Lake Winola season blooms as guests arrive
Wilkes-Barre visitors enjoy a pleasant stay at Lake Winola with seventy three cottages all but one occupied. Colonel Frear plans electric lighting and further improvements at his hotel while Philadelphia and Brooklyn guests arrive. The Mulberry Street paving project proceeds amid quarry traffic and Sabbath observing opposition, with no major delays so far.
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Lake Winola
Winola House
Waual
C. Ei. Frear
Philadelphia
Hotel Geveral
Brooklyn
Trenton
Colonel Frear
Colonel Frenz
Personal Notes From Hampton Street And Beyond
Will Reynolds of Hampton street spent yesterday at Kington. William WH. Davin and family are at Rockaway Beach for the summer. The Misses Ella and Lotta McGraw dive at Lake Aries for the summer. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Gaige of Moscow were guests of city friends yesterday. Miles Mae Miller of Easton Paie was the guest of Miss Mae Simpson of Quincy avenue. Mrs. W. A. Boomer and son have returned from a week's lay at Lake Artlel. Mr. and Mrs. C. Stewart Ward of New York City are visiting Mrs. Ward's parent. Mrs. Jacob Behetbls of Elmhurst, Mia. Re J James and son, Meter James, of South Lincoln avenue, will leave this week for California where they will permanently reside.
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Will Reynolds
Hampton Street
Kington
William WH. Davin
Rockaway Beach
Ella
Lotta McGraw
Lake Aries
M. L. Gaige
Moscow
Miles Mae Miller
Easton
W. A. Boomer
A. Boomer and Son
Lake Artlel
C. Stewart Ward
New York City
Ward
Jacob Behetbls
Elmhurst
Mia
James
Meter
South
Lincoln Avenue
California
Does He Want a Wife From His Fortune Tale
The New York Herald reports Former Postmaster F. Gunther of Fleetville Pa seeks a housekeeper who may inherit his wealth and estate. Gunther, reputedly with 44000, says he wants a sensible older woman to manage his home and cook, and may pass his fortune to her if she suits him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
F. Gunther
Fleetville
Herald
Gunther
Scranton
the Herald
Benton Center
Gas Stove Dealples and Birthday News in a City Ledger
A city hardware merchant grows wary of a flashy sales pitch as a wife boasts of a free stove offer and a dubious dealer. The item notes a local birth, Dr. W. H. Pearce’s Elm Park welcome, and a gloomy, crowded sermon despite murky weather.
Jury Returns Verdict On Drowning Death At Roaring Brook
A coroner's jury in Dr Longstreet's office Saturday evening investigated the drowning of Dennla Crane. The inquest heard from the boys who recovered the body and found the death to be accidental while bathing in Roaring Brook. Jurors Pantel Golbert Lawrence B Duhige Patrick Cusick John Brown D F Boland and BB Theee signed the verdict.
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Dennia Crane
Roaring Brook
Pantel Golbert
Lawrence B. Duhige
Patrick Cusick
John Brown
D. F. Boland
BB. Theee
Lehigh Valley Announces Special Round Trip Tickets
The Lehigh Valley Rail Road offers special round trip tickets from all stations at one way rate for the trip. Tickets on sale and valid August 34 and 4th with return from Philadelphia by August 9th inclusive.
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Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley
Despondent duo attempt death by own action in Scranton
Two despondent locals tried suicide yesterday. An elderly West Side woman, Mrs Evans, hanged herself at 11 p.m. after grieving her husband’s recent death. a South Side man, Daniel Dimler, slit his throat with a penknife as whiskey fueled his despair, found unconscious at his Cedar avenue home. Dimler, a one legged moulder, survived and was taken for treatment. Coroner’s inquest set for Friday. The Evans family and Scranton Traction workers are named in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Indy
South Side
Lackawanna Hospital
Deith
Wisahbeth Evans
North Main Avenue
John Hundon
Scranton Railway Company
J. J. Roberts
Longstreet
Pennypacker
J. E B. Kern
G. A. Willams
D. Edward Wall
Co. E. House
John H. Reynolds
John H. Jones
Walter Evans
Scranton Traction Company
Providence
Daniel Dimler
Cedar Avenue
Dimler
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Foundry
Wiliam Zang
Cedar
Kate
Mr. Zang
Zang
Elrl
Sartor
Pittinger
Annual Elks Outing Promises Greater Trip This Year
The Elks annual excursion promises a bigger and better outing with Harrington Brothers of New York City performing startling flick-wire acts. Scranton and Wilkes-Barre lodges will hold a tug of war and other games and athletic trials.
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The
Elks
Harrington Brothers
New York City
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Attempted Murder Report Shocks Dalton Neighborhood
Neighbors in Dalton were startled on Friday evening as B. W. Pittinger’s household reported an attempted murder. An assailant used a hammer and revolver in the incident, targeting a person described as Mis Pather, with authorities noting a violent confrontation and ongoing investigation.
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B. W W. Pittinger
Dalton
Taylor Girl's Mishap On Bicycle On Local Road
A Taylor young woman who had adapted to a prosthetic leg and recently learned to ride a bicycle suffered a night crash on a main street. Neighbors aided in the rescue with a lantern, a streetcar passenger helped, and two hours of search ended with the rider regaining her wheel and continuing home.
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Taylor
Humane Party
Graveyard Ghouls Reported In Helgrade Lane Settlement
In a New Orleans area community of Helgrade Lane the nearby graveyard was disturbed by thieves who dug up a coffin and removed only the heads and arms from corpses. Authorities say bodies were not stolen and locals fear the work of the gooloos who use skulls in charms.
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New Orleans
Helgrade Lane
Scranton Cyclists Plan 133 Mile Meet Journey
Scranton Wheelmen prepare for the Teague of American Wheelmen meet in Philadelphia August 4 to 7. John J. Van Nort outlines a three-contingent 182 mile trip from Scranton via Pocono Nazareth and Bethlehem to Lafayette hotel with daily legs of 61 and 72 miles at 6 to 10 mph. Unattached riders may join. membership cards issued via League headquarters in Philadelphia.
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Pocono
Nazareth
Lexington
Scranton
Philadelphia
Teague
John J. van Nort
Scranton Bicycle Club
Quaker City
Bethlehem
Quakertown
Fort Washington
Wissahickon
Lafayette Hotel
Tamaraville
Bartonaville
Snydersville
Bayloreburg
Wind Gap
Niazareth
Center Valley
Bellereville
Chestnut Hill
Wey
Wissahickon Drive
Philadelphia City Hall
van Nort
Lancaster Pike
White Haven
Wilkes- Barre
Secranton Party
League of American Wheelmen
League
Course
Lightning Hits Avoca Hose House Damaging Firequarters
A bolt struck the gable end of the Avoca Fire company hose house yesterday at 2 30 in threatening weather. The building was torn to pieces but no injuries occurred despite several men being in quarters. Damage is expected to run into hundreds of dollars.
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Avoca Fire Company
Rivera Recovers at Hospital After Insurgent Wounds
Havana July 6 General Rivera the insurgent leader who succeeded Antonio Maceo in Pinar del Rio and with chief of staff Colonel Bacallao was captured in March after serious wounds. He has recovered and was moved from hospital to Cabanais fortress. Officials say no operation was needed to remove the tope from which he suffered and he is pleased with hospital treatment.
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Fis
Havana
Ruiz Rivera
Antonio Maceo
Pinar del Rio
Bacallao
Cabanais
Rivera
Fuhrman & Bro Advertises Awnings and Society Goods
Notice from 8 J Fuhrman and Bro stating continued business at their long established stand offering awnings tents flags and society goods and decorations. Also mentions a Liederkratia excursion to Purview on Tuesday July 27 with music by Hauer and an ad for Mood's Blood Parenna tone and Hood's Pills with pricing.
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J. Fuhrman & Bro
Purview
Hauer
Exploration society to study Yucatan history in Mexico
Mexico City reports that a Philadelphia based exploration society plans archaeological work in Yucatan. The Mexican government is expected to support health and encouragement for this research as current policy favors studying the country’s early history.
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Mexico City
Philadelphia
Yucatan
Death notices from Scranton and Dickson City dated July 1807 and 1817
DIED Coleman in Scranton on July 4 1807 Mrs Daniel Coleman aged 45 at her residence on Green Street funeral from Puritan Congregational church West Market Street Tuesday afternoon at 28 p m interment at Dunmore cemetery. HUFNAGLE In Dickson City on July 2 1817 Walter John Hufnagle infant son of Mr and Mrs George Hufnagle at home of parents aged 10 months 12 days funeral on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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Coleman
Scranton
Daniel Coleman
Green Street
Puritan Congregational Church
West Market Street
Dunmore Cemetery
Hufnagle
Dickson City
Walter John Hufnagle
George Hufnagle
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Norton'’S
Ladies’ Home Journal
Harper's Monthly
Godey
St. Nicholas
Strand
Metropolitan
Black Cat
Lackawanna Ave
Garney, Brown & Co
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna
Penn Avenue
A. B
Warman
W. B. Henwood
Lackawann Ave
Chas McMullen & CO
National Bank Blo
Columbia Construction Company
Mulberry Street
Brother Dony
O. F.G
Smith & McNeil's Hotel
Washington and
Vesey
DR. Hill & Son
First National Bank
Octave Tianet
Voice of Nature
W. H. Pearce
Elm Park Church
the Rage
Bob White Fey
A Waters, Hatter and Furnisher
Lacka
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Evan Evans
Evans
Dimler Drinks
Craged
Determined
Lake Ariel
Cane Son
Mis Pather
Haver
Revolver
Lackawanna Avenue
Louisiana
Avoca
John Ross
Spruce Street
F. & M. T. Howley
Ats
A. Ave
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Opps Hotel
Jermyn
Hood
Clarke Bros
Dunlay P
Bronson & Tallman
Jermyn Bell & Skinner
David
Mexico
Simmons
Chicago Tribune
Raynolds
Sohmer Plano
J. W. Guernsey
Washington Avenue
Scranton, PA
J.D. Williams & Bro
Gia
Lack
Silverstone
Lackawan- DR Avenue
Willame
A. E. Rogers
Dunn
the Hatter
Wolf & Wenzel
Adams Ave
Court House
Richardson-Boynton
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