Social Event at Mrs Ware's Charms Guests at Chiya Avenue
Mrs Horace B Ware hosted a large charm ine set at her Chiya Avenue home yesterday with elaborate decorations. Guests included Mrs J FM Bale dock of Hoyouellaville and Mrs Rogers of Binghamton. The dining room centerpiece featured white roses carnations and ferns while Misses Gilmore Mervil and Anderson helped serve. The musical program was provided by Raner's orchestra. The Misses Jermyn hosted a dinner at the Country Club in honor of Miss Talbot who leaves today for South Bethlehem, with guests including Mr and Mrs F H Jermyn and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace B. Ware
Chiya Avenue
Sesterday
Ware
J, FM. Baledock
Hoyouellaville
Airs
Rogers
Binghamton
H. W. Kingsbury
Mere
Jermyn
Mre
Flob. McGowan
BE. & Moffat
Frank M. Platt
Cote
Ailsa Eloise Gilmore
Alisa Aususia Mervil
Misd Anderson
Waller
Dickson
Simpson
Frappe
Bath
Stalue
Raner
Guent
Mies Talbot
Ity
Bethlehem
F. H. Jermyn
Mive Talbot
Misele
Miss Coleman
Mesers
Jones Gleen
Syracuse
H. Merrill
E. Chase
Eden Kingebury
Ruson Dimmick
Personal notes from Port Jervis and beyond
Names and residences appear among visitors and arrivals including Mrs Chauncey Derby of North Park inviting West Pittston trends Mrs Morrison Carr of St Louis visiting Frank Ed Leenand at Jetteraon Avenue Newton Jackson of Beranton Pap among arrivals at the Monger Alderman Millar travels to Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Blinme
Port Jorvia
Afra
Janice
McAnulty
Merv
W. Fulton
Washington
Mon
Mra
John Kulibach
Honoav Ule
Keranton House
Chauncey
Derby
North Park
West Pittston
Morrison Carr
St. Louis
Frank Ed. Leenan
Local Social Gathering Notes Amidst Governor Visit
The fragment records Mr. and Mrs. Moses hosting Mrs. M. Ti. Foster and daughter Jeanette Foster of Philadelphia, with Mr. and Mrs. Minett of Norwich and Mr. A. D. Blackston attending at a suburban event. It mentions a governor’s troop inspection and a club address by Mr. Blackinton at Enuarinoere club fort night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esterday
BR. Moses
Mulherry Street
M. Ti. Foster
Mixes Jeanette Foster
Philadelphia
Mra. Minett
Norwich
Conn
A. D. Blackinton
Bate
Blackinton
Enuarinoere Club
Government Post Office Civil Service Exams Conducted
At the Government Building on Washington Avenue the civil service examination for Post Office Department positions was held. The multi grade tests covered spelling arithmetic teller writing penmanship and copying. Seventeen or more examinees appeared for various clerk positions with minimum passing marks set at seventy percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Building
Post Office Department
Washington Avenue
Foca
Civil Service Board
W. D. Roche
My 2
Jenkine
Louie T. Seheuts
Persena
Marines on furlough draw city attention in Scranton
Two United States marines Frank Courtright of this city and Robert Smith of Boston drew attention in Scranton yesterday. They were on leave from the Lancaster bound for Philadelphia to visit Courtright’s brother and spoke calmly about the looming war. Both regret overstaying their furlough while noting sailors expect action but downplay urgency compared with land dangers.
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United States
Frank Courtright
Robert Smith
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Courtright
Marve Courtright
Smith
Lancaster
Texas
Scranton
Stenn
Fell From Box Car Injury at Yard
William Bush a Delaware Lackawanna and Western brakeman was hurled from the top of a box car yesterday afternoon while a train backed down a switch. He struck his back and his right leg was caught beneath a wheel. He was taken to Moses Taylor hospital with a severely sprained back and a badly lacerated leg but is not expected to be permanently affected. He is married and lives at 22 Webster avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bush
Western
Moses Taylor Hospital
Main
Iives
Webster Avenue
Colored and white residents face charges in alderman court
Two colored defendants Pilla Reed and Payton Taylor with Kate Mulhern accuse Miles Reed of assault as Alderman Howe and Kelly hear the cases. Bail set at 200 dollars each after waiving hearings. Taylor also accuses Miles Reed. all entered ball in the aldermanic court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilla Reed
Aldermante Courte
Howe
Payton ‘Taylor
Kate Mulherin
Cole
Alderman Kelly
Hall
Taylor
Miles Reed
Alderman Mowe
Ford verdict stands in Delaware and Hudson suit
judge Huffington rejects new trial in Ford versus Delaware and Hudson Conia company case tried at the recent term of the United States Circuit Court in the city. A $7500 verdict was returned for Ford by the jury. The story recalls Pod losing a leg at age seven on the Delaware and Hadson road at Spring Street, Aone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huffington
William Ford
Delaware and Hudson Conia Company
United States Circuit Court
Ford
Pod
Delaware and Hadson Road
Spring Street
Aone
New Bridge Over Lackawanna River Opens at Driving Park
The new wooden bridge over the Lackawanna River at Driving Park was completed yesterday by Street Commissioner Dunning and opened for travel in the afternoon. It addresses a long standing need in North Scranton for safe river crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna River
Dunning
North Scranton
Woelkers Locks Drunk Traver After South Side Rumble
Wilkes-Barre constable Woelkers detains South Side resident W. Traver after a drunken fracas near Hickory and Cedar. Traver, a crusader against unlicensed saloons, had been tailing him. Traver says he was attacked and calls it a case of mistreatment. A separate charge of perjury against Woelkers was dismissed. Traver faces possible assault charges next week. A jewel thief description and attempted sale of gold bars are also reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph ) Woelkers
Joseph Ie
W. Traver
Wilkes-Barre
South Side
South Slide
Hickory Street
Cedar Avenue
Woelkers
Travor
Traver
Ridgeway
Holand
Ridioeway
Tosh
Oficer Mink
Junior Republican Club Endorses Connell for Governor
At a Scranton Pennsylvania meeting the Junior Republican club adopted resolutions endorsing William Connell for governor. The resolution states Connell is the strongest available candidate and urges the party to support his gubernatorial bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Club
Junior Republican Club
William Connell
Keystone
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Mrr. Connet
Vornell
Fire at Alden Mines Threatens Assets in Nanticoke
Pennsylvania Coal Company struggles to save the Alden mines at Nanticoke after a fire reignites. Miners attempted to extinguish flames from a safety lamp incident in January 25, with smoke seen from the air shaft and 400 feet below the surface. Efforts include sealing and flooding the mine, following the death of foreman Griffiths in a gas explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Alden
Nanticoke
Neo
Aline
Griffiths
Sindlar Wetton
Lehigh Valley bids for Williamport and North Branch line
The Towanda paper reports Lehigh Valley negotiating to purchase the Williamaport and North Branch railroad from the Fatterfield heir. The estate holds the line, with a proposed price of £450,000. Its acquisition would extend from Fatterfield to Haila and allow LV to tap the Williamsport region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towanda Tneview
Lehigh Valley Road
Williamaport and North Branch
Fatterfield
Haila
Lehigh Valley
Wilflameport
Clever Stranger Sells Gold Leaf To Jeweler Victim
A fraudulent sale targets A HB Cohen a manufacturing jeweler of 1068 Spruce Street. The victim details a gold leaf scam in a metropolitan setting, warning others of the clever stranger’s tactics and risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. HB. Cohen
Spruce Street
Fish Commission Meets In Philadelphia Excluding One Member
Pennsylvania fish commission members gathered at the Hotel Jermyn in Philadelphia for a routine meeting with W. Meehan present. They discussed Bristol Delaware Bay shad hatchery transfer to the U S fish commission, a record Delaware River shad catch, and a hybrid perch trout cross at Corry hatchery yielding twelve one year old fish. A large California rout catch from French Creek was displayed on Fifth and Chestnut streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvaniat Board of Neh Commission
Jermyn
J. Stilwell
Sheranton
C. Demuth
Lancaster
Lirie
W. Correll
Faston
Ty. James A. Dale
York
P. Corwin
Pittaburg
Fiorida
W. EK. Meehan
Thiladtelphia
Wis
Bristol
Dela Waite
United States
Corry
California
Delaware River
Caudit
French Creek
Fifth and
Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia
Wilson in Half a King at Scranton Lyceum
Tickets sold fast for Francis Wilson Nevan's performance of Half a King at the Lyceum. Manager Long says the company numbers exceed 1,000 and expects a loss despite high prices, aiming to deliver top comic opera and a large scenic production for Scranton audiences tomorrow night. The prior appearance was in Erminie, and readers are urged to give the troupe a hearty reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Wilson Nevan
Lycecum
Scranton
Gvern
Lyceum
Secu
Wilson
Erminie
Manager Long
Eoerhin
Merlin
Warning on cheap package coffee prices
An advertisement urges buyers to beware of cheap coffee touting real berry Rio at 5c, a fine blended Java at 25c, and Pancy Java and Mocha at 32c, promising browned fresh roasting.
Pennsylvania Volunteers Anticipate War Response
Governor Hastings reports strong patriotic spirit in Pennsylvania with 600 volunteers offering to serve and a potential 10 000 volunteers if war breaks with Spain. The Harrisburg guard inspected by Major W S Millar drew 2 000 spectators as Captain Oz and his unit were praised for drill. Over 100 women volunteer as nurses as state leaders prepare for swift, generous action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
W. 8. Millar
Hastings
Stewart
Penneyivania
Maine
Pet St
Spain
Beltler
Adjutant General's Office
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Storrs Colliery Shuts Down Amid Retrenchment Policy
The Storrs mines of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company, among the city's largest, closed yesterday for an indefinite period as part of a continued policy restricting output. While idle, extensive repairs will be undertaken at AC Pattin's, 126 Penn Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Com
Storrs
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Grocery Bid Box Listing Fragment
Fragmentary OCR lists various grocery items with brands and prices. Includes Eagle Milk, Clarke's Best Patent Flour, Clover inf Salmon, Royal Baking Powder, and corn starch references. Missing clear context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Piano stock in all colors and prices available
Advertises a store with a large stock of pianos in multiple colors and price ranges. Mentions broad selection and affordability to attract buyers.
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Norton's
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
Perry Bros
Wyoming Ave
Mr. S. R. Perry
Briggs & Ludwig
Columbian Detective Agency
Cime Bank Building
Scranton, PA
Quincy
John T. Coughlin
Washington, D
Crown Gatarrh Powder Co
Clinton Place
New York City
Hal McMulley
The
Traders National Bank
Hewt
Pot Clerk
Mary E. Hlehok
Huet
Man
Anna W. Hrodbent
Anthony O'Donnell
Mbemale
Royal Ta Dunmore
Dwar J. Leonard
Louis Ud. Coons
Mymouth
Merectigor
John A. Geet
Heraune Miller
Belviaere
Taeger
Charles BH
Guyititn
Wilkie Favre
Marry MM. Walbert
Lovelyon
Edwin & Roberts
Dinwille
Walter M. Strank
Portland
Watelhman
William Topkins
Parente
Francis A. Heffaltinger
Berantin
Jacob ML
Mom
Port Munroy
N. J
Marry G. Smithearn
Rockport
Pao
Freeman A. Tallinn
Cabhandale
Clotry CL Cape
Stantinpo
N. 2
Wilitua Diekwalter
Warina
William Hugh
Kelly
Driving Park
Mutic
Whiting
Armory Dlonian
Woelkers Lands Traver
J. F. Wortheres
Rach
Thic
Cohen
Mr. Cohen
Wee
Fish Commission
the Jermyn
E. G
Coursen
AC Pattin's
Duneine
Armory
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Cheleest
Teres Ree
Cheleest Burbank
Warner's
Magic Yeast
Eee E Oaheeen
Aratus
Sie
Ibe
Clarke Bros
Iron and Steel
KERR
Kerr & Co
Lacka. Ave
Maloney OL and Manufacturing CO
Meridian
Ito
Japan
Abingle
Matthews Bros
Scrantoy Pa
Raynolds
Naida
Larabie
Pune
United
Snow
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Carbondale, Olyphant
Hazelton Brothers
Balls, Whitney, Hinge
Richmond
Wilker- Bartre
Tam
George H.ives
Barbour
Credithouse
Lackawanna AV
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