Two youths detained in horse theft report. not the owners
Police detained two young men after spotting a described team on Adams avenue. Mrs. Mires Watson of Sterling reported Thursday night theft of a small, poorly traveling team from her stable. The suspects could not be identified by Watson’s son and were released.
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Mires
Micele Watson
Sterling
Huntington
Adams Avenue
Maddox
Mow
Jook and Key
Lake Lodore Excursion Resort Promoted For Summer
High season sales push Lake Lodore as the premier excursion resort with its groves, pavilion, amusements, and boat services. W I Pryor of Delaware and Hudson notes dates and special low fares from Scranton to St Paul and Minneapolis with round trips to Minnesota at 23.70 for select May dates. Tickets good May 11, 18, and 25 with return through June 30 and a 50 cent surcharge.
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Lake Lodore
Eurpass
Lodore
W. I. Pryo
Delaware
Hudson Fallroad
Scranton
St. Paul
Minn
Lackawanna Railroad
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Philadelphia Bowlers Lose to Scranton Nine at Hampe Alleys
Philadelphia wheelmen dropped three games to Scranton Bicycle Club in a warm, friendly match last night. Electric City Wheelmen took two from Green Ridge. the opening tournament at Hampe Alleys drew strong interest with five and two man teams competing.
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Bicycle Club
Eelectric City Wheelmen
Green Ridge Bowlers
South Siders
Scranton Bicycle Club
Century Wheelmen
Philadelphia
Vine Jtors
Green Ridge
Green Ridge Wheelmen
Electric City Wheelmen
West Scranton
Backus
Hopkins
Moore
Scranton Bleyele Club
Teans
Opening of Ball Season Promises Exciting Scranton Williampiport Game
Opening of ball season promises a fast contest as Scranton and Willimport prepare for the first Pennsylvania league game in this city. A parade precedes the opening and lineups of players for Scranton are announced. Teams are believed evenly matched and eager to start with a win.
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Scranton
Paine Selery Compound Spring Medicine Endorsed
Thousands of physicians, men and women of note, and people from all walks of life hail Paine Selery Compound as a leading spring remedy. Endorsements from medical professionals and prominent figures highlight its reputed health benefits and broad appeal.
Prominent Businessman Recovers from Nervous Prostration
A Kansas City business leader, Wyan Nelson of Nelson Grain Co., credits Paine's Celery Compound with lifting nervous prostration, despondency, loss of appetite, and insomnia after doctors advised rest. He reports regained health, appetite, sleep, and calm. The ad ends promoting Diamond Dyes for bright colors.
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Paine
Hallstead Boy Leads Tribune Education Contest Start
Entry from Hallstead jrunt Decker tops the field for The Tribune Educational contest which opens Monday morning. Scranton and nearby areas will receive entry materials late today and can start work early Monday.
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Jrunt Decker
Hallstead
Baest
the Tribune
Mr. Decker
Scranton
Hullstead
Kingsley
Clark's Summit
Factoryville
Nicholson
Hopbottom
New Milford
Tribune
Scranton Tribune
Incendiary Fire Destroys Barn On Adams Avenue
A barn behind the municipal building on Adams Avenue was set afire in three locations with kerosene soaked rags and waste paper found in the cellar. Fire Chief Ferber suspects arson and an investigation by Police Chief Day is underway. The owner is Mrs. Frane T. Wall. A separate small fire on the building’s third floor on North Washington Avenue caused about 100 dollars in damage.
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F. Ferber
Adame Avenue
Belles
Chemical Company No. 1
Ferber
Frane T. Wall
Washington Avenue
Guernsey
J. D. Williams and Brothers
Chemical Company
National Food Show Opens in Scranton Hall for Two Weeks
On May second the National Food Show company hosts a two week exhibit at Scranton Bicycle Club hall. The event features Cotlolene from N K Fairbank, Anderson Food condensed goods, toasted wheat flakes, Battle Creek Sanitarium Pure Food items, P T Babbit’s Best Soap Life Buoy Soap and products from Lever Bros Van Houten cocoa and chocolate. Music daily demonstrations and tests accompany the exhibition, with free admission tickets obtainable through a grocer.
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Scranton Bicycle Club Hall
National Food Show Company
N. K. Fairbank Company
Anderson Food Company
Battle Creek Sanitarium Pure Food Company
P. T. Babbit's
Life Buoy
Lever Bros., Ltd
van Houten & Zoon
Diary of Jobs at Scranton Business College
Diary entries show multiple hires and position requests across Scranton firms. Annie Kase resigns to join Colliery Engineer. Fred Greene moves to American Locomotive Works. Minnie Buecker also joins Colliery Engineer. others seek stenographers, clerks, cashiers, and bookkeepers with pay notes and past placements mentioned.
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Annie Kase
R. &. Prendergast
Fred Greene
Carlucci
American Locomotive Works
Minnie Buecker
Lackawanna Railroad
New York
Court House
Maggie Teevan
Mulderiy
Artistic Carrying Act by La Duc De Vene Featured by Forepaugh Shows
The French duo La Duc De Vene joins Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers shows with a striking carry act where a child rides inside a full length ball gown. They also perform Cranial equilibrism with the woman balanced atop her partner’s head, ending in a headstand while he runs around the arena. They promise a remarkable, visually stunning performance for the May 20 appearance.
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Adam Forepaugh
Sells Brothers
Swarthmore College Offers Broad Courses and Gymnasium
Swarthmore College invites young men and women to complete courses in arts science letters and engineering under Friends sponsorship yet non sectarian. The college emphasizes intimate professor student fellowship a complete gymnasium and intelligent physical culture with an experienced faculty guiding extended study. Catalog requests to Wahlliant W Birdsall president Swarthmore Pa.
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Friends
Wahlllant W. Birdsall
Swarthmore
Local Photo Studio to Resume at 211 Washington Avenue
J. W. Hormbaker announces the reopening of his photo graphic finishing business at the old location 211 Washington Avenue. He will also offer a complete line of cameras kodaks and photographic supplies for patrons.
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J. W. Hormbaker
Washington Avenue
Scranton Club Plans Parade and Home Debut with Logan
Scranton fields a new 21 year old second baseman Tom Logan formerly of the University of Chicago, joining manager Lawson’s team as part of season preparations. A street parade precedes the game, with the Lawrence band and press escorts, the game at 9 15 p m, gates open 1 20. Lineup features Gorton Blakey Nichols Sullivan Schmaltz Logan Stroh Steinberg Wiltse McGurry and Hardy or Stark on the mound.
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Lawson
Scranton
Tom Logan
University of Chiicago
Boston
Frank B. Reese
Reese
Public Safety
Alwives
Young Men‘s Christian Association
Lawrence Band
Hollywood
Gorton
Co. F
Blakey
Perris
Nichols
Sullivan
Schmaltz
Logan
Hoss
Stroh
S. Si. Steinberg
Rainey
V. Wiltse
McGurry
Hardy
Stark
City bond bids show higher premiums on smaller issue
The article notes bidders claim a premium of 13 000 dollars on 225 000 dollars of bonds, contrasting city figures of 9 000 dollars premium on 285 000 dollars. It argues the premiums differ due to market conditions and issue sizes.
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Tive
Griffin's Clothier Showcases Modern Plate Glass Front
Progressive Merchant M. H. Griffin displays three plate glass showcases and a quartet stereopticon device outside his Lackawanna avenue store. The display lights the Griffin name on the sidewalk at night, underscoring a handsome shop and a well varied clothing stock.
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M. H. Griffin
Lackawanna Avenue
Blooming prices at Clark's Florist quoted by the ounce
The fragment notes Clark's Florist selling flowers by the ounce or pound and by measures such as quart and bushel, indicating a varied pricing approach for bouquets and stems.
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Clark's
Christian Science Lecture by Carol Norton in the City
Carol Norton C S D of New York will deliver a free talk on Christian Science Applied Christianity on May 8 under the First Church of Christ Scientist. Norton, a student of Mary Baker Eddy, is a Christian Science practitioner and Metaphysical College graduate. He has served on the board of lectureship and is trusted by church leaders to present the subject publicly.
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First Church of Christ
Scientist
Carol Norton
New York City
Mary Baker Kiddy
Massachusetts Metaphysical College
Mother
Boston
Christian Science Board of
Christian Science Movement
County Bonds Sold to Dick & Co in Private Bargain
The county commissioners awarded the entire $225,000 three and one half percent twenty year bond issue to Dick & Co of Philadelphia in a private sale held a week earlier. The sale was not advertised and drew no competition. Officials say the bargain was not obtainable in a posted sale.
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Dick & Co
Philadelphia
Proyce's Market Promises Prompt Fresh Provisions
The notice states the market offers revived dilly, fresh fish of all kinds, a well supplied vegetable market at reasonable prices, and plentiful strawberries. It urges customers to place orders early, promising prompt and satisfactory service at Proyce's Market located at 10 Penn Avenue.
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Proyce's Market
Penn Avenue
Dr Arndt Residence and Office at 447 Wyoming Ave
A listing notes the residence and office of Dr Arndt located at 447 Wyoming Avenue. The small item records a physician's address and work location, with no additional context or details.
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Wyoming Ave
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Scranton Hovocle Club
Electric City
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Anderegg
PW. Roll
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Arlington
Meister
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Scranton Business College
Forepaugh
Sells Bros
Swarthmore College
al, Lawson
Christian Science
Carol Norton, Co. S. D., of
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Dick& Co
Mears & Hagen
Lacka. Ave
Scranton Umbrella Manufacturing Co
Spruce Street
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Kor
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Masury
House Paints
Columbia Shetland
Ade Mann
Columbia
Shetland Floss
Cramer-Wells Co
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Clothier
Lackawanna Ave
Feed
Dickson
Olyphant, Pa
Sam Hi
WLU Grocers
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Maloney Oil & Manufacturing Company
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