Personal notices from Scranton district residents
A collection of brief society items reports Miss Margaret Gilver and Miss Gertie Misher hosting guests. Several locals including William Reed and Deputy Sheriff L G Baptree travel, while clergy attend Rev James Vonnell's funeral. NY and PA residents plan visits, and a DL&W Mutual Association excursion is announced for Aug 22 with $2 round trip. Fish prices noted for Atlantic Fish Co. on July 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie Misher
Wilkes-Harre
Mise Chea Bpelcher
Roxee Jovely
Newark
N. J
Minnie David
Wilkes Barre
Guillen
William Heed
Tuegerne Gounty
Whatlet Kerk
Wilkes-Barre
Wbl Stevens Tint Family
Gheenidge
Richmond
Polat Comfort
Hoku
Scranton Dia Eces
Blossturg
James A. Vonnells
Misees Leonard
Jefferson Avenue
J. ‘T. Late
Judeonville
Fla
Mise ‘Tyson
Pauttsville
Republicans Rally in County Primaries Ahead of November Battle
Voters in the county prepare to elect delegates at the Saturday primaries for a Music Hall convention next Tuesday. The contest will nominate candidates for congress, county commissioner, and county auditor with high interest across districts. Democratic plans remain unsettled as party leaders anticipate a tough year for the Republicans and discuss potential cross endorsements and party unity. The Wilkes-Barre Record notes Le land P. Holcomb as the new Republican county chairman, with Walter Koons as secretary and an active executive committee to support organizing efforts. Dunmore forms a Republican club with initial steps taken at Boyles hall to mobilize voters for future meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Arie
America
John A.themes
Colmnty
Joe
Janet A. O'Neil
Narnia
Cine
Ieee
Chicago
Bryan Dod Seawall
Demuersey
Dremocratsa
Democratic Party
Wenor
Brean
Sewall
Wilkes-Barre
Lugerne
Leland PP. Holcomb
Republican County Committee
Holcomb
West Pittston
Prothonotary’s
Northmoreland
Wyoming County
J. W. Holcomb
Blaine
John Leisenring
W. 8. Tompkins
Walter Koons
Dunmore
Boyles’ Hall
Funeral of Mrs Ann O Neill Fills Green Ridge Parish
Funeral services for Mrs. Ann O Neill were held at her daughter’s home in Green Ridge and later at St Rose’s Carbondale. Pallbearers from Carbondale and nearby towns carried the casket. A high mass at St Rose’s church featured Rev Joseph O Neill of Philadelphia as celebrant and a large clergy presence. Interment followed in St Rose’s cemetery with final absolution by Rev O Neill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann O'Neill
T. J. Kelly
Green Ridge
Vallew
Carbondale
James Barrett
EM Birs
P. A. Carroll
Po J. Horan
Dunmore
John J. O'Boyle
James Phillips
Onbonstale
Gehenondes
John Griin
Mod
Mullane
Curlondale
Hewdidi
Jd. Duan
Wilkes Harre
Joseph J. Mattabee
Avoca
Moob
Lynott
Jermyn
Hichard HH
Wateh
Moscow
James A O'Reilly
William the O'Donnell
J. J. McAndrew
Do A. Mottitt
Dimes Malone
Scranton
Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Father Coffey
Agank
Father O'Neil
St. Rose’s Cemetery
Permanent Engine Crew Denies Misunderstanding of Hickey Order
The Chemical Engine company men dispute Chief Hickey’s telephone order. J W George says the command was to leave the engine until alerted by a still, an affidavit offered if needed. Thomas Campbell says Hickey admitted ordering no engine move without written notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemical Engine Company
Hickey
Tribune
J. W. George
Carder
Thomas Campbell
Chemical Engine House
Boy 4 Receives 10 Day County Lath Sentence
Patrolman halted Bradley Allen 4 as he emerged from between buildings on Lackawanna Avenue. He claimed the officer should fake a journey. the officer refused and sent him to the central station. Alderman Millar ordered a 6 fine with 1 day alternative for the 10 day sentence context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley Allen
Tinner
Perry
Allen
Lower
Lackawanna Avenue
Deiter
Aldernmain Millar
Ing
Primary Election Notice for Dickson City Ward
Republican voters in the First ward are told of a primary on Saturday August 1 1846 to elect one delegate to the county convention and two vigilance committee members. Polls in the borough building open 4 to 7 pm. Signed by Vic Richard Barron and William E B Moses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson City
Tones Up the System in Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad
Cora White endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills in a July 15 ad from Cireen Grove Pa. claiming improved health and digestion after using the tonics. The notice touts cleansing the system with the remedies and mentions indigestion relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cireen Grove
Hood
Cora White
Citizens Charter Challenge Targets Scranton Traction
The Scranton Traction company seeks to void the Citizens Street Railway charter granted in Harrisburg on June 2. Attorney General McCormick will hear arguments August 11 and 12. The case claims Citizens lacks authority to use tracks on Lackawanna avenue and to run over lanes already franchised by the Valley and People's lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Company
Scranton Traction Company
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Harrisburg
W. L. Connell
H. H. Archer
Connell
Horan
Mir Schult
Gelect
Citizens’ Company
Ecity
Valley Passenger Hailway Company
McCormick
Scranton Trae
Allinens
Tribune
Horace L. Wendord
Everett Warren
Scramwen Trethon Company
Blorrisburg
Traethon Company
Traethon
el Rer
Injunction Hearings in Winton Borough Rail Case
Judge Gunster heard two injunction cases involving the Mount Vernon Street Railway Company. One hearing occurred as scheduled while the other was continued for a week. The suit seeks to halt track laying over an alleged noncompliant ordinance granting a right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunster
Winton
Mount Vernon Street Railway Company
Lemuel Amerman
J. H. Burns
M. J. Martin
John PL Kelley
Hon
PL O'Malley
Everett Warren
Wek
Amerman
Borough ordinance on salt work disputed hearing set
The court set a hearing for arguments on whether a second ordinance enabling salt works is valid or void for improper recording. Judge Gunster scheduled further arguments and a separate injunction hearing for barricading at St Joseph's Lithuanian Church on North Main Avenue was continued to August 5 at 9 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Falls
Ar. Burns
North Main Avenue
Reunion at Wilkes-Barre Seven County Veterans Meet Aug 21
The Seven County Veteran reunion will be in Wilkes-Barre on Friday August 21 with expected attendance of about 5000 veterans and families. The event includes parade, business meeting, picnic and Mountain Park exercises with invited speakers Governor Hastings and others, plus singing by the Ninth Regiment Band. The association includes Luzerne Lackawanna Wyoming Susquehanna Bradford and Wayne counties and Broome County New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
B. 8. Osborne
Seven County Veteran Association
Luzerne
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Susquehanna
Bradford
Wayne
Pennsylvania
Broome County
New York
Mountain Park
Hastings
Thomas J. Stewart
Duarte
P.M. Campbell
W. J. Scott
Jones
Susquehanna County
Osborne
Picture Room Sale Draws Crowds With Genuine Goods
Prospective buyers urged to view the picture room with prices said to beat next month’s profits. Patrons testify to the genuineness of the sale as money drops into the drawer and shelves remain crowded and idle clerks disappear.
Puzzler Ad Promotes 20x24 Parlor Picture
A puzzler style ad offers a fine parlor picture 20 by 24 inches in a gilt frame six inches wide. Overall framing makes the total size 32 by 36 inches and the ad promises the product for sale.
Shoes sale offers deep discounts on tan balance footwear
Men's regular tan balm and tan shoes heavily discounted with prices ranging from three to ten dollars. Ladies and children's tan oxfords and children's shoes also marked down to bargain levels.
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Norton
Lacka. Ave
THE
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Olyphant, Carsondale
Wach Vigay
Garney, Brown & Co., Manufacturers
Court House
Chars Moore
AtLintlo Ugby
John W. Brook
Margaret Gilver
Maeber
He Ol. Burdick
Maryland
Allen Sinker
Monsey Avenue
Rigehers
Mengel Mee
Stifter
Asbury Park
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Mutual All Association
Pleasant Beach
Atlantic Fish Co
W. Ewitch
Dune
Oghana & Koehler
Spruce Street
St. Rose's Church
George
Vic
Richard Barron
William EB. Moses
Vigilance Committee
Seven County
Tillsbury
Rexford
Lackawanna Ave
Eva M
Hetsel
KM. Hessel
A. E. Rogers
Lackawanna Ava
Dupont
Wapwallopen Mills
Luzerne County
Pau
Wilmington
Delaware
Henry Belin, Jr
Wyoming Avenue
Scranton, Pa
Third National Bank Building
Thos. Ford
Pittston
John B. Smith & Son
Plymouth
E. W. Mulligan
Repaune Chemical Company
High
Mears’ Building
Washington Avenue and
Spruce
Regul
Aegular
Aylesworth’s
China Hall
Wyoming Ave
Wellbach
the Gas Appliance Co
Washington Ave
M. P. M’cann, Hatte
Knox Agency
William S. Millar
Center SL
MT. Pleasant
WM. T. Smith
Keeley
Bearkan
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