Notable Visitors and Residents Sighted in Scranton Area
A stream of visitors and locals frequent Scranton and nearby towns. Mrs J W Ross of Ocean Grove Willim Moones visits. Boland guests at Boaters. Moses, wholesale dry goods man, in New York city. Jacob Miller of South Scranton and George Jormen also in New York. Powderly at Hotel Jermyn. Maxey, Susquehanna sheriff candidate, in town. Several residents return from trips to Pullview, Boston, Atlantic City and Del coursey May area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alleclo Jackson
Washington, DC
Mre
Shoemaker
Adame Avenue
de Coursey
Dickson Manufacturing Company
New York City
Olive Farnham
Cora Farnham
Hdelta, P
Biawe
Joy Maker Phrase Triggers City Hall Notification
Citizens seek urgent notice to the secretary and city hall regarding a matter titled Joy Maker. The request emphasizes prompt action and formal communication with local government.
Cont Bottle Warranty Offer For Colds
Undersigned offer refund or replacement for a B cont bottle of tar syrup if it fails to cure a cold. Guarantee states money back or product replacement. Signed by Bono w Puamors and Pas Joho b ponanue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bono
Disorderly House Raid in Lackawanna Avenue Area
Eight people were rounded up after a raid on a disorderly house near Lackawanna Avenue and the Delaware and Hudson station. Officer units led by Lieutenant Davie recovered two offenders, including proprietor Jack Jones, who was jailed for thirty days in default of a $50 fine. Others, Emma Jones and Daley Richardson among them, received ten day sentences for nonpayment. Charles White paid a $10 fine, while William Smith and W. H. Carter faced twenty days in the county jail for lack of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Frvenue
Delaware and Hudson Station
Davie
Day
Neale
Collings
Jack Jones
Delaware and Hudson Yard
Lena Day
Lena
Company D
Emma Jones
Daley Richardson
Mary McBride
Sadie Ellis
Charles White
William Smith
W. H. Carter
Dyer
Tucker
Bridge Street
Scranton Street
Avis
West Side
Patcolman Lau
Lackawanna Avenue
Select Council
Harrisburg
Barber pulls revolver in shop threat case
Fred Brauer a Spruce street barber faced Alderman Millar on charges of pointing a revolver and threatening to shoot Dr. C Evans, who worked at Brauer’s shop. Evans, who was assaulted Sunday morning, said Brauer grabbed a drawer weapon after a dispute over payment and was held on $300 bond for court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Brauer
Spruce Street
Alderman Millar
C. Evans
Evens
Snkckawanna Avenue
Braver
Brauer
Western Lackawanna P O S A Convention Held
The Western Lackawanna district of the Patriotic Order Sons of America met at Camp No. 177 in North Scranton. Sixteen delegates answered roll call under district president W. S. Nohart. W. S. Sewell of Camp 418 was chosen to be recommended for district president at the state convention. Delegates later dined at the Bristol House hosted by John A. Hopewell, longtime district president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Bristol House
John A. Hopewell
Susquehanna Man Charged With Embezzlement
BE W Lord of Susquehanna county was arrested on a warrant by Alderman Kasson. He faced charges of embezzlement after Justice Tingley in Hopbottom heard the case. Lord, an agent for John H. Tingley Wholesale Nursery, allegedly collected funds and did not remit them, with losses exceeding ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. W. Lord
Susquehanna County
Kasson
Peate
BE. Tmngley
John H. Tingley
Hopbottom
Lord
Tiffany
Beautiful Scenery Along the Lake Shore Route
The Lake Shore Railroad offers stunning views from New York to Buffalo along the Hudson and past Lake Erie between Cleveland and Chicago. Travelers pass vineyards and fields in New York and Pennsylvania, with a long 68 mile straightaway from Air Line Junction to Butler noted for smooth track. An explanatory book is available from the General Passenger Agent in Cleveland, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore Railroad
New York
Buffalo
New York Central
Hudson
York State
Guffalo
Cleveland
Lake Erie
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Air Line Junction
Butler
Lake Shore
Ohio
Highlands of Ontario Tourist Prospectus
Advertisement touts Highlands of Ontario as a summer playground north of Toronto offering health resort benefits, hotels, boating, fishing, hunting, and hay fever relief. It promotes steamboat service, scenic lakes and rivers and invites inquiries to F. fr Dwyer, Grand Trunk Railway, 20 Broadway, New York, with free descriptive publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highlands
Ontario
Toronto
Canada
F. Fr Dwyer
Eastern
Grand Trunk Railway System
Dun
Broadway
New York
Architects Split on Building Trade Outlook Amid Strike
A Tri City survey of five leading architects finds a near standstill in the local building trade. Some attribute low spirits to the carpenters’ strike, others say conditions would persist regardless. Most expect no boom this fall and continued stagnation through spring pending a possible compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri- Dune
John Davey
Davey & Brows
T. Ke
Builders’ Exchange
BE. G. Worden
Exchange
Rutherford
Ave
Dangerous Sewer Cleaning On Linden Street
Street Commissioner Sater day orders six men to clean the Linden Street sewer from Adams Avenue to Main Avenue. This is the first recorded cleaning of the sewer, with six workers in three shifts shoveling sediment, carrying buckets to a manhole, and lifting debris to the surface. Workers toil in knee deep water under very foul air to prevent gas entrapment, each secured by a rope tether. The task is expected to take about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Tayley Saterday
Young Couple Struck by Erie Wyoming Train Near Monroe
Hubert Fitzpatrick and engaged fiancee Margaret Barrett were walking along Monroe avenue near a bridge when an Erie Wyoming Valley passenger train struck them. Fitzpatrick suffered serious injuries including broken ribs and possible lung injury. Barrett escaped with bruises and nervous prostration. Fitzpatrick was taken home then to Scranton Private hospital. Condition described as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Fitzpatrick
Monroe Avenue
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Fitzpatrick
Margaret Barrett
Washington Avenue
Firepatrick
Mies Tarrett
Thompson
Pitspatrick
Scranton
Barrett
Nanticoke man arrested for passing counterfeit dollars
Deputy United States Marshal Clark Lowry arrested Joe Karnowski of Nanticoke for passing two counterfeit silver dollars as payment for a watch bought from Charles H. Aulp. Karnowski says he received the spurious coins from a fellow countryman. He was committed to jail by Commissioner Hahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Marshall Clark Lowry
Joe Karnowski
Nanticoke
Barnowski
Charles H.aulp
Hahn
Barnowell
Burglars Target Waverly General Store
Burglars burglarized the A. B. Cowles & Company general store in Waverly on Tuesday night. The entry was gained by removing a glass pane and the safe blown open. Cash taken included counterfeit five dollar bill and two silver dollars along with dry goods and merchandise. no clues have been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Cowles & Company
Waverly
Patrolmen Shul and Dyer Stand Firm Over Dismissal Threat
The two patrolmen refuse to resign amid mayoral plans to remove them for political reasons. They report for duty and protest any forced dismissal, urging public disclosure if charges exist. The mayor may use temporary appointments while awaiting council confirmation as four more officers face dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
James Shul
Stephen Dyer
Tribune
Teaterday
Saul
Dyer
Plans for the Y M C A Building Drawings Entered
The prize contest for the best set of films for the new Y M C A building has seven local architects at work. Three entrants named Mesers Duckworth Davis Blackwood Williams Morrin Lacey and Snyder weigh in on cost. They believe including all board stipulations could push cost from 150000 to nearly 290000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plana
Mesers
Duckworth
Davis
Blackwood
Williame
Morrin
Lacey
Snyder
Board of Directors
Trish Declared Bankrupt In City Petition
The voluntary bankruptcy petition of Owen Irish agent of the city was transmitted to Reserve C A Van Wormer. His debts are fixed at 2266 with only 200 in clothing exempt. Murray and Shea of Wilkes-Barre are his attorneys. He must prove lack of funds to the referee before action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Irish
C. A. van Wormer
Murray & Shea
Wilkes-Barre
Central Railroad excursion to Ocean Grove from Scranton area
On Saturday August 28 the Central Railroad of New Jersey runs an excursion from Scranton Wilkes Barre and intermediate stations to Ocean Grove and nearby resorts. Departure times show a morning start with a fare of 4.50 dollars and tickets valid for return on regular trains within seven days. Inquiries to ticket agents or District Passenger Agent J. S Swisher Scranton PA. Rev W B Coatley of Stockbridge GA recovering after cholera diarrhoea. credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for life saved. Available at all druggists Matthews Bros Beadleston & Woerr Imperial Imported Beer at Zenke’s Lane’s Finest wines and cigars at Lane’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railhroad
New Jersey
Scranton
Wilkwe- Barre
Ocean Grove
Allenhurst
Deal Beach
Fiberon
West End
Long Branch
Pleasure Bay
Red Hawk
Sharp
Stupa
Ashley
Swisher,istrict Passenger Agt
W. B. Coatley
Stockbridge
Eilenwood
Matthews Bros
Reunion of the 143rd Pennsylvania Volunteers at Nay Ang Park
The One Hundred Forty third regiment reunion moves to Nay Ang Park on August 29 at 10 p.m. due to Mrs. Gilbert Reiley illness. The main pavilion hosts the thirty third annual gathering with district attorney John Ky. Jones and poet C. V. W. Chamberlin delivering events and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
One Hundred and Forty-Third Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Gilbert Reiley
Wyoming
One Hundred and Forty Third Regiment
Nay Ang Park
John Ky. Jones
Lackawanna County
C. V W. Chamberlin
Wilkes-Harre
Injured Miner At Manville Worksite
Barney Ravnskey a laborer at the Manville mine was struck by a coal fragment from the feather edge while at work. He was taken to Lackawanna hospital where doctors reported only slight bruises from the incident yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Ravnskey
Manville
Aden
Lackawanna Hospital
Pension Certificates Listed for Levi Lord and Leroy Loveland
Washington on August 16 issues include original certificates for Levi Lord of Lords valley Pike and restoration and reprieve for Leroy Loveland of Berenton with details of the pension records and eligibility adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Levi Lord
Lords Valley
Pike
Leroy Loveland
Berenton
Cigars Offered At Deep Cuts In Limited Lot Sale
Advertises cigar discounts on Admiral Binke and other brands with prices from 10c to 1.75 per box. Boxes of 25 or 50, volumes 500 to 2,000. Sale stated as one week only with values listed for comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Binke
Coursen’s Ponies
Bumble
Beina del Egypto
Key West
Wyoming Seminary Preparations For Elite Colleges
Roys prepared for Yale Cornell Harvard Wesleyan Princeton Syracuse Lehigh and U S military and naval academies Girlie prepared for Bryn Mawr Wellesley Vassar Smith Woman's College of Baltimore first class business college for young people who desire to prepare for dual news life Special courses in literature music art and elocution Fine dormitories and full equipment of buildings and apparatus Year pene September 12 18 For catalogue address Th L Sprague Kingston Pa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roys
Yale
Cornell
Harvard
Wesleyan
Princeton
Syracuse
Lehigh
United States
Naval
Girlie
Hryn Mawr
Wellesley
Vassar
Smith Wid
Woman's College of Baltimore
First Clas Business College
L. Sprague
Kingston
Souvenir Book For State Firemen Convention Promised
The executive committee of the state firemen's convention plans a comprehensive souvenir book with a full history of Scranton and State Firemen's associations, biographical sketches, convention proceedings, and a graphic view of Scranton. Hale to urge merchants to support the project as a lasting memento of the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Firemen’s Convention
Iremen
Scranton
State Firemen's Associations
Boranton
Eleectric
Take the Family to Pretty Heart Lake Sunday
A rail promotion invites families to Heart Lake on Sunday August 20. Train Waves DD from L and W stations offers a special round trip fare of 74 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretty Heart Lake
Great Mid-Summer Clearing Sale Ends Soon
The notice urges shoppers to visit the store during the last week of the mid-summer sale. It highlights seasonable bargains and a feast of savings attracting thousands of customers.
Steam Heating and Plumbing Firm Listing in Wyoming Ad
An OCR fragment advertises Steam Heating and Plumbing by FF and M T Howley in Wyoming. It cites Joy Maker cigars and a claim of best cigar quality, though text is garbled and incomplete. The readable items suggest a local trade notice or business card style promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Howley
Wyoming
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norton's New Books
Churchill
Richard Carvel Caskoden
Cromwell
Leavie
Jerome
Page
Red Rock
Westcott
David Horum
Roosevelt
Rough Rider
Dooley
Sheldon
M. Norton
Griffin
Zoo
Lackawanna Dairy CD
Adams Avenue
A. A. Lindabury
Dice Tours
Illiolgn
Heswonee Tl
Omice 210
Comnet
Slo Seuth Main
Avena
Ofice
Lacka. Ave
Ackawanna
A. B. Warman
Dr. Gillert JD. Murray
Cotlake
Continent Island
Rownaston
Conn
Rowayton
K. E. Nettleton
Asiury Park
Grace Parham
Borough of Brooklyn
J. & Kileht
South Hinkety Street
Dunmore
Witl
P. J. Hickey
City Hall
Barber
West Lackawanna District
E. W. Lord
Worden
J. Harvey Blackwood
Percival J. Morrie
House of the Good Shepherd
Poundling
Linden Street
Wyoming Valley Railroad
Dunmore Borough
Marshall Lowry
A. B. Cowles & Co
Trish
Beadleston & Woerr
Imperial
Wareberger
Zenke’s
Lane's
NAV Aug Park
Manville Mine
Pennsylvania Pensions
Wyoming Seminary
Firemen's Convention
James Connell
Brooklyn
State Fremen
Pouse
Burmouse
Cannelie
Theynolds Brose
Fremen
Elver
Dunn
Clarke Bros
Foote & Fuller CO
Mears Building
Washingtor Ave
Schank & Spencer
Sivgake
E. G
Coursen
Lackawanns Avenue
Maloney Oil and
Meridian Street
Base
Felton’s
Tistamas
Hand & Payne, ‘“Sonate
Washington Ave
Penn Avenue
Conrad
Hawes
Miller
coNon
Wyoming Ave
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