Recount of Kimberley News and Local Oddities
The item covers notes from The Weekly Free Press of Kimberley and visits by Rev. James Hughes, plus tales from Silver City New Mexico. It details health hopes for James Garney Jr and wife, nightlife in Silver City, and a Colorado cattle town strike story. It closes with a Carbondale couple invited to celebrate their golden wedding on January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly
Free Press
Kimberley
South Africa
the Tribune
James Hughes
Wwe
Scranton
James Garney
Garney
Silver City
New Mexicco
Gurney Wiis
Baick
Bilver City
N. E. Rice
Mrs. Patterson
Carbondale
Local Society Notes Reflect Winter Travel Plans
Mrs Charles McMullen and R H Patterson attend weekly prayer meetings this week. Mrs William Morgane hosts a reception for Mrs Theodore von Storch and her son-in-law Mr F M Vandhing as they plan a California winter. Mrs G C Mahy and Sechlary head to California Arizona and Silver City for several months, while Miss Tislen Sanderson stays east for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mere. William Morgane
Providernrs
Theodore von Storch
F. M. Vandhing
California
Sechlary
Local Notices And Social News From Wilkes Barre Area
A roundup of residents and events: D B Atherton in Wilkes-Barre. Congressman Connell left for Washington. Taylor schoolchildren enjoyed a sleighride to Pittston. M J Walah attended the O Malley lecture. Kathryn Gould Wheeler engaged to Edwin Gearhirt. Kathren Gallagher resumes studies at Mansfield State Normal. Joseph Scranton travels from Oxford to attend a funeral and suffers pneumonia but shows improvement. S B Stillwell named to represent Pennsylvania Fishery commission at Tampa congress. notable attendees at the O Malley lecture include Rev Finan and many locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D B Atherton
Wilkes-Barre
William Connell
Westerday
Washington
Taylor
Pittaton
M. J. Walah
O'Malley
Joan P. Hannaway
University of Pennsylvania
H. Wh. Beidlermin
Howley
Mise Hannel Hughes
Dora Jomes
Beranton
S. Leser
A. Lesser’ Sons
Syracuse
N. Y
Robert £. Ingersoll
Delaware
Lackawuanna
Western
Binghamton
Kathryn Gould Wheeler
Albert Gallatin Wheeler
New York City
Edwin W. Gearhirt
City
Kathren Gallagher
Mansfield State Normal School
B. Billiwell
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Hastings
Pennsylvania Fishery Commission
Tampa
Florida
Stillwell
State Fishery Commission
W. E. Meehan
Philadelphia
John Finan
Married in Jail Takes Place at County Jail Ceremony
James J. Reilly alias Bede, a known burglar, wed his widow bride Laura B. Leonard in the warden’s office at the county jail with the sheriff and alderman acting as officiants. The ceremony occurred during an all‑hands routine in jail and included a brief honeymoon in the sewing room with their infant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
James J. Reilly
Bede
Laura B. Leonard
Sheriff's Office
John T. Howe
Cora M. Johnson
Simnson
Felton
Would Be Suicide Attempt Leads to Fine in Scranton Case
Thomas Savisky, who tried to take his own life at West Johnson's hotel on Penn Avenue, paid 35 in police court for carrying a concealed revolver but claimed no knowledge of the prior night’s events. He lives in Dunmore and was discharged after the fine. An upcoming Republican primary election in the Second District of Sixteenth Ward, Boeron ton, Pa, is set for January 15, 1598 to choose two delegates for the city convention at Music Hall Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Savisky
West Johnson
Penn Avenue
Savisky
Dunmore
Boerunton
Hiease
Music Hall
Scranton
Walter BH. Davis
Alfred Shopland
Vigilance Committee
Dr. O'Malley
O'Malley
Hettinger
Dr O Malley Delivers Dante Lecture Stirs Local Admiration
Notre Dame professor Dr Austin O Malley captivated a large Scranton audience with a lecture on Dante Alighieri's Paradiso. He praised Dante as a central world figure, rivaling Shakespeare and Homer in imagination and intellect, and traced the poem’s theological depth and medieval roots. The event drew many locals and former residents, including visitors from Pittston and Wilkes-Barre, with a quiet, attentive reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dante
St. Thomas’ College
Austin O'Malley
Notre Dame University
Pittaton
Wilkes-Barre
PD. J. MayQoldrick
O'Malley
Collision Near Taylor Involving Jordan Brothers Wagon
P J Jordan of Jordan Brothers North Scranton confectioners escaped serious injury when his wagon collided with an electric car on the Taylor line. Conductor Frank White and Motorman John James were aboard the car. James leaped to avoid worse harm. Horses were pinned briefly but suffered little damage as the wreck halted near the steep hill by Taylor woods and the farm house switch.
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Jordan
Jenkin Reynolds
Ben Jenkins
Tribune
Jenkins
Ben
James
Davis
Tayior
Jordan Brothers
St. Weet Market Street
North Scranton
P. J. Jordan
North Scranton Confectioners
Taylor
Frank White
John James
Taylor Borough
Taylor Woods
Jobin
Scranton
Penn Avenue Baptists Elect New Officers at Annual Meeting
The Penn Avenue Baptist congregation held its annual meeting with Rev. Dr. Joseph K. Dixon presiding. Officers and trustees were elected for three years, a new financial secretary was created, and several new standing committees were formed including the American memorial tabernacle committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Joseph K. Dixon
J. W. Prowning
Charles Henwood
J. L. Stelle
George
Frutehle
P. B. Finley
Board of Trustees
William McClare
J. W. Browning
W. E. Smith
A. Bittenbender
A. B. Warman
John Rore
Finley
Bittenbender
Heredall J. Hall
H. M. Streeter
American Memorial Tabernacle
L. M. Gates
E. & Williams
H. A. Browning
M. W. Lowry
E. K. Crothamel
A. L. Collins
E. C. Browning
H. E. Paine
Poor Fund
Grace Roge Plani
American Tabernacle
John J. van Nort
Thomas R. Bevan
George T. Harvey
C. F. Whittemore
Luther Keller
The
A. F. Knapp
D. J.thomas
Ladies’ Social Union
Herschall J. Hall
Mra. Northrup
Calendar by American Union Life Insurance boosts local patriotism
Through Mr A J Holland we received a calendar from American Union Life Insurance of New York. The design shows young patriots with the American flag and the company plans to confine business to the United States, avoiding foreign markets. Many local families hold policies, ensured by a policy that leaves a legacy to families rather than legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Union Life Insuremes Company of
New York
Pennévivanni
Mr. A. 1
Holland
A. J. Holland
American Union Life Insurance Company of
Dlex
Nolan Bros to Twining in Harris Drug Store Change
Nolan Bros 515 Linden Street plumbers join Twining optician 125 Penn avenue within Harris drug store. Hours 9 a m to 5 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan Bros
Linden Street
Twining
Penn Avenue
Harris’ Drug Store
Republican school ticket due after Tuesday convention
Scranton Republicans plan a Music Hall convention next Tuesday to nominate six candidates for school director with an afternoon primary Saturday from 4 to 7 PM. Listed possible nominees include E. Fellows, D L Phillips, E E Evans, G Shires, M L Fine, F L Barker, J Schaefer, G Wahl, M Miller, T J Kelley and S J Vaughan. W A May and J Jermyn deny current candidacy.
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Music Hall
Tieaday
Bosen
BE. D. Fellows
D. LL Phillips
Elias E. Evane
George Shires
M. L. Fine
F. Lt. Barker
Jacob Schaefer
George Wahl
Michael Miller
T. J. Kelley
J. C. Vaughan
Sixth
W. A. May
Tribune
John Jermyn
Board of Six
People of Scranton
Democrats Fail To Meet Quorum At City Committee
Only eight members of the city Democratic committee attended last night, less than a quorum. The group planned to reconvene at 8 p.m. in Attorney George S. Horn’s office to conduct the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Ecity Committee
George Ss. Horn
Mr. Horn
Steam Heating and Plumbing. P. F. & M. T. Howley, 231 Wyoming ava
Steam heating and plumbing notice for P. F. and M. T. Howley at 231 Wyoming Avenue seeking service or inspection guidance and possible business address details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming
Ava
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M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Norman & Moore
Wyoming Ave
Gily
Penn Ave
W. B. Henwood
Chas McMullen & CO
Traders National Bank
Beat
Walter
War & Muastodon
Meo
Lackawanna Avenue
Price
Charlier Bohlager
Charles McMullen
R. H. Patterson
Thie City
James F. Reilly
DR. O'Malley ON
Dantenn
Haakin
Ruskin
Caid
Florence
Shakespeare
Homer
Carlyle
Penn Avenue Baptists
E. G
Coursen
Messrs May
Jermyn
Cloak Sale
Wales
Legion
Clarke Bros
Bronson & Tallman
Spruce Street
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Opp
Gieotone Steel Gomes
Brussels
Nottingham
Lackawanna Ava
Raynolds
Atmost
Henry J. Collins
Cere
Maloney Oil and Manufacturing CO
Meridian Street
Aormaton
Japan
Hand& Payne
Washington Ave
NAVAL
China Hall
Weichel Bros
Mears Building
Fina
China
Silverstone
Will Rim Wakte
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