Mulberry Street Car Delays Spark Stirring City Anecdotes
Streetscape troubles on Mulberry Street rise as a long switch and new track near Jefferson Madison and Clay loom. Passengers endure transfers while conductors improvise amid crowded cars and heat. A Philadelphia Times note praises a lecture by Rev J K Dixon of Scranton and a stereoptical show at Auditorium.
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Mulberry Street
Jefferson
Madison Avenues
Prescott
Petersburg
Nay
Hoston
Ita
Jaden
Totad
Philadelphia Times
Sweeney
J. K. Dixon
Scranton
Dixon
Beldom
Ocean
Child Born as Bailey Home Brightens in August News
In Philadelphia on a bright August Tuesday a baby girl arrived at the home of Mayor and Mrs James G Bailey. The mayor, startled by rapid congratulations, had little time for business as the news spread through the community. Charles Coleman of thinery and H Jules Malilloux Nas were noted in local race entries at a Philadelphia meet. Malilloux Nas resigned his position as advertisement solicitor for Suminy News and planned a West tour representing Cottages and Plastic a New York interior decor magazine.
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H. Jules Malilloux Nas
Suminy News
Matlloux
Astic
New York
Beranton Directory Publishing Company
James G. Bailey
Social notes from Scranton area residents and visitors
Local society items list dozens of residents and guests: Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Boomer at Lake Ariel. Miss Moyogle Kauffman returning from Clifton PA. many others at Atlantic City Asbury Park Lake Winola and Paterson NJ. Attendees include Attorney George Horn at Savon NY. Judge Freeman Otte Willey of Orange NJ visiting. Miss Mary Goulden visiting in Scranton. James Smith re elected district deputy of Lackawanna Sons of St. George.
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Willis Kemmerer
Atlantic City
Moyogle Kauffman
Clifton
Misser Kathe
Mary J. Cawley
Lafayette Street
Aliee O'Connor
Division Street
Lake Ariel
Nelson G. Teots
Philadelphia
A. Bianiister
West Pittston
Tuffy
Lyceum Theatre
Mirger Lillian A
Jennie Dunn
Wyoming Avenue
Vislting
Paterson
N. J
Frank Forsyth
Guneter & Forsyth
Randolph Jones
Sumter Bros
Asbury Park
Bert Rogers
Hichard Brown
North Bumner Avenue
Lucy Cogg
Wilkes-Barre
Ollie Price
T. B. Price
Thomas F. McDonough
Leone
North Seventh Street
Hotel Royal
Atlantic Z v
Lillian Koch
New York City
Josie and
Emma Koch
Madison Avenue
John Canning
Mise Rule Walter
Pear Street
Hubert Johnson
Wyoming
George G. Mary
Young Men's Christian Association
Mahy
H. H. McKeehan
Green Ridge
BR. C. Shafer
Century Company
John B. Griffiths
Jermyn
W. W. Lathrope
Wesleyan University
Mary E. Goulden
John T. Martin
Prescott Avenue
Goulden
James Smith
West Scranton
Lackawanna County
State Grand Lodge
Sons of St. George
Shamokin
Smith
Sons
St. George Lodge
No. Oo
Charles Coleman
League of American Wheelmen
Coleman
Electric City
Mrs Campbell Seeks Her Son Amid Kingston Remains
Mrs. Campbell of Capouse Avenue viewed the disinterred body of a young man killed at Kingston last week. She, not certain the remains are her 11 year old son Michael who left home two weeks ago, may have the body brought to the city if no information arrives. The body was reburied and she grieves with lingering worry.
Two Men arraigned for trespass on railroad train
John Metzmer and H Haas were arraigned before Alderman Wright yesterday on a charge of trespass on a Delaware Lackawanna and Western train. Special Officer James Durkin made the arrest Haas paid the costs and Metzmer was sent to the county jail to await trial.
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John Metzmer
H. Haas
Wright
James Durkin
Haas
Metzmer
Scranton Business College Publishes New Guide
Adama avenue and Linden street issues a new publication to aid students considering business college studies. The pamphlet outlines programs, admission steps, and potential career paths for prospective enrollees.
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Business College
Scranton Business College
Adama Avenue
Linden Street
Crystal Laundry Work Ad and Employment Notice
Advertisement notes Crystal laundry service with confident slogan and inviting tone. Also seeks an experienced young man for Sum ter's children or furnishing department. Mentions Magnifico cigar in Key West and a money back guarantee from EE. G. Coursen as wholesale and retail agent.
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Sumter
Key West
EE. G. Coursen
To Cure a Cold in One Day With Bromo Quinine Tablets
An advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It offers a full refund if the remedy fails to cure and lists the price as five pounds.
Allentown Firemen Face State Fund Dilemma and Relief Plan
City officials clash over using state premiums for firemen relief. Auditor General confirms state share, while City Solicitor urges legality limits. Firemen propose a relief board with representatives from each company to handle claims and potentially fund a disability fund next year.
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Allentown
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Co. G. Boland
Eeg
Beranton
Variana
Vrill
Amor H. Mytin
Muncker
Fire Department
Boland
Man Struck by Train on Mifflin Avenue Switch
A nocturnal incident on the Mifflin avenue Delaware Lackawanna and Western Switch left a man struck by Engine No 199. Witnesses say the injured man, apparently tired and drunk, rose and walked away as crew and police chased him for his actions after the impact.
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Harry Seeley
Mifflin Avenue
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Seeley
Davis
McMullen
Mimin Avenue
Shamrock Death Ruled Natural By Doctors
Dr. John F. McGrath acting as deputy coroner investigated Anthony Shamrock’s death at his Main avenue home in Olyphant. Authorities concluded the Slav died of apoplexy with no inquest, despite initial poison reports and a prompt county detective inquiry.
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John F. McGrath
Longstreet
Anthony Shamrock
Main Avenue
Olyphant
Leyshon
McGrath
Kelly
Shamrock
Kelley
Pleasant Surprise Party for Miss Jessie Welsh at 703 Jefferson
A pleasant surprise party was given Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Jessie Welsh at her home 703 Jefferson Avenue. The gathering featured dancing and enjoyable games with Misses Jessie Walsh Stella Tropp Kitty Fish Grace Devine Fanny Mears Helen DeLong Joanna Langstaff Kitty Fahey Litsle Rose Edna Caryle Edna Koch and Masters Frank Tropp Harry Caryle Farnham Mears Edmund Thiele Fred Warner Rex Farnham Randolph Frothingham William Serry Harry Leon Fish and Frank Keth in attendance.
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Jessie Welsh
Jefferson Avenue
Jessie Walsh
Stella Tropp
Kitty Fish
Grace Devine
Fanny Mears
Helen DeLong
Joanna Langstaff
Kitty Fahey
Litsle Rose
Edna Caryle
Edna Koch
Frank Tropp
Harry Caryle
Farnham Mears
Edmund Thiele
Fred Warner
Rex Farnham
Obituaries From Scranton and Carbondale
Death notices list several Scranton and Carbondale residents with funeral details. Owen Brown and William Brown are named, with services at St. Peter's Cathedral and Bt Rose Church, Hyde Park Catholic cemetery interments. Also noted are William Harrington Francis Helriegel Jane McDonough and Brennan families with dates and burial plans.
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Brown
Scranton
Owen Brown
St. Peter's Cathedral
Hyde Park Catholic
Carbondale
William Brown
Bt. Rose Church
Harrington
William Sarrington
James Harrington
Hemlock Street
Hotlee
Helriegel
Francis
Hyde Park Cemetery
Mconough
Jane McDonough
Moosle Street
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Knights of Pythias convention committees named
The general committee in Hulbert's hall appointed the reception hall parade and other committees for the Knights of Pythias convention scheduled August 17 to 19 in the city. Dr Dunnell to preside. Major Millar Moir and Wallace named drill judges. institute for teachers discussed, with Carbondale board meeting to address county institute decision.
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General Keights of Pythias Committee
W. 8. Millar
Mair
Coronel Wallace
Donnell
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Dunnell
Court House
Uniformed Bank
Laure Hill Park
Rnjeed
W. 5. Millar
Third Brigade
National Guards
Pennsylvania
James Moir
Wallace
Ninth Regiment
Wilkes-Barre
Colonel Laycock Suffering Stroke at Wyoming Hotel
Colonel Harry Laycock proprietor of a Wyoming hotel suffered a stroke yesterday afternoon while in a hammock at his home and lies in a dangerous condition. A well known Wyoming valley figure with a brilliant war record, his advanced age of 62 and prior frailty lead to fears he may not recover. He leaves a wife a son and a daughter.
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Harry Laycock
Wyoming
Wyoming Valley
Carbondale Teachers Might Form Their Own Institute
Carbondale teachers consider forming a local institute amid discontent with Superintendent Taylor. The district employs 51 teachers under salary, and state law grants cities with a certain status more powers, prompting talk of an independent association this year.
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Carbondale
Taylor
Carbondale City
Estate of Col William N Monies Admin Granted to Son
Register awards letters of administration to George B. Monies for the estate of Col William N. Monies who died in 1881. Executors named in the will have died and settlement awaits. In Bridget Malloy estate, letters testamentary go to her husband John Malloy.
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George B. Monies
Willa Hopkins
T. A. d. Ben
William N. Monies
Bridget Malloy
Scranton
John Malloy
Delicious Peaches and California Fruits Basket
Fancy Jenny Lind melons and other California fruits are listed, with KE. G and Coursen referenced in association with the basket. The fragment suggests a market or sale listing highlighting produce quality and vendors.
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California
KE. G
Coursen
Meat Cement Adverts Attract Repeat Buyers
Local ad promises reliability for cement purchases with the tagline that trying the Meat Cement will lead customers to always buy there. The brief emphasizes brand confidence and customer return.
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Chas McMullen
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C. M. Zugelman
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George Bailey
Niagari Moxy Company
S. Be, Robinson
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Charles J. Boyle
J. J. O'Malley
Ay Aug Fingine Company
G. R. Suydum
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Crystal Hove Company
H. R. Long
George Conners
Cumberland
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M. H. White
J. L. Wright
Man OF Iron
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Door
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Elm Street
Thomas Moors
E. Z. Jones
Courgen
Myer Davidow
Twining
Harris’ Drug Store
Carolyne V. Dorsey
John Benore
Gus Wenzel
Joseph Trelawny
David Brown
George E. Shaberer
Philip Wirth
W. G. Powell
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William J. Murray
T. J. Jones
Charles FE. Robinson
C. H. Weber
Eber Branning
Brady
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Thomas Birtley
Lewis T. Jomon
W. J. Jenkins
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C. MM. Weber
Martin Graff
Thomas Wilson
Charles E. Woeldaw
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F. GB. McIntyre
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Frank Kelfer
D.D. Evans
W. A. Browning
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George FE. Shaefer
Martin Graft
W. J. Hoffman
C. DeWight
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J. M. Kohnstamm
Board of School Control of
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Clarke Bros
Bell & Skinner’s
Maloney Oil and Manufacturing, CO
Meridian ST
Japan
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Scranton School OF Music and Languages
J. Alfred Penstaaintsms
Reed Rockers
Siebecker & Watiking
Lackawanna Avenue
Raynolds
Sohmar Plano
J. W. Guernsey
Washington Avenue
Scranton, PA
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J.D. Williams & Bro
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Lack. Ave
Silverstone
Lackawane No Avenue
Wille Jamas
K. E. Rogers
Wolf & Wenzel
Adams Ave
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