Social Gossip and Stag Party Notables
Miss Wade of Cedar Avenue hosted a birthday gathering Saturday with friends enjoying private games singing and dancing. Guests included Tessie Flaherty Mary Fink Frances Malley Grace Carlin Dolly Carlin Katie Barly Mary Malia Tessie Finnigan Genevieve McDermott and others. An O club stag at Alfred Widilick's North Filmore Avenue home followed Friday evening with John Davie John Lewis Albert Metz Arthur Jones and more.
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Wade Rbornty
Cedar Avenue
Miskea Tessie Flaherty
Mary Fink
Frances Malley
Grace Carlin
Dolly Carlin
Katie Barly
Mary Malia
Tessie Finnigan
Genevieve McDermott
Charles Roche
Mitthew McGovern
John McDermott
William Hopkins
Matthew Noonly
T. Sartor
John Barley
Thomas Cawley
Warren Tappan
William Manley
O. Club
Alfred Widilick
North Filmore Avenue
John Davie
John Lewis
Albert Metz
Arthur Jones
George Marsh
John J. Hower
Howard Griffiths
David Watking
Samuel Jones
Alfred Widdink
Men of the Hour Highlight Horan and Brown Moves
John A. Horan of Dunmore sails to California to enroll at the University of California, play football, assist as coach, and serve as a Wilshire Examiner correspondent. He previously starred at Lafayette College and Bethlehem High, standing six feet tall and weighing 210 pounds in playing condition, with guard and halfback duties. Meanwhile theater manager Harry Brown departs Scranton duties for Wilkes-Barre to oversee Nesbitt and Grand opera houses and the Wilkes-Barre Posting Company, after years of directing the Academy of Music and earning public regard.
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John A. Horan
Dunmore
California
University of California
Vollere
Wilm Wt
Hearst
San Francisco
the Examiner
John Horan
fLafiyetse College
Rome
William Schimpff
John J. Murphy
Gep Petown
Fincal
Harry Brown
Scranton
Mr. Brown
Academy of Music
Wilkes-Barre
Burgunder
Wilke Barre
Nes
Newboys Picnic Plans Highlight Community Leader’s Charity
A local leader dedicates a week each year to organizing the Neweboys celebration using his business resources and personal rides on the merry go round. He gathers merchant contributions with a modest, public spirited motive and says he enjoys making the children happy. Meanwhile Hon James DuR ose resigns as consul general to Switzerland to join the state department as an editor and pursue education for his two boys in American colleges. He is expected to receive further missions due to his proven tact and Americanism.
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Neweboys
Redford
Bedford
Eboys
Wallington
James. DuRose
Hallstead
James T. DuRels
United States
Switzerland
State Department
Treasury Department
DuBose
Galusha A. Grow
Pennsylvania
DuBoies
Lawn of Congress
DuRox
St. Gall
Hhs
Dubus
Local Visitors and Household News From Servanton Area
Personal notices list Morcoret FL Adama of Progcott Arizona visiting nearby. Mme Mattie Abrams of Denver visiting friends in Servanton. Forte Ludtwig of Paterson NS returning home from Cheeter Riker visit. Mrs Joytra Vogte and Mrs Reed Pura guesting Mim E Burns of Vetesdale. Millet of Cilonge hosting George F Millet of N20 Tine Mig Maton. Mie Morris of Washington DC entertaining Mrs Wo 8 Coirtright of Strowdaburg.
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Mie
Morcoret FL Adama
Progcott
Ariz
Mme Mattie Abrams
Denver
Col
Servanton
Forte, Ludtwig
Paterson
Cheeter Riker
Monroe Avenue
Joytra Vogte
Reed Pura
Mim
E. W. Burns
Vetesdale
Millet
Cilonge
Fermers
George F. Millet
Tine Street
Maton
South Malaver
Mie Morris
Washington, DC
Wo 8
Coirtright
Strowdaburg
Sunday at Poyntelle Lake Draws Scranton Visitors
Lake Poyntelle in Wayne county attracts Scranton residents for Sunday outings and vacations. The Ohio Ontario and Western Railroad offers reasonable rates to Han cock NY with accommodations at Poyntelle. A large list of visitors is named as staying at the Poyntelle house, and the Brotherhoods of Railway Engineers conductors firemen and trainmen plan their annual dance and shore dinner there on August 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Lake Poyntelle
Wayne County
Ontario and Western Railroad Company
Hancock
N.Y. Poyntelle
C. WH. Smith
Poyntelle
B. Hepilanalhy
Wheeler
Philadelphia
Frank
Anno Batre Ity
Mon
P. Th Munter
Kingeaten Ut
M. Warren
New York
Coulter
Mises Mand
Wale
Marie Stradell
Allentown
Hbeterba
Wilhoe-Porre
Sinkih Lestershine
Martin
Wrightstown
No V
Marie Letts
The
Brotherhoods of Railway Engineers
Divorcing Couple Echoes Cruelty Claim in Petition
Mrs Emma Perdy filed for divorce from Charles Perdy on grounds of cruel treatment. The couple married April 12 1902 and she says his cruelty forced separation in March 1699, highlighting longstanding marital strife and a threatened split.
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Emma Perdy
Charles Perdy
Guernsey Hall Music House Promotes Pianos and Organs
Guernsey Hall Scranton offers Weber, Sohmer, Mehlin, Schubert pianos and various organs with thorough guarantees. Daily specials feature lightly used instruments at fair value. Visit No 314 and 51 North Washington Ave above the post office to find the best bargains in Plano or Organs.
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Guernsey
Weber
Sohmer
Mehlin
Schubert
Kingsbury
Plano
Scratnon
Washington Avenue
Scranton
It Is Hot Enough for You Hantey’s Ice Cream Ad
An advert for Hantey’s Ice Cream at 420 Spruce Street promotes cooling treats. It emphasizes a pleasant taste and relief from heat in a concise local ad style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hantey
Spruce Street
Scranton
Thirteenth Regiment Returns Home from Camp Mages
The Thirteenth regiment arrived at 10 a m Saturday from Camp Mages Mt Gretna after a smooth ten hour ride Their train left Friday night and was well accommodated Colonel Watres praised their orderly conduct during the encampment reporting only a few minor incidents centered around a speakeasy In the camp The men enjoyed breakfast with families then proceeded to their homes The week was described as pleasant and the camp a model with little debris and good health Major Keller and staff handled drills in warm weather and the troops faced the heat like veterans A notable prank at Major Robling s tent featured a civilian guest arrested briefly for wearing an officer s coat before returning to quarters The regiment saluted headquarters and bid farewell to General Gobin and staff with praise for their regiment and leadership
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Watres
Camp Mages
Mt. Gretna
Whitelock
Lehigh Valley
George Merriman
Delaware and Hudson
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Washington
Boya
Watree
Keller
Frank Robling
Wos
Mein Gott
Ressoner
Goerman
R. J. Bauer
Gobin
L. A. Watres
Samuel Harley Arrested for Larceny Charge on Center Street
Samuel Harley was arrested Saturday morning by Patrolman Addyman for disorderly conduct on Center Street and found with a woman's skirt owned by Lottie Smith of 9 Oakford Court. He appeared in police court and was fined 10 dollars for larceny.
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Samuel Harley
Addyman
Center Street
Lottie Smith
Oakford Court
Ar Ncone
Peter Pitt Dies At Lebanon Blast Furnace
Peter Pitt a one year old child, son of Gottlob Pitt, burned to death while at a Lackawanna Iron and Steel blast furnace at Lebanon Pennsylvania. His father received a note at Pittaton avenue about the accident. Pitt had been with the furnaces for nine months. A friend of Pitt’s named August Dresing traveled to Lebanon to arrange burial. He was survived by his father and three brothers.
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Peter Pitt
Gottlob Thtt
Pittaton Avenue
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Lebanon
Pie
Pittaton Avetine
Youreen
Anewer
A. J. Tee
General Superintentent
Young Mitt
Young Pitt
August Dreslng
Mitt
Pitt
Walshs Fatal Jump on Jersey Central Train
Anthony Walsh of Olyphant died near Mountain Park on a Saturday morning after jumping from a moving Jersey Central excursion train to recover his hat blown from his boy’s window. He landed on railroad tires, was crushed, and died instantly. he leaves a wife and nine children. Three other excursionists were injured from swings in the park: Frank Ferguson with a dislocated elbow, William Reap with a broken wrist, and Joseph McHale with a broken finger.
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Anthony Walsh
Olyphant
Mountain Park
Walsh
Jersey Central
St. Patrick's Congregation of
Frank Ferguson
William Reap
Blakely
Joseph McHale
Dunmore
New Law Regulating Hawkers Peddlers Approved
Governor Stone approves an act licensing hawkers and peddlers in counties and townships. County treasurers issue licenses for clothing dry goods crockery and tinware not made by the seller. Licenses cost ten dollars yearly or forty four dollars with horse and carriage, with penalties of fines or imprisonment for noncompliance. The act excludes goods sold from personal manufacture and disabled soldiers or marines. It does not affect city classes or existing local laws.
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Commonwealth
Stone
Court of
Man Dies From Railroad Injuries Near Diamond Mine
Jeremiah Simmons of Edwards court died from injuries after an accident on the Lackawanna railroad near the Diamond mine. He was struck by empty cars as he walked along the track, suffering a skull fracture and leaving him dead shortly after arrival at Lackawanna hospital. The exact cause is not known. The piece ends with an ad for a barber shop at 414 Spruce street and the Punch cigar.
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Jeremiah Simmons
Edwards Court
Lackawanna
Lackawanna Hospital
Best Goods for Little Money Shopping Ad Snippet
A condensed advertisement lists Boneless Sardines at 15c per tin with 25c value and full size tins at 19c to 25c, Salmon 1-2 lb tins at 15c, Beechnut Bacon and Beef at 1c and asc, Deviled Meats at toc and 1c, and Pressed Turkey and Chicken at age and 45c.
Still Tied for Second in Tribune Educational Contest
The Tribune reports a week with no points scored by either side in the educational contest. The period sets a record for the smallest point total since the contest began. Young ladies take leading roles in the effort and the August 15 closing entries are fully explained.
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the Tribune
Standings of Contestants Table No 1
List shows contestants with points leaders Meyer Lewis and Henry Schwenker near top. Names include Miss Wilhelmina Griffin Providence Miss Worman Meredith Hyde Park August Brunner Jr Carbondale Frank Kemmerer Factoryville Arthur Griffis Montrose W H Harris Hyde Park Minnie Wallis Jennie Ward Olyphant Robert Campbell Green Ridge with scattered scores across Scranton South Scranton Hyde Park Elmhurst and other towns.
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August Brunner, Jr
Carbondale
Frank Kemmerer
Factoryville
David Oo. Emery
Wimmers
Arthur cC. Griffis
Montrose
Minnie Wallis
E. J. Sheridan
Hawley
Jennie Ward
Olyphant
Robert Campbell
Green Ridge
Contest standings show no points for top contenders in week eleven
The Tribune Educational Contest tie for second place remains unbroken as Miss Wilhelmina Griffin and Henry Schwenker score zero on Saturday. Norma Meredith and Garfield Anderson gain points but fail to advance, Meyer Lewis still leads with no points, and William Miles also scores none. Eight contestants earned two points. most work by the five young ladies, with Griffin scoring over half the weekly total. The table details daily results and totals, and organizers remind entries are due by August 1 for a chance at scholarships and prizes including a $1,000 five week work reward.
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Tribune
Wilhelmina Griffin
Henry Schwenker
Norma Meredith
Garfield Anderson
Meyer Lewis
William Miles
Miss Griffin
Total
Mike Griffim
Rockingham
Moe
Misa Pedrick
Mies Meredith
Dove
Rune Weseees
Lund
Tribune contest shields contestants from speculator manipulation
The Tribune safeguards participants by preventing purchases of subscribers on the final days. It notes a past near miss where a $1400 bounty could have altered rewards, while the winner earned The Tribune about $400 in new subscriptions. The special rewards go only to those who reach the target with new legitimate subscribers, with details on page four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
the Tribune
Fis Beat
Capital Stock Doubled by Tithe Guaranty and Trust
A stockholders meeting at the Court House square approved increasing the capital stock from 150 600 to 300 000. Nearly all shares were represented, and every vote cast in favor after the president outlined a favorable outlook. Existing holders retain first right to subscribe to the increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tithe Guaranty and Trust Company
Lts
Court House Square
Scranton Whist Team Heads to Milwaukee Tournament
H C Wallace J W Dusenbury L FE La Bar and T H Dale of the Scranton Bicycle club sail Saturday to Milwaukee for the tenth annual whist tournament of the national whist congress. The event opens Tuesday with about 600 top players and runs for several days.
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H.C. Wallace
J. W. Dusenbury
L. FE. la Bar
T. H. Dale
Scranton Bicycle Club
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
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Washington Ave
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Ackawanna Laundry
Andrew P. Bedford
Arrang
Guernsey Hall
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Rapid
J. Alfred Pennington
Lackawanna Railroad
Asc
Schwenker
Henr Schwenker
South Scranton
Providence
Hyde Park
G& Ray Buckingham
Elmhurst
Worman Meredith
Vida Pedrick
Clark's Summit
W. H. Harris
Casey Brothers
Lackawanna Ave
Title Guaranty and Trust Company
State of
Squ of
King Miller
Maloney Oil & Manufacturing Company
Meridian Street
E. G
Coursen
Gibson
Cramer-Wells Co
Wyoming Ave
Mort-gages
Title Guaranty and Trust Ce OF
Penna
A. Knapp
A. H. Mc
Lintork
Ralph & Hall
Pilsner
Aram.street
Scranton, PA
Go-Carta
Doe
Mattingsworth
Wyoming Avenue
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