Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Travelers
Miss Anna Doud returns from arvey's Lake. Ada Jackson visits Faetersville and Lake Winoli. Alice Minteer hosts Mrs. Cox in Capouse avenue. John Dawson tours New York City. Myer Davidow heads to Philadelphia Boston Saratoga. Rischle hosts Wilkes-Barre Leader visit. Field family leaves for Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Alice O Connor guests at Wernton. Mrs Treverton and Pearl return from Ocean Grove. Conway nieces visit Atlantic City. Starkweather Wilson Lor guests of Megargel. J Harry Inher to wed Anna Falkenbury on Adame Avenue. George K F Lord and Arthur Lord return from Atlantic City. George W Phillips to reside in Binghamton with insurance firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Doud
Arvey's Lake
BE. Loomis
New York City
Ada Jackson
Prescott Avenue
Faetersville
Lake Winoli
Mires Alice Minteer
Harrisburyg
W. A. Cox
Capouse Avenue
John Dawson
International Correspondence Schools
Myer Davidow
Philadelphia
Boston
Saratoga
Rischle
Wilkes
W. Treverton
Pearl
Sanderson Avenue
Ocean Grove
P. J. Conway
Minees Warhara O'Malley
Liesie McAndrew
Atlantic City
Miss Starkweather
Miss Wilson
Newark
Mise Lor
Waymart
Miseee Megargel
Washington Avenue
J. Harry
Anna Falkenbury
Falkenbury
Adame Avenue
Excursion to Long Branch Asbury Park Ocean Grove
A special Central Railroad of New Jersey train will run Saturday August 28 for a 4.50 round trip fare to Long Branch Asbury Park and Ocean Grove. Tickets valid to return by any train on or before September with or without board. Notify city hall secretary at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Franch
Asbury Park
Ocean Grove
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Refund Offer on Cent Bottle Tar Syrup Promises
Undersigned agree to refund money on a cent bottle of Groone's Warranted Syrup of Tar. A pent bottle is offered to prove mats tery or money returned. Names J. G. Hone and Pa Jobo FP, Donahue are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groone
J. G. Hone
Ie i Pa
Jobo FP
Donahue
Mention of Men of the Hour in Wilkes-Barre and Scranton
A conclusive sketch honors public figures T. V. Powderly and W. W. Watson, detailing Powderly’s Wilkes-Barre visit and views on immigration policy. It notes Watson’s rise from Susquehanna County politics to Scranton law and business leadership, including cement plants and banking. Also mentions Captain Edward A. Godwin’s promotion to colonel and long service with the Army, with West Virginia origins and West Point graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
T. V. Powderly
Wilkes-Barre
Goodwin
Thion
W. W. Watson
Scranton
Watson
Susquehanna County
State Senate
Susquehanna
Wayne
Moogle Mountain Coal Company
American Mutual Indemnity Company
Natonal Bank
Slatington
Cement National Bank
Edward A. Godwin
War Department
Washington
Fortieth Infantry
Godwin
Immune Volunteers
Lnte
Cuba
Immunet
Regular Army
West Virginia
Weat Point
Electh Cavalry
Catholic Total Abstinence Union Board Discusses October 10 Parade
The board of government of the Catholic Total Abstinence union of the diocese of Beranton met yesterday at Grnoon in Wilkes Barre to review parade plans for October 10. Grand Marshal P. F. McCoy of this city attended and presented his parade plan. Transportation and other arrangements were also considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Government
The
Catholic Total Abstinence Union
Diocese of
Beranton
Grnoon
Wilkes-Barre
P. F. McCoy
Army Recruiting Office Opens in City for Philippines Service
Captain Hewitt of the Nineteenth Infantry United States Regulars arrives to establish a recruiting station in a few days. Men for several army branches will be selected and sent to serve in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewitt
Nineteenth Infantry
United States
Philippines
Large batch of prisoners arraigned in police court
Mayor Moir presided as a full Centre street station crowd attended a Saturday night arraignment. Michael Walsh paid a four shilling fine for drunkenness. William Wedeman was discharged for the same offense. Thomas Stringer received fifteen days in county jail for vagrancy. Thomas Hughes and John Memowaky also got fifteen days for drunk and disorderly conduct. Marion Thompson faced fifteen days for drunkenness while Hattie Beaver could pay two dollars. James Jordan and Martin St Cairdy each paid four dollars for drunken and disorderly conduct and Andrew Wallace paid two dollars for simple drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moir
Marion Thompson
Hattie Beaver
James Jordan
Martin St. Cairdy
Andrew Wallace
Parade Details for Patriotic Order Bona of America in Wilkes-Barre
The Patriotic Order Bona of America outlines marshal lines for a parade next Thursday in Wilkes-Barre with multiple divisions and named marshals. Route changes run via North Main Street Public Square West Market Franklin and Union, lunch served at Landmesser Hall, and Lackawanna delegation teams listed with drill corps and bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marehale
Patriotic Order
Bona of America
Wilken- Barre
North Main Street
Public Square
Square
Weat Market
Wet Market
Franklin
Tnion
Union
Ladies of the Patriotic Order
Bane of America
Landmesser Hall
Lackawanna
Reunion of Schooley battery survivors in Nay Aug park
The Nay Aug park gathering honored 26 members of the Schooley battery with remarks by Joseph M. Alexander and J. Evans. Officers were elected including L. H. Wint as president and J. T. Teuch as vice president, with next meeting planned in this city. The unit, formed in 1862, served in the One Hundred and Twelfth Pennsylvania Infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schooley Battery
Charles Sanders
Avoca
J. T. Tench
West Pittston
James Orr
EB. J. Evans
Daniel Howell
S. T. Davis
William Gee
Joseph Embleton
Evans
Pittston
John Stone
Dunmore
L. M. Wint
Scranton
J. M. Alexander
Carbondale
Qarbondale
J. Evans
L. H. Wint
John T. Teuch
Wint
John Barnes
B. J. Evans
David Schooley
One Hundred and Twelfth
Pennsylvania Infantry
ELOPERS ARRESTED ABROAD
Wilkes-Barre police report two forgers Mia John A. Jones and John Stevenson alias Saunders arrested on leaving a Liverpool steamer. They face forgery charges and detention while proof is verified. Prosecutor is John Jones, husband of the fleeing Wonon. They obtained mortgage via false representations and left for the old country. Stevenson housed the Joneses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kline
Wilkes-Barre
Mia
John A. Jones
John Stevenson
Saunders
Liverpool
Eny
John Jones
Wonon
Jones
Best Remedy for Flux Cures John Mathias Testimony
Pulaski Kentucky stock dealer John Mathias reports after a week of flux and failed medical relief he used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says half a bottle cured him and it is sold by all druggists and Matthews Bros as wholesale and retail agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mathias
Pulaski, Ky
Chamberlain
Matthews Bros
Archbald Campaign to Push Nomination for Supreme Court
A Saturday meeting of Archbald supporters decided his name will go before the convention regardless of Morrisboro conditions. The Lochiel in Harrisburg will host the Archbald headquarters Tuesday with a large delegation including Connell Willard Watres Farr and Reynolds to travel to Harrisburg. Archbald’s campaign emphasizes a dignified effort without brass bands and seeks steady statewide support with Fleiz stating that Archbald has assured backing from all regions of the state and will be presented by Fleiz with a second for the nomination yet to be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald
General Committee
Ren. R. W. Archbald
Supreme Court
William Connwall
Judge Archbald
Morrisbore
Lagerne
H. W. Palmer
John R. Farr
F. W. Fleliz
T. F. Penman
J. CC. Vaughin
John F. Reynolds
DD. Stuart
Carbondale
Ww. Lowry
George M. Watson
St. A. Zinomerman
E. H. Ripple
W. K. Beck
R. H. Flolgate
Byron Akeriy
Major W. Miller
A. J. Colborn
Reese G. Brooks
T. H. Dale
Emill Bonn
Fleits
J. Hay Brown
Harrisboro
Archild
Fleita
Old Boatman Fowler of Berwick Dead at Sixty Nine
Taal Mr Fowler of Berwick died Friday after ten weeks of illness. He was 71 on May 7. Survived by his wife, 71. He worked nineteen years for Jackson Woodin Manufacturing and led the oil department. Known in Lucerne and Columbia counties. Five years ago he ran a merchant boat between Pittston and Havre de Grace and hauled coal for John Jacob Astor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler
Berwick
Jackson & Woodin Manufacturing Company
Oil
Lucerne
Columbia Counties
Pittston
Havre de Grace
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Tidewater
John Jacob Astor
Dedication of a New Hall by Golden Chain Lodge No. 14
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodge in Priceburg will dedicate its new lodge room on Wednesday at 2 PM. Esau Loomis from Philadelphia, grand master of Pennsylvania, will preside. A parade follows with a picnic at Rifle Range Grove, as county lodges participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Chain Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Priceburg
Esau Loomis
Philadelphia
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
Rifle Range Grove
Loomis
Vosture
Beck
Moir
Fire Damages Vine Street House Owned by Mrs Coar
A house on Vine Street owned by Mrs John Coar and occupied by the Kirkwood family was damaged by a fire Saturday morning. The cause is unknown as tenants were away. Kirkwood’s claim is about 500 dollars and Mrs Coars about 509 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coar
Vine Street
Kirkwood
Kikwood
Bobby Dobbs Returning to City This Week
The famous pugilist Bobby Dobbs plans to reach Beranton this week after signaling manager Jack Brelly that he is en route from England.Dobbs will arrive in the city before the week ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Dobbs
Jack Brelly
Beranton
England
Beadleston & Weers Advertise Imported Wyuraberger Beer
Gas Water Electric Lights Tripp Park jets offered. Beadleston and Weers promote Imperial Imported Wyuraberger beer on draught at Zenke's Beecham's Pill for stomach and diver ills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beadleston & Weers
Imperial
Zenke’s
Beecham
Drunken man saved from trolley by patrolman Saturday
Patrick O Reilly staggered along Lackawanna avenue intoxicated on Saturday evening. He swerved into the path of a trolley car but Patrolman Lona Day sprang forward and pulled him clear. O Reilly resisted and was taken to Centre street station, where he ranted all night. He received fifteen days in police court yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick O'Reilly
Lackawanna Avenue
Franklin Avenue
Lona Day
O'Reilly
Centre Street
Polices Court
Postmaster General Smith Accepts Letter Carriers Convention Invite
Washington announces that Postmaster General Smith has accepted an invitation to attend the National Association of Letter Carriers convention in Scranton beginning September 4. The Associated Press dispatch confirms the official acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Washington
National Association of Letter Carriers
Scranton
Meeting of miners at cooperative hall yields Loomis concessions
Twenty six of thirty Lackawanna miners attend as D J Davis chairs the meeting. The grievance committee reports Loomis granted concessions allowing smithing where wanted, eighteen cars per powder fee, use of all steel bottom cars in one mine, and a reasonable rate for filling. A committee—D J Davis W T Williams Patrick Lynch J B Stevens M Lavelle—will seek Loomis signature on a typed copy Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Company
BD. J. Davis
Co-Operative Hall
D.J. Davis
Loomis
D. J. Davis
W. T Williams
Patrick Lynch
Stevens
M. Lavelle
Water Not Deep Enough Dives Cause Paralysis
Christopher Harris of Olyphant suffered paralysis after a foolhardy dive from a mine reservoir wall on Saturday. The water was only three feet deep, and he struck his head and spine, later transferred to Lackawanna Hospital where doctors say he remains in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Harris
Olyphant
Lackawanna
Price
Jewish New Year Falls Sept 5 This Year
The Jewish New Year will begin on Tuesday Sept 5 marking an early observance this fall. Yon Kippur follows a week later as the Day of Atonement and soon after the Feast of Tabernacles. The season prompts special preparations in Jewish households.
Wyoming Seminary Preparations for College and Careers
Wyoming Seminary offers formal prep for boys targeting Yale Cornell Harvard Wesleyan Princeton Syracuse Lehigh and U S military and naval academies alongside girls aiming for Bryn Mawr Wellesley Vassar Smith and Woman's College of Baltimore. It features a first class business college for youth, courses in literature music art elocution, with dormitories and full equipment. The year opens September 12 and catalog requests go to L L Sprague president Kingston Pa. Also noted are Lane's finest wines and cigars at 120 Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Cornell
Harvard
Wesleyan
Princeton
Syracuse
Lehigh
United States
Naval
Beyn Mawr
Wellesley
Vassar
Smith and Woman's College of Baltimore
L. L. Sprague
Cp, D
Kingston
Rescued Sailor Vetter Alive Despite Illness
Telegrams indicate Phillip J. Vetter was rescued from a schooner and is alive as of June 6, though ill, with a letter from Seattle due to confirm details. Reports note an Ingham rescue party and local mission home care near St Michael. Officials await fuller particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Beattie, Ward
Aig. OY
George M. Watson
Borunton
Vetter
Ingham
B Holmes
Mr. Watson
Port Townsend
Mra. Vetter
Tre
St. Michaele
Gent
Mr. Vettery
Prices Drop at Tripp Park Special Sale
Special prices announced for immediate purchase at Tripp Park with agents ready to show plots. Humorous note about crowds lingering near theJoy Maker ice cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripp Park
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norton’s New Books
Churchill
Richard Carvel
Caskoden
Cromwell
Ownby Patterson
Bang
Merriman
Harold Fredericks
Market Place
Whitings
John Street
Weyman
Harraden
the Fowler
Dunton
Ee Point
Kipling
Senaoc O
Jerome S Econd
Page
Red Rock
Weatcott
David Harum
Roosevelt
Rough Rider
Dooley
Sheldon
M. Norton
the Griffin Art CO
Wyoming Avenue
Per
Lackawanna Dairy CO
Adams Avenues
A. A. Lindabury
Connell Building
South Main Avenue
Scranton Transfer Co
Hugh J. Keenan
Kay
Lacka. Ave
Ackawanna
A. B. Warman
Pean Avenue
George KF. Lord
George FP. Lord
Colliery Engineer Company
Ute, N
Arthur of. Lord
Time
George W. Phillips
Binghamton
Parlor
City Hall
Hon. W. W. Watson
Washington, DC
Powderly
Knights of Labor
Mr. Powderly
Captin Hewitt
A. Parade
FF. L. McKee
Tides
JH. van Horn
Dr. Wolf
G. B. Anderson
A. D. Hay
Marehal
T P. Kriffenald
J. Long
Geo. Whitefell Ald
KB. O. Kemmerer
H. Hymanald
Frank Remmell
J. Deltrickald
Harry Carkhof
Charles
Drim Corpe
Patriotic Guards
W. C
WLC
Lawrence Band
Delaware
Tudwan
Nay
Elopers
Reeves
New York
Odd Fellows of
Day
Associated Press
Meeting OF Miners
Conference Committee
Wyoming Seminary
Lane's
Spruce Street
Phillip J. Vetter
Do. W. Frankland
George M. Wilson
Mears Building
Washington Ave
Schank & Spencer
Penn Avenue
Felton’s
Tis
Penn Av
Hand & Payne
Souste
Maloney Oil and
Meridian Street
Wyoming Ave
Louis Hi, Isaacs
Bronson & Tallman
Manhattan
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