West Scranton Dances Shadowed by Hugger Panic
Reports describe a spate of rumors about a so called hugging man in West Scranton. Women fear attacks as nightlife turns stag with police protection urged. A confectionery worker fainted after a sudden glare near Lincoln avenue. no contact occurred.
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Corsar
Brutus
Hiv Cromwell
Whitechapel
Jack the Ripper
Teddy” Roosevelt
Jack the Hugger
Main Avenue
Bomeble
J. J. Carroll
Pereon
Hromley Avenue
Price Street
Kemp's Thr. cam for the Throat and Lung advertised
An ad notes Kemp's Thr cam for the Throat and Lung is available tonight and every day this week at druggists. The remedy is claimed to be highly successful for Coughs Croup Bronchitis Asthma and Consumption. A sample bottle is offered free with purchases, with price one and seven cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
Cam
Local theft reports persist as suspect vanishes
A watch was wet and a suspect disappeared after being seen at the scene. The same man was present the evening before and several similar complaints were filed with police yesterday and last evening.
Hyde Park colliery raises flag on Washburn street
The Hyde Park colliery on Washburn Street unfurled a flag in a ceremony attended by several hundred. Foreman Thomas chaired, with Attorney Fleitz and City Solicitor McGirley among speakers. The event funded a 20x30 flag purchased by colliery employees' subscriptions.
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Hyde Park
Washburn Street
Genee
Heroce
A. Thomas
Speikere
F. W. Fleitz
B&b. K. Robathan
Messrs
Robathan
McGinney
Fleitz
Mixa Anna Wymbs
M. FL Wimbe
Jackson Street
Community Entertains at Homes and Church Recitals
Members of Excelsior Dramatic and Society club hosted friends at 308 North Bromley Avenue with readings and songs. The Chi Upsilon society performed The Courtship of Miles Standish at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church to great applause. Supper and socializing followed at St David's and A M Detrick residence gatherings, hosted by Pride of Electric City Temple No 82 and Ladies Golden Eagle chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Dramatic and Soci Club
Thomas O'Malley
North
Bromley Avenue
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Chi Upsilon Society
Miles Standish
I. J. Lansing
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Langsing
Ald
St. David's Church
A. M. Detrick
Jackson Street
Ofelock
Pride of
Electric City Temple
Golden Eagle
Child Struck By Horse Near Hyde Park Avenue
Rolland Phillips six year old son of Mr and Mrs D T Phillips of 141 South Hyde Park avenue narrowly escaped death when a horse stepped on him at the Washburn street South intersection. He is injured and in a serious condition from the shock as Dr W A Paine and H C Connegys attend.
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Hyde Park Collery
EB £. Robathan
F. W. Fieita
McGinley
Rolland Phillips
D. Phillips
D. T. Philips
Hyde Park Avenue
Dre
W. A. Paine
H. C. Connegys
Washburn Street
Bounteous Bargain Offering in Silk and Dress Goods
A Scranton department store promotes a limited sale of jack and colored silks and black dress goods. It emphasizes that only premium staples and seasonable novelties are available, tailored for middle and high class buyers, with prices described as exceptionally low for discerning customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Globe Warehouse
Sale begins Tuesday November 1 and runs ten days
Sale begins Tuesday Nov 1 and continues for ten days with many specials. Fancy silks and taffetas offered in a wide array of colors and patterns for waists dresses and gowns. Prices include 50c 68c 49c 35c 25c and others with half price silks and clearance ranges. Large selections of satin duchess black silk taffetas and wool crepes feature prominently.
Lad Struck by Farm Wagon on Hyde Park Avenue
A boy from No 14 school was hit by a passing farm wagon on Hyde Park Avenue near Washburn Street. He sustained a jagged cut above the right ear requiring stitches, a split upper lip, loose teeth, and other minor injuries. He was treated at Dr Paine's office and later returned to his parents. The driver faced no blamed verdict per an uncle witness.
Marriage of Nellie Maty to John J. Gaughan at St Patrick's
Miss Nellie Maty daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Maty 506 North Sumner avenue wed John J Gaughan of Chestnut street at St Patrick's church Wednesday at 6 pm Rev PD A Dunne officiated Sister of groom Mary Gaughan served as bridesmaid Best man Hubert E McNicholas reception at the bride's home followed by a wedding supper The couple will reside on North Filmore avenue Gaughan is the first baseman for the Lackawanna baseball club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie
Thomas Maty
Sumner Avenue
John J. Gaughan
Chestnut Street
St. Patrick's Church
PD. A. Dunne
Mary Gaughan
Hubert E. McNicholas
Gaughan
Filmore Avenue
Lacka- Wanna
Funeral of Mrs Wendell Klotz
The funeral for the late Mrs Wendell Klotz was held yesterday afternoon from the West mountain residence. Services followed at St Mark's Lutheran Church with Rev A L Kamer preaching and the church choir singing hymn selections. The crowd viewed the remains at the conclusion and burial occurred at Washburn Street Cemetery. Pallbearers were Straub Wilson Berge and Lynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Klotz
West Mountain
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
A. L. Kamer
Washburn Street
Straub
Wilson
Berge
Lynn
Local residents visit relatives and travel updates
Mrs. J D Davis of South Hyde Park avenue visits her husband Adjutant Davis of the Thirteenth regiment at Camp Meade. Mrs. J Kenwood of North Rebecca avenue visits in Wilkes-Barre. Miss Tessie Keegan of Ninth street returns home from Carbondale. Mrs. F Hellring of Price street is very ill at home. Thomas Lavelle and D Moran return from Philadelphia. Prof George Howell and daughter Miss Annette of Beranton street visit in Mahanoy City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JD. J. Davis
Hyde Park Avenue
Davia
Thirteenth Regiment
Camp Meade
J. Kenwood
North Rebecca Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
Mires Tessie Keegan
Ninth Street
Carbondale
F. Hellring
Price Street
Thomas Lavelle
D. Moran
Philadelphia
George Howell
Dwochter
Annette
Beranton Street
Mahanoy City
Funeral of William T. Davies Set for Monday at 2:20 PM
The funeral for William T. Davies, who died Thursday while visiting Avoca, will be held Monday afternoon at 2.20 o'clock at the South Main Avenue First Welsh Congregational church. Interment follows at Washburn Street Cemetery.
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William T. Davies
Avoca
South Main Avenue
First Welsh Congregational Church
Washburn Street
Ladies’ Home Journal
Scranton Street Baptist Church
Town Mourns John Mohedy of Main Street
John Mohedy longtime local resident on Main Street died last evening after a months long illness. He was widely known in the valley and survived by his wife two sons and three daughters. Funeral plans have not been announced. The town notes a calm, unsettled mood amid the pre election period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grim Reaper
John Mohedy
Main Street
Sone
Washington Blair Quotation Sparks Method Debate
A Washington Blair dialogue features Aguiniildy questioning Dewey’s greatness. The adviser counters that Dewey stays vigilant while Aguiniildy merely talks, highlighting differing methods in a sharp exchange.
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Dewey
Washington Blair
To My Left Hand Poem From Murper's Magazine
A playful verse contrasts the left hand’s envy of the right and its own quiet worth. The speaker praises friendship and mutual dependence while blessing the left hand’s ongoing usefulness and joyful support. The poem in Murper's Magazine preserves lighthearted, affectionate humor.
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Murper'a
Dunmore Borough Ends Adjourned Session With Inspections Planned
The Dunmore borough adjourned council held at the borough building approved previous minutes and discussed electric light rates with the Dunmore Electric Light company. Fire house buildings await occupancy after minor details and hydrant placements were set for several streets.
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Mesere
Medway
Harper
Weber
McCullough
Dunmore Electric Light Company
Jackson
Johnson
McCann
Collins Street
Prospect Park residents share travel and family news
Mrs Frank Bogert returned home from Mount Porono after a several day visit with friends. Miss Dot Preston spent yesterday in town with acquaintances. Mr and Mrs Thomas Fadwenl welcome a daughter Sue Wert. Charles and Will Mowery came home from a two day rabbit hunting trip in Daleville with 104 pounds of meat. Fred Fritz returned from Wilkes-Barre visits. Brother James of the Order of Good Shepherd will speak at St Mark's church in the evening. The funeral of Frank J the infant son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Gillette Throop street occurred yesterday.
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Frank Bogert
Ward Street
Prospect Park
Mount Porono
Dot Preston
Carbondale
Thomas Fadwenl
North Apple Street
Sue Wert
Charles
Will Mowery
Daleville
Fred Fritz
North Blakely Street
Wilkes Gburre
James
Order of Good Shepherd
Montauk Point
St. Mark's Church
Frank J
Joseph Gillette
Throop Street
Scranton Eyes National Mierator Plant Move and Hotel Rosar Opening
Negotiations over four years push for the National Mierator works to relocate to Scranton, with local investors nearly owning the plant and two officials of the firm showing interest in Scranton as a preferred site. Also reported is the formal opening of Hotel Rosar on Cedar Avenue and Alder Street with a guest list of over two hundred, the Wakefield orchestra providing music, and plans for a funeral service for Mary Haggerty of 40 Birch Street at 2 pm today.
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National Mierator Works
Honesdale
South
Scranton
Messrs. Scheuer
Boland
Judge
Scranton Capital
Delaware and Hadson
Tribune
Scheuer
Rosar
Cedar Avenue
Alder Street
Letters From The People Published With Writer Names
Under this heading short letters of interest will be published when accompanied by the writers name The Tribune will not be held responsible for opinions here expressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Unsigned Letter Objects to Paving Without Sewer on North Main
A resident writes to The Tribune alleging a deliberate delay in paving North Main Avenue until a sewer is installed. He accuses neighbors led by George Brown of blocking the project to protect property values, lists multiple signatories who oppose paving without sewer, and questions city funding and accountability. He calls for sewer-first action, criticizes overbuilt ridges, and urges taxpayers to push for municipal sewerage before further street work.
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Edlitor
the Tribune
Worth Main
George Brown
North Main Avenue
Supreme Court
Fina Ff
North End
Flannean & Hara
Burger
Deofree Brown
Mary A. Petherby
John Hawkser
Michael Loftus
John M. Kelsing
P. F. O'vinia
C. S& Lowery
O. V. Palmer
Petur Cering
Mia
Rachel Phillips
John T. Kennedy
John Teal
Samuel Arild
Joshua Wall
George W
Constantine Charles Ehotto
John D. Reese
Tsune Owen
Frank Haorria
Thomas F. Revere
L. W. Moree
BK. Ll. Benjamin
Lawrence Homer
Crossman
Horace Twiotin
Aubecribera
Obituary of Mrs. Joveph Burne of South Scranton
Mrs. Joveph Burne died at home on Stone Avenue South Scranton after a long illness. Survived by her husband and four children. Funeral set for Saturday morning at a time to be announced with interment in Cathedral Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joveph Burne
Stone Avenue
Scranton
Sheis
Cathedral Cemetery
Snakes of Victoria Victorian venomous species list
Chambers notes five venomous snakes in Victoria including the tiger, black, brown, copperhead and death adder. The death adder is rare and highly venomous, length about two feet. Excluding it, four common species are described with color, size, behavior and location near Melbourne. Tiger snakes reach three to four feet, black snakes are jet black with pink bellies, copperheads have coppery heads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Sometmes
Melbourne
Maori Tattooing Trade Among Bay of Plenty Girls
Maori girls in the Bay of Plenty district have been engaged in tattooing over recent weeks. A settlement near Matipihi is noted. Prices have risen to 1 a head. The practice shows Maori girls seek adornment despite limited cash, unlike European settlers who readily spend on it.
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Urewera Tohungi
Bay of Plenty
Matipihi
Auckland
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Fried
Prithee
Dunmore Borough
Mir. Weber
Electric
Neptune Fire Company
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Fourth and William Streets
Providence Coe and Water Company
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Grand View
Martha H. van Pelt
Irving Avenue
Dudley Street
Coryell
Elionrecht
Nay Aug
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Reeves
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R. R. Bulgin
Christian Church
Mersis
Preston
Smith
Charles Conrad
Denmore Cemetery
William McCullough
Pennsylvania
West Drinker Street
Tabernacle
Evangelist Cobb
Bouth Scranton
Standard Shoe Store
Lacka, Ave
Yceum Theatre
REL & Burounder
H. R Long
Ann eAvoay
Charles Frohmn
William Gillette
Bisson and Lacelerey
J.B. Dodwen
Fewin Arden
Arnold Daly
Wm. Smith
W. J. Constantine
Tully Marshall
Charles Eld+ridge
Roy Fairchild
Ma Conquest
Kate Meek
Leonor Braham
Margaret Fielding
Margaret Mivo
Edyth Skewell
Bijoun Fernandez
Helen Gull
Charles Frohman
Secbery
Academy OF Music
Burgunder & Reis
Lesser
H.R. Lang
Meneger
Waite
Annie Louise Ames
Harry Yeager
Matiner Pricis—Inc
Elroy's Stock Co
Mra. Whitehouse
Washington
Enlo
America
Eddie C. Bald
Patunday
Christmas
Colunella
Scranton, Pa
Australia
Chambers’ Journal
Gaiety Theatre
Knickerbockers Burlesque Co
Knickernockers
Bostonians
Ockaline Manufacturing CO
Kolyoke
Mans
Barbour's Home Credit House
Lackawanna Ave
National Supply and Metal GO
Zoo West
Dickson M'F'g CO
Ounton and
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