Perry Brothers offer free Ludwig piano via public vote contest
Perry Brothers announce a fundraiser allowing any public or private institution to win a Ludwig piano by obtaining the most votes. Votes come from printed advertisements or comments across local papers with set rules, daily standings, and a closing date in December. voting methods include cutting out ads and submitting them at Oliver Votes at No 25 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Brothers
Ludwig
Hriggs
Knabe
Lovo Piratlos
Grick
Truth
Times
Tribune
Free Fresh
Republican
Oliver
Wyoming Avenue
Perry Bros
Wyoming Ave
Scranton
Anthracite vs Buckwheat Coal Costs Questioned
An Individual Opera tore Journal argues railroads burn bituminous coal due to profitability, comparing fuel and transport costs with soft coal. The piece also notes judiciary vacancies in the state and the pending Supreme Court changes, including Chief Justice Sterrett’s term, judges likely to retire, and new appointments under Governor Hastings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeler
Columbia-Montour
Hastings
Allegheny County
W. D. Porter
Wickham
Common Pleas
Supreme Court
Sterrett
Green
Williams, McCollum
Dean
Geology Professor Calvert Visited by Penn Students
Dr P B Calvert recently appointed geology professor at the University of Pennsylvania was entertained here Saturday evening by a group of UPenn students and graduates. He was brought from Germany to fill the chair of invertebrate zoology left vacant by Dr Edward Dunker. Calvert travels the country catching insects as recreation and study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. Calvert
University of Pennsylvania
Calvert
Germany
Edward Dunker
Social notes from Scranton area travels and visits
A long column lists residents and relatives from Scranton and nearby towns, detailing where they are visiting or staying such as Lake Ariel Asbury Park Niagara Falls Mt Pocono Lake Winola Binghamton Atlantic City Toronto Buffalo Wilkes-Barre and Lake Idlewild. Names include Connell Davie Thayer Hancock Crawford Evans Davis Griffiths Wright and many others with streets and towns noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Connell
Lake Ariel
W. H. Davie
North Main Avenue
Asbury Park
Grave Thayer
South Main Avenue
Lake Winola
Mayme Dwyer
Railroad Avenue
Niagara Falls
J. le Crawford
Ashbury Park
Abbie Hancock
Eynon Street
Mt. Pocono
William Kime
Robinson Street
Wyomind
Dr. Smith
Baltimore
Mattes
Ella Hancock
Walter Evans
Hyde Park Avenue
Lake Curey
Mies Pearl Davis
Atlantic City
Alice Ruane
Third Street
Toronto
Buffalo
Bessie Mardenburg
In Street
Nelle McCarty
Patriam At
Courbondale
Helen Monroe
Wyoming Avenue
Alary Lenihan
Hampton Street
Wilkes-Barre
Esther Davis
Wyoming
West Scranton
Mary Harris
Philadelphia
Maud McHugh
Peckville
Arthur Banning
North Hyde Park Avenue
Factoryville
Arthur Thomas
Wilkes-larre
Henry Hagen
Tenth Street
East Lemon
Misa Helen M. Nash
Bouth Ninth Street
Honesdale
W. E. Johns
South Bromley Avenue
Lulu
Mamie Mvans
Lafayette Street
Misses Crossin
Hudson
Thomas F. Eynon, Jr
North Bromley Avenue
D. J. Mannix
Mira Rachel Williame
Berwick
Mary Jenkins
Jackson Street
Robert Birtley
North Sumner Avenue
Yeesterday
Mountain Park
Kate Haggerty
Providence Road
Miga Kate Shields
Pittston
Fr. Campbell
Binghamton
Carrie Brown
Misa Lillian
Stroudsboro
Gertrude
Jennie Woolbaugh
Maryland
Herbert &. Weber
Milwaukee
Robert ¢. Wills
Bank Ftreet
Ada Jackson
Winola
Kathryn Henry
New York City
Sadie Bush
Simon Thomas
Reese Street
Eb, H. Thomas
Montrose
Richard Brown
Stroudsburg
Margaret Kearney
Chestnut Street
Frankearney
N. Y
John Kaufman
Lake Sheridan
William Blatter
North Rebecca Avenue
Emma Knecht
Long Pond
J. P. MoMtt
John
Washburn Street
Weatherly
W. Evans
Hmanehe
Hawley
John Barsler
Emma
New Jersey
F. Ju Hitchcock
Washbury-on-the-Busquehanna
Lowle
Sarah and
Anna Roberts
Minersville
George Ewnon
Jonnie Eynen
North Bromiley Avenue
Lake Idlewilde
Sarah Decker
Moscow
David Weed
Bridget Reilly
Kate
Genevieve Phillips
Green Ridge
Boston
Mire
E. D. Brosse
Misa Eva Ai
Clay Pipe Club's Annual Outing at Lake Ariel
The Clay Pipe Club hosted 200 city and county officials and guests at Lake Ariel. A morning train arrival and afternoon gathering featured sports including an 8-8 baseball draw between City Hall team led by Harry Hatton and a Sheridan-selected team, plus a target shooting contest won by Edward J. Eisele. Dozens of named attendees received clay pipes on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. la Foote
Page Place
Gienwood
Susquchanna
Mivira Marri
North Nyde Parry Avenue
Pleasant Mount
Miss Brown
Honesdale
Paulding
New York
Mia
James A. Mellon
Ninth Street
Harry Jenkins
Jenkins’ Pharmacy
William Lewis
Sumter Brothers
Streadsburg
Long Branch
Nevada Mef‘arty
North Main Avenue
Hattle Evans
Lafayette Street
Elizabeth Bowen
Taylor
Lake Ariel
Josephine Mahon
Maloviry Street
Reesle Lynch
Hudson
Michael Phillips
Green Ridge
Clarke Brothers
Boston
Philips
City Hall
Harry Hatton
Ccruh
Sheridan
M. J. O'Toole
Chief Hickey
John EK. Roche
Edward J. Eisele
Senator McDonald
John J. Kaufman
Evan Thomas
Kauffman
Gross Earnings of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
The Baltimore and Ohio reports gross earnings for the year ending June 30 1898 of 227 642 482 an increase of 2 060 10 over 1897 The receivers after reorganizing policies expect earnings to rise further due to ongoing improvements Net earnings from operations reach about 7 748 047 with over 400 000 exceeding fixed charges plus about 900 000 miscellaneous income Coal strikes in July August reduced revenues and rates were unusually low The document provides earnings figures since 1892 with two months of 1898 approximate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Baltimore
Voters of Archbald Examined Before Contest Commissioners
Archbald residents listed as examined on Saturday before Langestaff Kelley election contest commissioners. Names include Mooney Norton Kearney Durkin McGrail McGrail Norton Walsh Burke Brill Steinert Murphy Devine Boland Kelly Gilgallon Corcoran O Hara Keane Farrell Dusenberry Loftus Daley Manley Merrigan and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald
Langestaff- Kelley
Thomas Mooney
Patrick Norton
Patrick Kearney
Martin Durkin
Patrick McGrail
James McGrail
Charles Norton
Thomas Walsh
John Burke
Anthony Brill
John Steinert
William Murphy
Thomas Devine
James Boland
John J. Kelly
John J. Gilgallon
M. F Corcoran
Martin O'Hara
Frank Keane
Dantel Farrell
Andrew Dusenberry
Patrick Loftus
Michael Daley
Thomas Manley
Michael Merrigan
List of names appears in historical notice
A long line of individual names is listed: Michael Merrigan Jr, Conrad Walsh, Frank Cawley, J F Schwartetrauber, John Corcoran, Lowe Schwartatrauber, Daniel Smallcomb, Gerald Ruane, Henry Kneiraim, Aug Dushtenberg, Anthony Kane, Frank Gaughan, Michael Hara, Patrick Neary, James Carden, M J Kearney, Thomas McDonald, Michael Price, F J O Boyle, Luke Flynn, PF J Swift, John Maloney, Michael Gilroy, Anthony Kinback, John Duffy and Michael Finnerty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baller
R. J. Beamish
Kelly
Charles J. Weichel
Andrew Smith
Harvey Long
Sandy Stilwell
James O' Boyle
John Reagin
David M. Reynolds
Thomas McDonough
Andrew Conlin
FF. Lynott
Ivan Williams
Boland
Phillips
P. W. Gallagher
Hull Wiing
Nelson
John J. Howley
Fellows
William P. Alley
M. T. Gibbons
Thomas J. Coxgrove
Griffiths
Alex, Dunn
M. J. Burns
Charles G. Rosar
Ross
O' Boyle
M. H. Dale
Hickey
Fire Department
Edward Fisele
P. F. Scanton
Sheridan
Harry Matton
Dawson
William J. Ward
James J. Manley
John H. Phillips
Jackson
Charles F. van Nort
Stephen Flanaghan
M. J. Walsh
Simon Thomas
John J. Flanaghan
Richard Eli
Thomas
Norton
Oliver and Walker
Schwiss
Phimbing
O'Malley
John Lewis
J. F. McDonens
J. B. Kern
Thomas Morris
Dennis Kartnett
Michael Merrigan
Conrad Walsh
Frank Cawley
J. F. Schwartetrauber
John Corcoran
Lowe Schwartatrauber
Daniel Smallcomb
Gerald Ruane
Henry Kneiraim
Aug Dushtenberg
Anthony Kane
Frank Gaughan
Michael Hara
Patrick Neary
James Carden
M. J. Kearney
Thomas McDonald
Michael Price
F. J. O' Boyle
Luke Flynn
PF. J. Swift
John Maloney
Michael Gilroy
Anthony Kinback
John Duffy
Michael Finnerty
Third District Republican Committee Meets to Fix Convention
The Tribune notes a meeting of the Third Legislative district Republican standing committee in the Arbitration room at the courthouse on Tuesday August 14 at 2 oclock. The purpose is to fix time and place for the district convention to nominate a candidate for the legislature. Declared candidates include John H. John e of Taylor N Davis of Clark s Green and Dr N C Mackey of Waverly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Republican Standing Committee
Third Legislative District
Court House
John Fh. Johne
Taylor, N
Davis
Clark’s Green
N. C. Mackey
Waverly
Overdose Death of Edward Ruddy at 1432 Church Avenue
Edward Ruddy aged about years, of 1432 Church Avenue, died after taking an overdose of Jandanum Saturday night. He had been ill and prone to hemorrhages, and attempted to vomit up the drug before Dr Rodham arrived. The deputy coroner deemed inquest unnecessary, citing a likely accidental overdose rather than foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Ruddy
Church Avenue
Ile
W. J. Jones
Rodham
Ruddy
Dunmore
Mt. Pleasant
Accidental Fund
Divishin 3
Order of Hibernians
John T. McGrath
Races at Speedway Draw Crowd on Boulevard
A good sized crowd enjoyed racing at the speedway on the boulevard Saturday. Five events were on the card with George Dunn as starter and E. J. Goodwin and Harry DePue as timers. Gommian's team won the first heat series in 120.5 and 1206-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speedway
George Dunn
E. J. Goodwin
Harry DePue
G. E. Hill
Pacers
Mr. Gorman
Mr. Gommian
John Cooper
Taylor
Mr. Wade
Bessie
Fatal kick ends Maplewood fishing trip youth dies
Charles Edward Schmidt aged nineteen and a half died at his Prospect Avenue home after a horse kicked him in the pit of the stomach during a Maplewood trip with friends. He fell unconscious, improved briefly, then died at 5 PM despite medical care. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 PM with Rev. William Bubech officiating. burial in Minooka Cemetery. Patrolman Ernest Schmidt is his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maplewood
Ernest Schmidt
South Scranton
Charles Edward Schmidt
Prospect Avenue
Schmidt
Erie
Wyoming Valley
Clay Pipe Club
Lake Ariel
Bailey
Ritz
Dr. Ritz
William Bubech
German Methodist Episcopal Church
Minooka
Drowned Boy Bertie Coleman Near Moosic
Bertie Coleman ten year old of Mr and Mrs Robert Coleman Moosic drowned in the Lackawanna river Friday while wading with companions. The current carried him downstream before help arrived and his body was found hours later in brush along the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertie
Robert Coleman
Moosic
Lackawanna River
John Carter
Bertie Coleman
Alonzo
Coleman
Labor Day Arrangements Advance in Laurel Hill Park
The Labor Day committee met at 400 Lackawanna Avenue and reported strong progress for the parade in Laurel Hill Park. Local firms plan to join the Industrial division with wagon blocks, Lawrence's and Bauer's bands engaged, refreshments and photograph stand bids due August 15, and P J Thomas to secure reduced fare railroad tickets for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Avenue
Laurel Hill Park
Lawrence
Bauer
P. J. Thomas
Tragic Drowning Ends Search After River Accident
Johnnie Carter and Bertie Carter attempted to cross a bank by a swift current but Alonzo Coleman disappeared after being carried off feet. A rescue party formed, led by the father, but they were unable to reach the boy. Funeral services were held yesterday at the family home with many friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Carter
Bertie
Alonzo
Carter
Coleman
Tobacco workers organize at Green Ridge factory
Philip H. Thomas of the American Federation of Labor helped form a local union of the National Tobacco Workers of America on Saturday among Clark and Scott’s tobacco factory employees in Green Ridge. The initial membership is twenty, and the factory is noted as the only union tobacco plant in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip H. Thomas
American Federation of Labor
National Tobacco Workers of Amerca
Clark & Scott's
Green Ridge
Pennsylvania
Beer Bottle Burst Injures Man at West Market Street
John Jack, at 519 West Market Street, was opening a beer bottle yesterday when the neck broke, severing a large artery in his left palm. Prompt medical aid at Lackawanna Hospital saved him from fatal bleeding and there is danger of lockjaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jack
West Market Street
Lackawanna Hospital
City and School Taxes 1898 Collection Notice
The duplicates of city and school taxes for 1895 are now in my hands for collection. A penalty of three percent will be added on the first of September 1808 and an additional one percent on the first of each month thereafter until fully paid. C G Boland, city treasurer, city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Boland
Unbleached Sheeting Margins Noted in Yard Report
Fragmentary OCR notes reference unbleached sheeting and quantities like over 10-4 per PAN. Dashes of unclear terms follow with scattered mentions of yard access and Lange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascessous Res Lange
Bicycle stock offered at cut prices for quick move
Local shop advertises a large bicycle inventory available at reduced prices to clear stock. Savings highlighted across models with emphasis on quick purchases before stock runs out in coming days.
Niagara Falls Route Offers Full Dining and Sleeping Cars
Leaves Buffalo daily at £50 p m via Michigan Central arriving Chicago at 9 00 a m Buffet library smoking car dining car serving all meals and Wagner sleeping car of latest design and construction Direct connections from Scranton For information contact local ticket agents or W H Underwood Buffalo N Y general eastern passenger agent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Michigan Central
Niagara Falls
Chicago
Wagner
Scranton
W. H. Underwood
General Eastern
N. Y
Neckwear at West Point Puff Four and Ascots
Readable fragments describe neckwear at a sale or display including puff four and ascots. The text emphasizes closeout items and fashion details.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iackawanna
Columbian Detective Agency
Dime Bank Building
Scranton, PA
John T. Coughlin
Department of State
St. N. E
Washington, D. C
Clinton P
Crown Catarrh Powder Co
Chas McMullen
The
Traders National Bank Blo
Telephone
Kemp
Michael Millar
Cedar Avenue
Mrz
Spraks
Aachen
United States
Goruksa
New York Harbor
Brooklyn Bridge
Margaret Evans
West Pittston
North Strawton
John Kelly
Corning
Ella and
Jennie Row
Brooklyn
Court Street
Hattie Evans
Thomas Jones
Carbondale
Frank Phillipa
J. Wickey
Pattick J. O' Boyle
Robert Murray
M J. O'Malley
Richard Beamish
Edward Ische
Dennis Hartnett
John Reagan
Willem Griffiths
John E. Roche, Jr
J F. McDonough
Ita
Ashe
Voters OF
Third District
Cooper's Trotter
Veene
Mr. Scot
Harry
William P. Boland
Mr. Scott
Mr. Crawford
Maud
A. D. Pierson
Nero
Nellie McCrory
Lackawanna
Labor Day Committee
E. G
Coursen
Clark & Scott
Anderson L Lareelis
Atlantic
Atantic H
Serene Ees
Columbus
Hills
Lonesdale
Berkley
Clarke Bros
North Shore Limited
Mfr
Franklin Ave
S.C. Snyder J
Spruce Street
Jermyn
Iloney OL
Japan
ANN Druggists
Raynolds
Hand & Payne
SILK
Madras
Washington Ave
Snow
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Carbondale, Olyphant
Kimball
George H.ives
Barbour’s Home
Credit House
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