Personal notices from a busy city page
Miss Lleytha Powell of 3004 Lindon Mireet gave a thimble party for her guest Miss Vless of Heblehem Washington DC trip noted. Several local notables and guests visited and traveled as editorial staff changed posts and weddings were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lleytha Powell
Lindon
Migs Vless
Heblehem
TF. Roeder
Washington, DC
A, Yosterdis
Misa Jdta
A. Stewart
Meret. L. Frey
A.V. Yost
Attit
The
Republican
Ta Ih
John Henley
John T. Drennan
Mount Mensant
John J. Gleeson
Thie City
New York
Bank Holidays In City For February Observances
The city banks will close on February 13 for Lincoln's birthday, February 21 for election day, and February 22 for Washington's birthday as declared by the Scranton Clearing House Association through Secretary W. Gunater of Co. W. Gunater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Washington
Co. W. Gunater
Scranton Clearing House Acsorclation
Republican nomination bid for Tenth Ward council seat
To the voters of the Tenth Ward a Republican candidate announces his bid for common council. Primary will be held Saturday February 4 with polling time at 7:30 pm. Knights of Columbus holds a special meeting tonight at 8 for planning a reception and dance on Wednesday February 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Primries
Dtoipm
C. BE. Reynolds
Knights of Columbus
Fauer
Bittenbender & Co
A. R. Gould & Co
Jermyn & Duffy
Humane Engine Company
Norristown
Darktown Fire Brigade
Reading
Steam Heating and Plumbing Ad Note
An old classified item lists P. F. and M. T. Howley at 281 Wyoming Avenue offering steam heating and plumbing services alongside a note about finest wines and cigars at La Spruce Street. The fragmentary ad hints at a mixed business or multiple listings with no clear date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Spruce Street
Local Patent Syrup Ad Promises Refund Guarantee
An old advertisement claims a one cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar will cure coughs and colds or be refunded. It also offers a seven cent bottle guarantee. Names listed include J. G. Bone and Donahue of Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
J. G. Bone
Nmorg
Joba PP Donahue
Nton
Four Injured as Dynamite Explodes at Elmhurst Pipeline
Four Scranton Gas and Water workers were injured when dynamite exploded during rock blasting for a new Elmhurst pipeline. Foreman Patrick Beezy escaped with minor injuries. three Italian laborers, Anthony Ferreri Luigi Scarini Francesco Grippo, were seriously hurt with eyes and faces severely damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beezy
Elmhurst
Scranton Gas and Water Co
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Elmmrest
Anthony Ferreri
Luigi Scarini
Francesco Grippo
Patrick Beezy
Beesy
Deezy
Ferrerl
Ferrer
Hogspirol
Charles Battagllo
Water Company
First Bankruptcy Hearing For Sanderson and Bellman
The first hearing under the new bankruptcy act was held yesterday before Attorney C A Van Wormer for C M Sanderson and H H Bellman who seek a final insolvency discharge. They formerly operated the Phoenix Coal Co of Pittston with liabilities of 74000 and no assets. Creditors include the Second National Bank Wilkes-Barre and Peoples Savings Bank Pittston who oppose the discharge. Sanderson and Bellman were the sole witnesses. another hearing is set for February 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. van Wormer
C. M. Sanderson
HH. W. Bellman
Mr. van Wormer
Pittston
Phoenix Coal Company
Tucker and Maxey Bankruptcy Filing in Carbondale
The general store operator Tucker and Maxey faced involuntary bankruptcy in the United States district court with Referee C. A. Van Wormer presiding. A liabilities and assets schedule shows debts of 85 755.41 and assets of 2 579.20. Creditors initiated the proceedings, which are described as involuntary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucker & Maxey
Carbondale
C. A. van Wormer
Unitedtates District Court
van Wormer
Creditore
Notable Fraud Case Proceeds After Early Term Dismissals
Soon after a failure, Tucker and Maxey were indicted for conspiracy and larceny by bailee. The cases are pending as they were continued earlier in the week. The men were aboard the Mist for this term when the proceedings were paused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucker & Maxey
Horse Found Dead in Ravine Near West Scranton
A horse and buggy without a driver were found broken and abandoned in Tripp Ravine on North Main Avenue West Scranton by railroad workers returning home from shift. Patrolman MacColligan and Detective Mole planned investigation as the horse remained warm and the harness showed damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaward, Lackawanna and Western Railround Company
Tripp
North Main Avenue
West Scranton
Horse and Buggy
MacColligan
Mole
Porch thief robs family of Colonel Hotes house
A porch climber entered the Hotes home by a front window, ransacked three bedrooms, stealing a gold and a silver watch, two pearl brooches, and a diamond ruby ring. Mrs Roles’ jewels were safe in a vault. only snow-prints and a missing clue remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Hotes
Jie
Firemen's fair planning details publicized by committee
An executive committee session in Chief Hickey's office outlined distribution of solicitors' books to start collecting next Monday for the state firemen's convention in October 1904. Names include Wegman president and J. Hickey chairman with other officers and trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firemen's Fair In
Hickey
T He Perdons
State Fremen
Executioe
Cd. Wegman
William Tenniler
Pr J. Hickey
Joseph Danner
Joseph W. Hull
A. le Lewl
Spruks
Water Company Purchase Boosts Carbon dale Holdings
Attorney H. Patterson and Joseph Jermyn headed a deal paying $235,000 for the Crystal Lake Water Company, capitalized at $25,000, with a large local ownership group led by Jermyn and Van Bergen. The sale includes extensive waterworks and land assets, while the Crystal Lake operation remains separate from nearby reservoir projects and the city’s incoming electric venture, yielding significant cash for new investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. H. Patterson
Joseph Jermyn
Carbondale Water Company
Rt. Tl. Patterson
Carbondal
Crystal Lake Water Company
J. B. VanBergen
A. McMullen
Alfred Pacooe
C. E. Spencer
Thomas Durfee
Joseph Birkett
Harriet Raynor
C. R. Manville
van Bergen
John Jermyn
Walter Gommeing
Lackawanna Valley
Canaan Street
Yond
Brontell
Carbondale
Fallbrook
Crystel Lake Water Company
Waa
Jadwin
Main Street
Church Street
Bronnell
Electric Light Company
Girls Friendly Society Event At St Luke’s Church
Entertainment at R J Foster home under Guild of St Margaret drew modest crowd. Miss Freeman’s illness limited singing but Miss Allen’s violin and Mr Nugene Ham’s duet and Mr Gippell’s tenor drew hearty applause. Miss Paddock from Philadelphia spoke on Girls Friendly Society work and plans. A clipping troll included many small purchases. The evening ended in high spirits and a likely repeat event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Foster
Guild of St. Margaret
Misa Freeman
Miss Allen
Nugene Ham
Ham
Misa Blackman
Thomas Gippell
Misa Paddock
Philadelphia
Girls’ Friendly Society
St. Luke's Church
Affairs at Samoa Report on Apia Uprising
Washington reports Chief Justice Chambers filed a long report on the Apia uprising. Copies sent to Germany and Britain arrived, but the one to the United States was delayed. Full reports to Europe expected by late February. US receipt follows a week later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Chambers
Samoa
Apia
Germany
Great Britain
Sull
Trig
Europe
United States
Kelly Impeachment Case Report to Be Submitted
Testimony in the Alder man John P. Kelly impeachment case has been heard. Commissioner J W Carpenter will prepare and submit his report to the court by the end of the week. The report spans over pages of testimony and the plan for rebuttal testimony has been abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Kelly
J. W. Carpenter
Harrisburg
Thomas Whitfield & Co Endorse Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Chicago druggists led by Thomas Whitfield & Co promote Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for la grippe. They claim rapid relief and prevention of pneumonia, with sales through Matthews Brow. and other agents. Also noting availability in Wilkes-Barre and Scranton via local distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Whitfield & Co
Wabashaw
Jackson St
Chicago
Nlso
Matthews Brow
Mrs Wins ons Boothing Syrup Patent Advertisement
An old advertisement boasts a soothing syrup claimed to ease teething and diarrhoea for children while using phrases about mothers worldwide. It touts a cure for wind colic and stomach issues and promotes the product price of a bottle at twenty five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Druwelets
City Protestants Fight Boxing Exhibitions
The Baptist Ministerial Conference trustees led by Rev. W G Watkins filed a protest with Sheriff Pryor opposing boxing bouts in the city. The letter dated June 1 requests enforcement of the law to stop such exhibitions and preserve public order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Pryor
Bapttet
W. G. Watkins
Mull Avenue
Scranton
Pryor
Lackawanna County
Baptistt
Watkina
City Hall Talks On Police Retentions After Camp
City officials say Chief Robling and Patrolman Day will not be dismissed. They will stay on furlough for thirty days after leaving camp, with an appropriation ordinance likely to appoint several new officers. At least two of fifteen requested may be hired, affecting current junior officers and Robling’s return to head the force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H le Gal
Yay
Gurrell
Robling
Their Fifth Anniversary Observed by Zenith Literary Society
The Zenith Literary Society celebrated its fifth anniversary at St D Richards residence 614 Pine street last Tuesday. R D Richards spoke on Our Society's Past and A P Clarke on Benefic Derived from Organization. A bountiful repast followed with Fr D Richards as president and a list of society members attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenith Literary Society
St. D. Richards
Pine Street
Our Society
R. D. Richards
A. P. Clarke
Fr. D. Richards
Edward Davis
W. W. Bloat
G. Pease
C. A. Beemer
P. J. Hennett
R. A. Ronney
Harry Caryl
John M. Frances
Milton Moore
Clarence Osland
W. W. Shaw
Chester Wiees
H.T. Yort
Still Among the Absent Pius Sweeney Missing in North Beranton
Pius Sweeney of North Beranton vanished around his wedding day to Miss Moran of Hudson Street about a week ago. Friends search for him as reports show he bought a hat and gloves at Steele's Gent's Furnishing Store and a suit of clothes at a central city house, with alterations pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pius Sweeney
North Beranton
Miss Moran
Hudson Street
Sweeney
Steele
North Scranton
Central City
Steele's
Southern Railway Territory Offers Investment Openings
Good opportunities exist today for furniture woodworking plants iron and steel factories textile mills shoe and leather manufactures and electrical plants in the Southern Railway territory. Eight states 5600 miles of track from the Potomac to the Mississippi and Ohio to the southern seaboard cities invite investors to request publications and let agents locate advantageous placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Potomac
Ocean
Mississippi
Ohio
Seaboard
M. V. Richards
Washington, D. C
Royal Arcanum Member Thanks for Prompt Draft Payment
Mrs Margaret Moore expresses gratitude to Scranton Council No. 024 Royal Arcanum for promptly paying a draft of 3000 dollars. The note notes the certificate was held by her husband Thomas J. Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arcanum
Thomas J. Moore
Scranton
Margaret Moore
Royal Arcanum Settles Death Claim for John W. Marshall
Mrs. Clara D. Marshall thanks the Royal Arcanum for promptly settling her husband John W. Marshall's death claim. A draft for the full amount of three thousand dollars was paid to her twelve days after burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Royal Arcanum
John W. Marehall
Clara D. Marshall
Notice to Telephone Subscribers
Notice to telephone subscribers warning that employees of Central Pennsylvania Telephone and Supply Co. have completed badge verification and advising to admit no one to houses or offices for inspections unless proper identification is shown. urging vigilance against impersonators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Pennsylvania Telephone and Supply Co
Reception to the Thirteenth Home-Coming Soldiers’ Reception Plans Formed
The Soldiers' Relief Association met at the Board of Trade rooms to outline plans for a large reception for returning soldiers. Key figures joined, committees were created for decor, finance, and entertainment, and a follow up meeting set for Saturday to finalize a program including a parade and a supper at the armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers’ Relief Association
Board of Trade
Soldiers’ Hellef Association
Frank M. Vanching
Geyry Hallstead
T. H. Watkins
Colon L. Hitchcock
C. B, Dau Hon
Be, N
Willard
W. 8Alar
Lb. A. Watres
Eleventh Regiment
Bankers and Brokers at New York Consolidated Exchange
New York Consolidated Produce exchanges branch office at 9 Broad Way Beranton M S Jordan manager. telephone 6005. Bankers and brokers listed under the exchange structure with a Mears building address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
New York
New York Consolidated
Mears Building
Beranton
M.S. Jordan
Hood's Sarsaparilla Improves Clerk's Appetite
Scranton February 27, 1899 report that C D Lown a clerk in the freight department of the FE and W railroad in this city has used Hood's Sarsaparilla and found it give him a better appetite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
D. Lown
Freteht
Hood
All cars stop in front of store sales notice
All cars stop in front of store. It will pay you to attend these sales.
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Norton
Pam
Mercantile
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
the Griffin Art Studio
A. A. Lindabury
Vnto
Willams Halidur
Postoffice
South Main Arena
Chas McHulley
Nave
Sovuravnes
Ni Truders National Bank Bia
West Brook
Largo
Ackawanna Laundry
Penn Avenue
Warman
Mra
Charlee L. Atier
Lurriaon Avenue
Gravity
Wayne County
Valayop
Asher Enalin
Joseps Crom
Mise Nora Croas
Yeat Ordiay
Newtheford
Mass
Sadie Crows
Calielter
John Lattey
Mitteton
Witthin
Burke
Jackson-Browehan Comaly Company
Margaret Mayock
Miner's Mills
May Boyle
New Milford
Mise Queechine Healey
Dunmore
Yeosteray
George Miller
Academy of Music
Ity
Chrous Gil
A. F. Chaffee
Green Ridge
Ainghamton
Charlee
Lucy KR. Mitchell
Ernest J. Mel Moorg
A.T. Raynesford
Vinton Mutual Life Insurance Company
Portland
Raynsford
Hla
Meare
KR. Harrington
Miladelphia
Raynesford
Lackawanna Hospstel
Ferreri
Scarini
John Corser
Grippo
Woreman
Caubeh
Ferrers
Bunker Hill
Robert Reeves
Steeves
Beexy
Big
Erie and
Wyoming Valley Railroad
Wyoming Valley
PRIN
United States Bankruptcy Court
Botes
Scrantonians
Girls' Friendly Society
Justice Chambers
Kelly
la Grippe
Wilke-Barre
Hows Otande
Kelaman Bros
Mac
Lavkewonna Avenue
E. G. Coursen
Mrs. Winslow
Porgress
B. Atherton
Lewis A. May & Company
Lacka. Ave
Opp
Bh. & W. Depot
Raynolds
Spruce St
West Market St
Pittston Ave
Monsey
Larch
Lackawana
Conrad
Pierce’s Market
Hand & Payne
Hand & Payne On
Washington Ave
Ala
Scrantsn, PA
Moosic
Hushdale Works
Laplin & Rand
Cora
Maloney Oil and Manufacturing CO
Maridian Strait
Sorantos, Pa
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