Local Notes on Travel Tales and Family Reunions
George Ransberry of Stroudsburg reports a discouraging view of the Klondike after a year away, noting crowding, limited prospects, and gold nuggets home. The Callender reunion plans for August 26 in Clifford are announced with program details by Miss Kenyon and Mr. Callender. Editor Coon’s improvement in Nanticoke is described, and Wilkes-Barre News mentions John Schmitt’s upcoming marriage. Central railroad engineers from Ashley head to Long Island to assist Shafter's army movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ransberry
Stroudsburg
Flondike
Ranshberry
Dawson
Samuel Callender
Clifford
Susquehanna County
Lackawanna County
Monroe Callender
Carrie Kenyon
Blakely
J. C. Coon
The
Nanticoke News
J.C. Coon
Wilkes-Barre
John Schmitt
Annie Mentrup
Scranton
Schmitt
John A. Schmitt
Misa Mentrup
Mallinckrodt Convent
G. A. Peck
Charles Vanwhy
Andrew Baxter
C. B. Hadsall
Central Railroad
Ashley
Long Island
Shafter
Long Island City
Montauk Point
Social News Roundup From Resorts and Homes
Miss Elia Mullen stays at the Hotel Pines Lake Ariel. Mr and Mrs P J Casey return from Atlantic City. Miss Margeret Oliver vacations at Cape May. Mrs A C Nettleton and daughter Mario visit Asbury Park. Mrs Albro and Misses Aloro of Joffer also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elia Mullen
Notable Delaware-Lackawanna traffic engineer joins union post
Henry Jilkines, civil engineer for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad, has passed the preliminary exam and was recorded as a windont at law. Richard M. Pugh of Philadelphia Mutual Guarantee Building and Loan Association was named manager for the northern tier counties from here to Pittsburgh. Scranton remains the firm base for the organization with John Langan, Philadelphia vice president, visiting the city. The notes reflect a bustling network of professionals and relocations across towns including Wilkes-Barre Philadelphia Atlantic City and Norwalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Carey
Rudolph
Atlantic City
Fowler
Honesdale
Pasterdty
Michael McCwin
Philadelphia
Frank Roebling
Frank Meyers
Park’s Green
Mise Marie Campbell
Gibson Street
Wilkes. Barre
Austin O'Malley
Notre Dame University
Indiana
Scranton
Toon
Pine Street
South Amboy
N. J
Joseph O'Reilly
Clay Avenue
May Vin Cleft
A. J. van Cleft
Norwalk
Katie Walsh
South Washington Avenue
New York
Boston
T. W
Washington
Robert T. Gould
Morntine
Ashbury Park
Mme
Albert Ditcher
Lewisbore
Theatore B. Connell
Allie Trenali
Mahanoy City
Mirsee Binders
Weet Elm Street
Elsie Vannervoort
Centralto
Finn Park Church Quartette
Missee Flith
Adna Reman
Darfew
MO. Lynde
Chay
Hugh Higgins
Hunt & Connell Comming Office
White Sulphur Springs
Charles Schlager
Nettie
Popham Beach
Schlager
Hive
Astary Park
Henry Jilkines
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Hallrod Company
Windont
Charles WK. Oliver
Richard MW. Pugh
Mutual Guaranto Building and Lawn Tssociation
Here
Pittsboro
Mir. Pugh
Laverne
Tackawanta
Schuylkill
Carbon
Wfece
Thie City
Wilkes-Barre
John Langan
Association
Hobson Reception Highlighted by Colonel Jones
Colonel Meredith L. Jones recalls Lieutenant Hobson’s Long Beach visit after the Merrimac presentation. The interview covers Hobson’s modest acceptance speech, physical description, swimming ability, and remarks on Miss Arnold of St. Louis who sought a kiss, deemed not beautiful by the colonel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meredith L. Jones
Hobson
Long Island
Long Beach
Merrimac
Edward J. Gavigan
New York
Tribune
Jones
Mr. Gavigan
Colonel Jones
Misa Arnold
St. Louis
Funeral of Andrew Nicol Held at Family Home
Funeral services for the late Andrew Nicol were conducted yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the family residence corner of Dickson avenue and Delaware street. Rev. Dr. A L Benton of Montrose officiated with Green Ridge church choir singing three hymns dear to the deceased. Pall-bearers included grandsons, nephews, and other relatives. many Delaware and Hudson Canal Company associates attended. interment was at Forest Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Nicol
Dickson Avenue
Delaware Street
A.L. Benton
Montrose
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Whittemore
Jesus
R. A. Nicol
Green Ridge
D. KR
Nicol
A. E. Nicol
J. M. Nicol
Carbondale
BR. B. Nicol
Archbald Nicol
Archbald
Wilkes- Barre
Con Department
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Forest Hill
Picnic Draws Three Thousand at Laurel Hill Park
Letter Carriers picnic at Laurel Hill Park drew about three thousand attendees yesterday afternoon and evening. Hauer’s band performed from 3 to 6 pm, followed by a West Side Glee Club concert. Refreshment stands, a dancing pavilion, and well-run committees ensured a successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Laurel Hill Park
Hauer’ Band
West Side Glee Club
Railroads to be Prosected over Coal Trade Disputes
Anthractive association executives met in Wilkes Barre to plan legal action against rail carriers for alleged interstate commerce violations harming the hard coal trade. President Thomas H. Dale and committees prepared to present evidence for immediate remedies, including possible suits to adjust freight rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Anthracite Association
Board of Trade
Wilkes Barre
Pittston
Hazleton
Mt. Carter
Pottaville
Barre
Thomas H. Dale
W. G. Thomas
Pliitston
Voris Auten
Mr. Carmel
Meredith L. Jones
W. K. Lord
Mt. Carmel
Dale
John C. Berner
Mazleton
Oyton
United States
Java
Pennayl- Vinla
New York
No Strike in View Says United Mine Workers Leader
John Fahey of the United Mine Workers executive committee in Stranton rejects Hagleton’s report that anthracite miners would strike around Sept 10 over wages, stores docking and powder prices. He claims the order is strong and conservative enough to settle disputes amiably. Railroads explore a fairer tonnage rate to improve the mining companies’ basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fahey
United Mine Workers’ Executive Committee
Stranton
Wilkes. Barre
Hagleton
Fahey
The Sinking of the Merrimac Picture Shown Amid Fireworks
The recall of Hobson's dramatic action at the start of war is recounted as Pain's fireworks display presents The Sinking of the Merrimac. The event’s patriotic impact is emphasized as the vivid scene thrills audiences and stirs national pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Pain
Bauer's band to perform at Lauvel Hill park
Scranton hosts an August 16 17 concert by Bauer's band at Lauvel Hill park with a patriotic selection and national airs. Paine Mireworks guarantees adequate performance, admission 21 cents with 250 for a crawl stand and 5 dollars for seating. Advances begin August 11 at Powell's music store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Lauvel Hill Park
American National Air
Bauer
Paine Mireworks Company
Powell's Music Store
Chief Kennedy Cleared In Dog Theft Hearing
Dickson City residents filled a hearing for Police Chief William Kennedy before Justice M. W. Cummings of Olyphant. Kennedy faced charges of stealing a $200 dog owned by Joseph Kolchenki. witnesses testified the dog wandered and was found by Kennedy who kept it overnight. The rope was broken and the dog returned home. no evidence proved theft. Kennedy was acquitted and discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson City
William Kennedy
Justice of the Peace
M. W. Cummings
Olyphant
Joseph Kolchneki
Kolchenski
Wojciech Sobodiewski
Scranton Seeks 1916 Republican League Convention
Scranton hopes to host the 1916 Republican League convention during Pittsburg week. George Llewellyn of Wilkes Barre and others are candidates for president with Lowry and Harris suggested for vice president slots. Seven vice presidents will be elected as thousands attend three morning sessions and banquets. a mass meeting will feature state ticket speakers and prominent orators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State League of Republican
League
Pittsburg
Sept. T
George Lieweollyn
Wilkes- Larte
Berantor
M. W. Lowry
John M. Harris
Segalton
Wilkes-Barre
Sobel
Republica League
Filkin
State Committee
Reneares
Lehanon
Arch Mackrel
R. H H. Shindle
York
George J. Llewellyn
Wilkes- Barre
Northwest
Bell Still At Large After Nighttime Shooting
Charley Bell, a colored waiter, shot Mabel Thomas in the right arm Monday night and remains at large. He was last seen fleeing along the Ontario and Western railroad line at high speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Bell
Mabel Thomas
Ontario and Western
Scrub Team Triumphs Over Sellers In Tight Exhibition
A scrub squad defeated the Bellers 13 to 0 at Athletic Park as Sellers pitcher Jake Schlager led with a two base hit and Pete Grime made a spectacular tar catch. Frank Leonard also started for Sellers while B A Boothe of Pittsburg pitched for the scrub team. Next Saturday the Bellers meet the Buyers at Athletic Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellers
Athletic Park
Jake Schlager
Frank Leonard
B. A. Boothe
Pittsburg
Jake” Schlager
Pete Grime
Genther Parks Lehigh Valley conductor dies at 82
Genther Parks longtime Lehigh Valley railroad conductor died at his Easton home on Monday noon aged 82. He served in the Civil War and retired after nineteen years with the company. He is survived by his wife and two children, Stanley and Miss Jennie. Burt Reid, 17, dies at his parents residence on Jackson Street after years of rheumatic heart disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genther Parks
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Easton
Dropay
Stanley
Jennie
Lehigh Valley Company
Burt Reid
Ahd
W. A. Reid
Jockeon Street
Forty Eighth Annual Session Opens in Raub's Hall
Delegates from across the United States gather for the forty eighth annual convention of the American Protestant association in Pittsburgh. Sessions run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with noon intermission as officers and committees are named, nominees chosen, and plans laid for Friday trip to Farview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raub
Wyoming Avenue
Headquarters Ave
Rudolph
Order
United States
American Protestant Association
Raitt’s Hall
Jermyn
Rwidolph
Farview
William McDowell
Internal Revenue
Philadelphia
Lewis TR Schiehner
New Jersey
Chh, Lucdeman
Clyeinatl
Ohio
Lewis Huallstead
Albert C. Smith
Moston
Mase
Rev
C. A. Herrmann
Hamilton
James Po Park
Griftth C. Morgan
Wilker-Barre
Edward R. Evans
Pittston
Tyler
Willian Cunningham
American Protective Association
Pittsburg
Tragic Train Accident Claims Two Legs of Teenager
A 15 year old named Reuben Milheim was struck by a train at Tagerne at 2 PM. He was run over and both legs were severed in the impact. He failed to escape as the approaching train passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Milheim
Tagerne
Injured Boy Brings Fortitude After Collapse
An injured boy was taken home then ordered to City hospital after an examination by Pr. M. Marvin. He remained conscious though weak from blood loss and bore his suffering with fortitude. He is one of three sons supporting his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr. M. ©. Marvin
Pool Room Arrests Highlight Scranton Bookmaking Clash
Samuel Murray of New York and Edward Whalen of Buffalo were arraigned before Alderman Kasson for running a bookmaking operation at 221 Lackawanna Avenue. Prosecutors from Wilkes-Barre urged continued cases as rival firms maneuver for openings, tied to McDonald & Co. of New York and the Scranton room reopening as Gilligan backs the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Murray
New York
Edward Whalen
Buffalo
Kasson
Lackawanna Avenue
John Rawlins
James Kerns
Wilkes-Barre
P. M. Gilligan
Gilligan
Lea Park
McDonald & Co
Michael Jordan
Murray and Whalen
Scranton
Jordan
City Treasurer Announces Tax Duplicates and Late Penalties
The note lists cash donations received for a local work and confirms city and school tax duplicates for 1896 in hand for collection. A penalty of three percent starts September 1, 1908, with an additional one percent monthly thereafter until paid, as stated by Co G Boland City Treasurer at City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. G. Boland
Enameling and Nickel Plant Claims Top State Quality
The plant touts its status as the finest in the state with expert workmen.
Sundries at Cut Prices from Local Repair Shop
Repair shop advertises bicycle stock at cut prices with a note that facilities are well known and inventory remains large.
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Ackawanna
Perry Bros
Wyoming Ave
Columbian Detective Agency
Lime Bank Building
Scranton, PA
John Gougnis
Department of of State
N. E
Washington, D
First Cars
Crown Catarrh Powder Co
Clinton Place
Chas McMullen
Meve
General Insurance Omece
WeTinders National Bank Bld
Bret
Lashee
Bolsede
Cal
Kemp
Sheldrake, N.Y
Col
Long Branch
L. I
Andrew Nichol
Interstate Commission
Mr. Auten
Maine
State League of Republican Clubs
Bell
Republic
California
Box
St. Luke’s
Ccceen Eee
Henry J. Carr
James W. Gar
Messrs
P. F
M. T. Howios
Lemuel Wines
Mfr
Franklin Ave
Conrad
Lacka. Ave
Washington Ave
Gillette Brothers
Salokey Ol and Manufacturing Co
Hone
Japan
Raynolds
Hand & Payne
Madras
Snow
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Carbondale, Olyphant
Kimball
George H.ives
West Market Street
Barbour’s Home
Credit House
Lackawanna
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