Social Notes From The City Visit And Travel
Mrs H H Hollister has returned from a California trip. Mrs C B Derman came back from a month at Ashbury Park. Miss Lillian Hammett visits Ithaca and Seneca Falls. Miss Joale Lees attends the National Educational Association meeting in Buffalo. Mrs A J Carey entertains Miss O'Brien and Miss O'Neill of New York. Attorney C Reynolds Herford visiting relatives in Baltimore and Washington. Court Stenographer H H Coston sailed for Caribbean Springs Germany to be absent until September. Harry B Strong leaves for Auburn. Thomas Campbell at Atlantic City ten days with family. George W Lewis and sister Lilian spend summer in Seneca Falls. Mrs William Keily and family head to Atlantic City. Miss Mamie Beamteh and John Beamish to Arantle City stay at Villa Jove. City Solicitor J W Torrey travels to Bradford for municipal committee meeting ahead of Williamsport convention. Proceedings set for August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Hollister
California
C. B. Derman
Ashbury Park
Lillian Hammett
Ithaca
Seneca Falls
N.Y
Joale Lees
National Educational Association
Buffalo
A. J. Carey
Jefferson Avenue
O'Brien
O'Neill
New York
C. Reynolds Herford
Lillian
Taylor Avenue
N. Y
Mre
William Keily
Genevieve
Bernard
Mamie Beamteh
John Beamish
Kittle Paley
Arantle City
Villa Jove
UW. Torrey
Bradford
City Solicitoral Committee
Williamsport
Aig
Hope and Despair At Pittston Mine Rescue
Reports from Pittston Twin shaft rescuers say a sudden rush of air from a manually accessed passage suggests the trap door to the entombed miners is near. Dangers include a possible cave-in and wage unrest as crews shrink and pay scales trigger discontent amidst ongoing investigations at St. Aloysius Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
Entertainment for Pittston Sufferers at Academy of Music
Last night the Academy of Music hosted an event under J. G. Reese and L. B. Pike for Pittston sufferers. Attendance was fair and did not reflect the total tickets sold, with final receipts pending full returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Pittston
Academy of Music
J. G. Reese
L. B. Pike
Charity Entertainment Draws Freewill Aid At Caledonian Games
Tickets were scarce but funds will go to the relief committee. Manager Mishler and Burgunder donated the house and artists volunteered. Highlights included Mrs. L. B. Pike singing The Miner’s Dream of Home with special effects by Joseph Garaird, and Frank Carlton performing The African Dello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Garaird
New York
Frank Carlton
Larry Ketrick
the Kernells
Bobby Gaylor
George Marian
Alfred Wooler
Connor and
Harmon
Mamie Sullivan
Village Quartet
Harrington Brothers
Daisy Dawson
Scranton Board of Trade Fund Raises for Pittston Sufferers
Donations to the Scranton board of trade fund near seven thousand dollars with about a thousand more pledged for Pittston victims. Contributions from individuals and organizations including John A. Mears and the Amalgamated Lace Curtain Operators of America boost the relief effort coordinated by D. B. Atherton and Theodore Strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Board of Trade Fund
Pittston
Robertson
Pottsville
Asbury Park
Connell
Atherton
Board of Trade Fund
Theodore Strong
First National Bank
D. B. Atherton
Bailey
America
the Tribune
Scranton Board of Trade
PB Mnas
Jag Spring Water Delights Indiana Farm Community
In Putnam county Indiana a Broadstreet farm well on Ossa Broadstreet’s property draws crowds with water described as pure cold and sparkling and allegedly producing an exhilaration like alcohol. Samples have been sent to Greencastle and the state university for analysis as residents debate its true nature. Some say the intense cold triggers the effect while others call it the elixir long sought. Excavations are planned at the Broad street site as word spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Mill Creek
Chip
Putnam County
Ossa Broadstreet
Greencastle
State University
Broadstreet Farm
ELOPERS BROUGHT BACK TO INDIANAPOLIS
The 11 year old daughter of Dr. Culver was abducted by Colin J. Campbell a married man and captured in St Louis. Campbell is charged with kidnapping. The girl says he threatened to kill her if she did not marry him and she was saved by a passerby. The couple attended the Sixth Christian church in Indianapolis. Relatives have taken the girl to Elkhart and Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Colin J. Campbell
D. M. Culver
St. Louis
Union Railway Station
Campbell
Sixth Christian Church
St. Louia
Elkhart
Contract Let to Conrad Schroeder for Court House Addition
County Commissioners awarded the contract yesterday to Conrad Schroeder to build the third story addition to the courthouse for 41 447 dollars with work to begin this morning. The project must be completed by June 1, 1897 with ceiling work by Sept 27. Berlin Iron Company handles iron work for 20 000 dollars making total cost 81 457 dollars. Schroeder plans to employ about 20 men, tear down the temple roof, construct a temporary roof, and manage interior finishing including granite work and library and jury room setup for a superior court chamber. The public walks will be altered during construction and hammering will be heard into October.
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Songway
Schroeder
Conrail
Temple of Justice
Superior Court
Berlin Iron Company
District Attorneys Invite for August Convention
District Attorney John R. Jones sent invitations to colleagues in other counties to attend a state wide association convention in Santom. Most replied favorably and pledged attendance. Because many are on vacation, the meeting is postponed until the latter part of August while arrangements are refined to ensure a pleasant gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Jones
Othr
Santom
Bargain prices entice buyers after Fourth
Crowds swelled yesterday with hundreds more expected today. Shoppers are advised the double-value bargains are worth risking loss for future use as prices appear unusually low. Wise buyers anticipate future value from the sales rush.
Jardinieres sale ends soon in city window offers
The Jardinieres are nearly sold out and may disappear in a day or two. Many a tired but happy woman left with her choice, and delivery is available anywhere in the city if requested. Be sure to buy while they last.
Tea Sets at Low Prices Draw Husbands to Buy
The ad touts tea sets with increasing prices from $2.90 to $5.90 and up. It claims even husbands are interested, arguing a good cup improves coffee and noting the tea sets are the only bargain look in the display.
Colorful hand decorated glass pots with silver plated tops
Sults and Peppers colored glass items decorated by hand with silver plated tops. Sold in lots at auction. Sale price noted. Mentioned are two sizes and a design in gold outline. Described as rust resistant and good for tea. Previously priced at 56 cents.
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Asc
Dresden lamp to brighten fireside fall hours
Bargain fall lamps offered for immediate sale. A hand decorated Dresden lamp stands 24 inches high with a decorated globe and colorful finish. It promises to dispel gloom by the fireside and is marketed as an all season bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
Bread and Cake Plates Carlsbad China with gilt openwork
Decorative bread and cake plates described as Carlsbad china with gilt and open work handles. The text emphasizes value beyond mere merchandise and hints at price or sale of the items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
The Hostess Advertises Haviland Stock Patterns Prices
The Hostess touts recent China productions from Haviland Co and Theo Haviland as remarkably beautiful and affordable. It offers a range of leading stock patterns and invites customers to view or order any pieces, promising a courteous reception even if no purchase is made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Haviland & Co
Theo, Haviland
Ladies and children's tan shoes offered at low prices
A brief shoe sale item lists ladies tan oxfords at 1.90 and Misses youths and boys tan shoes at deep discounts, highlighting the low prices across sizes.
Brass lamps advertised with Rochester burner size
An item listing describes a brass lamp, 22 inches tall, featuring a Rochester burner. It notes placing a silk shade enhances the piece and invites quick purchase, reflecting a period catalog tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Jam up and shade priced at 1.75 as bidding ends
The report notes a sale or bid involving jam up and shade at a total price of 1.75. Stakeholders anticipate bidding the items farewell as the transaction closes.
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Norton’s
Lacka. Ave
Scranton
THE
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Olyphant
Carbondale
Garney, Brown & Co., Manufacturers
Court House
C. D. Shumway
Washington Avenue
Tribune Building
Mears & Hagen
Hotel Warwick
Ocean End
South Carolina Avenue
Atlantic City
N. J
Fine Lawn
Ocean
Daniel Coleman
Russia
Schank & Koehler
Spruce Street
Hope and Despar
Ecasier
Hastings
St. Aloysius Hall
South Main Street
Sweet Charity's
Quackenbush Co
EB. Taylor
T. C. Bnover
Megargen Brow
M. Sanderson
Friend
Steheskavenica
P. Simpson
F. M. Wandling
A. Robertson
H. H. Burroughs
McCormick
Ridney Willarmia
Eceeenene
Twin Shaft Relief Fund
Total Tm
Horsford
W. Oley
Danbury, Conn
Keeley Matipate
Conrad Schroeder
E. S. Williams
Mhi
Jardinieres
China Hall
Wyoming Ave
the Fashion
M. P- M’cann
Hatter Ao
Wyoming Avenue
Knox, Stetson, Sherman Agency
Mears’ Building
Spruce
Steinway & Son
Decker Bros., Kraniche & Bache
N. A. Hulbert
Music Store
Jam Up
Shade
Rexford
Lackawanna Ave
Maine
Canada
Maritime
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Francisco
E. V. Skinner
G. EB. A
Broadway
ANG Ih
Glen
Ty Clothiers, Hatters, & Furrusher, A
Poresiain
Oapa
Gilver Novelties
A. E. Rogers
Jeweter and Wetchmaker
Laskawanna Ave
Lackawanna Avenue
Mercereau & Conwele
Mercereau & Connel
Dupont
IMIMG
Henry Belin, Jr
Wyoming District
Thin National Bank
Scrantos, Pm
THOS
Ford Pittston
John B
Smith & Bon
Z. W
Mullican
Rik In Wen
Repauno Gang
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