Traction car near miss and local disturbances on Main Avenue
A Taylor car barely spared James McHale on the corner of Main and Lafayette. Police later took Joe Mulephsky and Antonette Motolkis from a Price Street Polish wedding to the station amid a drunken crowd. The report also lists local residents travelling to Atlantic City and Asbury Park with various notices and advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traction Company
James McHale
Lafayette Street
Main Avenue
Lafasette Street
Taylor
McHale
W. Ji. Coons
John Wiliams
William V. Griffiths
Sumner Avenue
D. M. Jones
Druswidh
Lake Winola
Watkin Williams
Academy Street
Asley Park
Jlugh Puche
Wieconsin
Stev. J. T. Morris
South Main Avenue
Ashbury
Vivian Taste
Atlantic City
Gertrude Hughes
Lena Conklin
Lincoln Avenue
Thomas Hurst
Tenth Street
Lake Ariel
R. H. Williams
Norma Wihliams
Asbury Park
Susquehanna
David Gibbe
Edgar Evans
Harry Davies
Howard Davies
Charles Cadwgan
John Cadwesan
William Morris
Archbald
Waller Evang
Hyde Park Avenue
Richard Hall
Hampton Street
Price Street
Joe Mulephsky
Antonette Motolkis
Gertrude Woolbaugh
Mt. Pocono
Gomer Hughes
Thirteenth Street
Margaret Williams
Death of Herbert Slote of Daleville
Herbert Slote, 22, of Daleville, died Sunday night at his Swetland street boarding home from pneumonia. He belonged to several fraternal bodies including Knights of Pythias and Sons of America. The funeral is set for Wednesday at 4 PM with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Slote
Daleville
Swetland Street
Preumonia
Brotherhood of Railronders
Knights of Pythias
Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Washburn Street Cemetery
Sneak Thief Steals Coat at Randolph Jones Tailoring
A thief entered Randolph Jones’s Jackson street shop at 7 am yesterday, stole a coat and vest valued about 15 dollars, left the front door ajar, and disappeared with no trace. The garment was made for a well known immigrant and recovery is unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Jones
Jackson Street
Mr. Jones
sRentieman
Local Notes and Social Happenings In Town
Sidney Hughes and wife return from Asbury Park vacation. Twilight Social club holds grand social in O Donnell s hall. Eureha club tour planned by J Wall for northern state. Mary Hollater visiting Kathe Thornton. Marriage announcements for James Given and Ligale Higgins forthcoming. Panooks lodge Knights of Pythias plans excursion to Bennett Park. Royal Family Social club to reorganize soon. John F B Davis and wife greeted Taylor friends yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Hughes
Asbury Park
Leggett's Creek
Murvine
Twilight
O'Donnell
J. Wall
Eure
Harry Thermas
West Market Street
Globe Warehouse
Mary T. Holl
Shamokin
Kathe Thornton
James Given
Ligale Higgins
Hey
W. Oh Watkins
North Main Avenue
WL Amps
Panooks Lodge
Kneights of Pethias
Bennett Park
Binghamton
Royal Family Social Club
John FB. Davis
Taylor
Burglary At Minooka Shop Spurs Local Suspicions
Burglars broke into James Gibbons shop on Milney avenue near the city line in Minooka during an early Sunday hour and cleaned the place out. Awnings and fixtures survived while most perishables were stolen, with an estimated loss around 100 dollars. A shot fired at the retreating thieves failed to halt them and locals suspect the same gang that plagued chicken and washline thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gibbons
Milney Avenue
Minooka
Gibbons
Mrs Duggan Seeks Prosecution Over Illegal Liquor Sales
Mrs. Duggan collects evidence to prosecute several persons in Green Ridge for selling liquor without a license. One of two orders of relief involving Mrs. Ferguson secured goods which were then exchanged for drink in speakeasies.
Acting Mayor of Pittston Elected on Twenty-Sixth Ballot
Co C Bowman a prominent coal operator and secretary of the Twin shaft relief fund was elected acting mayor of Pittston on the twenty sixth ballot at a councils meeting. Bowman, a Republican, defeated rivals Messia English Barrett Donnelly Collier and Harding as the Democratic council chose him amid confusion and the death of M J Largan. Martin Clerrity was chosen for the board of revision and appeals of taxes, succeeding M J Lynott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. C. Bowman
Twin Shaft Relief Fund
Pittston
Fittsten
Bowman
Messia
English
Barrett
Donnelly
Collier
Harding
Council Chamber
Messrs
Richmond
M. J. Largan
Mevere
Martin Clerrity
Board of Revision and Appeals of Taxes
M.J. Lynott
Youthful Thieves Nabbed After Potatoes Load Theft
Three boys aged 9, 10, and 11 were arrested for stealing a horse and ten bushels of potatoes from A Posner. They had $1.75 of the proceeds on hand with the rest spent. The horse and wagon were recovered and returned to the owner. the trio was jailed to await a morning hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Posner
Lackawannna Avenue
Lackawanne Avenue
George Jones
Cedar Avenue
John Darrett
Harry Siegel
Abraham Steinberg
Ange
South Stdle
Minooka Locals Seek Thursday Baseball Game at Minooka Grounds
Visitors M J ONeill and P Plannery were at Lake Arle yesterday. Maggie Walsh of Pittston visits Minooka friends. Della Knap of Greenwood stays in Lee Pa. Tony McHugh buys a handsome black trotter. Augo Thomas Jacobs to represent South district Republicans at the county convention today. The Minooka Base Ball team plans a game with the Moosle Populara and the Harmonies will play on Minooka grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. O'Neill
P. Plannery
Lake Arle
Maggie Walsh
Pittston
Della Knap
Greenwood
Lee, Pa
Tony McHugh
Local residents head to Lake Ariel as borough notes safety need
A Snaggy borough column lists residents traveling to Lake Ariel for short stays and visits with friends in Philadelphia and Philadelphia area towns. It notes a proposed pedestrian safety improvement on Dunmore Road and mentions a debate between Dunmore and Greenwood Loyal Temperance Legions on August 8 about Prohibition versus high license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Keast
Hrook Street
Drady
Drinker Street
Ida Broning
Brook Street
Lake Ariel
Adiune
Providence
Bart Artemus
Hrooksieht
Mise
Jean Ht Young
Elm Street
Lake Winola
W. Young
Eimstroed
Andrew Bryden
Pittstain
Hella Watrous
Little Manglind
Chihadelphia
Mra
Pooh
Odfora
Hiodm Street
Merk Creorge Tuckson
Laporte
Navehton
Franklin Street
Carvey
A. Kelly
Quincey Avenue
Grove Street
Dunmore Round
Cherry
Grove Atreete
Margaret Hughes
Brooklyn
N. Y
Maggie Kelley
Junior Order
United American Mechanics Brass Band
Foyle’ Hall
Mark Bishop
Fifth Street
M. J. Healey
Chestnut Street
Cherry Ridge
Scranton
Mary McAndrew
Poyvle's Hall
Dunmore
Couple Denied Marriage License Over Age Discrepancy
William Easton and Bertha Limeberry from near Mattoon IL were refused a marriage license in Terre Haute IN after the girl appeared to be under 15. Easton, 21, allegedly offered a bribe to a reporter to attest she is 18. The girl, who has a bullet wound from Easton in a past incident, says the injury was accidental and she expects her father’s consent remains unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
William Easton
Bertha Limeberry
Mattoon
Easton
Fred
Tramps Attack Brakeman On Watertown-Bound Train
A crowd of tramps boarded a freight train to Watertown and a tramp stabbed Brakeman Charley Catell in the neck at the junction, a serious wound narrowly missing the jugular vein. Short Lindskogg arrested the assailant, who claimed to be John Smith, about 20 years old. The injured man remains in serious condition with hopes of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCarthy
McCarthy
Lewis
Morria Thomas
Dave Harris
Bellevue
Roundwoods
Brookings
Watertown
Junction
Charley Catell
Short Lindskogg
John Smith
Scott A Victim to Morphine in Insanity Case
Waterloo Aug 3 In the Scott cave this afternoon Mrs Scott fled an information charging her husband with insanity. He was taken before the commissioner of insanity and the case was continued after several witnesses testified. Dr K Joder testified Scott had purchased morphine several times this year and recently asked for a dose that would kill or cure after eloping with Daisy Dorlan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Town
Scott Cave
Deserted mother faces tragedy and custody shift in Green Ridge
Mrs. Margaret Ferguson of Capotuse avenue, Green Ridge, mother of three, was deserted by her husband. The youngest child, a 2 year old boy, was buried Sunday in Hyde Park cemetery while the mother, in the house, was intoxicated. Alleged neglect led to the desertion, with the other two children now in the orphan asylum under Mrs. Dugean’s care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ferguson
Capotuse Avenue
Green Ridge
Hyde Park Cemetery
Nest of Copperheads Attacks B. F. Derk Wife in Pennsylvania
In Shamokin, Aug 4, Mrs. B F Derk stepped into a copperhead snake nest while berry gathering. The couple fought off and killed 42 snakes with heavy sticks. Mr Derk escaped bites during the fray and arrived to help. The incident ends with both unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamokin
B. F. Derk
Trevorton
Markets and Stocks Tame as London Bank Holiday Quietly Buffers Trading
The New York stock market opened weak on St Paul due to Western rate demoralization and slid 4% to 4% before modest gains in Manhattan. Sugar and Manhattan volumes limited activity while London’s Bank of England holiday curtailed business. Futures and rail shares showed little change, with overall losses around 1% and no dramatic moves, as traders await clearer political signals. The day’s tone was restrained with professional operations and light dealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sugar
St. Paul
Manhattan
London
Bank of England
Alop
Surar
Laclede
William Linn
Ale Len & CO
Spruce Street
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News of the Suburbs
West Side Events
West Side Business Directory
Warriet J. Davis
Starner
J.C. King
Jackson
John Craucher
Andrew Lippie
Brisbin Tame
Aldermayn Blair
Epworth League
Simpaon Methodist Episcopal Church
Henry G. Davies
North Hyde Park Avenue
Cayuga
T. E F. Price
New York City
John Dewey
Clarke Brow
Mise Hattie Morris
Wilkes-Moore
Mack i
TEE Samters
South Side News
Birney Avenue
Millar
Wall
South Washington Avenue
Caroline Sontag
Charley Lyon
Falwards
Court House
George Ferey
Robert
Robert Hobinson
Alder Street
Pittston Avenue
Lottie Kellerman
Carbondale
Lena
Etta Art
Walter MacConnell
Canada
Bertha Limesberry
Tramp
Charles Gated
Scott
Chicago
Union
Western Rangers
Oil City
Credit’ Balagges
Wall Street Review
Aus
iMac
Checomber
Gee
Getoter
T.c
America
Steaty
Weetern Dairy
Falte
Salle
Eline
Walton
Mic
Ber Cove
Philadelphia
Pleklo
Buffalo
Primo
Tolurcea Co
Mil
Chile
del & Hudson
Electrie
Leike Shore
Lowis
Nash
Ane
M. KY
Texas
J Central
N.Y
Pac
Omaha
Reading
BR. R
Tron
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
Scranton Lace Curtain Co
Scranton Jar & Stopper Co
Himhurst Boulevard Co
Scranton Savings Hink
Honta Plate Grass Co
Scranton Car Replacer Co
Tee
Scranton Packing Co
Sheen
Weston Mill Co
Lackawanna Iron & Steel Co
Sue
Third Nationial Bank
Eee
Throop Novelty M
Sue Scranton Traction Co
Beranton & Mitteton Trac
Dickson Manufacturing Ceane Jim Lacka
Anton
Torough of
Winton
Seesaee
Mt Vernon Conta
Scranton Axle Works
the Frothingham
Edison
Vitascope
Heart Lake, Susq’a CO
U. E. Grof UT
Montrose and Lackawanna
Aix
Alford
Montrose
Adirondack
Montekitt
Porter
James Moir
Mis
Lackawanna Avenue
Firet National Bank
Flve Merchant Tailors
Ndit Heaa
M. W. Collins
Pacific Coast
St. John's
New Foundland
England
Ireland
Third National Bank
Lawser
Ealing
Iron and Steel
Bittenbender
Dr. Peal
Andrew Paol
Mepicane Co
Cleveland
John H. Phelps
Wyoming Avenue
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