CITY NOTES COAL LAND LEASED AND LOCAL EVENTS
City notes report coal land leased in the Third ward and a sewer contract certified by Controller Lowell. A large block of granite will be moved to the soldiers’ shaft site for a planned feature, with details on a union league meeting and Republican candidate speeches. An owl was captured on Felip night and given to park officials. Funeral plans for Robert Mayberty are announced. Contests include a charity concert and an illustrated talk on the Oberammergau Passion Play. Weekly clearings totals and a legal filing on township indebtedness are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Mrheas
Torrey A. Lae
Quinnai
Taehwwarma
Stabbing Affray in Throop Lands Miner in Jail
John Vrabel of Throop was committed to the county jail by Squire Cummings of Olyphant on a felonious wounding charge against Joseph Mora of Throop. Mora says a Saturday night quarrel led to a stab, while Vrabel claims he only pushed Mora into a ditch and Mora cut his hand on glass. Mora filed a warrant after the fracas. Vrabel’s location remained hidden until last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vrabel
Mora
Throop
Vrabel
Fire gut two story house on Pine street in Dunmore
An early morning fire at 1 40 oclock in Dunmore destroyed the two story wooden residence of John Decker on Pine near Elm. The blaze started around 1 20 and gutted the interior leaving only the shell. Family escaped with no furniture saved. The house is owned by Patrick Durkin, cause under investigation.
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Dunmore
John Decker
Pine Street
Elm
Patrick Durkin
Guernsey Hall Ads Low Nitrios and Organs Today
Guernsey Hall advertises nitrios from 40 dollars and organs from 10 dollars with a call to action to visit early and see what money will buy. J. W. Guernsey, proprietor.
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Guernsey Hall
J. W. Guernsey
Forty year nun Benedict dies at St Cecelia’s Convent
Sister Benedict formerly Miss Marion of Philadelphia dies at St. Cecelia's Convent Wyoming Avenue after a long illness. Aged 64 she was born in Philadelphia and professed forty years ago. She served at Susquehanna and Dushore as mother superior before moving to Scranton. Funeral tomorrow at 9 AM in St. Peter's Cathedral with a requiem Mass. Interment in Cathedral cemetery. She is survived by two sisters in Philadelphia.
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Order of the Immaculate Conception
Scranton
Benedict
Marion
Philadelphia
St. Cecelia's Convent
Wyoming Avenue
Slater
Susquehanna
Dushore
St. Peter's Cathedral
Removal bid for two ward constables over neglect
The Men’s Union seeks removal of Constables Joseph Woelkers of the Eleventh ward and Hugh Collins of the Seventh ward for failing to report speakeasies. A rule to show cause was granted and set for the next argument court after accusations of accepting bribes to display unlicensed venues to a detective prior to a Republican primary.
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Joseph Woelkers
Hugh Collins
The
Tribune
Harris
Blank
Rescue Mission on Franklin Avenue Offers Charity Benefit
The open door of hope Rescue Mission on Franklin Avenue aids youths, guiding sin to God, restoring them to home and society. A benefit entertainment featuring the Sublime Passion Play Morse version with music and stereopticon effects will be held at the Bleyele club house on October 4 at 7 p.m. Rev. Robert Gosa promotes the event, with tickets at Powell's music store or at the door.
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Franklin Avenue
Jesus
Bleyele Club
At & P.m
Robert Gosa
New York
Powell's
Fire Destroys Morgan Store Barn at Peckville
Sunday around 12:50 a large Morgan store barn in Peckville caught fire and burned completely. Fire crews from Blues' drug store and Jessup Hose Company battled the blaze, saving the stove but destroying a delivery wagon, butcher wagon, and two sleighs. Loss estimated at about 400 dollars with insurance. Origin undetermined.
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Morgan Store
Peckville
Blues
Wilsons
Jessup Hose Company
Morgan
Peckville Store Company
Piano and Organ Sale at Washington Avenue Scranton PA
About twenty five instruments, most slightly used, offered for sale for cash. You may never have another opportunity. See what money will buy today at Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pa.
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Washington Avenue
Scranton
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Ad Sparks Controversy
An old advertisement for Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup appears in a damaged OCR fragment. It claims the product soothes the child, relieves wind colic, and cures ailments, praising it as the best remedy, while mentioning broad audience support and a lengthy sales claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bething
Bowtese Fae Gessti
Why Stick to a Creed Says Dr Giffin At Elm Park
Rev Dr Giffin urged belief in a creed as essential for personal growth and church life. He warned that revising creeds erodes faith and that a robust creed empowers thought, devotion, and development rather than becoming a mere literary artifact.
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C. M. Giffin
Elm Park Methodist Episcopal Church
Christ
Parson Farrar
God
Why Do Men Stay Away From Church Services
Reverend James Hughes argues that many men avoid worship despite evident moral and social expectations. He cites inconsistency in men who urge family church attendance yet seldom attend themselves, urging men to join gatherings and consider the lifelong impact on their sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hughes
Adama Avenue Presbyterian
House of God
Alis
Spendthrift and the lure of savings on pay day
A brisk critique of spendthrifts in urban society warns that many wander toward ruin and pauper graves. It notes the futility of scolding and extols a savings habit as the sole effective countermeasure, highlighting neat deposit records as helpful on payday.
Ad Opinion Cites Shallow Religion as Advertised Cure
A speaker derides insipid religious notions likening them to a magazine advertisement for wind pills. The critique contrasts a forced gospel of sound with a genuine, solid gospel.
Trial List for October Session Heads Everhart Case
The criminal docket for October sessions led by Edwin E. Everhart includes bribery and speakeasy indictments among 477 cases. Judges Archbald Gordon Love Edwards McClure Wennd will preside in three court rooms across two weeks with possible week exchanges. the Everhart case tops the list for the opening week.
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Edwin E. Everhart
Texm
Jones
R. W. Archbald
Cyrus Gordon
Forty-sixth Judicial District
Clearfield County
John G. Love
Fortyninth Judicial District
Centre
R. W. Archebald
Religious News Notes Highlights Local Sermons and Services
The column lists multiple sermons and services across churches in Scranton and area. Rev. Spaulding reads a paper before Baptist ministers on God’s partnership. Dr. C B Robinson preaches at Beco Presbyterian on the school for gift and self-brother monuments. Rev James Kendall preaches on The Successful Leader at Grice Evangelical. The St. James choir performs an elaborate service. A New Testament lesson from Matthew inspires talk on talent. Dr Moore of Kingston preaches at Providence Methodist Episcopal and urges support for Wyoming Seminary and North Serton ladies’ charity drive.
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Sintinire
Waverly
Spaulding
Baptist Ministers’ Conference
C. B. Robinson
Othe
Beco Presbyterian Elareli
Rena. W. Meainger
United Evangelical
Elareli
First Presbyterian
James To Kendall
Luther Iles Waring
Scranton
Young Monts Christian Association
St. Jake's Church
Israel
St. Matthew, Hoy
Moore
Kingston
Providence Methodist Episcopal
Wyoming
North Serton
Thancil Secretin
Tle
Scattered Charges List Involving Liquor, Adultery and Assault
A long OCR list records numerous criminal charges including selling liquor without license, adultery, assault and battery, larceny and related offenses. Names such as Robert Wilson, Thomas Layehon, Frank Robling Jr., and many others appear with associated prosecutions and case numbers.
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Edwin & Everhart
TF. Everhart
B. Roberts
P. F. May
Anno
BE. Ames
Thomas Teyahon
C. J. Knapp
B. F P. Ames
Patrick O'Donnell
Frank Rolling, Jr
Michael Juritski
Richard Barron
William Robinson
Frank Robling, Jr
Charles Sweeney
Tra Mitton
Warren ‘Tappen
Eliabeth Tappen
Charles Miles
Frank Holling, Jr
Thames Carlen
Radewart Robbing
Willian TH
Theanas Ewston
Jodeph Ovtzel
Clarlea Town
Robert Wilson
Thomas Coyne
Hobert Wilson
Mr Gillvide
Hewes
Tnierew
Patie
Thoms Newton
Wueh Price
Pierce
Thomas Corvity
Hubert Wilke
Doh Mottaty
Tyuer
Hubert Wilken
Frank Shomiel
Henry Perio
Dennis Finnegan
Hh Piers
Ano Medates
Willian Upwelld
Margaret Marne
Mohere Wilson
George Roshirisky
Vaault and Battery
Maury Sullivan
James J. Waddon
Mqnor
Thomas Lexalon
Toni Minotti
Adaault
Ann Waters
Jhon
Bos
Westourt
Nolert Wilson
Mike Gallagher
Robert Wilton
Michard Ibele
Michael J. O'Toole
Kara Ul
Mipple
Nichard Little
D. O'Poole
Josephroad
Richard Little
O'Toole
Titel
Jol Kelly
Oh Wehard Little
Jacob Kilian
James J. Gottings
Dy Conne
Hol
Tile Lie van Dorm
Martin Walsh
Thdwiy Bernhardt
David Mavis
Charles Graham
Alia Slaughter Craham
Kany Hill
Francois Winwood
Frank Hobling
Flory
Ltooks
Chives Graham
Alias Slaughter Crahan
Hichand Allen
Harry JM
Francis Winwood
Anton Stein
Martin Crippen
Hubert Hand
Hert Williams
William
John Jane
Frank Robling
John Kochman
Stephen Dyer
Alias Slaughter Graham
Richard Allen
Harry Allen
Harry Hie
Repuele Winweed
David Ee Mlalue Ory
U'lorey & Brooks
James Jordan
M. BK. Jordan
Larry Metonnell
William Roth
Teenes J. W
Clark
Wolf Jtvaentury
Lewis Roxenburg
Thoniss Keybith
Ptie
Jenkin Harris
Erick BH
Hoon
Charla Tiraham
Allug Slai
Saniel van Wert
Asaault
Annie van Werk
William A. Dean
Man Lord
Thos Nolan
Maggie O' Boshi
Allok Shinko
Martin Crispon
Michael Cunningham
Asaault and Battery
John Avtock
Frank Maruchim
Hy. Livingston
Steven Millio
HL. Livingston
Andrew Koehler
Murph
Weeks
John Mone
Bulloo
D. Martine
Thomas Moffatt
P. May
Jim
Charles Frazer
Joseph Flesher
Puoi
James Svova
Chiodo
Patrick Healey
Vatrick P. Gervity
Thomas Leyston
Jiros
Michael Smith
I Livingston
Mary Carey
Robert Wikson
Jitoat
Saniel Murray
Blowitt
J. BD
Miller
Wheelan
Gaming
Fred KE. Bewrm
Ron Hepp
Lindy House
Limie Williames
Andre Parish
Vnlachto
Neary
William Sima
Frank Htobling
Frank M. Katerbu
Thomas BK. Mills
Annie
Sullivan
Scranton Golfers Defeat Wyoming Valley Side in Match
Scranton Country Club golfers beat Wyoming Valley Country Club 40 to 0 in the first of the annual match series for the director’s prize. Ten players each side competed. a return clash is planned for the third Saturday in October at Wyoming Valley Country Club.
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Scranton
Wyoming Valley Country Club
W. He Brooks
Johnton
Hunt Aereee OW. Bixby
E. B. Cueswayn
Elizabeth Blair
Warren
Dimmick
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Thobert Mayberey
Trobert Mayberty
Railroad Pavenne
St. Luke's Church
Forest HM Cemetery
Youn Women’s Christhin Association
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Scranton Mevele Ellioude
W. Robert Ross
Mersey City
Scranton Charing Vote Association
SIKS
Sue Owi
Thursay
Pelilaw
Joseph Mora
Men's Union
Bicycle Club
Mrs. Winslow
DR. Giffin
Elm Park Church
Religious News Notes
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Tee
Casey Bros
Duffy
Lackawanna Avenue
Fetter
Dr. Reyer
Zenda
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Sc and
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Boston
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Frederik Burdick
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