Personal notes and travels of local residents amid social events
The item lists residents such as Mite Liveright of Philadelphia and Mr and Mel iL Willer traveling south for Mardi Gras in New Orleans. It mentions Folonet Ripnte attending a funeral and Colonel George Mill iirad's trip to Hartbore. Micg Poatl Trewerton studies music at Wyoming seminary and plans a Washington visit culminating in the inauguration.
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Werivy Mo
Wieninien
Wedhalie
Atherney
Geope de Ravin
Lialnees
Liveright
Philadelphia
Golan
Wromnig Avenue
Mel Il
Willer
New Wiehe
New Orleans
Moy W. OG
Thins
George Milliirad
Hartbore
Delaware and Hedeonn
Wyoming Seminary
Washington
Mure
Train Schedules Change for Scranton Line to Elmira
Effective Monday February 11 Train No 1 westbound from Scranton departs 1 64 pm and Train No 4 eastbound departs 12 05 pm will not run west of Elmira or Pillow Tops and Backes. Also mentions patterns and a local supplier Cramer Wells Co 199 Wyoming Ave and Bevans 211 Wyoming Ave offering gilt braid and rings for jackets with Aleo patters for this work
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Elmira
Cramer-Wells Co
Wyoming Avenue
Bevans
Prospects of a Fight Between City Officials
Select council at its Thursday meeting adopted a resolution directing the controller to immediately provide a statement of monthly fines paid by Mayor Moir to the city treasurer since July 1, 1900. The controller and deputy controller dispute its legality for lacking the mayor’s signature, while the council cites precedent that heads of departments must furnish information on demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Howell
Moir
Lavelle
Ianorest
Hartley
Tribune
Whide
Council
Sermon by Dr. Griffin on a steady Christian life
Rev. Dr. Austin Griffin presiding elder of Wyoming district led a quarterly conference at Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church and delivered a powerful sermon on personal preparation for God’s work. He urged a consistent Christian character and life as essential for bringing in new members and holding them, noting Christ’s call to humble, lowly men as co laborers in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Griffin
Wyoming
Methodist Episcopal Church
Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church
James
Zebedees
John
Church of God
Christ
Promoted in the Army Lieutenant Morris M Keck
Lieutenant Morris M Keck is promoted to first lieutenant of Company M Forty second United States Volunteer Infantry. The move follows a year as second lieutenant and service in the Philippines. Manila papers note praise from superiors as his record includes leading bolo men to surrender and uncovering dwindling operations by a mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris M. Keck
States Volunteer Infantry
Philippines
MacArthur
Scranton
Keck
Manila
Wilkes-Harrenan
Wilkex-Barre Record
Three Year Course Expanded at State Normal School
The State Normal School at Stroudsburg extends its curriculum to a full three years starting September. Enrollment already exceeds the past four years as ambitious future teachers enroll, citing homey environment and excellent faculty as reasons for the rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal School
Haat Stroudsburg
Normal School
Harrisburg
One Fare to Washington D C for Round Trip
Lehigh Valley Railroad offers tickets to Washington D C and return March 1 2 3 at one fare for the round trip due to inauguration ceremonies in Washington. Tickets valid to March return and usable on any train except the Black Diamond Express with Philadelphia and Baltimore stop overs by ticket deposit. Consult Lehigh Valley ticket agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Mareh
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Lehigh Valley Llocket
Offices for Physician or Dentist in Guernsey Wall
Advertisement notes a fine suite of offices suitable for a physician or dentist in Guernsey Wall. Potential tenants are urged to call for terms and further details from 3 WL Guerne sey, Proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey
Guernesey
Cold Spoils Scranton Day as Northwest Wind Cuts Deep
A brisk northwest wind kept Scanton residents chilly with a ten degree average for the day and a noon high around fifteen above zero. The coast Newfoundland storm drove the cold snap while warmer air is forecast to return soon and end the frigid spell.
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Mercury
Bol
Muffers
Boreas
Man
Yesternday
Newfoundland
Atlantic
Northwest
Penneylvania
Rocky
Montana
Pennsylvania
Donaldean
Isaac Brown in Serious Condition Reported by Doctors
Physicians report Isaac Brown in a critical state. Jeane Brown, First Lieutenant of Company K, Thirteenth Regiment, had been ill at his parents home on Madison Avenue for two months.
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Isaac Brown
Jeane «Brown
Thirteenth Regiment
Madison Avenue
We Do Not Sell Oleomargarine We Sell Creamery Butter
The notice states that the shop sells fresh creamery butter in 4 and 5 pound boxes and one pound prints, plus 60 pound packages, delivered daily by the National Express Co. and U S Express. It declares oleomargarine is not received or sold in those formats, and that the brand name Coursen is not stamped on it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Express Co
U. S. Express
Noted Local Young Man Lingers Near Despair
Reported as in a very serious condition after a concussion early morning. Mr Brown, a prominent popular figure in the city, has been steadily declining for weeks amid troubled health and an almost despaired case. Last night doctors viewed the case with doubt and concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Almot
City Solicitor Vosburg Reports Hard Job on Ripper Bill
Vosburg returned from Harrisburg noting the Lackawanna delegation faced a tough fight over amendments. He said the group insisted on letting voters elect the treasurer and controller, opposed appointing the city solicitor, and warned of continued resistance from powers that be.
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Vosburg
Harrisburg
Senate
Lackawanna
Clairence Harleigi
Pitteburg
Filon
Burleigh
Pittsburg
Scranton
Courts Moved Between Rooms as Courthouse Freezes
Judges Archbald and Purdy shifted between arbitration and grand jury rooms to keep cases moving. Officials announced plans to install a heating plant after a cold, icy atmosphere plagued sessions. The city steam system will continue heating for the rest of winter despite pipe-size issues delaying full remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Tse
Steam Heat Company
Rh. W. Archbald
Chorge S. Purdy
Superior Court
Sermon on The Power of God At Second Presbyterian
Rev Dr Arthur T Pierson of New York preached last night to a large crowd at the Second Presbyterian church on The Power of God for the Salvation of the Sinner He drew from Ephesians five verses focusing on the love of Christ surpassing knowledge The afternoon reading will be at WY WC A rooms North Washington and tonight he lectures on foreign missions in the nineteenth century Pierson is regarded as a leading authority on foreign missions in the United States and is expected to draw a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur T. Pierson
New York
Second Presbyterian Church
God
Paul
Christ
North
Washington
Pierson
United States
Fee Case Argued Before Williamsport Superior Court
Arguments were heard yesterday in Williamsport as W. R. Lewis vs Lackawanna County reached the Superior Court appeal. The question is which county officers elected last November are entitled to fees or salary. Judge Archibald and Judge Kelly formed the majority in the county court in favor of fees. the county appealed through its attorneys W J Hand for Lewis and ex Judge H A Krapp with Ina J Burns for the county. An early decision is anticipated.
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Williamsport
W. RR. Lewis
Lackawanna
Archhbald and Kelly
Superior Court
W. J. Hand
Lewis
H. A. Krapp
Ina J. Burns
Personally Conducted Florida Tour via Pennsylvania Railroad
Second Jacksonville tour by the Pennsylvania railroad offers two weeks in Florida. Leaves New York Philadelphia and Washington by special train February 19. Train fare includes railway transportation Pullman berth and meals en route both directions. Tickets and itineraries at New York Rochester Elmira Erie Wilkes-Barre and other points with proportionate rates. Agents listed in Buffalo Rochester Philadelphia for details.
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Jacksonville
Ceacon
Pennsylvania Railroad
Florida
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Rochester
Elmira
Erie
Wilkes-Harre
Th Po. Fraser
Buffalo District
Lot Main Street
Rbiiport
Duflalo
N. Y
F. Palmateer
Chiy
State Street
George W. Boyd
Broad Street
Rescue Mission Reports Debt Cleared and Growth Need
The Rescue Mission annual report shows the institution now debt free after raising 1200 from local charitable citizens since December. Treasurer Charlie I Chandler notes 1900s receipts of 500? and disbursements of 9443.904 with a remaining balance of 9.07. Superintendent George J Sanborn highlights a year of daily meetings and active Christian service, and directors urge establishing a permanent mission house with chapel to avoid rent costs and secure future support.
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Sanborn
Mirsion
Charlie IL Chandler
Ammount
George J. Sanborn
Ures
Cael Muerte
George L. Ulrich
Grace Reformed Church
W. WW. Adiatr
Machinists’ Union
Women's Relief Corps
C. A. Ti
Williams sought as ally in law and order campaign
W Williams the Drummer Evangelist and Anti Saloon League representative received a letter from Thomas Day of Concordia Kansas proposing a visit to the Bleeding State to deliver lectures on Law and Order. It is believed a joint lecture tour with Carrie Nation could push closing many saloons. Williams will remain in that region for now to continue his crusade.
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W. OR
Willams
Thomas Day
Concordia
Kansas
Williams
Carrie Nation
Williwis
Interview Sketch of Kitchener by American War Correspondent
James Barnes’s World’s Work piece portrays Lord Kitchener in Natal near Johannes burg. Barnes quotes Kitchener and De Wet exchanging views as they discuss leaders and strategy with British and Boer perspectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Barnes
Haa
Lord Kitchener
Menula
Mr. Barnes
Kitchener
Christian de Wet
At. Barnes
de Wet
Lord Roberts
Catel
Craner Wella Co Slashes Price At Wyoming Ave Store
The Craner Wella Company cuts prices at its Wyoming Avenue location, marking a notable discount on available merchandise. The reduced pricing targets increased shopper turnout and competitive local market positioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craner Wella Co
Wyoming Avenue
Rates Proposed by Local Gas Companies in Hyde Park Area
The Scranton Gas and Water Company and the Hyde Park Gas Company propose rate reductions effective April 1. The change would set the price at one dollar per thousand cubic feet, with details listing applicable months and conditions for customers in the affected districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Hyde Park Gas Company
Secret organizations seek terms for new headquarters in Guernsey Hall
A special notice requests secret organizations in the city to call Guernsey Hall to obtain terms and dates for changing their headquarters. Contact: 7 W. Guernsey, proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey Hall
7. W. Guernsey
All Orders Promptly Filled in Candy Dept Notice
All orders promptly filled by J D Williams and Biro in wholesale candy department located on third Moor at 112-14 Lackawanna Avenue. Phone number 260% listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Moor
Lackawanna Avenue
J. D. Williams & Biro
Oil Subject Promotes Purest Gems and Brilliance
A message promises top quality in gems and oils, asserting purity, fine craftsmanship, and superior brilliance across offerings. The note emphasizes careful handling and assurance of excellence in each product.
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Washington Ave
Thehird
Resources
Banking House
Cash and Reserve
U. S
William Connell
Henry Delin,sr
William H. Peck
Lycomreade
Robert van Schoick
Avtliserte Vietriet
North Auliers
Financiering Company
Davies
Murphy
Lacka
Yang
Fide
Warman
Tout
Wight
Eerie
Lackawanna Railroad
DR. Griffin
Conference of Court Street M. E. Church
Stroudsburg Normal School
Washington D. C
Wieter
Gero
Culaine
E. G
Coursen
Mr. Voesburg
Archhbald
A. T. Pierson
Fee
Fr. T. Crane
Prieg Bouildiing
Washington Avenue
Ccs
Mrs. Nation
Green Valley Ave
Casey Brothers
Lackawanna Ave
Abelines
Central
Telephone and Supply CO Manager's Office
Tit One Avenue
Mason & Hamlin Coo
Sec
Oqape
Ava
Powell
Waghington Avenue
Uae
King Miller
Merchant Tailo
Bpruce St
Pierce
Penn Avenue
Cary T
W.H. Pierce
Conrad
E. Schimpff
Gunster
Iit Preys
Aves GS
Cederine
Wyoming Ave
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