First Day Session of Wyoming Conference Held
The Wyoming conference Haworth league opened at the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Wilkes-Barre with large attendance. Ministers in attendance included Eckman Severson Leacock Van Hoesen Hiller Floyd and others. Speakers urged denominational loyalty and social responsibility within the Epworth League as obituaries and sermons followed, with services for Llewellyn Evans Cahill and David Davis concluding the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Haworth League
First
Methodist Episcopal Church
North
Franklin Street
J. G. Eckman
L. Severson
J.C. Leacock
L. &. van Hoesen
W. H.hiller
L.C. Ployd
W. G. Simpson
C.A. Benjamin
Simpson
J Lond Lon
Epworth
League
H. Hm, Wilbur
Factoryville
Bristol
Binghamton
A. C. Olver
Thompson
I. J. Smith
Paul J. Sherwood
W. Edgar
Carbondale
L. C. Floyd
Scranton
C. L. Severson
Chattanooga
Hooker
Reverson
Lookout Mountain
Jesus Christ
Canada
Severson
Mr. Chaffe
Harry C. Perking
J. Q. Creveling
Plymouth
Bethel AME Church Re Dedication Ceremony
The Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church on South Fell street held a re dedication yesterday afternoon. Bishop and conference clergymen entered as Pastor Jeffries and trustees presented the church keys. The service included Bible and discipline delivery, a responsive reading, Psalm 122, prayers, an anthem, dedicatory address, offertory and consecration hymns, with a large audience and the annual conference starting today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
South Fell Street
Jeffries
Hilder W. ‘H. Brown
Funeral for Young Survey Chief William L. Jones
The funeral for William L. Jones, chief of the surveying corps killed at the Dorrance mine, was held yesterday at 4 p.m. from his father's Madison Street residence. Flowers were sent to Calvary church where they were arranged on the pulpit as a poignant tribute. Reverend Mr. Johnson delivered the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Jones
Dorrance
Madison Street
Calvary Church
Mr. Johnson
Miss Kaiser Delights At Sold Out Grand Opera House
The Grand Opera House overflowed with friends of Sadie Kaiser as the Wilkes-Barre soprano headlined a testimonial concert by the Klara Schumann society. Her voice showed notable strength and breadth, with refined tone and poised stage presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Sadie Kaiser
Klara Schumann Society
Misa Kaiser
Anwyl
Burns
Miss Tidd
New York
Misa Wolff
Frank Humphreys
Miss Kaiser
Water Supply Censured Over Contamination Fears
Dr. Charles P. Knapp the state medical inspector reports Crystal Spring Water Company supply is contaminated. Solomon's Creek is filthy with barnyard matter and unusable. Crystal Lake is a fetid swamp with a foul odor. Recommends abandoning Crystal Lake and using Solomon's Creek instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Knapp
Crystal Spring Water Company
State Board of Health
Nichols
Benjamin Lee
Crystal Lake
Solomon's Creek
Pine Creek
Slomon's Creek
Transfers Coming to Wilkes Barre Transit System
The Traction company has arranged a new transfer system to be introduced about Nov 1. It allows a continuous ride from South Wilkes Barre to North Wilkes Barre for 6 cents with single fare over any one line. Transfer checks will be issued when transferring between cars, and fares are expected to rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Traction Company
Bouth WilkesdBarre
North WilkesdBarre
Magnificent petrified stump shipped to Cornell University
W P Ryan of Laurel Run Coal Co secured a symmetrically formed petrified stump from the Baltimore vein about 150 feet deep and shipped it to Cornell University for the geology department. Robert G McDowell arranged safe transport via Lehigh Valley at no charge. Meanwhile Morgan R Morgan’s men installed a replacement pump at Grove and Stanton streets as engine No 3 failed from the dry season, with more pumps planned for Brewery Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P.ryan
Laurel Run Coal Company
Baltimore
Cornell University
Geological Department
Robert G. McDowell
Lehigh Valley
Ithaca
Morgan R. Morgan
Lehigh and
Wilkes- Barre Coal Company
Grove and
Stanton Streets
Brewery Hill
Primitive Methodist District Plans Missionary Services
The Wyoming district committee of the Primitive Methodist church arranged special missionary services in all district churches. The Catholic Total Abstinence union separate in Plymouth today will be the best ever held in this district. A jewelry store owned by B O Dodson was blown open yesterday morning but nothing was taken. The explosion damaged the store extensively. The Feast of Tabernacles, a Hebrew festival, was observed with appropriate rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Primitive Methodist Church
Total Abstinence Union Parate
Plymouth
B. O. Dodson
Tabernacles
Various local notices and events in Luzerne County
Last evening service occurred at the temple on South Washington Street. Funeral for William Cahill attended by St Aloysius Society this morning at 10. Kate N Heller filed suit against Ann Culver for 1000 dollars for slander. William Stultz fined 20 dollars plus costs for resisting an officer and 5 more for causing a disturbance. The Jehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal company denial of full time work given by Superintendent Lawall. Twenty fifth anniversary of the Catholic Total Abstinence union to be celebrated by Luzerne County societies in Plymouth today. William H Mutter and Miss Mary Harpersberger married last Tuesday at the German Reformed Church by Rev Hattle. Lawrence Myers withdrew from purchase of old lockup property. city regains possession. Gwilym Gwent monument unveiling committee to release official programme soon.
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Temple
South Washington Street
St. Aloysius Society
William Cahill
Kiate N. Heller
Sait
Ann Culver
William Stultz
Jehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company
Lawall
Luzerne County
Plymouth
William H.mutter
Mise Mary Harpersberger
German Reformed Church
Hattle
Lawrence Myers
Lockup
Gwilym Gwent Monument
Local notes on illness, store openings, and visits
F M Francis slowly recovers and expects to be around soon. Diphtheria rumors abroad are exaggerated. schools closed as precaution but no serious epidemic feared. W B Rice and BE Rice occupy new store in the Raton block, one vacant room remains. WCTU oyster supper planned Friday. DePue intends moving to Scranton. Mrs E Palmer Smith’s new residence nears completion. H C Shafer home underway. Mr. and Mrs. Brown return from Pittsburg. Edward Miles eye Atlanta exposition. Rev C H Newing leaves for Florence NJ. no Methodist service next Sunday. Baptist ladies plan New England supper Saturday. I W Slade builds a residence on Weatherby street. Ives family at Wyoming. Brown family at Montrose. Dickson family at Morristown NJ. Mrs H V Decker and child visit Cooperstown.
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F. M. Francis
W. BR
BE. Rice
Raton
Women's Christian Temperance Union
F. E. DePue
Scranton
E. Palmer Smith
Ig. W
Carlton
H. C. Shafer
W. J. Brown
Pittsburg
Edward Miles
C. H. Newing
Methodist Eipiscopal Church
Florence
N. J
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ladies of the Baptist Church
New England
Robbers Break Into Hayden Home In Elmhurst
Four men forced a door at the Roaring Brook turnpike home of Benjamin Hayden using a plank and a pick handle from a local tool house. Hayden grappled with one intruder while Mrs. Hayden hid after being threatened with revolvers. The assailants fled after the scene turned dangerous. Hayden sustained serious head injuries and was treated by Drs. Kneicer and Bateson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Hayden
Roaring Brook Turnpike
Spring Brook breaker under rapid progress at Florence Coal mill
Construction of the Spring Brook breaker by Florence Coal company is advancing quickly. About thirty men are employed at the plant as activity continues on site. Local visits include Mr. and Mrs. Ira Brodhead of Mill City and D. H. Hessler of Terre Haute visiting relatives in Scranton. A test at Bonta Plate Glass works was satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Brook
Florence Coal Company
Ira Brodhead
Mill City
Sylvester Conby
Bonta ‘Plate Glass Works
D. H. Hessler
Terre Hauts
Ind
Main Street
Horace Ellis
Scranton
Andrew Briday
Rocheater
N. Y
Ll. A. Lindermuth
Powder Company
Mitchell reunion and local notices at Pitts ton
J Hollister and daughter Jessie attended the Mitchell reunion at Pitts ton last Tuesday. An oyster supper will be held next Wednesday evening in the Methodist Episcopal church parlors under the auspices of the Ladies Aid. Mrs Hiram Inch of Waymart and others visited the Ladies Aid at the Grand Army of the Republic hall. Strayed to the undersigned premises last Sunday night a dark red cow with white face. owner can recover by payment of damages. E E Williams Depot street.
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J. Hollister
Jessie
Mitchell
Pittston
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ald
William Kestell
Depot Street
Hiram Inch
Waymart
Willard Lampoon
Berry
Canbondale
Grand Army of the Republic
E. E. Williams
Swayne's Ointment Promises Pile Relief
An advertisement describes intense nocturnal itching and burning from piles with risk of tumors and ulceration. It promotes Swayne's Ointment from Dr. Swayne & Son of Philadelphia as a cure available for 6 cents and claims to stop itching, bleeding, and ulceration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bwayne
Dr. Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Avoca Woman Thanks Tribune for Housekeeper Ad Result
A Avoca resident writes to The Tribune asking to omit her job ad for a housekeeper and expresses sincere gratitude for the home she secured through the publication. The letter, dated Oct 5, is printed for readers to see at the Tribune business office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca
The
Tribune
Help Wanted and Sales Jobs in 19th Century Ad Rumor Mill
Numerous classified notices show diverse opportunities from salesmen and agents to housework and gents for canvassing. Listings include manufacturers recruiting, drug and grocery firms seeking helpers, two energetic saleswomen positions, and various commission-based roles across Chicago Philadelphia Boston New York and other locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FISH &@ CO
Borden Block
Chicago
Wade
Edwar Cowles
Chambers Street
Ig Chemical Company
John Street
New York
Meadow Brook Water Company invites dam bids
Meadow Brook Water Company invites proposals for the erection of a masonry dam on Meadow Brook near Burnt Mines, Stafford. Plans and specifications may be viewed at 115 Wyoming Avenue in the old Republican building. The company reserves the right to reject any bids. G. B. Hand, Secretary. Scranton Pa October 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dl Nees Meadow Brook Water Company
Stafford Meadow Brook
Burnt Nnes
Wyoming Avenue
Old Republican Building
G. BH. Hand
Scranton
Central Railroad of New Jersey Summer Time Schedule
Train times listed from Scranton to Pittston Wilkes Barre and other points including Atlantic City Newark and Elizabeth. Regular weekday and Sunday departures shown with several express options and connections to Reading terminal Philadelphia and New York via North River. Through tickets available in advance from station agents. By order J H Olmausen General Superintendent.
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Athantic ¢ City
New Eee Newark and
Elizabeth
Philadelpot
Reading Te Inal
Newark
Allentown
Bethlehem
Easton
Philadelphia
Covan Grove
Heke Y
Reading
Lebanon
Harrieburn
Areniews
Ottaville
New York
Aeerty Street
North River
Sen Lagigh
Reas
D. R
Anais
Scranton St A Het
Wilkes- Barre
Scranton
White Haven
Hagieton
Pottsville
Beaver Meadow
Pottaville
R. Beeos
H.R. R
WR. R
Reese
Intermediate Pointe
Tunkhannock
Towanda
Elmira
Ithaca
Geneva
Wean L
Rochester
Bugeri
Niagara Falla
Detroit
Chicago
Pittston
W. W
Salamanca
L. W
L. & B. Junction
Wilkes-Harre
Buffalo
H. Wilbur
Lee
Phila
Hay
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the Tribune
Laning Building
Public Square
Pennsylvania
Epworth League
Methodist Church
Neral
Hollenback Cemetery
Llewellyn Evans
West Pittston
Theophilus Davis
Plains
D. M. George
Gail Borden
Eagle B
Dalton
Elmhurst
Hood
Peckville
Pi Loans
Froux
Socallan City
Cas
Connolly
Suell
Wallace
NEW Coats
Aide Ling
Manuacturers
Cleveland
DR. Rice
Webster Avenue
Figaro
Ci Gaco
Mich AN Mfg CO
Consolidated Meu. CO
van Buren St
Galebman
Pominsieden
Bole Pea Bah Ag
N. CO
Lgiano Ty F’g Co
Baltimoore, Id
Hinde
Box
York
Box, CO
Boston
Minas
Saleamen
Galesman
Ental Medicine Co
Filbert Street
oPhladelphine
Ceorge
Stevenson
Clark's
B. Davidson
Spruce Street
W. Gibson
W. Gibson Jones
Madison
Mia
Jefferson
Gibson Jones
Jorrent
North Main Avenues
Anderson
Providence Square
Adama Ave
Hoube A Wrest
Lackawanna Avenue
Add Homas KE
Rvans
Vetane Io T Park
Joe
John Jermyn
Wyombe Avennue
J. M. Shepfield
Scranton Street
Sibi
Beranton
Mae Emyn
Lackawa Avenue
I. Holgate
Church Street
M. H. Holgate
H. Holgate
Clay Avenue
Holgate
Ssereens Taylorville
Hyde Arts Bedenrickson
Onyphant
Archinidermyn
Frank Leslie
Tors Com
Adan Ave
Dominico
Gara- Folo
Danmars
Charles Wood
Ward
Baron Terror
Cvmn
Lackawanna
Taylor
Taylor & Lewis, Attoneys
Astrachan Cape
Connolly & Wallace
Kersey
Washington Avenue
Court House
TNR
Liv
Joseph Alello
Luca Romane
Uam
Traustor
Aylor & Lewis
W. W. Vernon
Lake
Margaret
Addreva
Asten
Pots Avenue
E. Tackson
Hampton St
Mah Nau Eminet
Postlou
S. B
Caeeters
Care Tribune
William A. Pat
Ldavrach
M. Stratton
Physicians and Surgeons
G. Fogar
Court House Square
Kay
Penn Ave
P. M
Cal
Ehil
W. E. Allen
C. L. Frey
Wyoming Ave
L. M. Gates
J.C. Bathson
Linden Street
Jessups & Hand
Commonwealth Building
Hora
He Srace BE. Hand
W. H. Jessup
Patterson
Wilcox
Library
Rosewell H. Patterson
William A. Wilcox
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
Frank T. Okell
Cfnm & Coal Exchange
James W. Oakford
Commonwealth Oullatione
Samuel W. Edgar
Spruce Et
Comegys
D. B. Reploose
B. F. Kilglam
J. H. Hamilton
Commonwealth Bid
J. M. Co
Wyoming 3
Ave
Meridian Street
Park Hill
Wire Sreens
Kuettel
Now
School OF the Lackawanna
Younges
Thomas M. Cann
Walter H. Buell
Worcester
Adama Avenue
Architects
Edward H. Davis
Ranton
E. L. Walter
Lewis Hancock, JR
Spruce St
Cor. Wash! Ave
Seranton
Brown & Morris
Price
Ee the Republic Savings and Loan Association
N. Callender
Dime Bank Building
Leeds
G. R. Clark & Co., & Men and Nurserymen
Green House
North Malin Avenue
Bauer
Tocmé
J. Bauer
Hulbert’s
Megarger Brothers
Washington Ave
Frank P, Brown & CO
West Lackawanna
Thomas Aubrey
Williams Building
Franklin Avenue
P. Zrigler
ROUSE
Law An. Wissenger
Victor Koch
Kestminster Hotel
Cor
Sixteenth St
Ee Pee
E. N. Anable
Lacka.rve
Cor. Adams
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Dan
Sr Monming
Will Parr
Lackacre Oreens
Polnia
Parview
Honesdale
Albany
Borat
Penjams
Montreal
Pare Aemi
OM A. m
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Cranton
Trenton
South
Washington and Way
Beecmeon
Oswego
Mira
Corning
Bath
Dansville
Stourt Morris
Binghamton Archway
Cortland
Syracuse
Osw
Highfield Springs
Northumberland
Pitteen
Wiiken- Barre
Bloomeburg
Danville
Williamsport
Harrisburg
Washington
Nanticoke
Pullman
M. L. Smith
Ecity
Erie
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Erie Railroad
Hawley
Honesale
Rew Vook
Rchanton Division
Nerts
Geea
Ontario
T, Pitterott
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