People of New York City and nearby towns mingle in social notices
A jumble of short items lists visitors in New York including John Loftus William Coyne and Davis from Mast Stroudsburg visiting friends. Miss Lizzie Dixon of Avora appears as artest to Miss Minnie Cawley. Theo and Evra Connell return from University of Pennsylvania for a few days. Hob Keach runs a popular saloon. other notes mention Mr. Lonerson’s travel, and a minister’s movements. The piece also highlights Miss Cham Simpson, coal magnate’s daughter, praised for her charm and voice. Local merchants advertise bargains in silks linens and more. Guernsey Brothers announce retirement and piano sales. Pillabury’s Flour mills production noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John, Loftus
William Coyne
New York City
Visis
Davis
Mast Stroudsburg
Messrs
Theodore
Evra Connell
University of Pennsylvne
Lizzie Dixon
Avora
Minnie Cawley
Lafayette Strat
Hob” Keach
Spalding & Bro
Geo Wetter
Wittle Lonerson
Mimina
Tire Hottie
Abe Andrew
Lonretai Deninbage
Kiev
Attest Iuainie
Hickory Street
Gherman Tresiyterhinehorch Amt
Horehoof Pier
I Villatelpinl Taewers
Parkeketeer
New York
Cham Simpson
Cod. Simpson
Leons
Mies Simpson
Beine
Thie
Airs
Larence TD Stinpaon
Eite
Rendham court sentences in long term for multiple crimes
The article reports Leonard Rosa receiving a long sentence near eleven years and six months, plus several others including Van Dyke Moran and Thomas for burglaries and assaults. It details the brutal murder of Vito Larusso and related prosecutions, with varied penalties and fines for several defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rendham Hurglars
Giet
Cherry Hill
van Dyke
Leonardo Rosa
Rudwards
Crie
Hosa
Vito Larusso
Dueck
Dunmore
Rosa
Ros
Poll Watchers Named for City Election
Saturday court appointed men to serve as watchers at polling places for Republican and Democratic candidates. The long list names Republican and Democratic watchers by ward and district, including Thomas Watkins, John Kelly, John Owens, Joseph Walsh, George Burket, and many others across all wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tare
Hwee Tey DD
Iet
Thomas Watkins
Panrdek PL ‘Ample
L. Seco
Is. Pearce
John Kelly
John D. Reese
Fly Jimes
Jones
Peter Kearney
Decker
Davon Rainy
iNest
Hob
Ie Breed Warnke
Charles Lear
Wiliam Kapp
David Willkins
Metfale
Arthur Lewis
Corelli Lewis
Firth Ward
Flint Lietrict
John, Morris
Seedohn Vaneion
Shivouid Odiriet
Hayles
James &. Gaffney
H. FP
Hrondehaw
Rot Charles Wo McCarthy
Mouwich Dleirer
Witten
Morgan, Jr
Alichael Lavelle
Adam Te
Detinie
Biehth
Wil Priest
Bred Due
Deho Waleh
Ferber
Bolan
Reel
de Ra Weemly
Senate
Hebert J. Murray
John Markett
Janoh Behoefer
John Ar Neill
Hleventi Ward
Ety William Ang
John Cohner
Peter Robline
Dietet Jhames Mettinnus
Hey Dimes
John Mareligan
James Kelly
Ute Trhe
Métheizer
Dimes McNalle
Reynolds Broad Opens New Store in Hotel Jermyn Building
Reynolds Broad, longtime general stationery firm at 317 Lackawanna Avenue, moved Saturday into a new location in the Hotel Jermyn building, marking a fresh chapter for the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds Broad
Lackawanna Avenue
Old Tennessee and New York Acts At Davis Theatre And Academy
A southern drama titled Old Tennessee stars Ernest Hogan as Uncle Pete in a half week engagement at Davis Theatre with a strong company and sung by twenty colored artists. At the Academy of Music William C. Andrews presents My Wife's Phieu a lively comedy with Fred Marsden’s clever writing and strong small parts. Also on bill Tilly a major modern play with Wallen A. Pirayquel arrives from New York. Robert Hillard and company bring Last Two Hours to the Academy of Music to cap the season with a met drama noted by critics for its wit and mock society satire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Tennessee
Hogan
Uncle Pete
Davis’ Theater
Ernest Hogan
Minnie Church
Academy of Music
William OC. Ansidrews
Ini
Fred. Marsden
Mr. Andrews
Comeliane
Maury Giratx
Minto Monk
Antomnette Walker
Ate Livingston
H. Nee Davies Wow. Phim
Tilly
Mo Velimen
Wallen A. Piraiyquel
New York
Boston
Chicago
Atti States
Robert Hillard
Tidtalilys
Heston
Div
Piersbuirg
Ethc
Daniel Aighnes
EP Qelock
Uvelock
Bnt
Burke Revenue Charges Hearings Reopened in Washington
W J Burke of this city was informed by Secretary Carlisle that evidence against Revenue Collector Herrling will be heard again in Washington. Burke protested the Scranton hearing conducted by Colonel Colquitt and the stenographer has transcribed the evidence for re opening. Burke remains confident in proving his charges. Smokers beware of imitation Pocono cigar Garney Brawn Ca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Burke
Carlisle
Department
Herrrlig
Burke
Colquitt
Treasury Department
Scrinton
Washington
Hurke
Garney, Brawn & Ca
Fete 10 Be Continued and Auction of Donated Articles
Performances continue this evening and tomorrow night with a renewed ticket system for fair access. An auction of donated items will follow the dances, with Stearns and Dickson as auctioneers. proceeds support the event.
Explosion of Powder at Moose Powder Plant
A powder explosion at Moose Powder company in Jermyn caused broken windows within half a mile and frightened workers who had left an hour earlier. No injuries were reported and damage to the plant is estimated at around 5000 dollars. The cause is believed to be overly tight packing of the powder. The company office is located in Commonwealth building, Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Powder Company
Jermyn
Hawley
Commonwealth Building
A Fireman's Escape From Greater Danger
A report on how firemen endure intense strain and danger during blazes. Notes that engineer William Tallow of the fire steamer Hugh Rankin in Trey New York caught a severe cold after a fire on Garner Street. A doctor prescribed English remedies, including Acker's English Remedy, which allegedly cured him and others like William Corman of pneumonia, highlighting the remedy’s effectiveness and endorsement by local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tallow
Hugh Rankin
Trey
N.Y
Talfey
Second Street
Sixth Avons
Menia
Hailey
Katie
William Corman
Troy
Vie
Death of C A Robinson recalls early Carbondale ties
Willa H Richmond recalls Charles A Robinson of Bergen Point noting their 1845 partnership in Carbondale as Richmond and Robinson. Robinson left for lumber and mercantile work, later moved to Wisconsin and finally Bergen Point. He left a widow and three daughters after decades away, remembered for quiet, useful aging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Robinson
Bergen Point
Willa H. Richmond
Robinson
Honesdale
Dunbury
Conn
Richmond
Richmond & Robinson
Main and
Salem Streets
Carbondale
Tha
Wisconsin
Mentleyian
Fragmented 19th Century Scranton Notices and Ads
The readable fragments mention a memorial service at Penn Ave Baptist Church and a cemetery interment on Whsh burn Street with other lines referencing local families, churches, and merchants. Also referenced are Carpet and drapery ads for Sieberker Watkins and Guernsey Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normile
Scranton
Wille Normite
Deel & Geure
Meothe
James
Cathrine Normite
Margaret Avenue
Spain
Berton
ISG
Ceorze Atkinson
Om Meredini Street
Wolock
Penn Awe
Whshburn Street
Castoria Advertised Across Generations
A nostalgic fragment describes a mother Raby giving Castoria to her sick child, then to a child’s chill, and later to a grown daughter and her own children. The ad-like text traces Castoria as a repeated remedy across life stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raby
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Valentines
Norton’'S
Lackawanna Ave
The
Weston Mill Co
Mears & Hagen
Guernsey Brothers
Wromine Avenue
Sh Orelible House
Sharp Bayere
Pillabury
Reynelda Bros
Wyonin Avenue
Spruce Street
Rosas Licht
W. J. van Dyke
John Moran
Kias Thomas
Methodist Episcopal
Rendham
Cochrane
White
Gunster
Moran
Mary Street
Minooka
Thomas Wits
John Gloth
Dominick Ambrows
Austin Heights
Joseph Katinosht
Joseph Olsehe~ski
Max Kovhler
VelLoughlin
Michael McLoughlin
Kathe McDevitt
Mears* Hall
Raphael Cherillo
Joseph Dehoskey
Thomas Connell
Dtrsead
Newton Williams
Alopsie Atune
Wasa
Thomas Dlenry Chay Mateney
Mate Tek Mabey
Stanley Tiaten
Joseph ‘Jowroweki
Iloseph Cauineck
Joseph Reed
Herbert Nash
Beranten
Tasinesa
John
DM. Reynolds
Aise Re Modela
Eleganes
Reynolds
Reynolds Brow
Beat
John Sykes
Phillip Caffrey
Seaman
Patrick Harn
Dante G. Murrays
Walter Wilkins
AL Pra Simmons
George A. Connor
M. F. Hanesey
Solairs Walter KE. Davie
Bue Ilo
Dougine H. Day
Rey Dames J. Coleman
Robert d. Haag
Joseph Brien
Wiret
KL. Willams
Thomas Morris
Charles Hamm
George Fasnold
Herman Notz
Oscar Chiambo
Jacob Ruppenthal
Dohbp
Dowd
Joseph Wolf
Michel Fitzpatrick
Piret Metriet
Charles Simrell
John J. Collins
Joseph Shorter
Peter Hagverty
Joseph Metlas
Richard Caliery
Jee McGuire
Reynolds Brothers
Wyoming Avenue
Ixchange
Mr. Stearns
James P. Dickson
Dr. Rice
W. T. Smith
Simpson
T. B. Watkine
E. N. Willard
Goldsmith Bazaar
Moses
Welcher & Millar
Umbrella
Dr. Leet
Hill & Connell
Taylor
Henry Belin
Mr. Bellin
Mr Belin
Stearns
Watkins
Moose Company
Hood
Rennant
Cale
Rogers
Rexford
C. A. Robinson
William H. Richmond
Dovaherty
Lewits
Hinton
Sieberker
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Haviland & Co
Maddock & Co
Homer Laughlin
China Hall
Weichel & Millar
Knox
Hatter
Inet
Castoria
Coal Exchange
Wyoming Ave
Ance Aulens
Steinway & Son's
N. A. Hulbert
Music Store
A. E. Rogers
Lackawanna Ava
Silem
Scranton, Pa
Axminster
Brussels
Trinemings Alwaya
Aylesworth’s
G. Elmen. Dorf
Elmira
N. Y
Megargel & Connell
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