City Notes Auditing Committee Meeting Near Moday Night
A fragmentary local item reports the joint auditing committee of counties will meet near Moday night. Other notes mention Joseph Tien’s health context, a Pennwleada Central Brewing embezzlement case bond for Michael Sherrich, Arthur H. Wilson beginning duties as hospital chief, and a coalitions baseball game at Athlete park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counrite
Arthur Ft
Wilson
Williamapiort
Huemee
Geldent House
Tackawanta
Wilken
Hosiery and Underwear Bargains Featured in Ad
Readily priced hosiery and underwear items include Misses polka dot and drop stitch hose in black and cardinal colors, Ladies fancy hose at 25 cents, Ecru and white vests with lace trim, Mercerized vests, and neat garb from Menra & Hagen. The ad highlights multiple styles and price points for women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isry
Rebredelba
Menra & Hagen
Police and Aldermen Involved in Early Evening Arrests
Police and Aldermen report multiple youths detained after incidents. George Coolidge, arrested by Special Officer Ketile for riding a freight train, consigned to county jail on a $5 fine default. Charles Borger, 986 Union Street, charged with assaulting a neighbor’s child. case dismissed with costs settled by Prosecutor Walter Young. Earlier, Lawrence Mullen, George Wirele, and Martin Conroy, all about 12, held for pepper theft from National Safety Lamp, discharged with a reprimand by Alderman Ruddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Coolidge
Ketile
Larhawanna
Millar
Charles Borger
Union Street
William Webber
Walter Young
Parhy’'Brorte
Lawrence Mullen
George Wirele
Martin Conroy
National Safety Lamp
Ruddy
Shoe advertisement from Mahon’s at Lackawanna Ave
Our Senator Shoe for gentlemen comes in a nobby style on an easy fitting last priced at $2.00 a pair. Mahon’s Shoe Gate located at 328 Lackawanna Avenue offers this sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahon
Lackawanna Avenue
Distressing Boones Stir Poor Board Meeting Spurred Tears
Distressing scenes at the Scranton poor board meeting as Mrs. Louisa Hines seeks Hillside Home admission with perils of illness and poverty. Other cases include Mrs Mulray seeking relief, widow Mrs Golden arguing over life insurance, and Barney Hart seeking Soldiers' Home transport amid fears of the poor house. The Hillside Home census shows 459 inmates across categories.
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Mra. Hines
Findlay
Ohio
Fuller
Hines
Hillside
James Golden
Dunmore
Tony Longo
Bord
Burke
Barney
Gleason
Anna Lucas
Duggan
Beemer
Hillside Home
Home Visit With Architect Davis Oversees Improvements
The Home Today notes a visit by the resident and Architect Davis to inspect ongoing improvements.
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Davis
Fractured Ankle After Saloon Ejection Injures John Evans
John Evans, a local figure known by this name, was hospitalized last night with a fractured ankle after being ejected from J. J. Flaherty's saloon on Penn Avenue. He entered without paying for a drink, clashed with the bartender, and insulted Patrolman David Parry, prompting police transport to Lackawanna hospital. At the hospital he joked about the incident, blaming the officer for his alleged intoxication while noting his own three beers.
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John Evans
Lackawanna Hospital
J. J. Flaherty
Penn Avenue
David Parry
Parry
Delter
Fivana
Primary date set for county offices in Sept primary
Republican county committee meets in Central club room on Washington avenue and selects Monday Sept 16 from 4 to 6 pm for the primary to nominate candidates for law judge county controller coroner and county surveyor. nomes include George B E Stevenson for county surveyor and Edward S Jones for county controller. wagies to be filled by governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Standing Committee
Central Republican Club
Washington Avenue
D. J. Davis
Aldeman W
Millar
James Moir
Moir
George BE. Stevenson
Waverly
Edward 8. Jones
Archbald
Fle
Stone
Harrisburg
Wellsboro
Sammering
A. A. Vosburg
Sharpier in the Toils Captured by City Police
Superintendent Frank Robling arrested James Murphy of New York and Chicago on Lackawanna avenue for attempting to cash an $11 forged check drawn on James J. Nealis. Murphy, about 40, five feet eight, with dark hair and moustache, carried blank checks when searched at Centre street station.
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Frank Robling
Ben
James Murphy
New York
Chicago
Murphy
James J. Nealis
Mr. Nealis
Nealis
Coaitills
Mr. Murphy
Tewkesbury
Long
Hobling
Lackawanna Avenue
Derght
Centre Street
Examinations Set for Mine Foreman Aug 19 and 26
The Beyond Anthracite district foreman's exam will be held August 19 and 26 in the women’s chamber at City Hall. Mine Inspector H Prytherich asks candidates for assistant foreman certificates to be present, as they will be examined alongside mine foreman candidates. Two sessions each day run from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.
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Wounen Chamber
H. ©. Prytherich
Mahon's Shoe Sale Opens Late At 328 Lackawanna Ave
Special price of 2.48 for men’s patent leather russet shoes offered today at Mahon's shoe sale located at 328 Lackawanna avenue with extended evening hours.
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Mahon's
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton Business College announces fall session reopening
The note says demand for bookkeepers and stenographers remains high during vacation with many students promoted. Day and evening sessions reopen Tuesday September 3 and those seeking information may call after August 10.
Stanton Identified as Instigator in Injunction Hearing
During the Delaware Lackawanna and Western injunction case against striking Car Builders union members, witnesses described intimidation, threats, and boycotts. Charles Wells and W. H. Stanton identified as involved, with testimonies about violence, pickets, and attempts to drive non union workers from jobs and shops.
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Delaware, Lackawanni and Western Company
Car Huilders’ Union
Charles Wells
Forest Court
W. W. Stanton
Stanton
James Thompson
F Matley
Car Builders’ Union
M. C. Spellman
Spellman
Ehovligs Fbm
Bext's
John Keller
Joe Fuller
Best
Zellman
Conrad Opper
H. F. Ferber
Ferber
Newcomb
Kelly
Underwear Sale Priced Bargains by Quality Levels
A list of underwear quality tiers with corresponding sale prices: 1.60 regular, now 1.19. 1.00 quality at .70. 16 quality at .60. 60 quality at .36. Clear wholesale style pricing available for bulk buyers and individual shoppers.
New Season Stock Priced Below Cost, Limited Supply
Advertises fresh seasonable stock offered at under cost with claim of no carryover inventory. Emphasizes urgency and limited quantities to attract buyers.
Bargain Clearout on Neckwear and Leather Goods
Storewide sale advertises 50 cent quality neckwear and 20 percent cuts on leather suitcases and steamer trunks. Shirt waists belts suspenders and elastic seam garments slashed with price tags noted. Customers urged to view windows for further reductions across departments.
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DR. Hand
The
Dr. Hand Condensed Milk Co
Scranton, Pa
Joseph Tien
New England
Mielae Sherrich
Pennwleada Central Brewing Company
Tomey
Old Forge
Toway
No Volock
Prank Southard
Soy Soran
Athlete Park
Eee
Delaware and Heddon
Carbondale
Jermyn
Criparedt
Senator
Richards & Wirth
Kleon
Broadway
WN. Y
Wilkes-Barre
Beranton
Scranton Poor
City Hall
Louisa Hines
Capouse Avenue
Green Isle
Golden's
Republican County Committee
Robling
Scranton Business College
Wells
Newromb
Cedar Avenue Bridge
Guy Ouf
Adamson
Cordier
Noo S
Nowecomb
Albert Zelaman
North Washington Avenue
Mulberry Street
Nay Aug Park
Welle
Newcomly
W. H. Stanton
Henry Weyser
Grenadines
Gees
Russia
Mears & Hagen
Chas
Field Haviland
Theodore Haviland
China
Geo. W. Millar & Co
Wyoming Avenue
J. D. William & Bro
Louis H. Isaacs
Spruce Street
Ss. H. Twining
Optician
Harris’ Drug Store
Atlantic City Hotels
Grand Atlantic
Cro Annex
Virginia Ave
Atlantic City
N. J
Familles
Charles EB
COPE
Delaware Ciy
N. Z
Tennone Avenue
Beach
Best & Brubaker
Clifton
Lake Winola
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Lackawanna and Western Traina Pt Fane Leavy Jag
Scranton
J. W. Moore
Otu
C. J. Carey
Lake Winola, PA
Clark
Plymouth Avenue
Buffalo
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