Local society notes of engagements and travel plans
Personal notices reveal Mr Frank M Boeneer entertaining Miss Bradley and others in Newburg Poughkeeprie Camden Forest City Mulberry Street and Washington Avenue visits while Miss Lou Dolph entertains Emma McLaughlin. A Delaware and Hudson excursion ticket offer to New York with specific travel dates and return deadlines appears alongside local business promos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Boeneer
Mies Bradley
Newburg
Holmes and Myers
Poughkeeprle
Huste 2
Barber Oil Heaters Demand Surges as Stock Clears Fast
A local supplier reports strong demand for Barber Oil Heaters with customers rushing to buy. The seller notes the quick turnover and promises restocking and new items once stock is cleared.
Republican county convention and vigilance committee primaries announced
In Scranton the Republican county committee sets a county convention for September 7 at 2 p m in the courthouse to handle returns and business. Vigilance committee primaries occur September 2 from 10 am to 7 pm across districts to select three members each for the next year. Candidates must pay a fee at least twenty days before the primary or risk exclusion from the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Committee
Tuowlay
Court House
Scranton
Hin
Nk Almary
NS. Willwed
J. Ff. Watkins
Roswell P Patterson Dies A Regional Pioneer
Roswell D Patterson a Lackawanna county figure and early Northway developer died at his Carbondale home. Born in Delaware county he built wealth through mercantile tanning and lumber ventures across Waymart Herrick Center and Carbondale guiding his sons in R B F Patterson & Sons. He left eight children and fourteen grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell D. Patterson
Lackawanna County
Carbondale
Reywell Patterson
Lankingvillé
Delaware County
Daniel Patterson
Glasgow
Scotland
Mme
Lansingville
Mailida Peake
R. P. Patterson
Mer. Matterson
Northwauserm Fenneyivanly
Benesdite
Henry Thirte
Maine
Mr. Guild
Prompton
Waymart
Mie
Angelina Leonard Stark
Treat
Mores & Patterson
J. J. Mores
Herrick Center
Waymourt
R. B F. Patterson & Sons
Patterson
Levi A. Patetrao
Morel
Tate
Jeanette Sehlager
Roswell McMullen
Mildred
Melen
Sardis
Chester Patterson
Mallory
Morporie
Russell Byoncer
Gladys
Grace
Carl Walters
State College Opens Year With Record Freshman Class
The Pennsylvania State College opened for the year TS10-1M with the largest attendance in college history. Freshman and sub-freshman classes exceed last year by over 40 percent, signaling a prosperous term ahead. Trainer Boyly is on the ground and football practice begins in earnest. Dr Runkle returns as full professor in philosophy, and new elective branches in political and social science are offered under Dr Carl Becker, formerly a fellow in the department. In Columbia University, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania State College
Boyly
Runkle
Carl Becker
Columbia University
New York
Mayor Moir Defies Police Committee Over Dyer Saul Dismissals
Selectmen refuse to accept the mayor's explanation for removing Patrolmen Dyer and Saul and appointing acting patrolmen. The Police Committee met to hear the mayor’s “cause” but he declined to appear, sending a letter protesting the request. The council later split between majority and minority reports, with voting leading to adoption of the majority recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beclet Econneil
Dyer
Saul
Davis
Howkenberry
Moir
Oclock
Raul
Lst
Select Council
Police Committee
Messrs
James
Finn
Lansing
McAndrew
O'Hoyle
Wagner
Fellows
Aayveld
O'Beyle
Miyor
Kearney
Of Interest to Ladies Demonstration at Foote and Shears
A ladies oriented demonstration showcases Majestic Steel and Malleable Iron Otange at Foote and Shears. The event targets homemakers and tradeswomen with practical applications and product displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic
Foote & Shears
Coffee price sale with multiple blends and guarantees
Advertisement lists Fancy Golden Rio at 13c, two pounds for 25c and various blends including O. G. Java and Rio at 19c per lb and 25c per lb, O. G. Java and Arabian Mocha at 28c, and Triple Blend at 32c per lb. It guarantees these coffees are lower priced than elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Rio
Local Patent Remedy Guarantee Notice
A handwritten notice pledges refunds on Keene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. It guarantees a 4 cent bottle refund to prove satisfaction or money back. Names listed include G. Bone Ron Wig Pa Jobo P Donahue Scranton Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keene
Bone Ron
Wig Pa
Jobo P
Donahue
Scranton
Mayor's dismissal of patrolmen faces committee rebuke
The committee declined to approve the mayor's action citing no good cause. Mayor Lansing opposed party-driven removals and defended his probe into Patrolmen Dyer and Saul. City Solicitor Vosburg supports the discharge, noting the officers draw pay and concurrence exists with their dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Ofcers
Dyer
Saul
Vosburg
Miesal
Five New Mail Carriers Added To Scranton Force
Scranton will add five letter carriers to its postal staff, with three mounted. The Post Office had requested seven, and five were approved. The existing force of thirty seven includes one mounted carrier. New hires will be taken from the top five civil service applicants. Appointments take effect November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Ripple
Men's Guild Club to open in St Luke's parish house
The Men's Guild of St Luke's parish opened the childreams to the public as they plan a new Men’s Guild Club. Open to all young men over ten, the club will offer furnished rooms, billiards, a reading room with periodicals and a geological collection. Dues are ten cents quarterly with a one dollar entrance fee. management rests with the Guild, not the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Parish
New Patish House
Men's Guild Club
Mens Guild
Fdoward Jermyn
Br. Threep
Major Everett Warren
R. J. Foster
G. Sanderson
Republican Primaries Start Across County Tomorrow
The Republican primaries will be held in all election districts tomorrow using the Crawford System for the first time. Secretary Wathina of the County Committee distributed ballots and lists to each district, detailing contents including blank ballots, oath forms, payrolls, official lists, envelopes, voters, holders, pens, pencils and sealing wax. The county convention will meet next Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the courthouse to compute returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Wathina
Court House
Admiral Dewey Parade Celebrations to Honor Manila Hero
Readers are invited to a September 1 grand land parade led by Marines in honor of Admiral George Dewey the hero of Manila. A naval procession on the Hudson will feature Dewey’s famed sea fighter the Olympia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral George Dewey
Manila
Hudson River
Admiral Dewey
Olyamipla
Lackawanna Railroad
New York
Scranton
Charter Revoked and Council Power Shift Debated
A national council representation dispute shows state councils holding five delegates plus one extra per capita, risking minority influence. Pennsylvania would drop from thirty one to eleven delegates as reforms reduce at large seats and add per 10 000 members while New York and New Jersey councils face suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council
Couneil
Pennsylvania
Naional Council
Time
New York
New Jureey
Memorial Service Marks Annual YP Event at High School
The annual memorial service of the organization was held last evening in the high school auditorium. Delegates' early departure reduced attendance but the program proceeded with an overture by Dauer's orchestra and a ritual memorial service. John A. Marlin and H. Zeigler were remembered with addresses by John W. Calver and James W. McCleary. The Schubert quartet performed selections and local entertainers Martha Matthews and the Basfield sisters contributed two contralto numbers and guitar accompaniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauer
State Council
John A. Marlin
Philadelphia
H. ©. Zeigler
York
National Council
Mr. Marlin
John W. Calver
Marlin
Zebler
James W. McCleary
Pittsburg
Marvin Tuthill
Robin Adair
Cora
Annie Dear
God
Thor
Martha Matthews
Basfield Sisters
North Scranton
Dime Museum
Wild Trish Rose
Convention Notes At Scranton Delegates Praise Local Hospitality
Parson of the Middle town Press visits The Tribune and praises Dauphin county printers. Daughters of America hold a planlo at Laurel Hill Park with an evening entertainment delayed by rain. Edward Deemer, state council secretary, earns esteem for knowledge and courtesy. Past State Councilor George Bowers presides fairly. Philadelphia delegates prefer away from home venues. Delegates express high regard for Scranton hosts despite parade cancellation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parson
Middletown Press
Tribune
Dauphin County
Daughters of America
Laurel HI Park
Edward Deemer
State Council
Scranton
Deemer
Nos
Stroudsburg
George B. Bowers
Philadelphia
Ares
J. B
Visitors urged to plan trip amid New York events
Readers planning a trip to New York are advised to note upcoming events and schedules. The brief highlights key attractions and timing to help travelers arrange visits efficiently.
Welcome for Admiral Dewey Promises Large City Crowds
Report notes crowds expected to fill the city as railroads offer low fares for the celebration. Ontario and Western lines cut rates to attract travelers and handle the anticipated heavy turnout for what is described as the greatest welcome ever accorded an American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
Ontario & Weertern
Bin
Clay Pipe Club Outing At Lake Ariel Attended By Officials
The Clay Pipe club held its annual outing at Lake Ariel with about 125 guests including city officials and council members. Rain halted several athletic contests though a tug of war between select and common council members was won by the latter. contestants included Moessie Thomas Melvin Shea Prable Fellows Lehroeder Phillips Morris Grier Smith Watkins and Griffiths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Ariel
Councila
Melect
Common Council
Moessie
Thomas
Melvin
Shea
Fprable
Fellows
Lehroeder
Select
Messrs
Phillips
Last Grand Excursion to Niagara Falls by Lehigh Valley
The Lehigh Valley announces the last grand excursion of the season to Niagara Falls priced at 8.00. Tickets go on sale from Beranton and Ot at the eight. Travel on all trains that day except the Mack Diamond Express, with return limited to Oct. 8. Consult Lehigh Valley ticket agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tehigh Valley Ra‘imat
Niagara Falls
Beranton
Lehigh Valley Ticket
O Haras Cigars and Beechams Featured in Ad Snippet
An old advertisement shows O Hara’s Cigars promoting a 10 cent Popular Punch Cigar and the Joy Maker cigar. Lane’s at 20 Bprnce Street offers finest wines and clears. Beecham’s Pills is advertised for morbid conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane's
Oils Promise Smooth Durable Paint Finish
An advertisement extols oils that yield a smooth durable paint finish. The text claims the coating covers a large surface, resists peeling and cracking, and remains watertight after its full duty. It asserts the oils are inexpensive, offering value for quality.
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Norton
Electric City
M. Norton
Lackawanna Avenue
the Griffin Art CO
Lackawanna Dairy CO
Adams Avenue
A. A. Lindabury
Cmee
Connell Holiding
South Main Avents
Scranton Transfer Co
Hugh J. Keenan
Chenks Haggage
United States
Ofice
Lacka. Ave
Ackawanna
Laundry A
Warman
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
O'Hara
the Lackawanna Hardware CO
Roswell P. Patterson
Order of the Eastern Star
Aneta
Guernsey Hall
Washington Avenue
W. P
Jeptha
Ruth
Martha
Eleeta
Europe
Order of Foster Star
Great Brotherhood
Service of Humanity
Order
Edward Jones
Cornell
Hummmons
Dyer and Boul
Mayer
Ordearn
Meser
Olter
Maxers
Tim
James Moir
McCann
Frable
Coyne
Williams
Noys
Merers
Roses
Schrieder
Pellows
Schroeter
O'Boyle
Mesers
Toche
Chittenden
Sanderson
Ayes
Messie
Me“ion
Prable
Williama
Meesre
Hoss
Schneider
Behrender
Alwent
Hooke Melvin
Sanderson A
Landing
Fajah Aton
Toneeu Onseneee
Scianson
Olyphone
John W. Lewib
Elizabeth Sherrer
Michael] McCarthy
Ashley Kathe Culkin
Eeveenens
Sofandon
E. G
Coursen
Men’s Guild of
St. Luke's Church
Mrs. Winslow
C. & W. Dewey Excursion
Joy Maker
Beecham
Young's
Manhattan
Monarch
YegiltSass
Bronson & Tallman
Spruce Street
China
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Avenue
Oregon
Maude
White Brose, & Cu
Schank & Spencer
Maloney Oil and
Meridian Street
Matthews Bros
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
Penn Avenue
General Mercier
Conrad
Pierce 'S Market
Wyoming Ave
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