Excursion to Lake Lodore Draws Silk Mill Workers
The consolidated silk mill employees excursion to Lake Lodore on Saturday August 10, organized by Empire Silk Weaving and Klots Silk Throwing, will feature free tickets for 700 workers and friends. The program includes a Movant band concert and a baseball game between Carbondale Crescents and the South Side team of Scranton, plus races and a pig catching contest with cash prizes and refreshments by contract.
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Lake Lodore
Empire Silk Weaving Company
Klots
Klots' BK
Scranton
Ghiltee
Lodore
Movant Band
Ruste
Carbondale Crescents
South Side Tein
Pets
Scrantonling
South Siders
Pete & To
Showell
Shorry
Shore Dinner at Lodore Excursion Disturbed by Train Conductors
An excursion to Lake Lodore on Wednesday August 27 faces disruption by Delaware and Hudson conductors. The event offers a Rhode Island shore dinner with chicken, sweet potatoes, corn, fish and clams, covered with clover and grass and cooked on a burnished wood pyramid. Attractions include a dance program and reduced-rate excursion trains from Wilkes-Barre to Honesdale via turbocdale and Carbondale stations.
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Delaware and Ludson
Lake Lodore
Rhode Island
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Wilkes-arre
Honesdale
Carbondale
Fire Damages Out-Kitchen in Fourth Ward
Yesterday morning at about 1 o'clock neighbors spotted flames at Mrs. Patrick Dowd's out-kitchen in the fourth ward. Firefighters fought a stubborn blaze with a scant water supply, leaving the structure ruined and uninsured for several hundred dollars in loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Ward
Patrick Dowd
Strike in Carbondale Mines Feels Open as Talks Continue
A Carbondale area miners group voice optimism on ending the strike after a Tribune interview. A respected member said the conclusion hinges on last night’s talks with union leaders and relief provisions for single men at local locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Tribune
Nupur
Jolly Youth Trolley Trip Through Scranton
A lively group of youths enjoyed a trolley ride to Scranton on a cool Wednesday evening. They left around 7:20 PM, attracted attention with megaphones and loud calls, and used the electric phones to make themselves heard along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Allegorical caution on thrift and health remedies
An old allegory warns against folly in spending on grand projects like cyclone cellars while neglecting simple precautions such as purchasing Chamberlain’s Collo Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel complaints. The text extols the remedy as prompt and reliable, available at all druggists.
Telephone firms seek Forest City franchise expansion
Jones and Dunn of Lackawanna Telephone and manager Hughes visited Forest City Tuesday to back the Anthracite Telephone's bid for a borough franchise. The line links to Cundiff and may connect with Lackawanna's Carbondale to Wilkes-Barre line. Carbondale service could be free and Scranton rate ten cents. The council lacked a quorum but action is expected at the next meeting.
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Jones
George
Dunn
Hughes
Anthracite Company
Charhondale
Dundaff
Purple’s
Joseph Scheck
Mary Maxwell Funeral Arrangements Announced
Mary Maxwell dies Wednesday evening and funeral plans follow her wishes. Pallbearers will be from Trinity choir, which will meet tonight at Trinity parish house to arrange music and death actions. In Llewellyn Jones absence, Charles Doersam directs the choir. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm with prayers at Park street house, then Trinity church Episcopal service by Rev. Rollin A. Sawyer, interment Maplewood cemetery.
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Mary Maxwell
Trinity Choir
Trinity
Llewellyn Jones
Charles Doersam
Wil
Park Street
Trinity Church
Rollin A. Sawyer
Maplewood Cemetery
Assault and Battery Case Before Alderman Delevan
Samuel Constantino faced Alderman Delevan in the Sixth ward over a dispute with Joseph Stirrivrra. Constantino claimed Stirrivrra insulted him at his home and then struck him causing bruises. The alderman set Constantino at $200 to answer at court.
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Delevan
Samuel Constantino
Joseph Stirrivrra
Constantino
Socialists Hold Enthusiastic Caledonian Hall Meeting
An enthusiastic Socialist gathering met at Caledonian Hall where Charles Equhart of New Jersey spoke to about twenty five members on party advantages. Equhart was well received and left a favorable impression on attendees.
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Caledonian Hall
Charles Equhart
New Jersey
Socialist Party
Fqnhart
Ger mania Singing society Outing in Poyntelle Next Sunday
The Ger mania Singing society plans its annual family outing at the Poyntelle mountain resort next Sunday. A large turnout of members and friends is anticipated for a day of pleasant activities after a July 20 postponement due to bad weather.
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Germania Singing Society
Poyntelle
Ontario and Western workers receive meager July pay
The Ontario and Western railroad employees were paid for July yesterday. The total earnings were the smallest in years and in many cases workers earned barely half time.
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Ontario and Western Railroad
Passing Throng Heads Home From Visit to Schermerhorns
The Murdocks and children Kicel and Thomas left Scott street, returning to Shellhome in Putchoge L I. Ernest Yarrington returned to work at the Delaware and Hudson shops after a short absence and injury to a finger. A. J. Casey P. J. Casey and M. H. Griffin of Scranton visited Crystal Inn and enjoyed the fire. Will J. Fox of the post office resumed work today after an enjoyable period.
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Charles Murdock
Kicel
Thomas
Gustavus Schermerhorn
Scott Street
Shell
Putchoge
L. I
Ernest Yarrington
Delaware and Hudson Locomotive Shops
Messrs
A. J
P. J. Casey
M. H. Griffin
Scranton
Crystal Inn
Michael Maloney
Will J. Fox
Post Office
Vacationers and visitors fill Scranton area social list
A long column notes many residents and guests from Scranton and nearby towns traveling to vacation spots and visiting relatives. It lists Mrs. Roche and Misa Kate Byrnes in Scranton, Miss Sarah Lane from Millersville, Thomas McDonough returning from the metropolis, and numerous local families hosting or traveling to Elk Lake, Crystal Lake, Uniondale, and other sites.
Travel writer ARCHBALD returns home as crowd enjoys Scranton trolley voyage
Frank Siddons Archbold returns from the western trip and joins a Scranton crowd on a Wednesday trolley ride to the Mansion house. Proprietor Ruane hosts a pleasant evening with a choice program. Joseph McNuilty visits town. Miss Henrietta Niemeyer returns to Wilkes-Barre with Miss Mamie Beck as guest. Myles J. McAndrew named jail warden after Warden Simpson resigns. Mrs. M Speicher and Mrs. Joseph also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Siddons
Addins Avenue
Scranton
Manalon House
Ruane
Mansion House
Joseph McNuilty
Henrietta Niemeyer
Wilkes-Barre
Jermyn and Mayfield Church Tribute to Charles Douglas Winter
Trustees of Jermyn Methodist Episcopal Church honor late president Charles Douglas Winter with resolutions praising his piety leadership and generosity. The note recalls his devout service and calls him a guide to church welfare and soul saving. He is mourned by the bereaved family and remembered as an inspiration for future work. The record is signed by T B Crawford, secretary. The St Aloysius teams from Carbondale and Jermyn played on the Fast Side grounds, with Jermyn winning 14 to 6 in public view.
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Jermyn Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles Douglas Winter
Brother Winter
God of
T. B. Crawford
Jermyn
Mayfield
David Jenkins
Frank Davis
Carbondale Methodist Episcopal
Nay Aug Park
Cemetery Association
Luther Kellar
Reds Beat Green Ridge Amateurs In Valley Contest
The Reds defeated a Scranton area selection led by pitcher Morris Hayes Schilds and Weisenbuh in a strong showing by Taylor’s club. Weisenbuh allowed four hits with six strikeouts as RLH.E Taylor won 17 to 4. Next up the Reds host Avoca at 3 pm on Riverside grounds.
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Reds
Green Ridge
Alerts
Eurekas
Sunsets
Scranton
Kirtz
Will Morris
Hayes
Schilds
Young Weisenbuh
Riverside
Avoca
Moscow
John W. Reese
John F. Tubbs
Mra
Tallie Griffiths
Jones
Harry Smith
W. H. Peterson
Annie
Gertrude Watkins
Local Notices and Retail Prices in Williams Market Ad
Residents return from visits across towns with social and funeral notices. A Williams meat market ad lists strike price quotes for lamb sirloin roast beef and ham with trading stamps offered Friday and Saturday.
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California
Williams
Mrs McVicker of Dunmore Dies at 68
Mrs. Samuel McVicker of Dunmore street died last night from stomach trouble aged 68. She is survived by a son and two daughters. Funeral notices will be announced. Social news notes visits and events round Blakely, Scranton and nearby towns with guests from Philadelphia Wilkes-Barre and Buffalo.
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Samuel McVicker
Dunmore Street
J. A. Wall
Blakely
Mabel Schriner
Philadelphia
Wilkes-Barne
L. Kelly
Mt. Cobb
Cora Matthews
Telephone Exchange
Ferdinanda Humbortszky Hosts Friends At Home
Ferdinanda Humbortszky entertained many young friends at the Humborszky home on Depot street. Refreshments were served and the gathering was described as a most delightful time. Attending guests included Misses Waite Ward Alice Gilroy Mame Colemin Mame Bherihan of this place Misses Hamboraghy Rhicids Whittemore Garth of Wilkee Marre Messrs Thoms Judge William Lynott James Collinge W H Dermody Mawor Kelly John McAndrew Patrick Hoban Misses Malley Norton of Ophant Wave returned home after visiting town. Dolphs local to hold a special meeting in St James hall today. all neighbors urged to attend.
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Ferdinanda Humbortszky
Mra. Humborszky
Depot Street
Waite Ward
Alice Gilroy
Mame Colemin
Mame Bherihan
Hamboraghy
Rhicids
Whittemore and Garth
Wilkee-Marre
Messrs
Thoms Judge
William Lynott
James Collinge
W. H. Dermody
Mawor Kelly
John McAndrew
Patrick Hoban
Gallagher of Mote Haven Admitted to Lackawanna Hospital
Peckville Mrs John Gallagher of Mote Haven is reported at Lackawanna hospital after an illness. No further details given.
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Mra
John Mm.gallagher
Mote Haven
the Lackawanna Hospital
Local society notes from Clifton to Atlantic City
Miss Jeanette Kingsley spent Sunday at Hotel Clifton. Luke Winola and Miss Anna Price of the West End left yesterday for a month's sojourn at Atlantic City. Gerald Hollister, son of Mr and Mrs J Hollister, is sick with typhoid fever. Mrs Horace Menner and son have returned from Beech Dake. Willie Muiner of Academy Street visits Ray Pickering. Miss Mattie Pickering has returned home from Green Ridge.
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Jeanette Kingsley
Hotel Clifton
Luke Winola
Anna Price
West End
Athantic City
Gerald
J. Hollister
Horace Menner
Beech Dake
Willie Muiner
Academy Street
Ray Plckering
Aguelat
Mautle Plockering
Green Ridge
National Protestant Hatoclitlon Lodge Holds Annual Convention
The national grand lodge of the American Protestant Association met in Philadelphia with the opening of its annual convention. Resolutions reduced lodge degrees from three to one and redefined lodge jurisdictions from state to district grand lodges.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
National
Grand Lodge
Hatoclitlon
Tle
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Mamie Doyle
Nettle McNiel
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Emma Pedrick
Cora GriMths
Jermyn Measra
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John Williame
Harry Robinson
D. Giles
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Harry Kagler
Earl Brink
William Walker
Harry Gleason
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Arthur Pizer
John Wheeler
Atlantic City
Roche
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Maurice Judge
Sarah D. Lane
Millersville
Sarah Swigert
Spring Street
Thomas McDonough
Cottage Street
Metropolis
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Belmont Street
Uniondale
Lincoln Medland
Theodore Townsend
W. L. Houghton
Main Street
George Cult, Jr
Hospital Street
Joseph Lee
Thorn Street
Silver Creek
N.Y
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Annie Pettigrew
Peckville
Misa Ettle Gardner
Misa Martha Singer
Crystal Lake
Misa Cella Barry
Pittston
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Newton Lake
Young Cottage
J. F. Wagner
South Main Street
Meade Tyron
Trenton
N. J
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Duarte Avenue
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John Beck
Mim Street
James P. MacBurney
New York City
George MacBurney
Mechanicsville
N. Y
J. M. Peck
Rose Nedermoth
Herrick Center
H.C. Carey
M. Monaghin
Frank B. Schoonover
Cemetery Street
Joseph Birg
Howell
Rochester
Fahey
Kathryn
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Gregory Higgins
John Delaney
Elk Lake
Currie L. Lever
F. R. Carey
Heartlake
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Mary Murphy
Archbald
Thomas Sweeney
Brooklyn
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West Side
H. E. Coggswell
Mansfield
Mansfield Normal School
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Saratoga
John Murrin, Jr
James Rutherford
Globe Warehouse
Patrick F. Coogan
Thomas White
Anthony Walsh
A. B. Burdick
Terrace Street
Frank E. Dennis
Gertrude
Ocean Grove
John Downing, Jr
South Park Street
Marie Kearney
Thomas MacDonough
Binghamton
Homer Hutchins
George Vannan
Keene's Pond
Nathan Armstrong
Schenectady
Spelcher
Plymouth
A. C. Campbell
Matinie Timlin
W. A. Law
Lake Carey
D. J. Jenkins
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Walter D. Miller
Delhi
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Taylor
Connolly & Wallace Scranton’s Shopping
Chicago
Wiseacres
Connolly & Wallace
Sarah Price
Carman's Mills
Louis Reed
Railroad Street
Hazleton
Berwick
William and
John Francis
North Taylor
Wales
Richard
Jessup
American Protestant Association
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