Local residents and visitors noted in Lackawanna County
A long column lists dozens of individuals visiting relatives and friends in Scranton and surrounding towns. Names include Cecilia Coleman in Watertown New York Belinda Higgins Mary A Horan Stella Connor and many others as they travel between Wilkes-Barre Pittston Scranton Lake Ariel Atlantic City and New York on short trips or extended visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dundaft
Cecilia Coleman
Watertown
N. Y
Mira Grace Moore
Aldenville
William Muir
Warren
Kinsbury Fuller
Terrace Street
Mes Blanchard
Wilkes-Barre
Fred Frank
George J. Scott
Wil- Han McCabe
New York City
W. T. Hingham
Maple Avenue
Misees Belinda Higgins
Mary A. Horan
Wilkes Barre
Henry Lewis
Copeland Avenue
Bethany
Willi Murray
Brooklyn
A. Battle
Tike Street
Mire Lizzie Mooney
Pittaton
Mary McCann
Band Street
Stella Onnor
Pittston
Anna Farrell
Patricia and
Maud
Chestnut Hill Convent
Philadelphia
A. Hugries
Agatha Dwyer
City Hospital
T. F. Waldron
Scranton
Angela Bgirs
Lake Ariel
M. F. McMillan
Rochester
James McMillan
Church Street
Mis. W. BF. Barnes and
Newton Lake
John Morgan
Michel Boland
Dunstaff Street
Indiana
Roland
Wilson Geary
Frank Elbrecht
Toronto
Niagara Falls
Kattle Pace
Mary Forbes
Atlantic City
Peter Sheridan
Mathew Finneran
South Side
New York
Lydia Nicol
Mary Gallagher
J. M. Farley
Mertice
Green Ridge
Anna Hackett
Clara Doyle
Dimock Williams
Binghamton
Russell Carpenter
Thomas Dooley
Plymouth
Michael McDonough
Brooklyn Street
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Lehigh and, Susquehanna Division
Liberty Street
N.or
Whitehall Terminal
Mountain Park
A. m
Newark and
Elizabeth
Reading Terminal
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Bethlehem
Easton
Phiiladelphia
Long Branch
Ocean Grove
Oarda
War Keading
Lebanon
Harrisburg
Pottaville
North Higer
Np. m
Fuot Whitehall Street
South Jerry
Broadway
Staten Island
Coney Island
Grand Central Cadet and
Long Island Railroad
H. 1
Baldwin
Pars Agt. J
Olhauben
Fell Township School Board Elects Three New Teachers
A Fell township meeting at Wandling school house elected three new teachers to fill resignations. Joan J. Judge becomes principal at Simpson School No. 2, joined by Marie Casey and Minnie L. Gernon. Existing township teachers and several janitors were also named for the coming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fell Township
Wandling
Messrs
Siunton
John EK. Roache
Agnes Ferrell
Lizzie Shrechan
Emma McLonehlin
Annie Toolin
Agnes Brennan
Lizzie Tighe
Magee McDonald
Vandling
Patrick Dougherty
Warren Tract
Littl
Richmondale
Edward Smith
Simpson
Entertainers Present Patriot Program at Dundaff Rink
The Owen Phillips Post G A R and friends staged a successful Thursday evening show at Decker’s rink Dundaff with national colors adorning the hall. Rev. S. W. Putnam gave a patriotic address with war life sketches while J. W. Dimock and Dr. H. C. Wheeler performed a Brutus and Cassius scene and E Place Coates demonstrated artistic whistling to applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decker
Dundaff
Grand Army of the Republic
Miller
Fernhall
W. Putnam
Trinity Church
Halstead
E. Place Coates
J. W. Dimock
H. C. Wheeler
J. W. Alexander
A. P. Thomas
Kimball
Owen Phillips
Local Merchants Urged to Support Early Store Closing
The Retail Clerks Protective association met Thursday with Nelson Teets present bearing the charter. A committee reported visiting merchants for signatures to close shops at 6 30 each evening. Next Monday Mr Tweets and a businessmen committee will urge non signers to cooperate. A large share of city merchants backs the movement and hopes for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Clerks’ Protective Association
Nelson Teets
Tweets
Funeral of William Brown Held at St Rose’s Church
A large gathering from the city and beyond attended the funeral and requiem for William Brown. The service was held Thursday at St Rose’s church and was celebrated by Rev W A Nealon. Pill-bearers were Patrick Harte Michael Kelly Patrick McGarry John Loftus John Lyons and Michael Connors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brown
St. Rose’s Church
W. A. Nealon
Patrick Harte
Michael Kelly
Patrick McGarry
John Loftus
John Lyons
Michael Connors
Local and Personal Notes From the City Desk
Miss Lillian Missett of Schenectady New York visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs Joeenh Missett of Brooklyin Street for six weeks. Claude R Smith ticket agent at the Delaware and Hudson city station goes to Middelburg Pennsylvania for a couple weeks and will return with his family. Miss Grace Bagley has returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Missett
Schnectady
N. Y
Joeenh Missett
Prookliyn Street
Claude R. Smith
Delaware and Hudson City
Meddleburg, Pa
Grace Bagley
Dr Pierce's Discovery Claims Digestive Renewal
The brochure extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a deep reaching remedy for appetite loss and digestive troubles. It asserts restoration of appetite digestion sleep and vitality through a natural strengthening of the digestive system and blood nourishment. Testimonials describe relief from severe vomiting and constipation with consistent use of the medicine and accompanying pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Ws. Thompson
Box 4
Ripple
K Co
Penn's
Lecture on The Land of Gold and Diamonds at Welsh Baptist
Rev James Hughes from Africa will give a lecture at the Welsh Baptist church Monday evening at 8 o clock admission 15 cents Miss Mame Fleury of Jersey City visits Miss Mame Hanahan on upper Dunmore street Several local residents are noted visiting relatives and moving addresses while Mrs Peter Foley lies dangerously ill at Sanderson street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hughes
Africa
Welsh Baptist Church
Mame Fleury
Jersey City
Mame Hanahan
Upper Dunmore Street
Maury A. Evans
Thomas Watkins
N Taylor
Meesie
Frank Parry
Charles Watkins
Atlantic City
Marie Finerty
Scranton
Dunmore Street
William Mahon
Carbondale
Logan
Patrick McHale
Delaware Street
Green Ridge
Florence
Belle Webb
Dunmore
James Wallace
Jr. Daken
Powder Milla
Richard Moyles
Mires Kate Atherton
Clark's Summit
Charles Evans
Duryea
David C. Evans
Isaac Davis
Epworth League plans large fall meeting with Felle Grove turnout
Weather permitting, Epworth League schedules a large gathering at the A M BE bush meeting in Felle Grove tomorrow. Preparations are ready to accommodate a large concourse of people. A small admission fee will be charged. Home made bread pies cakes fine candies and ice cream daily at the Lite Delmonice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Felle Grove
Lite Delmonice
Local residents and visitors amid family gatherings
Mrs J A McLaan of Williamsport and niece Miss Enele H Soules spent the week with her nephew A A Davis and left for Toronto for an extended visit. Lizzie Rawson of Taylor visits Grace A Davis. Mrs Sabra Jackson of Dunmore stays with brother Benjamin Mead. Lisvie Trace returns from Lake Winola to uncle R Parker’s home. A D Robinson of Olympia visits relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McLaan
Williamsport
Enele H. Soules
A. A. Davis
Toronto
Canada
Lizzie Rawson
Taylor
Grace A. Davis
Sabra Jackson
Dunmore
Benjamin Mead
Lisvie Trace
Lake Winole
Er. R. Parker
A. D. Robinson
Olyphant
H. F. Barrett
Binghamton
F. F. Sprague
Edward
Encie Soules
Waverly
Emma Hecker
West Side
J. D. Aylesworth
Gilles
Bridge widening project begins at Clark's Summit
Clark's Summit residents note work starts on a bridge widening to allow wagons to pass. The Hufford and Lutz families plan river vacations with boats built for the trip. Rabbit thieves stole rabbits from Sterns' property. Eva Stanton returns from Stanonton. Samuel Smith's will leaves life ownership to his widow, then divides remaining assets among four daughters after her death. church stere opticon sermons begin August 8 at 7.45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candas Smith
Dalton
Ruth Jennings
Wagens
M. F. Hufford
William Lutz
Haxle
Hufford
Lutz
Mrs Lyness Escapes Hospital with Pinkham Remedy
A Tribune style appeal urges women to seek early care for symptoms linked to womb health and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Lyness credits the remedy with avoiding a dangerous operation after miscarrying from overwork, recovering steadily and improving daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mr. Tuos
Lyyexss
Frederick St
Rochester, N. Y
Principal election at Jermyn board ends in void ruling
Jermyn school board held five applicants for principal on Aug 3 with secret ballot. Prof R N Davis of Archbald was initially elected, but the board later deemed the vote void after legal advice. A special meeting elected Prof Rodgers of Lanesboro as principal. Local residents and visitors were noted, with several townsfolk and guests mentioned in daily activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jermyn
R. N. Davis
Archbald
Rodgers
Lanesboro
George Tiffany
Peckville
Thomas Solomon
Malin Street
Andrew Clarkson
South Main Street
Daniel Manchard
Guy
Carbondale
George Merrett
Philadelphia
Fred. Banfield
Cary
Herbert Taylor
Jermyn Hickories
Alumni Park
Elia Mulholland
Newport
Boston
Hattie Mason Je
Clifford
Thomas Gray
Edith
Laura Hill
Scranton
Bert Cramer
Join Farrell
Anthony Winden
Utica
New York
Waverly social notes and town dog leash ordinance
George White of Tunkhannock and Grace Bailey of Scranton are among visitors and callers in Waverly this week. The town enforces an unmuted dog ordinance with high constable authorized to shoot offenders. Religious notices include Rev A Hergen Browen at the Baptist church and Rev J B Sumner at the Methodist Episcopal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George White
Tunkhannock
Grace Bailey
Scranton
A. B. Stevens
Frank L. Spencer
Ethel Carr
Factoryville
Estelle Bailey
Andrew Bedford
Edgar Jackson
Elmira
New York
W. Vail
William Simpson
Mae
May Miller
Easton
Willam Ditterlely
Wilkes-Barre
Myr
Simon Biesecker
Guthercole
Carbondale
Ladies Aid Society
Love Stone
A. Hergen Browen
Baptist Church
Paul
J. B. Sumner
Methodist Episcopal Church
Radway's Pills Promised Cure for Digestive Ailments
Advertisement for Radway's Pills claims to purify and strengthen the digestive system. It lists disorders of stomach, bowels, kidneys, liver and nervous diseases with symptoms such as constipation, indigestion, nausea, heartburn, and yellowing of skin. Each box is sold by druggists or mailed from Radway & Co New York with a hook of advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radway
Dr. Radway & CO
Lock Box
New York
Mines Start Up Full Time In Peckville
The Delaware and Hudson Canal company began full operations here yesterday. A Sunday school excursion to Farview is planned for next Tuesday. Miss Irene Miller of Wilkes-Barre visits her cousin Miss Julia Brong. Miss Jessie Scott of Mill Street is ill. Thomas Hell of the West End is laid up with a sprained leg. Mr and Mrs P J Hollister extend thanks to all who showed courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Farview
Irene Miller
Wilkes-Barre
Julia Brong
Jessie Scott
Mill Street
Thomas Hell
West End
P. J. Hollister
Liberty Pole Event Marks Evening Program At Hose Rooms
During the illness and death of Mrs Hollieter s father Joseph Croup a Liberty pole will be raised and Old Glory will be waved at the hose rooms this evening at 7 o clock. A programme has been arranged and all are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
FEMICURE LIVER PILLS Publicized Remedies Mentioned
It extols Frmericure Liver Pills as directly and pleasantly affecting the liver kidneys stomach and bowels while regulating female functions. The advertises relief from constipation headaches dizziness indigestion torpid liver biliousness faintness irregularities backache and bad complexion. Sold by Carl Loreng at 8 Lackawanna Ave Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Loreng
Lackawanna Ave
Scranton
Scranton Train Schedules Display Broad Route Times
Train departures from Scranton list multiple destinations including New York Philadelphia Trenton and Washington with various morning and afternoon times. Connections through Northumberland Williamsport Harrisburg and other towns are noted along with accommodations and coach services.
Trains to New York From Scranton May 1897 Schedule
Trains leave Scranton for New York and intermediate points on Monday May Slat 1897. Erie and Wyoming Valley timetable notice outlines departure times and connections for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Wyoming Valley
Scranton
New York
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Lackawanna County
Shannon & Co
North Main Street
Fell Township School Board
Fine Entertainment
Clerks’ Association
Pierre
John Edwards
Fifth Ward
Grays
Rosebuds
Riverside
Powell
Griffiths
Grays IL
Misa Edith Merritt
Rendham
Misa Alma Baker
Thomas J. Davis
Hagleton
Michael Lynch
Scranton Traction Company
Hawley
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows No
Main Street
Washington Camp
Lackawanna Valley Council
UV. A. M
William Frisby
David E. Jones
Petersburg
Calvary Baptist
Mrs. Lyness
H. H. Harris
Kate Reinhardt
Providence
Reemna Davis
Wales
A. O. HL
Dove
McHugh
Wilson
Kell
Kenny
Pochontas Lodge
Moosic
Taylor Union
Maggie Loftus
J. W. Houser
Scranton Driving Park
Michael Messett
North Taylor
Presbyterian Church
R. &. Foster
George Cann
Han
Rayways
Sheriff's Sale
George W. Coleman
Wyomleg Valley
Eclipse
Atre
Antal
Andy
Washington Chemical
U., Washington.c
Matthews Hoa
Castoria
the Newark
Newark
Alges
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
Jos A. Uanister Co
Mmen
Waconwakers
Iron, Steel and Blacksmiths
Bittenbender & Co
Scranton, Pa
Lackawanna Lumber
Gang Samed
PENNA
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo and Susquehanna
Mina
Potter County
Coudersport
Fort Allegany
General Office—Board of Trade
Dickson Manufacturing CO
Wilkes-Garre
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sunbury
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburg
West
Hazleton
Pottsville
Reading
Norristown
J. R. Wood
J. R. Mutchinson
Transville
I Morris
Olson
Pennhemton
Richfield Springs
A.m
Northumberland
Piltaton
Pvnkon
Barre
Bloomabore
Danville
Sta. Howe
M. T. Smith
Ament
Erie Railroad
Delaware and
Hudson
Albany
Serahan
Montreal
Bose
New England
Honeydale
Lehigh Valley
Ft. B
Atlanta R. R
Western
Lehigh Valle
Berenton
Falons
North
South
Thion Oer
My Burdick
H. W. Cross
Goranton
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Jittston
White Haven
Hasteton
Rec. K
Gree
Tunkharrock
Apanan
Ithaca
Geneva
Loodaip
Ruffato
Niagara Pats
Chicago
D. HH
Pullman
Wilker- Barre
Philadelphi
Buffalo
Suspension
Rollin HH
Wilbur
Lee
Gen
Pass
Phila
Ea Ie
Nigual
Pia Vie
Ontario & Western
Aneoy Money
Fe Aderesn
Fien
Filteron
Aes
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