Local Social Notes Include Weddings and Visits
Miss Hannah Jenkins visits New York on business. Attys M. F. Conry and John M. Harris return from business trips to New York. Mr and Mrs Pred Godfrey depart for New York. John O Neill from Stroadsboro State Normal visits relatives in Scranton. Mr and Mrs Alex W Dickson return from their wedding trip to reside on Quincy Avenue. Mrs 8 EL Thison returns from New York with daughter Mrs Busan Parn Connolly. Fred Lorimer of the First National Bank to marry Mrs Matte J Sickler on Thanksgiving Day. Mrs Kellet returns to New York after visiting Mr and Mrs Martin Kennedy of 325 Meridian Street. Attorney James Thomas, postmaster of Elkhorn WV, visits South Mats Avenue. Mr and Mrs Ira J Baker of Washington DC and Mrs FE Mela of Prescott Wisconsin visit Mr B Shoemaker of 14 Capouse Avenue. Scranton residents Regis tered at Hotel Albert in New York: W D Kennelly and wife, BE C Smith and wife, John B Owen, John BR, W Coleman, George D P Griffith, MH W Henvers. Professor Wilker of Scientific American visits Col lery Engineer departments. article in preparation. Mr and Mrs Clarence Benn announce marriage of their daughter Annie J Tienn to George Strausberg on Nov 16 at German Catholic church. all friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O’ Neill
Stroadsboro State Normal School
South Scranton
Alex. W. Dickson
Quincey Avenue
EL Thison
New York
Busan Parn Connolly
Fred Lorimer
Firet National Bank
Matte J. Sickler
Kellet
Martin Kennedys
Meridian Street
James Thomas
Elkhorn
W. Va
William R. Willams
South Mats Avenue
Ira J. Baker
Washington, D.C
FE. Mela
Prescott
Wisconsin
County officials discuss recovering fees from missing parties
About a dozen constables and one or two aldermen met in Durr's hall to consider recovering fees and non est invent writs when the party cannot be found. The sheriff and prothonotary receive county fees, while aldermen and constables wait. Complainants seek county reimbursement. A salt test was considered but no action taken. Alderman 41. P. Kelly presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durr's
P. Kelly
Refund Promise for Greene’s Warranted Syrup of Tur
Undersigned agree to refund money if Greene’s Warranted Syrup of Tur fails to cure cough or cold. List of signers includes David M. Jones M. J. Vetter A. W. Musgrave Albert Schulte Shivers Pharmacy and other names. Smoke the Popular Punch cigars Ide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Rosemont Heater Offered at Unbeatable Prices
Advertising copy promises a Rosemont Heater as a must have item for a warm reception. It warns of unpleasant consequences if unprepared and claims the heater is available at prices that “he cannot nip.”
Ratification Meeting of Keystone Colored Republican Club
An enthusiastic ratification gathering of 200 to 300 members convened at the Central Republican club rooms last evening. Mayor Moir City Solicitor Vosburg and Campbell Hughes spoke, urging unanimous support for the Republican nominees amid applause and pledges of solidarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Colored Republican Club
Central Republican Club
Addremsen
Mojr
Vosburg
Republican County Committee
Campbell Hughes
Washire
Lincoln
Grant
Garfield
McKinley
Von“ure
Miller
Wilkesbarre
Ninth Regiment
Moir
Republican Party
Keystone Club
Funeral of Mrs E L Buck Held on Madison Avenue
The funeral for Mrs. E. L. Buck took place at the family home on Madison Avenue. A large crowd filled the residence, with white chrysanthemums and many mourners in attendance. Rev. Dr James McLeod and Rev. Dr S S Logan officiated, paying tribute to her church charity and home life. Pallbearers included H. A. Knapp, E. H. Ripple, W. L. Connell, A. W. Dickson, Theodore Wolfe, and F. S. Barker, with funeral direction by William Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Buck
Madison Avenue
Ius
James McLeod
S&s. C. Logan
Buck
Dr. McLeod
H. A. Knapp
E. H. Ripple
W. L. Connell
Messie
A. W. Dickson
Theodore Wolfe
F. 8
Joint Auditing Committee Reconsiders City Bills
The joint auditing committee met in City Clerk Lavelle’s office with a slim quorum and approved several bills. Frank Marehall’s $19 claim for East Market street paving inspection drew scrutiny when the engineer noted the project was condemned and derelict. A bacteriological water test bill of $87 sparked fund questions with only $25 in incidental funds. A Roche Tewkesbury Godshall trio will report next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornella
Lavelle
Frank Marehall
East Market Street
Phillips
Board of Health
Messrs. Roche
Generous Donation to Methodist Church Extension Fund
Rev Dr Manley Hard a former presiding elder of the Wyoming district and secretary of the church extension board received a $5000 check from a Philadelphia area friend. He resides in Kingston and also got three gifts of 250 each in October for Memorial churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manley
Hard
Wyoming
Board of Church Extension
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Philadelphia
Kingston
Death in a Prize Fight Shapes Criminal Court Record
Pittsburg Nev. April 21 prize fight in Homestead left Tucker Townsend known as Kid Lavelle dead. Seven defendants including Lavelle opponent John Cavanaugh backers and club officials face indictment for manslaughter and misdemeanor. District attorney seeks involuntary manslaughter verdict on the first count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Nev
Homestead
Tucker Townsend
Kid Lavelle
John Cavanaugh
Lavelle
Hie Backers
Greater Pittsburg
Ridge Row Plot lots near Nay Aug Park in Wilkes-Barre
Opportunity to buy a valuable Ridge Row Plot lot in a fine city location. Fronts on Ridge Row from Harrison to Arthur avenues, adjoining Nay Aug Park. Prices range 500 to 8800 dollars. inquiry to C. C. PERBER, Trustee, Connell Building, phone 1022.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridge Row
Harrison Avenue
Arthur Avenue
C. ¢. Perber
Connell Building
Blakely Baptist Church to Hold Chicken and Waffle Supper
The Ladies' society will serve a Chicken and Waffle Supper at the parsonage on Tuesday November 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ladies’ Society of the
Blakely Baptist Church
Avon Sulphur Baths Promised Relief for Ailments
An 19th century style ad notes The Sulphur Baths of Avon relieve Rheumatiam and Gout, claim cure for Herema, present an ideal fall winter recourse for invalids, with address The Ban ifarium Avon N.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon
Invalide
Banifarium
Apathy in Lackawanna County Election Poses Light Turnout
Voters in Lackawanna County face a light off year election with no expected heavy turnout. The count y chairman expresses confidence in outdistancing the opposition in voter outreach. Voters will choose state treasurer supreme court justice superior court judge two county commissioners and two auditors. The article lists polling places and names of election officers and notes district changes including Old Forge township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vosburg
Lackawanna County
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Republicana
Wenburg
Republican Committee
Fitzsimmons
State Committee
Central Republican Club
Wyoming Avenue
Old Forge
Bauer's Band Elects Officers In Special Meeting
Bauer's band held a special business meeting with Chea ter Bridgeman presiding. Cor eter Thomas Miles was chosen president and William A. Shiffer vice president. John Turn became secretary and William V. Griffiths treasurer, with the band in its twenty third year and forty members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffiths
Fourteenth Annual Meeting of Woman's Home Missionary Society
The fourteenth annual meeting of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of Lackawanna Presbytery will be held at the Avoca church on November. Rev. Arthur T. Pierson will address the public gathering Wednesday evening and conduct the Thursday 9:15 a.m. Bible lesson. He will also speak at West Pittston Presbyterian Church Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Missionary Society of Lackawanna Presbytery
Presbyterian Church
Avoca
Arthur T. Pierson
West Pittston
Coursen's Tea Prices and Blends Advertised
The advert lists various Coursen products with prices per pound and per pound equivalents. Coursen's Best at 10c and 20c per lb, Triple Blend 32c, Blended Javas 25c and 15c per lb, Fancy Old Mandheling 40c per lb, and teas valued at 450 for 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay and
Ey Ib
Coursen
Exposé of Gambling Lectured by John P Quinn at Guernsey Hall
John P Quinn spoke at Guernsey Hall exposing gambling’s pitfalls and how operators manipulate outcomes. He demonstrated devices and card tricks to reveal the tricks of professional gamblers and urged young men to attend his prison life lecture tonight in the same venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quernsey Hall
John P. Quinn
Quint
Quinn
Christian Association
Gothic Architecture lecture by A T Van Laer in Scranton
The first lecture in a four part art series at St Luke's hall featured Professor A T Van Laer on Gothic Architecture. He traced transitions from Mayotian and Greek to Romanesque and Gothic styles, highlighted flying buttresses and clerestories, and showcased Notre Dame Chartres Wells and Lincoln cathedrals with emphasis on England's unity of design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Parish Hall
A. T. van Laer
Scranton
Var Laer
Mayotlan
Luxor
Karnac
Stonehenge
Sigler
Coliseum
Church of San Lorenzo
Trinity Church
Boston
Richardson
St. Denis
Notre-Dame
Chartres
Colognea
Worms
Sienna
St. Ouen
Palais de Justice
Rouen
Seville
Bursos
Spain
England
Lincoln
Lichfield
Salisbury
Wells
Wearminster Abbey
Ely
Ibnry VII
Tinecoln
Laborer Hurt in Accident at Leggett Creek Breaker
Frank Hawley, a Delaware and Hudson laborer in the masonry crew, was run over by two dump cars at Leggett's Creek breaker yesterday. Both legs were fractured and his left-side ribs broken. Hawley, about 45, is married with several children and lives on Leggett Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hawley
Delaware and Hudson Company
Leggett's Creek Breaker
Hawly
Nan
Leggett's Street
Wholesome Water Drive Sparks Green Ridge Meeting
A Green Ridge Woman's Club meeting discusses circulating a petition among Gyeth Ridge property owners to connect with the Scranton Gas and Water supply. Dr. Martha Everett and Dr. Anna Clark speak on typhoid history. committee reports foul conditions along the Providence water stream and urges securing gas and water company supply to Green Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Martha Everett
Anna Clark
Providence Water Company
Gyeth Ridge
Providence Company
Pn Pleaviye
Tte
Kecsoimaice
Green Ridges
Min
Davidson
Providence
Partlin Era
Green Ridge
Scranton Lake
Anna Clarke
Plymouth
Allentown
Moeritt
Polish Miner Found Dead in Bed at 44
Wojciech Baronski a Polish resident of 67 Cherry Street was found dead in his bed yesterday morning. He had battled illness for a month and previously worked at Connell mine before joining the street department. He left a wife and two daughters and funeral services will be held at the Polish Catholic church tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wojclech Baronski
Cherry Street
Baroneki
Connell
Special Low Rates to Philadelphia Exposition
The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western railroad offers round trip tickets to Philadelphia for the National Export Exposition at the one way fare plus a small admission coupon, with travel on any regular train and return within ten days from sale date. Full details available from any Lackawanna ticket agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company
Philadelphia
Lackawanna” Railroad
Money Talks And Saving Money Ad Notice
Fragmentary ad copy lists prices for Blade Creamery Bitter Tea Mocha Blend and granulated sugar. Promises savings by comparing prices, with emphasis on cash payment. No clear date or location given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blade Creamery
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Nworton's Bulletin
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
South Main St
Wilkes-Barre
the Griffin Art. CO
Nand
Lackawanna
Penn Avenue
A. Be, Warman
Hannah Jenkins
Miliner
Tsom
Businese
M. FP. Conry
Ohie
John M. Harris
Pred Godfrey
Hotel Jermyn
Jack Frost
Lagkawanna Hardware CO
Tackawanna Avenue
Drs. McLeod and Logan
Joint Auditing Committee
Ridge Row Plot
Court
James McCoy
Seranton
William Wellett
Thomas Brown
Dunmore
OH McDermott
Db.a. Reedy
Beventeenth
Milret
Jacob Ruppenthal
HH. Jay
H. & Powell
William A. Smith
Arbondale
Bauver
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Java
Rio
Guernsey
Leggett’s Creek
Nickel Plate Road
Smages
Buffalo
Chicago
M.T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Green Ridge Woman’s Club
Green Ridge Woman's Club
Wojelech Baronski
Tribune
Lanes
Spruce Street
Martin
Manny
Washington Ave
Edison
Charles
Scott
Franklin Avanua
Hand & Payne
the Square
Washington Avenue
Beecham’s
Joy Maker
Bronson & Tallman
Youns
Money
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Jackawanna Avenue
South Main Avenue
Manish
Schank & Spencer
Bpruce Street
Mears Building
Bell & Skinner
Jermyn Huilding
Winchester
Felton
Sportsman's Emporium
Uncle Sam
Cach
Oger
Ison Glhoved
Conrad
Lackawanna Avenue
Pierce
Maurice River
Blue Point
Pierce’s Market
Hegstead
Byers
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