Local residents sighted in New York and nearby towns
A flurry of short notices lists Edwin Froble and Alfred Hant visiting New York City yesterday. Many residents from Hollisterville to Green Ridge and Capouse Avenue return from trips, visit relatives, or host gatherings. A few sentences note births, a reunion at Hopbottom, and a Philadelphia to Scranton journalist with pen name Mett Melune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Froble
Alfred Hant
New York City
Ira Ore
New York
Eiiniet
Hollleterville
George Dull
Green Hidge Street
Ptteton
William Weber
Penny Avenue
Robert White
New York Street
Corbondale
Byzacuae, NL
Drury
Prescott Navenue
Hir
Frank Carlucet
Mies
Florence M. Bewidrd
Nidge Flow
Adirondacks
Mies Anne Hill
Virginia
Mlle. Betts
Washington Avenue
Brown
Willaim Report Gazette
Tuewlay
Bessie Reddington
Lackatonne Hospital
Plies
Lake Ariel
T. J. Rolly
Capouse Avenue
Harold Wells
Washington Aven
Strouduburg
Mio
John F. Lethig
Howesfile
Mise Lena Madenspacher
Oscar Madenspacher
Whiladelphia
Misa Josephine Midenepacher
Etreat
Charlies A. Durrant
Wilkes -Darre
Conpup
Blath
Columbia
Luserne
Arthur ‘S. Raynaford
Union Mutual Life Insurance Company
Scranton
Heranton
Gimbra
Binghamton
Funeral of Neptune chief Charlie Wirth
The funeral of fire chief Charlie Wirth of Neptune Place Scranton drew a large crowd yesterday. The procession included Neptune Engine and Hose, Red Men, Knights of Malta, and others, with services at Christ Lutheran Church followed by interment at Pittston Avenue Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Wirth
Tarment
Neptune Place
South
Scranton
Neptune
Board of Fire Engineers
Firemen's Relief Association
Christ Lutheran Church
James Witke
General
Hallstead Visits City Amid Railroad Leadership Movements
W F P Hallstead former general manager of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad is in town staying at Allenhurst New Jersey before visiting the DL&W station. He says he came to attend private matters and has no plans to announce. E G Russell newly appointed general superintendent is expected to arrive today, which may relate to Hallstead's presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FP. Hallsted
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Hallstend
Lawrence Band Tonight at Municipal Building Program
Tonight the Lawrence band presents a local program at the Municipal building featuring Muarech The Wolven and a Vesta Potpourri A Night in Berlin plus Hartmann Dance Characteriatique The Brownies Dues Serenade The Old Church Orgin Chambers Medley Overture Morvy Mingtrels Voulker Waltz Impasetonn Dream Rusas Moilley Murch Beranton to Barre DUBS and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Muarech
Berlin
Hartmann
Dues
Chambers
Morvy Mingtrels
Voulker
Rusas Moilley Murch
Beranton
Barre
Wascn
Andy
Ithe Lawrence Hand
Paterson Conclave Seeks Nay Aug Park Outing
Paterson members of the Silk City conclave Improve Order of Heptasaphs plan their annual outing at Nay Aug park in September. G Boland escorted the visitors and aided introductions creating a favorable impression to choose Scranton as the outing location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Th. A. Sherman
FE. J. McDonald
HF. I. Quackenbosa
Thomas McAndrews
Silk City
Paterson
N. J
Nay Aug Park
G. Boland
Scranton
Balloon Ascension At Lake Ariel Promises Daring Flight
Friday offers an outdoor outing at Lake Ariel to witness Professor Glasgow’s balloon ascent with music and refreshments. EL & W train times show 4.40 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. fare 75 cents for adults 40 for children. An Ohio merchant shares Cholera Morbus relief using Chamberlain's remedy. Bargains announced at Dunn's Hatter with underwear sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Ariel
Glasgow
EL & W. Wlepot
Picnic supplies list with canned meats and olives
A readable fragment lists picnic items including potted ham and tongue, potted chicken and turkey, Boneless sardines at 12 15 10 cents, OVOS at 10 1 20 cents, large bottles olives, English pickles plain and mixed, and rillet ham and chicken for sandwiches at 20 cents.
Fancy Cakes and Crackers In II Pound Packages
In t pound packages, Club House Cheese, in pots. a9¢.
Summer Drinks Offer at Birch Sarsaparilla Stand
Finest Pure Fruit syrups and Birch Sarsaparilla with Ginger Ale advertised. Isc per item, $1.50 a dozen, 25 cents each. Brand names and price details present.
Woodworkers Out as Strike Enters New Phase in City
Woodworkers in all city shops were ordered out yesterday morning with many obeying. The Building Trades council held a key meeting and discussed future strike conduct. A third installment of carpenters’ money was sent from Philadelphia and expected in the city soon. The council plans to open work under union conditions through individual contractors to avoid city suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Building Trades Council
Cattermull
o#8
Lackwinvenue
P. J. McGuire
American Federation of Labor
Builders’ Exchange
Laudig
Tribune
Building Trades’ Council
Liucka- Wann Avenue
Intermoek
Reel
Dente
Tie Ee
Duryea Coal Strikers Seek Wages by Weight Amid Walkout
Five hundred hands at the Will iam A. colliery of the Connell Con company in Duryea strike over working conditions. They refused to start, then met with William Connell, who offered to address grievances if they returned and filed them formally. A committee said it would report back to the strikers and seek changes to wage payment by weight rather than by car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A
Connell Con Company
Duryea
William Connell
MaConnell
Lehigh Valley Excursion to Atlantic City July 18
The Lehigh Valley railroad offers a round trip excursion to Atlantic City for 5.00. Travel from White Haven to L B and return valid through July 27. Half fare for children. Tickets available at all stations. Consult LV ticket agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Atlantic City
White Haven
Beranton
Lehigh Valley Ticket Agents
Councils Meet Tonight Over Thomas Nomination and Ordinance
Both the select and common councils plan sessions tonight to handle major business. Roland Thomas faces potential rejection as street commissioner after a divided committee vote, while the Lackpannanna Telephone ordinance remains tied to final committee review. A joint fire department bid report and a possible minority dissent from Mr. McAndrew loom in the select council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Thomas
Mr. Thomas
H. T
Joint Fire Department Committee
Howe
Select Council
McAndrew
Russell Named General Superintendent of DL&W System
FE G Russell formerly of Morris and Essex division becomes general superintendent of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western system with Raymond au Puy and Garrett Bogart to assume roles in Scranton. Russell to take charge this Saturday and meet conductors and trainmen July 14 to discuss new rules. conference with Truesdale postponed to July 14 and then to July 11 in Berinton per Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. G. Russell
Morris and
Ssex
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Raymond Au Puy
Chicago and Northwestern Road
Garrett Bogart
Scranton
Truesdale
Russell
New York
Truvsdale
Berinton
Associated Press
Order of Railroad
Kirch
Thomas Benson Nuptials Highlight Marion Street Wedding
The marriage of Misa Alice Benson to Hovey B. Thomas took place Tuesday evening at the bride’s home in Scranton. The couple, after a reception, planned a trip to New York and Asbury Park before settling at 0 West Market Street in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Alice Benson
H.C. Benson
Marion Street
Hovey B. Thomas
North Scranton
Claire Warehouse
McClintock
Misa Blanche Potter
Richard Thomas, Jr
West Market Street
One Fare Round Trip Philadelphia via Lehigh Valley RR
Lehigh Valley Railroad offers a special one fare round trip to Philadelphia for the Prohibition State Convention, valid July 20 to July 23, 1890. Tickets available on all trains except the Mack Diamond Express. Consult Lehigh Valley ticket agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Scranton Liederkranz Excursion to Pleasant View
Community excursion flyer lists tickets and ad ute prices for adults and children with food and dancing music. Event promises refreshments and entertainment, aiming to attract families and neighbors for a local leisure evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Local meat seller John Bone lists assorted goods
John Bone at 136 Washington Avenue in the Price Building sells beef angs pork tons ame bologna Frankfurts dard ute and other meats, with customer options and pricing details read from the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bone
Washington Avenue
Price Building
Obituary notices from Scranton lot
DAVIE In West Scranton July 1 Mary A. Davis aged 77 of 71 North Bromley avenue Pieris at house Friday afternoon interment in Wickburn Street cemetery. LO CKS In West Scranton July 1 Marie Loucks aged 77 of 71 North Bromley avenue Pieris at house Friday afternoon interment in Wickburn Street Cemetery. WARNKE In Scranton July 11 Arthur G. Warner of 4 Summit Avenue aged 23 funeral Tuesday at 2 PM from the home interment in Forget Mill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davie
Weet Scranton
Mary A. Davis
Arhor Avenue
Helloway
Pune
Louse Ivides
Waehburn Streets
Locuks
More
Alary Loucks
North Bromley Avenue
Piers
Priday Efternon
Wickburn Street
Warneke
Besunton
Vee
Arthur G. Warner
Summit Avenue
Lerment
Forget Mill
Veteran Pittston Editor Drowns After Susquehanna Boat Capsizes
Louis Gordon seventy of Stroudsburg and Pittston newspaper man drowns when a squall overturns his boat on the Susquehanna near Falling Springs. Gordon sinks after a futile rescue attempt as Railroad workers witness the tragedy. He was editor of the Montour American and founder of the Evening Press at Pittston. Survived by his wife two daughters a son and a brother in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Gordon
Pittston
Susquehanna
RR. H. Green
Falling Springs
Green
Gordon
Caxton
Avery
Gorilon
Grap
Deceasel
Stroudsburg
Pribiibe
Montour American
Danville
Evening Press
Pattson
High School Appointments Report Prepared
The high and training school committee met to frame a report on high school appointments for Friday’s board meeting. The report was prepared to be presented, but details were not disclosed. It is believed Principal Opt Pans and Professor Looniis will be reappointed, while vacancy filling in the commercial department remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neha
Whit
Prin- Opt Pans
Looniis
Combined Pullman and Ni ck el Plate Cars Offer Fast Cheap Travel
Travel between New York and Chicago via Lackawanna and Nickel Plate lines with standard coaches and luxurious vestibuled cars. Meals served at low prices, with colored porters for both classes, and through day coaches. For information contact Nickel Plate Bowl Buffalo NY or ticket agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Lackawanna
Nickel Plate
Scranton
Binghamton
Elmira
Cleveland
Ft. Wayne
Nickel Plate Road
Unclear OCR: Jail, bonds, and crime notes
Fragmentary report notes Robert Masmith in county jail on bond for alleged offense involving William Itell's wife. Bond reduced to 500, unsuccesful. Mentions a dining today and a man named Nelvmith, with references to a medical ad and nostrums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Masmith
William Itell
Nelvmith
Hatter and Lane's Advertise Wines and Cigars
Readable fragments show Dunn's Hatter and Lane's at 520 Spruce Street promote wine and cigar sales. The brief notices mention a big winner and shop names in a vintage ad-like tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane's
Spruce Street
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Norton’s Bulletin
Eac
Krow Kay
M. Norton
Lackawanna Avenue
THE
Griffin Art CO
Wyoming Avenue
Per
Lackawanna Dairy CO
Adams Avenues
A. A. Lindabury
S Basifn
Connell Building
South Main Avenue
Scranton Transfer Co
NUGH
Agkawanna Laundry
Miss Vina ‘Tropp
North
Fehite
Charles Wirth
MR. Hallstead
Lawrence Band
Municipal Building
Patersonians
Mr. A. Hare
Hare Bros
Fincastle
Ohio
Chamberlain's Cole
All Drug
Matthew Brow
Wholesale
Dunn's
the Hatter
E. G
Coursen
Povone Bc
Russel
D., L. & W. Company
Thomas-Benson
Benson
Alex. Dunn
Do Omer
Meat Market
R. H. Green
Lake Aviel
Ghatow
Lake Beoolans
Schank & Spencer
Eet
Atade
Reid
Hees
Big Winler
Clarke Bros
Victor
J.D. Williams & Bro
Laka
Aye
Suranton
Roger Bros
Davidow Bros. Jewelers
Bell & Skinner
Balvics Plasters
BTC
Emall Carn
Matthews Bro A
Ato Larkawannt
Felton
Hand & Payne
Knox
Souare
Washington Avs
Penn Avenue
Hatter
Wyoming
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