Our Neighbors Down the Valley in Wilkes-Barre Tribune
The Tribune opens a Wilkes-Barre branch at 2% Laning building to circulate in Wilkes-Barre and nearby towns. It pledges to deliver timely news from Philadelphia and New York and to serve the Wyoming Valley with robust local coverage. A Cordia Society music program for Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ninth Regiment Armory details compositions, solos, prizes, and leaders.
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Tribune
Podtle Apes
Wilkes-Barre
Akes-Barre
Lugerne County
Wyoming
Mahies
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
New York
Ninth Regiment
Concordia Socity
Klara Schumann Club
J. G. Martin
Tarktone Silo
Prise
St Ludmilla Pree
Veorhin & Muris
Seaelon
F. Sydney Shaw
Pringe
Julius Weiss
Puchey Brothers
Dr. Parry
Prietvoo
T. C. Parker
C. Courtnick
Lord
Oratoria de Profunde
Bratason Prige
Mre
Tevor
Annie Lourie
Dudley Buck
Carpenter & Co
Prine
Gibrla
Fwothoven
Whale Choir
Oratoria Society
Dr. Mason
Catoin
Charles A. Miner
M. A. Willams
BE. W. Tawall
L.A. Watres
Scranton
Corruption Allegations in Court Mouse Matter Stir County
Yesterday's report in the Sunday News-Dealer claimed a corrupt scheme involving County Commissioners clerk James M. Norris and Architect Meyers with a $710,000 payout. The paper said Norris confessed to collusion and that money moved through a bank and a local woman, while officials disputed the claims as possibly inflated. The case remains unconfirmed with witnesses and officials silent and a court hearing set for Wednesday.
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Sunday News-Dealer
Newz-Dealer
Palmer
James M. Norris
Vommiesionere
Architest Meyers
Meyer
Norris la
Meyers
Norris
News- Dealer
Tudges Rice
Pelmer's
Wither
Ltas
Commissioners' Office
Sunday closing push for Sabbath observance in Wilkes Barre
An organized effort to enforce Sunday observance grows in Wilkes Barre with a campaign targeting open drug stores, confectionaries and some others while saloons show high closures. Rev Dony plans to direct the movement aided by local pastors and a Law and Order society led by Willis Hollenback Conyngham Williams Barnett Miner Loomis Woodward and others.
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Wilkes-Parre
Wilkes-Barre
Dony
Scranton
Franklin Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Law and Order Society
John Willis Hollenback
William J. Conyngham
Morgan B. Williams
G. §. Barnett
Charles A. Miner
George P. Loomis
J. B. Woodward
Mr. Dony
Major Brodhead Dies Ex Officer and Legislator
Major William H. Brodhead, longtime guard officer and former Wilkes-Barre legislator, died Saturday morning after illness. He recruited and captained Company A, Ninth Regiment, National Guard of Pennsylvania, later served as major, and represented the Wilkes-Barre district for one term. He married Miss Van Tossel of Bloomsburg a year ago and resided in the city. funeral was to be held this afternoon at 2 o clock from his residence.
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Wiliam H. Brodhead
Ninth Regiment
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Wilkere
Brodhead
van Tossel
Bloomsburg
Ninth Regiment to Attend in Uniform per Colonel Price
An order from Colonel Price directs the Ninth Regiment, including field staff line officers and non commissioned staff, to be present in uniform for an event at 120 Park Avenue in honor of Daniel Brodhead’s father.
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Daniel Brodhead
Park Avenue
Price
Water Quality Complaints Mount in Wilkes-Barre
Residents have long complained about the water supply from the Wilkes-Barre water company. Despite possession of the Huntaville reservoir and costly filtration work, the water remains palatablely poor with a foul smell and taste. Filters won’t be completed before July, and many buy water from wagons or fetch it from Glen Summit to avoid the city supply.
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Wilkes-Barre
Complainta
Glen Summit
Sping
Main Street
Pittston
Hazleton County proposal favors local interests over distant towns
The Hazleton region argues against a new county that would shift the seat away from Wilkes-Barre. Proponents list Salem Union and parts of Newport Conyngham as potential additions while critics note many residents prefer Wilkes-Barre. They suggest drawing from Schuylkill if needed to reach 400 square miles.
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Hazleton
Wilkes-Barre
Salem
Union
Newport
Conyngham
Schuylkill
Luserne
Committees Report Broad Support for Judge Rice
Committees visiting neighboring counties to gain endorsements for Judge Rice in the new Superior Court report nearly unanimous public sentiment in favor of his appointment.
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Rice
Superior Court
Altogether Club Picnic and State Convention in Wilkes-Barre
Next Saturday the Altogether club of Wilkes-Barre will hold their annual picnic at Hanover park. The German Catholic apocieties of Pennsylvanian will hold their annual state convention in this city next week and bring a large body of representative men. A horse attached to a light wagon belonging to a Hanover township farmer ran away on Friday evening at Newtown and ran through half a dozen.
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Altogether Club
Wilkes-Barre
Hanover Park
Hanover Township
Newtown
Local notes span obituaries tours and community events
Mise Lydian Mutchler visits Harvey's Lake with friends while tributes for Gomer Williams and Mrs. Timothy Buckley mark funerals. A large crowd attends a Welsh Hill club game. notices at Lehigh Wilkes-Barre Coal Co reveal a four day workweek. Public health concerns prompt talks of a city board of health and a gas exposure incident near Avondale mine.
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Mise Lydian Mutchler
Harvey's Lake
Mise
Tribie Smith
Harry Whitehead
Wapwallopen
Airs
Samuel Mershner
Gomer
William G. Williams
Forty Fort
Timothy Buckley
Avondale
Hellevus
St. Vincent's Church
Welsh HI Cemetery
Garrion Driving Park
James Loys
Scranton
Welsh Hill Club
Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company
William Dugan
Ton
Mountain Park
W. A. Loughrey
Neil Sweeney
Patrick McTague
John Moore
John McElwee
John F. Curly
Freeland
W. M. Davenport
Bell Bend
Viret Methodist Episcopal Church
Christian Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jesus
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Butterfly
Hugo Gensel
Stewart Williams
Emma Martin
Miss Hurley
O. L. Severson
Minnie Williams
Boyd Mostella
W. B. Lewis
William Jenkins
Eleanor Harvey
Fannie Davis
Garfield Cage
Misa Mary Rose
Rosa Bonawits
Emma Lameraux
Emma Harrison
Carsle McHenry
Eddie
Annie Picton
C. W. Henry
Philomathean Literary Society
Cy Nonfanwdd Society
Edwardaville
Fred. Regan
John H. Williams
T. C. Edwards
John Y. Wren
David W. Morrin
Gaylord
Edward Shonk
Troy Polytechnic Institute
Shonk
M. Annie Grifiths
Mechnicabureg
Griffiths
Tower Town
Mysticcura For Rheumatism Relief Promises Quick Aid
Morton J. Hill of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint and was bedridden six weeks with eight doctors before trying Mysticcura for Rheumatism. He says she found immediate relief and could walk in three days, claiming it saved her life. Sold by Carl Lorena, Drugglat, 48 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton.
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Morton J. Hill
Lebanon
Tnd
Carl Lorena
Drugglat
Lackawanna Navenud
Scranton
Tommy Declines Plate at Frat Visit Church
During a church visit with his fraternity, Tommy politely declined the contribution plate, saying he already had some of his own. The scene captures a small moment of restraint and manners.
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Tommy
Ittle
Tribune Office Circulars Sell Goods For You
Circulars printed at The Tribune office promote selling goods for readers. It notes high quality printing and distribution potential for advertisements and crafts.
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Tribune
Avoca Social Roundup Notes and Local Meetings
Rey and Wagner families host daughters from Tracey and Lehman with guests from Pittston. Funeral in Philadelphia draws William and John Anderson. Traction company injunction argued in court as school board meets to elect a secretary. Damages and improvements panel set to assess Pittston avenue grade changes at Robert Anderson property on June 22.
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McKay
Plalna
Newlin
Traction Company
Morahan
O'Malley
Polllee
Soloman Deeble
Tunkhannock Hose Company Abandons July Celebration
The Tunkhannock hose company drops plans for a Fourth of July celebration citing lack of funds and a history of fake festivities. A member notes there is no money in it and criticizes past hollow celebrations.
Radway's Pills The Purely Vegetable Digestive Remedy
Radway's Pills promote perfect digestion and healthy regularity. A mild, reliable remedy said to cure constipation and a long list of unpleasant symptoms, priced at 25 cents a box and available at all druggists.
Community weighs balloon ascent and fair gambling clash
A town discussion debates a costly balloon ascent for a celebration, with a $200 budget limit and a decision to drop the idea. The piece mentions local events, a temperance union campaign against pool selling and gambling at the county fair, and various local notices including alums, weddings, and a widow’s charity sale.
Our Rates the Lowest in the Nation Rail Freight and Passenger Costs
A report from the inter state commission compares U S and European rail charges. It finds U S passenger and freight rates per mile much lower than Great Britain France Germany and others while earnings on invested capital are higher in Europe and lower in the United States. The piece notes competition drives U S rates down whereas European lines are fewer and more controlled by the state.
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Congress
Inter-State Commission
United States
Spens
Winateht
Great Britain
France
Germany
CSB
Belgium
Austria
Europe
Brown and Morris Architects Announcement Scranton
Scranton firm Brown and Morris Architects located at Price building 125 Washington avenue issues notice regarding offices and services. The item notes the address and professional designation without further details.
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Saint Mark's Mission
Limnmore
Brown & Morris
Washington Avenue
Scranton
J. CD. Bronson
Dunmore
J.B. Bronson
Price Building
Professional Cards Move to Og Spruce Street
Dr. G. Edgar Dean has removed to Og Spruce Street Semanton Fa just opposite Court House Square.
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G. Edgar Dean
OG Spruce Street
Semanton, Fa
Opposte Court House Square
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Sharpe
Major Brodhead
Quay County
Plymouth
Junger
Board of Health
Tigue
Alonzo Lucenti
Corcoran
Bigle Hotel
Lucent
Wyoming Valley
Alonzo
Geil
A. O' Hoyle
Louis Trove
Smithville
W. F. Moyers& Cro
North Main Street
J. O' Boyle
Wyoming Valley House
Joel Brenton
Rotunda
O'Boyle
W. H. Beckendorf
Newark
N. J
R. DD. LaCoe
California
H. Co. Smythe
Heart Lake
Wright & Co
South Main Street
Jessie D. Philips
Feeney
AVOCA
Ciicura the Great
Bellet
Jong
Druggista Way & CO
Radway’s
Hose Boys
James KE. Freer
John J. Fassett
PD. Reed
BE. C
Arrone
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Balton House
West Tioga Street
Keeler House
Oscar Hampton
Dr. Hampton
Carbondale
Tacoma
Wesh
Billings
Wilmer
Wee
Wyoming County
Tunkhannock Borough
Easton
Monroe Township
Noxon
Tritons
Scranton Young Men's Christian Association
George McKown
Frank R. Welch
Ida B. Davis
Jermyn
A. Megrenhofen
Er Teeternes Bsoc
Neagpen Ee
Ccenss
Connolly & Wallace
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Willulam J. Platy
Elmetroct
Camden
Edward
Fish & CO
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Chicago
Addrem
Eidward Cowles & Co
Chambers Street
Tripp
Adams Avenue
Dlars
John Stroot
Bowee
Delta
York County
Larch Street
Ae Adams Avenue
Franklin Ave
Assembly Hall
D. B
Madison Avenue
Pranklin Avenue
Carson & Vies
Lackawanna Avenues
West Lackawanna Avenue
Thomas E. Evans
Iro
Crystal Lake
Dun Gaff
LK. Morse
Dundas P. O
Susquehanna County
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Festdeen
Osborne
Vypeal Street
Philadephia
Jor Sale
Pricebury
Pittston Avenue
Cherry and
Fiver Streets
Lade
W. K. Clearwater
Notez
John Handley
Lackawanna County
Pia
Henry W. Palmer
Saemuel Amerman
John T. Richards
Fcranton
Stockholders’ Meeting
Brookside Coal Company
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Lackawanna Avenue
Beranton
Robs. OC. Adams
Wyoming Shovel
N. G. Robertron
Bocretary
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Scranton Bedding CO
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Mercerean & Connell's
Taylorville
Hyde Ork
Providence
Dickson Olyuhant
Peckville
Archbald
Alvertis
City
Oor
Frank Leslie
Exree Complete
MD. Moody
Hinde
P.O. Box
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Chs
Boston
Mass
Orrict
DaAnine H. Haatinas
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Jie
A. D. TM
Board of Commissioners of Public Grate
A. D. IM
Executive
Harrikbore
J. Delaney
Board of Commissioners of Public Grounds and
Buildipas
Alexander
Lome
Gibson Street
Jessups
William J. Hand
Common Wealth
W. P. Boyle
Gurr
Washington
Frank T. Okeli
Coal Exchange
James W. Oakford
Samuel W. Edgar
Ollie
Sprucest
L. A. Watres
Lackawana
Urie Townsend
Dime Bank
Mont
Pitcher
Commonwealth Buildiing
C. Comegys
Spruce Street
B. FE. Killam
Wyoming Ave
Jas
J. H. Hamilton
William A. Taft
Ienay Rach
Hh. M. Sto Office Coal Exchange
School OF the Lackawanna
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Thomas M. Cann
Walter T. Buell
Miss Worcesths
Pues Pile
Grand Union Tea CO
Jones Bros
Tih Elk Cave
Ziegler
Westminster Hotel
Cor
Slateonth St
Irving Place
E. N. Anable
Scranton House
Victor Koch
Hdward HH. Davis
Commonwealth Building
E. L. Walter
Lewis Hancock, JR
Spruce St
Cor, Wash. Ave
Lowis
Republic Savings and Loan Association
Call On N
Callender
Dime Bantacdites
Jos
Leeds
G. A. Clark & CO
Green House
North
Main Avenue
Bauer'’S
Tormer
R. J. Baer
Wyoming Avenue
Hulbert
Megargee Brothers
Avaradoten
Washington Ave
Frank P. Brown & CO
West Lackawanna Ave
Thomas Aubrey
Poxtailica
Physicians and Surgeons
DR. Kay
Penn
A. J. Connell
Francko
Vine
W. el. Allen
Vinestreet
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