Various Local Movements And Visits Highlight Day
Miss Ruth Moyer visits Arlington Pa while MB Allen of Honesdale and James Reilly of Pleasant Mount were in town. Several residents return from vacations including Mrs. Bannister’s West Pittston home and Provincetown visits. Dr A C St Amand leaves for vacation in New York City. Alderman Millar takes a ten day break. The Dallas Post praises Arthur L Collins of this city for a reading recital at Preston Cottage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Moyer
Arlington, Pa
MB. Allen
Honesdale
James Reilly
Pleasant Mount
Robert Beaumont
Edward Bouray
Harvey's Lake
Winfield Wright
D. N. Bannister
West Pittston
Mra
F. M. Vanidling
Long Island
Edith Fowler
Carbondale
J.C. Warner
Green Ridge
DB. Pepman
Mary Penman
Block Island
Michael Radigan
Hotel Jermyn
Marveya Lake
John D. Theme
George Jones
John Johler
A. C. St. Amand
New York City
Julia C. Allen
Mies Cordelia Freeman
Provincetown
Cape Cod
Tf. . Taylor
National Dental Association
Niagarra Park
Percival D. Morton
Owega
Guy Morton
Gideon Street
Henry Armbrust
Washington, D. C
Ming Edith Hutton
Mulberry Street
Pittsburg
Alderman Millar
Rev. R. Beardeley
The
Universalist Church
Thin City
Preston Cottage
Mr. Collins
Berani
Thoes Provent
Mer
Collin Boing
Pennsylvania
Memory of War Echoes in Setiyehure
A fragment recalls stirring memories of the 198 war for veterans in Setiyehure, touching on old soldiers and their past battles. The note suggests a few days ago nostalgia and reverence for wartime events among aging veterans.
Night disruption on Penn avenue ends in arrests
A brawl near Sprig Street in Penn avenue drew a crowd as an Italian hurdy gurdy player and Bauer’s band stirred a fight. Patrolmen arrested the ringleader, plus two others named Thomas Linless and George O'Brien after the Center Street station house fracas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Center Street
Sprig
Bauer
Karius
Block
Neale
Parry
Paterfamilias
Thomas Linless
George O'Brien
Pittston Councils Conclude Rowdy Joint Session
A joint Pittston city council session ended amid heated exchanges led by chairman Joyce. Bowman opposed the handling, but the meeting proceeded to award paving Broad Street to Lynott Brothers at 1.58 per square yard and sewer work to Healey Munley and others on Depot, William, Butler and Railroad streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
Prp J
Doyee
Select Council
U. &. Bowman
Seventh Ward
Joyce
Cher Summerhill
Miss Grant Named New Superintendent at Moses Taylor Training School
Miss Grant assistant superintendent of Presbyterian hospital New York has been chosen to succeed Miss Agnes Gladding as superintendent of the Moses Taylor hospital training school for nurses. Dr De Fl W Davis retires to enter private practice and Dr K C Kennedy becomes house surgeon. Davis will open an office above Koempel’s drug store. The junior house surgeon position left by Kennedy will not be filled for the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Grant
Presbyterian Hospital
New York City
Agnes Gladding
Moses Taylor Hospital
de FL W. Davis
K. ¢. Kennedy
Davis
Koempel
Washington Avenue
Spruce Street
Kennedy
Two Men Allegedly Share One License in Trade
Ralph Kress was arrested by Chief Robling and Detective Moir for selling with a license he could not prove. He claimed a partner later displayed the license, but the first man did not have it when questioned and was jailed. The second man could not be found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kress
Robling
Moir
Drunkenness Fines and Sentences in Police Court
William Collins and Joseph Drogalis were fined 35 and 3 dollars respectively for being drunk and disorderly. Henry Smith paid 3 dollars for plain drunkenness. John Lindon received twelve days and James Walsh seven days for drunkenness in yesterday morning's police court session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Collins
Joseph Drogalis
Henry Smith
John Lindon
James Walsh
Annual Excursion of Penn Avenue Church and Sunday Schools
The Penn Avenue Church and Sunday Schools announce their annual excursion on Thursday, August 3, 1899 to Harvey s Lake Shawnese. Fare for round trip for adults and children under 12 is listed with public invitation and departure from Delaware and Madison Lackawanna avenue depot at early morning. Smoke the Popular Punch Cigar 10c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue Church
Harvey's Lake
Delaware and Madson Lackawanna Avenue
National Pure Food Soups and French Entrees Value
Advertisement listing National Pure Food soups at 30 cents per can and 3.50 per dozen, French Entrees for luncheon at 10 cents, value 20 cents, French Toilet Soups in Violet and Carnation Pink, three cakes for 25 cents, value 50 cents.
Bargains on Cigars and Food Packets Noted
A fragment lists cigar boxes Admir al Blake 1.75, Coursen's Ponies 1.50, El Modelo Havana Cuttings 2.25, Gran Gozo 1.00 with value 2.50. Also priced are sardines olives olive oil G D Cateup 2.00 per dozen valued 83.00, B and B Gelatine 1.50 per dozen valued 2.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Blake
Coursen’s Ponies
el Modelo
Havana
Gran Gozo
Scranton Boy Describes Route to Manila and Impressions En Route
Corporal William J. Boyce of Scranton writes from the Pacific bound transport with the Nineteenth United States Infantry. He details travel through Ohio Indiana Illinois Iowa Nebraska and Colorado plus sights from Davenport Des Moines Pueblo and Salt Lake City. He notes General Joseph Wheeler aboard and promises further letters from Honolulu and Hong Kong on the voyage to Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Gen
Wheeler
Bhoys
Honolulu
Hong Kong
William J. Boyce
West Scranton
Manila
Nineteenth
United States Infantry
The
Tribune
Philippine Islands
Boyce
Pacific Ocean
Joe Wheeler
Mr. Boyce
Jim
Hoyer
States
Davenport
Des Moines
Cornell Bluffs
Missouri River
Missouri
Platty
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Omaha
Lincoln
Bryan
Nineteenth Infantry
Kansas
Colorado
Europe
United States
Alpes
Ileth
Italy
Golden Gate
West
Camp Meade
Ponire
Porte Rien
Boyt
Mong Kone
China
Phu Ypeleve
Joseph Wheeler
Scranton
Praternally
O. K
Nineteenth 1. &, Infantry
Work begins on Routh Svman ton sewer project
The city started construction at Willow street with A H Koons as contractor and Harry Krauminger driving the second dig. City Solicitor A A Vosburg resolved legal hurdles, assigning the Dunn Brothers contract to Koons with a $2000 bond. Sureties include A J Root and Dr Fred Cores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Koons
Willow Street
Harry Krauminger
Omque
A. A. Vosburg
Cty
Dunn Brothers
A. HL. Koons
Kingston
Koons
A. J. Root
Fred Cores
Lackawanna Dion and Stil Company
Nut
Gas Flow From Pierce Farm Fails After Bore Stop
On West Market Street, James Pierce reports that the natural gas spouts on his farm have stopped. He hired John Muirhead & Son to drill a bore, which reached 70 feet and fed a large tank and greenhouses, heating and lighting his property and a profit from winter vegetables. The flow ceased two weeks ago, possibly from clogging. Pierce plans deeper boring within days to restore supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pierce
Market Street
Wilkes-Barre
Pierce
Wate
Mr. Pierce
Woodward
Harter Named Deputy Internal Revenue Collector at Lock Haven
John F. Harter of State College Cen tre County will today succeed John F. Trosius in Lock Haven as deputy Internal Revenue collector for the seventh division of the Twelfth district. The appointment was made by Internal Revenue Collector T F Ponsmin. Brosius had served as deputy of the seventh division since 1594.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Harter
State College
Centre County
John F. Trosius
Lock Haven
Internal Revenue
T. F. Ponsmin
Brosius
Grant Herring
Green Registers as County Commissioner Candidate
C Green registered with Secretary J E B Watkins of the Republican county committee as a candidate for county commissioner. He was formerly an outside foreman at the Bellevue mine and now lives at 321 Jefferson avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
J. E B. Watkins
Republican County
Bellevue
Jefferson Avenue
Steam Heating and Plumbing Prices and Notices
Steam heating and plumbing services advertised by P F and M T Howley at 231 Wyoming Ave. mentions finest wines and cigars at Lane’s 820 Spruce Street. Cigar shop promotion relates to Pocono area listings and smoke shop items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Lane's
Spruce Aireot
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Claims Long Use
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for children. It promises soothing effects, relief from teething pain, gum swelling, wind colic, and diarrhea. Sold by druggists worldwide for twenty five cents a bottle.
Fire Department Plans Major Upgrades and Rebuilds
Joint Fire Department Committee of Councils discussed financing to repair the General Phinney and Franklin engines, purchase hose and a new three-horse hitch, and improve hydrants, housing, and drying capabilities. Chief Walker outlined shifting funds to rebuild engines, buy a new truck, and expand hose capacity while optimizing coal costs and staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint Fire Department
Phinney and Franklin
Joint Fire Department Committee of Councils
Walker
Franklin
General Phinney
Franklin Company
Hook and Ladder Company
Nay Aug
Crystal House
Howe
Ely
1898 And One Half Of The 17 Taxes On The Wyoming Property
A revolution providing for a free hydrant at the corner of Sweeney street and Mountain Drive and a revolution exonerating the Agreement of Primitive Methodist church are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Sweeney Street
Mountain Drive
Primitive Methodist Church
Death in New York City Linked to Local Resident
Antonio Casozza, known in this city, was found dead in the Fort River in New York. Investigators note suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. He traveled to New York ten days earlier to start a business for his son and was last seen with his daughter in her home before the body was discovered with cash and a watch missing. Casozza was sixty five years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Canoe
Newritain
Conn
Fort River
New York City
Frank Varhey
North Scranton
New York
Lance Sun
Casoren
Measures Signed by Mayor Authorize Leave and Exemption
Resolutions signed by Mayor Mair authorize a leave with Patrick Golden for occupancy by the Eagle Hose Company at a rental not exceeding 30 dollars per month and exempt the M. C. A. from certain requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mair
Patrick Golden
Eagle Hose Company
Man Waives Hearing in Embezzlement Case
John J. Muphes, arrested last week on embezzlement charges, waived a hearing before Alderman Kasson. Bail set at $800. Hughes to furnish by tomorrow or remain in county jail. An official from a building and loan association was expected to verify funds reclaimed, with initial amount listed as $500 but later reported higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Muphes
Kasson
Ssn
Huehee
Houid
Oret
Lake Shore Limited Luxury Train Dream
The Lake Shore Limited is described as the finest train in the world traveling from New York and Boston via Buffalo and Cleveland to western cities. The engine is a model of luxury power with an observation platform and eight cars including buffet smoking library dining and three sleeping cars plus a private observation compartment all lit by electricity and Pintsch gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Rune
New York
Boston
Monroe Family Receives Emerson Piano Gift
The Monroe family rejoices at a stroke of luck as Mr. Monroe, an English immigrant and carpenter for the Pennsylvania Coal Company, foresees their two year old daughter becoming the proud owner of a grand Emerson Piano. A piano giveaway is announced for Wednesday September 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
England
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norton's
the Harper's
the Scribner
Ladies’ Home Journal
Woman's Home Companion
the Strand
St. Nicholas
Self Culture
Ladies’ World
Cosmopolitan
Metropolitan
the Puritan
the Quaker
Black Cat
Leslie's Popular
the Pearson's
the Lippincott's
M. Norton
Lackawanna Avenue
the Griffin Art CO
Zoo Wyoming Avenues
Lackawanna Dairy CO
Adams Avenue
A. A. Lindabury
JlwMlaam
Hpm
Connell Building
50Uth Main Avenue
Lacka. Ave
Ackawanna
Jos Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
Miss Gladding
Police Court News
National Pure Food
E. G
Coursen
Lackawanne Avenue
Corporal William J. Boyce
Elmira
Cal
Mothie
Loum
San Francie
Pacific
Tartar
Acena
Uiat
Penneelvania
Tyrone
Altoona
Pattahburg
Ohio
Buckeye
Fort Wayne
Ind
Chicago
Piesa
Philadelphia
Rock Island
Ming and
Towa
Pueblo
Pacife
Atlantic
Puebla County
Utah
Winh Lake
Salt Lake Yig
Great Salt Lake
Ogden
Nevada
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Althugh
Sierra Fernia
South Side Sewer
C. Green
Hopkom Lp
Ceewwee Sevessevasesey
Laine Wong
Century Howe House
Cccce
Antonio Casozza
Schank & Spencer
Hughes
Rapt
J. Monroe
Hill St
Dunmore, Near
Scranton Stove Works
Clarke Bros
Victor
J.D. Williams & Bro
Scranton, PA
Bell & Skinner
Hotel Jeray
Tollet
Eqinl
Matthews Bros
Felton’s, Fovea Av
Gent
Hand & Payne
Tos
Washington Ave
Pierce’s Market
Stu
Inspector
Conrad, Hatter
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