Personal notices and social calls from the Wilkes‑Barre era
A column notes Miss Markeret Puining slows recovery from illness while Attn Jamis J. O'Mallen and others attend to business. Dr DW Moture opens a clinic for disowned bodies in the Connell building. Miss Belin hosts a luncheon for Mrs Reynolds Brown with a large guest list. Travel plans include a march steamer to Alexandria then Jerusalem, Damascus, Constantinople, Rome, Naples, and onward to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markeret
Severe Eines D. OW. Triss
Matager
the Circus Gil
Ells
Jamis J. O'Mallen
WilkKow-biarre Restora
T. Fowler
Primreee
Tomity
Monroe
Nox
DW. Moture
Tasleton
Wii
Connell Building
Ubout
M. J. Mellody
Wilkes-Harre
Pennsylvania Central Brewing Company
Lovin Lohminn
Lohmann
Binghamton, N
Alexandria
Egypt
Jerusalem
Damascus
Constantinople
Naples
Nichola
Engin
Accident Thought to Have Caused Johnson Mine Fire
Origin of the blaze that destroyed the engine house and air shaft at Johnson's No. 1 colliery in Priceburg early yesterday morning is not known. The fire damaged infrastructure and affected mine operations. Further investigation is expected to determine cause and safety implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Johnson's No. 1
Priceburg
Fire damages at mine. boilers safe but engines hurt
A mine lamp likely ignited oil soaked timbers sparking a fire. Firefighters and workers cleared debris as a large crew labored to resume operations soon. The boiler house location spared the steam plant from damage and the fan escaped serious injury due to brick protection. Company officials declined detailed talks about losses.
Delaware Engineer Fatally Injured In Railroad Collision
Morris Clark of Delaware sustained critical injuries when a detached caboose was struck by an approaching engine near Washington avenue. His right foot was amputated above the ankle and the left leg below the knee, with multiple injuries to the body. Clark, about 35, is reported to be in a precarious condition at Moses Taylor hospital. His parents live in Portland, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Clark
Delaware, Wackawanna and Western
Wes
Moses Taylor Hospital
Jefferson Avenue
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Rail
Lackawanna
Jefferson Avenues
Washington Avenue
Morris
Wis
Ark
Water Gap
Reuailhouse
Portland
Van Horn Murderer Moved to New Cell After Razor Found
A razor was discovered in the cell of George K. Van Horn, the condemned man, several days ago. The weapon was hidden in his mattress, and Van Horn has been shaved by another person since confinement. No visitors except his mother and attorneys, and jail staff ensure no unauthorized contact. He has been relocated to a newly equipped cell with strict safeguards to prevent self harm or escapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George K. van Horn
van Horn
Patrick McGovern Buried After Fatal Fall at Cupola Works
From 10 Fourth Street the funeral of Patrick McGovern who died at Moses Taylor Hospital Sunday from injuries after a fall at the cupola works ten days earlier was held yesterday. The family home was crowded. a high mass of requiem was sung at the Church of the Holy Cross by Rev. John J. Loughran, who gave a moving eulogy. Pallbearers included Patrick Duffy, John Burke, Stephen Mullen, William Delphin, Patrick Kelly and James Calpin. Interment followed in Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Street
Matrick McGovern
Moses Taylor Hospital
Jwo A Cipela
Couth Works
Church of the Holy Cross
Hev
John J. Loughran
Patrick Duffy
John Burke
Stephen Mullen
William Delphin
Patrick Kelly
James Calpin
Dunmore Fire Officers Share Thanks for Bravery
In Dunmore the fire crew acted swiftly but faced frozen water plugs hindering clear work. Neighbors, including brave women, aided with buckets and shavings piled near the mill. A Friday night blaze began at the mill center from shavings and an incendiary hand. no explosion occurred at the boiler on Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
Borenton
Win
May & Company opens branch in Mears building
Lewis A. May & Company of 41 Broadway New York stock exchange members have opened a branch in the Mears building. M. Jordan is the rovn] manager. F. L. Crane offers all cloth jackets at half price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis A. May & Company
Broadway
New York
New York Consolidated and Produce Exchange
Mears Building
M. & Jordan
Rovn
F. L. Crane
Refund Promise for 60 Cent Syrup Bottle Agreement
The undersigned agree to refund the money on a 60 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Byrup if it fails to cure cough or cold. A trial bottle is offered to prove the refund. Signatories include J. G. Bone M. Dunmore, Pa and John Donahue Ranton Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
J. G. Bone
M. Dunmore
Donahue
Ranton
Thirteenth Regiment Musters Out with Royal Reception Planned
The Thirteenth Pennsylvania regiment will be mustered out and return home soon. An official order was issued from the War Department, with reports of musterings for several units. a grand royal reception in the city is planned, led by the Soldiers' Relief Association, once definite return dates are confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp MacKenzie
War Department
Tribune
Camp MacKenzly
MacKenzie
Aumista
Gal
Baltimore
Marylains
Bevernal Mesaugon
Corps
Colonel Land
Young
Washington, D. C
John A. Wiley
Thirteenth
Richard J. Bourke
Plac
Soldiers’ Relief Association
Green Ridge Bicycle Club hosts close pool match series
Scores from Green Ridge club pool games show a tight contest as Warner lost 30-48 to Knight while Keller beat C W Payne 50-38 and Welchel beat Thomason 50-48. Tonight’s lineup features Carr against Bliss Slade versus J J Payne and Bevans versus Jone at the cosy Green Ridge clubhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge
C. W. Payne
Welchel
Family dispute leads to assault charges against Rosenberg family
The Rosenbergs and Michael Rosenberg appeared before Alder man Kasson on information filed by Nathan Hor wits. They face aggravated assault and battery charges for allegedly stabbing and wounding the prosecutor with an instrument, though the tale did not fully unfold as expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Rosenberg
Wolf Rosenberg
Michael Rosenberg
Kasson
Nathan Horwits
Assault at Penn Avenue Draws Police Attention
Horwitz alleges the Rosenberg family attacked him in a Penn avenue store while he talked with D Harris. A pipe struck, a broom broke over his head, leaving a scalp wound and profuse bleeding. The incident ties to prior family disputes over Horwitz’s wife and a Rosenberg servant. Defendants waived hearing and posted bail for court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horwitz
Ifn
Penn Avenue
D. Harria
Harris
Harria
Horwits
Rosenbergs
Rosenberg
Annual Masquerade by Scranton Liederkranz Impresses
The Scranton Liederkranz annual masquerade ball wins praise for its opening burlesque directed by Ms. Flaemann of the Chicago German Theatrical Stock company. Indian camp tableaux, costumes, and a grand march mark the event with music by Mater’s orchestra and decorations by Fuhrman as guests danced until midnight and unmasked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ms. Flaemann
Chicago
Miederkranz
Charles Bechtold
Martha Pittuck
Mr. Fisemann
Music Hall
Scranton
Mater
Burlesguers
Victor Wenzel
Frank Decker
Ed. Eisele
Frank Dreher
Fred Dimmler
Waidner
Fuhrman
Quinnan Brothers
Monkey
Changes of Clergy and Local Notices in Scranton Area
Right Rev. M. J. Hoban announced temporary parish assignments across the diocese. Rev. Charles Manley will lead Jermyn in Rev. Lynott’s absence. Rev. J. P. Dunne shifts to support Father Crane in Avoca. Rev. Judge assumes Nanticoke duties, Rev. P. C. Winters moves to Hawley, and Rev. J. J. O’Malley to Little Meadows. Plymouth and Kingston curacies to come later. Also mentions familiar medical testimonials and local distribution notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Hoban
Charles Manley
Mount Pleasant
Jermyn
M. EB. Lynott
Mexico
T. F., Carmody
St. Mary's Church
Avoca
J. P. Dunne
Auburn Center
Father Crane
Father Judge
Hawley
Nanticoke
P. C. Winters
J. J. O'Malley
Littl Meadows
Plymouth
Kingston
Remedy Promised by Mothers for Children in Old Advert
An old advertisement touts a so called syrup used by mothers for their children to ease colic and diarrhea. It claims universal worldwide use and urges buyers to request Mia Wins and Boothing Byrup at twenty five cents a bottle.
Coal company censured over Sullivan death at Taylor washery
A Taylor court verdict found Bowen Coal Company negligent in James Sullivan's fatal scalding on January 24 at the Bowen washery. The ruling cited improper safety valve handling and lack of an ambulance or stretcher, with the inquest led by Coroner Roberta and Mine Inspector Prytherch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen Coal Company
Taylor
James Sullivan
Roberta
Court House
Pryvtherch
Weeldent
J. M. Harris
Bullivan
Prytherch
Morris
John Perry
H. Jones
Joseph Blackham
Allen
Jones
Sullivan
Blackham
Evening Home Wedding of Georgie Backcock to Hector Williams
A pretty home wedding was held at 121 Penn avenues yesterday evening for Miss Georgie Backcock and Hector Williams. The bride wore white organdie over blue silk and the bridesmaid wore white silk with lace. George B Steele of Wilkes-Barre served as best man and Miss Elsie Williams of Tunkhannock attended the bride. The ceremony began at 4 o’clock with the wedding march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Backcock
Penn Avenues
Misa Georgie
Hector Williams
George B Steele
Wilkes-Barre
Elsie Williams
Tunkhannock
Wedding of Hampaton Street couple celebrated by Rev Benninger
The Hampaton Street Methodist Episcopal Church ceremony united the couple with Rev James Benninger officiating. Guests enjoyed a lavish dinner and well wishes from a large circle of friends. Many costly gifts were received, including out of town guests such as Mr and Mrs Williams and several relatives from Ashley Nicholon and Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Benninger
Hampaton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Mra
Williams
Miss Blaine
Aeleter
Arnold Warner
Marty Willams
Anna
Thomas Willams
Ashley
Benjamin
Nicholson
Nellie Mead
Tunkhannock
George Steele
Wilkes-Barre
Mrs. Myers
Frank Furman
Myra Latham
Misa Alto
Southern Railway invites investments across eight states
Special opportunities exist today for furniture and woodworking plants for all factories using iron and steel and for textile mills, shoe and leather manufactures in the South along the Southern Railway. Open ranges for electrical plants, wholesalers, and investors in manufacturing, iron, coal, timber lands, farms, or homes in healthy climates. The Southern Railway territory spans 5600 miles from Potomac to Mississippi and Ohio to the seaboard cities. Send for publications and specify needs to locate advantages. M W Richards, Land and Industrial Agent, Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Potomac
Ocean
Mississippi
Ohio
Southern Seaboard
M. W. Richards
Washington, LL
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Promotes Chicago Travel
Advertisement extols the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern line as the fastest route between Buffalo and Chicago with Union Elevat ed loop connections to the Chicago Elevated system. It urges travelers to buy tickets via the Lake Shore. Also notes a Republican primary for the Tenth Ward on Saturday Feb 4 from 4 to 8 pm and a wine and cigar shop listing at 20 Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Railway
Union
Chicago Elevated Railway
Lake Shore
Buffalo
Free of charge offer includes two magnificent pianos
A public notice states a promotion giving customers two grand pianos at no cost. The document highlights value to participants and outlines eligibility, delivery, and terms of the giveaway.
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Norton
Valentines
Mercantile
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Briggs
Ludwigs
Perry Bros
Ang Wyoming Ave
Iano Ndad Dum
FIN Art Studio
A. A. Lindabury
Atolon
Mito Pm
Keaiience _ ee Bp
Williems Building
Opp
Powtallios, Edidence
South Malu Avenue
Columbian Detective Agency
NE Bank Building
Scranton, PA
Chas McMulley
Pesec
General
T!trocers National Bank Big
A. EB Warman
Clark
Patrick M’govern
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Washington
Mob
Maryland
Mircouri
Albany
Pennsylvania
Augusta
Somersville
Texas
San Antonio
Tex
Wisconsin
Anniston
Ala
Macon
Chickamau
Mace Keagle
E. G. Coursen
Scranton Liederkranz
la Grippe
George W. Waitt
South Gardiner
Chamberlain
Matthews Bros
Beranton
Dd. Lown
Hood
Reisman
Linden Veene
Mac
Lackawanna Avenue
Mrs. Winslow
Coal Company
Thomas Hiren
W. & Nyhartty
J. Jones
Charles Davie
Hi. BR. Frutehle
W. A. Fpetsinger
Dr. Olmstead
Patrick Sullivan
Timothy Sullivan
Backcock
Dr.Bull
Beckers Re
Common Council
FB. Reynolds
Jana’s
Spruce Street
Clarke Bros
Law Library
Architects
J. L. Connell
Lackawanna Ava
Scrantog
Raynolds
Scranton Dairy Company
SOS
Spruce St
West Market &T
Jackson St
Pittston Ave
Monsey Ave
Lared St
Aizo
Tare Ie
Pierce’s Market
Hand & Payne
Elle Handkerchier
Plabis Wink
Lis
Washington Ave
Moose and Rushdale Works
Laplin & Rand Powder CO
Eleotero Hatterson
Kivetria
Bse
Repauno Chemical
Maloney Oil and Manufacturing CO
Meridian Straat, Scrantoy, Pa
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