Marriage License Granted and Will Admitted in Two Cases
A marriage license was granted yesterday by the courts to Thomas Mcdonough and Annie McAndrew of Minooka. The will of Thomas Brennan of Carbondale was admitted, letters testamentary granted to his widow Elisabeth Brennan. George Stephenson, and a resident of Jackson Street, suffered a fatal fall in Brines colliery, West Side, and was taken to Moses Taylor Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Thomas F. Mcdonough
Annie McAndrew
Minooka
Thomas Brennan
Carbondale
Hopkins
Eilabeth Brennan George Stephenson
Jackson Street
Brines
West Side
Moses Taylor Hospital
Edward Hanlan to Race at Lake Ariel Regatta
World champion sculler Edward Hanlan will attend the Lake Ariel regatta on September 7 to give a rowing exhibition against time. He hails from Toronto and leads the Toronto Rowing Club, with strong entries expected from Don Rowing Club and Argonauts. Also slated are crews from Harlem, Passaic, Schuylkill rivers, Buffalo, and Plymouth Star Club, under National Association of Amateur Caramen officials, signaling a prominent event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. FE. Sanders
Lake Ariel
Edward Hanlon
Hanlan
Toronto
Ont
Rumohr
Plymouth
National Association of Amateur Caramen
Foundations Reached Thirty Three Feet Below Street
Workers dig through earth and peat at the Mears Building Annex site on Washington avenue and Spruce street seeking hard pan. at 33 feet 9 inches depth the first foundation layers are laid while the main building’s white stone walls rise to the second story and the entrance bears a stone Mears building inscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears
Washington Avenue
Spruce Street
Mears Building
Rock Fall Fatal to Marvine Mine Worker
Nicholas Gerko a laborer at the Marvine shaft was crushed by a rock fall while loading a car. He died about an hour after arriving at Lackawanna hospital. Gerko, about 28, was married and the body remained at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Gerko
Marvine
Lackawanna Hospital
Gerko
Duryea Man Hurt In Mine Car Collision
Frank Vidisky of Duryea was knocked down by a mine car in the Hallstead mine yesterday, suffering multiple broken ribs and severe flesh lacerations. He was transported to Moses Taylor Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Vidisky
Hallstesnd
Duryea
Vidisky
Moses Taylor Hospital
Olyphant Fights Council Bid for New Electric Plant
Citizens sue to stop borough from contracting for a new electric light plant with General Electric and Scranton Supply and Machinery. Depositions in the injunction case allege bids were not lowest and seek to halt contracts, bond issues, and payments while hearings continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olyphant
Frankanda
J. M. Schenk
R. J. Gallagher
Dominick Howard
Borough of
General Electric Company
Scranton Supply and Machinery Company
I. H. Burns
Everett Warren
John Manning
General Electrical Company
Scranton Supply and ‘Machinery Company
Dunmore Sunday School Honors Ray Cole With Resolutions
The Dunmore Presbyterian Sunday School passes resolutions mourning the death of Ray Cole and expressing sympathy to his family. They note his bright, promising career and request publication to Scranton papers and the Dunmore Pioneer. Signed by G J Chamberlain M D, Dr BE Carty, Lewis M Smith, and G W B Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Cole
Dunmore Presbyterian Sunday School
Scranton
Dunmore Ploneer
G. J. Chamberlain
M. D
BE. Carty
Lewis M. Smith
G. W. B. Allen
Plank Falls on Frank Connell at Mears Building Annex
Frank Connell, a stone mason on the foundation of the annex to the Mears building, was injured yesterday afternoon when a plank carried by a passing workman fell eight feet onto him as he laid stone. He was unconscious briefly, revived, and sent home after examination by Dr. Gates showed no broken bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Connell
Mears Building
Mears
Ninth Street
Connell
Frank Ryan la
Daleville
Mr. Ryan
Ryan
New York Firm Sues Local Merchant for Goods
Kemnelher and Fred of Bond Street sued M. J. Cohen of 27 Penn Avenue in Alderman Wright's court for 94.25 the amount owed for goods. Cohen claimed the items were not as ordered and sought exchanges but failed to persuade the alderman and appealed with William S. Krotosky as surety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kemnelher & Fred
Bond Street
Wright
M. J. Cohen
Penn Avenue
Cohen
William 8. Krotosky
Aurety
Let the Work Go On Swetland Street Approach Ordinance
Mayor Connell aligned yesterday an ordinance providing for the grading of the Swetland street approach to the Linden Street bridge. It is the companion to ordinance No 6, which established the grade and was passed by the common council after extensive discussion, though some believed it merely formalized the grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swetland Street
Select Council
Linden Street
Connell
Common Council
Writs of Replevin Over Household Goods and Organ
Thomas Kelly sues Dalley to recover possession of household goods unlawfully seized and held by Dalley. He also petitions replevin to reclaim a white organ valued at $100 now in possession of James Guernsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Kelly Yey
John Dalley
James Guernsey
Will Have to Answer in Court for Swindling Operations
Fragmentary report states Charles A. Smith and W. R. Brown, colored, were committed to appear for trial on charges of swindling. Details are unclear as text is damaged and names are partially legible. Authorities indicate their alleged scheme involved deception and misrepresentation. Bail and dates could not be confirmed from the fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. G@mith
W. R. Brown
Millar
Bal
Ammons
Doha
Street Sweeper Tested In Newark Invention Proves Useful
Charles B Brooks of Newark New Jersey tested his wooden street sweeper on Spruce street. The device uses a front revolving brush a movable scraper and a suction carrier system to collect dirt into bags and promises reduced dust. Further tests will occur in Binghamton and Elmira with public works boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks
Spruce Street
Charles B. Brooks
Newark
N. J
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Fender
George M. Halstead
Page
Bloom
Binghamton
Elmira
Boards of Public Works
Cleveland Minstrels Set to Open Season at Frothingham
The Cleveland minstrels headline at the Frothingham tomorrow with matinee and evening performances. Fort Worth Gazette praises the show as the greatest minstrel presentation seen, noting new features and up to date songs that drew an audience for both performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Frothingham
The
Gazette
Fort Worth
Tex
Keeley Institute Graduates to Attend Harrisburg League Meeting
Keeley Institute graduates plan to attend the Keeley league state meeting in Harrisburg August 2 21 and 22. Ex judge A O Forat of Center and Huntingdon counties was in Scranton on legal business. Attorney T V Powderly spoke at Chautauqua and near Syracuse with a Baltimore engagement set for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeley Institute
Keeley League of the State
Harrisburg
Shh. A. O. Forat
Center
Huntingdon
Furst
T. V. Powderly
Chautauqua
Syracuse
Powderly
Baltimore
Fifty Thousand Given Away Scholarships Offered by Professor Wood
Professor Wood distributes 300 free scholarships once costing $130 each, totaling $50,000 in aid for young people. Each ticket holder gains a 40 chance at items such as cloths donated by Colne & Gow and an umbrella from M. P. Mo- Cos Sitar, with proceeds aiding Mount Pleasant efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Ieeean
Mount Pleasant
Colne & Gow
M. P. Mo- Cos
Slatington businessman doubts local coal prospects near Stroudsburg
T A Hodgeson of Hodgson Land Co. in Scranton and Slatington writes The Tribune denying coal in Monroe county’s Hamilton township. He cites massive Marcellus slate and lacks coal seams, recalling prior expeditions and cost, urging further independent verification and offering samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Stroudsburg
Slatington
The
Tribune
T. A
Hodgeson
Hodgson Land Company
Hamilton Township
Monroe County
Hodgson, Yates & Co
George Yates
Meyers
Homemade Lotions and Toilet Powders for Skin Care
A Philadelphia Times feature explains summer skin care using butter based emulsions, benzoin infusion, lemon and lime juices, pomades, and glycerine. It advises on layering lotions, sprays, and atomizers for cooling effects and cautions druggists about vegetable glycerine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Preseason dining notes and odd edibles across a kitchen
The fragment notes assorted foods and market quirks from trout to duck to tomatoes. It playfully surveys prices and appetites, mentioning salmon, ham omelet, roast beef, and brown Betty while lampooning trends and culinary fads.
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Norman & Moore Fire
Anaire
Wyoming Ave
Busset
Commonwealth Shoe
Ackawanna Laundry
Warman
Penn Ave
City Notes
Edward Banten
Oarsman
Necholas Gerko
Neweath
Scranton Business College
Ead
Thie College
Aveona i Nue
New York - A
Vie. W. Railroad
Nort
A. Brandt
A. Coursen
J. D. Clark
Plank
Minstrels
J. M. Chance
Second Presbyterian Church
New York City
St. Louis
Clarke
Missouri Pacific Railway
Mr. Chance
Canada
Adirondacks
Saratoga
Knights Templar
Boston
Hig Indian
Schwenk's Park
South Washington Avenue
W. H. Long
Diamond Jack
Dr. Long
Cowboys
Philadelphia
Wilkes-Barre
Pittston
Bellevue
Hodgson
State Geological Survey
Pennsylvania
Sharkey
West Pitteton
Wyoming
Mullport
Lehigh Gap
Brillant Black Slate Company
Little Gap
East Penn
Delaware
Lehigh
Bony S Eldom
Albright Ibrary
Eee
Jack
Jill
Epicures
Caer
Ieee Ees Fells Vie. DL
Che Ries Ste
Gail Borden
Eagle
Elise
Woolworth
Lackawarra Avenue
Green and Gold
Hi. D. Swartz & CO
Tmeto Bay
Laageven
Dotween Peon and
Franklin Aves
Capital
Traders National Bank of Scranton
Aera
Egie T. Yen
Anim Dents
Dus
Klegerg’s
Louis Rupprecht
Carlsbad
Louis ‘Rupprecht
Opp
Baptist Church
Edwin C. Burt & CO
Lackawanna
Lacka
Jefferson Aves
Gilhool’s Carriage Works
Raye de
James & Kelly
Pittsburg
Spruce ST
Money Oil Amd Manufacture
W. Colling
Mer
G. A
Syracuse and
Pleasant Beach Safuray
Depos Sarees
Boi Rte Couray
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Capes
Ibolz
Tren
Duck Pants
Clothiers, Hatters
Frank P. Christian
Hatter
Lackawarra Ave
Scranton, OR
Green Ridge Sanitarium
Marion
Green Ridge
Jordan
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