Local nuptials and society notices in New York and Scranton
Mise Tielene Barnes to spend remainder of week in New York City. Dr John T McGrath appointed assistant house surgeon at Lackawanna Hospital. Lt and Mrs D T Tate of Washington guests of Mrs Tate's parents Mr and Mrs J A Scranton. Miss Frances Falkenbury and Eugene Dole Hays to marry Wednesday Oct 21 at 4 pm at bride's home 40 Adams Avenue. Michael Hand and Bridget McHugh to wed at St Paul's Sharsk Green Ridge next Wednesday. Mr and Mrs D W Drake of Howells to attend wedding of Agnes Filer and W Filer of Grove Street Dinmore next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Tielene Barnes
New York City
John T. McGrath
Lackawanna Hospital
Mra
D. TL. Tate
Washington
Tate
J. A. Scranton
Frances Falkenbury
Mia
Allie M. Palkenbury
Eugene Dole Hays
Philadelphia
Adams Avenue
Michael Hand
Scranton Brewing Oooter
Cedar Avenue
Bridget McHugh
Pennaveile
Richard McHugh
St. Paul's Sharok
Green Ridge
D. W. Drake
Howells
Nave
Mears & Agen Ad Delivers Holiday Attire and Bound Magazines
A historic ad notes cloak department heat fitting jackets capes and suits at low prices from Mears and Agen before Christmas. It promotes turning back issues into bound volumes for a useful present, praising the Tribune Kensington work and urging inquiries into price and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears & Agen
Tribune
Gas from Anthracite Culm Promises Major Regional Shift
A Scranton Board of Trade meeting on October 19 will feature a paper on producing gas from fine anthracite culm. The report argues gas engines will replace steam and electricity, transforming Scranton and the valley into a major gas power center. Dust from culm offers high gas yield, aiding pollution-free bank clearance and local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Electricite
Niagara Palle
Beranten
Mbover
Worl
America
Europe
Board of Trade
Tribune
City Sports at Davis Theatre Delights Audiences
Sheridan and Flynn headline at Davis Theatre with new acts and jokes. Miss Howard and Miss Earl sing novelty numbers while George Snyder and Harry Buckley shine on piano. New acts like octetons by Johnson and Dora Dean draw encores alongside Fos ter and Lewis. Mile Meza showcases fresh contortions and Delmore and Jerome impress in grotesque dances. Sheridan, Mackie and a chorus of young ladies cap the show as City Sports repeats this afternoon and tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan & Flynn
Davis
Howard
Earl
George Snyder
Harry Buckley
Charles Johson
Dora Dean
Dave Foster
Fanny Lewis
Mile, Meza
Delmore
Jerome
People's Excursion to Canton Tonight with Speech
The excursion leaves Scranton tonight at ten o'clock with a round trip fare of 75 cents. Return Sunday afternoon over the Alleghanies by daylight. A grand trip and a grand speech by the next president at the Gunton end of it. All aboard.
Leonard the Adonis measured for boxing at Music Hall
Mike Leonard, dubbed the pugilistic adonis, underwent a formal body measurement in Dr O Malley’s Spruce street office in the presence of several doctors and reporters. The 6 foot 6 inch, 146 pound athlete was declared superbly conditioned for his bout with Jim Judge tomorrow night, after demonstrations of muscular development and chest, limb, and neck measurements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Leonard
Adonis
John O'Malles
Pfice
Spruce Street
Sandow
Music Hall
Jim Judge
Grand and Petit Jurors Drawn for Two Scranton Courts
Forty eight grand and forty eight petit jurors to serve weekly begin the week of November. Judge Archbald reduced the grand jury pool from sixty due to repairs and only one court in session. Sheriff Clemons Jury Commissioners Mannion and Matthews and Clerk Wagner oversaw the drawing of twelve dozen jurors, with long lists of named jurors from Scranton, Carbondale, Dunmore, Archbald, and surrounding towns for sessions starting in November and December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemons
John F. Mannion
T. J. Matthews
Charles F. Wagner
Criminal Court
Archbald
Reeser
Win
I. Baker
Scranton
Clark
Benton
G. Doud
Minuuku
Bohemie Harris
Blakely
Ae T. Mounion
Carbondale
Patrick Purcell
Dominick Kearns
John Cox
Jermyn Wm
James Robingon
Carbordale
Walter A. Browning
Richard Morgan
J. E. Edwards
Glenburn
Henry Chatten
Frank K. Watts
Samuel Broadhead, Jr
Old Forge
Fred (. Dimer
John J. Neuser
Thomas Evans
J. L. Hartman
Daniel B. Davis
Luke Burns
Benjamin Cannon
Moscow
John Fulton
H. van Buskirk
Charles Pelham
la Plume
Peter Neher
T. J. Morris
Spring Brook
Edgar J. Hull
D. Silverstein
Raymond Court
Seranton
Howard Durie
D. D. Secor
Daniel Parry
Miner
John Barrett
M. Gallagher
Winton
Thomas H. Jenkins
Taylor
Joseph Speicher
J. Slowe
Daniel Mathews
Lewie Blochberger
Olyphant
Patrick Lynch
Constable
Jessup
J. G. Deitrick
Huckster
Thomas Coggins
Stone Ay cSnue
Jacob Harris
Patrick Murphy
Lloyd Street
M. J. Walsh
Rexford's sale on cheap household items today
Rexford's announces two day sale on assorted kitchenware and small goods. White metal three piece sets and silver plated options, steel knives, spring steel items, 10c to 75c pricing. solid silver thimbles and scissors at 19c. Japanese china cups and saucers and decorative cups at low prices.
In the Heart of the Storm at Frothingham Tonight and Tomorrow
Amusement note: new melodrama starring Willard Lee as Captain Hudson of the revenue cutter service. Set in the south, it follows Paul Hudson seeking to avenge his father’s murderers. Also announced is Hogan’s Alley at the Academy of Music with Ireland's Kings and a top comedy company, plus Corie Peyton's big comedy troupe next week with full scenery and props.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Clark
Factoryville
Frothingham
Willard Lee
Captain Hudson
United States Revenue Cutter Service
South
Paul Hudson
United States Revenue Service
Paul
Manager Long
Academy of Music
Gilmore and
Leonard
Ireland
Corie Peyton
Ladies Box Calf Shoes Debut For Fall And Winter
The store showcases ladies box calf shoes for fall and winter in lace and button styles with heavy soles. Box calf is described as water resistant, durable, and comfortable with a new toc. Extra high lace shoes suit skating, plus a full line for misses and children in various sizes.
Freight Rates Rise and Collieries Resume Full Work
A prominent coal operator tells a Bulletin reporter the coal trade is improving after a slow summer. Collieries that had run half their force are now operating five days a week with full staffing, with potential six days if demand grows. Prices are firm and freight rates are rising, though a $1.50 per ton jump is not supported. Some coals up about sixty-five cents. pea coal rise discussed but not yet implemented. Mine owners, previously idle or loss-making, hope for full resumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin
Coal Trade in Philadelphia and Reading Mines
The Philadelphia Bulletin reports that coal from the Philadelphia and Reading railroad mines could pay a dividend if sold at a profit, but demand is too weak during hard times, keeping trade in activities subdued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia and Reading
Philadelphia Bulletin
Invitation Acknowledged from Carpenters and Joiners
Secretary Atherton of the board of trade received a letter from P. J. McGuire of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. The letter confirms the Cleveland convention invitation was read, the convention chose New York City for the meeting, while Philadelphia received a complimentary vote on balloting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Atherton
Board of Trade
P. J. McGuire
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Philadelphia
B. Atherton
Bay
Scranton
Cleveland
Ohio
New York City
Po. McGuire
John Wanamaker as candidate and major auction sale in Scranton
The piece praises Wanamaker as a merchant and notes his advertising strategy to boost trade. It promotes a Lehigh Valley excursion to Major McKinley’s Canton home, then urges attending Davidow Bros.’ auction sale where all items are cash-converted, emphasizing low ammunition prices and a $1.24 shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wanamaker
Don Cameron
America
John
Scranton
Dave Marlin
McKinley
Canton
Ohio
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Davidow Bros
Fine two manual organ at studio blown by motor
A studio organ with two manuals was damaged when an electric motor failed. The incident affected practice sessions but caused no injuries.
Fit Your Boy In A Strong Durable Suit Today
A retailer invites parents to bring their boys to be fitted for one of their nice stylish suits. The message emphasizes durability and good fit, encouraging quick visits to choose from available styles.
Poplar City Stores Offer Uniform Prices for All
Critics tested our range across sizes and shapes and confirmed one constant: every shopper pays the same price. Hundreds have already found the logic sound and fair.
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Bible Society
Norton's
Lackawanna Ave
THE
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Olyphant
Garney, Brown &Co
Court House
C. D. Shumway
Washington Ave
Tribune Building
Santa Claus
New York
Payton
Sydney A. Toler
the Football World
Lsten
Pawers
Lackawanna
Scranton Business College
Laurie Bliss
Yale
Business College
Athletic Park
Hillman School
Wilkes-Barre
Wyoming Seminary
Keystone Academy of
Aonearn
Elisa
City Sports Company
Davis’ Theater
Ory To
Ton
Alleghanies
Leonard, the
Jordan
Archhbald
A. McAndrew
Morgan Sweney
George Bishop
William Kane
Jas, P. Watson
Berantees
James Zerfass
Charles Snover
Ransom
John Walsh
Minooka
Zacharias Swingle
Jefferson
Robert J. Haag
Arthur Lewis
Benj. Phillips
W. A. Roach
Edward P. Gross
H. G. Simpson
Covington
James Roberts
Jermyn
Knight
Dunmore
John Lutz
C. Foster
W. O. Worth
Greenfield
August Reidenbach
George Schlager
Michael Higgins
Eber Browning
J.L. Hull
Softley, Jr
John Campbell
Farmer
Je Duffy
L. W. Burns
John Westprahl
Renton
Fred
Kearlng
W. L. Sampson
Herman W. Young
John Scanlan
Madison
Edwin Blair
John Killeen
Wiliam Hatch
Henry Loftus, Sr
Fell
William McHale
P. G. Walsh
F. L. Hodgson
P. B. Stone
Waverly
Thomas B. Bargar
David J. Evans
William D. Morgan
Joshua Doran
Jerome Morrow
Seigsors
Wde
Lacka. Ave
Schink, & Spencer
Crown
China Hall
Wyoming Ave
School For
Alfred Pennington
Guilmont
Paris
Ehrlich
Berlin
Katherine Timberman
Madame Marchesi
Thiele
Ars
Katharine Thiele
Ernest Thiele
Scharwenka Conservatory
Herr Kopff
the Gas Appliance CO
Sound Money
Central Republican Club
Charles Emory Smith
Russia
James H. Hoyt
D. D. Woodmansee
Republican National League
Bauer
Club
Lackawanna Avenue
A. E. Rogers
Lackawanna Ava
Shaw
Emerson
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
Malcolm Lora
J. Lawrence Stelle
Lin
Wolf
American
Pierce
Iver-Johanseon
Featherstone
J Py
Sri
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