Local notices and police blotter items in Wilkes-Barre area
A sequence of small-town notices reports club meetings and social events, court filings, arrests, and local incidents. Highlights include a temperance union gathering at 3 pm, a failed Provost Guard meeting, a Bauer band concert at the Elk building for elk excursion promotion, and several court and assault cases. John McBride, wounded at Santiago, is named among the US soldiers. Included are new fire insurance firm Swift Halletead & Co. and a dispute between Weiss and Altman over an assault.
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Central Women's Christian Temperance Union
Company C
Provisional Guard
Bauer
Elk Building
Franklin Avenue
The
Elks
Lukie Ariel
Board of Health
Oto Mayer
Green Ridge
New York Street
Penn Avenue
D. J. Williams
Blakely
Daniels
Oliver David
William Adair
FG. Mur
Wilkes- Barre
John McBride
Santiago
Seventeenth Infantry
John McGuinness
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Lackawanna
Futtston Howenical
Condiion Ie Dans Geroux
Lackawanna Avenue
Thomas Davis
Matthews
Silverburg
John Mtynn
John O'Neill
American Mechanics
State Council
Taylor
Swift, Halletead & Co
Mary Webb
Oakford Court
Alderman Howe
Anthony Mahoo
Garvey
Twentieth Ward
Hat for Excursion Approved by Committee and Sold
The committee approves the excursion hat, noting Ap’s approval, and records that Rose purchases the Hatter’s hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose
Murder on the Bloomsburg tracks near Lackawanna station
Raphael Pascore of Spring Brook is suspected of fatally attacking Joseph Santoro near Old Forge on the Bloomsburg division tracks. An ax blew twice to the head severing the skull, the murderer fled toward the river after dropping the weapon. Three eyewitness boys described the scene as Pascore fled with blood on his hands and an ax wrapped in a red cloth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raphael Pascore
Spring Brook
Lackawanna Station
Bloomsburg Road
Old Forge
Joseph Santoro
King Humbert
Pascoro
Santoro
Bloomsburg
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Road
Lackawanna Éperation
Pascore
Homer Davenport
Ernest Richardson
Willam Davis
Lacka- Wanna
Percere
Justice of the Peace Brodhead
Stegner
Rendham
Joseph Cerundo
Old Forge High School
Ceranda
Lackawanna
Antonio Biancardo
Michael Inglese
Humbert Band
Biancardo
Pauscere
Inglese
Pascere
Thia Moan
Atso
Pagrere
Mrs. Pascere
Reonoro
Italy
Hives
Old Free
Bangor
Pacooner Longstreet
Court House
Democratic county convention opens as candidates surge
This morning at ten o'clock the Democratic county convention will convene in the courthouse with County Chairman Fitzsimmons seeking permanent chairmanship. Proposals for state senate include Squire M. W. Cummings from Olyphant and M. P. Cawley of West Scranton. Rumors link T. P. Hoban to a senate bid, while Blewitt pushes for county surveyor. Dr. Z. F. Saltry has no clear opposition for coroner. By night’s close only about half the delegates had registered at the St Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Fitzsimmons
Ttme
Squire M. W. Cummings
Olyphant
M. P. Cawley
West Scranton
T. P. Hoban
Blewitt
Z. F. Saltry
St. Charles
England and Australia Welterweight Champ Challenges Local Winner
Tom Williams manager requests the winner of the Dick Case and Jim Judge bout meet the English Australian welterweight champion within a month at the American Sporting club in Scranton. The challenge is sent from New York and signed by Fred Meschel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Judge
Dick Case
Tom Williams
England
Australia
New York
the Tribune
Tom William
American Sporting Club
Scranton
Fred Meschel
Woodbine Hotel
High Bridge
New York City
Mayor Bailey Signs City Contracts For Sewers And Gutters
Mayor Pailey signed the Dunn Bros contract for the South Side sewer with city funding to be raised by bond issue. The Wyoming avenue sewer contract was executed, and other papers authorize Luzerne street gutters, a first floor corridor at city hall, and a sewer basin at Wyoming avenue and Apruce street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pailey
Dunn Bros
South Side
Wyoming Avenue
Luzerne Street
City Hall
Apruce Street
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Promises Best Service
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway touts its enviable record with luxurious cars courteous attendants and top safety. It claims unbeatable service on routes from Buffalo to Cleveland Toledo Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis and other points, asserting no serious disasters due to safeguards. Travel via the Lake Shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern Railway
Buffalo
Cleveland
Toledo
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Hill and Gill Married in Scranton Ceremony
In Scranton Pennsylvania on July 95 1808 Herbert J Hill and Miss Hache Gill were married at Providence Methodist Episcopal church by Rev William Edgar.
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Hmill—Gill
Scranton
Providence Methodist Episcopal Raonage
William Edgar
Herbert J. Hill
Hache Gill
School Plans For Next Year In Scranton Board Report
A teachers committee report presented to the Scranton board of control outlines plans for opening the public schools on September 12 and specifies criteria for grammar A students, teacher qualifications, monthly staff meetings, written daily programs, and contract standards. The finance report notes duplicates are entered for tax collection and promises a future expenditures analysis.
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May
Langan
Board of Control
Prinecipile
Derman
Scranton Board of Control
P. J. Langan
BR. T. Jayne
H. J. O'Malley
D. J. Roche
J. M. Casey
Howell
Jennings
Finance Committee
Captain May
Davis
Phillips
Gibbons
Corpa
Eliza 2
Whelan
McNally
Davis Horse Taken in Embankment Incident
Charles Davis of Taylor tied his horse at T. Jones’s tavern front on West Lackawanna Avenue when the animal slipped and fell over an embankment near Bull’s Head. No injuries reported and authorities investigating the mishap.
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Davis
Main Avenue
Providence
Boekman
Bull's Head
Perry
North End
Mayer Bailey
Alderman Roberts
High Works
Charles Davis
Taylor
T. Jones
West Lackawanna Ave
Trolley Car Leaves Track Injuring Three Women
A Taylor line trolley car ran off the track yesterday afternoon near Leidinger farm injuring three women. Motorman John Poderburg and Conductor William Fulter oversaw No 16 open car as passengers were thrown from seats. Mrs Powell nearly 74, badly bruised and head cut led injuries, alongside Mrs Hall and Mrs Allen. Carriage transport to home arranged. wreck car from Scranton restored service after short delay.
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Taylor
John Poderburg
William Fulter
Leidinger Farm
David Powel
Hall
Old Forge
Allen
J. W. Mouser
Scranton
Mrs Amelia Rimer Dies Suddenly at Home
Mrs Amelia Rimer of 019 Lackawanna avenue died Sunday night from heart failure while en route with Mrs Anseline Babcock to visit her brother Henry Stevens at 440 New street. She collapsed near the Erie and Wyoming Valley railroad depot on Washington avenue and died before reaching the Stevens residence. coroner Longstreet ruled an inquest unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Rimer
Lackawanna Avenue
New Street
Stevens
Obituaries from Pittston Towanda and Scranton notices
Multiple obituaries report deaths in Pittston Towanda and Scranton areas. Catherine Ormesby wife of John Ormsby died after a long illness at North Main street Pittston aged, survived by husband and seven children. funeral from residence to St Marys Pittston with high requiem mass. James T Holleran died at Rendham after miners asthma, funeral with high mass at St Lawrence church Minooka cemetery. Joby Dolan, former North Scranton resident, died in navy service off Cuba after fever. Adam Beebich died East Towanda at seven from heart disease. born Württemberg, wagon maker, survived by wife and children. BE Mufling died at Monsey avenue home after noon, funeral to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Ormesby
John Ormsby
North Main Street
Pittston
Clare
Maud
William
George
Joy Michael
Thomas
St. Mary's Church
Bb. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
James T Holleran
Rendham
Joby Dolan
North Scranton
William Burns
West Market Street
Navy Department
Dolui
United States Navy
Cuba
Adam Beebich
Towanda
Zell
Wurtemburg
Lancaster
Ile
Family Outing Promises Fun for All Ages
Enthusiasts describe a planned day trip as a great family outing with activities suitable for children and adults alike, highlighting shared experiences and memorable moments.
Death notices and interments from local families
The residence of T F Hufling was the site for a 1 o'clock funeral on Wednesday with interment at Thompson. Maud Lewis infant daughter of Edwin and Mrs Lewis died yesterday and a funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 with burial in Washburn Street Cemetery. An infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Bonard Robinson died at their Leggett Street home yesterday.
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T. F. Hufling
Thompson
Maud
Edwin Lewis
Putnam Street
Washburn Street
Mre
Ronard Robinson
Leggett's Street
Grandest mountain scenery by rail Colorado to California
The Denver and Rio Grande offers through Pullman sleepers and tourist cars between Denver and Salt Lake City Ogden and San Francisco Los Angeles for tourists and transcontinental travelers. Mail fifty cents to Hooper or Tupper for Rocky Mountain views prospectus and travel details with low rates and dining car service.
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Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Denver
Salt Lake City
Ogden
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Wrihie
H. E. Tupper
Broadway
New York
K. Hooper
Col
Rocky Mountain
G. P
T. A
Cole
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Oxford
TAN Nice
Toronto
Schank & Spencer
Spruce St
Abi
Wilkes-Barre
M. Meinhart
Mag Lackawanna Avenue
Civy Notes
Tribune
Israel Welles
HB. Altman
Weiss
Altman
Elka
Mrs, Pascere
Mra. Pascere
Horsford
Mayor Bailey
South Side Sewer
Barker
Walker
Francois
Mr. May
Towell
MR. Davis
Mufling
Mis Monsey Avenue
T. F. Mur.ning
Larch Street
Lake Ariel
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Millar
China Wall
Millar &Peck
Wyoming Ave
California
Bologna
Washington Avenue
Lacka. Ave
John H. Ludwig
Baby Bazaar
Spruce Street
Charles B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Fice
Washington Ave
Gillette Brothers
Georgia
Pierce’s Market
Spring House
Heart Lake
Montrose
Questa
U. E. Crofut
Chas
du P. Swift
Geo
M. Hallstead
Swipt, Hallstead & CO
Swift, Co
van Buskirk
Conpell Building
Se Toen Sen
Ben Tur
Suitobe
Oikes
Banks
Ele
BORAN+ TON SAVINGS BANK
Mercereau & Connell
Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Pleasant Coal
Commonwealth Building
W. T. Smith
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