Lightning Hits West Side Buildings During Storm
Lightning struck two West Side buildings yesterday afternoon with no fire. One bolt damaged the Philip Rump residence on South Filmore Avenue. another hit Baker Blume store on North Main Avenue, burning insulation then striking a gas pipe but gas shutoff averted further danger.
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F Philip Rump
Filmore Avenue
Box 17
Everett Avenue
Jackson Street
West Side
North Main Avenue
Baker Blume
Birthday Party Held for Mila Tipe in Wilkes-Barre
Mr and Mrs George Docker hosted a party on Laf ayette street for their daughter Mila Tipe s thirty fifth birthday with a long guest list including Evan Jones J Remimier Charles Auer Milla Dante Binhth Harvey Stevens and several out of town visitors A local Tryde Park avenue sewer complaint is noted with two manholes failing to drain the area between Hyde Park and Lincoln avenues and Jackson and Washburn streets. Residents urge council action after years of delays as storms worsen flooding. News notes list Miss Tia Speeo Frank Hagen Thomas Davis Miss Margaret Aristel Mrs David Davis Evan J Willams Miss Bertha Cole and a child s death at 34 North Lincoln avenue with a funeral set for Wednesday.
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Henry Burshell
Burshell
Keystone Lodge
Knights of
North
Lincoln Avenue
Pittston
Baker
John Steigerwalt
Alderman Kellow
Kynon Street
Edward J. Smith
Fifth Ward
Republican Club
Edwards’ Hall
Lugerne Street
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
William Spencer
Lafayette Street
Washburn Street
Jeesle Becker
Hyde Park Avenue
Asbury Park
J. Henry Jones
Washbun Street
Lake Henry
Maplewoot
Wrayie County
Hyde Park
Father Matthew Society
J. c. Gilligher
M. 8. Lavelle
Thomas Fleming
John P. Crawley
Edward Kenney
James HH
John Clark
John Drey
John Crowley
Meelers
George Docker
Mila Tipe
Evan Jones
J. J. Remimierer
Ales
Charles Auer
Mir
Milla
Mira
Dante Binhth
and Jira
Robert Theme
Efivan Jones
Harvey Stevens
Mary Chrassman
Hattlhe Dinnewn
Gertrine Early
Jennie Early
Myra Smith
Carrie Peeker
Carrie Mins
Gordon Thomas
George Auer
Toebert Phitine
Alva
Livheliner
Stra
Whi Moses
Maneeburg
Tryde Park Avenue
Tallanaclke Congregational Church
Lincoln Avenues
Jackson and
Washburn Streets
Tia Speeo
BF. L. Bertine
South Main Avenue
Frank Hagen
Lake Winola
Thomas Davis
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Margaret Aristel
North Main Avenue
David Davis
Jackson Street
Stroudsburg
Evan J. Willams
Hampton Street
Wilkes-Barre
Plymouth
Bertha Cole
Philadelphia
Jennie James
Filmore Avenue
Edward TI. Smith
Government fights for silver value under Bland and Sherman laws
The piece argues the government bought silver from mine owners to mint into nearly 4.6 billion dollars, yet silver prices fall. It condemns a plan to force 16 ounces of silver to equal one ounce of gold, calling such government pricing dishonest and financially ruinous.
Weathered complaint from rain and sundial in verse
A playful exchange features a rain sounding like a complaint about the weather and a sundial asking what ails it. The meter and personified objects create a whimsical contemplation of time and climate within a brief verse.
South Side News and Community updates in July
Republican primaries draw interest as 12 South Side delegates head to the convention next Tuesday in support of William Connell for congress. Local clubs push sound money and protection, with Jace Mallus and Andrew Kibler running for delegate in the Eleventh ward First district.
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William Connell
Congress
Eleventh
Nineteenth
Twentieth Ward
C. W. Weatpfahl
A. Kolb
Thomas Griffiths
Jace Mallus
Andrew Kibler
Miss Pridget Hannon Dies After Illness
Miss Pridget Hannon daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Hannon of 220 Irving Avenue died yesterday after a two week illness. She was beloved by all who knew her and her death brings sorrow to her parents. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Pridget Hannon
Michael Hannon
Irving Avenue
Ivy
Short News Updates from Pittston and Nearby Areas
Miss Miamie Donleave returns home from a two week stay in Pittston. John and WH Towhill spent yesterday with their brother James Towhill in Humphrey's Pharmacy area on Pittston avenue. A new tandem bicycle drew attention for its superior model unknown to others. H KK Klauminger, barber, sold his Penn avenue shop to focus on Pittston avenue business. Rev. William A. North of Hickory Street Presbyterian visits former parishioners in Newark, New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miamie Donleave
Pitteton Avenue
Pittston
John
Towhill
James PL Towhill
Humphrey
H. KK. Klauminger
Penn Avenue
Contenliy
Pittston Avenue
William A. North
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
Newark
N. J
Polanders found guilty after assault on Andrew Gordon
Mike Plutsky Anthony Simama and John Belum appeared before Alderman Roberts after the Saturday assault on Andrew Gordon. They were found guilty and posted 300 bail to appear at court, later settling by agreeing to pay 20 in costs. Betsey Harrington had Annie Armson arrested for obscene language and attempted to destroy Harringtons hair. Alderman Fidler set bail at 500. A false fire alarm at box T1 on Providence road North Main avenue caused no fire. Frank Twiss son of ex Patrolman Twiss remains gravely ill with diphtheria. Various townsfolk were noted visiting or returning from trips. John Loftus returned from Lake Winola. Miss Marie Frowonski visited Clover street. Miss Gertie Crellin enjoyed vacation. Charles Hopewell travels to Buffalo. Michael Kane to marry Dora Murns at Holy Rosary church tomorrow.
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Mike Plutsky
Anthony Simama
John Belum
Andrew Gordon
Alderman Roberts
Betsey Harrington
Annie Armson
Harrington
Fidler
Providence Road
North Main Avenue
Niagara
Frank Twies
Joseph Twiss
Alfred John
Kate
Cora Thomas
Wilkes-Barre
Dunmore Residents Entertain and Travel Amid Parade Prep
Dunmore social rounds report visits to Cincinnati Lake George and Avon by local residents including Mr and Mrs Spencer Miss Lucy Els and families. Fire company hose carts arrived as parade details were promised later. Miss Estelle Woodward returns from Trestarville after attending a Christain Endeavor convention with church members urged to dedication.
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H. MM. Spencer
Cincinnati
Ohio
Lucy Els
Church Street
Mauchbank
Alex Mar Kay
Adams Avenue
Lake George
William Nune
J. Orchard
Carbondale
Henry Stuart
Mead Street
Jennie Mulhertn
Quincy Avenue
Coe Slegs
Avon
Richard Webber
John Webber
Central Street
Pittston
A. D. Spencer
John B. Smith
Estelle Woodward
Trestarville
Christain AM
Christain Endeavorers of
Dunmore
Second Presbyterian Church
Local clubs plan Aug 2 game at Minooka grounds
The community arranges a match with Connells Has-Beens for August 2 on Minooka grounds with a 10 o’clock start. The temperance hall project nears completion while the Independent Social and Literary club hosts its annual social at Taylor rink this evening. M. J. McCrea considers a brief trip to Atlantic City.
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Connells
Minooka
Temperance Hall
Taylor Rink
M. J. McCrea
Atlantic City
Georgia Wedding Quickly Weds In Lowndes County
In Ousley Georgia a negress named Jane and a man named Wilder marry beside vegetables from Rev Dr Hunt. Wilder produces three dollars. Jane requests a sack of greens returned as part of the unplanned ceremony.
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Lowndes County
Georgia
Savannah, Florida and Western Railway
Ousley
F. M. Hunt
Jane
Lawdle
Tony
Janie
Kelline
Mr. Wilder
Mr. Wyler
The History of Cosmetics Through Time
The article traces cosmetics use from ancient to modern periods, noting royal bans on white lead in Augustan times, medieval powder habits, nun makeup, Ovidian losses, Crito's probable treatise, rouge in revolutionary fashion, pale ideals, Renaissance hair coloring, washing replacing makeup, and soap as a luxury in 1701.
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Augustua
Ovid
Crito
Plotina
Tiian Ad
Markets and Stocks Faced Bearish London Influence
London’s Populist endorsement of Bryan for the presidency sparked a bearish wave in New York markets. Major rail and industrial stocks fell, led by Jersey Central down 24 points and St Paul off 1 4%, with Mala nghs and Northwest showing notable weakness. Sugar and Manhattan also declined as earnings and dividend concerns arose.
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New York
London
Bryan
St. Paul
Louisville
Nashville
Jersey Central
Manhattan
Northwest
Chicago
William Linn
Ale
LEN &O
Spruce Street
Shipping terms and grain bid listings excerpt
The fragment lists several commodity grades and terms: No. 3 red Gic free on board afloat, August delivery. No. 1 hard Duluth free on board afloat. No. 1 northern at a percent free on board afloat. No. 3 corn and elevator and BMke delivered. No. 2 oats 2c elevator and BC delivered. No. 3 214c.
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Hard Duluth
Northern
Buffalo cattle and hogs market reports July fair activity
Buffalo market notes show cattle and hogs mostly steady to higher amid firm demand. Prime export steers and fat heifers command elevated prices while light butchers and stockers move actively. veal, sheep, and lambs also show gains, with variation across grades and classes.
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Buffalo
Odd Facts About the Sun From the St. Louis Republic
A vintage science blurb notes sun spots first observed in 1611 and that they travel east to west. It cites the largest sun spot in 1858 at 143000 miles across and a surface temperature not below 18000 degrees Fahrenheit. It compares solar heat to a Beasomer converter at 7000 degrees and describes solar rays extinguishing fire by rarefying air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Nature
Earth and Sun Distance Sparks Theoretical Wonder
An ancient note explains that moving the earth 140000 miles from the sun would dissolve it within an hour while the sun’s diameter exceeds 860000 miles. It also discusses the earth and moon orbiting inside the sun’s light and touches on annular ring theory of planetary formation.
Amateur Theatricals Recite Verse as Judge Delivers Line
A stage scene features a villain crying revenge while Cholly Ribbons fumbles lines and asks for anything else this evening. A parenthetical aside notes Pillsbury Flour mills claim a capacity of 17,600 barrels daily.
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Cholly Ribbons
Pillsbury Flour Mills
Candy Coated Sarsaparilla Pills by Dr Detchon
The ad proclaims Candy Coated Sarsaparilla and Dr Detchon s Vitalizing Sarsaparilla Pills as a potent blood purifier and nerve builder. It claims benefits for anaemia blood disorders nervous diseases digestion female weakness pale complexion and general decay. Sold by Carl Lorens at 418 Lackawanna Ave Scranton.
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Detchon
Carl Lorens
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton
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John Mavin
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Dale
Milew
West Side Business Directory
Harriet G. Davie
South Ataia
Hucksey Street
Starner
South
Malin Avenua
Efcond
J. C. King
Jack Ton
Tinthday Party
South Side News
Bridget Hannon
South Scranton Building and Loan Association
Aum
Lula Schuler
Brook Street
Jefferson Avenue
E. P. Fuller
William MacKay
Willam Keltner
George Stuart
Dra. Gunster and
Garvey
Itla
Traction Company
Olyphant
Peter Meyem
Scranton Republican
Peter Miren
Providence
Wall Street Review
Hume
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Salie
Walt
Dade
Melithe
Western
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Rijn Ris
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L&w
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Fien Electric
Lake
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M. K
Texas Pr
Mn Polyon
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Reading
Southern BR. R. Pr
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Union Pacific
Tubber Seerewes
Chicago Board OF Trade
Hoayrae
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
Scranton Lace Curtain Co
National Boring & Drill'g Co
First National Bank
Oso
Scranton Jar & Stopper Co
Wee Elmburet
Scranton Savings Bank
Glawa Co
Scranton Caree Co
Beranton Packing Co
Weaton Mill Co
Sthasatens
Lackawanna
Ron & Steel Co
Third National Bank
Stenene - Throop Novelty M
G. ‘Co
Beranton Traction Co
Ranton Glass Co
Scranton Pass
People'’s Street Railway
Scranton & Pittston T People's Street Railway
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Lacka
City of Scranton Bt
Borough of Winton
Mt. Vernon Coal Co
Bscranton Axle Works
Pacific Coast
St. John's
New Foundland
England
Ireland
Bodtlans
Richards Lumber CO
Commonwealth Building
Iron and Steel
Bitterbender
Dr. Peat
See Woink
Audrey Peat
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