Personal notes and travels of local residents
Dr Miles Gibbons returns from Syracuse. Attorney James Watkins travels to Washington DC for a brief stay. Miss Laure FP Grubb visits her sister in Allentown. J Alexander Jr of City Avenue and Rev Joseph A Seles visit Philadelphia. Mrs Henry Armbrust and family vacation near Maulewood. Mrs Preston Goodwin travels to Chicago for her daughter’s illness. E S McSherry of Frederick City visits grandparents. Rev and Mrs Thomas M Conn of Jefferson Avenue host guests. The Misses Dollie, Joes, Clare Cloyd and Nettie Aluetley plan a trip to Niagara Falls and the Thousand Islands. Mr Connors travels to Oswego for law studies. A J Collom and Henry Koehler attend executive committee meeting in Lebanon for Wilkes-Barre convention. Mr and Mrs John Grady depart for Europe for two months. Captain Belney to Burlington VT for Medal of Honor convention. DeLacy leads senior view committee with four Medal of Honor holders in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Gibbons
Syracuce
N.Y
James Watkins
Washington, D. C
Laure FP. Grubb
Allentown
Mia. J. Alexander, Jr
City Avenue
Joseph A. Seles
Philadelphia
and Mora
Alexander
Clay Avenue
Henry Armbrust
Jefferson Avenue
Dollie TH
Joes
Tile
Clare Cloyd
Neltle Aluetley
Niagaru Fale
BeLney
Burlington
Nin DeLacy
Delacy
McKeown
Tonhaonooky
J. N. Rotter
Wilkes-Barre
Rhodex
Plains
Mrs Anna B Hill seeks divorce after desertion in Utleu
Mrs Anna B Hill of Pinestreet Taylor files for divorce from Harry HI. The petition, found Wednesday with Prothonotary Copeland by Attorney George W Okell, alleges Desertion August 5 1802 after eighteen months of marriage. They wed in Utleu and desertion occurred there. husband’s whereabouts are unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna B Hill
Pinestreet, Taylor
Harry HI
Copeland
George W. Okell
Hill
Utleu
Morey Explains His Bill For School No 21 Work
Building committee of the board of control met to reconsider claims by Loma Morey for No 21 school work. Morey defended charges as necessary to remove rust on an iron fence, noting a union rate of four dollars daily for labor and that some tasks could not be done by laborers or apprentices. The committee approved the bill after reducing the daily rate for a fence task. No action on other bills until upcoming meetings. Contract for a reefing wall and sidewalks at No 72 school awarded to S Bykes & Sons. Vincent G. Carlucci failed to present certified funds and was rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Mowell
Loma Morey
Et No 21
Pia
Morey
No. 72
Bykes & Sons
Vincent GG
Carlucci
Klondike fortunes echoed in Scranton arrivals
Arthur Thomas, said to have reached Seattle from Dawson City with 75000, and his brother William Thomas, long in the Klondike, are residents of Scranton. William previously ran an oyster stand at 108 South Main. A. B. Hadden from Dunmore, with 25000, is listed among arrivals with ties to Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Thomas
Seattle
David M.thomas
Garfeld
Aelear Maker
William Thomas
Klondike
Dawson City
William ‘Thomas
South Main Avenue
Scranton
A. B. Hadden
Dunmore
City admits error in property assessment reduction ordered
Judge Archbald heard 8 C Krelin’s petition for no reduction on Mifflin Avenue property. City Assessor Fowler and Joseph Oliver admitted the assessment was too high and an oversight, and the assessment was reduced from 2500 to 1700. OB Partridge represented the petitioner, City Solicitor Vorburg for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald
8. C. Krelin
MifAin Avenue
Charles Fowler
Joseph Oliver
Board of Revision and Appeal
Partridge
A. A. Vorburg
Pittston Jail Inmate Faces Murder Charge After Slaying Victim
Charlee Davenport confined in Pittston jail awaiting result of Willet Pulver injuries from a quarrel on Monday night Pulver died at Pittston hospital at 3 yesterday morning He leaves a wife and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlee Davenport
Pittstonn
Willet Pulver
Muriley
Pulver
Pittston Hospital
Balloon Ascension at Lake Ariel Sets July Outing
A July 14 event at Lake Ariel will feature a daring balloon ascent by Fraf Glascow. Good music and refreshments accompany the outing while trains depart EL and W depot at 8:30 am 10:00 am and 2:00 pm for adults 75 cents and children 40 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Ariel
Fraf. Glascow
EL & W
Gow
I. & W. Depot
Spacm
Spim
Picnic Supplies and Canned Goods Listing
A compact advertisement enumerates picnic supplies including potted ham and tongue, potted chicken and turkey, sardines at 15 to 25 cents, olives in various forms, English pickles plain and mixed, rillet for sandwiches, finest pure fruit syrups, Birch Sarsaparilla and Ginger Ale, with prices ranging from a few cents to a dollar fifty per dozen.
Russell assumes office as Delaware, Lackawanna and Western head
Mr. Russell arrives to take over as general superintendent amid pending selection of Bogart’s successor. SchwartS of the Syracuse division and Suleebury of the Utica division seen as top candidates. Russell will report to Truesdale, with Scranton as fixed headquarters, and plans to consult with other officials while supervision remains collaborative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogart
Schwarz and
Saleeburg
Syracuse
Utica
Russell
Garrett Bogart
Truendale
Alr
Schwarts
Suleebury
Aden
Hallstead
Scranton
Fitzgibbon
Canfield
Truesdale
Halletead
The
Jermyn
East Orange
Hungarian laborer killed in Leggett's Creek mine accident
Adolph Halleman a laborer at Leggett's Creek mine was instantly killed yesterday when a rock fall struck him on the head while drilling. The Hungarian immigrant's body was taken to his Parker street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Halleman
Leggett’s Creek
Parker Street
Lehigh Valley Announces Atlantic City Excursion Fare
The Lehigh Valley railroad offers a five dollar round trip excursion to Atlantic City departing July 1 with return travel valid to July 27. Fare shown as five dollars and forty four cents, half fare for children. Tickets available at all stations from White Haven to L A Junction including Scranton. consult ticket agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Atlantic City
White Haven
L. & A. Junction
Scranton
Lehigh Valley Ticket
Balloon Ascension At Lake Ariel Event Details
Fragmentary notice describes a balloon ascent at Lake Ariel on Friday July 14 with music for dancing and refreshments. It lists times and adult and child prices but garbled text obscures full details and organizers. It mentions transportation depots and references Beecham’s Pill and Pocono cigar branding in unclear context.
Midnight Disturbance Ends Without Arrests
Bill Matthews patrols a quiet street as a group of youths clash near Custekh's undertaker office. A commotion erupts with shouts and scuffles, then disperses when a Hook and Ladder truck arrives. No arrests are made and the sleepers return to their benches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Square
Til Matthews
George Washington
Hebe
Christopher Columbus
Tiete
Custekh
Roy
Pollea
Matthews
Bill
Delecatersnn
Collin
Wells Sudden Death Shock Hits Scranton Foreman
Oscar T. Wella 47, foreman at a South Scranton blacksmith shop, died suddenly last night on Adams Avenue while strolling with his wife and baby. The coroner ruled valvular heart disease as the cause after witnesses and physicians responded, with burial arrangements to follow for the widowed man and his two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar T. Wella
Adams Avenue
Mr. Wella
Scranton
Mr. Wells
Adama Avenue
Pine Street
Higson
Guthrie
Alex. Dunn, Jr
Burns
Roberts
Muggie Meade
This City
Robert Knapp
Taylor
Peck Purchases Corner Lot for New Home in City
F L Peck buys three lots at Jefferson avenue and Olive street for 2400 dollars. He plans a buff brick residence with Indiana limestone—tall barn to match style. Peck is president of Almagorda Lumber Co and general manager of Lackawanna and Newman Lumber. he is in Nuevo Texas on business. Also contains a testimonial about Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy from I M Law of Keowuk Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.L. Peck
Smith
Jefferson Avenue
Olive Street
Peck
Jeferson Avenue
Gibwen Street
Almagorda. Lumber Company
Almagorda
N. M
Lackiwanna
Newman Lumber Companies
Dtexivo
Balloon ascent debate and weaponry claim noted
On Friday Mih and Alex Dunn with Kun and Lasonet opposed Professor De Omer in a discussion about balloon ascent. The piece states the gun and bayonet as mankind's most powerful weapon when in faithful hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mih
Alex. Dunn
Kun
Prof. de Omer
Scranton Liederkranz Excursion to Farview
The Scranton Liederkranz invites members to an excursion to Farview on Tuesday July 14. Tickets cost adults 70 cents and children 40 cents with dancing and refreshments promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farview
Jay
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Promises Quick Relief
An aged advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pain wind colic and diarrhea promising fast relief. It claims usage by millions of mothers and urges purchase through druggists worldwide at twenty five cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Winslow
Mrs. Winnow
Inspection of City Fire Department Reveals Decay and Upgrades Urged
Mayor Molt toured central city stations including Century and Eagle and Hook and Ladder. He backed a $10 000 plan to improve quarters, stalls, staircases, and equipment, citing dangerous barn exits and needed new horses, wagons, and a furnace at various houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molt
Fire Department
Walker
William Tankier
Jackson
Simon Thonmne
Thomas Melvin
John J. Schneider
Fire Department Committee of Select Council
FLW
Zasselman
William J. Smith
John Nagel
Wenzel
Common Council
Nay Ave Central
Phoenix
Central City
Otlock
William Contell
Neptune
Century
Kneller
Fire department urged to upgrade gear and buildings
The department is run down and needs new apparatus and repairs. Most buildings require work except Crystal and Nay Aug. Century Hook and Ladder and Bag or companies need immediate attention and new steamers to replace General Phinney and Franklin. Proposal suggests diverting $10,000 from park bond funds to fire department improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Phinney and
Franklin Companion
Shcape
Body Found on Weel Mountain Sparking Murder or Natural Death Debate
A decaying body was found on Weel Mountain after a woman tripped over it while burying something and fled in terror. Coroners and deputies investigated but details remain unclear due to thick brush and fear among locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryin
Olmort
Bey
Elie
Ale
Cdy
Levehon
Mechanics Club Forms in Hulbert's Hall
Thirty five city carpenters met in Hulbert's hall to organize the Mechanics club as a temporary body. They plan a permanent setup in one week at the same venue and will admit only skilled carpenters who supported the local union strike policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nve
Hulbert's Hall
Mechanics Club
Ute Local Carpenters Union
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norton’s Bulletin
Kay
M. Norton
Lackawanna Avenue
Griffin Art GO
Zoo
Wyoming Avenue
Ww . Quart
Lackawanna Dairy CO
A. A. Lindabury
Spmn
Omee
Scranton Transfer Co
Hugh J. Keenan
Hou Por
United States
Lacka. Ave
Ackawanna
Aundry
William Conor Ror
Tir
John Grady
Europe
Mr. Grundy
Spruce Street
City
Pittston
William Pulver
MR. Russell
E.G. Runseell
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
W. F P. Hallstead
EB. G. Russell
New Brunswick
Quebec
States
Illinois Central
New York Central
J. M. Daly
Motive Powey
J. W. Fits. Gibbon
Daly
Stroudsburg
Fitszibbon
Elmhurst Boulevard
Loomis
Adolph Hallsman
Beech Om
E. G
Coursen
Bill Matthews
Wells
F. L. Peck
M. Law
Keowuk
Towa
Matthew Gross
Agta
Liederkranz Excursion
Hartman
Moir
Melvin
West Side Companies
Columbias
Hyde Park Avenue
Franklin House
Columbia
Eagles
Excelsior
Cumberland
Liberty
Niagare
Ouneral Phinney
Gener Phinney Company
Petersbore
Tmoef Company
Russia
O&c
Shank & Spence
West Mountain
the Mechanics Club
Ted
Hood
Lane's
Victor
Jd, Williams & Bro
Scranton, PA
Roger Bros
Davidow Bros, Jewelers
Lackawanna Ava
Bell & Skinner, Wcaing
Emall
Independence Ny
Felton
Penn Ave
Hand & Payne
Knox
Washington Ave
Pierge’s Market
Penn Avenue
Hatter
Wyoming Ave
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