Notable Local Residents and Visitors List Movements
Police Officer McHalefn Il in Baltimore. John H. Brooks in Baltimore. Mr and Ave J D Caryl spent Tuesday in Forest City. Attorney Charles A Battenburg in Avoca yesterday. J B Davidow returned from New York City. Miss Jennie Gardner of Factoryville visiting here. Frank Silliman Jr of Scranton Traction Co in Philadelphia. Mrs T HH Dale entertaining Miss Frances Sterrett of Staunton Virginia and Miss Kiows of Charlottesville Virginia. Harriet Belle Page engaged to J LeRoy Thorpe of Fairfield. Mrs R B Williams and daughter depart for California for several months. Mrs L Muster of Bethlehem visiting sister Mrs John Huster. will leave today. Mr and Mrs Peter Koch and others from New York returning home after days here. Dr Miller and Mr Craven from New York board of health back after crematory visit.
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McHalefn
John H. Brooks
Baltimore
J. D. Caryl
Forest City
Charles A. Battenburg
Avoca
J. B. Davidow
New York City
Jennie Gardner
Factoryville
Frank Silliman, Jr
Scranton Traction Company
Philadelphia
Staunton
Mist Kiows
Charlotteville
Harriet Belle Page
J. LeRoy Thorpe
Fairfield
R. B. Williams
Jefferson Avenue
California
L. Muster
Bethlehem
John Huster
Wilkes-Barre
Peter Koch
John P. Koch
John Sthnigg
V. Kemman
New York
Dr. Miller
Wooley to Speak at Temperance Union Convention
Prohibition presidential candidate John G. Wooley will address delegates at the mid year Women s Christian Temperance Union convention in the Academy of Music tomorrow night. The lecture is expected to draw large crowds as Wooley is a favored platform speaker and noted for leading youth and temperance efforts. He has declined international invitations to stay in the United States to advance Christian citizenship movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Wooley
United States
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Touxzerne
Lack Qwanne
Academy of Music
Woolley
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Royal Society For the Study of
Norman Kerr
Society Rooms
London
Edinburg
Advert for Horsford's Acid Phosphate tonic beverage
An advertisement touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a stomach stimulant nerve nourishing brain building tonic. It claims it makes a wonderful beverage and promotes buying Weber products at Guernsey Bros for best quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsford
First Lenten Sermon Urges Fasting and Prayer at Cathedral
Rev. J A McHugh delivered the opening Lenten sermon on the theme that evil lies in turning from God to world vanities. He urged penance, prayer, and good example, warning that neglecting God endangers souls and influences others, with salvation found through Christ and proper life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mano
God
J. A. McHugh
Jeremias
Father McHugh
Calvary
St. Augustine
Delmonico's at 6 leads Frothingham weekend bill
The Frothingham hosts Delmonico's at 6 a Glen MacDonough farce with J. M. Ward’s strong cast and new acts. Also billed The New Captain's Mate with Florence Bindley, and Waite’s two week engagement with 32 artists. Plus James Mackie at the Academy and Sam T. Jack burlesque My Uncle from New York. Auction sale ends at Davidow Bros.
Knights of Pythias Consider Home for Aged Members in Scranton
Knights of Pythias in the city and surrounding counties debate a plan to establish a home for aged and indigent members. Philadelphia temple plans loom over the issue, while local organizers push to build support and possibly relocate the home to Scranton or nearby cities. A six county convention may be held here to advance the home initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge
Gettysburg
Philadelphia
Scranton
Th Order
Northumberland
Wilkes-Barre
Williamsport
Miners at Mt. Pleasant Shaft Stop Work Over Wages
A dozen to fifteen miners at the Mt. Pleasant mine owned by W. T. Smith halted work Monday in the new shaft to the upper vein. The stoppage stems from wage disputes not fully settled by Smith who was in New York until Tuesday. The new vein is not yet fully workable and those employed there are working at a loss, making immediate resumption unlikely.
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Mt. Pleasant
W. T. Smith
Elaborate ruffs and toques define fashionable afternoon wear
The article details high ruffs or ruches worn at society gatherings, describing fabrics like mousseline de sole in yellow, black gauze fichus, and rose embellishments. It notes accessories including yellow pink velvet toques, crushed blossoms, and black wings of velvet, with emphasis on shoulder adornments and sleeve edge decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
Venice
Late Tea Gowns for Fair Women
Three tea gowns of late design described with color and material details. The palest sea green corded poplin features a beaded yoke and white lace frill. A mauve satin gown showcases silver damask with Watteau plottings and marabout trimming. An orange cyg net satin gown has beaded black net sleeves and a heavy beaded hem with pale fringe detailing.
Fashion Notes on 1890s Rose Pink Crepon Attire and Accessories
The feature describes rose pink crepon gowns with ecru lace and dark red touches to suit complexions, square lace borders, sequin trim, and long narrow sleeves. It highlights pointed toe shoes with patent leather and cloth uppers, square epaulets on velvet fronts, and evanescent lace bodices. street wear favors dark grounds and pompailleur effects, while tea gowns show large square epaulets and heavy cord girdles.
Bargains at Davidow Bros Auction for Eversbury
Bargains for Eversbury at the great auction sale of Davidow Bros now ongoing. Bidders crowd the platform as furniture, china, and miscellaneous items move fast. Auctioneer calls for final bids as customers hunt value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidow Bros
Eversbury
Eric a-Brac
Now &O- Ing
Knights Templar Grand Commandery to Convene in Scranton
A vast gathering of Sir Knights and their families is planned in Scranton from May 25 to 28 for the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the state. Anticipated visitors range from 7 000 to 12 000, with about 1 200 commanders and past eminent commanders across 68 commanderies, plus 3 000 Sir Knights and many Mason affiliates. Hotels race to reserve rooms as major houses fill, while events include a Tuesday reception at the Hotel Jermyn, a large parade by 45 commanderies, business sessions at Frothingham theater, a Knights Templar ball, and the installation of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmonico
Glen MacDonough
Frothingham
J. M. Ward
C. B. Jefferson
Klaw & Erlanger
Knights Templar
Enid
Reading
Scranton
Wyoming House
Lackawanna Valley House
Westminster
Hotel Terrace
St. Charles Hotel
Jermyn
Edward B. Spencer
Philadelphia
Corinthian Chasseurs
Frothingham Theater
Holding His Own Pin Trays At Quick Sale
A local advert declares real imported pin trays decorated with violets and gold. Priced at 25 cents would slow sales, so buyers urged to take them quickly while stock lasts.
Railroads Arrange Excursions for City Traffic Surge
The Pennsylvania Delaware Lackawanna and Western Jersey Central Delaware and Hudson Lehigh Valley Philadelphia and Reading and other railroads entering or making connections with Scranton are arranging excursions and rates in anticipation of heavy traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Delaware, Lackawanna
Tribune Job Service Promises Local Printing Support
The Tribune advertises its job department offering printing and advertising services for spring announcements with in-city production and representative visits. The piece urges keeping business local to support workers who spend earnings in the same city.
Rural Georgia coroner interview reveals muddled testimony
The Georgia coroner questions witnesses in a sudden death case. An elderly man mishears and debates whether the deceased is the man lying dead, while other lines talk of brain illness and rheumatic symptoms. An advertisement block follows for Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Swayne’s Ointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Chicago Times-Herald
Coleman Funeral Notice in Dunmore Pennsylvania
Edward Coleman died at his Dunmore home on February 5. The funeral is set for six o clock in the morning with a solemn high mass at St. Marys Church.
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St. Nicholas
Norton's Book and Stationery Store
Lackawanna Ave
Snow
Mrs. Rover
Joan G. Wooley
Orator
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Schank & Koehler
Spruce Street
St. Peter's Cathedral
Dittmar Bros
Florence Bindley
Mananger Roberts
The
Academy
James Mackie
Billy Grimes
Grimes
Mr. Mackie
Grimesey
Boy
Waite
Davis
Sam T. Jack
Mr. Jack
Opera House
Chicago
Caroline Duncan
William Harry Montague
Home For
Knights of
Pythias
Sir Knights
Reception
Fol
Rexford
Rexform
Lockawa
Tribune
New York Or
Philadel
Phia
Ings
Chicago News
Lombroso
Catherine Hayes
Mrs. Manning
Kate Webster
Hannah Dobbs
England
Hood
Pillsbury
Swayne
Charles Fields Haviland
Weichel & Millar
Wyoming Avenue
Knox
the Hatter
Cathe
Steinway & Son
Decker Bros., Kraniche & Bache
N. A. Hulbert
Music Store
Wyoming Ave
Skapers
A. E. Rogers
Chow
Actice
U& 9
Scranton, Pa
Lacka
Ingrain
Agra
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