Local Notables Headline a Busy Schedule Across States
Personal notices list Luther Keller and family at Ocean Circle with Sherri Courtriehd from Wayne County visiting city officials. Attorney MT A. McGinkes traveled to Readfig on business. Martha Zimmerman of Dingham-Tan left on a trip with a brother in Wash-Meton Wenie. G. Edgar Dean couple Teene from a three week Clute taba Niagara Falle trip. Trathan Guhl of Walton New York attends Rev. George Elcilis’s Providense Presbyterian church golden anniversary. J. P Mona returned from tours through Thalims and Minnesota and preached at the First Presbyterian church in Doimth Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Keller
Ocean Circve
Sherri
Courtriehd
Wayne County
Atnhorney
MT A
McGinkes
Fig
Mertha Zimmerman
Dingham- Tan
Wash- Meton
Trathan Guhl
Walton
N. Y
Cirents
Cheorge EL Ciilis
J. P Mona
Woathuen Street
Thalims
Minnesota
Avant Tau Dave
Dointh
Minn
Siant
Toiang
O Boyle and McHugh Wedding in Wilkes-Barre
J O Boyle of 218 Raimond Ave and Miss Hannsh McHugh of 4 Chestnut Street wed at St Marys Church Wilkes-Barre. Rev Br A McAndrew officiated with Mary Joyce Pittston and Edward J Melvin as guests. They dined at Motel Storing then departed by Pennsylvania Railroad for Philadelphia and Atlantic City. They will reside in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O'Royle
Raiitond Ove. Hue
Hannsh McHugh
Chestnut Street
Bt. Mary's Catholic Church
Wilkes-Barre
BR. A. McAndrew
Amilak Mary Joyce
Pitteton
Edward J. Melvin
Mrs. O' Boyle
Pennsylvania Railroad
Phila
Delphia
Atlantic City
Funeral of Thomas F. Gilroy of Archbald
The funeral of Thomas F. Gilroy of Archbald, who died at his sister’s home in Lackawanna Avenue, was held yesterday morning from his Archbald residence. Mass at St. Thomas Church was led by Rev. T. J. Comerford, followed by burial in Archbald Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers included nephews Andrew Coollan, Thomas Coollan, William Gilroy, Patrick Kenney, and Patrick Boland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Gilroy
Archbald
Andrew Camopbell
Lackawanna Avenue
St. Thomas’ Church
T. J. Comerford
Andrew
Thomas
William Coollan
William Gilroy
Patrick Kenney
Patrick Boland
National Circuit Races at Wilkes-Barre in September
National circuit bicycle races will be held in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on September 1 and 3. Top riders Miller and Cauldwell will attend along with famed professionals such as Tom Cooper and Walthour. Over 1,500 dollars in prizes offered across multiple events and a Delaware and Hudson Railroad excursion runs daily to the races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Miller
Cauldwell
Tom Cooper
Kiser
Stevens
Kimble
McParland
Fisher
Walthour
Sims Brothers
Jack
Freeman
McBachen
Johnnie Zimmerman
Gardiner
Mertens
Eaton
Munroe
Downing
Thompson
Lawson
Hadeld
Mayo
Bamcock
McLaughlin
Neiny
Kusel
Kramer
Wahrenberger
Goodwin
Nye
Buta
Alka
Delaware and Hudson Railroad Company
Equity Case Silent on City Alley Claim Against Breck
The city sues Breck and others in equity over ownership of an alley between Breck and Forest courts. City claims the alley has been public for over twenty five years, seeking to restrain building takeovers. Defendants deny public use, asserting the land is a private strip owned by Breck and not included in city street plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breck
Forest Courts
Annewer
Charles Dup
Farward Swift
Swift
Sallester
Comegyve
Willi Breck
Pennsylvan ia Street Railway Assoc to Meet in Lancaster
The executive committee decides to move the eighth annual meeting from early September to October 4 in Lancaster at Stevens house. First day includes papers and addresses by notable speakers. second day features city and county tours. Officers listed include Frank Billiman Jr of Scranton as president and other officers from Columbia Lebanon York and Pottsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Street Railway Association
Stevens House
Lancaster
Frank Billiman, Jr
Scranton
Wiliam BR. Given
Columbia
Dallas Sanders
Girardville
SP. Light
Lebanon
W. H. Lontus
York
Felton
Harrisburg
C. P. King
Pottsville
O Donnell Seeks $1000 Damages From City Over Water Overflow
John O Donnell files trespass suit against the city of Scranton claiming $1000 in damages for property overflow. Testimony taken before Referee John J Murphy with Hon J C Vaughan for the plaintiff and Nestor Vesburg for the city. Plaintiffs says Cherry street pipe drain overflow caused damage. city contends neighbors raising lot grades diverted water onto the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Donnell
Fcranton
John J. Murphy
Scranton Land Company Appoints Engineer for 40 Acre Plot
The Scranton Land Company directorate yesterday named A B Dunning civil engineer to plot 40 acres on the East mountain with small lots. A macadam boulevard will connect Maple Street at the Erie and Wyoming tracks to the new tract and tie into the Scranton Gas and Water boulevard around Lake Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Land Company
A. B. Dunning
Maple Street
Erie and
Wyoming
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Lake Seranton
Hauer's Band to Open Laurel Hill Concert
Hauer's band of forty men will perform a grand concert at Laurel Hill Sunday evening next at six o'clock. Prof Hauer promises the finest musical program yet presented to the city.
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Hauer
Laurel Hill
At & O
Mme E L King Advertises Astrological Services
Mre E L King of 14 Adams Avenue offers mailmistry and astrology readings. The ad promises guidance on business speculation love and domestic matters, claiming to guarantee success in various life areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. King
Adams Avenue
Refund Guarantee for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar
Local notice from Bone & Co of Dunmore Pa and John F Donahue of Siranton Ty announces a refund policy for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar bottles. They offer a 5 cent bottle to prove sale and promise to refund money on purchases that fail to cure sour rough or cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Bone & On
Dunmore
John FP
Donahue
Siranton Py
Convention spirit heightens as city readies for upcoming event
Major Penman announces an expanding reception committee list as delegates from Philadelphia and other areas approach. A large granite column with red white and blue ribbons rises on Court House Square while extensive decorations transform central streets and buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penman
Court House Square
Notice on Peaches Prices Rising Soon
Persons seeking peaches should place their orders now as prices are expected to rise, signaling a likely higher fruit cost ahead.
Scranton Hosts Grand Delegate Visit With Decorated Buildings
Electrical decorations brighten the lk Coline Megargel Connell sites and nearby hotels as a souvenir booklet is issued by the lotter carrier committee. The fraught publication features half-tone portraits of President McKinley Postmaster General Smith Governors Stone Roosevelt Colonel Ripe and local carriers with views around Scranton. Compiled by E W Snyder the bound booklet promotes Scranton’s attractions to visiting delegates.
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Mijor Penman
Hotel Jermyn
Thaty
Joseph Filiam
George Gehrer
Desent Schiel
M. O'Malley
Edward Jones
Armit Thomas
David W. Reese
T. O. Williams
Cantwell
Phillis
Philadelphia
Kimtra
Norwich
Ithaca
Waverly
Cortland
Binghampton
Binghamton
Bundy Manufacturing Company
Dolegater
Roberts
Newark
N. J
McKinley
Smith
Stone
Roosevelt
Colonel Ripe
Scranton
E.W. Snyder
Exciting Runaway Injures Dunmore Woman on Pine Street
Mrs. Amelia Smith of Dunmore and her sister-in-law Mira Alten were riding when part of the harness broke and the carriage was dragged by a frightened horse down a hill. Mrs. Smith suffered severe facial cuts and bruises, with possible facial bone injury, after being thrown from the vehicle. The carriage was wrecked. the horse escaped serious injury.
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Amelia Smith
David Smith
Dunmore
Pine Street
Mre Smith
Mira, Alten
Mia
Smith
Clay Avenue
Quitey and
Monroe Avenues
Sudden Death of Mrs Richard Moggs at Taylor Flats
Mrs Richard Moggs of Taylor Flats died suddenly at home yesterday after contacting a bottle of medicine while tending a sick child. Doctor Griffiths said death was due to natural causes. The family recently buried a child and another is ill. the father has mines injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Moggs
Taylor Fate
Griffiths
Temple Iron offers 8500 reward for arsonists in Mt Lookout fire
Temple Iron Company offers an $8500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the incendiaries blamed for destroying the Mt Lookout breaker at Wyoming on Monday morning August 21. The ad notes easy terms and rapid sale of West Park lots, inviting inspection at the new plot office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Iron Company
Mt. Lookout
Wyoming
West Park
Trolley Firm Fights City Rights On Nay Aug Park Loop
The Nay Aug Park Loop dispute pits the trolley company against the city as attorneys prepare an injunction to restrain interference. Cars ran along Mulberry street and Arthur avenue under police watch while officials debate rights from 1893 and plan court action to prove exclusive control of the street extensions.
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Nay Ang Park
Nay Aug Park
Mulberry Street
Arthur Avenue
Mullberry
Prescott Avenue
Arthur Avene
Silliman
the Tribune
Tribune
Willard
Warren & Knapp
Lackawanna Tron and Coat Company
Moir
Nickel Plate routes offer fast through service to Chicago
The Nickel Plate road markets improved tie service with three daily through trains between Buffalo and Chicago and through cars on the New York to Chicago route via Lackawanna. Lower rates are claimed via Nickel Plate, with ticket agents of Lackawanna or F J Moore listed for information. A cholera morbus case in Georgia mentions Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as life saving.
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Nickel Plate Road
Buffalo
Hicago
New York
Chicago
Lackawanna Road
F. J. Moore
Main Street
Muffalo
N.Y
W. HB. Costley
Browkbridge
Ellenwood
Matthews Brow
Excursion to Heart Lake Sunday by Lackawanna Rail Road
Excursion to Heart Lake on Sunday September 3 by the Lackawanna Railroad departs Scranton at 9 a m and returns to reach Scranton by 4 59 p m. Enjoy a day's outing at small cost with beverages and cigars advertised by Zenke's and other local sponsors. Tickets and details offered by P F and M T Howley 291 Wyoming Ave.
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Heart Lake
Lackawanna Railroad
Scranton
Jonas Long
Wilkes- Barre
Montrose
Alexander
Ninth Regiment
Wilkes-Barre
Election Contest Witnesses Named In Langstaff Case
In Langstaff contest proceedings witnesses were examined from multiple wards and districts including Fourth ward first district F M Senderting and fourth ward second district Wwil um Allemaugh among others. The list also includes Fourth ward third district David W Jones M Stern George J Hill Edward Searing and additional witnesses across fourth ward fourth district various names.
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Liewellyn John
David M. Evans
John W. Alcaarda
Charles TI. Auer
Thomas W. Price
H. Jones
Abel Davia
Henry W. Williame
W. H. Morran
W. W. Matthews
George White
Albert Mathewae
Daniel Matthews
Daniel B. Aid
William B. Davis
W. A. Phillips
G. W. Crane
James Sweet
Langstaff
F. M. Senderting
Wwilum Allemaugh
David W. Jones
M. Stern
George J. Hill
Edward Searing
Johnn ©. Jones
Neese Thomas
George Alispagh
W. C. Vetter
Morris T. Watkins
Charles Bender
John A. Davis
Henry Diller
George Widdock
Edward Powell
David P. Reese
Willams Powell, Jr
David T. Jenking
Daniel P. Jones
David Jones
Thomas Shige
Edward Jenkins
Edward (. Smith
John G. Miller
John Morrin
Lat Ludwig, Jr
Thomas O. Williams
Cass Morgan
Trane C. Price
Philip Sterling
John J. Owens
John CG. Lewis
Thomas G
Republican County Convention at Beranten on September
The Republican county convention is set for Tuesday September 2 at 2 pm in the court house Beranten. Vigilance committees hold primaries on Saturday September 2 between 4 and 7 pm to elect three qualified persons per district. Candidates must register with the secretary and pay a fee twenty days before the primary or risk exclusion from the ballot.
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Republican County Committee
Buturilay
Imo
Tucalay
Os Vigilance Committee
Calenwlar
Levet
EL Nsn
Willord
J. EB
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The
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Pearsons
Self Culture
Quaker
the Argosy
Lippincotts
Black Cat
Delineator
Designer
M. Norton
Lackawanna Avenues
Lackawanna Dairy CO
Rors
A. A. Lindabury
Attala
Tio
Connell Building
Zlu South Main Avene
United States
Lackn. Ave
Ackawanna
Penn Avenues
A. , Warman
O'Boyle
M’'Hugh
MR. Gilroy
Lane's
Bpruce Street
Beecham
O'Donnell
John Filudyk Cishensind Gy Sree Mayfeld
Furitma Drudea Vegeeeeee Ees Mayfield
Jon Edward Carney
Beranton
Winifred Swingan
William Briarlosenlesx
Johanna Majewaska
Michael Bmith
Momanion
Bridget Webb Wescseeeseeerss
Bcranton
John Brisiin
Eliza Bigiin
Sheranton
Bauer
Bineke
Poconos
Cimar
T. P. Penman
DeHiph B
Athertom
A. P Redfern
Othy Harke
Buel
D. D. Brooke
Jamen
PF. Beat
O. G. Boland
AL Barret
Plod
Cavey
Champbell
Alf Crees
A. J
Folbetin
Adee
Davis
FL Dutts
George Stable
John Ft. Farr
Fitevimmoene
Pitz
William Farrell
Joli Ontelen
Toment
Jermyn
Richards Brottiers
Linden Street
Washington Avenue
Connell
Board of Trade
Scranton House
Griffin
E. G
Coursen
Taylor Flats
Ideal Home
Trolley Company
Pendlestin & Weere Imperial
Zenke's
P. F
M.T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Jermyn Clear
Saratoga
Clarke Bros
Schank & Spencer
Gio Spruce Street
Maloney Oil and
Meridian Street
Jonas Long's
Hand & Payne, ‘Sousge
Washington Ave
Felton’s, Ispean Av
Mears Building
Penn Avenue
Republican County Convention
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