Local Residents and Visitors Around Blakely and Surroundings
Alderman John T. Howe attended Blakely yesterday while Mrs Insane Reese of Peckville spends a month in Atlantic City. Major C. EL and two sons depart for Moscow for ten days. ET Goldberg of New York visits Mr and Mrs El Moses of Mulberry Street. Lelicia Starkweather of Philadelphia visits Miss Mena Megarge on Washington Avenue. Mr and Mrs TL Alworth and relatives stay with kin at Harford Susquehanna County. Richard and ALM O'Brien families travel to Spring Lake New Jersey. Dr Ludwig Wohlau and family move to their Lake Nicholson summer home. Miss Marple of Morristown NJ visits Rev Marple's daughter at St Lake's Church. Miss Jennie Eaton and Miss De Lierard of Croton NY, guests at the William farm on Jefferson Avenue Green Ridge, return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insane Reese
Peckville
Atlantic Cit Mir
C. EL Major
Moscow
Vist
ET. Goldberg
New York City
Mra
el. Moses
Mulberry Street
Lelicia Starkweather
Philadelphia
Mena Megarge
Washington Avenue
Richard O'Brien
Alm. O'Brien
Spring Lake
N. J
Ludwig Wohlau
Lake Nicholson
Misa Marple
Morristown
N.1
Mr. Marple
St. Lake'a Church
Anna Sanderson
Sanderson Avenue
Jennie Eaton
Mise de Lierard
Frookien
SN. Y
Williama
Jefferson Avenue
Green Ridge
Deep Mystery In Wayne County Over Lake Cajaw Find
A complete set of women’s clothing was found on the banks of Lake Cajaw in Texas township. Items include a lavender striped waist a duck skirt No 7 shoes black hose underwear and a red sunbonnet. Speculation ranges from accidental drowning to possible foul play with no owner yet claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Cajaw
Texas Township
Brooklyn Woman Seeks License Rules On Fortune Telling
A Brooklyn woman asks Judge Archbald about license requirements in Philadelphia for fortune telling and palmistry. The letter notes fortune telling for pay is prohibited by law in this state and requests early guidance from the license commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Archbald
Brooklyn
Scranian
Vma
Bir
Mary Irower
Broadway
Portrait of Judge Gunster Hung in Main Court Room
The portrait of Judge F. W. Gunster by John Willard Raught, commissioned by the Lackawanna Law and Library Association, is now hung in the main court room near the judges’ entrance. A formal presentation by the bar to the Library association is scheduled for August 13 during midsummer court. P. J. Casey won the bicycle at O'Hara's Cigar store with ticket number 5243.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Gunster
John Willard Raught
New York
Lackawanna Law and Library Association
Bar
Library Association
P. J. Casey
O'Hara
State Guard Reorganization Anticipated After Mt Gretna Camp
Pennsylvania state guard to drop one regiment and five companies after the Mt Gretna division encampment begins Aug 4. Thirteenth and Ninth regiments to survive. Company M Thirteenth disbanded for poor inspection. Briga de plans a four twelve company regiments total of forty eight. Preparations underway in Harrisburg and at Mt Gretna under Cols Potter and Moody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunkhannock
Mt. Gretna
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
W. 8. Millar
Nio
Tts
Safgly
Gretna
Thirteenth Regiment
Ergeanta
New Guard
State Guard
Wvance
Thomas J. Potter, Jr
S. W. Moody
E. E. Robbins
Greensburg
Guard
Brigaide
Cornwall and Lebanon
Conewago
Stone
Heechams Pill no equal for constipation
Fragmentary note mentions Smoke The Pocono six cent cigar and a claim of a pill named Heechams Pill no equal for constipation. No clear events or persons beyond brands.
Rail officials launch drive against vagrant transport thefts
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad seeks to curb a wave of free travel by petty thieves, arresting seven or eight “tramps” this week. John Kane of this city and Charles Van Ripper of Philadelphia were nabbed in Datton. Van Ripper, a sixty year old ragged man from Chicago, claimed a Philadelphia attorney son. Both men were jailed ten days after failing to post fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Millar
Tima
Destructive fire at residence of Dr John L Wentz
A blaze damaged the Madison avenue home of Dr John L Wentz yesterday afternoon. Fire crews from Bellufa Century and Central City battled attic flames, with three water streams and interior hose lines. About $6,000 in fire and water damage occurred. insurance covers the loss. Police theorize an electrical fault from a lightning strike during a thunderstorm started the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Wentz
Madison Pavende
Pine
Gibson Street
Dr. Wentz
Oceanic
Tap
Jefferson Avenue
Bellufa
Centurys
Central City
Chemical Company
Atthc
Mayor's Removal Standoff Prompts City Council Resolution
The Scranton mayor repeats his stance against reappointing Lieutenant Spellman and Patrolman L P Jones. A resolution by Wade M Finn was adopted unanimously urging written opinions on any grounds enabling the mayor to refuse restoration after removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spellman
L. P. Jones
Wade M. Finn
Scranton
Ethiettar
Trea Ution
Parsonsage Marriage Unites Arthur Hudson and Miles Jessie North
Arthur Hudson and Miles Jessie North of Marion Street were married yesterday by Rev. James Hughes at his residence. The bride wore an elegant dress and looked beautiful. The couple will live on Marion Street Green Ridge and begin married life with many friends’ good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hudson
Miles Jessie North
Marion Street
James Hughes
Green Ridge
Fruit for Canning Urges Women Today
Ladies urged to act now and stock up on fruits for canning this season. Emphasis on preparations and timely purchase to ensure ample supplies.
Water Sources Examined as Scranton Company Expands
Health board inspected the Providence Gas and Water company dams and reservoirs now owned by Scranton Gas and Water. They noted improved watershed control after land purchases totaling about 200 acres and plan further inspections of Griffin and Summit lake facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Company
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Board of Health
Providence Gas and Water Company
Jd. &. Fish
Robert Reeves
Scranton
Lackawannea River
Scranton Milne
Green Ridge
Scranton Company
W. W. Scranton
Providence
Griffin Lake
Ackerly
Provery
Women's Club
Summit Lake
Chinchilla
Tripp
Barna
Stanton
Snyder
Legwett
Ventura
Scranton Companys
Walker resigns as fire chief amid council vote
John H. Walker resigns as chief of the fire department effective July 10 1900. Mayor Moir announces the appointment of Fred W. Zizelman as new chief, subject to council approval, and Zizelman is confirmed by eleven to four. Walker cites better pay with another company as a reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Zizelman
John H. Walker
Select Council
Moir
John D. Walker
Fred W. Zinkeman
Finn
Messrs
Roche
Melvin
Zizleman
Ross
Sehneider
Lidstone
Walker
Aeke
Tribune
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Fred W. Zizleman
Eighth Ward
Nay Aug Engine Company
Donations to the Home for the Friendless Acknowledges Gratitude
The Home for the Friendless lists numerous donors and gifts including clothing, bread, vegetables, flowers, fruit, carpets, quilts, and other items. Contributors include Mrs Ellen Chae, Miss Hawley, Mrs Kennedy, and many others, with donations ranging from food to household goods and fabric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Home For the
Veterans Elect Officers In Local Spanish American War Group
General Gobin commandery No. 41 of the Veterans of the Spanish American War met in Krabbs hall and elected officers led by Captain P. S. Byron and First Lieutenant W. S. Watkins. Second Lieutenant P. J. Quinn and chaplain C. F. Thomas also named, with J. M. Benjamin as sergeant of the guard and trustees W. E. Gunster F. Malott. Delegates Vorhis Malott Benjamin and alternates F. Jones P. S. Byron Karl Gunster chosen. The group reports rapid growth to 124 members since organizing last winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vorhis
Malott
Benjamin
F. Jones
P. &. Byron
Karl Gunster
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stransky Steel
N. Washington Ave
Lewis, Ruddy, Davies & Murphy
Lackawanna Avenue
DR. Taylor
Wyoming Avenue
Hotel
Jermyn
Ackawanna
Penn Avenue
B. Warman
John T. Howe
Blakely Yeaterday
Alworth
Harford
Susquehanna
Judge Gunster
National Guard
McKinley
Corbin
Miles
Snowden
J. P. S. Gobin
Campant
Gobin
Heecham
Wanderers
Madison Avenue
Select
Miss Jessie North
Georgia
Coursen
Third National Bank of Scranton
United States
Banking House
Thorst
Wm. Connell, Alfred Hand
Thos. H. Watkins
WM. Connell
Henry Belin Jr
Catlin
J. Benj. Dimmick
James Archbald
Luther Keller
J. L. Connell
Henry Berlin
Wal IT Paok
A. M. Storr
Marburger
Molevevert's Bakery
Everett From
Ty BK. Carr & Soy
J.T. Bover
W. GG
Conrail
Pratt
Ceti
Woo
Alen
Joley Morri
Yehew’ Market
Choldon Gate
Koowe
Tinden's Bakery
Mew
Mu Jaren
Avnbornat
Fin
Clarke Bros
Era Mout
Coleman
B. Neteleton
Morris
St. Margarect’s Guild
Magale Zelbler
Hantington
Meree
HA. Crane
Ellen Chae
P. Kennedy
Cora Merniwht
Virrun Knight
C. Boemer
Prevton Hollineon
Thomas Arner
Mire Hall
W. J. McClare
Brandbent
Thetis Ickson
Actiental Fund
Shawn Rive
Meiers
Gorsen
Tor Matthews
Mowe
Mim T. Lydidon
Th. Brooks
Hi Hebel
Mic Dalla Pettigrew
Comdy
Thewas Arner
Miss Hawley
Mere John Genter
Wo Thhem
Handler
Meline
Lillian Morrly
Lackawanna Pater Company
Mrs B. TI. Fuller
Consumers” Tee Company
Tee Tree Ethines
Washington Ave
S Peuar
Veryone
Distributors
Wyoming Ave
Veterans
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank Building
Wakenouse
Lackawanna Ave
Atlantic
Zing
Orks
Conrad
Lockawanna Avenue
Jale
Foote & Fuller Co. Mears Building
W.H. Pierce
Penn Ave
The
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Bcranton and
Wilkes-Barre
Adlanufacturerd
General Office
Scranton, Pa
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