Johnnie’s Balance and Lizard Song Echoes of 1898 Tale
A short, humorous reminiscence recalls a boy falling from a fence and crying, a passerby’s remark about balance, and children later hunting for Johnnie’s balance. The piece ties a spring jaunt to a playful mispronunciation of the word lizard by the siblings and mentions Perry Brothers as the source of the mispronounced call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie
Grasa
Briges
Brices
Arigas
Briggs
Perry Brothers
Wilkes-Barre Record Available in Scranton Newsstands
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be purchased in Scranton at Rela man Bros newsstands located at 44 Syproce and 6 Lindsa Streets, Mac Lackewanna Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Relaman Bros
Syproce
Lindsa Streets
Mac
Lackewanna Avenue
Local residents visit Scranton from nearby towns
Miss Mary Connally of Shenandoah visits the city while Dr. Brady of Honesdale and Rev. Thomas Coffey of Carbondale are in Scranton. Miss Nellie Henahan and Miss Annette Ruddy host a visit, Attorney James J. W. Hamilton returns from Juniata county, and other locals travel to Baratoga and Elmira. Rt Rev Bishop Preendergast, en route to Carbondale, travels with J. J. O'Boyle.
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Mary Connally
Shenandoah
Dr. Brady
Honesdale
Wis
Scranton
Thomas Coffey
Carbondale
Wig
Nellie Henahan
Plains, la
Baratoga
Margaret Burke
Marie Watts
Mineral Street
Mahanoy City
Mise Mary Dougherty
Foeter
Elisabeth Cleary
Convent of Angels
Elmira
R. H. Pugh
Mutual Guarantee Society
Philadelphia
Bishop Preendergast
Erie
J. J. O' Boyle
Vine Street
Two Billy Bunns Spectate in Scranton Tale
A veteran commercial drummer named Billy Bunn visits Scranton seeking orders and a namesake W H Bunn, Moody Gould manager, after spotting a Beranton hotel signature. The tale recounts their near meeting and the uncanny coincidence of shared initials and surname.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Bunn
A. H. Platts & Co
Melville
W. H. Bunn
Moody & Gould
Seventh Street
Big Bunn
Fred White
Thousand Ands
W.H. Bunn
Beranton
Penn
W. H
Bunn
Scratton Bunn
Namesake mix up at Oneonta hotel noted
A visitor at Pred Whites new Oneonta hotel receives letters addressed to Mr Bunn causing a brief mix up. The man resolves the confusion and later meets Scranton Bunn in Scranton after traveling from Harveys Lake. They exchange cordial introductions as fellow businessmen.
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Harveys Lake
Pred White
Oneonta Hotel
Mr. Bunn
Bunn
Scranton
Scranton Bunn
Jermyn
Open Letter Urges Park Improvements at Nooy Ave Park
A. B. Conger appeals to Dr G F Hill to enhance visitor comfort at Nooy Ave park. He suggests clearer signage, better toilets for men and women, volunteer work days, school and merchant fund drives, a small museum, a park improvement box at the streetcar terminal, and support from the traction company for park amenities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. EF. Hill
A. B. Conger
Noy Ave Park
MinusoUr
Pirk
City Club Organized From Rowing Association Ashes
A new organization named City club forms from the former Rowing association. Members include W. S. Diehl C. W. Matthews G. M. Watson H. M. Waed and many others. Officers elected are President W. S. Diehl Vice President C. W. Matthews Secretary W. S. Millar Manager A. P. Bedford Treasurer W. J. Welsh. The club will use Rowing association furnishings and seek a charter soon.
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Rowing Association
City Club
W. Matthews
P. Matthews
W. J. Welsh
G. M. Watson
H. M. Waed
M. W. Lowry
Bedford
W. Gunster
Frederick Connell
C. ER. Chittenden
Diehl
G. EL Hill
Millar
G. Bailey
J. WY. Power
W. 8. Diehl
C. W. Matthews
WS. Millar
A. P. Bedford
Newsboys Picnic Planned at Nay Aug Park
Arrangements are set for the newsboys picnic at Nay Aug Park with 700 boys to attend. The committee includes Bedford of the park commission and reporters from The Truth The Times and The Tribune. Boys will assemble on Washington Avenue by 8 45 tomorrow morning and parade led by Bauer's band to the park with transport and refreshments provided by the Ladies Relief corps.
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Nay Aug Park
Bedford
James Wummings
the Truth
Thomas Flemings
The
Times
T. Owen Charles
Republican
Howard Davis
Tribune
Washington Avenue
Spruce
Linden
Bauer
Ladies’ Relief Corps
Kara Griffin Post
Griffin Freed After Dual Term Burglary Convictions
Charles P. Griffin was released from the Eastern penitentiary after two terms totaling five years and two months for burglary. In October 1895 he was arrested by Detective Michael Moran of Carbondale for robbing depots at Mayfield Jer myn and Carbondale and a Delaware and Hudson depot at Jermyn. He received three years two months for one charge and two years for the other.
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Charles P. Griffin
Eastern Penitentiary
Michael Moran
Carbondale
Ontario and Western
Mayfield
Jermyn
Delaware and Hudson
Horton Lee
Trans Mississippian Exposition Ticket Notice
Reduced rate tickets from Lehigh Valley rail road to Omaha or Kansas City available during the exposition period. Inquiry at ticket agents for details. The Misses Merritt's private school at 12 Jefferson Avenue announces opening for pupils between 6 and 15 years old on Monday September 13, 1898.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
Omaha
Kansas City
Misses Merritt
Jefferson Avenue
Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis Announces Dancing Classes
Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis, renowned teacher of dancing, announces all classes opening October 1. The notice invites students of all ages to enroll and learn various dance styles under her instruction.
Crawford county Republicans Adopt Primary Rules and Nominations
The Republican county convention in the court house adopted Crawford county primary rules and nominated William Connell for Congress, F W Gunster for additional law judge, J J Roberts for coroner, and George E Stevenson for county surveyor. Warren led as permanent chairman. the gathering drew a large attentive crowd.
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William Connell
Congress
F. W. Gunster
J. J. Roberts
George E. Stevenson
Republican County
Court House
Crawford County
Scranton
F.W. Gunster
Ninth
Waverly
Judge Gunster
J. Elliott Ross
Dr. T. Gardner
Squire J. W. Tiffany
West Scrantor
Everitt Warren
Democrats Open Convention with Packed Court Room in Scranton
County Chairman John H. Thomas called the convention to order before a full house with amid cheers for Major Everett Warren elected permanent chairman. Delegates from the Fifth district Second ward and Second district of Winton contested credentials as committees formed to handle credentials and revolutions.
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John H. Thomas
Carbondale
F. J. Fussinmons
A. T. Connell
Klondike
James E. Watkins
Taylor
Fimil Bent
William ©. Nicholson
Edward Rock
John Lenahan
Winton
Jacob Findig
Joseph Kouckle
John Lenihan
Jacob Firdig
Thomas
James H. Hopkins
Everett Warren
BE. E. Robathan
Warren
Republican Conquest of 1896 Convention Oration
The speaker thanks delegates for presiding duties and lauds the Republican record, praising Lincoln era figures and President McKinley. He recalls Democratic woes, the tariff battles, and national issues as the party seeks renewed strength after hardship. The address frames a shift from Cleveland era troubles to a hopeful Republican future.
Republican rally lauds McKinley Roosevelt and war record
The convention hails McKinley and Roosevelt as leaders and celebrates victory in the Spanish American War. It lauds tariff reforms, restored credit, and a strong American presence abroad with claims of national unity under a Republican administration.
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Republican Party
Party of the People
America
McKinley
Dingley
Venezuela
Hawaii
Biount
Congress
Pacific
United States of America
Antilles
Morro Castle
Havana
Gibraltar
Dewey
Sampson
Schley
Decatur
Paul Jones
Shafter
Roosevelt
Wheeler
Two Santiago Heroes Meet on Night Picket Duty
George Douglas of Wilkes-Barre and Private Buckton of the Seventh Regiment, both in the regular army, formed a bond after meeting during a Cuban picket shift. Buckton saved Douglas after a volley wounded both, pulling him to safety as they aided each other toward Siboney and later Tampa. They returned north together on furlough and await regular army commissions.
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Siboney
Santiago
George Douglas
Wilkes-Barre
Regular Infantry
Buckton
Regular
Douglas
Scranton
Miss Buzzard
Philadelphia
Echoe
Boston
Congress
Seventh
San Juan
United States
Tenth
Young Bueckton
Bucckton
Held Hospital
Tampa
Douglis
Dunmore
Mace
Trittune
Republican Resolutions from Lackawanna County Convention
The report presented by FE.BE Robathan outlines resolutions reaffirming party principles from the Lackawanna County Republican delegates. It supports protection for American manufacturers farmers and laborers, calls for protective legislation, opposes a debased currency, praises McKinley’s administration and the Spain war peace terms, and endorses the president’s peace commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Resolutions
Fe.be
Robathan
Republican Party
Lackawanna County
Bt. Lous
Congress
William McKinley
Spain
How to Economize in the Choice of a School
A reader advised to choose quality over distance or price noting training matters most. The Bloomsburg State Normal school offers low rates while guaranteeing thorough instruction by specialists. Fall term opens September 12 and a new catalogue is available from Principal J. P. Welsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg State Normal School
J. P. Welsh
A. M
Pupil re examinations in Scranton high school notice
Pupils who averaged 65 per cent on the year and final exam will be re examined September 6 in the high school mornings. Doubtful marks should be reviewed at the office by September 1. Admission certificates ready September 1. Non public school pupils will be examined September in the high school building at 9 o clock. George Howell, Superintendent Public Schools, Scranton, August 29, 1908.
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Scranton
George Howell
Drink East Mountain Lithia Water
An old promotional claim touts East Mountain Lithia Water as a cure and cleanser for the kidneys and a remedy for constipation. The wording reflects period marketing language emphasizing health benefits.
The Only Perfect Roofing Made
Describes a roofing material praised as more desirable than tin and cheaper, claiming it withstands sun and frost. States prices available on application.
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Scranton, PA
Jean T. Coughlin
Department of State
N. E
Washington, D.C
Crown Catarrh Pow Lar Co
Clinton Place
York
Chas McMullen
Omee
Wee Toders National Bank
Telephone
Col Rose Comerd
Suppleouse
Kemp
Wyoming Avenue
Liv
Lackawanna Launoary
Penn Ave
Billy Bunns
DR. Hill
Newsboys
Griffin
Liberty
Nebraska
Elizabeth Lewis
the Convention
Credentiala
Dr. H. Peesey
Abraham Howells
Archbalad
George Hayes
Olyphant
Willam Thomas
Lackawanna
Bernton
Richard Richards
J. ©. Majors
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Seranton
Frank Stemmermeyer
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Ice
Java
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Iron and Steel
Franklin Ave
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Dimensions
Collre
Race Lake
Gillette Bros
Waloney OW and Manufacturing CO
Japan
Ava
Raynolds
Knox
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
Snow
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Carbondale, Olyphant
Kimball
George H.ives
West Market Street
Barbour's Home Credit House
Lackawanna Ave
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