Wilkes-Barre Tribune opens city office and sermon notes
Wilkes-Barre Tribune opens a Laning building Public Square office promising earlier delivery than Philadelphia and New York papers. The Wilkes-Barre Methodist ministers meet with Rev N J Hawley delivering Nine Years in Florida, detailing Florida geography and rail of Methodist work alongside notes on tobacco use. The article also describes a Washington statue project with a bronze statue of George Washington, its design, inscriptions, and coral granite pedestal details.
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The
Tribune
Laning Building
Public Square
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
New York
Woman objecting to husband’s gambling leads to arrests in Kingston
Mrs. Soo Lee Sin testified in the Kingston mayor's court as Mongolian suspects including Sou Yen and George Lee faced charges after a raid on a Northampton street gambling house. Five men were held, three faced recharges, while lawmen fined Sou Yen and George Law $10 plus costs. Mrs. Soo Lee Sin faced cross examination while fearing for her safety.
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Soo Lee Sin
Sie Tew Sin
Jaca Harrett
Kingston
Fan Tan
Tade
Sou Yen
George Lee
Northampton Street
John Sing
Wing Lee
Charlie Lee
McCormack
George Law
Washington Statue to be Erected by P O S of A on Public Square
The Patriotic Order Sons of America accepted a monument model designed by the New England Monument Company. The nearly five foot high model was shown at the Valley House and the plan is to place the statue on the square facing West Market Street. The base steps rise twenty one feet with a twelve foot square pedestal. Bronze seals and emblems include the P O S of A inscription, the United States shield, Virginia seal, and Pennsylvania seal.
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Thomas Jefferson
Washington
Bronse
Houdin
Quincy Granity
Patriotic Order Sons of America
New England Monument Company
Valley House
West Market Street
Order
People of
Wyoming Valley
United States
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Criminal Court Opens September Term Amid Heavy Trial List
The September term of criminal court opened yesterday with over a thousand cases awaiting trial as Judges Woodward Bennett and Lynch preside. Motions and preliminary matters dominated the morning session. Several cases resulted in not guilty verdicts or forfeited bonds. Public schools report high enrollments across the city as St Marys Academy and St Nicholds parish school also announce large attendance.
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Woodward
Bennett
Lynch
Pittston Township
Paul Bohan
Pittston
Edward Barrett
Theodore Heiser
Hazleton
Thomas J. Carris
Alice Phillips
George Lyon
Stephen Mahey
Juder Lynch
Fell
MecCannon
Arlender
Guile
Harvey
Messrs. Welke
Thomas
Meyers
James
Moss
Faulds
Coughlin
St. Mary's Academy
St. Nicholds’ Purochial
Injunction Denied in Traction Company Case
Judge Lynch rejected the motion to make the injunction permanent against Wilkes-Barre and Wyoming Valley Traction, ending a dispute over a switch on South Washington Street. The bill is dismissed, with possible appeal to a higher court unclear. Also recounted is the case of Josephine Acker, a Polish girl betrayed by a western lover who abandoned her in the city. Squire Donohue assisted her in securing funds from Valley road for relief.
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Judge Lynch
James Campbell
W.G. Weaver
Wilkes-Barre and
Wyoming Valley Traction Company
Traction Company
South Washington Street
Josephine Acker
Squire Donohue
Minneapolis
Polanfer
Valley Road
Attorney McGuigan settlement ends four year suit
Attorney Frank A. McGuigan served as referee in the Cunningham v Hanover Township case over unpaid wages for a township supervisor. After four years of delay the referee ruled for Cunningham, awarding $309 in the suit filed to collect wages.
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Frank A. Mcfiulgan
Cunningham Ve
Hanover Township
Cunningham
McGuigan
Conyngham
Servant Emma Soneski Injures Limb In Fall
Emma Soneski employed by Joseph Worth at 67 Parrish Street fell from a chair while hanging clothes and broke a limb. She was taken to the city hospital where the broken member was set.
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Emma Soneski
Joseph Worth
Parrish Street
City Hospital
Attorney Maldwin Admitted to Luzerne County Bar
Another attorney G. A. Maldwin who studied in the office of Hon. C. D. Foster and John McGahren was admitted to practice yesterday on motion of Foster after passing examinations before the board of examiners.
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G. A. Maldwin
C. D. Foster
John McGahren
Luzerne County
Foster
Board of Examiners
Local Man Overcome by Heat on Public Square
Henry Smith collapsed from sunstroke at Public Square around noon yesterday. He was taken to the city hospital by patrol wagon, rested through the afternoon, and returned home last evening in good condition.
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Henry Smith
Public Square
City Hospital
Adopted Child Becomes Heirs to Uncle in Hazleton
A young boy named Thomas Theodore Harris was yesterday adopted by his uncle Theodore Helser of Hazleton. The adoption entitles the boy to all rights and privileges of a natural son under the law and in the family.
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Thomas Theodore Harris
Theodore Helser
Hazleton
Physician Johna Registers in Luzerne County
Hazleton physician Christian R. Johna yesterday registered as a practicing doctor in Luzerne County. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College and from Dickinson College.
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Christian R. Johna
Hazleton
Luxerne County
Jefferson Medical College
Dickinson College
Democrats plan Williamsport convention excursion at low fare
The Democrats will run an excursion to the state convention at Williamsport with a return fare of 2.90. Several local items include the death of Stewart L. Williams ex postmaster of Laurel Run, a funeral today at Hollen buck cemetery, and excavations of Indian skeletons at Firwood during nearby construction.
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Williamsport
Stewart L. Williams
Laurel Run
Hollenbuck Cemetery
Firwood
John Jordan
Bywater
Scranton
Fifty-third Regiment of Pennsylvania
Harvey's Lake
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Franklin Street Methodist Episcopal Church
T. J. Smith
Wyoming
Joseph Dpd
Lloyd
Charles Miller
Moosic
United States
Hahn
Hanover Park
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Evan Edwards
William Willams
Grand Lodge of the
Ancient Order
Knights of the Mystic Chain
Grant ‘Street
Charles F. Ritter
Philadelphia
Dallaa
Lucerne
Traction Company
Gaham
Dr. Webb
Central Methodist Episcopal Church
Syracuse
Wilkes-Harre
Republican gathering draws H D Tiffany crowd in Nicholson
Notables including John W W Young of New York and Joseph A Lott from Washington return to their home region for a season. Mrs Ezekley Mead of Lemon Township dies at 74 after a long illness and will be buried at Clark Cemetery. The Lehigh Valley excursion to New York attracts local merchants.
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H. D. Tiffany
Nicholson
John W W. Young
New York City
Joseph A. ‘Lott
Pension Department
Washington, D. C
Ezekley Mead
Lemon Township
Clark Cemetery
Mead
Abington
Lackawanna County
Lehigh Valley
New York
Alpheus 'Dell
Monroe Township
J. JL. Bannatyne
M. L. Jennings
B. L. Lyman
T. M. Harding
Reading
Hugh Montross
Ila
W. J. Avery
Tunkhannock Township
Ih. K. Miller
Braitrim
Clayton Sharpe
Windham
C. F. Gregory
Overfeld
J.P. Harpe
Tunkhannock Borough
Jesze Hubler
Falls
Avery
Hubler
Miller
Kishpaugh
Hawley
Sharpe
Gregory
Line
Harpe
Francis F. Drake
B. W. Lewis
N. A. MceKown
Montrose Railway Company
Wyoming
Susquehanna County
Tunkhannock
Montrose
F. W. de Witt
Wyoming National Bank
Castoria’s Diminishing Echo Through Generations
The fragment recalls Castoria as a familiar remedy across generations from baby to Mim. It hints at continued use as a comforting product while mixing misspellings and unclear transitions. The text preserves a nostalgic brand reference without a clear event or outcome.
Held in Bondage by Aches and Kidneys
A Rochester report describes Miss Alice Young detailing chronic back and kidney pain relieved by Doan's Kidney Pills. She explains long-standing miseries worsened by cold, the pill's directions followed, and her renewed strength after treatment. Sold by Foster Milburne Buffalo NY as sole US agents.
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Rochester
Miss Young
Doan
Foster- Milburne
Buffalo
N. C
United States
Avoca Notes on Church Meeting and Local Happenings
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist Episcopal church plans a Wednesday meeting at Mrs. Jones in Dupont. Agnes Gibbons returned from Scranton visits. Ed Patterson of Pittston made a business trip to Avoca. Mr and Mrs Buckley and Mrs Nealon of Scranton visited Mr and Mrs John Conaboy. May MacDonald of Pittston stayed with Carrie MacDonald. James Lenahan, injured at Langcliffe colliery, remains very low in Pittston hospital. Cast and attendees of Pompeii included Graham Keith Bouse Conkey Grilam Brown Gibbons Dixon O Brien. John Williams wedding at Carbondale drew Jacob Webster. Webb Howell vs Clifford Ryan Tenney hearing noted with many witnesses subpoenaed. Nelle Leaman returned from a New England trip visiting lakes George Champlain and others. Katie Loftus and Mary Golden of Pittston visited Ella O Malley. Mrs D Brown of Peeckville guests in town. Kheronzh rectors toured Marcy schools yesterday.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Methoist Episcopal Church
Jones
Dupont
Agnes Gibbons
Scranton
Ed, Patterson
Pittston
Avoca
Buckley
Mra. Nealon
John Conaboy
May MacDonald
Carrie MacDonald
James Lenahan
Langcliffe
Pittston Hospital
Jacob Webster
Carbondale
Webb Howell
John Clifford
Patrick Ryan
M. Tenney
Nelle Leamen
New England
Lakes George
Champlain
Ticonderoga
Katie Loftus
Mary Golden
Ella O'Malley
D. Brown
Peeckville
Marcy
Methodist Church Communion Set from Epworth League Gift
Rev J C Tennant will present a communion set to the Methodist Episcopal church on Sunday evening. Revival services will continue at the church this week. Pittston Business Directory lists First Class Plumbing Wright & Co 97 South Main St. A new range for sale or exchange plus five on household goods bought or sold.
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J. C. Tennant
Epworth League
iMethodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Pittston
Wright & Co
South Main Street
New South American Kidney Core Delivers Quick Urine Relief
Relief in six hours from kidney and bladder diseases claimed by the New South American Kidney Core. The remedy promises prompt relief of pain in the bladder kidneys back and urinary passages in males and females and even relieves retention of water. Sold by M Harris Druggist 124 Penn Avenue Scranton Pa.
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M. Harris
Penn Avenue
Scranton
Help Wanted Classified Fragments Across Local Notices
A fragmented job ad section lists male help wanted posts for upholsterers, salesmen, and general labor. It includes addresses and partial company names, with notes for immediate openings and an odd retail listing for a second hand buggy and a pony for sale. The readable lines reference J L Benton at Adams Avenue and other incomplete employer details.
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Nadas AD Dadra
Bright Prive
Hanil
E. H. Bhurtleff
Wyoming Ave
Connolly and Wallace Glove Ad Promises Best Quality
The ad touts gloves claiming superior quality and unbeatable value with fall importation now in. It highlights new patents for fit and wear, many shades, and lower prices. A window display features One-Dollar Kids as a lure to attract shoppers.
Wanted Agents and Sales Notices Across Multiple Goods
Classified ad excerpts seeking agents and sales representatives for cigars electroplating goods and household items. Listings show commissions salaries and sample orders with Chicago New York Baltimore and Michigan addresses and factory details. Also mentions room for rent in Green Ridge with contact at Washington Avenue.
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Green Ridge
Tleton
Ud Washington Ave
Multiple Small Advertisements and Notices in Scranton
A collage of classified notices and business cards listing dentists and surgeons with office addresses, rentals for rooms, furnished halls, and a large building for wholesale use. Also includes estate notices, legal notices, patent and professional services, sales offers, and public notices from Scranton, Lackawanna County.
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Poe
Adama Ave
Franktie Avenue
Carson & Davies
Scranton
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J.B. Sweet
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J.B. Sumner
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O. L. Severgon
Plymouth
J. K. Peck
J. N. Lee
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J. F. Warner
J. Madison
Yatesville
C. Collender
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N. J. Hawley
Trucksville
J. A. le Moyer
Shirkshinny
W. H. Hiller
Parsons
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Askam
J.E. Vandloesen
Forty Port
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C. Smith
Washington Statue
Criminal Court
Castoria
Abe Waa
Mim
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Alice Young
Alexander Street
Rochester, N. Y
J. L. Benton
Adams Avenue
Eal
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Idwak
Oo Fis & CO
Feteroneha
J J. Blow Cowles
Wl Connate
Beloning
Ftam
Ango Chemical Company
John Prisheg
Rites
Rindath
JHE
Naylvagia Oral School
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May Brough Ting
Act Theenetinity
Henry Belin
Connolly
Wallace
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
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C. C. Laubach
Stratton
Physicians and Surgeons
West
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Omas , Evans
LL Lugerna
Hirde Tie Pro
John Jermyn
G. Edgar Dean
Spruce Street
Scranton, Pa
Gust
Court House Square
Jean “Sale
J. On Benton's
A. J. Connell
Francke’s
Drug Stree
Vine St
Dalton
J. Ll. Swarty
H. D. Swartz
City
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the Tribune
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Providence
Dickson Olyphant
Peckville
Archbald
Jermyn
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Frank Leastie
Exreas
Moody
Adams A Ave
Scrantoo
Lane
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Anthon NG
Capouse Ave
W. Gibbon Jones
Bil Spruce Street
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Ftxecatrix
Robert Carter
Borough of
County of Lackawanna
State of
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Hannah Carter
W. E. Aleln
Washington _avenue
C. L. Frey
Vine Street
J. C. Bateson
Linden Street
Patterson & Wilcox
Pattersoniam . Wilcox
Alfred Sne
Frank T. Okell
Coal Exchange
Svranon
James W. Oakford
Commonwealth Building
SAMUEL _W. EDGAR
Ofice
Beranton
L. A. Watres
Lackawanna Ave
Urie Townsend
Dime Bank Building
Cc RR Pitcher
Plommonwealth Building
Scranon
Comegys
D. B. Replogle
F. Killam
Jas
J. H. Hamilton
Commonwealth Bid
J. M. C. Rance
Architects
Edward H. Davis
BE. L. Walter
Lewis Hancock, JR
Wash. Ave
Brown & Morris
Price Building
Louns
Napoleon Nothacker
Ebbth Ward
Court of Quarter Sessions
Theodore C. Burger
Newcomb
Frankin Avenue
Bookerer
Orien Elizabin
Fort
Republic Savings and Loan Association
Er Association
N. Callender
School OF the Lackawanna
Thomas M. Cann
Warren i Bunn
Worcester
Pornter
Hal Musto
Mega KE Brothers
Printers Besse
Aahington Ave
Doran
Frank
Grand Union Tea Co., Jones Bros
JOS, Kuettel
Lackawanna Avenue
Leeds
G. R. Clark & CO
Reedsmen and Nurserymen
Prank-Lin Avenue
P. Ziegler
Scranton House
L&w
Victor Koch
Westminster Hotel
Cor, Sixteenth St
Irving Place
Bates
E. N. Anable
Central Park
Sth Aan
69Th Ste
Plaza Square
Fifth Avenue
L Road
Chandler
F. A. Hammond
Lacka. Ave
Cor. Adams
Traders National Bank of Scranton
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Humanit Oe Firme Ganeraly. S
Dimmick
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