Social notes highlight Pottsville and area visitors
Personal notices list David Morgan visiting sister Mrs George Davis in Oak Street and Alexander Bell from Newark staying with West Scranton friends. Dozens of locals travel or host, including Miss Irene Francis in Brig hton, Miss Kate Abraham to New York, and Dr H B Ware in Philadelphia for professional work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Morgan
Pottsville
George Davis
Oak Street
Alexander Bell
Newark
N. J
West Scranton
Irene Francis
North Bromley
Brighton
James Cooney
Slater
Jonnie
Philadelphia
Beranton
Minnie Davis
North Sumner Pote
Asury Park
Gertrude Fellows
Fourth Street
Larrabee
Edward Mare
Ada
William Schoener
Easton
James Williams
Annie
Esther
Washburn Street
West Pittston
Charles Collins
Toronto
Father Lynott
West Muarot Street
R. G. Jones
Throop Street
Jahnemann Hospital
Putnam Street
Harford
Susquehanna County
Elisabeth Morris
John Mitchell
Nited
L. I. Seeley
Jor- Wan
New York
Adirondacks
James Jordan
Enoch Evans
Jackson Street
Wales
Plymouth
South Wales
Bod
D. D.vans
South Nir Avenue
A. M. Jorge
South Bromley Avenue
Lake Winola
Carmel O'Hearn
Carbondale
Louise O'Conner
Louise Clark
North Boranton
Gas Franchise Suppressed by Table Motion at Special Council
Supporters tried to rush a Consumers' Gas franchise ordinance through two readings but a tabled amendment halted the effort. The move, backed by critics, was seen as effectively killing the measure as the chair explained that tabling an amendment also tables the ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemons
Ofta
Consumers’ Gas Company
Select Council
Common Council
Lavelle
McAndrew
Oliver
Council
Mr. Clemons
Light and Water Committee
Messrs
Nagell
Coleman
Merriman
Regan
Mr. Regan
Mr. Vaughan
Mr. Nagell
Vaughan
14 Light and Water Committee
Lght and Water Committee
Megas
von Bergen
Evans
Cosgrove
Oliver Nays
Costello
Morgan
Mualoney
Nugell
Schneider
O'Broyle
Coyne
Doctor Willson Leaves Lackawanna Hospital on Vacation
Dr Arthur J Willson senior resident surgeon at the Lackawanna hospital departed yesterday for a vacation planned at the Gettysboro encampment. Dr Jackson of Boston acts as substitute and will stay until August 1. After that date the staff includes Dr Sallaby Dr George Lindsay and Dr Naecker, all of whom are Pennsylvanians or Penn graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Willson
Lackawanna Hospital
Gettysboro
Willson
Williamsport
Jackson
Boston
Sallaby
George Lindsay
University of Pennsylvania
Naecker
Pennaylvenia
Son Drowns at Mill City Pond Tragedy After Dive
Floyd Wrigley twenty, a State college student and Wyoming Seminary graduate, drowned Tuesday afternoon at Mill City pond. His mother watched as he dove from a boat and did not surface. neighbors recovered the body. Authorities suspect heart weakness triggered a fatal shock from the cold water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill City
Floyd Wrigley
State College
Rey
J. T. Wrigley
Wyoming Seminary
Hearing in Little Case Against Scrantonian Aired
A libel action by M W Guernsey against Richard Little and J G McCall of the Scrantonian opened before Alderman Kasson. Defendants sought to justify the July 22 article with witnesses, but the judge restricted evidence and postponed the hearing after sharp exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.W. Guernsey
Richard Little
J. G. McCall
Scrantonian
Alderman Kayson
Major Everettt Warren
John F. Scrage
Richard Holgate
Mbel
Kasson
Holgate
Brothers III Bankruptcy Filing in Laceyville and Meshoppen Doctors
Dr. Bradley W. Yeilding of Laceyville and Dr. Fred Dusenbury Yeilding of Meshoppen filed bankruptcy petitions with Judge Archboald. Bradley's liabilities reach 9108.22 with assets of 257, while Fred Dusenbury shows liabilities of 2019.49 and assets 77.60. The brothers were acting as guarantors for relatives on a 25000 loan, repaid about 18000, and faced creditor pressure before choosing bankruptcy to discharge the remaining debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley W. Yeilding
Laceyville
Fred Dusenbury Yeilding
Meshoppen
Archboald
Boy Injured Trying to Board Train at Bellevue Crossing
An 11 year old boy, James Holt of Taylor, was badly bruised after attempting to board an outbound Delaware Lackawanna and Western freight train at Bellevue crossing. He slipped and was dragged several feet before the train stopped. He was taken to Lackawanna Hospital with no broken bones noted and rested after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Holt
Taylor
Bellevue Crossing
Lackawanna Hospital
Commissioner Blewitt Chosen to Represent Pa at Mining Congress
F Blewitt former city engineer was named by Governor Stone to represent Pennsylvania at the national mining congress to be held in Butte Montana next month. Leading engineers from the United States and other countries attend this congress and membership is a coveted honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Blewitt
Stone
Pennsylvania
Butte, Mont
Fancy Watermelons and Peaches At Cut Rates
Special sales note lists watermelons peaches and berries at low prices. Coursen Dr Lindabury surgeon diseases of women specialty located at 215 Connell building with hours morning to four and seven to eight thirty p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindabury
Connell Building
Home Doings for Scranton Vacationers
Scranton residents planning summer departures are advised to update their Tribune delivery. Send old and new addresses by mail to the Tribune office to receive uninterrupted service, priced at 12 cents a week or 60 cents a month.
Viaduct Project Delayed by Iron Shortage and Rail Demands
City talks on West Lackawanna avenue viaduct stall as iron supply tightens. Officials and Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad and Scranton Railway reps plan details after a prior meeting. Work postponed due to scarce iron and high demand for engines, delaying Pier removals and new steel bridge construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lackawanna Avenue
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Scranton Railway Company
Phillips
Bureau of Engineering
Iran
Tribune
Carbon Street
Lkely
Scranton Coal Company
Connell Sweeps Victory Marked by Broad Support
Political leaders showed no effort to secure votes in seventeen districts not reporting by Tuesday night. Returns from unreported areas cannot change any contest outcomes. The day centered on Congressman Connell as he stayed at home receiving congratulations and praising his supporters for a sweeping victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell
Rameses Cigarettes At Frank O'Hara's Cigar Store
The ad notes Rameses cigarettes available in sealed tins of 60 or regular packs at Frank O'Hara's Cigar Store located at 431 Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rameses
Frank O'Hara
Spruce Street
Burns Extends Lead in Tribune Educational Contest
Burns and another leader increased their scores yesterday in The Tribune Educational Contest. Burns holds a comfortable margin as lenders positions in the contest for the July special prize are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Burns
Contenders Standings Listed By City and Score
The column lists 83 competitors with scores next to names from Scranton Elmhurst Belleville Carbondale and other towns. Notable high scorers include Oscar H. Kipp Elmhurst 328 and Wm Sherwood Harford 78 while Beatrice Harpur Thompson and Miss Jane Matthewson Factoryville show lower marks. The spread shows a regional contest with many local residents and various towns represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell Shepherd
Carbondale
Weees
C. L. EB. Stanton
Scranton
Wm. Sherwood
Harford
Harry Madden
Homer Kresge
Hyde Park
A. Havenstrite
Moscow Seccesesucneccee BS
Chas. W. Dorsey
Frank B. McCreary
Hall- Bcaa
William Cooper
Priceburg
Beatrice Harpur
Thompson
Grant M. Decker
Hall- Stoad Wiser Tervecnass
Lee Culver
Springville
Hendrick Adams
Chin- Chilla Sc
Walter Hallstead
Harry Danvers
Frovi- Gene Wes
Louis Gere
Brooklyn
John Mackie
Providence
Eddie Morris
South Scran- Cow Newiovieassnes
Thomas Dempsey
Olyphant
Ee Seesese
Elmer Williams
Elmhurst
Edna Coleman
Beranton
Don
Capwell
June dealer arrested for receiving stolen property
Harry Levine a Franklin Avenue junk dealer was arrested on a charge of receiving stolen goods. Detectives Casey and McDonald of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad identified Levine from a wagon loaded with iron belonging to the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Ruddy
Harry Levine
Pranklin Avenue
Casey and McDonald
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Levine
Taylor
Accused of Forgery Charge in Central Station
Charles A O Stark of South Scranton formerly Buffalo resident was held at the central police station on a for gery charge by A L Laycock of Buffalo. Alderman Myron Kasson issued the warrant for forging John Beenore's signature on a 400 dollar check dated June 12 at Traders National Bank. Stark was arrested Tuesday night and will be arraigned in the morning upon Laycock's arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. O. Stark
South Scranton
Buffalo
Central
Laycock
Myron Kasson
Ninth Ward
Stark
John Beenore
Traders’ National Bank
Sunday Outing at Lake Poyntelle Resort
Next Sunday at Lake Poyntelle in Wayne county highlands the Northeastern Pennsylvania resort hosts a Sunday outing on July 13. The grounds have been beautified hotel enlarged and new row boats added for picnickers with a steamer in service. Train from Scranton on the N Y C W railway departs 8 30 a m returning from the lake at 5 p m with a 1 00 fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Poyntelle
Wayne
Pennsylvania
Scranton
N. Y
Bauer's Band Excursion to Cranberry Lake
Bauer's Band plans a Sunday excursion to Cranberry Lake via Lackawanna railroad through the Pocono Mountains Water Gap and New Jersey. The trip covers 102 miles from Scranton with a grand concert on board and refreshments provided. Tickets are 1 for adults and 75 cents for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranberry Lake
No. Lackawanna Railroad
Scranton
Pocono Mountain
Water Gap
New Jersey
Lackawanna
Burns and Stanton Lead In Tribune Educational Contest
Two of forty five workers improved scores yesterday in The Tribune Educational Contest. Charles Burns of Wandling added four points to widen his lead by 114 over the second place holder, while L E Stanton of Scran extended his margin over rival William Sherwood to fourteen points for ninth place. The standings show the top ten scorers since July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Charles Burns
Wandling
L. E. Stanton
Scranton
Burns
Mr. Stanton
William Sherwood
Organ Sale at Guernsey Hall
Guernsey Hall announces a large stock of new and second hand organs to be disposed of immediately to free space for pianos. Purchasers can secure clearing out prices and flexible terms within the next few days at Guernsey Hall, J. W. Guernsey, Prop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey Hall
J. W. Guernsey
Leading Contestants for July
A list of contestants includes Albert Freedman, AL J. Kellerman, Herbert Thompson, Maxwell Shepherd, Miss Mary Yeager, Stanton, William Sherwood, and Elmer Williams. The garbled OCR suggests rankings and times or scores though details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Freedman
AL J. Kellerman
Herbert Thompson
Venice
Maxwell Shepherd
Miss Mary Yeager
Stanton
Gere
William Sherwood
Elmer Williams
Teachers Spend Summer in Schools Far From Scranton
A large number of Scranton city school teachers are attending summer schools nationwide and will return in the fall more prepared for teaching. Miss Mary Mason of the High school is at Harvard and Miss Frances Connor is at Chautauqua. Also present are Professor H Friedewald and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Mary Mason
Harvard
Frances Connor
Chautauqua
Friedewald
Ideal Family Resort at Lake Clemo Offers Unusual Advantages
An Ideal Family Resort Lake Clemo provides good accommodations for businessmen with families at the Lake Clemo hotel under William Hanley Jr. Four trains each way daily connect Scranton. The site advertises fine fishing bathing and boating twenty eight miles via Erie railroad with rates available from Wm Hanley Jr 420 Spruce St TM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Clemo
William Hanley, Jr
Scranton
Erie Railroad
Wm. Hanley, Jr
Spruce St
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