West Side Suburban Lincoln Heights Fire Damages Early Home
A single two story frame dwelling under construction at the West Side Suburban Lincoln Heights fire demolish ed. Firefighters from the Eagle and Franklin stations could not reach the blaze due to no hydrants within 4000 feet. The fire started in the rear cellar and may have been caused by spontaneous combustion or carpenter carelessness. Two youths reported seeing two men exit the building and vanish toward Round Woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Heights
Sixth Ward
Round Woods
Watson Avenue
Reynolds
South Main Avenue
Dodge Shaft
Box 324
Eaglies
Franklin
Hickey
G. FP. Reynolds
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Clarence Reynolds
Dunmore
Clark Mumford Nuptials Featured at Washburn Street Church
Miss Elizabeth Gerald Mumford wed George K. Clark in a 1.15 PM ceremony at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church. The nave shimmered with palms and flowers as Edith Swingle played the wedding march and Rev. J. P. Moffatt officiated. The bride wore a traveling costume and was unattended. Preceding details list ushers.
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Elizabeth Gerald Mumford
George KR. Clark
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Edith Swingle
J. P. Moffatt
Assault Charged After Quarrel in Kelly's Patch
Andrew Poreishon and Andrew Cornock of Kelly's Patch clashed Tuesday. Cornock lodged assault charges against Poreishon with Alderman Thomas Kenny, setting bail at $500. Bond was posted by Ben Arnoviteh, a Scranton street grocer. John Edwards runs a hotel at 144 Luzerne Street. George Firestine and Mrs. Ed Wirde dispute led to a later assault charge before Alderman Johns, with bail set at $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Poreishon
Andrew Coanock
Kelly's Patch
Poreishon
Cornock
Cosnock
Thomas Kenny
Twentyfirst
Parcishon
Ben Arnoviteh
Scranton Street
Bondemnan
John Edwards
Luzerne Street
George Fitestine
Firestine
Edwirde
Johns
Sunday School Outing At Nay Aug Park
Mrs. W. J. Morgan leads Plymouth Congregational Sunday school class on a day trip to Nay Aug Park. Attendees include Miss Jessie Mathias May Price Nevada McCerty Gertie Hughes Anna Williams Nihel Richards Jennie Davis Margaret Williams Jennie Lewis Jessie Lewis Huth Lewis May Joseph May Davis Davis Ivy mouth Miss Edna Evans Laut Hughes Bloomsburg Normal school Mra W J Morgan Mra Lewis Mrs Williams Mrs Joseph Mra Joseph Hughes Mrs John Hughes. An afternoon snapshot was taken by Will Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Morgan
Plymouth Congregational Church
Nay Aug Park
Jessie Mathias
May Price
Nevada McCerty
Gertie Hughes
Anna L. Williams
Nihel Richards
Jennie Davis
Margaret Williams
Jennie Lewis
Jessie Lewis
Huth Lewis
May Joseph
May Davis
Miss Davis
Iivymouth
Edna Evans
Laut
Hughes
Bloomsburg Normal School
Reverend James Hughes Lectures on Africa at First Baptist
Reverend James Hughes of Kimberly South Africa lectured at the First Baptist church on Africa. A good audience attended the first evening as Rev Mr Muches engaged listeners with ten years of residence and a vivid speaking style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hughes
Kimberly
South Africa
First Baptist Church
Scranton Street
Africa
Muches
Rentieman
Local Residents Take Short Trips and Visits
Mrs Edna Williams of South Main avenue traveled yesterday to New York and Vermont. Morse and family of Hyde Park avenue plan a trip to Lake Winola today. Mrs T W Davies of South Main avenue visits Lake Winola. Henry Craver from Brooklyn was a West Side visitor yesterday. Mr and Mrs John Lewis and daughter were also noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Williams
South Main Avenue
New York
Vermont
Betb. Morse
Hyde Park Avenue
Lake Winola
T. W. Davies
Henry Craver
Brooklyn
West Side
John Lewis End
Midsummer Shirt Waists At Glose Of Season Price
Garments from this season offered in five lots at unusually low prices. Emphasis on high quality finish and chosen patterns, contrasting with cheaper seconds in the market. No specific sale details or dates provided.
Great Bargawn Lots Sie and $1 Goods Sale
A local sale features bargain stock with 69 cent sale price on items previously priced around $1. The catalog highlights shirt waists offered at 86 cents, with a premium line once expected to be $1.25 or more, still available at 86 cents.
Lot 4 goods blend value and waistline appeal
A catalog blurb notes Lot 4 combines two popular items at old price levels $1.95 and $1.00, promising strong buyer interest with quality favored by shoppers. The text emphasizes established appeal and expected temptation at the new pricing.
Lawn social on Sumner Avenue church grounds announced
The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor at Sumner Avenue Presbyterian church will hold a lawn social this evening on the John L. Travis residence lawn at 1119 North Main Avenue. Chinese lanterns will decorate the grounds and refreshments will be served as convenient streetcars provide easy access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
John L.travis
North Main Avenue
Hellevue Republican Club
Jones’ Hall
Herbert Noble
West Side Republicn League
First Welsh Congregational School
South Main Avenue
John Long
West Side
T. H. Jones
Swansea
Wales
Jones
Old Star Drug
Notary and Local Ads Including Florist and Furniture
Notary public B. G. Morgan and others offer public services, foreign exchange, and monthly settlements at 114 Jackson Street near Musgrave's drug store. Harriet J. Davis Florist advertises cut flowers and funeral designs at 104 South Main Avenue. Second hand furniture dealer J. Cny advertises cash for items at 701 West Lackeawanha Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Morgan & 80On
Real Metate
Foreign Exchange
Ocean Ticket
Jackson Street
Musgrave's
Harriet J. Davis
South Main Avenue
J. C Ny
Lack
Eawanha Avenue
Opening Tripp Farm Sale Saturday
A notice announces a sale at Tripp Farm with a $20.00 in gold prize for registrants. The event occurs on Saturday the 10th and invites attendees to register their names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripp Farm
Miner Severely Injured In Briabin Mine Accident
Edward Hogan of Thompson street, a laborer at the Briabin mine, was knocked unconscious when a second car struck a chamber car. He regained consciousness after medical aid and sustained a deep jawgash and head bruises. The Welsh Congregational church plans an annual Mountain Park excursion, leaving 8 am from Ontario and Western station. Funeral services for John McTigue were held at Reagan’s residence and interment followed at Slyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Various locals, travels, and a court case are noted, including Patrick Philbin’s $200 bond after a buggy loan dispute and multiple visits and returns of residents to and from nearby towns.
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Edward Hogan
Thompson Street
Briabin
Hogan
Welsh Congregational Church
Mountain Park
Ontario and Western
John McTigue
Reagan
John Reagan
Brick Avenue
Oak Street
Slyde Park Catholic
William Lewis
David Jones
Dowlals
South Wales
John Henry
Warren Street
T. F. Burke
Philbin
Alderman Roberts
Fannie Wilson
Wilkes-Barre
Benjamin Robinson
Frank Searle
Syracuse
Guild
North Main Avenue
Peck Lumter Company
East Market Street
Delaware and Hudson
J. G. Fish
Preston Park
D. M. Kinter
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Summer Resort Advertisements in the Tribune
The Tribune lists summer resort advertisements inviting readers to plan vacations. The notices highlight rates, locations, and amenities offered by various resorts for travelers seeking leisure settings this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Gillespie Visitors Stay With Mrs Margaret Gillespie
Mr. and Mrs. James Gillespie of El mira are visiting the former's mother, Mrs. Margaret Gillespie, on Oak street for a three week period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gillespie
Elmira
Margaret Gillespie
Oak Street
Passable Repair for Cherry Street Affects Ward Twenty
The Cherry street block between Pittston and Cedar avenues in Ward Twenty gains attention as drivers avoided its rough surface. Residents welcome improvements. The article also notes local funerals for Mrs. Mary Coggins and Willie Duffy, and mentions Clara Swingle visiting from South Canon. Interments at Minooka and Hyde Park Catholic cemeteries are listed. Rev Nicephor Chanath plans a new rectory on Irving avenue.
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Cherry Street
Pittston
Cedar Avenues
Mary Coggins
Cedar Avenue
Minooka Catholic
Clara Swingle
South Canaan
South Side
Joseph Kendrickan
New Jersey
Willie
Michael Duffy
Prospect Avenue
Hyde Park Catholic
Nicephor Chanath
Irving Avenue
Minooka and Violets Face Off at Greenwood Ground
H T Doud of the U.S. Fish Commission visits Greenwood. The Minooka team and the Violets of Pittston play on the former’s ground Saturday. Frederick Snyder survived a close encounter with a twelve foot rattler while berry picking on Saw Mill Mountain. He dispatched the snake with a club and plans to have it stuffed. Daniel O Connell council No. 184 YM I leases part of Father Mathew building and will occupy new quarters on Aug 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Doud
United States Fish Commission
Washington, D. C
Greenwood
Minooka
The
Violets
Pittston
Frederick Snyder
Snyder
Frederick
Daniel O'Connell Council
Young Men’s Institute
McDonough
Willow Street
Father Mathew
St. Joseph's Society
Woodford Named U S Minister to Madrid in Cuban Era
The Sun notes Stewart L. Woodford as the thirty third American minister accredited to Madrid. It traces a long line of U S diplomats from William Short in 1790 to past appointees, detailing Florida cession and shifts in Spain relations. Woodford’s background in politics is cited as fitting amid strained Cuban tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
United States
Tays the Sun
Stewart L. Woodford
Spain
William Short
Washington
Jefferson
Charles Pinckney
South Carolina
Bpalin
John Forsyth
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
New Orleans
Washington Irving
Tyler
Pierre Boyle
Pierce
Buchanan
Gen. Preston
Kentucky
Lincoln
Carl Schurz
Wisconsin
Schurz
Gustavus Koerner
Timnois
John P. Hale
New Hampshire
Hale
Daniel F. Sickles
Caleb Cushing
Tagus
Quarrel Halts Coat Helpers at Detroit Free Arena
From the Detroit Free Arena the chatter notes two typewriter girls have fallen out and refuse to assist each other with their coats. The line signals a lighthearted workplace tussle affecting routine tasks at the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detriot Free Arena
New Game Law Regulates Hunting and Bird Protection
The act, signed June 4 1897 by Governor Hastings, bans Sunday hunting and imposes penalties for killing song birds and listed species. It restricts sale and possession of game birds and mammals, sets seasonal limits on elk deer fawn and wild turkeys, and permits limited quail trapping and duck decoy hunting with penalties for violations. It also governs cross-border transport and mandates a 15 day possession period after season end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Posgeteron
Valuable Rat Nest Found Containing Greenbacks in New York Barn
Workmen uncover a rat nest hidden under a Dobb's Ferry barn floor containing torn greenbacks worth about $1000 including $5, $10 and $20 notes and gold. Professor Thomas F. Thompson, owner, says the money likely buried years ago by his father Robert Thompson who grew wary of banks and lawyers. The estate was split by will, but equity assigns the money to the professor. he is blind and has composed music pieces.
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Dobb's Ferry
N. Y
Thomas F. Thompson
Robert Thompson
Mr. Thompson, Jr
Professor Thompson
Thompson
N 4 TROUBLES with Animal Extracts
A fragmented notice mentions animal extracts and chemical issues in Washington state. The readable text points to troubles involving kin and a chemistry context, but lacks clear names, dates, or actionable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshington
Comprehensive list of Scranton area physicians lawyers and services
Comprehensive directory listing doctors and medical specialists with hours and offices, plus numerous attorneys with office locations in Scranton. Includes Dr Kay, Dr Fras, Dr Shepherd, Dr Trapold, L M Gates, Anna Law, S W L'Amoreaux, and others. also veterinary surgeon Rook, and firms like Jeffreys Ruddy, Warren Knapp, Okell, Oakford, Edgar, Watson Diehl Hall & Kemmerer, and Barring & McWee ne y.
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City
Lincoln Park
George DB
Davidson, Esq
Lucius Kennedy
George Waters
Herbert Hall
Clark
Buffalo
Niagaira Falls
North Scranton
Ter
Marjorie
Allentown
James Harris
North Hyde Park Avenue
T. B. Carey
Price Street
Chicago
Lizzie Farrell
Swaven
F. Matthews
Northumberland
Joseph Richardson
Meridian Street
William
Corning
N.Y
J. G. Cole
Misa Graham
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
Matren Smith
Miss Kennedy
Weat Side Hospital
Hubert Armatrong
Charlea Rushworth
Paterson
N. J
Steinberg
Hasbrouck Heights, Mc
T. M. Senderling
Malin Avenue
Mumford
Globe Warehouse
West Side Business Directory
Providence
Green Ridge
Nina Clifford
Boston Conservatory of Music
Boston
Misa May
Sycini
E. B. Reynolds
Ladies’ Aid Society
Asbury Church
Millie Behutz
Kate Storm
Mra. W. F. Erhardt
Capouse Avenue
Honesdale
James R. Cromer and Son
Mira. Price
Larch Street
D W. Rundage
Dickson Avenue
Mire
BE. Douglagna
N. Y. A. ©. Thomason and Family Are Visiting Friends At Poyntelle
Dr. Hay
Coverton
O. Lyman
Joly
PRICE
Drexel
Baldwin's
Hunt & Connell CO
Lackawanna Ave
Snow
Weston Mill Co
Professional Directory
Physicians and Surgeons
Kay
Penn Ave
Mary A. Shepherd
M. D
Adams Avenue
A. Trapold
Wyomin Avenue
Boranton
Freday
Ington Avenue
North Wash
Anna Law
Wyoming Ave
DR. L. M. Gates
Board of Trade
Toda. m
Tod P
Madison Avenue
Percival J. Morris
Edward H. Davis
Commonwealth Building
Scranton
L. Walter
Washington Avenue
Lewis Hancock, Jr
Bprace Bt
Cor. Wash, Ave
Frederick L. Brown
Brive
T. L Lacey & Son, Architects
Traders’ National Bank
DR. F. Street
Freas
Otto
W. L'Amoreaux
Adams
G. Rook
Frospital
Linden Street
Frank E. Boy
U. Ung
Oes
Edward W. Thayer
Commonwealth
Jeffreys & Ruddy
Attorneys At-Law
Jessup
Law
Patterson & Wilcox, Traders’ National Bank Building
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
Frank T. Okell
Coal Exchange
James W. Oakford
Samuel W. Edgar
L. A
DR. Pitcher
Eee
Comegys
Bruce Street
D. B. Replogle
Mears Pausing
Spruce Street
B. F. Killiam
Wyoming Avenue
Jas
J. H. Hamilton
Watson, Diehl, Hall & Kemmer- Pe Ouerneys and Counsear
Ation An Uing
Roo
Hind Hoor
H. F. Reynolds
P. D
F. Y. Harrison
Main Ave
CG. C. Laubach
Welcomd C. Snover
Lacka. Ave
M. &. Davis
Jos
Lackawanna Avenue
School OF the Lackawanna
Thomas M. Cann
Walter H. Buell
Worcester
Leeds
G. BR. Clark & CO
Wessagien Avenue
Green Houae
Elkcate
Franklin Avenue
P. Zeigler
Victor Koch
Megargee Brothers
Beranton
Frank P, Brown & CO
Gale
West Lackawanna Are
Thomas Auprey
Williams Building
Rex Fire
Tribune Publishing Co
North
Wils Anders
Abe & Ruaranes
John H. Phelps
Con
Wyoming
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