The Professor in Cosmopolitan and War Memoirs
Review notes on James Gardner Saunders and his short story The Professor in Cosmopolitan, praising its clear silhouette portrait of the oil professor and the simple natural finish. It also recounts General Gobin’s praise of the Thirteenth regiment and a crematory plan rejected by surgeons but carried out by Lt. Sloan and Quartermaster Coxe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Gardner Saunderkou
Mearne
Professor
Cosmopolitan
Wotlon Nenally
Oly
Gobin
Coxe Wis Uekeil
Albert Sloan
Sselat
City Officers Win Official Endorsement for Army Adopt
The city celebrates a triumph by its young officers as official endorsement is secured and adoption by the altered water army proceeds. A bright Nag Mungap floats on Colonel George M. Halistead's lawn, symbolizing the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alted Wiater
George M. Halistead
Social Notes and Church Notices From The City
Miss Low Mordenbereh of Moncedute We visits New York City. Miss Anna Swift of Phelpe street visits friends in New York. Mr and Mrs Frank Cariucci return from their wedding trip via a southern tour and Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Grace Lutheran church pulpit will be supplied Sunday by Rev Dougherty of Altoona. Dr Multhle Dabtuck of Thalitinore will preach at Second Presbyterian after addressing the Y M C A Lyceum. She will be entertained by Dr and Mrs Robinson of the mound city. A noted gospel singer from New York Philadelphia Washington and Chicago remains with Brown Memorial Presbyterian in Baltimore.
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Low Mordenbereh
Moncedute
Anna Swift
Phelpe Street
New York City
Frank Cariucci
New Orleans
Ney
Powter
Grace Lutheran Church
B By, Dougherty
Alteonn
Trev
Multhle
Dabtuck
Thalitinore
Young Mens Christian Association
Lyceum Noxt
Secend
New York
Phiadelphia
Washurton
Chie
Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church
Balthmeare
Waverly convention of Fipworth Leagues gathers Feb 24–25
The Simpson Union and Fipworth Leagues meet in convention at Waverly on Friday and Saturday February 24 and 25. Sessions include devotional, literary exercises, reports, lectures, and a reception for visiting delegates at the Methodist Episcopal church.
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Waverly
Fipworth
Simpson Union
Methodist Episcopal Church
Feast of Purim Celebrated by Jewish Temple Congregation
Members of the Jewish Temple on Danden Street will observe the Feast of Purim this evening at the temple with a divine service and the Book of Esther read from the pulpit by children from the Sunday school. After the service, the children will go to the center hall on Washington Avenue for a program of songs recitations and dances followed by a cake walk and refreshments.
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Danden Street
Washington Avenue
Police Stop Fight Between Dobbs and McDonald in Glasgow Ring
A Glasgow bout between hobby Dobbs and Jack McDonald, welterweight champion of Scotland, ended as police halted action after an early surge by Dobbs. Referees barred further rounds while heat and infighting dominated the first round. The purse stood at 2000 with a side bet of 1000.
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Jack Skelly Wel
Wille Dobbs
Glasgow
Scotland
Hobby Dobbs
Jack McDonald
Lise Mitt
Dobie
We McDonald
McDonald
Lake Shore Line Promoted As Fast Safe West-East Route
The Lake Shore Hallway is praised as the premier railroad linking the east and west with the only doubtless track between Lowton New York Chicago and points west. It stresses high speed safety road bed and courteous staff while urging travelers to buy tickets via Lakeshore railroad for time and money savings.
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Lake Shore
Lowton
New York
Chicago
Lakeshore Railroad
Refund guaranteed for cough syrup bottle claim
A garbled consumer guarantee note promises refunds on “Greases Warranted Syrup” bottles if they fail to cure coughs or colds. It references a cent bottle and scattered place names such as Aocae nh and Ju ranton Pa, making the text hard to parse.
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Aocae Nh
Dninmere
Juranton
Scranton Election Results Count to Confirm Pluralities
Tuesday's election figures remain unofficial as vote counting begins today. Mayor James Moir, Treasurer Edmund Robinson, and others won seats. party tensions flare as Robingen faces Democratic backlash for alleged treachery.
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the Tribune
Court
Tribune
James Moir
Edmund 4. Robinson
Controlen
Eastin Howell
Gwilym Jones
Pillip Rinstand
John A. Nevile
John
Morrisnd Coerge Shires
Local Tea Price Note Aper Also Advises Halved Quantities
A fragment records prices for Perri Wall and Royal Crown tea, noting 50 cents and 75 cents per pound respectively and a suggested value of one dollar. It also instructs using only half the quantity of other teas.
Knife-wieldingPolander caused Scranton street confrontation
A drunken Polander threatened a group on Lackawanna avenue near the Scranton house with an open knife. Stephen Van Wort and his son John led Grand Army men away as bystanders scattered. Patrolman Collins disarmed the man, who was taken to Center street station by Patrolman Slock. He could not answer questions and faces possible police court fines.
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Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton House
Stephen van Wort
John
Grand Army
Collins
Faht
Center Street
Slock
lWkely
Crowded Penn Avenue Church Sermon Urges Prayer for Peter's Release
An afternoon service at the Penn avenue church drew large crowds as Rev Dr M Giffin urged prayer for Peter's release from prison. The message warned against church indifference and called believers to renewed obedience and obligation to perform old duties. A second meeting followed in the evening.
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Penn Avenue
Fierce
M. Giffin
Hoberton
Peter
James
Peters
Galiles
Aleen
Porter
Wlomsant
Old Howe
Lition
Teois
Danced the Bellamy at Frank Siegel Academy
About a hundred dancers joined a novelty backward look event in the Curler Building staged by Frank Siegel's academy. Washingtonian costumes were common though all outfits featured buttoned backs and a false face worn atop the head, provoking much mirth as the Lawrence orchestra provided the music.
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Bellary
Livwrence Orchestra
Visiting Committees Review Wyoming Seminary Facilities
Visiting committees from the Philadelphia and Wyoming conferences met Tuesday afternoon to thoroughly examine all classes and gymnasium facilities at Wyoming Seminary and expressed pleasure with the work. The list includes Rev. J. Kk Diverty Rev. Henry Hess Rev. Joseph Welch Rev. George Forsyth Rev. C. M. Giffin Rev. M. RR. Lowry Nev. J. W. Nicholson Rev. L. Sov erson Rev. 4. Simpkins L. F. Bow er A. W. Clinton and B. M. Bapy Smoke The Pooone by Cigar
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Philadelphia
Wyoming
Wyoming Seminary
J. Kk. Diverty
Henry Hess
Joseph Welch
George Forsyth
C. M. Giffin
M. RR. Lowry
J. W. Nicholson
L. Soverson
Sim
New Lackawanna Bank to Rise on Lackawanna Avenue
The Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company awarded Conrad Schroeder the contract to build a new bank at 46 Lackawanna Avenue. The two story structure with a 52 foot dome, two cupolas, classie front, and bronze doors will replace the current quarters and feature a grand lobby and mezzanine clerks gallery. Architect A W Fuller of Albany designed the project.
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Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Lackawanna Avenue
Wluckawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Conrad Schroeder
Trust Company
Taekawanna Avenue
Cilassie
A. W. Fuller
Albany, N. Y
Diamond Dyer Advertises Cotton Dyes and Fast Colors
The notice promotes Diamond PMaee dyes for cotton using distinct dyes for cotton and wool. It claims about fifteen fast cotton colors prepared for cotton and mixed goods, with five colors that resist washing and sunlight. The advertisement urges meeting Diamond Dyer and taking nothing else.
Beginning the Campaign and Local Advertisements
Secretary Atherton mails a campaign letter to boards of trade urging action on a militia bill linked to the National Guard. The note seeks broad support and urges lawmakers be lobbied to back the measure. Also included are millinery fixtures for sale and a local horse sale announcement with vendor and venue details.
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Atherton
Scranton Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Scranton
Scranton Board of ‘Trade
Scranton Board of
EMI
William C Orn Nell
Pennsylvania
National Guard
United States
Ita
Congress
Yestoring
Tribune
Dr. B. Atherton
Scranton Board of Tease
Church Dinner Draws Wide Congregation at First Presbyterian
At the First Presbyterian Church the Ladies’ Ald society hosted Washington’s Birthday feasts drawing a large cross denominational crowd. The central hall overflowed with noon and evening meals, aided by a long list of committee members and many volunteers who prepared, served, and decorated.
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First Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Ald Society
Washington
Perlora
S. Weston
L. Frey
Willis Kemmerer
A. M. Decker
Myre H. A. Kapp
Mire
Th Barker
Calvin Seybolt
Bushinet
Michis Littell
Maw Merrill
Devecon
Godfrey
Moe
Likue
Miewex Hand
Diunt
Fhuck
Fhuck, the Misses Kingsbury, Miss Scranton, Miss Sey- Holt, Miss Bessie Jones
Barker
Nath
Mistex Richmond
Emmaa Puller
Vickery
Helen Cook
Inglis
Margaret Terry
Whitlock
Mise Thompson
Misee Allee Nnagy
May Logan
Helen Halbert
Katherine Steel
Panrle Hannah
Free Magnificent Pianos At Local Store Gift Event
A local store announces a royal giveaway of two magnificent pianos at no charge. Shoppers are invited to visit the store to see the instruments and take part in the promotion.
Association Affairs Bulletin and Upcoming Events
Clark of Chilense Wisconsin presents a miscellaneous program at the Bicycle rooms on Tuesday evening May 8 for the Young Women's Christian Association. Tickets available at association rooms. Miss Dean will give a musicale next Friday at noon supported by Miss Swartz and Miss Guernsey at the association. Women invited. Miss Mickle reorganizes the Saturday morning children's class into boys and girls divisions to accommodate more attendees. Boys meet 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and girls 9:30 to noon. Gymnastic classes planned in Providence next week.
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Clark
Chilense
Providence
Marriage Unites Margaret Walters and Jerome Clapp at Ladwig Home
A quiet wedding was held last Monday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ladwig in Taylor. Margaret Walters and Jerome Clapp, both residents of the city, were married by Rev. EH Harris of Taylor. The ceremony was intimate with only close friends and relatives. A reception and wedding supper followed, after which the couple will tour briefly before settling in a newly furnished home on North Lincoln Avenue.
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Mise Margaret Walters
Jerome Clapp
Ladwig
Taylor
EH. M. Harris
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