Pittston Man Breaks Leg in Rendham Runaway Incident
Levi Goodman of Pittston suffered a broken leg in a runaway at Rendham yesterday. A Pittston map maker named Maritim also fractured a limb during a late night incident near Holden. Edward Neals, South Side, was arrested for reckless shooting with a toy catapult and released. The Lackawanna County Medical Society plans a regular meeting at Lake Ariel next Tuesday. A train leaves Erie and Wyoming Valley station at 3 24 p. m. A unknown man, age about 33, 6 feet, 150 pounds, with a red mustache and scar, was found with throat cut in Harrisburg on Sunday. police seek missing-person leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Traction Company
Maritim
Pittston
Holden
Edward Neals
South Side
Dennis Gaynor
Lackawanna County Medical Society
Lake Ariel
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Simpson
Harrisburg
Aug
Bundey
V. R. Andersom
Woman drummer signals standout sales presence in Wyoming
A female drummer working for Beeman Chemical of Cleveland has been staying at the Wyoming House for a few days. The note highlights her role as a saleslady and advertising agent, one of the few women in the road trade, with five years at M Gerson in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Gerson
Pittsburg
Wyoming House Register
Beeman Chemical Company
Cleveland
Miss Gerson
Seventon
M. J. Purcell
Linden Street
Gerantonians
Purcell
Atale
Mrs Penman Appointed to Atlanta Exposition Commission
A Harrisburg dispatch announced the appointment of Mrs Harriet Clay Penman of Scranton as a member of the Ladies auxiliary of the Atlanta exposition commission. Mrs Penman, a prominent Scranton writer, is described as representative and progressive, with the honor deemed fitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Atlanta
Harrisburg
Harriet Clay Penman
Penman
Eugene Kieberg's Successor Named in Scranton Trade
The Scranton Tribune notes the transfer of Eugene Kieberg's business to Laula Rupprecht of New York. Rupprecht, educated in Europe and long connected with Wolius Hausmann, plans to expand with a fine stock including chinaware glassware and bric a brac, aiming to please local customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Kieberg
the Tribune
Laula Rupprecht
New York
Rupprecht
Germany
France
Wolius Hausmann
Europe
Repprecht
Crystals Dash to Fire Scene in Race to Prove Themselves
The Crystals meeting at the time of a fire at a tenement in Raymond court back of the hospital rushed to the scene. Twenty one of twenty three members joined the dash, reaching the blaze before other companies. No fire was started to stage a show and the fire was extinguished before arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystals
Raymond Court
Trouble at the Terrace Prolific Punching Match Ends in Bail
Proprietor W H Whyte and guest C J Hubble of Virginia fought at the Terrace. Whyte was badly disfigured and Hubble arrested on assault and battery with intent to kill. Warrant from Alderman Butterman and bail before Alderman Millar. Hubble, a 60 year old ex gunboat commander, and Mrs Hubble with child stayed at Terrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whyte
Hubble
W. H. Whyte
C. J. Hubble
Virginia
Butterman
Ball
Millar
Mr. Hubble
Thia Ineult
Let's Kiss and Make Up Fire Deal with Crystals
At Thursday's council meeting Mr Zeidler announced the fire department would accept a favorable proposition from the Crystals. The Crystals trustees announced last night the company would allow city use of their apparatus until the city can purchase. Mr Neuman, president of the trustees, stated there is no animosity toward the city or its officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeidler
Mrr. Neuman
Board of
Lewis H Bresee 51 Dies Peacefully at Home
Lewis H Bresee a Civil War veteran died in bed at his Sibley home Thursday morning. He was born at Mountain Valley fifty one years ago last May and married Mary Curran twenty eight years ago. Survived by wife and sons George Frank Henry Andrew Joseph and daughter Annie. Funeral Sunday at Brick church with interment at Marcy cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Curran
George
Frank
Henry
Andrew
Joseph
Annie
Brick Church
Marcy Cemetery
Officer Feeney Downed by Tree Limb in Fruit Theft Chase
Officer James Feeney, back from vacation, chased fruit thieves on Ridge Row and was struck by a tree limb as it sprung back. He knocked the limb, landed on a suspect, and made the arrest. The youth, James Hughes, was jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Feeney
Ridge Row
James Hughes
Little Willie Gray Wandered Off On Washington Avenue
A boy named Willie Gray, age unknown, wandered from his home on Washington avenue yesterday morning. Patrolman May found him near noon and brought him to the police station. His mother arrived shortly after to take him home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katia Leo
Washington Avenue
Willie
May
Stabbing Affray in West Side Saloon Sparks Brewing Religious Clash
A religious dispute at Charles Kenrick’s Swetland street saloon led to a knife assault injuring William Hellring and wounding two others. John M. Watkins, charged, claims self defense as police detain him at his Bromley avenue home after the late evening brawl. Medical staff stitched Hellring’s gashs while doctors say the injury is not fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kenrick
Swetland Street
William Hellring
Bromley Avenue
William Blume
Decker's
Hellring
Watkins
Hquor
Watking
Beckwith
Matthews and
Heisbroth
Matthews
Tribune
Helring
Capouse
Thomas
Helling
Funeral of Jonathan Cordeaux at St Luke's Shrine
Funeral services were held at the late home 619 Madison Avenue for Jonathan Cordeaux with Rev. Rogers Israel of St. Luke's church officiating. Interment followed at Forest Hill cemetery. Pallbearers included Edward Hinden, Edward Buck, Henry Morrow, J. N. Kays, John Gohaffer, and W. A. Coleman. The St. Luke's Men’s Guild adopted a memorial note praising his Christian character and faith. He died Wednesday, August 7, 1906, in the Catholic faith, leaving a wife and daughter in sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Israel
St. Luke’s
Jonathan Cordeaux
Madison Avenue
St. Luke's Church
Mr. Cordeaux
Forest Hill Cemetery
Edward Hunden
Edward Buck
Henry Morrow
J. N. Kays
John Gohaffer
W. A. Coleman
Boranton Council
Royal Arcanum
St. Luke's Men’s Guild
England
P, Price
Percy G, Mott
J. C, Highriter
Boy Hunter Claims State Fox Bounty
A ninth district magistrate offers a bounty for fox killers. John Phillips of Meadows brings a stuffed red fox to Alder man Wright to claim a 31 bounty for the death of the pest. The magistrate warns sharp ears may be cut to stop repeat imports, and asks the boy if he had trouble killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngee
Meadows
Rocky Mountain Echo
John Phillips
Alderman O
Wright
Reynard
Young Phillips
Mnan
Brother Must Swear To Kill Fox For Dollar
The man refuses payment until the brother who killed the fox comes in person to swear to the deed, after which the dollar can be given. The dialogue centers on accountability and payment in a local dispute.
Half the assets for creditors in defunct Olyphant Bank
Assistant assignee John P. Kelly will file a partial report in the Prothonotary’s office on Monday detailing about $30,000 in bank paper converted to cash. Liabilities are around $40,000 and most assets were paper notes whose value depends on market conditions. An auditor will be appointed to distribute funds. creditors must file claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Kelly
Olyphant Bank
Prothonotary
Pryor
Kelly
Sale of Street Railway Franchises in Carbondale
The Carbondale Traction Company's franchises and lines from Blakely to Stimpson Fel township will be sold by Sheriff Clemons at public vendue Monday. The event follows an unsatisfied judgment of 800 dollars by William May for construction materials totaling 1,000 dollars, with a jury verdict of 300 dollars in his favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Traction Company
Sheriff's Hammer
Blakely Borough
Stimpson
Fell Township
Clemons
Carbondale
William May
Sait
Assumpsit
Pine Knot impersonator Harry Courtright fined after arrest
Harry Courtright alias the Pine Knot posed as a police officer to escort Pearl to Lackawanna avenue and recover dresses from Anna Coyle. He claimed deputization by Alderman Millar, was confronted by the alderman, and arrested with a heavy fine imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Courtright
Pine Knot
Pearl
Lackawanna Avenue
Anna Coyle
Mises Pearl
Miss Coyle
Alderman Millar
Miss Coyne
Courtright
Millar
Third Lake Ariel Regatta Draws Oarsmen Entourage
The third annual regatta on Lake Ariel will be held Saturday September 7 under National Association of Amateur Oarsmen guidance. Events include junior to senior single double and four oared shells with prizes of gold medals banners cups decanters and punch bowls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amateur Association of America
Lake Ariel
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
Ihs
National Rowing Association
Friend of the Firemen Hon James Clareney Visit
Hon James Clareney of Philadelphia father of the firemen pension bill was hosted at the Nay Aug Hose company and met Scranton’s fire crews. He toured the city with Senator Vaughn and Isadore Goodman as his guests, with events at Hotel Elmhurst. Prices of board for August advertised by Nash and Pocono cigars noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Clareney
Philadelphia
Fremens
Nay Aug Hose Company
Scranton
Mr. Reney
Vaughn
Isadore Goodman
Hotel Elmhurst
M. Nash
West Side viaduct plan discussed to ease route to Main avenue
City leaders study a proposed viaduct from Seventh Street Lackawanna avenue over the DL&W tracks to Robinson Street to connect with Ninth Street Nealis court. DL&W objections and a 310 000 contribution hurdle weigh against the scheme though city engineers may offer routes via Sixth Street. Linden street bridge span finished awaiting flooring rails and a Swetland Street grade ordinance moves through council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lackawanna Avenue
Geventh Street
Lackawanna Avenue
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Robinson Street
Ninth Street
Nealis Court
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Main Avenue
Jackson Street
Hallstead
Traction Company
Linden Street
Swetland Street
Common Council
Sixth Street
Phillips
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Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth
Ackawanna
Warman
Pens Ave
Mpanusty
Wyoming Avenue
City Notes
Levi Goodman
Rendham
Mrs. Penman
Vatey Rathesdamberien
Coney Island
Penang
Officer Feeney
Little Willie Gray
West Side
MR. J. Cordeaux
Ryde
Robissos Streets
North Pole
Transue — Dyson
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
L. C. Burton A. Poneto
Cork Af
Goranton
Ld Tobacco
Coursen
Pennsylvania
G. B. Ky Co
Laurel Hil Park
Bauer
Leo Mie
RAY
Syracuse
Pleasant Beach
Leo
Seok
Cailhaty von Sooman
S. G Snyder, D. D. S
Woolworth’s
Woolworth
Kleberg
Louis Rupprecht
Egolan
Carlsbad
China
Colin
Oreena
Perm Ave
Opp. Baptist Church
Scranton, Pa
H. D. Swartz & CO
Spavor Itrest
Botoece Peas
Pramttia Ares
Capes
D. Bolz
Wua
Duck Pants
Heller & Furnishers
Frank P, Christian
Hatter
Spruce Street
Lackawarna Ave
Green Ridge Sanitarium
Marion St
Green Ridge
A. E. Jordan
Geese
Waenington Av
Sorantan.Pa
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