City Notes and Local Notices From 9M Era
City notes report on a polindling home acknowledgment for Sauquolt mill owner Wil lum Ho Diavle and a charity meeting in the post office building, Sy Wet Inspectors approve appointing inspectors for the second can to inspect ecules and measures. A postponed illustrated lecture on Ren Hur is moved to Meiriay. Police note a death in Per X.Y of a duke O'Gennar's father. A slight blaze on Layhawanna avenue caused minor damage before firemen arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willum Ho Diavle
Cheverner Stone Keeci
Wen
Peru
Duke O'Gennar
Mary Otomar
Hex
Layhawanna Avenue
Areserd Wites
Wlom
Therce's Market
Reception to Lt Murphy by Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus hosted a reception at their club house for First Lieutenant Thomas P. Murphy upon his return from the Philippines. Attorneys and speakers praised his service, with Murphy sharing his experiences, followed by songs and a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Knights of Columbus
Thomas P. Murphy
Philippines
Kev
Roland
John McGunster
Richard J. Bourke
John J. Murphy
Walter M. Reedy
P. A. Barrett
Murphy
Edward Kelly
Thomas Finnerty
J. V. Moylan
City fire houses toured by city officials
Recorder Connell Director Rafery Wormeser and Fire Department Superintendent Zizelman visited most fire houses yesterday to acquaint themselves with the personnel and the components of the city’s fire fighting force. The Mellefa and Eagles houses were not visited. Today, remaining stations will be toured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder Connell
Rafery Wormeser
Zizelman
New Coaches Coming to Lackawanna From Barney & Smith
Lackawanna Railroad expects fifteen new passenger coaches this week from Barney & Smith of Dayton Ohio ordered months ago. The cars are up to date and will be used to improve service on the New York to Buffalo fast trains. Each coach is ventilated finished in hardwood and contains modern improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lackawanna Railroad Company
Barney & Smith Company
Dayton
Ohio
New York
Buffalo
Penitenthin
Ware
Military changes appoint new commissary and adjutant
Colonel Watree appointed Fred Wo Rrehler as commissary on the headquarters staff to succeed Harry J. Meenana. The resignation of Walrey KM, Gunster, adjutant, had been received. A mutual request for encampment details is expected today as Lieutenant Gimester is set for a regular army commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watree
Fred Wo Rrehler
Bergrant
Harry J. Meenana
Walrey KM
Gunster
Jaattaliir
Mieresmr
Ukoly Br
Botiwe
Gimester
Drowned boy Daniel Meredith in Lake Lodore tragedy
Daniel Meredith fourteen and son of Mr and Mrs John Meredith of North Bromley avenue drowned in Lake Lodore yesterday while on a Grovers excursion with his sister. He and John Edginton attempted bathing after a boat ride. Edginton, a strong swimmer, surfaced to find Meredith missing and could not locate him despite divers and grappling hooks. Meredith was a High School student and a carrier for The Tribune. his death is the fourth in the family in three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Meredith
John Meredith
North Bromley Avenue
Lake Lodore
Llavelock
West Scranton
John Edginton
Edginton
Meredith
Edginten
Mdgvinten
Dyers
Tribune
Lodore
Grovers
The Professor's Wooing in Greensburg Horse Chase
Sheriff and deputy in pursuit of a reported horse thief on Michigan road chase through Greensburg Indiana. A buggy, a horse, and a straw pile hide the Birmingham Alabama professor Forest Edwards who mistook the scene for robbers. two bullets hit the buggy as shots ring out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Ind
Davis
Michigan Road
Greenburg
Shelbyville
Forest Edwards
Birmingham
Ala
Edwards
Five Lackawanna Convicts Released Under New Commutation Law
The Eastern Penitentiary freed forty five inmates in one batch under the new commutation law. Among the released were Peter Hombach and four other Lackawanna prisoners. The batch included Joseph Wisniski, John McGrowan, James Loughlin, and Charles H Moon, all with varied prior offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Eastern Penitentiary
Joseph ‘Wisnieki
Peter Hombach
Kim Park
Mombach
Cleveland
Ars
Fight for Their Child in Habeas Corpus Case
Hearing before President Judge Howarda in Olyphant addressed custody of 9 year old Stanley Mathias. J J Mathias seeks return of son from his wife Kate L Mathias amid allegations of unfitness and child chastisement with a cat o nine tails whip. The boy testified for the mother and Judge Edwards directed full transcript pending decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Mathias
Olyphant
Bon
The
Commonwealth
J. J. Mathias
Mie
Kate L. Mathias
Howarda
Stanley
Burglary, Theft Suspects Released on Bail in Local Court
Willam Loughlin, charged with burglary, released yesterday on 200 dollars bail before Judge Carpenter by Rosa Loughlin. Jacob Toneheck, charged with surety, released on 200 dollars bail before Judge Carpenter by Bridget Radiok. Anton Traskis, charged with perjury, released on 500 dollars bail before Judge Kelly by Frank Pallitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Loughlin
Carpenter
Rosa Loughlin
Jacob Toneheck
Bridget Radiok
Anton Traskis
Kelly
Frank Pallitis
Raids Halted Gambling Bust In WilkesBarre
Police chief Jones planned a Sunday raid in Wilkes Barre by order of Mayor Nichols. A tip caused the operation to be called off. At the Exchange Hotel a visit uncovered gambling tables and cards. George W Zeigler proprietor, Steve Lieberman, and Benjamin manager were arrested. Zeigler fined 100 dollars, others 40 each, held on 500 dollar bail awaiting further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jones
Wilkes-Barre
Nichols
Assembly
Exchange Hotel
Ceorge W. Zeigler
Steve Lieberman
Benjjamin
Mr. Zeiger
Dickson City Tax Collector Bond Approved
Theodore H. Welland tax collector of Dickson City had his bond for 41000 approved by Judge Edwards. Sureties are I. K. Goodman, Moreee Wells, George W. Welland, and M. F. Fadden. A liquor license for the balance of the year was granted to Susan Davis for the Old Forge hotel formerly run by William Sowden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore H. Welland
Dickson City
Edwards
I. K. Goodman
Moreee Wells
George W. Welland
M. F. Fadden
Judge Edwards
Susan Davis
Old Forge
William Sowden
Drinks For Hot Days And Simple Beverages
A breezy guide on cooling drinks for hot weather suggests crystal glasses and clear vessels. It lists non alcoholic options like barley water with lemon, currant water, and lemonade, with simple recipes including currant nectar and jelly dissolves. Currant water is noted for its liver effects.
Origin of Normal Schools Traces to France and La Salle
The article argues normal schools did not originate in England or America but in France. It credits Jean Baptiste de la Balle, who died in 1719, with founding a French normal school around 1685 to train elementary teachers. La Salle’s priestly work in Rome and Lyons followed, but after de la Balle's death the independent French normal schools faded for almost a century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frantois A. Palmer
Jean Baptiste de la Balle
la Salle
Rome
Scranton to revive horse racing and athletic park
Ground secured for a new athletic park on the old Providence Road site with 163 10 acres. An organization will be formed tomorrow night at the Scranton house to finance and run the plan led by Philip Ringland and others. The project includes a half mile track and a rebuilt ball ground within a larger park enclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Providence Road
Hind
Philip Ringland
Charles Robinson
Joseph J. Jermyn
Thomas R. Brooks
Victor Koch
New Park
Ball Park
Carbon Street
Wil Bo
Scranton House
T le Maife
Temperance Drinks And Ginger Beer From A 19th Century Recipe
A 19th century recipe explains non alcoholic and alcoholic temperance beverages. It details fruit infusions with pineapple lemon peel and brandy, a gentler champagne like drink, and methods for ginger beer including lemon ginger sugar and yeast. It notes aging times and bottle storage.
Curious Baule Coffins and Burial Rites Across West Africa
A New York Herald excerpt describes the Baule of Ivory Coast mixing races and crafting elaborate acajou wood coffins with bas reliefs. The 1896 Nyango Kuneel coffin shows a leopard skin, umbrella symbol, weapons, cups, and a slave death’s head. High rank burials delay seven months to seven years, with embalming using salt alcohol palm oil and gold dust, coverings of gold plates, and life adornments laid upon the corpse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivory Coast
West Africa
M. Maurice Delafosse
Delafoyse
Nyango Kuneel
M. Delafonse
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Seo Sdn
Kemp
Wyo
ROI OP
Berantha
Boclock
Post Office
Pr. Meroe
Meiriay
Toma
LT. Murphy
Connell
Lackawanna Railroad
Broadway
Wilkow Barre
Carbondale
Lake
Bromley Avenue
Jodianapolia News
Hombach
Elm Park Church
Barring & McEweeney
Hambach
I. Smith
Eastern
Norristown
Joseph Wisniski
Felix Dairdaik
Washington Avenue
F. W. Aunster
John McGrowan
H. M. Howards
Mix
Bridget Kane
Ogrbondale
Manards
Loughlin and
Moon
James Loughlin
F. K. Wing
Charles H. Moon
Philadelphia Ledger
Grup
Privon Ail
Warden Buseinger
Fortas
Peel
Sears
Keach
Panitentiary
Mare Tial
Mandangster
DR. Hand
DR. Hand Condensed Milk Co
Scranton, Pa
Gamblers
Andrew Palubritn
Olephant
Mary Poleenaee
Mary Steva
William
Seeseseenegrene Selly Pihiant Priduet
Donnellys
Nee
Ovens Weeee
Suhor
Court House News Notes
Philadelphia
Origin OF
Old Athletic Park
Ringland
K. E. Loomis
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
the People’s Bank
Crina Yall
Geo. W. Millar & Co
Wyoming Avenues
J. D. Williams & Bro
Lackawanna Avenue
New York Herald
Washington Ave
Atlantic City Hotels
Grand Atlantic
Virginia Ave. and
Beach
Atlantic City
Angel
Laration Welrdt
Central
Opeheatra
Cilarles
COPE
Osborne
N. 4
Lew Threomanches
Qapacity
T. J. Osborne
Delaware Ciy
Tennesse Avenue
Best & Brubaker
Bucknell University
John Toward Harrs
College OF Liberal Arts
Gobtaing
Eohig Wenen
Bos
Ivery William
Gretzingee
Feelerrar
Lewlsture
Binghamton
Nyanga Kunesi
Hanley
Spruce Street
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