Social notes recount autumn pleasures and society events
A busy week’s social page highlights country drives to Dalton, theatre attendances, anniversaries for Mr and Mrs Nathaniel Halstead, and a Parisian singer's history. It notes engagements, weddings in Scranton and surrounding towns, club socials at the Linden Street temple, and many local personal mentions from Rev Simpkins to merchants and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Miflin
Nathaniel Halstead
Mme
Lilllia Mlauvelt
New York
Brooklyn
Lauda Blauvelt
Edward B. Smith
Mr. Smith
Blauvelt
Mme Blauvelt
Scranton
National Council of Jewish Women
Linden Street Temple
Welsh Journal Praises Haydn Evans Concert in Llanelly
A Welsh journal reviews Haydn Evans Cambro American Concert Company in Llanelly. The trio of ladies and three gentlemen earns praise for their high quality program, notable soloists Miss Allen Kaiser and Mr. Anwyl, and refined ensemble with conductor J Allen Williams. We hope their stay inspires local audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llavelly
Wales
Guardian
Haydn Evans
Eletedifodat
Coef
Aiser
Freeman
Mees
Burns
Anns
Mr. Byrne
Tudo
Philadelphia
Misa Allen
Musin
Fler
Miss Kaiser
Mr. Burns
Coffman
Miss Freeman
Miss Allen
Blodwen
Dr. Parry
Costa
Thie
Anwyl
J. Allen Williams
Cmpany
The Emperor Relented in a German Soldier Tale
A young American girl writes to the German emperor about her dear uncle serving in the army. The emperor orders the war office to decide, and eight days later grants a possible postponement or a short leave for the uncle, moved by the girl’s appeal and kindness.
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Philadelphia
War Office
Penitentiary bribery case in Huntsville revealed
A Tammany Times report notes bribe payments to a Texas penitentiary superintendent at Huntsville. A newly arrived delegate was offered the right to work any trade, while another inmate sought to become a sailor. The irregularities imply corruption within the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammany Times
Texas
Huntville
Kain
Toma
English Approval Needful For American Theatrical Rise
The debate over English approval for American actors continues as Julia Arthur and critics push for study of English methods. Crinkle argues American talent matches English talent but needs opportunity, discipline, and better training to avoid chasing immediate returns. Notable figures like Irving, Booth, and Bernhardt are cited to illustrate success and the need for art over quick profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Arthurly
the Mirror
London
Union Square
Niglani
America
Carter
Miss Arthur
Stowe Hive
Crinkle
Eversay
Mr Dewing
Louie
Chaifrau
Mire, Kendal
Joseph Holland
Witton Lacinge
Ada Kehan
Iien Terry
Wolia Arthur
Englind Chirn Morris
Hereturt
C.C. Mickay
Gillert
Gulaten
Miavy Anders Plighdt
Verriss
Irving
Sothern
Abbey
Charles
Eiged
Min
Chicago
New York
San Franchiseo
Far West
BCL
Iy Abebey
Banyan
Hee Surdh Bernhardt
Toston
Baral Bernhardt
Adelina Mauth
Jx Ale
Abbey, Schoefel & Grau
Lulian Russell
Miem
Flenies
Henry . Aubes
Buffalo Expres
Cellar maladies and house airing urged for health
The Philadelphia Record urges careful airing and cleansing of closed houses to combat malarial microbes breeding in damp cellars. It recommends whitewash walls, sunning bedclothes daily, thorough cleaning above cellars, and vigilant supervision by homeowners to prevent illnesses. It stresses practical, affordable steps and warns against neglectful caretaking.
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Bemonts
Calar
Bensina
Philadelphia Record
Charity sermon ends with a call to almsgiving in London
In London a reverend man, pressed to preach on charity, abandons the sermon topic as the service ends. He frames charity as a business matter and urges the congregation to give, stating those who help the poor are aiding the Lord. He quotes the verse He that giveth to the poor tendeth to the Lord and asks for donations.
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London
Quack Cure Claim for Scrofula and Boils
An ad style record touts a mysterious remedy as a cure for scrofula saltrhorn tetter eczema boils carbuncles and swellings. It presents no credible evidence and reads as an unverified health cure claim from a historical newspaper fragment.
Professional Cards listing Scranton doctors and offices
A dated display of professional cards lists physicians and surgeons with practice locations in Scranton Pennsylvania. Entries include Dr G Edgar Dean at 11 Spruce Street opposite Court House Square and others at Washington Avenue Spruce Street, Lackawanna and Washington avenues, Vine Street, Wyomining Avenue, and Commonwealth Building with varied office hours and specialties.
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G. Edgar Dean
Spruce Street
Scranton
Ust
Court House Square
A. Connell
Washington Avenue
Cor
Prancke's Drug
Vine
Tod
W. RA
Allen
DE. C
L. Frey
John T. Wentz
M.D. Officus
Commonwealth Building
Madison Aves
Kay
Penn
Rance's Law and CO
Spruce St
Forest House
Samel Wedgar
Scranton Legal and Education Listings Appear Across City
Dense local advertising lists lawyers offices in Scranton including Patterson Wilcox and others, with addresses on Spruce Street, Washington Avenue, and Library Building. Also notes schools and teachers in Lackawanna area, announcing September term openings and admissions details.
Dentists Advertise Services at North Washington Avenue
A damaged clipping lists dental services by William A. Tapt-Sprectalty in porcelain crown and bridge work with a North Washington avenue address. It also mentions Gaubach, surgeon dental, and Stratton, operator coal exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Tapt
Washington Avenue
Gaubach
Dentat
Local Savings Association Advertises Easier Loans
An advertisement from The Mrapublic Savings and Loan Association promotes easier loan terms and higher returns on investments. The notice claims they offer better investment opportunities than other machines, inviting readers to visit the Dime Building.
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Gailender
Grand Union Tea Co and Wire Screen Makers In Scranton Ad
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Grand Union Tea Co and wire screen manufacturers in Scranton Pennsylvania. It references addresses on Washington Avenue and Lackawanna Avenue and lists business names including Jones Pros and Evueputel. The text is fragmentary and cannot establish a clear event or outcome.
WREDONSTEE HOTEL AND VICTOR KOCH PROPRIETOR
Hotel and restaurant notices list Wredonstee Hotel with manager BCHENCH and Victor Koch proprietor. Property located near Sixteenth Square block near Broadway and Union Square in New York. Rates shown include American plan at 250 per day and European plan options.
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Wredonstee Hotel
Bchench
Broad ‘Way
Union Star
New York
American Plan
Cmd Apaward
Scranton Toys
New D
L&w
Victor Koch
Davis and Von Storch Architects Office Listing Scranton
Davis and Von Storch Architects with offices in Scranton list rooms and addresses. Walter Architect located behind 0G Washington Avenue. F E L Dhown Architect Price Minding at 124 Washington Avenue Riverton.
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Davis & von Storch
Sui
Commonwealth But Iling
Scranton
BB. B. Walter
Washington Avenue
LL. Dhown
Price Minding
Ririnton
Bauer's Orchestra Performs for Receptions and Concerts
Miscellaneous listings note Bauer's Orchestra conducted by WR. C. Bauer with engagement for receptions and concert work at locations including 7 Wyoming Avenue and Hulbert. Also listed are wholesale lumber firms Megargee Brothers and Frank P. Brown & Co, and assorted supplies. Horses and carriages for sale at Tad Capouse, L. Poote agent.
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Bauer
Iit
Welsdings
Fartorine Asseist
WR. C. Bauer
Wyoming Aventoover Hulbert
Music Stove
TAD Capouse
Venice
L. Poote
Railroad Timetables For Central Railroad Of New Jersey
Timetables list departures from Scranton to Pittston Wilkes Barre and other points including Atlantic City New York Newark Elizabeth Mauch Chunk Allentown Easton and Reading with various express and parlor car options. Return times from New York and Philadelphia are shown along with through tickets and agent contact at the station.
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New York
General Booth
C. KE. Foster
Honesdale
Green Ridge
Bentley
Thomas Dickson
Morristown
N. J
Richard Thiorns
Perkville Methodist Episcopal Church
Misa May Maxon
Sanderson Avenue
Honesvile
Wy, J. Melley
Bt. John
South Side
Philadelphia
J. H. Powell
Pine Brosshstt
Washburn Street
G. A. W. Ginn
Glen Lyon
J. H. Williams
Cedar Avenue
W. W. Lathrope
Hldd
Swarts
Wayne County
Newark
Eizabeth
Mauch Chunk
Ailentown
Hethleshem
Easton
Wala Pare
Gom
Reading Terminal
Jim
Ih Baldwin
Gen
Poss
Scranton Train Schedules for Express and Local Runs
Railroad timetable lists Express and local trains from Scranton to New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia and the South with departure times 6.15 am 9.00 am 12.00 pm and 2.15 pm. Connections to Buffalo Williamsport and Elmira are noted along with intermediate stops at Cortland Oswego Bathville Binghamton and Wilkes Barre. Pocket timetables available from M. OL Smith Hoket office Scranton avenue Hepburn ticket office.
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Peranon
Paradeionim
New York
H.R
Tarre
Scranton
White Haven
Neton
Pottsville
Fenver Meadow
Pottaville
BO & W. OV
Dianae
Aim
Bethlehem
Aston
Reading
Harrisburg
Ly & W
Laave Scranton
Tunkhannock
Rochester
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Detroit
Chicago
D& Eloi
W. A
Pittston Junction
Www. V. RR
Rimira
Weat
Silamanc Tg
D. & Hor
East
Easton
Trenton
Philadelphi
South
Washington and Way
Perr
Binghamton
Oswego
Lemira
Corning
Bathville
Mound Morris
Butafalo
Bath
Binghamton and Way
Holson
Dinghamton
Elmira
Cortland
Syracuse
Oswerace
Richfield Springs
Northumberland
Pittston
Wilkes Barre
Plymouth
Bloomsburg
Letsville
Norkhumberland
Williamsport
Harristilre
Baltimore
Washington
Jonas
Pyth
M. OL
Smith
Ckawanna Avenue
Hepat
Erie
Wyoming Valley
Berranton
Honesdale
Hawley
Beranton
Williem Barre
Dod
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Sylvan Juneh
Isabelle Winton
Torrey
Mlinabeth Torrey
Hanley
Margaret Hanley
Edith Pierson
Howard Gearhart
Joseph Bolce
Will Hanley
Bevan Ae
W. B. Kirkputok
Ith
Harry C. Reynolds
Adelaide C. Scott
Scott
Frances Swan
George A. Evarts
Ariel
C. Simpkins
John C. Reynolds
Carbondale
Mike Lena May Evarts
Oriel, Stephens
Mary Geraldine Schroder
Conrad Schroeder
Percival John Morrie
St. Peter's Cathedral
Madison Avenue
Herman Langfeld
Misa Ella Mae Newhouse
Wilkes- Barre
Heice
The
Scranton Business College
Edward Liete
Adams Avenue
W. L. Connell
Mike Mile
Ostrander
Richart Osland
Elle Brown
Power
Father Coffey
Carboniale
Yeaternay
Joseph J. Curt
Eome Hyde Turk
Charléa Alfral Byrne
Chivaro
Hoyt
Tndertaker
Keeley
North Conway
Keeley Institution
M kGnight
Theraril
Wanit
Marion Manola
Jack’ Mason
Henry Irving
Charles Rohifs
Bralwin Booth
Booth
Mayers’ Club
Sungesv
Aly
Gor- Huan
Germany
Paris
Odeon
Hotell
Semel
Eh Parte
Addreselie
Walaill
Trier
Henao
Thiator
Eise
Howell
Regu Municipal
Wiidos
Municipal
George Th
Guillonie
Slakford
Cromwell
Peederick Warde
Lou James
Mie
Warde
Pati
Jain
Deen
Minybird
James
Is Owl Hexsison
Pootiagtit
Star Theater
den. T
Stuart Hobden
Eaglin
Macitie
Sain Paine
Rhea
Hurt
T. Wear Pemberton
Thomas W. Robertvon
J. A. Sothern
BK. H. Sothern
Tile
J. Donnelly
Payane Aly Tey
Barry
Somoon
Ife
Horah Hernhardt
Parle
Promas
Claude
Leelerig
Herrie Testino
Charma
Powari
Proctor Otis
Atar
Olver
Tae
Charlo Parron
Mihi
Nike
Frank Bane
Home
Pierce
Baden
Jonn G. Postnn
Chagrin Street
Caneavdadun
N.Y
Mra. Forrmr
Physicians and Surgeons
L. M. Gates
A. mi
Mid
Ion Avenue
Patterson & Wilcox
Attor Hess
Robwill Bh
Patterson
William A Wilcox
Alfred Mand
William J. Hand
Commonwealth
W. FL Boy Lp
Burr Building
Avon
Wenry MM. Suely
Waishington
Jroom
Coal Exchange
Scran Ton
Milton W. Lowry
GH. von Storch
Gi Purcher
C. Comegys
Sprich Street
Aprivne Street
BO. Kellam
I Wornave
Lackawanna
Athlogua
Ree Quenh
Oping
Thomas N. Walter
Worcester
Kindergaten
Sehol
Adam Avenue
Pupiis Reservet
Leeds
GR. Clank & CO
Teus
Grandtnion Tea Co, Jones Pros
Jos
Evueputel Mi
Lackawanna Avene
Scranton, Ma
Nanufeturer of
Wml
Pranklin Avenue
Ere Romana
Pavele
Architects
Horton D. Swarts
Price Bulliting
Beninton
Megargee Brothers
Jainthas
Uwwire
Syareuonen
Washington Ave
Seraniom
Frank P. Brown & CO
West Lackawanina Ave
MT. Pleasant
Domenth Ot
loWeel Price
Wyoming
Ltttle
Pire
H. Olhausen
Rollin Wilbur
S. Lhe
Gen. Pass
Phil
Pits 'Y Nonnemacher
Inet
Delaware
Hudson
New Lacksawanda Avenue
Scratton Station
Farview
Waymart
Speee
Albany
Saratoga
Montreal
Seignton Statio
Conesdale
YORK
Ario
Envet
Aw Mg Éwoud
Goa
NY Franklin
Leavy Iook
Juni
Baval
Passenters
Tin
Ontario & Western
JU. Anderson
Gon
Pask Apt
T. Mircroft
Div
Prax
Agt
Boranton
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