Personal: Julius Traugott in New York and local notables
Personal notes reveal Julius Traugott of Gerson's millinery visiting New York City. Laura Newhouse of London awaits her sister Mrs Lang Meyers at camp. James Powell of the Eleventh United States Infantry secures thirty day sick leave from Porto Rico. Mrs T J Megargel hosted a dinner at Wadlington Avenue with relatives and friends. County commissioners Giles Roberts and colleagues head to Clearfield for the three day state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Traugott
Gerson
New York City
Laura Newhouse
London
Eneine Ie
Ourtright
Honesfale
William MacLean
Finch
Jee
Joan Demuth
Giles
W Roberts
Clearfield
Nie
Giles Roberts
Iain Lohmann
Kingston
Talk on Physical Culture at Scranton Conservatory
Miss Caroline T. Conkling delivered an informative talk on Physical Culture at the Scranton Conservatory. She emphasized placing vital organs in proper position before building blood and described drills that exercise the heart lungs and liver, combining hygienic gymnastics with expressive gestures for vigorous exercise and grace. She plans to discuss Expression at a future date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mier Carolline T. Conkling
Seranton Conservatory
Muete
Misa Conkling
Supreme Court Refuses New Trial in Van Horn Case
The Supreme Court sitting in Pittsburg sustains the county court ruling denying a new trial for George K. Van Horn, convicted of murdering Mrs. Josephine Wescott. Attorneys Wedeman and Thayer plan an appeal to the U S Supreme Court, which could pause execution if granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Pittsburg
Court of Quarter Sessions
George K. Vani Hern
Josephines Wescott
United States
Winn
Messrs
Wedeman
Thayer
van Horn
Supreme Court of the United
New Supreme Officers Named at Young Men’s Trilitute Convention
At the second convention of the supreme council of the Young Men's Tr ilitute of the United States held in St Louis Missouri the following officers were elected Supreme chaplain Archbishop Ireland Saint Paul Minnesota supreme president F J Kierce San Francisco California supreme first vice president F J Munck enthe Cincinnati Ohio supreme second vice president A F St Burn San Francisco California supreme secretary M J Connahan Pittsburg Pennsylvania supreme treasurer W E B Kenny Cincinnati Ohio Board of directors Chalrean Hon M T Corcoran Cincinnati Ohio M H McAniff Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania John Leneh San Francisco California William J Kelly Mittsburg Pennsylvania Ro W Gee Denver Colorado W EKB Ryain Winchester Kentucky BP J Bannon Portland re Dr T J Morris San Francisco California
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Council of the Young Men's Trilitute of the
United States
St. Lows
Archbishop Ireland
Cal
M. J. Connahan
Pittsburg
Pac
W. E B. Kenny
Cincinnati
Chalrean
M. T. Corcoran
M. H. McAniff
Wilkes-Barre
John Leneh
San Francisco
William J. Kelly
Mittsburg
Ro W. Gee
Denver
Col
W. Ekb. Ryain
Winchester
BP J. Bannon
Portland
T. J. Morris
Philadelphia Peace Jubilee to feature naval review and parade
At Philadelphia May 5 27 a mammoth Peace Jubilee will include a naval review civil industrial and military parade and the unveiling of the Grant Equestrian Monument in Fairmount park. The Lehigh Valley railroad offers half rates Oct 24 to 27 with return to Oct 31 on many trains. Notable attendees include President McKinley Cabinet Governors of the original thirteen states and Lieutenant Commander Wainwright Hobson and other distinguished guests. Consult Lehigh Valley agents for details.
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Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Grant
Fairmount Park
Independence Hall
McKinley
Wainwright
Hobson
Lehigh Valley Ticket
Melssra Florey and Brooks Acquire Seraton Photo Supply
Melssra Florey and Brooks, bicycle and sporting goods dealers, have purchased Seraton Photo Supply stock and goodwill. They occupy the former Fire destroyed M C A building space on Washington Avenue and offer a wide range of supplies at fair prices. A new expert photographer will oversee developing and finishing services to attract professional and amateur photographers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melssra
Florey
Brooks
Seraton
Oobth
Washington Avenue
Messie
Brooke
Lake Shore Line Promised For Fast Punctual Service
In travel writing the four key points safety punctuality comfort and speed are highlighted. The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway is praised for superior roadbed and equipment and is endorsed as the government chosen route for fast mail trains proving daily punctuality and speed. Travelers between Buffalo and Cleveland Toledo Chicago or the West and Southwest are urged to choose this line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern Railway
America
United Staton
Buffalo
Cleveland
Toledo
Florence Mission Annual Meeting Reports Building Progress
The Florence Mission annual meeting showcased strong progress at the new Martison avenue facility. Mrs. J. J. Crawford led the building committee update, noting land purchases, architectural plans, and a total property cost of 8 8,158.22 with 1,434.99 unpaid. The report highlights inmate care, outreach success, and pledges for continued support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Crawford
Mioreanes
Martison Avenue
Thomas Whis
W. OW. Lathrope
G. E. Guild
Diehl
Lathrone Pond
von Stereh
Myre
J. J. Crawford
Ama Thomas
Miss Thomas
Moses Taylor
Crawford
A. D. Stelle
W. H. Taylor
W. T. Hackett
W. 5. Diehl
J. L Crawford
BE. Ll. Walter
Henry Kauffhold
Carbondale
Pittston
Peckville
Mra
Instruction in Virgil Clay and Mason methods for teachers
A note on teaching methods by Virgil Clay and Mason, designed to meet teachers needs and adapt for regular students. For terms contact Jervis Hardenbergh Plano School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Clayier
Mason
Jervis-Hardenbergh Plano School
Paine's Celery Compound Promoted By Physicians
The article extols Paine's Celery Compound as a universal remedy for nervous system diseases and lists Prof Edward K Phelps of Dartmouth as its early prescriber. It cites it curing dyspepsia biliousness liver complaints neuralgia rheumatism and kidney troubles, claiming repeated success where others failed. The text also reports on a social club meeting with addresses and officer elections, ending with a benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Phvatcians
Edward K. Phelps
Dartmouth College
International Concert Co. Opens Season in Carbondale
The International Concert Company resumes its season next Wednesday in Carbondale under Episcopal church auspices, with plans for November concerts at Calvary Reformed Church Honesdale York, CA and dates for Pittston Wilkes-Barre not yet fixed. The same personnel from last year includes Ernst Thiele Mrs Thiele F Vanderveken and Jennie Buchwald. The company is known for strong programmes and refined renditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Concert Company
Carbondale
Episcopal Church
Calvary Reformed Church
Honesdale
York
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre
Attack on Officers Ends With Bail For Suspect
Lieutenant Zang and Patrolman Boland escaped serious harm when Henry Xylander of South Scranton attacked them with a copper blade as he was being taken to the Alister Street detention house. Boland suffered a slight abdominal wound. Zang was unharmed. In police court Alderman Lentes set bail at $700 on assault charges and fined Xylander for intoxication and resisting arrest. He was committed to the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zang
Boland
Henry Xylander
South Scranton
Alister Street
Elation House
Lentes
Christian Endeavor Union Holds Annual Executive Meeting
The Christian Endeavor Union of the city held its annual executive committee meeting at Grace Reformed church. Rev. George K. Guild presided. Nominations were presented for president Rev. George W. Welsh and other officers including Helena Clark, Jonnie Daniela, D. J. Phillips, Louis Williams, and Charles Doergam. A public meeting next month will ratify nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Union
Grace Reformed Church
George KE. Guild
Providence
George W. Welsh
Calvary Reformed Church
Helena Clark
Jonnie Daniela
The
West Side
J. Phillips
Green Ridge
Louis Williams
Public meeting on Good Citizenship to be held and announced
The meeting and venue will be announced through newspapers and church notices. Charles Chandler A C Smith and Mrs Joseph Hangi will join the committee on public meeting. Mr Chandler spoke on expected Endeavor work for the coming year and a clear policy is anticipated for good results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Chandler
A. C. Smith
Joseph Hangi
Chandler
Funeral services for Milo J. Wilson at 819 Mulberry Street
From the family residence at 819 Mulberry Street the funeral of Milo J. Wilson was conducted yesterday afternoon by Rev. Charles Robinson D D of the Second Presbyterian Church. After interment at Forest Home cemetery, a large turnout of business and professional leaders attended the obsequies, with pallbearers including Judge RK, W Archbald, Hon. Tandy Watres, S J Price, H J Carr, and A M Christy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulberry Street
Milo J. Wilson
Charlee Robinson
Second Presbyterian Church
Lackawanne Bar
Foreat FN
Buelness
Judge RK
W. Archbald
Tandy Watres
J. Price
H. J. Carr
Redoth Pallow
A. JM. Christy
New Masonic Temple Proposed on Spruce Street
J & Miller plan a four story brick temple on Spruce Street between Washington and Wyoming avenues. The front will feature bat brick and stone ornamentation with two inner floors for Masonic use including a 40 by 80 foot assembly room and a 40 foot square banquet hall on the third floor. A store room on the first floor and possible City Club occupation of the second floor are noted as work progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. & Miller
Spruce Street
Washington
Wyoming Avenue
Brown
Opening Evening Classes at Railroad YMCA Marked by Addresses
The Railroad Young Men's Christian Association opened educational classes with addresses by A B Clemons, J A Mellen, F D Glover, and John Armstrong. The event featured music from the Orpheus instrumental quartet and a post event luncheon. Clemons noted one sixth of the nation's night school work is done by the YMCA. The program was chaired by D J Whiteford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Peareaul
A. B. Clemons
Dickson Works
New Jersey
Young Men's Christian Association
Prieht
Young Men's Christans Association
J. A. Mellen
F. D. Glover
John Armstrong
Mellen
Messrs
Glaver
Armstrong
Orpheus Instruments
D. J. Whiteford
Debating society forms with first meeting set
A debating society is formed and will hold its initial meeting on Saturday evening October 2. The evening class schedule lists Medianton drawing on Monday and Thursday, penmaneh arithmetic and grammar on Tuesday and Friday, and gymnasium on Monday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debating Society
Obituary Notices for Gabriolia Treek Awilt and Patrick Kilmerlin
Gabriolia Treek Awilt died at her Bundoy home after a brief illness. She was born near Wilmington Delaware in 1883 and lived in Behornectady before returning to the city after her husband’s death. She leaves two sons, Charles DuPont Swift and Kidsward Swift, and brothers Charles Dupont Breck and George Breck. Funeral Wednesday at St Lake’s Church with private interment at Forest Hill Cemetery. Patrick Kilmerlin, proprietor of the Ransom Valley hotel, died Saturday evening at age 60 from liver disease. He was a longtime associate of Lawrence Ketrick and a Crystal Mose company member. Requiem Mass will be held at St Patrick’s Church Pittston with interment at Minooka Catholic Cemetery.
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Gabriolia Treek
John Swift
Clay Avenue
Bundoy
O'Cloc
Charles DuPont Brook
Swift
Brandywine
Wilnamston
Del
William Hreek
Kidsward Swift
Charles DuPont Swift
Charlies Dupont Breck
George 'S Breck
Cewek
BL Lake's
Forest Mia
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Perry Bros
Wyoming Ave
Just
Griffin Art Studio
A. A. Lindabury
Ptoba
Mom Dita
Tio Spm
Omeoe
Wiltiane Bulidiove
Opp
Postottive
South Main Avene
Columbian Detective Agency
Motiers Lottolied
Geo, Carr
MR. Carr
Bredies
Guernsey
Pacinty
Wyoming Seminary
Chas McHullen
Geneva
TH Traders National Bank To
Allottel Telephone
Gus
Kemp
Ackawanna Lau
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
Scranton
Rainman Brow
Mac
Lackewunna Avenue
John Mills
Ferdinand Street
Della Evans
South Hyde Park Avenue
Wilkes-Burre
James D. Edwards
Mary
Edwardsville
M. P. Daniels
Divison Street
G. V. Millar
Millar & Peck
New York
Fila
Josephine Rehrwaseor
Bouth Beranton
Leute Krause
Broadway
PSP
M. T. Howley
Caroline T. Conkling
Scranton Conservatory
United States Court
St Louis
Florey & Brooks
Florence
Anna Williams
E. C. Thomas
Esceesseeweende
Bewred
Cereeyenneesen
Senet Ee
Raee Win Printing
Sean
Pure Food Co
Perlee
Jervis
E. G
Coursen
Mire
Deb
Hone
Thomas Dickson
Robert Urodle
Myre Jewis Jones
Friedman
Mire J. J. Crawford
Second View
Jennie Andrews
Ch. Ven Storeh
Jennie Reynolds
Mise Dolph
E.G. Trean
J. W. Howarth
W. H. Sadler
Nebert Brodie
E. G. Coursen
Heddoe
Oberte
G. EB. Guild
Alot i. Ie
Heel Matate Company
Sdraheenshteenn Enon Eitere
Witter
Shane
Hunt & Cornell
Seeenesee
Jews Ap Scranton Stave Works
Ter Schlager & Co Fay Storae
Tian Ae
Hackett
Insurance
Aes mM Ib J J. Gorman Eeweseeee
Bares
South
Charles Robinson
NEW Masonic Temple
Miller
QUA Millinery Department
Clarke Bros
Bell & Skinner
Jermyn
Maloney Oil and Manufacturing Co
Telephone
Meridian Strees
Lackawanna Avenue
Liebecker & Watkins
Lackawanna Ava
Raynolds
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
Snow
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Carbondale, Olyphant
Kimball
George H.ives
West Market Street
Barbour's Home Credit House
Lackawanna Ave
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