Personal notices from city and county movements
Aiss Beesie Judge of New York City visits then returns home. Rev C O Moore returns to Bisquelinns County after a tour of moving through the county. L Jewell, founder of Scranton Bedding and former agent for the company, has resigned and plans to leave the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiss Beesie Judge
New York City
Dty
C. OL Moore
Bisquelinns
L. Jewell
Scranton
Aid
Commans
Scranton Board of Trade Meeting Promises Curios Lunch
Secretary Atherton taps a February notice for the Scranton board of trade meeting set for Monday evening at 8. The program includes the formation of standing committees, a look at the industrial outlook, and Captain Theodore H Subbly presenting a “Student Grit” session with a free lunch of roast duck and apple sauce during a gastronomic demonstration. The note emphasizes ample food and urges attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
Board of Trade
Scranton
Dour Bir
Scranton Board of Trade
Theodore H. Snbbly
New Ige Company Formed To Operate In North Scranton
A new company named Poyntelle Ice Company plans to file for a charter in March to operate in the northern part of the city. It will start with 25000 dollars in capital and continues the ice business once run by Louie B. Besak and J M Atherton. Named backers include George A. Clearwater Edwin A. Clark Louis G Besak Theodore C Von Storch James K B Burr Jamon M Atherton and H Von Storch. The firm will be chartered to manufacture artificial jet though no such line is planned now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poyntelle Tee Company
North Scranton
Oriental Rugs and Carpets At Low Customs Prices
Oriental Rugs and Carpets collection described as fine and just out of the customs house offered at reasonable prices. Located at 124 Washington Avenue in Wilkes-Barre with distribution at Pollman Bros stands and nearby newsstands in Lackawanna Avenue area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Customs House
Washington Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
Deranton
Pollman Bros
Byruce
Mrs Winslow’s Boothing Syrup touted for fifty years of use
An old advertisement claims Mrs Winslow’s Boothing Syrup has soothed children for over fifty years, easing coughing and diarrhea. It promises relief for teething pains and stomach upset, urging mothers to choose the remedy and avoid others.
Walsh Describes Manila Bay War Service and Robbery Incident
John Walsh, chief gunner on the Baltimore at Manila Bay, recalls Dewey’s victory and the brutal heat and fatigue of battle. He arrived in New York aboard the Indravalle prize crew, only to be robbed of most belongings while seeking his missing brother Henry Walsh in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Walsh
Baltimore
Manila Bay
John Walsh
Manila
Dewey
Walsh
New York
Indravalli
Philippines
York
Sheridan
Gunner Walsh
Navy
Crooklyn
Eure, Wis
Scranton
Powell
Henry
Walshe
Halistead
Delaware, Llackawanna and Weertern Company
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Tribune
Waleh
Nur'a Bay
Hwiwage
Vale
Manila Harbor
Mortality Trends Reported for 1898 City Deaths Rise
The board of health briefing notes a sharp mortality increase in 1898 over 1897 with total deaths within city limits higher than the prior year. Early figures show natural deaths and violence counts, and the upcoming report will detail monthly peaks including September’s high tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Fcranton
Postponed hearing for Van Horn before board of pardons
The case of George K. Van Horn before the Morrisburg board of pardons was postponed to March 15 by agreement of District Attorney Jones and his counsel. Rail blockades hindered access, delaying earlier examinations of the condemned man’s mental condition. The June 13 execution date was stayed, with life extended to March 13 and a possible 30 day further delay if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George K. van Horn
Board of Pardons
Morrisburo
Jones
Beecause
Morrisburg
van Horn
Musical Affair Promises Finest Thiele Burmeister Concert
Preparations completed for the Thiele Burmeister concert to be held at the Scranton Bicycle club rooms next Friday night. Mrs Kathryn Thiele soprano and Ernest Thiele violinist headline with Miss Jennie Buchwald as accompanist not present. Steam Heating and Plumbing P B P and M T Howley 221 Wyoming Ave handle arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicycle Club
Thiele- Burmeister
Scranton Bicycle Club Rooms
Kathryn Thiele
Ernest fThiele
Jennie Buchwald
P. BP
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ava
Cusick Fire Costly Blaze Destroys Over Fifty Vehicles
A heavy fire at Cusick damaged and destroyed more than half of the over fifty vehicles stored on the second floor of the boarding stable. Many carriages wagons and sleighs were ruined, while eighty four horses were recovered except four. The blaze was brought under control after spreading to surrounding structures, with minimal further danger to nearby buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bome
Tribune
Cusick
W. P. Boland
John O'Malley
W. K. Dolan P. McCrea
Wyoming Avenue
Providence
Font
Patrick Cusick
the Iyer
German Barnes
Defenders Day Observed by Local Veterans Groups
Members of Lieutenant Lara Griffin post 319 Grand Army of the Republic and Camp 8 Sons of Veterans jointly observed Defenders Day on Lackawanna avenue with a large attendance. H K Jeffries presided. addresses were given by Captain Charles Lober and Wallace G. Moser. Recitations, duets, and songs followed, with a prayer by Chaplain W A Bnyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lara Griffin
Grand Army of the Republie
Sons of Veterans
Lincoln
Lackawanna Avenue
H. Kk. Jeffries
Charles Lober
Wallace G. Moser
Hugh Williams
First Welsh Baptist Church
Edsell Gardner
Caleb Evans
W. A. Bnyder
H. FE. Jeffries
A. J. Schmidt
W. C. Henderson
S. C. Hutchinson
John McGraw
Valentines Mail Trend At Beranton Postoffice
Valentines day mail at Beranton postoffice showed no change overall as to volume but a notable drop in penny or comic valentines. Observers report more fancy and elaborate cards were sent and received, with recipients including both genders and varied penmanship in the addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beranton
Thore
Sterling Dancing Class Social In Excelsior Hall
About one hundred twenty five couples attended the social last evening in Excelsior hall Wyoming avenue hosted by the Sterling Dancing class. The class suspends sessions during Lent but resumes the Saturday after Easter Monday and every Saturday night thereafter for the season. Prof Rogan and James Gilroy led the event with Miss Kate Reardon providing music. The grand march was led by Miss Nellie Willame and Patrick Reardon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Hall
Wyoming Avenue
Sterling
Amair
Patrick Rogan
James Gilroy
Kate Reardon
Mies Nellie Willame
Patrick Reardon
Third Annual Affair at Music Hall by Hebrew Women
Nearly three hundred guests attended the third annual ball hosted by the South Scranton Hebrew Women's Beneficial Association at Music Hall last night. The social event showcased community involvement and cultural celebration among members and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebrew Women's Association
Music Hall
South Scranton
Never Fading Black Diamond Dyes Advertised
Three Diamond Dyes tailored for wool cotton mired goods and for silk and feathers promise permanent color fastness. Sold as home use preparations they guarantee colors that never fade or crack and resist washing out in strong soaps. The ad claims Diamond Dyes offer the largest share of the market and urges buyers to select the Diamond for true black with simple use and lasting color.
Gypsy Band Sets Dance Night in Decorated Hall
The hall was decorated with bunting fags and palms on stage. The Gypsy band of Wilkes Barre provided twenty dance numbers on the programme. Association officers included Mrs. Fanny Judkowits president and Mrs. Fanny Weisberger vice president with Moses Newman secretary and Mrs. Rosie Weisberger treasurer. In charge last night were Benny Roth floor manager and George Orom assistant floor manager with a full floor committee and reception team led by Bert Relamin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes- Barre
Fanny Judkowits
Fanny Weisberger
Sophie Harris
Moses Newman
Rosie Weieberger
Pearl Watterman
Hanny Schmulowka
Regi Weisberger
Yetta Oram
Benny Roth
George Orom
Mati Muller
Regi Schimkowitz
Fanny Harris
Sarah Schielder
Mall Solomon
Bert Relamin
Anna Reisman
Reel Schwarte
Ella Kohn
Real Weleberger
Emimma Kuhlberg
Death of Reverend John Vitinen To Be Held In Pittston
Very Rev. John Vitinen of Pittston dies in the early hours. Funeral arrangements announced with Bishop Hoban to celebrate high pontifical mass. Body to lie in state at the parochial residence and church, with viewings by the public, then interment in the church basement. Arch bishop Ryan may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vitinen
Pittston
O'Hara
Pittetan
Bishop Hoban
Scranton
Holain
Reve
Naugh
O'Malley
Wilkes-Barre
N. J McManus
Dunn
West Scranton
Crane
Avoca
Coffee
Carbondale
Forest City
Phillips
Haghton
Kiernan
Parsons
Jordan
Old Forge
Miell
MaccGoldrick
Moffitt
Taylor
Curran
Costello
Sayre
Kelley
Towanda
McAndrew
Donarhue
Plymouth
Ray
Sugar Notch
Murphy
Annual Meeting of St Josephs Society This Afternoon
The annual meeting and election of officers of St Josephs society will be held at 3 PM in the chapel at St Thomas college. Catholic women are invited to attend and support the Founding Home and House of the Good Shepherd. Banks will be closed on Lincoln's Birthday Election Day and Washington's Birthday as holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Society
St. Thomas College
St. Joseph's
House of the Good Shepherd
Lincoln
Washington
W. Gunater
Scranton Clearing House Aussociation
City Coal Delivered and Jackets Slashed to Half Price
Gibbons & Co. offers coal at retail delivered anywhere in the city at low prices. F. L. Crane advertises all cloth jackets at half price. Telephone 5442.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Crane
Remarkable Weather Clears Roads and Rails in Scranton Area
Weather improves after Monday blizzard as rail lines reopen and streetcar service resumes. Delaware Lackawanna and Western reports near schedule trains to New York. D and H and other lines deploy plows and shovels to clear tracks. City crews and 150 laborers clear bridges and sidewalks while freight traffic restarts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
New York
Scranton
Delaware and Hudson
City
Delaware and Hudson Company
Carbondale
Wilkes-Barre
Jersey Central
Ontario and Western
Erie
Wyoming Valley
O'Loyle
O’ Boyle
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Norton
Valentines
Mercantile
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Kodaks
Kodak Supplies
the Griffin Art Studio
A. A. Lindabury
Jto Spm
Tlo Ap
Wiliams Building
Dpn
Montotos
Tesidence
South Main Avenue
Chas McMulvey
Genemi Insurance
TTA Teaders National
Bank Bia
Lsuit
Ackawanna Laundry
Penn Avenue
BO Wartman
IGE Company
Elim Park Church
Duffy's Pure
Quincy
Dupfy Malt Whiskey CO
Rochester, N
Grieg
Boiata
Viola
Burmeister
Shiele
Chopin
Necterne
Rubinstein
Valse
Mr. Burmeister
Ronsini
Bellaggia
Aire
Vhiele
Anen
Charmitg
Marguerite
California
E. G
Coursen
Atlanta Avenue
Onelek
Ezra Griffin
Father Finnen
Hood
Bull
Dunmore
Laurel Hill
Dunmore Corners
Wis
Hoboken
No. 171
Cresco
ITL
D & MH. Road
Lane's
Spruce Street
Pocono
Conrad
Tosievans Av
Raynolds
Scranton Dairy
Pierce’s Market
Hand & Payne
On the Square
Washington Ave
Wyoming Ave
Maloney Owl, and Manufacturing CO
Meridian Strat
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