Donations Fill Rooms at Home for the Friendless
Donation day at the Home for the Friendless continued with excellent results. Records show numerous gifts including sugar barrels, flour, clothing, butter, fruit, meat, and cash from a long list of donors such as GE Jermyn, Miss Susan Morris, Mrs. Z T Fuller, Mrs. S N Callender, Miss Edith Hull, Mrs. J T Shepherd, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GE. Jermyn
Susan Morris
Charles Chentor
NS. A. Hilbert
Atrs
Duggan
Franklin Phillips
Sean
S. N. Callender
Idith Ifull
J. T. Shepherd
Woolworth
Aire
C. Davis
Miso Perigo
Swarts & Son
Deakin Lewis
Alina Wade
Cho F. Pwnon
Jones A
Foyer Preies
LL. Penman
Barre
I. Mason
Kingsbury
Boyer
Trendereen
Do. Cohen
A. Stein
A.B. Blair
C. Pf. Jones
Jones
Tinley
Berenn von Storeh
Charles M. Harris
Willanwae
A. EE. Heades
Ste. George Bennett
William Bennett
Benjaemin Ty Bennett
High School Lecture and Entertainment Course Opens
The High School auditorium hosts the lecture and entertainment series starting Monday November 4 with a program by the Parkeisters and a relay. Acts by Lyman J. Howe Trev PD Blafford Boston Ladies Symphony Orchestra Bishop Charles H. Fowler Chartington Mendelssohn Quartette company and Servisy follow. A sufficient number has subscribed and seats will be reserved this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkeisters
Lyman J. Howe
Trev
Oh Blafford
Boston Ladies’ Symphysy Orchestra
Charles H. Fowler
Chartington
Mendelssulay Quartette Company
Old Cuprere 7
Servisy
Surprise party for Mr and Mrs Bachofen at Gibson Street
Friends held a surprise gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Bachofen 1419 Gibson Street on a Wednesday evening. The lively event featured games music a phonograph and many handsome presents for the hosts. Refreshments were served by Mrs Kegelmann and Mrs Cory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Bachofen
Gibson Street
Presen
Kegeloinn
Bishop
Alec
Kinney
Cory
Airs
Lamble
Lamble, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher
Bucheofen
Me. Dunn
Lillie Bachofen
Hire Core
Mamie Duyn
Atv. Lapyten
Bachoten
Kegelmann
Funeral for M D Plaherty set for Monday at St Johns
Central Taber union appoints a nine member committee to attend the funeral of M D Plaherty former union president who died this week in Colorado Springs. The service will be held Monday at 6 00 oclock from St Johns church with delegates meeting at Carpenter's Hall beforehand to march in Mitchell's Day parade. A three member conference will coordinate with the arrangements committee. Remains will be met in Wilkes Barre by a special delegation and arrive here at 10 58 AM meeting a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taber
John Devine
George Tiothien
Hugh Frayne
Be Och Patterson
Stephen Price
John Hdwards
William J. Morgan
BP. Oj
Th Dw Rieu
A. A. Sijcke
Perate
Navhbor Union
LaQdeaelock
Wilkes. Barre
J. Hammes
N. Courtright
John Dempaey
Swindler Arrested in Wilkes-Barre Case
John McMahon also known as John Stewart was captured by Wilkes-Barre police. He toured houses selling dry goods at absurdly low prices, collecting deposits and failing to deliver. He was brought to Wilkes-Barre, given a hearing, and jailed in default of $2000 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McMahon
Tohn Stewart
Wilkes- Barre
McMahon
Wilkes-Barre
Stewart
Wilkeswire
PICTURED TRUTH SERMONS AT PENN AVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Next Sunday evening at the Penn Avenue Baptist Church the pastor opens a series on the Life of Christ. The sermons will be illustrated by a vast collection of paintings by the famed artist Tissot who gave up a lucrative income to depict scenes from Jesus life. Tissot spent ten years in the Holy Land and created hundreds of Oriental depictions. De Pierce secured lantern slides of the paintings to accompany the sermons on Jesus of Nazareth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Christ
Jesus
Tissot
Palestine
Holy Land
Finnegan Arrested After Scranton Riot
Daniel Winnegan was arrested in South Scranton on a riot charge after allegedly taking a patrol revolver. He faced magistrate Howe on charges including killing, rioting, and drunken disorderly conduct. Bail set at 500 dollars for killing and 200 for rioting with 34 dollars fines. committed to county jail in default of bail. Patrick Finnegan, questioned for interfering with patrolmen, was held on 400 dollar bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Winnegan
Vax
Themaas
Celub
Sivadl
Tames Mirray
Scranton
Howe
Malvelmin Jones
Patrick Pinnegam
Patrolmain
Civil Service Exam Sees Record 88 Applicants
Eighty eight applicants for clerk or cummer positions registered for the civil service examination set for November 20. It is the largest turnout ever in the city, likely forcing the exam to span two days with possible use of city hall council chambers.
Local entertainments tease at Wilken Marie Hall event
Vint leecher Webel heads a septimuber lineup. OMMes Shinai from Penn Avenue runs as vice Tet. A Tumblers team trains for an October exhibition at Wilken Marie Bo 2 AL. Friday night November Next Saturday features Katzenjamimon and Thigpy Hoodgau in a Wyoming avenue venue. Local talent joins J A Fumblem for the evening’s close with drinks and proceeds aiding premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vint Leecher Webel
Septimuber
Krank McAndrem
Tie Saitly
Oii
Ommes Shinai
Penn Avenie
Tis
Mbasiitin
J. A. Fumblem
Aventna
Provenitts
Beek Muchos Shoes Give to a Lady or RentonIn’s AppeWnee
A garbled line suggests a fashion or footwear item involving a woman and a location or brand. The readable fragment hints at a purchase or gift event linked to shoes and a named place or person. The text remains unclear about concrete actions or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RentonIn
Merger of Evaporated and Rock Salt Firms Tied to Scranton
Directors of the Retsof Rock Salt Company approve exchanging stock for securities in an International Salt Company formed from the National Salt Company and Retsof. E. L. Fuller is likely to become president, with headquarters to be based in Scranton and control of major U S salt production centralized under the new entity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Evaporated Salt Company
Retsof Rock Salt Company
E. L. Fuller
Retsof Company
Serwitoy
International Salt Company
BE. la. Muller
Wall Street
International Company
National Salt Comppany
United States
fRetsol Mining Company
Businexs
National Salt Company
Netsof
Netsof Company
New York
TL. Puller
Retsof
Nort American Trust Company
Scranton
Fuller
Wkely
International Compunity
Lehigh Salt Mining Company
Mississippi
Lavonia
Reigeville
New York State
Ulster
Voergers
Iietest Minings Company
Uller
Pulley
Reteol
Yuuties
Inter Hilionul Comipaty
Weldy Apologizes After Public Post Notice
Local officials publish Burton Welds statement amid insult accusations against Vine Street resident Mrs Detor. Weldy apologized for offensive language, claiming no intent to insult. Postmaster and witnesses corroborate, charges withdrawn, incident considered closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeaterday
Burton &. Welds
Detor An
Vine Street
Bewauae
Dbnaid
Iee
Dr Trager’s Insect Powders Sold With Promises
Warning from an old catalog ad for Dr Trager’s roach powder and dead shot claims to kill cockroaches water bugs bed bugs moths and more without smell in buildings. It promotes contracts for house clearance at low prices from Tra ger & Sons at a corner Prices and Mutiny street Heranton Pia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trager
Trager & Sons
Mutiny Street
Heranton
Pia
Punch Cigars Remain Favorite Among Readers
The enduring appeal of Punch cigars continues to win favor with readers who praise its smooth aroma and consistent quality. Enthusiasts note the brand’s long history and reliable flavor profile.
Funeral of E Browning Draws Large Penn Avenue Attendance
Funeral services for Bara Browning were held yesterday at 2 PM at Penn Avenue Baptist Church with several hundred attendees. Dr. Robert F. Perse praised Browning as a valued church member. pallbearers from the church, G A R, and Knights Templar carried the casket to Dunmore Cemetery. Floral offerings included a cross and crown from Melita Commandery and a wreath from Jol Th Porter’s employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bara Browning
Penn Aves Hie
Fife
Adams Avenue
Welock
Robert FY. Perse
Jin
Dunmore
Chureh
Hark Griffin Post
G. A. PR
Irei Melvin Commandery
Strike Talks Hint at Worker Return to Rail Line
Scranton Railway officers foresee a notable development as several ex-employees apply for reinstatement and may return to work within days. The line between Therm and Carbondale reopened with regular service while Throop Pittston and Duryeen lines remain closed. Labor unions across the county pledge support and aid to the strikers, including United Mine Workers and Sheet Metal Workers locals. A strike HQ visitor claimed 2007 Day Drummond agency staff are being discharged, and accidents near Carbon Street raised concerns as public sympathy grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Railway Company
Yesterdias
Ones
Creneral
Sittiman
Jermyn
Carbondale
Scranton
Throop
Pittston
Duryen
United Mine Workers of America
Sheet Metal Workers
Beranton
Tobacco Workers Local No. Oy
Mento
Tha
United Mine Workers
Morest
Drummond Agency
Theteen
Carbon Street
Moses Tavier
Madison Avenue
License Tax Ordinance Notice Amid City Delays
Residents face a public notice on the license tax ordinance as the council delayed formal passage and city records. The city clerk's handling of the ordinance is questioned while delays in presenting the document to the recorder spark attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlork Awnett
Coffee rivalry sparks local market dispute
A brief ad style notice touts the city’s most popular coffee and a week long sale at 15 cents per pound. It warns no order exceed two pounds and invites comparison with rival 35 cent Java and Mocha brands.
Mahon's Shoe Stove Ad Promises Style and Value
A brief storefront notice from Mahon's Shoe Stove at 2 Laukeawonna Avenue promoting fashionable stove designs and affordable pricing. The ad mentions smoke cigars and a bright retail offer, urging customers to visit for satisfaction in style and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahon
Laukeawonna Avenue
Baptized in the Roaring Brook by Dowie’s Philadelphia envoy
Henry Saam of Sloan Avenue converted to the Christian Catholic Church led by John Alexander Dowie’s representive Gideon Hammond. The baptism occurred at the Roaring Brook east of Gibson Street amid a crowd of about fifty boys and twenty five adults on a hot cold day. The ceremony featured a tense wait as the depth was measured and a tense but hopeful baptism proceeded with Saam enduring icy water while photographers captured the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alexander Dowie
Roaring Brook
Gideon Hammond
Philadelphia
Dowie
John Alexander Dowle
Chicago
Schoon
Belny
Henry San
Sloan Avenue
Dowle
Gibson Street
Hammond
Saam
Mr. Saam
Ull
Mir Himmmoned
Mr Saain
Eiveus
Mr. Harmmond
Cohen
Meanmond
Sam
Mi Daemond
Mr. Suam
Llanmond
Crowe
Hammoned
Ile
Prieyer
Dudoon
Aidan
Mr. Saar
Suave
Atese
Fragmentary account of a disturbance at a gathering
An unclear narrative describes a tense scene with unnamed individuals in a town setting. A reverend figures in a confrontation involving a drink, a swim facility, and a later claim of a pastor injuring two people in factoryville. one person, a woman, reportedly did not object to the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huan Wend
Sli
Hammond
Who Knows G. W. Peters Postmaster Receives Treasury Inquiry
A treasury letter asks for information on George W. Peters of this area who in 1816 filed a claim for pay to a weather station unit. It names Andrew Binit and Joli Reeder as possible endorsers and asks for Peters' next of kin if deceased. The claim is linked to recent appropriations by Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripple
Treasury Department
George W. Peters
New York Cavalry
Andrew Binit
Joli Reeder
Treasury Departon
Peters
Scranton Business College Sees New Stenographers and Staff
Three hundred and thirty two names appear on the rolls and new students enter weekly. Miss Margaret Doyle serves as stenographer for the Republican club, while Miss Ada Palmer handles stereographic work for Attorney Reynolds. Requests filed for a young lady stenographer, a young man stenographer, and a young man skilled in both bookkeeping and stenography. Patrick Gileallon, bookkeeper for Cudahy Packing, is transferred to a responsible post in Norfolk Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yolls
Margaret Doyle
Republican Club
Ada Palmer
Attorney Reynolds
Patrick Gileallon
Cudahy Packing
Greatly Reduced Excursion Rates to Buffalo
On October 11, ticket agents of the Lackawanna Railroad will sell two day coach excursion tickets to Buffalo for $4.00 round trip from Scranton. Tickets are valid on any regular train date of sale and the following day, offering a low fare to visit the Pan American Exposition with a nominal waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Railroad
Buffalo
Scranton
Miss Julia C Allen Corrects Teaching Location
Miss Julia C. Allen states she is not leaving Scranton and will divide her time between her Carnegie Hall studio and Scranton. She will continue all lessons, including sight reading and ensemble classes, as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Carnegie Hall
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Myr
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M. D. Plaherty
Finnegan
South Side
Uncle Sam
Salt Combine
Weldy Apologizes
Peter Ban
Tan
Wea
Mes
Peter Kan
Om Saturdia
Lt Kier
Powold
Mig
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Powill
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Mro Welly
Sutanson
Sted
Mike AL Hippie
Pietmaster
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Burton B. Weleda
Tilly
Trankhs
Ghatied
Sora
Moir Eun
Browning
SME
Connell
Mahon's Shoe Store
TRS Laci Wanna Aevenle
Coursan
Henry Saam
Saam Hesitated
Penn
Aly Bheninend
Genthetioin
Til
Pepe Linrners
G. W. Peters
Scranton Business College
Julia C. Allen
Breschel
Wyoming Avenue
Raglans
Newmarket
King Miller
Spruce Street
Maloney Oil & Manufacturing Company
Meridian Street
E. G
Coursen
Itse
Jarmyn
Cramer-Wells Co
Cramer Wells Co
Wyoming Ave
Phone
Conrad
Lackawanna Avenue
Mercereau & Connell
Gunn
Wyoming
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