Torrey couple sail for Bermuda two weeks
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Torrey plan a two week trip to the Bermudas next week. Superintendent Rose of the Delaware and Hudson coal department is in New York City. Dr. F B Gengenbach, junior house surgeon at Lackawanna hospital, was confined to bed yesterday by illness. Colonel James F Casperson, freight agent for the Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore railroad in Wilmington, Del., visited relatives Professor H D Buck and wife on Pine Street.
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James H. Torrey
Bermudas
Rose
Coal Department
The
Delaware and Hudson Company
New York City
Lackawanna Hospital
Yeaterday
James F. Casperson
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
Wilmington, del
H. D. Buck
Pine Street
Regulation Tightens Oleomargarine Seizure Rules
The Collector of Internal Revenue reports a new order from Commissioner G W Wilson effective Feb 1. It directs collectors to seize oleomargarine shipped from the place of manufacture that is not properly packed marked stamped and branded. The rule bars markings implying dairy origin and disallows deceptive small roll packaging to mislead the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Penman
G. W. Wilson
Real Estate Bargains Stir Interest in Improved Property
A few real estate offers may move the market says the Tribune. Prospective buyers are urged to read W. T. Hackett's advertisements on page 7 and contact his Price building office at 128 Washington avenue. Also note a note on finest wines and cigars at tange 20 Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Hackett
Tribune
Price
Washington Avenue
Tange
Spruce Street
Closing Out Sale Promises Bargains on Hardware and More
Bargains for All announces a closing out sale with extensive inventory including hardware tools ranges furnaces scales razors freezers bird cages knives and forks. Plumbing department stocked for year round house building and orders. Store closes at 6 30 except Saturdays.
Death of Rev. C. B. Long pastor at Dunmore dies
Rev. C B Long pastor of Tripp avenue Christian church Dunmore died at 4 am pneumonia after ten days illness He was 56 survived by his mother wife married daughter and two brothers A Civil War veteran he served 1861 65 in Pennsylvania volunteers and was chaplain of the Twelfth regiment N G P Funeral viewing at 161 Brook Street 2 to 4 pm with short services then casket transport to Rohreburg Pa for interment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. 8. Long
Tripp Avenue Christian Church
Dunmore
Mr. Long
Lock Haven
First Christian Church
Grand Army of the Republic
Brook Street
Rohreburg
Igos Sudden Death In City Police Station
Patrick Igo, a local real estate and loan man, died in the city hall police headquarters after being denied admission to Lackawanna Hospital because he lacked a permit. Pneumonia was ruled the cause by Coroner J J Roberts after autopsy. An inquest was impaneled with six jurors. He had sought hospital care for rheumatic pains and was moved to the central station where he died. He had recently moved from Philadelphia. survived by wife and two children. His parents and brother live in Shenandoah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Igo
Lackawanna Hospital
Igo
J. J. Roberts
Corons
Henry Hatton
Simon Thomas
M. W. Morris
Joseph Block
John Howell
Gwilym Willams
Fred Karius
Cusick
Roberts
Mears’ Buillding
Philadelphia
Shenandoah
John P. Quinnan
Valentine Day mail decline noted by post office officials
Post Office officials say the Valentine mail is shrinking as Feb 14 approaches. Louis Schantz reports the extra mail is hardly noticeable this year, unlike five or six years ago. Local shops show steady sales but not the surge of earlier years, with valentines ranging from 40 cents to a large satin and celluloid piece.
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Louis Schantz
Valentine
Young Men's Forum Elects Officers for New Year
The Young Men's Forum met at St. Luke's Parish house and elected F. C. Baker as president W. C. Price as vice president Truman A. Surdam as treasurer A. E. Shell as secretary A Current Topic Quiz was presented by W. J. Douglas and a debate on The Annexation of Cuba followed. The affirmative was defended by F. C. Baker and H. W. Wilbur with L. B. Carter and L. W. Barnes opposing.
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Young Men's Forum
St. Luke's Parish House
F. C. Baker
W. C. Price
Truman A. Surdam
A. E. Shell
W. J. Douglas
Cuba
H. W. Wilbur
L. B. Carter
L. W. Barnes
Soothing Syrup for Teething Children Sold for Years
An old advertisement promotes winded soothing syrup for teething in children. It claims relief of colic and gums pain and suggests pharmacists hold the preparation. The jumbled text mentions a price of twenty five cents per bottle and a brand name Mrs Winders Soothing Syrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mileio
Windew
Women’s Auxiliary Meeting in St Luke’s Parish House
Delegates from many Episcopal parishes gather in Scranton for the Central Pennsylvania branch mid year meeting. Bishop Ethelbert Talbot attends and delivers addresses. Rev Rogers Israel and Mrs Israel preside. Reports cover St Mary’s School Rosebud, St Paul’s Lawrenceville, and other missions in Brazil, Mexico, Alaska, and Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's
Bishop Talbot
Rogers Israel
Pennsylvania
Woman's Auxiliary
Episcopal Board of Missions
Wyoming Avenue
Ethelbert Talbot
Episcopal Church
James
Scassion
Scott
Talbot
United Offering
Moffat
Israel
Raleigh
N. C
Brazil
Mexico
Alaska
Japan
Madeline Hazzard
St. Mike's Parish
Dickinson
Reliable Canned Goods Price List Update
The notice lists canned beans and corn with prices per can or per dozen. Items include Fancy Stringless Beans at 1.20 per dozen, Fresh Red Kidney Beans at 1.00 per dozen, Extra Arbutus Lifted Peas at 1.20 per dozen, Extra Telephone Peas at 1.50 per dozen, Fancy Maine Corn at 1.25 per dozen, Arbutus Corn at 1.00 per dozen, Franklin Corn at 0.60 per dozen, Fancy Green Lima Beans at 1.50 per dozen, and Coursen's Red Label Peas at 1.75 per dozen. Value 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Franklin
Library Reopens After Fumigation Contagion Measures
Health Officer Dr. Allen approves reopening the circulating department of the public library after Librarian Carr reports 2500 overdue books were returned and fumigated with formaldehyde. A daily contagious disease list will be sent to the library to restrict access to affected families.
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Allen
Carr
Board of Health
David Harum
Richard Carvel
California Tour by Pennsylvania Railroad Special
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company offers a round trip California tour leaving New York and Philadelphia on February 27 by a Pullman car train. Travelers connect at El Paso with the Mexico and California Special returning by March 29. Tickets cost £575 from all PRR points, with full expenses covered. Applications to travel agents in New York Brooklyn Newark Baltimore Washington Pittsburg and Philadelphia.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
California
New York
Philadelphia
el Paso
Mexico and
Pennsylvania Railroad
Broadway
Court Street
Brooklyn
Broad Street
Newark
N. J
B. Courtaender, Jr
Baltimore
Colin Studds
Southeastern
Washington, D. C
Thos. E. Wett
Western District
Pittsburg
Geo. W. Boyd
Death of Emery E Hill at Beranton Pennsylvania
Emery E Hill died in Beranton Pennsylvania on February 13 1900 aged 78 3 24. Funeral services were held Thursday February 1 at 1040 a m from his residence 301 Madison avenue with private interment planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilil
Beranton
Emery E. Hill
Madison Avenue
Scranton Railway submits offer for viaduct funding
The Scranton Railway Company proposes to pay 19 000 in cash on viaduct completion and to add 20 000 more over ten years if local taxes do not rise. The letter to James Moir dated February 12 1900 outlines track placement and safety benefits, and urges continued public investment over tax burdens.
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Philadelphia
James Moir
Mayer
Scranton
Penna
Scranton Railway Company
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Crossing
Lackawanna Avenue
Lack UW Avenue
Beranton
C. M. Clark
Their Wagon Tipped Over In Accident Near Winton
Peter Kline and his wife were in an afternoon crash when their wagon toppled on a road obstacle. Kline suffered a badly fractured right leg and his wife several broken ribs. both were taken to Lackawanna hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Kline
Winton
Kline
Lackawanna Hospital
Notice of Second Legislative District Republican Primary
Voters in the Second Legislative District are told of a Republican primary on Saturday March 17 1900 from 4 to 7 pm to elect two delegates for the state convention in Harrisburg and nominate a legislature candidate. The convention to tally votes will be held March 20 1900 at 1 pm in Scranton courthouse. Candidates must register with the district chairman and pay a twenty day prior assessment or be excluded from the ballot and counted votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Court House
Scranton
Frederick W. Fleitz
Walter E. Davis
Household sanitation talk set by Scranton club speakers
The household economics section of the Woman's club announces a Friday evening talk in the board of trade rooms by Charles F. Wingate and Colonel W F Morse sanitary engineers of New York City. Wingate speaks on What Every One Should Know About Household Sanitation and Morse on Municipal Sanitation. The club invites Scranton women and citizens interested in municipal affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Charles F. Wingate
W. F. Morse
Sanitary Engineers
New York City
Board of Trade
Wingnate
THAT COFFEE AGAIN Tre to talk about our coffee
The ad touts a blended coffee praised as exquisite by customers. It claims high quality taste and a 3 pounds for 31 price option. A 25 cent grade is advertised as superior, with a money back guarantee if not fully satisfactory.
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Tre
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Norton's Bulletin
Valentines
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
DR. Taylor
Jermyn
Sanderson Avenue
Ackawanna
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
Lackawanna Hardware Co
Lackawanna Avenua
Rev. C. &. Long
Woman's Auxiliary Board OF Missions
Central Pennsylvania Branch
St. Paul's Church
Montroze
Fannie Burnell
St. Mark's Church
New Milford
Howell
Mae Duffee
Trinity Church
West Pittston
Turin
Helen B.troxell
Elizabeth D. Mercier
A. K. Howe
Carbenvale
W. A. Leonard
A. E. Teger
A. T. Lotus
Jehn
Back
B. W. Thompson
A. M. Worden
Madeline L. Hazxara
Resele D. Sliker
Florence Maldeman
Mary F. Hollister
J. J. Dodd
Laura Badger
Good Shepherd
Green Ridge
J. Ren. Dimmick
J. Gardner Sanderson
A. K. Sanderson
Greeley
St. Luke's Church
KE. N. Willard
Willard
Oakford
E. G. Scott
E. 8. Moffat
H. B. Phelps
McKinney
Horace Hayden
Sanderson
G. L. Dickson
J. Benj. Dimmick
Jones
Wilkes-Barre
Mercur
Pittston
Coxe
Nanticoke
E. G
Coursen
Pennsylvania Railro
Railway Company
Jessup
McClintock
Telephone
Ones
Beecham
Clarke Bros
Vibual
Pierce’s Market
Rockaway
Maurice River
Bills Point
50 Cent
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank Building
Wakehouse
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
South Main Avenue
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Foote & Fuller Co. Mears Building
John Bull
Transvaal
Conrad
Union
Arlington
Wyoming Ave
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