Two Cyclists Ride Endless Boulevard Loop to Elmhurst
Two bicycle club members rode from Seheibles' at 11 o clock to Elmhurst and back after miles of pedaling on a long boulevard. They kept going despite mounting fatigue until dawn revealed their circular route on the Speedway. They finally returned to Scheibles after circling six miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmhurst
Scranton
Seheibles
Jake Scheibte
Mr. Scheibte
Mr. Schelcie
Jake
Scheibles
Cyclometera Reported Gain En Route to Seran Tor
Fragmentary OCR notes claim cyclometera showed a gain of 0.7 miles as the craft was approaching Seran Tor. Details are unclear due to damaged text but imply a measured advancement during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serantor
Residents and visitors noted in Scranton area notices
The column lists Frank Pratt and family from Preston Park, Ming Anya K Sanderson preparing to go to Southport next week, Rufie J Foster and family heading to Atlantic City on Monday, and Colonel George Binderton with four Canadians. It also mentions Rev Dr C M Giffin at Lake Ariel, PF Matthews and wife touring Asbury Park, Dr Nelson Newberry of Jersey City at the Hotel Jermyn, and many others visiting or traveling to Newport, Longfarl and Philadelphia area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pratt
Preston Park
Ming Anya K. Sanderson
Southport
Rufie J. Foster
Familly
Atlantic City
George Binderton
C. M. Giffin
Lake Ariel
Mra
Matthews
Asbury Mark
Nelson Newberry
Jersey
Luther Keller
Brigantine
Mics Wetllehaus
New York City
Violet Fahrenholt
Penn Avenur
Miseés Mollie
Margaret Geary
Franklin Avenue
Shawinone Lake
Black
Rochester
N. Y
Ibho
Mr. and
Galston
Adlams Avenue
Mire
Sanderson
Bradfort
Grace
Comine Marrige
Henry Schnell
Scranton House
Blanche Woolf
Eilzabeth Mentiey
Honesdale
Scranton
A. H. McKenna
Fort Hamilton
J. J. Reidy
G. Pree
Newport City
Morgan Jenkins
Pattedes
Longstreet
Wyoming Avenue
George Jacobs
Jacobs
Brooks Tries Poison in Despair at Scranton College
Jesse Brooks a janitor at Scranton Business College attempted suicide Wednesday by swallowing laudanum after a period of unemployment and despondency. Mrs Brooks found him semi conscious and Dr Salty and Dr Rogers treated him with antidotes and fresh air. He recovered gradually and was expected to fully recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Brooks
Scranton Business College
Takire
Brooks
Thia
Capotise Avenue
Dr. Salty
Brook
Heptasophs Prepare for Heptasophs Day Celebration
The joint committee for Heptasophs Day at Lake Ariel Ave held a meeting at the Conway house. Sub committees reported optimism for a big event and supreme officers signaled intent to attend. A reception committee including Mayor James G. Kalley and City Treasurer G. Roland was chosen, with deputies and archons named from each concave. Delegates attended from Carbondale Archbald Peckville Olyphant Pittston Avow Taylor and the city.
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Lake Ariel Ave
Conway House
James G. Kalley
G. Roland
Walter B. Hendricks
D. EH. Neald
J. TD. Jones
Concaaves
Carbondale
Archbald
Peckville
Olyphant
Pittston
Avoow
Taylor
Robinson May Quit as Ward Eleven Councilman
An afternoon paper claims Robert Robinson Stobinson Wil may resign as select councilman from the Eleventh ward. He could not be reached for comment, and a resignation at the next meeting was anticipated. He reportedly said many petty duties hinder attention to the office, prompting the move. A special election would be needed to fill the seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Stobinson
Robinson
Triowne
Select Council
J. ©. Bwenek
Phillip Wirth
Mr. Robinson
Century Company's Excursion Plans To Middletown
The Century Hour company aims to run an excursion to Middletown New York by the Ontario and Western railroad. A Middletown Park Association offers the opening date and Goshen Park is prepared for a grand opening. Transportation to Gorden Park will be by the Middletown and Goshen street railway from the O and W depot. The trip is slated for some time next month.
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Century Hour Company
Mid- Mieton
Middletown
Century Company
Thies Park
Goshen Park
Century
Ontario and Western Railroad
Emil Bonn
Scranton Man on the Klondike
N J Rice, a Scranton resident, recounts Alaska mining trials from a front row seat. He details trek from Puget Sound to Juneau, winter peril, gear needs, and hard lessons of the Klondike stampede along with cautionary advice for future prospectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puget’s Sound
Juneau
Rice
Deare
Klondike
Mr. Rice
Wilee
Central Pennsylvania Telephone Plans Underground Wires
The Central Pennsylvania Telephone company seeks to bury conduits in Scranton under a new franchise. Wood conduits treated with creosote will last 12 to 15 years, with initial work in the business district starting next month. Routes include Center Street, Washington Avenue, Lackawanna Avenue, and Wyoming Avenue, serving about half the business district.
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Central Pennsylvania Telephone Company
Phillips
Scranton
Central Company
Brooklyn
Telephone Exchange
Adams Avenue
Center Street
Spruce Street
Handley Court
Oakford Court
Vine Street
Mensure
Cournels
Togee and Stanley Discharged by Mayor After Drunkenness
W H Togee and J Frank Stanley, stage name for Stanley, were held at the police station for drunkenness and discharged yesterday by Mayor Bulley. The Westerly Rhode Island brothers came to help one another and were locked up awaiting funds for the other's fine. Mayor Bailey showed clemency with a reprimand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Togee
J. Frank Stanley
Bulley
Westerly
Bailey
Two Horses for the Hooks Rejected
Five council committees met and decided not to hire a three horse hitch for the Hook and Ladder truck. Chief Hickey cited budget repairs as the reason and noted an extra pole would require another horse, so the truck remains unchanged for now.
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Hickey
Committee seeks permit for Franklin company parade move
A city committee approved a resolution asking councils for permission to move the Franklin company home and engine to Halettead for an October parade. The plan involves transporting the team and their equipment without rebuilding the platform.
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Franklin Company
Halletead
Boy Abducted by Dray Wagon Fleeing Home
A 15 year old boy from 212 Mulberry street left home last night and boarded a furniture van headed for Carbondale in an apparent bid to join Buffalo Bill. Police were alerted and the youngster had not been located by midnight. An ad offers a drastic closeout sale at 925 and 627 Adama avenue with groceries and a drug claim for Freechamp’s Pills.
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Cassell
B. Cassell
Mulberry Street
Carbondale
Buffalo Bill
Adama Avenue
Armory
Lockowane
Will
Jim White
Dlesvini
Scranton Furnishings Firm Promises Unusual Bargains
A Scranton house furnishings dealer touts high volume sales and unusual bargains that smaller outlets cannot match. The ad highlights price names to attract bargain hunters.
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Norton’'S
Lackawanna Ave
Garney, Brown & Go
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ockawanna, Aunday
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
W. B. Henwood
Chas McMullen
The
Nolland Bank Blog
Tiust
Ealiested
Telephane 146i
DOR. Hill & Son
First National Bank
J. A. Waters
Hatter
Furniaher
Lacha
Rob Robinson
Midddletown, N. C
Great
Alaskan Diggings
N. E. Rice
Tie
Alaska
Nicholas J. Rice
California
Utah
New Mexico
Arizona
Wyoming
Nevada
Diamond Fielda
South Africa
Hbent
Amos Ens Jurney
Dense Creek
Mice
Mr. Hice
Creed
Hydia
Great Britain
Uncle Sam
Alaskan
Legation
United States
Pioche
Dominion
Coutry
Eimp
Eason
Treadwell
Iewood
Juream
St. Paul
Central Pennsylvania Company
Togee and
Stanley
Lackawannna Avenue
Buffalos
Freecham
Clarke Bros
Bell & Skinner
JeRuvs
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Jermyn
Maloney OL
Meridian ST
Japan
Edmund Guiney
Scranton School
J. Alfred Pensington
Dimneron Carter Building
Raynolds
Sohmar Piano
J. W. Guernsey
Wateroome
Gee
Washington Avenue
Prop
J.D. Williams & Bro
Silverstone
Phopia
Lackawanna
A. E. Rogers
Jewelry
Lackawanna Avenue
Wolf & Wenzel
Igo Adams Ave
Court House
Richardson Boynton
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