Notable Visitors and Residents Seen Around Town
Personal brief listing several individuals visiting Scranton or passing through the area. Names include Margaret Gulbe of South Matin Avenue at Marvey's Lake, Councilman M. J. Waleh of Wilkow Barre, J. Hamer of the Wilkes Barre Times, Dr. Arthur Moore of Haeleton, Coroner Roberts recovering from carriage injuries, John H. Reynolds of Wilkow Barre, Dr. and Mrs. Charles EL. Hill returning from Florida, Mrs. J. W. Pasterning and family visiting Mrs. FP. A. Dony in Clayavert, Thomas Phillips of Kingston, and Annie Williams a Strale hurgt Normal student visiting Beranton friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Gulbe
South Matin Avenue
Marvey's Lake
M. J. Waleh
Wilkow Barre
Scranton
BP. J. Hamer
Wilkes Barre
Charles EL. Hill
Florida
Indian River
Mra
J. W. Pasterning
Nelson
Chambersburg
Vislting
FP. A. Dony
Clayavert
Thomas Phillips
Kingston
Annie Williams
Stralehurgt Normal School
Beranton Friends
Jury to convene for Gin nell death case at West Side station
The jury for the David Ginnell death by self inflicted gunshot will assemble this afternoon at 2 o clock at the West Side police station. Members listed include Wallace Mosher Lieutenant Williams King Peters P H Warren John Lewin and Dr Button.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Ginnell
West Side
Wallace Mosher
Lieutenant Willams
King Peters
P. H. Warren
John Lewin
Dr. Button
Schriever Hosts Grand Opening of Photo Art Gallery
The Schriever Photo Art Gallery opens with evening shows Thursday Friday and Saturday featuring music by Bauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schriever
Bauer
Reform movement Seek Northeast Auxiliary for Ballot Reform
Albert F. Turner of Philadelphia says a non partisan effort aims to organize a northeastern auxiliary committee to work with the union committee promoting ballot reform and the merit system in Pennsylvania. The effort backs the Keator bill and codifying election laws to simplify ballots and improve counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert FE. Turner
Philadelphia
Jermyn
Tribune
Union Committee
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Ballot Reform Association
Pennsylvania Civil Service Reform Association
Municipal League of Philadelphia
Keator
Michael Heher Perishes in House Fire at 226 Sixteenth Street
The dwelling of Michael Heher at 226 Sixteenth Street burned down in the early morning blaze. An aged man is believed dead in the flames. his wife was rescued and could not locate him. Police and firefighters continued search efforts as press time approached with the fire still burning fiercely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Heher
Van Wychel Memorial Library Dedicated at Lafayette College
Easton May 90 dedication ceremonies marked the Van Wychel Memorial Library at Lafayette College. J I Pardee of Haaleton Pa gave the presentation speech and John W Hollopback of Wilkes Tarry, trustee president, accepted the gift for the college. An address was delivered by treasurer E C Hichardeon of Pringeton and a contribution by Van Wychel of Usaleton, a coal operator and benefactor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legacy
van Wychel
Usaleton
Scranton Carriers Defeated In Pittston Fair Grounds Game
Scranton letter carriers were defeated by Pittston carriers 20 to 1 in a six inning exhibition at West Pittston fair grounds before a few hundred spectators. G. K. Jones started for Scranton and was relieved by Campbell after three innings as Pittston scored eight runs. Cawley’s curves troubled Scranton with seven hits. After the game, Scranton carriers dined at the Sinclair house with Pittston hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
Scranton
West Pittston Fair Grounds
Campbell
Cawley
Stranton
BB. Weld
Geotge K. Jones
Sho
John Kh. Navid
L. Jones
Arma Jen- Kind
Thomas Birtley
William Mower
William Cannon
M. Spellman
O. Mittston
George Delehanty
Thomas Can Yor
John Flynn
Jame Bone
Jamies Gibbons
Frank McCann
WHI Gillen PLC
John Downspaey
John Tt. Thomas
J. P. Foster
George Geherer
Armit Thomas
Joseph Fidian
Joseph Sehiel
F. Quincy Emery
John H. Kelly
William Owena
W. D. Roche
J. H. Phillips
George Frisbee
M. O'Malley
James Reilly
Meat Prices Rise As Local Butchers Brace For Higher Costs
Wholesale meat prices have climbed over the past two weeks and are expected to stay high until midsummer. Consumers can expect veal pork beef and mutton prices to rise by one to three cents per pound, with most meat sourced from the west through market firms. May 31 opening day at Schr iever features rare photos and broad land pictures for display Thursday through Saturday nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schriever
Visiting Western Coal Dealers Visit Scranton From Detroit
A large delegation of more than one hundred retail coal dealers from Michigan and Indiana arrives in Scranton to tour Bellevue and Dunmore mines. The group travels by special train from Detroit, with stops in Buffalo and Scranton, and includes notable members from Detroit, South Bend, Elkhart, Kalamazoo, and other cities. They will tour Bellevue and Dunmore mines and local mills, ending with a day in Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Indiana
Bellevue and
Pennsylvania
Dunmore
Scranton
Tmilddie Wert
Detroit
Michigan Central Railroad
Buffalo
Board of Trade
Lackawanna
Bellevue
E. F H. Loomis
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Thomas H. Dale
International Correspondences
Steel Mills
Jermyn
George T. Calvert
E. J. Cearbett
W. T. Bowen
James Couzens
A. J. Nebe
BR. L. Aylward
John F. Koenig
Charles Schuknecht
James T. Eaman
H. E. Schumacher
E. F. Besarcon
Walter Robinson
W. W. Lautz
F. A. Senager
George Waldsmith
Walter Miller
Harvey Balding
F. J. Loughran
Louis C. Belstein
South Bend
H. W. Godfred
W. BE. Swengod
RB. R. Beardsley
William Brunaman
William Regenius
Elkhardt
Ind
T. A. Beard
C. H. Clark
J. W. Syder
Kalamazoo
C. A. Slayton
Wife
Tecumele
Mich
J. Pond
H. A. Chaffin
Chicago
H. L. Bevis
George Gordon
Cleveland
F. M. Miller
T. Congin
Pontiac
J. R. Cook
Sturgis
Co. Reemer
Saginaw
A. H. West
EB. W. Morris
Lansing
G. W. Kuhm
Mishawakee
F. M. Mulvaney
Earl Goldsmith
Grand Clam Bake at P. F. Morans With Lawrence Orchestra
A grand clam bake is set for this afternoon and evening at P. F. Morans, 310 Spruce Street, featuring music by Lawrence's orchestra. The Hotel Jermyn Elgar performance is advertised at 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Moran
Spruce Street
Lawrence
Tour of Inspection by Board of Control Teachers
The board of control teachers committee begins annual inspection of central city and Green Ridge public schools today. They visit classrooms and hear recitations through today and tomorrow, joined by President Jayne and Superintendent George Howell. Members include Schwass, Schaefer, Gibbons, May, Synon, Schriefer, and Roche from various wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Central City
Green Ridge
Jayne
George Howell
Louis Schwass
Jacob Schaefer
John Gibbons
A Rare Treat at Schriever Photo Art Opening
A rare treat opens Schriever's Photo Art exhibition with music by Bauer. The event runs Thursday Friday and Saturday and welcomes all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schriever
Bauer
Court Adjourns at Noon After Two Civil Matters
Court opened with two cases in progress. Patrick F. May vs Mrs. Mary Ann Moran was referred to a referee, Charles J. Hawley, for adjudication after a lengthy potential trial. Bellevue house construction dispute hinges on ownership and who ordered the work. Senator J. C. Vaughan appeared for May. McGinley and Urna for Moran. In Smith vs Scranton Railway, a $300 verdict was directed for the plaintiffs, minor injuries noted. Wills & Higne case against Hand neuroses awaiting verdict. Wilkes-Barre attorneys O Tiran and Lenahan for plaintiffs. Major Warren for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick F. May
Mra
Mary Ann Moran
Archbald
Charles J. Hawley
Bellevue
Miran
J. C. Vaughan
M. A. McGinley
I. H. Urna
B. H. Smith
Scranton Railway Company
Mulberry Street
Harry TF. White
P. J. Honan
Siege of Colesburg Endures Heavy Fire and Heroic Escape
Mayor James Moir receives a letter from Mrs. J. H. Cooper describing Colesburg in South Africa during three and a half months of English occupation. Shells and bullets devastated town homes, yet residents found courage, helped by a Catholic churchman and British volunteers. The account recalls Kruger's prayers, escaping danger, and the town raising the flag again to celebrate survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Moir
J. H. Cooper
Colesburg
South Africa
Merbara
Towoe
Bowie
Colesberg
Free State
Kruger
Mintrs
Atrest
Cloreyman
Vwelunterrs
Mrs. Cooper
E. Jackson
British Indies
Seenriever's Gold Medal Photo Art Exhibition Opens
The grand opening announces Seenriever's Gold Medal Photo Art exhibition with evening viewings on Thursday Friday and Saturday. All welcome to attend and enjoy the works on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seenriever
Furniture Business of the Late D. I Phillips Continues
The furniture business once housed on the Board of Trade building and scheduled to move to 422 Lackawanna avenue is now operated by his wife at the new location. The stock is described as the finest Scranton has seen, and the business will proceed on the same broad principles as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. I. Phillips
Board of Trade
No. 422
Lackawanna Avenue
Phillips
Scranton
Mason & Hamlin
Epidemic of Whooping Cough Warns Norwood Family
John B. Clifford of Norwood House Norwood New York recounts his children contracted whooping cough during an epidemic and credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with relieving the cough and effecting a complete cure. The remedy is sold by all druggists and Matthews Brothers as wholesale and retail agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Clifford
Norwood House
Norwood
N. Y
Matthews Brothers
Babies display at Schriever's Gold Medal Open
Thursday features adorable infants showing smiles in a public display at Schriever's Gold Medal Open. The event invites families to view the little faces in various locations, promoted alongside The Popular Punch Cigar 1c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schriever
Rural Free Delivery Considered For Local District
A Philadelphia investigator visited the county to study rural free delivery along a proposed twenty three mile route from Olyphant to Green Grove and back. If approved, a carrier would serve about 100 families daily with boxes along roads and signals for pickup. Benefits include higher postal receipts and better farm prices, plus road upkeep as routes require good roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olyphant
Scott Township
Eisenhower
Philadelphia
Connell
Post Office Department
Washington
Milléraville
Blakely Poor Farm
Grovenor
Tompkinsville
Montdale
Green Grove
Postoffice Department
Department
Tolla
Ferrage
Rural districts gain access to literature and daily news
The system began just over a year ago and is now established in every state. In this state it operates in Lancaster, Westmoreland, Cumberland, Washington, Chester, Delaware, and Lehigh counties. Mr Eisenhower seeks to extend it to Lucerne and Columbia counties and will use the city as his headquarters while surveying other routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Lancaster
Westmoreland
Cumberland
Washington
Chester
Delaware
Lehigh
Eisenhower
Lucerne
Columbia
Grand Opening at Lchriever's Art Studio
The studio will be open to the public Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings to welcome visitors and view new works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lchriever
John T. Porter
W. W. Watson
Sterling blevele prize won by Ticket No 3882 at clear store
Ticket No 3882 won the Sterling prize given away yesterday at the O'Hara store area near Steam Heating and Plumbing PF M T Howley 24 Wyoming Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Hara
Pf, & M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Endures For Mothers
Historical ad recounts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for teething and upset stomachs. The text claims the product soothes the child, softens gums, and relieves wind, diarrhea, and discomfort, presenting it as the best remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
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Discount Bank
Hanpwana
Sterling Range
Washington Ave
DOR
Ei Foi
Lacka
DR. Taylor
Wyoming Avenue
Sanderson Avenue
A. Sigley
MES
Ellis
Mulberry St
Ackawanna
Aundry
Penn Avenue
Warman
Coroner's Jury
Albert E. Turner
Sixteenth Street
Jermyn Elgar
Kemp’s
Saegertown
Sarsaparilla
E. G
Coursen
Moir
D. I Phillips
Scott
A. 8. Eisenhower
Will
Washington Avenue
Pocono
Pho Indies
Franklin
Hose
Athe & Traders Nation
BANKY
United States Depository
L. B. Powell
Washlucton Ave
Pouatas
Handley’s
Pierce’s Market
W. H. Pierce
Lackawanna Ave
Penn Ave
Foundance
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank
Wakehouse
Palmer Hammock
Foote & Fuller Co. Mears Building
Manhattan
Young
Evidonna
Hanswood Lee Chestear
Camp Chatra
Haly
Guy Dear
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