Our Neighbors Down the Valley
Wilkes-Barre Tribune opens a branch at No 2 Lanning building for public ware and Luzerne county news. The editors promise thorough day’s news from domestic to financial to serve Wilkes-Barre and the Wyoming valley, delivering earlier than rivals.
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Tribune
Lanning Building
Public Ware
Wilkes-Barre
Luzerne County
Wyoming Valley
Tribunho
Dutiea
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
New York
Architect Meyers Demand for Second Installment Revealed
Rumor said architect Meyers formally demanded the second $10,000 under his contract with the county for courthouse plans. Treasurer Reed will not pay without a court order, and the full obligation likely will be resolved in court. Meyers has complied. the county is bound to pay though delays may occur as the dispute unfolds.
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Meyers
Reed
Court House
Bold Fire Bug Attacks Four Buildings Overnight
Four arson attempts occurred overnight, all blamed on a deliberate fire bug. Robbins mill on East Market street saw cot ton waste saturated with oil ignited but extinguished by a railroad brakeman. The Baltimore street horse collar factory near Clair's hotel caught fire and was put out by locals, then Silvius mill was set ablaze but stopped by a passing Jersey Central brakeman. Paine & Co packing house barn with seven horses was discovered on fire at about 2 am and extinguished by the watchman.
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Robbins’ Mill
East Market Street
Wilkes-Barre and Eastern Railroad
Clair's Hotel
Baltimore Street
Clare
O'Donnell
Silvius
Jersey Central
Paine & Co
Friends of Judge Rice Move to Back Appellate Court Choice
The News-Dealer notes that if the bill passes, Judge Rice supporters will plan to work for his selection to the new appellate court. They will discuss strategies, then react when the governor makes appointments, often claiming Luzerne is overlooked due to the energetic leaders in charge.
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Luzerne
Young Tough Run-In With Mayor Leads to Jail
Mayor Nichols dealt with John Drake a 20 year old city resident who caused trouble at a saloon refusing to leave and striking the bartender. Drake was fined plus costs and jailed for default. He has prior appearances before the mayor.
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Nichols
John Drake
Drake
Exounity Auditor George Rymer Falls From Car
George Rymer, a crippled war veteran and exounity auditor, fell while trying to board a Kingston trolley this morning. He sustained a severe spinal shock and was taken to his daughter's home in the city after medical aid arrived.
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George Rymer
Kingston
Polish Butcher Faces Bigamy Charge In Plymouth
Frank Simeki a young Polish immigrant and Plymouth resident runs a thriving shop but now encounters trouble for having one wife more than legally allowed. He came to the United States years ago worked hard saved money and started his business. A second woman stormed into his shop on Tuesday seemingly overjoyed to meet him.
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Frank Simeki
Plymouth
Frank
United States
Conrete
Wife returns to claim husband in shop dispute
A man learns his wife from the old country has followed him to the United States. Then wife No. 2 enters the shop triggering a livery row between the two women. Resolution details have not yet emerged.
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Tie
Old Country
United States
Four Masked Burglars Loot Harvey's Lake Store
Four masked men entered the Harvey's Lake Supply store between 1 and 2 am and woke clerk Detestine. They forced him to open the safe, taking $200 cash and about 200 in jewelry before fleeing. Detestine freed himself and alerted authorities, who pursued but the robbers escaped. Owner Albert Lewis vows to hunt them down.
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Harvey's Lake Supply Company
Detegline
Detestine
Mange
Rnélease
Albert Lewis
Century Runners The Cyclers Aim 102 Mile Ride
A group from the West End club and others depart public square at 5 6 o clock for a 102 mile round trip to Danville and back with Berwick breakfast at 8 Danville dinner for timely arrivals and a Wilkes Barre finish by 7 pm Pace maker George Pelfer leads the group and no rider may pass him The ride is pitched as a practical test of endurance and planning may determine success.
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West End Club
Public Square
Danville
Berwick
Wilkes- Barre
George Pelfer
Hanover Coal Company's Sugar Notch Mines Shut Down
The Hanover Coal company at Sugar Notch suspends operations as big firms drive smaller operators to mine at a loss or pause. An official says the coal trade is demoralized and the industry overall is in hard condition, though some independents fare slightly better.
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Hanover Coal Company
Sugar Notch
Hanover Company
Afternoon Musicale Presented by Mrs H H Harvey
A delightful musicale yesterday afternoon featured Miss Annette Reynolda of Scranton. Miss Reynolds sang with a charming contralto voice and pleased all. Assistants included Miss Brundage Mrs C BE Rice Mrs Harvey Miss Brower and Miss Laciar among others present were Mrs B I Reynolds Mrs G M Reynolds Mrs Ford Dorrance Mrs H B Hillman Mrs Alex Farnham Mrs I P Hand and several Misses Farnham Palmer Jadwin Fuller Jones and Ricketts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Harvey
Annette Reynolda
Scrantop
Misa Reynolds
Miss Brundage
H. B. Hillman
Alex Farnham
I. P. Hand
Memorial Day Programme by Conyngham post G A R
The Memorial Day observance by Conyngham post Grand Army of the Republic includes morning grave decorations at Hollenback cemetery, a street parade, and refreshments at Memorial hall after the parade. An evening program will be held at Memorial hall.
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the Tribune
Conyngham Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Hollenback Cemetery
Memorial Hall
Seventeenth Christian Endeavor Convention Set in Wilkes-Barre
The seventeenth semi annual conven tion of the Christian Endeavor societies of Luzerne Lackawanna and Wyoming counties will assemble at Memorial Presbyterian church in Wilkes Barre tomorrow morning at 10 oclock. The Wilkes Bar re union will entertain all delegates who attend this convention.
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Christian Endeavor Societies
Luzerne
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Memorial Presbyterian Church
Wilkes- Barre
Nanticoke Ivorites Eisteddfod Opens Today
The annual eisteddfod of the Ivorites of Nanticoke will be held today with lively competition for prizes and honors. A large valley attendance is expected and indications point to a successful event in every way.
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Fisteddfod
Nanticoke
The
Ivorites of
Swayne's Ointment Promoted as Complete Skin Cure
An advertisement touts Swayne's Ointment as a universal cure for skin diseases including eczema and itching. It claims internal medicine is unnecessary and promises clear white healthy skin, urging readers to ask their druggist for the remedy.
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Swayne
Cedar Boat club opens Mountain Park season today
The Cedar Boat club will formally open Mountain Park for the season with a ceremony at the park. Two hundred bills will be presented to the grand jury. many are trivial and will be ignored. Post office hours today run from 9 to 10 a.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. only one carrier delivery in the morning. The Miller team of Miners Mills lost to Wyoming Seminary last Tuesday, a stronger opponent than expected. There is talk of bringing Jack Warner to the city again after his release by Boston. he was a top catcher in the eastern league. A benefit for George Robinson at the Grand Opera House draws strong support as Robinson of Wilkes-Barre can no longer perform on stage. The funeral of Mrs. R. T. Handrick was held yesterday at the Handrick residence 7 Barnum Place, with services by Rev. Magee of the First Baptist Church. remains were moved to the Lehigh Valley train at 12:30 p.m. for Tunkhannock.
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Mountain Park
Cedar Boat Club
Grand Jury
Stella
Miner’s Mills
Wyoming Seminary
Jack Warner
Boston
Warner
George Robinson
Grand Opera House
Robinson
R. T. Handrick
Handrick
Barnum Place
Tunkhannock
Lehigh Valley
Mr. Magee
First Baptist Church
Pather T. J. Donahue
New York City
Plymouth
W. Downs
River Street
Parrish Mines
Lulu Walr
Wilkes-Barre
Sadie Armstrong
Hose Company No. 3
Walp
Nanticoke
Hanover Park
John Hicks
Plains
Saturdy
Wales
Cunard
Campania
John G. Jones
Enoch Williams
Morgan Phillips
Sarah
James Hicks
D. Loderick
Silas Mostello
North Pond
John Griffin
JT. Barrett
St. Vincent's Church
Welsh Hill
Stow
Mome
Job Mabblett
Morris van Horn
Kingston
Parente
Matin Street
W. J. Day
First Presbyterian Church
Misa Mililo
van Horn
Social notes from Honeeda and Wilkes-Barre rail trip
Misa Grace Brown of Honeeda Mi is a guest of Mrs. Lee Demming in the city. Mr and Mrs Thomas Sperring are rusticating at a summer resort on the Wilkes-Barre and Fastern railroad.
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Misa Grace Brown
Honeeda
Lee Demming
Thomas Sperring
Fastern
George Code, West Avoca Boy, Dies Suddenly at Home
George Code, year-old son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Code of West Avoca, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday afternoon. He was a bright boy who attended school recently and was in good health prior to his death.
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George
Mra
Joseph Code
Weat Avoca
Bie
Now Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder pain followed by the Now Great South American Kidney Cure. The remedy claims prompt relief from bladder and kidney pain, back pain, and urinary passage discomfort in both men and women. It purportedly eases water retention and pain during urination almost immediately, sold by C. M. Harris, Druggist, 125 Penn Avenue, Beranton, Pa.
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C. M. Harris
Penn Avenue
Beranton
Memorial Day Celebrations Parade Opens Park Season
The town observes Memorial Day with a large parade featuring visiting fire companies and civic groups. John D. Jones serves as chief marshal with a host of aides. Orators James E. Watkins and John M. Harris speak. Taylor Hose Co. No. 1 hosts at Weber's Park, marking park reopening after renovations. Funeral of Mrs. William T Reynolds held on Union Street. Daughters of Pocahontas and Ladies' American Protestant Association attend. The Electrics travel to Providence to face the Actives. Post office hours 9 to 10 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m.
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Charley P. Samson
South Wilkee-Barvie
D. J. Edwards
Hatsmaghers
Modeca
Dannie Jones
Olyphant
Maggie Whiteford
Susie Morris
Edith
Mary van Buskirk
Morera
M.C. Judge
Willard Aspen
Lake Winola
Anna Belsecker
Misa Gertrude Rees
Bloomsburg State Normal School
Taylor German Hose
John D. Jones
C.H. van Horn
Stati
Charles M. Maston
FE. James
John Shields
W. E B. Rogers
George E. Timlin
J. Taylor
H. P. Cooper
Union Street
Ivor Thomas
Charles Jones
Kingston
H. H. Harris
Calvary Baptist Church
W. Thomas
Welsh Baptist Church
Forest Home Cemetery
Daughters of Pocahontas and
Ladies’ American Protestant Association
Electrics
Providence
Communion Service By O Connell Council and YM I
The O Connell council and Young Men's Institute will receive communion in a body this morning. The Minookas clash with the South e club at Schwenk's park, also this morning. Backers of McDonough and Mangan plan a future 100 yard race. A traveling medicine company visited Tuesday evening claiming Snug Sum remedies. Locals yelled at the doctors as they left. The school boat held a meeting yesterday and teachers were paid. Tribune Printing Department shows high grade samples in catalogues and booklets.
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O'Connell Council
Young Men's Institute
Minookas
Schwenk's Park
McDonough and
Mangan
Pittston High and Public Notices Highlight Local Week
Recitations and concerts at Pittston high school closed the day with a varied program including solos and readings. West Pittston public school class day impressed, while Judge Tice ruled in favor of Poor Directors in a long standing case. Mechanics Hose fair observers urged to attend at Armony hall, and post office hours were announced. Frank Boone died after a railroad accident. his funeral plans were set. Young Men’s Christian Association elected officers and planned a field trip to Lewis farm. Cool and his daughter left for Philadelphia. Bartenders challenged clerks to a charity ball game on June 4 at Browntown grounds. E St Shepherd opened a repair shop behind Armory hall seeking patronage.
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Pittston High School
Seas Ivavneanetn
la Ganelle
Hildegard M. Conrad
Nestling
Rima
Enjamin
Justine Kahle
Abedaiaasa Sevace Sijedaene Rog
Dean Rosenkrance
Jimmy Brown
Prod Diskin
Harlin
Cuiudle
Oypalos
Adexard M. Conrad
West Pitteton
Tice
Lewis
Gordon
LG. Damon
Campbell
Pittston
Armony Hall
Frank Hoone
Boone
Avocn
Beyea
Philadelphia
Browntown Grounds
E. St. Shepherd
Armory Hall
Printing for Grocers Circulars and Booklets
Circulars and cards printed for grocers advertised by The Tribune of flow offering to sell goods for them including letter heads and booklets.
Trade of employment notices and rentals in Scranton ads
Classified items list immediate job leads for women and men, real estate rentals, offices to let, furnished rooms, and sales of watches and books. Includes notices for lawyers and professionals, public notices, and sale offers with addresses and contact details in Scranton and nearby streets.
Professional cards from local businesses and professionals
Classified style listing shows professionals including Dr G Edgar Dean now at 4th and Court House area, Dr Kay at 9 Penn Ave, L Walter architect, Lewis Hancock Jr architect, Brown & Morris architects, Clark & Co nurserymen and store 144 Washington Ave with greenhouse 1350 North Main Ave, Frank P Brown & Co orchestra and wholesale woodware dealer 720 West Lackawanna Ave, Thomas Aubrey accountant, and others including a wire extinguisher service.
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Lewis Hancock, JR
Spruce At
Cor, Wash. Ave
Beranton
Brown & Morris
Price
Washington Avenue
R. Clark & CO
North
Main Avenue
Frank P. Brown & CO
Lackawanna
Thomas Aubrey
James Building
Ite Postoffica Jatt
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St. Mary's Cemetery
John Meehan
Elmira
Mary Butcher
Binghamton
William Miller
West Avoca
Edith Lampman
Parker Streat
Dunmore
Moosic Club
Ladies’ Aid Society
J. H. Anderson
Tri-County
Dr. Pierce
Packaob
Jess
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Male St
Buffalo, MY
AVOCA
Taylor
Tribune Printing Department
D. D. Replogle
Shaman
Spruce Street
Nore A i. Holgate
Dale
Ville
M. H. Holgate
Commonwealth
Naddressing
William Id
Platt
Ehnatroot
Camden, Ned
ARDC
Fis & CO
Borden Block
James IL Galesmen
Reenay
High Cieigark
Addrog
J. Cowles
Miking
Tripp
Adams Avon
Salenwomen
Induxing Stamanyo Chemical Company
Jobin Aitness
Bath
Vine Stross
L. M
Franklin A
Franklin Avenue
Pote
Carson & Davies
Scranton
Lackawanna Avenue
Blix
West Lackawanna Avenue
Addrew
Thomas E. E. Evans
Hyde Park
John Jemi- Myn
Wyoming Avonuo
POR Sale
WM. Kaufhold
W. M. Jehmyn
Priceburg
ARGE
Morcerean & Connells
Totice
Payertasog
Pita Intercepticon
Pari Rville
Hyde Rare Epovidenca
Dickyou Olyphant
Peckville
Arcer Jermyn
Raton
Adversatios
All
Ibune
Frank Leslie
Oxreas
Moody
Adams Ave
Tue Tridune
A. J. Connell
Francke'n Drug Stree
Vine
Omee
W. E. Allen
C. L. Frey
Wyoming Ave
Fagine Street
L. M. Gates
Madi_son avenue
John JL. Wentz
M. D
Commonwealth Building
Madison Ave
Republic Savings and Loan Association
Casler Es Mee
Er Association
B. N. Calader
Dime Banik
Jessups & Hand
Wi Bahn Kon Avenue
Jessup
Horace K. Hand
W. H. Jessup
Willard
Warren & Knapp
Publican
Patterson & Wilcox
Roswell H. Tatterson
William A. Wild
Alfred Hand
William A
FRANK _T. OKELL
Urie Townsend
Dime Bank
Scranton Board of Control
Propos
West Socust
Acker and
Corbett Avoanues
Fifteenth Ward
Coal Exchange
Wyoming Avenue
Fcranton
Eugene D. Fellows
Comegys
B. Replogle
F. Killam
Jas
J. H.H. Hamilton
Jay
William A. Taft
Orvick
Dawine EL. Hastinas
J.C. Delaney
Amos H. Myelin
Samuel M. Jackson
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
J. Delaney
Board of Commissioners of Public Grounds and Buildings
School OF the Lackawanna
Thomas M. Cann
Water H. Buell
Worcester
Adama Avenue
Grand ND Union
THA CO
D Jones Eros
JOS. Kuettel
Ghlackawanna Avenue
MLR
Prank- Lin Avenue
P. Ziegler
Adress
Tribune Vice
Addresa
Collecor
Tribung
Mitchell's
Mulberry Utrogt
Physicians and Surgeons
G. Edgar Dean
Kay
Penn Ave
West Minster Hotel
Cor
Sixteenth St
Irving Place
American Plain
E. N. Anable
Scranton House
Npar D
Victor Koch
Edward FH
DAVIS
Es 24
Common Building
L. Walter
T Plonica
Furniahe
Addres
BR. J. Wer
Hulbert
Ee “Fa Orchestra
Mublic
Argee - Brothers, Printers
Gees Hanes
Waksieiton Begs
Connolly & Wallace
Manchester
Charlies
Sec
Cor, Adams
Washburn-Crosby Co
Shimberg
Cana
Bittenbender & CO
the Commonwealth Lumber CO
Telephone
Commonwealth Bid
Victor
Orbexial
Ty John H. Phelps
Phermadet Cor
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