City critiques and civic notes mix with domestic anecdotes
A period piece sketches city life and public concerns from Philadelphia Press style chatter. It laments over competing conventions while praising Arthur Frothingham's bicycle path and notes cooking lecture missteps, especially a rum recipe mishap tied to the Girls' Friendly Society. It also mentions the Home for the Friendless and charitable efforts by Mrs Vernon's recipes amid fond community details and school girls Martha and Mildred Belden’s bed quilt for the dormitories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Martha
Mildred Belden
West Side
Funeral game wows Clay avenue children with cape door cue
Clay avenue children staged a ritualized funeral game using a black cloth cape attached to a door. A girl rode a bicycle away and forgot the prop, triggering a flurry of consoling calls from her mother and housemaid before the meaning was understood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Avenue
Local residents listed visiting and travel notes across several towns
Mias Trene Cowles visits friends in Binghamton. Mes. P. Longstreet returns from Carbondale. W. L. Campion spends Saturday in Pittston. Mr. and Mrs. Willie A. Kemmerer back from Atlantic City. Miss Anna Clark returns from Madison Avenue visit to Maplewood. Miss Anna Brown visits Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel F B Knapp guests of George S. Morn at Crystal Lake. George McCann of Philadelphia visits M. J. O’Manney. H. S. Morgan spends yesterday with friends in Northumberland. Henry Wenzel camping with friends at Lake Linn. Miss Emma Adams vacationing in Binghamton. Architect Lewis Hancock trips to Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Rev. and Mrs. J. L. Race visit daughter in Brooklyn. Miss Laila Philips home from Square Top. Rev. John A. Whelan returns from Lawrence. T. F. Smith visits brother Cornelius Smith at Lake Ariel. Miss Marie Dempsey returns from visit with Miss Mollie O’Malley. Mrs. C. H. Van Buskirk and Miles Katie Mater depart for Minneapolis as Keeley convention delegates. Mrs. W. K. Clearwater and Mrs. John Titheburg spend days in New York City. Miss Anna R. Williams returns from two weeks with family in Williamsport. KE. FL Blewitt returns from City of Mexico where he worked as engineer for American Construction Company. plans to stay nearby and purchase supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mias Trene Cowles
Binghamton
N. Y
P. Longstreet
Carbondale
W. L. Campion
Sumner Avon
Pitteton
Willie A. Kemmerer
Atlantic City
Anna Clark
Madison Avenue
Maplewood
Anna Brown
Plroadway
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Lawrence
Siass
T. F. Smith
Rochester
Cornelius Smith
Lake Ariel
Marie Dempsey
Pittston
Misa Mollie O'Malley
West Market Street
C. H. van Buskirk
Miles Katie Mater
Minneapolis
Minn
Keeley
W. K. Clearwater
John Titheburg
Pittston Avenue
New York City
Anna R. Williams
Tenth Street
Frank
Williamsport
FL Blewitt
City
New Italian Beneficial Society Formed with 350 Members
A new Italian beneficial society organized yesterday in Music Hall with 260 members and a named roster of officers including President Frank Calucet and Secretary Pietro Cardiello. The group plans a picnic at Wahler's grave next Saturday, with a parade from Music Hall at 6 PM preceding the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
Frank Calucet
Guiseppe Ferrese
Nicola Pietro
Pietro Cardiello
Nicola Masi
Pietro Bondi
Nicola Carlucci
Antonio Magmotta
Nicola Lettiere
Francesco Bacco
Nicola Gallo
Pietro Buonacourse
Vincenzo Cartusciello
Francesco Balesfriert
Francesco di Corcia
Nicola Cappello
Antonio Costanze
Antonio Cetta
Nicola Manzi
Frank Ciliberti
Atarme
Errico Giallanea
Ennidis Tannicelli
Joseph Villone
Wahler
Plente
Bicycle Rider Injured on Lafayette Street
Albert Jones of the Carbondale Leader was hurt riding up Lafayette Street last evening when he struck a stone. His right knee was dislocated and he was taken to Dr. Beckwith's office for treatment, then moved to the American House to spend the night. He escaped fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Jones
Carbondale
Lafayette Street
Jones
Wilkes-Barre
B. G. Beckwith
Ex Mayor Loftus Arrested For Sunday Liquor Sale
Justice of the Peace Loftus of Moosic, once mayor, was arrested Saturday by Detective Will F. Clifford on the oath of John Burrows for selling liquor on Sunday. Loftus proclaimed innocence and called for a hearing set for 4 PM by Alderman Millar who issued the warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
Loftus
Moosic
Will F. Clifford
John Burrows
Millar
Opening of Hotel Nash announces September 1 at 416 Adams
The Hotel Nash built by Conrad Schroeder opens September 1 at 416 Adams Avenue. It is described as commodious well lit ventilated heated and furnished throughout. Permanent guests favored but transient guests welcome at 1.50 dollars per day.
Obituaries for Abbie Caldwell and Perry Jones
In Scranton Pennsylvania on August 21 two young children are named Abbie Caldwell aged 2 and Perry Jones aged 4. Abbie is described as the daughter of Dr and Mrs Caldwell of West Market Street with funeral Tuesday at 2 PM. Perry Jones is identified as the son of Mr and Mrs William J of Rock Street with a private funeral this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Scranton
Abbie
Duggan withdraws in scramble for Democratic slate
In a long Westminster parlor session two days of talks shape a Democratic county slate with Schadt Kelly and Norton prominent. Hon. T J Duggan withdraws from district attorney race to back Horn for the ticket as Controller Robinsons bid stirs intrigue among Lackawanna party leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Bchadt
Scranton
M. J. Kelly
George S. Horn
Matthew F. Norton
Carbondale
M. H. Griffin
Frederick W. Warnee
Wililiam Koch
Buch
T. J. Duggan
Horn
Mr. Horn
Duggan
Crystal Lake
Sheriff Hopeful Contests Mark Quiet City Primaries
The elty solicitorship feud colored party dynamics as Robinson backs a sheriff bid while Schadts cling to power. Primaries Saturday were subdued with minor hot spots in Archbnaid and the Fourteenth ward where two caucuses occurred. Delegates faced little opposition as state-backed men advanced with minimal contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elty
Schadts
Robinsons
Betet
Robinson
Archbnaid
Bulgarian lecture at Y M C A on Christianity
Professor W Grablaschoff spoke at the Young Men's Christian Association rooms on Bulgaria. He described 600 years of Turkish rule and Christian persecution, noted Bulgaria's soil and roses, and cited Methodist and Presbyterian churches as key to introducing Christianity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grablaschoff
Shenandoah
Young Men‘s Christian Association
Bulgaria
Grablaschoff
Roumania
Grab Iaschoff
Turkey
Search for missing Scranton treasurer David Weissburg
A rigid search is being conducted for David Weissburg treasurer of the Scranton Clerks association. His whereabouts are unknown though a current address is sought for the relief of the association and his former employers Goldsmith Bros. The firm’s bookkeeper notes debts of 60 dollars in advanced salary and 40 dollars to the firm. The 24 year old unmarried man recently returned from New York three weeks ago last Friday and last left on the Sunday following. He boarded with Herman Levy at 421 Adams avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Weissburg
Scranton Clerks’ Association
Weisburg
Goldsmith Bros
Weilsburg
Clerks’ Association
New York City
Herman Levy
Adams Avenue
Republican County Convention Set for September 7 in Court House
The Republican county committee met Saturday and voted to hold the county convention on Tuesday morning September 7 at 7 19 am. The primaries will occur September 4 from 4 to 7 pm. County Chairman John H. Thomas presided and James E. Watkins was secretary. The date was proposed by F. L. Vermeer and seconded by Major W S Miller. The meeting passed without dissent. The convention will be in the court house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Committee
John H. Thomas
James E. Watkins
F. L. Vermeer
W. 8. Miller
Court House
Cushing Jones Appointed Junior Physician at Lackawanna Hospital
T Cushing Jones son of T S Jones of 309 Jefferson avenue has been appointed junior physician at Lackawanna hospital to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Dr Frederick Gilbert. Dr Newbury remains senior physician in sole charge with constant day and night work since the other doctors left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Cushing Jones
T. Jones
Jefferson Avenue
Lackawanna Hospital
Frederick Gilbert
Andrews
Newbury
Suspected Murderers Jailed in Windergratz Case
Frank Tijisky Aleck Petchura and Anthony Washifsky are jailed on a murder charge in the Albert Windergratz case. Windergratz, a Hollenback patch man, died from blows with an instrument last Thursday. The three were with the victim shortly before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tijisky
Aleck Petchura
Anthony Washifsky
Albert Windergratz
Hollenback Patch
Windergrata
Price of Electric Light Reduced
Suburban Electric Light Company lowers incandencent lamp hour rate to five eighths of a cent in the city of Mmita on Sept 1. A discount of ten to twenty percent applies if the bill is paid by the 20th of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suburban Electric Light Company
Mmita
Junior Republican Club Special Meeting Announcement
A special meeting of the Junior Republican club is set for Tuesday evening August 24 at 8 o clock in the Crystal Republican club rooms Price building Washington avenue. Delegates to the state convention of Republican clubs in Williamsport September 8 and 9 will be elected and other business may be presented. Full attendance is requested. George W. Marshall Jr President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Durkin
Griffin
Democracy
Westminster
Messrs. Schailt and
Kelly
Col
F. J. Fussimmons
Crystal Republican Club
Price Building
Washington Avenue
Wiliamsport
George W. Marshall, Jr
Hotel Nash to Open at 416 Adams Avenue on Sept 1 1897
G M Nash announces the opening of Hotel Nash at 416 Adams Avenue on September 1 1897. The completed building by Conrad Schroeder is commodious well lighted ventilated heated and furnished with new furniture throughout. It welcomes permanent guests with a uniform rate of one dollar per day and will also accommodate transient guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
Adams Avenue
Conrad Schroeder
M. Nash
G. M. Nash
Arrests Over Sunday Labor Law Stir Scranton
Chief Robling orders arrests of Richard P. Little editor and James J. Mahon business manager of a Sunday paper for violating the 1794 Sunday labor ban. Little fined 4.50. Mahon’s case held for 11 o’clock ruling as questions arise about the legality of Sunday arrests. A Scrantonian accusation of bribery against the chief is denied.
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Richard P. Little
James J. Mahon
Frank Robling, Jr
Little
Millar
Mahon
Alderman Millar
Chief Robling
Scrantonian
Isege
Littl
Pleasant Street
West Side
Chief Robiing
Monroe Avenue
James Mahon
Robling
Miss Judge Recovering After Glass Fall Injury
Miss Bessie Judge, injured when a pane fell on Washington avenue last Tuesday, is able to leave bed and sit in a chair at Lackawanna hospital. Dr. Newbury says danger is past, and she is likely to recover with no noticeable scar. A sister travels from New York to be with her as local watchmaker John Owens joins Welchel’s at 408 Spruce.
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Bessie Judge
Washington Avenue
Lackawanna Hospital
Newbury
Miss Judge
New York
Footwear Sale Offers Deep Discounts on Ladies and Kids Shoes
Bargain footwear advertises Ladies Dark Chocolate Vid Kid Button and Lace Shoes at 1.98, Ladies Black and Chocolate Kid Oxfords at 0.73, Misses and Children Oxford Ties at 0.50, and Men's Russet Shoes at 0.98, all below original prices of 3.00 to 4.00 and 1.75.
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M. Norton
Goa Lackawanna Ave
Garney, Brown & Co
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna,aunday
Penn Avenue
A.B. Warman
W. B. Henwood
Lackawann Ave
Chas McMullen
the Traders’ National Bank Blog
Telephone
Philadelphia Press
Arthur Frothingham
J. A. Waters
NEW Italian Society
Beneficial Association
Moosic Hotel
Weichel
Spruce Street
Tallor
John Ross
Father Jordan
Farview
Sve
MR. Duggan
Darkin
Warnke and Koch
Recorder
Reglater
John Fitzsimmons
South Side
Lackawanna
Democratic Party
Fahey
Schadt
Calver
McDonald
Y. M. CG. Resair
David Weisburg
Republican County Convention
The
Windergrats
Republican Club
Fearview
Bee
Newsboys
Ife
John Owens
DeWitt
Welchel's
Spr
Uce Street
Beecham
Clarke Bros
Cor
Bell & Skinner’s
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Jermyn
Lackawanna Avenue
Maloney Ol, and Manufacturing CO
Aint Department
Raynolds
Sohmar Piano
J. W. Quernsey
Scranton, PA
J. W. Guernsey
Prop
J.D. Williams & Bro
Wand
Ave
Silverstone
Lackawane
Mortacourmie
Hoauld
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