Personal notices of readings and travels in August
A long list of local residents and visitors with movements and trips across July to August. Entries include Mr. and Mrs. Julius Traugot visiting Reading, Dr. William F. Brady returning from Lake Ariel, Attorney John S. Toohey heading to Saratoga for a month, Mrs. Peter Rowley and daughter Marian in Buffalo, and many others visiting Buffalo Reading Atlantic City Niagara Falls and Waverly Sayre and Niagara. Also notes on vacations by city officials and railway staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Traugot
Reading
William F. Brady
Lake Ariel
John S. Toohey
Saratoga
Peter Rowley
Maran
Bufftido
P. W. Costello
A. J. Winebrake
West Lack- Bwanni Avenue
Misa Loughran
Binghimton
Nettie Sweeney
Bureau of Health
John Stetter
Scranton
Hom
Ithe Thousand Islands
Byron 8. Tlahn
Wilkes- Barre
Albert J. Chirk
Church Avenue
Buffalo
Niagra Falls
James J. Holtham
North Mast
William Holtham
North Washington Avenue
Catherine Kauffman
Anna
Prescott Avenue
Robert Wilson
Spruce Street
Kathryn Gibbs
Liafayette Street
Mary Reld
Contridge
Beatlend
William Stein
Thomas HB. Payne
All Nevale Universalist Church
Higgins Beach
Payne
All Souls
Daniel Herflicker
Borranton Railway Company
Bond dispute stalls school board bids in New York deal
The school board rescinded its award of a 250000 dollar bond issue to Dick Bros of New York and re awarded to Newberger Bros Henderson of Philadelphia after Alfred Newhberger of Newberger offered to advance 100000 dollars and a 100180 82 interest shortfall. The meeting debated legality and contracts with protests from Dick Bros and others as bids were readvertised and funds debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Newhberger
Newberger Bros. & Henderson
Dick Bros
New York City
Philadelphia
Alexander
Alfred Newberger
Dayne
Welsh
I. H. Burns
Burns
Dietrick
Kleybolte & Co
Francois
Finance Committee
D. J. Reedy
Jennings
Mr. Jennings
Hiw
Dick Bros. & Co
Hand
Jayne
C. ™. O'Malley
Newberger Lyon & Henderson
Dick Brow
Mr. Newberger
Fellows
Dr. O'Malley
Seelne
One of Them Newton Hawley Returns to Hustle Season
Newton Hawley of Green Ridge makes his first return in the season as contestants encourage hustle to raise standings before school days bring other duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Hawley
Green Ridge
Paine's Celery Compound Promoted as Summer Cure
An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for weakness, sleeplessness, poor digestion, and nervous exhaustion during hot weather. It claims doctors and thousands of testimonials verify it builds blood, steadies nerves, and restores strength, citing Mrs. J N Morgan as a user who improved from nervous prostration and insomnia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
J. N. Morgan
Tisstie
Husband Held on Abduct and Abuse Charges
Mrs Annie Barnausky of 203 Emmet Street accused Wasile Barnausky before Alderman Ruddy of default and battery threats to bail and non support. She said he would leave home for days and return to beat her. He was held in 300 bail on three charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Barnausky
Emmet Street
Wasile
Ruddy
Costello Blocks City Bills Over Warrant Problems
City Controller P W Costello refused to countersign warrants for 200 due Wickster and 1595.26 due Scranton Gas and Water for hydrants set in 1896. Debate centers on contract validity and improper procedures, with council likely to act to recover or contest payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Costello
W. H. Wickiter
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Costello
Gas and Water Company
John J. Fahey
Wickster
Grant Avenue
Jackson Street
Fahey
Public Works
John FE. Roche
Tribune
Roche
Muldoon & Wowle
Select Council
Umbrella Found After Ride At Erie And Wyoming Station
Cadman will return an umbrella left in a cab last night. The rider, Dr Connell, based at the Connell building near Erie and Wyoming station, was involved in the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadman
Erie and
Wyoming
Connell
Standings of Contestants with Scranton Notables
The list shows contestants and scores from Scranton area entries including Charles Burns Wandling Kellerman Oscar Kipp and others. Notable participants include Miss Beatrice Harpur Homer Streame and Miss Jane Mathewson among many with varied scores and affiliations across Scranton Elmhurst Carbondale and Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Burns
Wandling
A. J. Kellerman
Scranton
Oscar H. Kipp
Elmhurst
Fred K. Gunster
Wm. T
Rodriguez Scranton
Herbert Thompson
Carbondale
Albert Freedman
Belle- Voss Cecennseneene
Maxwell Shepherd
Chas. W. Dorsey
L. E. Stanton
Wm. Sherwood
Harford
Beatrice Harpur
Thompson
Homer Streame
Hyde Park
A. Havenstrite
Mos- Gow
Harry Madden
Frank B. McCreary
Hall- Blgag
William Cooper
Priceburg
Grant M. Decker
Hall- Boa Weer
Hendrick Adams
Chinehilla
Veeee
Sclaysvedieti
Siarertia
COE
Harry Danvers
Providence Wiecceseencenes
Jane Mathewson
Factoryville
Lee Culver
Springville
Walter Hallstead
Scran
Louis McCusker
Park Firce
Occa Ose Cweesea
Hugh J Lee Forest Choy
Eeisinwees Eeeneees Cou Vecinleieie Elaivayetele
Mary Yeager
Green Biaro
Ccice Decisieciebaie
C. J. Clark
Peckville
Louis Gere
Brooklyn
Edna Coleman
Ace Morris
South Scran
John Maeno
Providence
Elmer Williams
Contestants Hold Ground In Tribune Educational Contest
The Tribune reports no change in contestant positions yesterday as Newton Hawley of Green Ridge, William H. Sherwood of Harford, and William T. Rodriguez of Scranton each scored points. Hawley, a July 28 entrant, sits outside the top thirty three but believes his score will rise. The ten leaders by July 1 are listed with their current standings as school days approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Newton Hawley
Green Ridge
William HM. Sherwood
Harford
William T. 8. Rodriguez
Scranton
Hawley
Leading Contestants for July with Prizes Listed
A list of contestants for a July competition shows first prize a Birdseye Maple Writing Desk and second prize a Waterman Gold Fountain Pen. The roster includes J Kellerman Albert Freedman Herbert Thompson Maxwell Shepherd Miss Beattice Harpur Fred Kibler Maury Yeaser EL Stanton and Miss June Mathewson with varying scores or placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdseye Maple Writing Desk
Waterman Gold
S.A. J. Kellerman
Albert Freedman
Herbert Thompson
Maxwell Shepherd
Real Estate Promoters Form Scranton Branch
The Scranton branch of Economic Contracting company is organized with incorporators Peter Stipp B F Landing JH C Rutherford C BE Daniels Foote Becker Fred RK Smith Wolt Wenzel Gordon Supply BE A Fuller Tennant Webster. The firm will finance construction of buildings. Local officers include Peter Stipp as chairman Myr Foote as vice president B I Lundie as secretary and C FE Daniels to represent the local company on the general board in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
The
Economic Contracting Company
Peter Stipp
B. F. Landing
JH. C, Rutherford
C. BE. Daniels
Foote & Becker
Fred RK
Smith, Wolt & Wenzel
Gordon Supply Company
BE. A. Fuller and
Tennant & Webster
Myr. Foote
B. I. Lundie
C. FE
Daniela
New York
Lathe for sale by T N Smoot at 344 Wash Ave
Old turning lathe offered cheaply by T N Smoot. Address 344 Washington Avenue. Advertisement notes laundry work improving at The Lackawanna on 05 Penn Avenue. Product details limited by OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. Smoot
Wash
Bartenders Parade Through City Heads to Mountain Park
About one hundred Bartenders union members paraded the central streets led by the Lawtrence band. They wore white caps and vests and carried canoes while crowds watched despite rain. The band played Onward Christian Soldiers as the trains depart Jersey Central station at 9:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central City
Lawtrence
Mountain Park
Washington Avenue
Jersey Central
City Assessors Seek Bids for 2008 Valuation Books
The city assessors sent notices to local newspapers and printers inviting bids for supplying assessment books and blotters to support the next year's property and occupation valuations. Bids are due by Saturday morning August 2, with the entire board to meet at 10 o clock to open and judge bids and award contracts promptly.
Scranton Business College Reopens for Day and Evening Sessions
Scranton Business College will reopen for day and evening sessions on Tuesday, September 2. For information write, call, or phone (862). Buck and Whitmore operate the office at corner Adams and Linden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Business College
Buck & Whitmore
Adams and
Linden
Doctor Lindabury Practice in Connell Building
Dr. Lindabury a surgeon specializing in diseases of women operates at 215 Connell Building with hours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. This listing notes his professional focus and contact hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindabury
Connell Building
Lackawanna Laundry Finish Promises Quality Service
A местery laundry advertises the Lackawanna Laundry finish as exceptionally neat and reliable at 2308 Penn Avenue. The brief note urges customers to try the service and asserts high-quality results.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stransky Steel Ware
Washington Ave
Carter Building
Linden Street
Peter N. Haan
Mulberry Street
I. F Megargel & CO
Commonwealth Bldg
Jnuann Aundry Kesot Tay
MR. Reedy
Jenning
Ayes
Dietrich
Dick Gros
Mr. Dietrick
W. J. Welsh
Chittenden
Eynon
Phillips
Murray
Wow
Welch
Hund
Robinson
Walsh
Evans
Schriefer
Barker
Langan
Wright
Leonard
Gilbons
Nays
Prancels
J. O'Malley
F. L. Brown
No. 33
BE. H. Davin
No. 30
Paine’s
H. K. Zerbe
Wasie Barnausky
Lackawanna
Penn Avenue
Locha
Java
Coursen
E. G. Coursen
Lackawanna Ave
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Lackawanna Avenue
North Main Avenue
New
City Assesors
Franklin Ave
Gee
Dickson
Scranton and Olyphant
Allis-Chalmers Co
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Wilkes-Barre
Pridmore
Reynolds Brothers
Hote
Jermyn
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