Local Notes and Visits Mention Scranton Attendees
James W. Platt of Tunkhannock was here yesterday. Rev F A Dony returned from Wilkes Barre. Ex Lieutenant Governor L A Watres is in Harrisburg. Thorpe of Honesdale district was in the city yesterday. Rev A F Chaffee of Green Ridge was said to be improved. Mrs Potter hosts her sister Miss Rose Shimberg of Byranese New York. Theodore Connell expected home from the University of Pennsylvania medical studies. Ezra Griffin post entertainment diagram will open at the Academy of Music box office at o o clock this morning. Horace Barrett of Binghamton, early Lackawanna commissioner, called on Scranton friends yesterday. Rev Warren G Partridge left for Barato New York to attend Baptist national anniversaries and will return next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Platt
Tunkhannock
F. A. Dony
Wilkes- Barre
L. A. Watres
Harrisburg
Thorpe
Honesdale
A. F. Chaffee
Green Ridge
Potter
Franklin Avenue
Siater
Rose Shimberg
Byraueuse
N. Y
Theodore Connell Io
University of Pennsylvania
Ezra Griffin
Academy of Music
Horace Barrett
Binghamton
Lackawanna Oan
Scranton
Letters of Interest Published With Writers Name
Short letters of interest appear under this heading when accompanied by the writer's name. The Tribune disclaims responsibility for opinions expressed in these letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Chorus Choir at First Presbyterian Honesdale
The First Presbyterian church of Honesdale features a fifty-voice chorus choir that debuted on Easter Sunday. The organ sits on the east side with the chorus in the gallery on the south side facing the minister, creating harmonious alignment despite distance. The letter from H. E. Rockwell defends local practice and invites Scranton to observe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honesdale
the Tribune
First Presbyterian Church
New York
Philadelphia
Onesdale
Scranton
H. EB. Rockwell
Railroader meeting aims to form city baseball team
News notes say a meeting at the association rooms will organize a railroaders baseball squad with wide attendance invited. Also reporting a 42 coal trains day on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western line and local visits by Fireman Edward Green. Inflammatory Rheumatism claimed cure in three days by a Mystic remedy per Morton Hill of Lebanon Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purof
Warren Perry
Gouldsboro
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Edward Green
Binghamton
Delaware
Anna and Western
Morton
Hijl
Lebanon
Ind
Lorens
Lackawanna Avenue
Boragton. A
Piano for Sale High Grade 7 1 3 Octave Mahogany Case
A high grade seven and one third octave piano with a beautiful mahogany case and repeating action. Modern improvements included. Will be sold very cheap. For particulars address Box 277.
Thirty-Five Pass Examinations In Lackawanna County
County wide exam results list thirty-five pupils who passed the final common branches test held May 14 at Liberty Hall. Seventy pupils took the final. central exams drew 244 participants from twenty-two districts under County Superintendent J. C. Taylor and a committee of local principals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ucld
Liberty Hall
Lackawanna County
J. C. Taylor
Carrie A. Kenyon
Ida A. White
Eula M. Drake
KR. ON
Davis
M. J. Lloyd
James PF
Foley
W. A. Peck
F. L. Thompson
Fr. HH. Green
Taylor
Mathilda J. Smith
Priceburg
Mary Rogan
Olyphant
Ernest EL
Bovard
Jermyn
Minnie May
Blakely
Mary van Buskirk
Paylor
May O'Dell
Bessie Stern
Moscow
Lizzle Dolphin
Priceburs
May Martin
Masgie Evans
Little Williams
Lizzle Willams
Allis
Katie Donnelly
Winton
Jennie McCann
Mord Coloin
North Abington
Anni Brown
Minooka
John Mahoney
Waverly
May O'Hara
Myrtle Price
Sarah Stokes
Gilbert Taylor
Vaudeville at Laurel Will Park Delights Crowds In Chilly Weather
Cyrene dazzles Boston with acrobatic and character dance under manager Laine. The Lundgreens George and May perform a daring ladder act while Morris ponies display elite training in mid air. A balloon ascent is rescheduled for 5 PM with Professor Charles Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrene
Boston
Laine
Lundgreens
George
May
Morris
Leon Morris
Drawer
Cooper
Battle Club
Marle Warren
Carrie Monroe
Laurel Hipark
Charles Thompson Willl
Morris School
Pavillon Opera House
Widening Mattes Street Underpinning Works Under Way
A carpenters' gang began work yesterday morning on the underpinning of a temporary bridge on Mattes Street as the city plans to widen the street and raise the existing bridge two feet. The Delaware Lackawanna and Western Company will push the project to early completion. A temporary track will handle trains during the bridge modification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattes Street
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Tren
Linden Street bridge advances. west pier finished
Masonry on Linden Street bridge reaches middle and western spans. west pier completed yesterday and eastern abutment excavation begun. Iron for the spans to arrive this week from Jersey Central and placement to start next week. Spruce Street bridge work slows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden Street Bridge
Jersey Central Road
Spruce Street Bridge
Two Houses Raided as Police Net Captures Eight
Police raided 817 Center street run by Yvennie Roth and arrested two men and two women. Mrs Roth was not home and escaped. Names of the men were not given. A second raid at 24 Center street captured three women and one man, including Mrs Arnold and Barbara Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Street
Yvennie Roth
Davis
Neals
Moir
Day
Evans
Lowry
Meltzer
Mra. Roth
Jennie Sumter
Lottie Smith
Frank Arnold
Barbara Wright
Little Teresa Tobin Found Safe Ten Miles From Home
Teresa Tobin, ten years old, daughter of Michael Tobin of Irving avenue, was found exhausted ten miles away on West prabl's farm after wandering in the woods. She could not yet tell her story, while her parents expressed joy at her return. The piece also notes a Cedar Avenue church class program and details of funeral services for Michael J. Dempsey at St. Stephen's church with a requiem mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teresa Tobin
Michael
Michael Tobin
Irving Avenue
Westprabl
Michael Dempsey
Michael J. Dempsey
Pittston Avenue
St. Stephen's Church
Father Moffitt
Father Melley
John Loughran
Minooka
Father Melles
Geader
Hyde Park Catholic
Winifred Melvin
Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
North End Notes Reflect Local Doings And Edits
Local items report residents and visitors on Morgan H Williams Margaret Avenue and others with social calls on Brick Avenue School Street Wayne Avenue and Spring Street. church groups plan meetings and concerts. John Cafferty a long time resident dies at 66 with funeral in Hyde Park cemetery. a Prohibition league adjourns. a garden dispute ends with assault charge and a $200 bail set. travel ads mention Low Rate Excursions via Nickel Plate Road and Dining Car Service on all trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan H. Williams
Margaret Avenue
William Phelan
Friendsville
Brick Avenue
RK. Sirhony Jones
Ebensburg
Puritan Congregational
Charles Vaughn
Pittston
Thomas L. Davis
School Street
Howard Smith
Misa Pelle Harris
Wayne Avenue
Scott Township
Lloyd
Kingston
Llewellyn Llewellyn
Spring Street
Nellie Davis
Pittaben
Father
Alderman Roberts
John Cafferty
Fulton Street
Thia Place
Hyde Park
Anthony Neary
James Murphy
Anthony Barrett
James Ruddy
Michael McGuire
Edward Neary
John R. Fordham
Rink
Justien
Justine
Roberto
Nickel Pinte Road
City to contest Turnpike claim over toll removal
A joint council session decided to contest a $5,086.74 claim by Providence Turnpike against the city over toll gate removal. The city will seek a court continuance and aims to settle the dispute to guide future contracts, with no debate during the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Turnpike Company
Tsks
Providence
Come Wing
Torrey
Jessup
Connell
Turnpike Company
Manley
Dunmore News Roundup of Local Notables and Events
Local items report Arthur W. Close buys a fine horse, Miss Lillie Wardell visits Dunmore, and Mrs Edward Gagel returns from West Haven. Many others: travels to New York, Prayers canceled for communion prep, Maud Savage injured, H. M. Spencer in Vermont target shoot, Lizzie Fowler visiting and hosting a party, upcoming marriage of Thomas Knight and Mary Kane, Loyal Legion entertainment, Epworth leagues trip to Far View, Mrs Anthony Healey dies at 58, Brakeman John Hyteman injured, and a Dash to sell excursion tickets to the West at half rates May 2 and June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. Close
Lillie Wardell
Grove Street
Honesdale
Edward Gagel
Anna
West Haven
Conn
Mabel Christ
Dudley Street
New York City
James McDonough
Fionea’ Drug Store
WH. M. Spencer Io
Brooklyn
N.Y
H. P. Woodward
Dunmore Mionver
William Stanton
Whitney's Point
N. Y
Dunmore
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Ada Ross
Pittston
Kate Saunders
Cherry Street
Presbyterian Church
Maud Savage
H. M. Spencer
Vermont
Lizzie Fowler
Bath
Epworth
Hampton Street
Hyde Park
Farview
Anthony Healey
Pine Street
Iness
St. Mary's Cemetery
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Local Woman End Backache
At 2 Alexander Street Miss Alice Young reports long standing kidney pain and backache relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She followed directions and now feels strong and healthy. The ad notes price and distribution by Foster Milburn Co and mentions printing services and plumbing contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Miss Young
Colt
Doan
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Cheap hand sewn shoes claim fine fit and style
A vendor promotes inexpensive shoes noted for hand sewn toes that can be shaped narrowly or broad as desired and finished to a high price appearance despite low cost.
Castoria Advertisement Parody Across Ages
A playful verse mimics a familiar medical product line from infancy to parenthood. It echoes a long running traditional marketing jingle focusing on Castoria as a comforting remedy through stages of life.
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Norton's Bulletin
Si Ladies' Home Journal
St. Nicholas Magazine
Harper's Monthly
Godey’s
Judge's Library
Butterick
Bookman
Billtry
Trilby
Peloubet
S. S
Dana
Lily Bell
Laura Richards
Jim
Nellas
Raymond
Hills
Bunner
Bunter
France
Puck
New Jersey
Townsend
Afoe
Snow
The
Weston Mill Co
Garney, Brown & Co
Court House Square
News OF the Railroads
Laurel Will Park
West Pier
W. G. Doud & Co
Lacka. Ave
News OF the South Side
Dempsey
Cedar Avenue
Nellie Pollard
Maryylfiths
Minnie Titheberg
Jennie Meyers
Natter’s Hall
Saengerrunde Society
James Crogan
Leonora M. Barry-Lake
St. John's Church
Blessed Virgin's Sodality
North End
Dunmore Doings
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
John Hyteman
Park Place
Burnett, Gardner and
Ross
Hyteman
Great West
Southwest
PF. J. Moore
Exchange Street
Alice Young
Alexander Street
WO Lacka, Ave
China Hall
Weichel & Millar
Wyoming Avenue
Pilsener
Martin&delany
Conrad
Lackawanna Ave
N. A. Hulbert
USS
Wyoming Ave
Steinway & Son
Spruce Street
William S. Millar
Gas and Water Co
Wyowing Ave
Center
Pierce’s Market
Penn Ave
New York Warehouse
Fifth Avenue
E.C. Ricker&co
Adams Ave
New Telephone
Omce
Third National Bank
WM. T. Smith
Antonio Hartman
Birch
Dupont
Wyowallon
Milla
Laferme County
Wilmington
Delawarg
Henry Belin, Jr
Wyoming
Fib
Scranton, Pa
Third National Bank Building
THOS
FORD
Stinton
RB. Smith & Son
Plymouth
E. W. Mulligan
Wilkes Barre
Repaune Chemical Company
High Explosives
Maby
Castoria
Castoris
Lackawan
Agen
James & Kelly
Pittsburg
Spruce ST
Enter & Onee Co., Inc
U.S
Mars
Rexford CO
Aylesworth’s
J. S. Turner
Lagkawanna Store Association
ITE
Lacka. and
Jefferson Aves
Wellbach
Econogical
Hunt & Connell CO
G. Elmendorf
Elmira
Megargel & Connell
New York Exchange
Chicago
G. du B. Dimmick
Dla
Telephone 6002
John Hamlin
West Lackawanna Ave
John Heist
Spruve Streek
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