Atlantic City social notes and business transfer notice
A jumbled social column lists many names and towns including Bradbury and Warker, mentions a Celtic liner voyage and several arrivals and departures, plus a formal notice that the wholesale and market business formerly at Penn Avenue and Deekowinha Avenue has been sold to The Pierce Company with W. H. Pierce as president and all accounts payable to the new company.
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Scranton
Penn Avenue
Deekowinha Avenue
Pierce Company
W. H. Pierce
Daniel S. Siane
John G. Hughes
H.R. Highin
M. M. Hennett
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children
Claiming to ease teething and digestive woes, Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children were promoted as a pleasant, safe remedy now available in drug stores after treatment in a New York orphanage. The ad asserts harmlessness and quick relief without causing addiction.
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Mother Gray
New York
Ellen Stone Lecture Recalls Bulgarian Captivity in Scranton
Miss Ellen Stone recounts her kidnapping by brigands in Bulgaria and her months held for ransom. She argues the Turkish government is in league with the brigands and criticizes European inaction. Her lecture at the Lyceum featured dramatic testimony, photographs, and vivid descriptions of refugee life and rescue.
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Lyceum
Ellen Stone
Miss Stone
H. Ripple
Washington
Europe
Bulgaria
Boston
Hey
Thomas de Gruchy
Scranton
Fred
Ty. de Gruchy
Miss Stome
Dr. Pierce
Penn Avenue
Tsuka
I'silka
Bivumlixu
Bansko
Migs Sloe
Right After Kellerman Right After Kellerman
The Tribune reports progress in the Educational Contest with a tie for third place and a lead by Thompson Havenstrite and Chas Dorsey. Contest entrants are reminded to report and the entry list remains open as others improve their positions yesterday.
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the Tribune
Thompson
Havenstrite
Chas
Dorsey
Standings of Contestants Pointe 1 A J Kellerman Scranton
The list shows contestants with sparse scores and locations. Names include A J Kellerman Scranton Charles Burns Wandling William Rodriguez Scranton Herbert Thompson Carbondale Maxwell Shepherd Carbondale and others from Scranton Hyde Park Forest City Peckville Olyphant Springville Thompson and more.
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Grant M. Decker
Hall- Scor
Scranton
Chas. W. Dorsey
Chas
O’boyle
Nellie Avery
Forest City
Oswectiecee
Wesecia Secepicvasnecee
BR. Secvenevecsencee
Cescesessvessece
Fierce Fire Destroys Cobb Saw Mill In Kizer Hamlet
A Saturday night blaze in Mivers Wayne county destroyed William Cobb's saw mill and adjacent two story dwelling along with several sheds. Hundreds of thousands of feet of lumber stored nearby ignited but bucket brigades saved about four hundred thousand feet. Loss estimated near twelve thousand dollars with no insurance.
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Mivers
Wayne County
William Cobb
Kiser Valley
Kixer
Gas Franchise Debate At City Council Committee
The light and water committee last night debated the ordinance awarding a Consumers' Gas company franchise, with Maine proposing damages coverage for pavement repairs on Jefferson avenue and free gas for five houses plus the city hall. Paine floated tax provisions of two percent for 1905-06 and five percent thereafter on gross receipts as the council awaits final action Thursday before the full meeting.
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Consumers’ Gas Company
Connell
Light and Water Committee
Maine
Barber Asphalt Company
Jefferson Avenue
Aly. Paine
Knights Templar Conclave Decorates City Ahead of Meet
The city gears up for the Knights Templar conclave the first three days of next week. Decorators forecast the most extensive decorations yet, with merchants competing to outdo prior efforts. The armory ball decor is nearly complete, and a 128 page souvenir programme will be issued to visitors with no advertising.
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Knights Templar
Traders' Bank
St. Charles
Conway Hotel
Concaave Committee On
Fuhrmans
Thomas F. Penman
Charles D. Sanderson
Frank M. Waridling
Judson B. Woolsey
Charles R. Acker
Woolsey
Washington
Jefferson
Lackawanna
Franklin
Educational Contest Leads Stir in The Tribune
The Tribune notes tightening race in the Educational Contest with A J Kellerman narrowly ahead of Charles Burns and a trio vying for third place. William Rodriguez Herbert Thompson and Maxwell Shepherd push for points as Havenstrite and Dorsey rise. Sixty five points were earned yesterday, Burns scoring 23, while many registrants delay submitting points.
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Tribune
J. Kellerman
Charles Burns
Wandling
Burns
William Rodriguez
Scranton
Herbert Thompson
Carbondale
Maxwell Shepherd
A. Jd. Havenstrite
Moscow
Charles W. Dorsey
High School Pupils Present A Merry Company Operetta
A clever three act operetta titled A Merry Company was staged in the High School auditorium last night. Nearly a thousand people attended and enjoyed the performance. The show relied on the life and energy of the young cast to carry its lighthearted tale of haps and mishaps.
Wilkes-Barre Choir Reorganizes Aiming For Bevanton Eisteddfod Prize
The Wilkes-Barre choir reformed after disbanding last Wednesday with 142 members present. A. M. Williams of Kingston urged valley support to win the $1,000 Bevanton eisteddfod prize in Scranton and noted local leadership. John Lloyd Evans was elected choir leader and local figures pledged aid. next rehearsal-set for Columbus hall, North Main street, next Wednesday at 7 30.
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Wilkes-Barre
A. M. Williams
Kingston
Scranton
Forepaugh-Sells Brothers Circus Arrives in City
The Forepaugh-Sells Brothers circus reached the city from Wilkes-Barre early today as the army of supers prepared tents at Ash street grounds. The parade labeled the greatest ever will start at 10 a.m. and traverse central city streets before returning via Wyoming. Peter McNally of Boston, press agent and famed long distance swimmer, arrived shortly after midnight.
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Mr. McNally
English Channel
City Solicitor Opinion On Peddler License Tax
The Tribune reports City Solicitor Watson furnished Director Wormser with an opinion declaring that paying a mercantile tax does not exempt anyone from peddler or huckster license tax if they fall under the license ordinance provisions.
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Tribune
Watson
Public Safety
Wormser
Special Low Rates to St Paul During National Baptists Anniversary
Lackawanna railroad offers round trip tickets to St Paul and Minneapolis for $93.70 on May 17th 18th and 19th with return allowed to June 20th upon 60 cent extra payment. The sale is tied to National Baptists anniversaries in St Paul Minnesota.
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St. Paul
Minn
National Baptists
Lackawanna Railroad
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Contract Sundered Public Notice
On and after this date no person may offer premiums to induce subscriptions for the Sunday Free Press. The portrait contract has been nullified. P. W. Gallagher, Publisher.
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P. W. Gallagher
Paine's Celery Compound Promoted by Noted Officials
An old advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a universal restorer, claiming it detoxifies blood and nourishes nerves to prevent rheumatism neuralgia and insomnia. It features a Burlington Vermont ex mayor testimonial praising regular use for ongoing health and notes its spring benefits. It ends with a brief mention of Diamond Dyes and cautions against impure invitations.
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Paine
Palne
M. Sutton
Burlington
Pualne
United States
Thade
G A R Encampment Tickets to Gettysburg
Ticket agents of the Lackawanna railroad offer first class round trips to Gettysburg for the June 4 and 5 encampment. Sale June 1 to 5 with final return June 6. children 6 to 12 pay half the adult fare.
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Lackawanna Railroad
Gettysburg
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Foote & Shear Co
Washington Ave
The
Hardenbergh School of Music and Art
Summer Sutter
Manay
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Nettletons
Run
Washington Avenue
Green Trading Stamps
Baby Bazaar
Peter .N. Haan
Draying
Mulbery Street
Sage Hlundering
B. Ware
Atelantic City
Mrainard
Buffalos Noy
OGOR
Hradbury
Ais
Quine Avenue
Warker
Wptey
Lawa
Ler Elster
Mix S
Marsh
Mdreion Avenue
Hones
Mise Halen Dipties
Fred Jones
Cinimb
Attro Medion
Therateamship Celtic
Aaa
Hopes GC
Brooks
Filselty
the Pierce Company
I K. Gunster
Charles
Diisy Perry
John Burns
Messrs
Allen
Dean and Evans
Siddie Foy
Bessie Stackhouse
J. Alfred Pennington
Adams Avenue
Linden St
Kellerman
Kizer
Council
Peter M'Nally
Clark's
Coursen
E. G.coursen
Presi
Dents
Low Estate
Paine’s
Gettysburg, Pa
Herbet I. Furman
Osteopath
Carter Building
Beranton
Umbrella Manufacturing Co
Spruce Street
John D. Boyle
Clothier
Lackawanna Ave
Dickson Mill& Grain Co
Scranton and
Olyphant
Green Ridge
Nao Grog
General Stationers and Engravers
Maloney Oil & Manufacturing Company
Meridian Street
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