West Scranton Labor Day Quiet Amid Parades
Labor Day passed quietly in West Scranton with a monster parade to the central city drawing hundreds. Stores closed except druggists, and crowds filled streets as carriages and streetcars ran overpacked routes to witness the Times and Truth floatings. No arrests reported. fire companies silent. evening crowds surged to the electrical display.
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Weathernton
Scranton
Kundenda
Ninth Street
Pascotiers
Central Cite
Lnte
Miss Fiona Saxe Hosts Evening Out In Honor Of Mattie Saxe
Miss Fiona Saxe of North Main Avenue entertained last evening for her guest Miss Mattie Saxe of Albans New York who departs tomorrow after a few weeks with friends. The gathering featured dancing and merriment with a substantial repast served by Mrs Saxe. Among those present were Misses.
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Fiona Saxe
North Main Avenue
Het
Mattie Saxe
Albans
N. Y
Miss Saxe
Mise Suxe
Saxe
Medicine Advertisements for Celery Compound and Dispensaries
An old newspaper fragment lists Paines Celery Compound and Pinkham’s Compound along with Pierce’s Golden Medical Dis and Mellon's Food priced at 75 cents, 8? cents, and 5? cents respectively, indicating early patent medicine marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paines
Pinkham's
Pierce's Golden Medical
Mellon's
Local Names in Turves Trove Filma features
A fragmented list shows Filmateth Heiner Nell Fellows Mana Saxe Mabel Williamen Mattie Gertrude Lawe Mosera Lowther Lorex C OM Storm John Howells and Turves Trove featuring diverse individuals in an archival feature.
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Filmateth
Electric City Wheelmen Plan Football Team
The Electric City Wheelmen intend to form a representative football team this season with local veterans from Lackawanna and High School teams acting as club monitors. Kidward Morse is floated as captain and Nelson Tooth as a manager, with organization expected in the coming week. A dancing class, a new bowling alley finishing by October, and monthly dances as well as friendly Scranton Bicycle Club contests are part of winter plans.
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Electric City Wheelmen
Lib
Lackawanna
Me Kidward Morse
Nelson Tooth
Manator
Throf. Roberts
New York City
Koya
Scranton Bloyele
Boy Hurt Jumping on Brewery Wagon in Weeklightly
George Green, son of Jeane Green of North Bromley Avenue Weeklightly, fell when trying to jump on a moving brewery wagon on Main Avenue. He suffered a lacerated knee cap and internal injuries and was treated at Deckers drug store before being sent home. Another boy, Joe Ziminer, received a deep gash on the back of his head requiring stitches after falling while jumping on a wagon.
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George Green
Jeane Green
North Bromley Avenue
Young Green
Main Avenue
Deckers Drug Store
Joe Ziminer
Zimener
Wwe
Te Wieht
Fie
Hla Hone
Wide Ride Daring Barn Loot Near Keyser Avenue
Local residents report a spree of barn break ins along Keyser avenue. Unknown intruders robbed Tair vans Beadle and Beagle depositories, stealing a sulky harness and a mule from George Beagle’s barn, then allegedly used a barn buggy to ride toward a nearby lake. Authorities searched all day for the culprits.
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Keyser Avenue
Tair Vans
Ben Beadle
George Beagie
Vane
Beadle
Stolen Property Recovered by Residents After Overnight Search
Residents awaken to find recovered items in front of homes after an apparent theft. Police say suspects are under suspicion and sought for arrest as the search continues.
Reception at the Faddens Home on Hinmpteon Street
A reception was tendered to Misses Kate and Margret Fadden at their Hinmpteon Street home on Saturday evening. Margaret A. Madden of 521 Menevnt Street hosted guests Misses Ethel Thornton and Byril Murray of Elmira New York. Midnight charity viands were served and flashlight pictures were taken. Also noted is a surprise birthday gathering for August fools celebrating his fifty sixth birthday.
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Tendarml
Kate
Margret Fadden
Hinmpteon Street
West Side Prawaos Hold First Annual Picnic in Round Woods
The West Side Prawaos, a well known group of bill lovers, plan their first annual picnic in Round Woods with ample refreshments and hopes to draw a large crowd. Union No 0 will hold a separate picnic nearby under the Frankild Snine company charity, with similar preparations and high expectations for success. Firefighters, optimistic about weather, expect to entertain about 6 000 attendees.
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West Side
Prawaos
Bill Losvers
Round Woods
Pambere’ Union
Valiant Fire Faddiee
Prankild Snine Company
Miners Gather for Union Meeting on South Main
A union meeting called by the United Mine Workers is set for Wednesday evening at Evan Hall on South Main Avenue. State Organizer Benjamin James will assist in forming a permanent organization and, with other labor leaders, address the assembly to boost miners social and financial standing. All local miners are urged to attend.
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Evan Hall
South Main Avenue
United Mine Workers
Benjamin James
James
St Leo Glee Club and Republican Club Meet Thursday Evening
The St Leo Glee club will meet Thursday at 7 30 and the William E Johns Republican club will meet Thursday evening. Members are making extensive preparations for promotions next week ahead of primaries.
Local residents visiting relatives in distant cities
Helen Evans returns from Lake Winiiha to visit Mike Eva Davis on Eyien street. Several residents travel: Bertha Davis from Neheoon avenue to New York City, Margaret Hughes of Kingston to visit cousin Jennie Jones, Dora Donivan of Nanticoke guests nearby, William Rohan from Starkcourt visiting Philadelphia, and Theodore Phillips family to visit relatives in Philadelphia next week.
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Helen Evans Tee
Lake Winiiha
Miew
Anna Parsons
Edwanmledale
Mike Eva Davis
Eyien Street
James, GaPur
Wilkes-Barre
Mise Bertha Davis
Neheoon
New York City
Margaret Hughes
Kingston
N.Y
Jennie Jones
West Locust Street
Dora Donivan
Nanticoke
William Rohan
Starkcourt
Philadelphy Lie
TR RR. Williams
Southive Park Avenue
Ekingeston, Inn
Poermantly
Theoore Phillips
Trekeon Street
Philadelphia
Local notes and sports results from the week
Myr and Mrs John Hughes of tis burg returned home after weeks away with Chenda present. Miss Annie Burke leaves today for Sayre Pa. The Dante O Connell Council Young Men's Lost Love folds a special meeting this evening at 8 o clock. The Minocka team defeated the Brothers club of Pittston 14 to 3 in a loosely played game. Gallagher left yesterday for Fittsburg.
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Myr
John Hughes
Tisburg
Chenda
Annie Burke
Sayre
Dante O'Connell
Fragmented Aphorism in Detroit Free Press Arts Page
A garbled Detroit Free Press snippet presents a disjointed dialogue with phrases like “Lowenl have you” and “Never arproved me sain on the ule feet” with a garden scene and a withering glance toward a character, suggesting a literary or theatrical fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alymilid
Detroit Free Press
Disturbance Ends With Juvenile Reprimand in South Scranton
George Poole, a local youth, caused a disturbance on Pittston Avenue near Alder Street Sunday night. Police Lieutenant Zang escorted him home after insults. Poole was jailed briefly and Alderman Storr discharged him with a severe reprimand at the morning hearing.
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George Poole
Pittaten Avenue
Alder Street
Zang
Toole
Alder Sires
Storr
Neptune Engine and Hose Company Hosts Parlor Gathering
The Neptune Engine and Hose Company held a meeting in the company room, planning a parlor with a stone house, pool table, and various games. A committee was appointed to purchase tenants. At the state firemen convention in this city next month, the Neptunes will entertain the Goodwill Fire Company of Alwartown. Fred Royer will represent the company.
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Neptune Engine and Hose Company
Stone House
Neptunes
Goodgwill Fire Coring
Alwrtown
Fred Royer
Mire Ziegler Birthday Dinner Noted by Friends
Mire Vener Ziegler wife of a senior partner of Ziegler and Schuemacher Hardware and Plumbing was celebrated with a dinner and warm remembrances by close friends. Attending were Mr and Mrs Charles Zeigler of Providence Miss Hattie A Zeigler Miss Teynie Zeigler Miss Alice Zoller Master Carl Zeigler Rev W A Nordt and wife and others.
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Vener Ziegler
Ziegler & Schumacher
Charles Zeigler
Providence
Hattie A Zeigler
Teynie Zeigler
Alice Zoller
Carl Zeigler
W. AL Nordt
Rey
Fuction
My. Andres
Louisa Sethu
Marcher
Mr and Mise
Woof
Aeleler
Address Orders to C. B. Sharkey in Cedar Avenue
A fragment indicates orders sent to C. B. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Avenue within the South Side and central city areas including central Hyde Park. The text also lists Phone 6683 for contact.
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South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
C. B. Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Local Socials and Notices Roundup in Honesdale
Residents report visits and travel from New York to Brooks Iyn Falls and Atlantic City. Stores close by mutual consent. Ice cream sale announced by St. Katherine's Guild. Water complaints in Green Ridge prompt Manners' Diarrhoea Cure ad.
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Ira Ore
New York Street
Holleterville
Kenneth and
Mildred Rine
Brooks Iyn
Luther Smith
Bertha Tripp
Fordham Street
Falls
P. K. Potter
Mon- Hoy Avenue
Grand Army
Philadelphia
McNally
Finch
National Express
Oat Manners
St. Katherine's Guild
Church of the Good Shepherd
Guild
Cora
May Snyder
Penn Avenue
Wayne County
Clifford
Fleetville
Millard
Chester Gannett
Wiompedale
Treverton
Honesdale Street
Amanda Tamlyn
Sandereon Avenue
Lake Porn
Daisy Lanyon
Ocean Grove
W. H. Lanyon
Honesdire Street
Green Ridge
Green Ridge Street
North Scranton Notes Albert White Accidental Shooting
Albert White a boarder at the Shafters home accidentally shot Ticlon Shafter, 11, as he cleaned a revolver. The girl was wounded in the abdomen and taken to Lackawanna Hospital for surgery. White left for a physician and did not return.
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Ticlon
John Shafter
Throop Street
Albert White
White
Shater
Lackawanna Hospital
Civic notes and social items from local notices
William Thomas of Pittsburg attends funeral of Mrs Harriet Carter. Trevert Merrie entertains his brother John Merrick in Jermyn. John Devine returns from visits in Jes-Buf and New York. Lida and Mamie Melvin visit after a week with their mother Mrs Melvin. The Crystal Literary and Dramatic club to stage The Black Flag at the Auditorium September 1, tickets 25 and 1 cent. David Williams leaves for Mansfeld Normal School term. Dutch Gap Mission Sunday School plans grand entertainment October 6. Penn spends yesterday in Wilkes-Barre. Bridget Gilroy visits Annie Loftus. Kathe and Sarah McDavitt visit Wilkes-Barre. Rose Price accepts a position at Penner Tick’s crevery storey. River slope and Alice nines workers receive their month Ivy Wie today. Edward Over, salesman for Jordan Provers, is dangerously ill at home. Annte James visits friends on Wayne Avenue. Morrion Watkins returns from week with relatives in Carbon county. Funeral of Mrs Harriet Carter at 3 PM from Wayne Avenue home. interment Washburn Street Cemetery. Cleo Edwards leaves after month with William Street friends. Dr Herman Réssy on vacation in Philadelphia. David P. Davis entertains William Miles. Mrs J T Towell visits relatives on West Market Street. Prospective marriage of Miss Margaret Jones and Lew Davis announced.
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William Thomas
Pittsburg
Harriet Carter
Trevert Merrie
Theodore Street
John Merrick
Jermyn
John Devine
Weat Market Street
Jes- Buf
Lida
Mamie Melvin
New York
Clis
West Market Street
Crystal Literary and Dramatic Club
David Williammes
William Street
Mansfeld Normat
Dutch Gap Mission
Mevere
Bowen
Lewis
Penn
Wilkes-Barre
Mies Bridget Gilroy
Avora
Annie Loftus
West Merriow Strent
Kathe
Sarah McDavitt
Wiext Market Street
Kosear Price
Penner
Alice
Ivy
Edward Ovore
Siesman
Jordan
Brick Avenue
Aes
Annte James
Olspigat
Wayne Avenue
Morrion Watkins
Wales Street
Carbon County
Mra
Marriet Carter
So'olork
Hiade
Washburn Street
Mise Clevie Edwards
Herman Ressy
Church Avenue
Philadelphia
David P. Davise
Green Street
William Miles
Kiteston
Obituary for George Nicholson of Waverns Dies Suddenly
George Nicholson a prominent resident of Waverns died suddenly Sunday afternoon of heart failure He was a Civil War veteran who served with the One Hundred and Forty Ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers Interment will be at Waverly after a service at 2 PM Wednesday Funeral details note interment at Waverly and the family’s long ties to the town
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George Nicholson
Waverns
Mr Nicholson
Penneylvania
Waverly
Benares Fire Ordeal At Theosophical Meeting
At Tagore Villa Hindus walked over live coals unharmed during a Be nares fire ritual observed by Mrs Besant and eminent guests including Countess Waechimeister and Dr von Pasca l. An Indian fire ceremony attracted a large crowd as a procession arrived with a chief priest, a sword bearer, and others bearing an image in a glass canopy.
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Lahore
Benares
Theosophical Society
Tagore Villa
Fiery Hindu Fire Walk Demonstration Stuns Foreign Visitors
Two junior priests walked the blazing trench during a Hindu rite while onlookers, including a clan brother, passed through with apparent calm. Dr Pascal examined the soles to verify safety and found normal skin thickness. the spectacle drew crowds before authorities halted further trials.
Letter Exchange Sparks Domestic Tension
In a terse Victorian dialogue, Jinke and Blinks discuss opening a letter from Jinks wife to Blinks wife. Blinks resists, while Jinke contemplates the potential wrongdoing of reading another’s correspondence. The exchange hints at marital strain and privacy concerns.
Solitary Buddha’s Tooth Coffer Adorns by Jewels Worth Lakhs
A Shan chieftain offered an emerald and jewelry worth about three and a half lakhs to enshrine the solitary tooth of Buddha inside a grand casket valued as a symbol of wealth. The Burmese Buddhists sought to include the jewel in the revered reliquary, with jewelry already arriving from Rangoon and Mandalay.
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Buddha le
Maulmeh
Biemah
Rangoon
Mandalay
Moulmein Puidistete
Siterie Pees
Joke Exchange Cited From Detroit Free Press
A humorous Detroit Free Press snippet records a quip between a wife and husband about marriage. The wife remarks that marrying him felt like wedlock to a fool and recalls a remark made before their marriage about finding two people more alike than they are.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Hishild
Detroit Free Press
Does Your Daughter Speak Any Foreign Languages
Tit Bits notes a wry quip about a daughter who can say the word yen in five languages, implying limited linguistic skill but ready for a foreign nobleman’s marriage proposal. The remark reflects social satire and witty dating lore of the era.
Lehigh Valley Offers Niagara Falls Round Trip Deal
The Lehigh Valley Railroad sells tickets to Niagara Falls and return from Scranton for one rail fare of 5.00 with a special round trip fare of 1.00, valid for return through September 11 excluding the Black Diamond Express. See a local ticket agent for details and enjoy the Joy Maker cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Niagara Falls
Scranton
Lehigh Valley Ticket
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Mattie Baxe
Albany
Miss Baxe
George W. Jenkins
Tor S Main Avenue
Beecham
Globe Warehouse
Miners’ Meeting
St. Leo's Glee Club
William E. Johns Republican Club
Membes
Max
TDD
Evans’ Hall
Benjamin Jones
David William
Thomas Wilbis
Bellevue
Springfield
Allie Mission
Weber
Crove
Wonery’s Forel
Patelek Fran Wor Tyke
Webster Literary and Debating Society
Watkin Williams
South Scranton
Pittston Avenue
Neptune Engine Company
Henry Ziegler
Neiptune Company
MIP
Welock
St. John
Marnie Diody
Tillion Bradley
Brooklyn
Marie Dunlewey
Pluletond Avenue
Vho
James F. Gest
Pest
North Scranton
Helen Shafer
Mrs. Besant
Eochannte Havine
Tam
Pascal
Elinanein
Dr. Richardson
Joy Maker
Vakren
Matthews Bros
McGarrah & Thomas
Yceum Theatre
the & Reis, Lessere
Sleepy Hollow
Beleanor Merron
Boston Serenaders
Davy Jones
Priceka
Academiy OF Music
Hot Air Club
Burlesque Co
Colorado
Denver
Chicago
Colorado Springs
Chicago & North-Western
Chestnut St
Broadway
Clark St
Nervita
Eosy Mall
Nervita Medical CO
caAco
Clinton & Jackson
McGarrith & Thomas
Elstu
Lackawanta Ave
Reranton
Moore
Yale
Sas
Hewlag
Ajax
le Scranten
H. C. Sanderson
the Tribune Pub, Co
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