Local council audit meeting and streets project update
The auditing committee of councils will meet Monday evening. Linden street bridge asphalt was completed about noon yesterday. Boxes go on sale at 9 am for Louis James In Othello at the Academy of Music. A court hearing in the will case was continued to Tuesday at 2 pm. A marriage license was granted to John W Powell and Lizzie J Nichols yesterday. The will of Mathias A Blackwell was probated and letters testamentary granted to N G Reed. Dennis Hartnett was arrested for assault and remanded to await defense. Dress Goods department moved to rear and new fabrics shown by Mears and Hagen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Hartnett
Roesler
M'llar
Administrator Sells Personal Property of Late C C Stackhouse
The estate of Cassius C Stackhouse was exposed to public sale by administrator H C Schaffer with attorney S E B Price. Most property was bought by the administrator for the deceased's mother in Hackettstown NJ. Appraisers S T Kingsbury and Alex Thunn Jr valued the estate at about 12000 dollars. stock netted the bulk, while life interests were below 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Stackhouse
S. E B. Price
Cassius C. Stackhouse
H.C. Schaffer
Hackettstown
N. J
T. Kingsbury
Alex Thunn, Jr
Bee
Carbondale liquor sellers seek settlements over stamps
J H Byrne one of the Carbondale liquor sellers arraigned for failing to mutilate revenue stamps on empty casks appeared before Collector Herring and offered to settle the case. Ten liquor sellers faced arraignment for carelessness but Byrne and one other have made offers now to be sent to Washington for decision on prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
J. H. Byrne
Herring
Byrne
Washington
Delegates Feted by John Boyle Reilly Council YMIs
A social in Lackawanna avenue rooms honored Scranton area delegates to the Grand Council of the Young Men's Institute eastern jurisdiction meeting in Indianapolis. Dancing ended at midnight with Professor Saft providing music. delegates departed by 12:10 to the Delaware Lackawanna and Western station. Names and councils of delegates from Carbondale Scranton Jermyn South Side Hyde Park Dunmore Minooka and others listed. Grand officers Gaynor and McDonnell attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boyle Reilly
John Boyle O'Reilly
Young Men's Institute
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton
Grand Council of the
Eastern Jurisdiction
Indianapolis
Ind
Saft
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Station
West
Mr. Crane
Mr. Poland
Corncil
Carbondale
BE. P. Mitchel
E. Edmunds
Jermyn
M. J. Donough
P. J. Kelly
South Slide
M. J. Fa
Scranton’s hot day and city notices mix of social chatter
A local scene on Spruce Street and Wyoming Avenue captures a heat warped day as residents debate the thermometer and humidity. The column reports on social life, bookish chatter, and upcoming community events from the Franklin Engine Company parade to teachers’ mutual aid efforts and the Northern Columbia Southern Lugerene fair in Berwick from October 2 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spruce Street
Wyoming Avenue
Jocosely
Northern Columbia and Southern Lugerne Agricultural Association
Berwick
Millinery Opening at Haalacher's Millinery
Scranton residents urged to visit Haalacher's Millinery at 24 Lackawanna Avenue for a new Paris and London inspired collection. The shop promises elaborate bonnets and artistic hats for the fall season after weeks of preparation and patronage from Thorne and Langfeld. Inspection of their gems may reveal Europe and America fashion trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Tein
Paris
London
Loweal
Thorne
Gemaa
Europe
America
Haalacher's
H. Langfeld
Aids Cesnor
Lackawanna Avenue
Crocker Died at Philadelphia Residence
Philadelphia resident died at home on Secane avenue after illness. Details unclear due to damaged OCR. Burial plans pending.
Dined At County Jail Jury Delivers Last Datch Of Dills
Grand jury in Lackawanna county inspected county buildings and dined at the jail on ordinary fare. They examined 1400 witnesses, returned 230 bills, and prepared recommendations for the court to present at 10 this morning. A wheel dispute over a $3.15 bill led to court action with costs over $10 and a vow to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Archbald
John T. Howe
John R. Jones
Mr. Jones
Winton
Jennings
John G. Jennings
Howe
Jones
Leyshon
Giles Roberts
Frank Hexek
Pexek
Scranton Button Exhibit to Travel to Atlanta Exposition
A novel exhibit from the Scranton Button Company, Limited, prepared by the Scranton Dutton company, will travel to the Atlanta Exposition. The piece features a six by four foot gilt frame with thousands of buttons forming a red, white, and blue U S shield. The display, labeled Scranton Button Company, Limited, showcases the factory’s buttons and products in an artistic arrangement designed to attract exposition visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Hutton Co
Scranton
Connell Coal Company
Scranton Dutton Company, Limited
United States Shield
Scranton Button Company, Limited
Plans for a Chapel at Hillside Farm Discussed
A Scranton poor board meeting at Hillside Home discussed erecting a chapel on the farm. Architect Amsden presented rough plans. estimated cost runs to about $6,000 to $7,000. Construction to wait until open weather next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Poor Board
Hillside
First Week of October Opens YMCA Gymnasium and Classes
The Young Women's Christian Association shares that its gymnasium and educational classes will open in the first week of October. Miss Janet K Adama will arrive September 26 and will meet those seeking information about gymnasium work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Co. A
Young Women's Christian Association
Janet K. Adama
Physical Directieaa
Peculiar Accident Ends Life of Newton Center Well Digger
Harrison Collins of Newton township died after a bucket fell twenty eight feet while he was digging a well. He was struck on the head, became unconscious, and could not be revived. He leaves a wife and eight children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Center
Harrison Collins
Newton Township
Collins
McDade Suit Brought Against Elmhurst Man Before Alderman
James Cumminaky of Elmhurst sues James McDade Jr of Mount Aug for trespass in a case heard yesterday by Alderman Wright. Cumminaky alleges the action stems from spite and intends to fight the matter out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cumminaky
Elmhurst
Laintif
Ames McDade, Jr
Mt. Aug
Alderman Wright
Formation of the World Lecture at College Wall by Rev. MacGouldrick
Rev. MacGouldrick of St Thomas College lectured to a large audience at College Wall on the sun as the parent of the planetary system. He described the sun’s formation from vapors, the Earth as a molten body held by planetary gravity, and argued the earth’s crust rests on molten mass with light traveling from the sun in seven and a half minutes. He predicted future planetary formation and noted Earth’s antiquity spans vast ages, with another lecture scheduled for the third Friday in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branch 0
Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
Id. J. MacGouldrick
Father Machouldrick
Hemrera
Equator
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Mercury
Warsaw
Poland
Acta
Chalna
Father MacGouldrick
Embezzlement Arrest in Morraint Luigi Case
Arthurian records show Joseph Cansesse, president of the Macmont and Bakery Company, had a warrant sworn for embezzlement at Morraint Luigi. The defendant could not post $600 bail, was jailed after hearing, and employed as salesman and collector but failed to remit funds to the firm. Nearby notices advertise clocks, shoes, napkin rings, and diamonds with local shop names and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macmont and Bakery Company
Thin City
Joseph Cansesse
Millar
Morraint Luigi
Ol Forge
Man in Moscow took parochial residence posing as priest
John McDonnell of Dunmore, mis believing himself Rev Richard H Walsh pastor of St Catherine's, forced Father Walsh from Moscow residence and occupied the parochial house. He registered at a Tobyhanna hotel as Walsh, left unpaid, later detained by Deputy Sheriff Bortree and confined for medical care. He showed no weapons. will be sent to Hillide Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonnell
Dunmore
Richard HM. Walsh
Tobyhanna
Richard H. Walsh
St. Catharine’s Catholic Church
Moxedw
L. C. Bortroe
Moscow
Father Walsh
McDonnell
Hila
Thinmore
Bortree
Hilleide
Beef Prices Soar Amid Prime Cattle Scarcity
The article notes a lasting shortage of prime beef due to a wholesale slaughter and feed shortage. Demand for top quality meat exceeds supply, lifting prices. The big four packers control a large cattle market, but even they struggle to balance supply and demand. some prime cattle shipped to England. It could take one to two years to restore normal levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Armour
Nelson Morris
The
Swifts
Hammonds
England
Brave Little Traveler Found On West Lackawanna Avenue
Two year old George Pritchard of Tenth Street was found wandering on West Lackawanna Avenue and taken to the central police station for safekeeping until his parent could be located. Police traced him to his father, Mr. Pritchard, who arrived at headquarters to take the child home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenth Street
Lackawanna Avenue
George Pritchard
Tently Street
West Lackawannas Avenue
Central Police
Parente
Williams
West Side
Central Station
Mr. Pritchard
Police
Meeting at YWCA Led by Anna Van Nort
Tomorrow at 1 45 PM the Young Women's Christian Association hosts a service led by Miss Anna Van Nort. The event opens a series of three meetings for members with a cordial invitation to all young women. Miss Van Nort, former Scranton association assistant secretary and Bethlem Henry general secretary, speaks on What Is the Lord Jesus Christ to Me. Committee workers are urged to attend for inspiration for the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna van Nort
Young Women's Christian Association
Scranton Association
Bethlemhen
Scranton Seeks Acetylene Plant Site With Philadelphia Firm
Board of Trade officials push to lure the Acetylene Light Heat and Power Company of Philadelphia to Scranton. Secretary D G Atherton returned from Philadelphia after meetings with promoters and extra data. a Monday manufactures committee session will weigh concessions sought by the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Goon
Philadelphia
Acetylene Light, Heat and Power Company
Scranton
D. GB. Atherton
Beranton
French Divorce Case Heard in Chambers for Desertion
Testimony on the divorce of Mrs. Mary Ellen French of Throop against George Edward French was heard by Judge Archbald in chambers. Mrs. French seeks a divorce on the grounds of desertion. she and her family testified that French disappeared July 9, 1891, after living as husband and wife and that a child born to the couple died shortly after the desertion. Further witnesses described efforts to locate him. a decree was to be prepared by Attorney W F Boyle under the judge’s guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald
Mary Ellen French
Throop
George Edward French
French
Mary Ann Hamplett
Y M G A Gospel Meeting Involves New Music Director
The Y M G A gospel meeting names Prof. J M Chance as director of instrumental music for tomorrow afternoon at 2 45 o clock. The full glee club under Tallie Morgan will join the service ensuring a spirited program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Chance
J.M. Chance
Tallie Morgan
Bigamy Arrest Of Charles F Wilson At Lackawanna Ave
Patrolmen arrested Charles F Wilson at 608 Lackawanna avenue last night and jailed him on a bigamy charge. He had just returned from Lancaster where he served a term after marrying Frank L Bishop’s stepdaughter two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LD. F.roland
Victor Suttor
Charles F. Wilson
Lackawanna Avenue
Wilson
Lancaster
Frank L. Bishop
Fifth Avenue
Bishop
Cylinder Head Blows Out Delays D L W Passenger Train
A cylinder head on the right side of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western passenger locomotive W F Hallstead blew out at Nicholson yesterday while drawing a passenger train to the city. Temporary repairs allowed the train to reach thirty five minutes late. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
W. F. Hallstead
Nicholson
Clothing at Half Price at Martin & Delany’s
The sale continues on Wyoming avenue with large crowds grabbing bargains on winter stock. Overcoats, ulsters and salts from the fall line are moved from the basement, all at 25 to 60 percent off, plus a new counter of boys’ salts at half price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin & Delany
Wyoming Avenue
Scranton
Schiebel’s Boulevard Resort Gains Popular Driving Crowd
A Boulevard Resort at the Elmhurst boulevard edge attracts many driving parties. Landlord Schiebel offers lunches and meals at all hours, with commodious stables connected to the house. The hotel is promoted as the proper refreshment stop for business or pleasure drives to Elmhurst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schiebel's Hotel
Elmhurst Boulevard
Elmhurst
Schiebel
Schlebel's
Local ads mix in one page notices and shop claims
Scranton merchants promote music from Kilmer & Co of Binghamton. Old Folks at Home offered to every family, with Swamp Root touted. Local dressmakers Madame L Amoureaux reopen on Spruce Street. Nickel Plate Road ad cites Dining Stations and routes. Turnquest and Hardenbergh feature pianos and diamonds. Pillsbury flour mills report daily capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Scranton
Fur Trilby Gape Draws Trade With New Season Line
A supplier touts a new fur trilby gape for the coming season offered to the trade at very low prices. The notice emphasizes the line's novelty and appeal to customers.
Furs and Cloth Cloaks Fashion Line Expands
A fashion house promotes new designs in furs and cloth cloaks. The firm claims an expanded and more extensive line than ever before, aiming to set the current of style with original creations.
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After October 1 the organization will occupy three floors instead of one signaling confidence and public patronage.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denby
Chevsand Baking Power Company
New York
Cleveland Baking Powder Co
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth
Washington Avenue
Ackawanna
A. Bb. Warman
Penn Ave
Wakoly
City Notes
Mears & Hagen
Uncle Sam
Scranton Business College
Pencel
Lotmann's
Sever Street
Social
Valley House
Richard Harding Davis
Honduras
Republic
Harper's
Central America
J. R. Hunt
Hoffman House
Juan A. Arias
Interior
Caine Republic
M. O. Bus O
Franklin Engine Company
Hallatead Fire Company
Franklina
Scranton Fire Department
Peckville
Et Cosy
Liberty Hall
Teachers Mutual Benefit Association
Cumminsky
McDade
House of Worship
John J. Reragg
Tle
Hillside Home
M'Dade
PD. J. MacGuldrick
College Hall
Giobo Hotel
Academy of of
Frothingham
Raghan
Propa
Boranton
Turnquest
Wash, Ave
Commonwealth Shoe Store
Thia
Nickel Mate Road
Pattats
Chicago
Wash
Ave
Ie Ton Yas No Vata
Cansos
Little Traveler
Gospel Meeting
Charles T. Wilson
Allverware
Washington Ave
Madame L' Amoureaux
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Bufalo
Cleveland
Fort Ayne
Misa Hardenbergh
Madl-son Avenue
Pillabury
L. B. Powell & CO
L Music Store
N. BE
Penna
Snyder
D. D.S
Fur
Trilby
J.bolz
Dime Bank
Crystal Palace
Louis Rupprecht
Eugene Kicberg
Opp
Baptist Church
I*ze
Pierce’s Market
Penn Aye
Green Ridge Sanitarium
Marion St
Green Ridge
A. E. Jordan
On Hospital
Wareseomna
Oppeette
Columbus
Bonamseni
Washington Av
Seranten, Pa
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