Summer travel notes from Asbury Park and nearby towns
Local society roundup lists Dr and Mrs B Ware at Asbury Park, T J Foster at Preston Flurk, and numerous residents on summer vacations in Laketon, Atlantic City, Windfall Pond, and New York. Figures include ex lieutenant governor Watrer and J S Bwisher returning from Atlantic City, with various visits, train and boat trade officials, and a civic address by A J Colborn in Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Ware
Asbury Park
T. J. Foster
Preston Flurk
Davi Parry
William Edgar le
Laketon
John T. Watkins
Mike Rether Mogey
Misa Nora Sullivan
North Washington Avenue
Atlantic City
Mise Mary Jordan
Monsey Avenue
Parsons
Watrer
Mr. Cobb
T. Owen Charles
Windfall Pond
Bouten Town
Meo
Samuel Woolner, Jr
Peoria
Woolner
Aine
Moses
Mulberry Street
Nora Cadden
Josephine C Ndden
New York City
Far Mockaway
A. J. Colborn
Hagerstown
Patriotic Order
Bons of America
Bwisher
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Central Road
Local remedy refund notice from J G Bone & Moore
A signed notice states a refund offer on Mont battle et aroens's Warranted Byrup of Tarit it ja to cure coughs or colds. It promises a 4 count bottle to prove satisfaction and money refunded, involving J G Bone & Moore Pu and John P Donahue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe
Mont Battle Et Aroens
J. G. Bone
Poor Tax Man Given Corner in City Treasury Office
A conference of the Public Buildings Committee resolved that the Poor Tax Collector Edward Farr should occupy a corner of the city treasurer's office. The space will be partitioned off to prevent communication with the rest of the office while Farr keeps his money and books in an alternate vault. The change, ordered by City Treasurer Robinson and Farr's representative, was begun with carpenters at work yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Buildings Committee of Select Council
Robinson
Forr
Select and Common Council
Buildings Committee of Select Council
Molaskin
Public Buildings Committee
John Schneider
C. F. Wagner
John KB
Reche
Adam Schroeder
John Tt. Farr
Edward Farr
Far
Special and regular meetings outline agenda items
The felone and common councils will not meet Thursday night. A special meeting of select and a regular meeting of common will occur. Roland Thomas for street commissioner may be considered. The park bond ordinance and the city electric plant bond proposal are set for discussion. The finance committee has not yet debated the ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felone and Common
Roland Thomas
Finance Committee
City Council Considers Tax Payment Extension Tonight
Tomorrow's council session may extend the deadline for city taxes. If not granted, the city treasurer would add a five percent penalty on unpaid taxes. Only a small portion of city taxes are current. The school board will discuss granting a school tax extension at its Monday night meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fits
School Board Meeting Feature Possible Principal Choice
The fire department committee will meet tonight while Superintendent Howell returns from the National Educational Association convention in Los Angeles. The school board meeting is set for next Monday night with Prof. George W Phillips expected to indicate whether he will accept the high school principal post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Howell
Los Angeles
Nathan] Educational Association
George W.hillips
Narrow Escape As Horse Drawn buggy Hits Crossing Gate
An unknown man driving a single horse attached to a light buggy escaped injury after his horse bolted toward a lowered gate at a Lackawanna avenue crossing. The gate was broken at the base, and bystanders restrained the horse just as a passenger train neared the crossing. The driver, who refused to identify himself, appeared shaken but unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Avenue
Lehigh Valley Announces $5 Niagara Falls Round Trip
On August 12 the Lehigh Valley railroad will sell tickets to Niagara Falls and return at a special fare of 5 dollars for the round trip from Scranton Pennsylvania with return limited to August 14. Tickets valid on any train except the Black Diamond Express. Consult Lehigh Valley ticket office for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Niagara Falls
Scranton
Lehigh Valley Ticket
Ssonte
Local stock dealer praises Chamberlain remedy
Mr John Mathias of Pulaski Kentucky says after a week with Max and failed medical relief he was advised to try Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and half a bottle cured him For sale by all druggists Matthews Bros wholesale and retail agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mathias
Pulaski, Ky
Max
Chamberlain
Matthews Bros
Libel Suits Filed Over Sunday Scranton Paper
Civil actions for libel were brought by Colonel B. H. Ripple against Richard Little and Michael O'Toole, editor and associate editor, of a Scranton paper. Damages asked total 16 000 with 1 000 bail per defendant. warrants issued. hearing set for this morning at 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrantonian
Richard Little
Michael O'Toole
E. C. Newcomb
O’brien & Kelly
Caplasen
John MM. Fellows
Explosion in Scranton coal shaft injures man and kills two mules
A gas explosion in the Pine rook shaft upper Clark vein of the Scranton Coal Co. severely burns Daniel Galvin who lit a naked lamp to fire a blast. Everett Mellidy is blown 200 feet. two mules in the adjacent chamber die. Fireman Powell reports no visible fire or gas gauge prior to the blast and calls it one of the most mysterious explosions he has heard of. Residents rush to aid and miners’ wives fear disaster as carriages arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Rook
Scranton Coal Company
Clark
Daniel Galvin
Everett Mellidy
Galvin
South
Scranton
Dottie
Powell
Mason
Vielnits
Liveryman Helles Recovers Wagon and Horse in Newark
Liveryman Helles identified Fred Smith in Newark as the thief who stole his horse and wagon. He recovered both animals in Newark and brought them to Portland with him. Requisition papers were signed by Chief Robling and sent to Harrisburg. Morrisburg must return the prisoner via Detective Mole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helles
Newark
Fred Smith
Portland
Smith
Ilin
Robling
Harrisburg
Morrisburg
Mole
Descendants of Samuel Callender Gather in Blakely
The annual meeting of Samuel Callender's descendants takes place on Wednesday August 23 at Memorial Chapel Blakely. The program includes speeches, vocal and instrumental music, and family reminiscences. C A Kenyon, secretary, invites all interested to attend at 10:00 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Callender
Memorial Chapel
Blakely
C. A. Kenyon
Excursion Train Outing From Scranton to Heart Lake
D L and W announces a Sunday Aug 13 excursion from Scranton at 12 00 am to Heart Lake featuring a weightful grave large pavilion refreshment stands and heating. Return arrives Scranton at 10 00 pm. Also Hook and Ladder company invites Nov 1 Mountain Park trip Tue Aug 15 with tickets 1 00 and 56 cents for children. Tickets valid on trains 815 11 am and 140 pm flyer Central Railroad New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Hook and Ladder Company
Mountain Park
Central Railroad
New Jersey
Sardine Bargains and Melon Offer Advert
Fancy boneless sardines 15c or 1.75 a dozen. Boneless with bones 12c. Full halves 10c worth 25c. Fancy boneless full halves full size 25c or 2.75 a dozen. Magnum 35c or 5.48 a dozen. Watermelons no extra charge. Fancy Gem melons offered.
Iced Tea Special Lines From Royal Crown and Coursen’s
A historic note lists tea varieties and prices: Royal Crown Ceylon blends and Coursen’s Java offerings with per four pound and small can rates. Mentions 60c line and 30c to 82c ranges as promotional pricing. The text resembles an old classifieds or store circular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Crown
Ceylon
Java
West Side Board of Trade debates Round Woods park price
The West Side Board of Trade discussed buying Round Woods for a public park with views that the asking price is too high. Debated silk mill site advertising and telephone franchise reports. committees to meet owner and report at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Woods
Weat Side
John V W. Fellows
Hector Campbell
Charles Godshall
Joseph Prips
Thomas M. Watkins
TD. Jones
HW. H. Bamford
Andrew B. Holmes
William Farrell
Parks Committee
W. W. Watson
Mason
John H. Fellows
Groundwoods
T. Fellows Mason
Carbondiale
Nanticoke
Hector Camphbell
Jersey City
Brooklyn
Ho Morgan
Purchuyer
A. Te. Holmet
Willam Farrell
Watson
Board of Trade
West Side board of trade opposes Beranton telephone franchise
A city committee reports against granting a second telephone franchise to a new company. Opposes street repairs disruption, poles and wires, and argues one system serves the public better. Resolutions urge postponement and condemn council members' conduct while praising competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tackswanna Telephone Company
Beranton
Tennsylvania
Common Council No
Tne
Iiet Exlat
Hunt
Mae- Iner
Comany
Select Council
John J. Shea
John BE. Roche
Thomas O'Royte
Adam Behroeder
Flimby
West Bide Board of Trade
Anid
Bern
Thie
Farrell
Campbell
Fellows
Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Common Council
West Side
Board of Trade
G M Watson Returning For Civil War Reunion
Mrs. P J Vetter told a Tribune reporter that Attorney George M Watson would arrive next Saturday after confirming Mr. Vetter's death The Griffin post and friends plan a trip to Lanesboro for the Seven County Veterans association reunion on August 16 The trip uses the D and H railroad with a round trip fare of 1 00 and a special train from D I station at a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Vetter
Tribune
George M. Watson
Mr. Vetter
Mire. Vetter
Seema
Griffin Post
Lanesboro
Seven County Veterans’ Association
Laneshore
Builders Exchange Meeting Amid Union Strike Controversy
Builders' Exchange met in the Board of Trade rooms after carpenters denounced a false national leaders report. The telegram from PF J McGuire denied repudiation of union demands eight hour day and thirty cents, while aid checks arrived and carpenters prepared to bid on contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters’ Union
Builders’ Exchange
Board of Trade
Carpenters
Philadelphia
PF. J. McGuire
National Organization
McGuire
John A. Knowlton
Scranton
Mr. Cattermull
Messrs. Mulhern
Schroeder
Carlucci
Trullders’ Exchange
Mewers
Cattermull
Philladelphia
John Knowtlton
Cuttermail
P. J. McGuire
Etrikere
Generare
Knowlton
Tow Tribune
McGuire Ao
Highlands of Ontario Summer Resort Prospectus
An advertisement promotes the Highlands of Ontario as a summer playground and health retreat north of Toronto. It touts 1000 feet elevation, accessible travel, hotels, boating, bathing, fishing, hunting, and hay fever relief with steamboat service and scenic views. Wording invites readers to write F P Dwyer Grand Trunk Railway New York for brochures. It also mentions Heechangs Pills as a product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highlands
Ontario
Toronto
Canada
F. P. Dwyer
Eastern
Grand Trunk Railway System
Dun
Broadway
New York
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Norton's New Books
Churchill
Richard Carvel
Caskoden
Cromwell
Ownby Patterson
Bang
Merriman
Fowler
Harold Fredericks
Market Place
Whitings
John Street
Wayman
Harraden
Dunton
Burnham
West Point
Seale
Ferome
Page
Red Rock
Westcott
David Harum
Roosevelt
Rough Rider
Dooley
Sheldon
M. Norton
the Griffin Art CO
Zoo
Wyoming
Enus
Lackawanna Dairy CO
Adams Avenue
A. A. Lindabury
Remdenes
Connell Building
Llu
Malin Avenue
Scranton Transfer Co
Hugh J. Keenan
United States
Lacka. Ave
Ackawanna
A. B. Warman
Arthur ‘l’. Rayneford
The
Ely
Russell
Lackawanna
Lackawanna Road
Thomas Mushnell
Jefferson Avenue
Hue
Rochester
Buffaalo
Ningars Falls
Dolph BE. Atherton
Boat of Trade
Mikeel Miide Whelan
Martha Kelley
John Jones
Janes Ruddy
Lake Ariv
Mrs. Ullman
Millhauser
Leonora
Nathan
Randolphines
Ephiphany College
Baltimore
Jermyn
Little and O'Toole
Perais
Warranta
Kasson
Pine Brook
Belles
Callender Reunion
E. G
Coursen
West Side Board OF Trade Meeting
Farr
Committee On Legislation
Daniels
Duffy Brothers
Delaware, Lackawanak and Western Company
Forte
Mins
Petersburg
South Scranton
Taylor
Lackawanna River
Holmes
Godshall
Fourteenth Ward
Wengel
Hyde Park Avenue
H. D. Jones
Jackson
Lafayette
City of Heranten
Lackawanna-Telephone Company
Vald
Maron
Oliver
MR. Farrell
G. M. Watson
Schank & Spencer
Spruce Street
P. J. M'Guire
Mouvire
Schromler
Bell & Skinner
Hotel Arava
Maloney Oil and Manufacturing CO
Meridian Street
States
Base
Felton’s, Ticpenn Av
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
Pierce’s Market
Penn Avenue
Conrad
Wyoming Ave
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