Local residents return home from trips and newsman to New York
Personal A D Stelle and family are home from Allen hurt Ned B Stevens of 417 Capone avenue returned from Atlantic City John A Gibbons M F Fiynn and W Tf Feies of this city registered at the Hotel Albert in New York this week Mr Porson Davis and daughter May of Price street returned home after a week with friends in Farno Susquehanna county John P O Connor the well known local newspaper man leaves today for New York to accept a desk position on the Herald chat His family will remain here till spring and then join him Mr and Mrs Thomas Mussell of Harrison avenue gave a reception last night for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary a scotch welding cake was sent by a friend in Edinburgh Scotland and the evening was enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Stelle
Allen
Hurt
Ned B. E. Stevens
Capone Avenue
Hoe
Atlantic City
John A. Gibbons
M. PF. Fiynn
W. Tf. Feies
New York City
Herald Chat
Thomas Mussell
Harrison Avenue
Edinburgh
Scotland
Summer Home at Lake Ariel Grows for Young Women
More than sixty girls enjoy summer vacations at the Summer Home for Young Women at Lake Ariel under Miss Elizabeth Docrsam and Miss Maud M Mickle. Prominent cottagers and Hotel Pines guests seek to buy the Conway cottage to provide a permanent seasonal home for working girls. Trustees Charles Schadt C D Jones and John Simpson were elected to manage a purchasing fund raised by private donations and entertainments. Over half the amount is already collected, with confidence the rest will come this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Ariel
Elizabeth Docrsam
Maud M. Mickle
Hotel Pines
Conway Cottage
Charles Schadt
C. D. Jones
John Simpson
Charce
Lookin g for Her Boy In Service Mobility
Mrs Daniel Owens of Olyphant seeks news of her son a member of the Fifth United States Infantry recently in Cuba and now en route to China. She has inquired at the Lackawanna railroad station as the father’s burial awaits his son’s arrival. Congressman Connell and others have been urged to locate him. Another shipment of soldiers is due through the city Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Owens
Olyphant
Lackawanna
Fifth United States Infantry
Cuba
China
Congressman Connell
Owens
Reunion trip for Seven County Veteran Association set from Erie
Seven County Veteran Association plans a Lake Ariel reunion with Traina departing from Erie Wyoming Valley station on Wednesday August 16 at 5 45 11 am and 2 25 pm. Fare and children’s half price details given. The First Pennsylvania State Normal School Milleraville catalogue is a 107 page illustrated handbook offering extensive information and is available free on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traina
Lake Ariel
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Rcranton
Pennsylvania State Normal School
Milleraville
Special Election in Eighth Ward for Common Council
voters in the Eighth ward elect a new councilman to replace FW Zizelman who became fire chief. Republican candidate Jacob Harris faces Democrat T. J. Roche. Harris, a well known merchant, has long party work. Roche seeks public office for the first time. Judge Edwards appointed W. A. Raul inspector in First district and C. C. Ferber in Second district to fill vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Ward
Zizelman
Jacob Harris
T. J. Roche
Harris i
Party Pie. Coms
Edwards
W. A. Raul
Flist
C. C. Ferber
Joseph Greenberger
T. F. Carroll
Nathan Wales
J. HW. Collins
Boy Drowns in Roaring Brook Near Nay Aug Falls
Twelve year old Charlie Ridgeway son of Mrs. L M Ridgeway who runs the Aldine at 420 Adams Avenue drowns in the Lackawanna Iron and Steel dam on Roaring Brook below Nay Aug Falls. Two other boys bathing nearby found no trace then helped summon help as divers recovered the body shortly after four. Deputy Coroner Paine declined an inquest and the body was taken to the mother’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Ridgeway
L. M. Ridgeway
Aldine
Adams Avenue
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Roaring Brook
Nay Aug Falls
Eidie Devers
Clarence Foster
Ridgeway
Berties
Foster
Devers
Young Ridgeway
Bloch and
Schmidt
Paine
Labor Day Parade Planned by Central Labor Union
The Central Labor union committee arranged a Labor Day celebration with a morning parade and an afternoon demonstration at Laurel Allpark. Officers include Grand marshal George Gobler and a staff led by L W Lotan. Business firms are invited to participate and send marshalling applicants to 104 Kelser avenue. A union meeting is scheduled for next Sunday to discuss important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Laurel Allpark
George Gobler
L. W. Lotan
Miner
Aldes
John J. Clark
John Dempsey
Peter Holton
W. S. Brain
Amalgamated Association of Railway Employee of America
Mratn
Kelser Avenue
City
Commissions to Students for Musical Education Offer
Conservatory Premium Offer begins tomorrow. You earn a Horral credit on your own tuition in plan o for every new student you bring in. Opportunity to earn cash premiums, usable materials, and full information at office 604 Linien during foren oons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservatory
Plano
Indebted to the D. I. Phillips estate urged to settle
All persons indebted to the D. I. Phillips estate are requested to settle their accounts at the estate temporary quarters on Wyoming Avenue. Owing to the destruction of the furniture store on Lackawanna Avenue prompt settlement is necessary to relieve the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. I. Phillips
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton Business College Opens Fall Term for Day and Evening
Scranton Business College announces the full term for day and evening sessions starting Monday September 10. A handsome new catalogue is available. prospective students are urged to inquire if taking courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Business College
Slate completes Democratic ticket for Scranton convention
Early morning factions finalize the ticket for today’s Democratic convention in Scranton. The slate includes M F Conry for Congress J John P Kelly for Judge James J O Malley for District Attorney C G Boland for Treasurer Matthew F Norton for Prothonotary Thomas Law for Clerk of Courts Fred W Warnke for Recorder William Koch Sr for Register Andrew Healey for Jury Commissioner Ex mayor James J O Neill of Carbondale chosen as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
M. F. Conry
Scranton
John P. Kelly
James J. O'Malley Olyphan
C. G. Boland
Matthew F. Norton
Carbondale
Thomas Law
Archbald
Fred W. Warnke
William Koch, Sr
Andrew Healey
Dunmore
St. Charles
Mil
John J. Murphy
John P. Quinnan
O'Malley
Norton Wis
Healey
M. BK
Y Matley
John Flynn
William Kine
Conry
Ome
James J. O'Neill
Scranton to host December poultry show with visiting fanciers
Plans form for a large poultry show in December in Scranton. About twenty local poultry enthusiasts met at B C Rickert’s Adams Avenue store to organize a permanent club and set a December exhibit. Homer Davenport of Orange New Jersey promises to attend with pheasants, boosting national interest. Funds already exceed a hundred dollars with more expected as committees report next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
B.C. Rickert
Adams Avenue
Rickert
George N. Pryor
Homer Davenport
Orange
N. J
United States
Candida
Feature Day Highlighted With Stock and Household Pets
A local event will showcase a main feature alongside displays of fancy stock and household animals including Angora cats and lap dogs. The program emphasizes diverse exhibits and family attractions for all ages.
Memorial Service For King Humbert At Local Church
A memorial service for King Humbert will be held in the First Presbyterian church this evening at seven. The event is organized by Rev. Leonard D Anna and Antonio Milanesi of Pittston who will lead the devotional portion. Italian consular agent Fortunate Trecar will address in Italian, with J W Cuernsey and others invited to speak. An invitation to the public is extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Scranton
Humbert
Leonard D'Anna
Antonio Milanesi
Pittston
Fortunate Trecar
J. W. Cuernsey
A. W. Dickson
D. Th Hand
Richard Hiorns
Frank Cartucci
Andrew Sabatini
Villone
Woman Assaults Aunt With Club in Broad Daylight
Mis Sullivan, living on Ninth Street near Jackson, was attacked at noon by her niece Mrs Julia Sullivan who used a club to strike her aunt. Spectators intervened before fatal injuries. Police and a doctor responded. no arrest made. prognosis given as not necessarily fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis. Sullivan
Ninth Stret
Jackson
Julia Sullivan
J. J. Carroll
Shirt Waist Man Has Come to Stay
Theodore A. White of this city, president of Theodore A. White Manufacturing, claims to design the first true men shirt waist in the east. The new garment resembles shirt wallets for boys with a waist belt and sewn cuffs, removing detachable cuffs. White says no waists will be manufactured until next season and anticipates strong sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore A. White
Mr. White
Delta
White
Heat waves push child deaths as city records weekly high
The health department issued its weekly report showing twenty six children under five died last week from heat related causes. Total deaths reached fifty three, tying this year’s high weekly total. Ten contagious cases were reported, all diphtheria or scarlet fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tierd of Health
Centre Street Disorderly Houses To Close By Septembers
Mayor Moir told a Tribune man that all disorderly house keepers on Centre street between Penn and Franklin avenues have been served notice to remove by September 2. If not, he will arrest them daily and prosecute landlords for immoral use. He aims to clear the entire block of disorderly resorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moir
Tribune
Centre Street
Penn
Franklin Avenues
Wyoming
Penn Avenues
Jealous Husband’s Act Ends in Tragedy at Toledo Store
In Toledo on August 13 C. Beighard shot his wife at her East Broadway confectionery, then killed himself at home. The wife died within minutes. Beighard was arrested and says he planned the murder and suicide driven by jealousy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
C. Beighard
Camden Street
East Broadway
Died in Goranton Pa Child Filla beth Kane
Four year old Filla beth Kane daughter of Minister John A Kane died from residual causes. Funeral services will be held Wednesday August fifteenth at two in the afternoon at 200 Teving Avenue with interment at Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goranton
Kane
Atd & Poentha
Daugth
Ohn
Teving Avenue
Cathedral
Mayor Moir vows to root out speakeasies in city
Four men and a woman were jailed after hearings led by Mayor Moir. Rasselawek, Moane, and Dubee each fined $50. Flanagan $75. Rush’s sentence postponed. Testimony stated patrons bought intoxicating liquor at the establishments, with licenses discussed for some venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moir
Tippling Hoses
Frank Rasselawek
River Street
Bridget Moane
Lareh Street
John Dubee
Fourth Street
Stephen Flanagan
Lugerne Street
Edward Rush
Seventh Street
Kueht
Knapp
Rasselaweski
Dubee's Fourth Street Bar License and Arrests
Dubee on Fourth Street near Emmet and Mrs Ruane have internal revenue licenses. Dubee apologized as Mayor Moirenlured praised the day’s proceedings and warned more arrests may follow with warrants to be served. Regular patrolmen will not be used for warrant service, with constables and special officers handling arrests and reporting any speakstasies found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubee
Fourth Street
Emmet
Mra. Ruane
Ladies to the Brotherhood excursion to Binghamton Aug 16
The Ladies to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers plan an excursion to Binghamton on Wednesday August 16. The round trip fare is $1.00. The train leaves Scranton at 4 00 PM, stops at all stations to Nicholson, and returns from Hinghamton at 7 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineere
Binghamton
Scranton
Nicholson
Hinghamton
Tritline Educational Contest Featured in Fourth Page
Beecham's Pills for distress after eating are advertised alongside a note to read the full description of The Tritline's Educational Contest on the fourth page. Bream Heating and Plumbing operated by P. F. & M. T. Howley at 231 Wyoming Ave is listed in the local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Bream Heating and Plumbing
P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Fourth Pate
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Washington Ave
R. DB
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DR. Taylor
Jermyn
Sanderson Avenue
Ackawanna
Geo Penn Avenue
A. B, Warman
Seven County Veteran Association
Charles Ridgeway
Committee of Central Labor Union
E. C. Rickert’s
Mountain Rose
Dela
E.G
Coursen
King Humbert
Julian Sullivan
Ninth Street
Kemp’s
Flanagan
Gheenberger
Robiing
H. Oram
Washington Avenue
Annie Cashimir
Emmet Street
Jacob Ellman
John
Beecham
Deville
ATHEN TRADERS \NATIONAL \BANK, canaeihl
Satuelay
Oehek United States Depository
Dotn
Ponter
Prest
WLW
Watson
Vicw
Ill Lipia
Castiler
Wyoming Wre
Spruce St
Moritz Moszkowski
Masons Hamlin
Rigaroding
Mason and Hamlin
Paris
Mason & Hamlin
Moszkowski
L. B. Powell & Co
International College of Music
L. W. Carr
Burr Building
Hemidea
Aleo @ mowhiy muiteale
Inuia
Heller
Mae
Gunster & Forsyth
Penn Avenue
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank Building
Warkehouse
Green Ridge
Lackawanna Ave
Conrad
Mitchen
Orie
Durhor
Mears Building
Pierce’s Market
W.H. Pierce
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Scranton and
Wilkes-Barre
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Wellington
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