Wilkes-Barre Tribune Opens Branch and district delegate vote
The Wilkes-Barre Tribune opens a branch at No 2 Laning building to serve northeast Pennsylvania. In the district convention, Hastings allies achieved several wins while Quay pockets limited gains with results varying by district including Luzerne County delegations and Rice support.
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the Tribune
Laning Building
Square
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
Philadelp
West Pittston
Alexander McDougall
John D. Woodworth
Shickshiany
Hastings
Lewis Jones
M. B. Hughes
Quay
Messrs. McDougall
Woodworth
Kingston
Chris Wren
Ac Ee
James Edwards
Hazleton Delegation Backs Troutman For Judge At Convention
At the eve of the convention the Hazleton delegation stays united for Troutman and vows a hard fight. Other slates form around Ferris Yost and Morgan for various offices while Osbourne’s bid fades. The Fourth district backs Hartman for judge as Hagleton’s 42 votes promise influence, with little money in circulation and broad uncertainty about other nominees.
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Bennett
Garrison
Price
Ferris
Yost
Morgan
Weastover
Rutter
Hartman
Hazleton
Hagleton
Odd Fellows Celebrate Fiftieth Anniversary in Wyoming Lodge
Wyoming Lodge No. 39 Odd Fellows marked fifty years with a program at Comordia hall. Officers listed include Noble Grand Lewis Brown and Secretary Ira D. Sax. The lodge has raised 49 958.44 in total benefits, with 12 047.44 for relief and 4 237 for burials, aiding 475 members.
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Wyoming Lodge
Comordia Hall
Odd Fellows
Itty
Noble Grand
Lewis Brown
T. A. Murray
Ira D. Sax
G. D. Whitesell
W. W. Brown
Nichola
Quartette
Arthur Carr
Rickar
J. Strauss
Odd Fellowship
Charles Chalfonr
Danville
W. Gaylord Thomas
Scranton
Four Miners Hurt In Separate Mine Accidents
Mack Dunshee of Mount Lookout colliery suffered severe facial injuries from a premature blast and was hospitalized in Pittston. Louis Notchick, 16, of Nanticoke, was crushed after a car jumped track on No 4 slope and may face amputation. John Vivian sustained multiple injuries from a coal fall in No 1 shaft. Paul Kralkoucts of South Wilkes-Barre was head injured by coal from a premature blast. J B Buell of Nanticoke injured at the Park with a leg.
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Mack Dunshee
Mount Lookout
Wyoming
Pittston
Louis ‘Notchick
Nanticoke
Young Notchick
John Vivian
No. 1
Paul Kralkoucts
Lehigh and
Wilkes-Barre
South Wilkes-Barre
Man Injured After Fall at Mountain Park
A man attempting to cross a revolving cylinder at Mountain Park yesterday morning fell and sustained a broken limb. He was brought to the city on the 12.30 train and later removed to Nanticoke for treatment of the injury.
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Montain Park
Nanticoke
Mayor Nichols vows crackdown on Sunday liquor sellers
In court yesterday morning Mayor Nichols declared he would in future wage war on Sunday liquor sellers. He called their presence a curse to the community and stated he would punish sellers more than their victims, promising strict enforcement and the severest penalties allowed by law.
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Nichols
Lfe
Child Run Over by Wagon In Nanticoke
The 2 year old son of Joseph Bencofski of Nanticoke was run over by a Broad's fruit wagon yesterday morning. He was badly hurt and recovery is doubtful. The boy ran under the horses' hoofs and the driver was not blamed.
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Jospeh Bencofski
Nanticoke
Broad
Recital at First Presbyterian Church in Ashley Tonight
Local notices report Frances Van Nostrand pupils perform this evening at 8 in Ashley. Other items note a Sabbath law crusade in the city, a physician registration in Parsons, a missing person, a Saengerbund picnic, a Plymouth hose theft outcome, and various community events and civic notices.
Scranton Visitors and Local Happenings Noted
Mrs. George L. Dickson of Scranton visited here last Friday. B. BR. Parker accepted a position with W. W. Thomas H. Watts of Scranton. Rev. John Barnum of Vestal preached at the Methodist Episcopal church. he is 64 and has preached for over sixty years. Funeral for Miles W. Bilas held at Beach Street with a full Masonic service at Hickory Grove cemetery. Choir members included Polly Relph, Abbie Stone, Dora Card, and others. F H Parson assisted on organ. Waverly lodge No. 301 attended in a body. Miss Hortense and Georgia Knight returned from Maple Cottage to West Pittston. Percy Falkenbergh will return from Atlantic Highlands, N. J., next Saturday. Henry White of Scranton visited his brother G H White. Ed S. Calkins drove ponies to Cochecton, N. Y. for a round trip under five hours each way. Public installation of Washington Camp No. 14 SOSA officers conducted by Oscar Van Buskirk. new officers listed. Mrs. E. G. Carpenter and Estella Miller back from Boston trip and visit to Hampton, NH. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Leighton and son Bedford visiting Mrs. Leighton’s mother Mrs. Andrew Bedford in Binghamton.
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George L. Dickson
Scranton
B. BR. Parker
W. W
Thomas H. Watts
W. R. Finch
John Barnum
Vestal
Broome County
York State
F. H. Parson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Barnum
Louisa Feehley
Electric City
Miles W. Bilas
Beach Street
A. Reynolds
A. Bergen Browe
Polly Relph
Abbie Stone
Dora Card
C. E. Mahoney
and ‘Mra
Watson H. Stone
Dexter Sinsaupaugh
F.H. Parson
Waverly Lodge
Hickory Grove
A. B. Stevens
Hortense
Georgia Knight
Cochecton
N. Y
Washington Camp
Patriotic Order Sona of America
Oscar van Buskirk
Irving Nash
Albert Johnson
Byron Cowles
William Green
M. Hopfer
Mark Doty
George Stone
E. G. Carpenter
Estella Miller
Boston
Barton M. Ward
Hampton, N. H
B. F. Leighton
Bedford
Social visits of local residents and guests
Mrs. James Edwards and Miss Lizzie Jones of Hyde Park visit Mr. and Mrs. William G. Challis. Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Bailey and daughter Estella return from Cochecton. Miss Blanche Posten of Atlantic Highlands visits her cousin Miss May Browe at the Baptist parsonage.
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Lima
N. Y
George B. Davin
James Edwards
Lizzie Jones
Hyde Park
William G. Challis
Frank H. Bailey
Estella
Cochecton
Blanche Posten
Atlantic Highlands
N. J
May Browe
Baptist Parsonage
Pittston News Notes and Local Elections Update
The Pittston office of the Scranton Tribune is opened at No. 6 Williams Street for news, complaints, orders, and subscriptions. Republican convention results show Jones winning the East and West Pittston delegates on various ballots. Local obituaries note Mrs. Mina Nelle Rosencrance and Mrs. Laura Bielsnick death notices. Other items include Odd Fellows anniversary, Knights of Honor treasurer appointment, and a fall into a sewer with a rescuer praised. Three arrests and a horse theft attempt wrap the page.
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Pittston
Scranton Tribune
H. W. Cruser
Williams Street
Reese
C. J. Barrett
Joseph Moore
Wilkes-Barre
Harding
Howell Williams
John M. Jones
Theron Davenport
C. B. Smith
Moore
Jones
Smith
Charley Smith
Hastings
East Side
West Side
Lewis Jones
Broadrick
Forty Fort
Edward 8. Stackhouse
Shickshinny
A. W. Roberts
West Pittston
Alex McDougall
John D. Woodworth
William Rosencrance
Berry
Nicholas Berry
John W
Wilson M. Berry
Warren Street
Laura Bllesnick
Hamtown
August
New York City
J. L. McMillan
Sam Hood
Main Street
Sinclair House
Hood
Henry Blackmoor
Paypack
Coray France
France
Trombar
Blackmoor
First Class Flumbing Call Ad at Wright & Co
An advertisement from Wright & Co on M7 South Malin Street offers a new range for sale or exchange and lists household goods available for buy or trade. The note mentions a 50 or related offer and invites inquiries.
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Wright & Co
South Malin Street
Taylor News Roundup of Local Visits and Events
Mies Gregory visits Miss Tidd at Malin Street. Calvary Baptist excursion to Lake Ariel set for Sept 3. Reds beat Dashers 70 to ? in school grounds game with Hayes strong on mound. J Milford Morgan back from Lake Underwood. Mr and Mrs J B Winslow visiting Susquehanna county. Taylor silk mill to start operations today with about 200 workers. William H Gordon leaves for two weeks vacation in Port Jervis.
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Mies
Mabel Gregory
Stroudebure
Anna Tidd
Malin Street
Methodist Episcopal Church
F. A. King
Calvary Baptist Church
Lake Ariel
Reds
Dashers
Old Forge
Hayes
J. Milford Morgan
Lake Underwood
J. B. Winslow
Susquehanna County
Taylor
William H. Gordon
Port Jervis
Revival tent meetings at Hart Lake draw followers
Friends and followers of Evangelist Rev L Shellhorn and Mr and Mrs G D Moore hold tent meetings at Hart Lake Susquehanna county hoping for August revival in Archibald mining town between Hyde Park and the Sibley. They preach Christ not sect, seeking unity beyond creeds.
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Evangelista
L. Shellhorn
G. D. Moore
Hart Lake
Susquehanna County
Archibald
Hyde Park
Sibley
Methodist Episcopal Church
Christ
Rome
Classified Ads Provide Diverse Local Opportunities
A dense page of many classified notices lists positions and rentals. Ads include WANTED salesmen and domestic help, office and hall rentals, a six room house for rent, a bakery for sale, a large four story building for wholesale use, and a charitable offer. Multiple names and addresses appear for Plymout h, Chicago, Binghamton and Scranton area listings.
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Adama Avenue
DR. Roo
D. B. Replogle
Logle
Spruce Street
Laclin Avenue
Fay
Carson Davies
Meranton
Classified ads fragment shows errands, jobs and goods offers
An assorted clutter of notices lists agents wanted and job seeks, with brokers and lawyers named. It mentions sales schemes and investment pitches, auctions and mortgages, and assorted business addresses in Scranton area. The garbled items include recruitment, household help, legal notices and retail offers.
Local social notes and sporting result items
Miss Mamie Larken and William Gallagher visit Miss Mame O Malley in Dunmore street. The F and G baseball club beat a picked nine 9 to 0. Peter Saltry and wife from Providence visit town. The Leader newspaper staff hosted cashier Miss Rachel Evans with a surprise party on Lackawanna street. A long list of attendees enjoyed the evening. Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup is recommended for teething babies and wind colic. Twenty five cent bottles sold by druggists worldwide. Topic cards for six months offered at low prices. Excursions and festivals this summer may be planned with Tribune guidance.
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Mamie Larken
Washington, N. J
William Gallagher
Dunmore
Mame O'Malley
Dunmore Street
F. and G
Peter Saltry
Providence
Scranton
Rachel Evans
Lackawanna Street
Margaret Lewis
Moosic
Annie Murphy
Lillian Houck
Katie Coughlin
Lulu Call
Mary Keene
Edward Adams
Maggie Sullivan
Timothy
James Quinnan
Jennie Thomas
Charles Pitcher
Hyde Park
W. D. Parry
Professional Cards listing area physicians and surgeons
A fragmented directory style notice lists doctors with specialties and hours. It includes AR DEAN address near Court House Square and Dr Kay at 26 Penn Ave with afternoon hours, Dr Mcates at 18 Washington and Linden street, Dr Bateson skin tumor cancer specialist at 606 Linden, Dr Taft porcelain and crown work on Washington Ave, and Laubach surgeon dentist at 116 Wyoming Ave.
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1. Mgates
Washington
iMadiaon Avenue
J. C. Bateson
Linden Street
William A. Taft
Washington Avenu
Ae Cc. Co
Laubach
Wyoming Avenue
R.M. Stra
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Judge Rice
Harrisburg
Henry
Spawne
Atherton
Tenth Ward
Charles E. Rice
Superior Court
Luzerne
D. H. Hastings
B. F. Gilkeson
Straw
Ed. Carpenter
Fourth Ward
W. G. Weaver
Gilkeson
Rice
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Mr. Williams
A. Bacharach
Oscar Smith
Johnson
Arta
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Armstrong
Oldfield
Reese Lloyd
Drifton
William
Graham
Detro
Ironton
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Ticura
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Frances van Nostrand
First Presbyterian Church
Ashley
Hanover Park
O'Brien
Philadelphia
Plymouth Hose Company
Alexander
Ninth Regiment
River Common
John Bullock
City Hospital
James E. Mason
Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Young Colored People
Reese Williams
Bows of
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Royal Arcanum Rooms
Waverly
Connolly
Wallace
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
Court House
PHO
Ada Fine
Camden
Orden Block
Chicago
J. ED War
Charabera Street
Wagen
Jox
Ears
South Main Avenue
Plymouth
aMantentamets
Ma Chemical Company
Atreet
New York
Lackawanna Avenue
Thomas E. Evans
Luserne
John Jermyn
Gaspeee Troosbet
Henry Street
Binghamton
N.Y
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Dalton
Ae Ge L. Pay
Rooker
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Bera
Aome
Adams Avenue
Ouse
Irty Aan
Ezra H. Ripple
William T
Parte
Henry A
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Fenton
North Main Avenue
the Scranton Bedding CO
Calibane One
Strae
Frank Leake
Tussarecaches
Louis UY
Europe
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Quito
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Spritow Street
Rick
Ecrenton
Iinet
Sumner Ave
Warren & Knapp
Councilora
Republican Building
Ion
Tessups & Hand
Commonwouilding
Patterson & Wilcox
Aw Aioe
Roswell
Tienes
William m
Wealth Building
Frank T. OK Tornes
James W. Oakford
Co Wealth
Samuel W. Edgar
Spruce At
L. A
C.K. Pitcher
Senilr TmMon Wee Building
C. Comegys
B. F. Killam
D. H. Hamilton
M.C .M
Edward H. Davis
Commonweal
E. L. Walter
Offico
Lewis “Hancock
Cor. Wash. Ave
Soran Brown & Morris
Arch Price
Washington Area
Grand Union Tea CO
Jones Bro
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Republic Savings AN Loan Association
Jon & N
Callender
Dime Bank Building
School OF the
Miss Worcester
G. R. Clark & Co
Washington Anue
Green House
North
Main Anue
Bauer
KR. J. Bauer
Wyoming Es
Megarger Raccee
Grashington Ave
Frank P P. Brown & Co
West Lackawanna Ave
Thomas Aubrey
Willams Building
ELK Cafe
Isl
Frankg 135
Acea
Ae Im Avenue
Pie Reasonal Ziegler
Precranton
Westminster Hotel
Cor
Tor
Fiasa Square
Sentiae
Ota
Physicians and Surgeons
Seracaee
Court House Square
W. B. Allen
FREY
Wana Monee
Branton
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