Social Notes From Wilkes-Barre and Nearby
Colonel J Ridgeway Wright of Wilkes-Barre, in the city, Dr Longstreet on professional visit to MIM City. Mise Stoyer of Washington is a guest of Mrs Laither Keller. Alkens of Southington Conn is guest of Greenwood friends. Police Sergeant Charles Midgeway and Deputy George Jones acting. Mise Anna Conwell of Madison Avenue returned from New York after two months visiting. Mise Magele Galpin of Hollroad Avenue and Mise Lise Thorney of Wyoming Avenue spent Saturday in Pittston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ridgeway Wright
Wilkes- Barry
Longstreet
Mim City
Yester
Mise Stoyer
Washington
TLC
Laither Keller
Alkens
Southington
Conn
Greenidee Friends
Charles Midgeway
George Jones
Abenet
Mise
Anna Conwell
Madison Avenue
New York City
Magele Galpin
Hollroad Avenue
Mise Lise ‘Thorney
Wyoming Avenue
Staliay
Pittston
Court awards overtime pay to letter carriers in Washington
United States Court of Claims in Washington grants judgments for overtime pay to numerous letter carriers. Amounts vary by individual, with several cases listing payments from about 10 to 900 dollars plus. Names include Leopold Johler, Benjamin Jones, Thomas Jones, Harry Knoepfel, James Mecinis, William Moser, John Phillips, Lucius Equier, Hannah Williams, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Court of Claims
Washington
Togethel
Leopold Johler
Benjamin Lb. Jones
Boli
Thomas KR. Jones
Harry Knoepfel
James Mecinnis
William Moser
John H. Phillips
Lucius F. Equier
Hannah Williams
John A. Williams
Thomas Oo. Wiliams
Edward D. Jones
John Kelly
Joshua R. Thomas
Harry BE. Whyte
John St. Thomas
Willan D. Morgan
Patrick Holand
Andrew PP. Coyne
Flor. Deverge
P. FP. Griffin
Richard Grimes
John BE. Gaffney
George Haelrich
Eugene H. Long
W. WH. Moran
Matthew Mannion
2D. P. Murray
Joseph R. Silkman
James J. Beott
John P. Sige
Walter McNichols
Eleager S. Evans
Joseph D. Thomas
Armit Thomas
John Medonough
Frederick Emery
Joseph Fidiam
To Cure a Cold in One Day Claim
An old ad promotes laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a one day cure for colds with a refund offer. The notice invites readers to call or mail for printing details and price.
Death by knockout drug at White House saloon scandal unfolds
Coroner and police hunted suspects after a man believed drugged Saturday night at the White House on Penn avenue and Center street died Sunday. Elmer Isley of New Street was suspected, but locals traced a web of witnesses including Pearl Westcott Len Brink and Celia Clare with bartender notes and a police chase involving Dimler and La Bar. A suspect was arrested for attempted robbery and a warrant considered against La Bar for spreading rumors of Isley’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Isley
New Street
LaBary
Robling
Leyshon
Lovestreet
White House
Penn Avenue
Center Street
Longstreet
Pearl Westcott
Len Brink
Celia Clare
Miss Clark
Frank Schults
Hogstler
Green Rilee
Lackawanna Avenue
Milar
la Bar
Dimler
Ishy
Tshba
la Har
Dimer
Ishy Fe & Fuilronder
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Tie
Chief Robling
Isley
Chief Roebling
Kinsley
Isby
The Man o' Wars Man Opens at Academy of Music
The Man o Wars Man drew standing room crowds at the Academy of Music as Thorns BE Shea and company staged a patriotic drama featuring Captain Jack Conway of the USS New Orleans. Shea’s performance drew repeated curtain calls with a strong supporting cast and lively comedy between scenes. The Gibraltar council scene stood out, and the production will be repeated tonight and tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Music
Thorns
Shea
Jack Conway
United States
New Orlane
Thorugh
Coun
Captain Conway
Mr. Shea
Gibraltar
War Council
Mr Shea
Louise Hooser Nesmith
Rose Adelle
Einar Francis Shea
Henry Testa
Fronk Rueman
Gardner Crane
Frank Hooman
Rose
Public museum plan eyed for Nay Aug park site
Lackawanna Institute of History and Science and city officials discussed acquiring an acre in Nay Aug Park to build a museum modeled on Central Park Museum of Art. They back the project but foresee legal hurdles over land reversion and council authority, with steps to secure a city institutional status and broad public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank EB. Platt
A. W. Dickson
Charles LeHay Wheeler
Lackawanna Institute of History and Science
M. J. Burns
PF. Wagner
W. H. Thomas
Park Committee of Select Council
Nay Aug Park
Museum of Art
Central Park
Eto
Lackawanna Tron and Coal Company
Institute
Central Park Museum of Art
New York
Branda's Bicycle Stolen From Front Of Office
Frank Branda reported his white bicycle with a brake stolen from in front of his office at 44 Spruce Street around 2 o clock yesterday. The unique bike bore number 18 and police were notified with alerts sent to valley authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Branda
Spruce Street
Suit Over Wages For Runaway Young Man
A civil suit in Alderman Howe's office involved P. J. Walsh of the West Side suing Liveryman W. Belles for wages due to Walsh's minor son Michael. Attorney Richard A. Bourke defended for the plaintiff with George Watson for the defendant. Evidence indicated the youth was within six months of voter eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Howe
P. J. Walsh
West Side
W. Belles
Walsh
Michael
Richard A. Bourke
George Watson
German Reformation stage show to aid reading rooms
Frothingham hosts a three night performance this week to raise funds for young men's patriotic reading rooms. About 200 locals will wear sixteenth century costumes as Mrs. H. E. Monroe portrays Luther with dramatic force. Lectures, views and processions accompany the tale, praised as highly entertaining and educational. Reserved seats go on sale at the bus office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilture
Sane
Frothingham
Luther
H. E. Monroe
Milton
The
New York Tribune
Dixon Lectures on The Great Movements of the Work at Penn Avenue
Rev Dr Dixon delivers a lecture tomorrow evening at Penn Avenue Baptist Church titled The Great Movements of the Work. The talk, illustrated with stereopticon and calcium light, is presented as a short, humorous and enlightening journey through ancient and modern civilizations. Admission is 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nila
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Dixon Fe
Mart
Orient
Europe
Jogeth K. Dixon
Land strip dispute looms in eminent domain case
In Wilkes Barre held argument court many actions were heard, with the Scranton Gas and Water Co seeking to seize land for a widening along the gas house. The railroad firm contested the strip size and the master’s report, while many other cases were continued settled or argued, including disputes over deeds liens and judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Company
H.W. Archbard
FF. W. Gunster
Junge McM. Edwards
Scrantonins and Water Company
Northern Comb and Doom Company
Delaware and Hadeon Comal Com Pny
Miro Gompany
Devinco
Gas and Water Company
Radon
Supreme Court
Judee Bennett
Wilkes-Barre
Cenert
Alfred Hand
Bedlums
Mitre Company
Che
Phinyon
Che Rathrentel Company
Dimmick
Delaware, Lackawanna and Wotorn Lindl Company
Brown, Inc
Whdntit
Warren & Knapp
Praetodines
Margaret Lynett Agnin
Gilmore & Daly
Jollet Conlew
Wilkeshare Ad Scranton
Sherif
Chlig
Scranton
A. Wells
Weudtist i. Ie Pett
Sarah M. Wall
M. Stone
Spraks Brothers
Barrett
John Raub
Wy AL
New Street
Marcelha Maxwell
Mavisen & Fh
Timeville Mlaguo
Reech
Yous
Dpowle
Alt
Swarts
A. Fitzsimmons
J.C. Bush & Sor
A. C. Nettlenon
Worlen
Deyo
Charles Kaestner
Model Laundry Company
City of
A. Welles
Merritt, Decker
A. Hatford
Washburn & Moon
Olyphant
Charles H. Wells
Yesterdaw
Logan Manufacturing Company
B. Josepheon
Sif&dute
Elmhurst Borough
Roaring Brook
Spectacle Sale At Lackawanna Venue Promises Low Prices
Eye specialist Silverstone offers discounts on reading glasses and bows with prices as low as 1.25 to 3.50 per pair. A large stock includes aluminum and nickel bows and magnifying glasses. Free eye exams and guaranteed satisfaction advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Lehih Valley
Christmas Shopping Delights At Scranton Store Deals
Nearly fifty clerks await shoppers as morning visits yield best attention and bargains. Haviland china sets 101 pieces sell for 27.00 to 40.00 value, lamp room covers 2400 square feet with over 1,000 lamps, brass plated items and a 2.40 sale, grass lamps and shades, musical instruments including accordions violins and music boxes with weekly specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haviland China
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Weston Mill Co
DRS
Henwood
Wardell
Christmas
Court of Claims
the Tribune
Sghank & Spencer
Tals
Belles
Myre
Waleh
Ble
Thomas E. Shea
Thomas BE
Lackawanna Institute of History and Sience
Branda
Dr. Dixon
Michaelian Bros. & CO
Northern Coal and Iron Co
M M. Pewitt
A. DP. Drewn
Gol Samaritan Salve Company
M. A Gilleide
Dagzarus Moyer
Will L, Jones
Jones
Dl- Tan
Air of Scranton
Hull
Jodie Archbold
Swetland Street
Willlim Minloney
John Jroyn
Jozeph Hudelatrre
Victoria
M. J. Gilbride
Kate Gilbride
Lazarus Moyer
Man Tt
Palmer & MeiDonalds
Epruce
Castoria
Kealey Istitute
Scragton
China
China Hall
Hunt & Connell CO
Ges
MT. Pleasant
Commonwealth Building
Dealera
Wil. T. Smith
Ladies
Silva Watch
Sulil
Coa
Elvin
Srs.aio
Sreico
Philadelphia
Elin
Iteworth
Deast
Tisune
Hind
Rexford’s
Lacka. Avenue
Fem Clothiers, Hallars,& Furnishers
ST. Nick
Lechawaraa Ave
Roadstar
Racer
Chase & Farrar
Thiele
Herr Kopff
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