Reception planned for Rev Dr and Mrs Robinton at Second Presbyterian
The Second Presbyterian church congregation will host a reception for Rev Dr and Mrs C B Robinton to celebrate the twenty year pastorate tomorrow evening in the church parlors. Meanwhile at the Young Women's Christian association convention delegates from Car, Hate were noted for interest and a humorous mix up occurred when a Wilkes-Barre woman mistook two Scranton delegates for locals, prompting a humorous denial.
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Second Presbyterian Church
C. BE. Robinton
Women's Christian Association
Wilkes-Barre
Irollins
Wilkes Harre
Scranton
Ellis Addreded
Local residents return from travel and attend funerals
Personal notes list Jackson of Belmont terrace back from the East, Annie McGinnis of Pitteton visiting Mr and Mrs Neary on Brick avenue, Martin Clark of West Market proft returning from New York on business, and Mr and Mrs Janes Muir of North Redco Avenue traveling to Pottsville for the death of Mrs Muir's mother.
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Jackson
Belmont Terrace
Annie McGinnis
Pitteton
Thomas Neary
Brick Avenue
Martin Clark
West Market
Prrovt
New York
Janes Muir
North Redco Avenue
Pottsville
Mra
Death by Wood Alcohol Suspected in Jim Phillips Case
Coroner's jury in Vale County investigates the death linked to wood alcohol. Hen John claims Phillips died after consuming large quantities while John Rogers and Weed 10 reportedly drank with him. The three weeks apart deaths have prompted a county inquiry into the toxin source and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hen John
Jim Phillips
Cedar Avenue
Phil He
Fustion
Jon
Hezekiah Puerta
John Rogers
John
Lackawoonna Tro and Steel Company
John Wall
Rogers
Jim
Bendohn
Hany
Bishop Talbot Will Accept Bishopric Election
A letter from New York and telegrams indicate Bishop Talbot is likely to accept the election as bishop of the Central Pennsylvania diocese. Clergy and officials in Green Ridge and nearby areas respond with congratulations and plans for Talbot to begin his new field of labor after formal confirmation by church authorities.
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Talhet
Pennsylvania
Protestant Episcopal Church
J. Tale Jentine
Gallontin’ i
Ney
Des
W. Wh
Helghain
Tintae
Mle
Ballentine
Heighwuim
Diehep Talbot
Delgtate
Plewzur
Talbot
Davis Theater Burlesque Debuts With Reeves Company
Davis theater opens this week with Al Reeves' Big Burles Hue Company in a refined, all-ages production. New scenery, wardrobe, and electrical effects headline a satire McPudden's or Dugan's Tribuhibus followed by a strong olio and a farce An Isle of Gold. Peres and Burns star in principal roles as Coble wits.
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Yukon
Klondike
Davis Theater
al Reeves
Big Burles Hue Company
Man Finds His Horse Vanished After Tying It Outside Shop
Anthony Tramble tied his bay horse to a post in front of a Schinger building at the corner of Washington avenue. Upon his return about ten minutes later the horse was gone leaving only a traceslashed tracestrap. The horse weighed 1050 pounds with three white feet and a white star. He reported to the police.
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Anthony Tramie
Furehoad
Bartender’s errant shot leads to arrest after bottle throw
Thomas Skelley stalked Raymond Court with a bag of empty beer bottles on a Saturday morning. He aimed at Court and accidentally hit Patrolman Lona Day with a thrown bottle. Davis and Patrolman Johler assisted in placing Skelley under arrest. he paid a fine.
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Thomas Skelley
Ihreed
Raymond Court
Egris
Skelley
Lona
Lessies
Tepant Davis
Obituaries From Scranton and Nearby Areas
Several notices from Scranton and surrounding towns report numerous deaths and funeral arrangements. Lise Fish aged 3 daughter of Mr and Mrs Nichola Fish will be buried at German Catholic cemetery after a high mass at Afary’s church. Other notices include John Gwenillan, infant Jones, and Joneyce Mary. Funeral services and interments are set for late November in Washburn Street, Beranton, Archbald, and related cemeteries.
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Fisti
Scranton
Lise Fish
Nichola Fish
Afary
Ginning
Burin
John—Al
Gwenillan John
Heneve
Bumner Avenue
North End
Washburn Street
Mary Josoe
Third Street
Thomas Jovey
J. J
J. B. Hitec
Puneral
Mullen
Archbald
Anthony Mullen
Beranton
Local Institutes Arrangements Divides County into Districts
Superintendent J C Taylor outlines an elaborate plan for district institutes across seven districts. Each district forms an institute committee to organize three yearly sessions and attract school directors and patrons to boost countywide teacher training.
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Mitter
Tora
Echool
J.C. Taylor
Uiis
Eitch
Taylor
Car Struck a Buggy on Peachyville Line
Fr H Emery and Mr Blanchard of this city were in a buggy struck by a Beranton Railway street car on the Peachyville line in Priceburg at 9 last night. Emery says the horse was badly injured and he suffered facial scratches and neck pain. The traction office denied any accident report.
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Fr. H. Emery
Mimery
Emery
Traction Company
Arrangements for State German Catholic Convention
The German Catholic League of Pennsylvania prepares for its state convention in this city on May 2, 4 and 26 1808. Two executive board meetings were held at St Marys hall with about 200 members at an Open Meeting. Officers include Charles J Jargle Pittsburg president John Wagner Scranton vice president Christan Duby Pottsville second vice president John Funk Pottsville recording secretary J La Albrecht Scranton corresponding and financial secretary Michael Kremer Scranton treasurer. Executive committee members are Titus Merger Pittsburg Philip Wells Wilkes Barre Jacob Miller Allentown Frederick Stephan Reading and Robert Bobierges Philadelphia. The afternoon session focused on board business.
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John Wagner
Scranton
Christan Duby
Potteville
John Funk
Pottsville
J. la Albrecht
Michael Kremer
Titus Merger
Pithkeburg
Philip Wells
Wilkes-Barre
Jacob Miller
Allentown
Frederick Stephan
Reading
Robert Bobierges
Philadelphia
Mr. Miller
Ite
Edward Meyers Arrested for Assault on James Phillips
Edward Meyers of All Street Petersburg was arrested by Constable Timothy Jones on a warrant sworn by Alexander Phillips. He is charged with assaulting James Phillips, who died three hours after being attacked at Lackawanna hospital. Police claim Phillips was assaulted days earlier, providing evidence linking Meyers to the case. Meyers awaits a morning hearing.
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James Phillipe
Timothy Jones
West Side
Edeward Myers
Aall Street
Petersburg
Owen DP. Johns
Myers
James Phillips
Lackawanna Howplti Jett
Pru
Phillip
Constable Jones
Evience
Phillips
Alexander Phillips
Duties of the Citizen at Workmen’s Meeting
The Workmen’s educational meeting drew many attendees, including numerous women, to discuss The Duties of the Citizen. Lecturer A Longerfeld argued a constitutional era crisis, likening it to 1775 and the American Revolution, with strong applause and a future topic on Trains and Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Min
A. Longerfeld
Lexington
Clifford Nonresponse in Reeder Conspiracy Case
Detective Wil PF notes Clifford did not respond to summons in the Reeder conspiracy case. An attachment was issued for Ford but was not properly served. Ford declined to accept service and did not appear as required, leaving the matter unresolved.
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Tim
Reeder
Wil PF. Clifford
Easton
T. Ford
Scranton
Mr. Curford
Belmg
Reception for New Pastor Mer Spieker at Trinity Church
The congregation hosts a reception this evening in honor of Rev. Mer Spieker, the new pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. The event will be held in the parish rooms of St. Luke's Episcopal Church on Washington Avenue near Price Inniting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer. Spieker
Holy Trinity Libernin Church
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Washington Avennue
Community worship notes and college event roundup
Sabbath services across Meadeville and Scranton area churches drew large crowds with sermons by Rev. BR Davies and Rev. J B Sweet. Reports from the South Bethlehem convention and Livingstone College appeal highlighted church and educational activities, plus a November New York Ontario & Western excursion offering reduced fares and lounge cars.
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RR. Davies
Meadeville
Plymouth Congregational Church
Corliers
Seview
Beeing
J. B. Sweet
Simpson Methodist Church
Saniah Ix
Pattie Watkine-Lindsay
Tabernach
Ohaneh
Husbind
Landsay
Bouth Bethlehem
Rulison
St. David's Church
Dowlr
James EK. Mason
Livingstone College and Industrial Institution
Salisbury
N. Co
Bt. Mark's Lutheran Church
AL Lo Ramer
Pentor
Livingstone College
Maron
Echo
Grand Officers of the Young Men's Institute Meet
A regular session of the Grand Officers of the Young Men's Institute of Pennsylvania met at the Jeruyn on a Saturday afternoon and evening. Officers present included Grand President Keearn of Pittsburgh and First Vice President Gibbons. Reports showed growing membership, several new cornella organized since the Philadelphia convention last September.
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Young Men's Institute of
Peonneyivania
Jeruyn
Dovph BL Keearn
Pitteurg
Flrst
John P. Gibbons
Mine Ora Mile
G. Avenue
Avoca
P.M. Maguire
Vittabure
Soln
Keogh
New Yyork
J. F. McThatdh
Carbondale
W.d. Keller
Pittsburg
Cornella
Philadelphia
Scranton Team Beats Binghamton In Golf Match
Scranton country club players defeated four Binghamton opponents by 25 holes on the Scranton course. Brooks won 8 up over La Motte. Tulley 7 up over Hickey. Watkins 6 up over Kilner. Bedford 1 up over Weert. Handicap contest saw T Fuller net 63 amid disputed handicaps.
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Binghamton
Scranton Country Club
Scranton
Brooks
la Motte
Tulley
Hickey
Watkins
Arbitrature Fixes Value of Canundiven Tract Seized for Water Shed
A panel appointed to value 26 acres seized by Scranton Gas and Water for the Simonson Jam watershed met in court Saturday. Attorneys for Mire, Canivan, and Ex-Judge Knapp argued over land value with claims ranging from 40 to 3300 dollars per acre to as low as 15 to 75 dollars.
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Canundiven Trac
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Simonson
Dan
Newdonmh
Mire
Canivan
Knapp
Lehigh Valley Tourist Car To Colorado and California
Beginning Wednesday November 17 1897 a Lehigh Valley panel tourist car will depart Wilkes Barre on train No 1 each Wednesday. The excursion runs through the most picturesque region of America to Colorado and California. See a Lehigh Valley ticket agent for details.
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Lehigh Valley’ Railroad
Wilkes- Barre
Region O of America
Colorado
California
Lehigh Valley
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