Probate and court notes from Scranton area
The will of Samuel Smith of Booth Abington and the will of Annle Simon of Jermyn were admitted to probate yesterday. Judge Gunster sentenced Charles Sanford on a $00 ball. Sanford faces assault larceny and malicious mischief charges. Lieutenant Evra Griffin Post No 159 to attend Comrade Joseph M. Carlton's funeral at 9 AM Sunday. remains to Crosvo. Scranton Journal opens new office at E Moser’s cigar store for ad submissions.
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Samuel Smith
Booth Abington
Annnle Simon
Jermyn
Gunster
Charles Sanford
William Brennan
Sanford
Evra
Griffin Post
Joseph M. Carlton
Crosvo
William 8. Jones
Scranton Sonnahead Journal
E. Moser’ Cigar Store
Wyoming Avenue
Hospital leadership change at Lackawanna Hospital
Dr Gilbert resigns as senior house physician after Dr Andrews withdraws. Dr Newberry takes full charge with a junior house physician to be appointed by the board of physicians. Andrews and Gilbert remain in residence at Westminster, Brooklyin, while awaiting departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Hospital
Newberry
Board of Physicians
Andrews
Gilbert
Brooklyin
N. Y
the Westminster
Niagara Falls Visit Promo From Scranton by Rail
Aug 6 1807 low Pennsylvania rail rates with five day tickets. Grand opportunity to visit Niagara Falls at moderate cost. Round trip from Scranton on excursion train leaving 10 45 a m. Dr C C Sapp dentist 94 Wyoming avenue opposite Hotel Jermyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Pennsylvania
Niagara Falls
Scranton
Dr. C, C. Sapp
Wyoming Avenue
Hotel
Jermyn
Walnut Lodge Asylum Endorses Acid Phosphate Remedy
Dr. T. D. Bothers, superintendent of Walnut Lodge Asylum in Hartford Connecticut, praises Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a remedy of great value for building up functional energy and brain force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Bothers
Walnut Lodge Asylum
Hartford, Conn
Business Notice from J Fuhrman and Brothers
We remain at the same longtime stand after twenty two years and respectfully solicit public patronage for awnings tents flags and society goods and decorations from J Fuhrman and Bro.
Heavy Rain Floods City Flooding Paralyzes Carbon Street
A year’s heaviest downpour drenched Buffalo Fin show crowds as streets became rivers. Carbon Street and the railroad underpass flooded, eleven streetcars stranded, traffic halted, cellars filled, and debris blocked sewer basins near Pine Brook breaker.
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Central City
Carbon Street
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Pine Brook
Penn and Capouse Aven Nues
Providence
Traction Company
Homeopathic Committees Move Forward After Storm
The Homeopathic society failed to form a quorum due to a severe storm and halted streetcar service. Those present adjourned to reconvene for state association plans and announced committees led by Dr. Hellner Scranton and others across Wilkes-Barre Scranton Carbondale and Pittston with roles in finance meetings publications and banquets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homeopathic Society
Albeight
J. H. Hellner
Scranton
J. J. Thompson
Carbondale
W. Roth
Wilkes-Barre
Finance
F. W. Lange
F. TI
Brewster
Sandler
Plymouth Halls
C. W. Roberts
F.C. Melbowell
BR. Murdock
Wilkes
Pittston Official Thomas J Miles Disappears
Thomas J Miles, former Pittston School Board president and Hibernian treasurer, vanished on Wednesday. The 6 foot 4 inch figure had not been located by late last night as authorities search for him in connection with the Hibernians and local civic roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibernian Organization
Pitteton
Hibernian
Pittston
Thomas J. Miles
Division 12
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Board of America
Patrick Toole
Miles
The
Fitteton
Lightning Strikes Dunmore Barn Amid Storm Damage
A lightning bolt struck J. Schuyler’s barn on Blakely Street in Dunmore at 0.15 o clock, triggering a fire that spread until water ran out. The Witch burned, Henry Kunts barn and Keystone Brewing barn narrowly saved, and two horses affected with one killed. Car No. 6 motorman William Marvin suffered a shock, losing part of a finger but recovering at home on Adams Avenue.
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Carbon Street
Providence Road
J. P
J. ¥. Schuyler
Blakely Street
Dunmore
Boxel
Independent
Neptune Companies
Henry Kunts
Keystone Brewing Company
Marvin
Tie
Adams Avenue
Coded Telegraphy Advances News Transmission
An interview with H R Swivel of the Associated Press explains the Phillips code replaces full spelling for telegraphic news. The system uses stenographic abbreviations allowing faster sending and reception, enabling a Tribune to receive eight hours of news on one wire to fill two pages.
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Philadelphia Ledger
H. R. Swivel
O'Brien
Scranton
The
Western Union
Associated Press
Mr. Swivel
Senate
Tda
Supreme Court of the United States
Tribune
Mrs Oakford Donor Banner Gift To Veterans Union
Members of the Colonel Oakford commandery of the Union Veterans' Union met at their Wyoming avenue hall for a stormy Thursday session. They received a silk banner donated by Mrs. Francis Oakford and a flag from Comrade Hinkley, featuring an oil portrait of Abraham Lincoln. Comrade Paine presented the banner, with remarks by L. M. Bunnell and C. B. Wright. A vote of thanks closed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakford
Uwnion Veterans’ Union
Wyoming Avenue
R. A. Oakford
One Hundred and Thirty-second Regiment
Hinkley
Abraham Lincoln
New York
Francis Oakford
Jefferson Avenue
J. E. Paine
Paine
L. M. Bunnell
C. B. Wright
McComb
Tribune
Mrs Burke Leads Final Session At Sisters Institute
The closing day features Mrs Burke opposing fascism while promoting myth avoidance in primary teaching. She urges reading aloud, practical arithmetic early in school, and using drawing movement basics. Miss Manahan offers a strong talk on storytelling and correlation, with Dorsey recitation and praise for the course value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valanchie
Miss Manahan
Sisters’ Institute
Burke
Enid
Rumor Swirls Over Possible Coadjutor Bishop Garvey
In Williamsport Rev. RE A Garvey is rumored to be appointed coadjutor bishop of Erle. Rt. Rev. Tobias Mullen seeks a successor and candidates have been sent to Nome. Philadelphia bishops reportedly favored Garvey, pleasing Scranton diocese priests.
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RE. A. Garvey
Williamsport
Erle
Tobias Mullen
Nome
Philadelphia
Father Garvey
Scranton
John Kelly Arrested After Knife Threats in Ward Eighteen
John Kelly of the Eighteenth ward was arrested last evening at his stepfather Williams's home after chasing him about the house and threatening to stab him with a butcher knife. The incident marks Kelly’s ongoing troubles as authorities continue to detain him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kelly
Williams
Kelly
Hearing Set After Suspect Brought In
The suspect was brought to the central station by Patrolmen Walsh and Petersen and will be given a hearing in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eosity
Walsh
Peaster
Veterans Parade Delights Honesdale Veterans Meet
Scranton and Lackawanna County veterans joined 400 marchers in a colorful parade through muddy streets of Honesdale, part of a seven county reunion. An estimated 5 000 visitors filled the city as A T Searle and Homer Green spoke at the park gathering after the procession.
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Scranton
Seven County
Honesdale
Delaware and Hudson
Wilkes-Barre
Bauer
Lackawanna
Luzerne
Bradford
Wyoming
Wayne
Susquehanna
Pennsylvania
Broome County
New York
Irvings
Cliff
Central Park
A. T. Searle
Homer Green
Comedy of Errors draws crowded crowd amid weather fears
McDonough hall packed for the third act as witnesses test the Archbald school audit. Thomas Kelly’s testimony spurs cross examination by Attorney Kelly while concerns over perjury arise. Ben Fern cites a $100 plastering bill at Archbald school. O Lenahan’s No 7 school work entertains. The investigation resumes Thursday at 9. local notes mention visits and sports.
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McDonough
Thomas Kelly
Watson
Kelly
John P. Kelly
Donahoe
Daniel O'Lenahan
No. 7
Joseph Moore
Twentieth Ward
The
Auditore
Allent
O'Lenahan
James Mangan
A. H. Compton
Hawley
Earnest Flecker
John Jeffers
Painters’ Creek
Lackawannas
Coyne
Peter Hart
Pittsburg
Toole and
Quinn
Candidate Davis Signals Run for Prothonotary Post
G T Davis announces his candidacy for prothonotary pending the county convention decision. The move follows recent removal of telephone poles by an ephone company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephone Company
G.T. Davis
Optician Twilight at Harris Drug Store Opens Daily
Twining, an optician, operates at 125 Penn Avenue inside Harris' drug store. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twining
Penn Avenue
Harris’ Drug Store
Semi-vitreous China Pieces for Sale
An advertising note touts low prices on decorative Semi-vitreous China ware including Laces pitcher and basin small pitcher brush vase mug covered soup and covered chamber all in new pretty styles and graceful shapes.
Watch Special Offers On Nickel Case Elgin Timepieces
Advertisement notes nickel case watches with Elgin movement, warrantied by both the seller and Elgin, priced at 3.90. Also promotes souvenirs and china pieces including berry dishes and a 112 piece Royal Series porcelain dinner set all deeply discounted with specific items listed and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Watch Co
Elgin Co
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City Notes
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Horsford
J. Fuhrman & Bro
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Post Office
Mears
Spruce
Linden
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Leader
Hampton and
Main
Kelly's Patch
Filmore Avenue
Jackson Street
Upper Ninth Street
Robinson Street
Mrs. Oakford
Union Veterans’ Union
Colonel Oakford
Immaculate Heart
Mrs. Burke
Bownson
Wayne County
George H. Whitney
Walter, A. Wood
Honerdale
Co. FB
George H. Smith
Veteran Association
James Ham Post
Susquehanna County
Bradford County
Broome
Cruina Ral
Dina Mall
Sciet
Coal Breaker
China Large
the Rexford Co
Lacka. Ave
King's
Sale Sc
Mercereau & Connell’s
Regina Music Boxes
Pierce Penn Ave. Market
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Ine Ac
Batiste
Jaconet
417 Avenue
Scranton, Pa
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