Scranton Notes on Visitors and Local Notables
Scranton society circles note visits from New York Chicago and Europe as local residents travel for leisure business and speaking engagements. Notables include Miss Mary G Burdette author and editor, and Miss Burdette will lecture at the Baptist church in Scranton while remaining tied to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mises Margaret Pilea Anl Bibabehdon
Fim
Price & Jenkins
New York
Vita
Moan Mra
Europe
H A. Kingsbury
Ivorge Carey
Do W. Burr
Yettentay
Teescutt
Arizona
Penn
Scranton
Arrested in Reading A Bicycle Swindle Suspect Caught
Last summer James RR Liller a traveling rider spent time in Reading victimising merchants. He passed bad checks for 41 dollars at a jeweler and 38 dollars at another store. He fled town leaving unpaid bicycle costs and vanished. A letter from Reading reports his arrest there on a similar charge and transfer agreement with local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James RR. Liller
Day
Teading
Licenses Taken Out for Liquor Establishments
By closing time the county treasurer reported twenty seven liquor licenses paid for. Only three licenses within the city are listed: James J. Kelly of North Washington avenue, F. Godfrey of Hotel Jermyn, and Louis Lohman of Spruce Street. The Massey avenue Band PA is now open. Apply at Lackawanna Brewing Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Kelly
North Washington Avenue
F. &. Godfrey
Jermyn
Louis Lohman
Spruce Bleet
Massey Avenue Bund
Lackawanna Brewing Co
Pianoforte Lecture Recital by Mb El B Pitnry
A pianoforte lecture recital by Mb El B Pitnry of Beton lehen lies to be given at Ge Hall on Alpari PRS Mingios. The event features a series of annual lectures with music and instruction directed by the hall and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mb. EL B. Pitnry
Beton le
Anual Ea Wa
Sane Artes Ge
Notable Benefit Concert Impresses With Grand Violin Recital
Community benefitting event featured Frit Kreisser performing on a 1716 Gagliano violin. He delivered Beethoven and Turandot pieces with flawless intonation, shimmering tone, and mature artistry. Encore pieces included Sorente Espagnole and Tambourin with elegant cello support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittslure
Kresater
Frit Kreisser
Krefater
Herbert
Falte
Vie Vinist
Lackawanna County WCTU Holds Midyear Convention
The Lackawanna county Women's Christian Temperance Union meets at Dunmore Methodist Episcopal Church with morning afternoon and evening sessions. Delegates hear devotional services memorial for Frances Willard and presentations by members from Scranton Green Ridge Moscow and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Lackawanna County
Dunmore Methodist Episcopal Church
Séasion
S. Miler
Green Ridge
Misia
Willard H Ospital
Mie
M. Solun
Green Ridge “Moulins
Mrs Swartz
Mim
WE. Smith
Daren
Sunday School Workers to Hear Hugh Cork in Lackawanna County
The Pennsylvania Sabbath School Association plans a March visit by Hugh Cork, superintendent, to Lackawanna County. He will hold an institute at the Waverly Methodist Episcopal Church on March 15 morning and afternoon, address at the Moosic Presbyterian Church that evening, speak at Elm Park Church on March 16 at 4 PM, and conclude with a union Dunmore meeting at the Dunmore Methodist Episcopal Church. The series aims to reach many Sunday school workers and invites all interested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Sabbath School Association
Hugh Cork
Lackawanna County
Elm Park Church
Dunmore
Methodist Episcopal Church
Coin
Mer
Cork
Wreck at Mary Street on Keyser Valley line
A journal broke on a loaded coal train on the Ontario and Western railroad at Mary Street North Berenton yesterday afternoon. The broken journal derailed the train causing cars to plunge fifteen feet down an embankment. Rails tore up and cars piled at the foot. A brakeman on the derailed cars jumped to safety with minor bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Keyser Valley
Ontario and Western Railroad
Mary Street
North Berenton
St Patrick A Presbyterian at North Scranton meeting
Rev Dr James McLeod spoke at Providence Presbyterian on St Patrick and the roots of his faith in Ireland. He argued Patrick was a Scottish saint who helped Christianize Ireland and urged temperance and constitutional reform to ease Ireland’s woes. The program included music by the North ad Glee club and instrumental pieces, with Judge A A Vosburg presiding.
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Ireland
North
Scranton
Rome
St. Patrick
Patrick
James Mcleod
Providence Presbyterian Church
Men's Society
Met
McLeod
Erin
Jocelyn
France
Spain
England
Wales
Scotland
Clyde
Treland
Luannigan
Flome
Beothind
County Down
Druide
Burone
Henry I
Adrian IV
Henry
Adrian
AdWan
St. Patricks
Dr. McLeod
Daniel O'Connell
Tie
Holland
Gladstone
Treland Wis
Father Mathew
Sis
North Ad
Archhbald Ray Stratton
Binghamton
A.A. Vosburs
Swing Shift Stand Offover Grievance at Avondale Mines
A general grievance committee for Avon dale Pettebone and Woodward col legies met Superintendent R A Phillips to seek reinstatement for firemen displaced by the saw ing shift. Phillips said workers left voluntarily, vacancies remain filled, but other roles can be found and hours may shift midweek rather than Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avondale, Pettebone and Woodward Collegies
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
R. A. Phillips
Wolieries
Avondale
Pettebone
Woodward Etruck
Woolward
Phillips
Tie
Letters From The People Read By Public
Readers submit short letters of interest under a heading The Tribute offers opinions with authorship not guaranteed. The page invites public contributions and notes the writer's name will accompany published pieces.
Lawyer Testifies In Extortion Case Over Jewelry Purchase
The editor describes a case where Oscar Heyer, a jeweler, is accused of extorting money from a client after a dispute over jewelry. Leger and Snell testify about the events surrounding a purchase and alleged threats to pay a high price to settle. The suspect allegedly demanded money while the client claimed there was no cause for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eilitor
Oscar Heyer
Leger
Snell
Aldvrvan Howe
King Miller
Stock broker embezzler Roper fled to New York
A. Roper, a tall stock jobber with Murphy & Co., vanished from the Connell building after taking 2300 from Thomas Knight to invest in United States Steel. Knight sought detectives, Roper boarded to New York, was arrested in the Tombs, and awaits requisition papers as detectives trace other possible victims and Roper’s papers for clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Knight
New York
Murphy & Co
Broadway
A. Roper
Connell Building
Tombe Prison
New York City
Robert Delter
Roper
Murphy & Co., Brokers
Connell
North Malin Avenue
United States Steel Company
Kyleht
S48
Knight
Bookers Office
Wand
Wil Clifford
Deiter
Clifford
Hoboken Ferry House
New York Central Office
Diy
Tombs Prison
Ropers
New York House
Hoper
Harrisburg
Abington Commandery Knights of Malta Installs New Officers
At Clark's Summit the Abington commandery Ancient and Illustrious Order Knights of Malta installed its newly elected officers on Monday night. Sir knight commander E. B. Dunlap led the slate with Joseph C. Bailey as generalis simo, Freeman Leach captain general, Nelson M. Nichola prel ate, Gilbert S. Chillin recorder, Rudolph M. Lee assistant recorder, F. B. Schilling treasurer, Calvin D. Stark senior warden, and a junior warden listed among the officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abington Commandery
Knights of Malta
Ancient and Illustrious Order
Knights of
Imitations and Substitutes Are Dangers to You and Your Friends
An old advertisement urges readers to avoid imitations of Paine's Celery Compound calling it the only sure cure for nervous diseases and ailments. The copy warns that substitutes may worsen health and emphasizes buying genuine Paine's Celery Compound with PAINE'S on the label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Paine's
Officers Installed by Anthracite Commandery
Ink 10 cts a Quart tivesans Tom C Stark standard bearer Frank L Nauman sword bearer Dr Robert W Cameron warder Ashley C Rowshi sentinel James G Keller first guard Joseph B Croasdale second guard Charles Dunlap trustees James G Keller William F Noone representative Gilbert 8 Griffin District Deputy Grand Commander Frank B Reese and the Installing team from Anthracite commandery installed the officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom C. Stark
Frank L. Nauman
Robert W. Cameron
Ashley C. Rowshi
Sentinel
James G. Keller
Joseph B. Croasdale
Charles Dunlap
William F. Noone
Gilbert 8. Griffin
Frank B. Reese
Anthracite Commandery
Scranton Business College Graduate Hits New York Wage Rise
A Scranton Business College graduate, aged twenty, earns a salary of 370 per week in New York City. He credits his success to the college training and his own diligent effort. Many graduates are drawing similar salaries in New York Philadelphia and Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Business College
New York City
Drnawine Lave Sahiies
New York
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Closing Out Sale By Mathushek Piano Co at Scranton
New Haven piano maker announces closing out of remaining pianos due to retirement from retail business in Scranton. Items offered at very low prices with organs from $25.00. Located at 604 Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathushek Piano Manufacturing Co
New Haven
Conn
Scranton
Casler
Spruce Street
Martin Wass Not Employed by Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company
The IE. H. Martin, arrested last week in this city for obtaining money under false pretenses, is stated to have no connection with the Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Wass
Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company
IE. H. Martin
Wilkes-Barre
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Ontario and Western Track
ST. Patrick A
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DR. Mleod
Jersey
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Ciiry
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Cramer
Wells Co
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Hartford Typewriter
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