Miner James J. McGowan Killed in Mt Pleasant Mine Blast
Early yesterday a mine accident at Mt Pleasant mine claims James J. McGowan a miner who returned to inspect his blast and was fatally injured. He died from a broken neck and severe injuries and is survived by his wife and eight children. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Mt. Pleasant
James J. McGowan
McGowan
Gover
Jie
Carbon Street
Orly
Mr. McGowan
Mary
Nellie
Margaret
Katie
Anna
Alice
Thomas
James
Beer Wagon Incident Delights Disgust on South Main
Thursday afternoon a beer wagon on South Main Avenue delivered mishap when a driver dropped a barrel during unloading. The resulting scene caused intense disgust among bystanders and local onlookers reacted with shock.
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South Main Avenue
Ladies Apparel Sale at Meurs & Hagen
Auction note describes Ladies' Shirt Waists Infante lawn Mull and organdie bon nets Ladies Muslin Underwear lightly soiled about half price at Meurs Hagen store location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meurs & Hagen
Mears & Hagen
Meare & Hagen
Notable Notes and Personal Items From Local Brethren
Wednesday night Wallace G. Moser of the Times and William R. Hughes of The Tribune spoke of fishing after catching fifteen basa in Tunkhannock creek the previous morning. Herbert Willian of South Main avenue is at Atlantic City for a few days. The Colonial club schedules its annual clam bake at Lily Lake on August 1. Judson Hinman of Tenth street enjoys Pan American sights. Miss Mary Monahan of Stratford avenue visits Sugar Notch. William H. Courtright of Luzerne is mentioned locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walace G. Moser
The
Times
William R. Hughes
Tribune
Herbert Willian
South Main Avenue
Atlantic City
Colonial Club
Lily Lake
Judson Hinman
Tenth Street
Mary Monahan
Stratford Avenue
Sugar Notch
William H. Courtright
Luzerne
Saturday Bargains Highlight White Shirtwaist at 89c
The notice touts weekend specials across departments with a standout white shirtwaist featuring large tucked sailor collars. It is offered at a bargain price of 89 cents, down from the former $1.50.
Muslin Underwear Sale for Ladies Robes Saturday
Advertises muslin underwear and ladies night robes with full tucked yoke insertion and Hamburg trim. Describes very full cut offered at 69 cents, marked down from 85 cents, for Saturday sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Grand Values in Hosiery
Dozen children’s fast black drop stitch and lace effect hosiery at 22 cents per dozen. Ladies’ lisle thread fast black hose with mace yarn and new style drop stitch at 15 to 35 cents per pair.
Wash Neckwear Sale At Saturday Bar 19 Fair
Shoppers may choose from ladies neckwear priced from 25 to 35 cents at Saturday Bar-19, with a sale event emphasizing affordable wash neckwear options.
Princely Shirts Featured In Saturday Bargain Sale
Local feature promotes Princely brand shirts with emphasis on quality and a special Saturday bargain price of 50 cents.
Child Hurt In Fall At Plateton Avenue Home
Seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Artiust Pitt of Plateton avenue fell from a six foot fence striking her head on a stone and receiving a two inch gash. Ty A J Walsh dressed the wound. Ladies Aid of Hickory Street Presbyterian church enjoyed an outing at Graff's park above Mountain Lake with many attendees.
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Artiust Pitt
Plateton Avenue
Tcen
A. J. Walsh
Ladies' Aid Society
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
Graff's Park
Miller
Hevsner
Hiess
Misave Licey Hingelman
Martha Kornacher
Emma Kornacher
Katie Livdwig
Ledla Nordt
Fred Hanzleman
Christ. Hanselman
F. Martin
Siuis Scranton
Wed. Arne
Lily Neidenbach
Katie Storr
Michael Flynn
South Washing
James Bovay
Binghamton
Vie
Wing
Mary Thornton
Wstington Avenue
Ladies’ shirt wares sale at half price
A brief sale listing notes infants’ nets and ladies’ muslin underwear offered slightly soiled at about half price. Items include shirts and undergarments priced to clear inventory. Carrying no brands, the sale emphasizes value and practical use for shoppers.
Community Notes From Green Ridge Social Scene
Green Ridge residents host and attend events across the area. Mr and Mrs F E Nettleton entertained Loyal Hearts Mission members with a talk by Miss Winterk of Umb... Tennessee. Mr and Mrs Fred Roe visit Mr J A Marvin’s sister. Mrs David Nicol and Adeline visit Rev and Mrs J W Howell. Mr and Miss Okell and guests toured Spencer's coal mines in Dunmore. A large party of Philadelphia and Clark's Green guests joined local members at various gatherings. Cynthia Horton wed George Slowther at the Parsonage of Plymouth’s Primitive Methodist Church. An excursion to Binghamton is planned for Labor Day by the Green Ridge Modern Woodmen. A L Griffin and daughter prepare for a Preston Park outing. Miss Griffin returns from Harvey’s Lake.
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Mire
F. E. Nettleton
Washington Avenue
Loyal Hearts Mission
Mises Winterk
Umberhind Gap
Tenn
Fred Roe
Brooklyn
N.Y
J. A. Marvine Wnsister
Sanderson Avenue
David Nicol
Addie
Wilkes-Murre
J. WW. Howell
Chorge K. Okell
Mise Isabella Okell
Monroe Avenue
Spencer
Dunmore
Jownlo Okell
Jean Mitchel
Gertrude Guild
Jeabella Jones
Mesars
Whapman
Gerhard
Primitive Methodist Church
Plymouth
CU. M. Prosser
Enet Market Street
Monsey Avenue
Preston Park
A. Eliaese Griffin
Harvey
On Ladies Shirt Wallets at Half Price
Mears and Hagen offer ladies shirts wallets with slight soilage described as about half price.
North Scranton Reports Malaria Like Ailment Prevalent
Physicians in North Scranton report a rise in a malaria like illness affecting the liver with symptoms including sore throat headaches and vomiting. Excessive warm dry weather followed by cool rain and a return to warmth is blamed for the new sickness amid local community notices.
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North
Scranton
Welsh Congregational Churches Plan Lake Lodore Excursion
Pastor Jones announced arrangements for a joint excursion of Providence and Hyde Park Welsh Congregational churches to Lake Lodore next Tuesday. Prizes will be offered in contests including a baseball game between church clubs and a match between married and single Providence church members.
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Beranton
Fire damages two story home on Cayuga Street
A fire at 40 Cayuga Street damaged a two story frame house owned by John Regan and occupied by John Spade and family. The blaze started in kitchen woodwork from an overheated stove and spread to the second floor before Excelsior Liberty and Cumberland fire companies from Roxbl answered. Loss to Mr Spade is 20 and insured.
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Cayuga Street
John Regan
John Spade
Excelsior, Liberty and Cumberland Companies
Rox Bl
Mr. Spade
Walste Ladies Shirt Sale and Infant Wear Debuts
A local notice announces a sale on ladies shirts and infants wear at reduced prices. Shoppers can expect substantial discounts around half price on select items as part of the store's clearance event.
Local unions and visitors noted in county report
Mrs Charles Freeman of East Lemon Wreming county and her Haugh Mrs George Throwp of Pare Sons Kan visit with Freeman's brother George Magee of North Lineal avenue. The remurir meeting of Local union No 30 Stationary Engineers was held at Leonards hall West Market street with a large attendance and important business discussed. H M Simons Church avenue and Harry Price Penn avenue Green Ridge plan a visit with Simons father at Hamilton Warne county. Rev J R Dick of Binghamton will exchange pulpits with Rev Dr W G Simpson at Asbury church in two services. William Lom Jr of Chicago visiting grandparents William Lord North Main avenue. Miss Loretta Marion Keyser avenue to Philadelphia Atlantic City for a visit. Miss Emma Miller Church avenue returning from Waverly. Providence Presbyterian church has no services tomorrow.
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Charles Freeman
East Lemon
Wreming County
Haugh
George Throwp
Pare Sons
Kan
George Magee
North Lineal Avenue
Remurir
Tleonaid’e Hall
West Market Street
Lee
H. M. Simons
Church Avenue
Harry Price
Penn Avenue
Green Hidge
W. Simons
Hantinion
Warne County
J.R. Dick
High Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Binghamton
Wyoming
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
W. G. Simpson
William Lom, Jr
Chicago
William Lord
North Main Avenue
Loretta Marion
Keyser Avenue
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Emma Miller
Waverly
Providence Presbyterian Church
Kemp's Balam Promises Quick Cough Cure
Some folks let a cough run until medicine fails. Kemp's Balam is sold with a positive guarantee to cure. If tried, users would see it work. Price 25c. Free trial offered by druggists.
Prices Cut Saturday On Ladies Shirt Waists Taranta’s Meare Hagen
Prices on ladies shirt waists are reduced this Saturday as Taranta and Hagen announce discounts. The sale highlights include new arrivals and limited stock, appealing to shoppers seeking affordable fashion options.
Fire department contracts ratified to speed safety upgrades
The common council will ratify fire apparatus contracts signed when Director Wormer took office. The move aims to lower insurance rates and equip the fire department with a new hook and ladder truck and engine. Critics warn of potential lawsuits if not approved.
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Select Council
Common Council
Director of Public Safety
F. I
Wormer
Luther Keller
Goliciter
Obituary notices for Jones Brennan and Doyle
Miss Mary Jones aged 27 daughter of Mrs Mary Jones of South Filmore avenue died last night at West Side hospital from appendicitis She is survived by her mother and siblings Jenkin David Thomas Morgan William Mrs James Armstrong Mrs EK M Davis and Mrs Filblewock Loretta Brennan of Town avenue died yesterday afternoon at age 1 Her funeral is Monday at St Peters Cathedral with interment in Cathedral cemetery David Doyle 15 months son of Stephen Doyle of Mary street died Thursday night Funeral at 2 40 pm today from their home and Cathedral cemetery */
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William Brucker
Chestnut Street
Grinan Presbyterian Church
Rev
Brucker
Saranac Lake
N. Y
John Schientz
Chestnut Aired
Theo. Steinman
Petersburg
Herchmen Bonringer
Hampton Street
Schmidt
South Side
Weber
Taylor
Welskoph
Steinman
Lauer
Archbald
Balhison
Gottlieb
Hawley
Nev. Diet
Nanticoke
Monroe Avenue
Atlantic City
Mary Jones
Mary ©. Jones
Loretta Brennan
Town Avenue
Wines
St. Peter's Cathedral
David Doyle
Stephen Doyle
Mary Street
Cathedral Cemetery
Ladies Assembly Formed for Royal Society Event
A Ladies Assembly is formed and will be formally instituted next Wednesday night. The third assembly of the Royal Society of Good Fellows is to be instituted in this city on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Society of Good Fellows
Wednes
Ladies Assembly to Convene as City Plans Several Meetings
On August 14 a ladies assembly will be held in the city. Two additional assemblies are planned in other parts of town and will be established soon. H O Averill, supreme state deputy, opens an office to conduct business and receive officers of the society in Burr building, Room 1, Washington avenue, to meet friends and acquaintances.
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Zizelman
Weramser
Ladies’ Assembly
H. O. Averill
Supreme State
Burr Bullring
Hoome 1
Washington Avenue
Night blooming cereus with thirty nine blossoms
A large night blooming cereus plant displayed on the porch of D D Jones and Sons undertakers on North Washington Avenue produced thirty nine blooms at once. The blossoms were unusually large and the plant regarded as among the city's largest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Jones & Son
Washington Avenue
Phillips Resigns From Traders' National Bank
Franklin L. Phillips resigns as cashier to join the Title Guarantee and Trust Company effective October 1. The firm plans to erect a new building named Frondersteed and construct a safe deposit vault in connection with it.
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Franklin L. Phillips
Traders’ National Bank
Title Guarantee and ‘Trust Company
Tithe Guarantee and Trust Company
Plans Approved for New Four Room Ward Three Building
The board of control building committees approved architect James Feeney's plans for a brick veneer four room building to replace the current No 2 in Ward Three. The design includes original features for a four room structure.
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Board of Control
James Feeney
Jay
Third Ward
Scott Valley Baptist Church Reopens With Services
The Scott Valley Baptist church will reopen tomorrow with services after a period of improvement. The sermon will be delivered by David Boenver, B D of Mhaikely, at the Goreston.
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Scott Valley Baptist Church
Tate
Goreston
David Boenver
Mhaikely
Discount Offer From Horan & Fon On Lackawanna Avenue
An advertising item notes a 5 percent discount offer by New Luke, with Horan and Fon located at 3M Lackawanna Avenue.
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Luke
Horan & Fon
Lackawanna Avenue
Unclear historical incident with multiple names and locations
A report describes several individuals, including Kate Wagner of a family named O'Mallen, involved in a commission of events at a market and transport to a police station for examination regarding her role. Details are fragmentary and difficult to parse.
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Eilean Prnten
Rhukeity
Rinehwinton
Thor
Kate Wagner
O'Mallen
Weel
Wennemo
North Smnten
Gethee
Patyy Wagen
Germany’s Cure All Praised by Court Physician
The text touts treatments prescribed by Dr Krause, Germany’s famed court physician, long before antipurine’s discovery. It claims rapid relief for two “distressing” conditions and notes they are sold by all druggists.
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America
Krause
Germany
Bradford horse wins without a driver
A Bradford horse named Rey Simmons stumbled in the third heat of the fourth race and threw its driver Phillips from the sulky. The horse finished the heat without a rider, drawing warm audience applause. The fourth race could not be completed due to darkness and will resume in the morning.
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Olean
Rey Simmons
Bradford
Phillips
Painmps
Owloes
Labor Day Lake Lodore Excursion Promised by Scranton Union
Labor Day festivities on Monday September 2 promise a major excursion under the Central Labor union of Scranton. President John Mitchell will speak alongside labor dignitaries with music by Hauer's band and Lawrence's orchestra. A glee contest offers a 2000 prize for the piece Martyrset the Arena. Boats launches and other amusements accompany unlimited refreshments catered by Fadden Brothers across multiple towns.
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West
James J. M’gowan
Pleasant Miner
William Boucher
German Presbyterian Church
George Bimpson
West Locust Street
Lebanon
William J. Cannon
Twenty-firet Street
Harvey's
Ake
Harry Bonna
New Castle
William EK. Lewis
Lugerne Street
Gwilym Jenkins
Alexander
Indiana
Mra. Ann Jenkins
Price Street
A. TD. Neons
Lafayette Street
Lackawonnk Railroad Company
Morgan Thomas
Jackson Street
T. J. Luce
Cora Jones
South Garfield Overine
Lake Winola
Betlebel
Chib House
Bilevyele
Firstaptist Church
B. G. Beddoe
Baptist Young Peope
Chiccago
G. W. Jenkins
Globe Warehouse
South Scranton
Green Ridge
Northscranton
Dunmore Presbyterian Church
Mev
W. F. Gibbons
Jesus
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles Henry Newing
Union Epworth League
Film Park Church
Dayton Ellis
Syracuse University
G. Barto Stone
Loyal Temperance Legion
Dressar
Margaret Rierdon
Anna Murphy
Michael McNulty
Thomas Payton
New York
Boston
Eva Montgomery
Worldser
Bureau
Wormeer
Tol. F. L. Hitchcock
Golmbiia Hose
Evans and Company
Ladies' Assembly
King Oil CO
EL Paso
Beaumont
Texas
Surreys
Hin
King Off Co
TWE Internatonal Exchange Bank
E! Peso
Tor
First National Bank of Geomeni
Citizens Natiowal Bank of Beaumont
Rosenberg Bank of Galveston
Weir
M. J. Ruddy
Williams Building
Cereus
Trader's National Bank
Prem
Fannie Uy
Spatee
Cccyennens Oy
Sinumona
Fairview Chines
Alladin
Fern
Aris
Lagan
Billew Prapavespen
Rachel
Willie Peewersee
Alvi Kittle
Pusiits
Annie
Brunner
Perme
Dames Alexander
Labor Day
Lake Lodore
the Great
Central Labor Union
of Scranton
John Mitchell
Councils of Labor
Hauer
Lawrence
Martyrset
Arena’ Thow Boiats
Ktenin
Fadden Brothers
Prives
Wilkes
Barre and
Sy Dickson, Mor
Ton
Munyfield
Jere
Myn, Se, Curlondale and
Hones
Dale, Die
NEW York Hotels
Westminster Hotel
Sixteenth St
Irving Place
T. Thompson
HOTEL
Jefferson
East 15Th Street
Union Square
John Bch KD
Wanamakers
Briegel Cooper's
Grea Dry Geouds
Albert
University PL
Broadway
Pitas
Piatti
Howard
Bree
CP Chow
Thoreanyis Cookiing
D. P. Jones
Taberiacla Church
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