Police Seek Parents of 16YearOld Kidnapped Girl
Richmond police asked local authorities to help locate the girl's relatives after a Gypsy kidnap years ago. The girl, described as 16, tall and refined, said she lived with a coal family and remembers a white house with a porch. Authorities hope newspapers will aid Farmville firm C R Boatwright & Son in locating her parents.
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Richmond
United States
C. R. Boatwright & Son
Farmville
Pamplins
Norfolk and Western
Warmville
J. Ll. Webber
Webber House
Jim Govel
Gable
Mary Stanley
Papa
Becky
Virginia
Jim Gavel
Building Committee Reappoints City School Janitors
The board of control building committee met last night and reviewed the list of janitors, resulting in reappointments for the city school system, confirming staff continuity and routine staffing.
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City School
Board of Control
The Man in Armor and the Blood Purity Cure
An OCR fragment discusses disease as a battle against impurity in blood. It extolls Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Recovery as a cleanser and remedy for scrofulous sores boils pimples eczema and other disfiguring conditions citing testimonial praise from readers.
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Pierce
Budulo
City Schools Consider Reappointments and Building Plans
The inspection led to the reappointment of the entire current staff. Several bills were enacted and the committee discussed buying land in the Fifth Ward for a new school site. It was decided to modify the new No. 11 school and budget a small amount for extra work.
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Fifth Ward
No. 11
Alexander the Crown Prince of Jerusalem at the Lyceum
Scranton music lovers prepared for grand opera after yesterday morning’s large sale of seats for Monday night’s performance of Alexander the Crown Prince of Jerusalem at the Lyceum. The People’s Opera Company of New York will render the opera and features leading vocalists with a well drilled chorus.
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Alexander
Jerusalem
Lyceum
Scranton
People's Opera Company
New York
Cave-in Spreads Beneath Jermyn Property
A cave-in began Wednesday afternoon under Frank Gill's property in Jermyn and has spread south to the adjacent Roche property. Much of the north and east slide foundation has vanished into the mine below, with the house corner propped by long supports across the gaping hole.
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Frank Gill
Jermyn
M. J. Roche
Gossips Opens Dixie’s Theater With Vaudeville Seven Acts
Charles Grapewin's Gossips will headline the opening vaudeville at Dixie’s Theater along with seven other acts. The new house begins performances next Monday night and box office is now open for seat sales.
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Charles Grapewin
Gossips
Dixie's New Theater
Delaware Lackawanna and Western Board Schedule Update
The notice lists crew assignments for Saturday August 2 including Frounfelker Hennigan Coslar Murphy Bartholomew Lamping Lattimer and Stanton with various times. A Friday August 24 change limits pickup times and omits the extra east on Sundays. crews Dunn Abrams Rogers Stack Smith Ross set up several No. numbers for August dates.
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Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Board
Frounfelker
Hennigan
Plushers
C. Bartholomew
Houser
Coslar
Murphy
W. H. Bartholomew
Helpers
Case
Lamping
Lattimer
Stanton
Scranton
Dunn
Abrams
Rogers
BE. Stack
H. Smith
Ross
van Wormer
Notable Scranton Trio Dominate Diamond Hype
Scranton’s Mike and Jack O’Neill of St Louis and William Coughlin of Washington headline praise as a powerful trio in major leagues. The O’Neills attract crowds, excel as a battery and hitters, while Coughlin’s steady third-base play draws acclaim and big offers. Also noted are Scranton veterans excelling in multiple leagues, including Hill Massey and Hal Halligan, amid strong regional fandom.
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Scranton Boys
Mike
Jack O'Neill
St. Louis
William Coughlin
Washington
Napoleon Lajoie
Pennsylvania
Battery
Pittsburg
Deacon
Hill White
Cincinatti
O'Neill Brothers
O'Neills
Mike O'Neill
Patsy Donovan
M. O'Neill
O'Neill
Bill Coughlin
McGraw
New York
Washington Post
Coughlin
Manger Loftus
Bill
Beeranton
National League
Loftus
Invaders
Bill Ss
Seranton
Vom Loftus
Scranton
Baseball Hall of Fame
Hill Massey
William Playe
Toyrontos
Jovko
Halligan
Notable Baseball Slugging Leaders Highlighted in Local Page
The piece notes William's hard hitting drives and ranks him two points behind Halligan in extra base hits. It mentions ex Wilkes-Barre Hilvo leading the league, Moasey collecting five homers and 22 doubles, Mulligan's debut with Walter Burnham's Atlantic league team, and Dinny Kerwin with Louisville and Toronto to bat and field, all reflecting a lively local baseball scene.
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Ed William
Halligan
Bateman
Dinny Kerwin
Mullen
Louisville
Left
Burnham
Toronto
Jacobs Stock Company Opens Season at the Academy
The Jacobs Stock company begins a week at the Academy of Music with a strong lineup. They will stage plays including A Break for Liberty Romance of Coon Hollow Tom Sawyer King of Detectives Our Angel Over Twin Seas and In the Days of King George at popular prices.
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Academy
Jaacobs
Academy of Music
Coon Hollow
Tom Sawyer
Twin Seas
Jacobs Stock Company
Biddle Brothers
Macedonian rebel leader plots assassination of the sultan
An exclusive wire report from The Associated Peons claims M. Sarafofl, former head of the Macedonian revolutionary committee, has organized a committee with the aim of assassinating the sultan of Turkey.
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Vienna
Bucharest
Romania
M. Sarafofl
Matedonian Revolutionary
Turkey
Excursion to Lake Poyntelle Next Sunday
Plan a trip to Lake Poyntelle next Sunday. Tickets cost 300. Train departs at 8 30 sharp.
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Lake Poyntelle
Reduced Excursion Rates to Denver and Colorado Springs
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets from all lines to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo for the National Association of Letter Carriers meeting in Denver September 1 to 6. Round trip single fare, August 2 to 31, return valid to September 30. return validation by Joint Agent costs 5 cents.
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National Association of Letter Carriers
Denver
Col
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Ines
Wyoming Seminary Preparatory School Opens 300-Year Term
Special work focuses on character building and college preparation. Coeducational with ample attention to ornamental branches. Superior dormitories science hall chapel dining room gymnasium and athletic field. Term opens Sept 27. Catalogue from L L Sprague D D president.
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L. L. Sprague
D. D
Birthday party for Mrs. Bergoon at Court Street home
A birthday gathering honored Mrs. R. M. Bergoon, hosted by her sister at 44 Court Street. Attendees from Wilkes-Barre, Sunbury, and Park Place included families, with reports of a five-pound bass caught on a Carroll's Pond fishing trip. Rev. G. C. Lyman and friends returned from Wyoming camp meeting.
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R. M. Bergoon
J. A. Bennett
Court Street
Charles Dando
George Horton
Emira
Sunbury
W. Loveland
Wilkes-Barre
Wyoming Camp Meeting
New Jersey Central Excursion To Ocean Grove And Shore Towns
The New Jersey Central offers a poplar excursion to Ocean Grove Long Branch and Asbury Park on Monday August 25 from all Scranton to White Haven inclusive. Tickets valid for return until September 4 with train departures from Scranton at 7 00 am and 1 00 pm Pittston 7 46 am and 1 16 pm Wilkes Barre 7 59 am and 10 pm. See intermediate station times. For information contact ticket agents or Swisher and Lindabury.
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New Jersey Central
Ocean Grove
Long Branch
Ashbury Park
Scranton
White Haven
Seranton
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre
Swisher
Complete cure offered for ten dollars with guaranteed result
The Great Quaker Physician Dr Byers offers a nationwide limited deal in Beranton for $10 to treat all illnesses, medicines included. He guarantees cure or money back, with free X ray exam and immediate acceptance for anyone unable to pay standard rates.
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Beranton
Byera
Tundreda
Pennsylvania
Hia
Byers
Cell Health Theory Claims Cure for All Diseases
The article explains that body tissues arise from tiny cells and illness results from cell disturbance. By providing proper nourishment to cells, perfect health can be achieved and all diseases, even chronic ones, can be cured by restoring cells to normal. It notes Doctor Byers uses a method neither allopathic nor homeopathic, describing it as an exact science with fixed laws.
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Doctor Byers
Free X Ray Examination by Dr Byers Ad
Doctor Byers offers a free M-Ray examination using fluoroscopic attachment to diagnose bodily troubles. He claims to determine the exact cause of ailments without charging any fee and will advise on a cure.
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Byers
Heo
Kidney Disease Cured Says Fred Rentschler
Mr. Fred Rentschler reports relief from long suffering kidney trouble after starting Dr Byers treatment in May. He describes persistent back pains, poor appetite, weakness, and insomnia before improvement and ultimate curing, noting gains since starting therapy and high current well being.
Irvin Gearhart Praises Doctor Byers After Cure
Irvin Gearhart of 2006 Smith Place credits Doctor Byers with curing years of pain including back and groin issues and headaches after a long period of illness and a disabling year. He recalls heavy symptoms last year and months of severe discomfort, thanking the doctor for relief.
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Irvin Gearhart
Smith Place
Doctor Byers Record of Medical Education and Roles
Doctor Byers, born of Quaker parentage, received early education under the Quaker influence. He graduated with honor from Jefferson Medical College in 1872 and studied at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. He attended Pennsylvania Hospital for Acute and Surgical Diseases, Brookley Hospital for Skin and Chronic Diseases, and later served at Eye and Ear Clinics Will's Hospital and Solis Cohen Clinics. He was an examining physician for Knights Templar and Masonic Mutual Aid Association in Cincinnati and for Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association in New York.
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Doctor Byers
The
Jefferson Medical College of
Philadelphia
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Pennsylvania Hospital
Brookley Hospital
Will's Hospital
J. Solis Cohen
Knights Templar and
Masonic Mutual Aid Association of Cincinnati
Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of
New York
Fiery Skin Disease Patient Treated by Doctor Byers
Mrs Samuel Brokenshire of Jerm Po describes ten years of excruciating eczema pain with raw legs from knee to foot, spasms every twenty minutes, and sleepless nights. After trying many doctors, treatment by Dr Byers provided relief, stopped itching, cleared spasms, and allowed her to sleep and perform housework again.
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Samuel Brokenshire
Loke
Doktor Tayera
Hiaband
Iim
Quaker Doctor Heals Providence Woman From Years of Pain
Mrs Barbara Dickson of Parker Street Providence suffered fourteen years of violent abdominal and back pains and severe bowel turmoil. After visits to Doctor Byers, her first treatment alleviated the agony, and her bowels now move daily. She praises the doctor for relief from piles and leg pains.
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Barbara Dickson
Parker Street
Providence
Elironte
Gord
Quaker Doctor Relief Reported By Avoca Patient
Mrs M Queeenie of Avoca Pennsylvania recalls years of back pain two months bedridden this winter and severe headaches and stomach distress before finding relief with Doctor Byers treatment. She endorses the physician as kind and sympathetic.
Ear Trouble Ends After Doctor’s Treatment
Wm Sutton’s mother of Banksville describes 14 years of chronic ear discharge, deafness, and constant roaring. Dr Byers treated the condition, stopped the discharge, restored hearing, and relieved the distressing noises.
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Wm. Sutton
Banksville
Savas
Successors to Dickson Manufacturing Co. in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre
A notice announces successors to the Dickson Manufacturing Co operating in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania. It outlines the continuation of business under new owners and the locations involved.
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Dickson Manufacturing Co
Scranton and
Wilkes-Barre
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