Ex Sheriff Robinson and Kelly Leave for New York on Age 3 30 Train
Notables travel and military figures feature in a travel roundup. Ex Sheriff Charles Robinson and William Kelly departed for New York yesterday aboard the Age 3 30 train. General traffic head J Lowry Dell of the Central Railroad of New Jersey was in the city. E B Sturges stays in Southport for the summer. General Superintendent E G Russell and Superintendent J M Daly returned to the city after a brief absence. Captain P DeLacy left for Fredericksburg to attend the Army of the Potomac reunion with Mo Kinley and Confederate veterans Robert E Lee Camp invited. A side trip includes Fortress Monroe and Richmond. DeLacy plans to deliver Memorial Day remarks in Sweet Valley, Luzerne County, before returning home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Robinson
William Kelly
New York
Atormy Charla W. Dawn
Kansas
J. Lowry Dell
Central Railroad of New Jersey
E. B. Sturges
Southport
Conn
E. G. Russell
J. M. Daly
Luzerne County
Western visitors to tour coal mines and local industries
A special committee of the board of trade arranges a Wednesday morning visit for Michigan and Indiana Retail Coal Dealers’ association members. They will tour coal mines, the boulevard and Lake Scranton, with possible stops at steel mills silk mills and nut and bolt works. The event centers on mine inspection and city entertainment.
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Board of Trade
Michigan
Indiana
Bright programme by Boys' Industrial association at St Luke's
A lively program last night at St Luke's Parish house featured an opening orchestra selection, solos by Evan Williams Helen Coglizer Irene Kann and Beatrice Morris, and monologues by James Griffin. The second half showcased an acrobatic display by the club team with members including Durkin Stewie Boler Halde man Duffy Wiltshire Corby Campbell Edwards Kennedy and Duffy under instructors Hoche and Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Parish House
Boys’ Industrial Association
Evan Williams
Helen Coglizer
H. H. Brady
Forrest Decker
Irene Kann
Harvey Blackwood
Rogers Israel
James H. Griffin
John Washburn
Beatrice Morris
Hobby Shaftee
Miss Morris
Michael Durkin
Peter Stewie
Michael Boler
John Haldeman
James Duffy
James Wiltshire
Clarence Corby
Robert Campbell
Louis Edwards
Tom Kennedy
Charlie Duffy
William Wilson
Thomas Hoche
Harry Clark
Wallace Circus Arrives for Today’s Big Show in Wilkes-Barre
Wallace circus trains arrive on the Delaware and Hudson road from Wilkes-Barre as crowds gather. A larger tent now accommodates 2,500 more spectators. Parade at 10 am tours Washington, Pine, Adams, Linden, and surrounding streets. The Wallace performers delight with elephants, camels, and gravity-defying acts by the Nelson and Stick families, Fark sisters, Reed sisters, and a chorus of clowns.
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Wallace
Delaware and Hudson Road
Wilkes- Barre
Washington Avenue
Ash Street
Circus
Washington
Pine
Adams
Linden
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Spruce
Penn
Wilkes-Barre
Diminythe Cies
Animal Kingdom
Nelson
Autobata
Fark
Crusaders Stand Behind Detective Harris In Probes
Crusaders say they trust Detective Harris and deny fear over testimony. Harris, a specialist in investigations, has worked with Mr Parkhurst in New York campaigns against corruption and aided the Loxon and Maget Inquiry. He is with the Soyer detective agency of New York and highly recommended by his chief.
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Harris
Municipal League
Parkhuret
New York
New York Loxon and Maget
Soyer Detective Agency
Police Briefs Include Missing Dog Report and Local Arrests
Coroner J J Roberta reported his St Bernard Brune missing. Coggins was arrested on Wyoming avenue by Patrolman Goer litz for drunkenness and carried an object. he paid a fine to Mayor Moir. Otto Webber of Capouse avenue was charged with stealing a gold watch and chain valued at 20 from his brother Will Webber and held for trial after admitting guilt.
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J. J. Roberta Yetterlay
St. Bernard
Brune
Dom Coggins
Wyoming Avenue
Goerlitz
Center Street
Coggins
Molr
Otto Webber
Capouse Avenue
Moir
Will Webber
Adonis Avenue
Hastile
Webber
Gedeldle
Pollee
Rebling Westerday
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertised in 19th Century Text
An old ad fragment touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup used for infants and children. It claims pain relief and calming effects, mentioning widespread use among mothers and sales through various sellers. The legible portions emphasize soothing the child and curing discomfort.
Disposition of the City's Garbage Seeks Systematic Collection
President Horn of the Board of Health urges council action to legislate a city garbage collection and crematory system as sewer projects proceed. He notes warm weather highlights need for better sewers while detailing current rules, licensed collectors, and enforcement limits. The city lacks full participation and funding hampers progress.
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Horn
Board of Health
Vomme
West Scranton
North
Scranton
East
South
Howe
George S. Horn
Penm Avenue Baptist Choir Hosts Strawberry Social
The Penm Avenue Baptist Church choir gave a strawberry and ice cream social last night in the church parlors. A large number of guests attended and enjoyed an entertaining program after the inn er man was served. The choir directed by Professor Haydn Evans performed a selection.
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Penm Avenue Baptist Church
Haydn Evans
Ventriloquist Hartley Delights Choir Benefit
Mrs Frank Thundage sang the solo in the Stabat Mater and Mrs Brundage offered a soprano piece. Loretta Fahey played piano and key. Pastor R F Pleros spoke as appropri ate remarks were offered. The highlight was ventriloquist Charles A Hartley who provided several entertaining acts. Funds from the event support a choir summer outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flammatus
Frank Thundage
Frank Brundage
W. F. Jones
Massive crowd attends Bostock Flks street fair
A large afternoon and evening crowd enjoyed the Bostock Flks street fair described as one of the most unique and attractive exhibitions in the region. The Midway was heavily patronized and the tent with wild animals showcased a remarkable demonstration of human control over wild beasts.
Assessment Reversal Over Mulberry Street Paving Costs
In Pittsburg the Superior court affirms Judge Archbald and rules Scranton owes Koehler $1850 for Mulberry street paving costs. The decision limits charges to frontage and proportional street intersection costs, reducing Koehler’s levy from $284 to $185. Judge Porter writes the majority opinion with a dissent by Judge Porter.
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Superior Court
Pittsburg
Archbald
Henry T. Koehler
Scranton
Mulberry Street
Phillips
Mifflin Avenue
Prescott Avenue
Henry T. Koehier
Attrney I. H. Burns
Scranton Sheriff Deed Acknowledgments In Open Court
Acting Sheriff F E Ryan announces deeds in open court for numerous properties including Scranton places such as Scragston Scranton Olyphant and Clark's Summit. Transfers involve buyers Mina Robinson Henry Butler Constantine William and John Gavin among others with varied amounts.
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Sherif F. E. Ryan
Peter Pghaie
Scragston
Mina Srohineun
Leuba Jordan
Scranton
Mina Robinson
Crate
Deomas _ book
South Abington
Effi Bele
John J. Davie
Mayfeld
Aeble
Gavin
Mr. Donohoe
Henry J. Butler
James An Genavieve
James Hickey
Cherie DuPont Breck
John and
Anantonia Pribota
Archiald
Couepolitan Building and
Memorial Day Observances and Parade Details
Memorial Day events include morning cemetery services for over six hundred Union veterans, a city parade in the afternoon, and a Leyceum theatre patriotic entertainment at night. The procession will marshal in four divisions with turnout from Grand Army posts, Spanish American War veterans, and civic groups.
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Union
Lyceum
Ezra Griffin
Lackawanna Avenue
Leyceum Theatre
J. T. Watkinge Convert Company
BK. H. Ripple
Processio
Thirteenth Regiment
Grand Army of the Republic
Montes Post
Lone of
American Guard
Lynn Adams
B. Mott
P. J. McAndrett
W. F. Albro
Memorial Day services noted in Wart Green post room
The article lists Civil War era veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic in Lincoln's Gettysburg address context. Rev J B Sweet of Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church will speak at afternoon services. The obituary list includes Comrades Thomas Davis Windrake Melick Broder Sith Short Anneman Kellow itan Forrest Cooper and others with varied death dates.
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Washburn Street
E. A. Boyl
Forest Hill Cemetery
J. B. Hawker
Dunmore Protestant Cemetery
A. J. van Cleft
Dunmore Catholic Cemetery
M. B. Donlan
St. Mary's Church
Petersburg
Lincoln
J. B. Sweet
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Grand Army of the Republic of the City
Joshua Tt. Thomas
David W Davis
Rudolph Winedrake
Charles Melick
Samuel G. Broder
Edgerton J. Sith
John & Short
John Anneman
R. W. Kellow
Cormrade Frederick
Itan
Apel
Mao
Georie Forrest
John PL Coojpwr
Reward Offered by Scranton Municipal League
The Municipal League of Scranton Pennsylvania offers a reward of one thousand dollars for evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of any person who within one year unlawfully solicits or influences votes by falsity or fraud in Lackawanna County. A second reward of five hundred dollars is offered for the arrest and conviction of any juror so influenced.
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The
Municipal League
Scranton
Lackawanna County
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Tie Monks
Hanowahe Sions
Arnold
Washington Ave
Lewis, Kudu, Vuwes
Aliyn
Gyors
DR. Taylor
Jermyn
Sanderson Avenue
A. Sibley
M.S. Ellis
Mulberry St
Ackawanna “the
Aundry
Rok Penn Avenue
B Warman
Committee of Entertainment
Bright
Mra. Winslow
Board of Health and Tegister
Board of Stealth
Seventh Ward
President Horn
Baptist Church
Coursen
Upper Mulberry Street
Costa
Smoke the Pocono, Fc
Clgar
Jefferson Avenue
Spruce Street
Vine
Mulberry Streets
Linden Street
Jefferson
Mulberry
Penn Avenue
Franklin Avenue
Adams Avenues
Adams Avenue
E. B. Sturges, H. M. Boica, W. A. May, J. A. Lansing
Prosecuting Committee
Clarke Bros
Iain
OP Notch
Distributors
Richt
Servanton
Sitten Weston Pil Mill CO
Dale - Olyphant
See. A
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank Building
Wakehouse
Green Ridge
Lackawanna Ave
Conrad
Mater Coolers
Foote & Fuller Co
Mears Building
Manhattan
Young
Weuiill
Campae
Mies
Wyoming Ave
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