Rhin spring promises new business changes in Carbondale
Beenne Brothers announce a new dry goods store on Salem avenue. Odie Sahm’s lvare of the Jadwin store moves to Fellows & Co. by April 1. H. F. Clark buys Dennis’ drug store. A. S. Lewaley moves to a brick building on Salem avenue. Reese’s cash store relocates to an undecided site. Tullius Spatch becomes prescription clerk for Mr. Dennis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhin Spring
Beenne Brothers
Salem Avenue
Odie Sahm'e Lvare
Jadwin
Fellows & Co
Cash Drug
H. F. Clark
Dennis’ Drug Store
Lewaley
Falem Avenue
Reese's Cash Store
Tullius Spacth
Cash Drug Store
Dennis
Death of Catherine Simon
Catherine Simon aged 95 died of senility yesterday at 4 PM at No 12 Tenth Avenue. Born in South Wales she came to the city in 1453. Survived by four daughters Mrs Grey, Mrs John Bird, Mrs Janet Reese of Scranton, and sons William of Denver and T J Simon. Funeral Friday at 2 PM Welsh Methodist Church South Church Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Simon
Tenth Avenue
South Wales
Grey
John Bird
Janet Reese
Scranton
Wiliam Simon
Denver
Col
T. J. Simon
Welsh Methodist Church
South Church Street
Water Men Dine at Hotel Anthracite Honor Lanesboro Directors
J. J. Shannon hosted a supper at Hotel Anthracite last evening in honor of the Lanesboro Water company directors. Several toasts were delivered, with many attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. Shannon, and other local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Shannon
Lanesboro Water Company
J. F. Reynolds
William Shannon
W. W. Fletcher
J. 8
Local and Personal News Highlights
Prof A P Peters returns from Pittston. John T Pethick visited Scranton on business. G W Reynolds, merchant, dangerously ill with pneumonia. Rev N J Whalen to lead Thursday prayer meeting. Mrs A C Lown visiting Windsor New York. Miss Celia McAndrew entertaining Miss Laura Nealon. Miss Belinda Carroll convalescent. Joseph Walker and Odie Zahm changing plans Westward to Joplin Missouri zinc industry. J J Brennan returned to New York City. Frank Sparks in Jermyn on business. Street Spt John Killeen reports eighth avenue sewer stoppage fix planned. St Rose and Trinity hold Lenten services today. Traction gauge narrowed to Richmondale hill. Miss Mary Maxwell hosts masquerade party. Dr Wehlan consulted on Reynolds pneumonia case, low at 10 PM. Henry Farming of Scranton passes pharmaceutical board exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Peters
Pittston
John T. Pethick
Scranton
G. W. Reynolds
Pneumona
N. J. Whalen
The
Baptist Church
A. C. Lown
Windsor
N. Y
Celia McAndrew
Seattle Avenue
Laura Nealon
Olyphant
Belinda Carroll
Joseph Walker
Odie Zahm
Salem Avenue
Joplin
J. J. Brennan
New York City
Frank Sparks
Jermyn
John Killeen
Henry (. Farming
Estate Pharmaceutical Board
Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
A promotional notice touts Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as providing prompt relief for bilious colic. It directs readers to buy from Matthews Bros as wholesale and retail agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Matthews Bros
Banquet of Catholic Men’s Benevolent Association Glows
The Olyphant banquet at Mahon House drew members their wives and friends with dancing before a formal plated dinner. Plans and officers of the association were listed and a concert at Congregational church was announced for March 8 featuring Prof Caswallon Davis and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Men's Benevolent Association
Mahon House
Lawrence Orchestra
Scranton
India
B. N. Kennedy
M. J. Lavin
J. C. Boland
John V. Fadden
P. F. O'Malley
James McLaughlin
Antol Gilinski
Thomas Gilmartin
RB N. Kennedy
P. J. McCormack
P. F. J Malley
Bina Kane
Grassy Street
John McHale
St. Patrick's Church
P. J. Murphy
Congregational Church
Caswallon Davis
Trenton
N. J
Mra, 3
Local Church Concert Draws Large Crowd in Carbondale
Goodwin and Miss Maud James of Carbondale lead the church event with Robert McCormack and party and Miss Lisale Fishott of Hyde Park. Tickets move fast at 25 cents adults and 15 cents children as the group promises a successful concert. Also note the funeral of 8 year old Mary Connolly from Lackawanna Street held at St Patrick's Church then Mt Carmel Cemetery Dunmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Church
Mt. Carmel
Dunmore
Jermyn Mayfield Entertainment and Local Notices
An entertainment by the Women's Home Missionary Society with Rev W A Dunnett and the Rine Brothers will be at the Methodist Episcopal church this evening. Also reports on local elections and council reorganization upcoming. Mona Mayfield resident Mrs John Pritchard seriously ill. Thomas Holleran dies at Penn Avenue home after long Irish birthplace connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Home Missionary Society
W. A. Dunnett
Rine Brothers
Gospel Singers
Methodist Episcopal Church
Carbondale
Thomas J. Williams
Thirdtreet
James Sampson
Second Street
Drugeist Jones
John Pritchard
West Mayfield
Ferber
Elizabeth Davis
Charles F. Baker
Raymond
Ontario and Western Company
St. James Episcopal Church
Thomas Holleran
Mayfield
Penn Avenue
County Mayo
Ireland
Peckville Family Relocates on North Main Street
William Warfield and family moved into a new home on North Main Street. Children in the Mother and Father Goose entertainment musters at the hose house for a 6 o'clock rehearsal tonight. Doris leaves to join her husband employed by Susquehanna Coal at Glen Lyon. The body of John Jarowivich, found frozen Sunday night, remains at J H Einback undertaking home awaiting claimant. George Tiffany and family travel to Lenoxville for the funeral of Russell Tiffany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Warfield
North Main Street
Hose House
Doris
Susquehanna Coal Company
Glen Lyon
John Jarowivich
J. H. Einback
George Tiffany
Lenoxville
Mr. Tiffany
Ruesel Tiffany
Local Happenings and Ice Industry Notes
Mr F D Metzgar recovers from ten days illness and cold weather boosts local ice sales as Palmer nears completion of three ice houses. Old resident Andrew Leighton returns from Rochester, N Y. Mrs D W and Mrs Walter Griffin recount California trip memories. Frank L Northup of Olyphant visited family over Sunday. F H Jermyn conducts town business. Young justice of the peace presides at first marriage uniting Harry LaRoy and Delphine Washington. Lumber trade remains brisk in the area. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised for cleansing the blood and Hood's Pills for headache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Metzgar
Palmer
Andrew Leighton
Rochester
N. Y
D. W
Walter Griffin
California
Frank L. Northup
Olyphant
F. H. Jermyn
Justice of the Peace
Harry LaRoy
Lynn
Mass
Dels- Phine Washington
Wilkes-Barre
Lewis Parks
Local Social Notes and Visits in Moscow Area
Mr and Mrs C Bartholomew and family moved to Beranton Monday. Mr and Mrs J H Smith entertain their daughter Mrs Brown of New York. Mr and Mrs Thau Eschenbach attended the funeral of Adry Bayre in Stroudsburg. Mrs W A DePou and daughter Mary visited relatives at Moosic. William Buck of Glenburn was a visitor Monday. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs F B Gardner’s home. Miss Sarah Decker visited Scranton relatives Sunday. Epworth League cabinet meets at Dr. Wilson’s residence. Mrs Catterson attends dedications at the new Methodist church in Eternaling. Mrs C H Travia and daughter Dorothy visited Nicholson. Herman Ehrhardt of Scranton visited his parents yesterday. Monthly literary meeting program at the Methodist church Friday evening March 3. Devotions, paper The Helping Hand of the League by Mrs Hattle M Bortree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Ehrhardt
Scranton
The
League
Hattle M. Bortree
Honesdale District Convention Reported At Thompson
Misses Sara Decker and Mamie Bortree report on the Honesdale district convention held at Thompson with Miss Lissie Harnden presenting recitation Mina Lydia Sayre and a letter from Branley Bortree. Coamo Puerto Rico is noted with music in charge by Professor Martin and various business items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Decker
Mamie Bortree
Honesdale
Thompson
Lissie Harnden
Mina Lydia Sayre
Branley Bortree
Coamo
Puerto Rico
Professor Martin
Ada Davenport and C B Richards Wed At Davenport Home
Ada Davenport married C B Richards D D 8 of Mooale in a small ceremony at the Davenport home with Rev William Frink officiating. The couple plan a short wedding tour before settling in Mooale and were wished well by relatives and friends. Nearby notes include a Martha Washington supper at Brick church raising about 24 and a Baptist church entertainment raising 27 with local attendees. Zara Randall is seriously ill, and Ira Santee visited friends here Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Davenport
Ada
C. B. Richards
D. D
Mooale
William Frink
Presbyterian Church
Moosle
Martha Washington
Misa Lulu Gress
Scranton
Sampson
Jones
William Jones
Zara Randall
Ira Santee
the Baptist Church
Mesers, Cooper and
Marcy
Taylor News Highlights Social Events And Lodge Installations
Social gathering at Mr and Mrs Michael McDonalds on Main Street featured dancing music and a lavish repast. Local clubs Knights of Pythias Heptasophs lodge and Red Men No 247 announced meetings and roles, while wedding tours and a funeral in Nanticoke were noted along with choral society purse division at Calvary Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael McDonald
Main Street
John Weber
Mra. Mackin
Mra. Kelfer
Smith
R. W. Reese
Mra. Connolly
Mra
R. O'Hare
Mary Day
Agnes
Margaret Shea
Anna Lydon
Bridget Jordan
Margaret
Mary Dacey
Julia
Anna Hurns
Mamie
Sadie Connolly
Bridget
Annie McDonald
Nora
Kate Sullivan
Ceila McDonald
Laura Keifer
Ethel Reese
Alice O'Hara
Stella Barrer
Fannie Fern
Mike Leap
Kate
Mary
Uddy
Kate Duffy
Mary Hoban
Margaret Duffy
Cassie Harris
Mary Pentel
Bellevue
Patrick
Frank Jordan
Michael Day
Michael Murray
Bernard Scanlon
M. J. Dacey
John J. Sullivan
Robert Gilgallon
James
M. J. Mackin
Andrew Sullivan
John
Patrick Ludgate
Patrick McDonald
Patrick Sullivan
Daniel McDonald
Anthony Maloney
Michael King
J. I. Mackin
Order of Red Men
Taylor Choral Society
Calvary Baptist Church
Washington
R. Watkins
Taylor Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Adam Stegner
George Hitter
Bloomsburg
John E. Evans
Joseph Davis
Thomas Powell
Harry Smith
John Hodges
Lizzie Hodges
Anna J. Nicholas
Reese
Nanticoke
Monay
Sapho at Lyceum Draws Big Crowd But Stirs Debate
Over eighteen hundred theatergoers attended the Lyceum production of Sapho with Miss Nettle Elting leading. Reported as largely clean, the show disappointed some expecting indecency, though officials including Mayor Moir and police noted no grounds for intervention.
Morality Committees Clear July Show By Providence Council
Both branches of the Providence council returned no condemnation of the performance. Councilman Morris, famed as a dramatic critic for the Providence Register, called it a good show. The mayor was not ordered to intervene. About eighteen hundred attenders saw the production, with twenty six women among them. Ticket sales for the gallery and balcony were briefly halted as the performance continued. Whittler, the dramatizer, is a company member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Morris
Providence Register
Tribune
Vas
Air. Whittler
Bon Ton Stock presents The Black Flag at Academy of Music
The Bon Ton Stock company drew a large audience with The Black Flag at the Academy of Music last night. Earlier, The Castaways performed in the afternoon. Today features The Census Taker in the afternoon and Love and War at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bon Ton Stock Company
Academy of Music
A Colonial Girl at Lyceum with Howard Gould
Howard Gould stars as Godfrey Stemson in A Colonial Girl drawing strong notices across cities this year. The March 1 Lyceum show follows Witt’s NY success, with Gould hailed as a leading romantic actor. The company brings all NY scenery and props.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Gould
Godfrey Stemson
Lyceum
Witt
New York Lyceum
Gould
New York
Majestic Gaiety and Lyceum Singers in Two Big Shows
Miss New York Jr opens at the Gaiety with lavish costumes, scenery, music, and special McCoy Maker fight reels. audiences expect big houses. Way Down East returns to the Lyceum for Friday and Saturday, praised for moral yet nonpreachy content, rural New Hampshire setting, elaborate snowstorm scene, and Brady’s staging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, Jr
Gaiety Theater
Manhattan Theater
New York
Lyceum
Brooklyn
New Hampshire
William A. Brady
Littlefield of Maine Emerges as Legislative Rising Star
Maine’s Littlefield is hailed as a rising force in the house after two rapid, forceful victories against Republican leaders. The six-foot debater, praised for intellect and public speaking, shocked Washington by rising from obscurity in under three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littlefield
Maine
Washington
Blaine
Reed
Dingley
Hole
Frye
Littlewold
Congress
Grosvenor
Payne
Dalsell
Hopkins
Stallent
Tate
Free America
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Notice
An old advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for any catarrh cure failure by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes endorsements from Weat and Truax, Walding, Kinnan & Marvin druggists in Toledo, and praises FP. J. Cheney & Co. as trustworthy. It notes internal use and blood mucous system action with price per bottle and testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
FP. J. Cheney
Weat and
Truax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
New House with Steam Heat in Scranton Ad
The cluttered notice lists real estate and legal ads in Scranton. It highlights a new house at 1320 Marlow Street with steam heat and modern improvements, plus several attorney offices and a school of the Lackawanna. The item reflects a popular local exchange for rentals, sales, and professional services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rams Avenues
Morris
Washington Ave
New House
Mar Low Street
Lackawanna Lion and Steel Co Stockholders Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of stockholders of The Lackawanna Lion and Steel Company will be held at the company office in Beranton Pennsylvania on Wednesday March 7 at two o'clock p.m. The poll will stay open for one hour. Transfer books will be closed February 5 and reopened March 7. J P Higginbon secretary Scranton Pa February 22 1100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tisk
Lackawannna Lion and Steel Company
Beranton
Pennsylvania
Ibn
J. P. Higginbon
Scranton
Domestic relations noted amid long-time servant
Mrs A asks about the state of home life and Mrs B replies that it should be satisfactory since they have shared the same servant girl for ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Baur Orchestra-Muric Advertisement Notes Supplies
Fragmentary listing of supplies and venues including letters plates games and work furnished. Mentions Paner monductor Wremlag avenue Huierts Honneediy Tatiana Megarger Hpots, MaInters' Supplies envelopes tags twine. Warehouse LY Washington avenue Berunton Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BAUR
Muric
I Wremlag
Eter
Tatiana
Megarger
Washington Avenue
Berunton
Train Schedules for Berunton Carbondale and Albany Lines
On February 26 1900 trains depart Berunton to Carbondale Albany and other points with times listed for morning and afternoon services. Trains from Scranton arrive times include services from Carbondale Wilkes-Barre and the South and connections to New York Philadelphia and Montreal. Rates are noted as low to all United States and Canada points. J W Burdick and H W Cross are general agents in Albany and Beranton respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berunton
Ater
Carbondale
Albany
Maraiage
Montreal
Bonton
England
Honexdale
New York
Philadelphia
Ian Valley Railroad
Hix- Press
Vie Lehigh Valle Railroad
A. m
Blac Dimond Express
Scranton
Felow
Aoe
Wilkes-Barre
South
Cart
Barnteage
Boreton
New England
United States
Canada
J. W. Burdick
N.Y
H.W. Cross
J. P. A. Bervanton
Lehigh Valley Railroad Schedules Scranton to Major Points 1899
Train times from Scranton on the Lehigh Valley Railroad for routes to Philadelphia New York White Haven Hazleton Pottsville and Tunkhannock along with connections via D and H R L V RR and L W RR. Includes departures 6:45 AM 12:65 PM 1:00 PM and 7:45 PM with Express services like Black Diamond and Mack Diamond and mentions Pullman parlor and sleeping cars between Scranton New York Philadelphia and Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Philadelphia
New York
Kh R
Los
White Haven
Hazleton
Por Pottsville
Bettilea
Easton
Reading
Harerisburg
Petrotest
Sittons
T. BR
A. Me
Mack Diamond
H.R. BR
Tunkhannock
Towanda
Himira
Ithaca
Geneva
Rochester
Buffalo
Niigara Falls
Chicago
Black Diamond Express
Ani
Eucente
H. KR. R
Lehich Valey
Ire
Philadelbh
Huffale
H. Wilbura Seth
Charles
LFE
Gen. Pass
Cortlandt Street
Onnemacher
Buranton to Hawley timetable from Erle and Wyoming Valley
Time table effective February 7 trains depart Buranton for Hawley and connections at Hawley with Erle Railroad to New York Newburgh Honesdale and intermediate points. No 2 Accommod ation 6 a m No 4 Express 12 01 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buranton
Hawley
Erle Railroad
New York
Wnewbure
Honesdale
Railroad Time Tables for Central Railroad of New Jersey
Time table in effect November 1, 1899 lists trains from Beranton to New York and major connections. Morning departures include 8 0 a m and 12 0 p m with afternoon runs at 4 00 p m and 2 15 p m Sundays. Additional service covers Pittston Wilkes Barre and Laotig Branch with various weekday and Sunday times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Libertarices
N. B
Booth Ferry
Whitehall
Beranton
Newark
Elizabeth
Philadelphi
Bethlehem
Allentown
Mauch
Chunk
White Haven
Ormrens
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre
Laotig
Gosan Rove
Ing
Tebauen
Hsrrishaos
Fiett Potlnville
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Jermyn and Mayfield
Peckville
Glenburn
Hood
Moscow
Pave Ee Ribostandt Ar Dassen
John H. Phelps
Ccr
Wenning Cvenue
Prure
Treet
Old Forge
Taylor News
Sapho
Miss Nethersole
Robert Whittier
Whittier
Daudet
Tts
Miss Nettle Elting
Fanny le Grand
Sapo
H. P. Keen
Jean Gaussin
William F. Qlinson
Caondal
Robling
Moir
Bloch
John Davis
C. E. Pryor
Leyshon
Publc
Morris V. Morris
D. H. Reese
Simon Thomas
Littlefield O
Walter Wellm
Timew Herald
People’s Exchange
Madwon Avenue
Pine Street
George B . Davidson
Spruce Street
Monsey Avenue
Wm. W. Lathrope
Lackawanna Ave
Gibson Street
J. L. Connell
Franklin Avenue
Clark'r Green
Gee
W. Decker
Box
Uonesialo, Pa
Wyoming Avenue
Anower C. BR
Gardner
Vicinity
Good Old Line Company
Bune
Poe Med Drug Store
L. M, WM Wayne . Ly
L. B
North
Sumner Avenue
L. C
Care Tribune
Adams Avenue
Louise Shoemaker
E.C. Spaulding
Traders’ Bank Building
Connell Building
Lewis Hancock, JR
Spruce St
Cor, Wash
Frederick L. Brown
Price Building
L._C. LYMAN
Hospstal
Cor
Wyoming
Mulrry
H. F. Reynolds
P. D
ELK Cafe
P. 2Bigler
Bcranton
Victor Koch
Richard J. Bourke
Lackawanna Avenue
J. W. Browning
Mears Building
D. B. Replogle
Oon Real Estate Security
M. J. Donahor
Frank E. Royle
Hurt
Willard
Warren & Knapp
Republican Building
Jessup & Jessup
Commonwealth Building
James W. W. Oakford
Board of Trade Building
Edward W. Thayer
L. Sal Watres
P 2 Board of Trade Building
Ile
Pitcher
Patterson & Wilcox, Traders’ National Bank Building
Co. Comegys
Republican
A. W. Bertholf
Phy Si ‘Ane
Ang Sute
Ous DR
School OF the Lackawanna
Bept
Mth
Bend
Thomas M. Conn
W. E. Plumley
Hewlmaster
Ssrros
Clark & CO
Sendmen and
Noerseryman
Hite
Malin Avenue
Store Telephone
Jos
Kurttel
Beruuten
George
Echoo
Evans & Co
Fountain Batitugh CO
Grand Rapida, Mich
Eeneenenesenet
Steen
Eruce
Jon M. Norton
Schutser
Geruce
A. B. Briggs
Briggs
Main Avenue
Bicke
Adams and Mulberry
T’, Keller
T. Keller
Chirogoady
Quincy
LEGAL
Annie Clancy
James Clancy
Court of Common Pleas
Lackawanna County
Poena
Wind Vie
S Aid Court
B. Pryor
John KH. Jones
Peace
Earth
Buller
Tugela
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Pittsburg
West
Pottsville
Norristown
Barrisburg
Itimore
Haburg
Ancre
Erarrisburg
J. AR. Wood
Gen
Pass
J. B. Hutchinson
Gen. Mer
New
Ap Om
Stroudsburg
Real Gol
Philo. Seiphia
Bee York
Guroudnitire
Thuttile
Law
Oswego
Ayracuse
Nicholson
Puffalo
Syracuse
Athea
Nicholeon
Montrose
Tao
Boranten
Northumberland
Plymouth
Dloomsbl RG
Delaware and Hudson
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Erle and
Wyoming Valley
Ety
Avron Devestby
South Mound
Freoklin
Pieston Park
Winwood Poy
Pleasant Mt Plessau
Deta
Cdi Gaata
Piterna
Tess
Central Railroad of
New Jerasy
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