Professor Howard Griggs to Speak on A Walk in Florence
Invitations are issued by the Green Ridge Women's club for a lecture by Prof. Howard Griggs of New York now lecturing for the University Extension Society of Philadelphia. Griggs, formerly of Leland Stanford University, is renowned for Dante and Shakespeare studies and will speak Tuesday evening Oct 31 at the Green Ridge Presbyterian church on A Walk in Florence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge Women's Club
Howard Griggs
New York
Leland Stanford
Earl Barnes
University Extension Society of Philadelphia
Griggs
Green Midge Presbyterian Church
Florence
Revenue Decisions Clarify Tax on Sealed Notes and Brokers
Internal Revenue Collector Penman reports two public decisions by Commissioner Wilson. One taxes notes under seal as bonds at 50 cents with a 5 cent add on if a power of attorney is included. The other states express companies are taxed as special brokers unless selling only money orders, which are not bills of exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Penman
Commisaliner
Internal Revenue Wilson
Intercat
Yhe
Tagnation Nn
Interesting Character of Rev Verner to Preach at Second Presbyterian
Rev Samuel Phillips Verner, missionary and son of a South Carolina planter, will preach at Second Presbyterian Church tomorrow. He founded stations in Africa, fought the slave trade, explored lakes, and built a smithy of African artifacts. He plans a steamer for his work and educates two cannibal-raised African children in Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Phillips Verner
Second Presbyterian Church
Verner
South Carolina
University of North Carolina
Africa
Alabama
Presbytery Meeting on Elmhurst Pastoral Dissolution
An adjourned Lackawanna Presbytery meeting at Elmhurst considered dissolving pastoral relations with Rev. Dr. Scott. A committee was formed to oversee complex matters, with a follow‑up meeting planned at Forty Fort to ordain a new Elmhurst pastor. Several ministers and elders attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Elmhurst
Scott
Charles Lee
Carbondale
W. H. Swi
Honesdale
J. FP. Moffat
Washburs Street
Scranton
Elders Parkhuret
Wilkes-Barre
Sandel
Plymouth
Presbytery
Forty Fort
Gibbons
Dunnmore
Flack
G. E. Guild
Providence
N. G. Parks
West Pittston
St Thomas College Debates England and France Civilizatio
A morning debate at St Thomas College pitted sophomores against freshmen on the question whether England today has reached a higher standard of civilization than France. Sophomores Colligan Walker Burke Foote argued affirmatively while freshmen Lynott Ruddy Philbin Ruddy argued negatively. Judges Carey Lane and Kain awarded the victory to the freshmen. Debates occur weekly and educate students. next week’s topic will be whether the Conquest of the Transvaal is Justifiable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas’ College
England
France
Messrs
Colligan
Walker
Burke
Foote
Lynott
Ruddy
Philbin
Carey
Lane
Kain
Wreshmen
Transvaal
City withholds warrants over paving bills and crimes
The Hyde Park avenue brick paving by Al catraz Paving Co is finished but the city controller withholds approving warrants until all claims for material and labor are settled. He cites crimes on file totaling over $1,300 and has not discussed them with the contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park Avenue
Alcatraz Paving Company
Remarkable Success Of Scranton College Students
Helena Clark serves as book-keeper for Finn and Phillips. Edward Connerton reports promotion to cashiership at Sunquoit Silk Manufacturing. Will Aiiner resigns from Dickson Locomotive works to join Colliery Engineer. Joe Briggs succeeds Stiner. James Brogan, once a car shop laborer, completes night courses and becomes a Dover clerk, later overseeing Hoboken Car Department for D L W in Hoboken New Jersey. Forty six positions filled since August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena Clark
Finn & Phillips
Edward Connerton
Sunquoit Silk Manufacturing Company
Will T. Aiiner
Dickson Locomotive Works
Joe Briggs
Stiner
James P. Brogan
Dover
N. J
Hoboken
Jealous Fiance Objected To Church Fair Booth
In a witty dialogue a woman laments her jealous fiance who opposes her plan to run a booth at a church fair. Dolly questions the purpose while Madge jokes about charging a quarter for kisses, drawing a playful, risqué contrast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mudge
Dolly
Madge
Puck
Endeavorers Organize County Union and Rally
In Penn Avenue Baptist Church a large turnout organized the Lackawanna County Christian Endeavor Union with J W Browning elected president. The city union met at Second Presbyterian Church with a strong autumn rally and elected officers incl Rev R F Pierce president and J W Browning as executive leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
J. W. Browning
Second Presbyterian Church
Lackawanna County Christian Endeavor Union
Penn Avene Baptist Church
John P Mot Fa
PD BD
AP. Y. Pierce
Charles Lee
Charlie EE Daniels
Tri-County Union
Ity Elty
Ander
Charles H. Chandler
Lawrence Orchestra
A. Boyle
Plymouth Cong
Delstree
Mr. Pierce
Penn Avenue
Williams
Luther Hess Waring
Ann
Waring
Lackawanna
Messrs
Mahy
Wilson and Dunning
R. FP
Pierce
M. JD. Lathrope
Inge
Mise Mary Linen
Correapinding
Charles E. Danielsin
D. J. Phillipe
Wilson
City Union of the Christian Endeavor Society
W. G. Welsh
National Pure Food Soups lineup advertised
A newspaper line promotes a range of soups and related products at moderate prices. Items include Chicken, Gumbo, Mulligatawny, Tomato, Mock Turtle, Ox Tail, Consomme, Bouillon, Tuliene, Mutton Broth, Vegetable, Beef, Pen, Green Turtle, Terrapin, plus Tomato Catsup, Baked Beans, Vienna Sausage and Royal Plum Pudding.
Proposed New Traction Line To Link Wilkes Barre And Scranton
A Wilkes Barre newspaper reports growing public support for a proposed double track traction line between Wilkes Barre and Scranton. Promoters claim the private right of way, heavy passenger cars, and strong business backing will position the company as a viable competitor to steam rails. The Commercial Club endorsement is noted as a key factor in securing the franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street Committee
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Traction Company
Suecusa
Messie
Abram Nesbitt
William Ky
Conyngham
John N. Conyngham
T F P. Hunt
W. Mullikan
Lk. H Jones
G. Murray Reynolds
A. A. Sterling
Edward Gunster
Morgan J. Williams
Commercial Club
Gymnastic Classes Formed for Young Women's Charity
Schedule set for 1899 to 1909 season of gyneoi ettes at Young Women's Christian Association. Monday advanced children at 4 pm and evening class at 5 pm. Tuesday Hyde Park 4 pm to Providence 7 45 pm. Thursday Misses class 4 pm and evening 7 45 pm. Friday advanced children 4 pm. Saturday boys 9 40, beginning girls 10 99 pm, South Scranton 7 29 pm. Yearly terms 5 dollars for two lessons per week or 3 dollars for one lesson per four weeks. Visitors admitted Mondays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocias
Ipisses
Hyde Park Branch
Providence Branch
Minnes
South Scranton
Pave on East Market to Undergo Inspection Today
The brick pavement between Sanderson avenue and the river on East Market was laid by Mears & Flynn and will be inspected this morning by the city engineer and the mayor. The paving is being rushed to prepare for an event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Market
Sanderson Avenue
Mears & Flynn
Hnally
Tourist Car Lines Offer Chicago to San Francisco Service
Every Friday night at 1035 p.m. a Tourist Car departs from the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Union Passenger Station with stops at Salt Lake City and other western points. The Chicago to San Francisco berth rate is $4.00 with sleeping berths reserved in advance. Through tickets and accommodations available from east agents or at Chicago depot offices. Send for California folders from Geo H Heatford and John B R Pott.
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San Francisco
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Union
Chicago
Vila Omaha
Coloradoo Springs
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake Chis
Colorado
Utah
Nevada
California
East
Geo
H. Heatford
John BR. Pott
Istrict
Williamsport
Avon Sanitarium Promotes Smoke Relaxation Cure Home
Advertisement for The Sanitarium Avon promotes Joy Maker cigar and Sulphur Baths to relieve rheumatism gout and rheuma as a fall winter home for invalids inviting readers to address Avon New York Sanatorium for treatment and lodging.
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Avon
Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promoted for Teething Pain
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as suitable for teething children. It claims to soothe the child, soften gums, allay pain, curb wind colic, and reduce diarrhea, urging mothers worldwide to use it and to beware other products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boly
Winslow
County Institute Set with Lectures by Mowry and Schaeffer
A county teachers institute is planned next week at the courthouse with leading instructors. Dr William A Mowry and State Superintendent Nathan C Schaeffer headline sessions on nature study civil government and schoolroom decorations. The program runs Monday through Friday with lectures, demonstrations, and evening entertainments at Scranton High School auditorium.
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William A. Mowry
N. C. Schaeffer
Staten
Court House
Mowry
Martha's Vineyard Summer Institute
Margaret Metloskey
Elm- Lorn Sta * Normal School
Schumucker
Njoboetcal Selene
West Chester Spormal School
Green
N. J. Shaeffer
Wil Alan
Directors Association
Court Room No. 2
John B. de Motte
Scranton
Addrere
J. ¢. Taylor Lilleston
A.D. Dean
Waverly
Wm. Walker
Mayfield
Rogers
Dickson City
Malin Court Room
Nathan C Schaeffer
Scranton High Behood
Washington Avenue
Vine Street
Entertainments Sellout at Hulbert’s Music Store
Prof John DeMotte presents a program lineup featuring Mine Kate Morgan Mina Meme Ruck Ingham and others with performances at Hulbert's Music Store on Wyoming Avenue Oct 1 at 9 am. Admission 40 cents, course tickets. no seat reservations. Includes General William Evans and his National Guard body in Old Forge.
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John DeMotte
Bryn Mawr
Hulbert’s
Wyoming Avenue
Wa. m
Mine Kate Morgan
Sunmote
Mina Meme Ruck Ingham
Himhurst
Mise May Hrodhead
Old Jorge
Mise Stary Kelly
Anon Powell
Misa
Emma Lud
Wig
Stise Clara Collins
Dunmore
W. A. Kelly
Archbald
Ronnie Wilbur
Mowcow
Mies Addiwotter
Fleetwilie
Mia Agnes Tte Sel
Priveburg
Mise Jessie Monde
Glark
Work of Women's Club in Green Ridge Seeks New Members
Green Ridge Women’s Club outlines a year of study across four sections Music art history and household economics. Organizers promise engaging meetings covering water food adulteration ventilation and home topics with a focus on practical improvement for Berantown residents and valley women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Club of
Green Ridge
Department of Household
Ecann
Foranton
Oils Proclaim Paint Quality Durability and Value
A pamphlet touts oils offered each morning claim to produce a smooth durable paint. It asserts the coating resists peeling cracking or wear until fully worn out and notes high prices prove oils are hot.
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Norton's Bulletin
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
South Main St
Griffin
Nettleton’s
Commonwealth Building
A. & Warman
Beecham
Rossmont
Lackawanna Hardware CO
Leerewanna Avenue
Rev
P. Verner
Dr. Scott
St. Thomas
Alcatraz Company
the Scranton Business College
County Union
MR. Browning
J. WW. Browning
Edward Frear
D. J, Phipe
Mies Dante
FL Manat
Mission Department
Channin
A. J. Dunning
Charles Doernan
Nev
Welsh
Jenves
Manheim
Hrowsing
Robert F. Y. Pierce
A. A Dunning
Scranton- Wilkes-Barre
East Market Street
Joy Maker
E. G
Coursen
Mrs. Winslow
the County Institute
Mitele
Watkins
McCloaker
Grant
A. M. Court House
Muem
Watkine
Civil Government
Dr. Mowry
Dunning
Miss McCloskey
Behmuacker
Miss Roe
Northwest Territory
Sechmucker
Sehmucker Beation I
Gram- Wait
Beugne
Sehmucker
Brave Power
Recess
Schmucker
National
Schaeffer
ALUN
Watkins Reading
Terese
Oceon
Court Room
Wood
F. M
Lertire
Napoleon
Wm. A. Mowry
Hyde Park
Masa
John T. Watkins
Python Egey
Work OF Women’s Club
Green Ridge Organization
Lane's
Epruce Street Oy
Clear
Edison
Charles
Franklin Avenue
Knox
Hand & Payne
Knox Hats
Holmes & Edwards
Foote & Fuller
Mears Building
Washington Ave
Schank & Spencer
Spruce St
Matthews Bros
Bell & Skinner
Hote! Jermyn Building
Parker
Letever
Smith
Remington
Felton
Dom Paul and
John Bull
Conrad
Lackawanna Avenue
Pierce’s Market
Maurice River
Blue Point
Inchid
Wyoming Ave
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