Personal notes from the city and surrounding towns
Residents and visitors are listed across Scranton, New York, Philadelphia, and Lima. R A Brooks travels to New York while Franklin Howell remains in New York. Attor ney George Taylor heads to Philadelphia. John and Mrs Richards depart for New York. V A Simrelhow returns from a cartilage dealers convention. James M Powell plans a Philadelphia trip. Miss Currie Carlon visits her brother Fa Gollen in Lima. President Truesdale of the DL&W was in the city yesterday. Mrs Daly, wife of the superintendent, was seen in town. Grace Jenkins announced engagement to Dr. Welcom Bhover. Isabelle and Florence Mardy are visiting their aunt Mrs W Beott Colling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Brooks
New York
Franklin Howell
Scranton Street
Attornes George TD. Taylor
Philadelphia
John T. Richards
Tenth Street
James M. Powell
Boranton Gans and Water Company
Green Ridge
Grace
Welcom (. Bhover
Beranton
Ikabelle
Florence Mardy
New York City
Mra. W. Beott Colling
Sanderson Avenue
City Christian Endeavor Union Autumn Meeting Set
The autumn meeting of the City Christian Endeavor Union will be at 7 45 pm Friday in Second Presbyterian Church Jefferson avenue Officers for the session include president secretary treasurer and four superintendents Rev BR TF Y Pletee to address the gathering and farewell to retiring president Rev W G Welsh who leaves the city A county Christian Endeavor union is to be organized at Penn Avenue Baptist Church on Thursday Donation available at the Founding Home and Smoke the Popular Punch cigars 10 cents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Christian Endeavor Union
Second Presbyterian Church
Jefferson Avenue
BR. TF. Y. Pletee
W. G. Welsh
Penn Avenue
County Christian Endeavor Union
County Teachers Institute Set for Next Week at Court House
Lackawanna county teachers are summoned to a week long institute at the court house. Enrollment starts Monday with a paid fee granting evening entertainments and free music books. Eminent educators including Dr Mowry Dr DeMotte and Prof Watkins will lecture and lead discussions on nature studies history civil government and classroom decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna County
Cy Schaeffer
William A. Mewry
John ‘T. Watkins
John BR. DeMotte
Bryn Mawr
Institute
W. W. Grant
Scranton High School
A.B. Dunning
Kikunna Hulley
Keystone Academy
United States
Death of T. J. McTighe in Scranton Typhoid Claim
Thomas J. McTighe, 45, died of typhoid fever after a period of illness linked to the state firemen’s convention. A Scranton native, he had worked as a telegraph operator, postal agent, and hotel manager before leading the Westminster bowl. He leaves a widow Ellen Clune and four children, with funeral at St. Peter's Cathedral and Elks rites at St. Rose cemetery Carbondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. McTighe
McTighe
Lackawanna Villey
Carbondale
Bernard
Catherine McTighe
Scranton
Western Union Telegraph Office
United States Mail Service
Nineveh
Ellen Clune
John Clune
Joseph Melvin
Franklin Avenue
Thomas McTighe
T. F. Walsh
Green Ridge
John
Cripple Creek
Col
James B
St. Peter's Cathedral
St. Rose Cemetery
Scranton Lodge of Elks
Month's Mind Mass for Rev John Loughran Held at Minooka
A month's mind mass for the late Rev John Loughran was celebrated yesterday morning at St Joseph's church Minooka. The church was crowded with parishioners and many clergy attended including celebrant Rev W A Gorman and Bishop Hoban, among others from parishes such as Pittston Avoca South Side Honesdale Jermyn Archbald and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S J. Joseph's
Minooka
Nantiooke
Ilowhekl
Wilkes-Barre
Sandaul
Athen
M. J. Ploming
South Side
Father Rea
St. Joseph's Church
Father Winter
Hinley
T. M. Howley
Honesdale
Jar
M. A. Lynett
T. J. Comerford
Archbald
Father Zichowilcx
Sacred Heart Church
Father O'Pyrne
Duryea
Gowey
Philadelphia
Park Place Wedding Unites Lyman and Washburne
The marriage of Charles Elroy Lyman and Miss Pansy Ethyl Washburne occurred yesterday at Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. G. C. Lyman officiating. Charles Clark and Marty Jenkins served as ushers. The couple, after a wedding dinner at the groom’s home, left on the 3:43 train for a brief tour to New York and Philadelphia and will reside with the groom’s parents on their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Elroy Lyman
Pansy Ethyl Washburne
Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church
G. C. Lyman
Charles Clark
Marty Jenkins
Philadelphia
Taxes Due Prompt Payment in City Treasurer Office
Due notices urge immediate payment to avoid extra costs and convenience charges. The fragment references taxes and a city treasurer, with stray mentions of a Joy Maker cigar and Beecham's Pills as distractors in the OCR.
Local Architects Challenge Prize Building Plans Costs
Scranton architects contend the prize winning designs cannot be built within the $150,000 limit and demand public exhibition to compare local work with out of town entries. They argue the reported figures and deadlines misrepresent feasibility and accuse opponents of bias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Competiton
Scranton
Sened
J. 1. Williams
Charles P
Case Stated in Saul Salary Dispute Reaches Court Today
City Solicitor Vosburg and Patrolman James Saul’s attorney agreed on a case stated over salary due, to be presented to the court with an opinion expected by Saturday. The dispute covers Saul’s removal, August pay, and demand for September and the balance of August, totaling about 107.50 with costs if failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vosburg
James H. Torrey
James Saul
Saul
Moir
Saulon Ave
Lockenberry
Eourell Bag
Soul
Alsc
Saul Crew
Costa
Doubtful Bond Issue for City Parks Funding
Park Commissioners Bedford and Scranton met with Deputy Controller Hartley to discuss a proposed 20 000 bond issue for park improvements. A current indebtedness statement is being prepared by Controller Howell, who is weighing up to date figures versus a fiscal year start. The outlook for issuing the bonds appears dubious given the city’s sewer and unsatisfied judgment obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Scranton
Hartley
Howell
Death of Amos Borger from Work Injury at Lackawanna Plant
Amos Borger of 2 River Street died at Lackawanna Hospital after a running away of his team caused injuries. Aforementioned accident occurred while he worked for Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company. He suffered extensive head injuries and remained unconscious. Borger, 61, belonged to Lackawanna Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows and survived by a grown family. Funeral set for Friday at 2 pm at his residence with services at Calvary Reformed Church and Forest Hill Cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Borger
River Street
Lackawanna Hospital
Borger
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
Horger
Lackawanna Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Calvary Reformed Church
Forest Hill
Golf Tournament Opens At Country Club With Top Players Joiners
Open rounds begin today at the Country club as entrants from Scranton and distant clubs gather for the tournament. Notable players include W. J. Travis, J. T. Taylor, H. A. Colby, and J. D. Green with guests hosted by T. H. Watkins and J. H. Brooks. The event runs through the week with lunches, teas, and dinners to honor visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
W. J. Travis
Oakland Country Club
J. T. Taylor
Arthur Taylor
Nassau
Mr. Clarke
Philadelphia
H. A. Colby
Hesex County
FL D. Weed
J. H. Brooks
A. Huntington
F. CC
Fuller
H. Kingsbury
W. J. Torrey
W. B. Kirkiirick
F BE. Phtt
AL & Anderson
H. ¢. Shafer
Atherton
A. H. Storrs
A. O Hint
D. HM. Torrey
Law Watkins
BR. Redford
G. W
Fulser
Toomorrow
Hemior
Country Clu
Scranton
Messrs. Travis
Taylor Arthur Taylor
Clarke
T. H. Watkins
J. H. Hrooks
Mr. Colby
Mr. Colby, Messrs
Rullo Jermyn
Greene
John Jermyn
Miss Welles
Mrs. Adviance
Poughkeepsie
Wuryber
Confessional lecture challenges Lateran claim at Newman club
Rev. P. B. Lonehran of the Cathedral debated private confession as created by the Fourth Lateran council in the 13th century. He cited earlier Christian writings to argue public confession was not required for penance and only served edification. Vocals by Mrs Friden and Mrs FiteGibbon followed. next Tuesday a Halloween social closes the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PB. J. Lonehran
Newman Lab
Grerneey
Father Loughran
Joseph Friden
J. W. FiteGibbon
Nellie Beamish
Violin Solo and Encore Delight at Evening Recital
Mies Mack performed a violin solo and sang two selections in a charming manner, receiving an encore obligation from the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Mack
City Seeks Sewer Funds As Howell Demands Interest
Franklin Howell modified his offer to advance 700 toward the city share of the Scranton sewer count. He will accept no interest unless the offer is not accepted in time, aiming for six percent if the city delays. The $295,000 bond ordinance must pass before the sewer work can begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahy
Hamlin
Columbia University
Hamiln
Architectural Association
Seymour Davis
Franklin Howell
Scranton
Magmuch
Shaw
Howell
Scranton Street
Joy Maker and Lane's Wine Cigar Ads Highlight Local Shops
Steam Heating and Plumbing and Gowley at 251 Wyermine Ave advertise services. Lane's at 2 Spruce Street promotes finest wines and cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F
M. T. Gowley
Wyermine Ave
Lane's
Spruce Street
Great Value Suits Offered For Men At Sale Prices
Alert buyers and wearers of fine ready made clothing learn we offer real bona fide $12.00 and $15.00 fancy worsted stripe suits in twenty patterns at an extraordinary sale price. Beautifully made and trimmed they present the greatest value for the money.
Excellent Entertainment at R Y M C A by Orpheus Club
An evening program at the R Y M C A featured the Orpheus club selected by Miss Susan Black with Ladies Auxiliary sponsorship. Members included Frederick TH Widmayer violinist Clarence E Knowles clarinetist William HW Stanton cornetist and Charles HM P Doecream pianist. The five selections ranged from De Koven Robin Hood to a Faust fantasia by Cound. Mr Knowles performed a clarinet fantasia and Mr Widmayer contributed a further piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheus Club
Susan Black
Sopran
Orphus Club
Frederick TH. Widmayer
Clarence E. Knowles
Special Low Rates to Philadelphia Exposition
Delaware Lackawanna & Western Railroad offers round trip tickets to Philadelphia for the National Export Exposition at one way fare plus fixed cents. Tickets valid on regular trains on October Mth November 1th and 22d with return within ten days from sale date. Fall information available at any Lackawanna ticket agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna &Western Railroad Company
Philadelphia
Meketa
Lackawanna” Railroad
New Building Association Opens Stock Offering
The Economy Building In Loan Association of Beranton announces a new stock and shares series available at its office 421 Lackawanna Avenue. Openings or evenings. J. C. Vaughan secretary and O. B. Partridge treasurer noted. Smoke the Soy Maker cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loan Association of
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Claims
An early advertising claim touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as used by millions of mothers for over fifty years to ease teething pain wind colic and diarrhea in children. The ad urges asking for Mr Winslow's soothing syrup at twenty five cents a bottle.
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Norton's Bulletin
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
South Main St
THE
Griffin Art CO
Nettleton’s, Nwealth
Washington Avenue
Commo Building
Lackawanna
A. BL Warman
V. A. Simre Lhow
Cartilage Dealers
Donation Gaya
Kovemont
Eli
Lagkawanna Hardware CO
Tackawanna Avenue
County Teachers’ Institute
Court House
T. J. M'Tighe
John Loughran
Park Place
Joy Maker
Beecham
Jslue
Scranton Vaters
Young Men's Christian Association
Beine Slow
Calle
Architects of
Proepertua
Wii
MR. Mahy
Mr. Torrey
Mr. Vosburg
Moses Taylor Hospital
Newman Club
Clarke Bros
Charles B. Scott
Knox
Hand & Payne
Knox Hats
Gordon
Dillworth
Columbia
E. G
Coursen
New Building Association
Schank A
Spencer
Holmes & Edwards
Mears Building
Washington Ava
Pricon
Matthews Bros
Bell & Skinner
Hotel Jeemyna Building
Felton
Penn Ave
Conrad
Lackawanna Avenue
Pierce
Rockaway
Mourlee River
Blue Point
Pierce’s Market
Artilde
Eiowd
Tron
Wyomund Avs
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