Ex-Lieutenant Governor Watres Visits Philadelphia
Ex-Lieutenant Governor Watres was a Monday visitor in Philadelphia. Alderman Post was absent attending a relative’s funeral and plans to return tomorrow afternoon. Alderman John Fitzsimmons went to Wilkes-Barre yesterday to testify in the Ancient Order of Foresters versus Newton and received a subpoena to produce his docket.
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Watres
Philadelphia
Post
John Fitzsimmons
Wilkes-Barre
Order of Foresters
Newton
Origin of an Apt Title Nickel Plate Road Story
The Nickel Plate Line of America arose after a change of control of the New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railway. A wealthy American’s evasive remark about its price sparked a rebranding as a fast, comfortable system with polished dining cars, shorter Buffalo to Chicago service, and through sleeping cars from Boston and New York to Chicago via Fitchburg and West Shore.
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Chicago & St. Louis
New York, Chicago and St. Louis
Amerita
America
Buffalo
Chicago
Erie
Cleveland
Fostoria
Port Wayne
Bowton
New York
Fitchbarge
West Shore
Directory War Ends Scranton Directory Sold to James J. W. Taylor
Publisher J. E. Williams sells the Scranton City Directory rights and orders to James J. H. Taylor. Taylor secures sole title to the directory and assigns all canvassed orders. Taylor will renew the canvass and promises first class work, backed by his extensive directory experience.
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Williams
Scranton
James J. W. Taylor
James J. H. Taylor
J. E. Williams
Mr. Williams
Mr. Taylor
Willams
Taylor
Police Court Jottings: Frequent Visitor_DISCHARGED then jailed
Bridget Lavelle, a regular West Side visitor, was discharged for drunkenness but reoffended two hours later. She received fifteen days in the county jail to reconsider her pledge. Frank Giver was committed to thirty days for dining at 207 Lackawanna Avenue without paying after enjoying a "sumptuous supper" with an unpaid bill.
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Bridget Lavelle
West Side
Frank Giver
Lackawanna Avenue
Three Famous Locomotives On The New York Central Line
Albany Argus notes Engine No 9 on the New York Central and Hudson River railroad as a world record holder with 436% miles run in 4254 minutes and a mile in 32 seconds. Engines 888 and 870, soon to be rechristened 777, operate on the Empire State express with crews Buchanan Cassin Dormady Chase and Foyle Reagan.
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Albany Argus
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad
New York Central
West Albany
New York
Albany
Syracuse
Buffalo
Archie Buchanan
Dennla Cassin
Thomas Dormady
Edward Chase
James Foyle
Mathew Reagan
Chase
Empire State Express
Dormady
Utica
St. Louis
Schenectady
Ohlo
Scranton
Civil Service Exams Held for Scranton Post Office Jobs
Civil service examinations for post office positions in Scranton were conducted yesterday in the United States courthouse post office building. A board of Beranton post office staff administered tests for carriers and clerks, with 24 applicants aged 18 and up for clerks and 21 to 40 for carriers. Results, based on spelling, penmanship, copying, letter writing, arithmetic, geography, local delivery and reading addresses, will be sent to Washington and announced in about two months. a 70 percent average is required.
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Postoffice
Scranton
United States Court Room
Postofice
Beranton Post Office
W. D. Roche
Louis G. Schantz
D. W W. Jenkins
Johns. Harris
Division Street
Hugene Hollenback
Pennavenu
Washington
Return engagements and new shows at Academy of Music
Pauline Hall returns with Dorcas at the Academy of Music joined by Jeannette St Henry Kate Davis and I Michelena plus Charles H Bradshaw and Charles Mayer. The Ensign naval drama with San Jacinto and Kearsarge battleships comes to town with Strong company. Otis Skinner performs His Grace de Gammont. Next, Charles B Mianey’s satire on a steam laundry follows.
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Pauline Hall
Academy of Music
Dorcas
Misa Hall
Jeannette St. Henry
Kate Davis
I. Michelena
Emma Abbott
Charles H. Bradshaw
Lotti
Charles Mayer
Old McCaull Opera Company
San Jacinto
Kearsage
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Otis Skinner
Clyde Fitch
Grace de Gammont
Fitch
Chevalier de Gammont
de Gammont
France
Louis XIV
Becaure
Charles II
England
Charles B. Mlaney
Young Men's Christian Association Suffers Then Recovers
A historical note details Scranton's Young Men's Christian Association enduring a 1876 77 business crisis and labor unrest. Despite near collapse in 1878 79, leaders James H Torrey and G F Reynolds steered revival efforts. Temperance work expanded with Francis Murphy and Professor Kelley aiding reforms and jail hospital and poor farm meetings. Generous support funded better rooms at 47 Lackawanna Ave as renewed community backing grew.
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Scranton
Young Men's Christian Association
Women’s Christ In Temperance Union
Lackawanna Avenue
G. FL Reynolds
Prominent Endorsements for the Young Men's Christian Association
The article cites clergy and public figures praising the YMCA motto Work for young men by young men. Testimonies from Bishop Potter Rev. Broadus Rev. Gregg and others emphasize YMCA impact, broad support in church and society, and its role as a bulwark against dishonesty and corruption.
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Succes
H. C. Potter
Young Men's Christian Association
John A. Broadus
Louisville
David Gregg
D.D
Park Street Church
Boston
Mass
Theodore W. Dwight
Columbia Law School
William FE. Curtis
Supreme Court
New York City
Hewittt
Abram
Hewitt
New York
United States
R. A. Alwer
Michigan
William N. Thayer
Court of Appeals
State of
John V. Farwell
Chicago
Church of Christ
H Robert C. Wintrop
Ev. Fhittree Brooks
Pld
Christian Church
J. R. Hendrix
Missouri
Fundimental
Bargain Sale Promises Last While Goods Remain
Local retailer urges shoppers to seize the ongoing sale with many odd pieces still available. The message hints that hundreds of items priced at 19 cents may be among the bargains inside the store.
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Lackaave
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Delaware and Hudson
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William Stilwell
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Inust
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Reading Railroad Company
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North Sixth
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Milwaukee
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Rock Bottom
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Weichel & Millar
Wyoming Avenue
Spruce St
Ulster
Penn Clothing and Shoe House
Penn Avenue
James H.torrey
G. F. Reynolds
James FH. Torrey, Y. M. ©. A
Wood
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Delany's
Sheatxol
SS. &U
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Spalding
Keating
Rochester
Wyoming Ave
E.M. Hetzel
Lacka. Ave
Rexford Jewelry
Lackawanna Ave
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