Monument Glee Club Concert Postponed to March 21
Northeastern Pennsylvania notes recount visits in Carbondale, revival meetings led by Rev. Robert R. Thompson, and the closing of a yearlong Methodist church revival in Wyoming county. Ice harvest from Shoemaker’s pond and a new band rehearsal reflect local activity as borough officer elections approach next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zacharias Frear
West Side
Carbondale
Monument Glee Club
William Bivian
Wyoming
Pittaton
Robert R. Thompson
Russell Hill
Wyoming County
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
W. J. Davies
Scranton
Wyoming Bille Society
W. Scott Stiller
Presbyterian Church
George Stevens
Monument Street
Ihia
Samuel R. Shoemaker
Wyoming Avenue
Eugene Phelps
Pattifinder
Albert P. Smith
Farmers Institute In Forest City And Community Notices
Community notes report Farm Institute held at Lyon street Grange hall with broad interest in Farmers Alliance and ice harvest progress. Families like Carpenter and Foster attend funerals. Mormon elders begin second missionary journey. several visits connect Forest City Aldenville Scranton Peckville Aldenville area residents. Over three thousand tons of ice shipped, employing many men and teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah Carpenter
Thompson
Gertrude
Arthur Foster
D. DP. Jenkins
Wellington Rounds
Smith Coleman
Sunday School Institute
Forest City
Farmers
Farmers’ Institute
Grange Hall
Lyon Street
Farmers' Alliance
Traverman Mills
George Moore
Aldenville
C. H. Ellis
Frank Lewis
Scranton
William Norton
Ald Society
Edwin Corey
Local Briefs: Theatres, Taxes, and Town News
Mrs. Hoover visits friends in Philadelphia while Mr. Dee Durland travels to New York on business. A pickpocket in New York returned a pocketbook by mail, minus twenty dollars. Fires are out at Bchimoff brewery. Irving Cliff brewery to supply Honesdale. Druggist Buel Dodge suffers inflammatory rheumatism. Dr Jones of Scranton visited Honesdale yesterday. Aaron Katz funeral held from Jacob Katz’s home. burial in Hebrew cemetery. Scranton Tribune sold at J. B. Neilson for home delivery. Christian Endeavor course moved to February 15 in the opera house from February 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Hoover
Philadelphia
Dee Durland
New York
Gotham
Ballers
Bchimoff
Irving Cliff
Honesdale
Buel Dodge
Opera House
Mrs Brown and Son Host Short Visit At J M Brown Home
Mrs Catherine Brown and her son Arthur spent Wednesday and Thursday at the home of J M Brown. Mrs James will serve a ten cent supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Brown
Arthur
J. M. Brown
James
Town notices and social updates from the region
Upcoming church fund event next Wednesday evening at 6 to 7 for the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr and Mrs Henry Pike show improvement after illness. Stanley Reynolds surprise party by friends. Baptist church hosts a new entertainment next Monday featuring the electromotiscope from Orange New York with electrician from Edison lab. Admission 14 26 and 35 cents. Mrs J K Zwelsig and Blanche Stark visit Electric City today. Mrs J W Stark Mrs George N Doyle and Stark visit A A Brown last Tuesday. Invitations sent for the marriage of Miss May Ek Jayne to Mr Alfred Rossiter on Tuesday February 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Henry Pike
Stanley Reynolds
Baptist Church
Edison Laboratory of
Orange
N. Y
J. K. Zwelsig
Blanche Stark
J. W. Stark
George N. Doyle
Stark
A. A. Brown
May EK
Jayne
Alfred Rossiter
Avoca Social and Civic Notes Highlight Local Meetings
The report lists meetings of the Sons of St George and the Avoca Conclave of the Improved Order of Heptasophs, Sarsfield Literary Club invitations for Easter week bazaar planning, and notes about visitors and local appointments. Also covered are a dress shop opening, convalescence, church supper and apron sale, a Young Men's Institute event, electrical plant contracts, and breaker's strike at Avora colliery with prior comparison to a nearby colliery dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of St. George
Avoca
Sarsfield Literary Club
T. Davis
Jermyt
Patrick Pryor
Pennsylvania University
Robert Oliver
The
Gazette
Francis 8. Clark
John Brennan
Thomas Dunn
E. J. Reiley
Horn
John Wardlow
John Shea
Edward McGo
Young Men's Institute
Shepherd & Rust
Wilkes-Barre
G. K. Wilson
Pittston
Avora
Responding to Crowded White House Receptions
An essay from The Youths Companion notes the strict etiquette at presidential receptions in the White House Blue Room. It recalls humorous, awkward moments and a calm reply from Mrs. Cleveland that comforts a freshman jokingly praising the president. The piece highlights dignity amid public missteps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cleveland
White House
Bill
Oh How Thankful for Hood's Sarsaparilla Cure
A Maine man describes years of severe knee related sores and pain finally relieved after using Hood's Sarsaparilla. He reports improved strength health appetite and a feeling of being a new man overall. He attributes his recovery to the tonic and urges others to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
J.P. Moors
Lisbon Falls
Maine
Sarsa- Hood S
Fall in Cotton and Iron Prices Drive Early Spring Business
R G Dun reports brisk activity as spring demand looms with record pig iron output, rising Bessemer ore purchases, and higher metal prices. Cotton gains lift goods prices while rail contracts and vast steel demand signal a robust manufacturing upswing. Bank clearings soar 54.7 percent from last year as exports and failures shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Ple Jt
Bessemer Iron
Carnegie Company
Illinois Steel Company
Bessemer
Bessemer Pig
Grey Forge
Pittsburg
Connellsville
Lake
Atlantic
Pacific
Chicago
United States
Canada
Market Profits Push Stocks in Pre-Holiday Trade
New York February 11 there was heavy profit taking on stocks on the eve of a double holiday. The opening gains were linked to London quotes and a principal bull operator. Offerings were not well absorbed and short lines were extended before coverings improved prices but left losses. total sales reached 386 000 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
William Linn Allen& CO
Mears Building
Wanted to He Coaxed From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
Alfred Doncaster torments himself over Evangeline Glendenning as she resists his advances. She confesses love, he pleads against suffering, and a tense standoff unfolds before she finally relents, testing their resolve and emotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Evangeline Glendenning
Alfred
Alfred Doncaster
Evangeline
Grain market bids and commodity prices in Philadelphia report
Wheat and corn futures rise with firm tone while oats and potatoes hold. Livestock and butter show quiet or dull movement. receipts list flour 1,000 barrels and 32,000 sticks, wheat 6,000 bushels, corn 15,000. shipments include wheat 1,400, corn 238,000, oats 12,000 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Sa.c
Market Report New York Flour and Wheat Prices
New York market notes February 1 show flour prices steady firming on low grade winter varieties with several grades quoted. Wheat spot stays firm with No 2 red and No 1 northern Duluth prices listed and options trading mixed but generally steady after early strength and later cautious advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
City
Minnesota
F. O
Duluth
Manitoba
F. B
Timle
Liverpool
Soke
Wilis
Wade
Ijildoum
iWo
Western Creamery
Miatic
Elgina
Malic
State Dairy
Walse
Isalde
Eage
State
Pennsylvania
Hyadje
Duil
Chicago Grain Market Leads Wheat Rally on Export News
Chicago floor strength pushed wheat up about a cent with new shipping engagements for Leiter wheat and strong export business. Corn and oats rose, provisions edged higher, cash quotes listed for flour, wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley, flax, seeds, pork, lard, and whisky with sizable receipts and shipments recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Leiter
Oan
Oata
Market Report from Enet Buffalo NY
Enet Buffalo NY reports quiet and slow trade with hogs steady to strong, sheep and lambs fairly active with prices from 4.50 to 7.75 for various grades. Hog prices range around 15003.05 and 3.7003.85 across categories, lambs and culls show mixed quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enet
Buffalo
N. Y
Cattle and Sheep Prices Steady at East Liberty Market
East Liberty Pennsylvania reports cattle prices steady with prime at 41.00 to 41.05 and common to good weights around 4.00 to 4.20. Best Yorkers bring about 4.10 to 4.15, heavy hogs 4.00 to 4.05, and roughs 4.00 to 4.20. Sheep market shows no change in listed values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liberty
Market Report New York Live Stock Prices
New York market notes firm tones for steers and cattle with mixed changes across categories. Dry cows higher and calves steady while sheep hold and lambs weaken with noted price ranges and per head figures.
Cattle Market Report From Chicago Fair Day
Chicago Feb 11. Cattle fair demand and steady at 5.15 to 6.15 for stock cattle calves about 7. Hog market slower with pigs at 4.9 to 4.4. Sheep and lambs weak with tombs around 5.75 to 6.05. Receipts include cattle 1 000 head hogs 25 000 head and sheep 6 00 head.
Credit balances and sales noted in Ol City market report
The Ol City market report lists cash and regular delivery sales with varied barrels and prices. Regular delivery sales include 5 000 barrels at 75, 6 000 at 7h, 7 000 at 76, and 6 0 barrels at TM, with shipments and runs totaling thousands of barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ol City
Pennsylvania Railroad Timetable From Wilkes-Barre 1897
Railroad timetable lists trains from Wilkes-Barre for Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Pittsburg and the West. The 7:30 a m weekday service runs to Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Pittsburg. The 10:16 a m weekday service goes to Hazleton Pottsville Reading Norristown Philadelphia and Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Pittsburg. The 3:12 p m daily run serves Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Pittsburg and the West. The 5:00 p m weekday run is to Hazleton Pottsville. JR Wood general passenger agent J B Hutchinson general manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wilkes-Barre
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburg
West
Hazleton
Pottsville
Reading
Norristown
The
Hazleton and
JR. Wood
J.B. Hutchinson
Names of Officials and Attendees Listed
A long line of names appears in the clipping, including Clarence D. Simpson Col H. M Boies Hon L. A. Watres Thomas Ford J. W. Hollenback Rudolph J. McCabe Benjamin S. Harmon Girard G. W. Lowrey Charles B. Eddy J. Arthur Eddy Thomas H. Watkins Harry P. Simpson W. H. Peck J. H. Anderson J. B. Russell A. A. Sterling W. Laycock Er W. Mulliga A. A. Bryden W. L. Watson R. A. Jadwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence D. Simpson
Col
H. M Boies
L. A. Watres
Thomas Ford
J. W. Hollenback
Rudolph J. McCabe
Benjamin S. Harmon
Girard G W. Lowrey
Charles B. Eddy
J. Arthur Eddy
Thomas H. Watkins Harry P. Simpson
J. B. Russell
A. A. Sterling
W. Laycocker
W. Mulliga
A. A. Bryden
W. L. Watson
R. A. Jadwin
Delaware and Hudson Train Schedules for Scranton Area
Train times from Scranton and connections to Albany Montreal Boston and New York, with departures to Wilkes Barre Carbondale and western points via Lehigh Valley and Blue Diamond Express. Complete rates and destinations available at the depot ticket office. Special attention to western and southern orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarmondele
Ois Bate
Loi
Albany
Maratoga
Montreal
Boston
England
Owilkes-Harre
Lehigh Valle RK
Blue Biancos
Seana
Scranton
Carbondale
North
Wilkes-Barre
Senin
United States
Canada
Busness
Central Railroad Timetable and Connections for New York Area
Timetable details for the Central Railroad of New Jersey Lehigh and Susquehanna Division. Includes New York Liberty Street and Whitehall termini, Newark Elizabeth routes, connections to Philadelphia Baltimore Washington, Reading and Bethlehem lines. Lists departure times from Scranton Philadelphia and New York with parlor car usage, returning north via Liberty Street and Whitehall. Also notes transfer options with elevated railways and ferries, and advises purchasing through tickets at station agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liberty N. R
Whitehall
Scranton
Pittaton
Forkewood
Atlantic City
Newark
Elizabeth
Philadelpia
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Hethlehem
Ha.m
Lohig Branch
Ocean
Rove
Reading
Latanon
Porriebore
Pha Abontown
Pottsvile
North New York
Liberty Street
North River
New Sun
Whitehall Treat
Po Ferry
Fom
Broadway
Brooklyn
Staten Island
Grand Central Pot and Long Island Railroad
Reading Terminal
H. P. Baldwin
J. H. Olhauben
Lehigh Valley Service Schedules Scranton to Coal Regions
Train timetable from Scranton listing routes to Wilkes-Barre Bethlehem Pittston Towanda Elmira Geneva and Chicago via Diamond Express. Includes departure times 4b 7.00 am 12.03 pm and 11.10 am and connections to Bethlehem Reading Harrisburg and Geneva with Pullman and Lehigh Valley parlor cars on long routes. Scranton office details and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T
Tobacco Co
Brook, R. P
Bay State
N. J. Central
Chicago
Mil
St. P
Ene
St. L
Delaware
Hud
Ae W
Lake Shore
Loule, & Nash
Lehigh Valley
Manhattan
M. K & Tox
Pacific
Cae
N.Y
Pacific One
Southern R. Aouthern RK. R
Texas & Pacific
Union Pacific
Eames
Wabash
West Union
Marty Isle
Chicago Board OF Tra
Muay
Sone TG i
Scranton Board of Traade Exchange
Scranton
Pittston Trac. Co
National Boring & Drill'g Co
First National Bank
Elmhurst Boulevard
Cscs Wee
Scranton Ravings
Tronan Steel Co
Third National
Throop Novelty M
Eee
Seranton Traction Co
Scranton Axle Works
Aee
Weston Mill Co
Alexander Car
Ma Scranton Ng Ty
Peck Lumber
Scranton Pass
People's Street Railway
People Street Railway
Dickson Manufacturing CO
Lacka
Sorena
Mt. OD
Cranton ‘Axle Works
Ranton Traction Mortgage
O's
Enbensiphis
New Toka
Binck
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre
D. Il
W ‘Ite
Haven
Hazleton
Pottavile
Bethlehem
Raston
Reading
Geneva
Rochester
Hattala
Nagera Feile
Cicago
D. H R
New York
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Amenaion Bridge
Wl Lin
Chas Tech
Phila
Del., Lackawanna and Western Train Schedule Details
Schedule notes for Del., Lacka. and Western effective Monday November 21 1897 list after that date departures for New York Easton Philadelphia Trenton Washington and Buffalo with multiple express and accommodation trains including times and transfers at key stations such as Scranton Buffalo Utica Elmira Kingston and Wilkes Barre for connections to Harrisburg Baltimore and the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traiaw
Scranton
New York
Easton
Trenton
Philadelphia
Washington
Tobyhanna
Binghamton
Oswego
Himira
Corning Bath
Dansville
Pittston
Wilkes
Northumbe Barre
Rca
Train Schedule Fragments for Erie and Wyoming Valley
Passage details indicate service from Scranton to Erie and Wyoming Valley with a September 19 1997 effective date. Timings show outbound at 7 06 pm and return arrivals around 0 34 am and 28 pm, with intermediate stops noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Tralna
Scranton
New Yoland
Hrie Railroad
Atee Tae Awe
Sorive
Seranton
Holmes Electric Prospective System Targets Bank Vault
A bank vault is described as being protected by Holmes Electric Prospective system. The claim notes a security device designed to deter robbery. Further details about the system or bank are not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes’ Electric
Also Mentioned on This Page
Northeastern
Uniondale
Pactoryville
Wall Street Review
Bufinto
East Liberty Cattle Market
New Mexico Railway and Coal Co
el Paso
Texas
Salado
New Mexico
Arizona
Expe W. A. Lathrop
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
R. C. Hills
Eeq
Denver
Colorado
Simpson & Watkins
Moosic Powder Co
Scranton Savings Bank and Trust Co
People’s Bank
N. Y. & Queen Co
R. R. Co
Strong
Harmon & Matthewson
Lowrey & Co
Eddy
Eddy Brothers
A. H. Christy
Scranton Savings Bank and Trust Co., Scrane A
W. H. Peck
H. J. Anderson
Third National Bank
Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Co
Washington Ave
Anthracite Savings Bank
Second National Bank
Miners’ Savings Bank
Delaware and Hudson
Jan. Wi
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Lehigh
Susnehanna
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Nonnemacher
Lackawanna Avenue
Plymouth
Kingston
Piscat
Somanton Division
North Bound
Ree
Sigoifes
Ontario
Rivers
Equam
Anderson, Gon
T, Fiterott
Travis Daily
Franklin Oi
Agad Street
Weehawken
Yee
Kerr's
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William I, Peck
Charles B. Scott
Franklin Ave
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