Personal notes from Scranton region and beyond
People mentioned include John Ghorden in Car, John J. Gorman returning from New York, Mira Ruth Goodwin visiting Newton, CM Chirk of Philadelphia as Scranton Traction president, Mrs WNG MacDoughl in East Orange, Mins O Connell from Honesdale returning home after visiting Ninth street, Atticus Robertson heading to Florida for two months after illness, RR Weston Physical Director in Rochester arranging an athlete trip, Alt Weston former resident, a death in Magleton, and Professor Haydn Byvais expected to participate in musical competitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Gorman
New York City
Mira Ruth Goodwin
Newton
Mast Market Street
Cm, Chirk
Philadelphia
Scranton Traction Coumpany
Fin Iheely
Wng MacDoughl
East Orange
Oity
Mins O'Connell
Honesdale
Miss Barrett
Ninth Street
Atticus Robertson
Aone
Florida
RR. TL. Weston
Mens Christian Association of
Rochester
Evens
Alt
Weston
Elstedi
Magleton
Binaards
Haydn ‘Byvais
Miusionl Cos
Measles Epidemic Persists Across Districts
Last week the board of health reported a widespread measles outbreak with minimal fatality. Saturday night saw 47 new measles cases and one death from diphtheria, plus deaths from consumption and other causes. Yesterday two new measles cases appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Brothers Sell Tickets and Pills for Constipation Cure
Advert announces ticket bundles tied to a purchase of a watch and pills by Precham’s Pills. It claims no equal for constipation relief and promises customer satisfaction with each sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Precham
Torrey bill on tax collection pending in Harrisburg
The Senate passed the Torrey bill introducing a receiver of taxes for cities of the third class. It would collect city, school, poor, county and all delinquencies, with a projected thirty percent saving in collection costs. The measure, introduced in the Senate, awaits House action and is backed by supporters who say it will streamline tax collection and unify departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torres
Huwte of Representatives
Senate
Tewniewi
Benatard
Viaiugh- OH
Dal
Chriss
Windelty
Thi
Stet
CIN Sellelnoier
WIL Serantin
Adlentown
Altooni
Bradtonih
Charbonlithe
Eile
Bebetian
Oil of Its
Williwinenir
York
New
Coleone
PSS
Chaverner Pattison
Two Ten Round Fights At Excelsior Hall
The Excelsior Athletics staged two ten round boxing matches at Music Hall under President doe McNulty with about five hundred in attendance. Gardner and Flanderain opened the program, followed by Beck and Jerome, both Philadelphia and Syracuse contenders, in a lively card with several close rounds and a disputed finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doe McNulty
Excelsior Athletics
Music Hall
Pive Hhundred
Toby Gardier
Thiscelty
Steve Flanderain
Philadelphia
Earl Beck
Billy Jerome
Syracuse
Flanaghan
Om Barry
Gardner
Tehwed Mayeers
Mike Connolly
John Tighe
Chirdner
Fin Flatsels Wortier
Tae WiIl Lifehead
Limi Heck
Ed Brown
Pat Murphy
Sig Cohen
James J. Colvin
Thevedi
Minghon
Flonachan
Gardiiens
Heid
Waalet
Ilo
Tinish
Hainer
Haid
Riuniehan
Gard-ner
Detiey
Tun
Tip Rat Wats Tively
Geek
Caledonian Athletic Club
Ae Pup
Winited
Jerome Wis
Tigi
Minkey
Beck
Who Is the Author of Shakespeare Lecture Report
A Pierce of the Bacon Shakespeare authorship debate is described with references to Lord Bacon and Sir Francis Bacon. The text covers arguments claiming Bacon wrote the plays and cites John Bower and Ann Bower presenting evidence and counterpoints. It also mentions a long hotel review and local business notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Bacon
Shakespeare
Lord Bacon Excess i
Ther
Hower
Bacon
Bower
Haven
Judith
London
Johnson
Bittenbender dissolution case shows alleged lack of consent
Israel Bittenbender seeks to have the dissolution agreement annulled claiming mental incapacity and misrepresentation as to his share of a business. The case, heard before Judge Edwards in the main courtroom, involves debts, real estate and partnership terms amid disputes with his wife and co-partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Furmer
Murny
Anible
Ang Suemomeay
Israel Bittenbender
Virm
Old Forge
Jide Edwards
Leviimonsy
Terie
Bitteribender
Fiily
Hittenbender
Homer Wand
MM. Rennenen
Dsr
Hilfen Bender
Terier Dbbert
Fender
Aed Vieira
Enet
Tim Gael
Blin
Wleish
Bay
Tiel Hitterhender
Ender
Hirsel
Bittentender
Ter Hueband
Priday
Tudge Edwards
Sale Draws Thousands From Across the Valley
Thousands of people from up and down the valley attend a large sale event drawing crowds, shoppers, and vendors. The turnout signals strong local commerce and community interest.
Death of J dueoph Warner Pennell in a Solok Binday mine
A coroner’s jury finds that 40 year old cook J dueoph Warner Pennell died of heart failure aggravated by Brights disease at a western mine camp about a mile from the West Mountain. He collapsed after morning illness and was found at the Wickiger place. The inquest noted harsh conditions and a single wooden dwelling for ten men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Pennell
Wiekfeere
Rpennell
Brights
Lometreet
Pennell
Ahadrs
Rennell
Paderaker
West Sida
Lot
Pennypacker
George B Reynolds
Carroll
Fennell
Perini
Na Hother
Tyna Peniel
Swetland Street
Interstate Commerce Commission decision on milk producers case
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued a decision in the Milk Producers Protective Association v Delaware Lackawanna and Western and related firms. The ruling concerns transport and market access for dairy products to the New York market and affects the involved companies’ operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieini
New York
Ililee
Interstate Commercy Commission On
Fatonday
Mon Oplahon
Comiciselon
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Thailand
Pele Katlrond Company
Will Fight the Commissioners Over County Proceedings
A fragmented report alleges local officials face a contested review of county actions. The text names Judge Bennett and other figures, claiming improper processes and urging a formal examination of the commission’s authority.
Local Officials Detain Several After Public Altercation
The report notes multiple individuals were held by police following a disturbance near Byte Brook. Names such as A. Th ning Jr and Chearee Whel appear in the readable fragments with officers citing a looked-for motive unclear at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Th Ning
Borirae
Chearee
Mlondliy Ajpoliced
Eisteddfod at Olyphant Features Choir Events
The Olyphant eisteddfod presents main competition of Dr Jaen Parry's Y Don ym hin GwWyiotedd for choir numbers, with prize 460. Solo contests include bass, tenor, soprano, and alto pieces such as Mickey Heep, Out of the Dead, I Know That My Redeemer Liveth, and Love's Sorrow. Evening events staged by Mathew Heal and under the Diversies' supervision headline a literary and musical program with prize pursuits and a top prize in verse and song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olyphant
Jaen Parry
Mickey Heep
Dude
Tenor Sole
Dean
TW. Davies
Soprina
Redwe
Handel
Mathew
Ate Benioon
Ethan
Provensar Wien Sss
Chee
Phy Aewelry Legit Ate Sail Gold For Ten Cents
A fragment notes a transaction involving a jewelry item described as Phy Aewelry Legit and an eatery or event called Ate Sail Gold, with a price of ten cents. The readable text is brief and lacks clear context or full names.
Local Water Company Controversy Stirs Jermyn Area
Names including J W Carporter H A L Coursen and George Lelatton appear in a disputed operation around Trashbrook Water Company. The case involves Beranton Gentle Water Corp and Nyethern company with Monday court petition for adoption of maps and property issues in Jermyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Carporter
H. AL Coursen
George Lelatton
Caiges
A. L. Mitouwhlin
Jermyn
Trashbrook Water Company
Beranton
Ienil Water Corpory Cililist the
Nyethern
Peon
Eemins
Mom
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Norton
M. Norton
Weston Mill Co
W. B. Henwood
Lackawanna Ave
John
Ghorden
Baril
Spruce St
MR. Torrey
Scranton
Harrisburg
Sysuha
A. ¥. Bower
Sotiee
Sini’ Old Stind
Fuhrman & Bro
Luch
Jones
Himpton Aleet
Nowd
A. N. Thower
Bittenbender
Edwards
Equity Court
Delaware, Luckiwilina and Western Company
Pyne
Fonnell
Nina
Cire
Irene
Elby Pehori
Lorena Oto
Mennett
Liagente
Louwt Covina Lock
Aden
Eatnoddin
Willy Judie Bennet
Dereeneehane
Ehellies
Byene Bros
Db Petipa
Robert Mauitel
Wulbo
Mantell
Davis
SidWone
Mora
Sandy
Mrowlingham
Shorelock
Scritton
Willian Barry
Comets
Yohn Bralles
Feinstow
Cheorpea
Chairles Lamb
Mr Barry
Castoria
Wissen
CW Itian
Bfold
China
Bab
Asplee
Rogers’ Knives
the Rexford Co
Lackawanna Avenue
Court House News Notes
Willar & Peck
Wyoming Avenue
Silverstone
Lackawanna Avenua
Alot Creche
Davie Syne Lib
GR Williams New Shoe Store
Thiele
School of Music
Spruce
Katharine Thiele
Ernest Thiele
Scharwenka Conservatory
Herr Kopff
Moosic and Rughdale Works
Laplin & Rand Powder CO
Repauno Chemical Co
Scranton Tribune Bindery
Tribune Building
South
Washington Ave
Cheney ‘Bros
Bilke and Grenadines
Deshans
Wile Price
Oolatke
Prlevs Varoe
Gde
Hever
Chita
Keakeeget
Gove Fete Desay
Heninsdort Vyer
Miuack Tuva
Hemmeiort Faye
Dee 17
Velde
Malley
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