Wilkes-Barre Tribune Opens New Branch Office
The Wilkes-Barre Tribune announces a new office at No 2 Laning Building Public Square aimed at promoting Metro dailies and delivering papers three to five hours earlier to readers in northeastern Pennsylvania. James Connell, 17, a driver boy, died after being struck by a loaded mine car trip at No 7 Delaware and Hudson mines Plymouth. He was the son of Daniel Connell of Welsh Hill and died after two hours of agony following the accident.
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The
Tribune
Laning Building
Public Square
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
New York
James Connell
Delaware and Hudson
Plymouth
Connell
Daniel Connell
Welsh Hill
Mayor Names Order In Domestic Disputes
The mayor hears two cases of family quarrels. Mary Ann Dugan, 16 Jones Street, a widow with four children, is held on 1000 bail for keeping the peace after a dispute with her sister in law and a window breaking episode. A North River Street woman submits complaints about her 18 year old daughter, who resembles a younger child. she warns of home confinement and possible arrest if found on streets after dark.
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Nichola
Dugan
Mary Ann Dugan
Jones Street
Good Shepherd of
Scranton
Willem McLean Accepts Nomination for Luzerne Judge
The Democratic county convention nominated William S. McLean for additional law judge of Luzerne county. A committee including John F. Shea John M. Garman C P Campbell and P A O Boyle delivered formal notification at McLean’s home. He accepted unanimously and spent time with the committee after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willem & McLean
William 8. McLean
Luzerne County
John F. Shea
John M. Garman
John Smoulter
C. P. Campbell
P. A. O' Boyle
McLean
Burglary at Flory Gemmel Store on Main Street
Burglars broke into Flory Gemmel’s hardware store on Main Street Ashley by cutting the rear door panel. They pried open drawers and the money desk, stealing pennies and valuables including twenty four pocket knives and razors. Two men were arrested in connection but released for lack of evidence.
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Flory Gemmel
Main Street
Ashley
West Side
Burgess Fenner
Two Wills Probate in Register Office Executors Named
The will of Thomas Sperring is probated with Hetti G Sperring as wife beneficiary and Blanche E Sperring receiving 300 dollars. Estate valued at 95 500 to be sold and divided among Hetti Stary EB and Helen Sperring, with Helen Sperring and Daniel A Fell as executors. The Mary A Small will also probated, all property to Bridget Castle as executrix, estate valued at 2 000.
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Thomas Sperring
Register
Hetti G Sperring
Blanche E. Sperring
Hettie
Stary EB
Helen Sperring
Daniel A. Fell
Mary A. Small
Bridget Castle
Tax Collector Chase Assumes Office at City Hall
Tax Collector Chase yesterday morning took possession of his office in the city hall as Mrs. Gilchrist stepped out. Duplicates will be finished soon and sent out, with an August 15 deadline to secure the 6 percent reduction. Deputy Polen will assume his position, praised as capable and pleasant.
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Chase
Elmira Man Credits Dean's Kidney Pills For Recovery
J B Bodder of 214 South Main Elmira describes severe kidney and bladder disorders after service in the war. He notes pain in the back and hips, fatigue, and difficult sleep until using Dean's Kidney Pills. After a few doses he reports complete relief and renewed health. The pills are said to be sold by local agents.
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Bodder
South Mainstreet
Elmira
Rodder
Dean
Physician Samuel Perry Menzel Registered in Luxerne County
Physician Samuel Perry Menzel of Parsons registered yesterday with Prothonotary Llewellyn as a practicing physician in Luxerne county. He holds the degrees of Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Surgery from the University of Pennsylvania earned in 184. He spent one year practicing at the Holopopal hospital in Philadelphia and now locates to Parsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Perry Menzel
Parsons
Llewellyn
Luxerne County
University of Pennsylvania
Holocopal Hospital
Philadelphia
Republican struggles shape Wilkes-Barre convention scene
The piece outlines county political factions ahead of Saturday primaries and a Tuesday convention. Hastings backers push to secure nominations in the First district and state level, while Quay forces target the Sixth district and judgeship contests. District loyalties, candidate pledges, and non-partisan judiciary sentiment ripple through Wilkes-Barre and Luzerne County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Quay
Ashley
John B. Graham
Edward Detro le
Detro
Dr. Weaver
Sol Bacharach
H. W.palmer
Dan ‘Thomas
Weaver
Palmer
Mr. Bacharach
Pennsylvan
Philadelphia
Dan Thomas
Charles A. Miner
Wilkes-Barre
W. J. Harvey
Chan
Quay County
Rice
Luzerne County
Harrisburg
Detective McSweeney Aims to Return With Suspect
Detectives expect Detective McSweeney to return today from Monongah West Virginia with suspected murderer George Windiach. Peter Garman died at home from injuries after being kicked by a mule at the Inkerman mines last week. Traction wire on Hanover Street broke last Tuesday around 11 o clock delaying traffic past midnight. Burglaries in Avoca have increased with several attempts on businesses and homes. Veterans association plans Aug 10 reunion at Patterson Grove Campground led by L M Creveling. Gwent Glee Society of Edwardsville prepares October fundraiser. Indian skeleton found on Wood property by ManderVille contractors to be mounted. Preas Club seeks rooms on the first or second floor near Public Square. Rev George C Carter and congregation set camp meeting at Hanover Park Aug 4 with local ministers and speakers. Bernie physician B Hees registered as a physician yesterday.
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McSweeney
Monongah
West Virginia
George Windiach
Peter Garman
Inkerman Mines
Traction Company
Hanover Street
Burgiara
Avoca
Veterans’ Association
Patterson Grove
L. M. Creveling
Gwent Glee Society of
Edwardsville
Manderville
Preas Club
Public Square
George C. Carter
Hanover Park
Oe 'Y B. Hees
Bernie
Sullivan County
Two Local Trials and Meetings Between Last Night and Tomorrow
Professor Alexander will conduct two band concerts next week one Monday and one Thursday. C J Ulrich was arrested on a BE obstruction and forged funds charge after a $20 deception. bail posted for court. Luzerne county Sportsman club plans a meeting at the board of trade rooms tomorrow evening. Burglars rifled refrigerators at Dana place residences but took only a few eatables. Republican delegates to the county convention vote Saturday from 4 to 6 PM. Thomas P Noon and Miss Jennie A Wright wed at St Marys church. Hendricks old farm house at Lehman burned to the ground yesterday morning.
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Dorrancen
Alexander
Sidney Wormser
8. Stout
Nanticoke
C. J. Ulrich
BE. J. Fisher
Ulrich
P. B. Reynolds
C. F. Reets
Weeka,Jr
Blackman Street
Luzerne County
Thievee
Courtright House
Thomas P. Noon
Jennie A. Wright
St. Mary's Church
Father Jordan
Hendrick
Lehman
Avoca Briefs Desktop News From Avoca
Visor Burns of Burns & O Neill in town Miss Brennan from Philadelphia guest of Miss Curran Florence Coal Company suspends work due to coal market Langcliffe Moosla Lake Ariel excursion nets 192 60 distributed among Langcliffe Moo sla Lackawanna Donnelly Pittston visitor Rev GleGee Niagara Univ guest of Morahan Miss Anna Callahan nephews leave for Lake Ariel Ella Gibbons to J J Mitchell wedding Aug 7 at St Marys Silk mill project raises funds 300 shares pledged Mrs Franklin of West Avoca ill Populars Moosie defeat Scranton 8 10 score
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BR. J. Burns
Burns & O'Neil
Kate Brennan
Philadelphia
Ella Curran
Florence Coal Company
Walter Anderson
Staten Island
New York
Lake Ariel
Langcliffe
Mooosla
Lackawanna
Attorney Donnelly
Pittston
P. J. GleGee
Niagara University
J. J. Morahan
Anna Callahan
Frank
William
St. Mary's Church
Mra. M. O'Brien
Duryea
O'Malley
Frank Lester
Misa Mary Naughton
Franklin
Weat Avoca
Populars
Moosie
New Scranton
Miss Lillian Titeworth visits Binghamton and local notes
Mrs George Doolittle and daughter Ethel of Newport News Va are visiting friends here. The lake Carey picnic is set for Friday with fare 50 cents adults 50, children under 15 26. Court opened July 29 before Judge Searle. St Michaels society Forest City granted a charter. True bills listed in multiple Commonwealth cases. Dunn cruelty charge bill ignored. Hudson to pay coat.
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Lillian Titeworth
Binghamton
George Doolittle
Ethel
Newport News
Presbyterian Sunday School
Lake Carey
Searle
Commonwealth
John Pottis
James Potta
John Tierney
Paul Barriger
Commonwealth Va
John Dunn
William Hudson
Local notices and visits in Mehoopany and surrounding areas
Mim Blanche Dulph visits relatives in Mehoopany. Mr and Mrs Pass of Sementon visit Mr and Mrs Joseph Hulse. The Bweet children and Margarette Ashy visit Joseph G Bell. A young bird dog is missing. owner may claim by proving property and paying for ad. Lectures at Methodist Episcopal church by Rev L R Janney on life in India draw large attendance. Mrs John Kendall travels to Carbondale. Mrs Frank W Day of Wilkes-Barre visits Hobespoire noted as brief and courteous, despite business.
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Mim Blanche Dulph
Mehoopany
Wyoming County
Mrs. Pass
Sementon
Mirs
Joseph Hulse
Charlie
Willis Bweet
Sinter
Mims Margarette
Ashley
Joseph G. Bell
Stephen Jane
North Main
Ida
Cora Bampoon
Wayne County
L. R. Janney
John Kendall
Visst
Carbondale
Frank W. Day
Wilkes-Barre
Pittston News Briefs Mention Local Court and Community Events
A trespass case with Thomas Langan as plaintiff and Hugh Farrell John Miller and John Jaywick as defendants was heard at Gilroy's office in Duryea. The judge denied the case and the defendants left. Local residents Margaret Monle and others prepare for a two week visit to Northfield Massachusetts for Evangelist Bible school. A birthday celebration for Mrs. Mannah Helm drew friends from West Pittston. A West Side Methodist social raised funds with prize winners Georgia Knight Rose Rosa Kate Compton and others. Windisch, accused of murdering his wife, was being transported to Wilkes-Barre with Chief Loftus and McCann providing recognition. Pittston business directory notes Wright & Co. plumbing and items for sale.
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Cquire Gilroy
Duryea
Thomas Langan
Hugh Farrell
John Miller
John Jaywick
P. A. Hoyle
William H. Gillespie
Gillespie
Justiee Nnally
Jolelog
Margaret Monle
Northfield
Masa
J.C. Manning
Evangelist
Mowly
Ih. BR
Massachusetts
Thomas Willams
Bogton
Anton Thunlesky
Steyn'a Collery
Mra
Mannah Helm
Wyoming Avenue
Methodist Episcopal
West Side Methodist Church
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Polce Loftus
Mononah
West Virginia
George Windisch
Windisch
Party at Miss Armfield Home Hosts Diverse Guests
A Monday evening gathering at Miss Anna Armfield’s Malin Street residence featured games and cake. Attendees included Misses Jennie Dick Eliza Dick and Mameltewart and Messrs William Gallbraith William McIntyre William Monte and Charles Monte. Etta Tregallashan returns from Syracuse. Methodist Episcopal church announces Lake Carey excursion on August 23. Baby teething syrup claim notes Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup sold by druggists worldwide. Twenty five cents per bottle.
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Anna Armfield
Malin Street
Jennie
Eliza Dick
Mameltewart
William Gallbraith
William McIntyre
William
Charles Monte
Etta Tregallashan
Syracuse
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lake Carey
Aum
Miller's Sailor Rescued After Lake Park Squall Capsizes Boat
Andrew Kuehn battled a sudden squall off Lake Park, his mast torn away and boat overturned. He clung to the upturned craft as bystanders heard his cries and the life saving crew searched without locating him. After two hours adrift he reached shore exhausted.
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Milwaukee
Andrew Kuehn
Lake Park
Kuehn
Heir to Half a Million Fights English Estate
John Duey of South Bend Indiana seeks a share of a 100000 pound Brighton estate left by Sidney. The property was to go to his English wife Mary Wolger or her heirs after her sister’s death. Other heirs contest proving Mary Wolger’s death and her father’s death.
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John Duey
South Bend
Ind
Mary Wollger
Sidney
Brighton
Tag
Tai
Mary ‘Wolger
Mary Wol
WANTED- Various Labor and Clerical Help Listings
Classified ads seek a first class blacksmith, a janitor, ticket agents, salesmen, a good girl for housework, middle aged hotel cook, women for garment and domestic work, and office clerks. Also positions for a pantry, steno, and other support roles in Scranton and nearby towns.
Parent Universal Hair Colors and Warorn Trade Card
Ad offers GENTS-HINDEs ParENT UNIVERSAL Hair Colors without heat and Pyr Pointed Hair Fins. Includes oral commissions free samples and full healars. P.O. Box 4 in New York solicits orders with suggested pricing and delivery terms.
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Hinde
P. O
Utica Woman Defends Home Against Three Intruders
Mrs. Joseph Colvin of Utica realizes a double-barrel shotgun and fires both loads at three men Luis Bundle James Reynolds and Peter Pfafinger who attempted to enter her home while her husband was away. The men fled wounded leaving a trail of blood as Colvin alerts her husband and neighbors begin a search.
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Mra
Colvin
Utica
Ind
Joseph Colvin
Luis Bundle
James Reynolds
Peter Pfafinger
Chloroformed Victims Mark Lorain Man for Trial
Edward Connelly of Lorain was arrested and charged with assaults on several women. He faced a hearing before Justice Chapman and was held to the grand jury in bonds of 2500 dollars after a complaint from Mrs. Henry Roll. The case involves chloroform and similar assaults on multiple women.
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Lorain
Blynia
Edward Connelly
Chapman
Henry Roll
Connelly
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