Erbe Family Mourns Loss Across States
William Erbe a Scranton clerk and his sister Mrs Ludeke of Green Ridge were summoned to Southington Connecticut yesterday by the death of their mother Mrs Elizabeth Erbe. Ludeke had just ret turned from a long visit home. Their brother Ajedt Southington died two months ago and their father is in weak health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Erbe
Scranton
Ludeke
Green Ridge
Southington
Conn
Elizabeth Erbe
Lehigh Valley Offers Niagara Falls Round Trip Fare
Lehigh Valley Railroad announces a $5.00 round trip to Niagara Falls with a restricted return to August 14. Tickets valid on any train except the Black Diamond Express, from Scranton, Pa. at a special low fare limited for return passage. Consult LV ticket agents for details.
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Lehigh Valley Railred
Niagara Falls
Scranton
Lehich Valley Ticket Agente
Annual Inspection of Scranton Reservoirs Highlights Water Capacity
The Scranton Gas and Water board conducted its annual tour of the High Pressure No. 7 Williams Bridge Lake Scranton reservoirs. They toured filtering plants, noted Ventura meter systems, and observed Lake Scranton now holding 2.5 billion gallons, with 4.5 billion stored across all reservoirs. The inspection stressed ample supply and low famine risk with a 260 day city-wide capacity.
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Williams’ Bridge
Lake Scranton
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Board of Health
Williame
Kmimhuret
Lehigh
George S&s
Horn
W. G. O'Malley
Reynolds
Rodham
M. J. Kelly
Mott
City Hall
Puimoore
Hyde Park
Wyoming Avenue
Willams’ Bridge
Burke
The Case of M Laughlin Forgery Arrest in City
The Shamokin Dispatch reports Jo sph KR McLaughlin formerly of Shamokin was arrested in this city for forgery. A warrant by Justice Sehwarts cites renewal of a 170 dollar note. The Information was sworn last March but delayed due to his promise to settle. He has paid little and sent checks that bounced. McLaughlin left Shamokin and gained prominence after marrying Miss Katie Haile despite parental opposition. he was accused of giving wrong information to papers about the marriage, an accusation ignored by the grand jury.
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Shamokin
Josph KR. McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Justion Sehwarts
Katie Haile
Former Treasurer Departure at Pennsylvania Savings Fund and Loan
Joseph Boelcher is no longer treasurer for the Pennsylvania Savings Fund and Loan association. Payments will be made to the company's office at 628 Connell building Pennsylvania Savings Fund and Loan association.
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Joseph Boelcher
Pennsylvania Savings Fund and Loan Association
Connell Building
Mrs Winslow’s Boothing Syrup Advertises Pain Relief
An old advertisement claims Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup has been used for over fifty years by millions of mothers and is the best remedy for diarrhea and wind colic. It touts availability from druggists with a 25 cent price per bottle.
Newsboys Annual Picnic at Nay Aug Park
Newsboys from the city gather for their annual picnic at Nay Aug Park. A parade leads to the park with exhibitions by professionals in kite flying and races. Dinner is provided and free return transport is arranged by the Traction Company.
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Nay Aug Park
Lawrence Hand
New York
Traction Company
O'Neyle
P. W. Gallacher
Bedras Nowell
Mugh Keenan
George Perigo
H. & Crawford
Thomas J. Fleming
A. P. Bedford
T. E. Price
Frank Cullen
Still On The Market For Delaware Lands Sale
The large tract on North Main Avenue in Delaware, Lackawanna and Western land was sold last night to a company led by Charles Schlager and John T. Porter. Superintendent Loomis confirmed the sale though a Tribune interview indicates no payment or full arrangements are made and the property remains on the market.
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Delaware, Lackawanna
Weeatern
North Main Avenue
Charles Schlager
John T. Porter
Loomis
Russell
Tribune
William Connely
Charles du Pont Breck
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company
Lackawanna Tron and Coal Company
Schlaper & Co
Schoul Hill
England
Reynolds
McCarthy
Strike Tensions Persist Amid Stonecutter Return to Work
The bulk of Frank Carlucci’s stonecutters returned to work under new conditions, with many bolters rejoining in hopes the rest of the force will resume soon. Executives warn workers may stay out another night if needed while the Builders' Exchange faces limited job prospects. Gunster & Forsyth report six employed as other shops also run crews.
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Frank Carlucci
Association
Murdered in the West: Anthony Gannon slain near Mount Shasta
A telegram to Martin Gannon of Istoom Aventis reports his son Anthony Gannon aged 22 was murdered and robbed at a lumber camp near Mount Shasta California on June 1. Gannon had worked in San Francisco before joining Shasta County Lumber. he was educated at St Marys parochial school and formerly an accountant at Cayuga mine.
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Martin Giannon
Istoom
Scranton
Shasta County Lumber Company
Gannon
San Francisco
James Gannon
Lane
Spruce Street
Edward Gannon
Blackman
Penn Avenue
Young Gannon
St. Mary's
Cayuga
Burglars Loot Peckville Store House
Burglars broke into the Morgan Store Company building in Peckville recently. The New York and Scranton Coal Company now owns the site and has closed the building used as a store house. Detectives are pursuing leads to identify and prosecute the culprits.
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Morgan Store Company
Peckville
New Yor and Scranton Coal Company
Locuts Special on Imported Sardines and Pantry Staples
Local store advertises P B Imported Sardines at 19c regular size and 25c for 35c Magnum tins in larger quantity. Prices include olives at 10 and 20 per bottle, fancy No 1 fruit 500 value, chipped beef 15c, 81 75 dozen, salad dressing 25c per bottle, finest home grown potatoes 90c per bushel, roci oranges and fresh produce daily.
Trolley Lines Change Hands Reported in Scranton Area
The Scranton Railway Company with about forty miles of track is said to be sold to a capitalists group led by John A. Riggs of Reading who formed United Power and Transportation. Roberto Fox formerly of Wilmington and Chester group managed the Traction system and the riggs party may extend to Pittston city.
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Wilkes-Barre and
Wyoming Valley Traction Company
Scranton
Tribune
Scranton Railway Company
John A. Riggs
Reading
United Power and Transportation Company
Wilmington and Chester Tracdlon Company
Robert I. Fox
City
Wilkes- Barre
Riggs
Pittston
Silliman
Waverly
Reform Preachers Crusade Led by J. C. Hogan in New York
The New York World reports Rev. J. C. Hogan, ex ordained Methodist preacher, launching a month long crusade for the salvation of preachers from a tent at Broadway and Fifty sixth street. Hogan rejects hired preachers and has opened a temperance restaurant at 188 Eighth Avenue with his brother. He criticizes modern clergy and links moral decline to political figures while accusing ministers of avoiding direct critique of their backers.
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J. C. Hogan
New York City
New York World of
Broadway
Fifty-sixth Street
Methodist Episcopal Church
Eighth Avenue
Hogan
World
Jesus Christ
Isl
Christian Endeavor
Epworth League
New York
Queen Bose Cottage Opens at Lake Wincla
Cottage listing shows Mrs Kittie Gardner proprietor offering Queen Bose on Lake Wincla, pricing listed as one per day and four per week.
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Queen Bose
Lake Wincla
Kittie Gardner
Married Fort y Years at Gravel Pond Home
Forty year wedding anniversary celebrated at the Gravel Pond summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Wenzel. Thirty members of the Beranten Liederkrana attended to honor the couple with gifts a silver cap and saucer for Mrs. Wenzel and a gold headed cane for Mr. Wenzel. Frank Hummer and Mr. Wenzel spoke at the presentation.
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Conrad Wenzel
Gravel Pond
Tin plate plant plans eyed for Scranton
Secretary Atherton of the board of trade received a letter from S K Torbet of Chicago promising plans for a six mill tin plate plant to produce 5 000 boxes weekly and employ 750 workers with a monthly payroll around 20 000. Details will be reviewed by the manufacturers committee and Torbet may be invited to provide more information. A furnace maker and an iron specialty company are negotiating with the board for plant establishment in the city.
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Atherton
Board of Trade
S. K. Torbet
Chicago
Scrantonians
Torbet
Hased
Open Air Concert Delights Hon. Connell and Guests
A complimentary concert by Mereto and his band drew a large crowd to the Connell residence at Clay avenue and Vine street. An elevated, lit platform across the street provided a striking backdrop as audiences danced in the streets and praised the ensemble. The program featured selections from The Runaway Girl and Welsh airs, with Love's Old Sweet Song rendered by John T. Watking. The night closed with The Star Spangled Banner amid enthusiastic applause.
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William Connell
Connell
Clay Avenue
Vine Street
Bauer
Acress
Mr. Connell
John T. Watking
Death of Miss Phoebe Stuart in Scranton
In Scranton on July 1, the 18 year old Miss Phoebe Stuart daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Stuart of 1422 Peng Avenue died. Funeral services will be held at her residence on Wednesday afternoon with burial at Moreat Hill cemetery.
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Stuart
Scranton
Phoebe
Charles Stuart
Peng Avenue
Taterment
Moreat Hill Cemetery
Real estate men warn of danger from vast land sales
Real estate experts caution that the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Co plans to sell 18 000 acres of city land in small lots could flood the market, depress property values, and hurt small land development firms. They urge gradual parcel sales to avoid a market collapse and rising tax and interest burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Co
Lackawanna Company
Telephone Rental Rates Inquire Of The Manager
A notice invites inquiries to the manager at No 117 Adams Avenue to learn the new telephone rental rates. The fragment indicates a local rental rate update and a contact point for details.
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Adams Avenue
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United States
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Walter M. Dickson
Whitehall
N. Y
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Gormantown
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Ray Harris
Jefferson Avenue
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Jefferton Avenue
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Brooklyn
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cAte
Columbia Hose Company
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Hlon
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Hamilton
Daughhter
Katherine Timberman
Scranton Conservatory of Music
John Randolph
S T. Peter
Frangellen Lutheran Church
Rietory
Prescott Avenue
Como Jolly
Fleetville
John Alpianato
Caroline Hiber
Amivore Veonard
Judson Welly
Lake Richmond
Erbe
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Robert Reeves
Stafford Meadow
No. 5
Elmhurst
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M'Laughlin
Shamokin Dispatch
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Coursen
MR. Silliman
Archbald
Nantlaoke
TIN Plate Information
Oxford
Schank & Spencer
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Tories
AMM
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Park Plaid
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Lincoln Heights
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Williams & Bro
Lacka. Ave
Scranton, PA
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Matthews Bros
Eckemr
Scranton Cutlery Works
PBS
Hopati
Just
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
Pierces Market
Conrad, Hatter
Ronqmy
Wyoming
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