Lightning Kills Boy and Horse Near Archbald
A 13 year old boy, John Sinovices, was killed by a lightning bolt while driving his horse near the Ridge back of Archbald during a severe storm. The horse also died, and the wagon remained largely undamaged. The tragedy followed a storm described as one of the most terrific in years, with downed trees and flooded streets across the valley.
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Archbald
Upper Valley
John Sinovices
George Sinovicz
Priceburg
Mayfield
Winton
Scranton Capital and Oil Strike Reported in Bradford County
The Wilkes-Barre Record notes Scranton capitalists struck a gas pocket at 1,600 feet near Lovelton and found oil at 1,800 feet. Four wells had been drilled with gas shows since two years of exploration. B. S. Lewis directs operations as the firm tests whether an oil belt exists.
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Bradford County
Lovelton
Round Top Mountain
Dutch Mountain
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
B. S. Lewis
Pennsylvania
Honesdale Liederkranz Visit Ends with Park Picnic
The Honesdale Liederkranz excursion to Scranton featured a ten coach train arrival at 10 20, a ball game won by Scranton 19 to unknown, and an evening parade with Bauer’s band. Hon John Kuhback welcomed guests before departure at near 10.
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Honesdale Liederkranz
Central Park Garden
Honesdale
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Robinson
Scranton Liederkranz
Honesdale Cornet
Scranton
Sheriff Robinson
Honesdale Club
Alex Voggit
Scranton Boys
Bauer
Yunger Maennerchor
Central Park
John Kuhback
Linskill Resigns as Inside Superintendent of Mines
David J. Linskill of Wilkes-Barre resigns as general inside superintendent of mines for the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company effective Monday. After sixteen years with the firm in various roles and eighteen years of service, he previously led the Plymouth district.
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David J. Linskill
Wilkes-Barre
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Linskill
Plymouth
Board of Charities Reported Two Weeks Work
Synopsis from the regular meeting as reported by Mrs. Duggan shows 14 cases investigated, 42 found worthy and added, 9 transportation furnished, lodg pending.
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Board of Charities
Duggan
Fragmentary ledger of social services and dispositions
A list details various dispositions including lackawanna hospital, Hahnemann hospital, House of Good Shepherd, Industrial School, St Luke home, and references to medical care furnished legal advice and referrals to police authorities. Several individuals are noted as sent, placed, or referred for non support and care arrangements.
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Lackawinnha Hospital
Hahnemann Hospital
House of Good Shepherd
F Police
St. Luke A Samie
Women Organize Tobacco Workers Union in Hulbert Hall
P. J. Thomas organized a women’s tobacco workers union at Hulbert's hall on Wyoming avenue. Local 37 of the National Tobacco Workers of America elected officers including President Kate Ryat and Vice President Agnes Cuff. Further roles were filled by Nellie Tigus Celia Philbin Mame Walker Kate Golden Kate Scott Nellie Magee Mary Martin.
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P. J. Thomas
Hulbert's Hall
Wyoming Avenue
National Tobacco Workers of America
Mise Kate Ryat
Agnes Cuff
Nellie Tigus
Celia Philbin
Mame Walker
Misa Kate Golden
Kate Scott
Nellie Magee
Mary Martin
Chicago Wants Him Arrested for Debts
Morris Eppstein of Raymond Court was arrested last evening by Captain Edwards and Sergeant Dieter under a Chicago warrant. Police say Chief P. L. Colleran sent the request and no offense is stated in the telegram. Eppstein, back in town three weeks, says he owes about $40 for goods in Chicago.
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Morris Eppstein
Raymond Court
Edwards
Dieter
P. L. Colleran
Chicago
TL Eppstein
Eppstein
Duryea Fire Destroys Babylon Hotel and Two Homes
A morning blaze in Upper Duryea destroyed the Babylon hotel owned by John Sorber and two residences occupied by Amos Robinson and four immigrant families. Damage was listed at 8000 dollars with insurance coverage. Fire discovered at 3 am. hotel and contents burned quickly, families saved much but little time to evacuate. Adjacent buildings required protection from the flames.
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Babylon
Upper Duryea
John Sorber
Amos Robinson
Constable Beam Not Asked to Serve Certain Papers
The article defends Constable Beam of Old Forge, stating he was not asked to serve papers for the arrest of Pascore and Grieco, tied to Joseph Santoro's family. It notes the papers went to another ex-constable who refused without payment and recalls Beam's prior arrest of a man at gunpoint two years ago.
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Beam
Old Forge
Pascore
Grieco
Joseph Santoro
Min
Revolver
Sipe & Blake Bring New Vaudeville to Scranton
On Monday Aug 22 the Sipe and Blake show debuts in Scranton for four days with two performances daily. The company features over 300 educated ponies dogs and monkeys and is praised by the press for training and intelligence. A grand daily street parade led by Professor Wacke’s military and string band will thrill children and adults alike.
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Sipe & Blake
Wacke
Corwin Family Reunion and Local Notices in Scranton Area
The fifth Corwin family reunion is set for August 24 at Rosas Park in Binghamton. Delaware and Hudson Coal paid a Crul Brook and Wilson Creek crash, while Madi son township tax collector Eugene Noack fled his bond of 40 with sureties C W Yeager and Peter Yeager. Also noted are a Lackawanna township court hearing, a Stroudsburg sales event, a West Pittston baseball challenge, and a Lackawanna laundry accident injuring Margaret Bolton. Police cases include drunkenness and fights, and an auditor hearing on the J M Everhart estate. A Polish man was discharged after agreeing to repay a stolen train ride.
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Rosas Park
Binghamton
Delaware and Hudson Coal Company
Crul Brook
Wilson Creek
Carbondale
F. W. Pearsall
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
Monroe County
Stroudsburg
Vmugene Noack
Madison Township
C. W
Peter Yeager
John P. Quinlan
Mirahal
Lackawanna Township
Orlock
Weet Pitteton
Boysers
Cellera
Beranton
George R. Nelson
Pittston
Margaet Bolton
Sixteenth Street
Lackawanna Laundry
Patrick Connally
John Flemming
J. W. Hopper
H. Julia Thorne
Conteratleetla
Lackawanna Hospital
Howe
Washington Venus
Common Pleas List September Term Full of Trials
The September term calendar lists 105 cases over three weeks with many old suits to trial. Several dockets include ejectment trespass and assumpsit while witnesses and fees appear across lines. The note also mentions Bloomsburg State Normal School rates and fall term opening details.
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Bloomsburg State Normal School
J.P. Welsh
A. M
Woman jumps from trolley on Lackawanna avenue
A woman passenger on lower Lackawanna avenue jumped from a trolley car Monday after a flash from the controller frightened her. She fell, suffered bruises, but walked away. The blaze scorched the motorman’s hands and halted service.
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Lower Lackawanna Avenue
Volunteer Firemen Plan Large Scranton to Binghamton Excursion
The Volunteer Firemen's association meets this evening to arrange Friday's trip to Binghamton. The organizers expect the excursion to be one of the largest ever from Scranton to the Parlor City.
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Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Binghamton
Scranton
Parlor
Very Desirable Anten Sale Prices Slashed
Bundled sale notes list items from Ladies' Shirt Waists to other apparel marked down significantly. The message references prices previously at $1.00 and $1.50 with further reductions forthcoming.
Obituaries from Hopbottom Ashley and nearby towns
Multiple notices report the deaths of Mrs. J. F. Wilbur in Hopbottom aged 88 and Mrs. A M Gorham in Ashley aged 92, with survivors listed. Other brief items note Florence A Smith died at 39, funeral for Joiah Popplewell at Forest Hill Cemetery with transport details, and Elia Colgan aged 14 months dying with funeral planned for tomorrow afternoon.
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Christian Hill
Ashley
A. M. Gorham
Thomas Gorham
County Galway
Ireland
Hendricksburg
Anthony
Peter Connolly
Peter Conroy
Patrick Manton
St. Leo's Church
Florence A. Smith
Joiah Popplewell
Marion Street
Forest Hill Cemetery
Sanderson Avenue
Green Ridge Street
Elia
Thomas Colgan
Providence Road
Fire Dept Prepares for State Convention Trip
Century Hose company plans a trip to the Lebanon state convention on October 4 with uniforms ordered for forty. Chief Hickey and a committee visited New York for helmets gloves and belts as South Side companies receive a tribute from Colonel Ripple. Delaware and Hudson Hose replaces 200 feet lost at Von Storch slope fire and Neptune Engine House renovation begins with a concrete floor sliding poles electric clock and modern facilities. An excursion to the New York firemen convention in Binghamton Friday offers tickets 125 via DLW or D&H.
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Century Hose Company
Lebanon
Joseph Ts. Albrecht
Hickey
New York
South Side
E. H. Ripple
Connell Breaker
Delaware and Hudso Company
von Storch Slope
Neptune
John Nelson
Volunteer Firemen's Association
Binghamton
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Delaware and Tudson
New Mother Leads House of the Good Shepherd
Mother Margaret has assumed office as head of the House of the Good Shepherd. An installation mass and services were led by Rt. Rev. Bishop Hoban and Father Marron of Asheville, visiting Scranton relatives, with the Mother Provincial of Philadelphia in attendance.
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House of the Good Shepherd
Mother Margaret
Bishop Hoban
Father Marron
Asheville
N. C
Scranton
Philadelphia
Bartender arraigned for keeping change from five dollar bill
Thomas Conlin of the St. Dennis hotel was arraigned before Alderman Howe on a charge of keeping change from a five dollar bill. Complainant Thomas Monk testified he handed the money for a drink, Conlin claimed he returned proper change, and Conlin was held on two hundred dollars bail to await trial.
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St. Dennis Hotel
Alderman Howe
Thomas Monk
Conlin
Confin
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