Social notes and travels chronicle local residents
A compilation of marriage plans and honeymoons with visits to New York, attendees at the Motel Albert, guests in Middletown and Bradford counties, and staff changes at Hotel Jermyn. Mentions include Major W. Miller in New York, Miss Mffle Bolden’s trip, Dr YP H Kearney’s Christmas wedding, and Finlward Winsbrock leaving Hotel Jermyn for Syracuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Glynn
Dunmore
New York City
John Mantey
Kennedy
Theodore White
Albert
New York
Mffle Bolden
Morrison Avenue
YP. H. Kearney
Wvyomuk Avenue
Mary Boyle
Tatunton
Mire
Niseley
Middletwn
Jervie Hardenbergh School Winter Term Registration
Readers are urged to register for the winter term at the Jervie Hardenbergh school starting November 14. Courses span all departments aligned with modern progressivism. A second item notes a joint caucus for Republican voters of the First and Second districts of the Eighth ward to nominate ward officers on Monday Nov 20 at 7 PM at Alderman W Millar’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jervie-Hardenbergh
Eighth Ward
W. Millar
Wara
Fred Durr
W. A. Raub
RO. Bryant
Robert T. Black, Jr
Horatio Keller
Walter Haslam
Allentown Police Detain Man Named Jim White
Allentown police forwarded a request from Scranton officials about a man calling himself Jim White. Described as five eight, blue eyes, Irish appearance, claiming Davenport Iowa roots and Hyde Park relatives, he appears demented and is being detained while authorities seek identity information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim White
Scranton
Robling
Allentown
Myde Park
Boranton
Davenport
Iowa
Insane Asylum
Hyde Park
P. F. McGee
Welsh Baptist Association Convenes Semi annual Convention
The Welsh Baptist Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania and Baptist Young People's Union meet at First Welsh Baptist Church West Scranton starting 10 a m today through Wednesday. Three daily sessions cover business reports, devotions and addresses with officers and clergy listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welsh Baptist Association
Baptist Young People’s Union
West Scranton
Welsh Baptist Association of
Northeastern Pennsylvania
The
Baptist Young People's Union
First Welsh Baptist
Association
Regimental Orders for Thirteenth Regiment Schools
Lieutenant Colonel Stillwell issues battalion orders for the Thirteenth Regiment schools at Berenton. Dates given are Thursday November 2 and Thursday December 7 with uniform, guard duty, and lesson requirements for all officers. Adjutant W. E. Gunster certifies the document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwell
Thirteenth Regiment
Thirteenth Megiment
Berenton
Iaecon
D. R
F. W. Stillwell
W. EB. Gunster
Local Obituaries and Funeral Details from Scranton
Died notices list John H Gray at 1800 Lafayette Street with a funeral Wednesday at 2 90, interment Washburn Street Cemetery. J C Moyer of 195 Lafayette Street funeral at home tomorrow 28 o'clock, interment Forest Hill Cemetery. Emma Schnell at West Side Hospital aged 1 Interment South Scranton German Catholic Cemetery. George Warner of 210 Ninth Street died at Moses Taylor Hospital funeral at home tonight, interment Forest Hill Cemetery tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GQRAY
West Scranton
John H. Gray
Lafayette Street
Washburn Street
Moyer
West Beranton
J. C. Moyer
Forest HM Cemetery
Echnell
West Side Hospital
Emma Schnell
South Scranton
Warner
Moses Taylor Hospital
George Warner
Ninth Street
Forest Hill Cemetery
Scheme to Keep Prisoners at Home
County officials studied methods used by Schuylkill Northumberland Berks and Lehigh counties to keep inmates in county prisons. They plan a report recommending reducing the county's reliance on the Eastern penitentiary and increasing home confinement work programs. The visit noted profitable home labor such as carpet weaving and stocking knitting under prison work rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Roberts
John Demuth
W. T. Simpson
New County Prison Board
Schuylkill
Northumberland
Lohich
Funeral of James J. H. Hamilton
Funeral services for Attorney James J. H. Hamilton were held at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. James McLow and Rev. 8 C. Logan officiating. The Lackawanna County bar adopted resolutions praising his intellect, honesty, and stand for right, and his remains were sent by train to Juniata county for burial beside his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. H. Hamilton
First Presbyterian Church
James McLow
D. D
C. Logan
W. S. Haslander
A. H., Clay
Joseph Baumeister
H. Cc. McKenzie
Elhe
Filoomeburg
Lackawanna
Arademia
Juniata County
Fastun
Lackawanna County
James J. A. Hamilton
Smyrna Figs and Dried Fruit Special Prices
We offer fine marks of Smyrna figs at 20c per box and 18c per case. Finest New Malaga and Seeded Raisins, fancy citron, lemon and orange peel, mince meat, plum puddings, and mince in glass priced to attract buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malaga
Florida oranges and grapefruit price ad
Florida oranges priced at 5 per box with 35c and 60c per dozen. Florida grapefruit offered at 7 per box or 3 for 25c. California canned fruits advertised as cheaper than New York wholesale prices. Sample cans available at sale prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forida
California
New York
Funeral attendance planned for deceased election opponent
Copy presented to the family of Mr Chatles KE Hradbury etc. It notes a motion to adopt the revolution and praise for the deceased. Remarks were made by J E Torrey president and Justice Alfred Hand among others. On motion of J F Murphy it was decided members would attend the funeral services in a body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. FB. McDonald
Mr. Hamilton
J. E. Torrey
Association
Alfred Hand
John M. Harris
R. A. Holente
J. F. Murphy
Scranton Board of Trade to Meet This Evening
A regular Scranton board of trade meeting occurs this evening at 6 o'clock followed by a lunch. Delegates to the national board of trade to be elected, and the renewal contract with R G Dun and Company will be acted on. The tin plate industry is expected to be discussed. Bauer's orchestra will provide music, and members will offer informal remarks after the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Board of Trade
At & O
National Board of Trade
Washington
R. G. Dun and Company
Tribune
Muele
Bauer
Stone yard move sparks speculation and plans in Scranton
Frank Carlucci, prominent local stone contractor, denies switching loyalties as Sunday papers claim he will relocate his Scranton Street yard to near the nut works. He reveals a Fort Wayne, Indiana yard will join Scranton operations, keeping current yard active. A four acre tract from Lackawanna Coal and Mining is purchased for new works to open around April 7 employing fifty to sixty men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Carlucci
Mifflin Avenue
Tribune
Carlucci
Scranton Street
Nut
Warka
Dilawere and
Hudson
Cartuce
Fort Wayne
Tnd
Scranton
Lackawanna Tron and Coal Company
Port and Nut Works
Lonet
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Carlucet
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Vermont
New Faeland
Delaware, Lackawanna
Western
Hallstenad
Carweel
Enyve Bie Aealines
John 8 Short Funeral Held at Franklin Avenue Home
The funeral of John 8 Short was held Saturday afternoon at the Franklin Avenue residence. Attendees included members of Exera Griffin Post and Robert Burns Lodge of the IOOF. Services were led by Rev. David Spencer and Rev. Robert F. Pierce. Burial followed in Forest Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8
Short
Franklin Avenue
Exera Griffin Post
Robert Burns Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
David Spencer
D. D
Dover
N. J
Robert F. ¥. Pierce
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Forest Hill Cemetery
Ezra Criffin
Coal Supply Pressures Seen Ahead
The Engineering and Mining Journal notes coal will likely be scarce as coal production last month reached 4,497,624 tons, about 7,000 tons above October, with car shortages and colder weather raising demand and shipments ahead of last year's figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kengineering and Mining Journal
Fire at Weisberg and Shimburgs store basement
Early morning blaze at 2 o'clock damaged the basement of Weisberg and Shimburgs store in a three story brick building on the corner of Washington avenue and Hickory street. Fire companies prevented loss of goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weisberg & Shimberg
Senatz Uram
Washington Avenue
Hickory Street
Local Crackers Featured in Pleasant Tasting Table
The notice praises Molmes-Couts-Larrabee crackers for quality and taste. It highlights various products including ginger snap style crackers and eastern mixed varieties with prices listed per pound and per package. The ad encourages customers to examine the crackers in packages and judge their delicious flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larrabee
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co Packawanny ovens
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. at 197 South Main Avenue offers prompt delivery of ovens. The item is listed in a local advertisement as available for quick shipment and installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Ay Packawanny
Sooth Main Avenue
Molineaux Jury Examination Sparks Pennsylvania Debate
A long report critiques judge Archbald's rejection of New York style juror qualification in the Van Horn murder case. It contrasts Pennsylvania practice with New York, notes prior rulings, and discusses implications for fairness and dignity of courts. The piece cites insistent defense questions and the judge’s caution against such methods. It ends with unrelated local ads and a cigar promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
van Horn
Archald
Pennsylvania
Molineaux
Archibald
New York State
Archbald
J. P. Wedeman
BE. W. Thayer
Supreme Court
Jurge Archbald
Donations for October to Florence Crit tentoh home
A long donor list from October shows various contributions to the Florence Crit Tentoh Home at M2 Harrison Avenue including clothing fruit canned goods milk and other provisions. Notable donors include Mrs J A Fritz Mrs Kate Mitchell Mrs J W Howarth and several churches and local firms providing groceries clothing and household items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Crittentoh
Harrison Avenue
Jones Long
Reed Burns
G. W. Fritz
Jennie Reynolds
J. A. Fritz
Thomas Dickson
W. H. Sadler
J. L. Crewford
Elm Park
Circle
King’s Daughters
Grace
Episcopal
J. W. Howarth
Mary Richardson
Foote & Bheor Co
L. B. Powell
Mr. Hobe
Omaha
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Miew Mary Hubbs
Lackawann Dairy Company
Boranton Dairy Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norton's Bulletin
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
South Main St
Wilkes-Barre
the Griffin Art CO
King Miller
London
Tailor Fine Merchant and Ladies’ Lathoring
Spruce Street
Warman
Major W. Miller
Fred J. Amoden
Penneylyanht
Women's Vief Corps
Bradford
Wyoming
Mra
F. HB. Rutty
Offity
Mra Maarshall Preston
Courtstreet
Lancaster
Finlward Winsbrock
Jermyy'a Walters
Syracuse
Hastrock
Ita
Howard Place
Mi58& Hardeniergh
Miss Worthington
Parler V. Jervie
Alfred Woodler
Cirter
Balldina
Adams Avenue
Linden Street
Turkey
Lackawanna Hardware CO
Lackawanna Avenue
West Side
T. T. Edwards
Booth Wilkes-Barre
Thomas Vaughin
Piinton
Hugh Williams
D. D. Hopkins
Teaac Doughton
Edwardseale
Morgan Evans
North Scranton
J. E. Davis
Plymouth
Rpm
Booth Wilkes Harre
Christian Stewardship
Margaret Vouchan
Ashland
Elisabeth Lewis
Barbara Lewis
John Evans
William Slughis
Mins Corn Roberts
Scranton Society
Booth Wilkes- Barre
David J. Davis
Misa Elisabeth Mughea
South Wilkes- Barre
Olwen Jones
Nanticoke
Emma Hopkins
Warrior Fun
Isaac Doughton
Edwardsdale
W.A. Evans
Wa. m
Charles Jones
Thomas R. Thomas
W. F. Davies
J. W. Lloyd
Frank Hallingshead
D. M. Kivans
Audenrled
John T. Griffiths
Lansford
T. P. Morgan
Mahanoy City
George Hague
Olyphant
W. D. Thoman
Pittston
Hey. J. E. Davis
D. Ivor Evans
Shenandoah
PD. C. Edwards
South Wilkes-Barre
J. &. Saul
Wisconisco
Edward Jenkins
Jermyn
Penitentiary
Roberts
J. J. H. Hamilton
Florida
E. G
Coursen
Lackawanna Avenues
Chatles KE
Hradbury, Co
B. Gardner
HM. Holeate
Board OF Trade Meeting
Carluceci
John
Ezra Griffin
Lindner’s Bread
Rolle
Huntington's Bakery
Shunder’s Market
Mra W. &. Tieht
Marberger
Carr, Vormeer
Armbrust
Ayleworth
Mmilgert
Booth
Ide
Witter
Florence
Aos
Clarke Bros
Martini
Washington Ava
DeLory
Scott
Franklin Ave
Everett
Dix Court
Hand & Payne
Regina
Schank & Spancer
Spas
Matthews Bros
Lackawanas
Bell & Skinner
Hotel
Jermya
Felton
Uncle Sam
Philippines
Conrad
Pierce
Rockaway
Maurice River
Blue Point
Pierce’s Market
Penn Avenue
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