Delegates Return from Altoona Nomination for Internal Affairs
Lackawanna delegates praised Captain P Le Lacy for secretary of Internal Affairs even though he did not seek the post. Grier withdrew after support built, Philadelphia backed Lacy, while Garman faced ticket theft and hot, crowded conditions at the Altoona convention amid chaotic logistics and delegate excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
P. Delacy
Office OF Internal Affairs
B. B. Megarger
Scranton
P. le Lacy
Altoona
Scanlon
Hebnie
Patrick Foley
Pittsburg
de Lacy
Allegheny County
T. Hayes Grier
Lancaster
Guffey
Grier
Philadelphia
F. Z. Fitzsimmons
Candy O'Boyle
Luzerne
Mr. Brown
John M.garmen
B. B. Mewar- Gee
Jackawoonna
Gordon
Guy
Hayes Grier
Mr. Garman
Center County
C. Ben Johnson
Wilkes-Barre Visit Highlights Nomination Bid
The delegation traveled by train stopping two hours at Lewistown Junction Sunbury and Wilkes-Barre en route to the nomination. The group included Colonel Fiteelmmons ex Sheriff Fahey P F Gordon M J Walsh and others. Captain Delacy will accept the nomination and praised the honor as unsolicited noting friends statewide ready to back him in November.
Telephone Franchise Not Reconsidered by Select Council
The Lackawanna telephone franchise was not reconsidered by the select council last night though it was expected to face a motion. It is believed two votes from previous dissenters could have altered the outcome, but no council meeting occurred and the matter moves to the conference committee for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Lackawanna
Common Council
Chief Hickey Hurt by Runaway Horses in City Accident
Chief P J Hickey of the fire department was trampled and bruised when horses attached to a Phoenix Chemical wagon lunged forward near the Platt homestead on Jefferson Avenue. He was treated at home after brief hospital checks and will be replaced by District Engineer McManus until he returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Hickey
Fire Department
Phoenix Chemical
Platt Homestead
Jefferson Avenue
Joseph Hilman
Hilman
Hickey
Lackawanna Iron and Steel
Fulton
Logan
Haggerty
Wentz
Pittston Avenue
Chief Hickey
Standard
Tribune
McManus
Dancing Party Honors Miss Fannie Mears at Washington Ave
Mr and Mrs John A Mears hosted a refined dance at their Washington avenue home for their daughter Fannie. A large slate of young guests attended including Adeline Hand Annie Henwood Bessie Mears Clara Salmon Charlotte Brando Clara Brewster and many others with music by Professor Saft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Mears
Washington Avenue
Fannie
Adeline Hand
Annie Henwood
Bessie Mears
Clara Salmon
Charlotte Brando
Clara Brewster
Charlotte Zerfish
Caroline Drake
Clara Porter
Evaline Matthews
Kiva Miller
Edna Caryl
Emetine Tracy
Effel Woolworth
Edith Holland
Edith Tewksbury
Florence Porter
Grace
Mildred Capwell
Stella Drake
Candace Watson
Gertrude Beckwith
Mattie Edgar
Annie Spencer
Ruth Loomis
Charlotte Voris
Anna Voris
Ambrose Spencer
Eddie Spencer
Arthur Humphrey
Myrtle Williams
Atherton Bowen
Arthur Matthews
Ambrose Leonard
Arthur Davis
Charlie Manness
Edmond Thiele
Eason Taylor
Frank Koons
Fred Jones
Augustus Davis
Gordon Taylor
Harry Meary
Harold Norton
Joe Brown
Leon Griffin
Lester Davis
Paul Holgate
Rob Matthews
Roswell MacMullen
Richmond Tracy
Raymond Sanderson
Stanley Manness
Tayior Foster
Willie Matthews
Warner Hays
Willie Merry
Ralph Allen
Harry Williams
Gilbert Edgar
Professor Saft
Sunday Passenger Trains Begin on Delaware and Madron Canal
For the first time in the canal's history, regularly scheduled Sunday passenger trains will run between Carbondale and Wilkes-Barre. Six trains operate in each direction starting this Sunday with departure times from Scranton at 9.07, 11.34 a.m. 1.53, 3.65, 5.50, and 9.53 p.m. to Carbondale and corresponding Wilkes-Barre departures at 9.80, 11.453 a.m., 1.56, 0.88, 6.48, and 7.48 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Madron Canal Company
Carbondale
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Pleasing Musical Events Draw Large Audiences At City Churches
A string of recitals by pupils of Prof. Reeve Jones and Prof. Albin Korn attracted large crowds at Penn Avenue Baptist and other venues. Mrs. Gertrude Baker and Miss Genevieve Baker headlined, with performances by Lena Reichard Amy Decker Anna Bone and several others noted for superb technique. Albert Korn’s pupils closed the program with a standout Beethoven minuet and Weber polka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Baker
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Reeve Jones
Albin Korn
Eila Godshall
Mary Edwards
Mary Hower
Mrs. Williams
Shoemaker
Hutthe Horn
Neven James
Ellen James
Rachel Jones
Anna Griffiths
Thomas Abraham
Kate Abraham
Alton
Mre
A. Lewis
Anna Jones
Myrie Cramer
Mary Jones
Jessie Nauman
Alda Davis
Anna Phillips
Sarah Thomas
Joseph Grey
David J. Jones
William J. Bavin
Jeremiah Samuel
Thomas Mathias
A. B. Ridewas
Cordelia Freeman
Perry Brothers
Lena Reichard
Amy, Decker
Anna Bone
Mika Reiehard
Bachman
Berthoven
Miss Freeman
Genevieve Baker
Penn Avenue Baptisc
Ralph Williams
Powell
William Houck
Katie Napka
Camin
Minnie Lange
Marian Smith
Mary Gobel
Risie Powell
Gustave Rupert
Mr. Korn
Electric City Wheelmen Mark First Anniversary Festivities
The Electric City Wheelmen celebrated one year with a formal gathering at their Jackson street clubhouse. Guests included G R Relph and W H Roe among committees, Bauer's Band provided music, and a long guest list filled the event with decorations, refreshments, and social attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Scranton
Electric City Wheelmen
Handsome Club
Jackson Street
G. R. Relph
W. H. Roe
Duncan Hall
F .B. Depue
Gua Welnan
W. 8. Mears
Hungry Child Explains Lunch Request to Mother
Fragmentary account shows a child answering a mother about lunch with a claim of hunger. The quotation indicates a direct exchange where the child asserts hunger as the reason for needing food.
Funeral of Mrs Varnes Held at Niece's Home
The funeral for Mrs. Varnes, longtime Simpson Methodist member, was conducted yesterday at the residence of her niece Mrs. A R Raub. Rev J B Sweet led services with broad church attendance. other clergy participated. Honorary pallbearers included William Munson and J B Snyder, active pallbearers listed, interment at Forest Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varnes
Gees
A. R. Raub
Simpson Methodist Church
J. B. Sweet
Co. M. Giffin
I. 4. Tekwan
L. W. Peck
Richard Hiorn
North End Cave-In On North Main Avenue
A four foot wide cave opened on North Main avenue yesterday afternoon, extending deep underground and wider at the bottom. It lies east of the avenue near the earlier west side cave. Teams hauled ashes to the site into the evening and filling was completed last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Avenue
Shirt Waists Grandest Values in City Trade
Shirt waists offered at unusually low prices with fashionable patterns and detachable collars. Highlights include 49¢ options rivaling top brands, and selections ranging from 75¢ to $2.00, including plaid, striped, and block effects, with attached cuffs.
Ladies' Oxford Ties and Men's Oxfords on sale
We offer Ladies' Oxford Ties at 2.00 in fine Vici kid-skin with expert workmanship. Men s Oxfords in French Patent Leather English Toe price 4.00 a pair. Men s Oxfords in Russet Calf English Toe 3.00 a pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Oxfords
Death of Patrick Casey in South Scranton
Patrick Casey of South Scranton died at Moses Taylor hospital yesterday after seven weeks in treatment for a running sore from an earlier injury. He is survived by his wife and five children Mary E Michael J Martin Fanny V and Bridget. The funeral will take place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Casey
South Scranton
Moses Taylor Hospital
Mr. Casey
Mary E
Michael J
Martin F
Fanny V
Bridget
Growth of European Towns Surges Since 1800
The text notes Europe’s population rising from about 175 million to 370 million and highlights a dramatic rise in towns with over 10,000 inhabitants. It cites 21 such towns in 1800 and 70 by 1870, with Britain and Germany each hosting two towns over 100,000 in 1801, reflecting rapid urbanization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
France
England
Germany
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Delaware and Hudson
Lewistown Junction
Lackawanna and Linserne
Samuel J. Randall Club
Harry J. McCarthy
Logan House
Brant House
John T. Brown
John Gibbons
P. J. McCormick
Judge Gordon
Hickey Hurt
Young People's Party
Heguinr
Ruth
Boaz
Simpson M. B
Ruth and Boaz
William W. Jones
B. T. Jayne
Margaret Wynne Jones
Elm Park Church
Naomi
M. J. Boston-Williames
Orpah
J. W. Jones
Edwin Bowen
Wheelmen
Incheon Street
Joseph Ansley, Jr
George B. Reynolds
Bi, Hughes
J. W. Bunnell
BE. B. Smith
William Melaiie
J. McHenry
FD. C. Smith
Mra
GL. C
C.F. Olver
Rosella Will Ninmas
Middle
Granville
S. Zo
Ethel Richarda
Elizabeth Jenkins
Bulch Softley
Mattie Johns
Lillian Williams
Gertrude Zurfuh
Jennie Jones
Joanna Davie
Rosser
Mamie Lewis
Victoria Watkins
Eiizabeth
Emma Falkowsky
Qwennie Thomas
Laura A. Lewis
Gertrude
Jennie Freeman
Barrowmin
Grace Willems
Phoebe Englert
K. Doyle
Etta Dunkerly
Naracy Jones
Gertrude Williams
Leah Howell
Mrs
Crank Price
Hattie Trivia
Minenile Price
Thoms
Alice Carivon
Nellie Baliwin
May Birtley
Edith A. Morton
Mary Owers
Maud Depie
Fleetville
Gertrude Ferber
Alice Thomas
Elizabeth Jones
Dorothy Haag
Peters
Watkins
Anna Munson
Sampson
May Camp All
Grave
Bertha Morgan
Anna
W. JH. Roe
Arch T. Brown
W. H.bunn
Samuel Lewis
Jn. F. Stewart
George C. Graham
B. C. Fern
Louis Grambe
M. G. Dimmick
A. Oswald
E.G. Jones
Talleton Phillips
DB. Parker
Weat Pittston
Morris
Miller
Charles E. Sweet
Mamma
Mia
A. RB. Raub
North End
Main Avenue
Wyoming Avenue
Mother Hubbard
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
Athletic Park
Providence Road
United Irish Societies
Lackawanna County
America
Ireland
M. M. Sweeney
Caledonian Club
Cathedral Cemetery
Population OF Europe
Nana Jhe
Washington Ave
Mear
Omim
Pipers and
West Side Citizens Band
Nagie-Lammerlin Kalloon Company
Mansfield
Ohio
Oneringus OX Pohne
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