Local items note illnesses and travels of city residents
Constable M Feierstein of Alderman Kassona court is ill at home on the Flats. W D Roche, mail carriers superintendent, ill at home on Gibson street. W O Peck, cashier of the Third National Bank, in New York on business. Weyburn named district manager of Bankers Life Insurance. Dr William Weaver, late house surgeon at Lackawanna Hospital, left for Philadelphia. Joseph Mathias, post office mail room clerk, sick at home in West Scranton. Mrs Lewis Warr of Woodbury and Mrs J F Sprincer of Atlantic City are guests of Dr and Mrs Ware. W Callender left for Arizona and California, expects a month away with a Riverside visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. DP. Roche
Gibson Street
W. O. Peck
Third National Imamk
New York
Pletcher Weyburn
Bankers’ Life Insurance Company
William Weaver
Sur Bevo
Lackawenna Hospital
Tuesdy
Philadelphia
Joseph Mathias
Post Office
West Scranton
Lewis Warr
Woodbury
J. 4. Sprincer
Atlantic City
Heb
Heptasophs Celebrate Fourteenth Anniversary in Scranton
The No. 117 Improve Order of Heptasophs met at Guernsey's hall on Washington avenue to mark fourteen years with a banquet and social. C G Boland and M A McGinley spoke on welfare and aims, W J Hogan and Miss Bessie Sloat recited, Miss Minerva Hopp sang, and FE Moses catered a late supper. Bauer's orchestra provided music as Dr. James Stein and others organized the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Guernsey
Washington Avenue
C. G. Boland
M. A. McGinley
W. J. Hogan
Bessie Sloat
Minerva Hopp
FE. Moses
Bauer
James Stein
H. J. Heerman
H. J. Landan
J. H. Hogan
Prompt payment of 1899 poor tax before delinquent lists
City treasurer's office urges prompt payment of the 1899 poor tax to avoid penalties once delinquent lists are prepared.
Steam Heating and Plumbing Advertises Pocono Be Cigar
F. M. T. Howley at 221 Wyoming Ave promotes smoke the Pocono be cigar. The store will close at 6 o clock each evening except Saturday. Hand and Payne are also mentioned in the ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. & M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Hand & Payne
Bargains on Tools and Supplies From Our Counter Stock
Our counters and show cases offer bargains on pocket knives scissors razors tinware agate ware wringers carpenters tools oil stoves heaters gas ranges and more all priced to move as we close our business soon
Littell Excels in National Mathematical Competition
Scranton's Frank B. Littell among five finalists in a United States Navy mathematical professorship exam held in Washington. The test covered elementary mathematics, advanced mathematics, probability, mechanics, physics, and astronomy. Littell previously taught at the local high school and is regarded as a rising figure in government circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Washington, D. C
United States
Columbia
University of Michigan
Townesman
Frank B. Littell
Littell
Mr. Littell
Scranton
United Mine Workers Adjourned Conference in Guernsey Hall
The United Mine Workers of America hold an adjourned meeting at Guernsey Hall on Washington Avenue to hear operators’ reply to a second conference request. A Scranton Typographical union committee may visit about a boycott against the Sunday Free Press. The printers oppose boycotts against union papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of America
Guernsey Hall
Washington Avenue
Scranton Typographical Union
Messrs. PF. G. Moran
John Morgan
Lexac Harris
Free Press
Man Scales 65 Foot Flag Pole To Paint Ball
Crowds gathered at the Board of Trade building as Lyman Whipple of Nay Aug avenue climbed 65 feet to the gilded ball atop the 185 foot pole. He sat on a painter’s seat and calmly performed his task despite the height.
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Washington Avenue
Court House Square
Board of Trade
Lyman Whipple
Whipple
Scranton Tailoring Owner Abandons Shop and Debts
William Grampt, proprietor of the Scranton Tailoring company at 217 Washington Avenue, decamped yesterday leaving nearly $200 in unpaid rent to landlord Patrick Gensick. A note on the door promised a return in five minutes, but he did not return by 1 AM, and his shop outfit and fixtures disappeared with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Grampt
Scranton Tailoring Company
Washington Avenue
Patrick Gensick
Grampt
Scranton
Directors Re-Elected at Spring Brook Water Company
Stockholders met in the Board of Trade building for the annual directors election. The 11 incumbents, including L. A. Watres and C. D. Simpson, were re elected. Officers are expected to be chosen Saturday with L. A. Watres again as president and R. C. Adams as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Brook Water Company
Board of Trade
L. A. Watres
C.D. Simpson
Abram Nesbitt
Samuel T. Peters
Robert C. Adams
J. Rogers Maxwell
George F. Baker
William F. Hailstead
John Welles Hollenback
Morgan B. Williams
Bankers Life appoints district manager for Scranton
The New York based company announces the appointment of Mr. Pletcher Weyburn as district manager for Scranton and vicinity with an office at 719 Cowell Building Scranton Pa. The Bankers Life emphasizes economical management safe investments and low cost insurance protection for policy-holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pletcher Weyburn
Scranton
Vicinity
Cowell Building
Banker's
Mason & Hamlin Pianos Featured at Powell Co Warerooms
The Mason and Hamlin pianos are presented as leaders among artistic instruments. A representative stock can be seen at L. B. Powell & Co warerooms, 141 133 Washington avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason & Hamlin
L. B. Powell & Co
Washington Avenue
Rim Park church ladies to serve supper tomorrow evening
The Ladies' Aid Society of Rim Park church will serve a supper tomorrow from 6.30 to 7.00 pm. Proceeds support church programs and mission work. News notes indicate a smoke the Poco cigar event may be part of the fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Ald Society of the
Rim Park Church
Truesdale Comments on Viaduct Plan and Russell Rumor
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western President W H Truesdale discussed the West Lackawanna avenue viaduct with Scranton officials and denied any truth to Superintendent E C Russell’s retirement. He indicated the company would fund only if the crossing is abolished, and said miners will be treated as employees who may present grievances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Company
United Mine Workers
Russell
W. H. Truesdale
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
City
Tribune
Scranton
Anthrache
West Lackawanna Avenue
Truesdale
Warner
Cornelis
Street Railway Company
New York
Lackawanna Avenue
Staton
Delawre, Lackawanna and Western Company
Mine Workers Union
Mr. Trucedale
Ditersent Brotherhoods
Mr. Truesdale
Luther Keller
Frank Carlncel
Eli J. Loomis
Peter McCann
Ruseel
Buffalo
Salsbury
Clarke
Stillman
Scranton Wailway Company
West Lackswanna Avenue
Butter vs Oleo Ad Promises Real Butter at Low Price
An old ad promotes 30 cents per pound butter in 3 and 5 pound boxes and rejects selling oleo. It claims availability on Washington and Penn avenues among many others. The copy playfully contrasts fake oleo with real butter as “fancy El gin” and “fancy Creamery.”
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Washington Avenue
Penn Avenue
Elgin
Albright Gift Prompts Scranton Art Gallery Plan
The Philadelphia article notes J. J. Albright's $950000 offer to build a noble art gallery in Delaware Park, Buffalo, with the city to provide a suitable site. The Scranton memorial library, funded by his family, remains a local pride, including portraits and a history of Albright philanthropy. A club meeting in Buffalo discussed site near the park lake, marble construction, and an enhanced maintenance fund. Committees were formed to draft thanks and to raise $100,000 for upkeep ahead of the Pan-American exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Albright
Buffalo
James Archbald
R. J. Hennell
Albright
Mr. Albright
Virgini
Scranton
Washington Avenue
Vine Street
Chartran
Paris
William T. Smith
Buffalo Enquirer
Eity
Delaware Park
Buffalo Fine Arts Academy
T. Guilford Smith
Buffalo Clab
Academy
Park
EF. B. Green
Green & Wicke
George P. Bawyer
C. B. Marshal
Carlton Sprague
Annual Meeting of Volunteer Firemen's Association
The Volunteer Firemen's Association held its annual meeting in the large hall on Franklin avenue. Officers elected earlier were installed by Isadore Goodman, including President George Fenne and Secretary Theodore F. Zizleman. Financial report showed assets of 1779 dollars and 62 members in good standing. An impromptu smoker and refreshments followed.
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Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Nay Aughose
Franklin Avenue
Isadore Goodman
George Fenne
J. J. Jilkins
Theodore F. Zizleman
Joseph W. Hall
Fred du
Fatal Track Laborers Mistake Fatal in Oxford Tunnel
A Lackawanna rail accident in Oxford tunnel killed Louis Dalberg and Andrew Kilpatrick and badly injured several section men. Train 611 backed into workers as it split and returned toward Port Morris, with victims including Peter Burns who lost a leg and others sustaining crushed limbs and injuries. Officials deem the incident unavoidable and not attributable to a single person.
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Gang of Lackawanna Section
Worth
Oxford
Lackawana Road
Gil
Leet and Kennedy
Moses Taylor Hospital
Joseph Smith
Peter Burns
Smith
Burns
Michael
Dalhere
Kilpatrick
O'Malley
Port Morris
Plan Approval For City Improvement Pending Chief Engineer Review
W G Mc Farland, the chief engineer, must approve the plans before they are presented to company officials. If approved, the company will determine its financial contribution to the construction. The party will remain in New York for several days and may meet officials before returning.
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Vanna
W. G. McFarland
New York
Miners Fight Leaves One Unconscious at Murray Colliery
Michael Neary and Michael Noone, both from Murray colliery, argued in the same gangway on Tuesday. Noone hurled a spray, striking Neary and rendering him unconscious. Neary swore out a warrant. Alderman Karson set bail at 509 dollars for Noone on assault and battery charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Neary
Michael Noone
Murray
Noone
Neary
Karson
Death of August Burhan of New Street
August Burhan of New Street died suddenly at his home yesterday morning aged 71. Coroner J J Roberts ascertained death from natural causes with apoplexy listed as the direct cause after a thorough investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Burhan
New Street
J. J. Roberts
Democratic notes outline school director nominations and ward caucus
A Democratic convention will nominate two three year school directors at the arbitration room in the courthouse Friday at 2 pm. Democratic primaries were held yesterday in districts 4 to 7 pm, with a ward caucus set for Jan 26 at W J Nealon’s 306 Prospect Ave to nominate ward candidates. Also noted is a pamphlet on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway line through Bon Homme and Charles Mix counties in South Dakota. a copy is mailed free with a 2 cent stamp toGeo H Heafford Chicago General Passenger Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
W. J. Nealon
Prospect Avenue
Chicago, Milwaukee and St
Refund Promise On Greene Tar Syrup Card
The card shows a refund offer for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar claiming it cures coughs if it fails. It states a 2 percent bottle proves satisfaction or money back. Signers include M J Thompson and A W Vetter among others with shops and a cigar mention from Hotel Jermyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Thompson
M. J. Vetter
A. W. Musgrave
Albert Schutte
David M. Jones
Lorens. Shryer
F. L. Terppe
H. al. Cele
Choe
P. Jones
Wilkes-Barre Miners Strike Over Pay And Dockage
About 300 employees of Baltimore Tunnel No 3 in Wilkes-Barre walked out after Delaware and Hudson officials failed to address grievances. A committee had demanded a 13 cent per car raise and dockage reductions by yesterday. the current 76 cent car rate and high dockage were criticized as the lowest in the area and excessive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Tunnel
Wilkes-Barre
Delaware and Hudson
Rose
Commemorative Dinner Honoring Col Dougherty Held
Major W. B. Millar hosted a private 6 o clock dinner at the Hotel Jermyn in Wilkes Barre for Colonel C. Bon Dougherty with informal speeches. Attending officials included Adjutant General M. A. Gherst Colonel Ezra H. Ripple Colonel L. A. Watres Major Frank Robling Adjutant Dolph B. Atherton and Major W. S. Millar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Millar
C. Bon Dougherty
Wilkes- Barre
Jermyn
M. A. Gherst
Ezra H. Ripple
L. A. Watres
Frank Robling
Dolph &. Atherton
Mayor Moir in New York submits viaduct plans
Mayor Moir accompanied by Clerk Hatton and City Engineer Phil Lips is in New York City to present plans for a proposed viaduct to the Lackawanna authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moir
HM. (. Hatton
Phillips
New York City
Lacka
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bulletin
Peloubet
M. Norton
Eucknawanna Ave
Ackawanna
A. B. Warman
M. Feierstein
Kassona Court
Ckawauna Hardware Co
Painter Whipple
MR. Grampt
Spring Brook Water Co
The
Bankers Life Insurance Company
Supt
E. G. Coursen
City of
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Sooth Main Avenue
Louis Dalberg
Andrew Kilpatrick
Peter Thurns
Andrew Basho
Oscar Johnson
Joseph Michael
Patrick Honan
Hotel Jermyn
Beecham
Col. Dougherty
W. &. Millar
Teal
Spruce Street
Conrad
Pergale
Semmore
W. N. Brooks
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Conner Aeitom
Foote & Fuller Co. Mears Building
Washington Ave
Pierce
Rockaway
Maurice River
Blue Point
Pierce’s Market
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