City notes from the week’s events and plans
Miller conducts a memorial at 3 Adams evening. Lawrence band to play Nay Aug park Saturday at 2 pm. Richeride fined $1 for drunken and disorderly conduct. Laurel Wilgs hosts midsummer night dances. Young Men’s Christian Association workers band to meet at Resette mission tonight. Drever of Dunmore to sing during event. Tiders’ Rent Tete signs contract for new house on North Washington avenue with Naw Aur Lumber. Parishioners of Rev J Jordan’s excursion to Parview a success. Exhibition plans by Marty for Young Men’s Christian Association buildings in Hartford Germantown Rock Island and Boringfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yooung
Young Men's
Christian Akeochition Workers
Resette
Drever
Dunmore
Tiders
Washington Avenue
Naw Aur Lumber Company
Aaron Goldsmiity
Christiaan
Wilstington Avenue
Marty Hae
Young Men's Christian Association
Martford
Conn
Germantown
Pag Rock Island
Boringield, Mires
American School in Paris to Welcome Wilkes-Barre Principal
Scranton residents seeking details on the new Paris school can contact Mrs. Hanson of Wilkes-Barre at the Motel Jermyn Friday afternoon. She and Miss Margaret Conner of New York will discuss the program run with notable American and Parisian backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Charles Congsneham
H. A. Harvey
A. Puller
Burglars Blow Safe at W E Prone Feed Mill
Burglars broke into the W E Prone feed mill on Eust Market Street early yesterday. They entered via a side window, rifled drawers in the office, and blew open the safe, getting 17 cents. No clues identify the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EB
Eust Market Street
Letter From India Read At Local Prayer Meeting
A letter from Thomas PL Arch bald of this city, traveling in India, was read at the First Presbyterian Church prayer meeting. The missive described the mining work ongoing in the country and its details. Finite wines and cigars are advertised at 120 Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Thomas PL Archbald
Iidia
Tande
Spruce Street
Bargain Offer on Patent Syrup of Tar
An uncertified notice from J. G. Bong & Dunmore Pa and John F. Donahue invites readers to trial Greenes Warranted Syrup of Tar for coughs and colds with a money back guarantee if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Bong & Dunmore
John FP
Donahue
Uoren da
Meeting of Stone Masons Disclosed in South Scranton Hall
In South Scranton last night a meeting of stone masons discussed a potential bolt from the strike. Officials from the Building Trades council counseled restraint and no action was announced. Work on large city jobs continues with no shortage of labor, while plumbers remain out but expected to return soon. Rumors say some men have left the city to seek work elsewhere and are finding higher pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workingmen’s Hall
South
Scranton
Building Trades Council
Lackawanna Avenue
Stribere
James Dunn Hanged Himself in Despair
James Dunn a widower aged 1 Fears formerly of Peters bore was found dead on the Pittston Boulevard between Tingley’s hotel and Hear Creek. He used suspenders to hang himself after drinking heavily, with despondency noted. Coroner notified in Lunxerne county. inquest planned. A Pennsylvania Coal Company due bill and a Dunmore tax receipt were found on his person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dunn
Fears
Petersbore
Pittston Boulevard
Tingley's Hotel
Hear Creek
Matthew Nolan
Archibald Baird
Inkerman
Plains
Lunxerne
Pennsylvania Cowl Company
Dunmore
Dunmere
W. E. Correll
Mullady and Roche Inquiries From Philadelphia
Postmaster Ripple receives a Philadelphia letter seeking address for a former weather employee named Joh Mullady now in Scranton. The War department asks for information on Thomas Roche late private ETU 11th Infantry who died in San Juan Puerto Rico last November. A hospital watch and chain believed to belong to Roche is to be delivered to his next of kin, possibly a wife.
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Ripple
Philadelphia
Scranton
Hele
Millady
Tien
Mary Duikes
North Thirteenth Street
War Department
Thomas Roche
Company T
Eleventh
United States Infantry
San Juan
Forto Rico
Tre
Arrest of Joseph Adams After Theft Claim on South Washington
Joseph Adams was arrested early yesterday on South Washington Avenue by Patrolmen Thomas and Evans. He carried a large coil of five wire believed taken from Munt and Connells. A hearing before Mayor Moir occurred yesterday afternoon, with Adams held in $300 bail for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Adans
South Washington Avenue
Thomas and
Evans
Munt & Connells
Lattera
Ele
Moir
Wee
Addition Planned for State Hospital Infirmary
At a Monday trustees meeting of the State hospital for the insane at Danville it was decided to add an extension to the infirmary. The expansion will provide space for about fifty more chronic patients, addressing long standing overcrowding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Hospital
Tisane Ap Bas
Danville
William Griffiths arraigned on larceny charge in Scranton
William Griffiths was arraigned before Alderman Flowe on larceny charges brought by W. S. Thoms of West Scranton. Thoms said Griffiths took a chain valued at $15. Griffiths was committed to the county jail in default of $100 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Griffiths
Flowe
W. 8. Thoms
West Scranton
Griffiths
Death of Neptune Engine Company member Charles Wirth
The Scranton Firemen by this July 1 session mourn the death of Charles Wirth of Neptune Engine Company No. in Scranton. He was a charter member, respected gentleman and energetic firefighter whose passing prompted resolutions of condolence and a pledge to publish the notice and present copies to his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riukiet
Scranton
Charles Wirth
Neptune Englee Company
Neptune Engine Company
Beranton Fire Department
Emil Thonn
W. Mott
P. Robinson
Big Scranton land sale promises eight hundred lots
A 120 acre plot on North Main Avenue between Pettebone and Cemetery Streets near Keyser Valley is sold to New York capitalists, with Frank Steynolda as agent. Purchase near $120,000 or more, planned as eight hundred residential lots with extended avenues, improved water and sewer, and enhanced streetcar access in West Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
North Main Avenue
Price Building
Delaware, Lackawanni and Wertern Company
Frank Steynolda
Thin City
Pettebone
Cemetery Streets
Keyser Valley
Lackawanna Railroad
Reynolds
New York
Truesdale
Tribune
Loomis
Offie
Connell Wyilding
Lt Ts
Reymwn
Keystone Land Company
Maine Avenue
Mt. Pleasant
Pettebone Street
Oram
Tryde Mark
Bromley
Sumer
Lincoln
Trebeoug
Gartlel
Everett
Crant Avenue
Linden Street
Lafayette Street Lne
Round Woods
West
Dutlet
Round Woods Tract Survey and Clearance Work Begun
Surveyors staked the land at the Mound Woods site bought by Hon. W. W. Watson and plans call for a street parallel to Main avenue with a second thoroughfare nearer the woods. Workers removed dead timber and the grove undergoes a long overdue cleanup. Watson notes the purchase is not linked to the Keystone Land company’s Lincoln Heights development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mound Woods
W. W. Watson
Main Avenue
Watson
Keystone Land Company
Lincoln Heights
Real Estate Deal In Allentown Area Reports Exchange
The White Hall Portland Cement company of Cementon bought one acre of land near Allentown from the White Hall Land Improvement company for 50 000 dollars. The transfer was handled by Hon W W Watson of the city, who acted as directory in both firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Hall Portland Cement Company
Cementon
White Hall Land Improvement Company
HIRI
Allentown
W. W., Watson
Scranton Capitalists Plan Cement Mill With 2000 Bar Daily Capacity
Interrated capitalists in Scranton prepare to form a cement company with $500000 capital stock. They will erect a cement mill on land costing $100000, commence work immediately, and operate a 2000 bar daily Portland cement plant. University of Pennsylvania expert analysis praised the land product as top quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
University of Pennsylvania
Price Building Sold To Traders Real Estate Company
The Price building on Washington avenue between Lackawanna and Spruce streets was sold by Mrs F Price to Traders Real Estate company led by Charles and Sehlager for 845000. The structure will be remodeled with two additional stories and a new entrance. The upper floor access will be controlled by a secret association name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
Washington Avenue
Lackawanna Avenue
Spruce Street
F. Price
Charles &Sehlager
Noort
Newsboy Picnic Delights Central City Crowd at Nay Aue Park
Newsboys gathered at Nay Aue park for a full day of rides, games, and prizes. The Lawrence band led a morning parade through central streets, and at the park food and drinks fed the crowd for hours. Afternoon activities included kiterying exhibitions, games, and prize giveaways, with extensive results listed for numerous races and contests. The Scranton Railway provided transport back, and a local donor contributed $5 to the newsboy fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nay Aue Park
Ats Oedlock
Central City
Lawrence Band
New York
Epworth League Rally At Asbury Church Green Ridge
Epworth League groups in the city gather under the City Union at the Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church in Green Ridge for a rally tomorrow evening. Delegate John J F York reports on Indianapolis activities, with musical numbers and refreshments offered. large attendance is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth Leagues
Epworth League City Union
Asbury Methodist Epdepapal
Green Ridge
John J. F. York
Hy Union
Indianapolis
Epworthians
Alvo
Obituary notices list several local deaths and services
Mrs Catherine Troster died at home on Cadar avenue after a short illness aged s1. She is survived by two sons John and Junuh. Funeral tomorrow at 2 o clock with services at Horse Bue and burial in Mitteton avenue cemetery. Also obituary of Patrick Keating of Pittmon who died Tuesday aged 85, survived by children including Patrick, Mrs J J Bart, Mrs Thora Bayly, Thomas, James. funeral tomorrow at St Johns church. Mrs Marsha J. Clark died at her daughter Anna Clark’s residence on Adams Avenue. services set for Thursday at 1 o clock Burlit in Taga county. Friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Troster
Cadar Avenue
Thie Side
John
Juncuh
Tomorow
Mitteton Avenue
Patrick Keating
Pittmion
Tuosilly
St. John's Church
Patric
Colerdo
J. J. Bart
Mra
Thora Bayly
Thomas
James
Acranton
Marsha J.lark
Pto'eloek
Burlul
Taga
Tigge County
Bennett Died at Crystal Lake Daughter of Mr and Mrs Bennett
A death notice for Low Bennett, daughter of Mr M M Bennett and Mrs Bennett of 182 Madison Avenue, Crystal Lake. The obituary states she died in July, aged years and months, with funeral service at the family home tomorrow afternoon.
City Council Debates Tax Collector Quarters Issue
Common council committees hear arguments on forcing the poor tax collector to share office quarters with the city treasurer. Treasurer Robinson opposes, citing space and access concerns. Proposals include relocating the poor tax office or partitioning a new private entry. The panel will reconvene to draft a report. Also, a railway carriage theft attempt is described with chloroform devices found. A suspect fled. police hunt continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillipe
Calpin
Nagel
Common Council
James H. Torrey
Robinson
R. Parr
Farr
Hobingon
Erand
Torrey
Board of Assessors
Board of Revision and Appeal
Parr
Public Buildings Committee
Fare
Hobinson
Finn
Robingon
Mr. Torrey
Confession Motive in Historical Crimes Stirred Vermont Panic
A fragment recounts famous cases of coerced confessions and public shocks from England to Vermont. John Perry’s execution and later revelations, the 1819 Vermont Boorn murders, and Mussel Colvin’s reappearance sparked frenzy. Clerical pressure and public fear fueled the strange confessional chain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
John Perry
New Campden
William Harrison
Stephen
Jesse Boorn
Boorn
Jesse
Colvin
Calvin
New York Evening Post
Chadwick
Shrewsbury
N. J
Mussel Colvin
Thia
James Whelpley
New York
William Fpolhemus
Dover
Ageril
Whelpley
Common Council
Vermont
Manchester
Stephen Boorn
Daring Railway Crime On Bordeaux Paris Express
Parisian lawyer M. Roux traveled alone in a coupe on the Bordeaux Paris train. He awoke to a wine odor and saw a man on the footboard trying to open the door. Roux drew a revolver and fired the alarm as the train stopped between St. Bulpho and Vavare. the suspect disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Albert Rows
M. Noux
Wandegng
M. Houx
M. Roux
St. Bulpho
Vavare
Ingersoll Tale Reveals Cost of Free Thought
A Peorta law office visit is recounted with a friend examining shelves. The question asks the price of "The Age of Reason" and other works as an implied measure of intellectual cost in politics. The anecdote reflects debates on influence and nomination processes of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingersoll
Poveragt
Tina
Peorta
Paine
Pittahute
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K E Mi P’ S
Wieming Avenue
H. B. Ware
Willame Huilding
Postofion
Miller
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Ohin Richeride
Danoh
Laurel Wilgs
Laurel
Farview
Rev
J. 1
Jordan
Parviow
Ths
Paris
Gordon Hanson
Wilkes- Barre
W. YU. Freas
East Market Street
India
Meeting OF Stone Masons
South Scranton
Mullady and Roche
Joseph Adams
Lackawanna Company
Round Woods Tract
Lake Dupes
AL Hughen
Iet
Priv
Liver Optie
the Lander
Oprite
Lewis, Reilly & Davin
John Mur
Pho
Michiel Tigue
Secund
Colling & Griifting
Philip Poblneaan
George Morel
Willem Furris
Secont
Coreann & Time
Penn Clothing
Shoe Bloor
James Morris
James Colpl
Curt Wotton
Lis Connolly
Wallace
Enon Oprish
Jair
Iby Bschunk
Sponer
Woo
William O Boyle
Methrail
Oarkee Driesse Anel Rie
Jonas Long
James Deorn
Gist Nowlls
Piet Joie
Sult
Siamter
Myer Davidaw
Hiewele Rare
Arthle Cofford
Cheorke Mureh
Idevele Lan
Bbitenbender & Oy
Semonel Prise
Gil of Shi
Ester
Bievele
Toe
Vien Stoy
Charles Cviriemtor
Iitomd
Scranton Railway Company
FE. N. Willard
Asbury M. E
MR. Robinson
Wade Finn
Mr. Farr
Personal
M. Thoux
Bordeihux
The
London Standard
China Wall
Jermyn
United States
Mears Building
Washington Ave
Buell Company
Davidow Bros
Lackawanna Ava
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Avenue
Pennsylvania
Elmwood Hall
Elmhurst
W. H.H. Bull
Lithia
C. E. Frear
Lake Winola, PA
Spring Grove House
Lake Carey
Wyoming County
Bloomsburg
Hoom
Lehigh Valley
Lake
Jouin
Joni
Fern Hall
Crystal Lake
Blaye
Carbondale
Fern Mall
Tiop
State
Vern Mall
Mera Hall
Johnson
Sindam Pn
WEW
Ariington
Ocean Grove
N.J
Millah
Ial
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