City Notes and Upcoming Local Events
The column lists events and notices from Wilkes-Barre and surrounding areas including driving club races, seat sales at the Academy of Music, Home for the Friendless board meeting, a governor candidate speech by William M. Singerly, courthouse contract awarded to Economy Steam Heat, naturalization papers granted to over 200, and plans for Republican inaugurations. It also notes obituaries, marriage licenses, YWCA courses, Epworth union meeting, nomination deadlines, and a talk by Mrs. Wellington White on foreign missions with church notices and a beer promotion at Lohman’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentlemen's Driving Club
Corinne
Academy of Music
William M. Singerly
Economy Steam Heat Company
Court House
Edwards
Everett Warren
Republican State League
New Luzerne Republican League
South Main Street
Wilkes-Barre
Edward Rogan
John Rogan
Garfield Avenue
Dimock
Susquehanna County
Walter G. Wheeler
Susie Smith
Kimbarat
Aaron Sampson
Ida Weichel
Roaring Brook Township
Charles A. Koerner
Scranton
Kate Shafter
Mountain Top
Monroe County
Chautauqua Circle
Young Women's Christian Association
Epworth Union
Scranton and Vicinity
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Providence Church
Republicmocratic
Pedral
Prohibition
William T. Jenkins
Young Men’s Christian Association
Mahy
Mia
Wellington White
China
Bucklen's Arnica Galva Salve Advertised
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Galva salve as a universal remedy for skin complaints and fever followings. Mentions customers and sales by Matthews Brow with generic product claims and promotional language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Arnica Galva
Matthews Brow
Scranton Council Debates Railway Ordinance and Bridge Plans
Select Council members clash over a railway ordinance to lay a single track trolley on Penn avenue and Columbia avenue, with Manley leading a favorable report despite objections. Engineer Larue flags bridge plans as imperfect and calls for precise final drawings before bidding. Franklin Avenue paving passes third reading amid bids, while sewer bids are opened and paving awards discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Larue
Franklin Avenue
Connell
Manley
Scranton North End Railway Company
Penn Avenue
Delaware Street
Washington Avenue
Olyphant Road
Columbia Avenue
Boulevard
Roen
Railway Committee
Williams
Kullow and Clark
Chittenden
Wagner
Kellow
Wegner
Thomas
Lemuel Ammerman
Watres
H. H. Archer
P. Page
Robert C. Adams
Winton
Olyphant
Dickson City
Throop
Scranton Traction Company
Green Ridge
Lackawanna Avenue
Abington Road
Traction Company
Providence
Thirteenth Ward
Fourteenth Sewer District
Muldoon & Bowe
P J Moran & Co
Howley Bros
Dann Bros
P. H. O'Hara
Flanaghan & O'Hara
Ferguson & Rooney
Fire Company
Fire Department
Consumers’ Ice Company
C. H. Schadt
Mountain Lake Land & Coal Company
Elzee
Nicholas & Fahey
West Lackawanna Avenue
Lackawanna Tracks
Ninth Street
Roche
Swetland Street Bridge
Nay Aug Park
McCann
Fourteeth
Spruce
Mulberry Street
Madison
Monroe Avenues
Gibson
Myrtle
Rosedale revived at the Academy in Wallack style
The Academy of Music staged a revival of Wallack’s Rosedale led by Joseph Haworth with M A Kennedy, Charles Abbott, Charles B Hanford, Mable Eberle, Maud Haslam and Marie Dromah. The performance pleased a gathered audience, offering reminiscence and a hint of the old Wallack vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Wallack
Rosedale
Joseph & Haworth
Academy of Music
M. A. Kennedy
Bunberry Kobb
Charles Abbott
Miles McKenna
Charles B. Hanford
Matthew Leigh
Mia
BE. A. Eberle
Tabitha Stork
Maud Haslam
Florence May
Marie Dromah
Sarah Sykes
Soing
Elliot Gray
Mr. Haworth
Wallack
Architects Little & O'Connor Influence on High School Stone
Architects Little and O'Connor have effected a significant change in the lower stone requirements for the high school project, adjusting the material specifications to meet new standards and anticipated durability. The alteration impacts construction planning and may influence cost, scheduling, and long term integrity of the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeap Sevittle O'Connor
Teots
Yes
Conrad Schroeder
Board of Control
Langsin von Storch
Vermeer
Geertoee
Phillips
Little
Schroeder
Carlucci
Indiana
Albright
Ohio
Little & O'Connor
Fashionable wedding unites Miss Pennypacker and T Cramer von Storch
Miss Jessie Pennypacker daughter of Mrs J E Pennypacker of Terrace Row wed Attorney T Cramer von Storch in a large afternoon ceremony at the local church Rev Rogers Israel officiated. The reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple departed for an extended eastern and southern tour. The bride is active in society. the groom a prominent Lackawanna County lawyer and Scranton financier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Pennypacker
J. E. Pennypacker
Terrace Row
T. Cramer von Storch
Rogers Israel
Many Pennypacker
Louise Shotwell
Gloversville
Gaselle Smith
New Milford
May Kingsbury
Ruth Jackson
von Storch
Sidney R. Miller
Wilkes-Barre
W. W. Winslow
Punzantawney
Asbrouck
Dugdie
Fuller
Boraator
J. Willis Conant
Lackawanna County
Scranton
Morning Glories Edge James Boys for Lackawanna County Title
Dunmore Morning Glories defeat Pine Brook James Boys 2 to 0 in the final county championship game. Cawley and Finnerty starred for Dunmore. Nolan and Moulstarkey toiled for James Boys. Five hits each, one two bagger drove in two Dunmore runs. Umpire Daniel G. Golbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
Lackawanna County
James Boys
Pine Brook
Morning Globes
Cawley
Finnerty
Nolan
Moulstarkey
James
Owen Walsh
Duff
Danmore Club
Dawley
Daniel G. Golbert
Barroom Altercation Involves Wolf Johnson and Wife
Louis Keoliski and two friends visited Wolf Johnson's hotel bar on Penn avenue after a dispute over change. Mrs Johnson aided her husband as Keoliski received facial injuries from the quarrel. All three defendants posted $200 bail each at Alderman Fitzsimmons court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Keoliski
Wolf Johnson
Penn Avenue
Keoliski
Johnson
Keolicki
Johnsons
Fitzsimmons
Eighth Ward
J Frank Siegel Academy Announces Social and Classes
An afternoon social for misses masters and ladies is planned for Saturday October 6 with Parenta and friends invited. An evening class for Indies and gentlemen starts Tuesday October 9 with a first lesson for beginners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Siegel
Academy of Dancing
Parenta
Millinery Opening At 180 North Main Avenue
Millinery opening announced for Friday and Saturday October 6 at 180 North Main avenue. Call to view trimmed goods and latest styles from Miss BE. 1B. Litaca Scranton Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Avenue
Litaca
Scanton
School House on Columbia Avenue Let for Immediate Start
The $40,000 School House project on Columbia Avenue has been let and will commence immediately. A few lots remain available at a low price. ANTHUR FROTHINGHAM, Office, Theater Lobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Avenue
Anthur Frothingham
Scranton Goods and Provisions Market Listing
A long list of groceries and household items appears, including dairy products, fruits, canned goods, meats, oils, spices, teas, tobaccos, and cleaning supplies. The catalog mentions brands and varieties such as Bartletts, Edam, Swiss cheese, and various canned fish, with prices shown as 4s 6d 8s and similar old style markings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Culm ownership dispute in Lackawanna valley court
Isaac La Bar sues Greenwood Coal company in a trespass action over about 5000 tons of culm claimed to be owned or leased with land near Moosic. Trustees allegedly leased the land to Greenwood two years before and title transfer to La Bar is disputed. Major Warren argued the defense. case adjourned with more to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Valley
Mani Court
la Bar
Lackawanna and Susquehanna Coal Company
Moosie
It Ia
Greenwood Coal Company
Mr. la Bar
Major Everett Warren
Price
Martha B. Phelpa
Cornelius Ruddy
Peasion
Thomas Davis
D. £. Hearney
Woolworth Show Windows Display Coal Hods and Stove Pipes
Shoppers note two Woolworth windows, one with fine china and glassware, the other with coal hods stove pipes and related accessories. Items priced from 19 or 50 cents up to 1 75 for pumps and 2 25 for ash cans, with finishes in black Japan and galvanized iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolworth’s
Japan
Alaska
Davis Theater Presents Clever Weekend Show at Linden Street
At Davis Theater Linden Street, a refreshed program features Willet and Thorne novelty artists with The Snappers comedy, Miss Mario Griffiths calisthenics, Val Vino juggling, Barton and Cameron musical numbers, and a marionette act including Punch and a kicking donkey. A Pillsbury product ad closes the feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Linden Street
Willet and Thorne
Snappers
Mario Griffiths
Val Vino
Barton
Pound Rate Offer for Family Laundry Service
A local advertisement promotes weekly family laundry at special pound rates. It invites readers to write for terms and details on discounted pricing and service terms.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cleveland
Rover
Philadelphia Cooking School
Norrman & Moore
Wyoming Avenue
AGL
Ead Madan Dee
B.warman
Wyoming Ave
City Notes
Panst
Lohman's
Peon
MR. Ross
The
Academy
ST. Luke's
Miss Pennypacker
Mr. von Storch
Ox Con
Pretty Atylea
A. C. Nerrieton & Co
Commonwealth Building
Holmes & Court’s
E. G. Coursen
Lacka, Ave
Searle
Whan
Anit
C. M. Patnam
J. A. Barron
W. H. Stanton
E. C. Newcomb
Gautachi & Sone
Philadelphia
H. Battin & CO
Davis Theater
J. Bolz
Woolworth
Lacka. Ave
Washington Ave
W.W. Geary Joweler
Lackawanna Avo
Sohmer
Arteta
Columbus Monument
Washington Av
Dunn
Linh
Clothiers, Hetlers,& Ween
Miss Stout
New York
Oslands
Banister
Lackawanna Ave
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