Local people and visitors noted in city column
Personal notices list W Bunnell of Honesdale at the Jermyn Miss Lillian Kraft to New York this afternoon Frank Patterson of Wilkes Barre describes a Scranton visit Councillor Griffiths and wife in Atlantic City journey B Morris with wife and daughter to Atlantic City Mrs George Felton family vacationing in Uilen N Y Photley and children return from Syracuse H C Wirtley of Kramer Wells Co in town Attorney W M Bunnell and wife travel to Lewisburg for Judge Hoffa funeral Mrs Kurt Hinckley returns home from city visit Misses Mucklow Tamaqua Dupont guests in city Charne K E Worris Delaware attorney and wife and daughter visit Quincy avenue Dr Fred Davis opens office in Keemple building
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PF. W. Bunnell
Honesdale
Jermyn
Lillian A. Kraft
New York
Frank BK. Patterson
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Willion V. Griffiths
Atlinthe Iby
N. J
B. Morris
Atlanticity
George Felton
Uilen
N.Y
BR. Photley
Eloctric Avenue
Ielt
Syracuse
H.C. Wirtley
Kramer, Wells Co
W. M. Bunnell
Lewisburg
Judge Hoffa
Kurt Hinckley
Nicholson
Jonnie and
Lech Mucklow
Tamaqua
Effie and
Jossin Mucklow
Dupont
Charne K E. Worris
Delwidere, No
Ond
Charles Wade
Quincy Avenue
Patrick Herrity Burned In Heated Asphalt Accident
Patrick Herrity, an Ashphalt company worker on Cupouge Avenue, fell into a hot load of asphalt while spreading it. An epileptic fit caused him to plunge into the heated mix, burning both arms and face before fellow workers rushed him to Lackawanna Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Herrity
Barber Ashpalt Company
Cupouge Avenue
Unu
Lacka- Wanna Hospital
Wake Shore Limited Captivates With Luxurious Night Lighting
The Wake Shore Limited dazzles along its route at night with brilliant lighting and exquisite comfort. The article urges travelers from Boston New York or Buffalo to try this train on trips to western cities and notes other local notices including a refurnished Holly cottage at Lake Winola offering first class board at 16.00 per week and a local cigar advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wake Shore Limited
Boston
New York
Buffalo
Lake Winola
C. J. Corey
Fire on the Northland Aboard Lake Erie Steamer
Frank Richards, returning from a Great Lakes trip, recounts a Tuesday fire on the Northland about five hours from Buffalo. Aboard 400 passengers a deck fire ignited, crew fought it with water and chemicals as a breeze fanned flames. There was no panic, but many women cried and passengers grew excited. Fire was extinguished after an hour. the ship reached Buffalo hours late, waterlogged but with all aboard safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Richards
Great Lakes
Lake Erie
Northland
Buffalo
Forty Two Inch Snake Killed by Attorney at Lake Scranton
Attorney Reynolds Bedford, riding near Lake Scranton, killed a forty two inch timber rattlesnake with a board. He sustained a severe puncture wound in the palm while dispatching the reptile, and his injury occurred Tuesday on the boulevard by the lake. The snake measured forty two inches in length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds Bedford
Lake Scranton
Buind
Fo Neil
Merchants Arrested for Adulterated Foods In City
John R. Lehman and deputy 5 J Stevens arrested six merchants for selling adulterated foods. Warrants issued by Alderman Millar and hearings set in his office. Goods found adulterated include vanilla extract and tomato ketchup preserved with salicylic acid. Samples analyzed by Prof A H Wella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Lehman
Department of Agriculture
J. Stevens
Jermyn
Taylor
Aldeorman Millar
A. H. Wella
Roosevelt Expected In Ogdensburg For Labor Day Parade
Governor Roosevelt of New York is anticipated to participate in the Labor Day parade with plans to speak in Ogdensburg the following day. A New York letter carriers delegation will arrive to aid the convention arrangements, while local buildings are urged to feature strong electric light displays during convention week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
New York
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Superintendent Russell
Lackawanna Road
Syracuse
Manager Geer
M. A. Fitzgerald
Letter Carriers Association
Citizens’ Committee
Mears
Commonwealth
Connell Building
Hately Jermyn
Rudolph
Jonas Long
Glee Society
Meara’ Hall
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Speaks To Mothers
A vintage advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal teething remedy used by millions of mothers for over fifty years. It claims to soothe the child, ease gums, relieve pain, cure wind colic, and stop diarrhea, sold by druggists worldwide for twenty five cents.
Scranton Fire Debate Spurs Insurance Chief’s Defense
John M. Hughes of the Board of Underwriters faced a hostile reaction after a Republican article attacked his views on fire department staffing. The Tribune counters with a defense, citing Hughes’s expertise and recounting past industry rulings and local council opinions on optimal company numbers for Scranton’s protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
South Side
West Side
Providence
Green Ridge
Park Place
Pine Brook
Insurance
John M. Hughes
Board of Underwriters
Republican
Hughes
Becnauge
Mr. Hughes
Merce
Tribune
Board of Vader Writers
John G. McAskie
Ian
Fire Underwriters’ Association
Middle Department
Philadelphia
Beranton
Lta
The
Local Market Ad Bulletin Highlights Bargains
Local grocer promotes imported sardines at 19c to 35c with Magnum tins and bulk savings. Cherry-stone olives, fancy fruit, chipped beef, salad dressing, and home grown potatoes are featured along with fresh melons and seasonal produce.
Benefits for Firemen at Monthly Relief Meeting
Seven disability claims were presented and allowed by the Firemen Relief Association at the monthly meeting. Claims included nine days for a Vine Street July Fourth burn and several other injuries from fires, with disputes over a frozen foot and eligibility of permanent men. A rule change is being drafted to decide if permanent members can receive benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firemen’s Relief Association
Charles Riehe
Nay Aues
Vine Street
Daoya
James Riggal
Janes v. Keogh
William Connell
W. C. Eldridge
Niagara Company
David Martin
Cusick
James F. Stewart
the Cumberland
Adam Steinhouser
Hook and Ladder Company
West Lackawanne Avenue
James Mott, Jr
Hee
Gene May
Hook's
Steinhouser
Hickey
May
Connor Hannon Nuptials at St Peters Cathedral
Miss Anna Hannon of 428 Prospect Avenue wed P. F. Connor city treasurer of Carbondale yesterday at 9 30 in St Peters Cathedral. Rev Francie J Canivan officiated. Bride wore white. Agnes Hannon bridesmaid. Joseph Connor brother of groom attended. A wedding repast followed at the bride's home. Mrs Connor employed at Goldsmiths Bazaar. Connor serves his second term as Carbondale treasurer and is highly respected locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hannon
Prospect Avenue
P. F. Connor
Carbondale
St. Peter's Cathedral
Nev
Francie J. Canivan
Agnes Hannon
Joeph Connor
Connor
Goldsmith's Bazaar
Bishop Hoban Heads for Europe on Barbarossa
Rt Rev Bishop Hoban and four parish priests depart for New York to sail for Germany on the Barbarossa. Hoban will spend his time in Germany while the other priests may visit Rome or Paris. Very Rev Eugene Garvey will administer diocese affairs until Hoban’s return in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Hoban
J. A. O'Reilly
James L. Shanley
Sayre
Joseph Coroner
Towanda
New York
Barbarossa
Germany
Hoban
Rome
Paria
Eugene V. Garvey
Pittston
Two More Republicans Seek County Commissioner Nominations
Two more candidates joined the Republican race for county commissioner, filing yesterday with attorney J. E. Watkins, secretary of the county committee. The contenders are William Evans of the city and John Penman of Olympia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Watkins
Willam Evans
John Penman
Olyphant
Yesterday Marriage License List From Scranton Area
A fragmentary notice lists individuals connected to marriage licenses and boarding details. Names include Herman Warne, William H. Lewis, Mamie F Comtesse, Henry L. Bregel, and Mary WMS with local places Old Forge and Lake Winola. Boarding at Queen Beas cottage priced at $1 daily and $14 weekly with Mrs Kittie Gard ner as proprietress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Warne
William H. Lewis
Mamie F Comtesse
Henry L. Bregel
Cece
Old Forge
Mary Wms
C.cerer
Errr
Old Borge
Queen Beas Cottage
Lake Winola
Kittie Gardner
Droprietresa
Riggs Eyes Scranton Line Sale and Traction Support
Rumors spread about Scranton Railway interests and a possible sale of trolley road assets. Riggs representatives probe Carbondale Traction and other lines in the Lackawanna Wyoming valleys, with promises of upgrades to rolling stock if control is gained. The Berington and Wilkes Barre links remain central to plans for a faster steam line between Wilkes Barre and Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Railway Company
Tribune
Riggs
Uaited Power and Transportation Company
Yesterdny
Scranton
Wilkes- Barre
Lins
United People
Berinton
Berinton Company
Ries
Carbondale Traction Company
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Can a Boy Forget His Mother's Prayers Song Noted
Thousands from Atlantic to Pacific will sing several polis to banjo guitar mandolin and autoharp accompaniments Colonel Keppel is the author and composer of the song Can a Boy Forget His Mother's Prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Pacific
Colonel Keppel
Rifle Range Improvements Under Watkins Oversight
The rifle range at Dickwon City shows significant upgrades under Reese Watkins and Inspector Tieine Watkins of the Eleventh regiment. Adjutant D B Atherton inspected yesterday and noted that improvements should be finished within days with new targets and rebuilt buildings in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickwon City
Haa
Tieine Watkins
D. B. Atherton
Yoange
Aid for the Strikers Grants Union Support During City Strike
Local union No. 862 of Pine Brook affiliated with the United Mine Workers votes to give striking men in the city an immediate $0 and a monthly $1 assessment on each member until the strike ends. The union has fed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Grier
Common Council
C. B. Chittenden
Select Council
BH. Smith
Hughes
Pine Brook
United Mine Workers of America
Bar Protests Permit Arrests and Fines
Contractor Nelson Le Bar was arrested Tuesday for erecting a building without a permit and fined $50 by Mayor Moir yesterday morning. He declares he will test the constitutionality of the Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson le Bar
Moir
Henry Stein Injured at Hampton Mine
Henry Stein a carpenter at the Hampton mine was injured yesterday when a heavy timber fell on him. He was taken to Moses Taylor Hospital where doctors diagnosed a dislocated shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Mine
Henry Stein
Hampton
Moses Taylor Hospital
Will Look in Moravia for Missing Woman
Six weeks after Mrs. Michael Walters disappeared with their adopted daughter and $500, a traveling painter Nelson Parkar also vanished from Moravia New York. Jacob D Keiper of Altoona arrived seeking his daughter as Walter s divorce suit cites unfaithfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Walters
Stone Avenue
Nelson Parkar
Moravia
N. Y
Walters
Woman in Leggett Street Tries River Jump at Lackawanna Bridge
Mrs Haggerty of Leggett's street, described as demented, jumped into the Lackawanna river yesterday after attempting to dive from the bridge at the Delaware and Hudson station. Onlookers pulled her from the water.
Welcome Meeting for Colonel Keppel at Grace Church
A welcome meeting for Colonel J. J. Keppel now commanding the Atlantic Coast regiment of the Volunteers of America will be held at Grace Reformed Episcopal church Wyoming avenue on Monday evening July 31. He will be assisted by Captain and Mrs Anderson and other Wilkes-Barre officers. Colonel Keppel will play cornet and concertina with Mrs Anderson singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Keppel
Michigan
Atlantic Coast Regiment
the Volunteers of America
Grace Reformed Episcopal Church
Wyoming Avenue
Keppel
Mra. Anderson
Leutenants
Wilkes-Barre
Totten
Bream Heating and Plumbing Ad in City Directory
The line lists Bream Heating and Plumbing with F. and M. T. Howley at 231 Wyoming Ave offering heating and plumbing services in the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bream Heating and Plumbing
F. & M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Bathroom and Toilet Articles Supply Boosted
A local retailer highlights a strong demand for bathroom and toilet articles and announces a carefully selected stock offering quantity variety and quality to meet the need.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norton’s
the Century
the Scribner
Ladies' Home Journal
Woman's Home Companion
the Strand
St. Nicholas
Self Culture
Ladies’ World
Cosmopolitan
Metropolitan
the Puritan
the Quaker
Black Cat
Lesle
the Pearson's
the Lippincott’s
M. Norton
Lackawanna Avenue
the Griffin Art CO
Zoo Wyoming Avenue
Per
Lackawanna Dairy CD
A. A. Lindabury
South Main Avenue
Scranton Transfer Co
Hugh J. Keenan
United States
Lacka, Ave
Ackawanna
A. B. Warman
Penn
Fred Davis
Moxes Taylor Hospital
Keemple
Washington Avenue
Linden Street
Carriers Convention
Devens
FL EK. Robathan
Rohathan
Citizens' Committee
Smith
Misa Marie Campbell
Colonel Ripple
Connell
Scranton & Son
Maskie
IDEA
C. F. Wagner
Eb. &. Robathan
Fire Department Committee of Common Council
Woeless
Tripp Park
E. G
Coursen
Relief Association
Connor-Hannon
Europe
Reese Watkins
United Mine Workers
LA Bar
Boegham
Will
Clarke Bros
Victor
J.D. Williams & Bru
Lacka
Scranton, PA
Russet Oxfords
Oxford
Schank & Spencer
Spruce Street
Suuimeor Mao
Bell & Skinner
Hotel
Acme Bullal
Matthews Bros
Felton’s, Totenn Ay
Just
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
Pierce’s Market
Penn Avenue
Conrad, Hatter
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