Men of the Hour Remembered from the Thirteenth Regiment
A tribute recalls Captain Stillwell of Company K and Lieutenant Jay of the One Hundred Thirty-second Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. It highlights their gallantry at Antietam Fredericksburg and Chancellorville and notes Stillwell’s coffee-deprived dawn leadership and Jay’s close bond with his men after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth
Scranton
Homestead
Latimer
One
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Stillwell
Company K
One Hundred and Thirty-second
Antietam
Fredericksburg
Chancellorville
Georgetown
Frederick
Maryland
Oakford
Captain &Titwell
Captain Stillwell
Jefferson Avenue
Hixon Jay
Jay
Railroad Aide Poore Wins Friends in Scranton Office
George A Poore chief clerk to General Superintendent EB G Russell of the Lackawanna railroad has quickly made many friends through his affable manner. He brings fourteen years of railroad experience, mostly with the Illinois Central, and previously served as chief clerk to General Superintendent A W Sullivan. Dr John H Race and Mrs Race are in the city visiting Mrs Race's sister and were guests of Mrs E E Buckmann. Race, chancellor of Grant University Chattanooga, has raised 15000 for a medical building project and will stay in the area. Mrs Race was head of Wyoming Seminary’s art department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Poore
EB. G. Russell
Lackawanna Railroad
Mr. Reigert
Scranton
Sypent
The
J. Joe Railroad
Lackawanna
Maniner
Hueell
A. W. Sullivan
Chicago
John H. Race
D. D
Mra. Face
Chattanootta
Race
New York
Binghamton
Wyoming Seminary
Princeton
Old Centenary Church
Hinghamton
N. Y
Chattanooga
Wyoming
Wilkes-Barre
Arthur Moore
Hatteton
Lake Winola
Susie Tierney
Mises Renee and
Alina Dawson
Stone Avenue
Lake Arid
I. B. Poet
Minneapolis
Tribune
Lickawanna
Salisbury
Noti
Cape Vincent
St. Lawrence River
Syracuse
Garrett Bogert
Russell
Clarke
Town Central Railroad
Marshalltown
Town
Jermyn
Sallebury
Truesdale
A. C. Salisbury
Vacationers and Visitors Dock in Scranton Area
Local notes show numerous residents and visitors traveling to Lake Sheridan Lake Winola Atlantic City and Lake Arid with several planning week long trips. Names include Zurfield Gates Wayland Griffin Helly Pee ter Jenkins McNichols and McKilor.
Reckless driver and accomplice arrested after Penn avenue crash
A nameless man and Mrs. Pethick were jailed for reckless driving after their turnout struck Emma Stillwell on Penn avenue near Linden street. Stillwell was hospitalized with a scalp wound and bruises. Police pursued and arrested the pair on Wyoming avenue. a court hearing was set for this morning. Doctor Wilson attended Stillwell at Lackawanna hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pethick
Center Street
Penn Avenue
Emma Stillwell
Spruce Street
Linden Street
Seven Counties Veterans Meet Elect Officers for 1901
About four hundred fifty Civil War veterans and eight to nine hundred friends gathered at Lake Ariel for the Seven Counties Grand Army reunion. Colonel Graham Watts of Honesdale was elected president for the coming year. next reunion planned for Honesdale. Homer Greene addressed the assembly, praising the administration and urging unity. speakers from Lackawanna, Susquehanna, Wayne, Wyoming, Luzerne, Bradford, and Broome counties attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Watts
Honesdale
A. B. Stevens
Homer Green
Lake Ariel
Grand Army of the Republic
Lackawanna
Wayne
Luzerne
Wyoming
Susquehanna
Bradford
Broome County
Homer Creen
Alan Stevens
Carte
Wis
Park Pavilion
David Ulmer
First National Bank
Dia
Stevens
FE. W. Pearce
Tev
Tower
Susquehanna County
W. W. Tyler
Binghamton
N. C
New Superintendent Arrives to Lead Lackawanna Scranton Division
The Tribune confirms T E Clarke of Marshalltown Iowa as new Lackawanna Scranton division superintendent replacing A C Salisbury. Clarke arrives with office at Scranton and meeting officials. Salisbury retires after a year in the post.
Veterans Reunion in Honesdale Praised as Highly Successful
Veterans heard brief remarks on a yearly union plan in Honesdale. Captain J. C. Colvin of Parsons delivered an interesting speech. The event closed with songs and a dance pavilion enjoyed by guests and veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Union
A. B. Stevens
Greene
Tyler
Finghamton
Alfred Carte
Wilkes-Barre
Orphans’ Court
Luzerne County
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Binghamton
Holgate
la Plume
Grand Army of the Republic
Leroy Baker
Harrisburg
Charles Baker
Bauer
Miglin Arrested in Olyphant Moonshiner Case
Martin Miglin known as the Archhbald moonshiner was arrested last night in George Prokopavits hotel in Olyphant by Constable John Murray. Miglin offered no resistance and was jailed in the borough lockup. Deputy Marshal Lowry was notified and Miglin was expected to surrender to U S Commissioner Taylor today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Miglin
George Prokopavits
Olyphant
John Murray
Murray
Miglin
Lowry
United States
Taylor
Man Found Sleeping on Rail Tracks Near Hanley's
Station Master McCann of the Lackawanna railway notified detectives about a man asleep on tracks opposite Hanley's restaurant. Detective Seldman woke him. he resisted arrest, hid under a car, and was allowed to leave after promising to stay away from the yard. The man is Sol Finnerty, recently retired from the army and described as dissipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCann
Lackawanna Railroad
Hanley
Seldman
Sol” Finnerty
Excursion to Syracuse and Pleasant Beach by Rail Road Conductors
Local division No 12 of the Order of Railroad Conductors announces an excursion Sunday August 19 from Scranton to Syracuse and Pleasant Beach. Trains from the D L & W depot leave at 7 a m reaching Syracuse by 11 a m with solid vestibule coaches. Fare for round trip is the lowest price yet offered and refreshments will be served aboard. Street cars will depart in time for trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Pleasant Beach
Binghamton
Scranton
Fincal
State of New York
Cortland
Byrncuse
Bank site tensions clouding Lackawanna Wyoming corner
Details from Wilkes Barre regarding a proposed Merchants and Mechanics bank site clash with Blair estate plans. Executors meet Friday to discuss replacing ruined buildings and potential sale of the Casey property, while the bank aims for an exclusive standalone building despite high material costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
Handley Executors
Blair Executors
Merchants’ and Mechanics’ Bank
Lobeck
Lorenz Drug
J. J. Williams
Merchants’ and Mechanical Bank
Casey Tiros
Williams
Bank
Executors propose new building option for bank
The passage suggests executors seek court order to improve the property and, if the bank agrees, build a new structure on the old site. The plan includes leasing the building for fifteen years with the bank holding first option to buy in fifteen years. Executors may present this proposal at the bank meeting on Saturday.
Lebeck and Corin Estate Fails to Pay Full Debt
J W Carpenter trustee in bankruptcy filed the final report with Referee C A Van Wormer showing a balance for distribution of 10611 dollars. This amount equals about seven percent of the creditors. A prior distribution of twenty percent had already been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Carpenter
Lebeck & Corin
C. A. van Wormer
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Sroee
Terial
Washington Ave
Valfa
Stetson
Johvinton & Murphy
Wickert & Gardiner
Harry J
Gray
Wyoming Avenue
Sanderson Avenue
Ackawanna
Warman
Lo Mo Gates
Wayland
Ronka
J. Roberts
New England
City Soliester
A. A. Wowlming
Atlantic City
John W. Grifin
Pittsburg
M. W. Grimfin
P. F
M.T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
MR. Stevens
Mr. Salisbury
Mr. Clark
T. E. Clarke
Iowa
A.C. Sallehger
T. BE. Clarke
E. G. Rivet
Appre
I. Treetale
Saegertown
Kemp’s
E. G
Coursen
Lackawanna Avenue
Thcir
M. & M. Bank
James A. Linen
Blair
Mr. Linen
John T. Richarde
Louis A. Watres
H. W. Palmer
General Palmer
Whites-Barre
Hand & Payne
Washington Avenue
Lebeck & Corin Estate
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ATHE & TRADERS \NATIONAL \BANK
Gepadlior
United States Depository
John T. Porter
W. W. Watron
Vicw
Fox
Masons Hamlin
JL. B. Powell & CO
International College of Music
L. W. Carr
Burr Building
Kelly
Tate
Adams Avenue
Offce
Heller
Gunster & Forsyth
Tony Tintry
Reyer
Court House
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank
Wakenouse—Green Ridge
Beecham
Lackawanna Ave
Tnalde «Ork
Conrad
Foote & Fuller Co
Mears Building
Pierce’s Market
W.H. Pierce
Penn Ave
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Wilkes Barra
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Wellington
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