Dawson Nugget first paper and Klondike train giant locomotive
Reads like a compact column listing diverse items from the era. Zeigler receives a copy of Dawson’s first newspaper the Kiondike Nugget edited by George M Allen Zack HM Heckman and Eugene C Aller. A coal train 120 cars pulled by No. 872 from Altoona to Columbia, 3877 feet long, 5222 tons, unusual engine class H5. Bart party update from Edmonton Bulletin Port 81 and 170 miles farther. Peculiar name Pew Sant Jones born with Welsh connections. Anna Held bath with milk plunge replaced by bran plunge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeigler
Jackson House
Franklin Avenue
Vetter Klondike
Dawson
George M. Allen
Zack Hm, Heckman
Eugene C. Aller
Amboy
Altoona
Columbia
Juniata
Edmund A. Bart
Edmonton Bulletin of Canada
Bulletin
National Klondike
Bart
Port 81. John
Bran bath experiment noted by Anna
Anna described letting warm water steep through bran to create a bath resembling velvet turning to liquid. She spoke to reporters about the unusual method and its tactile effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Scranton Social News Casts Wide Vacation and Visit Tour
A roundup of Scranton residents and guests traveling to Atlantic City Boston New York Philadelphia and Maryland with returns from Honesdale Warren Lock Haven and other nearby towns. Notables include Miss Bertha Moses Mrs J W Leighton Mr and Mrs D B Atherton and more as they visit family friends or seek rest and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Moses
Delaware Water Gap
T. H. Carroll
Beaton
J. Hall
Honesdale
J. WH. Leighton
Warren
TM W
FL Rickenbaker
Scranton
LF. Megargel
Siren
Lock Haven
Anna Zwick
Sohank & Spencera
New York
Gissler
Rhea
Bea Cim
William English
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Beott Salmon
Warne County Savings Bank
Stranton Sesterdis
Wilkes-Barre
Leonaird Tes
Pacific Slope
Mre
KB. Burdick
Lureh Street
Crystil Lake
Dundatt
W. Roberts
Washington Avenue
Ben Clift
L. L
Henry W. Kingsbury
Lackuowanna Lubricating Company
New York City
Mra
Kingsbury
Montonese
Hranford, Conn
Scranton Police Honor Captain Robling With Sword Gift
Scranton police officials and civic leaders arrive at Camp Alger to present Captain Frank Nobling of Company C a ceremonial sword as a token of respect. The event includes speeches by Attorney Horn and others, plus a surprise gift of a gold watch and chain to Corporal Lona B. Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Alger
Dunn Loring
Scranton
John Moir
Frank Wandling
Robinson
Victor Koch
Moses Brown
John Stanton
Emil Schimpff
Ei. J. Fish
Frank Nobling
Company C
Robling
Coursen
Stillwell
Keller
Stahl
Gilman
Mattes
Gunster
Dodge
BE. Decker
F. and
Murphy
George's. Horn
Colonel Coursen
John Mott
Attorney Horn
Lona B. Day
Company D
Roebling
Donora
Voursen
Richard J. Bourke
Callender Call for Reunion Date Change at Clifford
Descendants of James Green set their reunion for the 25th inst. forcing the Callender family to delay to the 2nd inst. at Clifford Susquehanna county Pennsylvania. The Baptist church hosts exercises at 1 a.m. with lunch and social in Finn's hall after the business meeting and officer elections. Clifford residents prepare a warm welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Green
Samuel Callender
Clifford
Susquehanna County
Pennsylvania
Callender
Baptist Church
Finn
Scranton Business College Promotes Practical Business Training
The Scranton Business College specializes in teaching young men and women the skills of the business world to prepare them for self employment or responsible positions. It’s touted as one of the best business schools in the country. Call or write for the publication Business. It is free and open evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oubee
Delaware Lackawanna excursion to Mountain Park
Delaware Lackawanna and Western Machine and Car Shops Mutual Aid plans an excursion to Mountain Park on Saturday August 14. Trains depart the Central Railroad of New Jersey depot at 4 a m and 1 30 p m. Tickets cost 65 cents with reduced fare for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Machine and Car Shops
Mutual Aid
Mountain Park
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Pole climber scales 100 feet to replace pulley at school
Thomas McLaughlin, a rigger for Conrad Schroeder, climbed nearly 100 feet at No 10 School on Jackson Street to replace a broken pulley atop the flagpole. He lashed himself to the pole, hoisted by ropes, and used a hammer and chisel to finish the repair amid a crowded, fearful crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McLaughlin
Jackson Street
Analley
No. 10
McLaughlin
Benson Fe, Davis
Fourth Ward
Conrad Schroeder
Dunmore
Bloom Avenue
Market Street
North End
New Tobacco Under O Eye C Brand Arrives in Market
A mild new tobacco labeled O Eye C is launched in yellow wrap, priced cheaper per pound than competing stripped goods. Smokers praise it as the best value, with most scale houses and many retailers stocking it, signaling strong sales potential in the valley.
Gentlemen Drivers Set for Driving Park Races Tomorrow
Five events on the card at the Driving Park include road race entries such as Moxey Bessie 8 Harry Anyways Jube and a match race with Nero Benedictos. Other heats list Gruesework Duke Jim Mears Julia R Blue John Dewey neyid Copperfield Manda Gladstone Simrell and free-for-all trot and pace horses Bilver Prince Doe EB Maggie Davis Cedella Neille McCrory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moxey
Bessie
Harry
Anyways
Jube
Nero
Benedictos
Gruesework
Duke
Jim Mears
Julia R
Blue
John
Dewey
Neyid Copperfield
Manda
Gladstone
Simrell
Pace
Bilver Prince
Doe EB
Maggie Davis
Cedella
Neille McCrory
Elastic contract for chemical fire engine signed by Mayor Bailey
The mayor considers a flexible contract for a chemical fire engine and hose wagon, noting its unusual terms. The instrument bears his signature and features a clause that stands out as distinctive in this everyday transaction.
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Bailey
Unclear City Vehicle Upgrade Discussed by Fire Committee
A fragment notes a joint fire department committee weighing improvements not yet written. It hints changes could affect vehicle design from two wheels to a standard four wheel setup and tank capacity, contingent on mayor approval.
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Joint Fire Department Committee
Silk mill excursion for 1500 workers at Lake Ariel
The Sanquoit silk mill plans a company funded day trip to Lake Ariel for about 1500 employees. About 1000 are women and if weather is favorable to twice that number may join. Manager Vivie has faced ticket refusals from hundreds of people and sold tickets to outsiders at cost. Refreshments at the lake will be sold at cost with no profit motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Ariel
Sanquoit
Spain
Deweys
Manila
Bagley
Santiago
Hobson
Fres
Flag-raising ceremony marks rail yard pride and patriotism
At the Delaware Lackawanna and Western round house in Scranton a 26 by 40 foot flag lifted 100 feet featured an 18 year old caller and a 12 year old orator. The event included speeches by F. W. Pearsall and W. Colborn and a chorus singing America and the Star Spangled Banner as engines saluted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Round House
Round House
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Edward T. Swartz
John Schafer
George M. Hallstead
Clarence H. van Buskirk
Garrett Bogart
David Thrown
F. W. Pearsall
J. R. Treeh
del" Rowley
Lindsay McMillan
Walter Wilkins
William Morfan
Thomas Lewis
John Lloyd
Perry Thomas
America
Pearsall
Troch
Anthony O'Neill
O'Neill
Bogart
Walter A. Smoith
City Considers Asphalt Repairs and Pavement Bonds
City officials debate asphalt plant costs and efficiency with Madison Avenue and North Main Avenue under scrutiny. Council directs joint paving committee to inspect materials and ensure contractor guarantees before releasing bonds. other ordinances and bids for city hall floor tiling discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Madison Avenue
North Main Avenue
City committee backs sidewalks and paving projects
The ordinance for flagstone sidewalks and gutter repairs on Gibson Alley from Capoune to Washington avenue was reported favorably. The committee also backed paving Forest Court with brick from Spruce Street. A resolution proposes renaming Price Place from Deacon Street to Lackawanna River as Amelia Avenue.
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Delaware Street
Washington
Wyoming Avenue
Oxford Street
Grant
Sumner Avenues
Seventeenth Ward
Ninth Street
Oxford and
Luserne Streets
Penn Avenue
Thirteenth Ward
City Hall
J. T. Flynn and Co
W. A. Gray & Co
Flynn
Gray and Company
W. F. O'Malley
Thomas O'Malley
James H. O'Malley
Prospect Avenue
Beech
River Streets
Gibson Alreeet
Capoune
Washington Avenue
Forest Court
Spruce Street
Deacon Street
Lackawanna River
Price Place
Amelia Avenue
Controlling Board Faces Push for Special Meeting
President Francois of the board of control resisted calls for a special meeting to address the heating contract of No.1 school. Some members pressed for a quorum tonight, though no notices were sent. Supporters circulated word to push ahead with a quick disposition of the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francois
Board of Control
No.1
Cantankerous Cane Attack Leaves Chase with Severe Head Wound
Morris E F Chase of Lafayette street arrived at Lackawanna hospital with a deep cut across the head. He blamed a "particular friend" wielding a cane and the doctor urged him to pray to be delivered from such friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris EF. Chase
Lafayette Street
Lackawanna Hospital
Bicycle enamel and nickel plating ad in state
Question about a rusty bicycle appears with an offer to restore enamel and nickel plating. Claims the plant is the finest in the state and that only expert workmen are employed.
Sundries at Cut Prices At Local Repair Shop
Our repair shop advertises a large stock of bicycles offered at cut prices. The notice emphasizes the shop is well known and focuses on discounted bicycle sales.
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Aackawanna
the Sisters of St.John’s Convent
Pittsston
Malinckrodt
Perry Bros
Wyoming Ave
Columbian Detective Agency
Cime Bank Building
Scranton, PA
Govan
Department of State
Washington, D. C
Crown Catarrh Powder Co
Clinton Place
Chas
McMullen
Geneva Insurance Omee
the Traders National Bank Blog
Bock
Solici
Gul Role Gomez
M Meinhart
Mac
Lackawanna Avenue
Dewey Santiago Jones
West Side
Pew Sant
Wales
Anna Held
Scranton Tribune
Reunion
the Scranton Business College
Mutual Aid Association
Driving Park
MR. Colborn
Captain Muir
Common Council
Moir
Mott
Joint
City
Thornton and Company
Farber Court
John J. Fahey
Fahey
California
Box
Tartar
Franklin Ave
Conrad
Lacka. Ave
Washington Ave
Gillette Brothers
Naloney OL and Manufacturing CO
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 AV
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