Mischievous Lake Menry youths and crowding on local hill
A playful taunt escalates as Wie family members occupy roofs and trees around Clay Avenue. A parade of boys, flags, and improvised tents shocks residents. Police and civic authorities respond with new nonlying crime prevention measures and instructional gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Commit
Lake Menry
Wie Familly
Clay Avenuy
Mrone
Testilenes
Wieder
Charlie Whyte
Calon
Boge
Bullivan
America
Coldiere
Pomnoneimn
Ting
Mr. Connell
KR Connell
Wong
Local Notes and Community Events Highlight Fragments
A scrambled town page lists social visits by Mistress Mary Laster and Vice Mistress Cath eting in France, various church and choir events, and city notices. It mentions Penman ty carving a tet, a revenue official hinting at adhesive form supply, and Jones’s promotion to night duty at Center Street station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth
Penman Ty
Mon
Internal Revenue
Jones
Pittelman
Derek Bers
Center Street
Patraltian Ty
Connell
Personal notes and travel in county communities
Private Mori Mirpiy returns home on furlough from Company FP. John J. Richards comes back from Camp Alger Virginia that night. Mrs Will A Kemmerer reports a Kinghomton visit. Several locals plan visits to Connellville Uniontown and Savona New York as well as trips to Europe and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will A. Kemmerer
Kinghomton
Mori Mirpiy
Company FP
John J. Richards
Camp Alger
Arthur MM. Pwlliner
Connellkville
Uniontown
Minn Eilenbetie Prescott Mate
Yorndore
Mra. Daeel Emery
Hace
Palkiter
Linden Street
Nal
Harding
Kiwon Brook
WB. Foote
Thornlore Street
Salis
New York City
Attorness
Everett & Warren
Gen. Hornwee
Mortishire
Alten
Mityneon
Savona
Raitin N.Y
Ste
Beran
M. Geldemith
Goldsmith Brothers
Riurope Todos
Afr
Goldsmith
Hie
Germany
Teseiy Diewis
Fer Beater
James
Thomshore
Narnia Eohicel
Mise Davis
John Th. Blackwoed
Viside
Wil
Churiow EE
Pudele
Trath
Mr Daniels
Brilliant Musical Recitals at Southworth Studios
Yesterday afternoon the second program featured Miss Julia Allen and Mr Southworth with a capacity crowd enjoying piano solos by young prodigies and an excellent chorus led by Miss Core de la Freeman. Notable performances came from Miss Ellen Stites and Miss Lily Joseph with acclaimed violin work and vocal solos by Mrs. F L McKee. The evening concert at the Excelsior Hall offered further arias and instrumental pieces by Miss Margaret Horan Miss Joseph and others concluding in a rousing finale that delighted the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ittiwaruda
Annie Robertson
Mattie Kline
Hagel Litts
Ehh
FL. McKee
Jehn Neeley
Jennie Brundage
Henne Ripple
Lucy Fuller
Margaret Horan
Lily Joseph
Flora Evi
Mary Mason
Margaret Mitchell
Sara Ferkins
Floriee Robertson
Harcet Fittes
Fll. McKee
Margaret Dorr
West Pittston
Lacey Fuller
Kimhuret
Harriet Stites
Grase Gund Rew
Barlow
Stites
Excelsior Olgh
Mies Lily Joseph
Laura Meliyum
Jeannette Kinsley
Helen Gibbons
Mamie Fletcher
Clara Barrett
Elizabeth Palmer
Norma Williams
Ellen Ezites
Mia
F. L. McKee
Phy- Men
Fleur Des Alpes
Misa Emma Lutiwik
Fioreman
Robertson
Joseph
Large party heads to Washington from Scranton
Superintendent Howell leads a group by rail via Delaware Lackawanna and Western to Mininka Chunk and Pennsylvania Railroad in ventibulated Pullman coaches. Fare four dollars eighty one cents round trip. Tickets on sale July 4 to July 4 inclusive, valid return to July 13 or by joint agent return, with possible extension to August 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Washington
DC. C
Delaware, Lackawatinga and Western Railroad
Mininka Chunk
Penneylvania Riilroad
Beranton Cash Store Sold. Kiger to Reopen Beranton Shop
Mr Kiger, with years of experience and local friends in Beranton, will take over the Beranton Cash store and continue business as the opening of the Martin Bee stock at Brothers is anticipated Thursday morning June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beranton
Kiger
the Brothers
Dentler's Recruiting Effort Boosts Engineers Regiment
Captain Ellicott of Philadelphia leads an engineer corps recruiting drive with Dr. L. Forrieh noting strong, healthy men. Dentler closes his office after enlisting 31 more recruits, bringing total to 175 from Scranton and vicinity. Some will go to Fort McPherson and others to Perkskill on the Hudson. Lieut. Dentler and Conkling emphasize education and vigor. Names of new recruits from Scranton area listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellicott
Philadel Mia
BELEK
Thunder
Monrs
Adams Avenue
Capubh
Eugene Ellicott
Philadelphia
Chorew
Or. Ly. Forrieh
University of Pennsylvania
Captain Ellicott
Dentler
Fort McPhereen
Atlanta
Soran
Denthr
Harrington
Drown
Emery
Wilkes-Barre
Porto Ries
Conkling
Bneinvwr
Perkskill-on-the-Hudson
Lackawanna
Pica
College Sritates
Chautauqua Circle Banquet At Hotel Terrace
The Imperial Chautauqua circle held a banquet last evening at Hotel Terrace with a menu card decorated in American and Cuban flags. Members, arrangements led by M W Lowry and L J Stelle, featured a musical program and an original toast by A J Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Chautauqua
Hotel Terrace
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
W, Lowry
Mre
L. J. Stelle
Mrr
AL CapWwelk
A. Ll
Collins
FL Dean
M. W. Lowry
Lister
Mise Colvin
Ed. Wath
A. J. Collins
Shove
JL. M. Gates
W. Lowry
DD. A. Capwell
We. Browning
Army
Navy
I. M. Gates
J. W. Phewing
Omey
Luther Keller
Kev
Pierce
Cates
Capwell
HH. J.arr
J. W. Brownine
Hall
FE. Cc Dean
L. R. Stelle
A. L.collins
AL Pennington
Stra. Whittemore
Misa Colvin
Excursion Planned for Calgary Reformed Sunday School
The Calgary Reformed church Sunday school schedules an annual Lake Ariel trip on Thursday in June. Two excursion times are offered with departures from Beranion at 8 40 in the morning and 2 20 in the afternoon. Organizers led by Mr Brink promise a full day of amusements including base ball, foot and bicycle races and other events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary Reformed Church
Lake Ariel
Brink
Sturdevant Wis
Lake plans set for two mile run and skiff visit
The article notes Mie Brink and Professor John Wybal coordinating a lake event. Their skiff will reach the lake by Wednesday and a ten person outing is scheduled for early. Wybal will be at the lake to finalize a two mile event with a professional lantern date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie Brink
John Wybal
Nie
Murphy Kelly Nuptials at St John Church Ceremony
Mire Mary Kelley married Attorney John B Murphy of Frank Anxyenuce yesterday at St Johns Church Sud Scranton. Bride’s sister Miss Elizabeth Kelley maid of honor, brother’s wife Martin J Cadden usher. Rev El Motley officiated. Reception at Kelley home followed by wedding dinner. couple to depart by 231 train for New York, Boston and Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire Mary Kelley
John BP
Murphy
Frank
James H. Kelley
South
Seving Avenue
Mrz. Murphy
Wolock
New York Ely
Boetwn
Brile@epoert
Conn
Caledonians Hold Annual Athletic Games With Novel Events
The Caledonians announce their annual athletic games on July 4 at Driving mark with goat combination, balloon attraction, and an obstacle race. Features include high fences, crawls under barriers, and costumes such as Uncle Sam. About 36 events are listed with admission at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Fire on Spruce Street damages building and injures driver
Smoke poured from the fourth floor of the Pullding t Spree ties at Spruce Street and Oakford Court, housing National Casket and Supply. The blaze started in a rear packing room with loose paper andflammables. Phoenix Chemical Company extinguished it, with driver Thomas Campbell aiding despite injuries from a prior collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakford Court
National Casket and Supply Compris
Phoenix Chemical Company
Thomas Campbell
George
Miss Becker's Pupils Present Delightful Recital
Miss Salome Becker's pupils gave a fine recital at Powell music hall last evening. The program included instrumental and vocal selections by Miss Doster, Miss Bitehoark, Miss Hackett, Miss Shiver, Miss Bichycker, Miss Ripple, and others with heightened effort from Emmwa Frey, Leroy Shirer, Totsall Sampson, Fred Gunster, and Hazel St Amand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salome Becker
Powell Music Poime
May Doster
Alee
Carrie Bitehoark
May Hacket
Grave Shiver
Josephine Bichycker
Sue Ripple
Emwima Frey
Leroy Shirer
Totsall Sampson
Fred Gunster
Saale Falkowsky
Hazel St. Amand
Mies Martin
Men plan Kansas City and back on one dollar wager
A. F. Hoffman and Edward Bakr of South Scranton plan to walk to Kansas City and return by September 2 with a wager of one dollar. They depart without money and hope to return with at least a dollar. They carry letters from prominent residents for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Hoffman
Edward Bakr
South Scranton
Kansas City
Local Tea Prices and Coffee Deals Spark Bargain Menu
We Make Pure Blended Teas at 25¢ per pound and Coursen's Java Coffee at 25c. Coursen's Triple Blend priced at 32¢ with Coursen's Java and Mocha offerings highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coursen
Pupils who pass enter Wig School with high marks
A list of pupils who passed the final examination qualifies them for entry to the Wig School. Those with a general average of sixty five or more may seek a second exam. marks can be obtained from the Superintendent of Schools. The readable portion names many students and shows a long roster of entrants and non entrants. A separate note reports a cottage completion for rent near Scranton with fishing, mail, telegraph, and amenities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WIG
Showrle
Phelew
George Howell
Sierrefal
Sale of Martin Shoe Stock Roars Into Five Brothers Store
The sale promises high energy from start to finish with strong customer turnout. It opens Thursday morning June 3 at the Five Brothers shoe store and aims to break previous records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Five Brothers Shoe Store
Hotel Struck by Lightning Damages Washington Avenue Hotel
A bolt of lightning hit the hotel tower owned by James Padden at Washington avenue and Phelpe Street yesterday afternoon. The strike caused slight damage to the building and several guests inside were severely affected by the lightning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Padden
Washington Avenue
Phelpe Street
Bhioe Sale Opens Thursday Morning
Untitled notice advertises a sale opening Thursday morning with emphasis on early buyers and high-quality merchandise. The fragment hints at limited availability and urges prompt attendance.
Lehigh Valley Railroad Sale July 3 1898
On July 3 1898 the Lehigh Valley Railroad will offer round trip tickets from Scranton to Niagara Falls at one fare. Return limit is July. Consult ticket agents for further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Scranton
Niagara Falls
Partiowlaya
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Norton
M. Norton
Lack. Ave
Main St
Ackawanna “the
Aundry
Perry Bros
Hart Maret
Maren
Wyoming Avenue
Columbian Detective Agency
John T. Covehiin
Department of State
BR St
N. EL
Frice
Crown Catarrh Powder Co
Clinton Place
Chas
McMullen
General Insurance Oflce
Wellanders National Bank Bldg
Best Ptock
Cal Role Gomerd and Supply House
Kemp
Councila
Wie
Thie City
Durrell
Nra Morcord Badger
Alleheny City
Brotherhood of
Tromorrow
Simpson Methodist Church
Be.t. Dayne
Philip Ainsland
Richard Prick
Aa. Simrell
New York
New Orange
Mr. Plate
Seratiton
Mr. Southworth
Miss Freeman
Miss Allen
Sational Educcational Association
Fncursion
Washington, D. C
A.V. Kiser
Mears Building
HL. J. Reane
Philip Schoener
Thomas W. Johns
Charlie Hellermiain
Thomas Harris
Ryan F. Davis
Albert Devo
Joseph A. Wagner
James B. Machete
Charles D. Eagan
Owen Grogan
Artie H. Gilroy
Benjamin F. Dutterfield
Schultaville
Jacob A. Rief
Tlonesdale
Charles R. French
Forty Fort
Russell Mack Hulticker
Runday School of Cavalry Reformed Church
Murphy-Kelly
St. John's Church
Rev
BE. Do. Melley
Uncle Sam
Spruce Street
National Casket Co
Miss Becker
Powell's
Beret
Martin Shoe
5 Brother Shoe
Bale
Seigel
Dancing Academy
Orchestra Muric
P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
John McTighe
James Moriarity
John Murphy
Anna Murphy
Anta Kurwin
Katherine Rafter
Hannah Ryan
Harriett Ton
Anna Coyne
Florence Crate
Mary Donehoe
Patrick Dougher
Herman Frenhun
Alberta Spyke
Salena M. Jones
Albert Harris
Stella Murray
Frank Clarke
Elizabeth Willams
Adam Veith
Mattie Hughes
Katherine Jon Nines
Mars Jenniine
John
Ella Thomas
Minna Watkine
Emily Mdgar
No. S
Edward Evans
Harry Fisher
Floyd M. Puller
Jen Alston
Nettle Lawrence
Clare Miller
Carrie Monnia
Jimes T Neehh
Jiisle Olver
Cele B. Price
Kenneth Smith
Blanche Thompson
Lelia Woodruff
Arthur Brown
Mamie Carpenter
Harrys Connolly
Frank Elwood
Hannah Aust
Arthur Flores
Mabel Florey
Carl Hinhesw
David Medway
Prank McFarland
Maud Potter
Daisy Perry
Filizabeth Palmer
Agnes Sherman
Russell Slor
Melvin Rowder
Arthur Alexander
Horace Chanfler
Leonom Edwards
Katheryn Fish
Event Gates
Stella Kinhack
Arthur Kunch
Jinge LaBar
Florence Nye
Nora Ohoyle
Bierling Riker
Mabel Lohman
Ethel Mesorels
Eva Moredock
Nellie Noone
Migelie Haper
Hoar Rosenevele
Tillie Shuapire
Florence Smith
Corneline Barvert
Hugh Taawson
Clafence Elliott
Thomas Kane
Harry Mayer
George Oram
Joseph Rafter
Karl Bchoen
Monroe Bohwartzkeopf
William Vetter
N. Wheeler
Hancock, N.Y
Ontario and Western Railroad
S.C. Snyder
Jermyn
Clarke
Berkshire
Clarke Bros
Scranton Bicycle
Sterlings
Iron and Steel
Bittenbender & Co
Franklin Ave
Napier Matting's
Liebecker & Watkins
Lackawanna Avenue
Maloney Owl and Manufacturing CO
Meridian Street
Pahone Os
Japan
E. G
Lackawanna Ave
Duratio
Raynolds
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
Aseldi
Snow
Kimball
George H.ives
West Market Street
Barbour's Home Credit House
Lackawanna Ava
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