New Books and Antiquarian Titles Listing
A catalog of books and editions with prices including Norton Home Economies and Will Carleton poems, Shakespeare sets, Kipling Days Work, Bartleby editions, and classic authors such as Barrie, Barr, and Sienkiewicz, with multiple formats and price points. Some entries note bindings cloth and large quarto editions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Parton
Robert Barr
The
Castle Inn
Weyman
Burnham
Bangs
Ian McLaren
Will Carleton
Artemus Ward
Bismarck
Dr. Busch
Burno Carlepp
Lee
Barrie
Lowing
Equator
Crockett
Bellamy
Green
Pea- Red Rock
Rupert of Hentzau
Oie
Christian
Hall Caine
Laura E. Richards
Elsie Books
Henry Books
Malcom Kirk
Sheldon
Philip Strong
Fire and Sword
Sienkiewicz
Caleb West
Hop Smith
Francois
Mitchell
Roder
Kippling
Davis
McCaulay
England
Ridpath
U. S
Dicken
Pease Srbe
Carbondale Voters Face Election Contest Hearings
Six more Carbondale voters faced attachments issued for the election contest yesterday as examiners rescheduled. School Director Thomas Boylan attended despite illness. others testified for two days or more, including Patrick J. Poylan, John Kelly, and Joseph Gilhool. Witnesses Andrew Keller, Richard Keller, Peter Schreber, Hugh Gilmore, William Connolly, John Pelind, and others appeared from wards Nineteenth, Sixth, and Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Lim
Thomas Boylan
Sexelon
Amaih
Patrick J. Poylan
John Kelly
Muartih McKenna
Joseph Gilhool
James Chadwick
Andrew Keller
Richard Keller
Peter Schreber
Hugh Gilmore
William Connolly
John Pelind
Joseph Gilhoot
Highway Robber Murphy Captured After Street Hold-Up
William Hughes of North Main Avenue identified James Murphy of New York as one of three men who robbed him on Linden Street Friday night. Murphy, arrested with stolen goods in possession, wore a handkerchief and gloves to hide his identity. Hughes reported the incident to Lt. Witty. Murphy was jailed in default of bond while police pursued the highway robbery case.
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Murphy
William Hughes
North Main Avenue
James Murphy
New York
Willian Hughes
Weert Linden Street
Hughes
Witty
West Side
Wiliams
Golkkewete
Highes
Tela
Sarah McAndrew
Windsor
Micrplhy
Elks Lodge Sorrow Overtones Sunday Evening Program
The Elks Lodge presents an overture filled evening with parts I and II featured. Performances include a ceremonial opening, solo, quartet acts, and orchestral selections by Misses Sullier and others with Chueh, Reeve Jones, and Bellear among the performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boeranton Elks
Bimday Nigh Lawlite
Fromme
Wenere Ee
Maus
Persttria
Lowhee
Saparttone
Coe Behoeted
Miss Heuke
Selubert
Air
Chueh Fern
Mer
Reeve Jones
Barber Asphalt Contract Sparks City Veto Call
A Building Trades Council meeting will debate a resolution urging the mayor to veto a measure. The proposal awards a street repair contract to Burler Asphalt for 17 600 per year, prompting heated discussion on city spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building Trades Council
Teasure
Burler Asphalt Company
American Union Life First to Pay Settlement Letter
A letter from Scranton records American Union Life as the first to pay a policy claim after the death of a Mr. Neuffer. The note thanks American Union Life and mentions other companies failing to settle promptly. Contained are names Mary J. Kiesel Charles PD Neuffer and references to policy amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nousser
American Union Life
Poe Tadeenit
Scranton
Pu. Dea
Tit
Ids
A. D. Motlaud
American Union Tite Imellanee
New York
Wliw
Christian Science Lecture Set At Lyceum Tuesday Evening
A New York City lecturer, a former Baptist clergyman and longtime co worker with the renowned Ty Spurgeon, now a successful practitioner and authorized Christian Science lecturer, will address the Lyceum on Tuesday evening. He will oppose common criticisms of Christian Science and demonstrate its healing doctrine as true Christianity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Lyceum
Spurgeon
Eagelland
Tumiins
Wilkes-Barre Record Availability in Boranton Pews
The Wilkes-Barre record can be had in Boranton as the pews stands of Reis man Brom, 4 Byrouce and 8 Ligden Sweet, Mac, Lackawanne avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Boranton
Reisman Brom
Byrouce
Ligden Sweet
Mac
Lackawanne Avenue
Convention of Letter Carriers to entertain national delegates
Scranton braces for the National Convention of Letter Carriers to be held next September with about 700 delegates. A dedicated committee, led by A. P. Bedford, outlines a four thousand dollar fundraising plan and a multi day entertainment program to showcase the city and ensure hospitality.
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John H. Phillips
Pedeval
A. P F. Bedford
BE. BE. Robathan
Oex
Charles Robinson
BH. Ripple
B. W. Powell
James O'Connor
M. J. O'Toole
FP. J
Fpitzximmons KH
J. Beamish
Fred, Wagener
Frank Hummiler
John TH
Phillips
Chalirman
Joseph Fichini
Anhalt Thomas
Thomas
Williams
Michael O'Miulley
Joseph Shields
George Grier
Daviel
Fees
D. Jones
James Conner Wae
The
Pees Conte Tl
United States
Redford
Bedford
Master Tipple
Olonel Ripple
Scranton
Christmas Presents at Poor Board Relief Meeting
The poor board voted to add this month to the usual December relief for outdoor recipients. John O'Hara of Dunmore, destitute and out of work, seeks a teller position after his wife’s savings. November at Hillside Home reports 447 residents and several changes, with staff noting stable conditions and ongoing care.
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Lr. Paing
Murphy
Lawrd Aranis
John O'Hara
Dunmore
Hira
Ac Colling
O'Hara
Hike
Beemer
Pena
MM Pathente
Dre
Darton Wetzlet
Mies
Noan ‘Thomas
Hutand
Ilae- Vet Daal
Peter Te Pi Palin
Menently
Visidieus Agauet
Ben Toe
Neal
Julien
Neers
Pullers
Perfection Quality Coursen's Goods Ad Itemized
Coursen's Beauty Wafers and Saratoga Chip Wafers in largest tins priced 25¢ each. Coursen's Fancy Sugar Peas 15¢ and 1.50 per dozen. Coursen's Fancy Siited Petit Pots 1g¢ and 1.75 per dozen. Coursen's Fancy Whole Tomatoes in large cans. Coursen's Finest Fresh Print Butter received daily.
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Coursen
Saratoga
Take Time in Life and Health Warnings
Fragmented public health style text urges taking time for courtesy health decisions and cautions against rushing medical and alcohol choices. Mentions Duffy's Pure Malt as a remedy and advises ensuring reliable medicine and brand verification.
City Officials Consider Retesting Funds and Public Appeal
City Treasurer Foland moved to retest the effecta of the meeting to draft a circular letter to citizens suggested by a committee. A designated day would collect contributions as the general committee reports at the next meeting. Coronel Ripple thanked attendees for their presence. Adjournment followed with the next meeting set by the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Vosburg
W. PR. Lewis
G. BH. Shires
Foland
Coronel Ripple
Midcarviers
Ihowe
Testimony Repeats Insanity Claim in Van Horn Case
Deposition testimony taken before J J Manning acting as commissioner supports insanity claim for George Van Horn. Witnesses from Scranton, Dunmore and Lackawanna detail erratic acts, shoes in bare feet, odd behavior and general conduct suggesting mental unsoundness. Proceedings precede board of pardons for commutation hearing.
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J. J. Manning
Board of Pardons
van Hor
Jury discharged after three and a half days of trial
Judge Gunster reported the jury could not agree in the case of Christian Piegenspaon versus Hannick & Moore after 3.5 days of hearing and 27 hours of deliberation. The panel was said to be split ten to one for Plaboult and two for the defendants.
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Cass
Christian Piegenspaon
Hannick & Moore
Gunster
Olmatead
Cope
H. L. Shiffer
George Jacobs
Thomas Moore
John
Govan
Isiwe W
Hainketer
Scranton Business College Notes Update
Miss Kate Lavelle serves as stenographer for Stowers Packing Co. Chipenee Shull keeps books for T. W. McCard & Son. Gavigan acts as stenographer for 2 Hyt's. Chores is sent by the college. W. O. Chovelids begins as bookkeeper for Preomun Mig a. Within a week firms seek more bookkeepers and stenographers. The ad len d is greater than the supple as young men and women seek jobs.
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Kate Lavelle
Stowers Packing Cova
Chipenee Shull
T. WcCarrd& Son
Gavigan
W. OD
Chovelids
Bent
Bert
Ning
Ston
Slater Carl Bax tor Fed by Lode. Injuries Reported
Carl Bax tor of 220a Posse Avenue sustained a broken arm and bruises when a load fell from a delivery wagon on Peon Avenue near Dick eonorks. He was attended to at home of Mrs. Turnbull after the horse bolted and escaped toward Ridge.
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Cowl Bastorf
Posse Avenue
Peon Avenue
Dickeonorks
Wagborrie Unamageahh
Dewi
Peckville
Huxtort
Turnbull
Connell Building Offers Law Library in Uptown Office Block
The Connell building provides offices adapted for lawyers with a complete law library free for tenants. Apply to L. Connell at Connell Building. Also a display of Muse Boxes at Weilchel's on Lackagonal Avenue near D. Le & W. depot.
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Connell
Lonantia
Apply Tod
L. Connell
Muse
Weilchel's
Lackagonal Avenue
Opm
Steam Heating and Plumbing Ad Copy
Advertisement for Steam Heating and Plumbing services by P F and M T Howley at 231 Wyoming Ave invites customers to call for Pocono Cigars.
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P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Ladies Black Beaver Jackets at Extraordinary Values
An ad describes Ladies Black Beaver Jackets with stitched seams and silk lining priced at $5.00 and $7.00. It advertises a trench coat and English kersey jackets for men, noting stranded seams and cutaway fronts with high value prices.
Ladies Fine Jackets in Ox Mine Garnet or Oval Blie
Wool kersey jackets advertised with satin lining and new sleeve cuts. Priced at ten dollars, described as sturdy and well made for sale in a period newspaper item.
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NEW Books
Norton
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Perry Bros
the Griffin
A. A. Lindabury
Prolo A
Membence
Williams Building
Paw Olrive
South Main Avenue
Columbian Detective Agency
Lime Bank Building
Scranton, PA
Chas McMuluen
TI Tiaders National Bank
Leckewanne
Aundry
Warman
Greene
Suile
J. G. Bone Hinere
John DP. Donahue
Duten
Elks' Lodge OF Sorrow
Sevin
Schuler
Miller
Selibert
Voralanole
Belear Fel
Barber Asphalt Contract
George Tomkins
D. D
John TH. Philips
Toledo
O. Hy
Ly. Exum
Chatenan
Fobathan
Hitoher
W. OS
Millar
Cine
Tipe
Mail Cartier O'Malley
T. J. Jennings
Mardin Norris
Cleri
Doug
Shocker
Perry
Childend
Chamberlin
Matthew
City of
Co. FE. Chittenden
Paog
C. E. Chittenden
Weilchel’s Jewelry
Lacka Wilting Avenue
E. G
Mae
Fehenge
Worthlows
Duffy
Coffy
van Horn
Scranton Business College Notes
Carl Baxtorf
Horsford
S.C. Snyder
Spruce Street
Jermyn
Bronson & Tallman, Agts
Clarke Bros
Knox
Hand & Payne
Washington
Ava
Lackawanna Ava
Raynolds
Lyles
Bell & Skinner
Snow
Weston Mill CO
Roomstand
Mooale
Ruahnale
Laflin & Rand Powder Co
Chemical Co
BIG Ladies
Smith’s
Maloney Owl and Manufacturing CO
Meridian Strait
India
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