Local residents on travels and visits across the region
The list records numerous local residents and visitors in and around the city, including George L. Mekeern at Asbury Purl FP Brown returning from Bag Hathher 1 Rev Peter Witter Hawler in the city, and many others visiting Lake Winola Gladwynne and Bing Pond. It notes engagements, trips to Spring Grove, and preparations for trips to the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Mekeern
Asbury Purl
O. Brown
Bag Hathher
Peter Witter
Hawler
Yesxtenday
HK. Cowlbaugh
Stroudsburg
Charles J. Hawley
Robert Penman
Onoda
Mieses Augusta
Margaret and
Fatella Trapp
Lake Winola
W. M. Ruth
Charles
Phelps’ Drug Store
Linden Street
Washington Avenue
Lorenz & Koenmple’s
J. D. Williams & Company
Sahara Desert
Refund Request for Greene's Warranted Byrup Bottle
The undersigned agree to refund money for a recent bottle of Greene's Warranted Byrup of Tarif tt Tellin to cure Sourcough or cold. A recent bottle is required as proof of purchase for the refund. Signed in Rone and ure, Pa by John F Donahue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Tarif
Rone
West Park Land Boom Draws Keen Scranton Buyers
Real estate demand surges on North Main and West Park plots opened weeks ago. G F Reynolds and Charles Schlager report heavy inquiries and rapid sales as railroad-owned land on the West Side meets hungry buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Reynolds
Connell
Charles Echlager
West Side
Weat Park Land Company
Wee Park
Nileside
West Park
Charles Schlager
Trader’ Bank
G. F. Reynolde
Mysterious river case near Rendham investigated
County Detective Leyshon investigated reports of three women seen on the Lackawanna river bank at Rendham and a parcel placed in the stream in what witnesses fear may be infant disappearance or infanticide. A thorough search yielded no evidence, with rain hindering the effort. Witnesses say the women were strangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyshon
Gertie Ash
Jesele Watt
Lackawanna River
Rendham
Apolia
Minooka
H. FP. Hartman
Jackson Street
Clty
Detective Leyshon
Engine Needs Wheels for General Phinney Hose Engine
The General Phinney Hose company engine requires new wheels, a repair cited during recent appropriation discussions. Mayor Moir received a notice from Lou France Company at Mimica stating the engine should have wheels at a cost of 150 dollars. The joint fire department committee will meet Wednesday night to address the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General
Phinney Hose Company
Moir
Lou France Company
Mimica
Phinney
Nini
Lehigh Valley Offers $5 Round Trip to Niagara Falls
The Lehigh Valley Railroad sells tickets from Scranton to Niagara Falls for five dollars round trip with return valid through September 21. Tickets usable on any train except the Black Diamond Express. consult a ticket agent for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Niagara Falls
Scranton
Lehigh Valley Ticket
New Law Firm Opens Offices in Coal Exchange Build
A new law firm named Pahey & Gallagher, formed by Jon J. Fahey and P. W. Gallagher, opens offices for legal business on the second floor of the Coal Exchange Building on Wyoming Avenue. Use the elevator to access Room 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon J. Fahey
P. W. Gallagher
Pahey & Gallagher
Coal Exchange Building
Wyoming Avenue
Rodme
Family Notices from Archibald Deaths and Funeral Plans
In Archibald Massachusetts Elizabeth Dehir aged 81 years died August 1. Funeral services and burial will be held at Potter. Karey Jerome Potter, son of Mr and Mrs Bernard Potter, age 1 year 3 months, is noted in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hehle
Archibald
Sim
Altre
Elizabeth Dehir
Petloe Miter
Potter
Karey Jerome Potter
Owl
Bernard Potter
di Dix Oviel Ame
Weather Turmoil Destroys Trees and Sparks City Damage
A searing heat wave gave way to a fierce wind storm and heavy rain that toppled trees, blew out lights, and damaged property across the city. Temperatures reached record highs at several shops, while a local girl fainted and was revived near the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
National Bank
Alon
Haten
Washington Avenue
Mulberry Street
Hill District
West Scranton
Williamer
Mears Street
North
Malin Avenue
Lincvoly and
Kelewoa Avenuon
Laffayette Street
North Main Avenues
Traction Company
Wer
Bellevue Street
North Main Avenue
Central City
Linden Street
Weehington
Penn Avenues
Victor Koch
Madison Avenue
Park & Tilford Cigars and Conchas Price List
Park and Tilford Cigars Camelia size at 3.25 per box El Progresso Conchas 3.25 per box Flor De Ora Conchas 2.50 per box Fine Jenny Lind Melons and Peaches daily. For table use order Coursen's Philadelphia Butter received daily Jersey Eggs every egg guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park & Tilford
Philadelphia
Jersey
Grand Chief Arthur to Attend Conference on Lackawanna Strike
Grand Chief P. M. Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers joins a secret conference between Lackawanna engineers and General Superintendent Hussell. Details are withheld by both sides, with speculation that the session may last today and tomorrow in Jewett. Some say Arthur is to ratify the committee’s action, while railroad men on the outside suspect a hitch requiring intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Arthur
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Lackawanna Engineers
Hussell
Engineers Committee
Jewett
Grand Chile Arthur
Lre
Grand Excursion to Niagara Falls by Lehigh Valley Rail
Lehigh Valley announces a Labor Day excursion to Niagara Falls and return from Scranton for 6.93 dollars. Tickets on train No 3 and most trains issued Sept 2 and 3, with return by Sept 6. Toronto round trip options include Niagara Falls fare with options by Fleamer or rail. Lehigh Valley ticket agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Niagara Falls
Scranton
Toronto
Niagara Fall
Lehigh Valley
Wyoming Seminary Prospectus for Preparatory Programs
The catalogue describes a first class business college for young people aiming at business life. It lists preparatory paths for boys and girls to colleges like Yale Cornell Harvard Wesleyan Princeton Syracuse Lehigh Bryn Mawr Vassar Smith and others. Facilities include dormitories with full equipment and a range of special courses in literature music art and elocution. The year opens September 12, 184, with Sprague, Cp. D. as president in Kingston, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boss
Yale
Cornell
Harvard
Wesleyan
Princeton
Syracuse
Lehigh
United States
Iryn Mawr
Wellesley
Vassar
Smith and Woman's College of Balitimore
Finn
Adivers IL
Sprague
Cp. D
Kingston
Republican County Convention Notification and Vigilance Elections
The Republican County Convention announces the primary set for September 24 at 2 PM in the court house Beranton for nominating delegates. Vigilance committees will hold elections September 29 between 6 and 7 PM. Each district elects three members for the next year and candidates must file and pay assessments at least twenty days before the primary. Willard chairs, J B Watkins secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Re. Milica
Ava
Howe
Berantion
Min
Pri
NKOA
Mary
Satun
Hm NS. Willard
J.B. Watkines
Steam Heating and Plumbing Ad Leads to Local Pickpocket Claim
An old classified item lists P. FP. & M. T. Howley at 231 Wyoming Ave offering steam heating and plumbing services alongside a peculiar ad for Joy Aker and Kivecham's Pilla claiming stomach and other ills relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. FP
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
New Principal of the High and Training School
The High and Training School Committee will nominate W. W. Grant as principal after a Special meeting. Grant, former Indianapolis High School principal, has led Providence High and Manual Training School and will be ratified by the board next Monday night. He stands 6 feet 4 inches tall, weighs 270 pounds, and comes highly recommended by national and local education leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High and Training School Committee
Board of Control
Indianapolis
W. W. Grant
Providence
Echo
Pr. Phillips
At & Fpecle
Howell
Council Bluffs, Ta
Phillips
Grant
Baturdly
Ind
United States
KR. I
William T. Harris
Washington
Tarbell
Jones
Toledo
A. TE. Fletcher
Dickson Manufacturing Company
Harvard
Langsuage
Jayne
Chant
Grantie
Miele Eed Ant
Providence High School
Hope
Schol
Miss Sykes
Wee
Visit of News Dealers Travel On Lackawanna Line
A party of seventy five newsdealers including four women passed through the city yesterday on the Lackawanna train en route to Buffalo. Guests from Hoboken New York Philadelphia and other cities were hosted by W K Hearst of the New York Journal. Division Superintendent Salisbury entertained the visitors and the group praised the Lackawanna road and its scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Buffalo
Hoboken
New York City
Brooklyn
Providence
Fall River
Philadelphia
Staten Island
Bridgeport
Conn
Tainchester
W. KR. Hearst
New York Journal
Lackawanna Road
Hunter
Salisbury
Lackewanda Road
Ine
Transfer Freight House Work Near Lackawanna Avenue
The Lackawanna railroad firm plans a new freight house at Lackawannah avenue near Luther Seller's lime Pouce. The 10 by 190 foot building will be encircled by a track and serve only local trade, prompting a new track across Lackawannah avenue. Work is expected to begin soon. The article also notes Rev W B Costley recovering from cholera morbus after using Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Available from Matthews Bros. and other druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Company
Lackawink Avenue
Luther Seller
Comany
Olf
Lackawannh Aves Nue
W. B. Costley
Stockbridge
Ellenwood
State
Hosaye
all drugm@ats
Matthews Bros
Callender Family Reunion Set for Blakely Memorial Chapel
The Callender family reunion will be held Thursday next at the Callender Memorial chapel in Blakely. Alderman John T. Howe of this city serves as president of the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakely
Callender
Thurntoy
Police Court Notes Report of Drunkenness Sentences
Walsh was sent to the county jail for seven days yesterday morning in police court for being drunk. The following four were sent to thirty days on a charge of drunk and disorderly: Warner Murphy, Joseph Fritter, Mary Connore, and Annie McGrath. Well, Well, Sow Maker, John looking for something in that line. TM
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh
Pelee Court
Warner Murphy
Joseph Fritter
Mary Connore
Annie McGrath
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norton's New Books
Churchill
Richard Carvel
Caskoden
Cromwell
Jerome
Page
Red Rock
Weatcott
David Harum
Roosevelt
Rough Rider
Dooley
Sheldon
M. Norton
Lackawanna Avenue
the Griffin Art CO
Goare
Lackawanna Darry
Adams Avenue
A. A. Lindabury
Yio
Matin Avenue
Scranton Transfer Co
Hugh J. Keenan
Lacka. Ave
Phowie
Dean Avenues
A. B. Warman
Bom. Green
Yvesterney
Big Pond
Ab J. Dopuwhoe
Hoxton and
Rockaway Thineh
Miseos Laurh
Joogie
Florence Raftel
Tahdenetteet
Athinteily
Simeon Morris
William Krotosky
Spetie
Jefferson Avenue
Bald Mount
Kernolds
Quincy Avenue
N. J. Mise
Annn Finstell
Lee
Moses Taylor Hospital
Mier Harriet Brock
Aly
Robert J. Walker, Jr
A. Burton Powell
Beotland Military School
Joggie Waele
Assitant Postiister BD
W. Powell
Mise Mory TD
Murphys
Franklin Aves
Goldsmith
Harvew
J. Beamish
Misa Mary E. Flynn
Koos Pienn
Weat Market Etroot
Holy Rosary Church
Aptain BD
L. Tate
Seventh Cavalry
Philippines
Mee
J. A. Scrantor
Mel
Tate
Fort
Ethan Allen
Harry Storms
Mager
Croat
Clark
Pipingphia
Thin Company
Atlantic City
W. Mei. Mutton
Muff
Falo
N River
General Phinney Steamer
Baceius
Adame Aveenue
Adnan Avenue
Young Men's Christian Association
E. G
Coursen
Arthur
Engineers’ Committee
Russell
Wyoming Seminary
Joy Aker
Kivecham
Pilla
Providence, R. I
West Lackawanna Avenue
Russia
Clarke Bros
Anish
Mears Building
Washington Ava
Worlljee
Senlt
Bronson & Tallman
Momsdahs
Sprusa Strat
Felton
Hand & Payne
Soukne
Washington Ave
John
Burtton
Schank & Spencer
Spruce Street
Maloney Oil and
Meridian Street
Pierce's Market
Penn Avenue
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