Personal notices from Jefferson Avenue and vicinity
Simon Rice of Jefferson avenue is confined to his home by illness. Superintendent Beemer of the Hillelde home was in the city yesterday. Miss Josephine Campbell of Freeland is being entertained by relatives on Olive Street. Decree Johnwn, promoter of the electric process offer, is in town. Withham Brugll yesterday left for Mexico to take an unpartain position. Frank Flynn a student at George Town University returned after Christmas week with his parents on Jefferson avenue. Hubert McGrath of South Washington avenue left for Philadelphia to resume studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Robert and John EL, sons of Attorney John F. Berngs, and David Brown of Montana, their classmate, returned to Millersville State Normal. W. W. Wentz Jr, superintendent of the Central and Lehigh and Busque hanne divisions of the Central Thailtond of New Jersey, was in the city calling on Passenger Agent Swisher and Freight Apne Thayer James Jscarney returned to Philadelphia to resume medical studies at the University of Pennsylvania after holidays with his brother Dr F. B. Kearney on Wyoming avenue. Attended a Wilkes-Barre ball Tuesday evening by the Young Men's Hebrew association: Mr. and Mrs. Simon Jauer, Simon Nye, Lt. Kraemer, Herman Dousmyer and L. DD. Mhes. Mrs. Edward Robinson married January 2 in Colorado Springs to Robert Bartlett, friend of Dr. and Mrs. Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Rice
Jefferson Avenue
Ilness
Beemer
Hillelde
Mies Josephine Campbell
Freeland
Olive Street
Jolmwn
Withham Brugll
Mexico
Frank Flynn
George, Town University
Hubert McGrath
South Washington Avenue
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Robert
John EL
John F. Berngs
David Brown
Montana
Millereville
New Jersey
Swisher
Thayer James Jscarney
F. BH. Kearney
Wyoming Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
Simon Jauer
Simon Nye
Kraemer
Dousmyer
L. DD. Mhes
Edward Robinson Wie
Colorado Springs
Colo
Robert Bartlett
Bartlett
Trion Army
Robinson
Funeral of W A Connell
Funeral services for Jitth William A Connell were held at the family home on Vine Street with a private brief ceremony led by Rev. Richard Hiorns. Interment followed at Forest Hill cemetery with relatives present and pallbearers including Colonel F E H Ripple T E Connell R BR Welsenflue and Thomas Hawley. Additionally jeweler K Radin sold his 123 Penn Avenue business to his brother Radin who will continue operations at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Connell
Vine Street
Richard Hiorns
F E. H. Ripple
T. E. Connell
R. BR. Welsenflue
Thomas Hawley
Forest Hill Cemetery
K. Radin
Penn Avenue
Radin
Appeal in McManama case challenges judge’s ruling
City Solicitor A A Vosburg filed an appeal from a Court of Common Pleas damages verdict of 200 to George Rarick against Park Policeman Patrick J McManama. The appeal argues a technicality over McManama testifying without a subpoena despite being in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vosburg
Court of Common Pleas
George Rarick
Patrick J. McManama
McNamara
Rarick
Nay Aug Park
Jude
Vosburgs
Funeral for Ambrose Mulley Held at Providence Church
The funeral for Ambrose Mulley was held from his North Main Avenue home at 2 pm and proceeded to Providence Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. William Edgar led services with support from Rev. G E Guild and others. Mulley, born March 9 1829 in Essex County England, immigrated to the U S in 1843 and to Providence in 1853, started his store in 1856, joined the church in 1872, and was active in church work until his death. The service featured hymns, poems, and tributes, with numerous floral arrangements from family, the Sunday school, and his employer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Mulley
North Main Avenue
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
William Edgar
G. E. Guild
D. D
Providence Presbyterian Church
Mr. Jones
Welsh Memorial Baptist
Leach
Providence Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Mulley
G. D. Hinds
Guild
J. H. Cousins
J. T. Evans
Mr. Thoman
Lewis Lewis
Mr. Mulley
Mr. Edgar
Dr. Jones
Essex County
England
Elizabeth Hoyt
New York State
Edgar
Whittler
von Scholck
Cold Water
Michigan
Charles Dawson
J. T. Watkins
P. J. Gaughran
T. ©. Davis
Frank Devers
Tol
Hitchcock
Liyron Washburn
Walter Kennedy
Frank Bolton
James Laird
Timely Hartshorn
John Devers
Final estimate on Hyde Park Avenue pave contract
City Engineer Phillips and Controller Howell flee with the final estimate for Hyde Park Avenue paving. Alcatras Paving Co of Philadelphia has filed a $10,039.63 bill, $633.93 short of the contract price, and offered no comment on the claims filed with the controller. It is claimed to be the first time a large city improvement contractor was not present when payment was ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Howell
Hyde Park Avenue
Alcatras Paving Company
Philadelphia
Pushack Charged After Attempted Assault on Woman
Michael Pushack was committed to county jail on charges of attempting to assault Mrs Christina Wolyar on October 4. Alderman Kasson ordered the commitment after Constable Felerstein, despite strong resistance, served the warrant. The arrest followed an ensuing struggle at the alderman's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wolyar
Christina Wolyar
Michael Pushack
Kasson
Joe Wolgar
Felerstein
Pushack
Boothing Syrup Promoted as Universal Teething Aid
An old advertisement touts Boothing Syrup as a remedy used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for teething infants. It claims to soothe the child, boost gums, ease pain, cure wind colic, and relieve diarrhea, with bold claims across druggists nationwide. It markets a twenty five cent bottle.
County cuts witness fees costs with new clerks
Commissioners report saving six to ten thousand dollars yearly by creating three permanent clerks to track witnesses and mileage. John P Mahon began duties monitoring cases. clerks will record attendance, insolvents, and stop payments to mischarged fees. Each new clerk earns two thousand one hundred dollars annually, replacing higher transient labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Mahon
Grand jJars
Mind Affected Man Shifts From Hospital To Hillside Home
Thomas Calligan of T Bull's Head, severely injured after being thrown from a Providence Street car, has been moved from Lackawanna hospital to Hillside Home. Though bodily improving, his mental state remained dazed and semi conscious, with a skull fracture deemed too severe for recovery, prompting the transfer by the authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Calligan
T Bull’s Head
Providence
Calligan
Lackawannat Hospital
Banquet Honors O. T. Terry From ISC Eastern District
Twelve solicitors of the International Correspondence School hosted a banquet for O. T. Terry of this city as he departs to lead the ISC business in Eastern Pennsylvania. The reception at Hotel Jermyn featured a diamond pin presented by former subordinates. Attending were J. H. Reichert of Pottsville, Pa., superintendent of the Central Pennsylvania district, and T. V. Walker, assistant super-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Correspondence School
O. T. Terry
Pennsylvania
Jermyn
Terry
J. H. Reichert
Pottsville
Central Pennsylvania
T. V. Walker
Educational discussion at Jermyn after banquet
After a banquet the Carbondale and Wilkes Barre officials including W H Lewis M A Sweeney J Helms T Fowler Will Maynard and others met in the Jermyn parlors to discuss methods of interest to people in correspondence in the educational world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
W. H. Lewis
Wilkes-Barre
M. A. Sweeney
Beranton
J. Helms
T. Fowler
Will Maynard
Wilkes-Tarre
Stanley Simrell
Kr, Thomas, Jr
Kingston
L. FE
O'urien
Pittston
Jermyn
Child Burned Near Fire In Charles Street Home
About noon yesterday Margaret Whately infant daughter of Mrs. Whately of Charles Street stood near the kitchen fire when her skirt caught flame. The mother tore off the garments but burned her hands badly. Dr Herman Hessey treated the burns but the child’s condition remained serious and transport to Lackawanna Hospital was not possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Miner Patrick McDonald Dies From Freezing After Exposure
Patrick McDonald a West Market Street miner was found collapsed on Providence Road near Diamond Avenue yesterday morning. He died of acute pleurisy caused by severe cold with both ears frozen. Coroner ruled no inquest needed and undertaker O'Donnell attended the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick McDonald
West Market Street
Providence Road
Diamond Avenue
John Wilkins
Fureka
Higgins
Georgy Orr
Patrick Gavin
Providence ‘Las and Water Company
McDonald
Hihuegins
Eureka House
Lackawanna
Roberts
O'Donnell
City controller eyed as special auditor for school board affairs
The court ruled the city controller has no role in school board matters but plans show the controller may be hired as a special auditor. He would counter sign warrants and handle tasks beyond the secretary or president, including delinquent tax bond discharge and monthly cash account audits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trobingson
Gun Barrel Burst Injures Juvenile Marksmanship Enthusiast
A boy identified as At las Hazen of 7 Johns Street Peters burg was severely injured when a gun barrel burst while he was practicing with an old rifle in his garret. He suffered a facial and skull fracture from flying metal and was hospitalized at Lackawanna Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlas Hazen
Johns Street
Petersburg
Lackawanna Hospital
Governor appoints free water commission members
Harrisburg dispatch reports Governor Bione names L Magee W H Frew Henry Belin William M Stevenson and John Thompson to the Free Water Commission created by the legislature. State Librarian Rec is secretary of the commission. Ad for Hotel Jermyn cigars and Landau wines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Bione
L. Magee
W. H. Frew
Pittsburg
Henry Belin
Scranton
William M. Stevenson
Allegheny
John Thompson
Philadelphia
Free Wbtery
Rec
Attorney Harris Statement Denies Malice In Bar Ethics Remarks
Attorney John M Harris says his comments at a Pittsburg meeting were informal and not meant to attack the Lackawanna bar or the court. He explains the remarks aimed to support a proposed ethics text and board of examiners, denying any intention to cast aspersions and urging peers to accept his explanation in good faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bar Association
Pittsburg
Lackawanna
John M. Tarris
Trbune
Lackawanna Bar
Committee On Legal Education State Har Association
Act of Assembly
Supreme Court of
Harrisburg
Scranton
Erle
State Law Association
Board of Censors
Corrected Statement From John M Harris
John M Harris expresses profound regret over misreported words in a statement dated January 3, 1900. The note acknowledges the error and seeks to set the record straight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Harris
Boston Man and Montrose Lady Wed Quietly
James A. Foster of Boston Mass and Misa Linda Smith of Montrose were married at 2 pm yesterday by Rev Charles B. Robinson D D at the bride’s brother’s residence 418 Wheeler Avenue. Only immediate relatives attended and the couple left on the Lackawanna train for New York to reside in Boston where the groom runs a boot and shoe business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Foster
Boston
Mass
Misa Linda
Smith
Montrose
Charles BE. Robinson
D. D
Second Presbyterian Church
M. L. Smith
Wheeler Avenue
Mexico and California Special Tourist Train Details
Pennsylvania Railroad promotes a two week Mexico and California Explorer departing February 12 from New York and Philadelphia. The Pullman train covers San Antonio Tampico Guanajuato Guadalajara Queretaro City of Mexico Cuernavaca and more with five days in both Mexico and California. Prices are 659 east of Pittsburg and 545 from Pittsburg with adult amenities and contacts for tickets across multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mexico
California
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
North America
Colorado
San Antonio
Tampico
Guanajaato
Guadalajara
Queretaro
City of Mexico
Cuernavaca
Aguascalientes
Santa Barbara
San
Broadway
Court Street
Brooklyn
Broad Street
Newark
N. J
B. Courtaender, Jr
Baltimore
Western District
George W. Boyd
Broad Street Station
Carborundum Works Expands to Meet High Demand
The Carborundum Works in Nistara Falla expands to double capacity to meet strong demand for a new abrasive material. Invented by E.K. Acheson, the substance is used for polishing marble and granite, paper polishing, shoe manufacturing, and dentistry. Electricity provides the precise heat for production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nistara Falla
EK. 9
Acheson
Local Drugstore Guarantee Offer on Tar Syrup Bottle
A card promises refund of S cents for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure cough or cold. Also guarantees an S cent bottle upon satisfaction or full refund. Signed by C Thompson M J Vetter A W Musgrave Albert Behults David M Jones Co Loreng Bhrgers Pharmacy L Terppe Hl M Cle Chor P Toute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
C.thompson
M. J. Vetter
A. W. Musgrave
Albert Behults
David M. Jones
Co. Loreng
Bhrgers Pharmacy
L. Terppe
Prompt Tax Payment Urges Citizens to Avoid Penalty
To Taxpayers. Prompt payment of 1899 poor tax before delinquent hats are made out will avoid penalty, City treasurer's office.
Steam Heating and Plumbing Firm at 221 Wyoming Ave
P. F. and M. T. Wowley operate a steam heating and plumbing business located at 221 Wyoming Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F
M. T. Wowley
Wyoming Ave
Paints Promise Smooth Durable Coatings
The text touts a paint that provides a smooth durable coat, resists peeling cracking and wear until its duty is fulfilled, and claims that quality oils are affordable. It emphasizes a large surface coverage and favorable pricing for good oils.
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Norton's Bulletin
Peloubet
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Ackawanna
A. B. Warman
W. A. Connell
Ckawanna Hardware
Lackawanna Avenue
M'Manama
A. A. Vosburg
Mrs. Winslow
Java
Coursen
E. G
Free Library Commission
Henry Belin, Jr
the Tribune
Landa
Spruce Street
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Sooth Malin Avenue
Harris
Question OF Ethics
Alfred Dolge
Romeo
Schank & Spencer
Beechan
Navy
Hand & Payne
Washington Avenue
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank Building
Wakehouse
Green Ridge
Matthews Bro
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Neverslip
Foote & Fuller Co. Mears Building
Washington Ave
Conrad
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