Personal notices mix of visitors and travels in Norwalk era
Franklin avenue resident Arthur Griges visits Lenox and New York figures, Anthony joins a business trip, Belle Beatt visits Washington NJ, Mrs Alehery hosts Eva Swink in New York, Brant patrolman uncle visit, Heeeled family vacation planned, George Howell returns from Millersville Normal joining state examining board, William Dawson attends Ancient Order of Hibernian events and planned trip to Trenton for the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Griges
Franklin Avenue
Lenox
Fred Durr
Lackawannd Avenue
el Atlantic City
Wol. Anthony
New York
Mise Belle Beatt
Washington
N. J
Bol A. Alehery
Joseph Love
Eva Swink
Brant
G. W. Heeeled
Hazel
Binddurtaville
George Howell
Millersville Normal School
William Dawson
Ancient Order of Mibernigne
Patersin
Nid
Trenton
The
Hiberniane
Sweeney’s Great High Jump at Athletic Park Exhibition
Sweeney the former world amateur champion high jumper cleared 6 feet 6 inches in Catholic club games in Trenton New Jersey. He beat his world record by three eighths of an inch, remaining an amateur. his display at Athletic Park on July 4 was a standout performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Bueceney
Athletic Park
Trenton
N. J
Revenue Officials Strain Under New War Stamp Demands
Collector T F Penman faces overwhelming duties as the new war revenue law triggers heavy stamp use. Documentary and proprietary stamps flood the system, with shortages and rising orders for hundreds of thousands of stamps across Wilkes-Barre, Falcon, Bock Haven, and Scranton. Penman seeks quick distributions via banks and post offices to meet July 1 implementation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penman
POST
Office Department
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue
T. FP
Pouleit Mievileines
Oolfortur
Hohe
Wilkes-Barre
Falcon
Bock Haven
Scrantonefies
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Mileetor Penman
Acont
Maltcont
T-cent
Emiph Wiersuges
Stark Coriicates Corporation
Peont Templee
Ld. Com
Bne
Revenue Officials Outline Stamps and Estate Returns System
The internal revenue department plans to issue certain postage stamps marked with T R O for immediate distribution from post offices. Collectors seek returns on legacies and distributive shares of estates, detailing beneficiary relations, ages, values, exemptions, and taxes. Administrators must file monthly life insurance premium reports by the 15th, listing policies issued, weekly premiums, and tax amounts. New procedures bring ongoing complications and a slow transition to routine work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Department
Treasury Department
Body found on West Mountain amid mystery death
A decomposed body near a spring on West Mountain was found Saturday afternoon by Claude and Nerward Pitcher of Priv e street. The coroner and detective investigated while a jury prepares inquest notes. the death is listed as tuberculosis exhaustion with no visible violence. Neighbors described hearing a thrashing sound Wednesday night and recalls a man near the pines. The unidentified man, about 48, 175 pounds, wearing a black suit, has distinct facial features and a mole near the temple. The case awaits identification before burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude
Nerward Pitcher
Prive Street
West Mountain
Mall Road
Dine
Pothe
Levehan
Newt Township
William A. Price
Select
W. J. Thomas
Prices Undertaking
Pennypacker
Andrew Wickster
Arthur
Arenee Mack
Mack
Tuesday Nolght
Ike
Ife
Penn Clothing House
l. @ stouch
Ud. A. Waters
Lockin Ini
Ark
Toe
Tyre
W. CG. Price
Thomas
J. Leyshon
John J. Davies
Hal
Jones
BE. House
Stolen $50 Suspect Caught in City Stables Theft
George Hansom of Fleming ton No is accused of stealing $50 from Jonas Long's stable on Lane. Police traced the suspect after Frank Dunn noted the missing cash from his coat. Hansom was arrested at Franklin and Lackawanna avenues, found with 16.02, and held on $100 bail after police court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hansom
Flemington
Jonas Long
Hansom
Frank Dunn
Dunn
New Jersey
CC. O. D
Edwards
Manson
Pitholmey Flaherty
McMullen
Franklin and Lackawanna Avenue
Teatched
Armenian woman to address St Luke's parish today
An Armenian lady whose relatives died in the Turkish massacres will address the women of St Luke's parish this afternoon at 4 o clock in the parish building at 618 Linden Street. A large attendance is hoped for. no admission fee, but a free will offering accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Parish
Linden Street
Speedway racing on boulevard matinee entertains crowd
The event features David Copperfield and Cadmus winning heats amid rain threats and crowd interest in cutting trees for better view. Dallas' Phil Rawh and Dr. G. B. AI Wie attend as Nero and Nellie MeMorey draw crowds. Next Saturday expects larger turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludwigs David Copterfield
Crawford S Cadmus
Nickids McRory
Peer. Bons Nero
Halt
Strays Bay
Boulevard Officals
Phil Rawh
Dallas
Chicken
Wales
G. B. AI Wie
M. Dalletead
Himeef
Imue
Ludwig
Davi Copperfield
Eummy
Mr. Crawford
Nellie MeMrory
Aoetreteh
Miro Crawford
Nellie
Cadmus
Nate Thompson
Lehigh Valley Offers Reduced Washington Trip Fares
The Lehigh Valley Railroad announces a one fare round trip plus 2.00 membership fee from Beranton to Washington for the National Educational Association convention. Tickets on sale July 4 to 7, return allowed to July 15 with extension to August 31. Consult ticket agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Beranton
Washington
D. C
National Educational Association
Lehigh Valley Ticket
Teas and Coffees Advertised at Bargain Prices
We Make Pure Blended Teas at 25c per pound. Coursen's Java Coffee 25c. Coursen's Triple Blend 32c. Coursen's Java and Mocha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coursen
Lackawanna Delegates Choose Slate for Democratic State Convention
A Saturday meeting at the St Charles Hotel formed the plemtee to represent Lackawanna County at the Democratic state convention next Wednesday. They depart tomorrow via the Delaware and Hudson line for Wilkes-Barre and on to Altoona to select delegates, elect officers, and decide whom to support for state offices. The group leans heavily toward James Gay Gordon for Governor. Delegates named include J. Nemiss, Thomas Cogrove, M J. Walch, Job Gibbons, F L Scanlor, John T. Brown, John J. Coyne, Hendames O Neill, M F McAndrew, John J. McDonough, and F P J McCormick, with other notable Democrats also expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Charlee Hotel
Altoona
Delaware and Hiden
Wilkes-Parre
Penneylvania
Altenni
Uecot
Miltecs
James Gay Gordon
Philadelpha Judes
Fleet District
J. Nemiss
Thomas Co#grove
PF Gordon
M. J. Waleh
Job Gibbons
Flv. Scanlor
John T. Brown
John J. Coyne
Minooka
Hendames Z. O' Neil
Carboniates
McAndrew
Archheld
John J. McDonough
Dunmere
FP. J. McCormick
Blakely
Enid
DeLary
Col
FL J. Fuueimone
John FE
Repke
John J. Gattney
Doth J. Shaw
T. C. Melvin
Dennis Roche
John P. Mahon
John J. Fahey
Last Chance to Enter Army Service Delayed Deployments
Lt Bentler leads local station as telegraph orders call him west to join Eleventh Infantry at Tramps. Lt Dentler to recruit in Mears Building. Dr Viarvey of Wilkes Barre attends to recruit exams this afternoon. Several already enrolled plus today’s recruits depart tomorrow for Port McPherson Cit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repulie
Bentler
Westering
Serenton
Omce Lothie
Commending Wereeiment
Eleventh Infantry
Dentler
Mears Building
Fingl
Viarvey
Wilkes-Barre
Port McPherson, Cit
Elks Excursion to Lake Ariel Highlighted by Bauer Band
The Scranton Lodge of Elks announces its July Lake Ariel excursion with Bauer's band as a featured attraction. A detailed committee list includes chairmen Dane ine for music and entertainment by MF Bandeadeertia and Solomedt Gollemilh, among others, with WS Milter as general chair and T J Jordan as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Elke
Lake Ariel
Bauer
Daneine
MF. Bandeadeertiafine
Solomedt Gollemilh
KK. Meven
George Gunster
WS. Milter
T. J. Jordan
Hy. J. Schubert
Grammar A Examinations Marking Delayed to Week’s End
The marking of Grammar A examination papers will not finish until the latter part of the present week. Successful Grammar A pupils will be admitted to the high school. It is believed that at least sixty percent or over two hundred will pass.
Captain Eugene Eilcott to Inspect Volunteers
Captain Eugene Eilcott of the First Regiment United States Volunteer Engineers will visit tomorrow to examine service enrollments here. Approved applicants will be sent to the mobilizing point at Peekskill on the Hudson. he will be at the army on Adams Avenue at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Eilcott
United States Volunteer Engineers
Dounting
Army Service
Ellicott
Adams Avenue
Peokehill
Hudson
Lehigh Valley Railroad Offers One Fare Round Trip
On July 2, 1805 the Lehigh Valley Railroad will sell tickets from Scranton to Niagara Falls and return at a single fare. The offer is limited for return to July and consult ticket agents for further particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Scranton
Niagara Falls
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