Personal travel notices from a Scrattenian list
Several residents depart for distant cities in winter travel notes. Miss deesto Ripple travels to Bookano Waeh. Colonel Geore Cliketead moves west to New York. Mrs M W Lowry and son Robert depart for Los Angeles. George Deemer honored at VUMside Home. J W FitzGibbon from Leekawann millpond noted. Scrattenians heading to New York include Hilletead, Mrs Kol Crane, Mrs Holee, Evan Williams and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Deesto Ripple
Bookano
Waeh
Geore Cliketead
New York
Mra
M. Wo. Lowry
Robert
Los Angeles
George Deemer
Vumside
Scrattenians
Willian
Hilletead
Kol. Crane
Only Two Members Remain From Scranton’s First City Council
J M Brogan states A L Stevens is the sole surviving member of Scranton’s first city council with himself. He lists other members who have died and notes Stevens and he alone remain among the originals in the current times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Stevens and
J. M. Brogan
First City Council
Teowan
A. Li. Stevens
Scranton
Am Jonot
Mr. Stevens
Samuel Bhopland
Sydney Oram
Edward Heermane
T. F. Hunt
Jacob Thobinson
Dr. Blevens
Dr. Roberts
Peter Walsh
Patrick Scanion
Myself
Xh Opens Dressmaking Parlors on Washington Avenue
A new dressmaking business has opened its parlors at 2 Washington Avenue by Xh. The shop offers custom garments and alterations with local service announced by the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regs
Wioshington Avenue
Struck in the Eye by Stone on Willow Street
John Milberger of Willow street was hit in the eye by a stone about 10 o clock Sunday night while returning from Green Ridge with a purchased dog. He confronted two youths who threw at the dog and then at him, a large stone striking his eye. He was treated at a nearby hours and later went home to await a physician. the assailants fled and were not seen again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Milberger
Willow Street
Green Ridge
Prospect Avenue
Milberger
Ex-Alderman Arrested Over Building Permit Dispute
Ex-alderman John 2 Kelly was arrested on a warrant issued by Alderman Howe at the behest of Inspector Jackson for erecting a building on Newton ground without a permit. A hearing before Alderman Mowe adjourned as Inspector Jackson could not confirm city limits, with city engineer Thrilips to testify later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 2. Kelly
Howe
Trulldinge
Jackson
Newton Round
Mowe
Thrilips
Inspection Begins as Third Brigade Reviews Company IK
Major W. S. Millar inspected Company IK at the armory with Lt Col Flow Stillwell in command. The review covered uniforms gear and arms with a thorough drill, setting up exercises, and overhauling knapsacks canteens and equipment before evening reporting Company N to be inspected next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Millar
Ta Taider
Flow
Stillwell
Bursen Bevans
Exii Scott
Mion Concomnell
Seelock
Millar
Dolph Atherton
Tattalion
W. KE. Gunster
F. M. Wandling
Richard #. Bourke
Stalin
Bevans
Deas
W. A. Raubie
Funeral of Mrs Catherine Broadbent
The funeral for Mrs Catherine Broadbent widow of Sidney Broadbent of 485 Washington Avenue took place yesterday at 2 pm from the residence. Episcopalian rites were observed with Rev. Isynel of St Luke's church delivering a tribute. Music was by Ralph Williams Miss Sugan Blick and Miss Anna Salmon. Interment was in the Dunmore cemetery family plot. Pallbearers were Jameon P Dickson Georgy L Dickson W B Culver William EH Perkins J A Fineh and A P Blair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Broadbent
Sidney Broadbent
Washington Avenue
Mulberry Street
Rogers Isynel
St. Luke's Church
Ralph Williams
Sugan Blick
Anna Salmon
Dunmore Cemetery
Jameon P. Dickson
Georgy L. Dickson
W. B. Culver
William EH. Perkins
J. A. Fineh
A. PE. Blair
Catholic Mistori esl and Newman Migagine Club Social Tonight
Meeting to be held tonight will be social in nature with a musical program by Mia Joseph O Bidlen Mise Alice Lurke and John T Watkins and Thanas Larkin performing Julius Caesar scenes. Dancing will follow. Admission by membership ticket available at Carrolls book store Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Mistoriesl and
Newman Migagine Club
Mia
Joseph O'Bidlen
Mise Alice Lurke
John T. Watkins
Thanas Larkin
Wise System at Baloonlatho Saloon Sparks Bartender Debate
A Baltimore American quote lampoons a saloon rule where a bartender refuses more liquor once a patron runs out of money. The exchange shows a witty system: never bell any more liquor to a man after he has had enough, with the bartender asking how to judge and the saloonist replying by the moment his money ends.
Lively Meeting Sheds Light on Training School Plans
The Board of Control discussed additions to the Training School including an extra teacher and new classroom furniture. It approved permanent appointments, nonresident pupil policies, salary credits for staff, and a school library initiative while deferring key decisions to future meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High and Training School
Board of Control
Gibbons
Sonelot
Messrs. Mvans
Marker
Jens Nines
Evans
City moves toward viaduct vote as mayor signs ordinance
The city council approved a technical amendment and sent it to the mayor for signature. If signed by tomorrow, the viaduct issue may go to a February public vote. Other actions included paid extra police for conventions and sewer and fire department measures, with committees named to settle a damage claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wit Nut
Select Council
Keller
Mesara
Wennel
Calpin
Roche
Wyoming Avenue
Donwhoe & O'Boyle
Philo Street
W. TL. Cilhad
HH. Welles
J. A. Meare
Frank Mott
Putnam Street
Summit Avenue
Seventh
Thirteenth Wards
Crystal and Eagle Companies
Columbia Fire Company
Twentieth Street
Noother
Luzerne
Fifteenth Streets
Messrs. Crier, Godshall and
Harvey
J. 7
Michael Ruddy
Phelps Street
Fragmented Advertising Snippet Mentions Butter and Coffee Flavor
A damaged OCR snippet references Granulord Sugar Lie Choiee Mocha and GVA creamery butter. It promises money refunds if an article does not provide Katlelaction, but context and specifics are unclear.
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co Entry Details
A fragment lists The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co at 40 Leckoweren avenue and 1 Banth Malis usechue with an unclear note about prompt delivery by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Leckoweren Avenue
Banth Malis Usechue
School Board Adopts Tax Exoneration and Payroll Actions
The board approved repaying Mechanicel bank with available funds and adopted the recommendation. A presentation demanding exoneration from school taxes prompted a speech by Mr. Jennings about rising exonerations and court rulings by Judge Gunster and Judge Knapp. The exoneration was referred to the finance committee. The December teachers' payroll was approved before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicel’ Bank
Jennings
Gunster
Knapp
Finance Committee
Clemons Nominated in Seventeenth Ward Primary Race
A Republican ward nominating caucus at Alderman Howe's office chose Frank H. Clemons of Vine Street for select council, defeating Mathias Stipp by two votes. Five candidates contested council seats. Clemons led with 202 votes, followed by Bupp 180, Allen 67, Rell 61, Kambeck 44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventeenth
John T. Howe
Select Council
Frank H. Clemons
Vine Street
Eheriit
Lackawanna County
Mathias Stipp
Chacun
Mr. Clemons
Robert Allen
Philip W. Rell
John W. Kambeck
Thirteenth Regiment
Clemons
Bupp
Allen
Rell
Kambeck
Ladies Auxiliary AOH Belle Vue Meets in New Quarters
The Belle Vue unit of the Ladies Auxiliary AOH Division No 7 held a regular meeting in the Guernsey building on Washington Avenue. After business, a program featured a song by Jennie Clark and piano solos by Ames Vaughan and Alice Quinn. Refreshments followed and dancing to Professor Gilroy’s music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Bellevue
Guernsey
Washingtoon Avenue
Jennie Clark
Ames Vaughan
Alice Quinn
Gilroy
Prison Board Forms Committee to Buy Weaving Looms
The prison board appoints County Commissioners Durkin and Morrin to purchase weaving looms for the county jail to employ inmates under the law. The board also fixes the clerk E. F. Robathan’s salary at 600 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durkin and Morrin
Plao
E. F E. Robathan
Local Pharmacy Promises Refunds on Tar Syrup Bottle
An undersigned group guarantees refund of the money on a one cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. The notice lists several names and towns including Dunmore Providence Avora Moosic Minooka and Moosic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
F. A. Kane
Minooka
Joseph Davis
Taylor
Prompt Tax Payment to Halt Delinquent Lists 1899
City treasurer's office warns residents prompt payment of the poor tax for 1899 will prevent penalties before delinquent lists are prepared. No further details provided.
Steam Heating and Plumbing by Howley at 231 Wyoming Ave
P F and M T Howley advertise steam heating and plumbing services from 231 Wyoming Ave offering cigars and smoke goods from The Pocono Be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Miners Here Gather For District No 1 Convention
Delegates from Lackawanna and Luzerne counties of United Mine Workers District No 1 met in Guernsey hall to prepare for today's convention. President D T Nichols chaired all meetings with Organizer Benjamin James present. The report notes 40,000 workers represented and aims to discuss semi monthly pay powder weighing coal and wage scales amid a generally harmonious session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of
Benjamin James
National Executive Board
Associated Presa Dispatches
Shamokin
James Save
New Officers Installed by Camp No 672 POB A
Washington camp No 672 Patriotic Order Bos of America installed its officers in Guernacy hall. Attendees included many from other camps and many ladies. Officers installed: President T UV Capwell, Vice President John Roth, Master of Forms J Sorfasa, Secretary J V Hartman, Treasurer Edward L Haas, Conductor Fred Echels, Inspector J W Danner, Guard P W Hammett, Trustee George L Hartman. A feast followed with phonograph music by Prof Frank Schroeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Camp
Patriotic Order Bons of America
Guernacy Hall
Washington Avenue
Attorney T, UV. Capwell
John Roth
Sorfasa
J. V. Hartman
Edward L. Haas
Fred Echels
J. W. Danner
P. W. Hammett
George L. Hartman
Frank Schroeder
Notable Chicago Arrest of Noted Crook Harry Cohen
Harry Cohen, a famed check worker and hotel thief, was arrested in Chicago. He boasted over forty aliases and carried hotel references in six cities, posing as a drummer for a clothing house while trafficking trunks of samples. He operated across major U S cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Cohen
Chicago
Seventh Ward Republicans Nominate Inspectors. No Council Nominee
The Seventh ward caucus named inspectors for all three districts but did not nominate a select council candidate. Ex-councilman M F Gilroy was offered a candidacy but declined. Beecham's Pills will read with dispel fn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Ward
M. F. Gilroy
Beecham
Fire at derelict shanty at Everett and Jackson
The alarm from box 37 at 1 am reported a fire in a tumble down shanty at Everett avenue and Jackson street. The fire was quickly extinguished as in prior occasions. The unoccupied building is owned by a Pittsburg party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Box 37
Everett Avenue
Jackson Street
Pittsburg
Night schools to aid breaker boys in Mahanoy City
State brief notes a plan to establish night schools for breaker boys in Mahanoy City. A York firm forms to build cream separators and erect large shops. Several criminal and military items follow including a Cumberland county resident convicted of murder, a Wil liamport assault case, a James Puller held without bail, and a soldier from Hogestown killed in the Philippines. Information also arrives that Howard Covert of Williamsport, a Twenty fifth United States Infantry member, has lost his speech and hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahanoy City
York
Howard Covert
Williamsport
United Sates Infantry
Philippines
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norton's Bulletin
Joliet
Peloubet
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Ackawanna
A. B. Warman
Evan BR. Willams
Beothelle Street
Marietta
Lord & Thomas
Woticea
Alexander Craig
Beranton
James R. Craig
University Place
New Haven
Conn
Mme. Johnston
Jermyn
Lackawanna Hardware
Lackawanna Avenues
Kelly
The
Newman Magazine Club
Nertin Elias
Miss Greese
Mise DeGraw
Serery
Sune
Mise Witaa Kent
Mien
Cora Demkine
Memare
Annen
Lauri Hughes
Rene
Dunmere
Divielet
Diainimere
Beran Lon Eettending Ducumere
Seranten Board
Contrat
Wimlith
Sehreolse Ainderite
Ehh
Cna Aheo
Lincoln
Ritec
Teresa Dewitt
Mame Thomas
Sarah Cloherts
Lincoln Heights
Dunmore
Beranten
Prr
Himerely
Techere
Miles Nettie
No. 4
Melodia Company
No. 14
Echool
John
Donnell
Nea 7 Eehoo
McKnight
Hunt & Connell
National and Merchants
MAYOR
Mrs. Winslow
Winslow
F. H. Clemons
Seventeenth Ward
Lobister
D. I. Joy
Curtha Powell
Tr UL Day
Severnd Distriet
Megister
W. Pr. Hennett
Hires Th. Stevens
W. P. Toennett
Third
Register of Voters
Morris A. Clarks
Fred A. Tuither
Charles A. Schlager
Ladies’ Auxiliary, A
Lackawanna
Lucerne
Camp No
W. N. Brooks
Sey Nee Oke
Rade
Aca
Hand & Payne
Frank Funk
Waverington
D. C
Cumberland County
Mary Ik. Hutgel
Willtimeport
James Puller
Harry Swerar
Hogestown
Company A
Third Cavalry
Pierce
Rockaway
Maurice River
Blue Point
Pierce’s Market
Penn Avenue
Alfred Dolge
Romeo
Schank & Spencer
Spruce Street
Matthews Bros
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Poorlar
Shep Te Shop
Bereonton
Jeweos
Foote & Fuller Co
Mears Building
Washington Ave
Conrad
Lackawanna Avenue
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