Social Notes and Local Appointments Highlight Busy Week
Mrs William Hennemuth hosted a small group on Mulberry Street while Dr Carl Seiler recovers at home on Jefferson Avenue. Attorney Ralph L Levy travels to New York for business and returns Sunday night. A C Otis of Philadelphia, ex Beranton president, now Eastern Pennsylvania Union Mutual Life manager, visits the city. Miss Erith Dennis of 318 New York Street to wed George A Litchfield of Carbondale. ceremony set for January 24, 1900 at the bride's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph L. Levy
New York City
A. C. Otis
Philadelphia
Beranton
Eastern Pennsylvania
Union Mutual Life
Erith Dennis
New York Street
George A. Litchfield
Carbondale
Slug Sluggers Firstrub Arrest After Hotel Incident
Two rough men entered the Columbia hotel on Lackawanna Avenue and used lead discs as slugs in a slot machine. They were ejected, returned to throw a stone at a barkeeper, and were arrested by Patrolman Lona Day with help from Patrolman Neals. They resisted and were taken to central police station for a morning hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menes
Columbia
Lacka- Wanna Avenue
Lona Day
Day
Neals
Deiter
Central
Obituaries and Funeral Notices in Scranton Shoebox
In Scranton on January 18, Bridget Burns of smoother Irving Avenue, funeral at St Peter's Cathedral Monday at 9. Patrick Melody, January 18, 1900, from 1826 Penn Avenue to St Paul’s Church with interment in Cathedral cemetery. Annie L. Bwan of Hahnemann Hospital, January 18, funeral at Hotel Nash 316 Adalis Avenue Saturday at 3:90 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hahnemann Hospital
Annie Ll. Bwan
Hotel Nash
Bargains at Our Counters and Show Cases
Our counters and show cases are packed with bargains across a wide range of items. Shoppers can find reduced prices on everyday goods and display pieces designed to attract attention and boost sales. Visit today to compare values and take home quality pieces at lower costs.
Harford Orphans School Tour by Col EB Ripple and guests
Colonel EB Ripple and daughter Mina Bue visited the Harford Soldiers Orphan School traveling from Kingsley station over the Hill a distance of miles. Robert Haver and four musicians entertained the boys, with a two hour program aided by the school band. The 232 children enjoyed the day and Ripple’s visits are eagerly anticipated as a festive break in routine. The school reports perfect health with no sickness or epidemics, and notes a new four year old orphan from the Spanish American War among recent arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. H. Ripple
Mina Bue
Harford
Kingsley Station
Hilla
Robert Haver
Messia
Jackson
Parrish
Rooney
Ripple
Bir
Cuba
Philippines
Corcoran Murders Suspects Sought in Canada
Mysterious men claiming to be Canadian detectives are in Butler's hotel in Moose looking to identify two suspects seen offering watches and other hints of wrongdoing. Thomas Jones the hotel bartender has died, seven youths including James Walsh Peter Walsh and James Ward say they saw the men and can identify them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corcoran
Canada
Butler‘s Hotel
Moosic
Butler's Hotel
Neil
Thomas Jones
Susperia
Moosle
James Walsh
Peter Walsh
James Ward
Miners Convene as Owners Snub Meeting
Representatives of the United Mine Workers met in Guernsey hall between Forest City and Shickshinny, while mine owners and superintendents did not attend. The district president, T. D. Nichols of Nanticoke, stated the meeting would not release details but condemned the owners for ignoring invitations and said union members feel resentful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers
Forest City
Shickshinny
Guernsey Hall
T. D. Nichols
Nanticoke
Mr. Nichols
Trolley Car Collision in Peckville injures local salesman
A Peckville line trolley car 6.30 collided with a mine trip at Lackawanna colliery yesterday morning. Motorman Thomas Foy failed to judge distance and struck the rear car, throwing J. A. Waring of Peckville, a Fashion salesman, to the floor. Waring was unconscious and Dr. Cranks attended him. This follows an April Providence accident he suffered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peckville
Lackawanna
Thomas Foy
J. A. Waring
Cranks
Mr. Waring
Providence
Held for further hearing in police court
Walter Zink the huckster was arrested Wednesday night by Mounted Officer Joseph Bloch while attempting to sell a crate of eyes for two dollars and was found in possession of an epee. He was arraigned yesterday before Alderman Myron Kasson and held for a further hearing to allow closer examination. Mason & Hamlin Pianos advertised by L B Powell Co urging critical examination by artists and buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Zink
Joseph Bloch
Myron Kasson
James Moir
Zink
Veterans Camp to Meet for Lt Roy E B Pearce Funeral Arrangements
Members of Camp No. 8 V. meet at Memorial hall on Washington avenue Friday evening January 19 to arrange funeral services for Lieutenant Roy E B Pearce by order Captain S. C. Hutchison and attested by J. B. Blume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
Washington Avenue
Roy EB. W. Pearce
8. C. Hutchison
J. B. Blume
Lst
Doubly Dangerous Yachting Advice Cited
A fragment hints at a playful clash over a sailing course described as dangerous for bicycles due to split tacks. The text includes an aside about Beecham's Pills offered by Cleveland Millin Dealer as a cure for flatulence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Council Delays Water Ordinance and Debates City Finances
The Scranton council postpones a water ordinance after mayor vetoes sewer plans and a reporting delay. A new bond demand on the mayor and an increased firemen pay proposal face deferment as budget estimates loom. Contagious disease signs for physicians and street wiring rules also trigger debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roche
Scranton
Clify Salleiter Vosburg
Schultz Court
Troche
McCann
Board of Health
Councils
Melvin
Restaurant Today Menu Items Include Clam Chowder and Pie
A fragmented menu lists CONSOMME CLAM CHOWDER PRIME FIGS OF BEEP AU JAYS FRIED STEAK COD WITH SAUCE MASHED POTATOES COLD SLAW STATE CORN APPLE PIE TEA MILK LEMON PIE and coffee. The readable items show a varied selection including desserts and beverages.
Nay Aug Railway Lines Plan Probed For Second Reading
The council reviewed an ordinance granting Nay Aug Railway Co permission to lay lines to Nay Aug park with changes proposed in an amendment controlling route including tracks on Wyoming Avenue. The amendment was referred to committee and printed. Sidewalks on Harrison Avenue and McKenna Court paving were approved on third reading. Partial sewer estimates for North Main Avenue Philo Street and Seventeenth District were approved for Donahue O Boyle and A H Coon. A fire hydrant on Fourth Avenue between Broadway and Luzerne Street was authorized before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gelvet Council
T. C. Melvin
Chittenden
Melvin
O’boyle
Centre Street
Washington Avenue
Delaware and Hudson
Phelps and
Poplar
Wyoming Avenue
Nay Aug Railway Company
Nay Aug Park
Fellows
Harrison Avenue
McKenna Court
North
Main Avenue
Philo Street
Donahue & O'Boyle
A. H. Coon
Fourth Avenue
Broadway
Luzerne Street
Crusade Against Speakeasies Moves to Action in Scranton
A special committee with Mesars Chittenden Lansing and O’Boyle was formed to advise the mayor and city solicitor on eradicating unlicensed saloons. Mayor Mott urged strict enforcement noting lost city revenues from licenses, and council debated removal of slot machines as part of the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesars
Chittenden
Lansing
O’boyle
Crusade Nagalhat
Scranton
Holces
James Mott
Yens
Roche
Rhea
McCann
Frable
Williams
James
Melvin
Wagner
Sehneider
Sanderson
Fellows
Behroeder
O' Hoyle
Williame
Mesers
O’royle
Messrs
Revice
Meann
Fatal crush at Green Ridge Street crossing claims Roy E. Pearce
Roy E. Pearce aged nineteen of East Matlet Street was crushed between the bumpers of two freight cars on the Delaware and Hudson track near Green Ridge Street. He died at 2:45 PM after sustaining internal injuries including ruptured heart and spleen. His funeral is planned for Sunday with services at 1 PM and burial in Dunmore cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy E. Pearce
East Matlet Street
Delaware and Hudson
Green Ridge Street
E. W. Pearce
Scranton
Young Pearce
Surreth
Berlinghoff
Peck
Asbury Church
Dunmore Cemetery
Democrats to Nominate Controllers in Courthouse
In response to a call from city committee chairman C H Schadt the Democrats will meet at 2 this afternoon in the arbitration room of the courthouse to nominate two candidates for the six member board of school controllers. John Gibbons and Dr John O Malley are the declared aspirants already nominated from the Twentieth and Eighth wards. Secretary John J Murphy reported no primary contests in many districts and that some districts held no primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Schadt
Court House
John Gibbons
John O'Malley
Butter sale ad touts 30 cents a pound and quality
The notice promotes “The Finest Creamery Butter” in 3 and 5 pound boxes at 30 cents per pound. It states Oleo is not sold by them and advertises availability on Washington Avenue and Penn Avenue with bold claims of superior butter at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue
Penn Avenue
Elgin
Elgin Creamery
Disease cases decline in city health report
The board of health notes a decrease in reported cases of fever and diarrhea with only four on Wednesday and eight the next day, averaging one daily case. This marks the lowest daily figure in four months and suggests progress toward stamping out the epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Hearing in Alderman Millar's Office Arraigns Sweeney Mulherin
An exciting hearing occurred in Alderman W. Millar's office last night. Mrs. Mary Sweeney and her daughter Mrs. Kate Mulherin were arraigned for keeping a disorderly and ill governed house based on accusations by Isaiah Williams and supporting witnesses. Alderman Millar set both defendants under bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 5. Millar
Mary Sweeney
Kate Mulherin
Isaiah Williams
Izaiah
Millar
Ball
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norton's Bulletin
Peloubet
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna
Penn
A. B. Warman
William Hennemuth
Mulberry Street
Carl Seiler
Jefferson Avenue
Jermyn
Lackawanna Hardware Co
Lackawanna Avenue
Harford Orphans
EB. H. Ripple
Scrantonians
Mason & Hamlin
Abou Ben Adhem
Powell & Co
Washington Ave
Beecham
Water Committee
Schroeder
Jonas Long’s
Apple Pit
Nkc
Cofrreee
Moiz
Select Council
Delaware and Hudson Road
Re Oy
Clarke Bros
Spruce Street
Alderman Millar
Conrad
W. N. Brooks
Hand & Payne
Pocono
E. G. Coursen
Lackawanna Avenu
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Sooth Main Avenue
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Bbc
Foote & Fuller Co
Ffears
Pierce
Rockaway
Maurice River
Blue Point
Pierce’s Market
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