Pleasant surprise party honors Edward Well in Blakely
A large group hosted a surprise party for Edward Well of 08 Sooth Webeter avenue last evening. Music for dancing by Prot WH Jam Held. Attendees included Marie Wetter Lottie Wetter Sayers Wetter Kell Tree Medlingagte Mae tide Rien Maile Langan and many others. The ceremony united Miss Hannah May Beehy daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Beehy of Footer road Blakely with William Johnson of Green Ridge officiated by Rev James View at the Primitive Methodist church. A reception followed with many out of town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Well
Webeter Avenue
Mewes
Marie Wetter
Lottie Wetter
Sayers. Wetter
Deepline Kell
Tree Medlingagte
Mae Tide Rien
Maile Langan
Fred Kell
Edward Kell
Stee Preah Fell
Mea
Acton Hale
John Langan
Michael Wetter
Chariea Rarick
Willianeid
Mere
Henry Woltin
Mert Herhater
Verdinand Medlingaier
Matthew Ales
Aire
Menry Diehl
Luke Sehoon
George Sobonte
Wid
Matelven Wael
Charles That
Nicholas Johnson
William Johnson
Green Ridge
Hannah May Beehy
Henry Beehy
Footer Road
Blakely
James View
Primitive Methodist Church
Lilian Palmer
Charles Reeby
Revered preacher William Willis praised for long service
Longtime minister William Willis, known as the "Tumenwr Evangeliss," toured the vicinity last week preaching at multiple churches while planning to visit California. He noted solid support for his twenty years of leadership, and discussed upcoming engagements in Scranton, California. Magistrate Colin T. Howe received a ceremonial badge from Colonel Meniles’ post No. 1m, G. A. R., at a Saturday gathering, with praise from Captain P. L. Dwiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ines
Goncortia
Kane
Faye
Willie
William
Dovine
Williaa
Scronton
Jo O
California
Tow Angeles
Mietrhet
Thie City
Hollie
Magtetrate
Colin T. Howe
Meniles’ Peat
PL Dwlncy
Howe
St Monies Port
GA. BR
Personal notices from Atlantic Clix to Scranton
A collection of brief social items lists individuals and families traveling or visiting locations such as Atlantic Clix Elm hart Albany New Yor city Hartford Conn West Virginia and the American exposition. Included are returns home from trips and guest appearances like Mrs Gressimer visiting Mex Turner and Miss Regina Dongle staying at the Mines Tigue Wyoring avenue Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dim
Mre
Beedetich
Ligntereet
M. J. Waleh
West Virginia
John W. Howell
New Yor City
Kita
Kalle Furke
Ninth Street
New York City
Hartford
Mere. Gressimer
Heading
Mex Turner
Capou Avenue
Regina Dongle
North Wellow Street
Mines Tigue
Wyoring Avenue
Scranton
Picnic and Large Gatherings Promptly Furnished
An offer lists heat tee cream and services for picnics and large gatherings at Honiley on 420 Spruce Street with prompt furnishings indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honiley
Spruce Street
Political figures weigh in on primaries for local judiciary
Colonel F ry Hitchcock ex director of public safety announces candidacy for Republican common pleas judge. Select Councilman Joseph Oliver eyes bid for First Legislative district. Representative T J Reynolds plans no candidacy. Democratic committee of the Third Legislative district meets at Coynes Hotel to set primaries and convention dates for Harrisburg State Convention on August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.ry Hitchcock
Joseph Oliver
Estrone
T. J. Reynolds
Third Legislative Strict
Coyne
Minooka
Harrisbute
Grocers Excursion Draws Five Thousand To Lake Lodore
Five thousand plus attendees from the city, especially grocers, attended a Lake Lodore excursion. The day featured boat rides, dancing, Bauer’s band, and a large refreshment supply from the Fadden brothers. Contests awarded prizes for best attire, ground games, and various event wins, though gloom clouded the day due to Daniel Meredith’s drowning report. Joseph Potter suffered heat exhaustion but recovered enough to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Lodore
Lodon
Bauer
Fadden Brothers
Leadore
Daniel Meredith
Joseph Potter
Br. G. Coursen
Washington Avenue
A Summer Vacation Inscription Opens Travel Booklet
The front page proclaims A Summer Vacation in a new travel booklet issued by J. E. Welsh, Traveling Passenger Agent for the New York Ontario and Western Railway. It details places of interest along the line from Feyinton, with distances, fares, hotel and boarding options, and how to obtain free booklets by mail or at the railway office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Welsh
New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company
Incudine Rock Lake
Lake Poyntelle
Madigan's Lake
Preston Park
Pleasant Mount
Winwood
Starlight
Hanrock
Feyinton
Pennsylvania
Welsh
Ontario and Western Officer
Lackawanna Avenue Bridge
Aged Woman Injured In Fall At 40 Monsey Avenue
Mrs Terrence Kennedy an aged widow visiting at Daniel Cavanaughs home 40 Monsey avenue fell while descending stairs Sunday evening. She struck her head and suffered both arms broken with a compound fracture on the left. Dr Baltry attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrence Kennedy
Daniel Cavanaugh
Monsey Avenue
Baltry
Kingston boarding school offers varied programs and college acceptance
A large well equipped school advertises modern conveniences with catalogs available from President L. L. Sprague D. D. in Kingston Pennsylvania. It notes certificate accepted by all colleges and departments of music art and oratory, plus a business course for non college bound students at 300 dollars per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Sprague
D. D
Kingston
Ruth Shook Dies at Boranton Private Hospital
Ruth Shook died at Boranton Private Hospital on Sunday July 14 1001. Funeral services are set for 4 pm at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Malam, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhook
Ruth Shook
Boranton
Methodist Episcopal Church
Malam
Firemen of the Valley Threaten Eight Hour Day Strike
More than 225 stationary firemen from Forest City to Scranton voted to ratify a Wilkes-Barre convention strike and begin work stoppage today if their demand for an eight hour day with no pay cut is not granted by 5 PM. They expect mines and key facilities to shut down, backed by the United Mine Workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Seranton
O'Malles
Stte
Mullahy
Ceal N Thie
Firemen's Association
United Mine Workers of America
Tribune
O'Malley's Hall
Messenger on high speed run to Buffalo
M. Florey reports a telegram from Marty Jones describing a mobile trip from this city toward Buffalo with a goal of thirty hours actual running time. Jones reached Corning, N Y, Sunday night in thirteen hours forty three minutes, cutting an hour from his schedule and leaving 14 miles to Corning to Buffalo. He is expected to reach Buffalo today well before the 30 hour target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Florey
Florey & Brooks
Marty Jones
Buffalo
Corning
N.Y
Jones
Plorey
United States Court Session Set for Tomorrow
Judge R W Archbald to preside with Marshal Fred Leonard District Attorney J Mc Carrell and key court officers in attendance. Annual reports to be filed for Washington and motions made for attorney admissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Court
R. W. Archbald
Fred ©. Leonard
J. McCarrell
Washington
Bids Opened For Park Bonds By City Officials
Recorder Connel and Director Roche opened bids for 10 000 in park improvement bonds authorized two years ago by council. A total 20 000 in bonds were planned with 10 900 yearly allotments over three years. This was the third and final lot. Bids received yesterday were agnostic to details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder Connel
Tdirector of
Public Works
Roche
Conservatory Announces Piano Forta Course Listings
Alfred Pennington, director, lists a year of piano forta instruction for beginners ages six, with other courses and special inducements to register. Last year enrollment reached sixty students. new sessions now open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservatory
Regiseter
Alfred Pennington
Matchless Light and Breezy Fans Theme of Seasonal Comfort
The piece promotes using electric service rites to endure hot weather in home comfort with sea breezes feeling in the season. It stresses value of fans and air flow to keep households cool as summer approaches.
Suburban Electric Light Co bonds set for sale today
W. J. Hayes & Son of Cleveland par and a premium of 644 with accrued interest Tithe Guarantee and Trust Co of Beranton par and a premium of 200 with accrued interest Georges White Jr & Co of New York par and a premium of 40 with accrued interest Recorder Connell to award bonds today Sinking fund commission has previously taken 20000 of bonds at par The proceeds will fund aquatic gardens and new animal houses per Edgerton plans
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Hayes & Son
Cleveland
Tithe Guarantee and Trust Company
Beranton
Georges, White, Jr. & Co
New York
Recorder Connell
Sinking Fund Commission
Roche
Gardner Edgerton
Collision at Gouldsboro Ends in Fatal Scalding
In the Gouldsboro yard of the Lackawanna railroad an early morning collision injures several crewmen. Fireman Arthur Howe is killed by scalding after being crushed between the tender and engine. Engineer Benjamin Harrington and Firemen James Heaton and James Phillips suffer serious to minor injuries with multiple burns and bruises. A second wreck at Henryville damages engine 825. two men escape with bruises. A third incident near Rock Junction derails a car and cuts off Brakeman George Off’s left arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gouldsboro
Lackawanna Railroad
Arthur Howe
Benjamin Harrington
James Heaton
James Phillips
Wildcat
M. Finnerty
Summit
J. Hennigan
Howe
Raub
Bortive Street
Pine Street
Harrington
Moses Taylor
Weat Scranton
Healen
Phillips
Dunmore
Lackawanna Road
Henryville
Thomas Broderick
Port Washburn
Elding
Broderick
Washburn
Erie Railroad
Rock Junction
Gilbride
W. R. Woodward
George Off
Lackawanna Hospital
Miles Edges Miles for Third as Kemmerer-Lewis Battle for First
In the Tribune Educational Contest the third place remains tight with Miles holding by one point. Pedrick breaks a deadlock with Kemmerer Lewis Btll aiming to claim first. race to top continues as scores shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Mise Pedrick
Kemmerer
Lewis Btll
Standings of Contestants Table No 1
List shows top contenders with points and names across Scranton Hyde Park Carbondale and nearby towns. Readers see scores for Meyer Lewis Henr Schwenker William Miles Miss Wilhelmina Griffin Garfield Anderson Ray Buckingham Norma Meredith August Brunner Jr Miss Vida Pedrick and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henr Schwenker
South Scranton
William Miles
Hyde Park
Wilhelmina Griffin
Providence
Garfield Anderson
Carbondale
Norma Meredith
August Brunner, Jr
Tax collection lag slows city revenue intake
The treasurer reports taxes arriving slowly with a small share paid before grace end. Only other sizable expected income is the 8118,000 owed by the county treasurer for liquor licenses, not due for a month or two.
Grand piano for sale at Guernsey Hall Scranton Pa
An upright grand piano in mahogany and near perfect condition is offered for cash sale at Guernsey Hall 914-514 Washington Avenue Scranton Pa. The ad highlights fine tone and beauty, urging quick action for a rare bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey Hall
Washington Avenue
Scranton
Third Place in Tribune Educational Contest Shifts Again
William Miles holds third by one point over Misa Griffin after scoring 16 yesterday while Griffin has 12. Mies Pedrick leads Frank Kemmerer by twenty, is six behind August Brunner who added five points. Meyer Lewis widens gap on Henry Schwenker, maintains easy first. Entries close August 18. 5 pm rule applies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
William Miles
Misa Griffin
Mies Griffin
Mies Pedrick
Clark
Frank Kemmerer
August Brunner
Meyer Lewis
Henry Schwenker
Kiciter Educational Contest
Scranton Tribune
Scranton
If You Have Headaches Buy Krause’s Headache Capsules Now
An old advertisement urges readers to avoid home remedies and purchase Krause’s Headache Capsules claiming cure within half an hour for any headache. The pitch highlights availability at all druggists and a price of 25 cents.
City Treasury Near Vacant Balance After Afternoon Rush
City treasurer's office closed with about £1000 remaining in the general account. A rush occurred as many orders from the entry clerk's office were paid, not signed by Recorder Connell until morning. About £4000 was paid out in the afternoon. Tax duplicates have been in the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Enty
Connell
Steam Heating and Plumbing Ad At 231 Wyoming Ave
Advertising copy for P F and M T Howley offering steam heating and plumbing services at 231 Wyoming Ave. Includes a promotion for a COfo drink and a new cigar named Kieon aimed at weak stomachs and indigestion sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
New White and Color Tie Line Captures Young Style
A fresh tie collection arrives offering cool, stylish options for young men this season in white and color stories. The fashionable accessory emphasizes versatility and modern look.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washington Ave
Milan
Baby Bazaar
Ackawanna Laundry
M. P. Flynn
Atlantic Clix
Mr. Walb, Connell and Family
Elmhart
Mr. and
Mie
Harren L. Will
Albany
the People’s Bank
Political Matters
Lodore
South
Scvantons
Corven
Late
Sehraam
Henry Rea
Shrantons Price
Deommers
Emil Weichel
Prio
Scheuer Hrovhees
Taccord Davie
Price
Lepillard
Leon Mawes
Deommern
Bully Craig
Walker
Snap
John Lally
West Sprunton
Clark & Snover Lohanes
Rotatlenm
Daly
Wonta
Clerks
McCunn's
Scott
Clubk & Scott
Prise
Tex
Quaker Girl Cigar
J. L. Connell & Company
Wayne and
Delaware Counties
Wyoming Seminary
Suburban Electric Light Co
Linden Street
Erie
Miles
Miss Griffin
Seenee Everse
Ray Buckingham
Elmhurst
Vida Pedrick
Clark's Summit
Factoryville
David O
Emery
Wimmers
Arthur C. Griffis
Montrose
W. H. Harris
Minnie Wallis
Harry Freeman
Bellevue
Isseens E. J. Sheridan
Haw- Igf
Casey Wholesale Liquor Deale
Mores Brown
Iri
Actna
Hanley’s
Bruce Street
Central
Adams Avenue
Buycoursen Sgem
E. G
Coursen
P. J. Honan
Lackawanna Avenue
Maloney Oil & Manufacturing Company
Meridian Street
China Silks
Akas
Cramer-Wells Co
Conrad
Itle Guarantye and Trust Coof
Scranton, Penna
L.A. Watres
W. A. Knapp
H. McClintock
Ralph
Mull
Vie
Ice
Tyoming Avenue
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