Personal notices from Scranton area society column
Mrs Townsend Poore and Alien Liiling Poor spend winter in Mlorlila. Hugh Jennings bound for Dihmedk to coach Morgwil baseball. Misses Julia Moran and aie Ligsie Mullen return from a visit to Pitteton. View Lisele Erbe of Southington Cana visits Mrs IT Dy Lindeck of Suniavenue. Mrs Walter Paunett and daughter Beatrion of Cleveland visit North Miulin avenue. Mire Aminida Haywock of Taylor aves and HH. Ll. Belle bookman hero intercepted with alloy Engineor eumypuity. Many Scrantoniine registered at the lintel Alert New York city including J. T. Richards G. S. Ackerly wc Ferber Wic Arnold and Lewis Jr. Sinetss Uhlet Wieky of city fire department seriously Hl at residence on Mitteton avenue. He took old attack Saturday's fire and is threatened with Dihetimothe. Misses Mary Long and Magghgr Bohim melpfening and Mehard Kimmacher and Carl Wagner drove to Bimiuret for a Melghride. Returning they nearly had whitechrident in the Syrdwingy by getting off the beaten track into drifts. Wueh P. Shurn of Wilies-Kastelas resigns as manager at Nesbitt theater and Grand Opera house to take effect as soon te expedient Aber Sharp begins work as theater keeper in old Murlo hall seven tern Years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Poore
Alien Liiling
Mlorlila
Hugh Jennings
Dihmedk
Morgwil
Julia Moran
Beatrion
Cleveland
Wy J. Marcin
North Miulin Avenue
Mire Aminida Haywock
Taylor Aves Hue
HH. Ll. Belle
Bookman
Alliery
Uhlet Wiekey
Mitteton Avenue
Mary Long
Bohimmelpfening
Mehard Kimmacher
Carl Wagner
Bimiuret
Wueh P. Shurn
Wilies-Kastelas
Nesbitt Theater
Sharp
Murlo Hall
Disastrous collision injures fireman and brakeman near Fairview
Fireman Thomas McHnale of Po GrimMith and brakeman G. Walker of Pittston were seriously injured in a head on crash early last night at Fairview on the Leliah Valley railroad. Engineer Luke Murphy was slightly bruised. The collision occurred in snow as both engines approached a switch, a burst boiler and escaping steam scalding the men. Superintendent Mitchell arranged care and removal to homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McHnale
Po GrimMith
G. Walker
Pittston
Fairview
Leliah Valley
McHale
Luke Murphy
W. Hult
Mitchell
Refund Offer on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar
An advertisement in The Wilkes-Barre Record lists Scranton outlets at Bie man Brow and Luckewanna avenue for a refund on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if the cough or cold bottle fails to pour properly. The undersigned pledge to refund money and provide proof of purchase against defective bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Bieman Brow
Mac
Luckewanna Avenue
Greene
Bone & More
Jobn A Donahue
Bicycle Team Triumphs In Three Game Bowling Match
Boranten Bicycle and Excelsior clubs faced off in three games at ten pins. Bicycle won 2682 to 2257 with high scores from TG Worden and GO Marrie for Excelsiors also noted. Return series set for Friday night at Excelsior alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boranten Bicycle
Excelsior Clubu
Ixcelsior Club
Mixcelsiore
Mixeaiwlors
Bicycle Club
Excelsiors
TG. Worden
Bicycle cii
Marrie
Excelsiores
Harney Connelly
Beers
Heokor
Ewehejul
Bleyelo Club
Death of Father Finnen Pittston Leader and Clerical Works
Father Finnen, vicar general of the Scranton diocese, died at 1 40 this morning at the parish residence in Pittston after a long illness. Born in 1835 in County Tipperary Ireland, he studied in Philadelphia and led Pittston parish, overseeing the expansion of parochial schools and the construction of St John the Evangelist Church and its convent. His leadership included building programs and devotion to education, with his crowning projects the church and convent in Pittston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fitten
Scranton
William Street
Pittaton
Firmen
Father Quinnan
St. Agnes Hospital
Philadelphia
Mtteten
Barrett
Pittston
Laetor
Finnen
Sharles
County Tipperary
Ireland
St. Josephyn Jesut College
St. Charles Borromeo Diocesan College
Neumin
Dioceze
Bernatiion
Harrisburg
Father O'Shaughnessy
St. Patrick’s Parish
Father Prendergast
Father O' Shaughness
Father Finnen
Archbishop Ryan
Wesley Huront
Wilmington
Del
Risters
Sibir
Order of the Immaculate Herre
Wiltlim
St. John
Pitteton
la Preoperoua
Isso
Catholica
Upper
Piltsian
St. Mary's
Chapel Street
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Ad Touts Ageold Use
An old advertisement claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has soothed millions of mothers and children for over twenty years, promising relief from teething pain and wind colic, with a claim of curing diarrhea and urging buyers to insist on the brand priced at a quarter.
Blizzard Grips Scranton Area With Heavy Snow and Delays
A severe blizzard paralyzed Scranton and surrounding counties as heavy snow and fierce winds halted rail traffic. Streets and businesses closed, schools dismissed, and transit crews struggled to clear lines while trains ran hours late or were abandoned. Snow depths reached twenty one inches with drifts up to five feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blizgard
Scranton
Els
H. E. Paine
Delaware, Lacawanna and Western Ando
Do you value your health Buy Pure Food Products
Our canned goods and entire stock have been examined by agents appointed by the commonwealth Their verdict was no purer goods sold in the state Buy Pure Food Our canned goods are the finest vegetables naturally prepared and are better than stale market vegetables All goods reduced for February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Photographers' Association of Pennsylvania convenes in Wilkes-Barre
The third annual session of the Photographers Association of Pennsylvania opens in Wilkes-Barre at the Fimon Long building with a likely record turnout. The program highlights include a special work exhibit focusing on color photography and a forthcoming Sevenir program. Charlen R. Griffin of Scranton authors the association souvenir booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Photographers’ Association of Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre
Fimon Long
Convent Horn
Wilson
Enereetly
Charlen R. Griffin
Scranton
Worrying Delaware Legislators Miss Harrisburg Train
A group of state lawmakers sought trains south from Lackawanna avenue to reach Wilkes-Barre for the 3.18 to Harrisburg. Unable to make connections, they departed around 2 PM hoping to reach the evening session. The party included Speaker Farr Representatives Scheuer Timlin Mackey Senator Vaughan and Assistant Attorney General Fleitz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson
Lackawanna Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Foch
Farr
Scheuer
Timlin
Mackey
Vaughan
Fleitz
Real Estate Deal Sealed for Mc Garrah Property
Negotiations completed for the sale of the Mc Garrah residence on Clay Avenue. W T Hackett Real Estate handled the transaction with Stanley Smith of the city and Miss Mary G Corr of Philadelphia to take possession. Corr, daughter of a millionaire, joins a notable Philadelphia family in the transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kavien Schlager
W. T. Hacketts
Batute Agenes
McGarrah
Clay Avenue
Stanley Smith
City
Mary G. Corr
Philadelphia
Misa Corr
Milllionaire Corr
Bill Giantette
Bcome
Panyto
Three Delaware Lackawanna miners improving after Dodge mine blast
Morace John, Joseph Evans and Henry Smith, Delaware, Lackawanna and Western mining engineers, were severely burned in the Dodge mines gas explosion that killed Firebor John L. Davis. They remain at Moses Taylor hospital. Smith and Evans expect to go home soon. John will be unable to work for a week or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morace John
Joseph Evans
Henry Smith
Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western
Dodge
Firebor
John L. Davia
Moses Taylor Hospital
Smith
Evans
John
Cusick's Livery in Scranton Destroyed by Early Fire
A morning blaze destroyed Cusick's livery and undertaking establishment on Washington avenue facing Court House Square. Firefighters lacked water as hydrants were clogged. horses and carriages were saved or fled into nearby barns. The $12,090 loss included hay, oats, and equipment. origin undetermined. Patrolman Lowry spotted flames at 2:05 a.m. and raised the alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Square
McManus
Scranton Street Railway Company
Central City
Washington Avenue
Spruce Street
West Lackawanna Avenue
Atrone
C. G. Poland
Thomas Lowry
Linden Street
Court House
Liberty Hall
Phoenix Chemical and
Crvatel Sloee
Manila tobacco trade shifts as Cuban surplus aids Ulgars dealers
The report notes Ulgars dealers hold a large Cuban surplus and control Manilla tobacco in the American supply. Manila cigars are praised for quality while price tactics at stalls draw buyers. Modern pruning of old methods replaces traditional choots with new hayes. Eight Manila factories in Machia employ up to 70 workers each, with many smaller plants beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Republic Ulgars
Manila
Bt le
Machia
Fragmentary notice of laundry work arrangements in fire aftermath
In a damaged excerpt a business owner states intent to continue operations in the laundry trade despite a fire and notes delivering customers’ goods. He relies on contract work at the Lackawanna Laundry run by John J. Kelly, and seeks arrangements to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Laundry
John J. Kelly
Gibbons & Co Coal Advertises Low Retail Prices
Gibbons & Co offers coal at the lowest city prices delivered to any area with telephone 0442 or Valentines. Also features unique dainty novelties and mentions the bookseller The Bookman.
Assistance Recipients Named After Afternoon Event
Assistance during the afternoon included Mrs. F. K. Piatt, Mme. A. HL. Storrs, Mrs. Walter Gaston of Wilkes Daye, Mme Bimoeon, Mme Anderson, Miles Winton and Mmes Marjorie Piatt and Janet Storre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. K. Piatt
Mee
A. HL. Storrs
Walter Gaston
Wilkes Daye
Mise Bimoeon
Mise Anderson
Miles Winton
Marjorie Piatt
Janet Storre
Storm Prevented Meetings Due to Quorum Absence
The special session of select councils and the school board regular meeting were halted by a lack of quorum. Chairman Chittenden was the only city official to attend in the storm. President Francois and directors Casey Davia Lesnard and Meche offered their apologies as the board adjourned to meet later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of School Control
Chittenden
Francois
Messrs
Casey
Davia
Lesnard
Meche
Board of Control
Smooth showman Shim Martin jailed in Cincinnati
The man calling himself Shim Martin and claiming to be the Buffalo Bill Wild West show advance agent was arrested in Cincinnati and sentenced to thirty days in the penitentiary. He was identified there as Harry A. Le Vene and convicted of petit larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shim Martin
Buffalo BU
Vestibuled Trains Connect New York to Chicago via Nickel Plate
Solid Through Vestibuled Trains offer daily service between New York and Chicago via Lackawanna and Nickel Plate roads with Standard Pullman and Wagner Buffet Sleeping cars. Dining cars provide meals at reasonable prices, day coaches are hosted by free porters, and rates are lower than competing routes. Contact agents or F J Moore for Nickel Plate information. F L Crane offers half price cloth jackets and Poconomic Cigar shop at 220 Spruce Street with wines and cigars available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Lackawanna
Nickel Plate
Scranton
Binghamton
Femira
Cleveland
Fort Wayne
Nickel Plate Road
F. J. Moore
Nicke Plate Road
N. Maine 1
Buffalo
Local Obituaries and Infant Deaths in Scranton Area
The notices record the deaths of Henry Farrell aged 14 at 4 years, with funeral plans to be announced. Nora Nealon infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Nealon of 14 Cudar Avenue aged one and a half months. Ruth Margaret Washington daughter of James Washington of 14 Soul Washington Avenue aged one year seven months in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehalon
Berahton
Nora Nealon
Michael Nealon
Cudar Avenue
Washington
Scranton
Ruth Margaret Washington
James Washington
Soul Washington Avenue
Beautiful 400 Pianos Offer Shocks State
A store advertises piano gifts priced at 400 dollars claiming they are a royal gift from the state. Shoppers are invited to call or visit the store to see the pianos.
Mrs Scranton's Tea at Bulow Minde Report
Mrs Scranton hosted a tea yesterday afternoon at Bulow Minde where Horbert M Seranton and other guests were pleasantly entertained. The event featured light refreshments and social chatter among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie. Horbert M. Seranton
Bulow Minde
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Norton
Valentine S
Mercantile
Lackawanna Ave
Kodaks
Kodak Supplies
the Griffin Art Studio
A. A. Lindabury
Protoam
Remndence
Williams Hanching
Postumes
South Main Avene
Chas McMullen
Pese
General Insurances
Ti Thess National Bank Bldg
Ackawanna Laundry
Penn Avenue
A. B. Wartian
Cigny
Hood
1 Hoot & Co
Lowell, Mage
Pocono
Select Council
City Hall
Hickey
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Maryly
Hysex
Manneer Hallstead
Garrett Bogart
George M. Hall- Stead
Delaware and Hudson Company
Moston
Jefferson Junction
Honesdale
Jersey Central
Delaware
Hintison
Lehigh Valley
Wiskee-Darre
Jaston
Wilket-Barre Mountain
Glen Summit
Street Railway
Silliman
Paine
Xere
Pulve
Hfe
E. G
Coursen
Knights OF the Camera
Dodge Mines
Cusick
Musick
Avery
Amd
Forest Court
Wiehingen Avenue
Mra
Mary Cusick
Ackoawaina Avenue
Manila Cigare
Sam Martin
F. L. Crane
Tans‘s
Clarke Bros
Conrad
Mrs. Scranton
Dr.Bull
Lackawaoa Ave
Raynolds
Pierce’s Market
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
Wyoming Ave
Lust
Maloney of and Manufacturing CO
Meridiay Strait
Stranton, Pa
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