City Notes Selections Highlight Local Events
The week features driving club races Saturday at 2 pm, criminal court sessions starting, and donation day at the Home for the Friendless Wednesday. Anthracite coal operators meeting, St Luke's kindergarten fundraiser concert, and a Scranton Base Financial Society gathering are planned. A marriage license was issued for James P Loftus and Little Keenan, Scranton.
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Aou Nea
St. Luke's Kindergarten
Scranton
FinaneciRtsia
Ilicense
James P. Loftus
Archbald
Littie Keenan
Stroudsburg State Normal School
Lilnton Street
Green Ridge
Dickvon Avenue
Ar. Laytock
Tallleeforgen
Conservatory Hall
John Parsons, Jr
Church of the Good Shepherd
Forest Hill Cemetery
Scranton Clearne House
Tole
Oratorio Society
Blauvelt
Powell
Powell's
Pleasant Surprise Party For H Davies Of Green Ridge
A surprise party was tendered to H Davies of Capotise Avenue Green Ridge on Saturday evening by friends. Davies, with L B Powell & Co of Wyoming Avenue, is active in philanthropy and religious movements. Guests included W J Ford and Mrs Ford C D Johnson S V Hall H H Langham Miss Biddal and T Owen Gries. The couple entertained guests and wishes for future happy returns were offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FH. Davies
Capotise Avenue
Mr. Davies
L. B. Powell & Co
Wyoming Avenue
Green Ridge
Rey
W. J
Mra
The
Lace Manufactory
Mise Biddal
Philadelphia
T. Owen Gries
Jane at Frothingham delivers lively afternoon and evening show
The Frothingham offered the comedy Jane on Saturday with strong performances by Minerva D as Jane and cast members Frank Norcross Fred Mower Bernice Sandon and Grace Huyok. A curtain raiser Sunset by Jerome K. Jerome preceded the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Frothingham
Minerva D
Frank Norcross
Fred Mower
Bernice Sandon
Grace Huyok
Jerome K. Jerome
Centenary of Baptist Work in Scranton Celebrated
The Scranton Baptist community marked the 100th anniversary of the district’s work and the 35th anniversary of Penn Avenue Baptist Church.Rev W P Hellings delivered the anniversary sermon and mortgage relief was announced with goals to clear the remaining 3000 debt by Jubilee services.
Jubilee meet closes with debt cleared and pews free Sundays
The congregation celebrated clearing debt and announced pews would be free on Sunday evenings. Evangelistic services will be held in winter with a song service preceding. Dr Hellings praised the effort and spoke on Christian conviction. Tomorrow’s program includes prayer praise, welcomes, reminiscences, and an anniversary address by Rev Edward Judson of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Hellings
Watkins
Igaac Bevan
D. D
Misa Mary Bevan
W. P. Hellings
Lemuel Amerman
Edward Judson
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
New York
Judson
Running Fight Ends With Fines After Air Toss
Hugh Poe OY and Thomas Callahan from the South Side fought on Lackawanna avenue to Cedar Avenue bridge. Callahan threw Murphy in the air, and his landing caused serious injuries. Both men were arrested and fined six dollars each in police court.
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Hugh Poe OY
Thomas Callahan
South Side
Central City
Lackawanna Avenue
Cedar Avenue
Callahan
Murphy
Board of Trade to Hear Manufacturers' Committee Report
The board of trade holds its regular monthly meeting this evening. It is expected the manufacturers' committee will present an item of interest.
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Manufacturers’ Committee
Board of Trade
Scranton Tribune adopts Mergenthaler typesetting in praise
Several Scranton newspapers report on the Tribune’s use of Mergenthaler typesetting machines, noting improved print quality and capacity. Comments from Scranton Free Lance and Free Press call the shift a milestone, while Pittston Gazette and Carbondale Leader laud the metropolitan appearance and potential industry impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seranton Free Lance
Scranton Tribune
Tribune
Scranton Free Press
Mergenthaler
Scranton
Pittston Gazette
Mergenthaler Jinotype
the Tribune
Carbondale Leader
Pennsylvania
Campaign momentum grows as Hastings slated for Scranton visit
The Republican drive in Pennsylvania intensifies with General Daniel Hastings set to speak in Scranton and other cities. Party workers pledge larger majorities, while Democrats push a counter narrative to revive support. Various meetings across towns feature noted speakers. Irish American youths increasingly favor the GOP, shaping the November ballot dynamics.
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Dorena
Onll Dally
Dunmore
Petersburg
South Side
Archibald
Jermyn
Providence
Biyne
Warren
Charles B.esadelphia
John R. Jones
Cittenden
C. W. Dawson
John M Paris
R. A. Zimmerman
Stone
Kreim
Archbald
Daniel H. Hastings
Scranton
Frothingham
General Hastings
Carbondale
Honesdale
Marriott Brosius
Moscow
Davies
Olyphant
Taylor
Mr. Davies
Maine Cora Price Challenge Sparks Market Talk
A shopper disputes local pricing claiming three-cent margins and seeks a better deal on Java versus 3 percent terms. The dialogue pivots to a Maine context where 13 cent cans and 1.50 per dozen emerge as focal price points.
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Java
Cora
Dr Gibbons to Hold Clinic in New York City
Dr Gibbons of New York City will be at Beranton fire, 41 Wyoming avenue, Monday from 6 in the morning until evening for a medical session. Local notices indicate preparations and scheduling details for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Gibbons
New York City
Wyoming Avenue
Ney Monay
Teachers Divided for City and County Institute Sessions
City teachers under Superintendent G W Phillips meet at Young Men's Christian Association hall while county teachers meet at the courthouse under County Superintendent J C Taylor. A roster of speakers includes Dr E E White, Dr W C Schaeffer, Prof Charles H Albert, Dr Samuel H Albro, Dr E B Lytle, Miss Gertrude Edwards, Miss Lelia Partridge, Prof F M Loomis, and Louise Shardlow. Music by H B W Newton and Eppstein. Evening lectures at Frothingham feature John De Motte on Oct 29 and Henry Watterson on Oct 31 likely titled Money and Morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
G. W. Phillips
Young Men's Christian Association
Court House
J. C. Taylor
Westboro
Mass
F. M. Loomis
Keystone Academy
Misa Louise Shardlow
Young Women's Christian Association
BH. W. Newton
Binghamton
City Institute
Eppstein
Frothingham
John de Motte
Cambridge
Henry Watterson
Louisville
Wilkes-Barre Lutheran Conference Holds Third Regular Meeting
The Wilkes-Barre conference of the Evangelical Lutheran ministerium of Pennsylvania met at Bensalem church in Carbon county with about 25 clergy and 25 lay delegates representing around 40 congregations. Missionary activity is strong, with new missions organized as the church emphasizes home fields. The text notes the Lutheran church as the world’s largest Protestant body with 30,000 pastors and 40,000 congregations and over 62 million members, counts in Pennsylvania show 800 ministers and 1,300 congregations with more than 200,000 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes- Barre
Wilkes-Barre
Evangelical Lutheran Ministerium of Pennsylvania
Bensalem Church
Carbon County
W. H. Strauss
Sayre
Lehighton
H. H. Bruning
White Haven
F. Holter
Christchurch
G. M. Scheidy
St. Mark's
John Randolph
St. Peter's
E. L. Miller
Holy Trinity
Phillip F. Zizelman
Zion's
Lutheran Church
Pennsylvania
Brooks to Lead Tigers Baseball Team Next Spring
The Philadelphia papers report that Short Stop Brooks of 1895 will captain the Princeton Tigers baseball squad for the upcoming season. Elected after the Princeton season closed last June, his selection was initially questioned but was unanimously approved by the graduate advisory committee at a recent Princeton meeting. Brooks is described as a hustler who should keep his teammates energetic from start to finish.
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Philadelphia
Brooks
Tigers
Princeton
Otto
Payne
Graduate Advisory Committee
Brovoks
Tiger
Scranton Business College Expands Facilities and Programs
The institution adds ten new tables and reshuffles space with shorthand now in three rooms. A special course for young ladies and gentlemen debuts next week. Two positions filled as football suits arrive and players prepare for a nearby city contest.
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Scranton Business College
Music Boxes by Gautachl and Sond in Philadelphia
Philadelphia firm offers ornate music boxes and orchestral organs, with tunes added. Manufacturers at 180 Chestnut Street boast repairs and improvements including new tunes. Prices touted at five and ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gautachl & Sond
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
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Cleveland
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
City Notes
James Hannick
William Schlager
Vna
Race Street
Ak Sweeney
Joseph Hurdhes
West Side
Pabst
Milwaukee Beer
Lohman's
Spruce Street
H. Davies
Great Baptist Services
Hoy
W. P. Wellings
Baptist Church
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Omaha
Neb
Chandler
J. T. Watkins
Gentlemens
Niagara Falls
Christ
Partridge
Board OF Trade Meeting
Scranton Truth
Boo
Youngdy
Formation 45
God’s College of Business
F. BE. Wood
Daniel H. Mastings
Jefferson
Jackson
Democratic
John E. Roche
M. I. Sando
Singerly
Miss Mardenbergh
Pianoforth School
Pillsbury’s
Este Ee
Regal
Scranton Boy
W.W. Derry Endor
Lackawanna Ave
Washington Ave
E. G
Coursen
S. C. Snyder
Rey del Rey
Flor de Chesterfield
la Fidelio
la Vulta
Manuel Garcia
la Bella Rosa
la Bella Cubana
Dulces de Cuba
la Candilla
Shiller
Lord Delaware
la Cardenas
la Fiel
Scranton Cash Store
F. P. Price
Woolworth
Ace
J. Bolz
Banister’s
General Agents
DR. Jaeger
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