City Notes From Scranton Reporting Probate and Local Affairs
In Scranton estates, David J Bevan and Elizabeth C Baker receive letters of administration via widow and Dr BF EB Baker respectively. Fred Richards, jailed for bicycle theft, is released on bail. Box office opens for seats for Frank Daniels and a 69-member opera company. Green Ridge Women’s Christian Temperance Union meets Tuesday at 2 pm at Evangelical Church Capouse. Nelson LacRose, a former corporal of Company H 52nd PA Infantry, is licensed to peddle. Ladies of the Home for the Friend Jess gather for a Wilkes Barre outing from the Delaware Lackawanna and Western depot at 9 55 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Bevan
Scranton
Elizabeth C. Baker
BF. EB. Baker
Fred Richards
Blume
Frank Daniels
Hhe Famous Opera Company
Academy
Green Ridge Woman's Christian Temperance Unten
Evangelical Church
Capouse Avenue
Nelson LacRose
Fifty-second
Pennsylvanias Infantry
Jess
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Depot
Wilkes-Barre
Louis James Presents a Tender Othello At Academy of Music
Louis James delivers a carefully studied Othello with a restrained passion, contrasting with earlier stagings. He blends strength with tenderness, earning praise for the Moor’s humane portrayal, while Alma Kruger’s Desdemona charms with sweetness but reads as mechanical at times. Guy Jindsley’s Iago earns commendation, and overall the company earns high marks for capable performances, accurate settings, and beautiful costuming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis James
Academy of Music
Shakespeare
Salvin
McCullough
James Ciues
James
Desdemonda
Desdemona
Iago
Guy Jindsley
Misa'Alman Kruger
Most Peculiar Case Defendant Claims Conspiracy
A hearing before Alderman Millar In a case against Dennis Hartnett alleges a conspiracy to ruin him. Bridget Moran of Pine Brook testifies Hartnett forced entry and assaulted her at William Hickey’s house on March 25. Moran and others reported screams during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Hartnett
Bridget Moran
Pine Brook
Millar
William Lickey
Seventh Ward
Ee Eo Moran
Ey Moran Reddington
Irs Nan Naughton
Hickey
Hartnett Held On Paternity Case After Prosecution Testimony
Mrs. Fred Robbins testified that Miss Moran told her a young man assaulted her near a lumber pile while on her way home and that Dennis Hartnett knew nothing of the pregnancy. Miss Shea and Miss Brien supported that the defendant was innocent of paternity and Alderman Millar ordered the case sent to court with a $1,000 bail request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Robbins
Scott Township
Miss Moran
Alderman Millar
Hartnett
Architecture and Drawing Course at YM C A Evening School
The John Raymond Institute evening school at the Young Men's Christian Association offers an architecture and architectural drawing department aimed at carpenters and woodworkers. It emphasizes simple practical drawing, plan studies, interpreting working drawings, material properties, the five orders of architecture, and architecture history, plus a woodworking class teaching tool care and joinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.m.c. AL
John Raymond Institute
Young Men's Christian Association
Globe Warehouse Millinery Show Promises Spectacular Display
A pre public view reveals a landmark two day millinery display at the Globe Warehouse. Paris London New York designers provide exclusive novelties and the show features bold color groupings and vast variety of shapes and materials. Visitors are promised a rare treat with this season’s standout exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Warehouse
Paris
London
New York
Mrs. Morss Injured in Washington Ave Wagon Accident
Mrs. L W Morss of North Main avenue was injured when a yoke broke on a wagon near Marion street causing the horses to bolt. She jumped from the carriage, breaking her left arm and scratching her face, and was treated at the jail and later at home by Drs. Coolidge and Dean. George Gardener stopped the runaway and aided the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gardener
D. F. Morse
Marlon St. Morse
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Syracuse
N.Y
Morss
Coolidge
Dean
North Main Avenue
Drewater
Gardener
Clipping Party at First Presbyterian Church Tomorrow Evening
The young Indian member of the First Presbyterian Church invites all to a clipping party in the church lecture room tomorrow evening at wait e o'clock. An invitation is extended and Mr. F. I. Crane of New York arranged for his Cloak and Fur opening Thursday and Saturday, Sept 20, 27, and 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Mr. F. 1
Crane
New York
When You Smoke Call for the Popular Punch, Smoking Ad
A vintage rail car advertising copy extols the Smokers favorite Popular Punch and the Nickel Pirate Road. It highlights mol, dining car service, and low rates as reasons to travel by train rather than other means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Pirate Road
Commonwealth shoe store advertised styles and prices on Washington Avenue
The notice touts the Commonwealth shoe store on Washington Avenue with emphasis on latest styles and low prices. It mentions the Nickel Plate Road and dining station, plus a partly garbled reference to Miss and Art and Design events. The text is fragmented with several stray phrases about a railway line and a monsoon tea product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Shoe Store
Washington Avenue
West Side welcomes Judge Edwards back from abroad
A large crowd filled St. David's hall on the West Side to honor Judge H. M. Edwards and his wife on their return from abroad. Attendees included prominent local figures such as J. Hughes, W. Gaylord Thomas, John T. Williams, and D. P. M. Jones. Speeches praised Edwards' career, good will, and ties to Wales, with musical performances and a warm reception marking the evening as the finest West Side gathering yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Edwards
Cardiff
St. David's Hall
Judge Edwards
N. Willard
Fr. W. Gunster
W. Gaylord Thomas
J. Hughes
West Side
William Connell
H. ML. Hales
IK. H. Ripple
Clarence B. Pryor
John KR. Jones
James Moir
Reese (. Brooks
D. J. Davis
T. V. Powderly
T. H. Dale
Daniel H. Williams
M. Jones
John T. Watkins
D. PP. Jones
Huch Davis
F. A. Harris
D. Jones
Daniel Evans
W. W. Davis
T. H. Jones
John Courier Morris
Hughes
Edwards
Thomas
Tom Trevynon
Idazie Hughes-Brundage
Margaret Jones
John T. Williams
Williams
Jones
Wales
Lackawanna County
Willard
Walee
Well Known Binghamton Traveler Charles H. Thompson Dies
Charles H. Thompson of Binghamton died suddenly Monday morning at his home. He had recently returned from New York City noting heart and lung pains. A charter member and active officer of the Commercial Travelers Association, he lived in Binghamton for 25 years and is survived by a wife and three sons Clarence, Walter, and Ray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Thompson
Binghamton
Mr Thompson
Proctor
Coroner Hills
Thompson
New York City
New York
Commercial ‘Travelers’ Association
Assocation
Mr. Thompson
Montreal
Can
Clarence L
Walter
Ray
Dorre as Carmen Outshines Faust in Scranton Opera Night
The Cavary Grand Opera company opened in Scranton with Carmen overshadowing Faust as interpreted by Tavary. Dorre sang Carmen with a rich mezzo and natural acting while Tavary’s Michaela played a secondary role. Romiani impressed as Frasquita and Michelina’s Don Jose earned praise. audiences responded warmly to the entire performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavary Grand Opera Company
Faust
Scranton
Tavary Company
Frothingham
Thea Dorre
Carmen
Tavary
Michaela
Sophia Romiani
Frasquita
Don Jose
F. Michelina
Doherty Threatens Wife with Axe After Drinking
Mrs Patrick Doherty of Prospect Avenue South Side swore out a warrant for her husband in Alderman Millar's office for threatening to kill her after he got drunk. He armed himself with an axe in the woodshed but she left. He was bound over to keep the peace on a $500 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Doherty
Prospect Avenue
South Side
Millar
Doherty
Dr Gates's Son Hart Run Over in New York Street Accident
Dr Gates's one year old son Hart was playing on Madison Avenue near Linden and Mulberry in New York when he was struck by a bicycle rider named John Caryl. He was unconscious for a time but later rested comfortably with scratches on his face and no broken collarbone reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron
Birvellston
Madison Avenue
Linden
Mulberry Streets
Wayland
TL. M. Gates
John Caryl
Linden Street
Gates
Mild cigar ad and porters on Nickel Plate Road train
An advertisement notes a mild cigar with fine aroma and mentions uniformed colored porters in charge of day coaches to attend passengers on the Nickel Plate Road. A separate line lists a girl wanted at 418 MiMin avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
MiMin Avenue
Missionary Examined for Congo Region By Presbytery
Lackawanna Presbytery sessions at Mortrene feature a debate over the Congo mission exam for Joseph Fitz. Examining panel includes Dr Logan and Dr McLeod. Fitz shows strong knowledge. discussion ends with approval of his capacity to preach to Dark Continent. Evening services highlight readings, prayers, and a sermon on proper scripture reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Mortrene
Westerday
John Collin
Collin
Rohinson
Scranton
Congo
Joseph Fitz
Fite
Chicago
Moody's School
Logan
Robingen
S.C. Logan
Fitz
Dr.Logan
Robinson
Beranton
Matthew
McLeod
Trev
Mrr. Lee
Carbondale
The Matter With Opals and Their Unlucky Reputation
A Washington jeweler explains opals spark superstition tied to historic plague observations. Heat and fever can brighten opals, leading to mistaken beliefs that stones doom their owners. Opals’ color shifts, absorption traits, and the hydrophane variety’s water absorption are detailed notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Moat
Venice
Colorado
Harbor Springs Mischief on the Pier Erupts
A Chicago man and his wife visiting Harbor Springs faced a prank by local youths at the harbor pier. The boys demanded they row out and splash water if the wife refused to leave. After a series of exchanges the youths fled, and the couple faced a tense moment at the dockhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harbor Springs
Andress
Scorpion in Boot Leads to Humble Misunderstanding
An Indian officer in Allahabad trousers discovers a scorpion sting while donning his boot. In panic he stomps and crushes the boot floor, only to learn the pain came from a brush nib left inside the boot by his servant, a comic case of mistaken culprit.
Dunmore News Roundup Highlights Local Movements and Events
A. R. Snyder moves into the former Thomas Shephard home on Dudley Street. Charles Wiles nears recovery. Methodist Ladies Aid hosts a social at Hall and Mrs Hall Thornton home on West Drinker Street with light refreshments. Prayer meeting at Presbyterian church at 7 20 tonight. New iron fence erected at E B Vickers on Dudley Street. Miss Low Hedetin of Hawley visiting Wiles family on Mill Street. Rev J W Williams Dr G J Chamberlain and I K Barton attend presbytery in Montrose this week. Chicken Eleven active in the area. Sadler Hopkins returns from New York and Newark. Grounds around Ep iacopal rectory graded and improved. Mrs George Allen recovering enough for a short drive. Morning Glories of Dunmere challenge James Woysa of Pine Brook for 10 dollars a side on Dunmere grounds Sunday Sept 29. Funeral of Patrick Golden of Timers to be held Thursday morning with Requiem at St Marys Dunmere and interment at Dunmere Catholic cemetery. Boulevard Resort Beliebel Hotel on Elmhurst Boulevard attracting drive parties with meals and stabling. dining car on Nickel Plate or Weber trains. Guernsey Bros Miss Hardenbergh piano school reopens Monday Sept 16 at an address on Mailie son Avenue. Pillsbury flour mills capacity 17500 barrels daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Snyder
Pine Street
Thomas Shephard
Dudley Street
Charles Wiles
Ladies' Aid Society
Methodist Church
Hall Thornton
West Drinker Street
Presbyterian Church
E. EB. Vicker
Sadler Hopkins
New York
Newark
Epiacopel Rectory
George Allen
Dunmere
James Woysa
Pine Brook
Toon
Patrick Golden
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Dunmere Catholic Cemetery
New Trilby Gape Debuts For Coming Season Attire
A new trilby style named Gape is promoted as the season’s latest fashion for women. The item is offered to trade at notably low prices with emphasis on affordable style. The copy highlights a broader lineup in the same range.
Furs and Cloth Cloaks Show Expanding Style Line
A fashion note extols a growing and more extensive range of furs and cloth cloaks. The piece promises original designs and a constant aim to set current style trends with a larger collection than before.
Three Floors Now In Use Sign of Public Support
After October 1 the venue will occupy three floors rather than one. Officials say the move demonstrates confidence and patronage from the people and reflects growing demand.
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Eyeland
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Busset
Commonwealth Shoe
Lackawanna the Laundry
Warman
Penn Ave
Williams & Wanuly
City Notes
Louis James’ Othello
Will Peouet
Buffalo
Edwarde
Mr. Connell
Lucania
Joan Port
Edwarden
Jodieh Edwarda
American Flag Who Ween From A Ship deck.”Mr. Connell
Eee Edwards Hd
Dittle
B. Williama
Judge Willard
Gettysburg
Grant
Ange
Wim. T. Reeve Jones
Sweet Home
Mr. Jones
Misa Harriet Ward Mire
Brundage
Llew Herbert
Mariner
Llewellyn Jones
Walting
Judgh HE. M. Edwards
Charles H.thompson
Dorre AS
DR. Gates
Hart
Leprosy Vna Laundry
Laxington Avenue
Milnery
Joseph, Davies & Jenkins
Ladies of
Joseph, Daves ,& Jenkins
Bpruce
Street
Cusick
W. B. Moore
Congo Region
Allahnbal
Dunmore
Elmhurst Boulevard
Kimburat
Schilebel
Nickel Plite Road
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Giri
Miliin Avenue
Pillsbury's
Scranton Cash Store
F.P. Price
Powell & CO
Music Store
Ei. Penna
Wyoming Avenue
Teoth
Bentinay
S. C. Snyder
D. D
J. Bolz
Dime Bank
The
Crystal Palace
Louis Rupprecht
Eugene Kleberg
Opp. Baptist Church
Spruce ST
Pierce's Market
Penn Aye
Green Ridge Sanitarium
Marion St
Green Ridge
A. E. Jordan
Boston Hospital School For Nurses
Diemond Preteed Waterooms
Columban Monement
AR Weehington Av
Sern neon.Pal
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