Social notes from Scranton and surroundings
A long list of visitors and locals in Scranton includes Attorney C, BP, O Malley in Washington DC, Trey Newing of Dalian, Joan Mishler of Reading, Detective Leyshon in Philadelphia, Mary Briniel in New York, Lanira Millar in New York, S L Thillen in New York, and Superintendent Beemer in Scranton. Also mentioned are travels of Miss Mikell, Miss Tiley, Miss Maloney, Miss Carrie Malnards, Miss Florence Hunt, Mary McVew, and Mrs A B Warman returning from the west. Other notes include visits by Charles Manley and Merle Wightman, Nellie Dorgan returning from Dalton, Wightman in New York, and W L Thorpe in the Honesdale district. Several church and professional matters are noted, including Rev Dr Robinson invited to address Young Men's Christian Association, and Clarifications from George B Carter about his role in Elmina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Malley
Washington, D.C
Trey
Newing
Dalian
Festerntay
Joan D. Mishler
Reading
Swas
Veattentay
Thomas Leyshon
Phihededph
Mary Briniel
Huslacher
Millitary
New York City
Mita
Lanira J. Millar
New York Oil
Scranton
Carrie Malnards
Skinner's Eddy
Miorence Hunt
Pine Ripert
Mary McVew
Wilkes-Barre
Misa Katie White
la- Rennie
Gow. Manley
Monroe Avenue
Merle
Wightman
Elestrichin
Staten Island
Nelile DotGiran
North Main Avenue
Dalton
Pactoryville
Hey
W. L. Thorpe
Honesdale
Wyoming
Yeaterday
M. Arleson
Hixon Switser
Newark
Nod
Mies
Kmma
Lackawanna Hospital
Phil Wlhelphia Tolay
Cmdear College
Blagehared
Howe Physic
Lewis
Peellon
Minnie Adger
New York
Esi
Charles
County Commissioner Office
Sir Mis
Emma Zether
Jacob Walz
Peltersburg
Carter
Mimira
Correct price limits for footwear deals
The article notes a strict stance that a merchant cannot sell a $6.00 shoe for $3.00 or engage in any other improper discounting practices. It emphasizes fair pricing and cautions against deceit in sales.
Contemplated city improvements shelved for lack of funds
City estimates committee signals only 10 cents left to satisfy council demands as $125000 of projects wait. Fourth ward seeks culvert and sewer openings blocked by legal limits. South Side sewers gutted by court ruling. Price Street opening denied after protracted lobbying. numerous street repairs, bridges, and land purchases pushed to the distant future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providen
Uithnates Committee
Connect Ds
Fourth Ward
Mt. Pleasant
Malin Avenue
Mt. Pleasant Coat Company
Lafayette Street
Board of Health
Pittston Avenue
Nineteenth Ward
Lackawanna -Ron and Cowl Company
Supreme Court
Stafford Meadow Brook
Phillips
Eetimates
Coir Avenue
Bend Street
Palm Street
Washington Avenue
Devine Avenue
Hellevue
Third Street
Noone
Delaware, Lackawanna and
Seventh
Meridian Streets
Niagara Hose Company
Providence Staation House
Keller
Vine Street
Irving Avenue
Ferber Court
Messrs. Gehrens, Riefenberg and
McCarthy
Widmayer
Spruce Street
Franklin and
Wyoming Avenues
Tripp's Crossing
Tripp's Woods
Allen and Davies
Peinavenue
Price Street
Nay Aur Park
Reynolds
Canavan
Board of Trade
May
Estimates Committee
Fire Department
Nay Aug Puirk
Abington
Newton
North Malin Avenue
Bast Mountain Road
Providence Turnpike
Resolutions on Death of William Moore and Robert Moir
The Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor at North Main Avenue church adopts resolutions mourning the death of William Moore on February 1, praising his Christian virtues and promising to emulate his life. A Caledonian club meeting also memorializes Robert Burns Moir, noting bereavement, his qualities, and sympathy extended to his family. Local attorneys and attendees from Scranton, Philadelphia, and Lackawanna county are listed. The Times notes merchants’ sale ads and a variety of local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Moore
Robert Burns Moir
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
North Main Avenue
Gooelthaen
Christian Bianmlan
AL Blettheman
van Meoglintis
Mame Prawn
Tommition
Caledonian Club
Robert Burts Moir
Robert Borne Moir
Chinsman
Alea
Tonic and Flour Ads From The Mears Page
An advertising column promotes Morsford's Acid Phosphate as a stomach tonic and brain builder. Pitlabury's Flour mill boasts 17,500 barrel daily capacity. Guernsey Bros advertises Weber products with a note of quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morsford
Pitlabury’s Flour
Mi.s
Cooking School Opened With Egg Cookery Lectures By Mrs Rorer
Mrs. Sarah T. Rorer opened a series of egg cookery lectures in a vacant Washington avenue store room under the Young Ladies of the First Presbyterian church. About 250 ladies attended, hearing demonstrations and tasting recipes for omelets, hollandaise, and other egg dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah T. Rorer
Philadelphia
Foote & Bhear
Washington Avenue
First Presbyterian Church
Rover Ft
Hne
Comesas
Mid year convention program at Elm Park church
The mid year convention of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union of Lackawanna and Luzerne counties meets at Elm Park church on Thursday and Friday. The program includes devotional services, papers on temperance education, children’s books, Sabbath observance, social and juvenile work, railroad work, and press activities. An Elm Park Epworth League session, discussions on methods to improve behavior, and a Friday evening lecture on Christian Citizenship by Elon John G. Woolley are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christian Tenpervince Union
Lackawanna
Luzerne
Elm Park
Emily Piorns
Annie Furey
SE Iece —Temple
J. M. Howell
H. Cools
T. Vail
TL Chamberlain
Hillereniling
Aira
L. M. Gates
F. Yout
Simpson
Mire
FF. Stephens
Warne County
Annalark
Rankin
Stra
M. F Balmer
Mera
A. Brown
Frances Mucklow
Vening
Epworth League
Obollel Weer
Rehman
Hh. W. Taltor
Wilkes. Barre
J. O. Lee
C. W. Cook
M. W. Vaughan
Jonnie V. Dingamere
Charge L. Field
H. Downing
W. W. Lane
W. Jennings
Misa P. Dornblager
A. M. Holvey
L. T. Barnes
Academy of Music
Elon
John G. Wooley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rober
Norton's
Gibson
Ladies’ Home Journal
Godey's Illustrated
Strand
Harper's Monthly
Puck's Library
Judge's Library
Pocket Magazine
Scribner's Magazine
St. Nicholas
Norton's Book and Stationery Store
Lackawanna Ave
Snow
The
Weston Mill Co
Aoe
Schank & Koehler
Bromley
Summer Avenues
Citizens’ Committee
C. Ro Pitcher
Joe Oliver
Guta
South Side
Pine Brook
Wyoming Avenue
Phelps and
Oak Streets
Roche
Robert Burns Mote
Sarees Silves
Robert Thietel
Doin Sinan
Onin and Co
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Mel. Rorer
Newburg
Bhe
Frederick Kingsbury
Josephine Koons
Frederick Platt
Willis Kemmerer
Hunt
Jennie Storrs
Richmond
Winton
Dickson
Moe- Lew
Our Flat
Fiat
London
Daniel Frotman
Lycrum
Wil Mandevile
Philip Ryley
George W. Parsons
el Dp. James
Delmonico
Glen MacDonough
Frothingham
Florence Rindley
Hood
Emily Baneker
Miss Baneker
Charles Frohman
Rexford
Rekforg's
Charles Fields Haviland
Weichel & Millar
Knox
Hatter
Hpaes
P. M'Grea & CO
Exchange
Wyoming Ave
Qvercoats
Halen & Anehern
Steinway & Son
Decker Bros., Kraniche & Bache
N. A. Hulbert
Music Store
Scranton, Pa
A. E. Rogers
Hehmont
Aylesworth’s
G. Elmendorf
Elmira
N. Y
Megargel & Connell
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