Local Notables Return for Holiday Break
Mr and Mrs oP J Luublgmae leave for Florida after a pleasant tip. Patrick Flaherty of the State Normal School spends Christus holidays at home on Pittston Avenue and Cherry Street. Jom A Toran returns from Lafayette to Digmore for the holidays and starred with the Lafayette football team. A F Holfsommer of Montrose, former Y M C A secretary, stays with Dr C W Hoberts on Washington Avenue for the week and heads to lead a statewide Parent-Teacher association role after accepting a secretary post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Luublgmae
Blorida
Patrick Flaherty
State Normal School
Christus
Pittston Avenue
Cormey Cherry Street
Jom A. Toran
Lafayette
Digmore
Torin
Witielh Fine
Lafyette
A. F. Holfsommer
Young Me's Christian Association
Montrose
C. W. Hoberts
Washington Avenue
Hofsommer Hic
Parentrum
Hunt & Connell Co Property Description in Scranton Area
The document details a warehouse property at the corner of West Lackawanna Avenue and Eighth Street with 25 feet frontage on Lackawanna and 190 feet on Eighth Street and 147 feet along the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad line. It includes a five story brick warehouse with track and switching privileges and also a barn lot on Dix Court measuring 85 by 90 feet with brick stables and a frame warehouse between Lackawanna Avenue and Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Avenue
Eighth Street
Eighth Seat
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Dix Court
Lee Court
Spruce Street
The
Hunt & Connell Co
Models on Exhibition at Mahon’s Shoe Store
Winter boots displayed in kid leather with one two or three soles attract women shoppers. These are presented as dainty beauties and models of the shoemaker’s art. Visit Mahon’s shoe store at 608 Lackawanna Avenue for Xmas footwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahon's Shoe Store
Lackawanna Avenue
Resignation of T H Watkins from Temple Iron presidency
Philadelphia reports confirm T H Watkins will retire as president of the Temple Iron Co effective January 1. George F. Auer, currently vice president, will succeed him. Watkins plans to focus on bituminous coal and West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania soft coal ventures. Morgan interests reportedly intend to buy up better collieries to unify control and regulate output across Lackawanna and Wyoming regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Iron Company
Philadelphia
T. H Watkins
George F. Auer
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
Temple Company
Watkins
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Morgan Neople
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Morgan
Woman in Goldsmiths Bazaar Arrested for Shoplifting
A woman identifying as Mrs Walsh of South Scranton was arrested in Goldsmiths Bazaar last night while attempting to exchange stolen goods believed taken on Monday. She posted bail at the central station and faces an Alderman Millar hearing.
Mrs Smith Discharged After Scalding Incident
Mrs Jennie Smith of Oakford court was arraigned before Alderman Howe and discharged on a scalding incident with Mrs Eva Spangenburg. Spangenburg, released from county jail earlier, allegedly provoked the attack by questioning Mrs Smith's truth. Spangenburg was treated at Lackawanna hospital for injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Smith
Oakford Court
Howe
Eva Spangenburg
Lackawanna Hospital
Tribune
Spangenburg
Moir
Bastile
Smith
Mahon's Shoe Store Promises Good Shoes and Friends
An 80 year old shoe shop touts quality products with the slogan good shoes mean a good friend. The ad mentions a twenty acre Staten Island farm for rent near the ferry, seven miles from lower Broadway, plus Queen Quality shoes for Christmas gifts from Mahon's on 08 Lackawanna Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staten Island
New York City
Ferry
Lower Broadway
Island
Tribune
Queen
Mahon's Shoe Store
Lackawanna Avenue
Elaborate Christmas Musical Programs Across Scranton Churches
Churches across Scranton plan lavish Christmas observances with enhanced musical programs led by directors John Watkins J Chance Elmer Chance and others. Central city services Sunday morning and evening feature mixed choirs orchestras and stereopticon displays with Sunday schools staging emblematic productions and gifts for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
St. Peter's Cathedral
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
First Presbyterian
James McLeod
John T. Watkins
Christ
Elm Park Church
C. M. Giffin
J. Alfred Pennington
Suwanee River
Dixie
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
Milman
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
St. John's Grin Catholic Church
Scranton Transition to Second Class Certainty Declared
Governor Stone says he cannot delay the census certification though Scranton opponents hoped for a postponement. Chittenden sought Gov Stone’s aid, but the governor cites the 1809 act mandating certification and notes Scranton cannot legally be kept in third class. Some urge delay by not recording the certificate, others see inevitable transition and urge preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Stone
C. Tl. Chittenden
Congressman Connell
Mr. Chittenden
Governor Stone
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Tarrisburg
Lion
William Connell
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
Chittenden
Biggage Iy
Tribune
I. H. Burns
Justice Williams
Scrantom
Clark's Plant Annex on Washington Avenue
Readable snippet notes Clark's Plant Annex at 209 Washington avenue and mentions Teachers' Oxford Bibles Reynolds Broad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark's Plant
Washington Avenue
Cigars by the Box At OHaras Cigar Store
Standard brands offered in boxes of 12 or 25 at O Haras cigar store located at 431 Spruce Street with prices starting at one dollar or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Hara's
Spruce Street
Prisoner Seeks Divorce After Conviction in Judge Cameron’s Court
Mrs. Mary Jane Willis of Wandling, recently convicted for unfaithfulness and sentenced to sixty days, sought a divorce through Attorney J. J. Manning. The couple married April 29, 1880, and the divorce libel cites intolerable treatment though specifics are not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Mary Jane Willis
Wandling
J. J. Manning
Willis
Fireman Injured In Fall On Keyser Valley Line
Co J Brundage a Delaware Lackawanna and Western fireman was badly hurt early yesterday when stepping from a stopped engine at a culvert on the Keyser Valley branch. He dislocated his left shoulder and ankle and was taken to Moses Taylor hospital. His home is Cedar avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Brundage
Delaware, Lackawinna and Western
Keyser Valley
Brundage
Moses Taylor Hospital
Cedar Avenue
Thirteenth Regiment to Meet Scranton Team at Athletic Park
Christmas afternoon match set at Athletic Park as the Thirteenth Regiment faces the Scranton team with a 2 30 kickoff. Admission is 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth Regiment
Scranton
Athletic Park
French Briar Pipe Advertises Serviceable Pipe Offer
Slippera 50c at Meahon's 508 Lackawanna Avenue Steam Heating and Plumbing P. PF and M. T. Howley 231 Seanne Les A French Briar Pipe serviceable desirable a gentleman's constant companion Complete assortment at O'Hara's cigar store 491 Spruce Street ao
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meahon's
Lackawanna Avenue
P. PF
M. T. Howley
Seanne Les
O'Hara's
Spruce Street
Boston Divorce Decree for Annie Dixon at Adultery Grounds
Judge Messenden in Boston grants a divorce to Annie Dixon from Rev. Mr Jit Dixon, former pastor of Warren Avenue Baptist Church, on adultery grounds after delaying the decision. The libel was filed by Dr. Dixon against Annie Dixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Haydn Evans
Robert F. Y. Pierce
Pierce
Prof
Schilling
St. Peter’s Cathedral
Ito
Lambillotti
At. Ske
Boye
Regere Terael
Messenden
Boston
Jit,Dixon
Warren Avenue Baptist Church
Annie
Mra. Dixon
Dr. Dixon
Will contest over Amerman estate looms after cruelty charges drop
Mrs Ella M Amerman widow of former Congressman Lemuel Amerman of this district faced a cruelty charge alongside co respondent Mrs Dixon but the judge dismissed the charge as unproven. The ruling may influence the will that leaves 55000 dollars to Dr Dixon while relatives challenge the will citing alleged undue influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella M. Amerman
Lemuel Amerman
Dixon
Amerman
Griffin Art Co offers delicate gifts for Christmas
A Griffin Art Co advertisement invites shoppers to express their ideas of beauty with art at 200 Wyoming Avenue. It promotes brie f brac and art pictures as suitable, tasteful gifts that avoid heavy holiday spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin Art Co
Wyoming Avenue
Mahon's Shoe Store Offers Christmas Sale at 508 Lackawanna
Mahon s Shoe Store on Lackawanna Avenue announces a special Christmas sale with a large assortment of fine items. G R Clark Co and Reynolds Bros are mentioned with Teachers Oxford Bibles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Clark & Co
Queen Quality Shoes Highlight Mahon Line
Advertisers urge readers to try Mahon Companys Queen Quality shoes noting widespread use and popularity. The pitch emphasizes comfort and style with the claim that many people already wear the brand.
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Washington Ave
the Oriental
Gruener & Co
Ackawanna “the” Yaundry
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
Meyer
Ile
Sreseeerrerenenens Oh
Models
Coursen's
T.h.watkkins
Goldsmith's Bazaar
Mahon’s Shoe Store
Elm Park
Penn Ave
West Scranton
Second Presbyterian
Hickory Strat Church
Tey. W. A. Nurdt
Mickory Street Presbyterian Church
Hickory Street Baptist Church
Prospect Avenue
Penner
Providence Presbyterian Church
W.V. Jones
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
O l
J. B. Sweet
Trev. DeGrachy
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Lewis Davis
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Derman
Moffat
Children's Chorus
Connell
Burns
Park & Tilford
KEY West
Custom House
Huyler
Maillard’s
Florida
E. G
Coursen
Oxford Bibles
Reynolds
Mahon’s
Foot Ball
Casey Brothers
Lackawanna ‘Ave
Mahon's Shoe
Teachers' Oxford Bibles
Reynolds Bros
Santa
Claus
Will
Reali Raney, Phil
Clarke Bros
Fancy Hox Stationery
Mahon
Capwell
Keither Capwell
Charles B. Capwell
First Baptist Church
Fartoryville
Central
Telephone and Supply Co
Adams Avenue
Samter Bros
Conrad
F. L. Crane
Excelsior
Haly
Scranton Bedding Co
Lacka
Adams
Wyoming Ave
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