Injunction Tangles Over New County Courthouse Plan
County commissioners face a preliminary injunction delaying bids for a Meyers designed courthouse. Petitioners seek plan and site approval from the court before any contracts or county funds are used. Judges appear cautious about approving a million dollar edifice while public sentiment leans toward a swift permanent injunction anticipated next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith, Norton
Dallaay
Court House
Meyers
Com
EB. E. Meyers
Court of Common
Court of Common Fleas
L. H. Bennett
G. L. Halsey
Henry W. Palmer
Christian Endeavor Tri County Convention Opens at Memorial Church
The Memorial Presbyterian church hosts the Christian Endeavor Tri County Convention with delegates from Luzerne Lackawanna and Wyoming counties. Thomas F Wells presides George A Beale is vice president J C Manning secretary Professor and Mrs J J Lowe sing evangelistic numbers Rev Dr James McLeod preaches Rev Dr Mills gives welcome Rev J J Parkhurst of Wilkes Barre speaks J T McCrary Pittsburg to discuss Good Citizenship expected as a key evening feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Memorial Presbyterian Church
Oly
Christian Endeavors Societies
Luzerne
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Thomas F. Wells
Scranton
George A. Beale
J. C. Manning
Pittston
J. J. Lowe
Bethany Church
Philadelphia
M. L. Drelsbach
James McLeod
Mills
Wilkes- Garre
J. J. Parkhurst
Wilkes-Barre Union
J. T. McCrary
Pittsburg
Memorial Day Observed in Wilkes-Barre with Services
Memorial Day observances in Wilkes-Barre included cemetery decorations by Conyngham post of the Grand Army of the Republic, a memorial parade on South Main Street, services at Follenback cemetery, remarks by Commander Gustav Hahn, and evening services at Memorial Hall with addresses and singing. The day was praised as more enthusiastic than ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Conyngham Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Conyngham Pot
Ninth Regiment
Sona of Veteras
South Main Street
Follenback Cemetery
Gustav Hahn
Memorial Hell
Women's Relief Corps
Memorialell
Tribune
Local Contractors Plan Suit Over Court House Bids
Several local contractors who studied Architect Meyers plans at the courthouse plan a suit for damages if they are permanently enjoined from accepting bids on the new county courthouse project. The Record notes the tension with the county commissioners over the bidding process.
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Court House
Meyers
Court House Project Sparks Doubts From City Contractors
The article notes uncertainty around a new county court house project and potential disputes with the board of commissioners. It suggests contractors doubt immediate construction and many did not study Meyers second-hand plans while a few prepared rough estimates.
Daring Robberies and Incendiaries Plague City
City residents and neighboring towns face a surge of bold burglaries and incendiary fires. Authorities fear coordinated criminals have bases here and urge heightened police vigilance to thwart further raids including a $1,000 Richard Martin residence robbery and fires meant to draw attention from thieves.
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Albert Lewis
Harvey's Lake
Richard Martin
Oratorical Contest at Parrish Street School Impresses Crowd
An Oratorical Contest in the A and B grammar grades at Parrish Street public school took place yesterday morning under Principal Hervey with Superintendent Coughlin present. In Grammar A Ethel Coronway won first prize for Vision of Sir Rauf, John R Williams earned a rose bouquet, while Francis P Hunt placed. In Grammar I Matilda Mater won first prize for The Black Horse and His Rider and received a copy of Arabian Nights. contestants also sang patriotic songs.
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Parrish Street
Princpal Hervey
Coughlin
Ethel Coronwnay
Francis P. Hunt
John R. Willams
Lowell
Sir Raunfal
Cora Hutchinson
Daisy M. Boone
Wakefield
Ethel Coronway
John R. Williams
Matilda Mater
Anna Gildea
Salvation Army Campaign To Begin In City This Summer
Commander Booth of the Salvation Army and Mrs Booth will visit about June 12 to conduct a campaign. The group has moved from its hall at Jackson and Canal to a large tent on Dana Street near Grove. Major Halpin will lead meetings until the commander arrives, with a grand concert planned at the Grand Opera House.
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Booth
Salvation Army
Jackson
Canal Streets
Dana Street
Grove
Halpin
Grand Opera House
Burglary Attempt At South Main Bakery Suppressed
A burglar tried to enter Hr. L. Moore's bakery on South Main street Thursday night. A colored man at the rear struck at the intruder with an iron missile, forcing the thief to flee.
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Hr. L. Moore
South Main Street
Queen Esther circle Hosts Evening Entertainment at Chapel
An entertainment is planned for this evening at the First Methodist Hpioco pal chapel by the Queen Esther circle. Admission costs ten cents. Ice cream and cake will be served in the room below after the programme. The programme includes a piano duet by Misses Petrick and Hall and a recitation by Miss.
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Queen Esther
Petrick
Hall
Cuticura Promises Quick Skin Relief Worldwide
An old advertisement touts Cuticura as a fast relief for skin diseases and itching, claiming it calms irritation and supports rest and comfort. It states the product is sold globally and distributed through depots, including New York and other cities.
Mayor appoints special police for cemetery flower protection
Mayor Nichols authorized a large force of special policemen to guard soldiers’ graves in cemeteries after flowers were stolen yesterday by vandals. The community’s veterans urge a drum-out for such desecrators, citing prior incidents and the need to honor the dead.
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Nichols
Burglary Strikes Coal Agent Home in Town
Richard Martin, coal agent, reports a Wednesday burglary at his Weller and South streets home. Thieves stole cash, jewelry, and a gold watch, with no clues yet for investigators. Police are on alert as the town appears to host expert burglars.
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Richard Martin
Weller
South Streets
Martin
Vulcan Ironworks Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
At the annual stockholders meeting of Vulcan Ironworks officers were elected for the year. F. E. H. Jones was named president and general manager. H. Baker Hillman became secretary. Fred G. Smith was chosen treasurer. Directors include N. Rutter M. W. Morris H. B. Hillman A. J. Davis Charles Morgan F. E. H. Jones I. A. Stearny Thomas H. Atherton Charles P. R. Hunt Richard Sharpe and Daniel Edwards.
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The
Vulcan Ironworks
FE. H. Jones
H. Baker Hillman
Fred G. Smith
N. Rutter
M. W. Morris
H. B. Hillman
A. J. Davis
Charles Morgan
H. Jones
I. A. Stearny
Thomas H. Atherton
Charles PR. Hunt
Richard Sharpe
Daniel Edwards
County Officials Deny Payment Order To Architect Meyers
County commissioners dispute claims they ordered $10 to Architect Meyers for a second instalment. The contract remains valid and Meyers is entitled to payment upon meeting obligations, unless fraud is proven.
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Meyers
Local Social Notes Include Weddings Illness and Court News
Mrs Judge Woodward visits North Mountain for a few days while Hion George W Shonk lies ill in Philadelphia. W L Paine of New York returns after discussing libel suit against the New York World set for next Monday. Upcoming marriages include Emily L Brood to Robert Honeyman at St Stephen s church and Mary Lynch to Walter Gaston at First Presbyterian. Jennie Lapez Lockard and Samuel A Good hue announce June 12 wedding at Bloomsburg First Presbyterian with W R H Ricketts as best man.
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Judge Woodward
North Mountain
George W. Shonk
Philadelphia
Annie ‘Thomas
Pottsville
Junc
W. L. Paine
New York
New York World
Emily L. Broodhead
Robert Honeyman
St. Stephen's Church
Mary Lynch
Walter Gaston
First Presbyterian Church
Jennie Lapez Lockard
Bloomsburg
Samuel A. Goodhue
Jamison City
First Presbyterian Church of
W. Rh. Ricketts
Notable local events and brief society notes
Fox Stoker James Gibbons of Fire No. 3 received a fine smoking set from his former company. An extensive collection of water color paintings is on display in the Jonas Long building. Memorial Day decorations in dry goods stores were handsome, especially in the Boston store and Jonas Longs' Sons. William Robinson wed Miss Blanche Carman at the bride's parents' Mogallen street home, by Rev G W Sands. Ex-County Auditor George Rymer fell boarding a Kingston electric car and badly sprained his back with bruises. The Polish Catholic church in Mill Creek consecrated new bells yesterday with Bishop O’Hara officiating.
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Fox
James Gibbons
Fire Company No. 3
United States
Jonas Long
Boston
Jonas
Trev
G. W. Sands
George Rymer
Kingston
Mill Creek
O'Hara
Decoration Day events and local notices in Wilkes-Barre
M A Niven passed through Wilkes-Barre for Decoration Day with the Sweet Valley speech. Remains of James Ruch were taken to Berwick for burial. A Wilkes-Barre baseball team played in Berwick. People and officials observed Decoration Day with parades and flags. The G A R and Sons of Veterans joined exercises in Berwick.
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M.A. Niven
Wilkes-Barre
Sweet Valley
James Ruch
West Nanticoke
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Berwick
Masonic Order
Beldleman and
Tubbs
C. A. Boone
C. & Simpson
Bruce Daley
T. C. Hill
Hiram Brigga
George Alter
Methodist Primitive Church
Grand Army and
Odd Fellows
Methodist Episcopal Church
Suneer
N. H. Koons
University of Pensylvania
Veterans and Sons of Veterans
Bloomingdale
Grand Army of the Rephile Hall
Grand Army of the Republic
Sons of Veterans and Patriotic Order Sons of America
Presbyterian Church
Grand Army of the Republic and Sons of Veterans
Picnic at Weber's Park Draws Largest Crowd Yet
Taylor Hare company hosted the first season picnic in Weber's park with the largest crowd on record. Visiting and home bands performed as the day progressed. Grand Army of the Republic decorated local soldier graves yesterday morning. Batsmashers beat the Modocs 8 to 2 on the school grounds yesterday morning. Miss Jessie Owens visited Mountain Lake yesterday.
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Taylor Hare Company
Weber's Park
Grand Army of the Republic
Batsmashers
Modocs
Jessie Owens
Mountain Lake
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. The remedy relieves pain in the bladder and urinary passages for both sexes, reduces water retention, and aids passing. Sold by C. M. Harris, Druggist, 125 Penn Avenue, Scranton, Pa.
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C. M. Harris
Penn Avenue
Scranton
Do tiny number of Americans believe in transmigration?
A Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph inquiry finds few Americans inclined to believe in the doctrine of the transmigration of souls. An inquisitive foreigner asks the question, and the American responds that outside the tramp fraternity, the belief has few adherents.
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Pittsburg
Printing for Grocers. The Tribune Office offers printing services
The Tribune Printing Department highlights high grade printing for grocers including circulars cards booklets and letter heads. Samples of catalogs and booklets are shown to demonstrate capability and quality.
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Tribune
Tribune Printing Department
Scott's Emulsion Promises Fat Babies
A nostalgic ad touts Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites as an easy food for thin babies. It claims the product fattens and strengthens, praising mothers who have seen their children thrive and urging others not to accept substitutes.
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Scott
Memorial Day Quiet Observance at Pittston and Surrounding Areas
Pittston and nearby towns observed Memorial Day quietly as the usual parade was canceled due to sewer and gas pipe excavations on Main Street. Veterans from the W. G. Nugent post and Grand Army of the Republic laid flowers at cemeteries while St John’s parish school children sang patriotic songs. The Mechanics Hose company fair drew crowds as various fire companies planned a procession with M. J. Finckley as chief marshal. Other items note a new repair shop opening, a merchant’s NY trip, a coal mine accident injuring 24 year old Charles Retosky, and local social visits.
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Pittston
Main
Grand Army of the Republic
W. G. Nugent
Grand Army of the Repblic
N. G. Nugent
Mechanics Hose Company
Fremen
Triton Hose Company
Tunkhannock
Luzerne Hose Company
Wyoming Hose Company
Avoca Hose’ Company
Pittston Companies
West Pittston Hose Company
M. J. Finckley
Eagle
Niagara
West End
Black Diamond
Avoca
Mechanics
Up Main
Ferry Bridge
Wyoming Avenue
West Luzerne
Wyoming
West Pittston
Luzerne
Luserne
Creen Water Street
Railroad Street
Hall
BE. R. Shepherd
Plonser
Armory Hall
A. B. Brown
New York City
Old Country
Charles Retosky
Mount Lookout
Lizzie Kelley
Magele Pryor
Wright & Co
South Malin Street
Clark
New England
New York State
Robert Bowkley
John Roberts
Scranton
Bottles of Leather and Glass Through Antiquity
The article traces ancient water and wine containers from leather bottles used in Asia Africa and Europe to glass bottles first made by Phoenicians and Greeks. It notes evaporation cooling, tear bottles in Bible and Oriental writings, and early glass bottle history in England and paper bottle patents in the United States by 1877.
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Asia
Africa
Spain
Italy
Greece
Pliny
England
United States
History of Visiting Cards Through World History
The article traces visiting cards from ancient Chinese Ti wems about 1000 years ago to Venice in the late 16th century where early examples survive in a museum. It notes the spread to Germany and London, where early British cards evolved from gaming cards and were adapted for social use.
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Venice
Europe
Germany
London
Creat
Britain
I ang Said the composer's friend to the composer
The Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph quotes a witty exchange about music theory. A friend tells the composer that a nocturne should be written in a night key, prompting a playful clash over musical correctness and key choice.
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Pittsburg
Memorial Day Tribute From John H Mulkey
Poem praising Memorial Day devotion and sacrifices of soldiers. Authored by John H Mulkey from Pittston, dated May 23, urging reverence as flowers are laid on graves and mothers teach the meaning of patriotism for future generations.
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John H. Mulkey
Pittston
Professional cards list Scranton doctors and lenders
Dr. G Edgar Dean has moved to 0 Spruce Street Scranton opposite Court House Square. Dr Kay at 206 Penn Ave relocated to P. , enll 206, of women. Dr John L Wentz M D offices Cannon Weee buildings, hours 0 to 12, evenings at residence. eye ear nose throat and gynecology. Republic Savings and Loan advertises easy loans for farms and investments. Callender Dime Bank building.
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G. Edgar Dean
Spruce Street
Scranton
Court House Square
DR. Kay
Penn Ave
John L. Wentz
M. D
Cannon Weee
Residence Ave
THE
Republic Savings and Loan Pamcestiee
N. Callender
Dime Bank Building
Samuel W. Edgar
Spruce
A. Watres
Lackawana Ave
I Pa
Urie Townsend
Dime Sank
Seranton
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Eve Patterson
Minnie David
Martin Sturdevant
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Danville
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Brooklyn
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Robert Bauer
Pennsylvania
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Bethlehem
Lehigh Valley Railroad
John Hawlins
Delaware and Hudson
City and Hollenback
Tri-County Convention Sat Memorial
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Lehigh and
Wilkes- Barre Con
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Williama Harkins
James Stephens
Piritish Depot
Nrwwe Een Cada
Stockholders’ Meeting
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Manchester
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Mallia
Platt
Elmstreet
Camden
N. J
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Fis & CO
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Tripp
Adams
Mango Chemical Company
John Street
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Logle
Franklin Avenues
Carson & Davies
Beranton
Lackawanna Aaveduc
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Piet Glass
W. M. Jermyn
Briceburg
Sanderson Avenue
Andrew M.D. Farnham
Broaker Street
City
Secretary of the Scranton
Board of Control
Acker and
Corbett Avenues
City of
Plana
John A. Duckworth
Coal Exans
Aon Avenue
Scranton Board of Control
Eugene D. Fellows
Orrick
Board OF Commissioneis OF Punghounds and Buildings
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J. C. Datanny
Amos H. Moran
Ramvvel M. Jackson
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Boar Commissionera
J.Q Delaney
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the Scranton Bedding CO
Lacka
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Rewrz.o
William Ekeliam Kalow
Connell
Taylorville
Hyde Park
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Dickson Olyphant Peakyville
Archbald
Jermyn
KH. H. Call
Tribune Office
Frank Leslie
P.O. Moody
Box
P.U. Box
Mass
Poslton
M. E. Johnson
Thiel
West Lacka
Ave
Nicholson
Stuation
Collecir
Mitchell's
Mulberry Atreat
Adudrows
Physicians and Surgeons
A. J. Connell
Prance & Drug Stree
Vine
Sun Say
W. B. Allen
North
Washington
C. L. Frey
Wyoming Ave
Vine Street
L. M. Gates
Madi-son Avenue
Jessups
Villiam A
WILCO
Alfred Hand
William J. “Hand
Commonswealth
Ae W. F. Boyle
Burr Building
Frank T. Orell
Coal Exchange
Pas
James W. Oakford
Commonwealth Building
Hobie Commonwealth Building
C. Comegys
I Spruch
D. B. Replogle
Bpuice Street
B. F. Killam
JAS
J. A. Hamilton
Commonwealth Bldng
William A. Taft
C. C. Laurach
R. M. Stratton
Fich Coal
THI
Pregtres
Revent
Thomas M. Cann
Walter HH. Buell
Grand Union Tha Co., Jones Bros
Prank- Lin Avenue
Zalegler
Wihitminster Hotel
Cor
Sixteenth St
Irving Place
New Yo States
B. N. Anablre
Scranton House
Assenger Depot
Victor Koch
Edwarda Pavis
Ei. Walter
OFFIC
Lewis Hancock, JR
Spruce St
Car
Ash
Avog
Scranton, Brown & Morris
Price Building
Leeds
Re Bauer
R. J. Bauer
Hulbert
WEG Rghe Brothers
Poller
Washington Ave
Frank P. Brown
Ted
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