Elks Excursion and Local News From The Tribune
The Elks excursion to Lake Ariel is noted for today. Obituary mentions Henry Smith died in New York City and to be interred privately in Dunmore cemetery. James Murtaugh faces assault charge. bail set at 500. Fire at Coyne's hotel traced to an insulated wire. smoke alarm triggered. Five County Christian Endeavor union to meet August 4 at Purview with Rev George Stewart speaker. Fire committee to discuss two new chemical apparatuses. William Holland injured at car shops. toe amputated. A disturbance after lunch at Wolf Johnson's saloon leads to arrest and $2 fine. Bridget Naughton to Hillside Home insane department. costs charged to county. Marriage licenses issued. Kellerman and Monahan marry. Kellerman previously divorced. Firemen's Relief association meeting. charter secured. funds in treas ury. Park Lodge opening invitations issued. Jonas Jong's Bons outing planned with wagons along Elmhurst boulevard.
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Elks
Lake Ariel
Henry Smith
New York City
Dunmore Cemetery
James Murtaugh
Kasson
John Duwnfield
W. Conroy
Murtaugh
Coyne
Mhoonis Chemical Company
Five County Christian Endeavor Union
Lackawanna
Lusarne
Wayne, Susquehanna
Wryoming
Purview
Joint Fire Department
Select Council
William Holland
South Side
Delaware, Lackawannni and
Wolf Johnson
Penn Avenue
Frank Cobb
Cobb
Collins
Archnald
Bridget Naughton
Hillside
Doane
Luckpawanna County
Firemen's Relief Association
Bons
Hind
Fimhurst Boulevard
Counies
Correll
Police raid arrests at Raymond Court resort
A police squad led by Lieutenant Davie raided a disorderly resort in Raymond court where a carousal was underway. Those named Daisy Miller Violet Winters May Sumner Florence Smith Patrick Moran George Callahan and John Campbell were arrested and fined in police court before Mayor Bailey.
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Davie
Raymond Court
Daisy Miller
Violet Winters
May Sumner
Florence Smith
Patrick Moran
George Callahan
John Campbell
Bailey
Paving Bid Dispute Halts Providence Road Project
The Joint Pavements Committee of Councils could not decide on paving Providence Road and North Main Avenue with vitrified brick after the lowest bidders James O Reilly & Co of Philadelphia requested withdrawal. A conference with Chairman O Boyle and City Solicitor McGinley is scheduled tomorrow afternoon. Bid details were prepared by City Engineer Phillips for the committee.
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Providence Road
North Main Avenue
James B. O'Rielly & Co
Philadelphia
Court Street
James , O'Reilly & Co
O'Boyle
McGinley
Phillips
New Temple Dedicated by Knights of Malta in Guernsey Building
Anthracite commandery Knights of Malta dedicated their new temple in the Guernsey building on Washington avenue that night. Supreme Commander RE. W. Samuel and Supreme Trustee George H. Pierce delivered addresses. the temple is on the fourth or top floor.
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Anthracite Commandery
Knights of Malta
Guernsey Building
Washington Avenue
Supreme Crimemander
RE. W. Samuel
Supreme
George H. Pierce
Mt. Carmel
Philadelphia
Second Day at Sisters Institute Highlights Liturgy and History
Rev Father Coffey of Carbondale opened with a talk on the Liturgy of the Mass while Miss Burke continued her history lessons and addressed Mothers' Clubs. She stressed piety, morals, local geography, and practical home life guidance for mothers and children.
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Father Coffey
Carbondale
Miss Burke
Mothers
Burkee
Bride and Higgins Head to Wilkes-Barre After Niarara Falls
Dr and Mrs Higgins departed from the bride's home for Niagara Falls and will reside in Wilkes-Barre, reuniting after the trip.
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Bride
Mrs. Higgins
Niarara Falls
Wilkes-Barre
Wheel Thief Nabbed After Early Morning Flight
A. J. Gallagher fled J. Rawlings' bicycle shop on Penn Avenue with a new wheel. Detective W. F. Clifford pursued and cornered him at Stull near the Lehigh Valley railroad. Gallagher surrendered and the wheel was recovered at the U S Express office in Scranton.
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A. J. Gallagher
J. Rawlings
Penn Avenue
W. F. Clifford
Gallagher
Stull
Lehigh Valley Railroad
la Grange
Scranton
United States Express Office
Reilly Proposal Sparks Debate Over Brick Paving
Last Thursday night the council opened Reilly proposal and found low figures for several brick kinds, surprising competitors and pavement experts. Since then Reilly & Co expressed willingness to withdraw if possible, while committee members split on releasing the firm from its obligation.
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Reilly
Select Council
Reilly & Co
City contract bid dispute over paving project and funding
A city committee weighs awarding the large paving contract to the next lowest bidder after Reidy & Co. claim upfront costs of about 60000 exceed their resources. Proposals hinge on monthly payments and bonds, with property owners facing about 66100 in costs plus 1500 for inspectors.
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Reidy & Co
Reilly & Co
Select Council
Messrs. O' Boyle
Willams
Hoss, Coyne
McAndrews
Common Council
Meessrs
Scranton Railway Company
Jowest
Individuala
Firme
Scranton
Madison Avenue
Charlies Lowry
Dr P J Higgins Marries Miss Annie Reilly
Dr P J Higgins of Wilkes Barre wed Miss Annie Cecelia Reilly of Ashley at St Leo's Church Ashley. Bishop Hoban officiated with Rev J W Hussie assisting. Maid of honor Annie McManama. best man Dr McAniff. Ushers included Joseph Verr et t, Michael Kughton, Morris Higgins, E J McCarty. Wedding breakfast followed.
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S J
Dedicatory Exercises at Eureka Commandery Lend Style to Local Lodge
The Eureka Commandery of Olyphant and allied groups held a dedicatory day on the newly furnished lodge floor in the Guernsey building. Officers and members from Anthracite commandery and other orders attended with speeches, music, and a final smoker.
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Guernsey
Reading Rmwr
Kere & Siebecker
Hill & Connell
Supreme oMcers
Elmhurst
Frank Young
C. O. Swartz
Samuel
Pierce
Wilkes-Barre
John J. Reiseel
James Lydon
Eureka Commandery
Olyphant
Electric City
West Sile
Eastern Star
North End
General Grant
South Side
Stephen
Dunmore
Anthracite Commandery
Washington Camp
Hiawatha Cornell
Daughters of Pocahontas
Independent Order of Foresters
Scranton Council
Dr. Zachman
M. Hornbaker
Ira Mitchell
James Young
O. A. Beemer
G. B. Uthman
C.D. Swartz
EK. L. Haas
Ramel Costlett
E. T. Bone
P. W. Roll
F.C. Bartz
William Schiining
William Zachman
E. A. Swarts
Joseph F. Keller
Frank H. Young
Louis Schroeder
Harry Enelin
Sentinel
William Bartlett
D. V. Wint
John 8. Luce
A. D. Rowley
Passengers Narrow Escape In Coal Train Collision
Six Pittson bound trolley car passengers escaped serious harm after a collision with a moving coal train at Greenwood breaker switch. Wet rails and a sharp descent caused the motorman to lose control and abandon the car. the impact smashed the front and pushed the car back a few inches, but all aboard remained uninjured aside from fright.
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Greenwood
Attorneys anticipate quash of LiangstaffKelley bill on August 15
Attorneys Holgate and Hamilton examine the respondent's bill of particulars in the Liangstaff-Kelley contest and expect the court to quash for delay. They argue the filing occurred 75 days after May 9, by order 60 days were allowed, and claim excess votes underage count could unseat Kelley. The reach extends to Tunmore borough as work continues.
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MH. Holgate
J. J. Ti. Hamilton
Liangstaff-Kelley
Langatoff
Holgate
Kelley
Tunmore
Contested Votes Vow to Expose 200 Illegal Ballots
A Dunmore hearing reveals a plan to uncover about 200 illegal votes in two districts. About 6,000 voters examined so far with 400 disqualified in the borough contest and fewer than half thought to have paid taxes to qualify. Officials promise major disclosures backed by affidavits and expect a month to six weeks for aid, with further inquiry to last two to three months before a final report.
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Firat
Dunmore
Holgate
Supreme Court
Peter F. O'Hare
Dominick K. Healey
Patrick O'Donnell
Edward McGill
P. W H. Mongan
Willliam Mulderiy
M. G. O'Malley
William Connelly
James McLaughlin
M. J. Walsh
Peter O'Hare
Michael Flannigan
Edward O'Hare
Patrick Conway
Michael Ginkey
Michael J. Burns, Jr
Michael L. Ginley
John Blanch
Matthias Konn
Thomas Burke
Michael Burke
Joseph Conway
Joseph Driscoll
Michael Joyce
Daniel O'Hara
Thomas Fadien
Michael Langan
Thomas Walsh
James Zovorback
Andrew Cunbaba
Andrew Hones
John McGlone
Frank PR. Connelly
Fireproof Kina Decor Sparks Quick Move of Fint
A fragmented description notes large items in dark colors with flower and gold decorations designed to withstand fire. The passage mentions fast relocation and a price hint, but details are unclear. The text seems to be a brief interior display note or catalog caption from an old newspaper page.
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Oxford
John Mundell
Alan Hoys
Schank & Spencer
Spruce St
M. Meinhart
Wyoming Avenue
Siac
Ackawanna Avenue
City Notes
Tribune
Frederick Kellerman
Filen Merah Monahan
William Daley
Stone Avenue
Hannah Moran
Cedar Avenue
Merman
Stahlheber
Hickory Street
Ida Mettler
Boerhatredt
Marriaree
Daniels
Fred Kellerman
Ellen MacGrail Monahan
Marine
Rudd
Carousal
Tangle
Sisters’ Institute
Thackeray
George Washington
Quebec
Canada
Sheldon Barnes
8. Weir Mitchell
Hugh Wynne
James A. Reilly Weeeed
Ol Wees
George Steponade
Alcatras Paving Co
Blair & Kennedy
Ae Abbot Wmble Contracting
Sisi
LS A
Abbot Gamble Contracting
Coste
P. J. Higgins
Miss Annie Cecelia Reilly
Ashley
God
B. Ellen Burke
Chas. du P. Swift
Geo M. Hallstead
Swift, Ratpeen
Edw. Swift, c. HM
van Buskirk
Connell Building
Holgate and Hamilton
Millar
China al
Millar &Peck
Wyoming Avs
A. F. Kizer
Prop
Fice
Washington Ave
Gillette Brothers
Georgia
Pierce’s Market
Charles B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Sctlanton Savings Bank
Wiker
Mercereau & Connell
Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Bindur
Ment
Spring House
Heart Lake
Montrose
U. E. Crofut
Lacka. Ave
Ben Tur
Chase
John H. Ladwig
Baby Bazaar
Spruce Street
Firat Moor
Commonwealth Puiding
W. T. Smith
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