Personal notices and city visitors reported in brief
Cohmel BH Rippleta returned from vlert to Meveriehird. Mr and Mrs Palmer of Mawley were in the city yesterday. Miss Jennie Blickinton of Rookland Me is the guest of Mr and Mrs A Blackinton. Thoras Moser a private of company A 13th regiment left yesterday to join his regiment at Auguste Fla. Detective Michel Moran of Carbonville shot a 17 pound deer at Sulllwiter on the Jefferson branch of the Bile Pres. W Ote Campbell promoted to respond to the toast Advertising at the anti banquet of the shoe Lenten revival at Northern Monnesivatnia and Southern New York in the Sterling at Wilkee-furre on December 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohmel
Rippleta
Vlert
Meveriehird
Palmer
Mawley
Jennie Blickinton
Rookland
Blackinton
Thoras Moser
Auguste
Fia
Michel Moran
Carbonville
Sullwiter
W. Ote
Ampbell
Jonas Long
New York
Sterling
Wilkee-furre
Miss Jean Howison to Give Lecture Recital in Guernsey Hall
Perth resident Miss Jean Howison will present a lecture and recital from Ian Maclaren's works at Guernsey’s Hall on Friday, December 24 at 4 p.m. The New London Bay praises her as an intellectual and captivating interpreter, noting her refined delivery and original interpretation of the author’s prose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire
Jean Howison
Perth
Teo Owly
Ian Maclaren
Guernsey
Nobert T. Back
Thik Ory
Mirs
Hewison
Heteniner
Crockett
Dr McLeod Expounds Expansion From Moral Standpoint
Dr McLeod discusses expansion as a moral issue in a Sunday sermon at the First Presbyterian Church. He argues the United States has a rightful claim to overseas possessions and that Britain’s colonial system torments civilizations. He asserts the nation may exercise duties and has a greater right to civilize and redeem indigenous peoples than to abandon them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLeod
Wty
United States
Gerard Virdee
Mokowd
Ghent
Britain
Coldest of the Year Report From Towns
Morning temperatures in Alwut and nearby towns fell to near zero with readings as low as two degrees above zero in places and about four degrees in Waverly at 7:40 am. A letter to Republican voters notes George Sanderson seeks the mayoral nomination in the upcoming primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alwut
Biel Ponts
Abet
Chte Eliy
Gzere
Waverly
Brees
Aineune Fey
Tam
Toledge Niyewll Tia Wlean
Gieorge Sandlrson
Christmas Floral Orders From Marvin and Muir
The advertisement notes high demand for floral decorations including bouquets, wreaths, evergreens, ribbons, and pine roping from Marvin and Muir at Spruce and Washington, Mears Building. The First Presbyterian church Young Ladies Society invites cake orders after the holidays, to be addressed to Mrs. B. E. Watson or Miss Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin & Muir
Corner Spruce
Washington Avenue
Mears Building
Young Ladies' Society
First Presbyterian Church
Mra
EE. Watson
Mise Hunt
Joes 10 nee Inset as ext date for the ofice of common council man
A brief notice from EM Tewkeahurs indicates an extended date for the office of common council member. The fragmentary text mentions an altered timetable and requests attention from readers familiar with the local municipal process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joes
EM. Tewkeahurs
Positively Martini's Last Week
Fragmentary notice lists shops Reynolds Bros Stationers Scranton Wine and Linguorton store and locations 200 Washington Avenue 10 Dean Avenue with a request to get holiday goods and earwear. Telephone appears as 66/2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martini
Wire and Shin
Washington Avenue
Scranton
History of the Inte war on Beldleman's street
A fragment references conflict history linked to a place on Washington Avenue beneath the Tribune building. The text hints at local wartime memory or retrospective coverage but provides no clear events, dates, or participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beldleman
Washington Avenue
Tribune
Steam Heating and Plumbing Ad Listing
Local ad fragment lists Steam Heating and Plumbing services and addresses on Wyoming Ave and Spruce Street. Mentions M. T. Howley and Reynolds Bros with Wilkes-Barre Record availability in Scranton news stands and references to Lackawanna Avenue. Neighborhood businesses and Catholic prayer books are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Reinman Bros
Spruce
Mac
Lackewanna Avenue
Warranty Offer On Greene's Syrup Of Tar
The undersigned agree to refund the purchase price if Greene's Warranted syrup fails to cure coughs or colds. A 21 cent promise to prove satisfaction or money refunded is stated. Signatories include J. é& Bon and John Scranton of Dunmore, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
J. É& Bon
Dunmore
Paor
John Scranton
Parke Returns From Porto Rico With Castilian Observations
Norman Parke returns to the city after four months with the Porto Rico expeditionary force. He served as Colonel Castleman’s orderly, observed San Juan operations and Spanish soldiery, and praised the country’s beauty, order, and quiet poverty. He notes American respect for Spanish troops and the disciplined, clean San Juan barracks and streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castleman
Parke
San Juan
Ionam
Americink
Trke
Porto Ite
Parsons
Porto Rico
Wedding at Peckville Links Bride and Groom in Celebrated Ceremony
A stylish wedding last evening at the home of Rev. Simpkins in Peckville united Miss Anna Sophia Simpkine and Morton Harlee. The ceremony featured Lohengrin on the organ, lavish decoration, and a reception with many guests including Mr. and Mrs. Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Sneddicor, and numerous local residents. The groom, a former Virginia resident and current consulting engineer, plans an extended trip with Mrs. Harlee through Gettysburg and Antietam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie
Slipkine
Main Street
Peckvilly
Anna Sophia Simpkine
Morton Harloe
At & O
Simpkins
Harlee
Pookville
Mee
Delaware, Lackawanna and
Virginia
BG Jfard
M. Gray
Fo 1. Craig
William Harper
Blakely
Mire W. Broad
William Snedicor
Philetus Sneddicor
George ‘Creverton
Myre
Newticks
Benjamin
George Stephens
F. M. Renseater
William Warne
Stes
J. G. Bedi
Ares
J.C. Tuthill
Mere
J.D. Peck
Horace Menner
Superintendent Howell's Practical Christmas Gift Idea
Superintendent Howell proposes a practical gift for public school pupils by asking lower grade teachers to have students present a parental hook or item made by the child. The teacher would assist the pupil in completing the work as part of the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humber
Howell
New Plots Must Be Mapped Under Historic Act
Recorder Fred Warnke enforces the May 28 1805 act requiring recording of all subdivision plots in the city. Notices go to corporations and land developers to map plots within sixty days or face a 100 dollar fine. The measure aids landowners and attorneys and covers sections like Green Ridge where maps are lacking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder of Deeds
Fred Warnke Tr
Green Ridge
Le Paloma de Scranton Court House cigar notes
A box label from The Court House Havana Cigars Factors in WV Ar mengol lists Le Paloma de Scranton as the present. The box references 217 Washington Avenue with clear branding tied to a city court house motif and Havana cigar factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Court House
Havana
Armengol
Washington Avenue
Statistics on Crime Charges and Convictions for the Year
The annual report to the state board of charities and corrections details 2154 persons tried and 66 percent convicted after trial, with 108 pleading guilty. It covers 56 crimes from fence-breaking to murder, led by assault and battery about forty percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Charities and Corrections
State Board of Charities and Correction
Lheeny
Tippling House
Fire loss and insurance report for 1898 fires
Chief Hickey presents 1898 fire statistics up to December showing damages of 10756 dollars and insurance coverage of 405810 dollars. April sees the worst damage, 50484 dollars, with only 24050 dollars insured. August and October are light months. Eleven months show an 275059 dollar net insurance increase over damage, with 159900 in 1897. Alarms total 135 with 61 fires from unknown causes and a list of fire causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickey
City offices filled at February election notice
The February election fills the offices of Mayor city Treasurer City Controller three City Assessors and two School Directors for 3 years Any Republican may file for any office with Co BE Chittenden chairman of the city committee by December 15 1598 The notice must state the office and include the post office address with the signature C BE Chittenden Chairman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. BE. Chittenden
Cit
C. BE. Chittenden
Holiday Cigars Sale At Park and Tilford Prices
Imported and domestic cigars discounted with Eden Cigars and Holiday Cigar brands. Boxes priced at $5.00 for large lots, while fine domestic cigars go for $4.00 per hundred. Park and Tilford store highlights fresh goods and reduced rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden
Park & Tilford
Local Wine Shops and Book Sale Announced in City Ad
Berun son Wine and Liquor at 129 Penn avenue offers wines while Reynolds Brothers Wyoming sells calendars and books at cost. Reynolde Bros Stationers advertises wines cigars at Lane 5 Spruce street and Hood’s Sar suparila promotes fever and pneumonia protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berunson Wine and Liquor Company
Penn Avenue
Reynolds Brothers
Wyoming
Reynolde Bros
E. G. Coursen Best Goods for Least Money
Local retailer E. G. Coursen advertises best value on a wide range of goods. Shoppers are urged to compare prices and quality, with emphasis on affordable selections and dependable service.
Polish Church Fair Opens On South Side
The Polish church fair on the South Side Wee opened last night at Music Hall for six nights. A large crowd enjoyed booths wheels auctions and skeid and a thriving business followed. Many fancy useful articles were donated by local merchants including eighteen lamps and two dozen pictures. Joseph Nitchie chaired the committee overseeing the event at Reynolds Bros Wyoming Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Music Hall
Joseph Nitchie
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Norton
M. Norton
New York &UN
Leopold Godouwsky
Chodowsky
Kavne
Saint Saens
Godoweky
Krahe
Perry Bros
Griffin Art Studio
A. A. Lindabury
Fite
Resdence
Omice
Willams Building
Postoffice
Nesidence
South Main Avenue
Columbian Detective Agency
Cime Bank Building
Scranton, PA
Chas McMullen
Nase
Traders National Bank
Siu
Leckewanne Laundry
A, B. Warman
Bronson & Tallman, Agts
Spruce St
Bonnie Brier Bush
Jean Howlson
DR. M'Leod
Ninth Ward
Reynolds Bros
Richard Harding Davis
Oxford Bibles
Reynolds Bree
Law Ogures
Gurney, Brown & Co
Court House Square
Lane's
Spruce Street
Catholic Prayer Books
Porto Mies
Norman Parks
W. O. Parke
Kentucky Infantior
Nineteenth United Allied Pegshins
Hein
Kentucky
Ain
Ponce
Montreho
All States
Twitem
Abe Spiteh
Oldieta
Eivee
Ford
Armericans
Henry
Parkes
Fan Juan
Paele
Porta Rives
Tropica
Burke
Teneni Castleman
Peckville
Anna Sophia Simpkins
Morton Harloe United
Mystic Shriners
Board of Trade
Trem Temple
Mystic Shrine
Board of Trade Assembly
Magone
Wilkes
Barre
Pennsylvania
Masonic Hall
Lawrence
Jersey Central
Wilkes-Barmw
Wilkes-Marre
City of
Finea Wines
Cigare
Hood
E. G
Coursen
Fountain Pens
Gold Pens
Penells
Santa Claus
Claire
Clarke Bros
DR. S.C. Snyder
ANH HS Druggists
Raynolds
Xmas
Bell & Skmnner Tel Jeatare
É Ing
THE
Dickson Mfg CO
Wilkes-Barreiro
Mana Cacvarera
General Ome
Index of
Hand & Payne
Smith’s
Ichnstown
Maloney OL and Manufacturing CO
Meridian Strait
Delft
Reed Rockers
Jardiniere
Lackawanna Ave
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