City Notes Anniversary for Warren Berry at Mission Rome
Anniversary service for Warren A. Berry set for Saturday evening at 8 by the Mission P So No 1 Franklin Avenue Henry Stevens arrested and jailed on a charge of defrauding a boarding housekeeper Inquest Monday evening into the death of Patrick Mullen and James Porman two men killed in the Lackawanna wreck Injuries proved fatal to brake man George W Larhervol injured near Water Gap Bookkeepers formed a club with officers elected and next meeting planned Shakespearean recital to benefit Hahnemann Hospital at St Luke's Parish hall patrons named for a city charity event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berwice
Warren A. Berry
Welock
Pranklin Avenue
Patrick Mullen
James Porm
Mondus
Court House
George
Larhervol
Court Street
Lackawanna
Eteunne
Hoikkeojeres Club
BW. Waener
FY. Stevens
Samuel McCracker
Werretary
J. Sairs
Tifirkurer
Thoreday
Builders Exchange Room
Marshel Darrach
St. Luke's
Hahnemann Hospital
Millepmugh
Ely
Aho
W. Rooster
Citizens
Isracdd
Nay Ang Hore
Union Mook and Ladder Company
Rolinson
Seranton
City of
Scranton
Crystal Howe Company
Franklin Eagine Company No
Franklin
Compus
Sibby
Franklin Company
Clapp & Jones
Neptune Company No
Formigg
HH. BL Ferber
Bengfit
Ferber
Herman Notz
Cornells
la France
la France Manufacturing Company
Fimira, N
Phinney
Beranton
Orphan Asylum
Peventeon Bhoye
CHM Locomotive Works
Pelton Manufacturing Compay
Lackawanna Tron and Coal Company
Priests' New Stations Named by Bishop Hoban
Rev. James Giloegelly assigned to Sayre as assistant to Rev. J. L. Shanley. Rev. Francis Canavan to assist Rev. J. J. Healey at Pleasant Mount. Both previously at the cathedral. Journeymen Plumbers address given as 6840 Spruce Street with telephone 1599.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Giloegelly
Francis Canavan
Cathedral
Hishop Hoban
Father Giloegelly
Sayre
J. L. Shanley
Father Canavania
J. J. Healey
Pleasant Mount
Spruce Street
A History of the Fire Department of Scranton
Reminiscences trace Berinton and Scranton fire service from crude water supply and leather hoses to organized companies led by Lady Washington Engine No. 25 and early steamer lines. The piece covers wartime disruptions, early chiefs, purchases of engines, key fires, and the evolution to a modern department with nine chiefs and multiple company types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Washington Engine Company
Berinton
Stagerville
Berantoul
Wiyvonk
Deeda
Elatemmen
Washington
Wik
Larly Washington Engine Company No. 25
Noy Auge
Franklin
Frankiin
Thero
Kenley
Beranton Hie
New York
Chom Wil Creck and Ladder Company
Tad Tain
Providence
Scranton
Caytain Pierce
Mohawk Hook and Ladder Company
West Side
Hyde Park Hook and Ladder Company
God Will Company
Union Hook and Ladder Company No 1
Womenin
Italso
Pennsylvania
Bercanton
Forber
William G. Robinson
D. J. Newman
Vielt
Bradford
Fre
Ferber
B. B
Justin
Lacka- Whahn
Ohlef Etelbeers
W. Rocaler
Enoch Page
Meary
S&s. BB. Stillwell
W. Muntington
Henry F. Ferber
E. Zizieoman
Henry FP. Ferber
H. W. Madison
Hickex
John HW. Walker
Hove
Sketch of Colonel Watres as Philadelphia Inquirer Sees Him
The Inquirer profiles Louis Arthur Watres of Scranton from coal mine roots to lieutenant governor and influential coal operator. It notes his self education, law practice, roles in Lackawanna County and state government, 15 years in the national guard, and ties to electric, traction, water, and finance firms. He is described as modest, family‑oriented, 48 last April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Inquirer
J. A. Watres
Lackawanna County
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
Louis Arthur Watres
Scranton
Watres
Lackawanna
State Senate
Lackawanns
Iaet
Lansing to Lecture Series for Green Ridge Aid Society
Rev IT J Lansing will deliver three October lectures for the Ladies Aid of Green Ridge Presbyterian church. Topics cover physical culture and body training for the soul, foundational principles, and gymnasium apparatus with reasons for the same. Lectures aim to show simple, self guided methods to improve strength and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IT. J. Lansing
Ladies’ Aid Society
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Green Nidge
Funeral of Mrs E J Lord in Jones Street home
The funeral of the late Mrs. E. J Lord was held from her daughter Mrs. Nelson Watermaan’s home on Jones Street. Rev. W. G. Simpson led services at Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church and floral tributes accompanied testimonies of her long kindly life. Burial followed at Dunmore cemetery with pallbearers O. V. Palmer H. H. McKechan Frank Lamberton Charles Scammer Ernest Latham and Daniel McParland aiding in the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J Lord
Nelson Watermaan
Jones Street
W. G. Simpson
Asbury Methodist Enisconal
Dunmore Cemetery
O. V. Palmer
H. H. McKechan
Frank Lamberton
Charles Scammer
Ernest Latham
Daniel McParland
Building inspector orders removal of signs and barricade
Building Inspector Jackson enforces the law against canvas signs wider than two feet. Notices were served to merchants to remove the signs. He also orders removal of the rear barricade at the Jewell building on Spruce Street built by Dr Hand to shield against a nuisance from Fox's bird and animal store. The barricade is deemed a wooden structure within fire limits. Office hours change to 9 am to noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Jewell
Spruce Street
Hand
Fox
Langstarm election contest hears final witnesses
The last day for hearing the respondents in the Langstarm election contest occurred after a session with extensive documentary evidence offered. Witnesses examined included W. C. Burke once tax collector of Dunmore and Michael Crodfrey and William Lawler of Winton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langstarm
W. C. Burke
Dunmore
Michael Crodfrey
William Lawler
Winton
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup History and Claim
An aged advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for teething babies. It claims to soothe gums, relieve wind colic, and ease pain with a bottle priced at twenty five cents.
Answer of the Northwest Company in coal contract dispute
The Northwest Coal company files an answer denying that New York Ontario and Western failed to supply cars and alleges the plaintiff tried to enter mining and trading against its role as common carrier. It claims contracts violate public policy and the Interstate Commerce Act, giving undue preference to Northwest and hindering competition. Signed by Watkins and Law. represented by Willard, Warren & Knapp and George F. Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Coal Company
New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company
Northwest Company
Plainti
New York, Ontario and Western Company
Northwest, Coal Company
Erie Company
Messrs. Dickson
Iddy
Temple Iron Company
State of
Pennsylvania
Act of Congress
Willard, Warren & Knapp
George F. Baker
Death by own action mystery deepens in Phillips case
Detective Moir received a letter from N T Phillips of Sugar Notch New Hampshire in reply to Chief Roblings inquiry about a bundle of letters and a Dennis Phillips statement from Lohmanns hotel He claims the handwriting is his brothers but says the death photo in MaeKeavers field does not resemble him The Lohmanns clerk may have misidentified the man who left the bundle and the death suspect remains unknown with Dennis Phillips whereabouts unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moir
Yeaterday
N. Tt. Phillips
Sugar Notch
Franconia
N. H
Robling
Dennis Phillips
Lohmann's
Phillips
MaeKeever’s Field
Lohmann
New Hat Store Promises Low Prices in Scranton
A downtown notice promotes the New Hat Store offering latest fall hat styles at the lowest prices. The ad also mentions Scranton One Price Hat Company at 422 Spruce St and other local shops including Lane's Finest Wines and Clears at 5 Spruce Street and the Hotel Jermyn Cigar Me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hat Store
Scranton
One Price Hat Company
New Masonic Building
Spruce St
Lane
Spruce Street
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Ludwig, Briggs, Vose
Perry Brothers
Wyoming Ave
Lackawanha Dairy CD
A. A. Lindabury
Ofice
al Fewitenco
Omee
Conner
Majiding Keaitenco
South Main Avenue
Scranton Transfer Co
Hugh J. Keenan
United States
Lacka. Ave
Huntington's Bakery
Masonie Temple
H. B. Ware
Tod
Williams Building
Postoffice
Henry Stevens
Tienry Stevens
Centre Street
Staton
James Gilogelly
the Fire Department
Fuller's
Lackawanna Avenue
Coyne
Counecile
William FP. Halletead
Hyde Park
Providenes
Borantos
Keeley
Ayer
Dr. Ayer
Amedical Avice
Aidress
MARIANI @ CO
W.agth St
The
I. J. Lansing
E. J. Lord
Rev. W. G. Simpson
Dr. Hand
P. F
M.T. Howley
Answer OF the
Man
McKeever
China Mall
Mears Building
Washington Ave
F. L. Crane
TRE
Lackawamna Ave
Raw
Jermyn
Wyoming Avenue
Sgc
Young’s
Hronsos & Tallman
Edison
Edison Records
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Avenue
Elmwood Hall
Elmhurst
Adidas
W. H.H. Bull
St, PA
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