Return of Organitus J Me Chhanes to London and voyage misadventure
Organitus J Me Chhanes, of the Berond Tristyterian church, returns from eight months abroad after touring Europe with stops in London Paris and Naples. He recounts meeting famous singers and scholars including Professor Chaine, Dr Turpin and Goumant. A storm at sea caused injuries to Chaine, who remains unconscious with head and ear injuries. The article notes the pastor Rev Charles McLean in St Mary’s parish and health concerns of Mrs McLean as he travels with his daughter Aire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organitus
J. Me Chhanes
Berond
Tae
Elas
Chainee
London
Turpin
Trinity College
Europe
Pati
Nordica
Reed
Knowle
Take Hous
Paris
Goumant
Wier
France
Bwitnerland
Tuwly
Naples
Thime
Charming Vovnajore
Medierrenean
Gibraltar
Professor Chiance
Joe
Chand
Ae Warren
Charles ¢. McLean
Schueihmore
Berantun
Mim
Melean
Adams Avenue
Jacksonville
San Antonio
Texas
Invatia Fe
Aire
Guy
Theater notes and social chatter at the Lyodum
Friday and the thirteenth and October appear in local theater gossip. Guests at the Hearler home on Quincy avenue discuss luck and dancing misfortunes while Annie Ned attracts attention at the Country club. Odette Tyler and others are listed as upcoming attractions with a note for donations tomorrow at the Home for the Kendlees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Held
Annie Ned
Papa
Odette Tyler
Lyodum
Smith and de Keven
Personal Notices From Peoria to Manila Warship Voyage Updates
Monea visits In Peoria at his daughter Mrs Samuel Woolner Jr's home. Frank Silliman Jr returns from Lancaster where he attended a street railway convention. Richard Osland and Ann Genevieve announce their engagement to Truman Griffith Morris at St Luke's on October 1 at 12 40. William R Bradbury, son of Charles B Bradbury, to wed Mary C Dunn in Brunswick October 18. FH Gillerai, Carbondale Telephone Exchange manager, to Sarah Howley in St Peter's Cathedral on Wednesday. Lieutenant John Davis in Catasauqua for trial of two men arrested during convention week. John J Campbell of Gibson Street performing in Prodigal Son camping show, formerly Times city editor. Joseph W Graeme, of Wilkes-Barre, enlists on board the bombcrew Marietta bound for the Philippines. She sails from Norfolk tomorrow, likely to Manila in ten weeks via Suez Canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mere
Richard Osiand
Mise
Ann Genevieve
Trwin Griffith Morris
St. Luke's Church
Thurmdas
O'Elock
William KR. Bradbury
Chartles B. Bradbury
Btroundeburg
Mary Cdunn
FH Gillerai
Carbondale Telephone Exchange
Sarah Howley
St. Peter's Cathedral
John Davis
Catasauqua
Fremei
Delage
Lehigh Valley
John J. Campbell
Gibson Street
Prodigal Sen
Mir Campbell
the Times
Saez Canal
Manila
Hhoit
Buried Under Tons of Coal Claims 13 Year Old Breaker Boy
Joseph Graham aged 13 employed as a breaker boy at Cayuga breaker died after being buried under coal while riding the chute with other boys. The accident occurred Friday. he was recovered fifteen minutes later and pronounced dead. Funeral held at Holy Rosary Church with interment in Cathedral Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Graham
Cayuga
Graham
James Graham
Tron Street
Holy Rosary Church
Hev. J. J. O'Toole
Cathedral Cemetery
Scranton Defeats Wilkes-Barre in Interclub Match
Scranton claimed another inter-club victory over Wilkes-Barre on their home rink. J W W Brooks of Scranton lowered the Wyoming County Club link record from 82 to 75 strokes, surpassing former holder W C Woodruff of Wilkes-Barre. A reception and tea followed, with Oppenheim's orchestra providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Wilkes- Barre
J. W W. Brooks
Wyoming
Carbondale Poor Board Dispute Escalates In Court
A writ of alternative midtimus directs John Correll Edward Atoon and Anthony Cook to show cause why Alva Day Frenry Carter and Miles Gardner should be seated on Carbondale’s poor board. Returnable October 25 at 9 a.m. Attorneys Welles and Torrey represent the plaintiffs. The defendants claim the court lacked jurisdiction to appoint the six-member board, and the three plaintiffs were barred from seating on September 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Correll
Edward Atoon
Anthony Cook
Alva
Frenry Carter
Miles Gardner
City of
Carbondale
Welles
Torrey
Anger erupts as Wade Finn objects to assessors plan
Wade Finn rails at City Assessor Gwilym A Jones after learning he cannot block the plan to defeat Republican candidate W. E. Johns for county auditor. Finn tries to rally twenty one assistant assessors, offers money, and threatens mayoral action to derail the resolution. Readouts list appointed assistants by ward, with Eighth ward pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwilym A. Jones
W. EB. Johns
Iin Clty
Wade Finn
Philip Rineland
Mr. Jones
Thomas KR. Brooks
W. E. Johns
Finn
Billy John
High Dudgeon
Jones
John
Thomas Shotton
Shotton
Davitt
Richard J. Richards
Thomas Shotten
John J. Costello
George Sholl
Chorge Hoffman
John HB. Jones
Wiliam Kane
Linwitt Tewheberry
Eadwin Wenarl
George Helsner
John Madlain
Frugene Foke
Central Labor Union Extends Boycott to All Local Theatres
The Central Labor union met yesterday in Carpenter's hall on Wyoming avenue and transacted extensive business. It decided to extend the theatrical boycott to all theatres in the line under the control of the local film houses. A special committee was appointed to thoroughly investigate the complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Carpenter's Hall
Wyoming Avenue
Reduced Rates to Philadelphia for National Export Exposition
The Lehigh Valley railroad offers round trip tickets to Philadelphia on Oct 18 1809 at one fare plus 50 cents admission to the exposition. Tickets honored on any train except the Black Diamond Express and valid for return until Oct 27 1808. Consult Lehigh Valley ticket agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Lehieh Valley Railroad
Counon
Lehigh Valley Ticket
Scranton Labor Movement Aims for AFL Convention Host
The article notes opposition to William EB and John A for county auditor amid union pressure. It reports unions urging restraint until a committee reports and describes efforts to bring the American Federation of Labor convention to Scranton, with several local unions planning to back the bid at the Detroit meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William EB
John A
American Federation of Labor
Scranton
Detroit
Crushed by Elevator Injures Livery Driver
Charles Veal a driver for German Brothers narrowly escaped death when an elevator in the livery barn caught his leg. He was trapped for about ten minutes before coworkers freed him. A severe fracture of the right thigh was found at Lackawanna Hospital where he was resting comfortably last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Veal
Veal
Lackawanna Hospital
October criminal court sessions open with major cases listed
The October term of criminal court begins with Postmaster Ripple v Little and O Toole from the Scrantonian. Defense aims to delay Carbondale murder and related aggravated assault cases. Mayfield trolley office robbers’ case postponed. Gillespie perjury trial yields mercy finding and possible new trial. Ehrwood found guilty of avgmuiting Mitchell. Lahotskey and Grier acquittals. Gallagher fined for selling liquor without a license and jailed three months. Several defendants receive various fines and costs as Judge Archtald presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little
O'Toole
Scrantonian
O'brien & Kells
Carbondale
Quinn
Thomas (Allicher
Joseph Gallaher
Annie Gallagher
Bridget Dempsey
Taylor & Lewis
Oscar Ehrwood
John Mitchell
John Lahotskey
Charles Lowry
James Grier
Nicholas Modech
Thomas Gallagher
Archtald
George Smith
Daniel Hays
Michiel Olamange
Steve Pelko
Fred Rudge
Martin McLean
Mary Murray
Thomas
Funeral of Alfred Lockard Held at Lackawanna
The funeral for Alfred A. Lockard was held yesterday from his Adams avenue home with remarks by Rev. R F Pierce of Penn Avenue Baptist. Services were in Lackawanna at the Brick church around 2:40 PM and interment followed in Marey cemetery. Pallbearers were Keller's Carriage Works coworkers. Members of Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows attended the cemetery. Surviving are five children Keith Lockard of Binghamton, Mrs Howard Farrell, Mrs Frank Friedenbirg, Mrs J S Fox, and Elsie Lockard, plus four brothers Israel Seattle Daniel Shamokin Alonso New Columbia and Mrs B Holstler Bloomsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alifred A. Lockard
Adams Avenue
R. F. ¥. Pierce
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Lackawanna
Keller
Marey Cemetery
Knights of Pythlae
Odd Fellows
Lockard
Frank Friedenbirg
Flava
J. S Fox
Carbondale
Elsie Lockard
Israel Lockard
Seattle
Washington
Daniel Lockand
Shamokin
Alonso Lockard
Frank Tackard
New Columbia
B. Holstler
Ploonsbure
Miner dies after being run over at Mt Pleasant mine
Joseph Miller, a driver at the Mt Pleasant mine, was run over by an empty car during car assembly at the shaft foot. He was taken to the head of the shaft in the mine ambulance and died from his injuries before reaching home on Emmet street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Miller
Mt. Pleasant
Emmet Street
ELOPED TO NEW YORK FOR MARRIAGE
Well known musician Joseph McDermott of Hampton Street and Kate Reilly of Wig Stone Avenue eloped to New York on Saturday night to wed. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs David Reilly and was a popular clerk at Jonas Longs Sons stores. Parental objections overruled their plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McDermott
Tit Hampton Street
Kate Reilly
Wig Stone Avenue
David Reilly
New York
Jonas Long
Young Lads
Elde
West Scranton Dept Store to Open This Week
Clarke Brow and the West Scranton merchants have rented the double store room in Joseph Schrieber building at Pittston avenue and Alder street. They will open a department store after necessary changes, aiming for opening by the latter part of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Brow
West Scranton
Joseph Schrieber'sa
Pittston Avenue
Alder Street
South
Scranton
Wonderful record made by Hal B harness horse exceeds grand circuit
Hal B, with owner Dr J L Wentz, achieved a flawless grand circuit run winning all ten races and earning 15500, the era’s highest harness horse payout. Fanny Dillard also excelled, while Hal B’s speed and wins across Detroit Cleveland New York and more set a historic pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal B
J. L. Wentz
Hal R
Fanny Dillard
J. Jo Wentz
Lexington
Hal Brie
Hal DF
Wedgewood
Detroit
Cleveland
Columbia
Buffalo
Glen Falls
Boston
Hartford
New York
Providence
Highland Park
Windsor
Canada
Louisville
Stay Pointer
Tennessee
Dubuque
Town
Hal
Madison Avenue
Wherty
Two Scranton Inventors Win Patents in Washington
Victor Koch of the Scranton house patents a new improved vanduit for carrying underground electrical wires. Samuel H. Jones of 023 Twelfth Street patents a double-edged houseold knife with blades on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Washington
Victor Koch
Scranton House
Samuel H. Jones
Twelfth Street
Car-Wreckers at Work Near Forest City
A Carbondale Traction trolley car derailed near Forest City after an attempt to wreck the car Friday evening. A round stick several feet long was placed on the truck to cause the derailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Forest City
Carbondale Traction Company
Wreck in Contruction Car Sparks Inquiry and Promise of Penalties
A car derailed after striking a contrac tion with few passengers aboard and no injuries. Past wreck attempts in the area prompt the company to intensify rounds up suspects. The management vows full penalties under law and a thorough search for those responsible.
Central Railroad of New Jersey Offers Philadelphia Excursion Tickets
The Central Railroad of New Jersey advertises special excursion tickets to Philadelphia for the National Export Exposition. Tickets are valid on the sale date and redeemable on return within ten days, with dates including October, 18th, November, 1st and 5th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Will Continue Business Mies Ftta Green Takes Over Pawn Shop
Mies Ftta Green will continue the pawn broker business at 197 Lackawanna Avenue previously run by her late father Joseph Green. Also noted is Lane's Finest Wines and Cigars at 20 Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Ftta Green
Lackawanna Avenue
Joseph Green
Lane‘s
Spruce Street
Oils to Improve Paint Smoothness and Durability
An ad style note claims oils will make paint smooth and durable on large murals, preventing peeling or cracking until the coating completes its duty. It asserts good oils are not expensive and presents price comparisons.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the New Chautauqua Books
Chautauqua Magazine
M. Norton
Griffin Art GO
Zoo
Nettleton'’S
Washington Avenue
Commonwealth Building
Penn Avenues
A. B
Warman
Monea
Peoria
Mra Samuel Woolner, Jr
Frank Silliman, Jr
Lancaster
Wilkes-Barre
Acranton, PF
Fuller
Luke Shotton
Central Labor Union Meet
Mrs. Winslow
E. G
Coursen
Teckawanna Avenus
Alfred Lockard
Marcy Cemetery
NEW Department Store
Schank
Spencer
Clarke Bros
Charles B. Scott
Franklin Avenue
Mears Building
Washington Ava
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
Matthews Bros
Bell & Skinner
Jermyn Huilding
Felton
Penn Ave
Conrad
Pierce
Rockaway
Maurice River
Blie Point
Pierce’s Market
Penn Avenue
By the
Way
Wyoming Ave
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