City Notes Snapshot of Local Events and Appointments
Rev T J Collins to speak at Rescue mission this evening The Penn Avenue Baptist pulpit to be filled by Professor J E Perry of Peddie Institute Hightstown N J Joseph Beddouches faces bail for making threats The will of Mrs Mary A Walter admitted to probate Local notices include marriage licenses and business matters in Scranton and nearby towns
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T. J. Collins
Chiverea
G. Joseph's Catholic Church
Minooka
Fearview
M. E. Handley
John F. Corby
M. McGovern
Europe
Penn Avenue
J. E. Perry
Peddie Institute
Hightstown
N. J
Joseph Beddouches
Archbald
Michael Manley
T. B. Roth
Thiel College
Plymouth Rock
Rocks
Trinity Church
Welsh Baptist Church
Millar
Loma Vista
Walton
N. Y
Margaret Harry
Patrick Maloney
Byers
Maloney
Conl
Woman Burned As Lamp Drops Fire In Home
A lamp dropped and caused a fire at 1448 Mylert Avenue last night. Mrs Amater’s sister, whose clothes were ignited, escaped with the cradle and infant unharmed as flames spread through the room. The blaze was controlled before serious injury occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Slater
Mylert Avenue
Four Men Arrested for Robbing Rev. Cochrane in Rendham
Four men tied to the Rendham burglary of Rev. William Cochrane and his wife were arrested by county officers. William J. Van Dyke John Moran Elias Thomas and John Jims were captured after Cochrane identified Van Dyke by voice in a Mudtown saloon. Moran, Thomas and Jims faced bail and a preliminary hearing as officers pursued further leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cochrane
William Cochrane
Rendham
Edmund W. Carter
Edwin Allen
William J. van Dyke
John Moran
Elias Thomas
John Jims
van Dyke
Wolfe
Tobacve Ature
Penn Avenue
Mudtown
Cochrane
Moran
Lackawanna
Pittiston
Kingston
Jims
Three Arrested in Jessup Speak Easy Prosecutions
Three Jessup men T F McDermott John Kelly and Michael Corcoran were arraigned before Alderman Miller on liquor without license charges. Corcoran waived hearing and posted bail while detectives testified they bought and drank at locations run by McDermott and Kelly. Warrants issued for ten more residents in Jessup facing unlawful sale of liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spesk-Easies
T. F. McDerman
John Kelly
Michael Corcoran
Jessup
Alderman Miller
Corcoran
Kelly
McDermott
Edward Mott
James Reynolds
Speak-Easy
Jolly Old Chums Dress Rehearsal At Academy Of Music
Tonight the Jolly Old Chure Company stages a dress rehearsal of Jolly Old Chums at the Academy of Music to open the season on Monday. Milas Carrie Lamont and Thomas T Grady lead a lively farce with Lillian Stillman and the WeatBernard duo, praised for fresh costuming and comic timing.
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Jolly Old Chure
Academy of Music
Jolly Old Chums
Milas Carrie Lamont
Soubrette
Thomas T. Grady
Buddy Ross
Lillian Stillman
First Fender Used on Rendham Street Car
The first Fender attached to car 101 was tested on the West Side line yesterday for inspection. The Rendham route will begin regular service today after the road’s long completion and delays due to Taylor franchise issues over through borough trips.
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Rendham
Pa Scranton
West Side
Taylor
Dunmore Board of Trade Tours Sites for Salem Sik Mill
A Dunmore committee escorted Salem Sik company leaders from Paterson New Jersey to inspect potential mill sites in the borough. The visitors included President Valentine and Secretary Bentley of the Salem Sik company along with committee members F. E. Swarts P. J. Horan P. D. Manley and J. B. Swift.
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Dunmore Board of Trade
F. E. Swarts
P. J. Horan
P. D. Manley
J. B. Swift
Mesars. Valentine and Bentley
Salem Sik Company
Paterson
N. J
Dunmore
Rue Dows Run Over by Wagon in Olyphant Tragedy
In Olyphant yesterday, Rue Dows of the Went Side was fatally struck by a wagon. The incident occurred near the Union hotel, killing Dows after being run over by a horse drawn vehicle. The article notes a subsequent event at Wood's College with an invitation to visitors to view new furniture and equipment, signed by President Dr B Wood.
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Olyphant
R. J
Ira M. Owens
Union Hotel
Z. D. Rdis
Fee Efternoon
Wood's College
Viation
Sr. B. Wood
Two Kindergartens Planned by Hackley Gift for Archbald and City
Mrs Frances A Hackley of New York funds two kindergartens each for Archbald and the city, each with fifty pupils, under the Scranton Free Kindergarten Association. The Archbald site aligns with her husband Colonel Hackleys coal works. The project requires about $2000 yearly, with Kathrine H Clark of Boston to oversee opening in September.
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Frances A. Hackley
New York
Archbald d
Hackley
Young Men’ Christan Association
Raymond Institute
Washington Avenue
Green Ridge
Linden Street
Scramton Free Kindergarten Association
A. D. Holland
E. H. Ripple
Waren G. Partridge
Alfred Hand
L. B. Powell
J. A. Price
T. H. Watkins
Dr. Simpson
Mise Lizzle Howell
E. L. Fuller
Association
Misa Kathrine H. Clark
Boston
Suspect Arrested in Rendham Robbery Case
Chief Simpson detains a trampish suspect at the central station after a Rendham home burglary at Rev. William Cochrane’s house. Detective McSweeney captured him in the Commonwealth building and Judge Smith briefly aided him with shoes before the chief ordered a chain gang hold pending investigation.
Miner Dies After Being Run Down By Train Near Dodge Breaker
Michael Crane of 170 Remington Avenue lies in a dying condition at Lackawanna hospital after being struck by a Delaware Lackawanna and Western freight train on the Bloomsburg division near the Dodge breaker. The down freight engineer saw a man on the track at about 4:30 am and could not stop in time. Crane suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries with little hope of survival.
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Michael Crane
Dows
Patally
Remington Avenue
Lackawanna Hospital
Delaware,Lackawanna and Western
Bloomsburg
Poor Richard Named for Dr Houser's Awkward Trotter
In Taylor Dr Houser owns a valuable trotter named Poor Richard. The horse earned the name after a chance remark by Dr Allen at a Driving Park racing meet. The awkward looking animal impressed drivers from Duryea and the horse has since become a gold mine for the doctor.
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Dr. Houser
Taylor
Poor Richard
Allen
Scranton
Ea Poke
Dr. Allen
Richard
Fiery Cauldron Incident Leaves Worker Injured
In Altoona on August 23 a foundry worker was engulfed by a molten cauldron spill and carried to a hospital with critical injuries. The accident occurred during routine operations and local authorities began an expedited medical response.
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Altoona
Frank Wee
Alleged Exposure Not Linked to Bishop Arrest
A Trib reporter quotes Alderman Millar stating that Bishop’s arrest had no connection to yesterday’s Republican exposure about bail practices. Millar says Bishop did not appear in court and that the arrest warrant was sworn by Milas Annie Anthony on August 1, stressing the need for accuracy.
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Alderman Millar
Tribune
B. A. Bishop
Reican
Millar
E. A. Bishop
Bishop
Republican
Cout
Milas Annie Anthony
Last Day At The Camp Veterans Elect Officers
Veterans of the Seven County Reunion Association hold a final Montrose meeting as officers are elected for the next year. Colonel M. H. Van Seoten and Captain Heardsley receive top posts while Western Battalion leaders are confirmed. E. Osborne of Wilkes-Barre is named president with vice presidents from Wyoming Lackawanna Broome Wayne Bradford and Susquehanna counties.
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Veterans of the
Seven County Reunion Association
Montrose
Scranton Tribune
H. C. Jessup
Veteran Association
M. H. van Seoten
Auburn
Heardsley
Association
Western Battalion
Camp
Leutenant
EL P. Munger
A.M. Snow
E. L. Adams
Warner
J. D. Laciar
Wilkes-Barre
W. D.painter
Binghamton
Campbell
Hardenburg
Thomas Stewart
Quay
BE. C
Adams
Citizens of
Village Improvements Society
Agriculture Association
Glenburn
Snow
Camp Hastings
E. Osborne
Wyoming
McKown
Lackawanna
Major Pierce
Broome
James Pettit
Wayne
Graham Watts
Bradford
H. F. Smith
Susquehanna
H. F. Beardsley
Democrats Will Caucus on Penn Avenue Tonight
Democratic council members plan a caucus at Golden's Hotel on Penn Avenue tomorrow night to discuss the board of revision and appeals campaign. Leaders see chaotic conditions and a large fraction of candidates for the five board seats, complicating selection of three and a goal to fill all five positions.
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Golden‘s Hotel
Penn Avenue
Board of Revision and Appeals
Eisteddfod at Lake Ariel by Calvary Baptist Church
An eisteddfod will be held at Lake Ariel on September 3 by the Young People's Society of the Calvary Baptist Church in Taylor. Prizes include juvenile choir, two person duet, tenor and contralto solos, a recitation, and a chorus piece. Competitions are limited to Taylor residents. a band will accompany the excursion.
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Lake Ariel
Young People’s Society of the Calvary Baptist Church
Taylor
Gove
Insane South Side Man Diessing Wields Gun
Augustus Diessing, a wealthy South Side resident, at the central police station in violent insanity. He believed friends planned to rob him of property and, yesterday morning, armed himself with a gun and was restrained by officers during the incident.
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Augus Diessing
South Side
Central
Pla
Scranton Business College praised by judges and merchants
The Scranton Business College receives high praise from Judge H M Edwards and local merchants. Cashier William H Peck commends its value for students seeking solid business education. Proprietors Menara Buck Whitmore are noted for their teaching and community standing amid ongoing improvements and new enrollments.
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Scranton Business College
H. M. Edwards
Scranton Busines College
H. Peck
Menara, Buck & Whitmore
It Induces Sleep. Horsford's Acid Phosphate Ad
An obscure medical ad fragment mentions Horsford's acid phosphate claimed to aid digestion and induce sleep. Credited to Dr. G. T. Linenweaver of Pa and a reference to a mage oboe Pa appears in the garbled text with promotional language and an offer to buy the Weber.
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Horsford
G. T. Linenweaver
Missing Rev Milner Morris After Train Stop in Scranton
Reverend Milner Morris, traveling from Niantic Connecticut to Montrose to consider a church call, disappeared after alighting in Scranton. His wife and Montrose Baptist trustees await word as police search hotels and trains, with reports he rode toward Montrose but may have diverted via Binghamton.
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Milner Morris
Niantic
Conn
Montrose
Baptist Church
R. FP. Alden
Mr. Morris
New York
Board of Trustees
Alden
Smith
Lackawanna
Scranton
Alford
Hinghamton
Chenango Forks
Binghamton
Morris
Clerryman
New Standing Committee Named by Captain Pearce
Captain Li W. Pearce announces the new standing committee members for the First Legislative district. Ward by ward and district by district the list names Isaac Price James C. Knapp W. C. McDonnell T S Morgan Richard Wallame H H McKeehan Thomas Powell William Gilbert Giles Decker Howard Hock William Breaths Thomas Davis KR A. Phillips David C. Hughes John Courier Morris W G Daniela William Penn Morgan W H Reeve Adam L Bonn John W Horn Vincent Stull John J Thomas William M Davis John R Richards Ed L Williams W Promnten David J even
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E. W. Pearce
Li. W. Pearce
Midew
Isaac Price
James C. Knapp
W. C. McDonnell
T. 8. Morgan
Hichard Wallame
H. H. McKeehan
Thomas Powell
William Gilbert
Giles Decker
Howard Hock
Willam Bpreats
Thomas Davis
KR. A. Phillips
David C. Hughes
John Courier Morris
W. G. Daniela
William Penn Morgan
W. H. Reeve
Adam L. Bonn
John W. Horn
Vincent Stull
John J. Thomas
William M. Davis
John R. Hichards
Fd. L. Williams
W. J. Promnten
David J. Even
Commonwealth Shoes Advertises Style and Prices at Washington Ave
The notice promotes Commonwealth shoe store on Washington Avenue offering fashion and bargains. It mentions Beranton's well known drivers in today’s Driving Park races and Bauer's band as a feature at the same event. The Wilkes–Barre College opened this week with more than 400 students and a total scholarship count over 1,300 across three schools.
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Commonwealth Shoe Store
Washington Avenue
Beranton
Wilkes-Barre College
Bauer
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