Personal notes from city and distant travels
Mew Aller S Kramer returned home from Chicago visit. Charles Groeviger left for New York to attend his brother George’s funeral after he died Tuesday. Powell of Agriclant Postmaster J W Powell recovering from severe fever. Miss Lillian Toolwy and Master Francis Toohey returned from three week visit in New York City. T Owlerues editor of the Hepublicat received congratulations on the birth of a daughter. Olwlea McMullen on aid Joftehon Avenue reported nearly recovered from illness. Mr Robert Petrine of Philadelphia, known in newspaper circles, was a visitor yesterday. Mr Stine is now manager of United Prom birown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Kramer
Chicago
Charles Groeviger
Westerday
New York
George
Powell
Agriclant
J. W. Powell
Lillian Toolwy
Francis Toohey
North Lincolnaywinne
New York City
T. Owelures
Cliw
Hepublicat
Terme
Olwlea McMullen
Aid Joftehon Avenue
Robert Petrine
Philadelphia
Stine
Washit
United Prom Birown
Changes at the Sterling Hotel under new manager
New Sterling Hotel manager FS Godfrey of Scranton makes staff changes discharging colored bellboys and transferring duties to white staff. Pred Hooper returns as day clerk after stints at Hotel Jermyn and Lehigh Valley ticket office. M Jd Toohes comes back as chief steward from Grand Union Metal. Mrs Sun-Wom of Beranton becomes housekeeper. dinner hour music ends. Hobart Daily remains night clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Hotel
FS. Godfrey
Scranton
Pred Hooper
Jermyn
Lehigh Valley ‘Otion
M. Jd. Toohes
Ano
Grand Union Metal
New York City
Sterling
Second Presbyterian Church Expands Evening Services
Services led by Rev. Charles E. Hurlburt at Second Presbyterian Church grow in attendance with increasing interest. Afternoon Bible reading at o clock and a preaching service at 7 45 o clock are scheduled daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian Church
Charles E. Hurlburt
Charity Directory Drive Promises Profits to Charity
The notice promotes ordering a city directory to support charity with annual profits. Subscriptions by mail cost $2.50 and advertising rates are listed as $10 for a page, $5 for a page, and $8 for a page. W. FF. Smythe of Luckawainu Valley Motel in Bovanton, Pa, signs the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FF. Smythe
Liuckawainu Valley
Bovanton, Pa
Store Notices and Address Shifts in Local Ads
An advertisement notes shoes offered at one fourth price before moving to a new store by A. C. Nettleton on Washington avenue. It also lists orange bales and fruits from Hectoz Coursen and A. S. Nye the Optician, who moved to 240 Adams avenue with Dr. F. W. Lange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Nettleton
Washington Avenue
Nye
Hae
Adama Avenue
F. W. Lange
Councils Move to Force Scranton Railway Transfers
Scranton officials plan actions to compel the railway to issue transfers or face possible franchise forfeiture and court challenges. A six-per-cent, five-per-cent tax debate centers on a city income measure while council debates car limits, heated cars, street sprinkling, and punitive tactics against the company amid public protest and union sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Railway Company
Common Council
Lackawanna Avenue
Lackawanna Crossing
Ninth
Bolent
Chittenden
Scranton
Select Council
Harris
Municipal League
Vaughn
Councils
Etra
D. J. Reedy
Billiman
Tribune
Clark Lowry
Silliman
O. B. Partridge
Otto TD. Myers
Second Ward
M. KE. Sandere
Ineman
Epon
Specials on Canned Goods From Meadow and Brands
Advertises canned goods including Meadow Brand 8c per can 80c per dozen Royalty Brand 9c per can $1 per dozen Hubbard Brand 10c per can $1.10 per dozen Coursen's Garden Brand 12c per can $1.40 per dozen Coursen's Sweet Blossom 13c per can $1.50 per dozen Honey Dew 12c multiple values Sweet Blossom 10c with 15c value Dinner Party 15c can and 25?c value Dinner Party 3 lb can 15c Fresh Green Limas Porter's Lilac Tomatoes 10c each 15c value 49 ounce cans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coursen
I&c
Porter
Dime Bank Reports Record Growth and Surplus in Annual Meeting
The Dime Deposit and Discount Bank of Scranton held its annual stockholders meeting to report strong growth in deposits surpassing 1.25 million dollars and a sizable surplus. President Charles Du Pont Breck outlined gains in profit and a rising income, with the bank projecting continued patronage and a policy to retain earnings in surplus and profit accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dime Deposit and Discount Bank
Whro
Charles du Pont Breck
Dime Repot
Discount Bank of Scranton
Busliem
Toewl
Scranton
Hank
Charles DuPont Kreck
Reese c, Brooks
Solomon Goldsmith
Hon. W. J. Lewin
B. J. Lynett
J. W. Garney
James Fitch
C. 8. Seamans
George B. Jermyn
M. H. Dale
Alex L. Francola
David Sprake
Charles H. Rehadt
Charles DuPont Breck
Reese
Brooks
Harris Gave Money to Oppose Speedway Trolley Plan
Detective J B Harris testified at a council hearing that he paid multiple councilmen and associates varying sums, including 60 to T C Melvin and 50 to J J McAndrew, to oppose the Speedway ordinance. A second hearing is set for Friday at 2 PM. Perjury warrants remain outstanding for Simon Thomas and Morrie Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Melvin
P. F. McCann
J. J. McAndrew
Thomas O'Boyle
Coleman
Harris
Tripp Park
McAndrew
Thomas O' Boyle
St. Cloud
O'Boyle
Bt. Cloud
Harrie
BK. A. Whitney
Anderson
Whitney
Harvia
St. Charles Hotel
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Station
Lackawanna Avenue
Same Avenue
Dorothy Street
Sumner Avenue
West Market Street
North Main Avenas
Harria
St. Cloud Hotel
Orchard Street
Shea
Simon Thomas
Morrie V. Morris
Casey Brothers Plan to Recover From Car Accident
Casey Brothers expect to come out all right after a collision on Green Ridge Street near Sanderson Avenue. Breck suffered a left elbow fracture and severe head contusions but is described as improving. initial claims about alighting from a moving car are disputed. Also noted are new Delaware andHudson railroad first class limited fares effective January 1 1901 to Ton and surrounding stops including Carbondale Scranton and Wilkes Barre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breck
Tie
Green Ridge Street
Sanderson Avene
Bouton, Mare
Delaware and Hudgon
Fran Carbondale
Scranton
Piliston
Wilker- Barre
Thonesdale
Local ads and notices blend in city paper
Readers see shop hours at Lewis & Reilly and Nettleton’s sale prices for shoes. An aldermanic campaign notes Sixteenth Ward Republicans meet next Saturday 4 to 7 pm. Maliip J. Vetter seeks votes. Infant wear Roby Banner ad markets newborn goods. MacQuirne’s Restaurant offers five meal tickets for $1 and sales of residences. Charles Schlager promotes California Navel Oranges and Piney Fruit products at Coutren’s.
Krause’s Cold Cure Capsules Offered by Matthews Bros
Prepared in convenient capsule form Krause's Cold Cure is promoted as a speedy cure for obstinate colds. The product is sold by Matthews Bros with a price of six cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krause
Matthews Bros
Injuries Point to Serious Health Risk After Street Car Accident
Charles Du Pont Breck sustained serious injuries when he was thrown from a street car Tuesday night causing alarm among friends. His weak health made him vulnerable to the shock, with doctors J. W. Coolidge and F. P. Dr. Brewster attending as physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles du Pont Breck
J. W. Coolidge
Dr. Brewster
Also Mentioned on This Page
Modern Hardware Store
Washington Ave
L.R. D
THE
Godfrey
Florida
Trolley Company
West Side Committer
Weel Scranton Board of Trade
J. J. Davies
Robert J. Williams
Ke, Daniels
Vosburg
Aseie
T. J. Jennings
West Scranton
Oape
Pitteburg
TAR
John Courier Morris
Lews
John Durkin
J. &. Watkins
Taylor
Woodruff
Frederick Dilcher
American Federation of Labor
L. P. Wedeman
Scranton Hallway Company
Emil Bonn
Wille
Bexatee Davies
Fifth Ward
David Evans
Fourth Ward
W. W. Evans
Traction Company
Thomas L. Willams
Leutenant
Police
Charlee Bk. Lanning
A. E. Holmes
W. BE. Thayer
W. J. Thomas
Pittston
Richard Roberte
W. A. Philips
SI Mimin
E. G
J. 8. Harris
Alderman Fuller
St. Charles
Melvin
Connell Park and Speedway Railway Company
Hare
P. BP
McCann
Fourteenth Ward
Lackawanna Station
Baw M'Andrew
Casey Brothers
Boston
Mass
Lackawanna Ave
Lewis & Reilly
Wyroming Ave
Sie
Tiie
Nettleton
Sss
Maliip J. Vetter
Roby Bagnar
Spruce Street
MacQuirne’s
Wyoming
Linden
City
Charles Schlager
Price Building
California
Edoz. Coutren’s
Central
Pennsylvania
Adame Avenue
Washington
Mason & Hamlin Co
Powell & CO
Pierce’s Market
Penn Avenue
W.H. Pierce
T Mimamura
Fernoon
Avenue
Ateodore Stanton
Conrad
F. L. Crane
Move
Ringers
Mears Building
Evey
Brussels
Wyoming Ave
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