Local People and Travel Notes From Harrisburg Highlights
Major W. 8 and Millar Ja visit Harrisburg while Mr. and Mrs. John T. Porter reside in New York City. County Auditor William E. Johnson operates in Philadelphia and Allan J. Weir of Jeansville visits here for days. Norton Beers of Green Ridge travels to Los Angeles for his uncle’s funeral. Charles Ash leaves for Philadelphia to take a machinist post. Dr. Arndt departs for New York to pursue special study and plans to return to practice here. Mrs. E. Osborne and Miss Osborne.—late General Osborne’s widow and daughter—guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Blackinton. William Moerrle of Morris Plains to wed Miriam L. Pretzfelder of Baltimore at the Pretzfelder home on Eastow price street next Monday at 8 o’clock. Colonel E. H. Ripple’s birthday marked by a reception in his Webster avenue home after a Delaware, Lackawanna and Western station greeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millar Ja
Harrisburg
John T. Porter
New York City
William E. Johnson
Philadelphia
Allan J. Weir
Jeansville
Norton Beers
Green Ridge
Los Angeles
Cal
Charles Ash
Arndt
E. Osborne
Osborne
General Osborne
Washington, D. C
A. D. Blackinton
William Moerrle
Morris Pros
Miriam IL. Pretzfelder
Baltimore
Miss Pretzfelder
Eutow Price
FE. HH. Ripple
Philadel Phin
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Station
Webster Avenue
Refund Guarantee on Warranted Byrup of Tarif
A signed notice offers to refund the money for a M1-cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Byrup of Tarif if it fails to cure cough or cold. An A-cent bottle is provided to prove satisfactory or money refunded. Names listed include Thompson and Vetter with Co. Lorenz and Bhrger's Pharmacy among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Cc. Thompson
M. J. Vetter
W. Musgrave
Albert Schutz
M. Jones
Co. Lorenz
Bhrger
F. L. Terppe
H. M. Cole
Chaos
P. Jones
Local House Piano Sale At Living Prices Ads
For a House Piano at living prices see Krell Finn Phillips 128 Wyoming Avenue Beranton Pa Colliery Engineer Co Stock For sale R E Comegys Dime Bank Building Finest wines and cigars at range 20 Spruce Street Smoke the Hotel Jermyn cigar 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krell, Finn & Phillips
Wyoming Avenue
Beranton
Spruce Street
Bargains in Hardware and More at Closing Out Sale
Bargains abound in hardware tools ranges furnaces and scales for family grocer and butcher plus razors large freezers bird cages knives and forks. Plumbing department stocked for home builds. Store closes at 6 30 except Saturdays.
Lowry Institute in Mayesville Seeks Support for Industrial School
A public plea from J W Murray endorses Professor W M Haley and the Lowry Institute, noting 125 scholars and five instructors in Hampton and Tuskegee influence. The institute seeks 19 for teachers, 16 for the industrial department, and 100 for endowment, with donations urged via First National Bank Sumter for Lowry Institute, Mayesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowry Institute
Mayesville
D. C
Beranton
Protester Shepherd Harrin
Looker T. Waelhington
Hampton and Tuskegee Institute
First National Bank
Sumter
8. C
J. W. Murray
South Carolina
Nay Aug Park Street Railway Opinion to Be Sent
At tonight's select council meeting City Solicitor Vosburg will present an opinion on whether building a railway through Nay Aug park violates the park use condition. A favorable view would push the ordinance to first and second readings. Controller Howell may brief on the coming year's budget depending on the street commissioner's missing estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Vosburg
Nay Aug Park
Howell
Harry Costner Arrested for Egg Theft in City
Patrolman Lona Day arrested Harry Costner on West Lackawanna avenue after Walter Zink claimed the eggs sold to him were stolen from Cleveland's market. Zink had earlier been freed with no prosecution. Costner admitted the theft and will be arraigned before Alderman Millar on a larceny charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bloch
Lackawanna Avenue
Walter Zink
Zink
Cleveland
Harry Costner
Lona Day
Costner
West Lackawanna Avenue
Millar
Injunction Halts Sale in Kline & Co Bankruptcy
Referee in Bankruptcy Van Wormer issued an injunction restraining H. Moses and the sheriff from selling Kline & Co property after the firm was declared bankrupt. The sale had been advertised for today. Creditors’ involuntary bankruptcy filing followed two notes to Lb. Moses, marking the county’s first such case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wormer
H. Moses
Kline & Co
8. Kline & Co
Lb. Moses
Debate on Bible Sanctions War at Howard Place church
An interesting debate conducted by the Congregation of Howard Place M E Church addressed whether the Bible sanctions war. On the affirmative were Walker Pla and Garner, while Harr Morten and Bell argued the negative. Judges awarded the decision to the negative side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Prace Methodist Episcopal Church
Messrs
Walker
Pla
Garner
New Electrochemical Plant Site Sought at Niagara Falls
Mr J L Roberts of New York City views Niagara Falls area as a potential site for a new electrochemical plant. He cites comparisons with other power plants and says nothing definite has been settled. EB H Estabrook, agent for Niagara Falls real estate, invites maps and information. Carnations offered at 25 cents a dozen at Mc Clintock's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Roberts
New York City
Imperial
Gazette
Massena
Banlt
W. B. Rankine
Niagara Falla
EB. H. Estabrook
Niagara Falls Real Estate
Spruce Street
Scranton
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Advertisement Cures Child Pain
A vintage ad touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a universal remedy for children including relief from teething pain wind colic and diarrhea. It claims global druggist endorsement and warns buyers to avoid other brands. Bottles priced at twenty five cents.
Governor weighs Lackawanna bench vacancy appointment
Senator Vaughan and Attorney Harris met Gov Stone in Harrisburg to press for Hon. John P. Kelly to fill the Lackawanna county bench vacancy caused by Judge Gunster's death. The governor reviewed the Kelly petition and transcript, noting 157 signers with 74 Republicans, and said he would not name a appointee until after license court is concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Vaughan
John M. Harris
Harrisburg
W. A. Stone
Lackawanna
John P. Kelly
F. W. Gunster
Vaughan
Mr. Harris
Kelly
Lackawanna County
Afternoon Reception At The Foster Residence
Mrs T J Foster along with Mrs H C Barker and Miss Foster hosted an afternoon reception Tuesday at the family home on Madison Avenue. Guests enjoyed lavish décor with a red dining room centerpiece of satin loops and bright carnat ions. The front drawing room held the receiving line while Mrs Larkin Mrs Allen and Mrs F S Barker led service at the dining room table with several assistants and caterer Hanley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Foster
H. C. Barker
Foster Cave
Madison Avenue
D. C. Harrington
Mra. Reichard
Paul von Hagenlocher
Philadelphia
Sandy
Samuel Wayland
Wilkes-Garre
W. W. Watson
George FP
Turnard
B. A.hill
BR. J. Foster
Jessie Connell
W. Gearhart
Larkin
Allen
F. 8. Barker
Siebert
Manley
Hutching
Moosic
May
Albro
Hanley
Civil Service Exam Scheduled for April 4 in Government Building
A departmental civil service examination will be held on April 4 at the government building for positions including Bookbinder, book typewriter, clerk, stenographer and typewriter, compositor, electrotyper, elevator conductor, guard, press feeder, and various clerical posts. Applicants must request papers from the Civil Service Commissioner in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commissioner
Washington
Leading Plano Of The Country For Beauty And Excellence
Finn and Phil Lips at 198 Wyoming Avenue Scranton Pa claim leadership in beauty and excellence. The notice highlights local branding and shop identity with address details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finn & Phillips
Wyoming Avenue
Scranton
Convenient Mileage Book for Lake Shore and Michigan Southern
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway offers mileage books at principal stations. The Northern Interchangeable rebate tickets cover 1 000 miles on connecting lines. Priced at $90 with a $10 rebate when used up, making travel cost 2 cents a mile. Inquire at local ticket agents for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Railway
Northern
Lake Shore
What Makes a High-Grade Piano by Krell Expert
Finn and Phillins at 145 Wyoming Avenue Scranton Pa present the Krell piano praised for superior tone touch action and workmanship cited as the key to its exalted standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
Krell
Finn & Phillins
Wyoming Avenue
Scranton
Consumers Ice Co Stock for Sale
R. E. Comegys offers the Consumers Ice Company stock for sale. Listing located at the Dime Bank Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers Ice Co
R. E. Comegys
Dime Bani
Vin Mariani touted as world famous tonic
An advertisement extols Vin Mariani as nourishing and strengthening, claiming it cures nervous low mood melancholy brain exhaustion fatigue and sleeplessness. It targets drugetists and dismisses substitutes as inferior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariani
Valentine Party at 441 Quincy Avenue Hearts and Games
Mrs. Goldsmith hosted a Valentine party at 441 Quincy Avenue honoring three visiting young ladies from New York and Mount Vernon New York. The event featured extensive heart decor and ongoing St Valentine themed games culminating in a progressive hearts game. Mrs Langfeld of Wilkes-Barre assisted with the entertaining duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ol. Goldsmith
Quincy Avenue
Valentine
Langfeld
Wilkes- Sarre
New Pastor Installed at Calvary Reformed Church
Rev. Marion F. Firor was installed as pastor of Calvary Reformed Church on Gibson Street in a service led by Rev. W. H. Apple of Wilkes-Barre. The ceremony included vows by the congregation and brief addresses by Rev. James Bolinger urging unity between pastor and congregation and referencing the Acts chapter two ideal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion F. Firor
Calvary Reformed Church
Gibson Street
W. H. Apple
Montreal Prisoner Return Delayed Over Fees
Chief Robling discussed with Detective Moir the capture of two suspects wanted for shooting Officers Keys and Snyder. Canadian authorities refused to extradite until a $200 fee is paid, and the chief planned to locate funds to cover the amount for their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robling
Moir
Montreal
Keys
Snyder
Republicans Announce Scranton District Primary March 17
Notice to Republican voters in the Second Legislative District of Scranton details a primary election on Saturday March 17 from 4 to 8 p m to choose two delegates for the state convention in Harrisburg and to nominate a candidate for the legislature. The convention will be held March 20 at 1 p m in the Scranton courthouse. Candidates must register with the district chairman with full name and address and pay an assessment 20 days before the election or be excluded from the ballot and vote counts. District vigilance committees supervise the election and report results to the district convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Court House
Scranton
Real Luxury for Every Table and Condensed Bowl
Campbell's Condensed Bowl promises easy preparation with hot water. It touts high quality at low price and suggests plates for 10 cents. Elgin Creamery butter priced at 27 cents per pound highlights value. Tea and coffee featured, trade described as increasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell's
Elgin Creamery
Prompt Delivery Services on Lackawanna and Main Avenues
Local listings show a prompt delivery option at Lackawanna avenue and 123 South Main avenue with contact phone Ti. Information notes efficient service and quick response times for residents in the area.
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Lackawanna Avenue
South Main Avenue
An Appeal for Safety Promotes West Side Viaduct
A Scranton community plea urges residents to vote next Tuesday for a Delaware Lackawanna and Western viaduct over West Lackawanna Avenue. The appeal highlights peril at seven crossings, benefits of safety, time savings, property value, and citywide progress, noting the plan costs about 167000 and minimal taxpayer impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Viaduct
Bir
West Eida
Delaware, Lackawanna and
West Lackawanna Avenue
Lackawonna Avenue
West Side
Lackawanna River
West Blile
Ivery
Dinner for Thirteenth Regiment Officers at Colonel Watres Residence
The fourth of Colonel Watres dinner for the Thirteenth regiment officers was hosted at his Quincy avenue home. Attendees included Company F and Company D personnel led by Captain Fremont Stokes and Captain Arthur R. Foote, with lieutenants Kisbes Nipple and Vross among others. A long list follows of sergeants corporals and privates from both companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watres
Quincy Avenue
Fremont Stokes
FL Vross
Berane
Charles W. Murdock
Serjeanta
Derby
Fred M. Koehler
Franklin Henshaw
Samuel W. Snyder
D. A. Beemer
Albert J. Fete
Lawrence. Brink
D. Z. Griffith
Hestor A. Weiss
Lew Robert
Henry J. Campbell
Arthur R. Foote
Lorerazo
Kisbes
Bar
Coroner Protests Doctor Actions In Weaver Death
Coroner Roberts criticized Dr Gardner for issuing a death certificate and burial permit without being summoned in the case of 1 year old Raymond H Weaver of Jefferson Avenue who died of diphtheria after his Christian Scientist parents delayed medical care. Roberts reported the issue to Health Officer Allen for board review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond H. Weaver
George Weaver
Jefferson Avenue
Roberts
Gardner
Board of Health
Omcer Allen
Scranton Ad Claims Krel Plano Leader in Design Tone
An advertisement from Finn & Phil Lips at 188 Wyoming Avenue in Scranton Pa touts the Krel Plano as a leading design and tone creator. It presents the product as the finest in aesthetics and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finn & Phillips
Wyoming Avenue
Scranton
Carnations Delivered by McClintock at 25 Cents a Dozen
Steam Heating and Plumbing P F M T Howley offers services at 2 Wyoming Ave. McClintock delivers carnations for 25 cents a dozen. Telephone 8630. Bmoke the Pocono cigars priced at 6 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClintock's
P. F. & M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
McClintock
Telephone
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Norton's Bulletin
Valentines
Mr. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Teuili
Seaae
DR. Taylor
Jermyn
Sanderson Avenue
Ackawanna
Penn Avenue
A. B, Warman
Lackawanna Hardware
Teckawanne Avenue
THE
Tribune
Rembert
W. M. Haley
Industrial School
South
George W. Murray
Tonigama
Howard Place
M. E. Church
Harris Return
Coursen
Java
E. G
Vin Mariani
Sol Goldsmith
Marion
Firor
Krell, Finn & Phillipa
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Greater
T. Fellaowa Mason
William Farrell
P. F. Struppler
D. D. Evang
A. B. Holmes
FE. M. Clarke
John R. Farr
Dr. Gardner
Dime Bank Building
C. W. Treverton
Beecham
Buyesaee Sterling
Pierce’s Market
Rockaway
Maurice River
Blue Point Craters
Pierce’ S Market
50 Cent
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Wakehouse
Matthews Bros
Tackasrenne
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Rer
Foote & Fuller Co
Mears Building
John Bull
Transvaal
Conrad
Colden
Astinston
Specia
Wyoming
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