Personal George L. Yost Returns From Philadelphia Medical Care
George L. Yost returns from Philadelphia after extended medical treatment. Attorney T. J. Bourke travels to Pittsburgh for the Knights of Columbus state council meeting. At Judge Gunster’s funeral Frank Carluce, Dr. J. Willone, Frank Willone, F. M. Littlen, and Dr. Di Lally attend. Dr. William Weaver, former Lackawanna Hospital house surgeon, joins St. Christopher’s Hospital staff in Philadelphia, replacing Dr. F. P. Gengenbach. Weaver plans private practice after completing hospital training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ll. Yost
Philadelphia
Tt. J. Bourke
Fittsburg
State Council of the Knights of Columbus
Judge Gunster
Frank Carluce
J. Willone
Frank Willone
F. M. Littlen
BR. di Lally
Dunmore
William Weaver
Lackawanna Hospital
the Lackawanna
Weaver
St. Christopher's
Frank P. Gengenbach
Theodore Welsenberg
John Busch
University of Pennsylvania Medical School
Gengenbach
Scranton
St. Christopher's Hospital
Hiladelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Scranton College Wins Second Prize in Business College Contest
Professors Buck and Whitmore of the Scranton Business College win a $20 cash prize after learning they placed second in Class C among U S colleges with 25 000 to 100 000 population. Burrows Brothers Co Cleveland awarded 45 prizes totaling 350 to business colleges nationwide based on books purchased. The year features the Broadway hit A Stranger in a Strange Land in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck and
Whitmore
Scranton Business College
Burrows Brothers Co
Cleveland
United States
Tire table to take effect on active railroad
On February 1 a new tire table will go into effect on the active railroad. The move aims to standardize tire usage and improve safety for train operations.
Stranger in a Strange Land at Lyceum Tuesday
Local notices advertise the appearance of a stranger at the Lyceum on Tuesday. The item mentions a colliery engineer company stock for sale and references Ernest Comegys of Dime Bank and the Hotel Jermyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Ernest Comegys
Dime Bank
the Lyceum
Beecham
Pilla
Bargain Day All Week Except Sunday At Cost
Bargain day daily except Sundays. Low prices on hardware and tools for artisans and mechanics. Shovels spades axes forks garden tools hoses sprinklers filters ice cream freezers aluminum ware and more at cost. Come early if you can.
Obsequies for Judge Frederick Gunster Attend Solennly
A large and representative gathering honors the late Judge Frederick W. Gunster at St. Peter's Cathedral. Bishop Hoban assists as Father MacGoldrick delivers the sermon. services in St Marys cemetery close a solemn obsequy with flags at half mast and houses in mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Cathedral
Bar Association
Bishop Hoban
Father MacGoldrick
Frederick W. Gunster
St. Mary's Cemetery
Petersburg
Court House
Monroe Avenue
K. W. Archbald
H. M. Edwards
Joseph Gunster
Wagner Sues County Over January Salary
Charles F. Wagner former county clerk sues Lackawanna County to recover 125 for January salary after the new board rejected his three year appointment. The prior board retroactively appointed him for three years at 1000 yearly, but the new board did not recognize it. Wagner demanded pay and hired A A Vosburg to pursue the case, likely as a case stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Wagner
Lackawanna County
Wagner
W. «. Daniels
A. A. Vosburg
Vosbure
H. TL. Taylor
Powder Mill Explodes Killing Two at Peckville
A massive powder blast at Consumers Powder company in Peckville fatally injures George Shotwell and Charles Mullineux. Shotwell, 92, dies at the scene. Mullineux dies at home after being rushed from the mill. Both funerals set for this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corning
Consumers Powder Company
Peckville
George Shotwell
Charles Mullineux
Miles Aroun
Shotwell
Mullineux
Maillineux
Moosic
Methodist Episcopal Church
IT. 0
O.F. and
Jr. 0
Mt. Rethel
Scott Township
Pennsylvania Railroad Florida Tour Leaves Feb 6
The first Pennsylvania railroad excursion of the season sails from New York and Philadelphia on February 6 for two weeks in Florida. Tickets include rail transport, Pullman accommodations, and meals with rates from various origins. Inquiries at agents in New York Brooklyn Newark Baltimore Washington Pittsburgh and Philadelphia offices. The item closes with a humorous quote about a stranger in a strange land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jacksonville
Florida
New York
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburg
Broadway
Court Street
Brooklyn
Broad Street
Newark
N. J
B. Courtender, Jr
Baltimore District
Colin Studs
Southern District
Washington, D C
Thos. EK. Watt
Western District
Gen. W. Boyd
Philadelpia
Redland Fruit Sale at Premium Price Per Dozen
Fruit described as finest grade Redland produce sold at premium prices elsewhere at 25 and 30 cents per dozen.
Men of the hour noted in local politics and war service
Attorney E. B. Price considered as a potential Democratic candidate for judge amid party tensions while Thomas Murphy earns a first lieutenant’s stripe with the Forty Seventh Volunteer Infantry in Manila. Dr Frank P Gengenbach joins Lackawanna hospital as junior house surgeon. Victoria Cross recipient Thomas Cosgrove from Pittston highlighted for heroism in 1867 Andaman Islands action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Murphy
Manila
Forty-seventh Volunteer Infantry
Lackawanna
Thomas Murphys
Philippines
Murphy
Theutenant Murphy
Tle
Mt. Gretna
Forty-seventh Infantry
Manilla
Thomas Cosgrove
Pittston
Cosgrove
Andaman Islands
Delaware and Hudson trains adjust No 2h schedule
The Delaware and Hudson Railroad announces a timetable change for train No 2h effective Monday February. The Wilkes Barre departure becomes 10 00 p m with Beranton arrival at 10 48 p m and Beranton departure at 11 15 p m arriving Carbondale at 11 42 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Wilkes-Barre
Beranton
Carbondale
Rich or Poor Wee Advertises Wide Store Expansion
An advertisement from Bong IMPORTERS COFFEE ROASTERS and RETAILERS touts moving over 24 stores in the United States to offer value and better quality. It mentions Klein Creamery Butter Boowlal Mocha and Juva as products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffe Rcasters
Klein Creamery
Prompt Delivery At 41 Lackawanna and 123 South Main
A short classified note lists addresses 41 Lackawanna Avenue and 123 South Main Avenue with the contact line hone 72 for prompt delivery service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Avenue
South Main Avenue
Scranton Liederkranz reports annual gains and plans events
The Scranton Liederkranz held its annual meeting reviewing the year and electing officers led by President Conrad Wenzel. A ball around Feb 21 and an amateur minstrel show in March are planned, with George Nelson Teeta and Theodore Hemberger directing musical parts and W. C. Ott handling orchestra duties. Members will also attend a Concordians ball in Wilkes-Barre, strengthening cross society ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Liederkranz
Conrad Wenzel
Frank Becker
Frank Hummiler
Fred Widmayer
Edward Eisele
Lorenz Haberstock
Liederkranz
George Nelson Teeta
Theodore Hemberger
W. C. Ott
Wilkes-Barre
Concordians
Scranton
Acrobat Hurt During Hi Henrys Minstrels at Lyceum
An acrobat from the Couture Brothers troupe injured his ankle during a routine at the Lyceum theatre Saturday evening. He collapsed, received treatment at Purcell's Turkish bath, and was later taken by the company to the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad station for the group’s special sleeper service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Henry
Lyceum Theatre
Courture
Purcell
Delaware, Lackawanne and Western
Pittston
Funeral notices for Moran and Madden
The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Moran of St River street will occur this morning with services at St. Peter's Cathedral and burial at Cathedral cemetery. Mrs. Matilda Madden of 1722 Cedar avenue will take place this morning with services at St John's Church and interment also at Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Moran
St River Street
St. Peter's Cathedral
Cathedral
Matilda Madden
Cedar Avenue
Spedoock
John's Church
Cathedral Cemetery
Anniversary Requiem Mass For Rt Rev William O'Hara
A high mass of requiem will be celebrated at St Peter's cathedral Tuesday for the late Rt Rev William O'Hara who died a year ago. The mass starts at 10 am with the office for the dead at 9 30 am. Bishop Hoban will preside as nearly all Scranton diocese priests attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Bar
Scranton Lodge of Elks
Okell Rod and Gun Club
R., W. Archbald
H. M. Edwards
Charlies EK
Rice
Superior Court
KE. ON. Willard
George 8. Purdy
Honesdale
John Lynch
Wilkes-Barre
W. H. Jessup
Susquehanna County
H. A. Knapp
Lackawanna County
Joseph O'Brien
B. Price
James H. Torrey
F. J. Fitzsimmons
Frederick Fuller
George 8. Horn
William Erwil
Pittston
J. A. O'Reilly
St. Peter's
Peter Christ
St. Mary's
John J. Loughran
T. S
Hoban
P. J. McManus
St. Paul's
Green Ridge
P. C. Nagle
D. J. MacGoldrick
P. J. Gough
P. J. Golden
F. A. Fricker
John’s
West Scranton
P. E. Lavelle
St. Patrick's
J. W. Malone
J. V. Moylan
Providence
R. A. McAndrew
Charles J. Goeckel
Wilkes- Barre
J. J. Greeves
Upper Pittston
Schilling
Professor Schilling
St. Peter's Cathedral
William O'Hara
Bishop Hoban
Scranton
Police Court Roundup Brushes Off Weekend Disorder
Ellen Freeman was fined 1 for street walking after arrest by Patrolman Goerlitg. John Faber received an 8 fine or seven days in county jail. he had no money and may be committed. Mike White and James Henley were fined 5 each after a Saturday altercation at Ziegler's hotel on Franklin avenue and disordered conduct led to their detention at the Centre Street station. Several other minor drunken and disorderly arrests were disposed of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Faber
Lon Day
Mike White
James Henley
Ziegler
Franklin Avenue
Lona Day
Charles Neulx
Center Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norton's Bulletin
Norton's
McClure’s
Munsey’s
Popular Science
Century
Harper's
Scribner's
Ladies’ Home Journal
Metropolitan
Cosmopolitan
Strand
Pearson's
Wide World
Argosy
Designer
Delineator
Ladies’ Home Companion
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Spruce Street
Ackawanna
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
Jermyn
Elgar
Lackawanna Avenus
DR. Macgoldrick
Hey
Lazarus
Slater
Einrat
Hristhan
William Brehi
Charles Goecke
J. J. Loughran
The
Pocono Sc. Cigar
MR. Wagner
California
E. G
Coursen
Judiciary
Judahe Gunster
Price
Btone
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
L.B. Powell & Co
Washington Avenue
Hand & Payne
Ellen Freeman
Goerlitg
State of Pennsylvania
Clarke Bros
Sterling
Washington Ave
del Olea
Pierce’s Market
Rockaway
Maurice River
Blue Point Craters
Matthews Bros
Saskawanns
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Kettle
Foote & Fuller Co
Mears Building
John Bull
Transvaal
Conrad
Union
Wyoming Ave
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