Lakewood Winter Resort and Local Notes
Lakewood New Jersey, fifty-two miles from New York, offers a dry bracing climate and scenic winter attractions attracting Scranton visitors. The Civics Club meets at 8 o'clock with papers on currency and U S monetary history. A rescue in a Wyoming Avenue fire ends with a beer-filled bottle as the prize. A reporter in a strange town learns fresh news from a horse doctor noting local ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakewood
New Jersey Pines
New York
Saratoga
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Scranton
J. 8. Swisher
Civics Club
Historical Review of Currency
United States
Indianapolis Monetary Commission
Teaching Methods Observed in Wanna County Schools
Professor George W. Bible of East Stroudsburg Normal School and County Superintendent Taylor have been inspecting Wanna County schools for several days to gain information on teaching methods. The visit aims to study instructional practices and overall school operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Bible
East Stroudsburg Normal School
Wanna County
Taylor
Bible
Normal School Leaders Highlight Regional Teaching Plans
The Kneat Stroudsburg School is relocated in the seven counties of the Thirteenth Normal district. Professor Hible heads the faculty and is regarded as a leading state normal instructor. His services are sought by Rockford Normal School in New York. Scranton teaching will be observed by Professor Bible before month’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kneat Stroudsburg
Normal District
Hible
Rockford Normal School
New York
Scranton
Bible
Man’s Revenge Card Leads to Slander Suit
A man allegedly used his dog to publish a defamatory card about his rival in August. The dog wore a bell as the card was tied to its neck and released Feb 9, causing a scandal. Burrne retained attorney George W. Beale to sue for 1000 damages for slander. The exact text cannot be printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ateust Yeminiski
Thad
August
Jive
Park Place
George Burrns
George
Fella Novenski
Kila
Burrne
George W. Beale
Veminiski
Davis Benefit Programme Promises Diverse Musical Fare
The testimonial for Davis features a two part Lyceum Theatre programme Monday night. It includes overture Zampa solo renditions violin and piano numbers, dances, recitations, and specialty acts by renowned performers and groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davie
Lyceum Theatre
Zampa
Hierothiuuers Orchestr
Bandelere
W. Chadwike
John T. Watkins
Proctor Mize Lessie Blole
Banjo Club
Florence Schilling
Mr Vianderveken
Doulte Jig
Wing Pance
Randall Sisters
Spevlilty
Charlies
J. Handall
Night With Veterans Relives Civil War Tales at Camp Fire
A Grand Army post gathering ended with a luncheon hosted by Commander A. B. Stevens. Comrades Fish Peares Morey Scott Wright and others shared experiences from TuValu and rebel prisons plus songs and a dramatic reminiscence to honor aging veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evra
Griffin
A. B. Stevens
Stevens
Fish
TuValu
Peares
Comrade &Beot
Tlow Morey
Morey
Fourth Iowa Cavalry
Scott
Wright
Scranton Business College Diary Highlights Job Leads
A weekly diary from Scranton Business College lists requests from insurance, legal, and corporate firms for stenographers and bookkeepers, with several students placed at Garney Brown & Co Burr Drug Co Poore Machine, and over a thousand clients noted. The week ends with Miss Kate Lavelle securing a bookkeeper post and the college inviting verification of the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation
Peter J. Walsh
Garney, Brown & Co
Eva Durie
Burr Drug Co
Lesher
Scranton Business College
Kate Lavelle
J. B. Poore
Funeral Notice for Thomas Evans in Wett Boranton
Died Evans in Wett Boranton February 4 at his residence 1 North Main Avenue. Ski Mia Thomas Evans aged about years. Funeral announcement later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Wett Boranton
Ski
Mia
Thomas Evans
North Main Avenue
Puneral
Lutar
Scranton Firemen Relief Fund Ordinance Moves Ahead
An ordinance filed at Thursday's council meeting directs the city treasurer to issue a warrant to the Scranton Firemen's Relief Association for funds from the foreign insurance surcharge. Debate centers on constitutionality and proper use, with critics warning the money may not be legally paid to a private relief body. A proposed Firemen's Relief board is also discussed to oversee claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Firemen’s Relief Association
Scranton
Seranton Viremen
Casaociathon
Scratton Piremon's Teller Association
Bee. L
Pennsylvania
Select Council
Tribune
Yeaterday
Scranton Firemen's Relief Association
Allentown
Allentown Firemen's Relief
Acts of Assembly
Firemen's Relief Association
General Assembly
Wilkes-Barre City Hospital
Luzerne
Allentown Firemen's Relief Association
Lackawanna Avene
Williame White
Syed Tae
Benson Davis Accepts Vacant Tail on Democratic Ticket
At a Thursday meeting the Democratic school director nominees discussed filling a vacant tail and placing Benson Davis on the ticket. The event outlined candidate alignment and party strategy for the upcoming election.
Benson M Davie Chosen to Replace Jennings in Fourth Ward
Benson M Davie the present school controller from the Fourth ward accepted the vacancy left by Jennings. His substitution was formally certified to the county commissioners yesterday by the Democratic city committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson M. Davie
Fourth Ward
Jennings
Davie
Roentgen Rays Lecture Charms Large High School Audience
Dr Goodspeed of the University of Pennsylvania presented a clear X ray lecture in the high school auditorium last night. He demonstrated what Roentgen rays are not using a water power analogy and showed 40 views including X ray photographs from the Penn Hospital. Audience applause followed and a February 25 lecture by Dr Pentiman on Literature in the Age of Elizabeth was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodspeed
University of Pennsylvania
James H. Torrey
University of Pennsylvanian Hospital
Torrey
Pentiman
Entertaining Programme by Scranton Business College Lyceum
A large audience gathered at Scranton Business College rooms to enjoy an engaging Lyceum program. P. J. Whelan sang solo with a duet by Misses McNulty and Loftus, followed by a mock trial featuring W. R. Morgan, W. D. O'Donnell, A. P. Gavin, P. J. Whelan, John Tairkin, Margaret McNulty, Mamie Neolon, Charlie Fox, Nubert Gordon, Manny Latham, and P. J. DempBe. The event provided hearty amusement and highlighted the society's flourishing state and training benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Business College
Lyceum
P. J. Whelan
Misses McNulty
Loftus
W. R. Morgan
W. D. O'Donnell
A. P. Gavin
P. J. Wheelan
John Tairkin
Margaret McNulty
Mamie Neo
Jury Nears Verdict Delay in Matin Traction Case
At 10 o'clock yesterday morning Patrick and Bridget Matin sued Scranton Traction. By adjournment no verdict, and by 11 o'clock last night no agreement. It was the last case open for trial this session. The next session begins the week of February MM with Judge McPherson of Dauphin county expected to preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick
Bridget Matin
Scranton Traction Company
McPherson
Dauphin County
Scranton Bride Wed Cincinnati Man In Ohio
Miss Tessie Mullen of River Street married Edward Dempsey in Cincinnati at St Edwards church. The ceremony was performed by Rev Father Donahoe. The bride came from Scranton to visit her aunt Mrs Bacelle about three months ago. the groom has lived in Cincinnati for three years.
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Tessie Mullen
River Street
Cincinnati
Edward Dempsey
Cincinnnati
St. Edwards’ Church
Father Donahoe
James L McCullough Plans Alaska Gold Fields Expedition
Miner James L McCullough, longtime Alaska resident, organizes a special party to depart Buffalo by Nickel Plate road on February 5 1808. He offers expert guidance on the Yukon River territory and supplies for the trip with F J Moore as Buffalo agent for rates and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Fine Oriental rugs at greatly reduced prices offered
A local advert shows Michaëlian Hros & Co offering old stock at cut rates to clear space for spring importation. The note cites 14 Washington avenue and urges customers to buy now for savings on Oriental rugs or carpets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michaëlian Hros, & Co
Washington Avenue
Beecham’s Pills and Skating Hall Adverts
Finley’s hall opens this afternoon for roller skating with daily sessions through notice. Skates available for rent. Also advertised Beecha m’s Pills claim relief for sick headaches.
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Finley's Hall
Coursen's Coffee Blends Priced at 32c and 25c
The advertisement touts Coursen's Triple Blend at 32 cents and Coursen's Blended Java at 25 cents, calling both the best in the world for the price. It emphasizes value and quality for shoppers seeking affordable coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coursen
Rate for Keeping Insane Patients at Hillside Home
The Hillside Home board discusses charging outside districts for insane patients to cover maintenance and capital costs. Beemer’s bond as superintendent was approved at $2000 with Blume and Ackerly as sureties. January census shows 422 residents with 147 sane males, 52 sane females, 105 insane males, and 146 insane females. A relief plea from John Fimon, a warder, prompts inquiry into aid from Luzerne borough authorities.
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Poor Board
Home Committee
Robert Slaughter
Honesdale
George W. Beemer
Langstaff
William Blume
Byron Ackerly
Tod
Beemer
John Fimon
River Street
Luzerne
Terppe
Langestaff
Lugerne
Min
Opening of Wyoming Avenue Discussion by City Leaders
Mayor James G. Bailey and City Engineer Phillipe inspected the Wyoming avenue area between Pine and Ash streets to review the proposed improvement before acting on the opening ordinance now before him for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Bailey
Phillipe
Wyoming Avenue
Pine
Ash Streets
Bailey
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Norton’s Bulletin
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Main St
Wilkes
Barre
Penn Ave
A. B. Warman
Columbian Detective Agency
Dime Bank Building
Scranton, PA
Ghas McMulley
Genet Insurance
the Traders National Bank
Dido
Reet Tock Conean
Telephone
Sikh
Bill Jones
Hank Thompson
Prof
Dog
Am Schoen Blaven
Habervtroh Zither Club
Sola
Thomoe Heyvnon
Grand Watts
Winnawask
Teevee Jones
Katie Rooney
Kathe Reoley
Jekyl
Mr. Hyde
Thomas Jordan
George Carr
Griffin Post
Scranton Business College Diary
Council
Elect Council
Fire Department Committee
Allentown Opinion
Benson Davis
Roentgen Ray
Scranton Business College Lyceum
Ohio
Miss Mullen
Kiondike
Beecham
E. G
Bond
Hiome
John Simon
Beranton Liederkrans
Driesen
Bauer
Clarke Bros
Bronson & Tallman
Spruce Street
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Jermyn
Raynolds
SR Ma
Maloney OL and Manufacturing CO
Meridian Streei
Japan
Hand & Payne
Taverlasties
Washington Ave
Fina China
China
Lackawanna Avenue
Barbour
Credithouse
Silverstone
Mpropla
Salm
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