Mission managers meeting in Florence and city events
A Florence meeting of managers is set for 10 a.m. tomorrow. A Young Men's Christian association parlor gathering will plan Evangelist Achieverea's month in the city. Bauer's band will open air concert at the Elks lodge on Franklin avenue tonight. a trolley party advertises the Elks excursion to Lake Ariel Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Sweeney
Megar@ee
Delaware and Hudson Company
VonStorch and Dickson
Joseph Findlay
Olyphant
Lackewanna
Young Men's Christian Association
Evangelist Achieverea
Bauer
Elks' Lodge
Franklin Avenue
Elks
Lake Ariel
Scranton Clearing House Association
Widow dies after fatal fall in Olyphant home
Mrs Loftus widow of Will iam Loftus of Hill street Olyphant died after collapsing while descending stairs. Her neck was broken and she died about half an hour after Dr Kelly attended. Rev Father G moulter administered last rites. She was 65 born in Mayo Ireland and came to this country 42 years ago. Survived by two daughters Katie and Bridget and two sons living in the west.
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Loftus
William Loftus
Hill Street
Olyphant
Tala
Ataira
Kelly
Father G@moulter
County Mayo
Ireland
Katie
Bridget
West
Twenty Four Car Loads Excursion for Silk Mill Employees
Nearly 2,000 workers from Banquolt Silk Mill rode twenty four coaches to Lake Ariel on a management funded trip. Bauer's band played for dancing and Willie Davis won the sack race while Percy Jones took the $5 in the quarter mile. The event ended safely with the group returning home in the evening.
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Sanguolt
Banquolt
Lake Ariel
Bauer
Davis
Willie Davis
Percy Jones
Bucknell President Harris Preaches at Penn Avenue Church
Rev. John H. Harris, president of Bucknell University, preached two sermons at Penn Avenue Baptist Church filling the pulpit vacated by Rev. Warren Partridge. Large crowds attended both services as Harris, noted for his clear logic and scholarly style, spoke to a Geranton audience familiar with his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucknell University
Partridge
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
John H. Harris
Warren A. Partrage
Geranton
Carl McKinney Denied Relapse Hopeful Recovery Given
Dr. Richard H. Gibbons says Carl W. McKinney has not relapsed in Atlantic City. The Lackawanna Iron and Steel general manager is improving after three lung fluid removal operations and may resume his old duties in a few months with favorable recovery indicators and good nursing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard H. Gibbons
Carl W.mckinney
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Atlantic City
McKinney
Tribune
Gibbons
Scranton
Professor Carter’s Departure Ushers Elm Park Church Musical
A fine Elm Park Church program yesterday marked Professor George B. Carters final organist service. The quartet included Miss Winnifred Sullivan Miss Elsie Vandervoort Alfred Woller and Mr Thomas. Vandervoort drew praise with The Palms and The Lord Is My Shepherd in duet with Sullivan. Carter departs by the midnight train for Elmira to assume organist duties at Beecher Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Park
George B. Carter
Winnifred Sullivan
Elsie Vandervoort
New York
Alfred Wooller
Mr. Thomas
Vandervoort
George Sweet
Mr. Carter
Akill
Miss Sullivan
Miss Vandervoort
Unusual Arrest: Citizen Refuses Aid to Officer
Patrolman Marker arrested William Shulby after he refused to help subdue Mary Quinnan on Jackson Street. Quinnan resisted, was taken to the station, and Shulby faced charges for refusing to assist an officer. Mayor Connell ordered a hearing. outcome awaited.
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Marker
Mary Quinnan
Jackson Street
William Shulby
Shulby
Quinnan
Connell
Sekiom
Vast Nay Aug Park Meeting Draws Two Thousand
About 2,000 people gathered around the Young Men's Christian Association platform at Nay Aug park to hear songs by the Glee Club and remarks by Superintendent Sanborn of the Rescue Mission. Attendees praised the gatherings and approved Sunday sales at the park refreshment stand, noting it as the park’s only hotel and a needed service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Nay Aug Park
Glee Club
Sanborn
Rescue Mission
Autopsy Finds Natural Death in Mrs. Sarah Stuart Case
Coroner J. A. Kelley conducted an autopsy on Mrs. Sarah Stuart of the North End after reports of violence. The heart showed debility, leaving no doubt of natural causes. Witnesses offered nothing to suggest foul play, and the jury returned a verdict accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Kelley
Sarah Stuart
North End
Linden Street Bridge Completion Marks First Crossing
The Linden Street bridge project advances as false work is placed for the last span. Frank Phillips, son of the City Engineer and a City Engineer Corps member, becomes the first to cross the bridge as the first span flooring begins to be laid. The final span should be finished well before approach work is done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Engineer
Linden Street
Frank Phillips
Phillips
Mayor Moves To Oust Crystal Hose Company From Linden Street
Saturday actions by Crystal Hose Company members lead to removal of most furnishings from the Linden Street engine house. Mayor Connell orders remaining items out after councilman Rob Robinsons bid to have the city purchase the property failed. Chief Ferber arranges beds for two displaced workers as the future of the company hangs in the balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Hose Company
Linden Street
Robert Robinson
Crystal Engine House
Draymen
Crystal House
Connell
John Lilly
Isaac Tice
H. F. Ferber
New Coal Scheme Reclaims River Bed Coal in Pennsylvania
Arthur Squier and J F Broadbent launch a venture near Northumberland to pump and screen river bed coal from Pittston to Northumberland. The culm washed coal ranges three to eight feet thick under eight feet of water, selling for 1.50 to 2.50 dollars per ton with contracts in Harrisburg. Investments reach 1 000 to 2 000 dollars, and Squier holds multiple patents applied to the setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
Northumberland
Arthur Squier
Tunkhannock
Squier
J. F. Broadbent
Scranton
Harrisburg
Barber's itch scare at North End calms after check
Health Officer W. E. Allen verified the Pelander near Providence Methodist Episcopal church has a mild barber's itch not smallpox. Separately, an Aug 10 excursion from Scranton to Long Branch Ocean Grove and Asbury Park offers a brief seaside getaway with timed trains and return on Aug 12.
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North End
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
W. E. Allen
Allen
San Shoro
New Jersey
Lehigh and Susquehanna Division
Scranton
Long Branch
Ocean Grove
Asbury Park
Main Line
Nanticoke
Window Glass Cleaning Tip With Vinegar
A short note advises using hot vinegar to lift paint spots from window glass or applying a damp method and rubbing hard with a new ailver Jol to remove streaks.
Theodere H Bowiby Dies in Lackawanna District
The obituary note records Theodere H. Bowiby of Theodore passing away at 8 oclock this afternoon in Lackawanna. Funeral details were not provided in the fragment.
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Bowlby
Theodere H
Theodore
Lackawanna
Victory in the Third Primary Shifts Delegates for Lackawanna
In Lackawanna county the Willard Hastings ticket wins a sweeping victory across Taylor and Bellevue areas. Thirty-nine of fifty-nine delegates oppose Quay, with strong showings in Moosic Taylor and Bellevue. Results name James E. Watkins as state delegate and list delegates from the First through Fourth districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mim—Willard-Hastings
Taylor
Bellevue Annetz
Lackawanna County
Harrisburg
Quay
James E. Watkins
Reading
House of Representatives
Court House
Willis Reese
Old Forge
Berton
Clifton
Covington
Dalton
Glenburn
Gouldsboro
Greenfield
Lackawanna
la Plume
Lehigh
Madigan
Newton
North Abington
Ransom
Scott
Scranton
Sixth Ward
Third District
Spring Brook
South Abington
Waverly
West Abington
Wilard-Hastings
Benton
Weat
East District
Northeast
Madison
Moosic
Lackawanna Township
Willard
Hastings
Bellevue
B. B. Atherton
Providence
Thomas W. Phillips
West Sde
Esra H. Ripple
F. J. Widmayer
John H. Thomas
Carbondale
James Young
Dunmore
Temperance Reunion Draws Crowd to Mountain Park
Large crowd expected at Mountain Park for temperance reunion headlined by John G Wolley. Special excursion trains from Ontario and Western, Central Railroad of New Jersey, and Delaware Lackawanna and Western arranged with multiple departure and return times. Performers include Elsie Vandervoort Tallie Morgan and his giece club.
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Mountain Park
John G. Woolley
Ontario and Western
Central Railroad
New Jersey
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Park
Scranton
Forest City
W. C. Weeden
Mise Elsie Vandervoort
New York
Tallie Morgan
Giece Club
Locomotive Explodes in Peckville Kills Engineer
On the Ontario and Western road Locomotive No 181 exploded at Peckville. Engineer Herman Myers of Jermyn was killed His body was thrown 100 feet into the air and his skull pierced by a steel bar Fireman John Frits of Hancock New York was badly scalded and pinned in by debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peckville
Ontario and Western Road
Herman Myers
Jermyn
John Frits
Hancock
N. Y
Thean
Fractured Boiler Torn Had Steam Scalded Cab
A boiler ripped apart with machinery scattered as a cab was torn loose from its line. The boiler pieces flew while the wheels stayed on the track causing a dangerous steam hazard.
Wife's Horrible Discovery of Husband Dead in Bed
Lewis E Jones a hotelkeeper on North Main avenue was found dead in his bedroom at 6 20 am with heart failure as the cause after a period of illness. Coroner Kelley led an autopsy and a verdict of death from heart failure was rendered by a panel including Fred Jones and Drs Sutton Hall and others. He was 42, born in Wales and survived by his wife and children Rachel Kate Ida Gertrude Powell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis E. Jones
North Main Avenue
Kelley
Fred Jones
David Jones
Sutton
Dr. Hall
John Job
Will Price
Wales
America
West Side
Rachel Jones
Kate Wrigley
Ida Powell
Gertrude Powell
Railroad Notes on Rates and Union Moves
The Lehigh Valley cuts fares for conventions while five brotherhoods join the Federation on the Baltimore and Ohio system. Chicago Great Western shifts to salary plus commissions for agents. New York regulators block heavy Delaware and Hudson locomotives, sending engines back for lightening. New Jersey chancellor orders Passaic Newark Electric to tunnel Erie tracks at Franklin, costing Traction about 200000 dollars. Reading plan may emerge next month, with the situation poised for a sudden change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley
Itz Mnes
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Baltimore and Ohio
Chicago Great Western
New York State Railroad Commissioners
Delaware and Hudson Company
Albany
Dickson Manufacturing Company
Cliff
State of New Jersey
Passaic and Newark Electric Railway Company
Erie
Franklin
Newark
Traction Company
Reading
Philadelphia Times
Publication Policy Note in The Tribune
A brief note states that publication of letters will occur when accompanied by the author. The Tribune disclaims responsibility for opinions expressed by writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Public sentiment unity in Wayne and Lackawanna praises Hastings
The Tribune notes Wayne and Lackawanna counties backing Governor Hastings amid state political friction. It argues Quay supporters are out of step and compares factional divides to Lincoln era Union questions. The piece urges post conflict unity and restoring proper party relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Wayne
Lackawanna County
Garfield
New York
Pennsylvania
Hastings
Quay
Republican Party
Gilkeson
Lincoln
Union
No Bait Pricing Draws Shoppers To Store
A retailer states a long standing policy of always setting the lowest possible prices on every item in stock. Teas Coffees Spices Confectionery Cigars and other staples are sold at margins rivaling everyday goods like sugar and flour. The firm asserts direct importer purchases for Tea and promises first class service including mail or telephone orders with guaranteed satisfaction.
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Aerman & Moore
Wyoming Ave
Busset
Commonwealth Shoe
Washington Avenue
Warman
Orathar
Winks & Anolty
City Notes
Florence Mission
J. H. Harris
Ea Pelind
Tie
Chaee Ee Eee
Carl Mr. Mkinney
SEA Air
Carter
Mayor Takes
Crystal Mose
Watkins
Temperance Reunion
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Lewis E Jones
Laurel Hill Park
Scranton Cash Store
F.P. Price
Lackawanna Avenue
Kleberg
Louis Rupprecht
Carlsbad
Penn Ave
Opp
Baptist Church
Columbus Monument
Washington Av
Soranten,Pa
C. W. Freeman
Mackin
Capes
Andildren
Duck Pants
Fon Albiers, Usitars
Furmshera
Frank P, Christian
Hatter
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