Notable Visitors and Local Guests Across City Circles
Rev W H Stubblebine visits Philadelphia while Congressman at Large Galusha Grow was in town yesterday. Mrs W G Shock of Washington DC guests of Mr and Mrs J J Taylor at 20 Pine St. Dr Brewster attends American Institute of Homeopathy sessions in Detroit. Charles Gelbert returns from University of Pennsylvania to summer at home. William and Charles Fowler attend State Normal School commencement in Mansfield. Col H A Coursen and family leave for Cottage City MA for summer. Mrs Melville Craft and daughter Marion visit Mrs J J Rogers of Gordon Street. Lehigh University prize in chemistry goes to George K R Jackson of this city. P F Rosar joins Cook and Bernheimer Co NY as traveling salesman. George Davis of Davis Theatre and Harvey Long return from three days of brook trout fishing at Lancaster’s Hotel Booth Sterling. Daniel Davies coal operator from Indiana guests of Hon D M Jones. Davies attended his son D J Davies’s marriage last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Stubblebine
Philadelphia
Galusha A A. Grow
W. G. Shock
Washington, D.C
J. James Taylor
Pine Street
Dr. Brewster
Detroit
Mich
American Institute of Homeopathy
Charles Gelbert
University of Pennsylvania
William and
Charles Fowler
Manefield
State Normal School
H. A. Coursen
Cottage Chi
Mase
Melville. Craft
Marion
Brooklyn
Craft
J. J. Rogers
Gordon Street
Le.high University
George Kr.d Jackson
P. F. Rosar
Diamond Starch Company
Cook and Bernheimer Company
New York City
George Davis
Davis’ Theater
Harvey Long
Lancaster
Booth Sterling
Daniel Davies
Indiana
D. M. Jones
West Side
Davies
D. J. Davies
Substitutes cheaper but dangerous and misused in food and medicine
The article warns that many substitutes cost less yet are dangerous and do not mimic the genuine product. It notes instances from advertisements and consumer practices, mentioning Horsford's and pillsbury flour mill's capacity of 17,000 barrels daily as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsford
Pillsbury’s
Maggie Conway Faces Trial in Infamous Child Enticement Case
In common pleas court Mrs. Maggie Conway of Aswell court Westside is tried for enticement of children and keeping a bawdy house. Two underage girls Gwennie Thomas Mamie Finley test for the state as witnesses describe Conway inviting them for a “good time” and supervising visits with young men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Edwards
Maggie Conway
Aswell Court
Westside
John R. Jones
Commonwealth
Jobp O P.kelly
W. H. Stanton
Gwennie Thomas
Mamie Finley
Maggie Connors
House of the Good Shepherd
Mra. W. B. Duggan
Board of
Associated Charities
Mra. Conway
Mrs. Conway
Peter Mullaney
Philip Riley
Conway
Willams
Iquor
Michael Cannon
Old Forge
John J. Murphy
THEIR STEEL SHIRTS
The article recounts how Alexander III and other rulers used steel mail or protective layers. It notes Nicholas II wears a nickel and steel shirt after Odessa unrest. An attendant checks meals and beds, and Cossack guards stand at doors to prevent poison before serving dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Alexander III
Czark
Europe
Bismarck
Stambouloff
Crispi
Nicholas II
Odessa
Imperial Palace
Sandy Hook boy saves classmate by life chain
Stephen Keane a 15 year old from St Michael's Parochial in Sandy Hook formed a life chain with classmates to rescue Michael Keating after he fell through thin ice on Nantic Millpond. The chain broke twice but they pulled both boys to safety with minimal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Hook
Conn
New York World
Stephen Keane
Stephen
St. Michael's Parochial School
Nantic Millpond
Michael Keating
Michael
Mike
Keane
Keating
Trick
Castoria Advertising Verse Recalled
Nostalgic rhyme promotes Castoria for babies children and mothers as a trusted remedy. The repeated lines claim relief for sickness crying and motherhood duties while linking Castoria to every stage from infancy to grandchildren.
Camp John Gibbon encampment details issued for Lewiston
Major General Snowden issues orders for the Lewis ton division encampment to open July 18 with a National Guard salute and flag raising. It covers camp routine, detachment of artillery and cavalry, guard duties, sanitation rules, bathing, uniforms, and sutler limits for the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snowdens
Snowden
Lewiston
National Guard
John Gibbon
Quartermaster’s Department
Hastings
Stewart
Funeral of Captain Quackenbush Buried in Washington
Funeral services for Captain B. W. Quackenbush U S M C were held at the Brooklyn marine barracks with military honors then carried to Washington D C. The body was interred at Oak Hill cemetery after a service led by Chaplain Father Rainey. He was born in Albany New York forty six years ago and was the eldest son of Rear Admiral S F P Quackenbush. He leaves a widow, daughter of Rear Admiral William A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. W. Quackenbush
Marine Barracks
Brooklyn
N. Y
Father Nash
Navy Yard
Washington, D. C
Washington
Oak Hill Cemetery
Father Rainey
Captain Quackenbush
Albany
FP. Quackenbush
Deodatus Wright
N.Y
Brooklyn Marine Barracks
Fleet Marine
South Atlantic
Quackenbush
William A
Family Link Named In Scranton Notice
Kirkland a U S Navy member resides in this city a mother a sister the wife of Lieutenant Commander Perry Garst U S N and a brother Mr John Quackenbush of Scranton Pa are referenced in this notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkland
Perry Garst
John Quackenbush
Scranton
Wonderful Vitascope at Frothingham Exhibition
Edison’s vitascope screens next week at Frothingham offering lifelike color and action. Early public debut at Koster and Bial’s NYC sparked sensation. Scenes include the serpentine dance the fire arena Herald square and waves with natural breakers. Vaudeville by New York artists offered at 10 20 and 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
Frothingham
Koster and Bials
New York City
Anthracite Coal Prices Seen Rising in July
The New York Commercial Advertiser reports expectations that stove coal may price at 4.25 per ton for July deliveries with some major anthracite interests likely to adjust prices in advance. Production estimates for July range from 590,000 to 1,000,000 tons, while Lackawanna could sell its share at a 25 cent rise if allowed. Some firms forecast July demand around 3.5 million tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the Lackawanna
New York Commercial Advertiser
Home excursion aims for June 23 outing with women organizers
The Home for the Friendless annual excursion continues as a fixed event. Ladies in charge plan a full day trip for June 23 from Binghamton to Ross Park, promising a popular outing for many participants.
Parlor City Outing Band Train to Scranton June 23
Binghamton promotes a park day trip with an accompanying band and orchestra. The 8 am train to Scranton returns by evening, fare 1 dollar for adults 75 cents for children, tickets sold by local managers. Auction sale at 427 Lackawanna avenue features 10000 woolen remnants direct from mills with guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
Ross Park
Tts
Scranton
Lackawanna Avenue
E. M. Strong
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Norton's
THE
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Olyphant
Carbondale
Garney, Brown & CO
DR. C. 0. Shumway
Washington Ave
Tribune
Testimony
John Weissenfluh
William R. Woolsey
Dunmore
Charles Hollow
Esther Shiek
Jones
John T. Martin
Hollow
William Morris
Taylor
Archbald
John P. Kelley
James EF. Watkins
the Commonwealth
John F. Reragg
Morris
John Welssegfluh
David Davis
Weisvenfiluh
Billy
Davis
Peter Engle
Prudential Life Insurance Company
H. Schubert
Halalander
Scragg
Woolsey
Theodore Street
North End
Eliza Boston
George W. Beale
Frank E. Boyle
Connecticut
Castoria
Miss
Briga 'c
Adjutant General's
Washington Star
Binghamton and Ross Park
Rexford’s
Lacka. Ave
Hood
China Ball
Millar & Peck
Wyoming Ave
Myon
Satise
Faction
M’cann
Knox
Stetson Agency
Mercereau & Connell
Mercereau & Connel
Baldwin
Hunt & Connell
Crouch Bros
Mears Building
Will
Cairo
BES
A. E. Rogers
Lackawanna Ays
Spring House
Heart Lake
Susq’a CO
U. E. Crofut
Hinghamton
Montrose
Alford Station
Adirondack
Catekill
Porter
Dupont
Wapwallopen
Luzerne County
Wimnington
Delaware
Henry Belin, Jr
Wyoming
Wyoming Avenue
Scranton, Pa
Third National Bank Building
Thos.ford
Pittston
John B. Smith & Bon
Plymouth
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