
John Connors
Max
J. H. Torrey
Joseph Hannick
Opgalnet
Max Phillips
Allatin Cond
Daalet
Patrick Duddy
Willam Agin
Old Forge
Archbald
Hriatlan Harr
City of
John Rohan
Asaault
Bailey
Wyoming Avenue
Linden
Mulberry Streets
R. M. Pareoo
Philander Hornbaker
Green Ridge
DD. Ferber
Lohmann’s
Keeley
Bicycle Club
DeWitt Tompkins
City Teachers’ Institute
Friends of Education
George Howell
Clark's Summit
MT. Gretna
Scranton Business College
Workmaan Biegel Ape
Hornsford
Harris
Camden, N. J
Leyshon
Inquest
James J. O'Neill
Mahen’s Hall
Bweeney
Paecham's
Beecham
Berry
Clarke
Clarke Bros
Berkshire
Shaw
Emerson
Malcolm Love
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
J. Lawrence Stelle
Minsui
Ladies’ Capes
Aden
Veknos
Milan Braid
D. Bolz
Wyoming
Gome Ol
A. R. Sawyer
Powell
Music Store
Ivers & Pond
St.Thomas College Scranton
Brother Angelus
S. C. Snyder
Hotel
Jermyn
Liebecker & Watkins
Cc Avenue
Crystal
Nand
Ruppreght
Crystal Palace
Baptist Caureh
Dunn
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