Scranton Notes On Town Life And Visitors
Scranton social notes report Atlantic City visits by Mr and Mrs A P Bedford Mr and Mrs P M Eicke Mr and Mrs E Thomas Colonel A G Schoonmaker Dr H B Ware Alex Dunn Co W Matthews and R BR Penman meeting C W Gunster in New York. Rev Dr Charles M Ginn returns from vacation with trout fishing in Sullivan County New York. The piece also recalls a small boy Willie in kilts and a motherly lecture on streamers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. W. Matthews
R. BR. Penman
New York
Cc. W. Gunster
Europe
Charles M. Ginn
Sullivan County
West Side firm unveils ornate new funeral hearse
An enterprising West Side undertaking firm receives a finest up to date hearse built on a new plain massive plan inspired by Greek temple styles. It features quartered oak interior with dark green paneling and elmy exterior, with temple roof top and nickel trim. It will be drawn by jet black horses with metal harness.
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West Side
Local readers note numerous short travels and visits
Rev J J Griffin of Carbondale and Will J Sande of Boston visit. Miss Lydia Turner Aston Mills and Miss Katharine Verney Ad Ooms Avenues host. John D Keator of the Times returns from seashore vacation. Several residents plan trips to Brooklyn Old Orchard Beach Harrisburg and West Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Griffin
Carbondale
Will J. Sande
Boston
Olive Street
Emil Wetchel
Atlantic City
Bishop O'Hara
G. Loftus
Wilkee-Harro
Pr. J. Moran
Goldsmith's Bazaar
J. W. Coolidge
Ocean Grove
Misses Rafter
Linden Street
Fred Tropp
Hastman Business College
Loughkeopale
John Malfoy
Indiana
Misa Lydia Turner
Aston Mills
Katharine Verney
Ad Ooms AvenUs
Elizabeth Lees
Philadelphia
Misa Josie Lees
Gliwon Street
John D. Keator
Times
Seashore
Alicia Burke
Kathleen Burke
Pittston
Becranton Friells
Mra
Halstead
Richtel Springs
Carolyne V. Dorsey
Wyoming Avenue
Examinations Set For Non holders Of Superintendent Certificates
The high school faculty met yesterday to plan the opening of the school. Examinations for those lacking superintendent certificates will be held this morning at 9 o'clock. On opening day, Tuesday Sept 7, an examination will be given to those who failed last year but had an average of 64 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva M. Brown
Datton
Florence Milter
H. M. Edwards
John T. Watkins
Graville
N. Y
Lon Hart
New York City
Dickson Works
Brooken Bridge
Brooklyn
Mildred Mowe
John T. Howe
Seventeenth Ward
West Chester
Fao
State Normal School
Miss Howe
Carrie A. Kenyon
Lucy Booth
Messrs. Notz
Francois
Davis
Schriefer
Alice Morse
George Steel
Miss Ostrander
Devaney
Howell
Scranton Business College Sees New Enrollments and Help Requests
The Scranton Business College reports more requests for office help as many new students enroll for both sessions. Lawrence's orchestra will perform splendid selections at Friday's reception. Day and evening sessions begin Monday.
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Lawrence
Scranton Conservatory Fall Term Opens Soon
Scranton Conservatory of Music announces fall term begins Wednesday in September. Advertisers urge readers to send for a prospectus and details on courses and admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Conservatory of Music
Scranton
KEV
J. Dolyph
Kathai In
KE Himberman
Mish Hester A. Worthington
Prospecta
Junior Republican Club Meeting In Scranton 1897
The Junior Republican club of Scranton announces a meeting at the Central Republican club room Price building Washington avenue on Tuesday evening August 31 1897 at 8 oclock. Officers will be elected for the ensuing year and other business will be transacted. Members urged to attend. William E Decker secretary George W Marshall Jr president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Republican Club
Scranton
Republican Club
Central Republican Club
Price Building
Washington Avenue
William E. Decker
George W. Marshall, Jr
Veriscope Glove Contest Pictures Shown at Careon City
The veriscope pictures of the Corbett versus Fitzsimmons glove contest are the only authentic images known. The Academy management has secured their exhibition and they will be shown here for three matinees and three nights on September 1, 2 and 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Careon City
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Academy
Opening Wednesday for boarders and guests Sept 1
The notice says the facility opens Wednesday morning September 1 with breakfast for boarders and transient guests, and a few more desirable rooms for permanent boarders may be available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
Peaches Sold Direct from Orchards At Cut Rates
Local fruit sale offers half bushel baskets at twenty cents each. Best Mason Jor Cheap promotes direct-from-orchard peaches with a Buy now call. BF and G. Coursen back the sale with low prices on fresh peaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BF. G. Coursen
Coursen
Board Sees Quorum Break Attempt Fail At Scranton Meeting
Scranton board members barely kept control as a factional split aimed to break a quorum. The high and training committees proposed resignations and new hires including Alice Morse as drawing teacher and updates to salaries and postings, with Tuesday set for school opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Morse
School Board Row Over Staffing At No 10 Annex
The meeting saw a disorderly moment when Mr Devaney complained about Miss Durkin possibly being moved to No 10 in a higher grade than Miss Malla. After a vote to refer the issue to the superintendent and Ward controller, Mr Notas backed down and granted wide authority to arrange the teaching corps at No 10. The board also discussed appointing Mary Dantela to No 14, but was told the staff there would be sufficient. Architects urged bids to grade grounds at No 15 and repairs to the plumbing at No 10 Not specified in original contract.
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Francois
Echoola
Prof. Schimpf
Notty
Barker
Gibbons
Miss Penman
Grammar A
Professor Hughes
Davis
Howell
Miss Hicks
Mr. Devaney
Miss Durkin
No. 3
Miss Malla
Mr. Notas
Mr. Nots
No. 10
Mary Dantela
No. 14
Duckworth
No. 15
Lacey
P. F
M. T. Howley
South Mill Rumor Of Planned Changes At Lackawanna
General Manager Henry Werhrum said the Lackawanna Tron and Steel South mills will not close while work exists. He noted planned machinery changes only when orders run out, with timing uncertain and work could continue through September.
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Big South
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
Henry Werhrum
4 Tribune
Werhrum
Wehrum
Catholic Mutual Benefit delegates depart for Erie convention
A large Scranton area delegation traveled yesterday by L55 Delaware Lackawanna and Western train to the Catholic Mutual Benefit association convention in Erie. State President T B Hoban and Grand Trustee F A Kelly led the group, with several delegates from Scranton, Olyphant, Archbald, Honesdale, Kingston, Wilkes-Barre, Plymouth and nearby towns.
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Scranton
Delaware, Lackawanna and
Republican League Delegates Meet to Elect Williamsport Convention Delegates
Central Republican club convened at the Price building to choose delegates for the State League of Republican clubs convention in Williamsport on September 7 to 9. Colonel E H Ripple presided. Delegates named were Major T F Penman F W Fleitz and Major Everett Warren with alternates E W Bishop W B Millar and C P Jadwin. Tonight junior and ninth ward clubs will elect delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Republican Club
Price Building
State League of Fepublican Clubs
Williamsport
E. H. Ripple
T. F. Penman
F. W. Fleitz
Everett Warren
E. W. Bishop
Ninth Ward
Republican Club
W. M. Dickson
Temperance Rally Set At Mountain Park Reunion
Temperance advocates from the city and vicinity gather at Mountain Park for a valley reunion with speakers including National Chairman Dickie Rev Dr Swallow and W W Dathrope. Participants travel to the resort to unite for the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance Cause
Mountain Park
Dickie
8. Cc
Swallow
W. W. Dathrope
Well Dressed Men at Crystal and Local Ads
A collection of classified items noting Crystal offers laundry linen and a phone at 125 Penn Avenue Harris drug store. Miss Carolyne V Dorsey teaches elocution and the Delsarte method. a cold remedy claim for Bromo Quinine Tablets. peaches promoted by E G Coursen. travel notices for D L and W and Nickel Plate with low rates.
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Carolyne V. Dorsey
Wyoming Avenue
Ind
Obituary notices from Lackawanna region include Brock Silkman Taylor
Funeral services announced for Catherine Brock at Penn Avenue Baptist church, Scranton. Daniel Silkman to be buried at home on North Main Avenue with 3 pm service. Laulea Taylor of Clark's Summit to be buried in Tompkineville after services at her residence.
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Clark's Summit
atWa.m
Tompkineville
Counterfeiters Face Bail After Arraignment in County Court
Simon Button James Baker and Lise Button were arraigned before Alderman Fuller on a passing counterfeit charge. Bail set at 5000 each for Button and Baker, with Button securing his release through Isaac Button in Springville. Investigators include Detective McManus and Officer Dyer as witnesses list grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Baker
Lise Button
Simon Button
Fuller
Vosburg
Dawson
Fachman
Alderman Fuller
Isaac A. Button
Springville
Button
Susquehanna County
Simon Hutton
Baker
W. J. McManus
Treasury Department
John Moir
Stephen Dyer
United States Court
Siege Button
McManus
George Doyle
John C. Reynolds
H. C. Squires
H. C. Stock
William Valentine
Charles Corwin
Philadelphia
Family trio and relatives jailed after porch assault
Thomas Thornton and his wife Mary and children May Moesle and Mary Thornton were arrested by Alderman Millar on assault charges filed by Mark McDermott. McDermott was beaten on his front porch after accusing the Thortons of killing a chicken. Parents bail set at 290 each. children discharged. Also notices a Ninth Ward Republican club meeting to elect delegates August 31 at 8 PM. BeeCham's Pills ad ends.
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Thomas Thornton
Mary Thornton
May, Moesle
Alderman Millar
Mark McDermott
Thertons
McDermott
Millar
Men’s French Madras Negligee Shirts in All Sizes
A sale feature offers laundered collar and cuff shirts in best patterns and colors. Prices ranged from 1.50 to 2.00, with every size available as the lot closes.
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Norton
Hall Caine
Phronsie Pepper
Margaret Sidney
Jerome
Mary E. Wilkins
Margaret Deland
John Ward
Preacher
Bangs
Gunter
Dr. Jack
Art Frayne
Capt. King
Garrison Tangle
Dana
Taylor
New
M. Norton
Lackawaona Ay
Garney, Brown & Co
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Penn Avenue
A. Bb. Warman
W. B. Henwood
Lackawann Ave
Chas McMullen
the Traders Nation Bank Blog
Telephone
Slabel
Rae
Stald School
Willie
Mulberry Street
Bobby White
And
Cobra
Furnisher
Haberdashers
Lackawanna
Boulevard
Scranton Business College
Langan
Carson
Williams
O'Malley
Walsh
Conrad
Jennings
Casey
Reading
Jacobs
Nots
Schaeffer
Langstaff
Shires
Vacineles
Fellows
High and Training Committee
Frank Littell
William E. Schimpff
Nettle Nye
M. H. Jordan
C. B. Derman
Mr. Shires
David Owens
Mr. Kemmerling
Mr. Owens
Miss Ross
Nye
Grace Hicks
Miss Connor
Cora Griffin
Erie
Republican League
Temperance
Crystal
Twining
Harris’ Drug Store
Station
Cleveland
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Nickel Plate
Buttons and Baker
Lisa Hatton
Beecham
Mason
Per Doz
Clarke Bros
Manhattan
Bronson & Tallman
Hatters and Furnishers
Spruce Street
Bell & Skinner
Jermyn Hatters
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Jermyn
Lackawanna Avenue
Maloney Oil and Manufacturing CO
Meridian Street
Beranton
Aint Department
Japan
Lackawanna Ava
Raynolds
Sohmar Piano
J. W. Guernsey
Waverooma
Scranton, PA
Prop
J.D. Williams & Bro
Giz
Lack. Ave
Silverstone
Mmpropla
Lackawanna Tvenme
James
Ross
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