Wilkes-Barre Tribune Opens Branch Office in Public Square
The Wilkes-Barre Tribune opens a branch office at 29 Laning Building Public Square with aims to publish earlier than rival papers. A custody dispute arises over a child with pay to keep for a year. consent given by the Squire. A bigamy case is sent to court. Joseph Herald was held for felonious wounding after a hearing.
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the Tribune
Laning Building
Public Square
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
New York
Pipers
Wester
Gare
EF. A. Jvneh, Es
Joseph Herald
Jacob Delstacieter
Wilkes-Barre Club Disbands After Saturday Matches
The Wilkes-Barre management warns public that after Saturday September 14 no further official games will be held by the club. Games after that date will be run by the Wilkes-Barre Ball Players' organization and players, with no club responsibility or credit for results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Springfield
Pennsylvania
Betts
Wilkes-Barre Ball Players’ Organization
Wilkes-Barre Ball Club
Wilkes-Barre Tall Club
Wilkes- Barre
Jack Keenan
Usless
Keenan
Botts Ia
Coakley
Tddas
Scranton
Hazleton
Mixed Up Affair Involving White Wife Of A Chinaman
Mrs Soo Hoo Ler wife of a Chinatown man accused, with multiple arrests and hearings, of an offense. The case involves Soo Hen Yen George Lee and Gon Sing jailed for keeping a gambling house on Northampton Street. Bail set, appeals filed, and contradictory statements from local officials about hearings and custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soo Hoo Ler
Stacey Barrett
Nichols
Soo Hen Yen
George Lee
Gon Sing
Northampton Street
Lnter
Stacey
Alderman Ford
Stacey Wis
Alderman Moyles
Laurel Run
Harrisbore
Stephen Teller
Kingston
Shea
Squire Moyles
Merrick
Squire
Hungarian Laborer Killed by Clay at Parsons Brickyard
Andrew Deock, a Hungarian laborer, was instantly killed at Parsons brickyard operated by George T. Dickover when a six ton clay mass buried him. His body was moved to a boarding house then Kinney Bros undertaking establishment for burial at Dickover's expense. Deock leaves a widow and two children in the old country. foreman Andrew Burns blamed Deock for the accident, noting he failed to follow orders and remained under the clay as it toppled.
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Andrew Deock
Parsons
George T. Dickover
Hhs
Kinney Broa
Dickover
Deock
Old Country
Andrew Purns
Burns
BECAUSE AN ILLEGAL MARRIAGE WOOSTER BOY CASE
George Wooster of Glen Lyon sought recovery of a six year old boy and arraigned his wife Mena Wooster for bigamy before Alderman Word. The couple married years ago in Luzerne, separated a year ago, and three weeks ago Mena married Lewis Strawnick of Kingston.
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Alderman Word
George Wooster
Glen Lyon
Mena Woster
Kingston
Luzerne Elst
Jennie Smawley Case Before Mayor Nichols
The mayor heard several cases yesterday morning including Jennie Smawley charged with disorderly conduct on Haale street. She was fined 25 and ordered to post 300 bail for the next term. Others involved include Benjamin Murns for Indecency who failed to appear with bail and a group accused of theft on East Market street later released for lack of evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Smawley
Nichols
Haale Street
Benjamin Murns
James McHale
John Jones
John Watson
East Market Street
Missionary Rally Draws Large Crowd at YMCA
A large crowd attended the Missionary Rally at the YMCA last evening with strong singing by the Memorial Church quartette and an address by A J Williams Jr of Scranton. Edith Martin sang well and Harry A Luce of Scranton spoke. Kingston choir and Ashley speaker W iH Seiple followed before refreshments served by young ladies in costumes.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Memorial Church
A. J. Williames, Jr
Scranton
Edith Martin
Harry A. Luce
Kingston
W. Ih
Seiple
Ashley
Watters
Water shortage shuts Wilkes-Barre area mines
Mines in Wilkes-Barre township and Ashley suffer water shortages. No. 1 slope boilers at Jersey mine were closed last night for lack of water, Maxwell No. 20 halted all but two boilers, and workers were sent out as tonnage stopped. Water is to be hauled from the river to supply collieries, but Ashley mines may shut if scarce supplies persist, risking many layoffs.
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Wilkes- Barre Township
Ashley
Jersey
Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company
Maxwell
Boy Run Over by Coal Train Near Newton Bridge
John Hoyle a T year old son of Cornelis Boyle of Mb Scott street was struck by a coal train near the Newton bridge yesterday and lost his left arm. Dr Hughes and James of Ashley attended. The boy was visiting his aunt at the time of the accident.
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John Hoyle
Cornelis Boyle
Mb Scott Street
Newton Bridge
Dra
Hughes
James
Ashley
Magleton Doctor Falls at Depot While Chasing Train
Dr Hrooks a Magleton physician tripped at the depot while pursuing the 105 Lehigh Valley train. He suffered a deep cut on the forehead and was shaken but not seriously hurt.
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Hrooks
Magleton
Lehigh Valley
Community notices and events in Wilkes-Barre area
Local society trips, church conferences, and fundraising bazaars announced. Excursions by St. Aloysius at Farview. amoker at Concordia hall. Larksville Methodist Episcopal quarterly meeting. Luzerne County WCTU convention in Avoca. Zion AME bazaar to open next Tuesday. City grants Wilkes-Barre Water Co. water supply for Crystal Spring temporarily. Grant Street School to be dedicated this afternoon. George M. Triest funeral held at St Nicholas. Frank A. Phelps plans new building on West Market. Mrs S F Harvey dies suddenly in Nesquehoning visit. Steam Heat Co to begin steam service on the 15th.
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St. Aloysius Society of Ashley
Farview
Concordia
Larksville
Avoca
Nanticoke
Newport Township
Stobert Thomas
John B. Shaw
Wilkes-Harre
University of Pennsylvania
Grant Street
Selafried Rohrer
Drifton
Firangell
Mis
Memorial Church
George M. Triest
Edgar Manufacturer
St. Nicholas’ Church
Danning Street
Frank A. Phelps
West Market Street
Music Hall
Mre
F. Harvey
Nesquehoming
Steam Heat Company
Moonlit Lovers Drift Apart Over Ice Cream Delay
In a moonlit Chicago scene a couple on a bench share a tense exchange about engagement and a proposed ice cream outing ends with disagreement. The dialogue hints at romance and a parted future amid romantic wind and fragile emotions.
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Chicago
William Tell Rifle Club Announces Riverside Shooting Match
The William Tell Rifle club of Taylor will hold a grand shooting match at Riverside park grounds on Tuesday September 17. The town clears up a recent rumor about the disappearance of Albert Zennbach and John Evans noting they were just visitors returning home. Rev Noble a Corea missionary will speak at the Methodist church tomorrow morning with the annual missionary collection. William Stone plans to depart Tuesday for Mt Airy College at Philadelphia to resume studies. Miss Kather Navin of Pittston visits Miss Mary A Murray on Washington street. The council met in regular session last evening.
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Riverside Park
William Tell Rifle Club
Taylor
Albert Zennbach
John Evans
Rev. Noble
Corea
Methodist Episcopal Church
William Stone
Mt. Airy College
Philadelphia
Imies Kather Navin
Pittston
Mary A. Murray
Washineton Street
Pittston Oiler Opens at 6 Williams Street and Local Notices
The Pittston oiler shop at No 6 Williams street opens for new orders and subscriptions. The Christian Endeavor union planned a missionary rally at the Methodist Protestant church with H A Luce and ALT Williams as speakers. Also noted: construction on a large building in Slocum, local deaths from a powder explosion, sewer work progress, and social visits from Florida and Kansas City.
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Christian Endeavor Local Union
Young Men's Christian Association
Methodist ‘Protestant
H. A. Luce
Alt Williams
Scranton
Luce
China
Williams
Bethel Baptist Christian Madenver Society
George Lynington
Slocum
Vatrick
O' Hoyle
West Side
Warner
Rosencrans
Florida
Orange County
N. Y
J. H. Smith
Delaware Avenue
Sharkey
Carte and Gon
Kansas City
J. F. Mulhey
Louis Sickel
Germany
Mise Dello Fenn
Joessle Saxe
Wyoming Avenue
Young People's Mission Band
The
Presbyterian Church
Mise Fenn
New Jersey
F.H. Brown
New York
George Russ
Back From The Dead A Woman And A Fat Man’s Mistake
A crowded street car scene ends in confusion and shock when a middle aged woman mourns a missing boy who turns out to be her dog. The crowd and staff react with disbelief as the dog’s bark settles the tense moment and the car resumes.
Truth Advice On Jewelry And Engagement
The article quotes Tom Hall urging practical jewelry choices and cautious gift giving. It discusses diamond collars sapphires opals and a Tiffany labeled rhinestone case as acceptable alternatives. It notes an engagement announcement and the social expectation of marriage amid a private summer romance.
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Tom Hall
Tiffany
Realizing Kidney Disease Threat in American Life
The text asserts kidney disease as a nation's great trouble and claims Warner's Safe Cure as the sole remedy. It links back pain and general weakness to kidney trouble and urges immediate purchase to avoid risk, presenting a sensational health ad tone.
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Warner
Paper Ribbon Innovations and Kidney Cure Advertised
An article mentions a silk or textile edged paper ribbon with pulp ribbons that retain ink and resist drying, plus a claim for the New South American Kidney Cure offering relief from bladder and kidney pains in six hours. The ad cites C. M. Harris, Druggist, 125 Penn Avenue, Scranton, Pa.
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C. M. Harris
Penn Agenus
Scranton
Notable salesman seek stock subverite flons and partners
Edward Cowles Co advertises opportunities for salesmen to join a monopoly venture in Chicago and New York. It promises no capital, local familiarity, and references, seeking trusted men to handle high priced elgara products and build a network through drug and grocery channels.
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Fish & UO
Borden Bleck
Chicago
Zesuen
Help Wanted Females in York Dressing Academy Ad
Notice for female help at York Dress Academy offering learning on the job with flexible Sunday work, healthful occupation, require writing for pamphlets with sample stamps, and direct readers to Mango Chemical Company at 72 John Street New York for details. Also seeks energetic salesmen to sell goods from home or travel with commission or rent options.
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York
King Academy
Parchenters
Mango Chemical Company
John Street
New York
Semple
P.O
New York City
Castoria Lore Through Abe's Stages
Fragmentary lines recall Castoria usage across childhood and adulthood with repeated references to Castoria as a constant remedy. The verses imply a father’s memory of the remedy accompanying Abe through growth and family life.
Connolly and Wallace Dress Goods Feature New Season Styles
The Connolly and Wallace Dress Goods Department markets a season of novel fabrics with a strong emphasis on silk and dress goods. Early ordering before price increases enabled a wide selection at prices that demonstrate careful, proactive buying and a wealth of quality for shoppers.
Black Goods and Priestly Weaves Printers in Retail
A short fashion item notes that high quality fabrics and rich weaves are chosen for clerical tone with emphasis on style width and value for display, implying retailer selection priorities and premium goods.
Silk Department Showcase Draws Admirers to Novelty Dress Goods
An invitation to view Silk Department offerings at Novelty Dress Goods. All are welcome to look or buy, with no arguments or explanations required.
Wanted: Agents For Various Goods and Ventures
A long list of 19th century classified ad pitches seeking male agents and salespeople. Offers include high commissions and coverage across multiple firms such as Chemical Fire Extinguisher Co, Columbia Chemical Co, Figaro Cigar Co, Michigan Mfg Co, and more. Advertisements promise steady pay, travel, and territories with minimal capital and flexible start options.
Professional Card Listings Include Dentists and Attorneys
A scanned 19th century classifieds fragment lists Dr William A Taft porcelain dental work offices in Scranton Dr G Edgar Dean relocated to Sir Spruce Street opposite Court House Square Dr Kay Penn Avenue hours 1 to 4 pm and other medical and legal listings including J Connell Washington Avenue Townsend attorney at law Dime Bank Building mortgage money Edward H Davis architect E L Walter architect Lewis Hancock Jr architect Brown Morris architects with addresses on Spruce Street Spruce Street Washington Avenue Commonwealth Building and Price Building Scranton listings show multiple professionals and offices with hours and locations.
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G. Edgar Dean
Sir Spruce Street
Scranton
Court House Square
Urie Townsend
Dime Hank Building
Edward H. Davis
Commonwealth Building
E. L. Walter
Washington Avenue
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George Woster
Gee Ee
Detroit Tribune
Flescion
Tal
Brefia
Scranton Tribune
TH. W. Cruser
Williams Street
Wright & Co
Sooth Main
Lyons F
Hit. CO
Goshen, Lu
Lori Drew C
Trilune
Stert
Permanent Place
Hrown Bros
Nureeromen
Hochester
Alesman
Aide Nes
Amisement Mames
Franklin Avenue
Palin i Wholesale
Canhon & Davies
Stranton
West Lackawanna Avenue
Thomas E. Evans
Lusorse
Hyde Park
Jermyn
Jo Bale
Mackretis
Wash Burn St
How & Co
Tribuno
Pavers
Poplar
Tod
Owl
Daby
Castoria
Abe
Miss
Abs
Cantoria
Castoris
Connolly & Wallace
SILES
Court House
Columbia Chemical Co
Dearborn St
Enlew
Algo
Aluminum Novelty CO
Broadway
Figaro Cigar CO
Stump
Michigan Mfg CO
Chica
van Buren al
Gale ‘Bman
Crommisy Fon
Sampli Ke
N. CO. Tution L
Hindes
P. O. Box
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Ad Goode
P.O. Bom
S45
Keaton
Mase
Taylorville
Providence
Dickson Olyphant
Peekville
Archbald
E. H. Coll
Tribune
Frank Leslie
Express Complete
O. Moody
Adams Ave
W. Gibson Jones
Toticer
Lockawanuk Fiore Association
Schmith
Zoeloek P.m
Otter Easness Ag
J.P. Imngoinson
Seranton
J. M. Rhodes
Rhodes
Loni PD
Aquino
Mafauns
Good Samaritan Salve Co
JM. Rhodes
All Claims Neninat Eaid Fund Outare
Bank
Wakem & CO
Heaver
Electrolysis CO
Ol G
Stockholders’ Meeting
Beranton Glass Co
Lackawanna Ave
Aolding
F. Es
Care Tribune
Franklis
Tribone
Chichester
HANG
Bredding
Lacka, Ave, Cor. Adams
William A. Taft
C. C. Laubach
R. M. Stratton
Office Coal Exchange
Physicians and Surgeons
Kay
Penn Ave
J. Connell
Cor
Bpruce Etreet
Francke
Vine. St
Tod P
W. E. Aleln
Co. L. Frey
Wyoming Ave
Vine Street
A. M. ‘Gates
Hotra
Lotos
Mudi
J.C. Bateson
Linden Street
Patterson & Wilcox
Ranton
Well H.patterson
William A. Wilcox
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
Frank T. Okell
Cowl Exchange
James W. Oakford
Samuel W. Edgar
Spruce 8
L.A. Watres
Lackawana Ave
Peener Building
Scraton
Comegys
Spruch Street
D. B. Replogle
Spruce Street
B. F. Killam
Jas
J. H. Hamilton
Commonwealth
Lewis Hancock, JR
Spruce St
Wash. Ave
Brown & Morris
Price Building
Colton & N. Callender
Dime Bank
Langs
School OF the Lackawanna
Thomas M. Cann
Walter JH. Buell
Worcester
Adams Avenue
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KR. J
Wer
Hulbert
Megarger Brothers
Sahmington Ave
Scranm Fon
Frank P. Brown & CO
Thomas Aubrey
Grand Union Tea Co.,jones Bros
Jos
Leeds
G. R. Clark & Co
Seedsmen
Nureorymet
Green House
North Main
Hiddlew
Gipsy Queen
Isle
Prank
Lin Avenue
P. Ziegler
Scranton House
Victor Koch
Westminster Hotel
Sixteenth St
Irving Place
Bates
E. N. Anable
Conster
Central Park
5Th
Placa Square
Fifth Avenue
6Th Ave
Chandler
F. A. Hammond
Capital
New York Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
G. Dub
Dimmick
Srechltt
Telephone
Canadian Pacific
Maine
Canadas
Maritime Provinces
Minneapolis
St Paul
Canadian
United States
Vancouver
Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
Ore
San Francisco
K.V. Skinner
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