Bargains in Books at Norton’s Window
Large bargain display at Norton’s on Lackawanna Avenue offers Shakespeare in 4 volumes for 67 cents, McCauley England history 5 volumes, Dickens 15 volumes for 6 dollars, Scott Waverly 12 volumes, Bulwer Lytton 13 volumes, White House Cook Book, Elliott and Grant memoirs, and more. Numerous 25 to 50 cent titles, Laurel Library sets, and 31.50 copyright works touted as best value. See window for details and stock.
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McCauley
England
Scott
Waverly
Bulwer Lytton
White House
George Elliot
John
Joo
Laurel Library
M. Norton
Ree Lackawanna Ave
M C A Members Course Entertainment Series
The Young Men's Christian Association announces a six night entertainment series for members at one dollar. November 4 Lovett's Boston Stars. January 1 Captain Joan Crawford. February 2 J Williams Macy. March 28 Edison Vitegraph. April 14 John Thomas Concert. Course tickets available at the Y M C A office. members pay 1 for all, non members 50 cents. First concert Friday November 12. diagram opening November 24 at 9 am. Twining optician 125 Penn avenue hours 9 am to 6 pm.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
Lovett
Young Men's Christian Association
Seare
Woman Pleads for Hillside Home Aid as Four Children Sit Nearby
At a Scranton poor district meeting, Mrs. Flannery spoke with her four children beside her, seeking aid while the board arranged support. Directors provided two months of funds and sent the children to the Foundling Home for winter care. Edward Towery’s case to place his brother in the Hillside Home was discussed, with papers to be completed for admission. The Wilkes-Barre and Scranton boards expressed mutual respect and pledged cooperation to strengthen Hillside Home’s role.
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Edward Towery
Sermaeton
Beemer
Waly
Svore
Tory Lynett
Murphy
Patrick Plannery
Coounny
Shotten
Perry
Paine
Jimmioe
Jimmie
Langetaf Wie
Flannery
Attenton
Tonery
Puller
Can
Mra. Foy
North End
Penred Leford
Nora O'Malley
Wis
Poer Uiatrict
Vaughn
Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes. Barre
Laverne County
Etate Poor Board
Scranton Board
KJ. Lynott
Oor Hietrlet
Hheir
Fallerwie
Lanett
Beranton
Scranton Poor Distri
W. Davenport
Wilkes-Barre men meet board and discuss dates
Mr Davenport's cordial mood eased by Director Fuller. President Langeptaff suggested the issue was forgotten while Wilkes-Barre leaders left confident. They invited the test board to visit and talk about dates as the hour's business began.
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Mr. Davenport
Fuller
Langeptaff
Wilkes-Barre
Was the Watch Cleaned or False Pretenses Case
FE B Davidow a Lackawanna Avenue jeweler was arraigned before Alderman Howe on a charge of false pretenses. Conrad Vernoon testified he brought a watch for overhaul and cleaning and paid $1.00 but later found the cage never opened and the watch remained defective. Bail was set at 00.
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FE. B. Davidow
Lackawanna Avenue
John T. Howe
Conrad Vernoon
Vernoon
Davidow
Win ton Borough Rips Up Riverside Coal Company Track
Citizens and councilmen disrupted a Riverside Coal track laid across the highway after denial of grading permits. A midnight operation saw rails and ties torn from the bank and tossed down the bank as an injunction is sought by Attorney Burns.
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Thue
Winton
Riverside Coal Company
Barough
Scrarnton
TA. Burns
Offelale
Hermagh
Longs Sons Wagons Impress City with Delivery Drays
Jonta Long's Sons unveil three delivery wagons and a dray praised for design and finish. Housed at Union Transfer on Penn avenue, the brown and red striped vehicles attract many admirers. The high body and light, graceful appearance stand out among local conveyances.
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Jonta Long
Union Transfer Company
Penn Avenue
Jailed for Larceny Case Involving Burdick Firm
Annie May, a Hawley native and former servant at the Burdick chiropodist offices on Jefferson Avenue, was arrested for stealing a $10 Hi property. She denies the charge and was committed to jail after failing to post $50 bail.
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Annie May
Mrc. H
Burdick
John T. Howe
Jai
Donation Days Set For House Of The Clwed Shepherd
Next Tuesday and Wednesday November 2 and 24 are set for annual donation days at the House of the Clwed Shepherd. Charitable items such as Groveries provisions clothing and dry goods are welcomed as well as cash gifts. A postal card to the Mother Superior will arrange messenger delivery for donations not easily delivered. Crane returns from New York with the largest fur assortment in the city at 624 Tacka Ave.
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Crane
New York
Tacka Ave
Largest stock of overcoats in the city advertised
Advertisers claim a wide overcoat stock and urge buyers to call for a good garment at a low price. Local merchants highlight value and selection to attract coat shoppers.
Obituary notices from Fulton Scranton and West Scranton deaths
Multiple death notices dated November from Fulton N Y Scranton Pa and West Scranton list deceased Mrs Horatio A Allen James Humphyroye Mary K Mindoney Joseph Michels with family connections and funeral arrangements. Interment cited at Washburn cemetery with services noted for forthcoming dates.
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Miqhels
West Scranton
Josph Michels
Hilo Realdence
Garfield Avenue
Ecack
Reakdence
Washburn Effect Cemetery
Sudden Death of J Alton Davis
J Alton Davis a leading Lackawanna county lawyer died suddenly while staying in the Adirondacks. He had shown health improvement after pulmonary trouble and was en route to Scranton for a funeral plan. The family will receive the body in Scranton with funeral arrangements pending.
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Flix
Lackawanna County
J. Alton Davis
Hainbow
Adirondack
Hermolicht
Abe
O& Specia- Vet
Community honors Father Jones with coffee and cake
After the exercises, attendees shared memories and paid respect to Father Jones. Coffee and cake were served, reflecting the community’s affection and the sense of farewell accompanying the tribute.
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Father Jones
Forger Kuhlman Held on Check Attempt in Scranton
Kuhlman, a young man, jailed in county jail on 860 bail after attempting to pass a bad $18 check at Mitchell's Dining Room on Washington avenue last Tuesday. He was arrested Thursday night by Patrolmen J. Thomas and Tom Vans in West Scranton after initially escaping Ira Mitchell's pursuit. He confessed guilt at yesterday's hearing. Nealis is misspelled as Newalls.
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Kuhlman
Mitchell
Washington Avenue
J. J. Nealis
Kubhiman
Pastrolman J
Thomas
Tom Vans
West Scranton
Nealis
Newalls
Ira Mitchell
Young Mane
West
Scranton
Rubber Tires Promise New Industry for City
The Sunday News notes a new venture by Hittenbender & Co into rubber tires for vehicles. An expert machinist from New York is securing know how, with rubber tires seen as a growing necessity. The firm plans to fit old wheels locally within a week using updated machinery.
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Messrs
Lave
le Miewead
Thane
Jaros' Hygienic Underwear Ad at Koran & Mertill's
An advertisement for hygienic underwear from Jaros' promises quality and fit. The notice directs shoppers to Koran and Mertill's at 116 and S18 Lacka Avenue for purchase.
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Jaros
Horsford's Acid Phesphate Endorsed by Dr Roberts
Dr F A Roberts of Waterville Maine recommends Horsford's Acid Phesphate as highly beneficial for nervous disorders nervous headache nervous dyspepsia and neuralgia. He believes it yields great satisfaction when thoroughly tried.
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F. A. Roberts
Waterville
Local grain and feed terms listed for city delivery
First class cow egg stove and ghest nut offered in 4 000 pound lots at 2 55 per net ton delivered in city and 2 50 delivered in Dunmore by A Mowery contact 4674 Dunmore.
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Dunmore
A. Mowery
Enemies for Life to Open Three Days at Davis Theatre
The Davis Theatre will present the melodrama Enemies for Life for three days starting Monday with a matinee on November 22. Pittsburg Gazette notes Miss Joan Cravan and her capable company opened the week there with the emotional drama praised for its stirring impact and Cravin's strong portrayal.
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Davis’ Theatre
Tina
Mies Cravin
End of Carpet Season Bargains Offer
As the carpet season ends, bargains are invited with velvet carpets marked 00c to 1.25 per yard now offered at cost. Remnants labeled Tapestry Brussels priced 60c per yard. Ingrain carpet 19c, all wool 50c. strong wear and fall patterns offered to close out stock.
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Tapestry
Brussels
Wagner Denies He Will Refuse Re Election in Tenth Ward
The Tenth Ward selectman disputes rumors that councilman Chathka F. Wagner would not seek another term. Wagner states he will stand for re election and did not authorize anyone to claim he declined candidacy.
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Tenth Ward Selectman
Babet
Chathka F. Wagner
Wagner
Venerable Father Jones Celebrates Eighty-Second Birthday
A party from Kim Fork church gathered yesterday at Evan Jones home on Prescott Avenue to honor the aged pastor Jones on his eighty second year. The event included singing and prayer as church members presented a token of fellowship to the venerable minister who appeared pleased by the surprise gathering.
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Prieunds
Kim Fork
Evan Jones
Prescott Avenue
Pathor Jones
Utth
Mr Jones
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Garnay, Brows & Go
Norrman & Whore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
The
A. B. Warman
W. B. Kenwood
Lackawanay Ave
Chas McMullen
National Bank
Telephone Su
Twining
Optician
Barris
W. C. Loftus & Co
Broadway
Cali
Waters
Hattem
Lacka- Wonnk Avenue
Wome
Davenport
Riverside Company
Longs’ Sons
Girl
House of the Good Shepherd
Horan
Merritt
Maloney
Mary K. Mindoney
Aavehier
Edward Maloney
Bouth Irving Avenue
Adirondack Mountains
Mre
Davis
John A
William 8. Mears
Linden Street
Quincy Avenue
Lackawanna Hal i Association
John R. Edwards
I. M
Tie
Honesdale Water Company
Fairview Land Company
Tribune
Old Forge Coal Company
Augustus Davie
Factoryville
Franklin Avena
West Side
Mr. Davie
J. WH
Dr. W. Connally
Connally
Doyle
Aloe
John BR. Bewards
Forger Kuhlman
Ito
Mitchells
the Sunday News
Filly Webb
George Fellows
Storre
Miss Smith
Will Jones
Jermyn Guest
Spruce Street
Gene Parrott
Interhorrow
Horsford
Mena Sulte
America
Bulta
Clarke Bros
Earl & Wilson's
Bronson & Tallimans
Hatters and Furnishers
Conservatory OF Music
J. Alfred Pennington
Adams Ave
Linden St
LIPE
Davis’ Theater
Clotis
SY Carriage
Smyrna
Wise
Henry J. J. Collins, Sr
Pace” Ave
Myaloney Owl and Manufacturing CO
Italy
Lackawanna Ava
Raynolds
J. W. Guernsey's
Wateroorm
Scranton, PA
Starling Silver Warn
Sterling Novaltias
Pennsylvania
Mercereau & Connell
Wyoming
Osi
Taiwan
Sain
Weichel Bros
Metropolitan China Hall
Washington Ave
Mears Building
Grean
Bell & Skinner
Jarmyn Hatters
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St. Opp
Jermyn
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