Wilkes-Barre Political Rows Hint at Election Drama
Wilkes-Barre reporters note a brewing contest as liquor license fees stir county opposition to a sheriff and as J K P Fenner of Ashley faces scrutiny for backing Treasurer Reed in 1892. Roger McGarry, popular in Wilkes-Barre, recalls Fenner’s past aid to Reed. Fenner claims he acted as a fire department member, not a Democrat, while McGarry’s allies hint at lingering scores before election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. P. Fenner
Ashley
Reed
Roger McGarry
Wilkes- Barre
Fenner
General Citizens' Committee Aims Harrisburg Trip for Judge Rice
A Te publican league meeting elected Tax Receiver EK. H. Chase as chairman of a five member committee to coordinate with Luzerne county Republicans for a Harrisburg convention push in Judge Rice's interests. Members include A. L. Williams S. A. Bacharach Harry Deitrick and Hon. James Griner. The group will seek rail and hotel details and meet again next Tuesday in league rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teublican League
League
Robinson
Luzerne County
Harrisburg
Mice
Hastings Quay
Rice
EK. H. Chase
Judge Rice
Mr. Chase
A. L. Williams
A. Bacharach
Harry Deitrick
James Griner
League Rooms
Chase
Tueday
Berwick Postmaster Suspended Over $1158 Shortage
Berwick residents react to the government post office inspector’s finding that postmaster Charles Horr has a shortage of 1158.64 dollars. Horr, an Albuquerque? no, a Berwick publisher and former Pittston Times foreman, was dismissed and succeeded by R. S. Bowmanh as acting postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berwick
Charles Horr
Government Post Office
Pittston
Pittston Times
Berwick Independent
Borr
Bowmanh
Horr
The
Independent
Democrats Flip-Flop Over County Committee Chair Choice
The Democrats of Luzerne County face a leadership dilemma as Attorney James L. Lenalma declines the chairman post and John McGahren faces opposition. McGahren, a neighbor of Bennett the Republican judge candidate, is urged by some to lead but risk claims of betrayal if results falter. McLean’s foes recall 1892 Lynch race and see lingering bad blood, while Lee Stanton’s past clerkship and sheriff prospects fuel intra party tension. The row highlights deep divides and fear of defeat tied to personal loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Lenalma
John McGahren
News-Dealer
McGahren
Bennett
McLean
Judge Lynch
Mr. McLean
Luzerne
Bcard
Miss Phelps Injured In Carriage Accident on Mountain Route
Mim Anna B. Phelps suffered a severe accident while returning from the city to her cottage. She rode in the rear seat, led a saddle horse by a strap wrapped around her wrist, and as the red horse stopped at a water break she was pulled from the wagon, breaking her right arm above the wrist. The injury was treated at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mim
Anna B. Phelps
Miss Phelps
Soprano Mliss Sad Kaiser Returns Home A Reception Expected
Soprano Mliss Sad Kaiser, famed abroad, sails home today on the City of Paria. The city discussions a welcome reception on her return, with plans likely to be carried out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mliss Sad Kaiser
Paria
Miss Kaiser
Miner Isaac Thomas Killed by Rock Fall at Impire Mines
Isaac Thomas aged 56 a veteran miner in the coal regions was killed yesterday morning by a fall of top rock at the Impire mines. His body was badly mangled. He leaves a wife and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Thomas
Impire
Burned by Gas Fatality at Har ry EB Colliery
Matthew Gallagher died after a gas explosion at the Har ry EB colliery yesterday morning. James Goodwin sustained minor injuries in the same incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Gallagher
James Goodwin
Harry EB
Wilkes-Barre area upgrades street paving and utilities
North street from Main to River is ready for vitrified brick paving and Water street will follow the same material. New water filters by Wilkes-Barre Water Company near ready, chemist Professor Loomis says the supply will improve. Other items note property alterations, marriages, and local events including a trolley party and a new rail station under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Street
Water Street
D. W. Commer
Union
Franklin Streets
Wilkes-Barre Water Company
Loomis
New York
Wilkes-Barre
Pepina Pet
Delaware
Dallas
Misa Isabella Wier
Plymouth
Shickshinny
Tiver Street
O’ Reiley
Eliza Preston
Kingston
C. H. Cook
M. Whiteman
Wilkes-Harre and Mastern Railroad
Hicks
Plainsville
Harding
Bear Lake
Local Notes and Social Spots From Scranton Area
Rev J R Wagner returns from Ocean Grove as school board plans this evening to appoint janitors and conclude remaining business. News of visitors includes Misses Agnes Morahan Nettle in Scranton and Miss Kate Morriasy from Wilkes-Barre visiting Miss Anns Moore. The Moosic band led by John Sheehan gave an open air concert. Rev Walter A Wagner returns to Chenango Bridge after visiting his parents. Miss Tom O Malley and Miss Teresa M Hannan visit Boranton. Will Jennings and James Mc Hale depart for a week in New York City. Langcliffe picnic planned at Jackwee on Aug 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Wagner
Ocean Grove
Agnes Morahan
Nettle
Scranton
Moosic
John ‘Sheehan
Walter A. Wagner
Chenango Bridge
Anthracites Triumph In Close Match On Friday
Kate Brennan led a left-handed night for a week’s Vacation at A Misa Annie McGuire of Philadelphia and Miss Fanny Tyrrell of Scranton as the Bramrocks faced thrasis bats. The Anthracites won 16 to 14. Jennie Newlin Mae Sanders and Eva Keith visited Scranton yesterday. Marie Fitzsimmons departs today for an extended trip through New England states and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Brennan
Misa Annie McGuire
Philadelphia
Fanny Tyrrell
Scranton
Thracis
Bats
Bramrocks
Jennie Newlin
Mae Sanders
Eva Keith
Marie Fitzsimmons
New England States
Canada
Pittston Office Expanded by Tribune Agent Cruser
The Pittston office of the Scranton Tribune opens with H W Cruser as agent at No Williams Street. Notices invite news, complaints of non delivery, and orders for job work while subscriptions and rates are welcomed. Local items report accidents at Mt Lookout colliery, personnel moves, social visits, a Pittston Exeter baseball game, and a Sunday school picnic plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
Scranton Tribune
H. W. Cruser
Williams Street
Local notes and outings contrast town events and a race
Taylor W H Gordon visits Port Jervis relatives while Greenwood Coal pays employees today. Residents join Railroad Young Men's Christian Association excursion to Syracuse. Methodist services cancelled due to Wyoming camp meeting. Price Library Association outing to Mountain Lake a success with merchants closing for a day of recreation. Crowd travels on the regular 8 28 car then walks to Stone Avenue, South Scranton. At the lake, boating and dancing prevail. a boat race features William Watkins, John Jones, Fred Winslow with Watkins winning by about four lengths. Misses Jones return home after visiting Mr and Mrs Gomer Jones. John Francia Jr leaves for Hazleton. Union Band picnic at Weber's tonight draws anticipated patronage. The band’s months of planning aim for strong turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Paper Min Company
Exeter
West I Pittston
Mia
Perry Dershiemer
Laura
Athaetic City
William Stamper
Wit
Lookout
Wyoming
Alien Alexander
Mt. Lookout
W. R. Thomas
Lambert Street
Samuel C. Elwood
Lehigh Valley
Moberly
John McNamara
Gotham
Lena Howitt
Lake Carey
May Powell
Belle Fordham
Fred Yates
Philadelphia
Pittston
No. 2 Grounds
Fanny Price
Harrisburg
Julia Emigh
Delaware Avenue
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Everhart’s Island
Pittvyton
Ternity
Montrose
L. F P. Harter
Duryea
Joe Kashba
Main Street
Joe
W. H. Gordon
Delatives
Port Jervis
Greenwood Coal Company
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
Syracuse
Methodist Episcopal Church
Price Library Association
Mountain Lake
Stone Avenue
South
Scranton
William Watkins
John Jones
Fred Winslow
Watkins
Jones
Winslow
Tle
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a fifty year teething aid used by millions. It claims to soothe the child ease gum pain relieve wind colic and aid diarrhea with a twenty five cent bottle. Sold by druggists worldwide urging customers to ask for the product by name.
Montrose Notes and Local Sightings
Montrose reports visiting officers and residents including cope Kilburn at Mire and Cromwell's, Dr Lyman from Great Bend, Rev Warriner and Mr Stoddard at Elklake, and Mrs Rover's cooking lectures drawing over thirty attendees. An engine on the Lackawanna and trose road is in the repair shop at Anton. scattered chatter mentions Italian bears and local horticulture at Three Oaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cope Kilburn
Mire
Cromwell's
Lyman
Great Bend
Warriner
Stoddard
Elklake Thureday
Wordler
Lackawanna and
Trose Road
Anton
Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Seabury Case
Court notes detail a hung jury in the Seabury case and its dismissal by the judge. In Douglass versus DuBois a jury convicts on the first count of assault and battery while acquitting on the second and third, prompting cheers for DuBois. An ad promotes Swayne's Ointment as a universal skin cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Cornet Band
Seabury
J. R. Douglass
Abraham ‘DuBos
Halistead
Susquehanna River
Kim
DuBois
Swayne
Bwayne
Help Wanted Classified Ads and Rentals in Scranton Area
A jumble of old style classified notices seeks male and female workers, salesmen, and house help. Positions include agents, sales representatives, a girl for general housework, and two women for friendly direct sales. also rentals for a large four story building and a six room house in Scranton. Several listings mention weekly pay, references, and business opportunities. Names include Edward C. Fish Co, J. Edwah Cowles & Co, Stevenson Fruit, Carson & Davis, and Thomas Evans. Addresses list Elm Street Camden, Chambers Street New York, Spruce Street Scranton, and Adams Avenue area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C
Fish
Borden Block
Chicago
Alesmen
J. Edwah Cowles & Co
Chambers Street
N.Y
New York Magazine
Scranton
Tribune
Jefferson Avenue
City
Dalton
J. L. Swarts
Swarts
Spruce Street
Hoo & Co
Wanted House Manager and Offers for Land and Referrals
Classified notice seeking a responsible house manager with small capital funds and salary plus commissions. Also solicits offers to trade for 600 acres unencumbered coal and timber land and mentions positions in New York and St. Louis with box numbers and references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse Bailne
New York
aMice
Firetannees
Louis
A* Ted
Responsible House
Louta
War Pictures and Advertisements in a Pioneering Notice Page
A fragmented misc page lists a Civil War soldier and his era, plus old war pictures by Frank Leake. It includes ads for open air advertisements, pamphlets, and bound volumes, with locations in Pennsylvania. It also shows help-wanted blurbs for a boy, a girl, a draughtsman, and a widow, plus a missing Elks charm and rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Leake
Moody
Adama Ave
Beranten
General Agents Wanted for New Artiste Dealers
General agents wanted to sell art items in Chicago area. Carl Meher and colleagues offer 10 percent profit and quick commission. Address Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois, to join Columbin Chemical Real Company as agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Ory
Carl Meher
Mm Julrod
Ta ‘Yin
Colmbin Chem, Real Co
Dearborn St
Chicago
A Num
Novelty CO
Broadway
Bolgi M'F
Baltimore
Hid
Hinde
P.O. Box
Gms
Local Scranton Professionals and Businesses Listing
A dense roster lists doctors, lawyers, architects, and businesses with addresses across Scranton. It includes Dr A J Connell at Washington Ave and Vine Street, Dr W B Allen on North Washington Ave, eye ENT surgeon Dr Frey at Wyoming Ave, and multiple attorneys in Commonwealth Building and Lackawanna Ave. Also noted are Taft porcelain and dentistry, coal exchange, and local banking notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Allen
Washington _avenue
C. Ll. Frey
Wyoming Ave
Vine Street
William A. Taft
Washington Avenue
C. Laubach
Wyoming Avenue
Rt. M. Stratton
Office Coal Exchange
Also Mentioned on This Page
Laning Building
Public Square
Pennsylvania
Hall
Court House
Lugerne County
Stanton
General Citizens’ Committee
Maket
Lee Stanton
Avoca
Wright & Co
South Main Street
Seale Or Exchange
Taylor
Wilam i. Plate
Elmatront
Camden
Mango Chemical Company
Jobo Street
Stevenson Fruit FA
Clark's Green
George K. Davidson
Franklin Avenue
Galhabe
Wane Busines
Carson & Davils
Cranton
West Lackawanna Avenue
THOMAS _ EVANS
Soar
Lugerne
Hyde Park
John Myn
LY Wyowsley Vvenus
East Market Street
Adams Avenue
Ajotice
Atereopticon
Taylors Ilie
Ydo Park
Providence
Dickson Olyphant
Jokville
Irenbald
Dime A4 Bank Thetag
Linden Street
Adama Avenue
Elks’ Tooth
He News Company
la Colve Rewar
Horsent
Hampton
Grant Avenue
Emall
Peres
Connolly
Wallace
Connolly & Wallace
Wariextes
Ravine
Win
M ‘Ace
Penn Avenue
St Charles Hotel
Physicians and Surgeons
G. Edgar Dean
Beranton
Court House Square
Kay
Penn Ave
A. J. Connell
Francke
Vine Et
L. M. Gates
Madison Avenue
J. C. Bateson
Tod
Warren & Knapp
Law
Republican Building
Scrantan Ta
Tessups & Hand
Commonwealth Building
Washington
Patterson & Wilcox
ATTOR
Neys Recouomellors
Raa
Car Pell
William A. Wilco
Alfred Hand
William A. Hand
Attorneys
Coussellum Comoe” _ wealth
Frank T. Okell
Tattorney
Ars
Cual
Soranam
James W. Oakford
Samuel W. Edgar
Ollo
Spruce
Urie Townsend
Dime Bank
Joan
Pitcher
Comigys
Pruch
D. B. Replogle
Spruce Strowt
FF. Killam
J. H. Hamilton
M. C. Rance
ArchItects
Enwand WH
Davis
E. L. Walter
Washington Avanua
LEWIS HANCOCK _JR
Arcitect
Spruce Wt
Cor, Wash. Ave
Brown & Morris
Price Building
LY Washington Avenue
Loana
Republic
Callon & HN
Calaber, Dime Building
Lackawanna Avenue
A. R. Clare & Ash
Washington Avena
Avenue
Grand Union Tha
School OF the
Miss Worcester'sa
Megargee Brothers, Printers’ Ch
Snvelopes
Peru
Twin Warehouse
Washington Ave
Serenon
Frank P. Brown & CO
West Lackawanna Ave
Thomas Aubrey
Willams Building
ELK Cafe
Frank
Lin Avenue
Ziegler
Scranton House
Earsenmer
L&w
Victor Koch
Westminster Hotel
York
Ameri LE
Ipeters
New York City
Central Park
Plaza Square
Fifth Avenue
Terminal Station
6Th Ave
Chandler
I. A. Hammond
Medical
Scranton Bedding CO
W. Olhausen
Belge
Man
D, Be
L. B
Figen
Wilkes. Barre
W. BR. R
White Evemson
Beaver
Pottsville
Po Eaver Ery
Pottaville
V. RR
D Hk
E Alwe
EU Sw
Bethlehem
Easton
Reading
Te & Aw. R
Neve Aga Towanda
Elmoate
Geneve
Dme
Rochester
Bufta
Niagara Falls
Enees
Gicaeo
W. R. Rooy Pittston
H. R
EL L
New
Delawars and
Hudson Rail Road
Awanne Ee
Albany
Garatogs
Adirondscky
Montreal
An Ee
Ine
Saratoga
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
New Yorks
Jo Ralle Road
Pat Aeak Honendata
Hawlry
E. m
Ip. m
Ikes Hiarre
Scranton Piason
Herb Bower
Caaeses A Star
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