Surprise Appointment To Wilkes-Barre Judge Bids Hastings Honor
Harrisburg dispatch announces Governor Hastings has offered the seventh Superior Court judgeship to Judge Rice of Luzerne County. Wilkes-Barre households had lost hope after declines to other nominees but Colonel Miner acted to relay the news and Rice must weigh public duty against personal interest. The new bench will gain strength from this seventh appointment amid regional ties and high expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Klee
Wilkes-Barre
Harrisburg
Charles BE. Rice
Aisp
Jade Rios
la Porte
Henry M. Fuller
Judge Rice
Miner
Times
Beone
Accdp
Jude
Luzerne
Lackawanna
General Beaver
Center
Orlady
Hartingdon
Rice
Pew
Population enumeration urged for Wilkes-Barre wards
The Wilkes-Barre city directory shows over 23 000 names, suggesting population above 50 440 but well short of 60 000. The piece calls for a ward by ward census five years after the national census, proposing a newspaper funded city enumeration to boost local enterprise and provide accurate figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Riles
Wilkés-Barvée
The Widest Chinaman Sam Bee Laid to Rest
Sam Bee, oldest and most progressive Chinaman in the city, was buried yesterday. He helped establish the laundry business and owned real estate, joined the Catholic church, and supported the Hanover cemetery interment. He complied with the Geary Act early and influenced Lu generally to follow the law. He was a shrew businessman and valued citizen, though naturalization was denied years ago when he sought his payers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Bee
Ile
St. Mary’s
Hanover Cemetery
Lugerne
Ale
Ito
Common Pleas Judge Candidates and Court Rulings
The opinion centers on Luzerne County common pleas judges with Alexander Fernham or Ly-4H. Bennett pushes for Judge Rice on the common pleas bench. Additional Law Judge Woodward is slated to become President Judge by seniority in commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Alexander Fernham
Ly- 4H
Bennett
Rice
Luzerne
Woodward
Tender-Hearted Drummer Intervenes With Blind Musician
A blind girl performed on a stringed instrument outside a city hotel in the square but received no money. Fred Merrill, a New York drummer staying at the hotel, spoke up, saying the scene wouldn’t do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fred Merrill
Unclear excerpt of a tale about a cup and a donation levy
A man visits a blind girl and borrows a cup from her to fetch an egg and then raises a levy for hotel guests nearby. On returning the cup the man finds ten dollars inside.
Witnesses Refuse to Testify in Luzerne County Murders
The article notes a pattern in the coal regions where Hungarians and Poles avoid testifying after killings. It cites a Polish miner’s murder at Mischman and claims many peers will not betray accomplices or offer information. Alderman holds witnesses in heavy ball to ensure appearance.
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Luzerne
Polloh
Miss White
Baltimore
Ou yHraon
Bedn
Minnie Fox Marries John M Osborn in Local Nuptials
At the Fox home on Wednesday evening Minnie Fox married John M Osborn. Rev Marvin Custer officiated. Bride wore pearl grey lansdowne and carried bride roses. Lizzie Osborn served as maid of honor and William Fox as best man. In a second ceremony at St John Lutheran parsonage Stella Grum and William Humpleby wed by Rev G W Sandt with Maggie Grum as bridesmaid.
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St. John's Lutheran Church
Stella Grum
William Humpleby
G. W. Sandt
Maggie Grum
Samuvel Grum
Nellie Kemp and Mark Stevens Wed in Kingston
At noon Tuesday Miss Nellie Kemp and Mr Mark Stevens were married at Mrs Wilbur Reeds residence in Kingston by Rev H C Mc Dermott. The bride wore dove-colored lansdowne with polat face trimming and carried a bouquet of bride roses. Maid of honor Sisse Lizzie Kemp and best man William Black of Danville attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Kemp
Mark Stevens
Wilbur Reed
Kingston
H. C. McDermott
Rosea
Sisse Lizzie Kemp
William Black
Danville
A Novel Sociable at Derr Memorial Church
A Klover Klud event at Derr Memorial church tonight presents strict dress rules. Women wearing silk dresses face 7 cents, single bows 1 cent, double bows 6 cents. men in short coats and kufs 3 cents, moustache wearers 1 cent, go t ties 4 cents. wearing dud clothes and 4 awich kane leads to 11 cents. A prize will go to the best dressed man and woman.
Attorneys Seek Mandamus Over School Board Papers
E F Moeliovern attorney for F J McCabe asks a mandamus against Robert Ayres and George Tasker to compel production of books and papers held by the Miner's Mills borough school board. McCabe says Ayres as secretary and Tasker failed to produce subpoenas before auditors. Court grants rule to show cause returnable July 1 at 10 am.
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E. F. Moeliovern
F. J. McCabe
Robert Ayres
George Tasker
McCabe
Miner's Milla
Ayres
Tasker
Reverend Woodruff Receives Doctor of Divinity Honor
Rev J O Woodruff former pastor of the Franklin Street Methodist Episcopal Church in this city is saluted by friends as Wesleyan University grants him the Doctor of Divinity degree. The award underscores recognition from a respected, conservative institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westeyran Pozree
J. Oo. Woodruff
Franklin Street Methodist Apteopal Church
Weeleyan University
Woodrum
Final Hearing in Mine Murder Case
Anthony Yientl and Mrs Zenortle along with two other Hungarians were remanded to jail without bail awaiting grand jury action. No new facts emerged at the hearing. Evidence suggests Vilerti and Mrs Zenortle plotted to remove Zenortie, with the mine murder as the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Yientl
Cuticura Soap Promises Skin Relief and Purity
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap as the most effective skin care and beautifying soap in the world. It claims prevention of pimples, blotches, blackheads, and inflammation of pores and promotes sanitation for toilet and nursery use.
Start of Coal Breaker at No 2 Delaware and Hudson
The No 2 Delaware and Hudson breaker will begin operation Monday with the first coal car dumped into the rollers. The new structure is praised as superior and well planned by Noss Carpenter and Abram Schaffer. About 500 workers are expected at start, with possible growth. Reports mention No. 6 colliery rope break and preparations to raise the dirt plane. J W Davis travels to Harrisburg for deputy factory inspector appointment. The Susquehanna Bridge in town opens to pedestrians, shortening the route to the county seat. Disturbances include deceptive circulars by Erie Medical Company and pedestrian-rights issues with local merchants. School board elects teachers and janitors. supervising principal remains I A Helkes. Local entertainment and church notices, illnesses, vacations, and funeral attendance are noted along with a train schedule adjustment.
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Delaware and Hudson
Noss
Abram Schaffer
J. W. Davis
Harrisbore
Susquehanna
Erie Medical Company
Elenmit
Central Hoom
L Smith
Annie B. Wren
Mary E. Davis
Nellie Lee
Lulu McAlorney
Amy Marrisfield
Wn Street
HW. W
Gertrude Jones
Jean Menglen
Temperane
Hill
Henry H. Davenport
Margaret Gallagher
Mary Williams
Nottingham Street
Fileanor Williams
Central
Willow Street
W. I. Andrews
Vine Street
Jon Stacey
Franklin Street
G. Jacquish
Temperance Hill
I. A. Helkes
Plymouth
Sunshine
Methodist Episcopal Church
Forty Fort
D. BE. Jones
L. de Richard
Ki. L. Jones
W. Williams
H. Jones
W. Jenkins
N. Jones
Joseph Harris
Owen Morgan
Thomas Prosser
McKee
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Printing services ad for posters and program cards
Y. E. S. Co. E. and Epworth League promote topic cards for the next six months printed in good style at low prices. They offer printing posters circulars tickets for excursions or festivals this summer and suggest consulting them for printing needs.
Pittston News Highlights From Pittston and Surroundings
A Pittston News page notes the opening of the Pittston office of the Scranton Tribune by H. W. Cruser at 6 Williams Street for news, subscriptions, and orders. It covers Julia Allen’s acclaimed recital at Music Hall with local participants, a coal land deal near Carbondale, a diphtheria outbreak, road and sewer concerns, and a May wedding of Miss Mattie Courtright to Thomas J. Davis with a large reception and extended celebrations.
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Pittston
Scranton Tribune
H. W. Cruser
Williama Atreat
Julia Allen
Scranton
Missea Anna Mangan
Blanche Lavan
Teresa Battle
Minaela Nellie Charles
Winifred Durkin
Jennie Gavin
Marie Gilgallon
Margaret Purcell
Muale Hall
Misa Allen
John F. Elchholzer
Carbondale
Tighe
McLoughlin
Chapel Street
Guoda
Wright & Co
South Main Street
West Pittston Street
James McCawley
P. H. Gilgallon
William and Hortense Coyne
Lucille Carroll
P. H. Cwurtrell
John Collina
Frank McAndrews
John Gilgallon
J. J. Kelly
Agnes Charles
Ella Gavin
M. McGinles
John O'Malley
R. C. Rust
W. J. McLaughlin
Wilkes-Barre
Ella Gibbons
Lydia Connor
J. Mitchell
Mr. Allen
Avoca
Music Hall
West Slide
Maloney
T. FP. Cody
C. Donnelly
A. A. Bryden
New York City
Wear
M. J. Ford
W. Nimmo
H. McHale
Ed. Callaghan
Herbert Shipp
Ninth Regiment Armory
Wilks-Barre
Iitlts
Wyoming Junior Order Elects Offiers and Local Notices
WYOMING, Troy council No. 76 elected officers Tuesday evening: K J Su C Oscar Williams V C Stanley Robinson A R 8 George Manton W William Hufford conductor Harry Culver O 8 H J Sanders KR W F Rozell FP 8 J W Mullen treasurer W H Woodruff trustee A B Daily chaplain. T A Jones alternate representative. W H Hench elected principal of Wyoming borough Schools. Elmer Switzer of Kingston visited cousin Miss Maggie Switzer. Mrs BE B Elaworth of Dorranceton spent Sunday with her brother William Switzer. Amos Giberson returned home after visiting Oak Grove.
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Troy Council
Order of United American Mechanics
K. J. Su
Oscar Williams
V. C
Stanley Robinson
A. R
George Manton
William Hufford
Harry Culver
H. J. Sanders
W. F. Rozell
J. W. Mullen
W. H. Woodruff
Marriage of Katie Reap and John Harley at St Marys Church
At 7 o clock Wednesday evening Miss Katie Reap of the West Side married John F Harley in St Marys church with Rev M F Crane officiating. Miss Mamie Tigue attended as bridesmaid and Anthony Barrett served as best man. The couple's reception followed at the bride’s home and they planned to reside in the North End after a 9:30 am Philadelphia train departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Reap
John F. Harley
St. Mary's Church
M. F. Crane
Mins Reap
Mamie Tigue
Anthony Barrett
Mrs. Barry
Married 100 Years Celebration In Hungarian Village
A Hungarian couple celebrated a hundredth wedding anniversary in April in Zeomlga, a small village. The bride, 116, is named Jean Seathmary, and the groom is a year younger. They were peasants enjoying a rare long marriage reported by the New York World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungary
New York World
Zeomlga
Ean Seathmary
Furnished lodgings and property listings in Scranton area
Multiple notices describe rental and sale opportunities on West Lackawanna Avenue and Adams Avenue in Scranton. Listings include a six room house, a large three story frame residence on five lots, and an advisory committee for nearby property. Also advertised are agents, a patent cure item, active salesmen, and sealed proposals for a public school heating project with date and deposit requirements.
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West Lackawanna Avenue
Addreas
Thomas E. Evans
Luzerne
Hyde Park
John Jermyn
Wyoming Avenue
Adama Avenue
Pine and
Gibson Streets
Adams Avenue
Ezra H. Ripple
William T. Smith
Henry A. Knapp
Hungarian Couple Celebrates Centenary Marriage in Zsombulga
In a small Hungarian town the poorest residents celebrated the hundredth anniversary of a couple's marriage. The village has granted them a pension and will care for them for life as Viennese papers dispatched correspondents to cover the occasion in full.
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Zsombulga
Equal to All Opportunities in Syracuse Post
The report highlights broad achievements of the bicycle in the era and notes its use as an accessory in an elopement at Beranton. The text implies the bicycle will participate in ongoing events and social happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse Post
Beranton
Twilight’s Close Echoes A. O. Frasier Poem
A fragmentary poem evokes a dreamlike twilight scene where the speaker, in a ruined world of youth, longs for a calm sleep. The speaker’s voice repeats imagery of aging, rest, and a childlike retreat at dusk, conveying nostalgia and quiet resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Frasier
Professional Cards in Scranton Pennsylvania Powerhouse Directory
List of physicians surgeons architects and local tradesmen with offices on Spruce Street Penn Avenue Wyoming Avenue Madison Avenue and North Washington Avenue Scranton Pa plus Mill details for Dime Bank building associates and a local wire screens manufacturer ranking in a historical business directory style of the city.
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Jessups
William J. Hand
W. F. Boyle
Burr Building
Washing_ton avenue
FRANK. T. _OKELL
Coal Exchange
Beran _ton
James W. Oakford
DR. Pitcher
Commonwealth Building
Scranon
C. Comegys
Spruce Street
D. B. Replogle
Bruce Street
B. F. Killam
Wyoming Ave
Scranton
Jas
J. H. Hamilton
Commonwealth Bidg
G. Edgar Dean
Court House Square
W. E. Allen
Washington Avenue
C. L. Frey
Vine Street
B. L. Walter
Lewis Hancock, JR
Spruce At
Cor
Wash. Ave
Brown & Morris
Price
Jos
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Tranaielion
Lugerne County
Wilkes-Parre
Wyoming Valley
Filladelphia
Sons of the Revolution
Wyoming
Pennsylvania Sociey
Historical Society
W. G. Andrews
Guilford
Conn
F. B. Hodge
Wilcox Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Wumpleby -Grum
Stevens-Khemp
Ake
Y. E.S. Co. E. and
Epworth League
Fimira Public Schools
Charles Hardenburg
Erie and Wyoming Railroad
Port Jervis
N. Y
Frank
Ladies' Aid Society
Harry Johnson
Ada Webster
Sarah Lewis
Ruth and
Mary Lewis
Bradford
M. A. Flock
J. H. Anderson
Eva Krotzer
Muggle Aikman
Martha Walsh
West Avoca
James A. Haynes
Dunmore
Miay Rhoda Rickens
Jeanette Graham
Marsic
Taylor
W. F. Courtright
Union Street
Miss Mattle
Thomas J. Davis
North Main Street
Hen. F. A. King
Methodist Epiccopal Church
Mendelssohn
John Cosgrove
Maggie
William
David Davia
Mr. King
Miss Jettie Winslow
Misa Ida Courtright
Miss Ida Courtright
Jettle Winslow
Philadelphia
National
Atlantic City
Davie
Davis
Sibley
Union Band
Shorta
Wyalusing
Winslow
Great Bend
Patrick Killgallon
Annie Courtright
Anna Courtright
Mul Creek
John Halpin
Dan
John
Mame Halpin
Harry Courtright
Ella Helser
Thomas Cosgrove
Patrick Fallon
Stegher
Reese Willis Reese
Old Forge
Myrtle Gay
Gromer Davis
Morris Miller
John Reyholdy
David Price
William Hughes
Richard Milberger
James McClure
J. P. Cooper
William P. Grittths
I. A. King
John E. Davis
Henry Schulttse
H. J. Daniels
Buckman
W. J. Nelger
Mine
J. B. Winslow
Lawn Henderehot
George Dawse
Samuel Hijrloc
John Griffiths
John B. Rees
John Phinney
William Griffiths
Richard Davis
Libbie Jones
Misgea Leno
Grace King
Sarah Reese
Elsie Carey
Sadie Richards
Carrie Leuthold
Edith Decker
Tennie Griffiths
Maggie MacKenzie
May Morrie
Anna Nash
Grace Hickman
Marie Courtright
Rachel Edwards
Meera
Willet
Frank Decker
John Gordon
Tallie Griffiths
Harry
Fred Winslow
Harry Ruckman
William Gordon
John Richards
Mlle
Marie Reinhardt
Stroudsburg State Normal School
Gertrude Reese
Bloomsburg State Normal School
Moran
Main Street
Borough School Board
Page
Connolly & Wallace
Court House
Addrane
WV Ansted
Beny
Fred Wars
North Main Avenue
William H. Platt
Elmetrvet
Camden
N. J
AMD
Fish A CO
Borden
Talesmen
ESO
Addrem
J. Pray Cowles
Chambers Street
Tripp
Manga Chemieral Company
Noo
John Street
Formahed
Anawer Goon
Ziegler Bower
Delta
York County
yePicks
Assembly Hall
D. B. Rep
Ogle
Sprnen Street
Franklin Avenue
Carson & Davies
Hinde
P.O. Box
Totton
Mann
Feranton Board of
Quarel
No. 1
Sito
Cheatnut Street
Fourteenth Ward
Brown & Morrle
Scranton Boards of Control
Eugene D. Fellows
the Scranton Bedding Co., Swat'ise Ans
Mercereau & Connall
Livine Stee
Providenie
Dickson
Kant
Peckville
Archbald
Jermyn
E. H. Call
Tribune Office
Esty
Frank Leslie
Express Complete
Moody
Adams Ave
Tae Teeute
Sumner Avenue
En Rose
G. P
Montrose
J. H
Lackawanna Wanna Ave
Medical
Chichester
Chichester Cheseetete
William A. Taft
C_CLAUBACH
Wyoming Aver Avenue
R. M. Stratton
Office Coal Exchange
School OF the Lackawanna
Thomas M. Cann
Walter H. Buell
Worcester
Bauer
J. Bauer
Hulbert
Muete
Megargee Brothers
Washington Ave
Frank P. Brown & CO
West Lackawanna Ave
Thomas Aubrey
Williams
Sone Postoffica
Rex
P. Ziegler
Scranton House
Central Park
Sth
Plaza Square
Fifth Avenue
Th St
Prof
Chandler
F. A. Hammond
Architects
Edward Hi
Republic Bavings and Loan Association
Callan & N. Callaan
Dime Bank
G. R. Clark & CO
Reedsmen and Nurserymen
Green House
Telephoe
Grand Union Tha Co., Jones Brob
Windsor Hotel
Fifth Avenas
Dith
47Th Sts
Hawk & Wetherbee
Brand Central
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