Local notables noted in city visits and engagements
Mrs M A Friedlander is in New York City. P OConnor of Binghamton was in the city yesterday. Dr I Gardner of Forest City was in town yesterday. Attorney Edward Merrifield returned from a ten day trip to Florida. Mr and Mrs D P Atherton to spend Thanksgiving with Wilkes-Barre relatives. Mrs C Ben Johnson returned from Philadelphia. The engagement of Terpard Long to Miss Clare Dittenhofer announced. Alderman and Mrs Myron Kasson left for Springville to spend Thanksgiving with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O'Connor
Binghamton
Dr. I. Gardner
Forest City
Edward Merrifield
Florida
Mire
D. P. Atherton
C. Ben Johnson
Mudleon Avenue
Philadelphia
Terpard Long
Jonas Long
Clare Dittenhoffer
New York City
Myron Kasson
Springville
Susquehanna County
Fellows appeals over land dispute with Smith heirs
Joseph Fellows seeks sixty one acres on the Wet Mountain in a suit against Cornelius Smith and J Stanley Smith. Attorneys for Walnut file exceptions to Judge Purdy's finding as Fellows plans to take the case to the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Fellows
Cornelius Smith
J. Stanley Smith
Supreme Court
Newcombe
Welles
Torrey
Judge Purdy
Fellows
Cornelius
Trains Kills Unnamed Man Near Olyphant Depot
A southbound Delaware and Hudson train struck and killed an unidentified man at Tineley's crossing near the Olyphant depot yesterday morning. Engineer William Bingham reported the stranger did not heed warnings and sank between the rails as the engine neared. The incident occurred around 8:40.
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Delaware and Hudson
Olyphant
Beranton
Tineley’s Crossing
William Bingham
Bingham
Thanksgiving Day sweenstake handicap at Country club
Notice on the Country club bulletin invites entry to a Thanksgiving Day sweenstake handicap for men and women. Two classes based on course scores, prizes offered per class, entrance fee fifty cents, unlimited plays with sign‑in and special score cards. Entries to Tom Hourly, scores to be kept on special cards. Green's Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entrica
Clis
Thore
Nass
Tom
Willi
Han- Weaps
Tor
Green
St Thomas College to battle Wilkes-Barre eleven for northeastern PA title
A large crowd is expected at Athletic Park for the St Thomas College eleven of Williamsport facing Wilkes-Barre, with St Thomas favored by superior teamwork. The lineups list J Coleman at center and W Weir as captain, while Dick Gandal leads Wilkes-Barre’s team in a high-profile gridiron clash at 4 PM with police presence to keep the field clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Athletic Park
the &T. Thomas’ College Eleven
Thin City
Dnl
Wilkes-Barre All Collegy
St. Thomas Tein
St. Thomas
Dom J. Coleman
Yani Jiseph McDonald
Martin Langan
James ‘Tighe
Dante
Toolman
Patrick Kelliher
Liwene Sehrovder
Mantey
William Campbel
Mort
Jo Wolf
Nat Rich
Kirkwood
M. McAndrews
Wm. O'Hara
Uwils
Coleman
Langan
Kelleher
Manley
McDonald
Tmehe
Campbell
O' Hare
Weir
W. O' Hara
Wilkes-Barre
Wyoming Seminary
Dick Gandall
Marin
Ltt
Toth
The Gondoliers Triumphs With Amateurs in Beranton
The Gondoliers enjoyed a grand success with strong audience turnout and encores. Mr. Holland of the Kindergarten Association extended thanks, praising participants and sponsors, while notable attendees and supporters were listed. The production, under Mr and Mrs Dixey and Professor Penlington, drew praise for lighting, dance, and chorus excellence, promising a healthy financial result for the Beranton Free Kindergarten Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Kindergarten Association
Lyceum
Beranton Free Kindergarten Association
Liandertson
Henry Diney
Aleie
Mre
W. FL Heallatead
Mra
J. A. Scranton
T. Ta Tite
Mies Blake Gilmore
T. WH. Watkins
James Archbuld
Gd Fim. Is
Diena Reynolds
T. I. Jones
Mer
Mire
PD. Plackinton
Eo. Andersen
Colborn Family Updates on Army Assignment and Camp Health
Attorney A J Colborn received a letter from his brother Robert G Colborn who with Lt Siviter in this city reports the camp at Tumtayville Ala in excellent health. Colborn has been assigned to Company G Fifteenth United States Infantry. The regiment may move to Tampa Fla and then Cuba later in December and March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Colborn
Robert G. Colborn
Siviter
Tumtayille
Ala
Colborn
Fifteenth
United States Infantry
Eran Wonponay
Dee
Tampa
Pha
Cuba
City offices up for election and filing deadline declared
The notice lists February election offices including mayor treasurer and city controller three aldermen two school directors with three year terms. Republicans seeking candidacy must file by December 15 1848 with Chittenden city committee chairman and provide position sought and mailing address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ta Fe
Ahoys
Chittenden
Aifles
C. E. Chittenden
The Nash Opens For Thanksgiving Sales
A chaotic OCR notice advertises business today for Thanksgiving with photo work and low prices. It lists 135 Borugy Street at the corner of Washington Avenue and an ad for The Nash, menu tickets transferable for rent, and a Pleasant front room with board on Monroe Avenue plus a Pocono Cigars contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borugy Street
Washington Avenue
Import Offer: Olive Oil and Soap from Zantl Greece
Advertisement notes Pure Olive Oil and Olive Oil Soap imported from Zantl Greece for sale by M. A. Friedlander & Co. at 510 Spruce Street. Also references a call for Popular Punch Cigars 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zantl
Greece
M. A. Friedlander & Co
Spruce Street
Refund pledge for Turig cough syrup sales in Dunmore
A signed notice promises to refund money for Greene's Warranted Byrup of Turig if it fails to cure a cough or cold. The fragment mentions Dunmore Pennsylvania and names John P Cranion Ma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Rene
Gadd
Dunmore
John P
Cranion
Thanksgiving social of O'Reilly Council honors and orchestra
The John Boyle O'Reilly Council YMIs annual Thanksgiving social was held at Seigel's Dancing Academy and was very successful. M A Methinley served as master of ceremonies with aides P H Gitleran and James J Swot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boyle O'Reilly
Beonanton Bicycle Club Hosts Dance by Cote Club
Last night a dance event was held at the Beonanton Bicycle Club House conducted by the Cote club. Attendance details and full program were not provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beonanton
Cote Cub
Coureen's Java Sparks 25 Cent Coffee Challenge
Advert says Oc Per Pound varies widely from tea store 35c. It notes the price gap and hints at someone paying for gifts. It invites readers to try Coureen's Java at 25¢ and judge for themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coureen
Java
Cow causes derailment on Delaware line near Linden street
A cow darted from a shadowed wall near Linden street bridge as Delaware and Haden passenger train No 23 backed into a junction from Carbondale. The rear brakeman could not stop in time. the cow was struck, car derailed, upper rear corner damaged, passengers shaken but unhurt. A wrecking crew arrived at 1 o'clock to repair the derailed car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden Street
Delaware and Haden
Wilkes-Harre
Carbon
Agavier
Covard
Green Thdpe
Carbondaly
Oelock
Recruiting Bulletin Details Fifteenth Infantry Deploys
Friday marks the final day of recruitment at the Washington Venice station under Lieutenant Smvit er with the office closing for a holiday. Thirteen men depart Carbondale for Camp Albert G Faoree Alabama with a larger group totaling about forty from Carbondale and other towns. Detachments list names from James McEmwcott to Joseph A Coughlin and several others, while destinations include Danville Sunbury Pittsburg and Camp Alabama. Nationalities varied as the recruiting drive continues since opening on November 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiehington
Venice
Smviter
Chea
Philadelphia
John Leckte
Tatheton
Cloge
Carbondale
James McEmwcott
Michael Thornton
Hichmondale
Doxseph J. Murphy
Joseph W. Seitz
Honeydale
Michiel Waleh
Frank
Phile Sigler
William Fadden
Boranton
W. H. Polley
John B. Brink
Lake Ariel
John Bunanick
Montrose
William Novack
Plymouth
Michael Sardinell
Old Forge
Todson D. Gillette
Honesdale
Joseph Hendrick
Albert G Faoree
Montevile
Alabama
United Billed Infantry
Danville
Sunbury
Pittsburg
Funeral for B E Cowles D L and W railroad night dispatcher
Funeral services were held yesterday at 713 Quincy avenue for Benjamin E Cowles night dispatcher with the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad. Rev C M Ginn spoke of the decedents duty and home life. Interment followed at Waverly Pennsylvania in the Methodist cemetery with pallbearers and bearers named. Attendants from Dilawar Lackawanna and Western officiants were present and several relatives traveled from Parsons Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Elmira and Catawissu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Ginn
D. Dpd
Elim Park Church
Benjamin E. Cowles
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Quincey Avenue
Giffin
Waverly
John Kauffman
C. BK. Behirlefer
W. W. Rissenger
J. Vail
David J. Whitford
Alvin Diehl
Philip Gowriith
Samuel Merrill
Dilawar
Lackawanna
Weartern
Charles Hroud
Parsons
Mies Jenile
Robert Tully
Wilkes-Hairies
Catherine Laycock
Martha Chopin
John Hutchings
Harry Laycock
Herbert Taiyouck
Wyoming
Helen
James Laycock
Willian Laycock
Hblormabure
John Lewis
Catawiszu
Nijvision No 17 Ancient Gudley Ball at Music Hall
The sixth annual Nijvision ball season drew a crowded attendance at Music Hall Institute last night. John J. Murren served as master of ceremonies and M F Gerrity acted as adjutant. Pierce Purrell chaired the refreshment committee with James T McCinnuis on the Moor committee and Hon J J Vaughan leading the reception committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nijvision
Gudley
Hibernians
Music Hall
John J. Murren
M. F. Gerrity
Pierce Purrell
James T. MecCinnuis
J. J. Vaughan
Thanksgiving events at Excelsior Hall and church supper
The Enterprise Dancing class will hold a social at Excelsior hall on Wyoming avenue this evening with instructor HH. D. Taylor. The Young Women’s Christian Association will keep open house at 8 o’clock with a music program. St Paul’s Catholic church radics will serve a turkey supper in the church hall starting at 6 o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Excelsior Hall
Wyoming Avenue
HH. D. Taylor
Clarion
St Pauls Catholic Church of
Green Wilwe
Church Hall
School Pupils Generous Gift Aids Scranton Soldiers Families
Superintendent Howell organizes a Thanksgiving gift drive from public schools. Pupils donated canned goods vegetables and staples to aid sixty families of the Thirteenth Regiment in Scranton. Brother Francis leads the distribution with volunteers. about forty wagon loads are prepared for delivery from Linden Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Scranton
Brother Francis
Board of Trade
Linden Street
Wewell
Francis
Soldiers’ Relief Association
Beranton
Tuesdus
Calle
Mnolly
Grenpe
Tribute to Rev Dr Hard in Zion Herald report
The Zion Herald cites the annual meeting of the Church Extension Society of the Methodist Episcopal church praising a competent three secretary team Dre Ky nett Spencer and Hard. Dr Kynett is praised as judge and financier guiding the society. Dr Spencer is hailed as the great heart rallying offerings and revival work. Mord is lauded for tireless devotion linking churches and brethren. An image of Manley S Hard, former presiding elder of the district, accompanies the article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Herald
Church Extension Society
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dre
Kynett
Spencer
Hard
Dr. Spencer
Secretariat
Manley
Death of Mrs Matilda Shelly in Newton
Mrs Matilda Shelly aged about seventy five was found dead in bed yesterday morning at her Newton home. She had been visiting her daughter at 14 Webator avenue for two weeks and retired Tuesday night in apparently good health. Survived by sons John A Shelly of Ransom and David B Shelly of Pittston and daughter Mrs Fred B Amand of (text cut off).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Shelly
Newton
John If. Kemp
Webator Avenue
John A. Shelly
Ransom
David B. Shelly
Pittston
Fred 8. Amand
Tooth sets offered at Spruce Street clinic
Dental offer lists full sets for 33.00 and best sets available at 5.00 including extraction. Location noted as Spruce Street near Hotel Jermyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spruce Street
Jermyn
Ladice Beaver Jackets At Extraordinary Values
Ladice Black Beaver Jackets offered in Jalert style with front buttons and trap details. Jackets feature stitched seams and wool fabrics, with prices listed at 7.00 10.00 and 15.00 in French Blue Garnet or Royal Blue options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladice
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Wyoming Ave
Fein
A. A. Lindabury
Htolon
Ommmee—Williams Buildng
VostotMos Heidence
South Main Avenue
Columbian Detective Agency
Chas McHulley
Haveopened & Genera
Ntlands Bank
Gom
Nena Eens “Laurn ID RY. A
UB. Warman
Gos Penn Avenue
Belumon Bros
M. A. Friedlander
Fellows-Smith
Unknown Man
Pasesh
Longstreet
Cape
Kenneth Welles
Douglas Torrey
Shapron
Mr. Pennington
Tribwne
Beranton Coneervatory
Muste
W Hong
Po Depine
Revere
Mika
Mrs. Dixto
Pineuress
S. Alfred Penhington
Service
DeWitt's Photo Gallery
Nash
Pieasant
Monroe Avenue
Aiwaya
Pocono Cigars, Fc
O'Reilly Council
Coterie Club
Coursen
Misa Tropp
Miss Perrigo
Misa Stevens
Huntsville
B. E. Cowles
DR. Hard
S.C. Snyder
William Shelly
Falls
George Blelly
Kemp
Epnicopal Church
American Mutual Indemnity Co
National Tank Building
P. F
M. T. Howley
Clarke Bros
Hand & Payne
Washington Avs
Ra Druggists
Raynolds
Bell & Skinner
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Snow
Scranton, Carbondale, Olyphant
Moosic Powder CO
Scranton, PA
Mayte
Moosic
Rushdate
Laplin & Rand Powder Co
W and
HI Repauno Chemical Co
Smith's
Smith’s
Maloney Oil and Manufacturing CO
Maridian Strait
Lackawanna Ave
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