City Notes from Scranton and Vicinity
Injuries and civic notes fill the page. Louis Conrad the hatter was injured Sunday in a bicycle fall. Prinpials of grammar schools were instructed in Tarbell grammar by Superintendent Howell. Dr A Knapp’s funeral is set for Wednesday at 240 Pittston church. The Central Woman's Christian Temperance Union holds a regular meeting. A theft case lands a man in jail. The Scranton Business College football team accepts a challenge from the Reds for a game at Central Park. Street contracts near Wyoming are awarded at 259 per square yard. A funeral at St Paul’s Church is noted. The Scranton Volksaemnung enters its second year with a prospering outlook. An arrest at the county jail is recorded in a counterclaim. The Providence Reviver enters its eighteenth year with editor John C Hopewood at the helm. Public health reports show sixteen contagious disease cases last week. Court actions include assault charges and bond settings. Donations to Florence Crittenden Home are acknowledged. A breach of peace case involves John Rohan and a Lackawanna Steel watchman. Funeral arrangements for Mrs Charlotte Shafer Smith are announced. The Pastors’ Union meets with seventeen ministers present and no fixed speaker. Marriage licenses granted to several couples in Carbondale and Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Conrad
Howell
A. Knapp
Pittston Methodist Episcopal Church
Central Woman's Christan Temperance Unions
Washington Avenue
Gveree Noluky
Alderman Hillar
Lackawanna and Western
Scranton Business College
Reds
Central Park
Vlegse
Tig
Viare
Smith
Wyoming
Lilmleno
Mintberriy
Dunnroa
Mire
Edward Marly
Green Hige
St. Paul's Church
Cireet Ridge
Scranton Volksamtung
A. Riefer
Joseph Miller
Milis
Mit Hair
Kathe Schneider
Booth Shle
Dewats
PUM
Providence
John C. Hopewe
Ammerton
Theaieter Amd
Lane of Health
John Stern
Millar
Charles Stelnberger
Maxerger
Steltergers
KL Ioennon
Fred Db
Ayres
May Hobert
Jota H. Thome
Fred
Clifford
Susquehanna County
Elkdale
Florence Crittenden
John FF
Armbrust
M. Aylesworth
TI. BE
Marburger
T. C. Carr & Son
William H. Pierce
People's Market
Wilnm Cornish
M. Zeidler
Muntington’s Home
Ball
Wright
Hobe Wing
Alderman Wright
Charlotte Shafer Smith
von Storch Avenue
Warrell
Green Ridge
J. P. Moffatt
John H. Thomas
Nicola Castantino
Josephine Gagilang
Carbondale
Jone H Woyk
Woes Asienecka
Scranton
Jamin Aughan
Susanna Thomas
Aton
Frank Markuc
Rosleewica
Priceburg
Charles Fisher
Scranton Names in Regional Marriage Notices
The notice lists individuals from Scranton and nearby towns including Margele Fox, Watkin T. Williamen, Sarah June Bright, Patrick F. Corcoran, Katherine Kelley, James McGovern, Sarah Ferguson, William Shumoski, and Julia Schwin. Residents span Scranton, Pittston, and Laffkwawanna Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margele Fox
Scranton
Watkin T. Williamen
Sarah June Bright
Patrick F. Corcoran
Pittston
Katherine Kelley
James McGovern
Sarah Ferguson
William Shumoski
Julia Schwin
Lavkawanna Township
Crystals on the Wing Leave City for Annual Pleasure Jaunt
Members of Crystal Hose company departed from New York Ontario and Western station at 10 30 AM aboard two drawing room cars decorated by Kerr Son Co. The train reached Cornwall New Jersey at 1 28 PM and continued to Newburgh arriving last night. Active and honorary members listed with officials and guests attended the excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Hose Company
New York
Ontario and Western
Newburgh
United States
Fire Department
Harvey L. Long
Charles M. Riker
Daniel J. Newman
W. Welcher
N. J. Herman
C. E. Throop
Theodore Farnholt
George Becker
Wallace Moir
L. F. Kettrick
Thomas Morton
W. 8. Gould
Charles Heins
D. J. Slow
AH. Riker
George A. Connor
Rober Willard
George McLean
George Karl William Martin
David Martin
PL Schoen
Charles Honeyyear
H. W. Storms
J. Moser
P. F. Kilmartin
W. Ferber
H. P. Wilcox
Charles Slants
Central Republican club meeting outlines campaign plans
The Central Republican club met with Colonel Ripple presiding. Major Everett Warren chairs the campaign committee and announced Frothingham theatre will host Thursday meetings with speakers Charles Emory Smith James H Hoyt and Dr D Wood tans ee. An overflow gathering may move outdoors and tickets are not required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Republican Club
H W. Ripple
Everett Warren
Frothingham
Muse
Charles Emory Smith
Philadelphia Press
Russia
Prinolmal
James H. Hoyt
Cleveland
D. Woodtansee
League of Republican Clubs
Smith
Ween Hand
T. F. Penman
Court House
Oairman
Hey
Ripple
Elu
Walter Ellenwood
Elus
Miracle
Alterman W
Millar
Iegiment
J. H. Thotiis
Political Jottings of a North End Vacancy and Club Meeting
Democratic county committee secures rooms on Spruce Street for office space. School Controller George Mitchell will resign from the First Ward creating a vacancy. Major J. B. Fish is urged as a suitable successor due to his residence and public ties to the North End. The William Connell Club plans a Tuesday night meeting with all members asked to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mitchell
Mitchell
J. 2. Fish
North End
Providence Register
William Connell Club
No Free Tickets for Scranton to Canton Excursion
The local free silver organ notes that crowds require free tickets, but there will be no free tickets for the Scranton to Canton trip next Friday evening. Republicans face $6.75 per person to attend, and earnest members are urged to make the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Scranton
Printing establishment offers 100 pages daily service
A printer invites orders for large briefs and promises 100 pages per day and equal service to big cities. Twining, optician, 125 Penn avenue, in Harris' drug store, hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twining
Penn Avenue
Harris’ Drug Store
Opening of the ten annual Christian Endeavor convention
Advance Guard of the Christian Endeavor Army arrives in the city to meet by local committees at the Delaware and Hudson Station. Tens of thousands of Endeavor workers descend on the city for the big state convention with a well organized reception, decorations, and planned hospitality. Dr J T McCrory state president and officials head the welcome as delegates begin arriving and registering for sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Societies
Spcrory
Calgary
Symouth
Young Men's Christ In Association
J.T. McCrary
George McDonald
Altoona
Judson
Willams
Della P. Evans
German Methodist Church Reopens After Summer Renovation
German Methodist Episcopal Church at Adams avenue and Vine street reopened for divine service after extensive summer redecorating and renovations. Artists Baldwin and Dahelstein of Wisea N Y enhanced interior decor while Siebecker & Watkins furnished. A new slate roof and improved grounds with iron fence, relayed walks, and reseeded lawn completed the update costing about 1500 dollars. Rev J J Messmer of Newark NJ and Rev A F Straeter D D of New York preached mornings and evenings respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Messmer
Newark
N. J
Philadelphia
A. F. Straeter
D. D
New York
Fire in Peck Lumber Mill Sparks Close Call on East Market
A late night blaze at Peck Lumber Company's planing mill on East Market Street was spotted from box T4 at 100 o'clock. A spark from an emery wheel likely ignited floor shavings. it smoldered until workers left, but discovery by Liberty Hose Company extinguished it with chemical extinguishers. Damage was slight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peck Lumber Company
East Market Street
Ono
Liberty Hose Company
Bigamy arrest in Green Ridge shocks ward residents
Constable William Biack of the Thirteenth ward detained William MacLaughlin and Mrs. Conroy Way after locating them in a Green Ridge home. Mrs Westprahl, married to another man, and the couple faced Alderman Donovan with warrants. Westpfahl alleges marital ties and a forged discovery of a marriage certificate linkings her to Achter, who may testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Biack
Thirteenth Ward
New York Street
Green Ridge
McLauchhlin
William Westprahl
Black
Westpfahl and
Tives
Dutch Hollow
Elizabeth Early
McLaughlin
Hagleter
Dee
Isa
John Achter
Police Court Revenue Surges in September Fines
Police Chief Frank Robling reports September fines totaling 9380 for polio court, the largest monthly revenue from this source aside from one exception. He notes 64 arrests, 144 native born, 229 males, 102 married, and 16 minors, with heavy penalties on Polish church rioters during raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Robling, Jr
Pollo Court
Prof Siegel Hosts Opening Reception at Dancing Academy
About fifty couples attended Prof J Frank Siegel’s reception at his renovated dancing academy last night. The crowd included both old students and new prospects for the season which begins tonight. Len Pierce of Linghamton played the piano and earned praise for providing fine music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Siegel
Dancing Academy
Len Pierce
Linghamton
Prof. Siegel
John Raymond Institute Prepares for New Classes
Several classes at the John Raymond Institute of the YMCA prepared for immediate study last night. Drawing German algebra Frnglish and business courses will begin enrollment this week and be in full swing by Saturday. Details on enrollment are not yet available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Raymond Institute
The
Young Men's Christian Association
Crystal Laundry Ad Promotes Dining and Beverages
The ad highlights Crystal Laundry’s careful work and prompt service. It promotes Jordan's butter cakes and coffee, 164 Meals and Cold Lunches, and Lohmann's on Spruce street offering regular dinners at 40 cents with wines cigars and liquors. Beecham's claims King of Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lohmann's
Spruce Street
Mulberry Street Paving Delayed by Proposed Changes
Property owners on Mulberry Street push for amendments to the paving plan delaying work beyond winter. They seek block by block assessments and rebates from street car tracks, arguing corner lots and church properties should share in the costs. City officials weigh changes as winter nears and spring remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traction Company
Major McKinley Visit at Canton Address on Money Talk
Popular excursion via Lehigh Valley railroad to Canton on Thursday October 1. Rate from Scranton is 26.48 for round trip. Mr McKinley will deliver a Welcome address and speak on money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major McKinley
Canton
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Scranton
McKinley
Dainty Children’s Coats Featured at Baby Bazaar
A dainty coat collection appears at the Baby Bazaar located on 512 Spruce Street. The sale highlights small size garments for children, inviting shoppers to browse a selection of coats in a neighborhood event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby Bazaar
Spruce Street
Auction Sale of Clocks and Watches at Davidow Bros
The notice advertises an auction sale of clocks and watches at Davidow Bros. Buyers are invited to attend for a chance to purchase items at retail or below market value. The listing emphasizes timepiece variety and opportunity for bidders to acquire clocks and watches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidow Bros
Aaa
Obituary notices from Scranton deaths announced
Abrs Edward Barly aged 62 funeral from family residence on Tuesday Oct 6 at 10 o'clock solemn high mass at St Pauls church. Charlotte Schafer Smith died Oct 3 at Von Storch Ave and Green Ridge St family home funeral Tuesday 10:90 then Carbondale interment. Williams wife of William J Williams died Oct 7 at 416 Breck Street funeral Oct 9 at noon.
Valuable horse killed in New Wilkes-Barre district accident
A horse owned by T. E. Carr of Washington Avenue, tied to a weight while the driver delivered an order from Dr. Gardner on Quincy Avenue, bolted and crashed into a telegraph pole on Pine Street near Moses Taylor Hospital, breaking its spine and dying. The horse valued at $450 was the best in Carr’s stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Carr
Washington Avenue
Pine Street
Moses Taylor Hospital
H. D. Gardner
Quincy Avenue
Carr
Coats Capes Suits and Millinery at Popular Prices
A buyer boasts on our line of Coats Capes and Suits with novelty basico and fine workmanship sold at popular prices. The largest display is ready to please you with trimmed hats in every style and color plus millinery trimmings and feathers such as aigrettes paradise effects bird wings.
Special Weeklong Hat Sale Illustrated in Advert
Special sale all week offers ladies trim hats, misses and children's hats, walking hats, sailors, caps, bicycle and outin hats, tam o shanters and headwear of every description at usual low prices.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna
Aundry
City Notes
Itriher
Democatic County Committee
Hlouwm
Carlage
Spruce Atreet
T. J. Jennings
the Egal Fraternity
Chris
Tian Endeavor Army Are
Delaware and Hudson Station
Sheanew
Williama
J. T. M'Crory
Pittsburg
Christian Endeavor State
M. E
William Westpiahl
John Raymond
Jordan
Beecham
Irv Jordan
Mulberry Street
George H. Jessup
A. Newing
Phillipe
Supreme Court
Torrey
Mer
A. R. Sawyer
Wyoming Avenue
Reeves Jones
Ct Presbyterian Church
Herr Kopff
Adams Avenue
Meatman Carr
Elsie A. C. van Dervoort
Eises
Beart
Powell
Music Store
Ivers & Pond
Wyoming House
OUR Fur Department
Paris
Hallacher
WW. Langfeld
Lackawanna Avenue
Rappreght Crystal Plas
Penn Ave
Baptist Chure
William S. Millar
GAS and Water CO
Center ST
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