Social and Personal Notes From Local Society Scene
A lively social page records a sleighing party hosted by De J. J. Peck and Edward Langley with attendees including Alias Hackley of Hartford and numerous locals. It notes the upcoming marriage of Attorney A. J. Colborn to Miss Blanche Andrews in Philadelphia and engagements among Wilkes-Barre residents, plus travel plans, entertaining visits, and a mining connection involving My Malley and Thomas O Malley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de J. J. Peck
Edward Langley
Alias Hackley
Hartford
Conn
Louise Matthews
Be, Mayer
FE. Howells
Charlotte
Helen Hawe
Bonnell
Wloise
Evelyn Gilmore
Pred &.Illwell
Dr. L. Kennedy
Arthur Foote
Bevan Decker
van Dusen
Chivence Gilmore
A. J. Colborn
United Staites Circuit Court
Blanche Andrews
Philadelphia
Epiphany Episcopal Church
Killimone Dowd
Wallford Avenue
New York
Mica
Vewe Keating
Dover
Nya
Givet
P.P. Daly
Peldentinel
Ieane Harris
Sorte Huuiley Avenue
Haaleion
Aulk
Miivick Flynn
Virth Avenue
Mew
Dol Bye Locker
Kywck
N.Y. Tieuteiant
Belph
Amd
Millard
Souvilie
Blu
Hoy
Washington
Hhaeleston
Mineninign
A. Moreur
Colajyel Edwavis Sorta
Wiltiou Maswotl
Mulieiman
Tuwatida
Apeler
Dhadiont
Roperlor
Jermyn
John V. O'Malley
Pinblo
Cul
Thie City
Lapene
Malley
Cigruss
Tle Mula
Ile Mines
Thomas O'Malley
Furniture Dover
Avorn
Boston Brown Bread Delivers Delulous Flavor Change
Delighted readers praise Huntley’s Boston Brown Bread as a delicious change from ordinary bread. Properly made and perfectly baked it pleases the bread-tired palate. Order at 420 Bruce street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntley
Boston
Boruce Street
Remarkable Moment as Old Rail Is Rolled Again at Mill
Thomas Byron of Moosic Street, near ninety, returned to the Lackawanna Iron and Steel mill to help roll the last rail before the old plant is removed for a new rapid transit project. A large crowd witnessed the event, marking decades of work in the rolling mill. The teardown of the mill began Saturday as the site clears for power station and shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Thomas Byron
Moosic Street
Buffato
Tke
Byron
New Rapid Transit Company
Gratified Employees Laud Scranton Stove Works Gifts
A Scranton Stove Works meeting produced a joint letter from John Wish and a worker committee thanking President J. A. Lansing and the firm for year 1901 profit shares. The notes praise generosity, urge harmony between employers and workers, and express hope for continued prosperity and shared advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Stove Works
John Wish
J. A. Lansing
Lansing
Scrinton Stove Works
Scranton
Te Scranton Stove Finn
John Twaddle
Wood
George D. Brande
George Fieller
Dolby Evan
Iron
Charles Reaver
Jones Reattie
Thomas Hunetelier
Mickel Plating
Joe Weis
Prisoner Feeding Fee Dispute Heard Before Commissioner
Depositions taken Saturday before Commissioner Willis D. Coston in a dispute over sheriff compensation for feeding prisoners. Sheriff Schadt argues twenty five cents per prisoner per day is fair, while the controller says it is too high. Testimony from Groceries, Hillside Home costs, hotel provisions, and seasonal menus outlined the feeding expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis D. Coston
Jones
Schadt
O'Brien & Martin
Mr. Coston
Sheri Schadt
M. J. Healey
Charles Senker
George W. Beemer
Poor Funn
Hillside
T. C. Melvin
Peter Rosar
Martin O'Connor
John J. Fahey
Frank TM. Clemons
Schaudt
Annual Meeting Notice for Title Guaranty and Trust
The Title Guaranty and Trust Company held its annual meeting with a board including Johnson, Thomas B., Jones, T. HW, Watkins, August Robinson, George B. Smith, W, BF, Hallstead, FP Matthews, Kingsbury, Warren, O'Brien, HW, A Knapp, L. A. Watres, BE, L. Puller, Abram Neabitt, H Mec Clintock, and John W. Hollenback of Wilkes-Barre. Directors will meet for organization next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guaranty and Trust Company
Lel Fe
Compan Os GO
Johnson
Thomas B, Jones
T. HW
Watkins
August Robinson
George B. Smith
W, BF
Hallstead
Matthews
Kingsbury
Eivervell Warren
Joseph O'Brien
HW. A. Knapp
L. A. Watres
BE. L. Puller
Beranton
Abram Neabitt
4. H. Mec. Clintock
John W. Hollenback
Wilkes-Barre
Death from smallpox shocks Scranton residents
A six year old girl died yesterday from smallpox in Scranton, while no new cases were reported. Health officials quarantined homes, disinfected facilities, and vaccinated dozens of firefighters as a mystery illness arrival is traced to a train passenger from Plymouth. The emergency hospital is under rapid construction and vaccines continue for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Grave Brace
W. Z. Brace
Inez Weel
North
Bromley Avenue
G. J. Lewis
Meals Hall
North Main Avenue
Cambria
Charles Parry
Brace Boy
Parry W
Parry
Allen
Bureau of Health
Pullman Service to Winter Resorts and Charleston Exposition
The New Jersey Central offers Pullman service to winter resorts in the South and the Charleston exposition with one car change, lowest rates and quickest time. Reservations secured and baggage checked through. Inquire J. Swisher, district passenger agent, Wear Lackawanna avenue, Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey Central Railroad
Swisher
Wear Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton
Coursen's Gem Flour Sale At One Sack Limit
A notice advertises Coursen's Gem Flour sold Monday Tuesday and Wednesday, one sack per customer, at 1.00, cheaper than inferior brands. It adds a tip to heat flour before mixing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coursen
Joint estimates committee to review city department budgets
The Joint estimates committee of Cornella will meet in the select council room to review the next fiscal year budgets starting April 1. Cabinet trimmed heads of departments have estimates printed for members, with changes likely limited to reallocations and reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornella
Select Council
Central Labor union condemns Citizens' Alliance in sharp resolutions
The Central Labor union adopted a series of resolutions denouncing the Citizens' Alliance for undermining labor solidarity, accusing it of bribery, hostility to organized labor, and aiding the Scranton Railway company. The vote calls for strong action to end the street railway strike and defend wage earners in the valley.
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Allianed
Mmm
Meleries Lanier Las
Sith
Eatiot
Sion Tae
Wil Ja
Tinae
Citizens’ Alliance Tog
Scranton
Mailway Campany
Pirticalac
Oqultet
Central Labor Union
Hie
Citizens’ Alliance
Tie Wity
Unes Wilohy
Ttesuived
Wien
Ible
Dia
Beveette
Miermettiods Rus
Itchens' Alliance
Scratton Railway Company
Parons
Central Tudor Union
Division No. 108
Schadt Chosen Again to Lead Scranton Democratic City Committee
Sheriff Charles H. Schadt is reelected chairman of the Scranton Democratic city committee after a Saturday conference with P. W. Costello and other leaders. Primaries to select candidates for the poor board were held in five divisions with Pydr Campbell named in North ward, M A Handley in Middle ward, and John J Murphy in South ward. Details on Hyde Park or Providence were unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Schadt
Democratic City Committee
P. W. Costello
Schadt
Scranton
Poor Board
Pydr
Campbell
M.A. Handley
John J. Murphy
Hyde Park
Providence
County Board Drops St Patrick Parade Observance
The county board decided at its quarterly convention in Cimmitbell's hall that there will be no general observance of St Patrick's Day this year by the Ancient Order of Hibernians. A motion to save 4 mivrade was defeated after broad discussion. A charter supplication from citizens of Dunmore to form a division will be considered open at the next meeting. JC Donavan presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of
Hibernians
County Board
Cimmitbell’s
Mivrade
Dunmore
JC. Donavan
Young nun offers violin lessons for educational advantage
A young nun seeks to instruct on the violin and play first violin in a good orchestra in exchange for educational benefits. A cornet player is also desired on principal terms. Address Masly Dept State Normal School Bloomsburg Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viollin
State Normal School
Bloomsburg
It promises abundant quality for those who use It
The note urges trying It and reports abundant quality for users. It directs readers to leave or phone orders at 420 pruce street, implying a sales pitch without clear product details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pruce Street
Five Union Members Face Expulsion Over Strike Meetings
At a union meeting five veteran members confronted onlookers and the executive board after meeting with General Manager Silliman to seek an end to the strike. Accusations and defenses followed as a new committee was demanded to negotiate a return to work while the Citizens' Alliance and management deny mediating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silliman
Offfelala
Mesers
Fleite
Lynch
Dickson
Cavanaugh
Nicholson
Gener
Ulisse
Dr. Lutz
San Emissary
Citizens’ Alliance
Luis
Lutz
Ann
Civil Service Exam Set for Chief Mechanic and Boilers Inspector
A civil service examination is announced for February 26, 2002 to fill the post of Chief Mechanic and an Assistant Inspector of Boilers. The test covers letter writing arithmetic drafting and design of scientific apparatus with technical knowledge of boiler construction and safety. Eligibility requires sufficient experience and education. qualified candidates will be certified to the National Bureau of Standards at a salary of 100 per year plus related benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilijouia
Eniminat Tin Gil
Anid
Eteai
Yiwik
Wil Voor Chow
United States
Tawail Rifles
United States Civil Service Conauleion
Lintter
Delighted Audiences at Lyceum Show
Saturday night dispatch reports enthusiastic crowds at the Lyceum Theater in Sovatter Washington for William Paveramn and company’s Royal Rival performance. The press praised the engagement level and noted strong turnout for the events in the National cheater season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ah Duffy
Leeend
Theater
Sovatter
Washington
Jan
Willian’ Paveramn
Evelaia Eile
Jotun
Farm incidents at Lackawanna hospital report injuries
Athert Coxe in Archhald was admitted to Lackawanna hospital on Saturday with a broken leg from a fall. Michael Below working at Natel Jermyn injured his finger in a factory accident while loading an ice cream freezer and required treatment at the same hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athert Coxe
Archhald
Lackawanna Hospital
Satnedin
Michael Below
Natel Jermyn
Lickiwanna Hospital
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Morrel
N. Washington Ave
Clark & Snover Co Co
Central Pennsylvania Trewing Co
Comegys & Co
Dime Building
THE
Baby Bazaar
the People's Bank
Social and Personal
M. EL. Buregunder
Frank
Max Galland
Galland Brothers
OLD Board
Title Guaranty and Trust Company
Brace House
Mears’ Hall
Thomas V. Lewis
Salvation Army
Price Street
Jackson Street
West Scranton
W. 7. Brace
Ohio
Plymouth
Johnstown
Brace
New Jersey Central
St. Patrick's Day
Hunley
Pereina
Washington, D
Lee
Icc
Wollera
Washington Ava
A. J. Duffy
Lyceum
the Lackawanna
Nale
South Scranton and
Peckville
Joseph Green
Lackawanna Avenue
Ventory
Battenberg
Cramer Wells Co
Wyoming Avenue
Scott
Franklin Avenue
Athens
Cimbrellar
Patisold
Scranton Umbrella Manufacturing Co
Spruce Street
Fred R. Smith
Linden Street
Board of Trade Building
Moose Powder CO
Laplin & Rand Powder CO
Repauno Chemical Co.’s
exvi’Syee
Maloney Oil & Manufacturing Company
Meridian Street
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