Personal notices and scattered city mentions
Personal items recount brief travels and statuses of residents M II Butaunder and Mrs Geo Taylor in the city, Mr Myer Dovittow in New York, Mr JeWin A Well planning a winter in Asheville, Admiral Kelly and impeachment notes, various military officers visiting Easton and Reading, reference to a train wreck near Philadelphia, and Major Wint recovering after Civil War action with Pennsylvanian volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butaunder
Wheeh-Larre
Geo. D. Taylor
Parladelphia
Myer Dovittow
Lackowauirt Avenue
New York
JeWin A. Well
Mutherry Street
Asheville
Aldermai
Kelly
J A. Watros
Dy. J. Atherton
PL Vartilling
Mejor Field
Easton
Moyney
Motteville
Reading
Kieveth Regiment
G. P
Philadelphia
Peninsylvania
Major Wint
Sandunn Hi
Ie Brether
Thie City
Han
Wantevile
Alas
Matoieae
Cuba
Funeral of Andrew Allen Draws Large Pittston Crowd
A large funeral crowd gathered in Pittston yesterday for Andrew E. B. Allen chief engineer of the Pennsylvania Coal Co who died from the No 4 shaft explosion. The First Presbyterian Church was packed as a special Erie and Wyoming Valley railroad train ferried relatives and fraternal groups from Scranton Dunmore and nearby towns. Revs Gibbons Parke Kilpin officiated with pallbearers Dobbie Shepherd Watson Blogs Tuttle and Davis and flower bearers Tachman Allen Mousks. Burial took place in Pittston Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittson
Andrew EB Allen
Pennsylvania Coal Canoes
First Presbyterian Church
Erie and
Wyoming Valley Railroad
Pitts
Oetoek
No. 1 Hose Company
Order of American Mechanics and Patriarche
Scotuaniten
Platston Odd Fellow
Thatia Lodge
Daughters of Reheven
Priend
Company of
Punmoore
W. PF. Gibbons
Dunmore Presbyterian Church
N. ci Parke
J. A. Kilpin Fietcher
John Dobbie
Charles Shephard
James Watson
Pittsten
William Blogs
Martin Tuttle
Dunmore
Me. Davis
Scranton
William Tachman
George Allen
Charles Mousks
Pittston Omnelery
Recital by Valentine Abt at Percy Brothers Music
Pittsboro mandolin virtuoso Valentine Abt gave a recital at Percy Brothers Music on Wyoming Avenue last night. The performer, praised as one of the nation’s great mandolin players, offered three of his own compositions and a Mendelssohn piece. He was assisted by Archbald’s John A. Foote who played three altar numbers and drew hearty applause for his own encore. The Angelus Orchestra contributed selections, described as a wonderful mechanism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine Abt
Pittsboro
Percy Brothers
Wyoming Avenue
Citv
John A. Foote
Archbald
Mendelssohn
Afr Foote
Angelus Orchestral
Wondersul
Masons Invited to Christmas Service in Scranton
Rev Robert F Pierce extends a general invitation to members of the Masonic fraternity in Scranton to attend the Christmas Eve service at Penn Avenue Baptist Church on December 25 at 7 40 PM. The notice is issued from 42 MM Avenue Scranton. Fraternally yours Robert F Pierce pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Myngonie Fraternity
Scranton
Robert Fly. Pierce
Pierce
Sir
St. John's Day
Pawn Avenue Baptist Church
Robert FP
Partor
Scranton Education and Holiday Goods Notices
Scranton Business College offers day and night courses with varying terms and scholarships. Connell Building houses a law library for tenants with a tutor office for lawyers. The Young Ladies Society accepts holiday cake orders and Scranton Wine and Liquor Store sells holiday goodies. golf goods advertised by Garney Brown. Wilkes-Barre Record available in Scranton at local newsstands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell
Tutter
J. L. Connell
Refund Guarantee for Tar tf it fails to cure
Undersigned parties pledge to refund money on certain bottles of Greene's Warratted byrup Tar if it fails to cure your dough or card. They guarantee a one cent bottle to prove refund. Signatories include J. Boe & n of Dunmore and John P. Donahue of Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Boe & N
Dunmore
John P. Donahue
Scranton
Fire Rages In Pittston Mine Slope
Flames roar through the Main Hauling Slope at the Pittston mine near Port Griffith. The 1 000 foot long slope carries rock and timber debris as fire undermines lower sections, with roof and ventilation compromised. Officials battle the blaze with borrowed water and improvised connections as crews work to assess damage and control conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Burglars Rob Woolever House at 4 A M
At about 4 am Monday burglars entered the Dickson avenue home of John Woolever and chloroformed his wife. They ransacked the house and took $4 and a wedding ring from the bureau. Police search for local suspects who knew the early hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Woolever
Dickson Avenue
Woolever
Sleighing Praised On City Streets After Snow
Motoring residents enjoyed good sleighing Monday with a light snow cover on the paved trenten te and boulevard. Many took sleigh rides with several noting Kimburat road offered the best sleighing of the season though the snow amount was limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trénte
Kimburat
Freight fleet ordered by B and O to arrive by Jan 15
Receivers Cowen and Murray of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad report large freight purchases will be delivered by January 15. Orders include 200 standard box cars from Michigan Peninsular Car, 1 000 box and 1 000 gondolas from Pullman, 2 000 box cars from Missouri Cay and Poun dry, 1 000 steel coal cars of 106 000 pounds from Rehoon, and five 1 foot modern mail cars from Pullman, each fitted with Westinghouse air brakes and M Hutte Couplers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowen and Murray
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Michigan Peninsular Car Company
Pullman Company
Missouri Cay and Poundry Company
Rehoon Company
Floral supply ad for Christmas decorations
Marvin & Muir advertise complete floral arrangements for Christmas including bouquets holly evergreens wreaths laurels and pine. Located at Corner Spruce and Washington Avenue in the Mews building they promise ready stock and prompt service for holiday decoration needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin & Muir
Corner Spruce
Washington Avenue
Cabinet Meeting Noted for Courtesy Calls
Washington report notes the cabinet meeting today was routine as the president spent significant time hearing from official callers and less on policy. Dew points to the ceremonial tone with emphasis on receptions and greetings rather than substantial decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dew, K
Officers Elected at Camp 25 Meeting
The Patriotic Order Sana of Almerton Camp 25 elected officers for the year at a Dickenson Avenue hall gathering last night. President Albert Nothacker presided, with Hubert Richardson master of forms, Joseph Seward and George T. Pugden trustees, and other posts filled by H Hughes treasurer Willa Gott conductor Fred Ayles outside guard William Tannon and Joseph J. Feward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sana
Almerton
Dickeon Avenue
el Bite
A.W Colhart, Jr
Henry Hoffran
ML Cobb
Albert Nothacker
Hkbert Rtichardson
Joseph Seward
Ceorge T. Pugden
Ancrewry
Saint
Hughes
Fred Aykes
Willa Gott
William Tannon
Joseph JH
Fewiard
SONS OF BENJAMIN DANCE AT SECOND ANNUAL BALL
The Independent Order of Benjamin held its second annual ball at Music Hall with about one hundred couples. Numerous officers and committee members attended the reception while the Sons of Benjamin pledge a benevolent society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone of Benjamin
Music Hall
Nore
Poursemihertra
Sam Jdrkoviin Wethiday
Maa
Sarer
Mira Kite Welsberger
Priedman
Walleweelsret
Tool
Antd
LL. Fasner
Those Old Testament Stories Discussed at Mulhall Meeting
At the Mulhall Hiv forbead society meeting an erudite address by J. MacGoldrick explored Old Testament stories as Bible notes. He argued Christ used the Old Testament as reference and urged consistency in how believers read it, noting some Christians overemphasize or distrust its passages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulhall
Hiv Forbead Society
Gremneey
Ites
J. MacGoldrick
MacGoldrlote
Christ
Political notes on upcoming party nominations in Nineteenth ward
Local Republicans set dates for wild caucuses at Joseph Kramer’s Prospect Avenue hotel as candidates for city offices align. Henry J. Sprake enters Democratic race for common council. Richard Sheridan seeks renomination. Thomas W. Kelley also in contention. D. W. Vaughin denies candidacy amid speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohi Therndern
Republican Party
Joseph Kramer
Prosport Avenue
BT Evang
South Malavenue
Chittenden
Canady
T. J. Jotnings
Midvear
South Side
Henry J. Sprake
Sprakes Bros. Lumber Dealers
Wullders
Common Council
Richard Sheridan
Thomas W. Kelley
D. W. Vaughin
Tribune
Mr. Spraks
Mr. Sprukes
Munyon Inhaler touted by Caffrey in city pitch
Willam W. Caffrey representing Munyon's Homeopathic offers Munyon's Inhaler as a superior remedy for catarrh asthma bronchitis and throat troubles claiming wide demand wherever introduced in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam W. Caffrey
Munvyen
Home Femedien
Munyon
City and School Taxes Due December 15 to Avoid Penalty
City Treasurer G. Boland reminds taxpayers that city and school taxes must be paid on or before December 15 to avoid penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Boland
Destruction of the Barrel Mill at Moosic Powder Yard
A catastrophic explosion at the Moosic Powder Company's Barrel Mill destroyed the structure and damaged surrounding buildings. No fatalities occurred though injuries included a woman knocked by debris. losses exceed $7,000 with the mill slated for rebuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moosic Powder Company
Moosie Powder Company
Frank
Judgon Lane
Geir Shotwell
Delaware and Hudson
Spring Brook Lumber Company
Thomas Thomas
Powder Company
Detective Barrings Opinion on Corcoran Murder Case
Wilkes Barre detective Hermann Barring of Barring and McSweenes spoke with a Tribune man about the Corcoran murder. He dismissed sensational leads and warned amateur detectives may hinder justice, urging thorough official inquiry to identify the killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann Barring
Wilkes-barre
Barring
Conillethie Etorlea
Tynda0
Ceuthney
Food Fads and Health Tips From the New York Poot
A fragmented discussion of food and health trends cautions against overanalyzing diet rules. It argues for simple guidelines, avoiding excessive worry while seeking moderate, sensible eating in line with evolving modern ideas.
Railroad Young Meta Club Presents Evening Show
The monthly entertainment event for the Railroad Young Meta Club featured a Star Lyceum Company performance. Cast members included Albert F. Smith Timonity J. Stuart Hinckton and Miss Mattie Holmes. The program offered several war views and proved very enjoyable to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Lyceum Company
Albert FE. Simith
Timonwty J. Stuart Hinckton
Ecelew Luring
Ire
Mies Matte Holmes
Imperconatoe
Notobet
Aldo
City Offices Seek Candidates At February Election
The city announces an upcoming February election for mayor city controller three city assessors two school directors and any Republican seeking candidacy must file by December 15 with city committee official Chittenden. The notice requires the office chosen and the candidate’s statement with necessary signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Chittenden
Phatrmath
CB Chittenden
Phair
Fragmentary OCR Wine Ad Distorts Names and Details
A garbled advertisement mentions wines at an Aer fon Wine and Tiger company with unreadable phrases about pills, medical claims, and unrelated names. The text is largely incomprehensible, mixing brand hints with stray capitalized words and partial sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aer Fon Wine
Tiger Comimany
Te Pennoven
Telephione Aie Oe
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Norton
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Decan
MR. Valentine Art
Perry Bros
John Foote
Archbald and
Wyoming Ave
Griffin Art Studio
A. A. Lindabury
Offee
Maura
Te Lie
Om Ito P
Spafire —Williame Building
Postofficne
Kewidence
South Main Avenue
Columbian Detective Agency
Life Bank Building
Scranton, PA
Chas McMullen
Heave
T¢Traders National Bank
Leeraanne Laundry
A.B. Warman
Penn Avenue
Bronson & Tallman, Agts
Spruce St
Andrew Allen
Pittston
Hoe
Archhbald
Masons
Scranton Business College
Young Ladies’ Society of the
Moe
Watson
Mina Hunt
Giarney, Brown & Co
Court Wome Square
Hejaman Bros
Spruce
WO Lindon Streets
Alug
Lackewauns Avenue
Pennsylvania Company
Petherivania
Pitthton
Andrew J. Allen
Maine
Port Gritish
Fort Criffith
Minina
Pitteten
Ehart
Pittebon
Timbeering
Havy
Sons OF
Benjamin Dance
D. J. MacGoldrick
William W. Caffrey
Coursen
E. G
Manger Dutchings
Hutson
Math Street
Matehings
Presbyteria
Jury
Fourth Street
Malin Street
Monaghan
A. Entertain
Fordieam
A. Moetritt
S.C. Snyder
Sprave
Index of
Lackawina Ave
Raynokis
Xmas
Bell & Skinner
Snow
Scranton, Corbondate, Olyphant
Ablin & Rand Fomwder CO
SMITH
Maloney Owl and Manufacturing CO
Meridian Street
Delft
Reed Rockers
Jardiniere
Rass
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