Local residents travel and visits reported around Scranton area
Alderman John T. Wowe was in Athens yesterday while Walter V. Hamrick of Woodstreet spent time at Montrose. Numerous residents including the Misses Deppen, Millett, Law, Washtvern, Thorne, and McNamara visit Lake Henry, Lake Cleomen, Bar Harbor, Atlantic City, and Asbury Park. Carl Miller of Philadelphia guests at Jermyn. others plan trips to Ocean Grove and Lake Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Wowe
Athens
Walter V. Hamlrick
Woodstreet
Montrose
Miseos
Effie
Gertrude Fellows
Lake Henry
Lou Deppen
Preomers
Lake Sheridan
T. J. Price
North Washington Avenue
Asbury Park
Judes
John P. Kelly
Joseph O'Melen
Atlantic City
Oweuday
W. J. Davia
Sone
Harold
Ralph
Lake Cleine
John Marshall
Webster Avenue
Asbury Mark
N. d
Mary E. Fonda
Mary A. O'Brien
Syracum, N
Mary McHale
Charles W. Daveton
Melon
Ocean Grove
T. B. Price
North Wallington
Astory Dark
Mises Frances Washtvern
Farah Thorne
Flora Lewhy
Marile Hetee
Stella Beredith
Lake Ariel
Myer Miller
Miller & Son
Manufactureres
Philadelphia
Myer Davidow
Jermyn
Maryland
Lew Thutland
Millia Avenue
Miews Millett
Lardenberz
Mises Eta Bo Fisnnelly
Marti
Mamie Murphy
Margaret Folenvit
Af Puntrore
Mary Niland
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
New York
Charka W. Winder
Wargeon
Lackawanna Hospital
Dingman's Ferry
Nay Aug Park
G. A
Edhot
John Heddon
John Davis
Timothy Coggins
Dalton W. Bryant
Wilbur Heddon
Edward Armstrong
Robert Armstrong
Charles Diebler
William McKivitt
Benjamin Armatrong
Gordon
Arthur Lewis
Burt Deeds
Josephine Coggina
Annie Disbler
BE. A. Scull
G. A. R. Society
Department of Pennsylvania
Superintendent backs later school opening to Sept 10
Superintendent Howell now favors postponing the public school opening from September 4 to September 10. The board’s upcoming vote is expected to hinge on his arguments as many members initial opposed the idea but may be persuaded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Wagon overturn injures two men in Scranton
John Keefe of Pine Street and George Touro of Philadelphia were thrown from a Lackawanna Dairy delivery wagon on Pittston Avenue South Scranton around 4 pm when the horse hit a hole and the wagon toppled. Keefe suffered extensive bruising and facial cuts, while Touro had part of an ear torn requiring stitches. The wagon upper portion was damaged and the horse escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Keefe
Pine Street
Lackawanna Dairy Company
George Touro
Philadelphia
Keefe
Touro
Pittston Avenue
Scranton
Pugnacious Cripple Arrested After Alms Rejection
A cripple causing trouble on West Lackawanna Avenue was arrested near the central police station after accosting passersby for alms. He resisted officers Peters and Williams with a crutch and threatened to shoot. a patrol wagon and acting sergeant Connery were summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weat Lackawanna Avenue
Central Policee
Peters
Williams
Connery
Watkins
Third Annual Stephens Reunion Held at A B Stephens Home
The Stephens family convenes for a third annual reunion at A B Stephens residence near Nicholson Pa. Origin traced to Connecticut settlers who aided northeastern Pennsylvania. about two hundred descendants now reside in Luzerne Lackawanna Wyoming and Susquehanna counties. Attendees from Scranton include Mr and Mrs W B Stephens and daughter Madge Mr and Mrs W H Derby Mr and Mrs D Williams Mr and Mrs C H Derby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens
A. B. Stephens
Nicholson
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Luverne
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Susquehanna
W. B. Stephens
Madge
W. H. Derby
D. ¥. Williams
H. Derby
Redmerseil Held Over For Williamsport Court
Jacob Hedmerski was arrested a week ago for interfering with mail delivery by William F B Prosser. A US Commissioner George D Taylor held Redmerseil in 900 bond for his Williamsport court appearance next month. he remained in county jail unable to post bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Hedmerski
William FB. Prosser
United States
George Dtd
Taylor
Charleen FE. Carroll
William Behmidt
Roysmereki
United States Court
Williamsport
Narrow Escape as Drunken Man Rescued from D L W Car
Patrolmen Rodham and Quinnan found a 26 year old man unconscious near a Delaware Lackawanna and Western switch on Railroad Avenue. They pulled him clear as a car backed up, saving him from being crushed. He was taken to Center Street station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodham and
Quinnan
Railroad Avenue
Center Street
Prominent Republican Politician Won't Seek Supreme Court Vacancy
Aug 21 Wilkes Barre report states a leading Republican figure from Tawlerne county close to President Judge Rice of the Superior Court will not run for the vacant supreme court bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-farre
Tawlrne County
Rice
Aupirior Court
Supreme Court
Death is laid at door of Dowieism in manslaughter case
Coroner's warrants charge Rev C F Newell Clara S Boyd and Mrs Louis Ellhardt with involuntary manslaughter in Lydia F Newell's death after giving birth without medical aid. Warrantes issued, trial soon, Dowleite network cited. verdict blames severe negligence by the three and warns against faith cure practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
C. F. Newell
Clara 8. Boyd
Louis Eilhardt
Charles F. Newell
Throop
Clara
Beranton
Charles FP. Newell
Mia
Eletheronpon
Chicago
Dowleites
John Alexander Dowle
The
Holy Land
Boyd
Charles Newell
George Horn
Eilhardt
Ull
Thoberts
Newell
Ellhardt
Lydian FF. Newell
Clara S. Boyd
Mra. Ellhorst
C. FE
Teherts
Mayd
Aldeman Kasson
Dowle
Mariani Wine Tonic Offers Teleptic Benefits and Vitality
An advertisement touts Mariani Wine as a tonic based on teleptic principles, claiming it strengthens blood and vitality. It targets general debility, overwork, weakness, malaria, grippe, and fatigue, though the text is garbled and reads like a vintage medical ad. It markets broad efficacy for all ages and warns of imitations.
Firemen Relief Association amends rules on sickness benefits
After animated discussion the Firemen's Relief Association amended its constitution to bar sickness benefits unless caused by accident. Select Councilman Costello opposed, arguing some illnesses occurred at fires. Holmes supported the change, admitting some worthy cases exist. A large claims total of 161 dollars was approved for several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firemen's Relief Association
Nassathithon
Select
J. J. Costello
Cumberland Hove Company
Rock. Holmes
Costello
Costello Delong
William H. Lewis
General Primneys
L. C. Parry
Columbias
J. H. Walsh
John Gillen
Crystals
Frank Scholl
Charles Lehbneider
Neptunes
John Reuther
Jamen Hopkins
Cumberlands
Jayne's Own Troubles with Italian Passenger
Conductor Jayne of Scranton’s railway faced trouble when an Italian passenger claimed fare prepayment on the Providence road car. The fare dispute led to a stone throw toward Bull’s Head, drawing in a resisting crowd. Acting Sergeant Connery arrived to find order restored and the Italian escorted home by a special officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jayne
Scranton Railway
Providence Road
Ttalian
Destructive Fire Destroys Moosic Powder Engine Shed
A blaze at 11:15 last night razed the Moosic Powder Company's engine shed near the Delaware and Hudson station in Moosic. Two small locomotives housed there were badly damaged and a nearby lumber pile caught fire but was only partially consumed due to the prompt actions of Moosic firemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moosic Powder Company
Delaware and Hudson
Moosic
Health board inspects Scranton Gas and Water system
The board of health and city officials will inspect the Scranton Gas and Water East Mountain system. Carriages depart City Hall at 9:30 this morning to visit all company reservoirs including Lake Scranton. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is advertised for sale by druggists and local agents. Steam Heating and Plumbing P F and M T Howley advertise at 231 Wyoming Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
East Mountain System
Scranton Gas and Water
Matthew Brothers
Merry-go-round to close on Sunday in city action
Mayor Moir orders the Nay Avg park merry-go-round shut on Sundays after multiple prosecutions for nuisance. J L Robinson, owner, faced fines and mounting complaints from nearby residents as hearings moved through the court with witnesses including W G Conrad and Stephen Jones. A compromise was hinted to close the operation, despite parks inside-the-park privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
J. L. Robinson
Nay Avg Pitk
Neiighborhoud
Moir
Kasson
W. G. Conrad
Stephen Jones
Sevage
Mr. Robinson
Mr. Jones
Hand
Scragg
J. B. Hicks
Livy & Richard
Therm
Scrage
Mobiaro
Ita
Local dispute over park access and Sunday restrictions
The text describes ongoing tension near Robinson and Nay Aug Park regarding a silent concern called a rasuo-dagzzie. It notes hopes to end a perceived price on Sundays and mentions Mr. Robinson appealing to higher courts after a second arrest. He has not yet paid 40 in fines and may face consequences if he continues Sunday carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Great City of Niagara Falls Foretold By Westinghouse Interview
George Westinghouse predicts Niagara Falls will become one of the world's great manufacturing cities due to cheap hydro power. He says rapid factory growth will follow and cites central location and transport as key advantages. Real estate info offered by Eastabrook of Scranton. Read contest description on page four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falla
KK. HH. Eastabrook
Niagara Real Estate
Epruce Street
Scranton
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Ballona
Stetson
Johnson & Murphy
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Harry IL Kay’n Son
DR. Taylor
Wyoming Avenue
Ealdence
Banderson Avenue
Ackawanna
Penn Avenue
B. Warman
L. K. Torhet
St. Paul
Philadelphia Record
John Delaney
Maorrieburg
Eliy
Pittsburg
Redmerseil
Carrier Prosser
Wheels of D
L. & W. Cara
Beecham
Mountain Rose
Low Crawfords
E. G
Coursen
Providence
P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
George Westinghouse
Niagara Falls
the Tribune
Dyron
Ithe &Traders ON Bank
O'Cloek United States Depository
John T. Porter
W. W. Watron
Philipa
Eoehier
Spruce St
Mason & Hamlin
L. B. Powell & CO
International College of Music
L. W. Carr
Burr
Pisano Collins
Clamera
Pear
Adame Avenue
Burr Muilding
Heller
Hand & Payne
Washington Avenue
Gunster & Forsyth
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank Building
Warehouse
Green Ridge
Lackawanna Ave
Conrad the Hatter
Conrad
Mears Building
Delaware
Melone
W.H. Pierce
Penn Ave
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Scranton and
Wilkes
General Office
Scranton, Pa
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