Lawrence Band Opens Open Air Concert In Scranton
The Lawrence band performs an outdoor concert this Friday evening on the Green Ridge Wheelmen club house lawn at the corner of Green Ridge street and Sanderson avenue. Funeral services for F B Moss were held yesterday at Miscow with Rev Guy Snowden officiating, attended by the Amphyction lodge of Odd Fellows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Green Ridge Wheelmen
Green Ridge Street
Sanderson Avenue
HB. Moss
Miscow
Guy
Snowden
Funeral of Mrs Ann Newcomb Held at St Peter’s Cathedral
Funeral services for Mrs Ann Newcomb were held at the family residence on Carbon street and at St Peter’s Cathedral yesterday morning. Interment followed at Cathedral cemetery. Evangelical Camp Meeting opens in the grove between Wind Gap and PenlAreyl under the supervision of Presiding Elder W A Leopold and runs from Wednesday to the ath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbon Street
Ann Newcomb
St. Peter's Cathedral
Cathedral
Ieivangelical Association
W. A. Leopold
Wind Gap
Pen l‘Areyl
City Hall Unveils Flag As New Emblem Rises
The city hall displayed a newly installed flag yesterday, measuring 18 by 24 feet. It stood proudly above the building, a stark contrast to the worn banner that flew from the pole only days earlier, drawing favorable notice from onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Couple Arrested on Assault and Highway Robbery Warrants
Salvatore Valucano and his wife Kat ie were arrested yesterday on warrants issued by Alderman Kasson. They face charges of assault and highway robbery with Domenisco Muscle Co as prosecutor. Each defendant is held on $1,000 bail. The couple reside in Dunmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvatore Valucano
Katie
Kasson
Domenisco Muscleco
Dunmore
Baseball Benefit Game Set For Athletic Park
Tomorrow’s game at Athletic Park promises high attendance and entertainment. Proceeds go to two worthy charities, the Home for the Friendless and St Joseph’s Foundling Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Park
And
J. Joseph's
Foundling
Jury Draw For September And Traverse Jurors Scheduled
Sheriff Pryor and Jury Commissioners Charles Wiggans and Frank Dougherty will begin drawing grand and petit jurors for the September term at 9 30 this forenoon. On Tuesday morning they will draw traverse jurors for the three weeks term of common pleas court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pryor
Charles Wiggans
Frank Dougherty
Erawd
Common Pleas Court
Pool hall operators arrested on betting charges at Lackawanna Ave
Samuel Murray and Edward Whalen pool room keepers waived a hearing after their Tuesday arrest for conducting a betting establishment at 221 Lackawanna Avenue. Each posted bail of zero dollars and await court appearance. Warrants were issued by Alderman Kasson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Murray
Edward Whalen
Lackawanna Avenue
Alderman Kasson
Milford and Matamoras railroad work rushes to Milford
New York infusion accelerates construction with 250 track laborers due imminently. The Milford to Port Jervis line will push with vigor and aims for completion by September 1 with cars running between Port Jervis and Milford at that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Milford and Matimoras
Milford
Port Jervis
Divorce Petition Filed by Wilfred C. Taylor at Clark's Summit
Wilfred C. Taylor of Clark's Summit filed for divorce yesterday. He states he married on February 1, 1801, and his wife left for the west on July 19 and has not returned. She recently visited Clark's Summit but did not see him. Attorney G. D. Taylor represents him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred C. Taylor
Clark's Summit
G. D. Taylor
Saturday Evening Concert by Bauers Band in Vacant Lot
A concert by Bauers band is planned for Saturday evening in the vacant lot opposite Clarke Prog store. The program includes Bride Elect, All Around the City, Hohondan Gin, Country Club, Ringer and Gray, Forget-Me-Not, Jolly Minstrel, El Capitan, Wizard of the Nile, Crimson Flush, and Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauer
Clarke Prog
Hohondan Gin
Ringer and Gray
el “Capitan
Donations Acknowledged By Mens Guild Of St Luke’s
The Mens Guild of St Luke’s church renders grateful acknowledgments for donations noted in the last report. Cash received includes amounts from Miss Sents Dimmick, Mr Ambrose Alley, and a friend associated with a Well Wisher. Also a lodge gift supports a fully furnished child’s crib in memory of a deceased child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mens Guild
St. Luke's Church
Sents Dimmick
Ambrose Alley
Scranton Man Claude Krouse Marries Wilkes-Barre Bride
Claude Krouse of Scranton and Misa Daisy Barner of Wilkes-Barre wed yesterday at 2 PM at No. 6 South Wells Street in Wilkes-Barre. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Dr. Hodge at the residence of Mrs. Eligabeth Boyd. Guests dined and the couple left for a wedding tour. Mr. Krouse formerly worked with L. & W. B. coal at Wilkes-Barre and is now secretary to T. J. Foster of the Colliery Engineer. Mrs. Barner is a daughter of Charles T. Barner of Wilkes-Barre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Krouse
Scranton
Misa Daisy Barner
Wilkes-Barre
Eligabeth Boyd
South Wells Street
Dr. Hodge
E Krauge
L. & W. B. Coal Company
Wilkes Barre
T. J. Foster
Charles T. Barnor
Brothers Report Alaska Trip Ends in Tragic Death
Prof R H Martin of Moscow schools received word from his Seattle brother Archie that their sibling Thomas A Martin of Jermyn had died and been buried in Circle City Alaska. The Martins, who left ten months earlier for the Klondike, crossed the Chilkoot Pass and reached Dawson City before winter halted progress. They began their return to the United States last March due to hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Martin
Moscow
Archie Martin
Seattle
Washington
Thomas A. Martin
Jermyn
Circle City
Alaska
Klondike
Chilkoot Pass
Artie
Pawson City
States
Thomas Martin Dies During Overland Journey
The fragment notes that Thomas Martin was ill but died while traveling overland, ending his health journey on the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Martin
City Notes and Local Notices Highlight Weekend Activities
City notices report paid obituaries ads and condo notes available in advance, with the board of trade office closed today and tomorrow. Alderman Millar resumes duties at 9 this morning. St Peter's Society plans a Laurel Hill park picnic with games. Civil cases include Johanna Ferdinando vs city of Beranton answered with a denial, and Whitman Bros. Co. vs Myer Davidow arbitration favoring the defendant. A robbery claim by John Holden on Green Ridge Street is reported, and F C Pliger sues Frederick C. Piger for $2000 over alleged disparaging remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Millar
Eighth Ward
Delaware and Hudson Company
Scranton
Carbondale
St. Peter's Society
Bellevue
Conuer
Laurel Hill Park
Johanna Ferdinando
Beranton
Whitman Bros. & Co
Myer Davidow
D. L. Fickes
Thomas Quentin
Arthur Dunn
John Holden
Dickson City
Green Ridge Street
Ganiier Avenue
F. C. Pliger
Throop
Kelley
Med a bis Injunction Sought Over South Wyoming Sewer Route
John Schwenk of South Washington avenue Med a bis seeks equity to halt sewer construction on his land bounded by the Lackawanna river and DL&W property. He claims the planned route would damage his property and that contractors already entered his land without compensation offers. The case hinges on securing damages and preserving Water street’s original intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schwenk
South Washington Avenue
I. H. Burns
Copeland
Wyoming Avenue
Schwenk
Eleventh Ward
Lackawanna River
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Locust
Elm Streets
Water Street
Damagee
Profite
New Pittston Boulevard Opens With Luncheon For Invitees
The new Pittston boulevard opened yesterday with 150 invitations issued by Mr. Graham. The ceremony and luncheon were held at Mokwna Inn in Bear Creek at 1 40 PM. The seven mile road connects Bear Creek to Yatesville, is eighteen feet wide, well banked, hard as pavement and laid with red shale, built under Albert Lewis and his supervising team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
Graham
Bear Creek
Wilkes- Barre
Wilkes-Barre
Brilliant Fireworks Reproduction of Merrimac Sinking
Scranton residents have a single chance to view a full reproduction of the Merrimac sinking on August 11 and 16 at Laurel Hill Park. Pain Fireworks company presents naval hero portraits, pyrotechnic shows, and a patriotic concert by Hauer's band with advance seats starting August 1 at Powell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pain Fireworks Company
Merrimac
Scranton
Laurel Hill Park
Hauer
Powell's Music Store
Beason Event Excursion to Harveys Lake Saturday
St Mark's Episcopal church and the Junior Order United American Mechanics plan an excursion to Harveys Lake on Saturday August 13. Bauer's band will accompany the group. Train departs Erie and Wyoming Valley depot at 7:50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
United American Mechanics
Harveys Lake
Bauer
Erie
Wyoming Valley
Convention Ends as Death Benefit Fund Proposed
The national convention of the American Protestant union adjourned after electing officers led by Charles Ricker of Missouri as right worthy grand master. A national death benefit fund with $500 start was proposed to replace the present lodge payment system. Local lodges from Lackawanna plan a Farview excursion, with Prince of Pittsburgh next year hosting a semi centennial celebration. Representatives from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh attended. gifts were exchanged and plans outlined for future designs and reporting formats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ricker
Philadelphia
Farview
F‘nsoviuition
Fitteburg
Scranton
Pasit
Tribune
James Cairns
W. Cunningham
Samuel Loughtin
Pennsylvania
Shmuel Loughlin
Wiliam Cunningham
H. Grota
Misourn
Death Benefit Fund
Pitsburg
William McDowell
William Cunningham
James Park
James Armstrong
Jacel Weir
Pittsvore
John F. Jones
Jones
Missouri
L. H. Luedemann
Ohio
Theodore T. Massey
James P. Park
James Armatrong
J. Bain
Pittsburg
John G. Smith
New Jersey
John Klinger
Tyler
T. Mayor
McDowell
Lackawanna Lodge
Pride of Lackawanna Lodge
Taylor
Delaware and Hudson
Taylor Union Band
Muale
Rudolph
Cunningham
Mcldowell
Dunlap
Garman and Capt De lacy Hold Wilkes Barre Interview
An interview occurred in Wilkes Barre on Wednesday between Joan M. Garman chairwoman of the Democratic state committee and Captain P. De lacy of the city who is a candidate for secretary of Internal affairs. The notification committee will meet in Bedford Pa on Wednesday Aug 11 at 3 PM to perform duties of their appointment and Garman urges all Democrats to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes- Barre
Joan M. Garman
Democratic State Committee
P. Delacy
Bedford
Garman
Funeral of Mr Corbett Honor for a Please note
The last public tribute to Melvin I Corbett drew a large crowd at his Washington avenue home. Lackawanna Bar Association members and railway officials attended as Rev Dr James McLeod conducted a brief service. Interment was at Duranore cemetery.
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Melvin I. Corbett
Washington Avenue
Lackawanna Bar Association
Long Association
Corbett
James McLeod
Fort Hampton
BR. 1
First Presbyterian Church
Thiele
Joseph
Downing
Judge Knapp
Mesers
Charles Lindsay
J. F. Snyder
A. W. Dickson
C. BE
Chittenden and
Co. P. Matthews
Duranore Cemetery
Corbettaville
Messrs
Marshall Corbett
New York
William Eiliot
New Haven
Lackawanna County
Lawibrary
Il80
Melvin L Corbett
Archbold
Herman Osthaus
Archbald
James H. Torrey
Osthaus
E. N. Willard
Torrey
Williams Williams and boxing world notes in New York trip
A letter from Fred Meschhel describes welterweight champion Tom Williams training at High Bridge New York for his bout with Jim Judge on the 28th. Williams trains daily, fights three toughs after a run, and is coached by Steve O'Donnell Billy Heffermann and Jack Skelly. The piece also notes boxing buzz about a Philadelphian bout at Camp Willis with Tyan versus Bartley, referees named, and surrounding fan interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Meschhel
Tom Williams
Australia
High Bridge
Greater
New York
Jim Judge
Tom
Iker
Williams
Steve O'Donnell
Billy Heffermann
Steve
Judge
Willams
Jack Skelly
Herald
Tyan
Philadelphia
Frank Bartley
Camp Willis
Little Island
Yank Sullivan
Syracuse
Charley" White
Barry
Hartley
Ryan
Pamers
Quaker Club
Dick” Case
Jack” Hamilton
Tommy” Ryan
Soldier Boys Home Relief Fund Meets In Scranton
Executive committee of the Soldiers' Relief Association records funds to support ongoing relief work and hospital supplies for the Thirteenth regiment. Attendance includes Col. Ripple and local leaders, with notes on receipts, disbursements, and a planned reception for returning troops. An adjournment for two weeks was set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Association
Bi. H W. Ripple
Soldiers’ Relief Association
Price
Ripple
Thirteenth
Heller Association
Scranton
Parke
Corwin
Company H
Courbondale
Tallman
Manville
Carbondale
Eetary Atherton
Jetters
Stahl
Peckville police probe coroner telegram on possible son
Michael Murray of Peckville spoke at the station about a coroner telegram from Whitehall New York naming a man’s son as John Murray. The message references a prior rant near Fishkill South Carolina and an intended move due to unemployment. Sergeant Ridgeway sent the description to Coroner Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Murray
Peckville
John Murray
Whitehall
N. Y
Fishkill
S. C
Sergent Ridgeway
Jackson
District conventions outline for Lackawanna County Republicans
Notice to Republican voters in the Second and Third Legislative Districts of Lackawanna County of conventions on August 2 and August 6. Meetings in Beranton at 2 pm to select delegates and fix convention details, with polls open 4 to 7 pm for delegate voting and district committee actions. Include numerous district names and officers. Clark's Green, Pa. August 6, 1995.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna County
Beranton
Salt
Vieilance Committees
Fred W. Fleita
W. BE. Davis
Reptilian
Court House
Benton
George Freenman
Clifton
James O. Boyle
Covington
William Cobley Dalton
George Miller
Scranton
W. Tt. Davis
South Abington
T. B. Parker
Spring Brook
T. J. Matthews
Taylor
John H. Evans
J. FB. Watkina
David J. Jones
James Price
John Ft. Meer
Waverly
John W. Miller
West Abington
J. C. Northup
T. S&s
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M.eeese
F. B. Moss
Dunmore Italians At Law
Pike County Railroad
St. Luke's
Hesins
the Klondike
City Notes
Wien
Schwenk Objects
Pany
No Man's Land
Twenty-firet Street
Point Breeze Avenues
Mr. Park
Delacy
MR. Corbett
Washington Avene
Lackawanna Bar
Melvin Corbett
Maine
Ite Mentee
Sporting News
North Shore Limited
Buffalo
Michigan Central
Niagars Falls
Chicago
Huffet Library
Wagner
W. H. Underwood
General Eastern
KE. H. Ripple
John R. Fare
Henry Belin, Jr
Thomas H
C.a. Boland
W. A. May
L. A. Watres
D. GB. Atherton
Captin May
Alfred Hand
Atherton
Ceenet Ancsecceanserlsxen
Pmimoh
Seamany & Mayer
Ambrose
Trpald
Shue
M. HL Dale
Peewee
William EB. Keller
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Camp Alger
Dunn Loring
Ecole Furs
HH. C. Sandero
Adama Express
Man Ry
Ash
Hood
Rookwood
Libbey
China Wall
Wyoming Avs
Battleax
Plug
Pierce’s Market
Heart Lake
Montrowe
WU. E. Crofut
Max Weber
Penn Avenue
Amamcr
Lacka. Ave
Jonan UW. Ludwig
A. F. Kizer
Prop
Charles B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Scranton Savings Bank
Mercereau & Connell
Mt, Pleasant Coal
Idera
Commonwealth Building
W. T. Smith
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