Sunday Closing Fight in Scranton Appeals to Sabbath Law
A Scranton Sabbath Protection committee argues for strict Sunday closure against open sale of life essentials. They warn of social decline, urging Christians to press pastors and merchants to maintain Sunday rest, with a May 25 meeting at the YMCA hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the Sabbath
Scranton
Paris
Noweboyn
Boothfacka
Sebbath
Martin Luther
Young Men's Christian Association Hall
F. A. Dony
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertisement
A vintage ad touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a fifty year favorite for teething babies. It claims to soothe gums ease pain and cure wind colic. Sold by dinggists worldwide at twenty five cents per bottle. Also promotes music boxes by Gautechi & Sona at 1000 Chestnut Street Philadelphia and repaired orchestral organs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gautechi & Sona
Philadelphia
Hampton Mine Tragedy Kills Polish Laborer
A Polish worker was instantly killed by a rock fall at the Hampton mine while a second man, William Norton, of Eynon Street, had a crushed foot. The blast loosened a prop, causing overhead rock to fall without warning. The body was moved to Cedar Avenue for burial preparations.
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Hampton
R. R. Davies
Sandusky
George Sginwelpfinniek
York
Cedar Avenue
M. IF. Wyats
Lurial
Meat fastidious Waltonese club officers named
Land-locked salmon wall-eyed pike bkerel and perch satisfy the meat fastidious Waltonese. The officers of the club are J. D. Stocker Jermyn president Henry Siebecker vice president Fred J. Wid mayer treasurer Y. Cook Jermyn sucroteary. Carbondale Scranton and vermyn business men compose the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Stocker
Jermyn
Henry Siebecker
Fred J. Widmayer
5. Y. Cook
Sucroteary
Carbondale
Scranton
Vermyn
Miss Lester at Academy Enthralls Audience with Beacon Lights
An enthusiastic audience at the Academy of Music last evening saw Miss Minnie Lester perform in Beacon Lights, a western play. The Thirteenth regiment provided a tableau with twenty men. Dancing by Misa Lauter and Frank McNist drew warm praise. a matinee run is announced next week with daily shows except Monday and Tuesday.
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Minnie Shester
Thirteenth Regiment
Misa Lauter
Frank McNist
Jack Shephert
Lester Thua
Lester and Company
Academy
Miner Fatally Injured by Premature Blast at Cayuga Mine
Henry Peel, 18, a laborer from Leggetts atrest, Cayuga mine of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company, was killed yesterday at about 11 o clock. A miner warned him to move before an explosion occurred. his body was found crushed under coal and he died shortly after at Moses Taylor Hospital. Peel had buried his wife just days earlier.
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Henry Peel
Leggetts Atrest
Cayuga
Delaware, Lackawanna Und Western Company
Moses Taylor Hospital
Peel
Man Injured In Coal Car Accident Near Pricebury
Michael Murray of Paraona fell from coal cars on the Delawary and Hudson line near the Storrs mine at Pricebury. Traveling with a man named Kelly, Murray was thrown when the engine moved, his right arm mangled. he was taken to a relative’s home on Vinegar Hill where Dr. Sullivan attended him.
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Michael Murray
Paraona
Owas
Delawary and Hudson
Storr
Pricebury
Kelly
Wien O& Tar
Murray
Vinegar Hill
Sullivan
Marriage Licenses and Court Sentences In Scranton
John Matthews and Eliza Hoberts of Carbondale receive a marriage license from Clerk Thomas yon teniay. The will of Charles looks of Scranton is probated. Eliza Beth Howth granted letters testamentary. Thomas Campbell pleads guilty to negligence by bailee and is fined 825 and 20 days in jail. Andrew Vauline pleads guilty to assault and battery, fined 25, costs, and 60 days in jail. Margaret Sohnein sues Scranton traction company for 000 injuries from an electric car incident.
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John Matthews
Eliza Hoberts
Carbondale
Thomas Yonteniay
Charles Looks
Scranton
Elizabeth Howth
Thomas Campbell
Andrew Vauline
Bunton
Margaret Sohnein
Dunmore Local News Highlights and Legal Trouble
Stephen Allen recovers after surgery and is expected to live longer. M C Grady is replaced as assistant postmaster by Miss Ella under Postmaster Frank McDonald. Perry Dolph and John Lavin clash. Lavin arrested after a squire heard the case and set bail at 500. Palmer's lists canning produce like lettuce and green peas.
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Stephen Allen
Dunmore
M. C. Grady
Mies B. Mooner
McDonald
Miss Ella
McDonald’eaister
Mr. Grady
Sam
Miss Mooney
Frank McDonald
Perry Dolph
John Lavin
Mr. Dolph
Squire Cooney
Lavin
Palmer's
North End Seeks Simpson for County Treasurer Nomination
North End residents across party lines express support for Alexander Simpson as the preferred nominee for county treasurer. A North Main Avenue Methodist Episcopal class from North End plans a June 19 excursion to the Ariel. The Weather Whitty Dramatic Company presents the Confidential Jerk at the Music Hall in Scranton on May 1 for Local Assembly Knights of Labor benefit on Decoration Day.
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North End
Alexander Simpson
Transurer
Simpson
North Main Avenue
Tke Ariel
Vather Whitty
N 15
Knights of Labor
Farms for the Million Promises Big Minnesota Lands
The North Western Line area offers rolling prairies and affordable farms in Minnesota Nebraska and Wyoming with easy rail access to markets. W A Thrall promotes trains and liberal terms for settlers seeking better prospects.
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Minnesota
South Tinkota
Lown
Nebraska
Wyoming
Rmynin
Chicago & North Western Ry
W. A. Thrall
Chicago & North-Western Hy
Chicago
Dry Air Polar Refrigerator Sold Citywide by Leonard
A local ad notes the Dry Air Polar Refrigerator sold only in this city by Thomas F. Leonard at 105 Luck wand avenue. The unit is described as superior for food preservation, charcoal filled, geyne lined, and finished in wood with oak and walnut colors. Also advertised are sideboard models and a self ventilating dry air design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Leonard
Luckwand Avenue
Wee
Lake Underwood Nimrod Club Plans House Move
Members of the Lake Underwood Nimrod club prepare for the upcoming season and will take possession of the club house at Lake Underwood on June 5. City guests will join the group for several days as they prepare the fishing season and enjoy the lake with abundant trout.
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Club House
Lake Underwood
Police Officer George W. Jones Named for Scranton Appointment
Sketch of George W. Jones named among two police officer candidates by Mayor Connell. Jones, 81, 6 foot, 220 pounds, is from Cedar Avenue in the Eleventh ward and will report for duty Monday. Also notes social events from Young Men’s Institute and local civic groups amid town updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Jones
Young Men's Institute
Connell
Cedar Avenue
Jones
William Connell
Ezra L. Ripple
A. J. Kolb
Mr. Alex Phillips Hosts Keystone Hotel Opening Crowded Welcome
Mr Alex Phillips announces the Keystone Hotel formerly Crow Koya at Bromley Avenue Swetland will host a reception to greet friends and patrons. The fall line of teachers and products includes Heoor Ale and Finn Cigare, with Phillips extending invitations to visiting guests.
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Keystone Hotel
Crow Koya
Bromley Ave
Swetland
Teachors
Heoor
Ale
Finn Cigare
Li Ihek
Myr Phillipa
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All Things Musical
Stelle & Seeley
Wyoming Ave
Snow
Hale
The
Weston Mill Co
H. B. Ware
Lorio Rae
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Senaston
Sumurn
Jackson Street
Scranton Traction Company
West Lackawanna Avenue
Ninth Street
Main Avenue
Pi Ge
Franklin Avenue
Plymouth Congregational Church
R. RB. Davies
Ohio
John Slavitzun
Price Atreat
Hannah Jones
Washburn Street
Thomas Evans
New Yorke
William Norton
Eynon Street
Welsh Philosophical Society
Evenster P. Davies
Evan P. Davies
David W. Morgan
Walter McNicholas
Wilkes Barre
Hyde Park Literary and Debating Society
Welch Philosophical Rooms
St»aasion
Sloan Mine Acetieotal Land
Furview
Waehburn Street Presbyterian
St. David's Hull
Christa Endeavor
Jackson Strait
Williams
Lester
Michael Miray
Paraous
Court House News Notes
Camera Club
Young Men's Christian Association
Covera Club
BR. M. Beratton
Charles H. Lindsay
Charles Civater
John Swenson
Adama
W. Jones
RL. Wraton
Maby
E. Dolph
Ripple
Judge
Dr. Gibbons
New York City
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Beachenton & Woors
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Ir. Walang
UN WaUle aVenue
Lackawanna Ave
de G Lavnaon
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Berantou
Nimrods
Father Stopper
St. Mary's
River Atrent
Hickory Street
Vather Stonper
Lackawanna Avenue
Omorr
Columbus Council
Pharetaney Hall
Comedia
Cosick
Patriotic Guarda
Patriotic
Daniel Gelbert
South Washington Avenue
Misa Alma Volul
Honesdale
Casper Haws
Pittston Avenue
Hlof, Moore
Kolb
Mason
Haas
John Palmin
Donahoe
Lickawanna County
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Will Planie
Central Park Garden
Atreeta Io
Central Park
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Fallows
Henry
Dolph Oldakoski
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Washington Avenue
Hines
Minook
Mathew Murray
Irving Avenue
South Side
Mra
Tipple
Ladiga
Mra S
Sproke
Geranton'’s Business Internate
Viciuity
Aevell
Tax Trunk
Thor
MR. Alex, Phillips
China
Weichel & Millar
Millinery Department
Orted Cola
Brussels
Irs
Imsdorf
Campbell
Ste
Patup
Pititaod
Cane
Lucas Tinted
Hearnt
Matthews Bros
Jersey
Christian
C. Ditchburn
Patton
Florey &Holt YM. A. Building
A. W. Jurisch
Spruce Street Bicycles
Victor, Geniron
Elion, Lovell, Diamond and
Ottor Wheels
Conrad
Eureka Laundry Co
Linden St
Adams Ava
Pierce’s Market
Fenn Ave
MER
Painie Aciintst
Columbus Monument
Washington Av
Capes
G.W. Owens & Co
Court House Square
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