Prodigal Son Sermon Series by Rev Pierce at Penn Avenue
Rev Robert F Y Pierce pastor of Penn Avenue Baptist outlines a series for young people themed The Prodigal Son of the Nineteenth Century. Topics include Prodigal Sons and Daughters Breaking Home Ties and City Traps and Trappers Counting the Cost Memories of Home and The Prodigal Return. Pierce brings rescue work experience in urban centers and aims to reach hundreds of city youths with sermons critiquing social customs and modern evils.
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Robert F. Y. Pierce
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Work of an incendiary detected in Main Street alley
A persistent arsonist attempted to destroy old frame buildings in the alley behind Main Street between Broad and William. Fire crews from box 45 were summoned around one o clock after an alarm. The oil varnish shop rear of I. L. Pevan's tailor shop in the Levy block was involved.
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Main Street
Broad
William
Fromen
I. 1
Pevan's
Fires Intercepted at Two Nearby Shops
Reported blazes in quick succession damaged two adjoining shops but caused little harm. Firemen extinguished both fires rapidly, preserving machinery and clothing inside the building. Chief Engineer Patterson suspects arson by an incendiary, as per the Mitteton Gazette.
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Mer
Aivenns
Patterson
Incembury
Mitteton Gaxetiv
Malta Convocation Preparations For May Convention
Preparations underway for the annual Grand Commanders Kalehte of Malta convention to be held in the city next May. A joint local com mandery meeting formed a planning committee led by W. S. Dartell with sub committees to manage details and security for the Supreme commandery officers’ attendance. An engraved petition will be drafted and signed by committee members before presentation by Rev. W. Welsh and No. 2’s first commander. The gathering is expected to draw several thousand delegates and visitors.
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Kalehte
Malta
Matta Tennie
Warhshaten Avenue
W. S. Dartell
Chilgnan
W. HW. Davis
DW. John
Flt, Young
KL. Thomas
Dobre
Home for the Friendless managers visit Soldiers Orphan School
Several managers of the Home for the Friendless braved heavy rain to accompany Colonel Ripple to Harford for a visit to the Soldiers Orphan School. They observed operations and noted plans to apply improved methods to their own house. Manager Mathews arranged transport and the group enjoyed meals with the students.
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Colonel Ripple
Harford
Soldiers Orphan School
Bhat
Injured Regleter of Wills Koch Confined at Home
Regler of Wills Koch is confined to his Cedar avenue residence with a severe right knee bruise from a Thursday night train wreck near the state convention of firemen. The crash on a Philadelphia and Reading line caused panic as passengers escaped a worse wreck. The injury, initially not serious, worsened prompting medical attention a few days later.
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Wills Koch
Cedar Avenue
Philadelphia
Reading
Scranton
Lebanon
Allentown
Koch
Tribune
Mr. Tanhauser Fence Demolished by City Squad
Street Commissioner O Boyle sent workers to Green Ridge to remove a picket fence in front of Samuel Tanhauser on New York Street. Claim was made the fence encroached ten feet beyond the line. Tanhauser disputed the removal, watched the tearing, and then went to seek his attorney.
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O' Boyle
Green Ridge
Samuel Tanhauser
New York Street
Tanhauser
New York, Ontario and Western Fall Excursion Reminder
The New York Ontario and Western Railway urges readers to join the annual fall excursion to Greater New York on Monday October 2. Tickets cost one fare round trip and are valid for return for ten days, up to and including the date. The event is popular and expected to attract many travelers as the metropolis offers shopping and attractions. Passengers are urged to obtain the Wap Snolad pamphlet from station agents.
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New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company
Greater New York
Metropolia
Himphletin
Low Rates to Omaha and Return Exposition Excursions
Nickel Plate road offers excursion tickets to Omaha and return for 28.75 dollars from Buffalo with Oct 3 10 17 and MM sales. Oct 8 and 10 tickets refundable within 21 days, Oct 17 and 44 sales good until Nov 2. General agent J. Moore Buffalo address provided.
Richards Wirth and Lewis Open New Store in City
The retailer Richards Wirth and Lewis unveil a new men and boys overcoat shop on Lickhawanna avenue offering a full line of latest styles and sizes for the season.
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Richards, Wirth & Lewis
Lickhawanna Avenue
Provisional teaching certificates exams set for October 1
Applicants for provisional night school teaching certificates will be examined in the common branches Wednesday October 1 at 9:40 a.m. in the Board of Control room.
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Board of Control Room
Ea. A
Dr W E B Allen Moves Offices in Connell Building
Dr W E B Allen relocates his practice to rooms 205 and 203 in the Connell Building on Washington Avenue.
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Connell Building
Washington Avenue
First Presbyterian Church Marks Fifty Years in Scranton
The First Presbyterian Church in Scranton celebrated its fifty year history with a service led by Rev. Dr. Logan and a ge neral reflection on the churchs growth. The congregation will observe a Jubilee and a communion service is planned, with notes from former elders and praise for the churches enduring presence in the city.
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First Presbyterian Church
Scranton
Lackiwanna Tron and Steel Company
Logan
D. Mitchel
Tle
Navy
John Baker
Milo J. Hickok
Hames McLeod
Melwod
Walt
W. H. Plath
Dr. Logan
Father Pursues Marriage License Across Cities
John Lewis and Lizzie Scot from Moscow sought a marriage license in Luzerne County. Clerk Daniels halted them after discovering the girl had been indentured to Freeman Larned at age thirteen, despite both parties claiming they were over twenty one. They left for Wilkes-Barre but faced a similar setback. Subsequent plans were not reported.
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John Lewis
Lizgie Scot
Moscow
Daniels
Pittston
Luzerne
Freeman Larned
Clerks Refuse Marriage License Over Age Claim
John W Johnston a colored man from Winton and Sophia Cullen a white woman from Perk ville were denied a license by Deputy Clerk Elmer Daniels for failing to prove Sophia age. Johnston claimed two years old, while Sophia alleged a Wales birth twenty three years ago. Daniels required corroboration from a parent before approving.
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John W. Johnston
Winton
Sophia Cullen
Perkville
Daniels
Johnson
Moscow
Wales
Elmer Daniels
Farinose Flour Sale: Bulk Wheat Flour Offer
A historical notice advertises Farinose and 13c flour blends at 2 for 25 cents, Coursens whole wheat flour with gluten content at 3 cents per pound and 75 cents per bag.
Stone Avenue case faces Alderman after shocking charges
James Burns of Stone avenue appeared before Alderman Kasson on alleged assault and battery. Prosecutor Michel Medale, grandfather of Burns stepson Tommy, testified as neighbors provided the evidence. Burns admitted guilt, was bound over for $200. Burns’ wife alleged repeated beatings of Tommy, while the grandfather acted on the tale.
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James Burns
Stone Avenue
Kasson
Michel Medale
Burns
Tommy McHale
Turna
MecHale
Hitself
Tomy
Convention of Drugists Chooses Davies for St Louis
Pharmacist John J. Davies of South Malta Avenue heads to St Louis for the first annual convention of retail druggists. He will represent local shops and county interests, as manufacturers push new tax moves affecting profits. The meeting opens Monday afternoon, October 17, with Davies named unanimously by local druggists as their representative.
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John J. Davies
Malta Avenue
St Lois
Damvies
St. Louis
Secret Board of Health Session Ends Quietly in Private Office
Tor Paine Dr Bentley and W G O Malley formed a bare quorum at a night meeting. The board approved paying most of the wartage crematory contract of 21 125 but wages due to several workers remain unpaid. The contractor says payment awaited from the reward. F A Bissell acted as supervising agent and attended the private discussion.
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Board of Health
Tor. Paine
Bentley
W. G. O'Malley
F. A. Bissell
Green Ridge
Thut
Wee
Penneylvania Central Brewing elects new officers in Wilkes-Barre
The Penneylvania Central Brewing company held its second annual meeting in the Coal Exchange office. Charles Robinson of Wilkes-Barre was elected president succeeding Tt. M. Hughes of Pittston. W. G. Harding was re elected secretary and A. J. Casey was named treasurer. The board expanded to eleven directors including R R Hughes Pittston, A J Casey, Charles Robinson, August Robinson, James J. Crogan, Edward Robinson Scranton, George Weaver, W G Reichert Wilkes Bar re, Morace Harding Philadelphia, C M Warner Syracuse, Mr Jacobs Hazleton. The death of Milo T. Wilson prompted three new members: W. G. Fletchart, August Robinson, James J. Crogan. Reports of the previous year were satisfactory and a promising future was foreseen.
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Penpeylvania Central Brewing Company
Coal Exchange
Wilkes-Barre
Charles Robinson
Tt. M. Hughes
Pitton
W. G. Harding
A. J. Casey
M. Hughes
Pittston
August Robinson
James J. Crogan
Edward Robinson
Scranton
George Weaver
W. G. Reichert
Morace Harding
Philadelphia
C. M. Warner
Syracuse
Mr. Jacobs
Haxleton
Milo T. Wilson
W. GO. Fletchart
St Thomas College to Meet Stroudsburg State Normal
The St Thomas College football eleven will play Stroudsburg State Normal today at East Stroudsburg. Train leaves Scranton at 10 05 a m. The Original Jolly Eleven accepts the challenge of the Manhattans of Booth Ride for Oct 16 at 2 50 on the Original s grounds John Mortimer manager for Ash
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St. Thomas College
Stroudsburg
East Stroudsburg
Scranton
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Jolly Eleven
John Mortimer
Por Ash
Smoke nuisance from soft coal sparks action by Roche
The article reports Hon. John E Roche IV backing an anti soft coal measure in city council to curb smoke in the anthracite region. It cites New York board of health editorials urging hard coal use on trains and calls for enforcing smoke consumer ordinances to reduce dense, smudgy city air.
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John E. Roche
Scranton
John Ih. Roche IV
Board of Health of
New York
Hife
The
New York Tribune
Long Island
Alan
Corts
Ho Owouhl
Morning Telegraph
Petersburg Woman Convicted as Common Scold Declared Insane
Catherine Walther of Petersburg was convicted as a common scold. On her daughter Henrietta Hohnstein’s petition the court appointed Attorney Clarenne Balentine as lunacy committee. Vosbure and Dawson defended in the scald case.
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Catherine Walther
Petersburg
Henrietta Hohnstein
Clarenne Balentine
Vosbure & Dawson
The Missing Bridal Couple Mystery Deepens
The valley case of the missing bridal couple shifts from abduction to a personal rift. Authorities and locals now believe Williams and Miss Biglin had a falling out, ending speculation of foul play.
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Willams
Miss Biglin
Wedding Cancelled and Secrecy Surrounds Ceremony
A bride retracted plans to wed and pretended to travel to Scranton for a marriage license while visiting relatives to hide her identity from family and neighbors. Williams avoids contact to dodge inquiries from the bride’s friends.
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Scranton
Williams
Virgil Practice Clavier Endorsed by Philadelphia Conservatory
Gilbert Fr. Corts proprietor and director of Broad Street Conservatory in Philadelphia testifies to the Virgil Practice Clavier System. He states it is used successfully in both classroom and private teaching and that all teachers he hires have studied the system. He recommends investigation to opponents.
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Philadelphia
Virgil
Clavier Co
Sentlement
Gilbert FR. Corts
Broad Street Convervatory of Mus
Nickel Plate Rail Fare Deals Buffalo to Omaha
Tickets priced at 28.75 for travel from Buffalo to Omaha and return on Nickel Plate. Good for departure Oct 3 and 10 with return within 21 days, and Oct 17 and 24 with return valid until Nov 2. For details contact your ticket agent or F. J. Moore, Nickel Plate road, 291 Main St, Buffalo.
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Buffalo
Omaha
Nickel Plate Road
F. J. Moore
Nickel Mate Road
Main Street
N.Y
Richards, Wirth and Lewis Declares New Fall Garments
An ad note states they offer all-new correct styles and prices for fall clothing at 026 Lackawanna Avenue, urging customers to buy now before fall.
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Richards, Wirth & Lewis
Lackawanna Avenue
Steam Heating and Plumbing by Howley at Wyoming Ave
P F and M T Howley offer steam heating and plumbing services at 231 Wyoming Avenue. Local trade notice advertises installation repair and maintenance options for residential and commercial properties.
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P.F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
American Lady Corsets touted as best value in world
The American Lady Corset Co promotes its corsets as the best money can buy with over 1 000 pairs in stock. They claim originators of a genuine French gored corset selling for one dollar and offer complete sizes styles and colors.
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Perry Bros
Just
Griffin Art
A. A. Lindabury
Afte
Mtte Oy
Heaidence
Ko BP Io
Willan
Mostortve
South Main Avenue
Columbian Detective Agency
Cime Bank Building
Scranton, PA
Geo. Carr
MR. Carr, Banjo
Mandolin
Guitar
Guernsey
Wy Faming Seminary
Chas
McMullen
Bave
Omoe
WU Traders National Bank Bldg
Eolleite
LSU
Cll
Role Gamera and Supply House
Kemp
Wyoming Avenues
Ackawanna
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
Belaman Brow
Spruce
Lindsa Streets
Mac
Lackawantia Avenue
the Prodigal Son
Rich Pittston
Register of Wills
MR. Tanhauser
Street Commissioner's Squad
Trans-Mississippi
J. Moore
Nickel Pigte Road
Am Main Street
Dr. W. EB. Allen
C. Logan
West Side
Peckville
James W. Johnston
Vilanteer
Father
Farinose
E. G
Coursen
James Burnes
Convention OF Druggists
West Scranton
Sporting Notes
Tion
S.C. Snyder
Spruce Street
Jermya
Broad Street Conservatory
Omaha Exposition
Clarke Bros
Bell & Skinner
Jermyn
Maloney Oil and Manufacturing Co
Meriaida Street
Candy People
Kerr
Childs Reed
Ade High
Hassocks
Hassock
Liebecker & Watkins
AAT Knod
Raynolds
Iwallea
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
Snow
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Carbondale, Olyphant
Kimball
George H.ives
West Market Street
Housas
Barbour’s Home
Credit House
Lackawanna Ave
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