Local Visitors and Residents Noted in City Headlines
Personal P B Higgins of Lackawanna Avenue New York City Mr and Mrs Charles Nichols of Binghamton in the city Addie Clark sister of BE A Clark is seriously ill at the Hahnemann hospital L Gallen entertaining Mrs Hinek of Rochester NY and Mrs BE M Gallon of Lima OH Miss May Hobbson and Miss Kate Lawler are in Washington DC Douglas H Ward son of the late Judge Ward is home with a severe cold Dr Langeter attending him Wells and Evans and Swisher registered at Hotel Albert in New York that week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. Higgins
Lackawanna Avenue
New York City
Charles Nichols
Binghamton
Mire Addie Clark
BE. A. Clark
PL. Crain
Thayer
SV. Dwydn Evans
Loulk B
Gerwen
T. Green
J. 8
Swisher
Hotel Albert
New York
Death in Philadelphia and Reading Railroad collision
Evan Thomas Meale of 108 Lusxerny Street died after a caboose collision on the Philadelphia and Reading railroad near Pridgeport across the Schuylkill from Norristown. He was taken to Charity hospital in Norristown where he died at 6 last evening. The 28 year old former Scranton stove works worker served in the United States Army in Havana before returning home. His parents learned of the accident and his remains will be brought to the city for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Thomas Meale
Lusxerny Street
Pridgeport
Schuylkill River
Norristown
Philadelphia and Reading
Charity Hospital
George W. Jenking
Central Rallroad
New Jersey
Meale
Scranton
Cty
Danville
United States Army
Havana
Mrr
Thomas Meale
Collision at West Lackawanna crossing almost causes wreck
A Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad crossing near West Lackawanna avenue saw a trolley collision narrowly avoided as Motorman Kinkle and Conductor Rockwell stopped a damaged Petersburg-Lugerne car at a downed gate. Five passengers escaped injury by jumping. Freight train failed to stop in time. a second car narrowly avoided a similar incident at Washburn street. The damaged trolley was towed to Linden street barn for repairs.
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West
Lackawanna Avenue
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Petersburg-Lugerne
Kinkle
Rockwell
Ninth Street
Vaa
Linden Street
Washburn Street
Night Car Plunge at Laurel Hill Ends with Fearful Slide
Anothe r near miss occurred just before 10 PM at Laurel Hill Taylor car number 165 carrying 33 passengers. Conductor George Eder and Motorman J Y Peterson failed braking on a Ninth Street curve causing a sprint down grade before a freight collision was narrowly avoided. Passengers were shaken but unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Hill- Taylor
George Eder
Jy. 1. Peterson
General Electric
Ninth Street
West Lackawanna Avenue
Leget
Officers of Monies Post elect wartime GAR leaders
Colonel William N. Monies post No. M19 Grand Army of the Republic held a meeting Saturday evening electing Commander P. J. McAndrew senior vice commander Marvin Jordan junior vice commander Fred Winding officer of the day Dennis Madigan officer of the post John Huntsman surgeon Leo Getz. They plan a public installation the first meeting night in January with Captain P. J. McAndrew and Captains DeLacey Horn elected as delegates to the department encampment in Get ayebure next June with FE Hage and R C Bryant as alternates. Finest wines and cigars at Lane's 82 Spruce street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William N. Monies
Grand Army of the Republic
P. J. McAndrew
Marvin Jordan
Fred Winding
Dennis Madigan
Broquart
John Huntsman
Leo Getz
Ejrele
Poe
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Claiming Universal Use
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a cure all for teething pain wind colic and diarrhea claiming fifty years of use by millions of mothers. The copy urges buyers to demand the product by name at druggists worldwide and notes a 25 cent bottle price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Winslow
Mra. Wilson
Mention of Men of the Hour in Local Politics and Industry
A portrait of Richard Williams select councilman of the fifth ward seeking reelection and his twelve years of service. Also profiles Lewis K. Torbet promoter of a tin plate company active in Chicago and Scranton like a western style businessman and public figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Williams
Fifth Ward
Richard Th. Williame
Cornelman
Williams
Upner
Brateh
Wren
William
Pictures of Passion Play at Thomas College Hall
Real Passion Play pictures shown for St Thomas College benefit on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at Thomas College Hall. Various imitators failed to match the stage production, leaving only the pictorial representation to satisfy public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas College
St. Thomas College
Oleomargarine sales stance in Scranton ad
An advertisement states oleomargarine cannot be lawfully sold and deceit is common where it is sold as butter. It cites a December issue noting 99 fiscal year production of 83,130,474 pounds, with Illinois a major producer. The firm promotes daily delivery of print butter and fresh creams from its own creamery and claims exclusive daily delivery in Scranton, while avoiding competition with oleomargarine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of Commerce
Illinois
Scranton
Passion Pinay exhibition described as unique worldwide
The article touts a traveling moving pictures show titled Passion Pinay of the peasants. It promises original world reproductions and a vivid portrayal of Horus, native customs, and a dramatic Passion Flag scene. Viewers are urged to seek the exhibit for its spiritual atmosphere and instructive value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horus
Fire destroys unoccupied barn on Mary Street
About 10 o clock a fire alarm summoned Providence firefighters from Box 2 at Moom Avenue and West Market Street. They found a small unoccupied barn at 8 Mary Street owned by David B. Lewin of Olyphant engulfed in flames. The fire consumed the structure before the Excelsiors Cumberland and Niagara crews arrived. the final extent of the loss was not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moom Avenue
West Market Street
Providence
Mary Street
David B. Lewin
Olyphant
Excelsiors
Cumberlands
Niagarna
Killed by a Trolley Car near Archbald
James Feeney of Jermyn, about 24, was killed instantly at the Archbald woods foot of Archbald Hill when struck by a Beranton-bound trolley. He was crushed beneath the car but the wheels did not pass over him. Undertaker Buller of Archbald attended the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Feeney
Jermyn
Archbald Woods
Feeney
Olyphant
Archhbald
Undertaker Buller
Archbald
Thomas Culligan Injured After Fall From Street Car
Thomas Culligan, a night worker at Clark's green houses on Bull's Head, was riding a street car near Oak Street when he stepped off to allow passengers to alight. He was dragged under the car and suffered a possible skull fracture and base of skull injury. He was taken to Lackawanna hospital in an ambulance and remained unconscious in a dangerous condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Culligan
Clark's
Green Houses
Bull's Head
Providence Square
Oak Street
Culligan
Lackawanna Hospiteal
Man Struck by Engine Near Notch Sustains Severe Injuries
John Howley of Pine Brook was struck by the rear of a mining engine near the Diamond mines as he walked from the Notch to town. He was hurled onto tires, suffered two fractured ribs and multiple cuts, and was taken to the Lackawanna hospital for treatment. He is a widower about thirty five years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Howley
Pine Brook
Dhiamond
Lackawanna Hospital
Howley
Ace
Primary Election Notice for Beranton Ward Six
Republican voters in Beranton Sixteenth Ward are ordered by the vigilance committee to hold a primary election on Saturday December 1 from 6 to 7 pm to nominate candidates for common council school controller and assessor of voters in the first and second districts. Return judges Joseph Danner and Walter E. Davis preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beranton
Office of Common Council
Joseph Danner
Walter E. Davis
Cheap Excursion to Washington for Masonic Centennial
Masonry lodges of the United States plan a centennial tribute to George Washington at Alexandria, Virginia. Lackawanna railroad offers one and one third fare round trip from this station to Washington, with continuous travel required in both directions and return by December 18. For details see the local agent. Spangled Lace Robes, black and white for bachelors' fall. Finley's. Smoke the Hotel Jermyn cigar, 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
George Washington
Alexandria
Washington
Lackawanna Railroad
T Washington
Lagu
Finley's
Elgin Creamery Butter Promotes Quality
Advertisement touts STANDARD OF THE WORLD Elgin Creamery Butter from Elgin Illinois at 27 cents direct sale. Claims it is the most delicious sweetest butter and superior to others with bold taste and claim of freshness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Creamery
Elgin
Illinois
Delivery Notice for Lackawan Hue at Sooth Main Avenue
A damaged OCR line shows a delivery notice for Lackawan Hue at 123 Sooth Main Avenue. It appears to reference a mail or parcel delivery but lacks complete details or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawan Hue
Sooth Main Avenue
Prous Ee Fomol Dalivery
West Side Viaduct Plan Faces City Action Delays
The Lackawanna freight station quadruples traffic at the West Side crossing causing long delays and near collisions. A viaduct with an overhead crossing is urged as the only feasible relief, with city and railroad interests negotiating shared costs and rights of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Lacka- Winna Company
Weat Ride
Everett Brothers Livery Offers Superior Carriages for Drives
Everett's Horses and carriages are superior to any other livery in the city. In this pleasant weather, call telephone 794 and Everett will send a first class outfit for a drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Projectors Urged to Drive Forward Before Catastrophe
The report notes that those responsible for the project must persevere and be commended if the work proceeds now rather than waiting for a catastrophe to force action.
Jonas Long's Sons Store Marks Second Anniversary
The Jonas Long's Sons department store in the city celebrates its second anniversary with a week long sale. The store is described in festive décor and special pricing to commemorate two years of operation and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas Long
Jonna Long's Sons
Grand Santa Claus Exhibition Opens For City Children
The grand Santa Claus exhibition is open in the dry goods department and runs daily from 10 am to 2 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm. Twelve prizes will be awarded to children, who with a parent or guardian receive a free coupon for a chance to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Oils promise durable paint at fair prices
An advertisement touts oils that promise long lasting paintability and durability. It claims a large surface can be covered without peeling cracking or wearing off until the full duty is done and asserts that good oils are not expensive.
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Aw——. Norton's Bulletin
Norton
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Goodhan
THE
Griffin Art CO
Griffin
Per
Wyoming Ave
Eastman's
Kodaks
Hood
Seine
Penn Avenue
Warman
O'Hara
Bpruce
Elgar
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Merlin
Lackawanna Hardware
Lane
Spruce Street
Lewis K. Torbet
the Tin Plate Man
Tin Plate Company
National Republican League
League O
Offiers
Chicago
Knights Templar
Ild
Torbet
Indiana
National Naveral University
Lebanon
Ohio
Equitable Accident and Insurances Company of Cincinnat
Forbet
Lida Eastman
Cincinnat
Benjamin Hutter
Cincinnati Law School
Chicago Pneumiatic Company
Torbel
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
St. Thomas Colelve
E. G
Coursen
David B. Lewis
Providence Line
Standard OF the World
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Tribune
Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western Yard
West Siders
Lackawanna Company
Trolley Company
Dix
Tate
Clarke Bros
DeLary
Chas.e. Scott
Frankiin Ave
Plwarts
Eivilieed
Ty Scranton
Foote & Fuller Co. Mears Building
Washington Ave
Hand & Payne
Matthews Bros
Bell & Skinner
Hotel
Jermya
Felton
Conrad
Town
Pierce’s Market
Rockaway
Maurice River
Blue Point Craters
Children’s Morris
Wyoming
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