Engagement and Society Notices From Early 20th Century Towns
Mrs John H Phelps announces the engagement of her daughter Rege to Gover C Yorum a well known attorney The Queen of Chinatown will be presented at the Lycee on Monday and Tuesday evenings Mr and Mrs Toward W Perrin of Wissahickon Philadelphia are associated with Mise Simpenon Abr Perrin treasurer of the Philadelphia Cricket Club and an enthusiastic coster
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Robling
South Shanton
Old Point Comfort
Baltimore
Washington
John H. Phelps
Rege
Gover C. Yorum
E.q
Eity
Chinatown
Lycee
Toward W. Perrin
Wissahickon Helehiv
Philadelphia
Mise Simpenon
Perrin iv
Philadelpie Cricket Club
Funeral Notice for Mrs Geore Metcalfe at 1144 Dickson Ave
At her home 1144 Dickson Avenue yesterday afternoon Mrs Geore Metcalfe passed away. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mbycalve
Dickson Avenue
Midwife Lena Gable Arrested in Lackawanna County
Lena Gable of Starkcourt West Feranton was arrested on a warrant for illegal practice of midwifery in Lackawanna County. She had been arraigned earlier after a coroner's jury condemned the practice linked to a infant death. She waived hearing and posted bail with Thomas Gleason as bondsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Gable
Starkcourt
West Feranton
Aldermin John
Gable
Thomas Gleason
South
van Buren Avenue
Revenue Agents Nab Unlicensed Dealers in Hangleton and Stroudsburg
Special agents of the internal revenue department searched the district for unlicensed Hauer dealers and found nine bottlers operating without licenses in Hangleton. Seven saloonkeepers at the Stroudsburg fair were also gathered. All escaped prosecution by obtaining licenses and paying fees. The agents rove the country enforcing revenue laws, often concealing their presence from locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Department
Hangleton
Stroudsburg
Corte
Park for the West Side Letter from HH Simpson
Scranton authorizes park funding for West Side in a Sep 180 letter. Simpson proposes a committee to approve improvements and urges Scranton to maintain the park in good condition with city hall overseeing a $0 contribution. Local resident supports a park on the West Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Scranton Tribune
Scranton S Hall
Traby
Flarry
William D Spencer for County Auditor Nomination
The passage endorses William D Spencer of Waverly Pa for the Republican nomination for county auditor. It outlines his New England roots, long farming life in what was Abington Township, service in the 100th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and noted business success. It argues his citizenship, country devotion, capacity, integrity, and fitness suit the office and urges voters to support him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmy
WD. Spencer
Wavery
Spencer Comesk
New England
Leonard Spencer
Connecticut
Greenfield Township
Fimenwa Spencer
Eketel Simdon Spencer
Lewishire University
Spencer
One
Pennevivatia
Chat
Miller
Keeney
Abington Township
Sid Solly
William D. Spencer
Waverly
Balloon ascension and parachute jump events listed
This week features a balloon ascent at S000 feet and a Wednesday afternoon parachute jump. A purse class of £25 with twelve entries and a special race includes Wanda and many named entrants from Scranton and nearby towns. Imperial Japs perform daily at the fair. various classes and purses scheduled Thursday to Friday with multiple entrants. Also notices for local demonstrations and advertisements appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda
Charles Jackson
Wyomin
Walter J
Gorman
Scranton
Fanny G. Bom
M. L. Perrin
Pittston
Francis J. Dikm
BR. BE. Westlake
Electric Prince
Th N. Williams
Wilkes-Tharre
Rube
Brom
John F. Dean
Little Rose
Brm
Kingsley
Olyphant
Maud Ll
Chm
Pitts.ton
Ressie A
Trm
M. la Perrin
Pittson
Ei G
H. & Gorman
Scranon
Jennie C
Bikm
A. J. Schnell
Mobie
Br m
Reid
Tunkhannock
Badie T
Re. m
J. B. Simons
Sidney, N.Y
Arrangements for State Firemen Convention Parade
The firemen's executive committee prepared reception plans for visiting companies and entertainment for visiting ladies. Fifty-seven companies have signaled intent to attend, with hopeful attendance near a hundred. Promotions include grand marshal I J Hinkey and a large street lighting program for the parade day events in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ony
City Hall
Delecates
Folliowing
T. J. Jennings
Philip Rovinson
M. F. Sando
Be, Green
Wade Finn
P. FP. Gordon
Max Alzerman
D. J. Newman
J. W. Holmes
Wadies
Wilkes-Barre
Harrisburg
I J. Hinkey
J, Syruks
Richly
Gerrity
Newnan
Hichards
Jonas Jume
Jodie
Muleberry
Vine Street
Wunder
Reading
Nerro Held for Court in Huntington Case
Caatoman, a colored man captured by Chief Robiing and Detective Moir on Monday afternoon, is held for court as the suspected assailant in the Mra Huntington incident. Further testimony and evidence are awaited to determine his involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nerro
Mra. Huntington
Caatoman
Chief Robiing
Moir
Magnifica Cigars Promoted At Market Prices
Gentlemen who appreciate a cigar made from Vuelta Abaja tobacco should buy our Magnifica. Key West Cigar possesses all the characteristics of the finest imported cigars. Price per box 3.25 or 65.00 per 1000. Park Tilford’s Mi Favorita at their list price. Price list supplied on demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Park & Tilfords
Mi Favorita
Suspect Held After Monroe Avenue Hold Up
A man believed to have held up Mrs Huntivaton on Monroe Avenue last Saturday was brought before Alderman Millar yesterday morning. The widow man deemed the evidence sufficient after testimony from the chief and detective, and was committed without bail to await grand jury action.
Loomis Named President of Providence Gas and Water Co
KE Loomis, superintendent at Lackawanna, is elected president succeeding W P Storrs. W R McFarlin chief engineer of Lackawanna and Mr Baker auditor of Lackawanna coal dept named to board of directors. Other officers remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Gas and Water Compay
KE. J. Loomis
Lackawanna Company
W. P. Storrs
W. R. McFarlin
Lackawanna
Mr. Baker
Lackawanna Coal Department
Storrs
W. F. Hallstead
Extension Sought in Longstaff County Treasurer Contest
Attorneys for M. J. Kelly seek more time for the Longstaff contest for county treasurer. They request extended days to examine remaining witnesses and file documentary evidence after about 120000 witnesses and 22000 pages already heard. The process may take six months to a year for reports and costs run high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Kelly
Longstaff
Kelly
Clay Pipe Club Outing Planned at Lake Ariel
The eighth annual Clay Pipe club outing of engineers from the City Engineer corps will be at Lake Ariel next Thursday. The Erie and Wramine Valley Station train departs at 8:00 p.m. returning at 6:30 p.m. Invitations promise refreshments including cigars and tobacco for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Pipe Club
Lake Ariel
Erie
Wramine Valley
Verdict in Miss Mame Sheerin Death
Coroner’s jury ruled Miss Mame Sheerin’s death, at the Academy of Music on Monday evening, as natural due to heart disease. Funeral services set for tomorrow with a high mass of requiem at St Patrick’s Church and interment in Cathedral Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mame Sheerin
Academy of Music
Time Extended For Local YMCA Building Contest
The YMCA directorate extended the deadline for the prize contest seeking best plans for the new YMCA building. The closing was moved to October 15 to allow unfinished work and new entrants. The contest has drawn interest from architects nationwide.
Man Killed at Work In Marvine Mine
Michael Lavelle of Fourth Charles Street was instantly killed yesterday afternoon at the Marvine mine while loading a chamber car. A large rock fell from the roof striking him on the head and body, causing fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Lavelle
Charles Street
Marvine Ming
Grand Naval Parade Led by Olympia and Admiral Dewey
On September 1 a grand land parade will be led by marines who served for the flag in the Manila engagement. A grand naval parade up the Hudson River will be led by Admiral Dewey's flagship the Olympia. The Lackawanna Railroad offers reduced round trip fares to New York on September 1 and 2 with return by October 4. Sixteen ventilated trains run between New York and Scranton on weekdays, four hours travel time, two hours faster than other routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Hadeon River
Admiral Dewey
Lackawanna Railroad
New York
Hood
Scranton
Ladies dine at Foote and Shear store events this week
The Lady Readers of The Pribuine are invited to sample mood dishes prepared on the Majestic Steel and Malleable Iron Range at Foote and Shear Company store located at 119 Washington Avenue daily this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pribuine
Majestic Steel
Foote & Shear Company
Washington Avenue
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Adworded Medicine
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a fifty year remedy for teething pain, gum aches, wind colic, and diarrhea. It claims to calm crying babies and promote rest, selling for twenty five cents a bottle through druggists worldwide.
State Veterinarians Urge Meat Inspection Reform at Meeting
The semi annual Pennsylvania State Veterinary Medical Association met in the Board of Trade rooms with Dr. Jacob Heltter and others in attendance. A resolution urged city officials to adopt meat inspection, support federal civil service standards for inspectors, and fund programs via a modest weekly per inhabitant tax. The gathering included papers, an address by State Veterinarian Pearson, and deaths of two members noted for memorial resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Pearson
Pennsylvania State Veterinary Memleat Association
Jermyn
Oelock
J.curtis Michener
Calmar
Otto G. Newel
Reading
W. LT. Rhondy
Lanedownie
Aesociation
de H.R. Church
Luverne
WW. A. Puget
Scranton
Charles J. Gelbert
W. J. Frets
Pekasie
BE. Tower
Montrove
L. EL Meni
Tankhannock
Wo J. Storm
Dinimere
John W. Adame
John A. Smith
Chambershire
Tealah Michener
Lawereville
Association
Tiwae
Philadelphia
Federal Civil Service
Foote & Shear Demonstrates Majestic Kitchen Ranges
Foote and Shear Company showcases the Majestic steel and malleable tron kitchen ranges on its main floor at 119 Washington avenue. A range operates for visitors, with a factory representative explaining features to attendees who sample foods served at small tables. Demonstration runs all week. ladies are invited, and a patent steel pocket knife is given as a souvenir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foote & Bhowl Co
Washington Avenue
Dewey Day Excursion Plans From Delaware and Harcheen Rail
The Delaware and Harcheen railroad will sell excursion tickets from all stations to New York and return at one fare and a third. Tickets valid for outbound Sept 28 to Sept 29 and return on trains leaving New York on or before May 4, with destination by Oct 0th, 199.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Harcheen Railroad
New York
Miss Cordelia Freeman Plans Studio Visit Schedule
Miss Cordelia Freeman of Voice Building and artistic singing prepares to meet patrons at Southworth Studios daily from 2 to 6 pm. The notice invites interested individuals to arrange sessions during available hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puna
Chatee Southworth
Grand Welcome to Admiral Dewey Excursion Fares Offered
The Central Railroad of New Jersey will place on sale excursion tickets to New York and return at reduced fares for the occasion. The dates referenced are September 26 and 6, highlighting a special observance in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
New York
Central Railroad of
New Jerey
O Heares Cigars Ad Promotes Cigars and Remedies
An old advertisement lists O Heares Cigars and the Joy Maker cigar at Spruce Street. It mentions Beuch win's Pills and claims fine wines and cigars with options priced at 20 dollars. The text also provides a telegraphic contact and urges smoking choices for morbid conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanna
Spruce Street
Paint for Smooth Durable Coatings
An advertisement claims the paint provides a very smooth durable surface that resists peeling and wear. It asserts the coating covers large areas and that good oils used are not expensive, highlighting value and long service.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norton
Electric City
M. Norton
Lackawanna Avenue
the Griffin Art CO
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanna Dairy CO
Adams Avenues
A. A. Lindabury
Sto Ap. i
Spmn
Omee 210
Connell Building
South Main Avenue
Scranton Transfer Co
Hugh J. Keenan
United States
Lacka, Ave
Ackawanna
Penn Avenue
Warman
Foute & Bhear's
the Lackawanna Hardware Co
Okeawenna Avenue
Lackawanna County
Hazleton
Stroudsburg Fair
H. P. Simpson
Round Woods
HH. P. Simpson
County Auditors
West Pittston Fair
Majestic
Foote & Bhear
Weehington Avenas
O'Hara
Greene
E & More
John Denakon Reranton
State Convention OF the Firemen
Hickey Grand Marshal
Incul
Meading
Columbia Hose and Steam Fire Engine Company
Shenandoah
East Bangor
East Hanger
Goodwill Fire Engine and Hose Company
Neptune Fire Company
Dunmore
William Tannler
Franklin
Spruce
Wyoming
Jonas Long
Lackawanna-Wyoming
Ja, Mears
Washington-Spruce
Coleman
Ientlemen
E. G
Coursen
Lackawanna Avenu
Loomis
W. R. Storrs
The
Providence Gas and Water Co
Limestaff
Admiral George Dewey
the Lady Readers
OF Veterinarians
Continaat
Oregon
Schank & Spencer
O'Heare
Ide
Telegthone
Joy Maker
Beuchwin
Emerson
Clarke Bros
Young's
UATS
Manhattan
Monarch
Tegillons
Bronson & Vailman
Maloney Oil and
Meridian Street
Matthews Bros
KNOX
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
General Mercier
Conrad
Tadkan
Wyoming Ave
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