McANULTY to begin study of law and local notices
Chatica H Welles Jr is set to begin law study in his father's office Edwin A Sherwood assistant city engineer is recovering from illness during rector absence Rev BE J Haughton will hold service hours at St Luke's Episcopal from 10 to 11 daily Eugene Noack tax collector in Madison township posts bond with Peter Yeager as surety for 10005. Marriage licenses issued to McCarty Ryan Scranton and Kenor Palta Taylor. A duck social at Excelsior hall hosted by Mrs Lewis with Bauer providing music. Willam Shin seeks Democratic convention delegates for the Second district Thirteenth ward and Peter Farrell for the First district Twelfth ward. Christian Evans, charged with stealing a ride on DL&W trains, fined 2 dollars and costs. Special Officer James Durkin arrested Evans near Nay Aug tunnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. J. Haughton
St. Luke's Episcopal
Eugene Noack
Madison Township
Peter Yeager
Charles McCarty
Jiia Ryan
Scranton
John Kenor
Mary Palta
Taylor
Elizabeth Lewis
Excelsior Hall
Mre. Lewie
Bauer
Willam Shin
Peter Farrell
Christian Evans
J. T. Howe
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
James Durkin
Evans
Nay Aug Tunnel
Duryea Depot Robbed of Packages and Tickets
Burglars broke into the B. D. L. W. depot at Duryea on a weekend night. Watchman Thomas Sunley found the break Sunday morning at the Hallstead mine. Ticket agent Arthur Wilson was away, delaying full details. evidence shows several packages disturbed and a broken ticket case with stamps used to present tickets for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duryea
Thomas Sunley
Hallstead
Arthur Wilson
Wood
Lackawanna
Lehigh Valley Offers Special Round Trip Tickets
The Lehigh Valley announces special round trip tickets from all stations at one way fare for the round trip for the Account National Meet in Philadelphia. Tickets on sale and valid August 3 and 4, with return by August 5 inclusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Meet. L. A. W
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley
Joint Session of Councils Tonight
A joint council session is announced to attempt electing a city solicitor. Republicans may be absent as McDonald’s 21 votes stand, affecting Torrey’s prospects and the deadlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrey
McDonald
Tribune
M. A. McGinley
Buffalo Bill Wild West Show Promises Global Horsemanship Spectacle
Anticipation builds for Buffalo Bill's Wild West visit with 1,200 riders and 600 horses. Performers include Cossacks, Vaqueros, Arabs, Aztec riders, and cavalrymen from around the world bringing authentic horsemanship and vivid color to the arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Bill
Plains
Desert
Arabia
Anon
Mysterious Trunk Rumor Sweeps South Side
A trunk left at Philip Kline’s residence near Pitts Town avenue and Elm street drew rumors of a mutilated body. Conductor L I Whipple encountered the man with the trunk and directed him to another car before the trunk was later collected. Only rubber boots, clothing, and a few items remained inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Kline
Pittstewn Avenue
Elm Street
L. I
Whipple
Traction Company
Pittston
Pittston Avenue
Boy Sustains Serious Skull Injury After Stray Incident
Thomas McGowan found George Brown unconscious on the road near Chinchilla. He was rushed to Providence and treated by Dr. Bower after a compound skull fracture was diagnosed. Brown cannot recall how he was hurt. his friend George Lowry offered little help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. McGowan
Chinchilla
McGowan
Providence
Thomas Watkins
Dr. Bower
George Brown
Matthew Brown
Deacon Street
Miner Patrick Lynett Killed in Dunmore Colliery
Patrick Lynett of Dunmore was fatally injured by a rock fall at Murray Kearney and Brown colliery. He died during transport to his home after starting work at 8 30 and being struck on the head while preparing to drill. He was 25 and newly married to Kate Golden. He belonged to St Marys Council Young Mens Institute and Ancient Order of Hibernians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Lynett
Chestnut Street
Dunmore
Murray, Kearney & Brown
Kate Golden
Lynett
Wintere
St. Mary's Council
Young Men's Institute
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Two Boys Die While Berry Picking Side by Side
Henry Killough aged 11 and Morris Cunningham aged 9 disappeared while blackberry hunting on the T. M. Wilson farm south of College Corner. In a storm they were found drowned at a creek swimming hole, their bodies clasped in each other’s arms. Both families grieved and one mother remained critically ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Corner
Henry Killough
Morris Cunningham
William Cunningham
T. M. Wilson
Pennsylvania Pensions and Certificates Listed
Pennsylvania pensions listed include Increase Anthony Tyge of Scranton for restoration and reissue and Danford H. Newton of Dunmore, deceased, with Lackawanna as the issuing area in the July 13, 1897 catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania
Anthony Tyge
Scranton
Danford H. Newton
Dunmore
Lackawanna
Scranton Board of Trade Real Estate Elects New Directors
Stockholders met at the board of trade rooms and re elected the old board with one change Major Byverett Warren resigned and Conrad Schroeder was elected to his place The directors listed include FE B Sturges W A May Dr L M Gates Dr PD B Hand Conrad Schroeder Colonel J W Oakford T H Watkins C P Davidson and A D Dean The board chose officers with President C P Davidson and Vice President T H Watkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Board of Trade Real Estate Company
Board of Trade
Major Byverett Warren
Conrad Schroeder
B. Sturges
W. A. May
L. M. Gates
PD. B. Hand
J. W. Oakford
Health ad touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate claims
Dr. T D Crothers, superintendent of Walnut Lodge Asylum in Hartford Connecticut, endorses the acid phosphate as a remedy of great value for building up functional energy and brain force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Crothers
Walnut Lodge Asylum
Hartford, Conn
To Cure a Cold in One Day Promise
An ad promises a one day cure for colds using laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if the test cures, noting a price of 26 conta.
Institute Opened by Immaculate Heart Sisters in Scranton
The Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary opened an educational institute at St Thomas college in Scranton aligned with the Catholic Education Lecture Bureau. Mrs B Ellen Burke and Miss Mary G Manahan lead daily sessions from 9 am to 4 pm, aiming to advance teaching methods and student instruction across the diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Educational Lecture Bureau
Mra
B. Ellen Burke
State Department of Instruction of
New York
Mead
Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
St. Cecelia's Academy
St. Thomas’ College
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Ellen Burke
New York City
T. F. Coffey
St. Rose's Church
Carbondale
Mary G. Manahan
Saratoga Spring
N. Y
Burke
Department of Public Instruction
State of New York
Hurke
Cardinal Gibbons
Bishop McQuaid
Rochester
Sheldon
Oswero Normal School
Earl
Catechism and Drawing Schedule At Meeting
The program lists 9 a m Catechism with Rev T F Coffey and 1 2 p m art sessions by Mies Manahan and Mie Burke. Speakers include Very Rev T Finnen of Pittston and Rev N J McManus of Providence who praised the work and showed strong interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Manahan
Mie
Burke
Mies Manahan
Mia
T. Finnen
Pittston
Scranton
N. J. McManus
Providence
Senator Vaughan Home Returns After Conference
Senator J. C. Vaughn returned yesterday from Harrisburg after a conference with Governor Hastings. He helped secure the governor's signature to a bill appropriating $7,000 to the West Slide hospital. Senator Landis of Lancaster county then cabled Vaughn and was en route home after a brief stay at Take Winola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
J. C. Vaughn
Harrisburg
West Slide Hospital
Landis
Lancaster County
Vaughn
Take Winola
Drink crazed Polander shoots fellow boarder in Duryea tragedy
In Duryea early last eve a Polish man Andrew Jovaloski shot Charles Moliski 41 in the abdomen after a quarrel over a trunk theft. Jovaloski fled to a church and later to a field before capture. surgeons say Moliski is mortally wounded at Pittston hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duryea
Andrew Jovaloski
Wilkes-Barre
Charles Moliski
Pittston Hospital
Javalecki
Jovaloski
William Smith
Stevenson Street
Iilo
Moliski
Jovalosk
Pittstom Hospital
Mollsk
Christian Endeavor Convention At Farview Aug 5
Five counties Wayne Susquehanna Luzerne Lackawanna Wyoming send delegates to a Christian Endeavor convention at Farview on Thursday August 5. Prominent speakers include Rev J P Stonecipher of Paston who chairs the arrangements. Bauer's band and a large chorus provide music. A special train from Wilkes Barre to Scranton departs at 9 50 with a 75 cent fare from Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Societies
Farview
Wayne
Susquehanna
Luzerne
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Paston
Stonecipher
Bauer
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Lied erkranz Excursion to Farview This Afternoon
The Scranton Leiderkranzes will travel to Farview today for their annual excursion. Bauer's band will provide dance music and several out of town societies are expected to attend. Athletic games including baseball running and fat men’s tug of war are planned on the grounds. The train departs Delaware and Hudson station at 8 30 sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Leiderkrangz
Farview
Bauer
Leiderkranz
Delaware and Hudson Station
Castoria for Infants and Children Here G It Oo
An aged advertising snippet promotes Castoria for infants and children. The brief line emphasizes safe use for young readers and presents Castoria as a trusted remedy option.
St Luke's Home Donations Notice at Harris Drug Store
Twining, an optician at 125 Penn Avenue, will collect donations for St Luke's Home at Harris Drug Store. Hours are 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Home
Twining
Penn Avenue
Harris’ Drug Store
Indies Shirt Waists and Skirts Sale Preview
A hosiery and apparel sale offers Indies shirt waists at 39c with a 65c to 75c range, waists reduced from 1.00 to 1.25, six dozen dainty waists from 1.50 to 2. Linen crash skirts from 1.50 and fancy colored mohair cheviot skirts at 1.95. Boys percale waists 29c and 47c for 75c waists.
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Oxford
Spruce Street
City Notes
Chatica H. Welles, Jr
Edwin A. Sherwood
Mulberry Street
Miflin Avenue
Lehigh Valley Railroad
MacDonald
Murray
Sfientth
Flaherty
St. J. Murray
Board of Health
Alice Deppen
Briges
Bailey
E. J. Maloney
Central Pennsylvania Telephone Company
Phillips
Howell
Milwaukee
Wis
Tary
Dolph B. Atherton
A. D. Dean
Boy
George Lowry
Lowry
Lynnett
Pennsylvania Pensions
Board OF Trade Company
Horsford
Immaculate Heart School Institute
St. Thomas College Hall
O'Hara
M. J. Hoban
Rome
Europe
T. F
New England
Southern States
Middle States
Senator Vaughan Home
Christian Endeavor Convention
Liederkranz
Castoria
St. Luke's
Merceran & Connell
J. B. Corcoran
M. J. Kelly
B. Teal
Foote & Shear
Beech
Crina Jar
China
Val
Wyoming Avenue
Rexford Co
Lacka,. Ave
Valencienne
Yard
Mercereau & Connell’s
Regina Music Boxes
Wyoming Ave
AL Pierge Penn Ave Market
Indies
Scranton, Pa
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