Travelers and residents return from European trips
Olof N G Turnqueat comes back from a fourteen week European tour. George McDonald George Milnes return from a business visit to Pittsburgh. Elizabeth Rafferty of Pittsburg returns home after visiting the Comerfords. Keoghs go to Norwich to lease a hotel. MacGrath leaves for medical studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Judge D W Searle and Mrs Searle registered at the Wyoming and Searle helps in common pleas court. Edna and Mabel Nive return home after visiting their aunt Mrs Thompson. Willam Connell and family travel to New York to meet Mrs Connell and sons Edward and Theodore returning from Europe. D C H Strong, former Scranton physician, at the Wyoming House with Mrs Strong on a pleasure visit. Horace F Harrett of Binghamton, a former Lackawanna county commissioner, visits the city and calls on Willa Hopkins. Davidow of Davilo w Bros returns from Europe with improved health and weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olof N. G. Turnqueat
George McDonald
George Milnes
Piottsburg
Elizabeth Rafferty
Pittsburg
Comerford
MM. J. Keogh
Mark Keogh
Norwich
John MacGrath
South Washington Avenue
University of Pennsylvania
D. W. Searle
Mont-rose
Wyonine
Searle
All Common Pleas Court
Frank Thompson
Wyoming Avenue
Edna
Mabel Nive
Philadelphia
Willam Connell
New York
Willa W. & Hopkins
F._ KR. Davidow
Davilow Bros
Lackawanna Avenue
Weston Resigns as Scranton YMCA Director for Rochester Post
Professor R L Weston former physical director of the Scranton Young Men's Christian Association resigns his post and moves to Rochester to head that citys YMCA. Residents recall his lively personality and practical approach to physical culture and praise his impact on Scrantons athletic programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Weston
Scranton
Young Men's Chrstian Association Gymnasium
Rochester
Young Men's Christian Association
Weston Eraesed
Nal
Weston
Scranton Young Men
Christian Sasociation O*hidtes
Hegan
Hechester
Nervous Troubles Aided by Norsford's Acid Phosphate
Dr H Brusntar of Birdsboro Pa reports using Norsford's Acid Phosphate for nervous troubles with good results. A baking exhibit at stories and a reference to Rept. 17 and Foote & are noted in the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norsford
Brusntar
Birdsboro
R Story Say
the Foote
Coming Attractions In City Theaters
News brief notes upcoming performances at local venues. The Tri cycle Girl starring Nellie McHenry comes to the Academy of Music Wednesday. Chas Deere presents A Genuine Gentleman at the Academy of Music Thursday. Milly Van's Big Minstrels perform at the Academy of Music with Rowe and Renta. Cavary Grand Opera troupe appears September 21 at Frothingham with Pratt's company delivering high class operatic entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Nellie Me- Henry
Academy of Music
Atlantic
Pacific
Bievely
Mike Wolf
New York Life
Yenuine
Chas Deere
Heere
Yentleman
Academy of Munster
Milly van
Rowe and
Renta
Europe
Curtis
Charles H. Pratt
Cavary Grand Opera
Grand Opera of
Paris
Frothingham
Court House Notes and Local Proceedings
Court notes report John Shalkofsky of Dickson City discharged from county jail under insolvent laws. Frank E. Boyle and DL Piches admitted to practice in Lackawanna county court. Letters of administration granted to D D Evans for William Jones of Taylor. Viewers’ report on Myrtle Street damage certified, city ordered to pay. Thomas J. Price sold Spruce Street stock and fixtures. sale raised about 8,000 with actual proceeds 1,011 PF. purchaser PF Crane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shalkofsky
Dickson City
Frank E. Boyle
DL. Piches
Lackawanna County
William Jones
Taylor
Sherif Thomas J. Price
George W. Cowen
Spruce Street
PF. L. Crane
Reading and Jersey Central Run Fastest Mile Record
The fastest mile was 37 seconds between Philadelphia and Jersey City in November 1892, with an earlier 39.25 seconds. The engine led lightning express runs Philadelphia to New York. August rail earnings reached $20,067,014, up 6 percent from last year but down 12.2 percent from 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Reading and Jersey Central
Jersey City
New York
United States
Ross
Pennsylvania Railroad
Trenton
Patrick Haran's Fender Tested on Traction Car Today
Patrick Haran of Green Ridge develops a new fender for Scranton Traction cars. It attaches to the track, remains close to the rail with a rubber cushioned rim and air, and includes spiral springs to absorb impact. Experts say it could be among the best fenders, with a test planned for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traction Company
Patrick Haran
Green Ridge
Scranton Traction Company
Haran
Delaware and Hudson
Green Midge
Resolutions of regret for death of Harry M Wahl
The Tribune Prize Scholars meeting last night adopted resolutions on the death of Harry M Wahl a member who attended the World’s fair at Tribune expense The funeral for Marter Wahl is set for 9 oclock Wednesday morning followed by a requiem mass at St Peter's cathedral
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Harry M. Wahl
Emerson BD
Owen
Harry P. Davies
Alexander P. Clark
Henry D. Mott
Frederick A. Peters
Charis A. Whittemore
William Ff. Koch
Charles A. Whittemore
William F. Koch
Beale M
Wii
Marter Wahl
St. Peter's Cathedral
Eighth district convention of Woman's Relief Corps set for Thursday
The Eighth district of the Woman's Relief Corps Department of Pennsylvania will hold its second annual convention in this city on Thursday. Members from Bradford Susquehanna Lackawanna Luzerne and Carbon counties are listed with Mrs Loomis Miss Wristley and Mrs Lyons named to the credentials committee. The business session takes place at 1 20 PM in the Grand Army of the Republic hall Lackawanna avenue with closed doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
Department of Pennsylvania
Grand Army of the Republic
Bradford
Susquehanna
Lackawanna
Luxerne
Carbon
Suale F. Loomis
Mira Margaret Wristley
Mary A. H. Lyons
Lackawanna Avenue
Wilkes-Barre Event to Handoff Gavel and Campfire
Wilkes-Barre hosts a handoff ceremony with Han L. Pearce presiding and Mrs. Maria T. Wheaton delivering a brief history of the Woman's Relief Corps since 1883. Colonel Ripple Judge Carte and A J Colbourn will speak. Elocutionist Mise The Lewis and the Glee club will perform. members and friends invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Han L. Pearce
Thct
Maria T. Wheaton
Ezra & Griffin Woman's Relief Corps
No. 5
K. H. Ripple
Carte
Wilkes- Barre
A. J. Colbourn
Mise Thhe Lewis
F. J. Amsden
Stailroad Young Men's Christian Association
Trolley Wire Sparks Fire on Mattes Street Bridge
An overcharged trolley wire on Scranton Traction’s South Side line sparked a small fire on the Mattes Street bridge at 4 40 yesterday afternoon. The chemical engine arrived quickly and subdued the blaze with no serious damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Traction Company
Mattes Street
Thames
Ofl
Wny
Wide Stock Sale Slashes Prices on Watches and Jewelry
A surplus stock worth nearly 10000 dollars arrived August 26 and goes on sale today. Prices are slashed to move inventory quickly with limited quantities and space for few price tags. Example: Elgin jeweled watches in gold filled Keystone cases, normally 15 to 20 dollars, offered at 9 dollars. Pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Watch Case Co
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School Books
Norton's
Jaz Lackawanna Ave
Snow
The
Weston Mill Co
Board of Health
Supreme Court
Lackawanne
Wayne, Pike
Wyoming
Lycoming
Brnton
Cameron
Sullivan
Lugerne
Columbia
Harret H. Fetherman
University of Pennsylvania Hospital
B. H. Poole
Percy Fentehy
Lawrence Pene
Rome
N. Y
Bec
Billy van
Atant Chet
Pottee Adams
Aoa Wae
MR. Dimmick
Wyoming Manufacturing Company
Reinharts
Miller
Common Pleas Court
Archhbald
Gunster
Jude Searle
Montrose
Archbald
Judge Gunster
John Dyree
Moosic Mountain Coal Company
Daniel Haggerty
M. T. Kellar
Anna Manley
City of Scranton
Max Fernstein
Willam Strausser
Gilgallon & Fe Andrew
Patrick Mennegan
Ellen Tennegan
George M. Hock
John Hesar
Lasey Litts
Hunt & Connell
Jacob Harris
George C. Wilson
Alva Lewis Va
William Bastelle
A. J. Coltborn, Jr
Gomer Reese
J. Gunster
George A. Jessup
Price
Handley
Evelock
John Handley
John Handley Pall
Joh Handley
West Virginia
J. W.baylor
Tudac Handley
Sherif
Reinhart Warker
Alty Mil Serve
W.S. Reed
New York Central
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Court House
Fender
Lackawanna Apna
Hood
James R. Lanecaster
Peckville
Danmore
Taylor's
Schank
Koehler
G. Elmendorf
Elmira
Megargel & Connell
Scranton, Pa
Washington, D. C
Rogers
Rexford Company
Itn & Connell CO
J.D. Williams & Bro
Lacka. Ave
Aylesworth’s
Wyoming Ave
U. E
Crofut
Prop'r
Heart Lake, Pa
K & W. Station
William S. Millar
Er Co
Corker Browne
Ave
Center St
Dupont
Paprallopes Mills
Losaree
Comnty. Ae Wil
Henry Belin, Jr
Third National Bank
Ieee
Hess
Ret
E. Grewer
Staffice Building
Penavenue
Gomer
Medico-Chirurgical College i
Sa.m
Old Post Office
Peng Qvenue
Hi. D. Swartz & CO
Penn and
Wyoming Avenues
James & Kelly
Spruce ST
Penn
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