Social notes from Wilkes-Barre area residents on summer plans
Sol Oettinger of Baltimore arrives in the city. Lake Winola guests include Robert and Ned Simpson and the Gerritys. Lawyers Pluer and Torrey host guests. Families and friends travel to Lake Sheridan and Crystal Lake for summer retreats. Weddings and society visits anchor a long list of local names and weekend plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Oettinger
Baltimore
Robert
Ned Simpson
Lake Winola
George F. Pluer
Reading
James H. Torrey
Ford
St. Amand
Hazel
William Gerrity
Buffalo
Michael Gerrity
Stone Avenue
Harriet
Jennie Dunn
Delaware Street
Honesdale
Ernest
George Cooper
North Main Avenue
Woodland Echoes
Washington, D
Mis
W. T. Simpson
North Washington Avenue
Susie Donnelly
Binghamton
McHale
Dunmore
RK. F. Lewis
Leora
Nellie
Pine Street
John T. Jones
Crystal Iike
Mary Elsinger
Willam Dawes
West Scranton
St. David's Episcopal Church
John Simpcon
Wyoming Avenue
Gcotland
Beotland
C. M. Butts
Chester Butts, Jr
Anderson
Adams Avenue
Deposit
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Atlantic City
American Institute of Homeopathy
C. W. Roberts
Jacob Hetzel
Olive Street
Order of the Western Star
T. Canfield
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Promised Tar Syrup Refund Offer in Pa Nothing
The signed notice claims a Warranted Syrup of Tar deal offering a ten cent bottle for cough cure and a five cent bottle for a waita refund, with J. G. Bone and I. Amore of Pennsylvania and John P. Donahue named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
J. G. Bone
I. Amore
John P. Donahue
Man Confesses Not to Be Talkative After Killing Wife
John F. Kenny shot and killed Bridget Kenny at Simpson on July 4 1899. Coroner’s jury ruled death by gunshot with intent to kill. Kenny refused to let wages owed him by Delaware and Hudson be used for burial and surrendered to Carbondale authorities later that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson Company
Kenny
Roberts
Bridget Kenny
Simpson
Jones
Carbondale
John F. Kenny
John J. Bowen
W. B. Foster
B. J Neary
Thomas Corby
J. Connell
Anthracite Park
William McAndrew
Fell Township
Atkinson
Simpraonm
Jermyn
Warden Simpson
Oranges and Picnic Supplies Advertised for Su mmer Outing
A local ad showcases oranges, pressed turkey and chicken, potted meats, ox tongue, imported sardines, potted ham and tongue, potted chicken and turkey with value notes. Lagertown ginger ale and sarsaparilla, fruit syrups, berries, watermelons priced 25c to 35c with a $2.75 dozen offer. Order early.
Prison transport to penitentiary and House of Refuge
Sheriff C B E Pryor will escort fifteen prisoners from the last criminal court term to the penitentiary and send several boys to the House of Refuge in Philadelphia. The group travels via Lehigh Valley railroad. Convicts include Peter Luteovsky alias Peter Roche three years six months for robbery John Shannon three years for burglary Arthur Young three years for burglary Patrick Mullarkey two years for robbery James Foster Michael Devanney and William Tate bound for the House of Refuge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pryor
Astern
House of Refuge
Philadelphia
Peter Luteovsky
Peter Roche
John Shannon
Arthur Young
Patrick Mullarkey
James Foster
Michael Devanney
William Tate
Promotions at Bucknell University Board Elects Helm
At Bucknell Universitys commencement meeting Ephraim M Helm A M was elected to the newly created chair of political science He is a Bucknell graduate and former Muncy Normal teacher with three years post graduate study at the University of Chicago Nelson Fithian Davis M S was elected assistant professor of organic science He directs a department at Cold Spring Harbor Summer School of Science Lamont R Rentz AB was made instructor of science in the academy and L G C Riemer AB was granted leave to pursue post graduate work at Harvard University
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Bucknell University
Ephraim M. Helm
Prof
Helm
Bucknell
Muncy Normal School
University of Chicago
Nelson Fithian Davis
Davis
Cold Spring Harbor
N. Y
Two Skull Fractures Suffered by West Market Laborer
Edward Robinson of West Market Street, a laborer at the Von Storch mine, was severely hurt yesterday afternoon when a large rock fell on his head. He suffered two distinct skull fractures one at the base and another over the right eye with brain matter flowing. He was taken to Lackawanna hospital in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Robinson
West Market Street
von Storch
Lackawanna Hospital
Reward Offered for Arrest of Dunmore Shooting Suspects
In Dunmore borough a five hundred dollar reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of the party or parties who shot Officers Patrick Kays and Henry Saindler on Saturday evening July 1 1899. Dan Powell Burgess Dunmore Pa July 3 14. Lane's offers Finest wines and cigars at 20 Spruce Street and Hotel Jermyn Cigar 10 conta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore Borough
Patrick Kays
Henry Saindler
Dunmore
Dan Powell
Burgens
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Public Notice
The stage ad promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claiming fifty years of use by millions of mothers for children. It touts relief for teething gums, pain, wind colic, and diarrhea and urges buying at twenty five cents a bottle from druggists worldwide.
Commission Suggested at Meeting on Building Trade Claims
The group adopted resolutions calling Builders' Exchange and Building Trades' Council to nominate one member each. They would select a third to hear all claims, with judgments binding on all parties. Speakers addressed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Builders’ Exchange and Building Trades’ Council
Scranton Citizens Endorse Arbitration in Building Trades Dispute
In a public meeting the city urges immediate settlement between employers and employees in the building trades. A joint committee from the Funders' Exchange and Building Trades Council is to confer and seek arbitration to resolve grievances. If compromise fails, a final arbitration panel shall decide, and refusal to meet will be condemned as harming civic interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Funiders’ Exchange
Building Trades Council
Rumor of Capture Stirred Binghamton Crowd
Word spread that Wade and Russell, alleged murderers of Rabbi Ginsburg, were arrested in Scranton but yesterday’s inquiry found no grounds for the rumor. Police believe the pair are moving south via Montrose on bicycles, while a nervous crowd in Binghamton awaited updates at the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
Russell
Rabbi Ginabure
Binghamton
Montrose
Ledist
Rabbi Ginsburg
Scranton
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Depot
Rabbi Ginsbure
Phillips Likely to Be Reappointed by School Board
Reports from reliable sources say Principal Phillips of the high school will have complaints dropped and the high and training school committee will recommend his reappointment. Some members favor the committee’s original plan but most school board circles expect a majority to oppose drastic action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
High and Training School Committee
J D Williams & Brother to Build Four Story Store
Plans for a new four story store for J D Williams & Brother on the burner site were completed by architect James Feeney and approved by Building Inspector Jackson. E B Williams awarded the construction contract at sixteen dollars per square foot. half of the old structure will be torn down immediately to make way for the new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Willams & Brother
A. H. Shopland
James Feeney
Jackson
E. B. Williams
Strike meeting details highlight city losses and speaker lineup
A crowded armory meeting organized by the Building Trades council presented the strikers' case led by J I Hammes. The gathering aimed to sway public opinion against the Builders' exchange as wage losses reach about 50 000 weekly. Judges and officials praised orderly conduct while discussions paused without contractor speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Hammes
Stone Cutters’ Union
Building ‘Trades’ Council
Trades’ Council
Hammes
Cireles
Pr J. McGuire
National Brotherhood of Carpenters
Beranton
Philadelphia
Armory
J. F. Llammes
M. F. Coury
Moir
Hev. C. A. Spaulding
Hollisterville
Wayne County
J. C. Bateson
H. M. Edwards
John Devanney
Building Trades’ Council
J. C. Vaughan
James Stein
L. P. Wedeman
John Demuth
C. T. Boland
Peter Robling
T. P. Daniels
Recorder of Deeds
Fred. Warnke
Frank Robling
A. A. Vosburg
M. F. Conry
Patrick DeLacy
T. F. Leonard
M. J. Colligan
C. G. Boland
BF. M. Clark
P. F. Horan
B. EE. Morris
P. J. Honan
John J. Colling
Walter B. Christmas
Lewis Marks
C. B. Johnson
Samuel Sumter
W. T. Hackett
Simon Morris
Z. C. Bateson
M. J. Kelly
Merman Outhaus
George 8. Horn
Wee
Suit Against City Over Storm Sewer Damage
Mrs. Margaret Caffrey of Phelps Street sues the city through Attorney R A Zimmerman to recover damages for injury to property from a storm caused sewer flood along Pine Brook. She notes repeated storms choke the bed sewer, flooding her home and causing wall damage and other losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Caffrey
Phelps Street
R. A. Zimmerman
Pine Brook
Caffrey
Fatal mine accident at Grassy Island Coal Mine
A fall of coal at the Grassy Island mine in Olyphant yesterday morning killed Michael Kowpack and seriously injured Joseph Vaughn. Kowpack died instantly under debris, Vaughn suffered a fractured femur, scalp wounds, a cut under the chin and possible internal injuries but is not considered in danger. Vaughn was taken to Lackawanna hospital by mine ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grassy Island
Olyphant
Michael Kowepack
Joseph Vaughn
Mitera
Vaughn
Kowpack
Aho
Lackawanna Hospital
Fils
Steel Rail for a Pillow
Thomas Kelley of Hampton Street West Scranton, intoxicated, lay on a Lackawanna railway track yesterday. A passerby moved him to a car where he slept again. He is in Centre Street police station awaiting a morning hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Kelley
Hampton Street
West Scranton
Lackawanna's
Passeraby
Thomas
Centre Street
Lehigh Valley Railroad Announces Summer Tours Book
The Lehigh Valley Railroad releases a comprehensive Summer Tours book detailing routes and rates to mountain lake and seaside resorts. It highlights the railroad as a primary path to major destinations and notes other points reachable via connections, inviting readers to mail four cents for the booklet to Charles S. Lee in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Lehigh
Pennsylvania Mountains
Charles 8. Lee
Cortlandt Street
New York
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Norton'’S
Lackawanna Avenue
the Griffin Art CO
Sog Wyoming Ave
Lackawanna Dar C
Adams Avenuas
A. A. Lindabury
Remdencs
Connell Building
Auth Matin Avena
Scranton Transfer Co
Hugh & Keenan
United State Office
Lacka. Ave
Ackawanna
John Francia Kenny
Hennessy
England
George Atkinson
Northwest
Simpeon
Futtle
Dolan
Evenine
Dolan's
Tribune
Henry Timlin
North Wink
Fancy
Italy
E. G
Coursen
Lane's
Spruce Street
Mrs. Winslow
Commission
Ment
J.D. Williams & Brother
Michael Kowpack
Hood
Beecham
Victor
J.D. Williams & Bro
Lacka, Ave
Scranton, PA
Lehigh Valley
Schank & Spencer
Felton
Penn Ave
Roger Bros
Davidow Bros., Jewelers
Lackawanna Ave
Bell & Skinner
Notel Jermyn Building
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
Pierce’s Market
Penn Avenue
Conrad, Hatter
Wyoming Ave
Maloney Oil and Manufacturing CO
Maridian Strait
Scrantoy
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