Social round of local residents returns from travels
Local figures including John Gibbons in Saratoga Michael Gibland in Philadelphia and Nathan Jacobs with Mine Roe back from Germany are listed among area residents. Several families visit New York City Syracuse Lake Ariel and Athens City while others plan trips or resume studies or work posts in Lackawanna area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belie
John Gibbons
Saratoga
Michael Gibland
Philadelph Lateo
Father Loces
Mageburg
Nathan Jadebs
Mine Roe
Thin City
Germany
Mise Marion Milly
Binghamton
Mr. Snyder
Newstreet
Fremen
F. J. Connery
Misa Nellie McManama
Syracusm
Katherines
Minnie Drotter
Lake Ariel
Bridget T. Daly
Mies Mary
Madsen Avenue
Apending & Degen
New York City
Hagens Terael
J. D
Atl
Ragleemere
Mra. Bostwick
Mra Aluncon
te@ereon avenue
Mies Anneki Coughlin
Third Anemar
Ett
Mra
Theodore Durek
Grace
Philadelphia
Mpauline Mweybater
Alder Street
Wyoming Seminary Becomes Noted Preparatory School
The seminary trains boys for Yale Harvard Princeton and Syracuse and girls for Bryn Mawr Vassar Wellesley Smith and the Woman's College of Baltimore. It offers literature business art music elocution with fine dormitories laboratories chapel gymnasium and experienced teachers. Year opens September 12. Catalogue address L L Sprague president Kingston Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Harvard
Wesleyan
Rinceton
Syracuse
Bryn Mawr
Vassar
Wellesley
Smith
Woman's College of Baltimore
Por
L. L. Sprague
D. D
Kingston, Pa
Conservatory of Music Opens Registration September 10
The Conservatory of Music on Adama ave and Linden Street begins registration and assignment of lesson hours on Monday September 10 at 9 a m. Beginners piano courses and yearlong class lessons are offered with private lessons preferred. Director is J Alfred Pennington. Tele phon L214.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservatory of Music
Adama Ave
Linden Street
J. Alfred Pennington
Funeral for Marion Cann Held at Home
Funeral services for Marion Stuart Cann were held yesterday at 143 Jefferson Avenue conducted by Rev. Thomesa Cann and pastors from St. Luke's Episcopal and First Presbyterian churches. An Episcopal service was led by Rev. Israel with Dr. James McLeod delivering the eulogy. A quartet performed and attendees viewed the casket as Masons from Peter Williamson lodge offered final farewells. Remains will be taken to Middletown Delaware for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Stuart Cann
Thomesa M. Cann
Jefferson Avenue
Rogert Tarael
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
James McLeod
D. D
First Presbyterian Church
Israel
Dr. McLeod
John T. Watkine
Peter Williamson Lodge
Mr. Cann
Houer
Middletown
Del
Syrian peddler Mary Tamar held after infant found
Mary Tamar of Scranton street was arrested on the charge of being the infant’s mother after the child was rescued Wednesday. The case drew onlookers from the Syrian community which aided police in tracing Tamar to Olyphant before her arrest. Her husband remains in Jerusalem. An additional medical examination by Dr. Kays was planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Tamar
Scranton Street
Davis
Smith
Berinton Street
Tamar
Jerusalem
Fulton
Robling
Tamer
Olyphant
West Beranton
Kays
A G Frank Arrested Over Board Bill Fraud Claim
A G Frank was arrested yesterday by Patrolman Rodham at a boardinghouse near Adams Avenue after Mrs. Compton accused him of attempting to defraud her with a board bill. He appeared before Alderman Fuller and was held on bail awaiting telegrams from a commercial traveler to settle the debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Frank
Alderman Fuller
Compton
Adams Avenue
Smith Premier Typewriter Wins Grand Prix Diploma
Smith Premier Typewriter awarded the Grand Prix at the Paris Exposition for general superior construction and efficiency. Jury report credits the writing machine with high rating in competition with two other typewriters. U S Blass serves as agent, located Room 1 Arcade Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Paria
U. S. Blass
Petersburg Silk Mill outing to Harvey's Lake planned
Employes of the Petersburg Silk Mill, by courtesy of Relling David and Acheen, will take an excursion to Harvey's Lake on Saturday. The Erie and Wyoming Valley railroad will run the 7 10 a.m. train from Washington avenue. Bauer's band will accompany the trip and the scenery around Scranton Lake is noted as very beautiful. Cox Brea of the Speedway Hotel invites visitors to stop by and enjoy cafe lunches any time. Regular meals are listed with service times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg Bill Mill
Relling, David & Acheen
Harvey's Lake
Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad
Washington Avenue
Bauer
Scranton Lake
Cox Brea
Speedway Hotel
Madame Timberman Randoph Vocal Studios Opening
Madame Timberman Randolphs Vocal studios and Conservatory of Music at 5 Prescott Avenue reopen on September 10 1900 with fresh shell oysters priced 60 cents and 1 25 per hundred. Clama 0c per hundred at 14 Peng Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Timberman-Randolph
Conservatory of Music
Prescott Avenue
Peng Avenue
Possible Action of Executive Board on Strike Question
National officers of the United Mine Workers debate whether to order a strike in the Pennsylvania anthracite region. Despite widespread expectation of a strike, leaders fear weak union organization and external opposition from operators. Local unions may be asked to vote, delaying decisive action while bituminous interests loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Associated Pross
National Executive Board
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania
Mine Workers’ Union
Mitchell
Executive Board
National Board
Scranton Coal Company and Reese G Brooks Lead Initiative
Scranton Coal Company along with Reese G Brooks of the Greenwood Coal Company participate in a joint venture or listing, signaling a collaboration between the Texas operations and the Greenwood affiliate to advance coal industry interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Coal Company
Reese G. Brooks
The
Greenwood Coal Company
City Woman Sues City Over Culvert Flood Damages
In a trespass action heard at the City Solicitor's office, Mrs. Anna Neureuter of Pittston avenue seeks 5,000 damages from the city for injuries to health and property from a winter 96 07 culvert overflow. Attorneys I H Burns and M J Donahoe represented her. testimony ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vosburg
Anna Neureuter
Pittston Avenue
Neureuter
First Court
I. H. Burns
M. J. Donahoe
Delaware Valley and Kingston rail project gains optimism
W. V. Thorne of Delaware Valley and Kingston RR met with Erie and Wyoming officials in Scranton to push the Hawley to Lackawaxen branch. He cited Appellate court expectations, pending appeals, and Supreme court prospects while noting major yard, shop, bridge, and track enhancements signaling readiness for a tidewater line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V
New York Railroad Commission
Purdy
the Erie
Simonton
Hawley
Lackawaxen
Superior Court
Pittsburg
Supreme Court
Thorne
Erie & Wyoming
Avoca
Dunmore
Lebeck and Corin Bankruptcy Final Meeting Notice
Bankruptcy Referee C A Van Wor mer calls creditors to a final meeting at his office in the Federal building on Sept 7 1000 at 10 am to wind up Lebeck and Corin. The firm shows debts of 150 000 and assets 0 000 with 20 percent already paid leaving about 70 00 to distribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. van Wormer
Lebeck & Corin
Federal
Old Officers Re-Elected at Civil War Regiment Reunion
At the One Hundred Forty-third Pennsylvania Volunteers reunion at Harvey's Lake on Wednesday the officers were re-elected: President Deb Lacy first vice president O E Vaughn second vice president Captain H Gordon treasurer James M Rutter secretary J H Campbell assistant secretary Mrs M D Roach. The group also agreed to hold next year's reunion at Harvey's Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
One Hundred and Forty-third Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers
Harvey's Lake
Deb Lacy
O. E. Vaughn
H. Gordon
James M. Rutter
J. H. Campbell
Mra
M. D. Roach
Free Concert at Scranton Business College
Scranton Business College holds its seventh annual informal reception on Friday evening September 7. Lawrence's orchestra will perform from 8 to 10 o'clock and all are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Business College
Lawrence
Voice Training Returns at Powell Music Rooms
Mr. Watkins resumes studio work on Monday September 10 and invites former pupils and others to secure lesson hours. Voices heard free at L B Powell Co music rooms. The Open Field will be out Saturday with political and campaign topics in eight numbers. For sale by newsdealers or by mail at five cents per copy or thirty cents for eight weeks. Communications to editor Alfred J Donley P O Box 349 Scranton Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins
L. B. Powell & Co
Alfred J. Donley
P. O
Kcranton
Three New Scranton Schools Ready for Opening
Scranton public schools begin term with about fourteen thousand students returning. Three new buildings No. 9 in Pine Brook No. 2 in South Scranton and a No. 38 replacement ease overcrowding. No. 36 yard enlarged and a training lot turned into a playground. Board of Control inspects No. 40 tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Avenue
Board of Control
Scranton
Schooa
Geome
Petersburg
No. M1
No. 9
Pine Brook
South Scranton
Ftais
No. 2
No. 0
No. 36
Re Cers
School leadership churn marks city system changes
The text lists candidates for the superintendent post and several faculty moves. Professor BD. W. Phillipa takes an eight month medical leave from No 1 school, HW L. Morgan changes principal duties at No 2, W D. Holwards moves from No 17 to No 2, and William Jamieson replaces him. Grammar pupils must register at High School on Saturday between 10 and 2 with certifications and study designations as directed by George Howell, Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmeriing
Schimpf
Thomas
Keystone Academy
Citaves
Misa Nye
BD. W. Phillipa
L. Morgan
W. D. Holwards
Echool
William Jamieson
George Howell
Students to Earn Piano Lessons by Weekly Service Hours
A note explains that young ladies with musical talent and good address may receive piano tuition in exchange for a set number of service hours per week at the trans servatory office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rans Servatory
Music Study at South Worth Studios Opens
All branches taught at the South Worth Studios Connell Building. Studios open Monday Tuesday Friday and Saturday with classes announced. The Misses Merrill's Private School for Primary and Intermediate Pupils will open Monday September 10 at 613 Jefferson Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southworth
Connell Buiilding
Misses Merrill
Jefferson Avenue
Cox Bros Managers Offer Comfort at Heechams Pills Event
Cox Bros managers invite attendees to settle in as Heechams Pills are promoted to dispel the Ditwes. The scene implies a promotional or social gathering with a medicinal remedy as centerpiece.
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Washington Ave
R.D
Stetson
Johnston & Murphy
Wiehert & Gardiner
Harry LL Gray
Taylor
Wyoming Avenue
Jermyn
Sanderson Avenues
Ackawanna
Penn Avenue
Warman
Aleua
John Tieroey
Charles W. Wonder
the Lackawanna Hospital
Wonder
Dingman's Ferry
FR. H. Butler
Muffalo News
Wari
Wilkoa-Barra Record
Wyoming Seminary
Conservatory
Marion
Hin
Cesspool
Harvest Moon
EF. E. Loomis
Lackawanna Company
Lackawanna
Lackawanna Miners’ Committee
Loomis
W.V. 8. Thorne
Delaware Valley and
Kingston Round and Pennsylvania Coal Company
George B. Smith
Erie and Wyoming
FE. E. Loomis
Mining Department
R. M. Manville
Delaware and Hudson
J. B. Dickson
Dickson and Eddy Coal Company
New York
Rocky Ford
Ioc
Jersey
E. G
Coursen
Lacka. Ave
Lebeck & Corin Failure
143D
John T. Watkins
the Tribune
Miss Nye
Muttle Creee
Ther Poartion
William Schimpff
Niland
Hand & Payne
Cox Bros
Heecham
Thei
Clarke Bros
Pratt
Spruce Street
International College of Music
He Bure
Cor
Spence Ot
Relanton
Pate
Thie College
Prof
Carn
Tower of Mirk
Schimbe
Heller
Gunster & Forsyth
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank Building
Wakehouse
Green Ridge
Lackawanna Ave
Woeode Reynolds
Ineide
Ork
Fem
Fh. Rother & Co
Cotliery
Foote & Fuller Co
Mears Building
Delaware
W.H. Pierce
Penn Ave
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Scranton and
Wilke Harre Pa
Shoethers
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Wyoming A
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