Local Social Notes and Upcoming Benefit Kirke Meet
Mrs Th Ekowiteh of Tunkhannock visits Mr and Mrs Milhauser of Prank ii avenue. Mike Hila A Stewart conducts a Kirmeee at Port Jervison December 17 18 for the benefit of the Young Men's Christian Association of that city. A surprise party for Fredrick Heateh at Mulberry street Friday evening includes Mer French Thedd and many neighbors in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Th 1Ekowiteh
Tunkhannock
Milhauser
Prankii Avenue
Mike Hila A. Stewart
Port Jervison
Cod. Simpson
A.M. B Edwards
A. I. Bedford
We Harries
G. Coursen
J. J
Alumni Triumph Over Undergraduates in Lackawanna Football Classic
The alumni of the School of the Lackawanna defeated the undergraduates 12 to 6 at Athletic Park on Saturday. Notable players from Yale Georgetown Princeton and others starred for the alumni including Murphy Bliss Gunster and Blair. Referee A G Hunt of Yale and umpire Schock of Cornell officiated as crowds from Scranton watched the annual gridiron battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of the Lackawanna
Old Fellows
Scranton
Athletic Park
Eridfron
Diamond
Laurie Bliss
Yale
John J. Murphy
Georgetown
John Hy
Brooks
Art Gunster
W. C. Williams
James Blair
Princeton
Murphy
Bliss
Gunster
Phillips
Lackawanna, Alumvol
Fellows
Thekle
Dickson-Fuller
Keller-Rice
Beckwith
Clark
Sanderson Connell
Munster
A. G. Hunt
Mr. Schock
Cornell
Messrs. White and Fuller
Grave charges against jurors roil Scranton case
Ex judge Stan ton accuses jurors in the Sowka Snyter ejectment case of tampering and seeks a new trial after an affidavit alleging bribery and influence peddling. Judge Gunster revokes a prior order denying a new trial as hearings proceed amid a courtroom uproar and a list of involved locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sowka-Suyter
Gunster
Mathias Sowki
Mirella Snyter
Suowka
Sowka
Flo
Staunton
Attorness
W. Stokes
M. A. Medinley
T. PP. Holan
Bayter
James Madden
Wandling
John Rh, Matthews
Springrook
James Philbin
Archbald
L. W. Keller
Scranton
Eugene White
South Abington
Scranton Chinaman Detained Over Re-entry Inquiry
A Scranton Chinese merchant from Hong Gong & Co of Spruce Street is held at Fort Burlington Vermont awaiting re-entry eligibility after a trip to the Flowery Kingdom. Documents include a 1806 Port Burlington inquiry and a matching photograph. authorities foresee possible admission if findings support his business duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Burlington
Vermont
Hong Gong & Co
Spruce Street
Wandling
Port Turlington
Scranton
Tiong Gong & c
United States
Law Breakers Sentenced by Judge Gunster
Judge Gunster on the bench Saturday imposed sentences on defendants from last week's criminal court session. Clement Arnold of Carbondale received one year and three months in the Eastern penitentiary for shooting Joseph F. Hocking with intent to kill. John Shumski earned two years and six months for burglary with two cases. one year six months for one case and one year for the other. Julius Witoski was jailed three months in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunster
Criminal
Clement Arnold
Carbondale
Eastern
Joseph FF. Hocking
John Shumski
Julius Witoski
Contractor Edward Bowle Seriously Injured From 40 Foot Fall
Edward Bowle of Mul dion and Bowle contractors fell about forty feet from a new building behind Wyoring avenue between Mulberry and Vine streets. He sustained fractures to his arm and leg and severe bruising, was unconscious, and later taken to Moses Taylor hospital. Doctors warned recovery hinges on rapid improvement within forty eight hours. Bowle, a married man with a home at 618 Pine street, lies hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bowle
Muldion
Moses Taylor Hospital
Smith
Bowie
Rowle
Pine Street
Liv
Herrmann the Magician at Prothingham Tonight
Amusement notes describe Herrmann the magician as a beloved performer at the Prothingham with a reputation for delightful surprises. The piece recounts a past incident with Patti and Arditti involving a watch, then lists upcoming acts at Frothingham and Davis theaters including Horace W. F. Henners, Alhambra dancers, and rising tenor Will Rising with praise for his voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrmann
San Francesco
Mme
Arditt
Arditti
Patti
Tidler
Hopkins Trans-Geeanie Speciality
Frothingham
Marvelous
Kinematographe
Apollo
Adonis
The
Wire
Horace W. F. Henners
England
St. Alva
Fanchette
Alhambra
London
Wade Cochran
Tom Mack
Evans
Sheridan & Forrest
Son of T C Melvin Dead After Nine Days Illness
Joseph Melvin of the St Charles hotel died yesterday morning after a week of illness from tonsillitis and croup. He was four years seven months old, bright and well liked by hotel guests. The surviving sister had just recovered from croup. Funeral services were set for 8 o'clock with interment in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
T. C. Melvin
St. Charles
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Bishop Rulison to Speak at St Luke's Advent Service
Rt. Rev. N. B. Rulison bishop of this diocese will be present at the regular Advent service in St Luke's Episcopal church this evening. He will deliver a brief address followed by a social meeting with vestrymen at the rectory after the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Rulison
Episcopal
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Sabbath News Notes At Local Christian Associations
The Young Women’s Christ in Association meeting was led by Mrs J M Howell who gave an interesting Bible reading. Mrs Brewster directed the singing. Mrs Lowry is the new secretary and well regarded. Foster A Gift addressed the afternoon service of the American Volunteers. An evening sermon followed a period of congregational singing at Penn Avenue Baptist. Mrs L M Gates led the afternoon Gospel service at South Side Young Women’s Christian Association rooms. The City Pastor’s Union meets at the Young Men’s Christian Association parlors to discuss how far pastors should yield to requests for special sermons from external organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christ In Association
J. M. Howell
Brewster
Lowry
Foster A. Gift
American Volunteers
Penn Avenue
L. M. Gates
South Slice
Young Women's Christian Association
Young Men
Chris Tian Association
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Supposedly Trusted
Teething claim extols Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup used for fifty years by mothers for teething babies. It allegedly quiets pain gums wind colic and diarrhoea. Sold by druggists worldwide call for the specific syrup and avoid alternatives. Holiday sale offers a ten percent discount on goods this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Winslow
Memorial Elks Service Concludes With Song and Benediction
A Wilkes Barre memorial service for Elks closed with the singing of Auld Lang Syne led by the Miks and gudienes, Chaplain Davis gave the benediction, and Fred C. Hand thanked attendees. He urged donations for the Board of Associated Charities and noted a lobby Alma chest for contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jwald Long Syne
Miks
Gudienes
Davis
Fred C. Hand
Bedge
Associated Charities
Pred C. Hand
Alex T. Con
Local figures praised at Hollentack cemetery lodge event
Attor ney Ross spoke about Mr. Dilley’s recent gift of an Elk’s Rest plot in Hollentack cemetery to the Wilkes-Larre lodge. The audience greeted the reference with loud applause as Ren F. Ditler Lea W. Long G. Taylor Grittin 4 P. Lanefeld Louis Cooper and Michael Winthen were noted attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ren” F. Ditler
Lea W. Long
G. Taylor Grittin
4. P. Lanefeld
Louis Cooper
Michael Winthen
Ross
Mr. Dilley
Hollentack
Green Ridge exchange opens with 115 phones north of Larch
Wires connected last night and the new Green Ridge exchange goes into running order this morning serving north of Larch street from the Dickson avenue and Green Ridge street building. About 115 telephones will be attended to by two daytime operators Miss Mary Maloney and Miss Mary Gerrity and at night Miss Williams will be in charge. Central exchange staff remains but workload lowers to ensure efficient service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larch Street
Green Ridge
Christmas Gift Suggestions for Girls
A holiday list offers items suitable for any girl. The cheerful selection promises something for everyone and positions the store as a perfect Christmas source.
Wide Range of Gifts and Prices in First Floor Displays
The ad details a broad selection of items from nickel to solid gold watches and jewelry, including rings, chains, charms, cuff buttons, pens, and opera glasses. It lists prices from a few cents to hundreds of dollars and notes department locations on the First Floor Center and Second Floor front as well as a Smoking Sets and Lamp sections.
Cutlery Sale Prices on First Floor Center Left
The listing shows carving sets down to 9.00 and pocket knives to 2.00. Silver penknives drop from 0.25 to 1.50 and razors rise from 1.60 to 2.00.
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Pocket
Ladies Kitchenware and Serving Pieces Sale
For Ladies. Flist Floor features Berry Dishes Tea Sets Fern Dishes Celery Dishes Butter Dishes Cracker Jars Bread Plates Pickle Castors Bon Pon Dishes Cake Haskets Baking Dishes with prices from 1.00 to 10.00. Bile appears as a misprint.
Sterling Silver Novelties and Jewelry Holiday Stock Sale
The ad lists a wide array of discounted items including pocket books, card cases, bags, belts, carving sets, kitchenware, dining ware, vases, fruit bowls, tea pots, pie dishes, and bisque figures with prices from fractions of a dollar to several dollars. It highlights a nearly complete holiday stock and invites customers to shop jewelry, clocks, watches, cut glass, art pottery, and Rogers' triple plated knives and forks at bargain prices.
Boys' 3-Piece Suits Offered at Low Prices
Short pants suits for boys ages 12 to 16 offered at minimal cost. Limited stock and bargain pricing highlighted by the ad.
Music School Ad Touts Teachers at Scharwenka Conservatory
The School of Music at 50 Spruce Street lists Mrs Katharine Thiele offering Voice Training Solo Singing and Ernest Thiele teaching Violin Piano and Cello ensemble. They are billed as longtime instructors at the Scharwenka Conservatory New York with other capable teachers also engaged. Mr Thiele is noted as successor to the late Herr Kopff.
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Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Weston Mill Co
Scranton, Olyphant
DRS
Henwood
Wardell
Shank & Spencer
W. H. Stanton
Stanton
Plaintia
Ebay
Amd
Beranton
Swort Onl
M. Kasson
Revoreld
Stanislaus Uosel
James P. Kelley
Bellevue
John Henley
Kelley
Ellen Henley
Edward Day
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Port Burlington
Internal Revenue Collector
Fle
Internal Revenue Office
China
Wii
Rising
Seeon
Mir Rising
Philadelphia
Risine
Bishop Rulison
Mart
J. R. Cohen
W. OS
J.D. Aldrich
Detroit
Hand
Aldrich
F.C. Hand
J. D. Allrich
Mr. Hart
Wilkes-Barre
Elks
Dan L. Hart
Green Ridge Exchange
Choice
Palmer & McDonalds
Spruce
Kramer Bros
Lackawanna Avenue
Lehigh Valley
Libbey
China Hall
Wyoming Avenue
Lady Humber
Chase & Farrar
Linden Street
Jewelry Department
China Department
Stationery Department
Lem
Fancy Goods
Sterling Silver Novelties
Lamp Department
Itose Jara
Rogers
Rexford’s
Lacka Ave
Aex
Lacie
AVE — Cin, Tenck
A. E. Rogers
Lackawanna Alenue
Thiele
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