Wilkes-Barre Tribune Opens Branch Office in Public Square
The Wilkes-Barre Tribune announces a new branch at No 2 Laning building Public Square to deliver early Northeast Pennsylvania editions three to five hours ahead of Philadelphia and New York papers. A lightning strike at 5 PM yesterday struck Miss Williams in the Kingston motorman Louis Reese yard. Reese carried her inside and she regained consciousness around 6 PM. Her condition was reported much improved today with a narrow escape from death.
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the Tribune
Laning Building
Miss Williams
Louis Reese
Kingston
Reese
Second Day of the Convention of Sons of St. George in Royal Arcanum Hall
The Sons of St. George state convention opened in Royal Arcanum hall with Grand President House in charge. William Pooler and James Stevens were named grand chaplain and assistant messenger. The treasurer reported strong finances and committees moved to revise rules and adopt amendments. Delegates dined at Keystone Lodge No. 4 in Pitton yesterday evening, and adjournment is expected tomorrow.
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Royal Arcanum Wall
Sons of St. George
Royal Arcanum Hall
House
William Pooler
St. Clair
James Stevens
Washington, D.D
Houge
South
Beneft
Pitteton
Keystone Lodge No.4
Midsummer Meeting of Luzerne Medical Society in Dallas
The Medical Society of Luzerne County held its annual midsummer meeting in Dallas yesterday afternoon. Attendees included doctors from Kingston Pittston Forty Fort Ashley Luzerne Plymouth and Wyomans among others. The discussion focused on Summer Diseases of Children with many physicians participating. Mengel of Parsons and McQueen of Pittston sought membership, referrals went to authorities. Raub’s hotel hosted the gathering with a notable dinner provided by Mr. Raub.
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The
Medical Society of
Lugerne County
Dallas
Wilkes-Tarre
Gutherle
French
Matlack
Weaver
Taylor
Hakes
Dodson
Prevost
Gibson
Ross
Shoemaker
Geist
Stoeckel
Ruffner
Kingston
Dra
Cross
Rogera
Pittston
Mahon
McFadden
McQuwen
Underwoo
Hutchins
Wyomans
Parsons
McQueen
Raub
Big Assumpsit Suit In Cumberland County Records
An exemplified record of a four suit in assumpsit from Cumberland county names Joseph Hustler as payee and J 13 Marsh with the Wilkes-Barre and Wyoming Valley Traction Company and John Graham as garnishees. Judgment for 5696.90 plus interest from 1892. Sheriff Walters served the writ with attachments and summons to garnishees. returnable in September.
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Wilkes-Barre and Wyoming Traction Company
Rush Trescott
Joseph Hosler
Cumberland County
Prothonothry
Walters
Fald J. RW. Wareh
Wilkes- Barre and
Wyoming Valley Traction Company
John Graham
Hureh & Graham
Sheriff Walters
Railway Men's Meeting in Wilkes-Barre Sept is planned
The Pennsylvania Street Railway Association will hold its annual session in Wilkes-Barre on September 4 and 5 at the Ninth Regiment Armory with an estimated 100 to 200 attendees. General Manager John Graham coordinates local arrangements including an elaborate spread and entertainment at Hanover Park, and he has arranged cot accommodations due to limited hotels.
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Pennsylvania Street Railway
Wilkes-Barre
Ninth Regiment
John Graham
Hanover Park
Graham
Wilkes- Barre
Miner Injured by Rock Fall at Avon Dale Colliery
John Matthew, a miner at the Avon Dale colliery, sustained a broken leg yesterday morning when rock from the mine fell. He was promptly removed to his home on Sheridan Street and comfortable measures were arranged.
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John Matthew
Avondale
Sheridan Street
Strock by Lightning Miss Williams of Edwardsville
Miss Rersie Williams daughter of William Williams of Edwardsville was struck by lightning and reported in a local incident. The event notes the family's residence and the town context in a brief record.
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Strock
Rersie Willams
William Williams
Edwardsville
Prison Commission Meeting Reports Overcrowded Jail
The prison commissioners met with President Coniff and paid several bills including Yordy, Miller Co, McGroarty, Vulcan Iron Works, and others. Seventy five prisoners were in custody, with 68 serving, 87 awaiting trial and one awaiting execution. four prisoners sought governor good behavior clemency. Overcrowding may force jail expansion due to hot weather.
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Coniff
E. B. Yordy
Miller & Co
P. McGroarty
Vulcan
Ron Works
Kirkendall & Bon
Wilkes-Barre Gas Company
Phelps, Straw & Co
Williamson & Wallace, Hog, Dodge & Speece
Tee Manufacturing Company
Isaac Long
George Mahle
John Kusmann
Joseph Miller
David Hollar
Quarrel Over a Corpse Demands Respect for Remains
Mrs. William Cool seeks possession of her husband William Cool's remains after his death from injuries. The dispute arose as his Catholic family refused to release the body for Catholic burial. Mayor Nichola will attempt to restore peace among relatives.
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William Cool
Oine
Stanton Alley
Stanton Street
James
Nichola
Kingston cyclera forms West Side wheelmen club
The Kingston group met Tuesday evening and organized a new club for West Side wheelmen. Officers chosen for one year include President W. P. Billings, Vice President N. L Safford, Treasurer J. W. Marcy, Advisory board members Ray Fitzgerald G W Bennett George W. Lewis James Hydman, Captain Harry Dietrick, First Lieutenant James Monks, Second Lieutenant Ona Bennett, Bugler M J Diarney, Color bearer A Nicol. Club colors are garnet and blue.
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Kingston Cyclera
West Side Wheelmen
W. P. Billings
N. 10
Safford
J. W. Marcy
Ray Fitzgerald
G. W. Bennett
George W. Lewis
James Hydman
Harry Dietrick
Leutenant
James Monks
Ona Bennett
M. J. Diarney
A. & Nicol
Wolf and Miss Nicely Married at Westminster Chapel
Augustus F. Wolf physical director of the Young Men’s Christian Association married Miss Fannie M. Nicely of Dana Place last evening at Westminster chapel. Rev. R B Webster officiated. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home 12 Dani Place. The couple left on the midnight Jersey coast honeymoon trip before returning to live in the city.
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Augustus F. Wolf
Young Men's Christian Association
Fannie M. Nicely
Dana Place
Westminster Chapel
R. B. Webster
Dani Place
Fire damages shed at John Schmidt brick yard
A blaze yesterday afternoon lightly damaged a shed covering one kiln at John Schmidt's brick yard near the Jersey Central track on Scott Street. The object inside the shed was consumed before firefighters could stop the flames.
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John Schmidt
Jersey Central
Scott Street
Weather and social notes from the region
Reports note a well attended Harvey's Lake excursion and a moonlight West End wheelmen picnic at Mountain Park. A Kingston resident Cornelius Robbins dies aged 40. Tax notices are issued with an Aug 15 rebate deadline. The Whalen house was struck by lightning but no injuries. May Gerson promotes Behman Chemical. Knights Templar prepare for the Boston conclave. An excursion is planned.
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Harvey's Lake
The
Times
West End
Mountain Park
Cornelius Robbins
Kingston
Michael Whalen
Harte Street
May Gerson
Behman Chemical Company
Local items report estates and incidents across town
A farm sale sets plans for a summer hotel on North Mountain. Gas in the Pettebone mine was vented by workers but extinguished after a tough effort. William Lawyer jailed for Plymouth Knitting mill robbery pending further hearing. Mrs Mary Merrick’s will leaves equal shares to five children. Frank Allen felled by lightning at work, regained consciousness after hours. Coal company to start monthly paydays at Empire shops. Allan Colby Brooks licensed as physician after Jefferson Medical College studies. Edward F Rutty and Miss Cora E Sherwood wed at bride’s mother’s home. Ikey Olivera at Joe Hart’s drug store earns pharmacist certificate. Mrs Frank Walters of Wyoming injured in fall. consciousness returned after nearly a day.
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North Mountain
Pettebone
William Lawyer
Plymouth
Squire Thomas
Mary Merrick
Frank Allen
Lehigh and
Wilkes-Barre Coal Company
Empire Shops
Allan Colby Brooks
Jefferson Medical College
Edward F. Rutty
Cora E. Sherwood
Canal Street
Fh. B. Webster
Albert J. Olivina
Ikey
Joe Hart
Harrieburg
Frank Walters
Wyoming
Pittston Board Receives Urban Growth Proposals At Meeting
The Pittston board discussed a new water street Lehigh Valley rail station, Duryea Inkerman extension, and Crow street paving. New members C V Carpenter and Joseph Hileman Sr joined. a petition to unify West Pittston with Pittston city was approved for plan and naming ideas. A Paterson silk industry move to Pittston could employ 300 to 400 workers. The group plans further committee work on a shared municipal government.
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Board of Trade
John B. Law
Benjamin Harding
F. H. Banker
J. C. Reap
M. Schlosser
Alex Bryden
C. V. Carpenter
A. Gompertz
M. A. Kelley
C. R. Patterson
Joseph Langford
G. B. Thompson
Committee On Transportation
Water Street
Lehigh Valley Railroad
John B. Graham
The
Traction Company
Duryea
Inkerman
Schiogser
Crow Street
Phttaton
G. W. Benedict
Miners Hillard Milling Company
B. G. Cooper
J. R. Ross
George Smith
D. Lamb
W. H. Holmes
R. B. Cutler
J. Th. Shiffer
People's Bank
Thomas Ford
Moses Coolbaugh
Joel Brenton
Malin
Joseph Hileman
Patterson
MM. Schioeser
West Pittston
Pittston
Schloster
Theodore Hart
J. T. Ross
West Chester Paper Mill Company
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Local notes on street work and town visitors
The town moves ahead with renovating the merchant stand and new front after a recent fire. Paving progress runs from Butler to Charles street, amid cobble removal objections.Residents and visitors like Miss Van Tile and Mrs Evans travel to Sunbury Brigantine and Lake Carey while fishing and vacations are noted for several locals. Two thousand dollars will be distributed to troops from Camp Curtin Mount Gretna. new mail box at Miners Bank building and Wright and Co advertise plumbing services.
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Tallor Buss
Butler
Charles Street
P. Battle
Alice van Tile
Sunbury
Frank Shiffer
Rancom
Dasa
Evans
W. L. McDougall
J. McDougall
John B. Law
Jean
Miner's Bank
Mullen
H. E. Coward
Lake Winola
Jesalo
Ella
May Perrin
Wyoming Avenue
Lake Carey
Ninth
Camp Curtin
Mount Gretna
Only Two Demand Gold for Topeka Pension Checks
In Topeka Kansas on pension day a circular urged pensioners to demand gold rather than depreciated currency. Over 500 checks were paid by the Bank of Topeka. only two applicants asked for gold, one granted and one refused after resisting.
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Topeka
Kan
Shawnee County
Hank of
Bituminous coal operators hold line amid wage dispute
Terre Haute Ind August 7 the bituminous coal operators refused the 60 cent wage demand and will hold out for the 91 cent advance until October when the raise is planned The Tribune notes printing services and posters available for upcoming excursions and festivals.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Astute
Zahm of Notre Dame Sparks Controversy in Plattsburg
Rev J A Zahm a Notre Dame scientist stirs Roman Catholic summer school at Plattsburg New York with lectures that some conservatives deem heretical. He argues science aligns with divine record and faces questions about orthodoxy within the school.
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J. A. Zahm
Notre Dame
Plattsburg
N. Y. Plattsburg
N. Y
Notre Dame University
Zahm
Dr. Zahm
Holy See
Five Men Buried Alive at Centralia Mine Escape
Five men Frederick and Charles Shaughnessy MichaelaCarthy and E. B. McLaughlin were buried under five feet of loose coal at Centralia mine owned by L. A. Riley & Co. The weight of the soil caused a collapse but did not trigger a landslide. Workers freed them after difficulties with assistance from fellow miners.
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Centralia
Pottaville
Frederick
Charles Shaughnessy
MichaelaCarthy
BE. McLaughlin
Fof L. A. Riley & Co
Local Notices and Classified Advertisements
A collage of late 19th century ads and notices listing agents wanted sales compensation and business opportunities. Includes postings for tours and advertising space in Hyde Park and Beckville, stockholders meeting notice for Scranton Axle Works, loans for mortgages, and professional listings for physicians lawyers and agents.
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Peeny Fren
Scranton Axle Works
Thomas J. Or
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Horace Hand
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Alfred Hand
William
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Cone T. Okell
Coal Exchange
James W. Oakford
Common
C. R._ PITCHER
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C. Comegys
B. F. Killam
Wyoming Ave
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J. H. Hamilton
Beranton
M. C. Rance
Architects
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E. L. Walter
Lewis Hancock, JR
Sprucest, Cor. Wash. Ave
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Price Building
Lackawanna
Ranton
Thomas M. Cann
Walter H. Buell
Grand Union Tea CO
Jones Bros
G. R. Clark & CO
Reedsmen and Nurserymen
Green House
North Avenue
Republic Savings and Loan Association
Ase Dime Bank
Baufa
R. J. Bauer
Hulbert
Megargee Brothers
Washington Ave
Beranon
Frank P. Brown
ELK Cafe
Frank Avenue
Tee Reasonable Siegler
Scranton House
TOR Koch
Westminster Hotel
Cor
Sixteenth St
Erving
American Plan
Anables
Cen Ombah
Plaza Square
Ghat
Caandien
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