City notes pay days and local notices in Lackawanna district
The Lackawanna Iron and Steel company paid yesterday at the Capoune colliery in West Scranton. Dante Kunell, a miner at Lackawanna, had four toes amputated after a coal chunk fell on them at Lackawanna hospital. Guardians named for Minnie Weber and Robert J. Straub. Divorce petition filed by M. K. Matton of Taylor against Livaie Hatton. Viewers appointed to assess damages for a township road project. Monthly meeting of the Lackawanni Dental Association held at the Anthracite hotel with discussions on Atraculur Haemorrhagia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Capoune
West Scranton
Dante Kunell
Conner &Co
Lackawanna
Lackawanna Hospital
Managers Entertained at Dalton Country Outing
The Home for the Friendless managers hosted a Delaw are Lackawanna trip to Mrs Perkins country place near Dalton. A large party enjoyed a festive dinner and gardens outings, with flowers from the Perkins and Brown families. The Scranton guests included Mrs Hunt and Mrs Dickson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boma
Beranton
W. H. Perkins
Dalton
Delaware, Lackawanna and
Perking
H. ©. Shafer
Scranton
Perkins
Brown
A, Ek, Hunt
George TL. Dickson
KH. Ripple
Richmond Shot Victim Rests as Bullets Remain Unfound
Warren Richmond, shot by George Bartlett Saturday night at Pittston, is resting comfortably though bullets remain unfound after Dr. Gibbey probed the head area. The incident details and medical update appear in a brief police report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Richmond
George Bartlett
Pittston
Dr. Gibbey
Court declines to override school board contract choice
Judge Edwards ruled that the Winton Borough School Board may award a building contract without court interference, even though five directors chose Colline & Co at a higher bid. The decision notes the board acted within its discretionary power and that courts will not intrude on such duties absent clear fraud or coercion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Winton School Board
Collina & Brennan
Pecklumber Company
Eugene Taylor
Suld
Winton
Sald
Sehool Board of Wine
Horough
Colline & Con
Conte
Wharton
Ma Uy
Woodward
Witten
Gonthet
Collins & Co
Collings & Co
Seerae
Muste
Scranton School Board
Miuste
Muse
Teety
Marie
Arte
Court rules on school board funds and injunction in Winton case
The court orders the Winton borough school board to pay the case costs after a hearing on September 2, 18, and dissolves the preliminary injunction. It notes directors acted beyond court limits and directs action to reflect responsibilities while stating courts defer to local constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Lock
Iwanna County
Mayler
Eugene Taylor
Plainiff
Winton
Sail School
Collins and Mrentin
Ani
Ghd
Ensol
Wiel
Winton Borough
Wiew
Sando Not Notified on Nomination Visit Postponed
Hon M P F Sando not formally notified yesterday for a congressional nomination by the Democratic county committee sub committee. Member Nealis was absent, delaying the visit until today. Sando declined to state his intended course until he is officially notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. PF. Sando
Democratic County Committee
Nealis
Notia
Sando
Scranton Favored to Host 1804 State Firemen Convention
A joint committee of the city councils selects Mesere Finn Schroeder and Roche to represent the body in backing Scranton as the 1804 state firemen convention site. They plan a citizen auxiliary, fund raising, and a parade with Bauer’s band to Lebanon on October 2, hoping broad support from northeastern Pennsylvania ensures Scranton’s selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chittenden
Select Council
Mesere
Finn
Schroeder
Roche
Hickey
Fire Department
St. Charles
Aiuwell
Zizleman
M. V. Morris
Charles Wengel
Faree
Scranton
Lebanon
Bauer
Wilkes-Barre
Fire Destroys Four Homes and Grocery in Lanesboro
A Tuesday night fire in Lanesboro Susquehanna county destroyed four houses and a grocery store. The flames started behind Kitchen and Taylor’s grocery at about 7:40 PM and spread rapidly, consuming the Brishey Austin Munson and Munson residences. Firefighters from Susquehanna helped prevent a wider blaze. Estimated loss about 12,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanesboro
Susquehanna County
Susquehanna
Kitchen and Taylor
M. Brisbey
RK. W. Austin
F. Munson
W. Munson
Readable Scranton School Report Praises City System
Superintendent Howell forwards a detailed Scranton Public Schools report to Dr Schaeffer noting steady progress. The document outlines curriculum aims, monthly reports, music and drawing integration, kindergarten expansion, home school cooperation, and improved attendance and evening classes.
Col Coursen’s Son Weds Alice Flory in Simple Ceremony
Colonel H A Coursen’s son Charles Edward Coursen married Alice Lyne Flory daughter of Mrs Gertrude Flory at the bride’s home 1208 Washington Avenue Today the ceremony was intimate with only close relatives Rev J J Lansing of Green Ridge Presbyterian Church officiated The couple departed for New York City on the noon DL&W train and will reside at 418 Washington Avenue upon their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Coursen
Charles Edward Coursen
Alice Lyne Flory
Gertrude Flory
Washington Avenue
J. J. Lansing
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
New York City
Promising Left Halfback Candidate George Lathron
The Philadelphia Press highlights George Lathron of Beravton as a valuable candidate for left halfback with potential to become a top college back. He previously served as a substitute the prior year, and his brother Matures Lathrop played right end in Yale’s game last year. Lathrop may inherit the position if he returns to college, while Lathron currently serves as sergeant major with the Thirteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers at Camp Meade. The Orientals of South Scranton challenge the Alerts of Hyde Park and the Kesatonen of Fork Plains for Sunday, September 2, at Orientals grounds, as reported by The Tribune and manager T. Whalen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Prees
George Lathron
Beravton
Lathrop
Hmures Lathrop
Yale
Attee Cochran Jett
Camp Mennie
Orientals
South Scranton
Alerts
Hyde Park
Fork Plies
Groumeda
Pleove Atewer Aa Coor
Pesdine
The
Tribune
T. Whalen
Colorful 100 Piece Set Offered In Mix of Pink Green Yellow Brown
A 100 piece assortment features pink green yellow and brown pieces with gold edged traces. Customers may buy only the pieces they need and need not purchase the full set for $14.50.
Mason's Improved Fruit Jars The Best Jar Gauge
Mason advertises improved fruit jars as the best, noting one more car received and that quality warrants 60 cents a dozen, higher than town prices but valuable for their jar quality.
Local Market Offers Quart and Dozen Prices
A small grocery ad lists price deals: quart for 4be, and dozen for 64 cents, with a note indicating two quarts price. The fragment suggests a promotional pricing layout common to period retail notices.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Schank & Spencer
Antu Anthony
Minnie Weber
Herman Weber
Joseph Able
Robert J. Straub
Matilda Straub
M. KE. Matton
Taylor
Walter Briges
Livaie Hatton
Dannary
A. A. Nichols
Clark
Bummill
George Wateden
Beratton
Adebert Carpenter
Beatt
A. F P. Emery
Jefferson
Lackoawanti Denti Association
Haker
Drs
Knox
Dba Fordham
Green
Stratten
Sdenmega
Luxemberger
Preston
Kynen
Philips
Fern
Baker
Richmond
No. Platt Place
J. W. Browing
P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Judge Edwards
Sehool Board
James J. O'Malley
Ira H. Burtis
Coline & Co
Sch
Collitter
Ube
Winton Senant
Mr. Nealis
Dipper
Ayer
Teichore
Breadom
Enterite
Friends of Froebel
Spurten Education
Ool
Hadetone
Wend
Bchoul Bavinga Bank
Avetem
England
United States
Potenta
Beranten
No. 19
Jusie 10
Loosta
No. MW
Crete
Parenta
Scranton Training School
Cliss
Oesoluig
Hpehildren
Am Tor
Hitat Minty
Col. Coursen
Alice L. Flory
Green Ridge
Our
China Wall
Wyoming
J. W. Guernsey
Guernsey
Scranton, Pa
Florey & Brooks
Washington
Ava
Court House Square
Rockaway
Mierce’s Market
Mason
Bach
Lacka, Ave
John TL. Ladwie
Kizer
Grantun Gash
Charles B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Oullabie
Othes
Banks Es
Surantun Savings Bank
Lik Cemura
Mercereau & Connell
Pennsylvania
Mt Pleasant Coal
Commonwealth Building
W. T. Smith
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