National Lodge Sessions Begin in Pittsburg Birthplace of Order
Delegates from multiple states gather in Raub's Hall for the forty-eighth annual National Lodge session of the American Protestant association. Pittsburg is chosen as next year's meeting site to coincide with the order's fiftieth anniversary. Worthy Grand Master McDowell presides as committees report, and officers' statements reveal fiscal and organizational status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raub’s
Pittsburg
Order
McDowell
Taub
Wyoring Avenue
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Ohio
Missouri
Michigan
Indiana
William McDowell
Philadelphia
James Armatrong
William Thegan
C. Ricker
Luedemann
Cincinnati
Smith
Boston
Edward Schriefer
John Bain
James Simms
United States
Samuel Lauchlin
William Cunningham
C. H H. Grote
Committee On
Convention City
Philadelphia customs official leads grand lodge delegation
Tyler, connected with the customs house in Philadelphia, is a well known local lodge figure and former grand master. Albert C. Smith, grand treasurer and Lorton resident, is a city councilor. C. B. H. Luedemann of Cincinnati edits the American Protestant journal. Delegates toured city sights, weather permitting debates may travel to Farview tomorrow. The reception committee includes Reete J. Evans, John T. Jones, Thos M. Jones, John J. Nowlands, Jacob J. Jones, William G. Howell and Thomas J. Jones.
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Delaware and Hudson
Farview
Reete J. Evans
John T. Jones
Thos
M. Jones
John J. Nowlands
Jacob J. Jones
William G. Howell
Thomas J. Jones
Lackawanna Township Hires Teachers for Ensuing Term
The Lackawanna township school board met at No 1 school Minooka and hired teachers for the new term with no salary changes. Joseph Mulderiy of the Continental school moved to Newark. Annie M Brown was appointed to fill the vacancy. The board, with Dennie O Lenahan absent, approved multiple teacher appointments and janitors while discussing Lincoln Heights annexation and a proposed new school.
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Lackawanna Township
Minooka
Joseph Mulderiy
Continental School
Newark
Annie M. Brown
Annie King
John MccCrnnile
Thomas R. Lovering
Thomas King
Thomas F. Coyne
William Thanas
Dennie O'Lenahan
John PP. Kelley
Thomas
Lincoln Heights
Scranton
Ejectment Filed Over Possession Of Minooka Lot
A quere clause suit was lodged in court against Mrs Bridget King and her children of Minooka seeking the possession of a lot on Cemetery street. Plaintiffs include Abram Nesbitt Wilkes Barre W L Watson and Ex Sheriff W J Lewis trustees of the East Side bondholders. Willard Warren and Knapp appear for plaintiffs. The King family occupy the lot and have a house on it. Her husband was killed eight years ago in the mines.
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Bridget King
Minooka
Cemetery Street
Abram Nesbitt
Wilkes- Barre
W. L. Watson
Sherrif
W. J. Lewis
East Side
Willard, Warren and
Knapp
City Notes and Local Updates Highlight July Activities
City officials to be paid Saturdays. Common council meets tonight. Nav Aug park hosts a gifted coon from Diamond Ave. Wills probated for Julia Bryant and Elton Mora. Letters of administration granted for Atlen Shen. Delaware and Hudson and Gravity shops funded. Abe Sleiman, 17, discharged after reckless riding. DL&W finishes July pay for trainmen. Howard Place AME lawn fete planned this evening. Cave case heard by arbitrators. Marriage licenses issued for several couples. Red Cross Philadelphia group seeks parcels to Porto Rico soldiers, gifts limited to under 6 pounds weight, due by Monday noon at 1001 Chestnut Street.
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Common Council
Nav Aug Park
John Ll. Payne
Diamond Avenue
Julia Bryant
Scranton
Elton Mora
Carbondale
Atlen Shen
Dunmere
Thortrate Engl
Delaware and Hudson Company
Carbondiie
Abe Sleiman
Wyoming Avenue
Bailey
Delaware, Lackawanny and Western Company
Associate Society of the Red Cros of
Philadelphia
Porto Rico
Chestnut Street
Conscience money sent to Uncle Sam over war tax ruling
A letter received by Major T. F. Penman notes a 37.50 conscience payment sent anonymously from Mansfield and directed to Deputy Collector W. S. Montgomery. The piece explains the war revenue ruling that horse racing is not taxable while agricultural fairs incur a 10 tax, and that funds go to the national conscience fund in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penman
Washington
Spain
T. F. Penman
Internal Revenue
W. 8. Montgomery
Muncy
Mansfield
Montgomery
Treasury Department
N. Ti. Scott
Bloomedore
Columbia County Agricultural Association
Association For Tax
Scott
Mule Fatality Identified In Whitehall Man
Chief Piller Gurrell received a telegram at six last evening reporting John Murray a former Scranton resident killed by a mule near Whitehall New York. Coroner Jackson Sergeant Pidgeway and Lieutenant Davis sought identifying information but found no relatives at the time. The telegram suggests newspapers may locate any Scranton relatives.
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Piller Gurrell
John Murray
City
Whitehall
N. Y
Serjeant
Pidgeway
Tieutenant Davis
Scranton
New York
Lake George
Parsons Awarded 178 50 in Caramel Cutter Case
In Scranton, Calvin W. Parsons wins a $178.50 judgment against Scranton Caramel Co in Prothonotary Copeland's office. Parsons had designed a caramel cutting machine. defendants argued no contingent payment. Referee W. W. Lathrope found Parsons entitled to 150 plus interest for skilled design work.
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Prothonotary
Copeland
W. W. Lathrope
Calvin W. Parsons
Scranton Caramel Company
Capoose Avenue
Parsons
Messrs
W. W. van Dyke
A. L. Collins
F. DD. Freas
Caramel Company
Lathrope
Dunmore Man Missing After Saturday Departure
Dunmore police received a call from Chief Dierks asking if a man named Thomas Hore had been arrested since Saturday. Sergeant Ridgeway checked the dungeon and found no match. Hore left his home at Dunivore Saturday with 800 in his clothes and has not returned or been seen since.
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Dierks
Dunmore
Central Police
Thomas Hore
Ridgeway
Donker
Hore
Dunivore
Three Distant Witnesses Limit Depositions
Attorneys Wortburk and Pawson secured in court yesterday an order to take the depositions of Pilla, John and William Coddington residents of Alpine to be included in the evidence in the divorce suit of Albert C. Coddington against Elizabeth Coddington. The depositions will be taken today before Justice of the Peace George Wagner of Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wortburk & Pawson
Pilla
John
William Coddington
Alpine
Albert C. Coddiington
Elizabeith Coddington
Justice of the Peace
George Wagner
Child allegedly beaten with horsewhip by relative
An agent for local charities reported that a man living behind the 8 block on Madison Avenue repeatedly beat his 1 year old sister with a horsewhip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
Madison Avenue
Local girl’s distress reported as police investigate case
A reputable nearby resident provided information describing the girl’s pitiful screams and noting the man ignored local protests. The case is under investigation by authorities.
Charge Dismissed In Alderman Howe Court
Miss Ida Pierce was arraigned on a charge of being a common scold with Mrs. Ida Logan as prosecutrix. Alderman Howe found no sufficient cause to hold the defendant and dismissed the case after the parties promised to live in peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Pierce
Alderman Howe
Ida Logan
Frank Royle
Sunday Band Concert at Laurel Hill Park
Diauer's band plans a grand concert at Laurel Hill Park Sunday afternoon. The ensemble includes thirty five nieces. Selections include Zatmpa by Herole, with Bauer performing in the forthcoming Pinghamton contest on August 19. Competitors at that event include the Doring band of Troy New York and the Allenstown band.
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Diauer
Laurel Hill Park
Zatmpa
Herole
Bauer
Pinghamton
Doring
Troy
N. Y
Allentown
Judge Refuses Liquor License Transfer in 1897 Case
Judge Archibald refused to transfer the Second Ward Icense of C P Connolly in Olyphant under the new 1897 liquor license act. The building burned July 7 and was rebuilt by July 21, but Connolly leased a house nearby July 41 and sought transfer. Attorneys were Martin Vidaver McNichol Carpenter Flesta and Hyson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archhbald
C. P. Connolly
Olyphant
Mr. Connolly
Connolly
W. J. Sehubmeh
Re dedicatory Services at Dunmore Christian Church
Re dedicatory services were held at the Dunmore Christian church last evening with Rev. Mr. Shannon delivering a son glory themed address to a large congregation. Miss Florence Robertson sang Just as I Am with a quartet including Robertson Henry Bulgin and Henry assisting. Rev. Mr. Shiamon and Rev. Mr. Lhamon will speak by request.
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Dunmore Christian
Shannon
Sona
Florence Robertson
Robertson
Henry
Bulgin
Shiamon
Lhamon
Letters From the People Opinion Page Policy
Publishes reader letters only when accompanied by the writer’s name. The Tribune disclaims responsibility for opinions here expressed and reserves the right to edit for length and clarity.
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Tribune
Frugal Road Policy Pleas From Scranton Cyclists
A letter from Scranton Pa dated August 10 1800 criticizes toll roads and road maintenance on a route between Providence and Clirk's Summit. The writer targets farmers cyclists and officials for poor road conditions arguing for wider tires and better upkeep. He urges regressive toll reforms and road funding from local regulators.
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Providence
Clirk
Barbariem
Laet
Scranton
New Machinery At South Mill Marks Big Saving
Dickson Manufacturing Company announces radical upgrades at its core ovens on Penn avenue. The $750,000 program aims to cut coal use by about two dollars per ton and speed heating while adding one night shift worker. Other plants report partial starts and multiple repairs as unions align with new equipment.
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Dickson Manufacturing Company
Booth Mills
Lackawanna, Tron and Steel Company
Penn Avenue
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Coal Branch
Police Gift Party Heads East to Honor Captain Roebling
A police delegation including ex Sheriff Charles Robinson and Detective J W Mair left by Delaware Lackawanna and Western train for Camp Alger to present Captain Roebling with a sword and belt and Corporal Lona Day with a watch. The gifts were sent by their fellow officers. presentation scheduled for today in Washington. Chief Gurrell reported they arrived safely.
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Robling
Corporal Day
Charles Robinson
Emil Rchimpf
Victor Krovh
EK. J. Fish
M. Brown
J. W. Mair
F. M. Wandling
John Stanton
Yeesterday
Delaware
Lackaweanna
Western
Camp Alger
Roebling
Lona Day
Gurrell
Moir
Washington
Halley
Shoplifter Released After Short Jail Sentence
Mrs. Huchael Wincham, convicted with Mrs. Mary Thomas for shoplifting from multiple retailers, was released from jail yesterday. Wincham had been sentenced to pay four fines of one dollar and serve thirty days in jail. The pair reside in the North End.
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Huchael Wincham
District Conventions for Second Legislative District
Notice to Republican voters in Lackawanna County that a convention will meet in Scranton at 2 pm on Tuesday August 2 1908 to nominate a candidate for the legislature and handle other business. Vigilance committees will run polls 4 pm to 7 pm on Saturday August 20 1908 for delegate election. Fred W Pleita Chairman W F B Davis Secretary. Also a standing committee meeting in Scranton on August 15 1908 to set time and place for the district convention and related business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanni County
Scranton
Tuewley
Armuel
Fred W. Pleita
W. FB. Davis
Natice
Lackawanna County
Court Lini
Fcranton
Atueresties
Henton
George Freeman
Cufton
James O' Moyle
Covington
William Cobley
Dulton
J. A. Woodbridge
Glenburn
E. J. Northup
Gouldsboro
J. Ts. Gardiner
Greenfield
Frank Kenyon
Lackawanna
David Db. Grimes
Weeat
John McCrincty
Manet
William J. Williama
William HH. Fern
Orimith T. Davis
Ti Plume
R. H. Holmate
Tehigh
Jacob Knecht Madison
Eugene Nouck
Newton
Oscar van Huekirk
North Abington
Stephen Aylesworth
Old Forre
K. Willia Rees
James A. Salmon
William Bennett
Rangom
Tobias Stein
G. RK
Wandell
Scott
Northup
Parker
John R. Johns
Clark's Green
SMALL GAME PLENTY IN BUTLER VALLEY
Sportsmen in Butler valley expect the small game season to open as indications point to abundance. Squirrels are damaging fruit trees and corn, while raccoons pheasants and wild turkeys threaten new corn along the mountains. Deer appear more plentiful near Mt Yeager than in recent years. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised. Hood's Pills advertised.
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Butler Valley
Hagleton Sentinel
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Lodge
American Protestant Association
Lewis Hallstead
Virat Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Chickamauga
Thomas P. Joyce
Celia Nallen
Mamie Gibbons
Mamie Langan
Mawlegan
Mamie Coyne
Katherine Jeffers
Thomas J. Coyne
Jennie Loughney
Annie Fitahenry
Theron
Osborne
George Ellis
Mary A. Connolly
Ligele McMurtrie
Hanna Thenas
Jenny Dick
James Powell
Starke
Nettle Weir
Pya—J. H. Davey
Mayme Reinhart
Primiary
Kate Burke
Bellevue Heights
Sarah Stokes
Mary Mack
Evans
Patrick Finn
Mrs. Webb
Mr. Jennings
Mrr Jones
Charles Lenihan
Jennie Thomas
City Notes
Howard Place
Yari
Tinkham
James J. O'Malley
W. F. Bayleywatermay
Harry Depuy
Hien
Thomas Monroe
BE. W. Thayer
A. A. Vosburg
Moenses
Bylerk
Courte Daniels
Anthony McShonnel
Bridget Hengan
Eugene J. McCarty
Ashby
Alice V. Fairhurat
Mia
Over Township
Linzerne County
Mr. Mewarty
Wilkes-Barro Jr
Uncle Sam
A. & Col
Whitehall, N. Y
Nvs
Aue
Lay
John Murry
Northern Trineportation Company
Anewer
Jackson
Coddington
Alderman
The
Tribuute
Oxford
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Continental
Hampton
Hyde Park
Sloan
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Altoona
Briggs
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Company
Dodge
Luzerne County
Hood
Hood's
C. I. Hood & C
Lowell
Mass
Rookwood
Jibey
Wyoming
Pierce’s Market
Spring House Heart Lake, Pa
Heart Lake
Montrose
U. S. Crofut
Horsford
Wagner
Lacka
Joan I. Ladwig
A. F. Kizer
Prop
Charles B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Adiranton
Mercereau & Connell
Igo
Mt, Pleasant Coal
Mint Moor
Commonwealth Building
Deslers
W. T. Smith
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