Personal Notes From Scranton and Nearby Travels
Dr. Peck returns after a week in Washington. Walter Burnham, former manager of the Seranton club, leaves Scranton. Mr. and Mrs. A N. here depart for a western trip mixing business and pleasure. Mr. and Mrs. G W Hessler head to Waterson New York and Asbury Park. Philadelphia’s J C Eucas guests at Mrs. Brainani’s Green Widjo home. M O Brown returns from Massachusetts. Residents attend Me Holyoke College commencement. Payne, editor of the Nevada Representative, visits relatives and recalls Roosey’s nomination as best for the Philadelphia convention. August Wockroth returns from Buffalo as a delegate to a Pattern Makers League meeting. I Moers and wife in New Haven for Yale graduation. son Mowry in the class. Mrs. Theodore J. Wint, wife of Colonel Wink, is at 193 Capouse Avenue. Alderman Millar receives word that his mother-in-law is dying and leaves for her bedside. W C Payne visits aunt Mrs A B Nicol in Scranton and reflects on Roosey nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Hessler
Waterson
N. J
New York
Asbury Park
J. C. Eucas
Philadelphia
Payne
Nevada
August Wockroth
Oakford Court
Buffalo
Wockroth
Pattern Makers’ League of North America
Mra. I. Moers
New Haven
Conn
Yale College
Mowry
Moora
Clas
Mra
Theodore J. Wint
Wink
Louie
Wint
Capouse Avenue
San Francisco
Manila
Alderman W
Millar
West Brookville
Sutherland County
Mra Lamh D. Clark
W. C. Payne
Iowa
A. B. Nicol
Renur
Roosit
Mare
Retreat Ends for Scranton Diocese Clergy at Glen Summit
Rectors from Catholic parishes across the Scranton diocese concluded their weeklong retreat at Glen Summit returning home Saturday afternoon. This week the talks center on the clergy and a uniform rate was announced by Bishop Hoban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Glen Sumpit
Hoban
Salaries Set Uniform for City Pastors
The city announces a shift from a sliding scale to uniform salaries for pastors. Departing travelers include Rev J J O Reilly, Rev Miles McManus, Rev John J Loughran, Rev M J Fieming, Rev P F Lavelle, Rev D A Dunne, Rev J J O Toole, Rev James A Matone, Rev Myles Millane, Rev Walter Gorman and Rev George Brupper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alstanta
Olen Bummit
J. J. O'Reilly
Miles McManus
John J. Loughran
M. J. Fieming
P. F. Lavelle
D. A. Dunne
J. J. O'Toole
James A. Matone
Myles Millane
Walter Gorman
George Brupper
New Hotel Clifton Opens at Lake Winola Northeastern Pa
The four story Hotel Clifton at Lake Winola opens to the public with a 125 seat dining room, 200 guest accommodations, hot and cold water baths, and a Bauer orchestra for Saturday dances. Owners James W. Moore H B Woodward and Edward Vanston announce easy rail and bus access from Factoryville Pittston LaGrange and surrounding towns. A sacred concert and dance night entertainment marked the debut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Winola
Clifton
Pennsylvania
James W. Moore
H. B. Woodward
Forem
Lackawanna
Edward Vanston
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Factoryville
Woodland
Gardner
Pittston
Lehigh Valley Road
LaGrange
Hotel Clifton
Bauer
Burial of Richard Busteed Jr. in Elmhurst
Funeral services were held yesterday from the Busteed home in Elmhurst. Scranton Elks Judge presided with pallbearers J. R. Cohen, J. J. McCann, P. W. Costello, George Gunster, Charles Falkowsky, and Matthew Robling. Remains were interred at Nicholson on the 10:23 a.m. train, with a twenty-member Elks delegation and many neighbors attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Busteed, Jr
Elmhurst
Scranton
Judge of Elks
J. R. Cohen
J. J. McCann
P. W. Costello
George Gunster
Charles Falkowsky
Matthew Robling
Nicholson
Elks’ Lodge
Elks
Post Office Robbers Caught After Safe Explosion
Deputy U S Marshal Clark Lowry captured George Pennington and Melvin Moore in Nanticoe after they blew open the local post office safe with nitro glycerine. They were brought before U S Commissioner Hahn and remanded for a further hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Clark Lowry
Nanticoke
George Pennington
Melvin Moore
Hahn
Obituaries and funerals for local residents
James Westley aged 18 dies at home on Wampton Street. Funeral and interment set for Washburn Street Cemetery with Ripple division No 45 Bows of Temperance to meet Morgan's hall for services. Mary Howells of Olyphant dies at Lackawanna hospital after recent illness. survived by husband. Benjamin Kinsley, father of Charles R. Kinsley, dies in Manchester Tennessee at 65. funeral today. John Lolina, 23, youngest son of Burgess M W Tartus, dies. funeral tomorrow from St Marys Church Avoca with interment in the borough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Westley
Wampton Street
Oorth
Washburn Street
Ripple Division
Bows of
Temperance
Morgan's Hall
Lin'clowk
Mary Howells
Olyphant
Lackawanna Hospital
Nowutt of Horne
Henjamin Kinsley
Charles RL Kinsley
Thoresay
Manchester
Gered
Mle
Eixty
Fen Chillen
John Lolina
Yram
Burgess MW
Tartus
Mocele
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Avoca
Aldermen Hear Local Offenses In One Session
Alderman Mawen held George Russell of HO Prospect Avenue on a charge of selling Nyuer without a license. George Reimer of Wing Brook was arraigned for abusing his wife and jailed on $400 bail. Alderman Kasson sent John Stout of Willow Street to bail of $000 for malicious mischief. T. C. Williams of Carbondale, late chartered as chumsman for Fred Comitz, faced false pretenses charges and was jailed after Comitz was committed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mawen
George Rusell
HO Prospect Avenue
George Rerimmer
Wing Brook
Millar
Huetile
Kasson
John Stout
Willow Street
John Prott
Dunmore
T. C Williams
Carbondale
Fred Comitz
Ball
Comite
Alderman Howe
Not Their Fault Lynching Tale From The South
A fragmentary note describes a lynching atmosphere with a Westerner and a minister asked to intervene but declining. The language reflects moral outrage and the lack of repentance, suggesting a public callousness toward the mob action.
Scranton Steel Mills Move to Buffalo Began Today
North mill resumes work to aid South mill and fill rail orders as Lackawanna Iron and Steel announces plans to move the plant to Buffalo. About 1,400 workers at the South mill and similar at the North mill may relocate with families, totaling roughly 9,500 Scranton residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Mill
South
Buffalo
Scranton
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Fouth
Fluffalo
Lake Erie
Vertical System Abandoned in New York Schools
The Manhattan and Bronx board of superintendents votes to end the vertical penmanship method after years of trial, citing its slowness and poor suitability for business positions. Scranton officials dispute the decision, noting widespread use and speed of the vertical hand among telegraphists and educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Superintendents of Schools
Manhattan
The
Bronx
I T
Scranton
Howell
New York
Towell
Theatres Set For Sale To Casey Brothers At High Prices
The Lyceum and Academy of Music properties will pass to A. J. and P. J. Casey, brewers, with prices around 85 000 and 50 000 dollars respectively. Blair estate owns the Academy. Lyceum owners include Welles, Sturges, Hunt and Archbald. Litigation over the Lyceum continues. leases on both buildings run for varying terms, with renewal questions pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum Theatre
Academy of Music
A. J
P. J. Casey
Lyceum
C. H. Welles
E. E B. Sturges
Alex. F. Hunt
James Archbald
Blair
Penn Avenue
Academy
Arthur Frothingham
Burgunder & Rels
Engineer George A. Conner Resigns From Fire Department
George A. Conner, longtime Crystal Hare engineer, submits resignation to Mayor Muir alleging recent criticism of the fire department pushed him to quit. He will stay on until a successor is elected, after over twenty years of service. The mayor initially resisted accepting the resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Conner
Crystal Hare
Muir
Conner
Moir
Everhart Likely To Escape Trial In Conspiracy Case
Sorely accused youth Everhart shows deep penitence and says he would flee west to start anew if released. Indications suggest bail and a bondsman may be arranged within days. His father arranged frugal allowances, and the Everhart lineage is traced to 13th century nobility with a wartime legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everhart
Young Everhart
Tribune
Carpenter Daniel Jennings Injured in Scaffold Fall
Daniel Jennings of 210 Spruce Street suffered injuries when a scaffold failed while working on a breaker for the Delaware and Hudson company. He was taken to Lackawanna hospital with a severe cut on the forehead a large lump above the eye and bruises. no bones were broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Jennings
Spruce Street
Archibald
Delaware and Hudson Company
Lackawanna Hospital
Tragic accident near Winton claims two lives
A man aged thirty three was struck by a car within feet of his home in Winton after stepping onto the track. Motorman Cobb states the car could not be stopped in time as it began to climb a hill. The deceased is identified as the son of Mr. and Mrs. James McAndrew of Winton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winton
Cobb
James McAndrew
Win+ on
Stephen Cranes funeral set in New York City
Funeral services for Blephen Crane, the American author who died in Germany, will be held Thursday at 10:30 AM at the Seventh Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church in New York City. Dr. J. M. Buckley, editor of the Christian Advocate, will preach the sermon. Relatives from the city are to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blephen Crane
Germany
Seventh Avene Methodist Episcopal Church
New York City
J. M. Buckley
The
Christian Advocate
Piano Lessons Offer at Scranton Conservatory of Music
The Scranton Conservatory of Music guarantees quality instruction with trained teachers. Next year’s piano courses are described as the best ever offered in the city and priced to suit economical buyers. Send poems for the booklet "Plano Lessons" to Alfred Pennington, organist of Elm Park Church, Carter Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Conservatory of Music
Alfred Pennington
Elm Park Church
Carter Building
Monday Specials Amid Old-Time Hardware Store Ads
A list of bulk textile and linen discounts appears with prices per yard and per piece. Items include towels, white duck fabric, crossbar dress goods, Turkish wash rags, bleached muslin, and unbleached muslin offered at bargain rates for a single day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deenee
Sansendas Cas Soccer cdi
Season's first snake bite fears grow for Exeter farmer
Lewis Christmas of Exeter township was bitten on the heel by a copperhead while locking his barn at 10 on Saturday night. He treated the wound with ordinary precautions and slept, but woke to a swelling foot. Dr. Bevan of Pittston attends him and fears serious consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Christmas
Exeter Township
Bevan
Pittston
Trolley Kills Deaf Mute in Archbald Tragedy
Michael McAndrew, a deaf mute, was struck and killed while on the trolley road in Archbald as he stepped onto the track to let a cyclist pass. He was badly cut and crushed about the body and died a short time later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald
Yesetrday
Michael McAndrew
Two Young Men Burned In Bellevue Boiler Cleaning
Martin Cummings of 807 Hampton Street and William H. Dagger Jr and his brother Harry of Back Street Bellevue were scalded while flushing Bellevue breaker boilers. Cummings suffered facial and hand burns, Harry burned on face arms and legs, while the other Dagger boy escaped. Cummings treated at Moves Taylor hospital with non fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Cummings
Hampton Street
William H. Dagger, Jr
Harry
Back Street
Bellevue
Bellevue Breaker
Cummings
Harry Dagger
Dagger
Cummings Was Taken To the Moves Taylor Hospital
G. B. Reynolds
Brass thief arrested after being caught in act
Detective Ike Seidman arrested and arraigned before Alderman Kasson. Sam Musko of Fifth street charged with stealing brass from the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company chops. He admitted guilt and implicated several others. In default of bail, he was committed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Seidman
Kasson
Sam Musko
Fifth Street
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Musko
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M. D
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Tewis, Ruddy, Davies & Murphy Boots and Shoes
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DR. Taylor
Wyoming Avenue
Jermyn
Sanderson Avenue
Ackawanna
A. B. Warman
Peck
Washington
Walter Burnham
Seranton Club
A. N. Here
Glen Summit
Richard Busteed
Marshal Lowry
Aldermen
Commonwealth
Sald Corporation
Walter Scranton
Wigginess
Ths City
Mille
South Mill
North
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Lackawanna Road
Lehigh Valley
Jersey Central
Western Mills
Lake Suprior
Carnegie Company
Rochester and Pittebure
W. W. Scranton
Henry C. Frick
A. J. Casey
Lyceum and
Department
Hart
Eiverhart
Ulrich
Eberhard
America
Everharts
Jall
Stephen Crane
Clarke Bros
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Veryone
OP Notch &Center
Ptvakinane
Distributors
Trolley
Knox
Washington Avenue
E. G
Coursen
Pierce’s Market
W.H. Pierce
Lackawanna Ave
Penn Ave
L.w.carr’s
Guernery Wall
Boranton
Pluto
Mwieldes
Meric
Mies
Policehadem
Tlehots
Guernsey
Pocono
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank Building
Warenouse
Green Ridge
Vito
Conrad
Public Kafety
Foote & Fuller
Foote & Fuller Co
Mears Building
the Dickson Manufacturing Co
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Withee Burra, Pa
Manufacturany of
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Wyoming Ave
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