Resignation and rise of mathematician Littell in Washington
Professor Frank B. Littell, longtime mathematics teacher, has resigned his post at the city high school to become chief computer at the naval observatory in Washington. Reinstated by civil service, he rose through merit amid praise from Simon Newcomb and other astronomers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Littell
Washington
D. C
Naval Observatory
Civil Service Commission
Navy
Littell
Simon Newcomb
Birth of a son and a Caledonian vase win
Congratulations pour in on the birth of a couple’s second son named Bernhard after his grandfather. Captain James Moir returned from Montreal with the best dressed Scotchman silver and gold vase, a third-time winner in the Caledonian games, now his permanent possession valued at 150 dollars. Professor W R Longstreet visits his brother Coroner P Longstreet. both noted for influential roles at Manefield State Normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernhard
James Moir
Montreal
Canada
America
Moir
W. R. Longstreet
Manefield State Normal School
P. Longstreet
Wyoming Avenue
Longstreet
Manefield
Personal notices from Scranton and nearby cities
A stream of brief personal items lists residents and visitors in Scranton. Thomas A. Dunn of Dunn Bros. is in New York, Miss Ray Parris vacationing at Lake Sheridan, and various locals travel to Elmira Buffalo Cape May or Lake Winola. Others return from visits to Susquehanna Brooklyn Philadelphia and Europe via New York and Trenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Dunn
Dunn Bros
New York City
Ray Parris
Lake Sheridan
A. B. Holmes
Elmira
Buffalo
Wishop O'Hara
Michael O'Hara
Cape May
John I. Keator
Scranton Times
Dr. Emery
Mra. J. W. Barnes
Susquehanna
Mims Katheyn Gallagher
Tessie Hinawnay
Lake Winola
John R. Raynsford
Robert
Montrose
Donne
North Scranton
Roseville
N. J
BE. J. Evans
Gibson Street
Brooklyn
Annie Honaway
Franklin Avenue
Thousand Islands
Louise
McDonald
Detroit
A. T. Humphreys
South Lincoln Avenue
Lake Winds
Hella Reed
Philadelphia
Julia Long
Clark Place
Edwin Bowen
Archbald Stret
Wales
Elizabeth Thomas
Li Mortanwg
Lafayette Street
Thomas Jordan
Helen
Trenton
J. B. Kelly
Ash Street
Mia
Miss Bronson
W. C. Bronson
Bronson & Talman
Binghamton
St. Paul
Europe
John Davis
Charles Ridgeway
Tom Thomas
Veterans
Julia Mirtz
Cedar Avenue
Reading
the Patriotic Order of True Americans
Camp No. 1
South Scranton
A. Cashin
Warren & Knapp
Cashin
Montrose High School
Wurde
St. Francis College
Maryland
Adolph Grewer
Les
Linden Street
Scranton Business College Reopens for Day and Evening Sessions
Scranton Business College resumes day and evening classes on Monday September 6. Over 400 bona fide students were enrolled in the first ten months of operation with more than eighty percent of graduates securing lucrative positions. Hotel Nash at 416 Adams Avenue opens September 1 1897 built by Conrad Schroeder offering permanent and transient lodging at 1.50 per day managed by S M Nash with no canvassers employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business
Nash
Adams Avenue
Conrad Schroeder
M. Nash
Watch repair loaner at Weilchel's Jewelry
Weilchel's Jewelry at 408 Spruce Street offers a free loaner watch while customers' watches are repaired. Call to arrange the service and keep time during repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weilchel's Jewelry Store
Spruce Street
Williams Deaths Two Scranton Notices From 1897
In Scranton two obituaries report Margaret Williams aged 1 year at 147 South Everett Avenue and Ann Williams aged about 70 at Corbett Avenue residence of daughter Mrs. W. J. Davis. Funeral services are at the family homes and interments at Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Scranton
Margaret Willams
W. M. Willams
South Everet, Avenue
Washburn Street
Ann Williama
W. J. Davis
Corbett Avenue
Turbulent Scranton Board of Control Hearing
A charged Scranton board session ends with disorder as President Jennings lambasts members for unparliamentary conduct. Contention centers on janitor Conry and a steel mill link to his salary, plus bids for school contracts and a teacher staffing shuffle.
School Fence Contract and Budget Moves At Board Meeting
The building committee was directed to contract with Fred Murveh for erecting fences around No 10 school. The high school janitor salary case prompted discussion on year round uniform pay. Committees received referrals. The finance committee was tasked to secure a loan to cover last night’s bills. The text book committee recommended purchasing a lot of books as suggested by the superintendent, a plan adopted. Adjournment set for next Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Murveh
No. 10
Nota
Bice
Mahon and Little Discharged After Legal Challenge
Mahon, Berantonian business manager, and editor Little were arrested Sunday by Chief Robling. Alderman Millar discharged Mahon and refunded Little’s fines, ruling arrests on Sunday for distributing papers were unjust. Mahon hinted at possible trespass action against the chief, citing rival publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Mahon
Berantonian
Alderman Millar
Richard Little
Mahon
Rob Ting
the Tribune
James Mahon
Chief Nowling
Gorsuch Arrested in Harrisburg For Forgery
Chief of Police Frank Robling Jr. arrested Gor such at the Hotel Jermyn after Harrisburg authorities reported forgeries involving raised checks of 4 to 40 dollars and 5 to 50 dollars. The suspect, well dressed and nervous, claimed innocence as he awaited transfer to Morrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Robling, Jr
Gorsuch
Harrisburg
Jermyn
Weston
Harrishire
Robling
Philadelphia
Morrisburg
Dismissal in Liquor Charge Against Ex Mayor Loftus
Ex mayor Matthew Loftus was discharged by Alderman Millar after a hearing on charges of selling liquor on Sundays. John Burrows testified to purchases of beer and whiskey at Loftus hotel in Moogle on May 9 16 and 22 June 6 1% and 20. Burrows alleged a vendetta tied to a prior board suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Loftus
Millar
John Burrows
Loftus
Dburrows
Moogle
Burrows
Howe
Eight Season of Davis Theatre Opens With Comedies
The eighth season of Davis theatre opens Monday afternoon August 40 with Oppenheimer's Comedians in a strong slate of comedies and dramas. Cast includes Gracie Emmett Ellesa Moretta Victor Harvey Jack Fowler Little Isabella and other acclaimed players. Ladies will be admitted free on opening Monday afternoon August 80 no tickets required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Oppenheimer
Gracie Emmett
Ellesa Moretta
Victor Harvey
Jack Fowler
Little Isabella
Price of Electric Light Reduced by Suburban Company
The Suburban Electric Light Company announces a rate cut on incandescent lamps within city limits. Beginning Sept 1 the price drops to five eighths of a cent per lamp hour with a 10 to 20 percent discount for payments made on or before the 20th of the billing month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suburban Electric Light Company
Eliy Umits
Special meeting of Junior Republican club
A special meeting of the Junior Republican club will be held at the Crystal Republican club rooms Price building Washington avenue Tuesday evening August 24 at 8 oclock. Delegates to the state convention of Republican clubs at Wil Hamport in September will be elected. Full attendance is earnestly requested by President George W. Marshall Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Republican Club
Price Building
Washington Avenue
Wil- Hameport
George W. Marshall, Jr
To Cure a Cold in One Day Court Remedy
An old newspaper item advertises Bromo Quinine Tablets as a one day cure for colds with a 25 cent price and a refund guarantee if it fails. The ad touts laxative tablets from druggists.
Well Dressed Men Seek Linen at Crystal Telephone
A terse ad notes attire from Crystal Telephone at Twining optician on Penn avenue Harris' drug store. It promotes Beecham's Pills for dispelling illness with a brief, period tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Harris’ Drug Store
Painter Hartman Dies While Seeking Hospital Admission
Anton Hartman of Hampton Street died on the West Side Hospital approach. He lived alone and had been ill several days. A janitor helped, but Hartman expired before medical aid arrived. Pleuritic pneumonia was the cause. funeral arrangements are handled by Funeral Director Wymbse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Hospital
Anton Hartman
Hampton Street
Hartman
West Side
Evans
Wymbse
Central Labor Union Plans Labor Day Parade and Picnic
The Central Labor union in Scranton appointed a three member committee to meet a building trades council to arrange a Labor Day parade on Monday September 6 followed by a Laurel Hill park picnic and a union newspaper. Two new unions Bakers and Laundry Workers were admitted and resolutions urged aid for starving families in western state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Building Trades Council
Laurel Hill Park
P. G. Moran
Scranton
Bakers
Laundry Workers
Pittsburg
Rail Line Adds Day Coaches and Sleeping Cars
The D., L. and W. R. R. now operates day coaches and sleeping cars from New York to Chicago via the Nickel Plate road. John Owens, longtime watchmaker formerly with DeWitt, is now employed at Welchel's, 408 Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
John Owens
DeWitt
Welchel's
Spruce Street
Footwear Sale Offers Deep Discounts on Multiple Styles
Local ad promotes affordable footwear with sale prices across women girls and men styles. Ladies dark chocolate kid button lace shoes priced at 1.98 to 3.00 range prior prices. Misses and children oxford ties 0.50 to 0.73 sale. Men's russet shoes 0.98 from 1.75.
Clarke Bros Negligee Shirts Sale Announcement
Clarke Bros offers men’s French Madras negligee shirts with laundered collars and cuffs in all sizes. Prices range from $1.50 to $2.00. all patterns and colors available. Limited closeout sale to move stock.
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Norton
Hall Caine
Mainman
Deemster
Phronsie Pepper
Margaret Sidney
Jerome
Mary E. Wilkins
Margaret Deland
John Ward
Bangs
Gunter
Dr. Jack
Fort Frayne
Capt. King
Garrison Tangle
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Iminivek
Garnay, Brown & Go
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna
A. B. Warman
W. B Henwood
Lackawann’ Ave
Ghas McMullen
The
Traders’ National Bank Ride
Gay
Daniel Silkman
B. W. Winton
BE. L. Fuller
Hattie Silkman
North Main Avenue
Jess
Tribune
M. H. Burgunder
J. A. Waters
Lacke
Scranton Business College
Board OF Control
Jennings
Frank Littell
Fraoolty
Mr. Nots
Notz
Building Committee
William Philbin
John Conry
Twelfth
Gibbons
Walsh
Conry
Philbin
Controller Walsh
Carson
Emily Evans
E. E. Robathan
Frank D. Littell
Schiefer
C. B. Derman
Miss Morse
Ida Cahoon
Cora Farnham
May Ackerley
Helen Marrbcutt
Edna Fowler
Bessie Duval
Lik Prable
Anna C. Malia
Kettrick
Margaret Durkin
Malla
Mame Thomas
Noellle Benjamin
Hannah M. Williams
T. E. Price
Reynolds Bros
HOLT
Grose Waltham
Wogallona Barnes
Keterbrook
Dixon's Cabinet
Mahon and Little
Davis’ Theatre
Republican Club
Beecham
Central Labor Union Meeting
Central Labor Union of
Scranton High School
United States
George W. Phillips
Clarke Bros
Manhattan
Bronson & Tallman
Hatters and Furnishers
Bell & Skinner’s
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Opp
Lackawanna Avenue
Nunlovey Oil and Manufacturing Cb
Japan
Hester M. Worthington
Graduaw
Maryland School of Fine Arte
Scranton Conservatory OF Music
J. Alfred Pennington
Line Street
Scranton Pond
Raynolds
Sohmer Piano
J. W. Guernsey
Scranton, PA
Prop
J.D. Williams & Bro
Lack. Ave
Silverstone
Wiilossk
Williana
White Prout
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