City Notes and Local Meetings Highlight Evening
The city council failed to meet due to lack of quorum. The City Union Epworth League plans a meeting at Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal church. A railway committee postpones action on a franchise Ordinance. Art lectures begin with Prof. A T Von Laer discussing Gothic Architecture and American painters in November.
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City Union
City Union Epworth League
Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
A.T. von Laer
New York
St. Luke's Park Hall
Momus
Maduand
Alillot
Duties of Fire Boss and the Moral Duty in Mines
A professor argues that a fire boss must combine strict legal compliance with moral responsibility. He notes that life and property depend on prudent interpretation of mine laws, and that rigidly following the letter can endanger miners and assets. a trusted, morally aware official protects both lives and operators’ property.
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Pennsylvania
Tooleland
Lafayette’s Headquarters Church Destroyed by Fire
Fire consumed the Petera Lutheran Evangelical Church at Barren Hill Montgomery County today. The building dating from a prior era served as General Lafayette’s headquarters during the Revolution and housed many intervening records of the era.
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Philadelphia
Petera Lutheran Evangelical Church
Barren Hill
Montgomery County
General Lafayette
Vere
Married couples in Scranton notice wedding listings
In Scranton, on September 4 at Cedar Avenue M E church parsonage, Roy Jones and Albert Kellor wed. In Scranton on September 7 Arthur A. Robinson and Margaret Marshall, both residents of Boranton, joined in marriage by Rev W J Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellanr-Jones
Seranton
Bept
P. Doty
Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Roy Jones
Albert Kellor
Robinson-Marshall
Scranton
W. J. Ford
Arthur A. Robinson
Margaret Marshall
Boranton
Winding Up Court Details and Damages Case Verdicts
The court completed actions this week with a verdict for The Tribune Publishing against J H Shortief for 47.27. The Mahon v Constable David W Lloyd case favored the defendant. A rule to show cause lingered in M J Martin v M O Webster. Interpleader in Lagarus Meyer v Burke became absolute. Notes include sheriff deeds and a surgeon’s column citing Warner's Safe Cure endorsements. Florence Akridge and L White mentioned for cures.
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John Mahon
David W. Lloyd
Pryor
Bowen Coal Company
Tribune Publishing Company
J. H. Shortief
David WW. Linyd
M. J. Martin
M. O. Websters
Clatlin & Company
Freeman Pants
Company
Lagarus Meyer
Burke
Administrator seeks mandamus to waive costs on appeal in estate case
M J Martin administrator of the estate of Letty Ant Ruland yesterday asked the court for a writ of alternative mandamus to compel Justice of the Peace W B Swick to allow an appeal in Abel Tompkins v M J Martin as executor without costs. Martin argues as administrator he is entitled to appeal without payment. The court will consider the petition.
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M. J. Martin
Letty Ant Ruland
Justice of the Peace
W. B. Swick
Jermyn
Abel Tompkins
Martin
Taylor fireman’s mother sues Bowen Cowl Co over son's death
Mrs Margaret Sullivan of Taylor sues Bowen Cowl Co, seeking damages for the death of her 22 year old son who worked as a fireman there. She alleges the fire room was improperly equipped, making the accident possible. He was married and supported his mother before his death.
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Margaret Sullivan
Taylor
Bowen Cowl Company
Court records show recorded deeds in Scranton and nearby towns
In open court Sheriff Pryor acknowledged deeds transferring properties from Adam Wasshold to Josephine Richard for 16.84 dollars and from Frederick Weyandt to Constantine Williamson for 110602 dollars among numerous other Scranton area transfers to buyers such as D K Oakley A B H Brown and John Robinson with amounts ranging from 1.0 to 110602 dollars and including transfers to Pennsylvania Savings and Loan New York Mutual Savings and Loan and Miner Hillard Milling Company reflecting a broad set of property dispositions in the region.
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Adam Wasshold
Hn Scranton
Josephine R. Richard
Frederick Weyandt
Scranton
Constantine H. Williamson
Peter T
Annie Mulligan
D. K. Oakley
Leo Podgurski
Withzens
Anthracite Building and Loan Association
Moses Brown
A. B H. Brown
Albert Brown
William and
John R. Linney
Charles Robinson
Minnie M
W. G. H. Everett
Seranton
Pennsylvania Savings and Loan Association
John Fitueibbons
D. B. Replogle
B. E. Leonard
Frank C. Leonard
B. FE. Leonard
John A. Redington
Josephine
Anthony Hafner
Beranton
John Z. Schneider
Cella L. Nelson Et al
New York Mutual Savings and Loan Association
John H. Shafer
Scrinton
Constantine HH. Williameson
Reuben Brown
Madison
Tenbella Brown
Ada Matthews
W. I. Macey
Property Transfers In Various Towns Record
Trustees in Dunmore transfer to Paul and Zachariah Swingle and Charles W. McKinney executors for 850. Dickson City property of Mrs H B Jones and Mrs H J Jones sold to Mary J. Jones for 54.35. William Cunningham sees Jermyn property sold for Us. Fell sale to Edward Clarkson for 72.41. Scranton property of John T Jones to Mina Robinson for 297.00. Mayfield property of Michael Sharak to John Linik for 5. Jermyn property of Mary FE Winton to Liggzie St Winter for 1045. Pietro Torseillo property to Michael Hatinick in once for?
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Dunmore
Paul and
Zachariah Swingle
Charles W. McKinney
Mra
H. B. Jones
H. Ji. Jones
Dickson City
Mary J. Jones
William Cunningham
Jermyn
Lawrence Fitesimmons
Michael Gorman
Fell
Edward Clarkson
John T. Jones
Scranton
Mina Robinson
Michael Sharak
Mayfield
John Linik
Mary FE. Winton
Liggzie
Scranton Party Heads to New York for Naval Parade
A large Scranton group left for New York yesterday to join ex-Sheriff Charles Robinson aboard the steamer Blackbird. They will view the afternoon naval parade, cruise the rivers after nightfall, and watch the fireworks over New York Bay. The Robinson party includes many named locals and several New York arrivals. the group stayed at the Westminster hotel and will sail in the parade’s third section tomorrow.
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Scrantoniana
New York
Charles Robinson
Blackbird
New York Bay
Robinson
Emil Schimpf
P. J. Causey
R. G. Brooks
Charlie H. Miller
John Benore
Frank Robling
James Crogan
Patrick WH. Coyne
John J. Scott
Thomas Golden
Dr. Bernstein
A. J. Healey
A. J. Casey
Peter Zeigler
EF. d. Robinson
M. H. Dale
Frank Jummier
Emil Welchel
A. MH. Christy
George Hotnagel
Frank Dryer
C. Loreng
Frank Thompson
C. G. Noland
BE. J. Fish
J. T. Richards
Judie Glick
Valentine Diss
Joseph Avy
Frink Leutner
C. E. Pryor
W. H. Duggan
C. L. Bennett
M. T. Glyn
David Pritchard
W. HE. Williams
Thomas Woltman
David Reynolds
Chariva Welchel
Fred Warnke
Wuwel Waleh
John Gibbons
Frank Koch
Frank Becker
Dr. Gunater
W. B. Welchel
George Adams
John Webber
Fred Durr
John Stanton
Jtobinson
Green Ridge Social Notes and Local Appointments
Miss Emma Yeager, guest of Miss Grace Lute of Marion street, returned home to Moscow yesterday. Mrs Lyman of New York Street came back from Lynn, Maine. Walter Hockman of Bannister Avenue lost the use of a finger at work and had it amputated. W P Langin of Honesdale Street hosted Miss Barth Langan of Philadelphia. Thomas Bushnell of Jefferson Avenue attended the Dewey celebration in New York. The Teal family of Jefferson Avenue are out of town. Fred Webber joined A M Dewitt’s firm. J L Trib Coleman, formerly here, returns from the West to reside at C itord. Edyon M Green, her mother and sister, spending a few days at Pane. Last night the Green Ridge Walees of Odd Fellows held annual election. Noble Grand M B E Sanders, vice grand James M Atherton, assistant secretary Tt J Richardson, trustee O L Colvin, representative to grand judge William Lanyon. Installation slated for October.
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Emma Yeager
Grace Lute
Marion Street
Moscow
Mise Lyman
New York Street
Lynn
Mone
Walter Hockman
Baniderson Avenue
W. P. Langin
Honesdale Street
Barth Langan
Philadelphia
Panethik
Green Rhine Walee
Odd Pellows
Noble Brand
BE. Sanders
James M. Atherton
Conference of United Brethren in Christ Debates Dayton Publishing Report
The United Brethren in Christ conference at Columbia devoted most of the morning to routine business. The key item was the Dayton publishing house report, which was adopted after a lengthy debate.
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Lancaster
Bent
Conference of the United Brethren In Christ
Seteion
Columbia
Publinking House
Dayton
Firemen Parade Preparations For Friday Tournament
Buildings and streets in Scranton prepare for the firemen tournament with electrical displays on Wyoming avenue, arches up on Lakawan avenue, and features including an asphalt dance and illuminated run. Visiting hoses and ladder companies are invited by local teams, with a Monday meeting to finalize uniforms and parade details.
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Wyoming Avenue
Mulberry and
Vinestreeta
Mulberry Street
Vine Street
International Correspondence Schools
Scranton
Boranten
Niagara Hese Company
Pitteton
Viook
Liberty Fire Company
South Bethlehema
Nay Auga
Taylor Hose Company
Thuladelpha
Goodwill Hose Company
Allentown
Neptuties
Washington
F. E. Company
Coshecton
Independentia
Lawrence Band
Fauer
Ninth Meni ment National Guard Deploys to New York
The Ninth Regiment of the Pennsylvania National Guard under Colonel Doulherty left Wilkes-Harre for New York to participate in the Dewey reception. Each company carried its full complement of men.
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Wilkes-Harre
Ninth Meniment
National Guarda of
Pennsylvania
Doulherty
New York
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad in Poconose Trade
An vintage ad promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a worldwide remedy for teething fever diarrhea and related child ailments. The text urges mothers to use the product for soothing gums and stomach issues and to insist on the genuine syrup.
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Ludwic, Briggs, Vose
Perry Brothers
Wyoming Ave
Lackawanna Dairy CO
Adams Avenue
A. A. Lindabury
Connell
Tealdence
South
Main Avenue
Scranton Transfer Co
Hugh J. Keenan
The
United States
Lacka. Ave
Huntington's Bakery
Spruce Street
H. B. Ware
Railway Committee of Select Council
Tn Ordinanes
Nuy Aug Street
Sime Murry
Fellowa
Adam Sehhrouder
Ordinanes
Prakeman
George Lougher
GH Court Street
Povany
Willy
Fox
Moses Taylor Hospital
Wyoming
Bt. Thomas Tollage
Kingston
Wyoming Seminary
Thames Vleven
Felows
Minley
Coollenn
Comprove
Mimird
Coleman
Tenter
Langan
Keeleher
Kinger
J. O' Mar
Kirkwood Cypt
Haltek
Holtham
W. D Horo
J. J. Schneidler
Select Council
B. M. Tewksbury
Common Connec
A. A. Vosbure
Joseph P. Phillipe
E. J. McNalley
Grown Ridge
Young People's Assembly
Georgy M. Okell
Cr. A. Tewbelwies
Orer
G. Alexander
Wil- Wem Bunn
L. Siquires
Trousune
Lafayette
Florence Akridge
Saco
Warner
L. White
Mandamus Asked
Sherif Pryor
Vincenge Mozzarella
Pittston
Maria Lilga Muzio
Charles Cawlox
Cirhondata Ance Suv
CRU
Louie Chyibe
Bormulont
Lizzie Beppler
Boraniton
John Brennan
Minooka
Mary Jane Smith
Green Ridge
United Brethren In Christ
Washington Avenue
Epruce Street
Lakawanha Avenue
Pala Dreas
Prise Drill
Mahanoy City
Reading Hose Company
Reading
Eacle Hose Company
Titteton
Excelsior Move Company
Bellwood
Hose Race—Humare Hose Company
Heading
Kage Hose Company
Tlibernia Hose Company
Hook and Ladder Ract
Tlugerne Hook An Ladder Company
Lanertie
China Wall
Wyormning
Mears Building
Washington Ave
F. L. Crane
Lackawanna Ave
Lane's
Ayers Cerry
Ninth
P.F & M. T. Howley
Mrs. Winslow
Wind CO
Young
Bronson & Tallman
Reggie
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Avenue
Elmwood Hall
Elmhurst
Tts
W. H. H. Bull
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