Republican district convention meeting notice Scranton
Notice of a Republican district standing committee meeting in Lackawanna County to fix a date for the district convention and address business. The meeting is set for Saturday June 17, 1809 at 2 p.m. in the arbitration room of the courthouse Scranton. Attest. J. Eb. Watkins acting secretary Bern ton Pa. June 6 1809.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Standing Committee
Lackawanna County
Court House
Scranton
T. J. Matthews
J. EB. Watkins
Bernnton
School Board Delays Report on New Buildings Bids
After a late session the building committee failed to report on bids for two new school buildings and postponed the decision to the regular meeting next Monday. The panel may refer the bid back due to price concerns. The teachers committee also failed to reach a definite conclusion on salary increases, with unity on raising beginners pay but division over a $10 raise for intermediate teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Wilkes-Barre Hosts State Session Committees
Wilkes-Barre Times reports Patriotic Order Sons of America committees meet to plan the state session in August. Scranton delegates expect 1,500 attendees, banquet held at Nodington's hotel, with KE FP Cooke toastmaster and several local dignitaries listed as speakers. Also notes a testimonial for Chamberlain's Pain Balm for sciatic rheumatism and local druggists and wholesalers selling it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Wilkes- Barre
Scranton
Nodington's
Cooke
Pat- Rona
George BR. Anderson
Joshua Williams
Forty Fort
P. Ketcham
Pike City
Cal
Chamberlain
Matthew Bros
Dyspeptics Drink Maryland Club Coffee Paradox
A fragment states that dyspeptics may drink Maryland Club Coffee while others cannot. The reason hints at a processing method where part of the tannic acid is destroyed, affecting suitability for sensitive individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Club
Nettleton's Washington Avenue Show Chosen Today
Readers are prompted to visit Nettleton's on Washington Avenue for today’s shows, highlighting available performances and timing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettleton’s
Washington Avenue
Nettleton's
Shores
Warranted Syrup of Tar Refund Promise Stated
An early 20th century advertisement-style notice offers a refund or replacement for a 60-cent bottle of Greenes Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold. Signers include J. Gu. Mune, John P. Donuhus, and others in Puerto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. GU. Mune
Unmore
John P. Donuhus
Keystone Academy Commencement Celebrates Class of Distinction
Miss Carolyn Paterson of Fleetville crowned valedictorian with Harry B. Anthony as salutatorian. Bucknell President Dr Harris delivered the annual address on the future of Pennsylvania academies as Keystone marks thirty years of ceremonies, with prizes and diplomas distributed by Principal Mulley. Alumni events and a closing banquet capped the anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Paterson
Fleetville
Harry B. Anthony
Dr. Harris
Bucknell
Academy
Keystone Academy
Bauer
Robert Bauer
Harris
Mulley
Rose Hartley
Bromley Smith
A. M
Loren Fossett
A. T
A. H. Fassett
Vincent Fiske
EB. Southworth
Peck
Mr. Grow
Carbondale
Harry Th
Anthony
Anna L. Bard
Kate A. Brundage
John ©. Devies
John C. Lappens
Floyd §. Leach
Ida BH. Luchsinger
Carolyn J. Paterson
Harry E. Tiffany
Obeta Leones
Handel
Ita Luchsinger
Kate Brundage
Floyd
Leach
Anna Bard
John O. Davies
John (. Lappene
Clanehe Reynolds
Floyd H. Cornell
Erie
Daniel Langstaff
Fessle E. Spencer
Factoryville
Adda Totter
Robert F. Y. Pierce
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
John Moward Hearvie
Bucknell University
Academies of Pennsylvania
Tims
Kidnapping the Canines Ends in Grim Pound Scheme
Reported dog catchers trap dogs for pounds at Belles' stables near city hall. Canines impounded for 24 hours with a $2 ransom or face death at the disposal works. Wrenching lasso and wagon methods described. Harry Courtright, nicknamed the Georgia Pine Knot, oversees a wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Courtright
Seventh Regiment Abolished and Attached Units Reassigned
An order by Adjutant General Thomas A. Stewart abolishes the Seventh regiment, National Guard of Pennsylvania, with Colonel Asher Miner in Wilkes-Barre as commanding officer. On or before June 3, 1909, several Seventh companies will be mustered out or transferred to the Ninth, Twelfth, Fourth, or other regiments, while some units report to brigade headquarters for future regimental assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Stewart
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Asher Miner
Wilkes-Barre
Wilker-Norri
Plymouth
Meshoppen
Hazleton
Wiikea-Tarre
Wanamie
West Pittston
Williameport
Sunbury
Allentown
Shickshinny
Tunkhannock
Coal Dealers Visit Wilkes-Barre for Annual Excursion
Two hundred forty members of the Coal Dealers association from Illinois and Wisconsin toured the anthracite region. The group rode a special vestibuled train from Chicago, visited Niagara Falls Buffalo Wilkes-Barre Scranton and Lake Ariel, and enjoyed a luncheon at Jermyn. They praised local hospitality and included retailers wholesalers and honorary ladies in the party. The trip ends with visits to New York and a return home Wednesday night. The association aims to curb direct sales to consumers by coal and railroad companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Dealers’ Association
Illinois
Wisconsin
Delaware and Hudson
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Companies
Chicago
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Wilkes-Darre
Lehigh Valley
Vlock
Hotel Sterling
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Prospect
Ofclals
Pennsylvania Conl Company
Lake Ariel
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Delaware and Hudson Road
Bellevue Breaker
A. H. Storrs
J. George Eisele
Delaware
Sali
Tribune
de Los Mull
Fire Hydrant Causes Fall Injuring NY Man
Walter Kurtz of New York street was thrown from his buggy at Monsey and Sunset avenues by a fre hydrant six feet from the curb. He suffered a head gash and body bruises, then was taken by ambulance to Lackawanna hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kurtz
New York Street
Monsey and
Sunset Avenues
Kurtz
Lackawanne Hospital
Indemnity Firm Denied New York Licensing
The American Mutual Indemnity Company of Philadelphia had sought authority to operate in New York. Superintendent Louis B Payne of Albany announced the company, organized under Pennsylvania law, uses a mutual assessment plan for employee’s liability. this is not allowed for that corporate class in New York, so the application was refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Indemnity Company
Louis PB. Payne
Albany
N. Y
American Mutual Indemnity Company
New York
Pennsylvania
Fancy Havana Pines and Florida Produce Advertised
Local ad promotes Fancy Havana Pines and Florida pines weighing 844 lbs each. It highlights fancy berries from George Sisson of La Plume, plus home grown peas and Jersey cherries. Orders are encouraged early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sisson
la Plume
Jersey
Thomas Anthony and Miss Aants G Anthony Married in Scranton
At the Methodist Episcopal parsonage 14 Court Street Scranton Pa on June 1 1800 Reverend L Lyman witnessed the marriage of John EB Thomas and Miss Aants G Anthony both of Glen Lyon Pa The notice records a formal union in the early 19th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Anthony
Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
Court Street
Becranton
Rev. L. . Lyman
John Eb, Thomas
Miss Aants G. Anthony
Glen Lyon
Judge Archbald Seen as Logical Republican Nominee for Supreme Court
Barrage of Lackawanna and Luzerne supporters at the state convention failed to derail their favored candidates. The piece notes Judge Archbald’s strong statewide backing and signals him as the logical GOP nominee for the Supreme Court after the western faction backed Judge Mestrezat and Philadelphia delegates shifted allegiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
PP. BP. Smith
Supreme Court
D. J. Reedy
Smith
Lackawanna Rootera
Harrisburg
Mertretti
R. W. Archbald
Archbald
Hydrophobia treatment sought by local hotel proprietor
John H. Solomon of the George hotel at Jermyn left for the Pasteur Institute in New York after hydrophobia symptoms followed a dog bite on his left wrist weeks ago. He travels with Dr. Graves of Jermyn and Dr. J. S. Niles of Carbondale for treatment and evaluation. Also note low rail rates to Los Angeles advertised by Lake Shore and Michigan Southern from Buffalo with tickets on sale June to July 7. Royle & Muckley of Lackawanna avenue promote skeleton serges for summer wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Solomon
Jermyn
Thorsdey
Pasteur Institute
New York
Mr. Solomon
Solomon
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway
Futfalo
Los Angeles
Tieketa
T. &. Timpson
General Eastern
L. 8
M.S. Ry
Main Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Clam Bake and Brass Band Concert at Wuendhe’s Summer Garden
Saturday evenings feature a clam bake and brass band at Wuendhe's Summer Garden on West Lackawanna Avenue. All are welcome, or skeleton suits offered by Richards, Wirth & Lewis at 520 Lackawanna Avenue. Simnoke the Hotel Jermyn Cigar Ibe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuendhe's
Summer Garden
West Lackawanna Avenue
Richards, Wirth & Lewis
S20
Lackawanna Avenue
Simnoke
Jermyn Cigar Ibe
Shoes for Women and Children Sold Below Cost
The notice proclaims women predominately shop today and warns cheap shoes are costly. It asserts no guesswork in fit and promotes Tan and Ruaseta styles for children and misses cut below cost with a $1.00 Children’s Tan Lace and Button pair now priced at 65 cents.
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Kodak
Griffin Art Studio
Wyoming
Lackawanna Dairy CO
Adams Avenue
A. A. Lindabury
Sitim Qio
Connet
South Main Avenue
Keeley Cure
Keeley Institute
Madison Ave
Scranton, PA
United States
Lacka. Ave
Ackawanna
Rok Pens Avenue
BE Warman
Miss Patterson
Lane
Epruce Street
Havana
Florida Pines
Coursen
Lackawinna Disturbance Committee
Fayette County
Stephen Leenle Mestrezat
Guffey
KR. E. Umbel
Mestrezat
Wimbel
Philadelphia
Fayette
Yerkes
Hucks
Judge Smith
Rootcure
Tom Muck
Winton
Lurerne
Judge Lynch
Luxerne
John M. Garman
Lugerne
Ermentrout
Luzerne
The
Calif
Royle & Muckley
DEWEY
Pelion
Penn Ave
Schank & Spencer
Spruce Street
Roger Bros
Davidow Bros., Jewelers
Bell & Skinner
Walliams & Bro
Dr. Barrett
Spruce St
Tora
Elmwood Hall
Elmhurst
W. H.H. Bull
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
Pierge's Market
Penn Avenue
Cee
China
C. J. Weichel
Wyoming Avenue
Maloney Oil and Manufacturing CO
Meridian Strait
Stratton, Pa
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