Social Notes From Charleston to Philadelphia
Miss Helena Sweees of Charleston visits Miss Anna Turk. Dr A P Stoddart is in Bloomsburg for consultation. Miss Kathryne Cox of Parsons visits Providence hosts. Fred W Fleitz returns from an Ohio tour. Judge Cymil Gordon of Clearfield to preside at quarter sessions in Jermyn. Rev Miles J McManus to preach at St Lawrence Berdham. Mrs W S Mord Jr of North Park hosts Lake Sheridan party with many guests. Samuel B Waytind buys residence of 4 Stanley Smith on Clay avenue, planning Philadelphia move to join a top law firm.
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Helena Sweees
Charleston
N. C
Anna Turk
A. P. Stoddart
Bloomsburg
Kathryne Cox
Parsons
Bell
Providence
Fred W. Fleitz
Ohio
Cymil Gordon
Clearfield
Asolat
Seavions Court
Jermyn
Miles J. McManus
St. Lawrence's Church
Berdham
Uid
Mord, Jr
North Park
Lake Sheridan
Warry State
Wright
New York
Moneo
Woightaville
Zurilich
Death of Dr Burr Prominent Local Physician
Dr Andrew Burr a prominent local physician died yesterday morning at Hahnemann hospital after two months as a patient. He practiced in Scranton and Carbondale for forty years and leaves a wife two daughters Lois and Natalie and several siblings. Funeral is set for 2 90 o'clock tomorrow with burial in Dunmore cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew FE. Burr
Carbondale
Hahnemann Hospital
Burr
Lois
Natalie
L. JL. Burr
Alleghany
N. Y
Charles A
D. W. Burr
Lawler
Nanticoke
Dr. Burr
Gilbertsville
Carribondale
Con
Ecity
Phillips
Directors Elected At Pennsylvania Oral School Meeting
At the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Oral School association four directors were elected for a three year term. The appointees are Colonel L. A. Watres H. Welles B. B. Sturges and James Archbald. The directors' meeting was postponed to Friday October 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Oral School Association
Henry Belin, Jr
L. A. Watres
H. Welles
B. B. Sturges
James Archbald
Pianos for Sale at Guernsey Hall
Brambach upright piano in mahogany case for sale in excellent condition. Left to be sold without reserve due to breakup of household. Call at once for first chance. Located at W Guernsey's Music Wave Washington avenue Scranton Beecham's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey Hall
Brambach
W. Guernsey
Washington Avenue
Vardon Day At Country Club Tomorrow Exhibition
Vardon prepares for a two session exhibition at the Country club links tomorrow after recent victory over Taylor. He will play 18 holes morning and afternoon with two best-ball groups. Admission is 1 for adults and 50 cents for those under 16. All are invited to attend with a reception and tea planned after the matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Vardon
T. H. Watkins
A. 4
Common Council Debates Over Mayor Veto on Pay Claims
The council weighs passing over Mayor Moir's veto on a resolution to pay ex Patrolman Dyer and Saul for time served before removal confirmation. It may trigger claims for ex Lieutenant Spellman and ex Patrolman Jones. Select council asserts confirmation rights amid a pending Supreme Court appeal on Saul's salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Moir
Dyer
Saul
Select Council
Spellman
Jones
Supreme Court
Archbald
Niagara Falls Excursion Dates Announced by Pennsy Railroad
The Pennsylvanian Railroad Company lists remaining ten day Niagara Falls trips from Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington on September and October dates. Special trains depart at various times from Washington Baltimore and Broad Street Philadelphia with round trip fares ranging from 4.75 to 11.25 and pamphlets available from George W. Boyd Assistant General Passenger Agent at Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Niagara Falls
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Manunka Chunk
Delaware Valley
Broad Street
Lon
Delaware
Atlantic City
Lancaster
Altoona
Harrisburg
Sunbury
Wikes-Barre
Williamsport
Trenton
Mt. Holly
Palmyra
New Brunswick
Westbound travel with Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul
The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad offers direct short lines from Chicago to Sioux City Omaha Milwaukee La Crosse St. Paul and Minneapolis with vestibuled electric lighted steam heated trains reclining chair cars compartments sleeping cars and dining cars. Contact agents or W H Howell or John R Pott for maps schedules and fares to Montana and western states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Nevada
California
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Hioux City
Omaha
Milwaukee
la Crosse
St. Paul
Minneapolis
United States
Howell
G. EF
Broadway
N. Y
John R. Pott
D. PB
William Street
Williamsport
Mapa
St P. Ry. R
Hopeful Outlook on Strike Settlement and March Parade
Miners favor a ten percent wage rise with arbitration for grievances as a limit to concessions. President Mitchell plans a convention and a mass meeting at St John’s hall to prepare for Wednesday’s parade drawing about 40 000 workers across divisions from Pittston to Lackawanna. District President T D Nichola expects a large turnout and a parade surpassing Wilkes-Barre’s event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Hall
Pine Brook
Nicholas Burke
Mitchell
Jones
Wilson
Dileher
Coumn
Ita
Old Forge
Taylor
Duryea
Avoca
Mocale
Dupont
Lackawanna
Pittston
Port Criffith
Dunmore
Minooka
South Side
Providence
West Side
McKinley Backers Highlight Economic Reasons for Re election
Scranton Board of Trade president James A. Lansing argues McKinley's re election would preserve industrial growth and prevent Bryan’s policies from frightening away capital. He says Northeastern Pennsylvania business leaders oppose Bryanism and favor continued stability to develop local industries and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Lansing
Scranton Board of Trade
McKinley
Bryan
Olney
Hill
Cochrane
Pennsylvania
Miners’ notices push 10 percent wage boost across region
Operators in Scranton and nearby areas post uniform wage increases to begin Oct 1 with a 10 percent net rise for miners. Delaware and Hudson and Connell Coal swiftly comply, detailing powder pricing adjustments. Pennsylvania Coal pledges to follow, per president W V S Thorne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. ©. Tose
Pennsylvania Coal Company
W. V. 8. Thorne
Preparing for the Big Parade
Local union officers discuss plans for a large parade as part of ongoing preparations. The meeting focuses on coordinating participation and event details among mining area unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Mine
Be Grand Marshal and Aide Selections This Afternoon
The town announces a meeting this afternoon to choose grand marshal aides. Merchants are asked to decorate their storefronts for the event.
Notes of Interest About the Strike
A mass meeting of strikers in Providence heard Timothy D. Hayes address the crowd. A resolution urged delaying a miners convention until employers offer a fair basis for settlement. The piece cites shifts in coal shipments showing a rise in bituminous coal movement as anthracite prices fall during the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Robinson's Field
Timothy D. Hayes
Mr. Hayes
Fred Dibner
Haaleton
Clark Tunnel
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Firet
Pennsylvania Company
Pottsville Miners' Journal
Judge and Carter to clash in Paterson title bout
Jim Judge the Paterson welterweight meets rival Kid Carter in a twenty round catchweight bout tonight at Passaic County Athletic Club. Carter holds a slight edge per the New York Evening Journal as both fighters prepare for a decisive rematch amid preliminaries featuring local youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Judge
Fehder
Kid
Scranton
Carter
Paterson
Hoboken
Jack Skelly
Judge
Brooklyn
Development of Spiritual Life at St Luke's Church
Rev. Rogers Israel delivers a sermon at St. Luke's Episcopal on spiritual life and baptism. He argues spiritual growth requires a spiritual element and a receptive, humble posture, stressing Christ life as the seed and obedience to Christ’s teachings. He urges imitation of Christ and harmony of spirit with God's Spirit for salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Church
God
Rogers Israel
D. D
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Church of Christ
Jesus
Christ
Eny
Lfe
Ward Disturbance Over Dose Alarm Spreads
Joseph Ward of South Washington avenue caused a disturbance Saturday evening by announcing to his companions that he had taken Lauda num. Police were called as neighbors expressed concern over the incident and Ward was detained for questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ward
South Washington Avenue
Man intoxicated during strike taken into custody
A man consumed a large amount of laudanum to sleep during a strike and behaved disorderly. Police found him intoxicated the police surgeon said he pretended to be harmed. Ward was fined five dollars in police court and faces fifteen days in county jail for disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Schmidt
Arrest of John Smoke at Delware Lackawanna Western Station
John Smoke was arrested Saturday night by Special Officer Goerlitz at the Delware Lackawanna and Western station after taking a fee from the box car used for company employee funds. In court he claimed to be a station employee with access to the ice box. the case was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smoke
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Station
Goerlitz
Smole
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A. B. Warman
Lovel
Esceesenteceaneecenae
A. E. Burr
Oral School Association
Beecham
Vardon
Harry Vardon
John H. Brooks
Simi
Pennsylvania Railroad
Call
E. L. Fuller
Connell Coal Company
New Orleans
Lacka. Ave
Judge and Carter
N. J
DR. Rogers Israel
Knox
Wesblogwe Ave
Clarke
Clarke Bros
P.M Crea
Lackawanna Avenue
Gunster & Forsyth
Penn Avenue
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank Building
Wahkehouse
Green Ridge
Lackawanna Ave
Ruggist
Conrad
L. & G. Agate
Foote & Fuller Go
Mears
Pierce’s Market
Thia
Jersey
York State
Michigan
Maurice River
Mill Ponds
W.H. Pierce
Penn Ave
Dickson Manufacturing
Scranton and
Wilkes-Barre
General Office
Wyoming Ave
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