Scranton Teachers Embrace New Writing Method Amid Heat
On Tuesday teachers in Scranton began intensive lessons under Professor Twitmeyer promoting a vertical writing system. Despite scorching heat the Lackawanna instructors showed enthusiasm and followed his guidance with stamina. A cleanup crew worked from 7 pm Tuesday to 4 am Wednesday to prepare Court Room No. 1 for classes, revealing signs of a busy shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twitmeyer
Scranton
Court Room No. 1
Local Social Notes Highlight City Visitors And Residents
Mr and Mrs F L Crane stay at the Hotel Nash Miss Margaret Mangon of Pittston spent yesterday in this city J Stanley Smith attends to legal business in New York City G M Hallstead and S B Stillwell at Hotel Walton Philadelphia R D Jomian and Joseph P Jordan of Parsons visiting friends Rev P J Golden of Willamport at episcopal residence Mrs William Goulding of West Pittston visited relatives on Adams avenue Miss Gelila Wademan of Peckville visiting cousin Miss Minnie Wade man of Dalton Miss Sweeney of Wilmington Del is the sister of Miss Margaret Comerford of Madison avenue Attorney John F Scragg and Mrs Berngs return from Ocean Grove D W Morgan proprietor of the Universal hotel New York guest of John T Watking yesterday C B Fowler father of City Assessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Crane
Nash
Margaret Mangon
Pittston
J. Stanley Smith
New York City
G. M. Hallstead
B. Stillwell
William Goulding
West Pittston
Adams Avenue
Gtella Wademan
Peckville
Minnie B. Wademan
Dalton
Sweeney
Wilmington
Del
Margaret Comerford
Madison Avenue
John F. Scragg
Berngs
Ocean Grove
W. Morgan
Univermad Hotel
New York
John T. Watking
C. B. Fowler
Marriage Notice and Local Movements in Tioga County
Fowler is dangerously ill at his home near Manafield Tioga county Mrs Dodge wife of the late John Coles has gone to Brooklyn N Y to reside with her son in law Herbert Long Major J W Oakford arrived in New York from Europe on the Teutonic and reached the city A C Boardick of 107 Mulberry street announces the forthcoming marriage of their niece Anna A Buroh to Fioren R Gwartz on Wednesday evening September 22 at their home
Dunning Plans Street Warnings On Bicycle Card System
Street Commissioner Dunning will issue special ecards to offenders found violating city ordinances. A badge card per offense will be handed to the violator, then the officer cycles a block and repeats if needed. If offenses continue, the offender faces the mayor.
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Dunning
Condition of Frank Russa Stable After Injuries
At Lackawanna hospital Frank Russa's condition remained not worse last night. Doctors hold hope for recovery as his injuries are described as bearing up under the strain. Witness Joseph Abbate secured new bondsmen while Emil Morcom surrendered bail after learning Abbate might flee. Special Officer Frank Egil arrested Abbate. he was jailed then released after new bonds were posted by Gustavo Abbate, Ferdinando Noll, and Venanzo Zummo. Frank and Sebastiano Sparo Cen were denied bail and sent to county jail. Abbate remains cool and meals well at the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Russa
Lackawanna Hospital
Joseph Abbate
Emil Morcom
Abbate
Frank Egil
Millar
Gustavo Abbate
Ferdinando Noll
Venanzo Zummo
Frank
Sebastiano Sparocen
Viewers Appointed In Healey vs City Sewer Damage Case
Dominick Healey of West Side sues the city of Scranton over damage from the Thirteenth district sewer at Ninth and West Linden. Attorneys Burns and Baylor request court appointment of viewers to assess damages. Judge Gunster names C. B. Gardner Charles Koempel and M. F. Conroy. Long dispute centers on fence along alleged public street and city street department claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominick Healey
West Side
Scranton
Mr. Healey
J. H. Burns
W. W. Baylor
Burial of James Harrison in Catholic ceremony
The funeral for James Harrison was held yesterday at 320 Gibson street. A high mass of requiem was celebrated at St. Peter's cathedral by Rev. J. J. B. Feeley with sermon on Luke seventeen. Interment followed at Myde Park Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers included Anthony Clarke Joseph Joyce Thomas Curran Thomas Gibbons Michael Clarke and Michael Coughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Harrison
Gibson Street
St. Peter's Cathedral
J. J. B. Feeley
Myde Park Catholic Cemetery
Anthony Clarke
Joseph Joyce
Thomas Curran
Thomas Gibbons
Michael Clarke
Michael Coughlin
Rev Dr Lansing to Lead Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Rev Dr Lansing of Boston accepts call to pastor Green Ridge Presbyterian Church following resignation of Rev N F Stahl. Lansing noted as eloquent preacher and active church worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Dr. Lansing
Boston
N. F. Stahl
Lansing
Flynn & Sheridan's Big Sensation at the Binghamton House
Flynn and Sheridan bring the Big Sensation to a third appearance at the house this week. The show has the venue's record for largest business and is backed by Manager Davis who calls it outstanding. Tickets for evening shows may be reserved at the box office or by phone 3972.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flynn & Sheridan
Binghamton House
Davis
Opening of The Scranton Conservatory of Music
The Scranton Conservatory of Music opened yesterday with strong early indications of a successful year. A large crowd of pupils awaited registration in the afternoon, and registration will continue today. Students may enter at any time, with free classes in Sight Singing, Musical History, Musical Dictation and Elementary Harmony soon to begin, making early registration advantageous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Conservatory of Music
Conservatory
Miss Underwood to Visit Scranton Kindergarten School
Miss Underwood, chief kindergartner of the Scranton Free Kindergarten Association and former head of the Training School, arrives Thursday and will be at the Central Kindergarten at Penn Avenue and Mulberry Street Friday and Saturday between 9 and 12 to accept applications for joining the Training School.
Nineteenth Annual Conference Held by Abington Baptists
The Abington Baptist association met in Peckville with three sessions and large attendance. Officers were elected including President Luther Keller. Reports showed about 6,500 members in 30 churches. Addresses covered The Negro Problem and Systematic Benevolence. The Young People's union held a crowded rally in the Methodist church. The conference continues today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abington Baptist Association
Peckville
Young People’s Union
W. B. FP. Brown
Jermyn Baptist Church
H. WH. Harris
Calvary Baptist Church
Taylor
W. J. Ford
Green Ridge Church
F. M. Koehler
Scranton
L. M. Peck
Carbondale
Koehler
W.G. Watkins
Auditing and Home Missions Committee
KE. B. Palmer
State Educational Society of the Baptist Denomination
Woman's Missionary Union
Grablehhofft
Frutchey
Sara Kinghaum
Young People's Society
Association
Luther Keller
Young People's Union
Miller
A. B. O'Neal
J. R.ellis
E. F. Chamberlin
Thomas
Keller
Ellis
J. R. Ellis
J. F.chamberlin
Times
Stevens
Philadelphia
Jones
Dr. Stevens
Law Will Be The Man In Archbald County Committee Fight
Democratic candidates met with Col. Fitzsimmons in Spruce street office to select a county committee and notify members for tonight’s organizational session. A delegation urged Thomas Law for clerk of courts, vacated by M. H. Griffin’s decline, and supporters expect Law’s candidacy to win approval. Col. Fitzsimmons or F. C. Newcomb likely to chair the committee.
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Col. Fitzsimmons
Spruce Street
Thomas Law
M. H. Griffin
Miss Vernon's Cooking Course For Girls Society
The Girls' Friendly Society invites those who attended Miss Vernon's preliminary Tees lecture at St Luke's parish room to join her course to aid girls and women stranded in Scranton. Beginning Monday Sept 20, lectures run mornings that week at 10. Tickets cost one dollar and are sold by society members. An unanimous vote approved the plan at a recent meeting.
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Miss Vernon
St. Luke's
Girls’ Friendly Society
Scranton
Girls' Friendly Society calendar ad request denied
A stranger asked the city branch secretary to use the society name for an advertising G F S Calendar. The general council of the Girls' Friendly Society published its own calendar. St Luke's branch disclaims responsibility and authority for the private calendar proposal. Merchants are asked to take notice.
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Girls’ Friendly Society
General Council of the
Americasuea
Luke
Asphalt Pinot Breaks Down Halting Columbia Paving
Columbia Construction Co's asphalt plant halted again after a cog wheel failed in the main machine. The only spare did not exist, forcing a trip to Indianapolis for a replacement. Paving operations paused for about three days until the wheel arrives and repairs are completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Construction Co
Columbia Construction Company
Indianapolis
Not A Bay Window Defies City Line In Scranton
Michael Flaherty loses bid to call a rear brick extension a bay window as Judge Archbald orders a preliminary injunction. Neighbors P. J. Vetter and Jacob Ferber protested removal of ten feet from Penn avenue, with the court restricting use of the front area to yard, vault, porch, piazza or bay window. Flaherty plans further legal maneuvering to keep the disputed section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Flaherty
Archbald
Flaherty
Penn Avenue
P. J. Vetter
Jacob Ferber
Scranton
No Overcrowding Noted as Examinations Continue
Examinations for conditioned pupils continued yesterday at the high school and class arrangement is expected today while active work may begin Monday. Superintendent Howell found no serious overcrowding in his rounds. No. 4 school freed from the Tabernacle annex with pupils moving into the regular building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
No. 4
Tabernacle Church
BE. E. Robathan
Corps of No. 14
Portico Finishing With Court Battle Left Pending
After months of delay and a halted legal fight, workmen completed the portico started by Arthur Frothingham and finished by Charles H. Welles for current property owners. City authorities debated legality but did not stop the work as carpenters and tinsmiths rapidly completed the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Frothingham
Charles H. Welles
Prohibitionists announce county convention in Scranton
Prohibitionists of Lackawan County plan a county convention at the Court House in Scranton on Friday September 10 at 2 p m to nominate candidates for county offices. Calvin W Parsons is chairman of the county committee. The New York Ontario and Western Railway will run an autumn excursion to Niagara Falls and return on Monday September 13 for 5 dollars with return valid to September 15. Tickets to Toronto and return go on sale with travel on September 18 and return by September 1% at a nominal rate. Twining optician at 125 Penn Avenue in Harris drug store hours 9 a m and 5 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Boland
City Hall
Washington Avenue
Court House
Scranton
New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Twining
Penn Avenue
Harris’ Drug Store
Weaves in New Shadings At Popular City Prices
The staple weaves remain popular in the new shadings shown here with their best prices in the city.
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Norton’s
Lackawanoa Ave
Garney, Brown & Co
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna
Aundry
A. B. Warman
W. B. Henwood
Lackawanna Ave
Chas McMullen & CO
Fave
General Insurance Ofice
Nellands Bank Bld
Lacka
Davis’ Theatre
The
Law
County Committee
Griffin
St. Peter's Society
Bellevue
Laurel Hill Park
Star Orchestra
Bellevuenne
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Wilkes-Barre
Lackawanna Avenue
Misses Merrills
Jefferson Avenue
Crystal
Carolyne V. Dorsey
Oratory
Delauarte
Wyoming Avenue
Gunfier
Kinsley
Frothingham
M. W. Lowry
Froth Ingham
Gunster
Lackawan County
Calvin W. Parsons
Europe
Clarke Bros
Bronson Tallman’s
Bell & Skinner
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Jermyn
Siebecker & Watkins
Kawanna Avenue
Adams Avenue and
Linden Street
Register Today
Waloney OL
Japan
Raynolds
Sohmer Plano
J. W. Guernsey
Bia
Scranton, PA
J.D. Williams & Bro
Brussels
Ingrain
Agria
Silverstone
White Pront
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