Personal social notes from Scranton and adjacent towns
A block of social items describes W. B. Prosser staying at the Greendale hotel in Atlantic City, Miss Lulu Meclarey visiting from Honesdale to entertain at Green Risew, and Miss Louisa Rought hosting Miss Bessie Goodwin in Wilkes Barre. Clergy and political figures are noted, including Rt. Rev. Bishop O l Tara, Hoban, Feeley, John E. Rovhe en route to Chicago for the Democratic National convention, and Rev. DM Stearns returning to preach at Grace Reformed Episcopal Church, with others traveling to Europe and attending local gatherings in Scranton and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BL Prosser
Greendale
Atlantic City
Lulu Meclarey
Honesdale
Mra
J. McNally
Green Risew
Louisa Rought
Wysoming Avenue
Bessie Goodwin
South Montrose
O'l Tara
Bishop Hoban
Calletder
Mabel
Jennie Willhams
Wilkins
Bairay
DM. Stearns
Grace Reformed Episcopal Church
Thin Ely
Théen Rilke Presbyterian
Dharey Driek
New York
Arthur Corin
Madigan Avenue
Mir Brrhek
Scranton
Store Ad Promises Low Prices From Mears and Hagen
A terse ad states our store opens Friday evening offering low prices on misc items including loves units thes allars cults belts hosters and more. Mears and Hagen are named as the sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiel Tre
Mears & Hagen
Letters Granted to Widow in Corcoran Estate
Ex-Councilman Matrick Corcoran died by gas asphyxiation at his Cedar Avenue hotel. His widow received letters of administration after a dispute with stepchildren. no valid objections were found, and she was legally entitled to administer the estate. Attorneys for the widow were John P. Kelley and C. S. Woodruff. Colonel F. J. Fitzsimmons represented Postmaster M. F. Corcoran and family members from the first wife. Our store hours and a local ad for McGarrah's Insect Powder follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matrick Corcoran
Twentieth Ward
Cedar Avenue
Heginter
Wills Hopkins
Expert Inquiry Request On Mine Accident Causes
A request asks for weeks of study by qualified experts to investigate a mine accident. It seeks opinions on the cause, omitted precautions, and legislation to shield miners from risk, noting no funds to cover expenses and proposing a meeting at a specified venue and time.
Opinion of a Rescuer on Mine Rescue Developments
An exhausted rescuer describes efforts at the mine after a collapse. He notes a temporary arch formed by fallen rock creating a possible passage, reports on the shifts clearing rock, and warns cautious optimism depends on the outer shaft remaining intact. He emphasizes concern for his family and the need for safety over rapid recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oonelook
Towis
Maloney
Morgan
Eolbel
Wwe
Pittston Men Named To Committee On Media Trends Fund
A meeting in Pittston last night formed a committee to oversee the fund for media trends. Members include Rev ML Hoban coadjutor of Scranton, William Connell Third National Bank Scranton, W F Hulbrecil Delaware Lackawanna Western railroad exec, Juge J. Simpson, Abram Nesbitt Kingston, Rev John Finnen Scranton, and numerous local leaders. A meeting will soon elect a chair, treasurer, and secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innes
Muete Bell
Pitteton
Thier Vedia
ML. Hoban
Scranton
William Connell
Third National Bank
de A. Linen
First National Bank
Beranton
W. F. Hulbrecil
Delaware
Lackowwond
Western Lathrodad
Kon. Willard
Jude
Thowmills Maloney
Pittston
J. Bennett
Theodore Strong
J. H W. Shifter
A. AL Breeden
Thomas Mangan
Andrew Heyden
K. J. Ross
C. FL Bohan
A. BL Brown
Co. Bowman
J. L. Cake
A. OF
Boyle
Joseph Gletinon
Joreph Langford
Destitute Families Fund after Avondale Disaster 1864
A group of gentlemen formed a relief fund for victims’ families after Avondale’s September 1864 disaster. Committee leadership included C. Wadhames as president W. N. Wilson as secretary and Henderson Gallard as treasurer. Early subscriptions featured Governor Geary 200 Alm Packer 10 Hoard of Gold Brchers 2500 Stock of Exchange 5000 Pennsylvania Coal company 5000 and City of Philadelphia 17600. In the first month about 155 25.10 were received for distribution by the relief committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avondale
Fir. C. Wadhames
W. N. Wilson
Henderson Gallard
Geary
Alm Packer
Stock of Exchange
Pennsylvania Coal Company
City of
Philadelphia
Fund distribution plan by Wright Coray and Draper Smith
The eight year fund allocates annual stipends to widows two hundred dollars each, mute orphans under fourteen receive ninety one hundred dollars, female orphans under sixteen get one hundred dollars, aged or infirm parents receive two hundred dollars, young children are paid per case after examination, with a portion reserved for special requirements and distribution aims to proceed within the agreed period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Wright
George Coray
Draper Smith
Aid for the Afflicted Fund Grows Across Valley
Secretary Atherton reports more than $1,000 received yesterday, totaling $2.40 by 6 pm with expectations of another thousand before noon today. The Tribune and Wilkes-Barre Record aid the fund, while Wyoming, Pittston, and local clubs plan benefits, meetings, and entertainments to boost subscriptions in the city and nearby valleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
Board of Trade
the Tribune
Wilkes-Barre
Amd
Wyoming
Carolan Club
Pittston
Music Hall
Leen
Red Cross to Aid Widows and Orphans After Mine Disaster
Philadelphia executives of the Associate Society of the Red Cross appeal to residents to assist penniless widows and orphans from the Littton mining disaster. The society will ship 1 000 pieces of clothing from its reserve stock tomorrow as the relief effort begins and will continue for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Philadelphia
Associate Society of the Red Cross of
Phhadelphia
Littston
Ciizens
Mtthedelptila
Whl
Daring Highway Robbery Strikes Dickson City Youth
Wil em Weed, 19, a Legggeott's Creek breaker worker from Dickson City, was robbed on North Main avenue near the city line yesterday at 3 30 PM. A strong man pinned Weed and took his 178 in wages from his trousers. Weed pursued toward Marvine, reported to Lt Spellman, and police seek the 20 year old suspect in a dark suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil'em Weed
Dickson City
Legggeott’s Creek
North Main Avenue
Mahi Avenue
Marvine Shutt
Weed
Spellman
Fourth of July at Farview Fete with Concerts and Sales
July Fourth at Farview features a baseball game between Harmonies of Scranton and Cypil Brewis Will Joe, a cash prize for the winning side, and a full day of concerts by the Mocart band of Carbondale. Morning and afternoon programs list marches, overtures, and solos, with business closures announced for July 4 and 5 as merchants shut down. The New York Ontario and Western Railway offers discounted tickets from Scranton division stations due to the Democratic convention in Cheney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sceratton
Cypil Brewis
Will Joe
Farview
Withdne
WH Peo
Fullowine
Moccart Band of
Carbondale
Mareh
Witte Caniweds
Fiatusic
Mornington
Gorton
Huffalo
Carlton Mureh
Tenth Regiment
DR. B. Hull
Paneer
Kalfe
W. KL
J.B. Cox
New York, Ontario and Western Rathway Company
Chieney
No Meeting of Select Council Stalled by Quorum Absence
Ten Republican members attended the session as Democratic members stayed away. The police committee reported Karlus favorably but Roche unfavorably, prompting politicking over a quorum and potential use of specials. Mayor Dulley warned of nonstandard appointments to bypass the council deadlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Committee
John C. Roche
Bailey
Select Council
J. A. Lansing
Lavelle
Bulley
John Cy Roche
Ninth Ward
Frank Karlus
Tenth Ward
Finn
Wagner
Coyne
McAndrew
Chittenden
Karlus
Roche
Dulley
George B. Horn
Bbl Ripple
Board of Health
William Hetserath
Mens and Ladies Tan Bal Shoes on Deep Discounts
Regular priced footwear across men's and ladies lines marked down to reduced sale prices. Includes mens Regular 5.00 and 485.50 balances now 3.90, tan bal 2.00, tan bals 2.60, and 3.50 or 2.50 ladies styles dropping to 1.90. Youths and children missy boys ranges also offered at low sale prices.
Hot Weather Dyspepsia and Stuart’s Tablets Cure
The item explains hot weather dyspepsia symptoms such as depressed spirits, stomach pain after meals, and loss of appetite. It claims ordinary tonics fail and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the stomach relief, endorsed by doctors, with easy use and universal suitability, available for 16 cents. A Crawford-styled notice promises free literature from Stuart Co at Marshall, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Lr. Harland
Jon
Jennison
Alayer
Chile
Searly All Druggisia
Stuart Co
Marshall
Mich
Caledonian games at Laurel Hill Park attract July Fourth crowd
The notice touts Laur el Hill Park events on the Fourth of July claiming the Caledonian games offer the greatest show for the money. It emphasizes local visitors and spending within the community, highlighting hometown participation and advertised beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Hill Park
City Games To Eclipse Past Attendance Growth
From the city comes a note that local games will excel in many respects and grow more popular each year, with expectations of record attendance surpassing previous years. The report hints at improving quality and rising public interest driving larger crowds.
Dinner Table Decor From Haviland China Sets
The article notes that table decorations reflect taste and that Haviland & Co. and Theo. Haviland have new stock patterns. It emphasizes beautiful, affordable china and invites readers to view the showroom for complete sets or individual pieces, whether or not they buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Haviland & Co
Theo. Haviland
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Olyphant
Garney, Brown &Co., Manufacturers
Court House
C. D. Shumway
Washington Ave
Tribune Building
Patrick Corcoran
Hand Union Tea Co
Lack'n Ave
McGarrah
Russia
Goodyear
Schank & Koehler
Spruce Street
Hwitts
Alr
Avondale Disaster Fund
RED Cross Society
Main Avenue
Mosart Band
Huppe
Nelson
Soreauton
Wevochithon
Alllite
de Serwiton
wWlilebie
Haute
Dilly
Neciek
Elty
Hedertes Krauwer, Bros, Obilliers
Sauniter Erix
Clothiers
Endure Bros
Ehothless Krotesky Uror
Morris Bh
Chividoin
Ebottier Funer & Miurhe
Clottibere
Driesen
Ontario and Western
Colonel Sanderson
Sanderson
Tive Telltites
Mr. Lameing
Mayor
Q Beatty
Mears Building
Washington Avenue and
Spruce
Soc
Ward
Rexford’s
Lacka. Ave
China Ball, Millar & Peck
Wyoming Ave
NCE PN Pon Eno DO Gracy
M’cann, the Hatter
KNOX
Sailors, Stetson Agency
Mercereau & Connell
Steinway & Son's
Decker Bros., Kraniche & Bache
Hulbert
Music Store
Baldwin
Norton’s
Lackawanna Avenus
Ca Clothiers, Hatters, & Furnishera
Porcelain
Onyx
A. E. Rogers
Lackawanna Ava
Ib Lackawarn
James Noir
Tarlor
Lackawanna Avenue
Aylesworth’s
Ttson Avenue
Scramtom
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