Chicago visitors and trips noted in city letters
Mr. and Mrs. Eliet of Chicago are in the city. Mrs. Robert M. Scranton returns from Hartford Corin. T. C. Melvin, St. Charles hotel proprietor, is in New York. Controller Howell and son Lewis visit Danville on business. William Vokolek leaves for Philadelphia for Supreme Court work. Henry Armbrust returns from a Susquehanna hunting trip. Dr. F. Holton goes to Milwaukee for the painters convention next week. Col and Mrs Hatlateda and others depart for New York to attend Miss Clera Toothe's wedding to J. De Smet Maguire. R. S. Kaufman, amateur photographer, has works accepted at the American Institute Photographie Salon in New York, a high honor with 200 pictures displayed. MM: Kaufman attended a private view at the Institute gallery last Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliet
Chicago
City
Robert M. Scranton
Hartford
Corin
T. C. Melvin
St. Charles
New York
Howell
Lewis
Danville
William Vokolek
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Henry Armbrust
Susquehanna County
Pr. F. Holton
Franklin Avenue
Milwaukee
Hell
G. M. Hatlateda
Charles Schlager
John T Portier
Willam F. Halletend
W. L. Schlager
Clera Toothe
J. de Smet Maguire
Kaufman
Thie City
Icculute Photographie Balon
A Wufman
Institute
City Letter Carriers Map Unmarked Streets and Dwellings
Carriers in the city are recording unmarked street corners and unnumbered buildings under federal instruction. Beginning today they will document all addresses and proper numbers, as misnumbered streets could trigger cutoffs in free delivery, a common step in other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gamble Rihll concert charms city with varied program
The Gamble Rihll concert drew a large audience last evening praising Gotowsky’s piano recital and Mr Gamble who sang with a powerful lyric tenor. Maud Rihll impressed as accompanist with precise touch and brilliant execution. A Mason & Hamlin concert grand was used. a reception for Miss Rihlt and Mr Gamble followed today at the Conservatory of Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamble-Rihll
Philadelphia
Ore
Gotowsky
Priest Gamble
Handel
Arma
King
Loch Lomond
Bleviking
Woolak
Sanda O' Dee
Hellces
Cornelis
Mise Maud Ribll
Wilhelmina
Accom Jentist
Cololet
Bert
Mason & Hamiln
Finn & Primus
Conservatory of
Muelle
Hoor
Mies Rihtl
Mr. Gamble
Public Buildings Visited By City Fire Chief
West Scranton fire chief and permanent firemen toured West Scranton hospital and St. Patrick's orphanage to study construction, doors, and exits. Fire companies from Hook and Ladder, Franklin, Columbia, and Eagle joined the visit as part of familiarization outreach and a plan to stage further city building tours. Chief Walker also distributed new hydrant pumps to prevent water from freezing after fires and to pump hydrants dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Meeting Postponed by Charities Board
The annual meeting of the directors and members of associated charities did not occur last evening at the Albright Library due to insufficient attendance. Four members present decided to reconvene next Tuesday evening, December 12, and notify all members by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Associated Charities
Albright
New England Society Final Banquet Arrangements Made
The New England Society met in the Board of Trade assembly rooms to finalize plans for its annual dinner on December 22. Secretary Dolph B. Atherton presided in President Homer Green's absence. The Scranton Club rooms will host the banquet with Steward O Neil serving. Invited guests have indicated they will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Society
Board of Trade
Homer Green
Dolph BH. Atherton
Scranton Club
Steward O'Neil
Very Useful Calendar by W. T. Hackett Real Estate Man
Calendar for 1900 combines monthly calendar, city map showing streets and principal buildings, and fire alarms. Map feature is the most useful, aiding instant location with a keyed map of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Hackett
Peter Williamson Lodge Elects Officers
Members of Peter Williamson Lodge No 325 F A M chose officers last evening. Worshipful master Charles W Daw son senior warden Alfred E Connell junior warden Joseph J Taylor secretary C L Van Buskirk treasurer Thomas E F Lyddon trustees B A Hill William L Connell and L A Watres representative to grand lodge Frank M Mover were elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Williamson Lodge
Charles W. Dawson
Alfred E. Connell
Joseph J. Taylor
C. L. van Buskirk
Thomas EF
Lyddon
B. A. Hill
William L. Connell
L. A. Watres
Grand Lodge
Frank M. Mover
Died of infant deaths in Keogh and Lord households
Funeral notices report the deaths of Mrs. Michael Keogh at 2 Fourth Street and Kate Lord, age 4, at North Washington Avenue. Tim and Timothy Lord are listed with details of a December 6 death. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 1 PM at the respective houses, with interment in Forest Mill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kecon
Michael Keogh
Fourth Street
Lord
Washington Avenue
Tim
Kate
C. W. Lord
Dave
Forest Mill
Mass Meeting Over Green Ridge Water Crisis
A Green Ridge mass meeting hosted by the Green Ridge Women's Club discussed the Providence Gas and Water water supply. The secretary Amy Von Salis Gerecke read findings on reservoir conditions, amid calls for filtering and a possible indictment if grievances are ignored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge Womans’ Club
Providence Gas and Water Company
Green Rides
Green Ridgebrary
Green Ridge
Green Ridge Women's Club
Aaron Goldsmith
Womans’ Club
T. J. Lansing
D. D
Green Ridge Water
Ladies’ Association
F. L. Hitchcock
Ladies' Association
Hawker
Ike
Ladies’ Lab
FE. B. Sturges
Fone
W. W. Scranton
Providence Company
J. H. Rittenhouse
George B. Davidson
H. L. Burdick
W. J. Ford
G. EB. Dean
Improvement at the Park Bond Decision Meeting
Park commissioners plan a late week meeting to decide who will receive the $0,000 bond issue and whether the city will issue the bonds and place them in the sinking fund. They will also discuss Nay Ang park work and the winter scope of improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nay Ang Park
Coursen’s Best Coffee Promises Fine USA Blend
Advert offers fancy roasts and cheap imports then touts Coursen’s Best Coffee as America’s finest, priced 35c per 3 pounds with 80c for bulk, and lists Mandheling at 40c while mocking rival Mocha and Java. The pitch contrasts advertising laughter over price cuts with a bold country store claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Coursen
America
City plans for park improvements with Edgerton design
The commissioners will use an Edgerton plan with Philadelphia influence and edits for the park. This winter will see moving the menagerie and grading along Arthur avenue to Olive street, plus a band stand and driveways. In spring the artificial lake and swimming pool are expected to begin, with all officials eager to start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Edgerton
Philadelphia
Two Papers Read at Catholic Historical and Newman Club
Miss Mary Niland presented a condensation of The Making of French Literature by W. H. Kent, tracing national literature as a living organism and its development. Miss Sara Walsh discussed The Effect of Scientific Criticism On All Forms of Protestantism, arguing both Catholic and non Catholic writers err in defending or diminishing faith amid modern knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Literaary
Catholic Historical and Newman Magazine Club
Mary Niland
Sara Walsh
Mies Niland
W. H. Kent
Dublin Review
France
Enys
Kent
M. Prunetiere
Ginley Threatened to Shoot at Local Lunch Wagon
Patrolman David Parry took Anthony Ginley to Centre Street station after Ginley drew a revolver and threatened to shoot the proprietor of a Lackawanna avenue lunch wagon. At hearing Mayor Moly fined Ginley $10. he paid and was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Parry
Centre Street
Anthony Ginley
Lackawanna Avenue
Ginley
Parry
Moly
Tragic Series Darkens North Main Family History
George Elliott, 14, fell before a car on Von Storch slope in North Main avenue, sustaining a badly crushed leg and probable internal injuries. Doctors Donne and Rodham fear for his recovery. The family has suffered multiple tragedies including a stabbing of his father four years ago, his elder brother's death three years ago, and his sister's death last December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Elliott
Robert Eliott
North Main Avenue
Cara
von Storch Slope
Donne
Rodham
North Main Arena
Water rate ordinance review to be discussed by council committees
The West and water committees of the select council meet tomorrow at 4 PM in the city clerk's office to draft a report on Mr Melvin's ordinance establishing city water rates. City Solicitor Vosburg's opinion is nearly complete and will be presented at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Melvin
Boliciter Vosburg
Woman Arrests Boarder Over Alleged Fraud Charge
Mrs. Catherine McAndrews had Lawrence Barrett arrested after accusing him of trying to defraud her of $2 for board. Barrett appeared before Alderman Howe, posting $300 bail with two sureties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine McAndrews
Lawrence Barrett
Lackiwannd Revenue
Barrett
Alderman Howe
Sale of Frank en Coal breaker equipment at Carbondale
Having purchased the entire lot of breaker machinery rails and all iron material in and about the Frank en Coal company breaker at Carbon dale Pa we shall offer the entire lot for sale at the above place on Wednesday December 6 18. Sale will commence at 10 o'clock a m F Beckwith Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franken Coal Company
Carbondale
F. Beckwith & Co
Creamery on display with wide Fancy Ware offerings
Announcement notes the creamery on display featuring fine ware including lamps and dinner sets. It promotes special selections such as fancy Java and Mocha coffee, and butter priced at 27 cents per pound, with Elgin creamery butter highlighted.
Coroner's Jury Exonerates Vilallo in South Scranton Stabbing
The coroner's jury in Amiello De Santo's stabbing verdict exonerates Tony Vilallo, finding death from knife wounds inflicted by an unknown assailant. Witnesses said Vilallo held a razor but saw no stabbing. jurors questioned grand jury indictments and noted no one testified to seeing Vilallo stab anyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amiello de Santo
South
Serenton
Tony Vilallo
Joseph Stemplinger
William Borke
Tony Vilatio
Vitallo
William Burke
Vitalio
Tony Vilailo
R. Conley
Adolph Miller
Jace Levert
Fred Woelehel
John J. Gordon
Pairie
Miles
Vilalio
de Santo
Roberts
Aa Ragor
Vasirio
Scranton Clearing House Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Scranton Clearing House Association met at 10 a m in First National bank with all members present. Manager Shepherd Ayala reported total clearings for the year ending Nov 90 at 55 250 538 01 up from 47 715 197 79 last year, a net gain of 7 544 041 12. Officers elected: Chairman James A Linen, Secretary C W Gunster, Manager F L Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Clearing House Association
First National Bank
Shepherd Ayala
Scranton
James A. Linen
W. Gunster
F. L. Phillips
Patrick Philbin Injured at South Mill
Patrick Philbin of Prospect avenue was injured when a large iron plate toppled onto him at the South steel mill where he works. He suffered a broken hip and was taken to Moses Taylor hospital yesterday forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Philbin
Prospect Avenue
Moses Taylor Hospital
South Steel
Prizes Awarded in Home Magazine Rebus Contest
The November Home Magazine test prize winners include Miss Lizzie A. Evans of City with 610.00 prize, Mrs. Daisy Swarte of Dalton Pa. receiving 5.00, Mrs. John Ri Thomas of Lincoln Ave. 5.00, C R B Lively of Scranton Dairy Co with 6.00, Mrs. A. E. Lester on Vine City 5.00, and Mr. Wm. Cawley of Price St. City with 5.00. An advertisement for Clarke Brothers promotes affordable clothing and gifts, urging readers to visit their store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie A. Evans
Lafayette
City
Daisy Swarte
Dalton
John Ri. Thomas
Lincoln Ave
C. RB. Lively
Scranton Dairy Co
A. E. Lester
Vine &J
Wm. Cawley
Price St. City
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Norton's Bulletin
Norton's
Cosmopolitan
Ladies’ Home Journal
Woman's Home
Woman's World
Scribner
St. Nicholas
Puritan
Metropolitan
Leslie's Popular
Carson's
Argosy
Wide World
Young Lady’s Journal
South Africa
London
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
the Griffin Art CO
Rembrandt
Mr. Griffin
King Miller
Spruce Street
Lackawanna
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
Martini
Lane's
Jermyn
Universal
Lackawana
Hackett
DR. Lansing
MR. Sturges
W. W. Bscranton
E. G
Historical Society Meeting
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Lackawanns Avenue
South Main Avenue
Valalio
Valilio
Clearing House Association
South Mill
Home
Clarke Brothers
Tle
Clarke
Clarke Bros
Yeill Mawes
Bronson & Tallman
DeLery
Chase. Scott
Franklin Ave
ING Store
Barney & Berry
Foote & Fuller C
Mears Building
Schank & Spencer
Bell & Skinner
Felton
Conrad
Pierce’s Market
Rockaway
Maurice River
Blue Point
Penn. Avenue
Children’s Morris
Wyoming Ave
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