Local society notes from Geneva and nearby towns
Personal items report visits and guests in Geneva N Y and surrounding areas. Names include W G Parkers J Collings Dr E Grewer Mrs Bennett Mrs Fish Miss Magabe Rautstman Dr C R Parke Wr C L Prey and Dr A Strange with mentions of a steamer voyage to New York and a Lafayette college speech honor for Howard A Puller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Parkers
Geneva
N.Y
J. Collings
Potteville
Rel. Nichols
E. Grewer
Green Ridge
Mrs. Bennett
Capouse Avenue
Fish
Hoxton
Magabe Rautstman
Prescott Avenue
Jersey City
C. RR. Parke
Wr C. L. Prey
New York
Howard A.puller
Unie
Batanther
Reduced Rates to Washington for Young People Convention
The fifteenth International convention of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor will be in Washington DC in July. The Pennsylvanian Railroad offers excursion tickets from July 6 to 8 at a single round trip fare with return validity to July 16, with extensions if deposited by July 6. Additional side-trip excursions to Baltimore, Gettysburg, Richmond, Petersburg, Old Point Comfort, Fredericksburg and other points are priced from $2.25 to $6.00 with return limits by July 31. Tickets require return portions and are sold via ticket agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Washington
DD. C
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Baltimore
Gettyshire
Western Maryland Railfowl Company
Gettysburg
Richmond
Petersburg
Old Point Comfort
Fredericksburg
Call for Casey and Kellys extra fine lower beer
A casual entreaty requests Casey and Kellys extra fine lower beer noting quality and preference. The speaker emphasizes it as the best and to ensure availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey & Kelly
City Cyclist Ordinance Debates Endlessly
Scranton lawmakers spark a long debated bicycle ordinance modeled on Rochester rules. It bans riding on sidewalks without a permit or proper registration and sets fines, numbers, and city clerk duties. Other measures include asphalt repairs on Wyoming Avenue and sewer basin work, with council squabbles over claims and viaduct plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Highwilig
Seid City
Elty
Salt Elty
Lansing
League of American
Schroeder
Wyoming Avenue
Mulberry
Linden
Wycoff
Dare
Tre
Fire Department
Thomas
Rebecca Avenue
Jackson Street
General Fund
Fellows
Hampton Street
Opposition to paving ordinances cloud West Side projects
City officials face legal challenges as opponents claim the Ninth Robinson and Jackson street pave ordinances illegally conflate three blocks. If delays push to court, mayoral action could be postponed. Proponents plan to split into separate street ordinances if mandatory, while asphalt petitions raise further controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth
Robinson and
Jackson Streets
St. Moessie
McCanna and
Nealls
Fourteenth Ward
Sanderson
Torrey
Mowsis
Newlis
McCann
Helelan
Jackson Street
Sheriff auction transfers detailed in Scranton and nearby towns
The court acknowledged sheriff sale disposals for multiple properties. George M. Owens’ parcels in Scranton move to Mary M. Owens and A. D. Dean for sums of 1 and 44 dollars respectively, Maria Mallander’s estate transfers to Mina Jobingen for 6205 dollars, and Reese B. Jones’ Scranton property to Sarah Elizabeth Van Loon for 510 dollars. Additional transfers include PF D. Collings’ Scott township estate to Philip H. Smith for 875 dollars, William Hall’s Dunmore property to D. K. Oakley for 31.42 dollars, and Lewis Piger’s Jermyn land to Luther Keller and Charles McMullen for 6405 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TH. Clemens
George M. Owens
Scranton
Mary M. Owens
A. D. Dean
Maria Mallander
Seranton
Mina Jobingen
Sarah Elizabeth van Loon
Lewis Piger
Jermyn
Luther Keller
Charles McMullen
Brilliant Work of Young Pups at St Cecilia Recital
The fourth annual music class recital of St Cecilia's academy drew a large audience of clergymen, sisters, and families in College Hall. Miss Adelaide Clover led pianists and violinists in Mozarts Pen Giovanni and a rich program of solos and trios by Misses Foote, Greene, Murphy, O Hara, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cecilia's Academy
St. Cecilia'’s Academy
College Hall
Bishop O'Hara
Thomas Coffey
Carbondale
D. J. MacColdbieck
Thomas Curfiody
St. John's Convent
Eat
Mosart
Giovanni
Mise Adelaide Clover
Wilkes Barre
Mise Mary Murphy
John Calligan
Edward Burke
Salve Regina
Wartung
Vlass
Catherine Foote
Archbald
Stella Greene
West Slide
Henry Fowler
Gertrude Reilly
Nora Besley
Ella McDonald
Vivian Durnett
Rose Bradley
Susie Schubert
Annie Marlon
Catherine Brown
Anna McLoughlin
Anna Cusick
Mary Joven
Mary O'Hoyle
Mise
Mary Burke
Lange
Mollie Mayock
Miner's Mills
Mabel Doran
Scranton
Wiltham Lynott
North End
Sadie Coleman
Miss Coleman
Carroll Maloney
Robert Reeves
Anna Hawks
Bantomrine
John Conway
Mies Melth Mimhilis
Annan McDonough
Mithoolkn
Catherine Hon
Iint- We Moran
Vultare
Miseen Chould Conver
Mabel Dearay
Dearido Ving
Mary Merpuy
Fiat Colgan
Sword Burke
Frank Doyle
Mary Harrity
Genevinveelley
Nelle Nolan
John O Denvell
Michard Wilmot
Thomas Fahey
Mary Murphy
Catherine Mahon
Ames O'Hara
Robbie Reeves
Herman Ludwie
Ethel Mulherin
Aloysius Collivan
Emily Ludwig
Annie Burns
Josephine Leonard
Teretty McCormack
Aloysius Colligan
Gertrude Wahl
Charlotte Thillips
Susain Burns
Magabeth Barrett
Mary Kilcullen
Louise
Marguerite Gunster
FE. W. Gunster
Diabelli
Queen Victoria on Gentleness and Humility
A historical portrait notes Queen Victoria’s evolution from a stern youth to a milder, more indulgent ruler. Anecdotes show her kindness to attendants and a shared humor with a crowd, including a laughing Irish nurse and a buoyant reaction to a commoner’s amusement. Her majesty’s sense of humor shines through in private moments and public appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siw
Duke of Connaught
Osborne
Creatire
Trian
Albert
Hegan
The Man at the Lever on a Fast Train
The locomotive engineer is a placid, precise man who faces a fast run with calm focus. He watches his gauge, keeps the three cab levers ready, and maintains orderly control as the train speeds forward. Conversation in the cab is limited, and external views come gradually as the engine moves.
The Utility of Newness in Women Voters in Dialect Hesitation
A dialect vignette from Aunt Dinah and Mrs Dinah debates women voting. The piece contrasts New Orleans views with rural church politics as women seek rights, questioning faith, pay, and the value of votes. Mentions Assocation for the Advancement of Women and public spaces, with humor about voting influence and social change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans Picayune
Dinah
Wimmin
Brer Jones
Daughters of Zion
Fragmented OCR: Veteran and the Coming Ride Tale
Fragmented text from a historical page mentions a veteran and an imminent journey with unclear place names and people. Readable entities include trial or journey references and a possible destination.
Rexford's Shirt Waist Sets Offer Value And Style
Rexford's advertises shirt waist sets with a vast range of weights and designs at a bargain price. It touts a dollar sets including a pair of links a collar button and three studs priced at 50 cents.
Numerous Classic Books Offered At Low 10 Cent Sale
A catalog announces two thousand books by well known writers including Mrs Southworth Mrs Ann Stephens Mrs Frances Burnett and John Habberton among others. Most titles are copyrighted with regular prices of twenty five and fifty cents. A handsome edition is on sale today for 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southworth
Ann Stephens
Frances Burnett
John Habberton
Lamp Barn Buys and Bargains Prompt Lighting Demand
Describes lamp makers seeking cash to stay busy offering deals on lamps. Features price cuts: ten dollar lamps for seven, six dollar lamps for four, plus one dollar large China banquet lamp globes for customers to use with their own lamps.
Veteran recollections at field erase the past in a flood of lies
Thompson recalls walking the field and hearing veterans boast of battle wounds. he claims to have never been at Chickamauga but heard tales of combat, while an old veteran listens, crying, and tells the young man he was spared for a great purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Chickamauga
Rome
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Norton’s
BOCK
Lackawanna Avenue
THE
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Olyphant
Garney, Brown & CO
Washington, D.C
Kingie
P.s
Oxford Beauties
Schank & Koehler
Mr. Lansing
Select Council
Common Council
Rochester
N. Y
Taddelty
Ely
Humber
Aleve Rowelo
Main Avenue
Tenth Street
Ann Lloyd
Bromley Avenue
Chittenden
Lackiwanna Avenue
Seventh Street
Newlis Court
Messrs. Chittenden
Finn
Burns
New York Street
Fourteenth District
Penn Avenue
Sanderson Avenue
Fordham Court
Monsey Avenue
Tribune
Olive Street
Prescott and
Taylor Avenues
Streets and Bridges Committee
Broadway
Hermin
Mulberry Street
MiMin Avenue
Taylor Avenue
Keller
Franklin and
Mullin Avenues
Loreng Zeidler
Musical Club
Merry
Hos
Queen
Railroad Gazette
Allens New
Judes Newnan
Lamp Sale
Rexford
Lacka. Ave
China
Wyoming Ave
M'Cann
Hatter
Ladies’ Knox Straws
Stetson Agency
Acnes Bannert
W. F. Gonners
Luckwanna Avenue
Mercereau & Connell
Crouch Bros
Mears Building
Spruce
WEA
Clothiers, Hetters,& Furnishers
Glogis
A. E. Rogers
Lackawanna
Dole G Mot
Baldwin
Aylesworth’s
Wyoming
Spruce Street
Seranten
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