Local residents depart for events and vacations
Arthur Long travels to Grand Rapids Michigan while Mrs W Turnbull and daughter visit 80 Ciprose avenue hosts. L J Williams and son Harry head to Saratoga for a summer stay. William J. Silverstone leads Honesdale Opera House staff to Chicago for a national poster convention July 11 12. John G Reese and Reese Tong attend Pennsylvania State Association of BNL Posters meeting in Chicago. Colonel Lawrence Brink leads Scranton regiment Boys' Brigade of America to Asbury Park for a week at Aviin by the Sea camp where about 2500 boys camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Long
Grand Rapids
Mich
W. Turnbull
Canadi
A. Turnbull
Cipotse Avenue
L. J. Williams
Harry
Saratoga
Williams
William J. Silverstone
Honesdale Opera House
Chicago
Windy City
John G. Reese
Reese & Tong
Pennsylvania State Association
BNL
Lawrence @. Brink
Scranton Regiment
Boys' Brigade of America
Asbury Park
Aviin-by-the-Rea
Emigrants Targeted at Delaware Lackawanna Station
Special Officer Guerlita exposed Michael Finnerty aiding two Hungarians to leave the Lackawanna station. He was arrested but freed by the alderman due to lack of evidence of a specific crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware Lackawanna and Western Station
Guerlita
Michael Finnerty
Rain Changes Game to Bowling Match in Wilkes-Barre
The Wilkes-Barre Record printers visited Beranian prints at Athletic park but rain forced the game to be played as bowling at St. Cloud. Both sides showed skill with the big ball and Scranton won by a small score. A return game will be held in Wilkes-Barre one week from next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Athletic Park
St. Cloud
Scranton
Refund pledge for tar syrup bottles in Pa firms
The undersigned agree to refund money on a 5 cent bottle of Greenes Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold. A second 5 cent bottle is offered to prove satisfaction or money refunded. J G Bone and Co and John P Donahue, Pennsylvania firms, endorse the agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Bone
Miners Return as Dorrance Strike Ends Over Wolf Safety Lamps
The Lehigh Valley Coal Company strike near Wilkes Barre ends with miners resuming work. About 1,700 miners affected including Dorrance and tributary mines. agreement requires use of the Wolf safety lamp in gas prone areas and outlines repair and cost terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Wilkes Barre
Gaesy
Dorrance
The
Atrikere
Optimistic Outlook For Anthracite Trade In Fall
Mining and Engineering Journal reports an optimistic outlook for the anthracite industry as producers unite and expect solid profits. June output neared 4 million tons, with July forecast between 4.0 and 4.575 million tons, and demand to the lakes remains strong. Labor prospects look stable after years of volatility and July prices rise toward May levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mining and Engineering Journal
Statistics of Red Men at Lancaster Convention
The Red Men presented annual statistics showing receipts of 337,081.48 with expenditures 287,895.20 including relief 136,134.37 funeral benefits 40,461.83 and other uses 121,189.10. Invested funds totaled 599,490.21 with actual gain 11,024.06. Membership started 35,965, added 6,522 and 1,076 reinstated with 410 by card, totaling 41,979. Losses included suspensions 2,606 expulsions 1 withdrawals 161 deaths 5 and charter surrender 316 leaving current membership 37,510, plus 3,041 for the year. Per capita tax to the Great Council of the United States was 3,171.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men
Lancaster
Great Council of the
Epworth League Delegates Schedule Pittsburgh to Indianapolis Trip
Epworth League delegates and members from Scranton depart at 6 45 a m Wednesday July 18 via D and H and P F RK for Indianapolis with daylight ride over the Pennsylvania and Horseshoe Curve. They reach Pittsburg about 6 55 p m and Indianapolis around 7 a m July 19. Tickets valid July 18 19 and return by July 30 with a 50 cent extension option to Aug 20. Through car possible if sufficient travelers. Rate 16 dollars. Contact D and H ticket agent or John F York 620 Lackawanna Avenue. Smoke the Popular Punch Cigar 1c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Scranton
P. F. RK
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
John F. York
Goa
Lackawanna Avenue
Picnic Supplies and Fixed-Price Deli Items Listed
A classifieds snippet lists picnic staples and deli items with small prices including potted ham and tongue potted chicken and turkey 15¢ boneless sardines 1ac 1g¢ 19¢ olives 10¢ 1 ¢ 20¢ olives large bottles 4oc to 75¢ English pickles plain and mixed 20¢ rillet ham and chicken for sandwiches.
Fancy Cakes and Crackers Ad Promo
Local display promotes Fancy Cakes and Crackers in pound packages Club House Cheese sold in pots Finest Pure Fruit Syrups Birch Sarsaparilla and Ginger Ale priced at 1 cent per item or 1.50 per dozen
Weather Pioneer Moore Born Here and Shaping Warnings
Willis L. Moore, born in this city and now chief of the weather bureau, rose from printer’s apprentice to leading meteorologist. The piece praises his self made career and his department’s warning system which keeps ships in port ahead of storms, saving millions in property and lives. Ferber, deputy sheriff, spent yesterday at Atlantic City and mingled with boardwalk crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
J. D. Ferber
Atlantic City
Willis L. Moore
Meck Hille
Burlington
Robert Burdette
Frank Hatton
Washington
National Tapital
Young Moore
Meteorological Department
The
Signal Service
Fort Myer
Moore
Thorovglt
Atlantic
Maine
Florida
Tropics
Auruat
Caribbean Sea
South America
West India
Marinera
Vessela
Great Lakes
Pryor
Mr. Ferber
Sheriff’s Office
County man eyed for sheriff amid Republican circles
A county resident long active in Republican politics is seen as a strong prospect for sheriff in the near future. Captain H A Godwin has just been promoted to major after a long career, including service in the Civil War and as a noted Indian fighter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H A. Godwin
United States
West Virginia
Weat Point
Fighth Cavalry
Fimrhth
United States Cavalry
Immune Infantry
Godwin
Redskins
Man 76 Rescued After Attempted Train Self Harm
Patrick Murray 76 attempted death by own action at Olyphant by stepping before a Delaware and Hudson passenger train at 1 42 p m He was pulled away by waiting passengers saving his life Murray a former Blakely poor house inmate is sometimes demented He is known as Paddy Keep Of the Grasse and was taken in charge by Officer McAndrew who committed him to the county jail
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Murray
Olyphant
Delaware and Hudson
Murray
Murry
Blakely Poor House
Paddy Keep
The
Grasse
McAndrew
Golf Party Brings Ladies and Gents to Nine-Hole Putting Contest
Mr. and Mrs. James A Linen hosted a large group of young people on Saturday for a putting match on a nine hole course. Rain interfered but players persisted as A E Hunt Jr won first prize a putter with 46 strokes and Miss Anderson was runner up with 47 strokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Linen
A. E. Hunt, Jr
Miss Anderson
Miss Hunt
Anna Archbald
Miss Hanley
Miss Gearhart
Misa Siebert
Miss Foster
Miss Gilmore
Albro
Miss Jersup
Janet Tickton
Elspeth Winton
Annie Watson
Miss Allee
Helen Matthews
Jadwin
Band Concert Tonight by Bauer's Ensemble
Bauer's band performs an open air program at the Bicycle Club House this evening. The lineup includes March Tantivy, DeKoven Overture, Hungarian Lustapiel, Keler Bach Selection, Cavalleria Rusticana, Mascagui Polka, May I Puerner Medley, Popular Pousse Cafe Boettger Selection, from the Telephone Girl, Tobani Overture, Gay Mission Hands Across the Som, and Sousa Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauer
Boettger
Bishop March
Sousa Btar
High School Principal and Professor Loomis Likely Reappointed
The high and training school committee and the board of control are set to recommend reappointment of Principal Phillips and Professor Loomis at tonight's meeting. They favor avoiding extreme measures and aim for the district's best interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High and Training School
Board of Control
Phillips
Loomis
Sted
Died After Shock After Operation at West Side Hospital
Mrs Todgett of Green Edge formerly of Peckville died Saturday afternoon at the West Side hospital after a surgical operation. She was 10 years old and survived by a husband and daughter Nelle. Remains will be taken to Bilnharmon for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todgett
Green Edge
West Side Hospital
Green Ttbie
Peckville
Saturdey
Tadgett
Nelle
Biln@harmon
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Claims 50 Years of Use
A garbled ad claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used by millions of mothers for over fifty years to soothe children. It touts relief for crying wind colic and stomach upset with a gentle remedy. The text shows pricing of twenty five cents per bottle.
Lackawanna Railroad Men Unite In Lodge Consolidation
Grand Master P H Morrissey directs the merger of Lackawanna No 95 and Moses Taylor No 420 into Moses Taylor No 95 at Lackawanna avenue. Officers include George Thomas as Master and M J Tigue as Secretary. Union leaders plan talks with President Truesdale in New York to approve federation rules and a united front across engineers and train crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Morrissey
Engineers
Federated Board
Mr. Truesdale
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Lackawanna, No
Moses Taylor
Delaware, Lackawanna ,and
Western
Pooria, Jr
Hall
Lackawanna Avenue
Jodie
Moses Taylor Lodge
George Thomas
M. J. Tigue
John Costello
John Lyons
Order
Treasury
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and Order of Railway
George M. Wallace
John J. Finnerty
New York
Truesdale
Arsume
Morrisey
Tribune
Lackawanna
Florence Mission Praises June Donations At Crit Tent Home
Managers of the Florence Crit Tent Home 712 Harrison avenue acknowledge June gifts from many donors. Items include quilts, clothing, food, baby care, gardening goods, medical services, and cash contributions from Mrs. Kennard, Mrs. Bone, Mrs. Tipp, Mr. Diehl, Lackawanna Dairy, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Crittenton
Harrison Avenue
W. W. Kennard
American Memorial Tabernacle
F. A. Bone
Mre. Tipp
Mre Sadler
Nowera
G. W. Frite
W. H. Taylor
A. D. Stelle
Henry Battin & Company
J. L. Crawford
Mann
Carbondale
Cambric
Lathrope
Willard Matthews
Foote
James Chilton
I. J. McGargie
A. J. Price
Anna C. Clarke
J. J. Taylor
Economy Furniture Company
A. K. Sanderson
J. W. Dawson
Generous Supply
Lackawanna Dairy Company
Scranton Dairy Company
Consumers’ Ice Company
Pierce's Market
Saunders’ Market
Diehl
Marberger, Carr, Armburers
Ainsworth
South Eide
Daniel O Hoyle Wounded Falling From Freight Car
Daniel O Boyle of Jessup was severely injured while attempting to board a freight train on the Delaware and Hudson line near Carbon Street. He reached for the rear platform handle as the caboose passed, slipped, struck his head on a rail, and lost consciousness before being taken to a nearby house for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel O'Boyle
Jessup
Delaware and Hudson
Carbon Street
Epworth League Convention Round Trip Fare to Indianapolis
Lehigh Valley Railroad offers round trip tickets to Indianapolis for Epworth League National Convention. Tickets valid July 18 and 19 on all trains except the Black Diamond express with return by July 24. Return extension to August 20 offered if ticket deposited with joint agent by July 14 and 50 cent fee paid. Consult Lehigh Valley agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Indianapolis
Lehigh Valley Ticket Agents
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norton's Bulletin
Krow Kay
M. Norton
Griffin Art CO
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanna Dairy CO
Adams Avenue
A. A. Lindabury
ilwMita
Connell Building
South Main Avenue
Scranton Transfer Co
Hugh J. Keenan
Lacka. Ave
Ackawanna
Aundry
Wilkes-Barré
Indiana
E. G
Coursen
Cleveland
Penn Avenue
March Tantivy
the Highwayman
DeKoven
Hood
Mrs. Winslow
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Ti Im
Lackawanna System
Hoboken
Buffalo
Lane's
Schank & Spencer
Spruce Street
Florence
Daniel O'Hoyle
Victor
Jd, Naglians & Brd
Scranton, PA
Roger Bros
Davidow Bros., Jewelers
Lackawanna Ava
Bell & Skinner
Hotel
Jermyn Sil Dade
Matthews Bros
Felton
Penn Ave
Hand & Payne
Souxké
Washington Age
Pierge’s Market
Conad, Hatter
Wyoming Ars
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