Wilkes-Barre Tribune Opens Local Office and Claims Early Delivery
The Wilkes-Barre Tribune announces a new branch at No 2 Laning Building Public Square. It aims to produce a regional daily delivering to northeastern Pennsylvania three to five hours ahead of Philadelphia and New York papers. The report notes 11 missing children found, five nuisances removed, fires extinguished without alarm, $11 stolen recovered, and total recovered money $400.06.
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Public Square
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
New York
Large novitiate reception at Mallinkredt convent
Bishop O’Hara officiated as a large number of candidates entered the novitiate at Mallinkredt convent in Wilkes Barre. Sisters received white veils and vows, with dozens of candidates named from cities including Wilkes Barre Scranton Reading and New York. A solemn high mass followed with sermons and offertory hymns, vow readings, and a retreat slated through the day.
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O'Hara
Mallinkredt Convent
Slaters Gang
Koernen
Christ
Scranton
Father Koeper
Wille Jamsport
Father Barneman
Reading
Rey
Nicholas Forve
Hazleton
Mary Becker
Wilkes-Barre
Leonora
Reha Wurm
Mertilla
Mary ‘Hochberg
Wilkes- Barre
Erwina
Clara Foster
Guthberta
Emma Duppre
Silva
Margareth Rehner
Slater Gundelpha
Christina Keller
Honesdale
Flora
Martha Klemmer
Harlindis
Mary Rehnert
Pottaville
Gidila
Rosa Nissen
New York
N. Y
Miriam
Margareth Stumpf
Brooklyn
Beatrix
Misa Septima Ruf
Syracuse
Asella
Barbara Muller
Albany
Gesina
Augusta Rieve
Baltimore
Caledonia
Minn
Agnetis
Gesina Kaiser
Minneapolis
Climaca
Johaanna Zinns
Swan Lake
Ermenfrida
Anna Liebe
West Newtown
Caelina
Helen Hengy
Warvurg
Germaany
Generosa
Misa Augusta Patschal
Copenhagen
Denmark
Walatka Zapitza
Siater Redempta Hauser
Newark
N. J
Waltrudis Lange
Baltimore, Md
Urbania Schnell
Piqua
Alvaniz Ruck
le Mars
Geralda Hmtzel
Qui
Bertina Kessler
Dortmund
Germany
Columbina Kemperling
Elberfeld
Charles Damer
Father Wolf
Philadelphia
Father Otterbine
C. S. FR
George Forve
Adam Scheidel
Louis Schmidt
Mr. Kellar
P. Pell
Father DeHara
Buffalo
J. Singenberger
Father DeHagza
Father Brahl
Pittston
Chief of Police Brings July Report on Arrests and Offenses
Chief Briggs reports July totals: 217 arrests including 193 males and 24 females with 127 single and 7 minors. Offenses range from assault and battery to drunkenness, larceny, robbery, and vagrancy among diverse nationalities. Jail and disturbance counts noted.
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Briggs
Finance Committee Proposes Allocation With Extra Tax Receipts
The council finance committee reports 9 200 64 in extra tax receipts and recommends allocations totaling 9 253 54 for fire sundries 2000 police 1440 repairs to city property 500 asphalt pavement 2 00 crematory 2500 and street lighting STW 54 to cover city needs and improvements.
City Council approves lights and street work plan
At the August meeting, council members discussed electric lighting for Tendertoin area, asphalt paving on Northampton street, new fire and police appointments, and sidewalk repairs. Resolutions sought added crossings, hydrants, and drainage. nuisance ordinance fines set at 3 dollars.
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Kirkendall
Rentlehuber
Catlin
Carpenter
McGourty
French
Smith
Morgan
T. M. McGourty
Fire Department
George Blerwith
Wiliam Weitgel
Benjamin Dinsmore
Barney Street
Wood and Lockhart
Northampton
South
Grove
Moyallen
Franklin
Sullivan
Wood
Canal
Market
Union
Carey Avenue
Elizabeth Street
Pell Street
Fell Street
Park Avenue
Lehigh
Lincoln
River
Barney
Franklin Streets
Hancock Alley
Welles, Beaumont
Meade
Dymond Patch Alley
Stanton, Hickory
Kidder
Ruby Lane
Zoeller
Peter Helm
John Jones
Joseph Nesbitt
Oscar Wolf
Jain Sehmidt
W. H. Schuler
Michael Brown
George M. Hutter
William Jeffrey
William Eckert
R. J. Dougherty
Hancock
Traction Company
Wilkes-Barre and
East Side Railway Company
Butler Alley
Northampton Street
Malin
Lehigh Valley
Baur
Lincoln Street
Hickory
Delaware and Hudson Company
River Road
Mallory Place
Terrace Street
Canal Street
Wolf's Saloon
East Market
Reutlehuber
Dana Street
Central Railroad
Haale
Council
Metcalf
Gates incident leads to warning from mayor
Hugh Williams faced the mayor yesterday morning for tampering with Lehigh Valley safety gates on Tate Street. The gateman reacted as if mischief was intended and had him arrested, then released with a warning of severe action for future gate interference. Mary Ann Baker known as Polly was jailed on a adultery warrant issued by her husband. Her recognizance was set for next Tuesday after a hearing.
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Hugh Williams
Lehigh Valley
Tate Street
Williams
Mary Ann Baker
Polly
Public Square
County Committee Postponed By Republican slate
Republican county candidates met at Chairman Hand's office to select a county committee but postponed action for a few days after thorough discussion. They plan to reconvene Friday at 3 p.m. Chairman Robinson declines the position again and the group will proceed cautiously to avoid an unsatisfactory successor.
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Chairman Hand
Hand
Robinson
Boy Falls in Sewer Water Rescued by Brav o Team
Yesterday morning Samuel Silkhaus aged 6 son of William Silkhaus of 40 Fell Street was playing near the mouth of the big sewer at the bridge when he fell into the water. He could not swim and sank twice before his companions and McGinty of Array Street reached him and pulled him to safety.
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Samuel Silkhaus
William Silkhaus
Fell Street
McGinty
Array Street
Sagen Eaty
Down
Tonning
Courageous Rescue At Sea Ends With Boy Safe
A boy nearly drowned after slipping into the water but was saved by Mr. McGinty with assistance from Israel Littleton. They brought him to the surface and ashore where a physician found him only slightly harmed. A large crowd praised the rescuers for their bravery.
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Mr. McGinty
Israel Littleton
Little
Funeral of Dr. Reea Davis Observed by City and Colleagues
A large assembly gathered for the funeral of Dr. Reea Davis. The service began with a prayer at the house by Rev. Thomas Thomas, then moved to the Presbyterian church for further rites led by Rev. Dr. Hodge and Rev. E J Morris. Pallbearers included Dr D J J Mason, Dr W A Weaver, Mayor Nichols, Dr Guthrie Sr, J H Moore, and Colonel Sturdevant. Interment followed at Hollenback cemetery.
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Reea Davis
Thomas Thomas
Wyaluging
Dr. Davis
Sam
Preebyterian Church
Dr. Hodge
E. J. Morris
Hodge
Mr. Morris
D. J. J. Mason
W.A. Weaver
Nichols
Guthrie
J. H. Moore
Sturdevant
Hollenback Cemetery
Miner Injury and Gas Burns Reported at Dorrance Coal Field
Charles Gallagher, engineer at a small locomotive run between Prospect and Oakwood shafts, broke his leg yesterday while coupling mine cars and was taken to the city hospital. Mrs Gallagher, a widow, resides with the family at 33 Lehigh Street. Gas explosions at Dorrance colliery burned John Gldak and M Hoam. both were hospitalized with burns, Gldak in more serious condition. John Graylock, a Polish worker, was burned by mine gas at the Dorrance mine.
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Charles Gallagher
Lehigh Street
Dorrance
John Gldak
M. Hoam
Boam
Gldak
John Graylock
City Treasurer Reports July Totals and Balances
City Treasurer I. M. Thomas reported at last night’s meeting the July figures. General account receipts 1497.74 disbursements 21122.02 balance 27936.49 cemetery account balance 4964 interest receipts 9.40 balance 6802.77 building account disbursements 152.14 balance 1389.82.
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I. M. Thomas
Excursion to Montrose for Veterans Reunion Aug 21
The Women's Relief Corps of Conyngham post plans an Aug 21 trip to Montrose for the Seven Counties Veteran association reunion. Also noted are tax rebates deadlines, local events, legal matters, injuries, and community notices from Wyoming County.
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Women's Relief Corps of
Conyngham
Montrose
Seven Counties Veteran Association
Whalen
New Bear Creek
Robinson
First Welsh Baptist Church
Meade Street
Edith Brower
D. L. O'Niell
Wyoming County
W. J. Byars Council
Order of American Mechanics
Firwood
Stafford
Harvey's Lake
Ed Conner
James Carr
de Haven Conner
Wilkes-Barre
Danville
Oratorio Society
Delaware Water Gap
Duryea
John Kelly
Lee Park
William Morris
William 8
Hinton
Barney Street
Calverton
Mary FE
Forschener
F. E. Forschener
Mra. M. Lenahan
Kulp Street
Valley Railroad
Wyoming
Hazleton
Wilbur, Blakeslee
Lathrop
Ea Peepee Chae
Collina
Charles Wiltz
Nichola E. Tee
Nichols
James J. Thoman
Haby Is Cutting Teeth Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Ad
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a teething remedy used for over fifty years by millions of mothers. It claims to soothe teething pain, soften gums, relieve wind colic, and diarrhea, and promotes the product as the best family remedy. It urges customers to ask for Mia Winslow’s Soothing Syrup and warns against other brands, priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
Pittston Tribune Opens News Office and Local Burglary Report
The Pittston office of the Scranton Tribune, run by H. W. Crusoer at 6 Williams Street, handles news, complaints, and subscriptions. A burglary attempt at Thomas J. Ash’s Second Street home was interrupted when a noise woke him and the intruder fled toward Philadelphia Avenue. A visitor named Knapp from Lake Eucka, New York, arrived seeking a hotelier to hire him, but the tale showed signs of a duping scheme.
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Scranton Tribune
H. W. Crusoer
Williams Street
Thomas J. Ash
Second Street
Mr. Ash
Philadelphia Avenue
C. Mhapp
Lake Eucka
Nohn Ue! Y
Mr. Knapp
Local notices and travels of Wayne county residents
L Kennedy of Honesdale visits the city while P H Gallagher of Gallagher Fay in New York on business. J F Mulkey returns from Lake Ariel. Mrs J J Bryden and family depart for Atlantic City. Moody school attendees Margaret Monle, Miss Barber, S M Parke, Charles Richards return from Northfield. Parke Mission Band to meet at J O Manning's. 82 year old Isaac McCarty missing from Fremont st. A trolley party enjoys Leonard's hotel at Moosic with dancing and refreshments. Major Negley and son visit from New York. Lehigh Valley railroad workers paid today. Pennsylvania Coal Co to pay tomorrow and Friday. Samuel Smythe at Heart Lake. J T Evens acts as Y M C A secretary during Moody school. Wright & Co. plumbing ad accompanies.
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L. Kennedy
Honesdale
Wayne County
P. H. Gallagher
Gallagher & Fay
New York City
J. Fi. Mulkey
Lake Ariel
J. J. Bryden
Misa Agnes
DeMun
Fremont Street
Mame Judge
John Joyce
Lissie McDermott
John Grace
Jennie Conway
Will Judge
Mame Golden
Charles Judge
Agnes McCawley
al MceCawley
Annie Cawley
Tom Blewitt
Alice Earley
Pat McHale
Mame McDermott
Katie Tigue
Mamie Fagan
Virgil Gibbons
Peter Joyce
Jom O'Malley
James Delaney
Mr. Welsh
Mr. Brown
Leonard
Heart Lake
J.T. Evens
Young Men’s Christian Association
Mr. Armstrong
Evangelist Moody
Northfield
Mass
Lake Carey Picnic Draws Wy oming Grangers
The Grangers of Wyoming county gather at Lake Carey for their annual picnic with addresses by Hon Mortimer Whitehead and W F Hill. Trains depart at 645 pm 230 pm 1240 pm and 745 pm. Also notes on locals visiting returning from trips and court actions.
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Lake Carey
Wyoming County
Mortimer Whitehead
National Grange
W. F. Hill
Pennsylvania
Addie Crown
New Haven
Conn
Charles M McKown
Samuel Stark
Hudson
New York State
Billings & Sons
J. P. Breidinger
Jenningsville
Manafield Normal School
Edward Tarrar
Nicholson
N. W. Reynolds
Lyman Root
Root Hollow
Young
Court House
Montrose Road
Garibaldi
Bedford Park
Tritons
Noxon Ball
John Madden
Robert Packer
Bayre
W. E. Lott
East Lemon
Architectural Sketch Offer for Eight Story Office Building
Architects are invited to submit preliminary sketches for an eight story office building 75 by 100 feet. Submissions must include elevation and floor plan and sealed proposals due by a stated date. The project includes price for supervision of erection and related costs.
Bronze hair claim heard in Westminster court
A London case before Judge Lumley Smith involved Emile suing Captain Toler and his wife for £11 over a perfumer’s bill for hair dye. The judge ruled bronze hair unnecessary and awarded the amount against the wife only, noting the three hour cosmetic process and the wife’s £600 yearly allowance. The Tribune notes nearby advertising.
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London Exchange
Lumley Smith
Westminster County Court
Emile
Toler
Fixtures for sale at 131 Penn Avenue location
Advert appears to offer fixtures including show cases, safes and counters at a former shop on 131 Penn Avenue. Attorneys Warren and Knapp, with Jessups and Hand, are listed as counsel involved in a credits business opportunity. The notice references Republican Building and Commonwealth Building in Scranton and Washington avenues.
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J. Price
Pat
Mae
Warren & Knapp
Law
Republican Building
Washington Avenue
Scranston
Fee Jessups & Hand
Commonwealth Building
Weshington Avenue
Y. H. Jessup
Horace EH
W. H. Jessup
Weiss Goon Boanpixa Places Wood's Business College
An early notice announces changes surrounding Wood's Business College after May 1, noting Civil War era context and local business arrangements.
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Boanpixa
WOOD
Business College
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