Charitable Hostel Threatened by Tight Funding and Naturalization Tales
The report notes ongoing cooking lectures at St Luke's parish hall drawing many women, and warns the Hostel of the Good Shepherd may close without public financial support. Brother Francis runs the hostel aiding convalescents from city hospitals, while naturalization court scenes show candidates grappling with English and U S civics questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Good Shepherd
Capouse Avenue
Francis
St. Luke's Parish
City Hospitala
Lackawanna Hospital
Judge questions right of franchise in candidacy debate
In a courtroom exchange a judge asks about voting rights while a candidate admits to voting on occasion and another applicant, living in the country for 23 years, says he never voted but sometimes uses influence. The dialogue reveals ambiguities around voter eligibility and participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naturalization Court
The
United State
My. McQuay
Pennsylvania
Archbald
William Connell
Judge Edwards
Third Ward
Henry J. O'Malley
Personal notes from Cranoie on business trip to New York City
Dr J J Kelly of Carbondale visited Cranoie yesterday. W J Kathn, a printer, is critically ill at home on Quincy Avenue. John J Marin of South Washington is visiting Buffalo and Niagara. Miss Rose McHale and nieces Roentte Burns return home after a month in Philadelphia. E H Freeman of Marietown NJ, formerly of Usa City, has been in town on business. J A Wisner and son S Wisner of Brooklyn are guests at H W Kisnesbury's home. Miss Anna Bevan of Wilkes-Barre is being entertained on Wayne Avenue. Miss Cecelia Schroeder has returned from Germany after years abroad for study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranoie
New York City
J. J. Kelly
Carbondale
W. J. Kathn
Quincy Avenue
Rose McHale
Roentte Burns
Philadelphia
E. H. Freeman
Marietown
N. J
Ula City
J. A. Wisner
Wisner
Brooklyn
H.W. Kisnesbury
Anna Bevan
Wilkes-Barre
Luther Edwards
Wayne Avenue
Scranton
SQUANDERED A FORTUNE George Veal dies after spiraling from wealth
George Veal age 87 dies at Lackawanna hospital after a decade of misused fortune, dwindling from a $30,000 estate. Born in the city, he rose from brakeman to engineer before his father died in a yard accident. The family faced destitution as the funds vanished, prompting relocation to Green Ridge and later Stroudsburg. He collapsed three weeks earlier from a long illness and was admitted Friday. burial set for 2 PM at 121 Centre Street third floor funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Veal
Lackawanna Hospital
Veal
Charles Ven
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
George Venl
Charles
Green Ridge
Veals
Stroudsburg
George
No. 121
Centre Street
Committee Organizes to Aid Lattimer Victims Widows
A 25 member committee formed after a mass meeting on the South Side to protest the Lattimer shooting. Charles Hursa was chosen chair, A Langerfield secretary, John Hockelkamp treasurer, with G Rahs J Hirschler and F Spreckler as trustees. The secretary will issue 200 subscription lists under the resolution pledging aid to widows and children, and the group will report next Sunday at 7 pm at Workmen’s Hall Alder Street near Prospect Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lattimer
Charles Hursa
A. Langerfield
John Hockelkamp
G. Rahs
J. Hirschler
F.spreckler
Workmens Hall
Alder Street
Prospect Aver
City and School Taxes Due in 1897 with Penalties
City Treasurer announces 1897 city and school taxes are due with 4 percent penalty after October 1 and 1 percent added each month until paid. Unpaid taxes after November 1 will be handed to collectors per the May 23, 1889 act. Dallas Fair runs Sept 28 to Oct 1 with Myrtle Peek show daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Boland
Washington Avenue
Dallas Fair
Myrtle Peek
Miss Peek
John Raymond Institute Admission and Lyceum Prices
Notice advertises enrollment at the John Raymond Institute with ten dollar tuition and Y M C A building prospectus. It lists Uncle Tom's Cabin prices at the Lyceum for matinee 15 and 25 cents and evening 25 35 and 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Margaret Mather Stages Elaborate Cymbeline at Lyceum
Margaret Mather will present the most elaborate and artistic performance of Cymbeline at the Lyceum Friday evening, showcasing an ambitious production and refined acting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Mather
Homoeopaths Convene In Scranton With Receptions And Sessions
The Homoeopathic Medical Society of Pennsylvania held morning and afternoon sessions in the board of trade rooms with papers on clinical medicine ophthalmology and laryngology. An elegant evening reception at the Scranton Bicycle Club House entertained visiting ladies and city notables followed by a formal program and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Bicycle Club
Elmhorst Boulevard
Gravity
Homoeopathic Medical Society of
State of Pennsylvania
Board of Trade Rooms
Scranton
D. 8. Kistler
Wilkes-Barre
C. W. Roberta
E. R. Snader
Philadelphia
T. H. Carmichael
FF. M. Lawrence
M, DD. Youngman
Atlantic City
BR. 8. Marshall
Fittsburg
C. 8. Raue
S. M. Reinhart
Allegheny City
W. J. Martin
Pittsburg
I. B. Gilbert
H.B. Bryson
August Korndoerfer
Materia Medica
Margaret Hassler
Allentown
Elmhurst Boulevard
Elmhurst
Homoeeopathic Sanitarium
W. H. H. Bull
Dre
A. A. Lindabury
G. J. Berlinghoff
J. W. Coolidge
Henry Helin, Jr
L. T. Oakford
C. D. Simpson
D. B. Ware
F. D. Brewster
F. W. Lange
Theodore Suveth
C. W. Roberts
G. J. Werlinghoff
Anna Clarke
Bauer
Hanley
Officers Selected To Lead County Republican Campaign
A meeting of the Central Republican clubroom resulted in John H. Thomas being chosen chairman of the county committee with Hon. A. T. Connell secretary and D. W. Powell treasurer. An executive committee was named and will meet Saturday to finalize the county slate. Headquarters will be in the Central Republican club rooms on Washington avenue and open daily except Saturdays. Thomas agreed to lead the campaign after initial reluctance, promising a vigorous race toward victory in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Republican
M. W. Lowry
John H. Thomas
A. T. Connell
D. W. Powell
Republican Club
Washington Avenue
Giles Roberts
Thomas
Volunteer Firemen Plan Parade Activities and Entertainment
The city Volunteer Fireman's Association met at Durrs hall and arranged for Fireman's Day events. They will again feature the old hand engine in the parade and form a committee to secure a visitor entertainment room and arrange a carriage for A E Vorhees ex Chief C W Roesler ex President T F Noone and State ex President S B Thomas. Thomas will attend Wilkes Barre during convention week. The Board of Fire Engineers and a committee will confer tonight on parade plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durr's
A. E. Vorhees
Charles W. Roesler
Thomas F. Noone
Salem 8. Thomas
State Association
Thomas
Wilkes-Barre
Board of Fire Engineers
Educational Committee hosts evening program at YWCA
The Educational Committee of the Young Women's Christian Association presents an interesting and instructive program starting tonight at 7 45. Prof W H Buel and Prof James Hughes give short talks. Music by Mrs Brewster Miss Huber and Miss Long. The introduction of teachers will follow by registration social. Both ladies and gentlemen are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Association
W. H. Buel
James Hughes
Brewster
Miss Huber
Miss Long
Wood Sisters Burlesque Set to Open Three Day Run
Manager Davis opts to keep the house dark as the booked attraction disbanded. On Monday next the Wood Sisters Burlesque company begins a three day engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Wood Sisters’ Burlesque
Fields Family Thankful For Community Support
Mr and Mrs George Fields of 601 North Washington Avenue thank friends for sympathy and aid after burying their infant son last Tuesday, noting kindness during their bereavement lightened the dark hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fields
North
Washington Avenue
New York Sleeping Car Availability and Local Tickets
The Crystal offers linen and laundering details with a sleeping car to New York via Lehigh Valley Railroad, arriving at 8 23 p m. Tickets available at 209 Lackawanna Avenue and 125 Penn Avenue. Miss Carolyne V Dorsey to present New York Day by Day at the Academy tonight offering elocution and oratory instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Wilkes-Barre
Lackawanna Avenue
Academy
Carolyne V. Dorsey
Wyoming Avenue
Ten Year Reunion Brings Fifty-second Regiment to Scranton
Surviving members of the Fifty-second Pennsylvania Volunteers muster in Scranton for their tenth reunion. John C. Dodge arrives from Dodgeville with officers including Hugh Crawford, Charles Ross, Frank Whitehead, and A H Rush. Alfred Maxwell from Maine will bring greetings. An exhibit of the historic flag planted at Fort Sumter is planned with a 2 PM business session, 6 PM banquet, and a camp-fire in Music Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifty-second Regiment of
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Scranton
Luzerne
John C. Dodge
Dodgeville
Mass
Jermyn
Hugh Crawford
New York City
Charles Ross
Newark
N. J
Frank Whitehead
Pascaic
Thomas J. Stewart
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Ezra Griffin
First National Bank
Lackawanna Avenue
Music Hall
Miss Ella McNutt Joins Scranton Conservatory Staff
The Fine Art Department announces Miss Ella McNutt as china painting teacher returning from Paris and Dresden with models and an updated kiln. Drawing classes with Miss Worthington begin October 1. At the Dallas Fair September 2 to October 1 a professional starting judge will oversee races to ensure fair heats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella McNutt
China
Miss McNutt
Paris
Dresden
Worthington
Hester A. Worthington
Jr Nina
eNuw Reed
Aedy
Conservatory
Old Tim prices prompt early buys at stock clearance
Buyers warned to act fast as limited stock and sharp prices at Old Tim outlets. Officials say the current figures apply only to items in stock and may not return.
Damaged Loom Damask Prices Under New Schedule
Partial OCR notes show loom damask pricing in a mill yard with unbleached variety. Mentions 8 inch damsk at 0c per yard and 97 t-2c under the new schedule with further inch damask details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worth Fac
Conte
Damask Sale Highlights New Schedule Prices
A special notice announces bleached damask at 73 cents per yard under a new schedule, with a retail value of 81.00. The item appears as a featured textile buy in the current catalog.
Cure a Cold in One Day Pills Advert
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine Tablets promising cure for a cold within a day and offers a refund if it fails. It also promotes Beecher’s Beecham’s pills for morbid conditions and notes a 25 cent price.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Academies and Colleges
Norton’s
Lackawanna Ave
Garey, Brown & Co
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Aundry
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
W. B. Henwood
Chas
Mgmullen & GO
National Bank Bldo
Jnton
St. Luke's Parrish Room
Hazleton
Sé& CO
Takors
Way
Waters
Lackawon
John J. Marin
South Washington
Buffalo
Niagara
Aila
Cecelia Schroeder
Conrad Schroeder
Germany
Eee Pant
Tovea
John Raymond Institute
Y. M
Brown
William Spencer
W. H. Bigler
H. K. Hoy
Altoona
H. F. Schants
Reading
H. S&s. Weaver
H. F. Ivans
A. B. Norton
G. W. Stewart
Miller
W.H. Keim
Edward Crouch
Erie
J. D. Bolteau
P. 8. Duff
Great Belt
Mary A. Cooke
Charles Mohr
C. 8. Middleton
T. J. Gramm
Ignaz Philipp Semmelweiss
G. M. Christine
F. R. Schumacher
Pearl Starr
Bellevue
Bureau OF Gynaecology
John B. Jarre
Plymouth
T. Schreiner
M.D
Philadephia
J. U. Thompson
M. Do
Cece Pitteburg
Julian Gould Waylan
M. D
Board of Censors
Joan H. Thomas
Davis’ Theater
Twining
Optician
Harri
Fifty-Second
Will
Colonel Dodge
Maines
Stewart
Scranton Conservatory OF Music
Fine Art Department
Clarke Bros
Bronson Tallman's
Spruce Street
Bell & Skinner
Jarmyn Hatters
Beech
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Naloney Oil and Manufacturing CO
Jain
Stalin
Raynolds
Sohmer Piano
J. W. Quernsey
Scranton, PA
J. W. Guernsey
Prop
J.D. Williams & Bro
Gia
Lack. Ave
Silverstone
WitoskoMmce Ia
Ae Na Avenue
William’ White
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