City Notes From a Distant Past
Thirty two new students entered Wood's college yesterday in shorthand and business. The Delaware Lackawanna and Western company employs workers at Pyne Taylor and Holden mines. The Girls Friendly Society plans a lawn social at St Luke's Church yard this evening to aid charity. A James B Mackie appearance at the Academy of Music is noted. The Side Show opens today, with a Box Office showing. Mortality report records three new fever cases, one scarlet fever death, three diphtheria cases, and twenty seven total deaths. Sept 25 set for Republican convention in Third Legislative district with candidates listed. Michael Conlon, 18, in jail for assault wounds, condition not serious. Volunteers firemen plan outing at Cesteatrk on Sept % with old Neptune engine Dr George B Throop to be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood's College
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Pyne, Taylor and Holden
Girls’ Friendly Society
St. Luke's Church
Wyoming Avenue
James B. Mackie
Academy of Music
Girl's Friendly Society
Board of Health
P. O'Malley
Olyphant
John G. McAskie
Daenmore
Turner
Jermyn
McCarthy
Carbondale
Michael Conlon
Michael Bretchel
Elm Street
Bretchel
Moses Taylor Hospital
Firemen’s Association
Durr’s
Cesteatrk
Neptune
George B. Throop
Berg Ms
Charles Roesler
Installment Plan Fund Amid College Busine ss Sessions
The college discusses an installment plan amid business sessions with attendance high. A $5,000 fund is set aside to help those unable to pay. Principal Woop invites interested persons to meet for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enly Woop
Smith for Congress Opens Bold Democratic Move at Scranton
Democratic state makers await ex Sheriff Smith at the Scranton House after Prof George Howell declines a congressional bid. The group plans to urge Smith to run, with no judge candidate named if he accepts the ticket. Other Democrats discuss Eus tor E Lynett as a possible nominee. The scenario unfolds as the convention nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Howell
Congress
Howell
Smith
John E. Roche
Mr. Smith
Scranton House
Robinson
Fahey
Fitzsimmons
Senator McDonald
H. T. Koehler
George S. Horn
William Craig
Cohe
Eustor
E. J. Lynett
Professor Howella declines Democratic congressional nomination
Talpone reporter learns from Professor George Howella that he refuses the Democratic nomination, citing dedication to teaching and two pedagogical works, plus lack of financial means for a vigorous campaign. He says the decision is irrevocable and notes party leaders were informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Howella
Talpone
Congress
Howell
Downing family queried for whereabouts in Minnesota
A Minnesota inquiry asks for help locating three Downing siblings of David Downing born in Maryland. Jesse S. Fixie of Hastings Dakota County seeks information on William Downing and other relatives said to be in Pennsylvania or nearby areas. Any leads should be sent to Prothonotary Pryor in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pryor
Hastings, Minn
Clarence E. Or
Scranton
Deak
Minnesota
William Downing
Pennsylvania
Jesse
Fixie
Hastings
Dakota County
Minn
Mist Hardenbergh Pianoforte School Reopens Monday
Mist Hardenbergh announces the reopening of her piano school at 437 Wyoming avenue on Monday September 17. The program offers pianoforte study theory harmony musical history and analysis under the Mayon technic Virgil Practice Clavier and higher interpretation with a special course for teachers. Also notes a large sale of Binghamton shoes at Bron 6 Shoe Store opening Wednesday at 9 AM with arrangements for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil
Wyoming Avenue
Bron
Binghamton
Commonwealth Shoe ad and tax collection notice
Public notice announces fall style wing tipped shoes at Commonwealth Shoe Store on Washington Avenue. It also states the city and school tax duplicates for 1904 are available for collection and requests payments of 50 cents or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Shoe Store
Washington Avenue
Matrons for the county jail urged by Judge Gunster
Judge Gunster urges reforms at the county jail including a sick ward and separate housing for prisoners including female inmates. He proposes appointing a matron and female wardens and separating inmates to prevent mixing of moral lewd and criminal prisoners. He also calls for enlarged court facilities and a third court room and two extra jury rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunster
Grand Allcy Yeourney
Lackswanna County
Gunater
Guester
Monthe
Guneter
Opening Campaign At Central Republican Club
At a September 27 meeting the Central Republican club chose that date to ratify state and county tickets in its rooms. The meeting supported Major Everett Warren as president of the State League of Republican Clubs and planned a campaign kickoff with forthcoming speakers and a state league headquarters to be established at the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Republican Club
Everett Warren
State League of Republican Clubs
State League
Campaign Committee
A Breezy Time and A Texas Steer At The Academy
The Academy presents A Breezy Time this evening with E B Fitz as Reuben Merrick and Kathryn Webster in supporting roles. Tomorrow night sees A Texas Steer and its witty satire with Maverick Brander and the Texan clan in lively farce. James B Mackie, famed for character comedy, headlines Thursday’s show as Wait for the Wagon rivaling past season hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Music
Scranton Theater-Gaere
Hoyt
Ther
Maverick Brander
Congress
Reopening of East Stroudsburg Normal School Opens Strong
The East Stroudsburg State Normal school began the fall term under favorable conditions with enrollment near double this year’s figure. Professor Park a Drexel Institute graduate will lead manual training introducing clay practice plaster parts casting and mechanical drawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Stroudsburg State Normal School
Park
Drexel Institute
Corner Stone Laying Planned for Commercial Travelers Home
In October the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of New York will lay the cornerstone of the Commercial Travelers' Home Association in Binghamton. Mason committees have sent invitations to local lodges for the ceremony and accompanying events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
Grand Lodge of
Free and Accepted
Masons of
New York Estate
Commercial Travelers’ Home Association
Mason's Committee
Masons and Notables to Attend New York Ceremony
The event in New York state expects large attendance from Scranton Masons and visiting brethren. Governor Flower and adjoining state governors will attend with Chauncey Depew as orator. President Cleveland may join. a 15,000-strong parade of commercial travelers is planned. The Commercial Travelers Home Association of America supports a new home similar to the Masonic home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Scranton
Commercial Travelers’ Home Association of America
Masonic Home
Degan Case Recalled In Meadow Brook Reservoir Dispute
The Degan case returns to court as the Meadow Brook Water Co seeks an extension to finish a new reservoir on land adjoining Degan’s Roaring Brook farm. Arguments centered on seven year charter limits and the timing of extension filings with Judge Smith’s ruling guiding the legal debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadow Brook Water Company
Stafford Meadow Brook
Gunster
Edwards
Enao
Degan
Roaring Brook Township
Scranton
Water Company
Gertain
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Commonwealth
Smith
Alfred Hand
W. J. Hand
Apib Ricketts
Wilken- Barre
Rickett
R. Rickettein
Judge Smith
Wilkes-Barre
Reorgania Ministers Meet After Vacation Regroups Weekly
The Presbyterian Ministers association met at Rev. Dr. S. C. Logan's residence on Quincy avenue after vacation. Officers for the year were elected including George E. Guild president and W. J. Williams vice president. Discussion covered funding for country church missions and vacation experiences. Meetings will occur each Monday except the general pastors union Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian, Ministers’ Association
8. C. Logan
Quincy Avenue
George E. Guild
Revidence
Charles Robinson
D. D
Mr. Shaw
Archbald
R. G. Jones
Hyde Park
S. C. Logan
D.D
T. N. Cann
E McLane
Elmhurst
W. J. Williams
Dunmore
L. Dana
D.H. Brooks
Wilkes-Barre
C. E. Robinson
5. C. Logan
Arepa
General Pastors’ Union
Traction Company Faces Franchise Tug of War in Scranton
Mayor recalls the January franchise revoke for the Scranton Traction company to build South Side lines. The council postponed action on a second ordinance granting Valley Passenger Railway rights in the same territory. The debate highlights delicate company tactics and rails already laid in Hemlock street as proof of ongoing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell
Scranton Traction Company
Hiasotion
Select Council
Valley Passenger Railway
Keranton Passenger Railway Company
Traction Company
Manley
Valley Passenger Railway Company
Tts
Hemlock Street
Torrey
Kirst
Green Ridge
Dunmore
Spruce Street
Wyoming
Adama Avenues
Adame Avenue
Gibson Street
Train leaves White Haven for convention and return
Notice lists a Central Railroad of New Jersey trip to a convention from White Haven at 8 20 a m and return at 8 85 p m with arrival 10 25. Round trip fare 1 90. Also mentions a $40 000 School House project for Columbia avenue and a few lots for sale with ARTHUR Frouicham office theater lobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luthor
White Haven
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Columbia Avenue
Arthur Frotuincham
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New York
Cleveland Brothers
Norrman& Moore
Lackawanna the
Jet
Mears & Hagen
Lacka
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Wyoming Ave
City Notes
Panst
Lohuian’s
Professor Howell
Professor Howells
Informa
Tion
Mist Hardenbergh
Pianoforte
R. G. Brooks
Balidione
Weahington Avenue
E. B. Fitz
Reuben Merri¢d
Amile
Kathryn Webster
George
Jenks
Star
Say
Mr. Mackie
Mr. To
Maine
California
Degan Case
Presbyterian Pastors’ Union
Pratt
5 Bros
United States
Pord, Bagster, International and
Tarpil Biblex
Pratt's
A. Gross
St. Peter's Cathedral
Popka
Adams Wyenuse
Russett
Oxfords
Nerritton.&Co
Commonwealth Building
Pratt’s Book Store
Berry
Lacka. Avenue
Dunn
S. C
H. Battin & Co
Penn Avenue
Woolworth’s
Ibe
Woolworth
Lacka. Ave
Coats
J. Bolz
Dime Bank
Oslands
Ana
Court House Square
Buck, Whitmore & Co
Cos Adams Ave
Lindan Street
Business At
Washington Ave
Eureka Laundry Co
Scranton Tribune
Banister
Lackawanna and Wyoming
Aves
E.G. Coursen
Dr. Jaeger
Lackawanna Ave
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