Improved automatic car coupler touted by Plymouth inventor
Jacob W. Stubblebine of Plymouth seeks a patent for an automatic railroad car coupler that links cars on contact and uncouples by a side lever. The device prevents between car handwork, works on curves and grades, and aims to reduce wrecks and injuries, with a plan to showcase to railroad managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob W. Stubblebine
Plymouth
Wreen
Stubblebine
Wilkes-Biarre Record
National Convention Forms Mechanics’ Garment Makers Association
The first convention of manufacturers met at the Hotel Albert in New York to form the National Association of Mechanics' Garment Manufacturers. Delegates from about twenty cities aimed to curb competition and preserve profits, including makers of working blouses jumpers and overalls. Officers elected were President H. S Peters Dover New Jersey Vice-president Moses Morris Baltimore secretary Theodore A White Scranton Pa and treasurer AL Bueh Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Albert
Eleventh Street
National Association of Mechanics
H. S&s. Peters
Dover
N. J
Moses Morris
Batti- More
Theodore A. White
Scranton
AL Bueh
Detroit
New York Sun
Steam Plant Nears Use at Hampton Breaker
The new steam making plant installed by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company at Hampton breaker is nearly completed and ready for use. A few batteries have already been fired up with satisfactory results. The plant will supply steam to Hampton breaker and washery, Continental Hyde Park Sloan and Central collieries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Breaker
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Continental
Hyde Park
Sloan and Central
D and W Board Make-Up For Wednesday January 1
The morning line lists Wild Cats East, S qa. mn. FP. Meélonnedl and Dolerivas crew at 10. ut, del Baxter, Wop, om. T. Ditepatrick. Details seem incomplete with several garbled names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wild Cats
Meélonnedl
Dolerivas Crew
del Baxter
Om. T. Ditepatrick
Train schedules and personnel list from Wilders East notes
A dense roster of departure times and staff names for multiple routes. Entries include passenger engines with times from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and various crews such as Burkhart, Honneging Goo, Thomas, and Fitzgeral. The fragment lists Hoboken, Summits, Wild Gata West, and other stations with assignments and periods for inspections and exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thomas
Top
Trammiltl
Stevens
Rogers
Ganev
Singer
Navin
Secor
Stanton
Miller
Don
Wenniegan
Aeti
Frounfelker
Nichols
Allister
Bartholomew
Th. A. Marples
Q. Mn
Tampeing
Wild Gata West
Randolph
Joln Daliagan
Py Mk
AL Vi
Retohumg
Pon
CY Kitgaley
Gop
T. Jioudhun
Ry Castner
Golden Medical Discovery touted for kidney relief
A testimonial claims Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery cures kidney and bladder disease and relieves back pain. The letter from Frank Starts M D of Fiatouia Texas describes improved mobility after four bottles and urges others to trust the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Frank Starts
M. D
Fiatouia
Payette Co
Texas
Pierce
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Promoted as Safe Remedy
An advertisement extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as the best treatment for catarrh across nose throat and stomach. It criticizes opiate-based cures and notes endorsements by Dr. Rumsdell and Dr. Wainwright, claiming the tablets are safe for children and adults and sold at fifty cents by druggists with free informational literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Rumsdell
Dr. Wainwright
F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Samuel Heavers Plans Trip to Toboken by Train
The note indicates Samuel Heavers will take train number 8 to Toboken and report at the office of Geteral Ablaivey, Exchange Price, New York. The dated reference is unclear but marks a morning time near daybreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Heavers
Toboken
Geteral Ablaivey
Exchange Price
New
The Secret Dispatch at the Academy and Foxy Quiller Oh My
A crowded Lyceum scenes a dual bill with Foxy Quiller featuring Jarome Sykes in the title role and The Secret Dispatch a melodrama staged by Van Kinane at the Academy for three nights. The Quiller opera receives mixed reviews though its lead earns praise while the company delivers a large running chorus and elaborate scenery. The Secret Dispatch set in West Virginia during the Civil War unfolds plainly in four acts with vivid melodrama and novel special effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Aston
David Wiggin
Pineyidee
York State
West Virginia
van Kinale
The Gibney Announces Open Company Week at Wilkes-Barre
The Gibney plans to open a company engagement here on Monday matinees with no success after two weeks of work. The Musical Gondimans from New York City will visit Bolts theater as The Panteer trig presents a new act here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibney
Jamar
Wilkes-Barre
Gondimans
Bolts Theater
New York City
Panteer Trig
Lackawanna Rail Yard Bulletin Board Detached and Crew Watches
The bulletin board in the Lackawanna station hall was removed to the train dispatcher's office. Train men and engine men must have watches inspected by January 15. A private car The Genessee was fitted at DL&W shops for Superintendent J. Phillips and sent to Buffalo. West End Coal plans 100 housing units and an electric light plant near its Macunaqua colliery. Scranton Glass Mfg Co held its annual meeting and re-elected old officers. Directors include John Pelkin, W. Wettling, T. McDonald, and John R. Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Lackawanna Railroad
Genessee
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
J. Phillips
Buffalo
West End Coal Company
Macunaqua
Wilkes- Barre
Scranton Glass Manufacturing Company
Mon. M. BE. MacDonald
John P Pelkin
W. FF. Wettling
T. J. McDonald
John R. Edwards
Knights of Malta double degree events at several commanderies
Masonic notes report Tred Cro s commandery No 27 Milton will confer the white degree June 20 with Grand Commander Sir Elida Shore on tour for a visit. Nuwireth commandery No 12 Waterlsburg to host Malta society January 17. Carnegie commandery No 10 receives higher degree instruction January 15. Red Cross and Sepulchre at McHeesport January 17. Holy Cross commandery Philadelphia to convoke with three applications. Eighteen or vitiates admitted at Phillipsburg January 4. Gerard commandery Hochester to occupy new home next week. New York fraternal space at East Ride Savings has elaborate council chamber setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tred Cros
Milton
Elida Shore Wild Tie
Sinbursy
Wiliaapert
Soriumberland
Deich Thaven
Nuwireth
Waterlsburg
Malta Sooia
Ione W. Daugherty
John A. Geiger
FL 8
Meer
Lisiaire
Street
Carnegie Commandery
Carnegie
Legheny County
George HW. Cron
Red Cross
Ariel Quinmandeny
McHeesport
Clas
Holy Cross Commandery
Philadelphia
Almonir Commandery
Phillipsburg
Wade
Red Cros Council
Christian Keighsord
Charles Campball
Charleston
John Gowland
Myntic Commandery
William J. Weaver
Wiliam H. Ford
K. C
Eimer B. Sugar
Tir Bort
Burn
John W. Hellock
Gerard Commandery
Hochester
Mallae
East Ride
New York
The Climbers Road Tour and New York Theatre Plans
The Climbers resumes its road tour January 27 with Cora Tanner in a role. Verner Clirges plays the old man as Mike Binghimn opens in New York in Lady Margaret. New York Lyceum theater to be demolished for office buildings, ending a major playhouse. Willie Edouin writes scenes for his daughter May Adouin across several European cities and New York. Miss Holouin to impersonate nine characters. Smith and Herbert develop a film for George Lederer to be pitched in New York. Mrs James Brown Potter may lead a London theater venture with backing and a new playhouse. Maggie Cline sings in Chicago, amid talk that some admirers would forsake grand opera if Mr Gray preferred it. California prices rise. in Santa Mesa a theater edifice with footlights is built by the People's Church minister, used for weekly plays and Sunday sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Climbers
Cora Tanner
Annalid Minglam
Verner Clirges
Old Mans
Mike Binghimn
New York
Lady Margaret
New York Lyceum Theater
Lyceum
Willie Edouin
Hils
May Adouin
Miss Holouin
Smith
Herbert
George Lederer
Tine Bentler
James Brown Potter
London
Fueture
Mer Potter
McClokken
Chicago
Gray
California
Banta Mesa
the People’s Cline Haa
Nerve Pills Promoted In Scranton Ad Witness Testimony
An advertisement touts Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a remedy for nerve fatigue and related symptoms. Mrs Joseph Mitchell of 916 Linden Street West Scranton testifies the pills restored sleep, steadiness, and kidney function after trying Matthews Bros. drug store on Lackawanna Avenue. Pills priced 60 cents per box with the physician's portrait on packaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Chase
Scranton
Joseph Mitchell
Linden Street
Wes
Reading Receivership Ends After Hearings on Claims
Master George L. Crawford conducted hearings today for claimants against the Philadelphia and Reading railroad receiverships. Claimants have filed for discharge as the court considers winding up the eight year old affairs. The action stems from a Lehigh Valley railroad claim tied to a prior lease and adjustments to the Reading arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prom
Philadelphia
Jan
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
George L. Crawford
United States Circuit Court
Crawford
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Reading
Couple Held for Stealing From Editor in Pottstown
Dy Exclusive Wire reports Thomas Reutter and wife Annie were arrested in Philadelphia on charges of stealing two trunks a valise and a marked package reading Diamonds and Jewelry from Thomas Taylor editor of the Pottstown Daily News. Police say the pair operated from California to New York and were held on $1200 bail in Montgomery county courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Jan
Thomas Reteter
Annie
Thomas Taylor
Pottstown
Montgomery County
Free Methodist Meeting Fire Tragedy In Veron
At a Kingston Free Methodists gathering in Veron on June 8 a man attempted flight and struck an oil lamp. The lamp exploded causing fire as five men and three women burned. Eight people were injured two seriously amid a panic and stampede as flames spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Ont
Veron
Canal Bills Approved For State Canal Improvements
Exclusive wire reports canal bills sent to Governor OQuell to raise 81,100,000 for restoring nine foot canals and 15,700,000 for lengthening locks. Similar to a nine million dollar WOR plan, the measures cut locks and ease sharp curves while outlining expenditures and arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allis
NCY
Dan S
Oquell
Zelaya Re-Elected In Nicaragua Congress Declaration
A wire from Managua reports that President Zelaya was declared re-elected for a four year term by the Nicaraguan congress. The session praised his leadership and extended congratulations to Zelaya.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Managua
Nicaragua
Man
Santoa Tl
Zelagua
Congress
Zelaya
Pennsylvanian Postmasters Nomination List
The president sent to the Senate nominations for Pennsylvania postmasters including Frank J. Cyphers Kant Wittsburg Willin F. W. Neker Mdgway Jol W. Stuart State College George B. E. Wieshburn Wencote Warren Po Simrell Mallstead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan
Senate
Pennsylvania
Frank J. Cyphers
Kant Wittsburg
Willin FW. Neker
Mdgway
Jol W. Stuart
State College
George BE. Wieshburn
Wencote
Warren Po Simrell
Mallstead
Carnegie Reduces Rent Collected at Skibo Castle
AAP exclusive reports Andrew Carnegie cut rent collections for Skibo Castle by 20 to 25 percent amid recent rent adjustments. The move follows broader review of estate revenues as accounts are reconciled with tenants and properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dan
Skibo Castle
Andrew
Railroad Timetables Delaware Lackawanna and Western Nov 9 1901
Scranton schedules list trains to New York Philadelphia and other points. Times include morning and afternoon departures with noted service to Buffalo Oswego Syracuse Utica Montrose and Williamsport area divisions and Sunday trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Scranton
New York
Philadelphia
Toby Janna
Buffalo
Bnghamton
Oswego
Syracuse
Utica
Montrose
Dh Nicholson
Bloomsburg
Northumberland
Plymouth
Dutalo
Portinghamton
Bioomalung Division
Lehigh Valley Rail Information for Northern and Western Routes
Lehigh Valley Railroad timetable details for routes to Scranton White Haven Bethlehem and Geneva Buffalo Chicago and western points. Parlor cars on Wilkes Barre to New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Buspar lines. Offices listed in Cortland Street Wilkes Barre and Bethlehem with ticket reservations at 69 Public Square Wilkes Barre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eireet
Scranton
Philadelphia
New York
A & HH
Black Diamond Barn
Ut RI
White Haven
Heneyon
D. & Tbh
Eas
Mattaville
Bethlehem
Easton
Reading
Warriahure
Fh & Th R
Cmlack Themond Express
Tha Vs
Oi Syndiys
B. OR
Tunkhinwek
Towanda
Eluita
Wilkes-Barre
Buffalo
Busparalon Bridge
Wilbur
Cortland New York
Charles S
Cortland Street
South Hethlehem
Public Square
Train Schedules for New York and Western Line Sept 17 1901
The notice outlines timetable details for the New York, Ontario and Western line on Tuesday September 17 1901. It lists departure and arrival times between Scranton Carbondale and Lew Arriva, with connections to Middletown Norwich Oneida and Oneida, noting Nos. 1 and 4 services on weekdays and Sunday schedules. J C Anderson GP A New York and Western Division signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ontario
Stanton
Carbondale
Lew
Middletown
Walton
Norwich
Oneida
Ouwega
J.C Anderson
GP. A
Scranton
Erie Railroad Schedules and Nearby Points of Travel
Erie Railroad Wyoming Division announces notes on intermediate points from Gaanton to New York Newburgh line with distances to Middletone LMoine dale Hawley and other points. No Sunday trains listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Railroad
Wyoming Division
Wraing
New York
Newburgh
Gaanton
Arcivale
Middletone
Lmoinedale
Hawley
Intertieliary Pointe
Belnia
Lowest price on 8c Cambric Corset Cover unit
The 8c Corset Cover is made of Cambric with a well finished edge. It is offered at the lowest price among similar garments, compared with other prices at 12 1/2c 19c and up to $3.75.
Drawers Made of Masonville Muslin Bargain
The 19th century drawers are crafted from Masonville muslin and offered as a splendid value though not better priced than 25c and 39c options.
Gowns Offered at Varied Prices in Local Store
At 39c a good gown of standard muslin with Hamburg trim. Gowns more elaborate at 50c 59c and 69c. Many original styles at 89c and 98c. A positive saving on every garment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Railroad Timetables for New Jersey Central Trains
Timetable notice lists New Jersey Central trains with limited Nov 17 1901 service from New Jersey to New York Philadelphia Allentown Wilkes Barre and Pottsville. Mentions Quaker City Express through vestibule car, sailings at 7 40 am 1 pm and 7 00 pm Sundays. Notes agents at stations for rates and tickets, Wentz as General Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liberty Street
South Ferry
Louve
Seranton
Philadelphia
Aston
Bethlemon
Allentown
Mauch Chunk
White Haven
Astley
Wilkes-Barre
Quaker City Kapress
Mithidelpula
Kor Avort
Pittston
Wilken Burne
Bor Lang Brune
Qeean Grove
Aim
Reach
Lebanon
Harrisburg
Ab Jentown
Pottsville
Ween
CMN
BART
Gen
Pane
W. W
WENTZ
Trains Schedule Update For Pennsylvania Route
Rail timetable notice lists train times and service changes for the Scranton line via Pennsylvania routes. It notes morning and afternoon departures with several times such as 6.20, 6.03 and 1.13 am and pm, covering stops toward Cuybundile and nearby points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuybundile
Scranton Ae
Lde
Acu
IL Pom
Dan A
Hottesale
Weo
T. Wat
Wes
P. i
Philadelphia to Wilkes Barre train route through multiple cities
The notice describes a Pennsylvania Railroad service with stops including Wilkes Barre, Scranton, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, York, Chambersburg, and Washington. It mentions coach and buffet services, through routing to Philadelphia via Pottsville and Sunbury, with connections to Pittsburgh and Baltimore and references to the General Passenger Agent J. B. Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schidale
Emeet
Philadelpitta
Yi Pothevile
Girigelpal Jimi Oriie
Bunbury
Burrlebiurg
Philadelphis
Hyliluuie
Wasuleglos
Vilisburg
Tie Went
Basa
Wek Jaye
Suinkiyiy
Harelabing
Philadelpha
Gallimor
Washington
Pile
Voelibule Trato
Wilkes-Barre
Pulliam
Pillidelphia
Pottaville
Hhaaiadon
Bunbiyy
Fia Mtn
Fer
PO Avtchinson
Theo
Nyt
J. B. Wood
Gen. Pass. Agt
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Industrial and Labor
Lymouth
Lackawanna Board
D., L. & W. Board For Today
Vhagmin J. Tocelle
Emuings
Pats
Exan
Pe Cotman
Vantent Latta
Druggista Everywhere
Little Magnet
Tist HlaWe
Wittican
de Reven
Opr
Foxy Quillen
Jarome Sykes
Sykes
Inez Hight
Girne
Ape
Foxy Quiller
Portsmouth
Monew
Tim Loon
Kiolon
Jet
Quiller
Corinlea
Cadtinly Quiller
Corian
Oper
de Koven
Arthur ‘P Earnest
Grice Cameron
Winding
Quilter
Eleanor Kent
Art, Seles
Charas
Julie Steger
Tle Wan
Elionne
Parret
Tharry MacDonough
Adolphe Zirk
Steger
Sylora
Brady
Marly Ffiy
Joseph Tart Showld
Elever Currie de Mat
Entleman
Knights OF Malta
Thomas Reutter
Associated Press
Associated Prem
Associated Preas
The
Hayes
Varley
Spruce Street
Washington and
Wyoming Aves
State Normal School
Bloomsburg, Pa
J. P, Walsh, A. M
Ph. D
Prio
Scranton Correspondence School
Scranton, PA
T. J. Foster
Eimner H. Lawall
Dreas
R. J. Poster
Stanley P. Allen
Scoratary
New Jersey Central
Delaware and Hudson
Por Carbondale
I. Y
Wilkes
Barre
Isa
Ada
Albany
Eee
L. Pryor
DP. A
Pennsylvania Railroad
Eoin
J.D. Williams & Bro
Lackawanna Ave
Smith Premier Typewriter
Smith Premier
Smith Premier Typewriter Co
Eighth St
Arcade
Peter
Pac Packeay
Rae Peegutin
Merrell-Soule Co
N.Y
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