Local Notables Tour Philadelphia on Business
The Weston Mill Co. and W. H. Hagen of Mears and Hagen are in Philadelphia on business. G C Widenmayer of New York aids August Robinson. Miss Haydee Levy and Louis Oettinger announce engagement. Mrs F J Cooper and family visit Wayman Mia Mildred Lewith in Wilkes-Barre. Bookseller Beldieman heads to New York. Fred Godfrey of Lackawanna returns from Philadelphia. Major Whitney Rowland and Frank Bardsley visit Scranton. Hugh Jennings bids farewell before departing for Bonaventure College Allegheny. R A Capwell registers as a student at law with Attorney David W Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hagen
Mears & Hagen
Philadelphia
G. C. Widenmayer
New York
August Robinson
Haydee Levy
Louis Oettinger
F. J. Cooper and
North Rar
Wayman
Mia Mildred Lewith
Wilkes-Barre
M. Schwartzkopff
Penn Avenue
Beldieman
Ad Stationer
Fred. Godfrey
Lackawanna Petty House
G. H. Whitney
O. B. Rowland
Ongsdale
Frank Bardsley
Scranton
Hugh Jennings
Allegheny
R. A. Capwell
Pryor
David W. Brown
First Class for Women at John Raymond Institute
The first women’s class begins at 3 PM in the John Raymond institute building under Young Women’s Christian Association supervision. Classes will meet Saturdays at 2 PM and Thursdays from 2 to 4 PM, with higher algebra and geometry starting November 16 at 7 30 PM taught by Mrs. W. O. Breck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Dnevitute
Young Men's Christan Association
Young Women's Christian Association
Young Women's Chiietan Association
W. O. Breck
Readers' Letters and Opinions Published Here
The Tribune will publish short letters from readers accompanied by the writer's name. The paper is not responsible for opinions expressed in these submissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Davies Announces Candidacy for Scranton City Treasurer
Republican voters in Scranton are urged to support Thomas D. Davies for the city treasurer post subject to the Republican city convention. The notice dates from November 6, 1506, and reflects a political campaign message alongside unrelated patent medicine advertising for Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Thomas D. Davies
New Trials Refused in Hand versus Central PA Telephone
Judge Archbald denies a new trial in the Hand vs. Central Pennsylvania Telephone Co. case over injuries from a rusted downed wire blamed for a 1889 trolley-related accident. The opinion weighs evidence of negligence, wire condition, and jury verdict favoring the company, upholding ordinary care standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Archbald
Mr. Hand
Central Pennsylvania
Archbald
Everett Warren
Candor
Willamsport
J. Price
C. KR. Pitcher
J.lliott Joss
Plulnty
Thomas B. Lockwr
Boston
United States
Dr. Hand
Law Ro
Nowiiaent
Dra. Wehlau
Dolan
N Uim
Beco Ver
Professor Lockwood
Mr. Fern
Chestnut Street
Hut
Seek Representation by Anthracite Operators in Railroads
The Anthracite Coal Operators Association, gathering most coal firms outside nine main railroads, aims to gain representation in the boards of nine railroads including the Central Railroad of New Jersey and Delaware, Lackawanna and Western. They mined 7 percent of last year’s coal and say most deliveries go under price-sharing contracts with carriers. A committee led by B. B. Sturgis, J. D. Simpson, and H. M. Howe will canvass proxies for annual railroad meetings to elect directors for miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Operators’ Association
Anthracite Coal Operators’ Association
Central Railroad
New Jersey
Delaware
Wanna and Western
Delaware and Hudson Canal
Philadelphia and Tending
New York
Ontario
Pennsylvania
Lehirh Valley
B. B. Sturgis
D. Simpson
H. M. Howe
Philadelphia
Miss Norton Delights Large Audience at Y M C A Hall
Miss Edith M. Norton, elocutionist, gave her first public recital at the Young Men's Christian Association hall before a large crowd that included many city notables. Her clear enunciation and expressive delivery drew hearty applause for selections from The Pied Piper of Hamelin to a scene from As You Like It and Riley. She was assisted by Miss Augusta Yendik soprano Miss Elsbeth Winton violinist and Miss Florence Richmond pianist. Winton's playing received marked favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith M. Norton
Christan Association
Hamelin
Nicholas Nickleby
Yorkshire School
London Assurance
James Whitcomb Riley
Belle
Norton
Colonel Fairman's Lecture Recalls Civil War Heroism
Memersa of Lieutenant Ezra 8 Grif fin post No. 139 Grand Army of the Reppedbite heard Colonel James Mattman review “A Nation Saved by Trancfu felon of Eiecsl.” He compared the nation to a sick person and praised wartime leadership, recounting the Civil War heroes and urging unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memersa
Ezra
Griffin Post
Grand Army of the
James Mattman
Coke Kalimanm
Efake
Patiche
Grantdewr
Supreme Court Accepts Boschino Appeal for New Trial
The Supreme Court granted a writ of certiorari to Joseph Boschino, the Italian inmate on death row for the 1894 Dunmore ambush murder of Frank Consort. Attorney George Horn will argue in January for a new trial. Governor Hastings was notified, with execution date to be set after the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Boschino
John H. Thomas
Bunker HI
Dunmore
Frank
George 8. Horn
Supreme Court
Hastings
Gunster
Hoschino
Elim Park supper a marked success with turkey and chrysanthemum decor
The Elim Park church held its second supper of the season from 6 to 8 pm with a turkey and chrysanthemum themed event. Tables in the church lecture room were well filled and funds raised were substantial. The supper was organized by a long list of ladies including Mrs. N E Rice and Mrs. Arja Williams, with several helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elim Park Church
N. E. Rice
Arja Willams
Godford
Woolworth
Allbaugh
Surdam
Edgar
Carlyn
Hughes
Brock
Seeley
Troch
Weed
Wentz
Horn
C. E. Hill
Griffis
Phillips
Miss Reynolds
Harry Leslie
Return of Grand Jury Indicts Murder in Old Forge Case
The first grand jury return reported seventy two bills with thirty seven true bills. Criscenzo Merelo charged with the murder of Emanuel Loro in Old Forge on June 17 1894 appears among the true bills. The list includes numerous indictments across assaults larceny embezzlement and other offenses plus a section of ignored bills. Grand jury to address bridge petitions across the county and may finish tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criscenzo Merelu
Emanuel Loro
Old Forge
Munier
Crincenso Merelo
Thomas Teyshon
Charles PF. Barnhart
Charly F. Williams
Helle Vaniboorch
Jom Atkhigon
Willim Clark
Ebien Sheridan
Frank Shiffer
George Shea
Anglia Campbell
Israel Gries
John Hlickabs
William Hay
Theodore Wolf
Thomas Green
Thomas Coyne
Bridget Coyne
Margaret Han- Hon
Roman Smith
Patrick Byrne
Patrick Maxwell
Mary Mullen
Fritg _‘Toulock
Mary Howey
Edward Kennedy
Thomas Cavenough
William Clark
Ellen Sheridan
Balloe
Berton A. Transue
D C. Hand
Elton Barry
Michael O'Malley
Nora O'Malley
Thomas Kane
James 8. Cobb
George B. Archbald
William T. Simpson
Denis Dougherty
Max Miller
Fred Ptringer
Emma Levert
John Grady
John Lentes
Margaret Lentes
John Gloth
Dominick Ambrose
George Covey
L. M. Rozelle
Israel Grice
Joseph Smith
Patrick Goughlin
Coats
Margaret Hanno
Kilmer R. Krapser
Minnie Ulsofer
John Slamanick
George Romanick
Gertrude Hittenpuse
Crapser
Charles FE. Lee
George A. Sherman
John Horne
Adolph Stroh
Michael Mernode
Michael Peezi
Prom
George Smith
Michiel Peexa
Jon Sewok
Michael Feesa
Anthony Farrell
Thomas Mullen
Savino Pregniero
Dominick Vocre
Vincrenzo Viewnioso
Bros
Frok
Pay Costa
Patrick Flannery
Jennie Jones
Dennis Hartnett
Bridget Moran
Charles Cottle, Jr
Conrad Sanke
Stella Harris
Lotta Gardner
Catherine O'Malley
E. W. Traylor
Jacob Henry Patrick Flannigan
Jacob Henry
Patrick Flannigan
William Race
Louis Bahle
John Reed
Dridge
Day With the Circus thrills audiences in two nights
Clever cast presents Fourth of July themed show with an orchestra carried by the company. The Day With the Circus feature performed descriptively, offering a realistic musical selection. Shows will repeat this evening and tomorrow with matinees.
Scranton Faces Wyoming Seminary in Championship Game
Scranton Bicycle club football team meets Wyoming Seminary in the second game of a Northeastern Pennsylvania series for the championship next Saturday November 9 at the local baseball park. Scranton won the first game 12 to 0 at Kingston on October 3. Seminary seeks to defend its five year hold on the title with a strong effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Wyoming Seminary
Scranton Bicycle Club
Northeastern Pennsylvania
Kingston
Old Rube Tanner at Davis Theater Delights Audiences
Yesterday afternoon and evening Davis Theater offered Old Rube Tanner a three day rural comedy. Reuben and postmaster Hiram Bilkens provide strong comic performances by Mesers Black Wyckoff and Miss Lillian Black with EB A Bills among the rest of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis’ Theater
Rube Tanner
Davis
Reuben
Hiram Bilkens
Mesers
That Pesky Hill on West Lackawanna Avenue
Water diversion into the middle of West Lackawanna Avenue endangers the hill and pavement. Peter Ross reports the issue to Street Commissioner Kinsley. a crew is sent to redirect the water to the gutter and avert pavement damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lackawanna Avenue
Lackawanna Avenue
Neain
Peter Ross
Kinsley
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Jhe Medarca
Norton's
Niagara Falls
S. E. Dickinson
Cassier’s Magazine
Norton’s
Lackawanna Ave
Snow
The
Weston Mill Co
John Raymond Institute
the People
EOR City
Hood
Rane Stes
Tt Fa
Inspecton
William Neary
Nee
Gonaldera
Miss Norton
Y. M. GA. Hall
Colonel Fairman
Ezra S, Griffin Post
Elm Park
London and Universal Bureau of Investors
Cheapside
London
Edward ©. Ross
Walter C
Haviland & CO
China Hall
Weichel & Millar
Old Rube Tanner
Hos
T. Leonard
Taylor's
Scranton and
Pillsbury's
Rexford's
FULE
Knox Hats
Wyoming Avenue
P. McRea & CO
N. A. Hulbert
Wyoming Ave
Steinway & Sordecker Brothers
Krawich & Back
Stult2 & Bauer
Vsical
Rexford’s
Sittin
G. Elmendorf
Elmira
N. Y
Megargel & Connell
Scranton, Pa
Canadian Pacific
Maine
Canada
Maritime Provinces
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Canadian
Northwesty
Vancouver
Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
Ore
San Francisco
Broadway
Wilioms & Bro
Lacka. Ave
E. Grewer
Pennvenue
Spruce Street
University of Pennsylvania
Medico-Chirurgical College
Thorn
Shim
Martin & Delany
Martin Se Delany
Wyoming
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