Local visitors and bridal tour returnees populate regional pages
Mr and Mrs A F Duffy have returned from their bridal tour. Miss May Bhaw of Yonkers visits Aunt Mee Margaret Mitchell in Mean Avenue. Thora J Cusick of Marion Ohio, lieutenant of the Marion Mirror, will spend days in the city. Mrs George Wawk and Miss Blyle MacWilliam of this city visit relatives in Grand Island Nebraska. Mrs J O Ackerman and Wor sister Miseos Mise and Helm Wormer suffer at Atlantic City. Miss Martha Perryn and Miss Meors Stark of Montrose visit Mr Darrow on Washburn Street. Professor and Mr John P Shivlin of Wilkes Barre and Miss Atina Fleming of Menney Avenue meet friends in Buffalo and Weithull New York. Mr Theodore Mernley and daughter Flur tte of Buffalo, NY. Wipe lade boventine quceta of Mee Frank McArthur of South Washington Avenue have returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thora J. Cusick
Marion
Fieutenan
Marion Mirror
George Wawk
Mise Blyle MacWillianm
Felemhi
Grand Island
Neb
Mra
Ackerman
Miseos Mise
Helm Wormer
Suteriig
Atlantic City
Martha Perryn
Mise Meors Stark
Montrose
Darrow
Washburn Street
John P. Shivlin
Wilkes-Barre
Mies Atina Fleming
Menney Avenue
Buffalo
Weithull
N.Y
Theodore Mernley
Danehier, Flurtte
Wipe Lade Boventine Quceta
Frank McArthur
South Washington Avenue
Man Struck By Apoplexy At Gravel Pond
Patrick Quinn of 422 Brook Street died after being overcome by apoplexy while returning from an outing with his family at Gravel pond. Despite rescue efforts he sank and was pronounced dead from heart failure by Dr Strang. An inquest was deemed unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Quinn
Brook Street
Quinn
Strang
Hillside
Cusick
Paine
John F. Connolly
Connolly
Miss Haefey
Woelkers
John Conley
Conley
Misa Haefley
Woelkern
Trenk
Watson conveys Round Woods tract to Lackawanna Land Company
W W Watson transfers ninety five acre Round Woods tract on South Main avenue to Lackawanna Land Company. Deed recorded August 14 1900 for 90000. Three new dwellings to be built near park with modern utilities and a church edifice planned on Watson donated lot. Watson treasurer of the company and managing property. Also notes a school principalship record at Millerstown State Normal and a Beranteon Liederkranz excursion to Lake Lodore on August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Woods
Main Avenue
W. W. Watson
Lackawanna Land Company
Recorder's Office
Watson
Gas Explosion Destroys Bank Building in Scranton
A gas explosion in the Merchants and Mechanics bank building at 429 Lackawanna avenue demolished two structures and damaged many more. Twenty seven people were injured including residents and passersby. rescuers pulled victims from debris as fire crews contained the scene and investigators sought a cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ and Mechanical Bank
Bank
Bernanton
Merchants’ and Mechanics’ Bank
Lackawanna Avenue
D. I. Phillips
Scranton Carpet Company
Wereng Drug Store
Andrew Campbell
Casey
Wyoming and
Lackawanna
Iist
Lackawanna Hospital
Karius
Box
James Conway
Loreng
Fred Christ
Mears & Hagen
Atcress
M Soratch
Lesses
Handley
Blair
D. L Phillips
Innet
Cortive
Jermyn
PD. 1
Paups
Scranton Ciarpel Company
Merchants and Mechanics Bank
Williams
A. J. Casey
Annan Kesle
Solomon Apartments
Lorenz
Shy
Thousania
Washington Avenue
Spruce Street
Charles Clark
Phelps Street
New Brand Cigarettes Presented for Smoker Choices
If you are a smoker it will pay you to walk around and examine these new brands. The ad promotes the best brands offered and encourages consumer comparison shopping.
No Truth In Rumor On Pennsylvania Central Brewing
Charles Robinson president of the Pennsylvania Central Brewing company refutes rumors of a dissolution. He says operations continue as before, aside from the Hughes and Glennon West Pittston department where managers were discharged and a new manager appointed on August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Robinson
Pennsylvania Central Birewing Company
Tribune
Pennsylvania Central Brewing Company
Hughes & Glennon Department
West Pittston
R. M. Hughes
James J. Glennon
Summer Home Fund Raiser Totals Given by Guild Treasurer
The Men's Guild treasurer reports donations received last week from several supporters totaling 57. Seventy two women and children have been entertained to date and more than 150 await assistance. Contributions requested to be sent to 146 Wyoming Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men's Guild
George Ugkbom
Katherine M. Serato c
Renerees
Victor Roch
BRUT
Peer
Wyoming Avenue
George Schlager Condition Delays Surgery
Doctors confirmed a spinal fracture in George W. Schlager but postponed operative treatment after a late night consultation. He remained resting comfortably at 2 AM with no notable change in status, though physicians believe the spinal cord may be intact offering a chance for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Schlager
the Tribune
Schlager
Lehigh Valley Deal to Niagara Falls in 1900
Five dollar round trip to Niagara Falls offered by Lehigh Valley Railroad for August 14 1900 travel. Tickets on sale August earlier and valid for return through August 14 with limited pastage. honored on any train except the Black Diamond Express. Consult Lehigh Valley agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Lehigh Valley Ticket Agents
Trane ry clerk fatally struck by train in Harrisburg
Harrisburg August 5. Robert Lucas a transfer clerk at the United States small freight office was struck by an express train early this morning and died from his injuries. He was known in the city papers and had worked at the Union station for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley
Judge Handley
Williama
Miss Haefey
Hmaefey
Harrisburg
Robert Lucas
United States
Wervon
Uninn
Thin City
Wan Ailride
Men of the hour and local officials feature in Luzerne notices
Thomas H Shotton serves on the poor board, guiding cases and visiting Hillside Home while District Attorney Martin and Hon William Hines linger in nomination talks. Patrolman Lona Day, a popular, tall beat officer, is noted for his service, health reports, and earlier Hispano American War era ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Shotton
Martin
William Henry Hines
Luzerne County
Lona Day
W. E. Allen
Animal Kingdom
Mr. Shotton
Shotton
Lackawanna Avenue
West Lackawanna Avenue Bridge
Franklin Avenue
Lona
Thirteenth
Dienge
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Tus
Oregon
DR. Taylor
Hefermyn
Sanderson Avenue
Ackawanna
Penn
A. B, Warman
A. F. Duffy
Tme
Mice May Bhaw
Yonkers, N. Y
Mee Margaret Mitchell
Mean Avenue
E. ©. Layte
Milleraville State Normal School
State Board of Examiners
Beranteon Liederkranz
Lake Lodore
The
Thomas Trennas
Minovha
Esingte
Dolyrta
Anna Klein
Beick Avenue
Gln
May
Joan
Connen
H.W. Srivington
Maryaville
Perry County
Bonne
Bairfield
Opyette
Birch Street
Siale
Faer
Anne
Worlrehs
Anste Tarafey
Eiizabeth Ward
Cylindra Sailor
Tech Street
Sikes
Lette Musally
Tockawanta Averawe
Mies Havive
Mary Ward
Moosle
Ghran
Laohiewarina
Dechawantea Hospital
Lake
Fehenil
Miss Haelor
Kate Bitler
Moosinrs
Veronica Jovch
Pittston Arene
Elit Lechees
Mins Vluefes
Patiick Katrick
Stowe Avertie
Bute
Minio
Sloctm
Scranton
Patrick Maloney
Minooka
Patrick Healey
Pius
Phyllte Street
Tellewne
Fackawanna Seepital
Murt
Matty
Annie Timkin
Brick Avenue
William A. Lowery
Gree
Wai
Fooconnoldy
Ene
Thomas Costello
Jeney Clingete
Werilere
Samuel Johnson
Andrew Maker
Jeney City
Onte
Raises
Fred Phillips
Fire Department PLC
Hickey
Alex Dunn, Jr
Wiliam Fickus
Robert O Donnell
Andy Phelan
Misa Haefey
Wyoming Ave
Handley Estate Papers
Lucky Prature
E. G
Coursen
Slikaas Geuiasevennaaias
C.c
George Schlager
Judrce Woodward
Wilkes- Barre
Woodward
Elliott P. Klener
Boom
Kingston Township
Pringte Wila
UN Ehoutera
Locks Pond
Knox Sail
Washington Ave
Clarke Bros
M’f’g
International College of Music
L. W. Carr
Burr Building
Olesen
Mielene
Offce
Adams Avenue
Offoe
Burr
Heller
Gunster & Forsyth
Penn Avenue
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank Building
Wakehouse
Green Ridge
Lackawanna Ave
Conrad
Mears Building
Pierce’s Market
W.H. Pierce
Penn Ave
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Ereeenarem Pa
Amanufacturers
General Office
Scranton, Pa
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