Local residents and visitors roam near lakes and towns
Personal notices list Mr and Mrs Owen Irish spending the summer near Lake Ariel. Dr F Swinewind, noted German chemist, was at Jermyn yesterday. J Githena, Dr H Cliten residence Wy oming Avenue. Dr Carl Selter returned improved from a vacation at Old Point Comfort. Arthur Moore of Hazleton en route to Lake Winola to visit Hotel Cliften owner J W Moore. William E Powell of Milwaukee and his wife guests of George Howell superintendent of schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Irish
Lake Ariel
F. Swinewind
Jermyn
O. J. Githena
Clitens
Wyoming Avenue
Carl Selter Hae
Old Point Comfort
Noseport
Arthur Moore
Hazleton
Lake Winola
J. W. Moore
Hotel Cliften
William E. Powell
Milwaukee
Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad
Guetta
Scholes
George Howell
Wasl- Durn Atreet
Fifth Regiment bound for China en route to San Francisco
Three Lackawanna trains carried members of the Fifth United States Regulars from New York to Buffalo, then onward to San Francisco. The unit, recently back from Cuba, is ordered to sail for China on August 1. Second Lt Yates renewed ties with locals, and Private Everett bade a touching farewell to his sister on the station platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth United States
New York
Buffalo
Lackawanna
Cuba
China
San Francisco
Yates
Everett
South Scranton
Kambeck
Old Thirteenth Regiment
New Duryea Cars Enter Service on Scranton Line
The Scranton Railway Co. began service with the first of six new Duryea cars for the Duryea line. Two more cars arrived locally, three more are en route. Cars match Washburn-Drinker and Providence in size and coach-style seating, offering wider seats for shared meals and will feature a new compressed air brake aboard all units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Railway Company
Duryea
Washburn-Drinker
Providence
New Officers Installed at General Gobin Commandery No 41
Newly elected officers of General Gobin commandery No 41 Spanish American War Veterans were installed in Raub’s hall by Inspector J W Benjamin. Captain P B Byron fire lieutenant William G Watkins second lieutenant P J Quinn chaplain Charles F Thomas sergeant of guard J W Benjamin trustees Walter B E Gunster and Frank Malott delegates to state convention J W Benjamin A B Voorhees and Frank Malott. After installation a smoker followed with remarks by 8 Y Hommana 135 Washington avenue selling rare rugs and noting the Konoc cigar promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gobin Commandery
Raub's Hall
J. W. Benjamin
P. B. Byron
William G. Watkins
P. J. Quinn
Charles F. Thomas
Walter BE. Gunster
Frank Malott
A. B. Voorhees
Races at West Pittston fair schedule listed
Lucerne County Fair Association lays out August 25 29 and 31 race program at West Pittston track featuring automobile and horse events including free for all pacing and trot classes. Also lists dates for other regional fairs with contact names and secretary offices in Pennsylvania towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucerne County Fair Association
West Pittston
Maithead
W. C. Smith
Dalton
Monten County Agriquitunal Society
WT Latur
Strondstiure
Wyoming
Colihty Agricultural Society
Tpremier
Heynoldd
Tank
Ware
Hrailford Fale
Seputemier
Henjamin Kuykendall
Towanda
Natlas Union Agricutual Society
Will Norton
Dallas
Wayne County Agricultural Society
Monemlal
Beptumten
Sear BW
Gathmell
Econtory
Nethany
Coluntiin County Agricultural Ayelitign
Alon, Yost
Oomnisbury
Sazareth Fair
John J. Mivus
Telary
Nazareth
Hunter Dispatches Forty-One Pound Wild Cat
EB L Craig formerly of Peckville now in Trevorton and superintendent of a powder plant faced a wild cat while hunting. With only birdshot, he avoided direct tackle as his dog engaged. From a tree he reloaded and finished the wounded animal weighing forty-one pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. L. Craig
Peckville
Trevorton
Mr. Crag
Crate
Mr. Craig
A Peculiar Affair Strikes Scranton Conductor
Arthur Henshaw, a Scranton Railway conductor, was hit by a bullet while walking home from work on Spruce Street near Mifflin Avenue and Franklin. The hat was struck and a wound to his head was dressed by Dr. Everhart. No firearm report was heard. an air gun theory is considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Henshaw
Scranton Railway Company
Mifflin Avenue
Spruce Street
That Avenue
Franklin
Singer agent Wilosky discharged after embezzlement charge
John Wilosky a Singer Sewing Machine agent was arrested in South Scranton on a Mrs. Lizzi Elisens claim of embezzlement for 15 paid for a machine. After payment was traced to another agent, Alderman Kasson released him and ruled no embezzlement occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilosky
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Lizzi Elisens
South Scranton
Kasson
Wilesky
Kramer Arraigned on Trolley Line Obstruction Charge
George Kramer of 117 South Garfield Avenue West was arraigned before Alderman Howe on a charge of obstructing trolley cars on the Stranton Hallway tracks. The alleged offense occurred June 4 and other times when he blocked the wagon on the tracks delaying trolley operations. He waived a hearing and posted $200 bail for court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kramer
Garfield Avenue
Howe
Stranton Hallway
Kramer
Man Arrested for Pasting Boycott Notices on Telegraph Poles
James McGinnis was arrested on Lackawanna avenue by Special Officer Gilhool for tacking up boycott notices on tele graph poles. Police found many boycott circulars at the station. He claimed he did not know he was breaking the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McGinnis
Lackawanna Avenue
Gilhool
McGinnis
Open Air Concert Tonight By Bauer's Band
An open air concert will be performed tonight by Bauer's band in Court House square. The programme includes marches and selections such as Death March and other pieces listed in the programme notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauer
Court House Square
Fine Diamond Framed by Gold Setting by Local Photog
A Fine Diamond is featured with matching gold setting. Photo graphic gems are crafted and framed by Lchriever the Gold Medal Photographer at 110 Wyoming Avenue. Prices promise added pleasure to the purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lchriever
Wyoming Avenue
Water company chartered in Coudersport July day
Norrisburg July 7 charter granted for the Haat Couderport Water Company of Coudersport with capital of 1,000. The action established a new utility corporation to serve local water needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norrisburg
Haat Couderport Water Company
Coudersport
Capital 1
Newsboys Annual Outing at Nay Aug Park Draws Thousands
About two thousand newsboys and girls were hosted at Nay Aug Park for the annual outing with parade, football skirmish, races, pie and donkey contests, balloon ascensions, and rides. Prizes totaled across multiple events, with winners in pie, sack, bicycle, pony, and other races, as well as a tug of war between West Scranton and central city carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nay Aug Park
Washington Avenue
Fypruce Street
West Scranton
Mayor Moir
BE. E. Robathan
B. B. Megareee
A. P. Bedford
G. B. Hill
Hugh Keenan
T. EB
John Ratchford
James Calpin
Lee Mayhew
Daniel Toran
Hoya
Vintervayor
Weaty
Edward Cormveran
Pratik Moran
Robert Cutipher
Jareh
Maul Burrun
Motor Stipp
Econ
Kaward Mellumb
Becom
David Lewis
Frank McAndrew
Megile Valmer
Henry Kyateim
Albert Pembridge
Mick
Otto Saar
Matthew Gardella
Ryatelingif Sift
Smith and Saar
Mesett and Duffe
O' Royle
Wan
Murray
Pipi
Heffron
McAndrew
Fypstein
Fests O'Moyte
Ryan
Eeoond
Smith
Baer
Tli
George Mutwh
Fiat
Weint Rowson
William Reese
James Thompson
Harry Gibhs
Marty Willlutea
Jitter Konan
Meewiger Byw Bhigole Taie
Thomaa Gorrity
Dati Mahi
Pony Tari
Samana
Rittenboney
Rittenhouse
J. J. Crane
Tribune
Fruit Talk offers sweet can teloupes and fine watermelons
Fruit Talk markets claim their can teloupes are the sweetest and call their watermelons among the finest in selection with unsurpassed flavor. Peaches are described as large, sweet, and juicy for table use, inviting customers to inspect stock to verify the claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oura
Forged name used in Scranton cost bill case
Frank Mawn known as Sully Mawn of South Scranton was held for arraignment after forging the name of Richard Morris, constable of the First ward, on a $2.25 bill for costs in the commonwealth vs. Rossar. County detectives were alerted and Mawn admitted signing as Morris, saying P. F. Ryan and Prof. Rowan directed him. The commissioners plan action in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mawn
Sully
Mawn
South Scranton
Richard Morris
Taylor
Mann
van Vergen
Hichard Morris
Commonwealth
Rossar
von Bergen
Charles Mortz
Commissioners
van Bergen
Richard Moyrig
Suh Afertea
Sally
Mertz
Leyshon
Howe
FL Ryan
Morris
Plof
Rowan
Ivan
Child Killed On Rail At Priceburg In Tragic Incident
An 18 month old child named Omdislav Ladwacky died after sitting on a rail as a switch engine backed into a mine at Priceburg on the Ontario and Western railroad. The deputy coroner impanelled a jury, which ruled the death accidental and urged urgent installation of gates at all grade crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omdislav Ladwacky
Pottesh
Ontario and Western
Priceburg
Toine
Ile
Evrl
Eight Prisoners Escape from Susquehanna County Jail
Eight inmates escaped from the Susquehanna County jail by removing a large wall stone and sliding to the yard using improvised ropes. Sheriff Maxey notified nearby towns, offered a two dollar reward per fugitive, and deputies scour the county to recapture them. The men, charged with burglary, included Coffey Parker Myana Atlas BR Stephens Harris Myers Dawson Mellovern Mack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxey
Sherif Wiliam J. Maxey
Montrose
Susquehanna County
Thomas Coffey
Charles Parker
Dackeon
Binghamton
Suequehanna
Jall
James J. Hagan
Jackson Peper
Local Burglary Suspects Sought by Franklin Township Police
Police list tool kit used during a dark lantern burglary ring as evidence. Six men, including Marie and Lewis, are linked to burglaries and petty thefts in Franklin township. Ralph B. Little, the district attorney, vows further inquiry as suspects deny knowledge of the crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalatts
Dark Lantern
Harria iv
Lewis
Marie
New York State
Franklin Township
Ralph B. Little
Finn Ramsey Nuptials Held At 84 Quincy Avenue
Marion W Finn and Mr Ida May Owens Ramsey wed last evening in the presence of close relatives at their new home 84 Quincy avenue. Rev J T Sweet of Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church officiated the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion W Finn
Ida May Owens Ramsey
J. T. Sweet
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Quincy Avenue
Persian Rug Sale Promises Unbeatable Prices
On Monday July 30 from 7 30 a m to 7 p m a special sale offers genuine antique and new Persian rugs including carpet cashmeres and silk pieces. The dealer claims Persian sourcing allows prices cheaper than rivals and promises sixty pieces from various weaves and halls with a permanent store presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sena
Kerman
Geravan
Aldermanic Cases and Local Misdeeds Reported
A cabman Abe McGheevy pressed Bonnet for payment of fare, Alderman Millar ordered $1 cab fare, and William OBrien’s boy was bitten by a dog owned by Andrew Brith with a dog shot later. Alderman Millar sought the arrest of Cliath Wheelin for abusive language. A small boy case involves a Delaware and Hudson freight car theft and larceny, with Millar jailed in default of bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bonnet
A. BE. McGheevy
South Beranton
Abe
Mcleevy
Millar Male
Birh
Millar
Cliath Wheelin
Ofcom
Anthony Stein
Delaware and Hudson
Deman Millar
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Tiso
Washington Ave
R. D
Sanderson Avenue
Ackawanna
The
Aundry
Penn Avenue
Gobin
Ocono Cigar. Fc
West Pittston Fair Association
Automobile
Iran
Phpisenwees
E. L. Craig
Wilosky
Union
Martha
Medjey
Bota
City Row
Mow
Nayaug Park
Moeurs
John Horwn
Sunday News
Frank O'Hara
Frank Hawley
Lauer
Edward McHugh
Albert Davis
James McConnon
Frank Jones
Robert Gerrity
John Jones
John Horan
Mr. O'Hara
Myron F. Rittenhouse
Leander Seamans
Mach
Seamans
Saidie
Enny
E. G
Coursen
P. F. Ryan
Child
Turnkey
Coffey
Parker
Evans
Il Lewis
Great Bend
Rev
J. B. Sweet
Schriever's
Clarke Bros
S. Y. Hosanna
City Mall
Hand & Payne
Wyoming Ave
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Bank Building
Warehouse
Green Ridge
Lackawanna Ave
Reynolds
Conrad
Lackawanna Aga
Ferior Gots
Foote & Fuller
Mears
Pierce’s Market
W. H. Pierce
Penn
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Scranton and
Viket Barra Pa
General Office
Scranton, Pa
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