Local residents head to events and travels abroad
George D. Rogers of Carbondale spends Sunday with family. E J Jordan of Tunkock travels via Scranton. C W McKinney of Lackawanna Steel reports rapid progress. Mrs Pride hosts in Adams avenue with guests enbury. Thomas H Hawley relocates to Richmont park. J C Vance returns from Watkin's Glen and Binghamton. EB Potter and Mrs Potter in the city on business at the Wyoming. Mrs Myles J Levy leaves for Fall River visiting Newport and Boston. Mrs W T Hackett and Mrs H C Sanderson plan New York and Europe trip with Mrs Megargel and Miss Grace Norton. M J McGovern and others depart for New York then Europe. Crago and Thompson receive cadet nominations for West Point. Bryden promoted to Pennsylvania Coal superintendent in Dunmore. Lizzie Williams and Mattie Pickett attend National Christian Endeavor in Boston with Hartford visit. Katharine Wilcox to teach Mondays and Fridays at Waverly studio. August seashore closure. Dimmick and Elias join Christian Endeavor convention at Frostburg with Bessie Henwood and Eugene Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Rogers
Ton
E. J. Jordan
Tunkock
Scranton
C. W. McKinney
Ckawanna
J. C. Vance
The
Westminster
Watkin's Glen
Binghamton
Myles J. K. Levy
Adame ‘Avenue
Fall River
Newport
Boston
W. T. Hackett
H. C. Sanderdon
New York
Europe
Mra. I. F. Megargel
Mixa Grace Norton
M. J. McGovern
J. E. O'Maldey
Michael A. Donahue
John McGee
North Fond
Mattie Pickett
Peckville
National Chritian Endeavor Union
Hartford
Christian Endeavor
Foston
Dimmick
Elias
Uniondale
Bessie Henwood
Eugene Thomas
Charles E. Daniela
David Devens
Tax Levy Set by County Commissioners This Year
The county commissioners fixed the tax levy for county purposes at six mills on the dollar of valuation with no bridge tax this year. Last year the levy was the same, but bridges had a tax of one third mill. The levy will yield about $170,000 in cash after deductions.
Contributions for St Luke's Summer Home and Excursion
The Men's guild of St Luke's parish reports contributions for its summer home and free excursion. Amounts listed include 800 previously acknowledged and 108.00 total to date. Unclear remnants mention cures disease and jaundice.
Patriotically Fueled Firecracker Incident Sparks Arrest
Louis Housero dt, day after the Fourth, threw a large cannon firecracker near Mrs L B Follock tearing her parasol and skirt. He was arrested for violating a city ordinance and the case was continued to allow funds to cover damages. Nearby, social notes mention a dance in Minooka for James McDonald and Miss Eliza Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Houeerodt
L. BR. Follock
C. Donovan
John C. Moran
Houserodt
Morris town residents visit as barn floor drops at Meyers farm
Jack and Harry Owens of Morris town New Jersey visit Mortimer Christmas of North Main Avenue. Otto D Meyers barn floor sank about three feet due to pillars robbed by a mine beneath. Several local social events are noted including a grand clearance sale at a dry goods store and a large church and concert program with local and visiting performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Harry Owens
Morristown
N. J
Mortimer Christmas
North Main Avenue
Otto D. Meyers
Misa Keen
Honesdale
Friend
North End
Trumain Guild
Walton
N. Y
George E. Guild
Grace Stockdale
Philadelphia
F. Brisco
Florida
Ladies’ Aid Society
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
E. B. Reynolds
Sanderson Avenue
International Christian Endeavor Convention
Boston
Mass
Mrs. Reynolds
Mise Henwood
Milas Jackson
Mise Benedict
Misa Ricket
Miss Knapp
E. K. Thomas
Percy Henry
Walter Christmas
Mr. Pross
Episcopal Church
Epworth Jeanue
Miss Vipond
Professor James
Wizard Benjamin
Profesor Wagenshaw
Misa Green
Benjamin
Haydn String Quartette
Scranton Cash hires Kraus and local meetings tonight
DUNMORE F A Kraus accepts a position with the Scranton Cash store. The school board will hold a special meeting in No 1 building tonight. Regular Epworth League meetings are scheduled at the Methodist church with expected large attendance. A church fundraising service raised 2100 dollars for repairs. Various local residents are noted for visits, renovations, and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Kraus
Scranton Cash
Herbert
Griffin
Dudley Street
John Nichols
West Drinker Street
George Schrank
Collins Street
Pittaton
Daniel Powell
South Blakely Street
Mra. Yost
Misa Mary
Shenandoah
Oscar Yeat
C. P. Russell
Infant Dies. Township Officials Meet at Cusicka Store
An infant child of Supervisor Coyne died yesterday. The Lackawanna township auditors met last evening at Cusicka's store. Holden Pyne and Taylor mine employees will be paid Wednesday. Dell Knapp of Greenwood returned from a Lake Winds visit. J J Bouvard of Greenwood Supply Co Ohly spoke to school directors. J J Husted of Edwardadale, Gill Co school furnishers rep, attended but no meeting occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coyne
Lackawanna Township
Cusicka
Holden, Pyne and Taylor
Dell Knapp
Greenwood
Lake Winds
J. J. Bouvard
Greenwood Supply Company
Ohly
J. J. Husted
Edwardadale
Gill & Co
Trench Collapse Kills Worker Joseph Laconia in Scranton
A sewer bank collapse at 3 80 pm in Brown's Court killed Joseph Laconia, an Italian unwed laborer from 1028 West Lackawanna Avenue. Coons and Inspector Jones watched nearby as the nine to ten foot trench gave way. Laconia died after a second burial as rescuers extracted him. Coroner Kelley empaneled six jurors who ruled accidental death due to defect in the old sewer, exonerating contractor Coons. Crowd gathered while the body was kept in a vacant storefront on West Lackawanna Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josey Laconia
Brown's Court
Porcman Coons
Inspector Jones
Joseph Laconia
Laconia
West Lackawanna Avenue
Kelley
Thomas Williams
William Hetabroth
Joseph Brill
Wiliam Hughes
William Raymond
WiLlam Deitrick
Coons
Jones
Joseph Cassetse
Funeral of Mrs Meader Arrives for Scranton Interment
The cremains of Mrs Lydia A Meader arrived in Scranton from North Haverhill New Hampshire on Saturday July 6 and were interred in the family plot at Lackawanna. She was wife of D W Meader sister of Mia BE Crothamel and B Ff J B and William H Swarts. She belonged to the Methodist Episcopal church and was a leader in the Woman's Relief corps of which she was past president. Her husband departed for home on the midnight express last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia A. Meader
Scranton
North Haverhill
N. H
Lackawanna
D. W. Meader
Mia
BE. K. Crothamel
William H. Swarts
Methodist Episcopal Church
Woman's Helief Corps
Mrs Riley sues Salerni for alleged defamatory statements
Mrs Catherine Riley filed slander proceedings against Joseph Salerni of Moosic to recover damages for circulating untrue stories about her. She alleges on May 6 at Old Forge he claimed she set fire to her house and would conceal the crime for $200. A capias was issued, bail set at $1,000, and she seeks damages of $1,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Riley
Joseph Salerni
Moosic
Sheriff closes Penn avenue restaurant and sale set
On Saturday the restaurant of Henry German on Penn avenue was closed by the sheriff. Yesterday Laula Tisch a Wilkes-Harre tobacco dealer filed an attachment against Mr German. His effects will be sold by the sheriff next Saturday. Auctioneer A B Strong levied on J H Laine lessee of Laurel Hill park to satisfy a judgment. D Morgan a butcher at Jackson street and Hyde Park avenue had his effects levied on by several creditors with sale next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry German
Penn Avenue
Laula Tisch
Wilkes-Harre Clear
German
Strong
J. H. Laine
Laurel Hill Park
D. Morgan
Jackson Street
Hyde Park Avenue
Northside Parlor Scene Sparks Wedding Race Joke
In a Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegram style item, Mr Northside spots his daughter Lucy with young Mr Hille atop. He quips about her race for a husband being nearly over as Lucy blushes, while ads tout delivery wagons and printing services from local businesses.
Camp Andrew G. Curtin encampment details released
Regimental orders outline Camp Andrew G. Curtin at Mount Gretna from July 2 to 27 with detailed detachment of parties, baggage plans, and marching assemble times. Commanders reminded to enforce discipline and prepare inspectors while ensuring hygiene and uniform standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Coursen
Mount Gretna
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
C. C. Mattes
Labanon
Andrew G. Curtin
Montrose Barnard
Lacka- Wanna Avenue
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Scranton
Delaware and Hudson
Lackawanna Avenue
Charles W. Parke
Barnard
Scranton City Guard
George H. Whitney
Bridge Street
Railroad Pay and Bag gagemen Rules Highlighted
The Big Four engineers earned over 150 dollars last month with an average pay near 138 dollars. Lackawanna baggagemen rules allow dogs to travel in baggage cars with caretakers and permit a per mile fee of one half cent, with a 25 cent to 1 dollar cap depending on distance. Iron industry orders from railroad companies are described as enormous and placed quietly in the past six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mnth
Lackawanna
Also Mentioned on This Page
Horton'’S Bulletin
Norton's
Afos
Snow
Weston Mill Co
M. J. Ryan
Professor Lee
Dickinson College
Mary Nolan
Avoca
Agnes Kelly
Ash Street
Burgess John MecLuckie
Homeis
Bees M. Hunt
Green Ridge
Crystal Hike
Fred 3. Godfrey
Lackwanna Valley House
Atlantic City
Louis Marks
EB. Potter
Penn Yan
Mrs. Potter
Wyoming
Bae Boon
News OF
North Fed
Dunmore
Minooka
L. B. Fallock
Dunmore Methodist Church
South Side
James F. McDonald
Eliza Jordan
Waverly
Minn
John J. Coyne
Miss Jordan
Mr. McDonald
West
Timothy Sullivan
Maple Street
St. Irene
Willie
Patrick Coyne
Mingoka
St. John’s Church
Richard O'Donnell
Pittston Avenue
Annie Moore
Breck Street
Mears & Hagen
Harry Ripley
Grove
Monroe Avenue
Mer
N.L
Wm. Blume & Bon
Spruce Street
Groosra
Tribune
Bernard Eadh
Mt. Gretna
Will
Wih Bo
Guarda
Millar
Rads
Legislative Bodies
Horsford
Railroad News
Aurapmhone Co
Metropolitan
Bidg
Madison Square
Rexford
Scranton Training School
Scranton, PA
Katharine H, Clark
Reading, Mass
G. Elmendorf
Elmira
Megargel & Connell
China Hall
Weichel & Millar
Wyoming Avenue
Oxfords
James & Kelly
Pittsburg
Spruce ST
Martin& Delany
Victor
Witeels
J.D. Willears & Bro
Lacks. Ave
Atlantic
Lonesdale
India
Clanieé “Voeer
Messrs
Curtis & Wheeler
Lacka. and
Jefferson Aves
Wellbach Light
Hunt & Cm,c
E.c. Ricker
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