College and city activity fill Scranton notices
The report lists events including a fall term starting Monday at the College of Commerce in the Sumter building, a 18.7 pound roller delivered from Dickson works, funeral of Mrs. Robinson at 2 pm, a Sy.16 execution against D. C. Kenyon, and Salt to recover $606.57 by Riley Bros. against Doud & Keenan. Also noted are council meetings, a Sheridan Y M C A social, teaching committee hearings, Mulberry Street binder work resuming, arrests for desertion and assault, prison intake reaching 162, and the opening of Price McCormick & Co as the first New York Stock Exchange house in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Commerce
Sumter
Dickson Works
Connell
Washington Avenue
Robinson
Robert Robinson
D. C
Mulberry Street
Columbia Construction Company
Joseph Hughes
West Side
Clifford
Alderman Howe
Jesse Brooks
Moir
Charles Bradford
Brooks
Board of Trade
Price, McCormick & Co
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Philadelphia Stock Exchange
Married by Aldermen in City Ceremonies
Julius I. Wovell of Peckville and Miss Bettie Freidrich of the South Side were wed by Alderman John T. Howe yesterday afternoon with friends present. Mrs Katherine L. Boldruff and John Garbin of this city were married Tuesday by Alderman O B Wright at his Washington avenue office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius I. Wovell
Peckville
Bettie Freidrich
South Side
John T. Howe
Katherine L. Boldruff
John Garbin
O. B. Wright
Washington Avenue
Young Ludlum's Mother Seeks Release For Bicycle Theft
In Stroudsburg a 17 year old boy, George Washington Ludlum, was arrested after stealing a Stearns bicycle from in front of City Hall and riding more than seventy miles. His mother arrived in the city to secure his release as detectives, Alderman Millar, and city officials weigh mounting costs and a September grand jury hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stroudsburg
George Washington Ludlum
Ludlum
Albert Henne
West Side
Stearns
John Moir
Henne
Millar
Charles Bilverburgh
Bilverburgh
Moir
Silverburgh
Wellington
Jall
Silverburg
Chief Roebling
Wash
Inkerman No 6 shaft to be enlarged and red ash shaft extended
The Pennsylvania Coal Company plans major upgrades at Inkerman No 6 mine in Pittston district. Work includes sinking from Pittston vein to Red Ash vein about 275 to 100 feet, widening the shaft by five feet, and expanding capacity as thirty chambers currently operate. Nicholas Rapson of Wyoming awarded rock work contract.
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Pennsylvania Coal Company
Pittston
Inkerman
Pennsylvania Company
Marriage Licenses in Demand
George H. Warner of Clark's Summit and Armina Dalley of Reeders in Monroe county join a list of applicants along with William K R Dunkerly and Emma J Fetherman of Scranton James William Muskett and Elizabeth Lehtven of Scranton Alexander Seymour and Aca Peters of Olyphant and Joseph Miller in the marriage license notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Warner
Clark's Summit
Armina Dalley
Reeders
Monroe County
William KR. Dunkerly
Emma J. Fetherman
Scranton
James William Muskett
Elizabeth Lehtven
Alexander Seymour
Aca Peters
Olyphant
Joseph Miller
Marriage Licenses Granted in Region Amid Officials
Yesterday, numerous couples including Agnes Doran of Taylor and James Cook with Emma Coppin of Dickson City, along with William Griffiths and Rachel Evans of Blakely, were issued marriage licenses. Others listed include William Thomas of Butte and Elisa Piewitt of Pleasant Mount, John Cummon and Catherine McNamara of Scranton, Walter Edwards and Gwennie Curtis of Taylor, Victor Nedaevnek of Archbald and Mary Goresynska of Priceburn, Evan Thomas and Louisan Tucker of Carbondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Doran
Taylor
James Cook
Emma Coppin
Dickson City
William W. Griffiths
Rachel, Evans
Blakely
William H. Thomas
Butte, Mont
Elisa Piewitt
Pleasant Mount
Wayas County
John J. Cummon
Dunmore
Catherine McNamara
Scranton
Walter J. Edwards
Gwennie Curtis
Victor Nedaevnek
Archbald
Mary Goresynska
Fpriceburn
Evan M. Thomas
Louisan Tucker
Carbondale
Bob Fitzsimmons to Box at Scranton and Laurel Hill Park
The famed boxer Bob Fitzsimmons appears at Athletic park today at 2.20 p.m. for a knock-out exhibition and a four round bout with Dan Hickey. In the evening he boxes at Laurel Hill park against an unknown Baltimore heavyweight, with eight bouts on the card and low 2 cent admission.
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Athletic Park
Fite
Dan Hickey
Ealy
Toronto
Scranton
Laurel Hill Park
Baltimore
Martin Julien
Bobby Dobbs
Tilly Gibbons
Toby Gardner
William Kane
Jack Tighe
James Judge
Jersey Gordon
Henry Evans
Pompei
Ball Park
Twelfth Ward Contest Witness Fees Approved
A $112 bill for witnesses in the Twelfth ward contest was countersigned by City Controller Robinson after seeking guidance from City Solicitor McGinley. McGinley advised the city must pay since the court charged costs to the city and the bill covered approved costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twelfth Ward
Robinson
McGinley
Beating Incident In River Street Case
Mrs. Henry McGee of River street was arrested for beating a ten year old boy, son of Mrs. Susan Necruth. Alderman Wright heard the case as the boy bore marks of the assault. McGee claimed the boy fell on stones. Ex Judge W H Stanton prosecuted. John P Quinnan defended. Wright set bond at $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McGee
River Street
Susan Necruth
Alderman Wright
Opening Attraction at Lyceum The Girl from Paris
E E Rice presents The Girl from Paris as the Lyceum season opener with lavish New York stage effects. Libretto by George Dance and music by Ivan Caryl promise humorous charm. Box office opens Friday at 9 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Rice
Paris
Lyceum
New York
George Dance
Ivan Caryl
Jennings Rock Nuptials at Holy Rosary Church
Miss Annie Rock daughter of Coal Operator Michael Rock and John Jenning proprietor of the Office on Wyoming avenue were married yesterday at Holy Rosary church Providence. Rev J J OToole performed the ceremony. A reception followed at the bride's West Market street home with many friends attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Rock
Michael Rock
North Boranton
John Jenning
Wyoming Avenue
S. Rosary Church
J. J. O'Toole
West Market Street
Celebration of the Heptasophs at Lake Ariel marks era shift
Thousands attended the eighteenth anniversary of the Heptasophs at Lake Ariel with Supreme officers Cohen Christian and Cruitt present. The event featured music, speeches, and a new push for mining workers to gain admission to the order, signaling a liberal policy shift and expanding membership beyond traditional restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
John W. Cruitt
Lackawanna
Liverne
Bauer
Kelly
C. G. Boland
Supreme Archon
Cohen
Louisville
Pittsburg
Christian
Boland
Walter V. Handrick
General Committee
John M. Harris
A. M., Peters
Lotus Conclave
Danville
Order
Supreme Officers
Greek Catholic Society Seeks Charter in Winton Borough
The Soszestwje Sw. Ducha Slavish Greek Catholic Frater nal and Beneficial Society of Winton borough seeks a charter. Petitioners listed include John Dayck Peter Bagaluga John Mernak Andrew Kaenlecz John Ono frey John Billen and Mike Szivak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soszestwje Sw. Ducha Slavish Greek Catholic Society
Eix
Stanton
Prothonotary
Pryor
Sosszestwje Sw. Ducha Slavish Greek Catholic Fraternal and Beneficial Society
Winton Borough
Pennsylvania
John Dayck
Peter Bagaluga
John Mernak
Andrew Kaenlecz
John Onofrey
John Billen
Mike Szivak
Painters and Paper Hangers Meeting Announcement
Attend the meeting at Fuller Hall 400 Lackawanna Avenue Thursday evening. President J. H. Sullivan will address the gathering. An invitation extends to all non union members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller Hall
Lackaw Ina Avenue
J. H. Sullivan
Munyon’s Vitatiner Promises Quick Health Boost
Fragmentary ad copy touts Munyon’s Vitatiner as a boon to wining and health. It mentions remedies and a note cure for various ailments, advertising free medical advice and linking to an address at 1505 Arch Street in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funyon
Prof
Mun- Zeyon
Arch Street
Phila-delphin
Men invited to inspect mines prompt union rule change
Supreme officers visited local mines and found that firemen, engineers, carpenters, and pump runners working outside the mines would become eligible for Heptagropha membership. Expect growth in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. The day included sports events led by Harry A. Hopewell and a dancing contest judged by EB Coleman and others. An accident occurred when Mrs. John D. Powell was struck by a swing, breaking her collar bone.
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Louisville
P. A. Philbin
Archbald
Charlee Bettys
Peckville
C. G. Boland
Lackawanna
Luverne
Harry A. Hopewell
EB. J. Coleman
John M. Harris
C. F. Reed
Dr. Jacob Helmer
C. A. Krotech
P. J. Lynott
Edward O'Hara
M. J. Reap
Thomas Reed
Jacob Smith
John Moran
John Wood
Frank Becker
Frank Becker, 8. J. Kats, D. G. Jones
Christopher Wren
D. G. Jones
J. Katz
Becker
Mr. Kats
Honeedale
H. F. May
Miss Kearney
John D. Powell
Olyphant
Stabbing at Ambrose's Shoe Shop in Carbondale
Melvin E. Chum was stabbed in the back in Ambrose's Belmont street shoe shop after an argument over leather. Savannah Ambrose, an Italian shoemaker, was arrested following the assault and a warrant was issued by Alderman Jones. Officer Neary was bitten while serving the warrant and took Ambrose into custody in heavy bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont Street
Carbondale
Melvin E. Chum
Savannah Ambrose
Ambrose
Chum
Alderman Jones
To Cure a Cold in One Day Remedy Ad
Vintage ad touts laxative Bromo Quinine Tabieta promising a cure in one day. It offers a refund if it fails and targets general druggists as sellers. The claim is typical of early 20th century patent medicine pitches.
Bargain Sale on Silverware and Spoons
Dented and damaged items like butter dish and sugar spoon holder sold for 81.50 to 2.50. Limited time offer on various silverware sets and spoons. Early forms of Rogers triple plate and Scranton Sterling souvenirs advertised with regular prices above 1.75 and 2. Today only $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tea Rogers
Scranton
Readville Races Resume With Guinette Dominating Pace Howls
At Readville Park Massachusetts after rain delays the racing program resumed. Guinette won two more heats in the 2 08 pace left over from Monday to secure first money. Other events included 2 04 2 07 and 2 07 pacing as well as trotting purses of 2000 to 4000 with Timble Pearl Onward and Achadio among the winners.
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Readville
Mass
Readville Park
Guinette
Gambetta Wilkes
Stalla
McCleary
Onward
Madge
Spear
Unfinishedj
Achadio
Bro H
Junto
Athalle
Geers
Clergyman’s Son Claims Gould Marriage Certificate
Theodore Leighton of Chicago said he possesses the discarded marriage certificate proving Mary Ann Angell wed Millioraire Gould by Rev. Nathan Leighton of Tuntthennock. He spoke at the station during a stop on a trip from Ogden, Utah, en route to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuntthennock
Mary Ann Angell
Jay Gould
Nathan Leighton
Theodore Leighton
Chicago
New York
Ogden
Utah
Lawyer Duncan's Statement on Gould Estate Widow Claim
New York Aug 3 David D Duncan attorney for the Gould estate said Mrs Angell who claimed to be Jay Goulds widow was a tool of another woman who funded the suit He added the full story will be given to the public in due time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
David D. Duncan
Gould
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