Scranton society plans for household staff entertainments
A number of society women in an eastern city start philanthropic schemes for evening amusements for domestic help. Scranton's scene is still simple with early bicycle and path debates. A primary pupil recites a Bible verse as “Hug one another.” Rev Dr Read of Dickinson College preaches at Bim Park church, and a vote topic is announced for evening services. An American McAll mission event is prepared for November 15 at Beyond Presbyterian church.
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Scranton
Dr. Read
Dickinson College
Bim Park Church
Giffin
McAll
Beyond Presbyterian Church
Ile
Patriothe Order of Americana elected national view president
Mrs. Randolph Jones of Jackson Street was chosen national president of the new Patriothe Order of Americana formed at Pottetown. Milas Overfield honored at a charity event hosted by Mrs. Laldeman Miss Milla and Miss Decker with prizes awarded to Miss Warner and Mrs. Welchel. Major W S Millar resigns as inspector of the Third Pennsylvania National Guard amid praise for his long service and plans to become alderman of the Highth ward.
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Randolph Jones
Jackson Street
National View
New Ladies' Patriotic Order
Patriothe Order of Americana
Pottetown
Millar
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Hiehth
Personal notes from Scranton social circle
A. Windermuen of Dover N 6 visits Theeliy. Harry J. Ori of Paterson N J inserts Scranton friends. Dr S de Pnderwood of Piteten called Scranton friends last evening. Hom Te Vo Powdarly renamed Wednesday from Washington. Miss Jimve le Denike of five street hosts guests. Mr and Mrs Jermyn registered at Biratfoil in Palla hotguabid. Secretary Jones of the Wilkes-Barre chamber notes Wor yest. Mr in Mir A Francois hosted dinner Wednesday at Hast Market Street home.
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A. Windermuen
Dover N
Theeliy
Harry J. Ori
Paterson, N. dL
Scranton
de Pnderwood
Piteten
Waelnitton
Miss Jimve
le Denike
Gue
Eighaimited Friends
Mra
Don Jermyn
Mies Jermyn
Biratfoil
Pallahotguabid
Meneteowitenyy
Seceretary Jones
Wilkes-Barre
Mir
Francois
Hast Market Street
Scranton Chapter Eyes 1899 State Convention
Representatives from sixteen junior O U A M Judges of this county organized to boost Scranton for the 1899 state convention. The Junior Mechanics plan to form seven lodges here with speakers including Dr M P Dickinson C B Johnson A A Wider and Frank Meyers. Enthusiasm grew as Thurday night Osterhout hall was set for the next lodge and Dunmore’s Mr Tuthill pressed the effort.
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Thulbert’s Hall
O. U A.M
Scranton
American Mechanics
New Castle
Nh Delonate Ffm
Pratt Pryog
van Wilkin
Osterhout
North Scranton
M. P. Dickinson
Cutinelioc
Poco Seyte Councellor
C. B. Johnson
Wilkes- Barre
National Representatv
A. A. Wider
Wilkes-Barre
Frank Meyers
Tuthill
Dunmore
Ballot Distribution Underway With Fire Hits Fell Township Voting
County commissioners began distributing ballots for next Tuesday's election. Carbon Dale and nearby districts received quotas first. Lematon and Monday deliveries follow. The county has 45,000 voters and plans to supply more than twice that number of ballots. A Fell township voting place burned Wednesday night destroying all materials. a temporary structure is being erected.
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Segan
Carbondale W
Fell Township
Cyclist Hits Farmer at Corner. Arrest Made
A cyclist struck Willian Sturmbr, a La Plume farmer, at the Lackawanna and Franklin corner yesterday. Sturmbr suffered a badly damaged left eye. wound treated at Lackawanna Hospital. The cyclist was arrested by Puttelman Meter Big gerty and faces a hearing today.
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Willian Sturmbr
la Plume
Lackawanna and
Franklin Avenues
Srumbr
Puttelman Meter Biggerty
Brunk
Lackawanna Hospital
Examination for provisional certificates for night teachers
The Board of Control will hold an examination in the Board room on November 8 at 4:15 a.m. for provisional certificates for night teachers. Applicants are to be examined in common branches as designated by law. George Howell, Superintendent.
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Board of Control
Rooma
George Howell
Two Good Speakers From Abroad Stir Dunmore Rally
Dunmore Jermyn and Priceburg audiences hear Hon. Fillmore Maust of Carlisle and Hon. J. J. Snyder of Lehigh as local Republicans push a county ticket. Andrew Allen presides at Dunmore Odd Fellows hall while Langstaff receives strong support from George Mitchell and others. Jones, Mauat, and Langstaff rally volunteers urge unity and pledge to fight slander as the meeting closes with calls for high voter turnout.
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Fillmore Maust
Comboreland County
J. J. Snyder
Lehigh
Dunmores
John BR. Jones
Langstor
Dunmore
Jermyn
Priceburg
Carlisle
Lohigh
Odd Bellows’ Hall
Andrew Allen
James Young
E. E. Swarts
FE. &. Setzer
Frank Mareheall
George DB. Mitrehell
Ceornke Cuming
John Luce
James Wilson
F. E. Waener
William Wilson
Wert
Url Biehop
George Hare
Fan Powell
Esra Peekins
John Holiday
E.R. Crawford
Warner Hall
Davidt Parfies
Thomas J. Jordan
John M. Colhman
John J. Phillips
Th. P. Letchaworth
Coop
Staee
Aeeath
Dig
Jamies Young
Areet
Langstafft
John R. Jones
Jess
Olyphant
Peckville
Archbald
Nisves
Dunmore Repub
Lackawanna
Commonwealth
Novel plan to ease debt by one-day streetcar lease
The city union of the Christian Endeavor adopts a unique debt relief plan tied to a one day lease of the entire streetcar system owned by the Steranton Railway. Proceeds from Nov 1 will restore union funds with a special rally to follow and a team of fifty volunteers to solicit fares citywide.
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Christian Endeavorers
Thin City
City Union
Young Men's Christian Association
A. B. Dunning, Jr
A. Hamilton
J. Ll. Haldomar
Christian Endeavor
Marager Frank Silliman, Jr
Steranton Railway Company
Christian Endeavor City Union
Msth
Christian Endenavorer
Christian Endenavorer Will Act As Conductor, the Whi
Indy
Messie
Dunning
Mamiltot
W.T. Hackett
A. C. Smith
Homer D. Pease
J. L. Hanehi
Arthur Foote
E. A. Reynolds
Mise Jettile Daniels
Miss Grace Chamberlain
Court House News Notes and Legal Proceedings
An execution of money was issued yesterday against H. J. Mitclell at the instance of Aaron Van Camp of Holster ville. Attorney Ht. Wilton of Honesdale filed appearances for the respondent in the divorce proceedings of David T. Hand against Jonnie M. Heand with allegations of desertion and other faults. An application for incorporation of the Manvilly Reg Fund was made to court by Robert N. Courtright, Timothy Burke, Patrick Torlin, Charles J. Isequinot, James Meddington, Naoh Day, John Ray, Owen Gatelowher and Patrick Gorman.
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H. J. Mitclell
Aaron van Camp
Holsterville
Ht. Wilton
Honesdale
David T. Hand
Jonnie M.heand
Manvilly Reg Fund
Robert N. Courtright
Timothy Burke
Patrick Torlin
Charles J. Isequinot
James Meddington
Naooh Day
John Ray
Owen Gatelowher
Patrick Gorman
On to Victory in Lackawanna Ahead of Election
Indications point to a strong Republican win next Tuesday as party members rally their fight. The article urges every Republican to stay active and press for a decisive triumph to cement GOP supremacy in the Lackawanna region.
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Uocket
Gnee Pemperaile
Lackawanna
Excursion Offer to California by Burlington Route
Travel opportunity advertised with weekly Wednesday trips from Chicago to Denver and California. Pullman tourist sleeping cars equipped for comfort, operated by experienced special agents. For details contact T A Grady Excursion Manager Chicago.
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Chicago
Burlington
Denver
Rio Grande Ry
Mviles
California
T. A. Grady
Clark Bt
James Jordan Dies at Olyphant in Wealth and Influence
James Jordan, among the region's wealthiest merchants, died at his Olyphant home after a week of illness. Born in Ireland, he arrived in the United States about forty years ago and built extensive financial interests in the valley, serving as vice president of Merchants' & Mechanics' Bank and director at Scranton Packing. He leaves a wife and five children.
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James Jordan
Hil
Olyphant
Mr. Jordan
Ireland
United States
John Burnett
J. Wehlau
N. ¥. Leet
Kelly
Archbald
Jordan
Merchants’ & Mechanics’ Bank
Scranton Packing Company
Olyphant Water
William Heales
Patrick Jordan
Pop Jordan
St. Clow Hotel
T J. Jordan
Millar
James I. Jordan
Rendhim
John 4
Accident at South Steel mill injures worker
A worker at the South Steel mill sustained a fractured leg in an accident yesterday. He was admitted to Moses Taylor Hospital on Cherry Street for treatment.
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Fotrlekarly
Nat
South Steel
Moses Taylor Hospital
Hie Toms Je
Chorry Street
Manages Childs Inquiry After Father Leaves City
A Somerville minister recalls a boy asking about his father who left town for a new job in New York. The lad’s simple question, “Only pregeby,” highlights a small family moment amid the broader talk of welfare and relocation.
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New Pofaril
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