Rapid Progress in Wilkes-Barre and Northern Railroad
Construction advances push grading from Luzerne to Dallas with only a cut at Trucksville and a half mile through Joseph Shaver's land left. Luserne Dallas section to be completed to allow rolls to Dallas as work continues toward the lake. Aiming to reach Dallas by fair time to aid the fair association. unlikely to extend to the grounds this year. Whikes-Barre and Northern plans a large Polish ground at Dallas to boost the town. Injunction against the company by Albert Lewis Lumber and Manufacturing was dismissed after judge Bennett ruled the railroad could not use the Main street lot. Lehigh Valley opposition largely settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre and Northern
Luzerne Borough
Dallas
Trucksville
Joseph Shaver
Luserne- Dallas
Lake
Dallis
Fair Association
Whikes- Barre
Northern
Albert Lewis Lumber and Manufacturing Company
Bennett
Main Street
Lehigh Valley
Dallas Post
Inquest Begins as Rescue Efforts Press On
Rescue teams battle a collapsed mine zone with shattered pillars and solid rock as they inch through the fall. They face perilous conditions and limited routes while continuing to search for bodies, with timing and safe timbering critical to avoid further tragedy.
Pittston Mine Victims Fund Grows to 4645.50
Scranton Board of Trade fund for Pittston mine victims families rose to 4645.50 by Saturday night with 400 contributors. The Evening Telegraph started the effort and led gifts including 100 from the paper, 100 from John Wanamaker, and 100 from W F Hallstead among others. The Pittston and Wilkes-Barre boards continue canvassing while local groups add smaller donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Pittston
Tribune
William T. Smith and
Jermyn & Co
Bintan
John R. Fareshaw
Foote & Shear
Csivaae Papess
James H. Torrey
William T
Evening Telegraph
John Wanamaker
Pittston Board of Trade
W. F. Hallstead
John
Law
New York City
St. Aloysius Society
W. H. Taylor
Avoca
St. Mary's Cadets
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Board of Trade of
Wilkes-Barre
Entertainment to Swell the Twin Shaft Fund
Tomorrow evening the great entertainment will be given in the Academy of Music for the benefit of the survivors of the men entombed in Fittston. The event aims to raise funds for those affected by the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Shaft Fund
Academy of Music
Fittston
Fireworks End Scranton Fourth at Ten Thousand Strong
Rain threats spared the city’s fireworks display as about ten thousand residents gathered on Linden street to witness rockets spurting flames and colorful bursts. Bauer’s band opened with national airs and Sousa marches, culminating in a grand finale as the crowd cheered "George Washington" and "Good Night" echoed by "Home Sweet Home."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Linden Street
Washington
Adams Avenues
Fast
Court House
Sousa
King Cotton
George Washington
Haydn Evans
Pupils Earn Freshman Certificates After Examinations
City students from No 1 No 3 and No 27 schools pass required exams for freshmen admission certificates. Certificates available at Superintendent Howell's office after August 1. Names listed include Marlon Musner James Cooper Frank Cooper and many others from No 1 No 3 and No 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Marlon Musner
James Cooper
Frank Cooper
Roe Brout
Mary Reynolds
Rose Green
Rove Gallen
Flossie Frank
Jesse Corbett
Grace Lutts
Kathe Haggerty
Birtle Shemfehl
Michael Coleman
William Pearson
Jes
E Snover
Emma Schimpff
Wiliam Schelimak
Robert Bradley
Owe Purnll
Gertrude Tarrownin
Harrkyt Coons
May Davis
Grace Daniels
Helen Pawler
Mariaine Fellows
Merkle Traunfelter
Ian Oreen
Grace Winer
Ruth Jones
Tdwoanl Morse
Kritly O'Neil
Susie Dawson
Anna Henry
Ogwen Jones
Esther Mackey
Suale Watking
Carl Ziegler
Rovaman Wall
Victor Thayer
James Hogan
Dwight Safford
List of Names Appears in Local Directory Row
A sequence of personal names is listed in a local roster including Maud Capwell Harry Mallory Ralph Snowden Arthur Teal and others followed by additional groups with prefixes No 2 and No S1 suggesting categorized entries. The fragment shows numerous male and female names with scattered surnames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Capwell
Harry Mallory
Ralph Snowden
Arthur Teal
Charles Pyle
Rudolph Prothingham
Charlen Dans
John Newing
Eddie Sturdevant
Walter Stevens
Lawrence Watres
Arthur Schneta
Helen Clarke
Inez Corbin
Orpha Corey
Carrie Stone
Frieda Kann
Noch
Cora Gachegle
Mamie Hefner
Agnes Lynott
Flora Levy
Nicta Nealon
Carrie Roos
Margaret Warner
Willie Wilewilen
Albert Leuthner
Farnham Mears
William J. Schuler
Work of Teachers' Committee Considers Vacancies
The teachers' committee of the board of school control met last night to review candidates for open teaching vacancies. Few vacancies exist so far, with many applicants increasing the task's difficulty. The panel did not finish and will report at the next Monday meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of School Control
Ita
Boaya
Press Badges Issued By Scranton Fire Department
Chief Hickey distributed two press badges to each daily paper for reporters covering fires. The shield design features the word press across the top and Scranton Fire Department at the bottom with the commonwealth coat of arms in the center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickey
Scranton Fire Department
Coat of Arma of the Commonwealth
Special Sale In Advance Of Inventory
We inaugurate a special sale prior to stock taking. Various store sections hold desirable goods purchased in bulk to secure large buyer prices. The remnants must go immediately as cost cuts do not apply to the reduced figures.
We Start up Tea Cups and Saucers at Bargain Prices
We offer light and dainty crockery including 10c for cups and saucers and a 112 piece Dinner Set in three colors. Brown glass tumblers go for far less than the usual price, with small quart sizes at 9c to 25c. Fire clay preserving kettles, 1 quart 9c and up, promise safe fruit preservation without taint.
New Haviland Co and Theo Havland Goods Featured
The ad touts recent China productions by Haviland & Co and Theo Havland as beautiful and affordable. It promotes leading stock patterns and invites readers to view or inquire about items, offering to assist whether purchasing or not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Haviland & Co
Theo
Havland
Tugs For Cuba Report From Key West Arrival
Captain Low of the schooner Charles D Hall arrived at Key West and reported sighting a southeastbound steamer near Sombre Light whose name could not be read. He also saw another steamer return at full speed and a large three masted vessel approaching from the south. A tug moved up the gulf under steam chased by a warship and the Three Friends later appeared inside the reef with the man of war pulling off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Pla
Captain Low
Charles D. Hall
George W. Childs
Alan Slichter
Gulf
Custom House
Raleigh
Varied Notables Travel to Nearby Cities
Local residents and visitors from Wilkes Barre, Hartford, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Scranton were noted in yesterday's social column. People like Joseph P. Burns and Miss Maggie Kauffman were listed along with several officials touring Chicago and Buffalo on business and vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawley
Joseph P. Burns
Wilkes-Barre
Yestoringy
Mra
Chieneo
Roos
Pine Street
Finch
California
Charles Graham
Hartford, Conn
North Seanton
George Howell
Owlock
Buffalo
Charles A. Pearson, Jr
Philadelphia
BE. W. Clark & Co
Scranton Traction Company
James McDonald
Frank McDonald
Matthew Brown
Martin Handley
M. T. Howley
Hancock
N. C
James G. Bailey
C. G. Boland
Scranton
James J. O'Neill
Carbondale
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Palmer House
Tea set bundles offered for economical dining
The ad promotes a 56 piece tea set for 2.90 dollars, marketed as a value buy. It also offers a smaller five piece tea set for 38 cents to use with customers’ own cups and dishes, emphasizing affordability.
Jardiner’s seasonal sale offers decorated pots at low prices
The ad notes a sale on jardinières with decorated pieces starting at 8 cents for medium size and 29 cents for larger and fancier models, with prices rising by quality. The offer invites buyers to purchase now despite being slightly out of season.
Cream Pitchers in Delicate China Decor
An advertisement touts dainty cream pitchers made of real china with decorative good taste. Priced at 200 each, advertised as a loss leader with profit not considered in this sale.
Other Grades Offered At Prices Well Under Value
A catalog or ad notes that various grades are available at prices far below market value. The listing highlights discounts across multiple products. Potential buyers are urged to act quickly as stock is limited and savings are substantial.
Ocean View Property at Atlantic City Seafront
Property listing notes the Ocean end of South Carolina avenue in Atlantic City New Jersey with fine laws and a good view of the ocean. Owner Daniel Coleman is cited as proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean
South Carolina Avenue
Atlantic City
N. J
Good View
The
Daniel Coleman
Cracker Jars Bargain Month at July Store
The store promises strong value during July with a wide display of cracker jars praised for pretty shape and decorations. Staff note all items described to buyers and encourage customers to judge by price and style.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norton
Lacka. Ave
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Olyphant
Initigls G., B. & CO
Garney, Brown &Co
C. D. Shumway
Washington Avenue
Tribune Building
Harvey's Lake
Courgen
Russia
Goodyear
Evans
Central City
Heese & Long
Goldsmith’s Bazaar
Sumter Brothers
Evans & Powell
McGarrah & Thomas
Collins & Hackett
Matthews Brothers
J. D. Williams & Brothers
Farmer's Dairy Company
Green Ridge
A. L. Spencer
A. Johnson
Fast Market Street
Providence
Crockery
Dresden
China Tall
Wyoming Ave
the Fashion
M. P- M.cann
Hatter
Wyoming Avenue
Knox, Stetson, Sherman Agency
Cuba
Mears’ Building
Cor
Washington Avenue and
Spruce
Jersey City
John M. Harris
Nicholson
A. A. Vosbure
Stephen Chappell
Lake Winola
TR. Dunn
D. D
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, Mich
L. M. Gates
Jardiniers
Mercereau & Cornnell
Aylesworth’s
Wyoming
Warwick
Rexford
Lackawanna Ave
Keeley Care
Zoey Ieee Ta Sersuten
Aveni
Pang
Ora Clothiers, Hatters. & Furshers
Onyx
Eta Oliver
A. E. Rogers
Lackawanna Avs
Lackawanna Avenue
Steinwavy & Son
Decker Bros., Kraniche & Bache
I A. Hulbert
Music Store
Dufonts
Wapwallopen Mills
One County
Wilmington
Delaware
Henry Belin, Jr
Scranton, Pa
Thini National Bank Building
Thos, Ford
Bita Ni Pa
A N B. H & Bon
Pt Outh
Ae Nubia
Wilken
Barre
Pee
Llunaie
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