City Notes and Club Meetings Roundup
City notes report a sewer and dining committee meeting tonight and several organizational updates. Delware and Hudson mines payrolls after shifts at Jermyn and Archbald. Junior Republican Club seeks reorganization at Central Republican Club. Spanish War Veterans unit 41 plans charter renewal at Boalock. Coroner details deaths of Stephen Wilkow of Olyphant and an unnamed woman. Historical Society meeting suspended and Knights of Columbus setback noted. Lonergan from West Scranton injured near Code Avenue Bridge improving at Tackawanna Hospital. Forvpaugh and Selle Brothers circus advertising car at Evie Wyoming station. preparations for appearance in city. Catholic Temperance Union meets Wednesday afternoon at Cuertsey’s Hall to discuss temperance work. Sone of Veterans muster at Camp So tonight. banquet to follow. all members urged to attend. Reynolds discharged after trolley accident at Lackawanty Jot. Weekly mortality report shows 51 deaths last week from diphtheria and fever, plus two from membranous croup. 48 contagious cases reported.
Hafford Funeral for Meg Mary Ki Hafford
The funeral of Meg Mary Ki Hafford wife of M M Hafford of Chiks Summit will be at Woolock with interment at Clark's Green. Hafford died after a lamp explosion and passed away Saturday. Lost Row police notified of a missing boy from Meridian Street police seeking Johnnie O'Brien age about four with white cap blue cloths blue roofer velvet collar red hair last seen near home. Ballay Snover's Hall social for Welcome Dancing Club draws sixty couples with music by Mise Thornton and Mr Mutohiman. Preparatory cleaning removes rocks cobbles for citywide cleaning starting in First Second Fourth wards. No. 37 Green Wigs hosts fundraiser Coke walk entertainment for school protect. ventriloquial acts by Charles Urthew and school cake walk. No Sunday arrests as Mayor Motes notes a rare Sunday court break.
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Hafford
Meg
Mary Ki. Hafford
M. M. Hafford
Chik's
Woolock
Mra Mufford
Lost Row
John Mitchell
S00
Meridian Treet
Johpnie O'Brien
Mienker Weill
Charles Urthew
Always Prosperous Firm of Lewis Reilly to Expand
In 1858 the firm Lewis Reilly Davies grew from a small store to two Wyoming avenue locations 114 and 116. Mary Davies sold her interest, leaving the firm as Lewis Reilly. The partners plan a large extension to increase floor space and capacity as demand rises.
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Lewis, Reilly & Davies
Mies Jennie Lewis
D. M. Reilly
Scranton
Wyoming Avenue
Mary Davies
Mise Lewis
Mr. Reilly
Lewis & Reilly
Lewis & Reilly, An
Mountain Park A Scenic Wyoming Valley Resort
Beautiful Mountain Park sits on the northern Wilkes-Barre slope along the Central Railroad of New Jersey. The park offers shade, cool breezes, a lake and springs, a large dancing pavilion, refreshment stands, wedding kitchens, merry go rounds, and sports gear. It draws crowds as the region’s premier day resort, with scenic views of the Wyoming valley and a call for committees to apply through J B Swisher in Scranton.
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Wilkes-Barre Mountain
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Mountain Park
Wyoming Valley
Central Railroad
Halleck
Inez
Busquehanna
Fale Wyes Ming
J. 3. Swisher
Scranton
Best in the World Chamberlain Cough Remedy Endorsement
A reader testifies that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured a severe cold and cough after trying advertisements. The letter, from The Herald in Andersonville Indiana, notes the product as the best medicine for colds and coughs and lists Matthews Bros. as wholesale and retail agents. Also mentions Smoke The Popular Punch Cigar priced at 1 cent.
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the Herald
Andersonville
Ind
Matthews Bros
Trial of Ludden opens with murder verdict push
The Ludden murder trial began before Judge Archbald with attorney Daniels urging a first degree murder verdict. Jurors showed strong opposition to capital punishment as more than a quarter voiced it, while testimony recounted Ludden's confrontation, revolver possession, and the fatal shooting of Patrick Rafferty and others at the Scranton mine.
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Will
Daniels
Ludden
W. Gayvierd
Thomas
Commonwealth
Hue
Charters
Daniel, Hor
John PL Quinhan
John Dt. Murphy
Spectatora
Old Forge
Patrick Rafferty
Ludidon
Baniels
Amiusder
Coomminwealth
Daniel Weller
Joseph Granville
Thomas J. Phillips
Rh. PD
Owen Melving
T. J. O'Neil
Thomas Z. Gildow
Henry W. Coyle
Walter I. Dickson
John Mawn
William Cloherty
William PD. Morgan
Eadward J. Quinnan
Michael Mottue
Timothy Burke
J. J. Carrell
M. ¥. Hanley
M. J. Pugect
John McNeoultis
John J
Hundreds of Thousands Free Bottles of Kennedy Kidney Remedy
An advertisement offers free trial bottles of Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidney and bladder disease. It instructs readers to mail name and address from a newspaper, notes a simple urine test, and promises relief from back pain, urinary issues, and effects of alcohol. Bottles cost 1.00 with 12.50 for six. May include scattered dates and locations.
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David Kennedy
Appreelal
Dr. David Kennedy Corporation
Rondout
Court House News Notes and Naturalization Roundup
Court actions include a $5,100 damages suit by Velix and Catherine Volakovics, through George Horn. The Winton Coal company appeal against Panconat Coal company goes to the Supreme Court. Judge Edwards presided at a naturalization session, admitting several new citizens including Abraham Greenberger Alfred Broadbent Steven Kovochy Harry Sexton and others.
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Uiesauivs
Velix
Catherine Volakovics
George 8. Horn
Winton Coal Company
Panconat Coal Company
Supreme Court
Bb, Price
Edwards
Naturalization Court
Abraham A. Greenberger
Alfred T. Broadbent
Steven M. Ko
Traverse Jurors for the May Term in Civil Court
One hundred and eighty jurors were drawn for the May term of the civil court opening May 14. Of 190 jurors, 108 are Scranton residents with a week by week split of Scrantonians and non city jurors. The list includes numerous named individuals from Scranton and surrounding towns, such as Clifton, Minooka, Waverly, Olyphant, Carbondale, and Taylor, with occupations ranging from farmers to miners and merchants.
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Pryor
Doherty
Wirgink
Common Pleas Court
Scranton
Allert Solomon
Clifton
Tetor Til
Toons Kenyon
Miner
Tamore
Gieorge Farle
Kent
James May
D. Seal
Blarkemith
Spring Airpok
del Hogelle
Spring Preok
Henry T. Bursehell
Richard Phillipa
Teameter
Wohin Rink
Farmer
Fleetwille
JW. Viained
Spring Trool
Taylor
Albert J
Firmer
Scraunton
Frank M. Denseoter
Carpenter
Parkville
Martin Graff
D. A. Rewnoalds
Olyhunt
Ceonewalett
Scrinton
Thermus
Jennings
Aclivo Bantroller
Axi
Rieter
Clerk
Siguniton
Deeepih McNally
Comptieter
John Scranton
Momow
Thomas
Nevis
Scanton
James Coleman
T. BB
Dagwere
OP Welchel
Willi McCutork
Miachinist
Minin
Goog Stay
Mackenith
Waverly
So Love
Wwatrick Cyvoin
Gen
Thamere
Widgar
Fajlee
Etork
Jhines
McW Lids
Borantin
Anthony Thurke
Minooke
Joseph TH. Wheeler
Temeter
Seon
Jhrwin A. Merman
Cirpenter
Carbondale
Renin
Labomer
Seninten
John Coon
Newton
Jie Nealis
Sorantet
Dames 2D
Cook
Samiel Kiapp
Herman
Aubies Melledy
Palmer
Chyne
John Becher
Clackwarth
Davis
Miney
Sandel Hines
Cent
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Perry Brothers
Lackawanna Dairy CO
Adams Avenues
Medicina
Spruce Street
Edward Reyer
Spruce ST
Court House
H. B. Ware
Williama
Postoffice
Select Coumetl
Delaware and Hudson Company
Whi Guy
Archbald and
Jermyn
Republican Club
Central Republican Club
Bo'alock
Philips
Jimes Johnson
North Main Avenue
Insjpantoy Walker
Hobena
Stephen Wilkow
Olyphant
Silliky
Date Bloom Avenue
Curdelle Historical Society
Newman Magazine
The
Knights of Columbia
Tonergas
Michard Lonergan
Weat Scranton
Code Avenue
Tackawanna Hospital
Forvpaugh & Selle Brothers
Evie and
T. C
Christian Temperance Yniion
Cuertsey's
Missionarius
Reynolds
Carhon Street
Lackawanty Jota
Toe Hove
Ines Itillen
Ollie Apel
Marion
Snover's Hall
Snover’s Hall
Sapper
Mise Thornton
Mr. Mutohiman Fury
Miledoner
Rowland PD
Legin
Mawor Motes
Moir ‘Esterday
Iolding Cours
Beautiful Mountain Park
Luddon
Thomas Ludden
Archbald
Jacob Reidenbach
James 8. Lawson
Dunmore
J. ‘. A. Tingley
Carbonale
Morris V. Morris
Fred W. Kirchoff
D. H. Thomas
Spring Brook
Owen McAloon
George Kellow
Herbert R. Drum
Gouldsboro
Matthew Cawley
Owen T. Walsh
Miles Powell
Gilder
Tad
Daniele
Choy
Duniels
Liudden
Luddion Wal
Pereswan Powell
Revielver
Ladden
Powell
Mowell
Laden
Matt Barber
Barber
Tony
Braddon
Thomas Davis
Thea
Cearnet Baddon
Ludhion
Pires
John Morin
Linddon
Mufferty
McKennwt
Laddon
Enginoon
Cabt Rafverty
Pat Stafferty
Daniella
Stafferty
Muskenna
Rafferty
Mc Kent
TS AD
EFFEC
Quisaniafig
Sveveg
Roeste
Au Drug Cists
Traverse
Wai
Sovaniving
Ihn Mariner
Throop
Wowkew Edwards
Moccaw
Julia
Serene
LW Horhetler
Danmorr
Pattick Murray
Gent
UD Prospect Avenue
Sern Levi
Willie Pettergent
Uhaiinne
Aoe
Sonmion
Walter Flower
Klister
Olittan
Thomn Moetiowitl
Saint Jime Pali
Libbey
Crina Walt
G.V. Millar & Co
Wyoming Ave
F. L. Crane
Vicinity
Crane
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton Carpet Company
Frank Eisner
John W. Powell
Brown
Daughteman
William Freeman
Fleetville
Room
Colvin
Fell Anton Fisch
Pago
Beaver
Vigereaux
Iunas
Framel
Foulard
Csssseseerer
Lackawanna Ave
Manhattan
Spruce
Pierce’s Market
Boston
Avende
Erroga
Lew Viewlice
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