Children's dancing party honors Carol Finn and Lorraine Weichert
A pre breakfast children’s dancing party was held yesterday at Wai Ping Street in Mrs E G Worden’s home. About forty guests attended with assistance from several individuals including Mrs Worden, Mrs C B L Wasur, and others. water color lessons were offered by C Philip Smith, the noted New York artist, while he stayed at Hotel Jermyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Finn
Lorraine Weichert
E.G. Worden
Wai Ping Street
C. Philip Smith
New York
Hotel Jermyn
Local Social Notes from Wilkes-Barre and Nearby
Mrs Mesking of Wilkes-Barre hosts as guest Miss Burnett of Medufont Avenue. Annie Daley has returned to Pittsburg after visiting her parents on Pennyvenue. Invites issued for the wedding of Armella Watt Hoists of Green Ridge and Charles Kaden. Miss Dianeho Andrews, formerly of Lewder, joined Jonas Long's Sons in their clock department. Miss Marts Hristel, formerly of Scranton, returns and joins Jonas Long's Sons in the millinery department. Dr N B Newbury resumes duties as senior physician at Lackawanna hospital after a two week visit to Jersey City. Frederick Hartnott, cloak in the Pennsylvanus Owl Company at Dunmore, injured long ago, is convalescent. Hippus sidlah predicts a swift recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Daley
Pittsburg
Armella Watt
Green Ridge
Charley Kaden
Dianeho Andrews
Lewder
Jonas Long
Cure for the Heart Promises Relief from Suffering
Mrs. Margaret Smith of Briusselie Ontario reports relief from heart disease after trying Dr Agnew's Cure for the Heart. She says the first dose gave instant relief and she has used four bottles since, claiming she never felt better. Sold by Matthews Bros and Harris' drug estate at 125 Penn avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Agnew
Bmrs
Margaret Smith
Briusselie, Ont
Matthews Bros
Shiffer Taken to County Jail on Forgery Case
Frank Shiffer, building contractor, was sent to the county jail in default of 1400 bail on forgery charges filed by Chief Frank Robling Jr. after a confession to police. He waived a hearing before Alderman Millar and earlier swore warrants for two men he accused of running gambling houses. Shiffer, who said he did not care what happened, allegedly forged checks and gambled away his money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Frank Shiffer
Jalvostentay
Frank Robling, Jr
Millar
Shiffer
YM Weleck
Bhiffer
John T. Hrtne
Seventeenth Ward
Arrpaigner
Hine
Moir
Weenie
Shier
Jonibais
Crawford Fire Escape Tested On Wyoming and Lackewann Avenues
The Crawford fire escape device was tested yesterday at the Wyoming and Lackewann corner. Valle Mellere, a young man, descended from an electric light pole into a bucket arrangement designed to rescue people from burning buildings. Inventor Jon athan S Crawford of West Scranton oversaw the test as crowds gathered after a Firemen’s Day event. The stunt drew mixed reactions with Mellere climbing from about thirty feet, dropping into a basket, and repeating the climb for each trial. Fire Chief Hickey supported the experiment, hoping the unit will be adopted by the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Wyoming
Lackewann
Valle Mellere
Jonathan S. Crawford
Scranton
The
Tribune
Oise
Hapyen
Tina
Melberg
Chilef
Fire Department
Hickey
Anguet
Mirves Long
Crystala
Vicw
A. J. Holmes
Columbian
Emil Bonn
Century
P. F. Gordon
Excelsiors
Boland
Simon Thomas
Franklins
J. J. Grier
Charles Wagener
Reliefe
C. H. Schaitt
Phoenix
Centurys
Allentown
Warrisburg
Fremen
Alumni Reception for Rev Dr Raymond at Union College
Union College alumni in northeaston Povtneyivandt have arranged a reception to honor Rev. Dr. A. V. Raymond, the college president, in this city next Monday evening. The committee in charge lists Archbald, DuPtrevk, Ed Anderson, Merriman, and Green among others. local supporters include Sadler, Merriman, Howmet, and Lanting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union College
North Easton
Dod
Homer Green
Hote,dale
Merriman
M. D
Coerye HH
Catlin
Witham H. Sadler
Thie City
F.F. Merriman
Dunaiere
CC. Howmet
Plovtan
G. J. Lanting
Wilkes-Barre
Carey Presents Note That Proved Worthless on Maturity
A note presented by Carey at the 200 fall event was due at maturity but proved worthless. Bhafer received the note, signaling a financial setback or dispute over value and payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey
Bhafer
James Curtis Two Friends Visit After Knife Attack
Two men who knew James Curtis, stabbed on Penn Avenue, have visited him daily at Lackawanna hospital. Curtis remains tight lipped about the assailant, sparing no details about the motive. The wounded man, new to the city, keeps his visitors cheerful as he recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Curtis
Penn Avenue
Lackawanna Hospital
Curtis
Ile
Curtin
Woman's quick action saves child as house fire erupts
Mrs. J. Levy crawled upstairs in Forest Court to rescue her 4 year old son after a lamp toppled and a fire started on the carpet. Fire crews arrived within twenty minutes, spending $100 in damages. Horses broke loose from a fire wagon but were recaptured with minor injuries to a crewman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Box 116
Olive Street
Wyoming Avenue
Forest Court
Totnes
Todd
Levy
Frank Cobb
Joint Fire Committee
Niger
Noary
Charles Tropp
Tropp
Linden Street
Jordan's
Promanent
Workman’s Foot Crushed at Scranton Steel Plant
Joseph Kelley was admitted to Moses Taylor hospital with a crushed right foot after a hot casting fell at the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company blast furnace. He is a resident of 180 Rebecca Avenue West Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kelley
Moses Taylor Hospital
Wesley
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
Kelley
Rebucca Avenue
West
Scranton
Firemen Seek $2261 Funds Under Scranton Plan
Scranton Firemen’s Relief Association moves to gain control of $2,261.27 held by the city treasurer. Two charter routes are explored to distribute the funds to eligible volunteers, with a monthlong effort to draft an ordinance and obtain a charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bodgef Firemen's Relief Association
Hoth
Hetlel Association
Scranton
Cemuirton
Clareney
Clarency
State Insurance Commissioner
Eliies
Commonwealth
S Nicelief Association of
Automatic signaling system installed under Hall Signal by Hollister
The new system, directed by H. J. Hollister of Hall Signal, will be automatic and operated by the approach of a trainer a half mile north and south of the tunnel. It aims to increase speed at the point and reduce the likelihood of accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tem
H. J. Hollister
Hall Signal Company
Trainer
Anthony Juschi Dying After Skull Fracture Collapse
Anthony Juschi, injured after a fall down stairs at the Coyne House basement, is dying. He suffered a severe skull fracture and remained unconscious for weeks. his home is Dickson City and he has no friends or relatives in this country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Juschi
Coyne
Juechi
Dickson City
Medical Society Officers Nominated in Lackawanna County
At a Lackawanna County Medical Society meeting, officers were nominated for president Dr. Lewis Barnes. vice presidents Dr. Smith and Dr. Keller. secretary Dr. Murray. treasurer Dr. Gates. censor Dr. Fulton Whrar and Dr. Gardner. A future banquet was to be discussed. Dr Gardner presented a paper on Surgery of the Lungs. Dr Deiter Caldwell and Baliry were elected members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaleers
Lackawanna County Medleal Society
Lewie
Barnes
Dra. Deiter
Caldwell
Baliry
Mrs Hall Speaks On Africa To Children At Penn Avenue Church
Mrs Elizabeth Hall addressed a gathering of children at the Penn Avenue Baptist Church about Africa where she has served as a missionary for five years. She displayed many curios from Africa during her talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth ¢. Hall
Penn Avenue Baptist
Africa
Ninth Ward Caucus Nomination in Scranton
Republican voters of the Ninth ward meet in the mayor's court room on Thursday evening December 16, 1897 between 6 and 8 40 p m to nominate a school controller an alderman and a constable. Vigilance Committee signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acewuens
Ninth Ward
Scranton
Dcc
Indigestion Relief Promised by Syracuse Doctor
Dr Gregory Doyle of Syracuse reports success using Horafon's Acid Phosphate for indigestion and nervous prostration. He notes frequent patient relief and plans to continue its use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory Doyle
Syracuse
Sayser
Lackawanna Iron Leases 3 Furnaces to Boost Steel Output
The Lackawanna Iron and Steel company leases the Bard Coleman furnace at Cornwall and the North Cornwall furnace near Lebanon. The three furnaces have been idle for six years and will restart in January. The move aims to secure ample coke iron supply after years of shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Bnrd Coleman
Cornwall
North Cornwall
Lebanon
Block Signal System Introduced on Delaware Hudson Line
Traffic on the Delaware and Hudson road north and south along a single track beneath the Delaware Lackawanna and Western line to Pridge Street will be expedited by the installation of a block signal system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson Road
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Pridge Street
Nickelodeon marks seventh anniversary in city
The Nickelodeon, formerly Wonderland, celebrates seven years of operation under George B. Davin. The theater bills itself as a family friendly venue welcoming ladies and children with entertainment free of objectionable content, drawing large crowds this week for afternoon and evening shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Davin
Nickelodeon
Shaper Fails to Collect as Carey Faces Warrant
W. Carey of Lackawanna is accused of fake pretenses after a tailor, William Shafer, supplied three suits on credit and found no property to cover the bill. Shafer presented the case to Alderman W. S. Millar seeking action on the warrant for Careys arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Carey
Lackawanna
Willam Shafer
LackaWanna Avenue
Iin
Carey
Shater
W. S Millar
Funeral of William H. Law Scheduled This Afternoon
The funeral of William H. Law, who died in the Dur yea fire, will be held at 2.30 this afternoon from his father Charles Law's residence on Luserne avenue, Pittston. Rev. N. G. Parke will officiate, burial will be in West Pittston cemetery, and the interment will be private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Law
Duryea
Charles Law
Luserne Avenue
Pittston
N. G. Parke
Pittston Cemetery
Candies and Novelties Advertisement Listing Prices
Local shop offers Fine Candies at 25 to 35 cents and Mailliards Novelties at 60 to 60 cents. Finest Bon Bons Chocolates and Fruits sold widely, with prices ranging from 60 to 50 cents. Listings appear in a promotional page of the period.
Century Howe Company acts on death of member William Atkinson
At a meeting the Century Howe Company decided to attend the funeral of William Atkinson at the corner of Stone avenue and River street. A body meeting Friday at 9 am requested inviting representatives of all city fire companies, led by P. J. Hickey, Chief of Beranton Fire Department. Liver complaints cured by Beech. Am's Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Howe Company
William Atkinson
Stone Avenue
River Street
P. J. Hickey
Beranton
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Nortors
Zea Lackawanna Ave
Garnzy, Brow & Go
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Penn Ave
A. I. Warman
W. B. Henwood
Lackawayny Ave
Chas McMullen
National Bank Bla
Hest
Teloplone
Mrs. Mesking
Latio
Miss Burnett
Medufont Avenue
Twining
Harris’ Drug Estate
Aos
Waters, Hatter
Crawford Fire Escape
Wyoming and
Lackawanna Avenues
DR. Raymond
Uorther Forence
Firemen’s Union
Fred Dur
Robinson
Mr. Long
Durr
Grier
Schadt
Thermas
Holmes
Bonn
Medical Society Officers
TOYS
Bowlinm Alley
MBO
Seanen
United States
Mechanicon
Mack Bourd
Clarke Bros
Spree St
Bronson & Tallian
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St. Opp
Jermyn
Bissell
Bridge Street
Atmost
Piremen
Beech
E. G
Coursen
Henry J. Collins, Sr
Adta’ Ave
Maloney Ol, and Manufacturing CO
Japan
Pile Stadn
Ratthens Bros
Ponwire
Raynolds
Eckwear
Ovelties
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
Weighel
China Hall
Weichel Bros
Mears Building
Bell & Skinner
Jarmyn Hatters
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