Various Local Events and Notices From City Churches and Clubs
Social events include a recital by Mr. E. Brawthworth and Miss Cordelia Freeman with Miss Julia Clapp Allen, a portrait of Col. J. A. Price by Shiley, and a McAll mission stereopticon lecture at Second Presbyterian. A committee serves supper at Park Park tonight as Rev Dr McLeod speaks on women’s world work, followed by Mrs Norvell’s address. A controversy over the Country club schedule in November is noted, and a streetcar umbrella incident disrupts a car ride with multiple injuries and admonitions from passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Brawthworth
Studo
Mr. Southworth
Misa Cordelia Freeman
Misa Julia Clapp Allen
Second Presbyterian Church
McAll
Dr. McLeod
Eveniue
First Presbyterian Church
Norvell
Untimely interruption during speech ends in hasty exit
A young man in the middle of a political address abruptly realizes the speaker’s intended target and bolts from the car, fleeing two blocks before reaching his destination.
Personal notes from New York and area visits
Local readers report a string of residents and visitors arriving and departing. James Lewin moves to Cartondale while Dr Mire returns from a New England trip. G W Hughes returns from Hallstead. E J Leita visits from Wellsboro. Mrs Mason visits sister in Martinsville. Prof George Howell lectures at the Schuylkill county teachers institute in Pottsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onl Mire
Parke
New England
I. C. Coon
Nanilooks
Yeuterday
James Lewin
Salt Lake Ty
Cartondale
Mies
Minnie Boxes
Prine Trent
Dhcomelurg
Herwick
Row
Thilipe
Inckeon Street
New York City
G. W. Hughes
Hallstead
Wey
Mire Edward J. Leita
Wellsboro
W. Pleits
N. J. Mason
Martinsville
J. Campbell
North Sumner Avenue
George Howell
Schoolate
Pottaville
Schuyleill County Teachers’ Institute
New Mexico Coal Venture Attracts Scranton Investors
The New Mexico Tollway and Coal Company forms to develop 3000 acres of soft coal near Salida, north of El Paso, with 21 million dollars capital. Investors include C D Finnson H W Sipson T H Watkins and several Scranton and Wilkes Barre figures. A rail line from El Paso to Salida is under construction to begin mining within eight months, and the fertile Sacramento and White mountains region offers crops, forest lands, and mineral wealth including copper and ore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
U Ints
New Mexico
Messrs. C.D. Finnson
HW. PD. Sipson
T. H. Watkins
Mon
L. A. Watres
Col. H. M. Roses C. &. Davidson
Ohn A. Mears
F. L. Pook
Henry Belin
el Paso
Salida
H. P. Bimypea
Paso
Sacramento
White Mountains
Ann
Hahnemann Homeopath Opened With First Patient Admitted
The Hahnemann Homeopathy Hospital at the corner of Washington avenue and Mulberry Street is now open with full working order. The first patient was received Monday and another will be admitted soon under Dr A. A. Shindabury. Dr J J W Brewster helped admit the first patient and Mise Yardley oversees the new staff. The hospital is equipped for ordinary demand and staff physicians will serve monthly in alphabetical order with two medical and two surgical on duty this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hahnemann Chomoeopathicy
Wtair Homestead
Washington Avenue
Mulberry Street
Dy. A
Anna Clarke
Comidge
Brewster
Lyr
Mer- Lighat
Endeavorer Trolley Day Prompts City Support
A statement from the city Christian Endeavor union explains Trolley Day plans by the Endeavorers to boost streetcar patronage through carrier shifts led by Miss Della P. Evans. Two relays run 10 a m to 8 p m with conductors at Sumter's store, aiming to fund the annual rally and program in the First Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Christian Endeaver Union
Eivery Society
Wis
City Union
Billiman
Scranton Railway Company
Della P. Evans
Sumter's
Goods Recovered in Barrett House Loot Discovery
Lieutenant Davis and Detective Moir recovered a bundle of linen and articles at the Barrett house. Items include 3 table covers, a child’s petticoat, 4 aprons, a calico apron, and a knitted skirt, with a table cover traced to Mrs. George D. B. Dimmick valued at $15. Exhibits remain at police headquarters awaiting ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
John Moir
Barrett House
George D. B. Dimmick
FE. Penman
Madison Avenue
Richard Beamish
Pine Street
Weston
Adams Avenue
T. Hayes
Olive Street
C. L. Frey
Vine Street
Bower
James L. Hane
Ezra G. Wentz
Ethel Barrett
Patrick Quinn
Barrett
Quinn
Patrick Barrett
Thomas Cosgrove
Ethel
Surveying a New Railroad Between Williamsport and Scranton
A railroad survey in Sullivan county aims to run from Williamsport to this city with Eatonville as a starting point. Fifty miles of surveying have been completed and the line would cross the river near Lastrange and pass Lake Winely, benefiting the summer resort. Rumor says Pennsylvania Railroad is pushing the work for a Scranton link. Delaware and Hudson seeks a Western connection at Williamsport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Williameport
Eatonville
Scranton
Lasrange
Lake Winely
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Delaware and Hudson
Williamsport
City Council Resolution Orders McGinley to Withdraw Sewer Appeal
The City Council adopted a resolution directing City Solicitor McGinley to withdraw his appeal against the viewers report on the South Side sewer and to seek court confirmation of the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGinley
Best of Musical Comedies Opens Davis Theater Today
The Davis Theater begins a three day engagement of Little Trixie a bright musical comedy from the Grand Opera House. Last evening's attendance was small and plans are to recreate the show for audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis’ Theater
Grand Opera House
Mini May Smith
Trixie
Hagleton
Davis
Artful display of varied small goods and trinkets
The listing describes a display of refined and miscellaneous items including Sterling-handled penknives with nameplates, hand painted jewel hazes, porcelain dishes, and various articles from Austrian and Bohemian origins suitable as novelties. The catalog emphasizes quality touches and decorative usefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umbrella
Claap
Serling
Resumption Planned After Incident At Von Storch Slope
It is expected work will resume Monday at the Von Storch slope following a trouble last Saturday. Preparations have been completed and the site is being readied for reopening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Storch
DIED HOWER In Rowanton November 1 1997
In Rowanton Mia Mary flower and year of gee at the presence of her grandson Predurick Warnke 17 North Main avenue funeral arrangements to be announced later Robertson in Scranton Pa November ii J Atticus Robertson age year at 29 m Thursday at the grave Shepherd friends wishing to view the body may call between 1 and 2 o'clock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hower
Rowanton
Mia
Mary Flower
Gee
Predurick Warnke
North Main Avenue
Hater
Robertson
Scranton
J. Atticus Robertson
Charity Benefit Tonight At Lyceum For Associated Charities
Tomorrow evening a charity entertainment at the Lyceum will raise funds for the Associated Charities. The program features a series of song and piano numbers by performers including Miss Winifred Williams and Fred Emerson Brooks, with titles such as Dream of Song Courtship Under Limeoastles and At Twilight Hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Board of Associated Charities
Mike Loulae
Slocum
ABC
Budd Emerson Hrooke
Hotomagg
Covcene
Daesemsn
Koven Mies
Winifred “Witams
Ewing
Fred Emerson Brooks
Mr. Johnson “Drom
Misa
Winifred Williams
Mian Winifreit Wiliinime “Trele
Limeoastles
Simmonds
Stolen horse and gear reported in La Plume
The horse owned by Noah Freeman was taken from his barn and a harness, buggy, and lap robe were stolen from Cyrus W. Deans premises in La Plume on Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Plume
Noah Freeman
Cyrus W. Dean
California Tours by Lehigh Valley Railroad This Winter
Beginning Wednesday November 17 1897 a paced tourist car will depart Wilkes Barre on train No 1 each Wednesday through a scenic trip to Colorado and California Tickets available from Lehigh Valley ticket agents for travel through the most picturesque regions of America er004.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Wilkesarre
America
Colorado
Lehigh Valley
Jot Particulara
Do You Peel low in spirits Morstord's Acid Phosphate
An old-time ad promotes Morstord's Acid Phosphate to vitalize nerves aid digestion and lift mood. It notes a souvenir programme for a Tally event at the first Presbyterian church Thursday evening and calls at Boyle Mucklow's Clothing Store, 416 Lackawanna Ave, before 6:10 PM for tickets. Also mentions Iaxative Bromo Quinine tablets and Bercham's pills as cures or remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Thurreday
Boyle & Mucklows Clothing
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton
Thursday November 11 Christien Endeavor Trolley Day Bargains
All West Side street cars pass our stores on Thursday. Scranton's greatest store advertises extraordinary bargains for Thursday only. Goods are retailed at wholesale prices with no special discounts.
Also Mentioned on This Page
NEM
Doctor Mitchell
Hugh Wynn
Mrs. Burton Harrison
Old Dominion
Bret Harte
Max Nordau
Canon Farrar
Lillian Bell
Edna Lyall
W. W. Jacobs
Edna Phillpott
Parks
Mary E Wilkins
Jerome Mary Beaumont
Joan Seaton
Edersheim
Jesus
M. Norton
Sat Lackawanna Ave
Gamay, Brow & Co
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ans Hieht
Meus Aunry Lurlaby
Pratinpe Eervied
The
Penn Avenue
A.B. Warman
W. B. Henwood
Lackawanny Ave
Chas McMullen & CO
Olce
the Traders National Bank
Elda
J. A. Price
Board of Trade
Shiley
Pottsville
William Cornell
Waters
the Hatter
Lackawanna Ave
W. Tr. Hagen
New York
Sigpron
William Darre Rox Tenley
Great Fruit Region
Texas
Tiahnemoann Institution
Conductors’ Headquarters
Union
Sun
Boyle & Mucklow
Anf
James "McLeod
Christian Endeavor Choir
Isaac Lansing
D. D
Misa Elizabeth Thomas
Christian Endeavor
Geo
St. Africh
State
Hyde Park Bank
John M. Harris
Coal Exchange
Beranton
Twining
Harris’ Drug Store
Williameaport
MR. M'Ginley
China
C. E
Date
Pacranton
Saratoga
Associated Charities Benefit
Misa Winifred Williame
Morstord
Bercham
Clarke Bros
Bronson & Tallmans
Hatters and Furnishers
Spruce Street
Axminster
Siebecker & Watkins
Ate
Wise
Henry J. Collins
Scranton Conservatory OF Music
Linden Street
Maloney OL and Manufacturing CO
Linsod Oi
Dryers
Japan
Bioyle Atala
Rexford Company
Lackawanna Ava, Se
Raynolds
Sohmer Piano
J. W. Guernsey
Baying
Scranton, PA
Prop
J.D. Williams & Bro
Sia and
Big Lack. Ave
Weichel
Metropolitan China Hall
Washington Ave
Mears Building
Youngs
Sala
Bell & Skinner
Jarmyn Hattars
Snyder, D. D. S
Spruce St
Jermyn
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