City plans building department reorganization and retirements
Building Inspector Thomas J. Jackson will resign to return to contracting and builder work. He is to be succeeded by architect F. L. Brown, with former inspector John Netton as assistant. The move expands duties to supervise all plans and construction, aiming for thorough work and proper division of office and field tasks. Nelson preceded Jackson as the city’s first building inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Jackson
Moir
John Nelson
F. L. Brown
Mr. Nelson
Thomas J. Jackson
Fll
Brown
John Netton
Buiding Hiepentor
Jackson
Mott
Beranton
Boy struck by train near Linden Street bridge
An unknown boy was severely bruised after being struck by Noe No. on a Delaware and Hudson railway near Linden Street bridge Saturday morning. He stepped onto a retaining wall to avoid the train, suffered several severe injuries, and was taken to the D and H station with Lackawanna hospital notified. The boy refused ambulance aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson Reijrood
Linden Street
Hiutineen’s
Delaware and Hudson
Lackawanne Hospital
Holgate Named to Soldiers' Orphans Commission
Attorney Richard HH Holgate of Waverly is appointed to the Soldiers' Orphans Commission to replace Alfred Darte of Wilkes-Barre. Appointment by Major Levi O McCauley West Chester, G A R commander, confirmed by Governor W A Stone. Holgate is noted as a highly active G A R member in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard HH. Holgate
Waverly
Soldiers’ Orphan Eadeanl
Alfred Darte
Wilkes-Barre
Macier Levi O. McCauley
West Chester
Grand Army of the Republic
W. A. Btone
Holeitere
Grand Army
Knights Hold Delegation at Mauch Chunk Council Formation
A large Knights of Columbus delegation traveled to Mauch Chunk for the institution of a new council. Knights from Pittston Hazleton and Wilkes Barre attended. First degree was conferred by Bethlehem’s Trine tty Ceanunell, second by Easton’s Unilin eoawn ell, and third by a Philadelphia team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbuse
Mauch Chunk
Pittson
Hazleton
Wilkes Barre
Trinetty Ceaunell
Hethlehem
Unilin Eoawnell
Easton
Philadelphia
Police and Aldermen Hear Local Offenses In Scranton
A rough cast of cases shows H Sivelly of Green Ridge charged with poisoning dows and jailed after a Saturday arrest by County Detective Phillip. Tony Molgita and Fuline Wolfshin face alderman hearings on alleged intimate misconduct and disputes over claimed property. Altec Mudie and Minto Rovets appear for alleged thefts and contempt, with details naming towns and streets in Scranton area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Sivelly
Green Ridge
Dows
Coonty
Phillip
Howey
Tony Molgita
Mallen Shermaker
Fuline Wolfshin
Wink
Vetter
Wolfshan
Guy Deeperty
Altec Mudie
Tony
Hay Hiward
William Moran
Dictim Stienitin
Wort
Minto Rovets
West Scranton
Wuthy
Kaseon
John Linkin
Scranton Street
Central Labor Union Excursion Plans and Glee Club Contest
The Central Labor union discusses its Lake Lotore Labor Day excursion on September 2 with an enlarging committee to manage the crowd. A $100 prize glee club contest draws interest as several towns enter. Plans for AF of L convention in December include venue selection and souvenir booklets for delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Lake Lotore
Glee Club
Resenteville
Plymouth
Wilkes-Barre
Weet Beranton
Tylor
North Scranton
American Federation of Labor
Eee
Nde Hs
Samuel Gommere
Frank Morrison
George Goethier
J. M. Dewey to Leave City
James Murray Dewey longtime local bookseller resigns this week to move to New York City. He becomes manager of the subscription department at a prominent publishing house and plans to maintain business ties with his former local customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Murray’ Dewey
New York City
G. BR
Put.noms Bons
Dewex
New York
Rev Nichols Delivers Humble Service Sermon at Second Presbyterian
Rev Robert Nichols son of Rev Tr G Nichols of Binghamton preached at the Second Presbyterian Church on his text about Christ washing the disciples feet. He praised greatness as self forgetful service and highlighted the Savior performing a menial act from pure kindness and noble soul to teach humility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Nichols
Tr. G. Parsons Nichols
Binghamton
Second Presbyterian Church
Nichils
Rusty nail causes death of Dunmore child
James Boyle, ten year old son of M. J. Bowle of Dunmore, died Saturday morning from blood poisoning after a rusty nail puncture. The nail entered while playing near home. it was removed from the infant but led to illness a week later. Funeral planned for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Boyle
M. J. (Bowle
Dunmore
Hospital Happenings Injury at Work Leaves Man Hurt
John Pasqua a laborer at a stone yard near Nay Aig Park was seriously injured at work when a falling object struck him. He suffered a fractured skull and was taken to Lackawanna Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pasqua
Atone
City Notes and Local Events Reported
Readable items include Santa Fe family talon event dates at Lahey Park and a postponed park gathering for a charity fundraiser. Mentions Antietam commemoration at Spy om and the Lake Tedote project by Cent Labor with expected attendance. Also notes a fatal railroad incident at Clark’s Sammie in July and a school union gathering at Suv Ave park with local factory workers. Clearings reported by the Scranton Clearing House for last week show varying figures. Knights of Columbus excursion plans list dates, trains, and destinations with morning departures and return times.
Mears and Hagen Rummage Sale Notice
Mears and Hagen invite shoppers to a rummage sale today offering fine new dry goods at low prices. A Liederkranz excursion to Lake Lodore is planned for Munday, August 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earon
Mears & Hagen
Liederkrang
Lake Lodore
Munday
Preaching by Dr Partridge Returns to Old Congregation
Dr Partridge formerly of Penn Avenue Temple and now pastor in Cincinnati preached to his old Beranton congregation praising Christian fellowship among denominations. He spoke on John the Baptist as a witness to Christ, noting Christ as the light that reveals truth and urging missionary zeal and the spread of the gospel to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beranton
John the Baptist
Christ
Confucius
Zoroaster
Dor
Warren G. Partridge
Penn Avenue
Cinccinnati
Robert F. ¥. Bierce
Ocean Grove
Partridge
John
Chad
Cid
The
Jordan
Vienna
de Gerries
Jesus Christ
Adam
Eve
Moses
Religious News Notes From Local Churches
Religious notes report sermons and services at several churches. W O A Burton spoke at Mailer Young Man's Christian Association meeting while Q Geurie W Stone preached at Green Ridge Baptist Church. Reverend Beardsley and Campbell Hughes led services at other congregations. A V Bower announced no service at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church after a recent court event, and Marion Firor urged readiness for the final form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mailer
Young Man's Christian Association
Rome
W. O A. Burton
Green Ridge
Hev. Qgeurie W. Stone
Waseia
Mint
Kew
Ro Beardsley
Sherman, N
Smile Taniversalist Charch
Marion
Firor
Calvary Reformed Church
Atlantic City Hotel Registrants Reported Residents
City and vicinity residents are listed as registered at Atlantic City hotels including Bravoyne P. L. Moylan MM D F Moylan Mrs Moylan Mary Healey M Kelley Kate Duffy R J Atkinson A J Gordon Thomas Daniels wife and two children Joseph O Brier wife and family Miss Agnes Crossin Miss May
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Bravoyne
P. L. Moylan
F. Moylan
Moylan
Mary Healey
M. Kelley
Kate Duffy
R. J. Atkinson
A. J. Gordon
Thomas Daniels
Joseph O'Brier
Agnes Crossin
May
Graduates Seek New Positions In Scranton Amid Offers
Applicants seek beat roles with salaries listed around 1900 and 21.40 monthly figures. Many qualify for premium positions paying monthly rates as the AMDITIONS process invites inquiries from young workers. Huck & Whitmore of Scranton, PA solicit applicants.
Local Social Notices From Olyphant and Nearby Inns
Names listed include Miss Kate Loftus, M A Kelly, M F Wymbs and son Frank, Miss Cecelia Brown, M J McAndrew, John Durkin, P W Durkin, T J Jennings, Margaret Mitchel, Kittle Mitchell, and James Mitchell among others at various venues and residences. The fragmentary list appears as social or matrimonial notices from multiple locations including Glen-Mre Chester Inn Eamoni Manhattan Arlington and Innesworth precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garet Crossin
Mira May Horan
David Nevis
Ky Nealon
Olyphant
Glen—Mre
Joseph Curt
James J. Curt
DM. Beane
T. G. Evans
Clarion
Kate Loftus
M. A. Kelly
Chester Inn
M. F. Wymbs
Frank
Cecelia Brown
Dunlop
M. J. McAndrew
John Durkin
Eamoni—O
la Helresto
Innesworth
P. W. Durkin
Manhattan
T. J. Jennings
Arlington
Mies
Margaret Mitchel
Kittle Mitchell
James F. Mitchell
Wilkes-Barre rifle teams win by wide margin at Dickson City range
Company M of the Ninth regiment led by Captain Stokes defeated Company A of the Thirteenth led by Captain Touss 225 to 12 in a Saturday afternoon match. The M squad included Watkins lank and Burns with Brinks Coffin Waite among the officers. Afterward guests dined at Lohrmanns. A revolver match for the Silthwell trophy was scheduled at Pittston with First battalion failing to field a team, giving the Third by default and performing well despite the absence of the First posting a team. Major Robling commanded the battalion with Captain Merriman Rand and Lieutenants Henshaw Breig and Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson City
Fremont Stokes
Co. F
Thirteenth
Watkins
Lank
Burns
George Touss
Brink
Coffin
Waite
Lohrmann’s
Pittston
Frank Robling
Merriman
Rand
Henshaw
Breig
Davis
Mervinan
Brieg
City Hall Jottings: Fire dept changes and ratifications
Recorder Connell approved on Saturday the ratification of an agreement with La France Engine Company and Annenian Fire Engine Company. Director Wormer announced Tanar Tice of Crystal Enemy Company as acting fire chief during Chief Zeigmann's eight day vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell
Edintranta
la France Engine Company
Anmenean
Sheei
Public
Wormer
Orien
Tanar Tice
Crystal Enemy
Zieelmann
Fire department seeks applicants and hydrant mapping plan
The Fire Department announces a new standard application blank for all applicants to bureau positions. The director expects to name successors soon after resignations and outlines plans for steam engine and ladder truck contracts. A map of every hydrant will be prepared with help from public works and safety departments as volunteers shift to paid staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Bufety Fll
Wormser
Bureau of Fire
Atalemun
Martin and
Beemer
Labbling
Select Council
Connell
Lavckawanni Avenue
Sovaiton
Public Works
Publc Works
of Public Safety
One Hundred Eighty Jurors Chosen for September Common Pleas
Sheriff C H Schadt and Jury Commissioner D J Campbell selected 180 jurors for the September term of Common Pleas Court in Scranton area. The list includes many prominent names from Scranton and surrounding towns such as Harry Goldberg, Michael Gordon, Thomas Quinn, John Walter, and James Fitzsimmons, among others, with occupations ranging from machinists to farmers and clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True
C. H. Schadt
D. J. Campbell
Common Pleas
Common Pleas Court
DF. J. Campbell
Harry Goldberg
Scranton
Harry VY Owens
Schuyler
Gernon
Beranten
Steve McKenna
Ranten
Horace PO Meters
Farmer
Newton
Ald
Hones Mc Williams
Barber
Clare J. Pooehack
Paiater
Kelanton
Acton Brier
Confecuonve
Thinning
Punencoinner
Elooharet
W. 4. Gallagher
Scrmmton
Kian Osallen
Assetant Foreman
Michael Swift
Dalerer
Aire Thate
Fankstecker
Scvantert
Thomas Cummings
Cornell
Atiner
Motwle
Stanton
T. HW. Wathing
Hine Ih
Coleman
PF. Morick
Fos Tiffany
Renton
Martin Gannon
Mill Hand
Santon
Jot McDionabl
William €. Williams
Stone Chusen
Deh Reynoulé
William S. Klonski
John Walter
William McCoy
Say Ang
Hany Finberg
Elovk
Thm Gilhin
Throop
Jamies Fo Lkeenett
Desert Speicher
D. Wo Cowell
Colerayman
James Fitzsimmons
Miles Stertios
Henry Wollman
Farmey
Defierson
Saniel Matthews
Pestinarer
Clyylant
Ween Depew
Wokester
Scott Township
James Lotiel
Thomas Lenett
Charles RK. Connell
Torremiah Simmons
Frank Seamen
BR. Atherton
Carl Hullover
Greenfield
Relict of Cheater Potter Dies at Home on Blakely Street
The obituary notes the death of Cheater Potter's widow at her Blakely Street home after years of illness from cancer. A Dunmore resident for fifty years, she ran a private school and counts many former students among the middle aged in the Hermagh today. Survived by sisters and a brother, the funeral is set from her home with interment in Dunmore Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles TR. Ruston
Crimner
Roberta
Alston
Frank
Jeanette
Athicken
Hawler
VRS
Mia
Merry Hall
Waverle
John Shippie
North Carolina
Charleshippie
Wilkes
Barre
Mire
Sarah Mattos
Jamestown
No Vidames Shippie
Serantom
Clairton
Crietal Dalrymple
Dunmore
Oleo Prancues
Marlivan Avenue
Enuneilman
Francois
Wiener
Woeot
Reefton Coumty
Elizabeth Wall
Greenidee
Denver
Dinmoreemetery
Special Round Trip Tickets For G A R Encampment
Tickets sold by Lackawanna railroad for round trip to Cleveland September 8 6 16 and 12 with return through September 15. Extra 10 cent late departure option if deposited by noon September 15. Buffalo stop allowed on return with $1 deposit and final return by October 6. Children 6 to 12 pay half rate. I Liederkranz excursion to Lake Lure August 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Railroad
Cleveland
Ovieher
Buffalo
Ieea
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Darte
R. H. Holgate
Soldiers’ Orphans’ School Commission
Council of the Knights of Columbus
Broadway
N. Y
Wiskee Barre
Commonwealth Bldg
J. M. Dewey
City
Nichols
Meniet Ranier
Nichalkork
Diane
Dion
Anliloke Park
Tay
Lahey PO
Tedote
Tt Fe
TNE
Ted Roner
Antietam
Wiliam Mag
Clark
Sammie
Seddiens
Phere Frea
America
Pru“ivial Lewnie Company
Phonies
Suv Ave Park
Oh Satupiae
the &Ehooley
Knights OF Columbaes
Brights of Columbus
Warrens Lake
Central Railrad of
New Jersey
Returme
Lake of Too'clock
Stone
Pitte Fon
Wilker-Barre
Excurson
DR. Partridge
Penn Avenue Baptists
Ss. H. Twining
Optician
Harris’ Drug Store
Religious News Notes
Scrantonians
Huck & Whitmore
Scranton, PA
Ninth Regiment Marksmen
City Hall
State Fremen
Alate
Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph Company
Lew Getz
Seranton
Frank J. O'Hara
Joh Hopkins
Miner
Scraton
John Roren
Taylor
George Jivneke
Samuel Moon
Carbondate
Joby Poster
Senate
Amet W. Hornbaker
John Sumeners
Scmmten
VOW
Atecloann
John Recon
Anthony McNulty
John AL Miller
AL Cetireen
Charles FL Kies
Albert Berke
John KR. Hoberta
Forge
Frederick J. Mall
George D. Brown
Thomas Atherton
Glenhorn
Sathaniel Dale
Old Forge
Betts
Cimentiedd
W. Hanley, Jr
Thomas Thomas
Martin O'Conner
Adin Piner
Gutemin
Albert Tow
Mayfield Foot
Sherman
Daniel Wardell
Tanner
Covington
Pd OP Neill
Toner
Minenka
WS. Bowl
Nimiger
A. BR. Foote
Charles Sankin
Silesman
John Sebrivive
Teamater
J. Edmunds
Gent
Marfield
Homas Marion
Barker
Archemedale
Thomwa EK Williams
Blakely
Lawrence Sruth
Carbondale
Edewin Vo Heven
Ditty
DP. Ackerly
Scott MW. Roland
William Hemster
William J. Burns
Eugene Cheyer
Butcher
David Prior
Jatin G
Brady
Lewis Th. Carter
Flaniigan
Patrick Smth
Williama
Fummings
KP. Brown
Warbomtale
Hen Widen
Kenton
John Devine
Sctanton
VM. Fowler
Cashief
Ho O Miller
J K Clark
War
Jennyn
William Sweenes
Lindertiker
Opphant
John d W. Murphy
Semanon
Valentine Roech
Honeyw von
Jolie Scunton
Mowcon
Timothy Burke
Donner
Matthew Cawhor
Sonanton
John Yarn Brit
Dufek
Berenton
Buck
Th. F. Wardell
Covingtin
Wardell
Menchant
Mose
Bortie Franklin
Menon
W Od
Prater
Fete
Baler
G. A. Peet
Sect
D. Edwards
Comdaotor
Patrick Cannon
Jones Soali
Imeltion
Serato
John Gellings
Andrew Witebell
Thomas Walsh
Canton
Thomas Doherty
Dineen
Herbart W. Taylor
T. Melqughlin
W. Watkins
Sorption
Wodonee
Ferme
Richard Kearney
Monon
JH PY Gallagher
China
Geo. V. Millar & Co
Yemins Svenno
Scranton Bedding Company
Lackawanna and Adams
Abel Stem
Fare
Edward Wells
Merchant
Moscow
Michael Flynn
Gare
Michael Flean
Ninth Street
Derwent
International Correspondence Schools
Miew Mary Fist
Ny 1 Eritieal
St. Patrick's Mathalie
T. G. Olpuus
Othe Phinbing and Hardware Fitness
Thiralay
MM. FL Dolphin
Mr. Dolphin
Warne Avenue
Greet Avert
Mary Girday
Pitteton
Mra Martin Vark
Tat Konen
Shere
Mr Rarv
Righare
James
Maroecot
Anthony Somer
Prent
Reill
Annie
Bridget
Parke Foospurdemans
Felon J. Harris
Arivk
Ware
Nanticoke
Eleanor
Dale
Quainey Avenue
Serrowinge
Fy J. Haughton
St. Mark's Ehurh
Ohio
Liederkranz
Lake Lodere
Prairie
Iass
Prairies
Washington Ave
Literary Institute
State Normal School
Bloomsbury, Pa
Adikresa
J. P. Welsh, A. M
Ph. D
Prin
Geo
Chestnut Hill Academy
Wissahickon Heights
Chestnut Hill, Pa
Broad St
James L. Patterson
Caildun
Fairview Avenue
Pennsylvania State College
Michele
Aueeslay
Wadnworth
Dover
Houghton Michigan College of Mints
Haw
State College
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