Notable Local Residents and Visitors Sighted Around Town
A roundup of area residents and guests: W A Beamer at Lake Ariel for a week. Edward C Koons in Wilkes-Barre yesterday. Richard Kirkwood at Rockaway Beach for weeks. Ella O Boyle returns from Atlantic City. L W Peck family at Ocean Grove. Alderman C B Wright in Wilkes-Barre. Harriet Colvin back from New York. Katie O Hara spending two weeks in Philadelphia. Comerford entertaining Kitty Lynch. Isabelle Miller visiting South Main avenue. Rev J MacCalmen hosting. T P Jordan and sister and P H Durin and sister headed to Atlantic City for two weeks. Edward Sherwood recovering from a stroke and active again. O Dunnell and sister visiting Rev W P O Donnell. Alderman W G Millar to return from Buzzard’s Bay. Senator McCarroll in city with ex-Lt Gov Watres. Judge Edward Lovell and daughter Gertrude Lovell leave for Europe. local businessmen Benman, Howe and Francoly depart for Breckenridge mining trip. others join from Wilkes-Barre for mine inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Koons
Wilkes-Barre
Richard Kirkwood
Rockaway Beach
Ella O' Boyle
Railroad Avenue
Atantic City
L. W. Peck
Capouse Avenue
Ocean Grove
C. B. Wright
Ninth Ward
Mise
Harriet Colvin
New York City
Mise Katie O'Hara
Washington Avenue
Philadelphila
Mires Comerford
Madison Avenue
Kitty Lynch
Plymouth
Isabelle Miller
Pittston
Helen Thayer
South Main Avenue
John MacCalmen
New Bedford
Mass
Thomas Gel
South Lincoln Avenue
T. P. Jordan
P. H. Durin
Atlantic City
Edward Sherwood
Neill O'Donnell
Sumter
N. C
PF. McHush
Hagleton
W. P. O'Donnell
Broadway
W. G. Millar
Buzzard's Bay
McCarroll
Dauphin County
Breckenridge
Colorado
Gardner
Lehigh and
Wilkes
Men’s Russet Shoes On Sale At Newark August Event
The notice advertises men’s russet shoes priced at 4.00 and 5.00 with a special 2.00 per pair sale this month in Newark.
The Elks' Excursion Committees Named for Lake Ariel Trip
The Elks announce committees led by WH Schadt and David J Ready for the Lake Ariel lodge outing next Friday. Bauer's band promotes Thursday open air concert. multiple chairmen oversee advertising gaming refreshments and reception. trains to Lake Ariel run Friday with multiple departure times and return options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauer
Elke
Lake Ariel
Burglary charge against Peter Sweeney cited in 1897 case
Peter Sweeney of Eynon Street was arrested for burglary linked to the March 3 theft at the Hearn residence on Hampton Street. Mrs. Hearn testified she saw him leaving with a bundle at 1 am in bare feet or stockings. Detective Moir tracked him to Park Hill, Sweeney surrendered at police, and he was sent to the county jail for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Sweeney
Eynon Street
George Hearn
Hampton Street
Sweeney
Hearn
John Moir
Park Hill
Moir
Alderman Howe
Mayor Signs Measures On City Projects And Appointments
Mayor Halley signed ordinances directing building plans for repairs to the Center street station house. The Franklin Engine Co is authorized to move its apparatus to Hallstead for the Hallstead Fire Department parade on Aug 28. Chief Hickey is to attend the fire chiefs convention in New Haven Aug 17 to 21. The measure establishes Mineral street grade between Mica and Carbon streets and orders plans for grading Hickory street between Irving and Crown avenues. Dennis Tierney’s bond as tax collector of Seventh and Eighth wards is released and Anthony Scanlon appointed in his stead. Fire hose contracts recently made by council are approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halley
Center Street
Franklin Engine Company
Hallstead
Hickey
New Haven
Mineral Street
Mica
Carbon Streets
Hickory Street
Irving
Crown Avenues
Dennis Tierney
Anthony Scanlon
Newark Shoe Store Autumn Sale Prices
The Newark Shoe Store offers men's 4 and 5.00 quality shoes at $2 a pair, women's oxfords at $2.0 quality, misses' shoes at 65 cents per pair. Every shoe in the store reduced during the August gale at Lackawanna and Wyoming corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Keene and Masters Obituaries in Maplewood Area
Died Keene Paul R son of I T Keene funeral at house 1412 Capouse avenue August 1 at 2 pm interment in Washburn street cemetery. Masters Henry Maplewood PA died August 1 age years funeral Thursday at 10 am.
Woman observer writes vivid view of a Scranton game
A woman attends a Scranton baseball match to learn the game and critiques players, uniforms, umpiring, and crowd behavior. She notes John L. Sullivan's presence, Mr. Keefe as umpire, and humorous interplays among fans, with Scranton edging an opponent 6 to something.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Mr. Smith
Gillya
Wilkes- Barre
Springfield
Scranton Boys
Griffin
Bonner
Wueee
Durcan
Boy 6 Falls From Trolley In Scranton Accident
Stephen R Canfield a six year old peddler sustained a serious head injury after being thrown from a Scranton Railway Laurel Hill Park line trolley near Madison avenue and Pine street. He was taken to Lackawanna hospital in critical condition with a head wound and possible skull fracture. Conductor Louis Blodden reported caution as Canfield stood on the rear platform before the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen R. Canfield
Madison Avenue
Pine Street
Canfield
Richmondale
Lackawanna Hospital
Franklin and
Lackawanna Avenues
Scranton Railway Company
Laurel Hill Park
Reardon
Lackawanna
Newbury
Neubury
Louis Blodden
Lathers Strike Drags On as Subcontractors Split
The lath ers union dispute continues with a 16 cent rate stance causing delays on unfinished jobs. Only new No 28 school in Green Ridge had any lathing. Watch committees patrolled the city as talks faltered. A Moses Taylor Lodge excursion to Ithaca N Y Aug 12 is announced with details on travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lathers’ Union
Green Ridge
Moses Taylor Lodge
Ithaca
N. Y
Cayuga Lake
Cornell University
Central New York
Dentist Dr C C Sapp in Sham City Ad
Dr C C Sapp dentist located at 1344 Wyoming avenue opposite Hotel Jermyn advertises services. Also listed are Sham Heating and Plumbing and P F M T Howley at 241 Wyoming ave with additional notes about materials and address references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Sapp
Wyoming Avenue
Hotel Jermyn
P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Tailor Made Suits and Overcoats by John Rows
Tailor made full suite and overcoats offered by John Rows at 307 Spruce Street feature latest styles and custom fittings. The ad highlights exclusive fabrics and personalized tailoring for men seeking refined apparel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rows
Spruce Street
Moosic Crossing Dispute Sees Petition Withdrawn
Delaware and Hudson Canal company asks to withdraw a petition to force Scranton and Pittston Traction to remove tracks from Moosic crossing after workers removed rails. Judge sets Monday for a show cause hearing as parties clash over rights to use the crossing and future court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upoa
Moosic
Moocele
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
James H. Torrey
Jessup
Delaware and Hudson Company
Supreme Court
Traction Company
Italso
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Norton’s
Lackawanna Ave
Garney, Brown & Go
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Kawamma
Awnday
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
W. B. Henwood
Lackawann Ave
Chas
McMullen & GO
Haye
Generm Insurance
The
Traders’ National Bank Ride
Ines Sarpeiaiie
Telephone
W. A. Beamer
J. A. Waters, Hatter Furnigher
Haberdasher
Lacka
ELKS
WH. Schadt
David J. Ready
W. 8. Gould
John J. Brown
Sol Goldsmith
Hon. M. F. Bando
Emil P. Weilchel
KE. Moses
J. R. Cohen
H. G. Dale
Joseph Levy
Alfred Rive
A. C. Renshaw
J. W. Barnes
H. J. Schubert
M. J. Calden
Charles Falkowsky
M. T. Glynn
Peter Rosar
J. McCann
V. A. Bimreli
Charles G. Rosar
George Wahl
Emil P. Welchel
George N. Gunster
John H. MceEachen
W. A. Raub
T. HB. Carrol
FP. Bchoon
Robert T. Gould
Alex Dunn, Jr
B. FP. Connolly
J. W. Moir
Alex Schriefer
A. E. Rogers
P.P. Smith
F. W. Gunster
H. M. Edwards
John PP. Kelly
John FR. Jones
Lemuel Amerman
BP. F. Gunster
A. J. Casey
P. J
BE. M. Strong
Michael Gibbons
John Gibbons
Leute Marks
Wailer Finn
BF. J. Fitzsimmons
F. Feinberg
C. H. Fischer
P. Longstreet
F. L. MecGraw
George Kirby
T F. Jordan
J. J. Shea
Peter Zidgler
John D. Ward
Ferber
J. M. Wandling
J. B. van Kloeck
Willam McBride
M. J. Horan
William Hodby
F. J. Mummiler
George W. Kear
M. (. Judge
A. Kolb
A. H. Bornstein
John FE. Harrett
D. M. Reynolds
J. L
Sullivan
Keeto
Amile
Gonner
John L. Sullivan
Mr. Keefe
Clover Range
Gillon
Ball Park
Mr. Bannon
Mr. Sullivan
Barry
Faleo
Massey
Mr. Eagan
Stephen B. Canfield
Vermont
Ats
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Syracuse
Pleasant Beach
Beecham
Allegheny Lumber Company
Beranton
Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Co
C. P. Jadwin, Spruce St
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Jermyn
Middlesex
Clarke Bros
Mattings
Krerr’s
Lacka Avenue
Bell & Skinner’s
Maloney Oil and Manufacturing CO
Japan
F. R. Havergal
Voige-Culture
Madame Muarchesi
Paris
Lackawanna Avenue
Anos Druggists
Raynolds
Sohmer Piano
J. W. Guernsey
Scranton, PA
Prop
J.D. Williams & Bro
Jia
Silverstone
Lackawane
Will
Lover
Bronson & Tallman
Wolf & Wenzel
Adams Ave
Court Hous
Sele
Richardsau-Boynton
Rangeo
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