Elmira Guests and Visitors Noted in Local Social News
Miss Bertha Powell guests with relatives in Elmira. Hon John E Roche returns home from Canada. W Gamer and daughter at Ocean Grove New Jersey. Joeph Fpellman of Toneulate visits the city on a business trip. Dr Charles Wunler of Taiekowanna Hospital in New York City Sunday. Deputy Protonotary Fohin Corings returns from Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Attorney FL E Reeve recuperates in Southport Connecticut. Miss May Simpson of Ryith Worhington av enue takes an elsif to Brthiotem Bac ton Philadelphia and Baltimore. Elmer and Warren Jenking spending vacation at Orangeville Pa. Miss Margaret Mitchell and Miss Kitty Mitchell depart for Yonkers North Carolina to visit relatives for two weeks. H AO Benson, Carter Me and Mrs W R Clarkson, John Mo Marrett, Tarnes It Tageert, J A Ridewas, W T Nash, etc. Several local residents registered at Hotel Albert New York last week. Fourth Estate notes Emil Woute, journalist from this city, now a contract in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Gamer
Ocean Grove
Joeph Fpellman
Toneulate
City
Charles Wunler
Taiekowanna Hospital
New York City
Fohin Corings
Eliy da Philiadelphia
Atlantic City
FL E Reeve Fe Bette
Southesport
Conn
Thie
Simday
Meribel Moch
Kent’y New Chicage
Atmertven
Funeral of John Devanney Sr
Large attendance yesterday morning at the funeral from Capouse avenue. The esteem for the late John Devanney Sr. was shown by the long cortege to the Cathedral cemetery. A requiem mass was celebrated in St. Peter's cathedral by Rev. J. M. Loughran before interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Devanney
Capouse Avenue
St. Peter's Cathedral
J. 7. Loughran
Law students take semi annual exams at courthouse
John M. Harris J W Oakford and J W Carpenter hoard of law examiners began the semi annual examinations in the law library at the courthouse yesterday. They will last till Friday. Worthington Scranton Carl Welles Benjamin Watson William J Torrey Scott William Leach Pred M Evans Charles Belin Charles Young Charlies Horn Frank Stocker James Bell Harry Hyndman and W L Hill are among those taking the tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Harris
J. W. Oakford
J. W. Carpenter
Lawbrary
Court House
Worthington Scranton
Carl Welles
Benjamin Watson
William J.torrey
Scott
William Leach
Pred M. Evans
Charles Belin
Charles Young
Charlies Horn
Frank Stocker
James Bell
Harry T. Hyndman
W. L. Hill
Obituaries in Scranton Notices JulyDeaths
Madeline Breen of 6402 in street aged 1 year 2 months buried Cathedral cemetery. Mary Kruse daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bryce of Relington Avenue age 2. James Mebiate Whale of 621 Pearl Street aged 24. Funeral details note times and Cathedral cemetery interment.
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Breen
Scranton
Madeline
P. W. Breen
Kruse
Mary
John Bryce
Relington Avenue
Cathedral Ormetary
Whale
James Mebiate
Peartreet
Bi John's Church
Fig Street
City Teachers For The Coming Year In Green Ridge
The board of control appointed public school teachers for the new year and approved salary recommendations. High school principal Grant and vice principals receive raised pay. Loomis, Welles, Schimpff and others also gain. New appointments fill vacancies at No. 28 and adjacent grammar and primary grades. janitors' salaries are fixed. Schools open Sept 3 with contracts signed beforehand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Jermyn
Graves
Green Ridge
Board of Control
Uceessor
Schimpff
Theigh School
Mise Greg
Henry Kemmerting
Elven
Wagner
Loomis
Welles
Friedewald
Fuller
Cruttenden
Mise Maken
Cif
Hicks
Nilund
Derman
Henry Greenstead
Chemical Laboratory
Mary Kennedys
Fudith Hutton
Bessie Davis
Maude Estelle
Pauline Shook
Junta Martin
W. Ts Rogers
Pearl Listone
Florence Freeman
Daisy Prendergast
Vaciney
Miriam Miller
Ratelle Auecools
Miss Prendergast
Ella O'Reyle
Katherine Larkin
Miss Shook
Miss Tingley
Mather Smith
Florence A. Freeman
Bridget Carroll
Mary A. Morrow
Nellie T. McQinnis
Appointment Notices Include Janitor Roles and Raises
A month William Tonrey was appointed to succeed Mary O Malley as Janitor of No 22 at salary a month a raise of percent over prior pay. Robert Hang was appointed to succeed George Wickenhoffer at No 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tonrey
Mary O'Malley
Robert Hang
George Wickenhoffer
Naval Cadet Candidates Named For Annapolis Entrance
Congressman William Connell will select a district candidate for the Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland. An August 9 competitive examination in the Connell building library will test reading writing spelling arithmetic geography English history world history algebra and geometry with three educators serving on the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Academy
Anna Polls
Congreeeman
William Connell
Hie Distriet
Connell
T. Library
Connell Building
United States
Chanvenet
Moffatt jailed after shooting at Ven Storch mine field
Thomas Moffatt surrendered to police and was committed to the county jail without bail after shooting Dennis Lally in the field behind the Ven Storch mine. Dr. John P. Stanton says Lally remains in about the same condition as Sunday, uncertain if he will live. Moffatt, guarded by Patreland May and Captain Edwards, spoke little from the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Moffatt
Dennis Lally
Ven Storch
Kimg
Richard Beamish
Patrelsman May
Captain Edwards
Alderman Fidler
Tlv
Jalil
Lally
John P. Stanton
Goebel
Kentucky
Stanton
Sally
Moffatt
Tribune
Runaway Team Trashes Glenburn Station Killing One Horse
A bay team ran away from Henry Pelin's coach at Glenburn station yesterday morning. The horses dashed along the track toward Dalton, leaping wild over switches and cattle guards. One horse cleared a culvert, the other fell between the ties and broke a hind leg, leading to its humane destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenburn
Henry Pelin
Dalton
Speedway Hotel Schedules and Rates Notice
The notice lists transit times from Speedway Hotel and Mears building, with round trip and one way fares, daily departures, meal hours, and contact for more information. It includes partial names and locations and references Beecham's Pills and a Pocono cigar advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears Building
Speedway House
H. 8
Germain & Co
Frice
H. S. Gorman & Co
Spruce
Speedway
Delatour Extra Lemon Soda Ginger Ale and Sarsaparilla
The advertisement promotes Delatour Extra Lemon Soda Ginger Ale and Sarsaparilla as nourishing bright sparkling beverages. It highlights pint bottles and offers prices by the bottle dozen or barrel for popular summer drinks.
Turnpike Company Wins First Blood in Street Repair Case
Judge Archbald extends the preliminary injunction stopping the city from delaying Abington Turnpike Company's work on West Market Street. The company will proceed with repairs to a satisfactory condition and seek reimbursement from the city, which continues its own repairs while the case awaits final equity court ruling. Witnesses for both sides testified on annual repair expenditures and road condition, with the judge criticizing city obstruction and affirming the company's public obligation to keep the roadway in repair. The injunction remains in effect until further order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archhbald
Paine
Abington ‘Turnpike Company
Weat Market Street
Judie Archhbald
Equity Court
Turnpike Company
Archibald
P. J. O'Bayle
C. R R. Kinsley
O'Boyle
West Market Street
Kinsley
Roth
A. J. Dunning
Flob. Stevenson
O' Boyle
Stevenson
Vosbure
Thomas
Tam
Tom
Vosburg
Copeland
Tribune
Train wreck on Buffalo line injures two men
A derailment on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Buffalo division near Leicester injured Engineer John Moran of Il mira and a tramp named Patrick Nealon. Moran sustained a fractured arm and other injuries after his engine No. 234 derailed. Nealon suffered internal injuries. Thirty cars wrecked. crash blamed on air brake failure as a wild cat freight train hit the rear of another. Train service delayed until early morning as crews cleared the tracks and transferred passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
John Moran
Ilmira
Patrick Nealon
Leicester
Selecater
Moran
Brent
Ely
Sunday rail excusions surge from Scranton
Railroads report a booming Sunday passenger business with multiple excursions to lakes and resorts in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Last Sunday at least five special trains operated from Scranton across Erie Wyoming Valley Delaware and Hudson Central and Lackawanna lines, carrying thousands as diversions to Lake Lodeore Lake Poynielle Mount Park and Heart Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Lakes Wind
Pennsylvania
Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad
Hawley
Lake Ariel
Delaware and Hudson
Lake Lodeore
Cintirh and Western
Lake Poynielle
Heart Lake
Central Railroad
New Jersey
Mountain Park
Glen Croke
Mt. Gretna
Scranton Railway Company
Duryea
Carbondale
Dunn Alive After Letter About Ashley Man
The Linden street bridge letter threatening William Dunn of Ashley was written by a harmless Wilkes-Barre resident. Dunn remains alive and gives no explanation for composing the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden Street Bridge
William Dunn
Ashley
Wilkes-Barre
Durin
A Business Virtue At Schriever’s Studio
A visiting policy at Schriever’s studio at 110 Wyoming Avenue emphasizes courtesy. The photographs do the inviting without pressuring viewers or requesting portraits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schriever
Wyoming Avenue
New Students Save on Conservatory Courses Early
New students save three dollars by registering before August 1 for Conservatory piping courses starting in September. No payment required. Conservatory office Adams Avenue and Linden Street open daily from 9 30 to 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservatory
Adams Avenue
Linden Street
City to consider LaFrance offer for new hook and ladder truck
Mayor Moir has received a proposal from LaFrance company of Elmina N J offering a new hook and ladder truck with payment deferred until next year. Acceptance would create a deficiency to be included in next year’s appropriation. A $2.00 bill for horses already exists as a potential deficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moir
LaFrance Company
Elmina
Thin
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Mahowanne
Witt
Washington Ave
R. D
Wright
DR. Taylor
Banderson Avenue
Ackawanna
Aundry
Penn Avenue
A. Bo Warman
Bertha Powell
Elmira
John E. Roche
Canada
W. OW. Geatt
John A. Wagnir
Miss Grigg
TIO Marine
Pmuitie Seceres
Betehy Urry
ATM
BNPA
Delia
Derhan
Alien Morir
Kennedy
Mary BE. Keenan
Hutton
Davis
Cora Storm
Mabel Yout
Miles Tolu
Miss Stern
Grammar C
Bridget Gibbons
Ann Jones
Nerman Notz
John Feeney
Mary Roche
Edward O'Malley
John Fidiam
Silas W. Finn
John Jones
Kemp’s
Henry Belin
Speedway Hotel
George Luchinski
Winton Mary Freoka
Ccceeseeeneeees
Boranton
James Larder
Archbald Bela Ingles
Archbald
Beecham
E. G
Coursen
First Blood
Oboyle
Bauer
J. L. Robinson
Nay Aug Park
Lackawanna Road
Dunn
Eveir
Youth
Stremeth
United States Depository
Teka T. Porter
Woeton
Phillips, Dwehler
Wyoming Ave
Sproce
Lackawanna Ave
Riga
Terviin
Sona
Kerviun
Geravan
New Hall
S. Y. Hosanna
City Hall
Mason & Hamlin Co
Mason & Hamlin
Moritz Moszkolwki
Mason & Hamilin
Mithur Nirisot
Buetrope
Emul Path
Philharmonia Orchestra
Powell & CO
Washington
Handley’s
Spruce Street
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank Building
Wakenouse
Conrad
Lackawanna Avenue
Ieee
Foote & Fuller Co
Pierge’s Market
W.H. Pierce
Penn Ave
the Dickson Manufacturing Co
Scranton and
General Office
Scranton, Pa
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