City Notes Reflect Office Meetings and Local Events
The common council will meet in regular session tomorrow evening and the board of control will convene next Monday. A fair occurred at Howard Place African Methodist Episcopal church last night. Notices cover census efforts by YM C A secretary Mahy and border posts planned by county commissioners. Marriage licenses were granted to Philip Carlin and Sarah Duty, and Mike Shultz and Annie Gatznakis. Fines unpaid by William Messovage and John Kennedy led to ten days in jail. A Volunteers of America tent stood by the courthouse for fireworks displays. Slander suit Mamie Twing against Cora Evans was withdrawn before arbitration. Alderman Howes freed Fred Wyant for forcible entry case. A canary found refuge at Rev. F A Dony’s home. D L & W and D&H Canal Co. actions affect employees and payments on Archbald property. A wardin’s petition causes Mary O’Neil’s transfer to an insane department. The Murtha family’s arrival in Scranton arranges burial in Philadelphia Catholic cemetery.
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Board of Control
Howard Place
African Methodist Episcopal
Hamlinton
Wayne County
Thomas
Philip Carlin
Scranton
Sarah Duty
Paypack
Mike Shultz
Annie Gatznakis
Seranton
William Messovage
Peckville
John Kennedy
Volunteers of America
Court House
Mamle Twining
Cora Evans
Alderman Howes
Fred Wyant
Roger
Harlow
F. A. Dony
Green Ridge
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Grassy Island
Delaware and
Mill Creek
W. T. Simpson
Mary O'Neil
Dunmore
Pfitente
Fali
Delaware and Wadson Canal Company
Jacob
Mary Mikelon
Archbald
Joseph Shanley
Olyphant
Thomas Murtha
Howe
Philadelphia
Nichols Clarke slander suit set for arbitration
Attorney John F. Scragg obtained a rule to arbitrate the slander suit of Asa A. Nichols against William W. Clarke. Arbitrators will hear testimony on July 25. The case stems from long standing litigation and a heated exchange in the courthouse arbitration room involving the register of wills office.
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John F. Scragg
Asa A. Nichols
Willam W. Clarke
Nichols
Clarke
Clark's
Court House
Mr. Nichols
Register of Wills
Mr. Clarke
J. H. Hopkin
Nichols Heir Accused of Stealing Deeds After Father’s Death
Andrew Smith declared that Aga A Nichols after Dr Hiram Nichols death stole keys to the secretary, opened it, and took deeds and the will. Clarke prepared to prove he could reveal the acts and Nichols then began suit to recover 10000 dollars damages for defamation of character.
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Andrew Smith
Aga A. Nichols
Hiram Nichols
Nichols
Clarke
Golightly in distress as he flees from Providence case
Alderman Howe describes a lodging house scene where a man claimed illness and asked for fresh air. Police seek Thomas Golightly in connection with an arson attempt at John Neat's Walsh Street home, where kerosene and a match scorched siding. The prosecutor failed to appear at the hearing.
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Alderman Howe
Mr. Howe
John Neat
Walsh Street
Providence
Neat
Solightly
Scranton People Enjoy Ocean Grove Seaside Resort
Scranton business men and families flock to Ocean Grove, praised as a homelike Atlantic coast resort with a famed boardwalk and panoramic life. Notables including W. H. Stevens, G. R. Clarke, and several Scranton families rent cottages for August amid concerts and a busy fishing pier crowd.
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Ocean Grove
Atlantic
Jersey
Atlanticity
Ike Walton
W. H. Stevens
G. R. Clarke
the Grove
C. Hessler
Frances Wall
Hitchcock
Rumor Regan Report Stirs Family In Emporium Area
Relatives of John C. Regan of 265 Railroad Avenue fear he died in Philadelphia after a railroad accident last Sunday. Telegraphs to Philadelphia police yielded no confirmation as of last night. Regan, 38, a machinist at Dickson works, may be the same Frank McCann killed Sunday in Emporium, Pa., a connection some locals suspect.
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John C. Regan
Railroad Avenue
Philadelphia
Regan
Tribune
Hannah Regan
Dickson Works
Frank McCann
Emporium
McCann
Parade participation notice to join at once
Organizations are reminded to send notice to Major J. W. Oakford chief of staff at Commonwealth Building so they receive a place in line. The forthcoming parade is expected to be large and prompt action will prevent confusion and aid in a successful event.
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J. W. Oakford
Commonwealth Bldg
Funeral notice for William Dapper in Brethren assembly
Brethren of Camp 342 P. O. 8 of A announce the funeral of Brother William Dapper at 2 PM this afternoon. All brethren are requested to attend in full regalia at the hall by 1 PM. A. 2. Colborn Jr., president. Pillabury Flour mills have a capacity of 17 500 barrels a day.
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William Dapper
Colborn, Jr
Four year old Blodwen Jones killed by train near Cayuga breaker
The Jones family returning from a Cayuga grove picnic were struck by passenger train No. M of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western near Brisbin grove. Blodwen Jones suffered a fractured skull and left arm injuries and died soon after at home as doctors pondered recovery.
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Jones
Brisbin Grove
Little One
Delaware, Lackawanna and
Mrs. Jones
Httle Blodwen
Kellerman held without bail in fatal assault case
Fred Kellerman of the South Side was committed to the county jail without bail after a hearing by Alderman Millett for aggravated assault and battery on John Boland. Boland lies in a dying condition from a forehead wound after a Fourth of July fight where stones were thrown. Kellerman denies throwing the fatal stone and blames his brother Peter, who has left town.
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Fred Kellerman
South Side
John Boland
Boland
J. W. Millett
Kellerman
Central
Millett
Bolands
Kellermans
Mia
Peter
Heptasophs Plan Lake Excursion For Heptasoph Day
Committees from Heptasophs meetings in the city and vicinity announce a joint trip to Harvey’s Lake on August 28. Transportation by Lehigh Valley and a connecting DL and H train will depart Carbondale in the morning, with return to Wilkes Barre. Round trip fare is one dollar from Scranton, aimed at reuniting members and friends. Frank Thompson, George F Weeks, and Edward D Jones lead arrangements, hoping for a larger crowd than two years ago.
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Harvey
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Carbondale
Delaware and Hudson
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Lake
Frank Thompson
George F. Weeks
Edward D. Jones
Great Glen
Miners Dream of Home Featured At Pittston Sufferers Benefit
Tonight at the Academy of Music the Pittston sufferers benefit showcases local talent plus a New York scenic design by James Gaurand. The highlight is the song The Miner's Dream of Home with special effects while sung. Admission is 25 cents to all seats, with tickets at central, South and West sides, and North End businesses.
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Academy of Music
Pittston
James Gaurand
New York City
Central City
Ides
North End
Dr Throop McKinley Club Organized by Sixteenth Ward Republicans
The Sixteenth ward Republicans met in a Windsor block storeroom and formed the Dr Throop McKinley club to back next Tuesday's ratification. Dr. B H Throop was elected president with W E Davis as secretary. A soliciting committee of W E Davis William Dawson and Silas Finn was named and adjourned until Friday night. The club plans to have the Lawrence band lead the parade and a torch novelty to impress onlookers.
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Windsor Block
Dr. Throop McKinley
B. H. Throop
W. E. Davis
W.E. Davis
William Dawson
Silas Finn
Lawrence
African M E Church Fair Opens With Decorated Chapel
The African M E church fair opened last night in the chapel with flags and bunting. Three booths were set up with Booth No 1 tended by Mrs BE Lane and Booth No 2 handled by Miss Mag. The event promises a pleasant evening and community gathering.
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BE. Lane
SPECIAL C E TRAIN TO Washington for National convention
Special train for Christian Endeavor delegates leaves Scranton at 8 20 AM via Jersey Central with 20 to 30 local travelers. Train routes Bethlehem Philadelphia and Baltimore and Ohio to Washington. J C Manning transportation agent left Pittston yesterday to meet the Scranton train on arrival.
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Washington
Christian Endeavor
Jersay Central Road
Scranton
Here
Bethlehem
Pennsylvania
Reading Road
Philadelphia
Baltimore and Ohio
J .C. Manning
Pittston
Scranton Special
Convention date set by Third district Republican committee
The Third legislative district Republican standing committee met quietly in the courthouse arbitration room and selected Tuesday August 11 at 2 p.m. as the convention date to nominate a candidate for the legislature with primaries to elect delegates slated for the preceding Saturday. James E. Watkins proposed the date and time, which the committee approved, while credentials showed P. J. Judge’s term not yet expired, leaving Bennett unseated.
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Republican Standing Committee
Third Legislative District
Court House
John McCrindle
Morale
J. W. Houser
Taylor
Dalton
Giles Roberta
Glenburn
T. H. Watts
Greenfield
J. W. Cure
Lackawanna Township
William Thomas
McCrindle
James E. Watkins
Watkins
William Bennett
Old Forge
P. J. Judge
Bennett
Letters From The People Opinion Page Note
Readers submit opinions under their initials only the Tribune prints such letters with no responsibility for the views expressed. This item notes that letters will appear when accompanied by the writer’s veil name.
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Tribune
Old Forge voter registry flaws blamed on county copying
Caspar Weisenfuh of Old Forge complains that original voter lists are poorly copied for election boards. He praises Old Forge’s record but urges stricter revision of registry lists to prevent fraudulent or unclear entries. He vows to vote for change if commissioners ignore the issue.
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the Tribune
Thia
Fleet
Old Forge
Heta
Insect Powder Ad Leads With McGarrah Brand and Box Offer
A vintage ad urges customers to ask dealers for McGarrah's Insect Powder and its 10 cent boxes. It warns the product is not sold in bulk and instructs buyers to take no other option from retailers.
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McGarrah
Children Taken From Her as City Acts Against Disorder
Mrs Jennie Rought and others faced Alderman Millar as city authorities move to separate children from parents who run disorderly houses. The report details a ten year old girl and an eight year old boy involved, with children allegedly carrying beer for their mother and aiding multiple households. Several other cases include arrests for assault, disorderly conduct, and keeping a licensed or illegal establishment.
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Associated Charities
Jennie Rought
Lower Lackawanna Avenue
Alderman Millar
Mother Brandt
Miss Heasle
Miss Bellman
Nicholson
Sawyers Trimmed Hat Sale Adventure
Sawyer's promotes trimmed hats as new stylish and up to date with strong buying power and value at the gate urging readers to buy and read advertisements.
Not Always Thus Two Polander Men In Caution
Benjamin Atlas and Sanguel Galenas, residents near Kelley's Patch by Oxford chart, were known to stroll Sundays with the song Comrades. Galenas allegedly threatened to break Atlas's neck if he called on a young lady again. A warrant was sworn before Alderman Howe, and the threatener was arrested and bailed for peace at $200.
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Benjamin Atlas
Sanguel Galenas
Kelley's
Oxford
Galenas
Alderman Howe
Margaret Green Funeral Arrangements Noted
At the Siiley Margaret Green aged GS. funeral Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of Mrs James Carey. Services at the Brick church.
Free Bicycle Race Tickets With Purchases Over Fifty Cents
Customers spending 50 cents or more at our stores receive a free ticket for the Bicycle races and Lockhart's Comedy Elephants show on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday July 6 7 and 8.
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Lockhart
Best Value for Money Always Highlighted in Offers
The notice touts ongoing value and customer satisfaction as a core selling point. It emphasizes competitive pricing and appealing options designed to maximize return for shoppers.
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