Men of the Hour in Scranton Physicians and Officials
Dr B G Beddoe named outdoor physician for West Scranton district succeeds Dr J Williams and is noted for drug expertise and church work. John E Walsh named traveling agent for NY Ontario and Western, guiding Scranton division rail operations. Deputy City Controller Charles Hartley, popular official, skilled ventriloquist and family man, is highlighted for accuracy and public service. Plumbing inspector M F O Malley cites a fumigation scheme for schools using sulfur and ventilation as ingenious and effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Walsh
Charles Hartley
M. F. O'Malley
B. G. Beddoer
South Mainvenue
Scranton |Oor
M. J. Williams
Weast
Scranton
Beddoe
West Scranton
Matthews Brothers
Dr. Beddoe
West Side Hospital
First Baptist Church
Robert Morris Lodge of Ivorites
New York, Ontario and Western Trailroad Company
Seranton
Mr. Walsh
Western Union Company
T. F. Flitcroft
New York, Ontario Air Western Company
Flitcroft
Walsh
Moir
Hartley
South
Amy Lillian
Bhors
Achool
What Makes Home and the Role of Family
Fragmentary OCR suggests a discussion of home built by love and family, contrasting mere walls with a true home. Mentions Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a product. text garbled but hints at domestic themes and health remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Industrial Jottings from the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Board
Railway timings listed for January 9 1900 show station notes under WILDCATS SOUTH SUMMITS and PASSENGER ENGINES with schedules for various trains and crews including names such as J Putty E McAllister M Hennigan and J Gahagan. The terse entry records engine movements and personnel across multiple time slots and divisions.
Green Ridge Ironworks Processes Heavy Permits and Shipments
Amounts collected for permits totaled 1092 dollars versus 81487 for 1k. At Green Ridge Ironworks a large double furnace is being erected and will be used later this week for the first time. The plant runs night and day to meet crowds of orders. Spikers bound for South America are now being produced there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge
South America
Railroad Firms Secure Key Track and Survey Work
Messrs. Mutchler Connelly and Donnelly, contractors, were awarded the Lehigh Valley Railroad contract to add a third track from Lehighton to White Haven Creek Junction, four miles. The Philadelphia and Reading railroad yet to survey from Shippensburg to Cherry Run to connect with the Baltimore and Ohio line. The Reading seeks its own outlet from Shippensburg to Cherry Run via the Western Maryland route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Mutchler, Connelly & Donnelly
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Lehighton
Ligeard Creek Junction
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Chambersburg
Shippensburg
Cherry Run
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Reading
Western Maryland Railroad
Alleged Assault Sparks Riot at Raymond Court
Rosa Davis accuses Annie Vaughan of striking her with a whiskey bottle causing a deep forehead cut and facial injuries. The hearing in Alderman Howe's office drew a large crowd from Raymond court as Vaughan faced $400 bail. The adjourned session also charged Vaughan and Bob Ford with larceny of $10, with release until tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Vaughan
Rosa Davis
Alderman Howe
Raymond Court
Lackawanna Hospital
Alderman Millar
Bob Ford
New Jersey Line Adds Daily Through Freight Scranton Service
To meet rising freight demand, the Central Railroad of New Jersey runs daily through merchandize cars from West Fifteenth Street New York to Scranton. Cars depart New York at 6 p m and reach Scranton by 6 am next morning. The West Fifteenth Street yard will handle all carload shipments at the same rates, aiding Scranton shippers and strengthening regional ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Scranton
Central Railroad of New Jersey
West Fifteenth Street
New York
Eloger Union
Improvements Planned for Delaware Lackawanna and Western Suburban Service
President Truesdale unveils upgrades for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western suburban network. Proposals include an uptown Hoboken ferry addition to reach Forty second street area, a new tunnel under Jersey City Heights, and track elevation at Broad Street Newark. Elevating Broad Street and depressing Hoseville Avenue could remove gate tenders and cut coal costs by reducing energy use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truesdale
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Hoboken
Barclay and
Christopher Streets
Forty-second Street
Jersey City Heights
Broad Street
Newark
Hoseville Avenue
Building Permits Compare 1894 and 1899 Totals
Building Inspector Jackson reviewed old permits and released a statement comparing April to December totals for 1894 and 1899. The 1894 value of buildings erected was $639,343 versus $915,765 in 1899. permit counts were 247 in 1906 and 413 in 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Tribune
Also Mentioned on This Page
James
C. RB. R
N. J
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Board
Wildcats
M—T. Nauman
Ba. Moat
J. Putty
A. JI. McDonnell
M—E. McAllister
James Gahacun
M. Hennigan
A. m
Binger
Jd. Gerrity
C. Bartholoon
D. Beeor
Wea
SuEmar
Neuman
Mann
J. Soaen
Fellows Nell
J. Tarkin
O. Randolph
Finerty
A P.oim
O. Case
J. Gahagan
M—T. Fitzpatrick
Mj. Push
M—J. Swarts
Friend Wall
G. Frounfelker
McLane
Warrick
H. Bush
M. Madigan
Puller
Peckins
south—Heuser
south—Moran
M. Murphy
South—T, Cawley
Widener
McGovern
Mall of Etl Minwa
Mop-Bn Handwork Arena
Alan An
Pworld
Perren PD
Anne
P. Props
Boston
Eee
Eeteah Snes Am
Anaes Y
NEW York Hotels
St. Denis
Brondway
Eleventh St
Grace Church
Ita
William Taylor & Son
Westminster Hel
I. D. Crawford
Wanamakers
Siegel Cooper's
HOTEL
Albert
University Pl
Broadway
The
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Wilke+ Barra
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Connollyan Wallace
Scranton's Shopping Center
Connolly & Wallace
Naton ‘Avenue
Third National Bank
United States
Capital
Wm, Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William H. Peck
Niand Stee
W. N. Brooks
Gaitimors
Atk
Matthew, Bros.and McGarrah & ‘Thomes, Drugsiatn
Weston Mill CO
Carbondale, Olyphant
East Mountain Lithia
Joseph Ross
West Lackawanna Avenue
Telsphone
Mount Pleasant Coal
Connell Building
Wil Ee
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
Williams &Vanulty
Wyoming Avenue
Pilsner
Warmth Street
Street
Soran
Florey & Brooks
Washington Ave
Laflin & Rand
Elcirio
Meatric
Repauno Chemisal Co
Uxtoves
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