Local notes on city offices, society events and funerals
City hall offices delayed. Alderman Decker and county officials discussed matters. Ladies Aid Society of Bim Park Church met. Valmer of Wilkmn-Barre to address next meeting. Milk transport routes proposed via Philadelphia and Reading and Western Maryland lines. Daughters and residents mourn as Clare Mennin dies. funeral at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. William J. Wietstone funeral set for this afternoon. viewing hours listed. All Saints Day services observed at St Luke’s and St Mark’s. Woman’s auxiliary met at St John’s rectory. John T. Morgan funeral to be held. victim of Saturday mine accident. requiem mass at Holy Notary church. Bertels investigates purse theft. 1-year-old Mike McClekey linked to Scranton trip. suspect not found.
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Ald. Decker
Covington
Sioners
Ladies’ Ald Society
Bim Park
Mere
Valmer
Wilkmn- Barre
Medford
Franklin Howell
W. Patterson
Philadelphia
Reading
Wester Maryland
Clare
Mir
Mennin
Hailmond Avenue
Simlay
Hurhal Wee Rade
Hide Park
William J. Wietstone
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Mirk
St. Juke's
John T. Aforan
von Storch
Wilkes-Barre Society
McCleekey
Scranton
Jersey Central Railroad
John Farrell
Patrick J. Farrell
North
Everett Avenue
St. Patrick's Church
D. A. Dunne
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Thomas McGurrin
John Regan
Thomas Donnelly
James O'Hara
John McDermott
William Petherick
John F. McDonald
Holy Rosary Church
Fyde Park Catholic
Thomas Hill
Deacon Street
Primitive Methodist Church
Tey
Charles Prosser
Forest Hill Cemetery
John F Moran
West Market Street
Hyde Park Catholic
Thomase Padden
Great Dress Goods Sale Announced by Mears and Hagen
Announcement notes a great sale of dress goods commencing this morning by Mears and Hagen. Local shoppers are invited to visit the store for discounts on fabrics and patterns.
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Mears & Hagen
Staff Physicians Meet at New Homeopathic Hospital
A meeting of the staff physicians for the new Homeopathic hospital planned for Blair B homestead at Washington avenue and Mulberry street was held last night at Dr B Ware's office. Weather prevented full attendance as the group planned to organize twelve physicians. A Friday night session will reconvene and a board of trade meeting with committee members will discuss the hospital opening.
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Homeopathic Hospital
Blair B
Washington Avenue
Mulberry Street
B. Ware
Board of Trade
Patrick Sheehan Dies at Age Three in Scranton
In Scranton Cet al Patrick Sheehan, 3 years old, died at 28 North Ninth Street. A solemn high mass will be celebrated at St Patrick's Church with interment at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.
Last Night of the Campaign Here in Paris City
Democratic speakers railed at Republican corruption while Republican candidates and lieutenants toured city streets meeting thousands of voters despite rain. Ben Johnson, Col Fitzsimmons, Edward Merrifield and others urged support for the Republican ticket amid claims of reform and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Fitt
Simmons
Edward Merrifield
Hen Johnson
T. P. Hoban
Thomas Law
Democratic
Ormons
Ben Johnson
Fitzsimmons
Wyas
Johnson
Merrifield
New Telephone System Aims to Speed NYC Connections
New York engineers unveil a rapid plug in number system that lights an indicator on the second operator’s board to show a live connection. A second forthcoming method uses receiver lifts to trigger a descent lamp, signaling the established link.
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New York City
New York Telephone Company
Statietics
Laliphone Company
Satelie
Annswers
New York
J. J. Carty
Metropolitan telephone system to speed central office links
The passage discusses shifting 80 percent of work between central offices to increase efficiency and yield. It notes that the metropolitan district of sixty five central offices in Greater New York and nearby New Jersey will gain practically instantaneous connections. It also includes a political exhortation urging voters to vote early for a straight Republican ticket.
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Gan Ln
Greater
New York
New Jersey
Living welfares show ends after incident on Spruce Street
Maud Long an 18 year old in a living picture act was seized from the stage by her uncle Frank Long and removed from the exhibit in Scranton. Det Moir moved in to rescue her and she was taken to the police station before heading to Nanticoke with the uncle. A male spectator who joined the act fell from a stage rope and caused a brief disruption. Show proprietors say Maud joined the troupe at Lavelle and her uncle had allowed her to travel with the company.
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Spruce Street
Od Post Office
Maud Long
Frank Long
Wille
Nanticoke
Mr. Long
Earl
John Moir
Gir
Rleck
Uele
Lettura
Lavelle
Scranton
Weather note hints at unsettled early period
A brief weather note suggests unsettled conditions early with possible changes. Forecasters indicate variable clouds and scattered showers, with temperatures in the mid range and light winds.
Lack of Repose Among American Women, Says Philadelphia Times
The Philadelphia Times laments American women as restless and highly strung. It argues constant activity, nerves, and impatience harm health and beauty. It insists recovery requires repose and cautions against overwork in social life and housekeeping.
Be the weather what it may vote early for straight ticket
A garbled item blends a Harper's Round Table anecdote with political exhortation. It urges voting early and casting a straight Republican ticket while referencing a misread sky god and a balloon incident. The piece mixes sensational prose with a political push and a patent medicine ad.
FELS NAPTHA Soap Promises Easier Kitchen Work
All kitchen chores including scrubbing and painting woodwork are made easier, faster and better with FELS NAPTHA soap in cold or warm water. FELS & CO. of Philadelphia promotes the product.
Mine Fire Destroys Roof and Coroner Sets Jury
Coroner Longstreet impanels a jury to hear testimony Friday about the mine accident. Funeral services are held for John Farrell with large attendance. Additional victims' funerals follow as relief crews clear debris and assess damage.
Funeral services set for Holy Rosary Church grave at Hyde Park
Funeral services will be held at Holy Rosary church and interment planned for Hyde Park, details forthcoming.
Carbondale Boxing Bout Set Between Chambers and Gibbons
A fifteen round boxing match is arranged in Carbondale between Jack Chambers of Forrest City and Paddy Gibbons of Pittston at 135 pounds. Hobby Dobbs of Minneapolis will coach Chambers and stage an exhibition. Dobbs and Jimmy Judes will assist in corners as Beranton fans plan to travel by trains to attend.
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Jack Chambers
Forrest City
Paddy Gibbons
Pittston
Haseen
Carbondale
Last Word to Voters in Lackawanna County Race
A political appeal urges Republicans to turnout for the full party vote to secure county supremacy. The note stresses rallying wavering supporters and discouraging a homebound vote to deliver a decisive victory.
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Lackawanna County
Pennsylvania Day Ticket Sale For Lehigh Valley Rail Line
The Lehigh Valley railroad will sell round trip tickets from Scranton to Chattanooga Tennessee and back via Washington or Buffalo for 15.10 dollars. Sales run November 1 to 4 inclusive with return valid through November 4. Tickets exclude Mackinmond Express. Reserved by Charles Lee, passenger agent. Also a separate note references weather and an advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
Scranton
Chattanooga
Tenn
Washington
Buffalo
Wnd
Mack Momond Express
Consol Lehlieh Valley
Charles 8
Leegener
Beecham's Pills Touted for Constipation Relief
Campaign note urges voters to cast early ballots for the entire Republican ticket. The message promotes Beechem's Pills as a remedy for general debility and constipation.
Bargain Sale Announces Holiday Stock Clearout
The store outlines deep discounts to make space for holiday inventory. Brass lamps with china globes drop to 6.08, blue green or light lamp tints offer lower values, a 100 piece dinner set down from 9.00 to 6.08, 112 piece semi porcelain sets at 12.00, and assorted brushes and scrubs reduced to fraction of original prices as part of a busy clearance move.
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Irvington
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Round Table
Parachutic
Glaacow
Fels & CO
Longstreet
Menar
Puneral
Joh Farrel
Jackson Street
Hickey
Howe
Delaware and Hudson Company
Thickey
General Phinney Engine Company
Prytherch
Longe Street
Thémae
Court House
Joe Yankowski
Prytherch Wan
Earth
Intermont
Gibbons
Chambers
Forest City
Pennsylvania
Chicknemaven Battlefield
Justus
Hood
Mre
Prosper Antoine
Pennsylvania State Grange
Musbandry
Harrisburg
Delaware and Hudson Krr
A. R. Sawyer
Wyoming
Grover Graham
Matthews Row
Lack
Wann Avenue
Horsford
RR. D. Fatrex
New Orleans
Beecham
China
Yar
Wali
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China Globe
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Rexford Company
Lackawanna Avenue
Lackawanna Ave
J. HL Ladwig
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Lack. Avenue
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