Local Briefs Highlight City and Nearby Residents
Alderman Myron Kasson visited Wilkee-Barre yesterday. Attorney A Battenberg is in New York City for a few days. City Assessor Philip Ritaland is confined to his home by illness Sunday. Mr and Mrs Julie Heim and daughter Gertrude of Danville were guests yesterday of Simeon Ricay of Jefferson Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Kasson
Wilkee- Barre
A. Battenberg
New York City
Philip Ritaland
Julie Heim
Daughner Gertrude
Danville
Simeon Ricay
Jefervon Avenue
Stirk Family Delights Wallace Show With Daring Acts
The Stirk family performs remarkable feats at the Wallace show drawing rare applause from fellow cast when their hazardous stunts peak audience interest. At Scranton on Friday May 38 smoke and spectacle accompany the act The Sticks Are On for a standout display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stirk
Scranton
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised worldwide
An OCR fragment touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a global remedy for pain and distress. It mentions long use by mothers, claims perfect success, and notes a price of twenty two cents. The text is garbled but emphasizes universal availability and soothing effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colac
Arkhoe
Crusaders Say End Not Yet In Municipal Prosecutions
A lengthy report describes ongoing efforts by the Municipal League to prosecute councilmen and eight other officials for alleged bribes. Warrants have been served, several defendants posted bail, and authorities indicate more arrests and counter actions may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal League
Harris
Joseph 5. Harris
New York
League
Alderman Fidler
North Scranton
Examination for resident physicians at Philadelphia hospital
An examination for the resident physicians at the Philadelphia hospital is being held today. The prize is valuable and will give the winners substantial experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Sistent
Bold Theft at Elm Street Jewelry Store Reported
Grant Lowry arrested after allegedly stealing a gold watch from a jewelry store on Lackawanna Avenue. The attempt to discard the watch failed when a boy and Patrolman Lowry pursued him to Franklin and Spruce streets. He was taken to Center Street station and remanded for a Mayor Moir hearing Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Lowry
Lower Lackawanna Avenue
Lowry
Franklin Avenue
Spruce Street
Center Street
Hall
Howe
Moir
Tragic Self Inflicted Gunshot Ends Life of Local Man
David Ginnell aged sixty five living at 123 South Everett avenue shot himself with a double barrel shotgun. He placed the gun in his mouth by a suspender device and died instantly, the entire top of his head blown off. He had been ill and despondent recently, leaving four sons and two daughters. Police, led by Patrolman Peters, investigated at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Ginnell
Everett Avenue
Mr. Ginnell
Ttie
Peters
Insurance Bills Held Up By Joint Auditing Committee
The joint auditing committee referred all present year insurance bills to a special committee of Finn Oliver and Phlilige after debate. They questioned reapportionment and questioned coverage on hose wagon insurance and street cleaning apparatus. Objection was raised to insuring the municipal building worth $100.00 as fireproof. The panel will report next Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Finn
Oliver
Phlilige
Junk dealer narrowly escapes as wagon overturns near board of trade
Moses Eppstein a Raymond Court junk dealer and three of his children were in a wagon that overturned on the pavement in front of the board of trade building yesterday afternoon. Barrels and three boxes loaded with glass bottles spilled. one child received a slight bruise while the rest escaped with minor injuries. A too short turn caused the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Epgetein
Raymond Court
Board of Trade
Eppstein
Coffee sale and produce discounts at local market
Advertisement notes Courseu's Best Coffee 1 lb at 20c for one week, regular 35c. Limited to 1 lb. Also mentions lower prices on fruits and vegetables this week.
The Big Bostock Show Arrives in City Amid Opening Delays
The Frank C. Bostock world’s greatest aggregation arrives a day late and opens to the public after a chaotic setup. Grounds span four acres at Ash street and Wyoming avenue with two sections Industrial exposition and Midway featuring a wild west show, a moving pictures tent, a steel cage of trained animals, foreign nations street, crystal maze, and exotic acts. The train faced delays from Richmond VA, including camel births en route, and a parade by the Lawrence band marks the tense lead into a four day fair invite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Bostock
Ash Street
Wyoming Avenue
Reading
Jeffries-Corbett
Cairo
Electra
Etlondia
Elks
Richmond
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
Washington
Parkton
Juno
Wilkea-Barre
Lawrence Band
Archbald to be Ordained by Lackawanna Presbytery
Thomorn F Archbald of this city will be ordained at 7 20 pm in the First Presbyterian Church by the Presbytery of Lackawanna. A sermon will be preached by Rev James Mcleod D D and charges given by Rev S C Logan D D LL D, with the laying on of hands and right hand fellowship. Archbald has accepted a call from Cuba New York Presbytery of Steuben. He is a son of Mr and Mrs James Archbald and studied at Yale and Auburn Theological Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal League
E. R. Sturges
Men's Union of
Green Ridge
Tribune
I. C. Newcomb
League
James H. Torrey
F. E., Teers
Crusaders
Thomorn F. Archbald
First Presbyterian Church
Lackawanna
Hodge
John S. Stewart
D. Dd
James Mcleod
D. D
Charlies BE. Robinson
S. C. Logan
LL. D
Archbald
Presbyterian Church
Cuba
Steuben
James Archbald
Yale
Auburn Theological Suminary
Enjoyable Recital at Powell's Music Store
Miss Loretta Fahey, pupil of Haydn Evans, performed at Powell's on Washington Ave with Mrs. Lizzie Hughes Brundage and Miss Sadie Edwardes. The program featured Beethoven, Sullivan, Masons, De Koven, Hoensett, Schubert, and Alliston. Fahey received a bouquet after her finale while Haydn Faivane accompanied the vocal selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell's Music Store
Washington Avenue
Loretta Fahey
Haydn Evans
Scranton Conservatory of Music
Lixtie Hughes Brundage
Sadie Edwardes
Miss Fahey
Hoensett
Schubert
Mrs. Brundage
Miss Edwardes
Alliston
Bartlett
Haydn Faivane
Grand Officers Deny Rift In Rail Road Trainmen Auxiliary
Taylor Judge presided as Grand Officer meeting at Campbell hall Lackawanna avenue to rebut a Free Press report claiming a split within the Ladies Auxiliary. Members said the story false after a lively session lasting nearly two hours. Two grand officers, Mrs Ray Wattrenon and another visitor, were present for instruction and inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosts Taylor
Ladies' Auxiliary
the Brotherhood of Railroad
Campbell Hall
Lackawanna Avenue
Grand Lodge
Ray Wattrenon
Veddersburg
Ind
Harmony Claimed By Port Huron Lodge Officials
Grand Secretary and Treasurer Amy A. Downing of Port Huron Michigan states the organization is in harmony and the charter episode and all facts have been misquoted. Tonight the lodge holds its regular session. Smoke The Popular Punch Cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy A. Downing
Port Huron
Michiran
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Ano Discount Bank
Moorns
Hatowanr Stout
Baby
Arnold
N. Washington Ave
the People's Shoe Store
Morris Bros
Ggoes
Eis Rly, Davis Hu
DR. Taylor
Jermyn
Sanderson Avenue
A. Sibley
M.S. Ellis
Mulberry St
Ackawanna “the
Aundry
Penn
Warman
Mrs. Winslow
David H. Reese
M. V. Morris
Ball
Altermain Fuller
Wade M. Finn
M. F. Fadden
Simon Thomas
H. T. Fellows
Common
Griffiths
Mr. Griffiths
Common Council
Wilkes Barre
Selver
T. J. Coyne
David H. Reege
Morris V. Morris
James J. Grier
C. FE. Godshall
BE. Wenzel
Thomas M. Watkins
T. F. Morris
Watkins
NE. Godshall
David HH. Reese
Williams
Richard H. Wil- Mame
Coone
Fuller
Beranton
Teritune—Sire Meane
Coyur
Blty
Coyne
Mean
Mason
Jones
West Side
Oliver Wat
Hievnse Sammister
St. Charlee
Umi
Ropfom
Cosa
A. Wolliams
Wholesale and Wetail
Street OF All Nations
Breecham
Olgar
T. F. Archbald
Ladies’ Auxiliary
B. of R. T
Clarke Bros
Best &Cent Cigar
Veryone
Distributors
Manhattan
Young’s
Leilt
THE
Weston Mill CO
Hranton
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank Building
Warenhouse
Lackawanna Ave
Conrad
House Furniahing Store
Foote & Fuller Co. Mears Building
Washington Ave
Pierce’s Market
W.H. Pierce
Tarrawannia Ave
Penn Ave
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Wilkestarra, Ca
Shinufecturer
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Wyoming
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