Local Society Notes and Travelers Update
People from Wyoming avenue and Philadelphia visit relatives in Lestershire and nearby towns. Mrs Claies Sharpe visits in Ninghamton while Louisa Wordman and Saviler receive marriage visits from Aldean Millar. Henry Moses leaves for New York to pursue law studies at Chinain and ity. The Reverend Miles A McMoos to speak at St Thomas College on Sunday at 8 o clock. Governor Davis, George Wo Rips, J M Riser of Towanda and A B Kiser tour the states with Yellowstone, California, Oregon and Washington on their itinerary returning in late October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Claies Sharpe
Ninghamton
Mya
Joes
Pine Street
Dolina, Saviler
Mise Louisa Wordman
Aldean Millar
Henry Lo Moses Lige
New York
Chinain
Ity
Moses
Mes
Mes. A. Medes
Miles A. MeMoos
Cathedrl
St. Thomas
So Vlock
Rosbina Stall
Davis
George Wo Rips
J. M Riser
Towanda
Kiser
Theos
Yellowstone National
California
Oregon
Washington
Shakespeare Religion Topic Draws Catholic Historical Society
Miss Mary Niland argued Shakespeare was a Catholic in a talk at Newman Magazine Club and Catholic Historical Society meeting. Dr. W. F. Connors spoke on Leaves from Nature. Miss Alice Burke sang solos and dancing followed. W. J. Marvel takes charge of Central Market and plans a grand fish and produce display in Penn avenue and Spruce street area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman Magazine Club
Catholic Historical Society
Knights of Columbus
Mary Niland
W. J. Marvel
Wilkes- Barre
Central Market
Penn Avenue
Spruce Street
A. Bechtold
Marvel
New York
Key West Cigars Priced at $2.50 a Box
A brief note states Key West cigars are offered at 2.50 per box with a suggested value of 3.50. The item mentions Coursen in connection with the sale or listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Six contestants name scholarships and courses in Tribune contest
The first six entrants reveal their preferences with Charles Rodriguez selecting a Wyoming Seminary scholarship and planning studies next year. Arthur Kemmerer opts for a Bibomeburg State Normal School scholarship. David V. Birtley and Mary Yeager choose piano study options at Scranton Conservatory. Eugene Boland and Oliver Callahan pick business and shorthand courses at Scranton Business College. Rodriguez met with Wyoming Seminary president Rev L T Sprague to arrange study next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Charles Rodriguez
Wyoming Seminary
Arthur Kemmerer
Bibomeburg State Normal School
David V. Birtley
Mary Yeager
Scranton Conservatory of Muasle
Eugene Boland
Scranton Business College
Oliver Callahan
Rodriguez
Kingston
L. T. Sprague
D. D
Kemmerer
Bloomsburg
The
Tribune Publishing Company
Deura
Scranton Tribune
Concert for the Benefit of Y W C A at Bicycle Club House
A benefit concert last night for the Young Women's Christian Association drew a large Scranton audience. Florence Richmond organized and accompanied. Tom C. Rippard played cello with a rich tone and virtuosity, delivering a Fan tasie and Danse Hollandaise. Mrs. O'Brien, Mrs. Rundle, Watkins and Stephens offered well balanced numbers, with Cora Morris Griffin delivering a praised monologue. Decorations by Florist Clark were lavish and tasteful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
Bicycle Club
Florence Richmond
Tom C. Rippard
Wilkes-Barre
Rippard
Servais
Victor Herbert
Fischer
Scranton
O'Brien
FE. Helamaan-Rundle
Elm Park Church
Watkins
Stephens
Nevin
Eugene Field
John T. Watkins
Cora Morris Griffin
Clark
Rev Dixon answers bond dispute over bequest
Rev Joseph S Dixon and lawyer General Edgar B Champlin filed answers in Boston to a petition by Grant A Ammerman and Mary T Ammerman heirs of Elia Ammerman seeking return of $60 000 in bonds bequeathed to Dixon The clergyman asserts no will other than the Worcester probated one exists Champlin confirms the transfer and says Dixon was unaware of the suggestion by Mrs Ammerman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph S. Dixon
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Edgar B. Champlin
Boston
Grant A. Ammerman
Mary T. Ammerman
Elia Ammerman
Worcester
Champlin
Scranton Business College Seeks Experienced Alumni
A Dayton manufacturing company with a five million dollar capital stock offers openings for two to three skilled male stenographers with two to three years’ experience. The firm asks the college to connect them with graduates who may wish to advance their office careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck & Whitmore
Dayton, O
Holiday Closure Notices From Sumter Broad
Our stores will be closed all day today due to holiday and will reopen tomorrow morning Thursday. Sumter Broad reports brief store closure instructions for local shoppers.
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Sumter Broa
Testimony in Six Divorces Reveals Cruelty and Scandal
Judge John P. Kelly heard multiple divorce cases with sensational testimony. Notable suit involved Thomas H. Evans vs Margaret H. Fivans amid allegations of cruelty and an alleged affair. Evans testified to abuse and paternity dispute, while others described unfaithfulness and harsh treatment in several marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Kelly
Chambers
Thomas H. Evans
Margaret H. Fivans
Wilson Creek
Carbondale
John Allen
Evans
Thomas J. Evans
Margaret Evans
Peney Case Hears Testimony On Wife Return Refusal
Fr M Keller and Mrs Bridget Melvin testified Peney is honest and industrious and no reason known why his wife should not return. Attorney M J McAndrew conducted the testimony in these cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. M. Keller
Bridget Melvin
Peney
M. J. McAndrew
Bruning Held on Fraud and Forgery Charge
William Bruning faced a bail hearing after being charged by Adams Express and in league with H W Dorsey with about 2000 dollars from Colliery Engineer Co. The hearing before Alderman Millar led to Bruning being held in 1500 dollars bail for court. Witnesses included J A Hodges Edward Arthur and J W Titman. Bruning sought settlement offers earlier and his father posted bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bruning
Adams Express Company
H. WW. Dorsey
Alderman Millar
Bruning
Ife
Speakeasy crackdown nets five more arraignments
Mayor Moir fines reach five offenders for violations of the new ordinance. Mary Hayes and Anna Becker face fines with Becker lines later remitted, Will Vogel and Charles Beck fined 25 and 35 respectively, Martin Reardon hit with 50. Witnesses testified beer was sold at several premises. Becket and Hayes protested innocence while Reardon’s attorney signaled possible certiorari.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moir
Mary Hayes
Stone Avenue
Anna Becker
Stafford Avenue
Will Vogel
Prospect Avenue
Charles Beck
Meadow Avenue
Martin Reardon
Crown Avenue
Hayes
Becker
Klind
Vogel
J. C. Vaughan
Casey & Kelly
Reardon
Vaughin
June dealer arrested in Scranton theft case
Detective Ke Seidman of the Lackawanna Railroad and Claim Agent Stephen Dyer of the Scranton Railway obtained a search warrant from Alderman Miller. They found 24 brass journals and copper wire at A Grass shop on Vine Street near Penn Avenue and secured a warrant for Grass arrest on receiving stolen goods. hearing set for 7 PM in the alderman’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ke Seidman
Lackawanna Railroad Company
Stephen Dyer
Scranton Railway Company
Alderman Millar
A. Grass
Vine Street
Penn Avenue
Inter
Grass
Union League Meeting Endorses Watson and Carter Addresses
At a lively Central Republican headquarters meeting George M. Watson and Lewis B. Carter spoke on national and local issues. Twelve new members joined, bringing Union League to 160. The group voted to attend the Republican mass meeting October 11 in Mears hall West Scranton under the West Side Republican club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union League
Republican
George M. Watson
Lewis B. Carter
League
Mears’ Hall
West Scranton
West Side
Republican Club
Miners Hope for Wage Offer Amid Strike Tensions
Reports from Wilkes-Barre and surrounding coal fields describe miners tentatively cheered by a proposed 10 percent increase while operators hedge on posting notices. Union leaders and company officials debate acceptance as talks continue in Hazleton and Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Rose
Delaware and Hudson Company
United Mine Workers
John Mitchell
Tucknawanna
Reading Company
Lackawanna
United Mine Workers, Organization
New York
Wilkes-Barre
T. D. Nichols
John T. Dempsey
District No. 1
Twitcher
Henry Collins
Nicholas Burke
Messrs. Nichols
Dempsey
Hazleton
Mine Workers
Women’s Home and Foreign Mission Society Meeting at Penn Avenue
Mrs Highfield hosted the Women’s Home and Foreign Mission Society at Jackson Street with 38 members attending the regular monthly gathering. Papers read included The Real Mission Cleek by Mrs Herschel Hall and Go Let Go and Help Go by Mrs W W Grant. After business, Mrs Withfield entertained guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jac. Highfield
Jackson Street
Women's Home and
Foreign Mission Society
Penn Avenue
Team Becomes Unmanageable and Dash for Liberty
Michael J. Clark of North Scranton narrowly escaped serious injuries yesterday morning on Penn Avenue. His team bolted on Carbon Street, one trace loosening, the horses bolted toward freedom and撞 the railroad crossing. The wagon struck a telephone pole, Clark was thrown clear, and he received a severe shaking up with a miraculous escape from injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Michael J. Clark
North Scranton
Penn Avenue
Carbon Street
Mberty
Big Bargains Rummage Sale At 197 Penn Avenue
A rummage sale offers second hand furniture clothing and more at 197 Penn Avenue on October 3 4 and 1. Proceeds support local community programs and volunteers organize the event with hours posted at the venue.
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Penn Avenue
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Philadelphia
Miss Niland
Shakespeare
Binghamton
N. Y
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Decker
Court Atreat
Condensed Milk Company
Scranton, PA
J. K. Dixon
Massachusetts
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Kelly
Chester M
Butts
Penase
Elizabeth T. Cole
H. W. Cole
Honesdale
Niagara Falls
Flora Kimball
John Maloney
Cole
Kimball
Bertha Tibbits
Annie Tibbits
C. A. Battenberg
Ollie B. Makley
Newton
Wilford Makley
Duryea
Bellevue
Henry Davis
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Makley
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Howard Potter
Dunmore
Potter
Caroline Davies
William Decker
Chester M. Buits
Lillian A. Butts
Chester
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H. C. Pease
Rosalie Pease
Mass
Mra Pease
Java
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Coursen
G. M. Watson
L. B. Carter
Beecham
Hawley
Frank T. Hawley
National Switchmen'’s Union
Buffalo
Richmond
Hallstead &O
Jersey
Highfield
Mission Society
Clarke Bros
P.M Crea&Co
Lackawanna Avenue
Gunster & Forsyth
Washington Av
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank
Warkebol
Lackawanna Ave
Ruggist
Atlantic
Conrad
Priven
Mears Building
Pierce’s Market
York State
Michigan
Maurice River
Rockaways
Duck Rivers
Mill Ponds
W.H. Pierce
Penn Ave
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Scranton and
General Office
Wyoming Ave
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