Personal notes from Avoca and nearby towns
Stev M F Crane of Avoca and John A Schadt deputy county treasurer were in town. FE R W Searle of Susquehanna visiting. Miss Emma B Goofman of Washington Ave visiting friends. Senator Vaughan and Miles Clark return from New York after hearing John B Redmond. Mr and Mrs Frank H Starr hosted a Monday evening at their home for Miss Minnie Well of Rome NY. Harry Brillinger returns to city to resume United Rees operator post in Philadelphia. Miss Anna Watson resumes studies at Miss Graham's NY School after Thanksgiving. Capt W A May with Atherton to Wilkes-Barre to address board. meeting at Wyoming Valley House. Cory Commissioners inspect model roads in Asbury Park district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stev. M. F. Crane
Avoca
John A. Schadt
New York
FE. R. W. Searle
Susqueanna
Emma Bgoofman
Washington Avenue
Cannes
J. (. Vaughan
Miles Clark
Ely
John B. Redmond
Irish Parliamentary Party
Frank H. Starr
Ford Perry
Yoming Avenue
Minnie Well
Rome
N. Y
Harry Brillinger
United Reese
Scranton
Philadelphia
Will Assumme
Anna Watson
W. W. Watson
Miss Graham
Monroe Avenue
W. A. May
Board of Trade
Oto Wilkes
Atherton
Wilkes-Barre
Wyoming Valley House
A. B. Dunning, Jr
Cory Commissioners
W. Roberta
John Demuth
Asbury Park
Tomorrow Symphony Concert at Frothingham Promises Record Demand
The Scranton Symphony Orchestra announces advance sale of reserved seats for tomorrow's Frothingham concert. High demand suggests premium seating and a sold out event. Director Mr Hemberger expresses elation at public response and promises an exceptionally meritorious program, making the show the year’s top local music event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Symphony Orchstra
Frothingham
Hemberger
Scranton
Hyde Park Borough Ceases to Exist Over Bounty Settlement
Long drawn out litigation over volunteer bounties ends as Hyde Park Borough’s affairs are wound up. Claimants recovered $300 each from the borough treasury after years of suits and legislative actions. A council meeting finalized the division and officers for the new term were elected amid light refreshments and musical entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
Lackawanna Courts
Beranton
Ed Heermans
Burgess
Conrad Grobb
Frank Early
John C. Jones
C. C. Battenberg
Ed W. Smith
Thomas Jordan
David Evans
W. W. Archer
J. BR. Roberts
John Hand
John A. James
M. D. Fuller
Wilkes- Barre
Hurgess Heerman
Wright
Supreme Court
James HH. Torrey
Fred L. Fuller
Donovan
D. J. Davis
Gunster
Wilhelm H. Decker
Thomas Carson
M. L. Alr
B. Adkin
Ransom Briggs
Jacob Retbert
Carolyn Dorsey
Mallory
Gross
Jadwin
Eva Shirt
Ella Oslanu
Wickenhoffer
Hine
Ewingle
Jones
Lowry
Princess of Bagdad Review at Frothingham
Margaret Fuller starred as Lionette in The Princess of Bagdad at Frothingham. Critics praised her natural stage presence and promise but noted the play limited her range. supporting cast including Nourvady, Richard, Raoul, and Jean received strong notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Fuller
Bagdad
Dumas
William Young
Miss Fuller
Lionette
Thomas L. Coleman
Nourvady
Edwin Naird
Richard
Ralph Adams
Raoul
Jean
George D. McIntyre
Veterans Camp 8 elects new officers on Lackawanna Ave
Sergeant Officers chosen in Sona of Veterans Camp No 8 election last night at the Lieuten ant Ezra Griffin post rooms Lackawanna avenue. Lieutenant Harry Hoffman led the proceedings. Retiring captain William Widener. Elected officers include William Leber first lieutenant Frank Gardner second lieutenant Aigun J Schmidt camp council Charles Leber W L Nash and William Widener delegates to national encampment William Snyder W C Henderson C A Moyer August J Schmidt alternates D C Fadden Clarence McKeehan George Nash and A E Sherman director Grand Army Republic memorial hall association J C Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sona of Veterans
Camp No. 8
Ezra Griffin
Lackawanna Avenue
Harry Hoffman
William Widener
William Leber
Leutenant
Frank Gardner
Aigun
J. Schmidt
Charles Leber
W. L. Nash
William Snyder
W. C. Henderson
C. A. Moyer
August J. Schmidt
D. C. Fadden
Clarence McKeehan
George Nash
A. E. Sherman
Grand Army Republic Memorial Hall Association
J. C. Allen
New Operating Room Opens at Lackawanna Hospital
The Lackawanna hospital opened a new operating room yesterday. Dr. Connell led the first operations with Dr. Blanchard assisting. The space, formerly the morgue, was enlarged with glass fixtures, a glass operating table, washstands, and instrument cases. An advanced water sterilizer reaches 240 degrees. Directors Dickson and Smith and Drs. Gates Burnett and Gunster attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Hospital
Connell
Blanchard
James P. Dickson
William T. Smith
Laurel YWCA club features Eugene Ham flute solo
The Laurel club of the Young Women's Christian Association enjoyed a favorable gathering last night with Eugene Ham present delivering an excellent flute solo. He also accompanied Mrs. B. T. Jayne in a rods solo, while Professor P. F. McDonald, an artist, performed among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Club
Young Women's Christian Association
Eugene Ham
B. T. Jayne
P. FP. McDonald
Interesting and Instructive Exhibit by Beidleman the Bookman
Beidleman the bookman hosted a poster show last evening in his Washington avenue holiday quarters next to Connolly and Wallace. The event drew over a thousand attendees by 1 o clock with Lawrence's orchestra providing music. The exhibition features more than 300 posters from major publishers and includes works by A. E. Abbey Penfield Gibson Will Bradley and Carqueville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beidleman
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
Lawrence
Brandbill
Dodgers
Beldleman
Napoleon
New York
A. E. Abbey
Penfield
Gibson
Will Bradley
Carqueville
Married at Dickson United Last Night
Miss Elizabeth Birkbeck and James Margaretson united in marriage at the home of Mr and Mrs Birkbeck Dickson City The ceremony was performed by Rev W H Holden with Miss Elizabeth Birkbeck sister of the bride as bridesmaid and William Margaretson brother of the groom as groomsman Attending guests include Mr and Mrs T Palmer Mr and Mrs Joseph Wrighson Mr and Mrs Fulglel and many others from Yatesville and area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulglel
H. Battin
W. Thorpe
Chougnwrlane Wrightson
Guard
Jones
William H. Barlow Killed by Train Near Dehiwire Yard
William H. Barlow of 496 Tenth Street was killed Monday afternoon when the 2.4 train from Buffalo struck him near the Dehiwire Lickawanna and Western yard by the stone bridge. The 35 year old railroad yard worker died instantly. Coroner Longstreet to investigate. Funeral is set for 1:40 PM. He is survived by his wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Barlow
Tenth Street
Dehiwire
Lickawanna and
Stone Bridge
Buffalo
Raub
Oller
Longstreet
Saloon Revolver Incident Leads to $15 Fine
Charles Huyck was arrested for flourishing a revolver at Philip Schnell's saloon on West Lackawanna Avenue and held on $500 bail. Schnell asked for a simple fine. Mayor Bailey levied $15, paid by Huyck's friends, instead of a court hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Huyck
Philip Schnell
West Lackawanna Avenue
Bailey
Schnell
Huyck
Diaz Gains Fifth Term as Mexico President
General Diaz will take the oath of office for the fifth time as president of the republic. The ceremony will be witnessed by foreign diplomats and notable figures. His program emphasizes popular education, rail and port projects, and a continued silver standard to boost exports and home industry. He may travel around the world next year as Mexico prospers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Mexico
Diaz
The
Republic
Ite
Pennsylvania Railroad Christmas Holiday Tours Announced
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces two Christmas Holiday Tours departing New York and Philadelphia on December 6 and 29. Tours go to Old Point Comfort Richmond and Washington or Washington directly with luxury trains, tourist agents, chaperons, and hotel stays. Round trip rates from New York begin at 14.40 to 35.00 for the Old Point Comfort route and 14.40 to 14.50 for the Washington route, with Philadelphia equivalents. Tickets and itineraries available via ticket agents or Geo W Boyd at Broad Street Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Old Point Comfort
Richmond
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Old Point
Geo
W. Boyd
Broad Street Station
Barber Funeral Notice for Mrs Marla Barber
In Scranton Pennsylvania on December 1 196, Mrs Marla Barber aged two years died at her home 126 Thompson Street Funeral services were to be announced later by her grieving family and friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber
Scranton
Marla Barber
Thompson Street
Jury Rules Hugging Wife No Crime in Hoover Case
In Bald Mount HL J Hoover is acquitted of assault and battery after defense argues he only sought affection. The jury, five others in criminal court, also heard trials including Patrick Gilbride and a David Murphy matter. Various verdicts and adjournments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HL. J. Hoover
Bald Mount
Hoover
Shellys
Willam Shelly
W. G. Ward
Thomas P. Duffy
A. J. Colborn, Jr
Jones
Patrick Gilbride
James Murphy, Jr
M. J. Walsh
Joseph O'Brien
Gilbride
Murphy Boy
Murphy
J. J. Bullivan
Yoseph R. McLean
Daniel H. Jenkins
Easy Kind Of Game Fight Ends With Narrow Escape
Bob Fitzsimmons escaped injury while walking from Mill Valley to Sausalito as a horse driven by a boy sped around a curve and overtook him. A bicycle rider ahead was also involved in the incident but remained unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Bob Fitzsimmons
Mill Valley
Sausalito
Fitzsimmons
Sharkey Aims to Stop Cornishman in Short Bout
The Cornish man suffered severe injuries but is determined to finish the race if needed and hopes to counter Sharkey's attacks. Sharkey boasts of his plan to humble the rival and predicts a finish within ten rounds, while vowing to wear down his opponent with relentless rushing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharkey
Applications Made to the Board of Charities in Harrisburg
The state board of charities met in the supreme court room and heard applications from the central district of Pennsylvania for appropriations from the state legislature. Applicants include Pottstown hospital Good Samaritan Lebanon Children's Industrial Home Marrixburg Home for the Friendless Day Nursery Harrisburg City hospital Carbondale Lancaster General Hospital Altoona York Danville Easton Todd Carlisle Parker Sunbury Will iamenport and other institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
State Board of Charities
Supreme Court Room
Central District of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Pottstown Hospital
Good Samaritan Hospital
Lebanon
Children's Industrial Home
Marrixburg
Home For the Friendless
Day Nursery
City Hospital
Carbondale
Lancaster General Hospital
Altoona Hospital
York Hospital
Danville Hospital For the
Easton Hospital
Todd Hosital
Carlisle
Parker Hospital
Sunbury
Home For
Training School
Williamenport
A Tell-Tale Knife In Lancaster Robbery Case
Lancaster, December 1. Frank Day alias Sailor Kid and Walter Still are jailed on charges of breaking open Samuel Doebler’s trunk in his room last month and stealing $911. Blades from a penknife tied to the trunk match broken blades found on Day. Suspicion rose when officers learned the pair were in Harrisburg spending large denominations shortly after the robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Frank Day
Sailor Kid
Olce
Walter Still
Samuel Doebler
Doebler
Harrisburg
Outlaws Murder a Nebraska Farmer in Attic Escape
Two brothers Schoeenfeldt aged 1 and 17 shot farmer Owen Hutchings during milking near Silver Creek Nebraska. They assaulted Mrs Hutchings in the house then fled. she hid in the attic and survived. The pair, said to act from a money dispute, were captured. Hutchings was shot in the neck with a shotgun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Silver Creek
Schoeenfeldt
Here
Owen Hutchings
Hutchings
French Sculptor Maxime Avoine Takes Own Life in Paris
Grief over dismissal from Ecole des Arts Decoration drives French sculptor Maxime Avoine to suicide in Paris. He reportedly expressed revolutionary views about Carmoux troubles to his pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxime Avoine
Paris
M. Maxine Avoine
Ecole Des Arts Decoration
Carmoux
Earthquake Shakes Cairo Buildings Rush to Streets
A strong earthquake shock was felt in Cairo as people fled into the streets. The tremor struck around 1 19 in the afternoon, causing alarm and temporary disruption in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loula
Cairo
Tremor Shakes Buildings Prompting Inmates to Flee Streets
A strong tremor lasting several seconds caused noticeable building sway and inmates to rush outside. No serious damage was reported.
Practical Home Remedies and Chemical Mixes of 19th Century Note
The article lists DIY mixtures including cement for aquariums using lacnoy, plaster of Paris, sand, manganese borate, and oil. a tobacco neutralizing method via pyrogallic acid soaked cotton in pipes. and a varnish formula using resin, Venice turpentine, and alcohol. It warns against varnish use on wooden containers for hot hydrogen cyanide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deterich
Plaster of
Spectacles advertised by eye specialist at Lackawanna Ave
Eye specialist Silverstone offers cheap spectacles at 009 Lackawanna avenue near Lehigh Valley ticket office. Prices include solid gold rimmed at $1.00, filled bows $2, nickel bows up to $1.50, aluminum bows up to $2.00, colored glasses up to $1.05. Large reading glasses in stock, opera and magnifying glasses on sale. Free eye exams and guaranteed satisfaction. Office hours 8 am to 12 pm and 1 to 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Avenue
Lehigh Valley
Bdc
Boys' 3-Piece Suits Offered at Bargain Prices
About 50 heavy weight boys suits with short pants in sizes 12 to 16 years are offered at a deep discount. Former prices ranged from seven to ten dollars, now advertised as a low sale price.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fon’s Bulletin
Aclare’s
Godey’s Magazine
Cosmopolitan
Ladies’ Home Journal
Scribmer’s Monthly
St. Nicholas
Harper's Monthly
London Illustrated
Pocket Diaries
Norton's
Lackawanna Ave
Weston Mill Co
Scranton, Olyphant
DRS
Henwood
Wardell
Lackawanny Ave
Spencer
Spruce Street
Hyde Park Borough
Burgesses
Davenport
Camp No
Griffin Post Rooms
Beidleman the Bookman
Dickson
Elizabeth Birkbeck
James Margaretson
Barlow
Criminal Court
Lambert
Arthur Lambert
Clark's Summit
Dapner
Central City
Emily Griffin
Franklin Avenue
Kelly-Henley
James P. Kelley
Ellen Henley
James P. Kelly
Bridget Kelly
John Henley
Kelly
Mary Jane Stevenson
Cora Hall
Reuben Williams
Margart Hart
Michael Kilbin
Patrick J. Philbin
John Hermann
John Whtkovitz
James Casey
Board of Charities
Nebraska
Crown and Pridge
B. Barret
Hotel
Jermyn
Gasutrelet
China Hall
Wyoming Avenue
Thiele
Ars
Katharine Thiele
Ernest Thiele
Celebrates Scharwenka Conservatory
Herr Kopff
Lon
Kramer Bros
Popular Clothing House
Melton
Sic
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