Charity Work A Science Report Shows What Is Done
The second annual meeting of the Associated Charities in the Albright Library elected officers for the new year. Attorney W. Gaylord Thomas was named chair, Thomas J. Kelley secretary, and Rev. Rogers Israel secretary, with reports praising cooperative relief efforts, reduced beggary, and improved employment and child welfare, plus calls for a nurse and expanded programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Associated Charities
Albright
W. Gaylord Thomas
Thomas J. Kelley
Rogers Israel
Colonel Ripple
Lynett
Cohen
B. H. Throop
Throop
Dugenn
Philp Kirst C.R. Kinsley
Luther Keller
P. J.ruane
W. G. ‘Thomas
T. J. Kelley
Charles Trapp
B. Sturges
B.A. ‘Throop
Useful Books Given Away Coupon Offer
Nella Daggett of Boston writes Fancy Work and Art Decorations with practical instructions for doilies scarfs and more. The Tribune offers free copies with a coupon for Diamond Dyes and Successful Home Dyeing to promote reliable home color products and warns against inferior imitations.
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the Tribune
City Notes and Local Happenings in Scranton
A crowded opening of Padden's hotel on Washington Avenue and Phelps Street drew many. The Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad will pay car shop and Cayuga mine employees today. St Vincent de Paul society of Green Ridge hosts an evening entertainment at St Paul’s Church basement. Olive street asphalt ordinance between Madison and Monroe avenues approved by Mayor Connell. In September 206 arrests reported by Chief Simpson. 27 bound over for court. Drummer Alice Stewart fined for drunkenness and fast driving. Attorneys Watson and Diehl seek new trial for Barber vs Scranton Glass Co. Hansard Toy Co. shows Merchant of Venice in Wilkes-Barre. Ira Drake secured $200 judgment against Peter Hornbaker, operator of a Ransom saw mill. Board of Control building committee to review No. 18 school bids on Chestnut street. Elmhurst boulevard toll house break-in and assault on keeper Hayden. motive unknown. Common council failed to muster quorum for adjourned business session. Excavation for new Board of Trade building caused telephone wires to break. Funeral held for Charles F. Williams, killed at William A. colliery, Duryea. Collector Herrings hearing likely to continue in Scranton. commissioner to arrive. Admin actions: Roxanna Tee estate assigned. John T. Evans estate letters of administration granted. Marriage licenses issued to Aldeman and Carriend Scranton. Duranda and Annie Leons. Ulysses Grant Cutler and Ella M. ton. Patrick Joseph Maughan and Agnes Greer. Scranton Car Service office chief clerk H Owens died of typhoid fever in Berwick. Mike Luska injured on board of trade building at a brick edge accident. J.D. Ferbert indicted in tort related to a drug store incident.
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Padden’s
Washington Avenue
Phelps Street
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Cayuga Mine
St. Vincent du Paul Society
Green Ridge
St. Paul's Church
Olive Street
Madison
Monroe Avenues
Connell
Simpson
Alice Stewart
Millar
Watson & Diehl
I. T. Barber
Scranton Glass Company
Charles GB
Ira Drake
Peter Hornbaker
Board of Control
Chestnut Street
Fourteenth Ward
Elmhurst Boulevard
Hen Hayden
Hayden
Common Council
Board of Trade
Charles F. Williams
William A
Duryea
Eveniay
Omas H. Williams
Thin City
W. J. Burke
Roxanna Tee
Mdale
Hopkins
Willam C. Oden
John T. Evans
Thomas Evans
William Aldeman
Carriend i
Scranton Ike Duranda
Annie Leons
Tay- Ulyses
Grant Cutler
Ella M. Ton
Patrick Joseph Maughan
Agnes Greer
Scranton
H. Owens
Pennsylvania Car Service Tion
Berwick
Ae Mle Cennae
Festival Observances and Community Happenings Noted
Reports on Simchas Torah festival events at Lindon Street temple with readings from the Torah and a lecture by Rev. J. Fener Hecht. Lodge officers of Robert Burnelodge No 1 announced for the coming year, with installation set for Dunmore.
Underwear Savings for Wool Shirts at Meats & Hagem
Consumers can save money on men's natural wool shirts by buying at Meats & Hagem. The ad contrasts better value there with weaker options elsewhere.
Campaign committee named by Democrats for Lackawanna County
After several adjournments Democratic candidates and Chairman Fahey formed a county committee. Members include Chairman James J. O'Neil Carbondale Secretary John F E Gaffney Scranton Treasurer C H Schadt Scranton and many others across Carbondale Mayfield Olyphant Archbald Lackawanna Township Scranton and surrounding towns. Judge Smith approved the slate and the committee was said to be unanimously satisfactory.
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Fahey
James J. O'Neil
Carbondale
John FE
Gaffney
Scranton
C. H. Schadt
James J. Boylwn
Mayfield
Edmund F. Edmunds
Jermyn
P. J. Timlin
E. J. Lynett
Thomas J. Duggan
Benton
W. W. Yey
Lor
Madison
H. Ts
Gaige
Old Forge
Hon
Fi Kh
Coyne
B. Moses
M. P. Flynn
D. J. Campbell
M. J. Kelly
EF. Blewitt
P. F. McCann
John J. O' Boyle
Joseph O'Brien
Cadden
John J. Shon
T. C. Melvin
George C. Griswold
Daniel Batt
D. W. Vaughan
Francia Mangan
John Ef, Roche
Hilliard Debuts New Comedy at Academy of Music
Robert Hilliard and company staged Lost Twenty Four Hours at the Academy of Music to a large audience. The performance drew strong praise for the cast, though critics noted heavy profanity and slang in the dialogue. Cast also featured Grant Stewart Cecil Butler Harry Hogers Madeleine Bouton and Misa Marion Young.
Gladstone Letter Praises Dr Lucas's Theology Work
A letter from former prime minister William E. Gladstone to Rev. G J Lucas endorses the work "Agnosticum and Religion." Lucas notes Gladstone’s high regard and long study of eternal questions, praising the author and the spirit of Christian charity in theological debate.
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Dr. Lucas
Archbald
Expremier
England
William JK. Gladstone
Mr. Gladstone
Dr. Lacan
Hawarden Castle
Chester
Spencer
Burl
Oxford
Elr
W. FE
Adatone
G. J. Lucas
Gladstone
Scranton History Talk At Lackawanna Institute Meeting
The Lackawanna Institute of History and Science met in Albright library hall where A F Merrifield presented a paper on Scranton before the purchase of the Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company. A W Dickson presided in Platt’s absence. 445 volumes added and 81 new members elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Institute of History and Science
Albright Library
F.merrifield
Scranton
Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company
Frank E. Platt
A. W. Dickson
Charles Leroy Wheeler
Merrifield
Institute
Court House
Meeting of Lackawanna Presbytery in Peckville
An afternoon session of the Lackawanna presbytery in Peckville ordained two ministers, Wright and Beyers, with Beyers installed as Peckville pastor and Wright to Mountain Top. Moderators and ministers from Scranton, Green Ridge, Elmhurst, Wilkes-Barre attended. Dr. Logan re elected superintendent for foreign speaking work.
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Lackawanna
Scranton
Peckville
Princeton Theological Seminary
Beyers
Wright
Mountain Top
Mr. Heyers
N. F. Stahl
Green Ridiroe
James McLeod
First Presbyterian Church
Potter Suit Near Its End
The Potter trespass suit against the Scranton Traction company nears closing as jurors prepare to hear the last witnesses. Jeweler John Hoffman of Dunmore provided the only notable testimony amid routine statements from workers and employees. Potters’ driver Potter’s team conduct was described and further witnesses remain to be heard, with a verdict expected by tomorrow evening.
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John Hoffman
Dunmore
Scranton Traction Company
John
Potter
Ofice
Nickel Plate Road Promoted as Shortest Line Between Bu and Chien
Fragmentary notes describe the Nickel Plate Road as a short line between Bu and Chien. References include Scranton Jo Scheibel, a hotel at the end of the sierras and a Guernsey Bros mention. The text mentions Co KAA and Weber in relation to the line and manses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Jo Scheibel
Emd
Ylpines Meuler and
Bu and
Chien
The Check Book's Story in the Washington Star
A fragment from the Washington Star features a quip about wartime writing and a Chinese poet laureate. Hung Cheng declines a request, joking about the royal check book answering historic purposes.
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Washington Star
Japan
Hung Cheng
Miss Hardenbergh’s Pianoforte School Advert
Miss Hardenbergh's Pianoforte School offers high grade study in pianoforte theory and interpretation with child education and teacher training at 3 Millison Avenue. Also advertised are photo frames Bible and Testaments below cost, Pratt's Book Store promotions, and the Scranton Directory available via Taylor's directory office at 19 Tribune Building.
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Pratt
Blore
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Asd
Mise Octavia
Heston
Mrs. Lowell
Robert Treat Paine
Professor Peabody
Nuiaance
Bac'a
Te Department
Hope Resta
Llea
W.E. Duggan
St. Cecelia's Academy
Murte'nages
Joseph's
Bn Neo Bt
Patrick's Orphan Agylim
Mirente
Shemer
Nurres Pengioen
Evevesneseeee
W. T. Smith
D. J. Philpa
Neceipts
Davis
Jenna
Weine
We ‘Ave
Vestverivesaveysee Ueenserine
I. J. Lynett
Mre
J. RR. Cohen
T Hank
Ripple
Eo Gsasager
George Davis
Astrakhan
J. Bolz
Wyoming Avenue
THE
Dime Bank
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth Shoe Store
Ackawanna
B. Warman
Penn Avo
City Notes
J. Fener- Hecht
George D. Taylor
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Robert Burnelodge
Noble Grand
John P. Cunningham
Oscar Bedell
Iward le Tol
George F. Miller
Louis Weltzel
Mr. Taylor
Davies Street
Rock Street
T. Ellsworth Davies
Patrick Powell
George Gregory
Joseph Lawrense
C. B. Haslam
Moose
Honta Plate Glass Company
Ford
Pitcairn
Pittsburg
Plate Glass Trust
Honta Company
Fike
Alex. T. Connell
Bauer
John T. Watkins
Will W. Watkins
Fred Hand
Curt Colvin
Conmany
Davis’ Theater
Harrison J. Wolfe
Davis Theater
Mr. Wolfe
Pratt's
Hose Ball Park
Wilken
Ont Prines
New York
Chicago
Weatshore
Nickel Plate Roads
Madame Amoursays
Lake Erie
Erie
Cleveland
Fostoria
Fort Wayne
Lucas
Mis Hook
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Taylor's
Scranton and
Taylors Directory
Tribune Building
Pratt's Book Store
China
W. W. Berry
Lackawanna Avenue
NEW England Conservatory OF Music
Powell
Prosean
Carlsbad
Louis Rupprecht
Eugene Kleberg
Penn Ave
Opp
Baptist Church
Christian
Spruce ST
Lackawanra Ave
Solencates Duck Rivers
Yun Havens
Mill Ponds
Shrewsbury
Rockaways
Maurice River
Western Shores
Blue Points
Pierce’s Market
Green Ridge Sanitarium
Marion St
A. E. Jordan
Columbus Beaument
Dunn
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