City Notes and Local Entertainment Listings
St Thomas college on Wyoming avenue resumes today. A Texas Steer plays at the Academy of Music Wednesday evening. Diagram opens at the box office this morning. YMCA Glee club members are asked to gather at 7 40 p m at the Moody tent in Hyde Park. Scranton Clearing House weekly totals are listed. Delaware and Hudson offers a one fare round trip for the Wilkes Barre parade on Sept 13. Tickets valid Sept 12 and 16 return by Sept 14. A women’s meeting is set tonight at 8 at the YWCA rooms with Dr Robinson and Dr Pearl assisting and a 7 45 gathering for darita helpers. Tuesday noon half hour meeting with Mr Bliss. Wednesday at noon Mr Stebbins leads a praise service. Parst’s Milwaukee beer featured at Lohman’s Spruce street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas’ College
Wyoming Avenue
Texas
Academy of Music
Young Men's Christian Association
Scranton Clearing House
Wilkes-Barre
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Carbondale
Yatesville
Young Women's Christian Association
Robinson
Pearl
Bliss
Stebbins
Elim Park
Stebbing
Moody
Ifs
Mowiy
Talia
St. Juan
Grand Jury Meets Today for October Term
The grand jury opens today for the October term as county constables submit their quarterly returns. A large docket awaits, but the backlog of transcripts is smaller than last year’s post summer vaca tion. Few cases involve grave crimes, and court will sit nearly continuously until Christmas.
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Grand Jury
Charles A Phillips Mests Death in D L W Yard
Charles A Phillips a married brakeman at 817 Hampton Street was fatally struck in the Delaware Lackawanna and Western yard. He died shortly after at Moses Taylor Hospital. The funeral is planned for 2 PM tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Phillips
Hampton Street
Delaware, Lackywanos
Western Yard
Para
Moses Taylor Hosta
College business and shorthand fund drive note
A note from Fr. B. Woon, Principal, states the college offers instalment options for catering payments. A fund of $5,000 has been raised to assist those who wish to pay by instalments. Persons interested are invited to call for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Woon
Slate Shifts in Democratic County Ticket Pits Smith for Judge
The Scranton region sees a scramble as Democratic leaders seek a balanced slate for November. Ex sheriff Robinson pushes Smith for congress while keeping Archbald on the judge ticket. Bailey aims for sheriff with Schadt as treasurer, and other posts are mapped amid a party convention looming Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Harrity
Democratic Party
Thia
Robinson
Nna
Congress
Smith
Judge
Scranton House
Congressional
Amerian
Amerman
P. P. Smith
Aheriff
James G. Bailey
John Durkin
Bailey
Charles Schadt
John P. Kelly
James J, Healey
John Dorkin
H. T. Koehler
Register of Wills
Frank Deckert
Sheriff Fahey
Matthew Norton
Carbondale
John Lentos
South Side
Danis J. Rocha
Scranton
George Howell
West Side
Howell
Court House
Fahey
Battle Por Sitteirr
Drunken man obstructs sidewalk as officer appeals
James Mulherin of the West Side was drunk and disorderly near the Lackawanna Valley house Saturday night. Officer Dyer urged him to ride a street car and go home, but Mulherin insulted the officer and began to abuse him when restrained.
Arrest leads to scuffle as officer subdues suspect
Under arrest, the suspect attempted to assault the guardian of the peace. Officer Dyer took blows to the face while restraining the prisoner. County Detective Shea assisted in subduing Mulherin, who was fined for his activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guardian of the Peace
Dyer
Shea
Mulherin
Drunken man arrested as he sought to “paint the town”
Petey Finnerty a 43 year old Buffalo resident was arrested by Officer Finnerty on Lackawanna Avenue at 845 PM Saturday. He admitted his aim was to get drunk and decorate the town in red paint. Alderman Fuller billed him £3 for overnight board at the police station before he asked about the first train to Wilkes-Barre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petey Finnerty
Buffalo
Finnerty
Lack- Awanna Avenue
Peter Finnerty
Alderman Fuller
Wilkes-Barre
Husband's Crime In Cleveland Suburb Murders Riley
A telegram to Chief Simpson reports Luke Riley of Scranton Pa murdered near Berea Ohio. John Beyers, a farmer, claimed self defense saying Riley insulted his wife, then struck him with a whiffletree. Beyers surrendered to Strongville trustees. John Riley of Cleveland is the only other man from Scranton connected to the case.
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Simpson
Crycinsatt
Luke Riley
G. W. Aneuckis
Riley
Tue Thevne
Cleveland
Scranton
Berea
Cleveland, Lorain
Wheeling
John Beyers
Prospect Road
Strongsville
Beres
Beyers
Notable Visitors and Arts Figures Pass Through Town
Deputy Prothonotary Myron Kasson returned from Williamsport after serving as a juror in a short U S court term. Local councilman EF Robathan and druggist Thomas H Jones recount their European trip with praise and tan to show for it. James Nallin of New York visits family on Pittston avenues and discusses his rise in brokerage. George C Stebbins, Moody Bible Institute singer and composer, is lauded for hymns and evangelistic work with Moody and Sankey. Rose Coghlan discusses Sardou play Diplomacy at Frothingham and Oscar Wilde’s A Woman of No Importance on Tuesday. she notes elaborate dress and health for her company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Kasson
Williamsport
United States Court
Ef, E. Robathan
Thomas H. Jones
West Side
James Nallin
New York
Pittston Avenues
Nallin
George C. Stebbins
Moody Weetings
New York State
Chicago
Moody and Sankey
Ira OD. Bankey
Joames
McGranahan
Rose Coghlan
Wyoming
Rochester
Tribone
Sardou
Frothingham
Countess Zicky
Warlack
Oscar Wild
Zicka
Tony
Moody
School House Planned for Columbia Avenue Boon Lot
The $40,000 project will commence immediately with the School House on Columbia avenue in a boon lot. A few lots remain for sale at low prices. Arthur Frothingham oversees the office in the theater lobby. Pratt's Book Store offers books and stamps in stock or custom orders. Pillsbury flour and other brands are sold, along with Bibles from Oxford and other publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Avenue
Arthur Frothingham
Pratt's Book Store
Moody Preaches on Sowing and Reaping to 3000 Men
Rev Moody addresses over 3,000 men at Frothingham theater on Galatians 6 7 urging that what a man sows he will reap. He condemns lies and sinful trade, cites Jacob and David, and warns leaders and clerks they will harvest what they plant. A large ladies meeting at Elim Park followed with reflections on God’s unchanging love.
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Frothingham
Monaservice
Moody
Musieal
Tullie Morgan
George C. Stebbing
Caswallon Davis
Moody Quartette
Pearsall
Railroad
Young Men's Christian Nnsotiation
Mady
Young Men's Christian Association
Mr. Moody
Gail
Evangelist
United States
Tehallangs
Luin
Jacob
David
Scranton
Amall Sina
Death of Mrs John O Rourke at River at Rest
Mrs John O Rourke died yesterday at her home after a long illness. She was 42 years old and survived by a husband and two children. Funeral to be held Tuesday morning at 8 30 a requiem mass at St Peter's Cathedral with interment in Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Rourke
Mra O'Rourke
St Peter's Cathedral
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Ecranton men head to Albany for regimental reunion
HW Stevens and LeGrand Wright depart for Albany to join the annual reunion of the One Hundred Seventy-Seventh New York Volunteers. Stevens serves as vice president of the regimental association. The event takes place at a picturesque spot overlooking the Empire State building.
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Pate
HW Stevens
LeGrand Wright
Albany
One Hundred and Seventy-Seventh Regiment
New York Volunteers
Toe Abbey
Empire State Op
Tal
Stevens
Coat Sale Slashes Prices on Coats and Capes
Bargain event offers a $5 coat for 1.98 and a $14 black clay worsted coat for 7.00. Capes at 1.98, ladies tailor made Serge suits at 6.50, normally 19. Mackintoshes half price. Limited days only to shop self serve.
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Norrman& Moore
Lackawanna the
Jet
Mears & Hagen
Lacka Ave
Wyoming Ave
City Notes
Parst
Milwaukee
Lohman’s
Spruce Street
Wood's College
Archbald
James G. Gailey
Tue Taipunnore
P. Battle
D. P. Barrie
Berea, O
Pillsbury
Oxford, Ter
International and Family Bibles
Ratt's Book Stone
Evangelist Moody
God
Tallie Morgan
North Main Avenuy
EB. W. Bilas
William W. Jones
Miss Marian
Hutchinson
T. J. Collins
Alies
Paul
Christ
Hhim
Chiat
Wong
Mr. Bliss
Pratt
Larnard
Charles
Theodora
Mary Larnard
Hridgeport
Conn
Lydia Edwards
Palrvisw Avenue
Lackawatina
E. G. Coursen
Lacka. Ave
Wake
Berry
Lacka. Avenue
S.C. Snyder
D.d.s
H.battin &Co
Pean Avenue
Woolworth’s
Srt
Shs
Derry Lane
Ginga Horry Sineues
Fand Timbilers
India
Dishus
Ihe
Fie
Per Deren
Cat Gites
Hao
Fei
Woolworth
J. Bolz
Wyoming Ava
Next Dime Bank
Osland
Oor Windor
Business At
Washington Ave
Ewreka Laundry Co
Dunn
Aylesworth's
Banister
Nis
Sioes
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Aves
Dr. Jaeger
Lackawanna Ave
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