City Notes Details Minted in 19th Century Scranton Page
Reports include an execution for $250 against hotelkeeper John J Shea, a sheriff's transfer of Eleanor Campbell property to George Cooper for 112 dollars, and Knights of Columbus travel to Carbondale for Mt Madigan's funeral. Also public lecture by Rev George Tomking on Christian Science, donations to the Home for the Friendless, theater arrests for disorderly conduct, and pay days at local collieries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Shea
B. Moses
Shlerili
Pryor
Eleanor Campbell
George Cooper
Carbondale
Knights of Columbus
Delaware and Hudson
Mt. Madigan
Lyceum
Goore Tomking
D. D
New York
Christian Seience Board of Tectureship
Cure and Scrofula Promised by Hood's Sarsaparilla
Cure scrofula and other ailments with Hood's Sarsaparilla. The ad claims the blood purifying power of this medicine ends pain and disease. Also promotes Hood's Pills as a gentle family cathartic. Smoke Pocono Cigars, 5 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Harp of the Senses lecture by Prof De Motte at Scranton High
Professor De Motte gave a striking lecture on character building using sound wave demonstrations and visual spectra in the high school auditorium. He critiqued Dannat and depicted art works like the Bodenhause Madonna while warning youth about brain development through repeated thoughts and habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeMotte
Dannat
Will Scranton
Scranton High School
de Motte
Imere
Garner
Morenden
Hiis
Dye Motte
Charity Euchre Party Draws Big Crowds and High Prizes
The Knights of Columbus parlors hosted a charity euchre night for the Venetic of the House of the Good Shepherd. Sixty four tables were used and over $250 was raised. Winners among gentlemen and ladies received a range of prizes from umbrella sets to silver mounted combs and teapots. The event was run by the Thursdays Euchre club with refreshments and dancing to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Sumter Bros
Wil D. Troche
Garney, Brown & Coe
W. R. Roper
Griffin & Collins
M. F. Sando
Lewis, Reilly & Davis
W. P. O'Donnell
Jonas Long
Charles Nolan
Clemons
Ferber & O'Malley
Hugh Gallagher
Oullar
Henry Hengler
L. B. Powell & Co
Nellie Kagan
B. Finley
Percival Morris
Euchre’ Club
Richard O'Brien
John P. Kelly
M. E. McDonald
R. M. O'Birien
J. J. Barrett
Mary Connelly
Myre
Robert Reeves
John Burke
J. J. O'Boyle
P. O'Malley
Mise
Anna Hoban
Alice Hoban
Anna Connell
Jennie Clarke
Isabella Clarke
Famous Song Writer J Aldrich Libbey at Academy of Music
J Aldrich Libbey, famed songwriter and baritone, tours with Milton Aborn's New England Opera company. With fifteen years on stage plus European and Boston studies, he showcases lively, expressive singing earning strong applause at the Academy of Music all week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Aldrich Libbey
Milton Aborn
New England Opera Company
Libbey
Europe
Boston
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Academy of Music
Libbey high notes tour of England and Australia
Singer Libbey recently toured England and Australia with a hit filled run. His works include Taps College Chums Forever The Man's Story Marie Louise and Ror at Sea and a Sailor. He sold Every Life Has the Story to a Pittsburgh publisher and his wife Kate Trayer stars as prima donna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
England
Marie Louise
Pittsburg
Australia
Mr. Libbey
Kate Trayer
Minereville
Finn & Phillipe
What Happened to Jones Farce Receives High Praise
Telegram from M H Burgunder Wilkes-Barre praises The farce What Happened to Jones at the Newhuttor Kleht calling it right and entertaining. Company praised and audience loud in approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Weil
Wilkes-Barre
New Industries Considered by Scranton Board of Trade
The Scranton board of trade debates three potential new ventures that could bring 250 jobs and a National Elevator works project, with one local enterprise already $100,000 funded. A plan for the Cappouse venue site and a Green Ridge woolen plant advances, while a Philadelphia ballot reform delegate is chosen. Officers for 1896 to be nominated with mayoral stance likely by January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Dun Mercantile Agency
Manufacturers and Legislation and Taxes Committees
Philadelphia
Scranton
Manufacturers Committee
National Elevator Works
Honesdale
Condvern
Diing & Good
Clossit
Collins-Hale Manufacturing Company
Cappoose
Green Ridge
Hatter
Brock
Taylor
Dee
Victim Severely Crushed In Freight Train Incident
George Jennings suffered both legs crushed by a moving freight train on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western line while trying to board. He worked as a prop cutter at Greenwood mine and was taken to Moves Taylor hospital after the accident. Amputation of one leg below the knee was performed and the other leg was to be amputated pending his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jennings
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Jennings
Greenwood
Taylor Hospital
Steel rails trade faces brisk demand and price cuts
The Iron Age reports a lively fight between eastern and western steel rail makers after a sales pool collapse. Freight rails are being allocated regionally with prices around 17 to 17.50 per ton, northern and southern rail orders flocking to eastern mills while western producers gain large contracts. Outlook favors heavy tonnage next year as demand stays strong and uncertainties persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central West
Far West
Pittsburg
Chicago
Pueblo
Col
Allegheny Mountains
Chicago Art Northwestern
St. Paul
Timnole
Rock Island
Eastern
Euetern
Civics Club Opens Season With Colonization Program
The Civics club holds its first meeting of the season this Saturday in the Albright Memorial Hall. President J H Torrey presides with papers by John M Gunster on Colonization in History and Arthur Dunn on Spain and England as Colonizing Powers. A discussion on acquisition of the Philippine Islands is led by Rev Rogers Teruel and Prof Walter H Buell. Members urge young men to join. postal cards to John H Brooks or J M Guneter will place new names before the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civics Club
Albright Memorial Vhrory
J. H. Torrey, Esq
John M. Gunster
Arthur Dunn
Spain
England
Philippine Islands
Rogers Teruel
Walter H. Buell
eMeers
Ite
John H. Brooks
J. M. Guneter
Death of William Daniels at Six in Scranton
In West Scranton on November 40 1898 William Daniels aged six died at the residence of W J Phillips 1418 Price Street Funeral Saturday at two o clock at Spring Brook with interment at Spring Brook.
Building notes on three double frame dwellings in Richmond Park tract
Architect Percival J Morris yesterday finished plans for three double frame houses to be built by J H and J J Jordan in Richmond Park. Each side has nine rooms and modern appliances. a Sandereon avenue structure for Hallentine Brewing will be fourteen rooms with attic, hot water heat, and about 8000 dollars. Worden drew eight room Pine Street dwelling for C Ferber, Clemens Ferber and O Malley. plans for a ten room Woodlawn Park dwelling for County Auditor Frederick Ward are also out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percival J. Morris
Richmond Park
J. H
J. J. Jordan
Sandereon Avenue
Delaware Street
Hallentine Brewing Company
New York City
EK. G. Worden
F. G. Barrick
The
Brewing Company
Northerstern Pennsylvania Territory
E. G. Worden
Pine Street
C. ©. Ferber
Clemens, Ferber and O'Malley
Frederick Ward
Woodlawn Park
State school appropriation lands in Scranton
The first installment of the overdue annual appropriation for Scranton's public school was received yesterday. It amounts to 15 thousand dollars, part of a total 75 thousand dollars for the year, with monthly installments of 15 thousand dollars to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Short letters of interest for publication policy note
A notice states under a heading that short letters of interest will be published when accompanied by the writer's home address and that the Tribune will not be responsible for opinions expressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Rifle match ends with Wilkes-Barre victory despite Scranton credit
The Wilkes-Barre club led by Mr Miller with 47 points defeats Scranton 44 in a rifle match. Scranton praises the hospitality of Wilkes-Barre and thanks their club for the royal entertainment, per Charles M. Altzelmiat, treasurer of Electric City Rifle Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Bsurinton
Miller
Williams
Personally-Conducted Holiday Tour Of Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington date December 27 sets a three day tour visiting National Capital sites including the Congressional Library and new Corcoran Art Gallery. Round-trip from New York 314.50 from Trenton 2.60 from Philadelphia 150. proportional rates from other points. Special Teachers Tour same date 2.00 less. Mount Vernon and Old Point Comfort add 0.50 and 4.00 respectively. For itineraries contact Ticket Agents Tourist Agent 106 Broadway New York or Geo. W. Boyd Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Washington
National Capital
Congressional Library
New Corcoran Art Gallery
New York
Trenton
Philadelphia
National Hotel
Willards Hotel
Hotel Regent
Mount Vernon
Old Point Comfort
Cape Charles
Broadway
Geo. W. Boyd
Broad Street Station
Northwestern Mining and Exchange Buys Big Pensylvanian Coal Tract
In Dubois Pennsylvania on December 1 a record coal deal was announced as Northwestern Mining and Exchange Company buys a 7000 acre tract of high grade bituminous coal adjoining its Jefferson and Clearfield county holdings. The purchase positions Northwestern among major producers alongside Rochester and Pittsburg and Berwind-White, with projected investment into the region likely totaling millions and the Erie Railroad seen extending its line to enhance competitive routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubois
Draminois
Northwestern Mining and Exchange Company
Elk County
UN Holdings
Rochester
Pitiehure
Berwind-White
Jefferson
Clearfield
Pennsylvania
Erie
Northwestern
Pension notices issued in Carbondale district
Readable fragments indicate Pennsylvania pension notices issued for Carbondale area. Names such as Mary Gorlon appear in the text alongside dates and origin notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dec. L
Thess Penneyvania
Origin
Mi Widow
Maary Gorlon
Carbondale
Reception at the Columbia Quarters by West Scranton Fire Fighters
A large gathering of Council members and fire department personnel hosted by the Columbia Chemical Company at Division Street quarters. Speeches praised the new chemical apparatus. Chief Hickey and many city officials attended. a banquet followed with a notable roster of company members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Scranton
Columbia Chemical Company
Department
FP. J. Hickey
Division Street
Andrew Holmes
Iizleman
Williams and Coyne
J. W. Moir
Walker
Griffiths
Oliver
Jackson
Calpini
Nelson
Hickey
B. G. Beddow
I. M. Williams
D. PD. Evans
T. Malloway, Jr
Baltimore
Columbia Company
Department En Toto
Halloway, Jr
Frm
Scranton
Indy Friends
W. Lyman
D. D. Davis
Albert Lewis
Harry Meyere
Samuel Harris
B. Price
4. Pethrick
Norma Williames
Celin Bassett
Maregaret Evans
Frances
Mariam Phillips
Chief Hickey
Tanner
John Lowry
The
Franklin'’s
Adam Steinhauer
Hoot and Ladders
John Moir
Nay Aug's
Drugelet
John J. Davies
B. Gh. Beddow
M. J. Williams
D. D. Evans
Robathan
Doh H. Fellows
Thomas Fivan
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Wyoming Ave
Libby
H. B. Ware
Williams Building
Opp
Ostoitica
Home For
Mark's Church
Scranton Street Baptist Church
Anthony McNulty
John Mellen
Willam Enelinger
Enslinger
Delaware, Tavelowaime and Western Company
Dhimond
Thadletond
Delaware and Thadson Company
Becranton
Maneville
Yestundas
Alout
Wikstoton
St. Luke's Church
Annie Duval
Franklin Avenue
Tom Meatdrew
James O'Toole
Award Dully
Mowe
James Cidshy
Bixth
Cudahy
Daniels
James W. Sthuter
North Ning Street
Srewell J. Coyne
South
Main Avenue
Ottfried Knecht
Rosa Glarner
Altoona
Matthew Smith
Jackson Btreet
Maggie Heilway
Ilewheesey Court
Schank & Spencer
Spruce Street
Prof. DE Motte
Charity Euchre Party
J. Aldrich Libbey
Aborn
Harvey Long
M. H. Burgunder
Wilken Barre
Ayer
New England
Menneylvania
NEW York View
Steel Wall
China
Val
Pennsylvania Railroad
Northwestern Mining Exchange Company
Pennsylvania Pensions
Dr.Bull
Columbia Quarters
Weet Scranton
A. L. Lewis
Charles Corlesa
William Leman
A. B. Holmes
Evan Walters
Edward Pethrick
3. B. Price
Charles Boldry
William Lyman
George Meyers
FE. Pethrick
Llewellyn Parry
W. Llewellyn
Henry Kingsley
Henry Meyers
Harry Colla
Robert Diehl
Thomas EB. Price
A. J. Lewis
Jacob Kingsley
W. G. Jones
Joseph Oliver
Th. A. Williams
John H. Walker
T. Jones
W. T. Lewis
Bert Fellows
Frank Teremiah
W. Johns
Walter McNicholas
Beverly Chaee
Ontelde
Pittebure
Guernsey Hall
Washington Ave
Chas. du P. Swit
Geo M. Hallstead
Wilt
Ch von Buskirk
Swipt, Hallstead & CO
God Connell Building
SS Conthcianae Aeniay
Colt Birtensca
Lie
Lacka
John WH. Ladwis
F. L. Crane
Lackawanna Ave
Scranton Cash Store
A. F. Kizer
Washington Avenue
Conrad
Lacka, Ave
Rockaway
Pierce’s Market
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