Social round of visits and travel in the region
Mise Lucy Carroll visits friends in Honesdale while Edward Wren from New York stays with his brother in law A B Holmes. Mary Beamish and nieces Dorothy Ella Beamish spend four months at Hotel Pines. Loretta Stock travels to Mauch Chunk to visit friends. Rev Dr Renninger leaves Allentown after a week with Rev Mr Sheldy. Elizabeth Shafer heads to Buffalo with Niagara Park and Canadian stops. Mrs Myles J Levy departs for Providence and Fall River. Frank P Henderson and family leave for New York State. William Jessup Torrey registers as a student at law under City Solicitor Torrey. Babina Davitt returns to Washington DC after a Washington ave visit. Rt Rev Bishop O Hara leaves for Cape May for a week at his brother’s cottage. Mine Inspector Roderick takes family to Atwintcony for a month. Roderick to return when family settled. F M Vandling Charlies W Gunster H H Coston R H Patterson Major J W Oakford sail to Europe. August Hobinson and J Fish in New York to see tourists sail. Robinson and Meh plan a fishing week at Fit Taland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Lucy Carroll
Madison Avenue
Honesdale
Edward Wren
New York City
A. B. Holmes
West Side
Mise Mary Beamish
Dorothy
Ella Beamish
Hotel Pines
Loretta Stock
Washburn Street
Mauch Chunk
Renninger
Sheldy
Allentown
Elizabeth Shafer
Buffalo
Niagara Park
Points
Canada
Myles J. K. Levy
Adams Avenue
Providence
Fall River
Frank P. Henderson
South
Washington Avenue
New York State
William Jessup Torrey
Torrey
Yate
Babina Davitt
Washington, D. C
Mary Padden
Bishop O'Hara
Cape May
Dr. O'Hara
Philadelphia
Roderick
North End
Atwnticony
F. M. Vandliing
Charlies W. Gunster
H. H. Coston
R. H. Patterson
J. W. Oakford
New York
Europe
August Hobinson
I. J. Fish
Messrs. Robinson and
Meh
Fite Taland
Remains of Jacob Boyd Buried in City Cemetery
Frightfully mangled remains of Jacob Boyd killed early Tuesday on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad near West Lackawanna avenue crossing were buried yesterday afternoon in Washburn street cemetery. No relatives were heard from and burial was funded by the poor board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Boyd
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
West Lackawanna Avenue
Washburn Street
Boyd
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Advertised for All
Advertisement offers a refund if the laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets fail to cure. Item priced at 25 cents and lists Miss Carolyne V. Dorsey a teacher of elocution and orsatory and delsarte at 107 Wyoming Avenue. Twining, optician at 125 Penn Avenue shows in store hours 9 a m to 6 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyne V. Dorsey
Wyoming Avenue
Twining
Optician
Penn Avenue
Twenty five years in the priesthood jubilee observed
Rev. P. J. McManus of St. Pauls Green Ridge marked twenty five years in the priesthood with a village jubilee. Children from the parochial school staged a program and class of 1897 graduates presented tokens. A high mass with choral music followed, and later a dinner at the convent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. McManus
St. Paul's
Father McManus
Blessed Virgin's Sodality
The
Angels' Sodality
Ladies of St. Joseph's Esociety
Sisters of St. Joseph's Foundling Home
Sisters of St. Paul's School
Detecting Lean Milk With Babcock Tester Approved
Food Inspector Cullen received a Babcock milk tester authorized by the board of health to detect fat content. The device uses sulphuric acid and a revolving long-neck bottle to separate fat in minutes, indicating if milk has been skimmed or if dairy practices have altered its rich content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullen
Babcock
Tabby
Overheated Stack Sets Roof Fire at Richmond Colliery
An overheated furnace stack ignited the boiler house roof at the Richmond colliery near the Dickson City Line at 3.00 yesterday afternoon. The roof was completely destroyed with no further damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Colliery
Richmond
Dickson City Line
New Yorkers Visit Danville Monument for Col Hain
Yesterday morning at eight o'clock 137 Manhattan Elevated Railroad employees traveled from New York City to Danville to visit the grave of Col John Hain. A monument to him had been erected by the company a month earlier as a tribute from the employer to the officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
At & O'Clock
Manhattan Elevated Railroad
New York City
Danville
Col
John Hain
Elevated Railroad
Notable Journey After Decoration Services Listed Officials
Yesterday workers unable to accompany the party during decoration services. After breakfast at the Jermyn the party traveled to Danville and then returned to New York last night. Prominent members included BH. J. Gaynor auditor 8. D. Smith transportation superintendent Charles BH. McFadden general ticket agent FE. A. Wise train master western division J. S Sharland eastern division trainmaster Captain A. Mets ces eastern division Station Inspector eastern division James Guerin western division Station Inspector west ern division Robert Black roadmaster George W. La Forge master carpenter and H. J. Lattimer assistant engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terday
Jermyn
Danville
New York
BH. J. Gaynor
8. D. Smith
Charles BH. McFadden
FE. A. Wise
Western Division
J. 8 Sharland
Eastern Division
A. Metsces
James Guerin
Western
Robert Black
George W. la Forge
H. J. Lattimer
City leaders clash after council meeting on lane's cafe
After a Tuesday night joint meeting adjourned, Democrats went to Lane's cafe on Bpruce street where Select Councilman Robinson entered. Sheridan of the Nineteenth ward called Robinson a renegade Democrat. Robinson called Sheridan a doodler. Sheridan struck, dropping the selectman to the floor before friends intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Bpruce Street
Robinson
Sheridan
Miners Ordered to Ten-Hour Day by Delaware, Lackawanna Firm
General Coal Agent W R Storrs directs the Delaware and Hudson and affiliated collieries to operate ten hours daily for an indefinite period. Officials say the move reflects summer demand, not the bituminous strike, with full time at William Connell William T Smith and Pancoast collieries, and potential extension to all mines if demand remains strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Storrs
Delaware
Dckawanna and Western Company
William Connell
William T. Smith
Pancoisi
Delaware and Hudson
Tribune
Jong
Thirteen year old tramp picked up near Park Place station
Lieutenant Spellman and officers captured five tramps in a freight car on the Ontario and Western road near Park Place. A thirteen year old boy named Em Swarts, from New York City, said he left home six weeks ago after getting separated from a chum at Coney Island. He planned to move west but was halted by police. His father, Frank Swarts, a cigar maker of 124 Stanton Street, will come for him. The boy is held in the central station women's ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spellman
North End
Ontario and Western Road
Park Place Station
Em Swarts
New York City
Coney Island
Jersey City
Lackawaxen
Hawley
Frank Swarts
Stanton Street
Central Station
Resolutions Approved by Mayor Include Pavement Bids and Wall Plans
Signed by the mayor yesterday the resolutions authorize bidding to repair pavements. They require the city engineer to provide plans for a retaining wall at Marvine crossing and to re pave Carbon street with asphalt or brick. The street commissioner’s $5,000 head also received approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulley
Marvine Crossing
Seventh Street
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Bridge
Scranton Street
Carbon Street
Dunning
Bondsman Secures Bail Piece for Recom mitment of Olchefski
South Side arson suspect Leon Olchefski was released on 1500 bail with Anthony Swierkowski as bondsman. Swierkowski obtained a ball-piece in the clerk of courts office and pledged to surrender Olchefski, who had not yet been received at the county jail by late last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Olchefski
South Side
Anthony Swierkowski
Swierkowki
Olhefaki
Girl Bitten by Neighbor Dog prompts police response
Annie Grogan of West Carbon Street was bitten on the leg by a neighbor’s bull dog. A complaint was filed and an officer was sent to shoot the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Grogan
See West Carbon Street
Reap
Physician Endorses Horsford’s Acid Phosphate Remedy
Dr H M Harlow of Augusta Maine calls Horsford's Acid Phosphate one of the best remedies for cases needing acidity and a nerve tonic. He asserts its efficacy across diverse conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsford
H. M. Harlow
Augusta
Clymer Kills Threats Then Slashes Man at Lodging House
In Scranton a lodging house at the Lackawanna and Western crossing saw Jacob Clymer confront Peter Donahue over alleged threats to kill Donahue's sister Mrs. Berle Smith. Clymer attacked with a razor, slashing Donahue from shoulder to ribs. Police arrested four people. Donahue was taken to the hospital for wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donahue
Clymer
Beth Smith
Cutter
Weat Lackawanna Avenue
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Keller
Peter Donahue
Berle Smith
Jacob Clymer
Smith
West Side Hospital
Mrs. Smith
Bridget Joyce
Dodgetown
Mr. Smith
Jacob
Peter
Buffalo Bill's Wild West to Feature Flying Artillery Display
Buffalo Bill's Wild West show adds Uncle Sam artillery batteries to its program. Audiences will witness modern cannons being loaded aimed fired and recoiled in the arena with smokeless powder effects. The display promises a dramatic safe view of battlefield detail and will occur Friday July 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Bill
Wild West
Congress of Rough Riders
Uncle Sam
Norton Seeks Custody Of His Two Children
John Norton of Carbondale challenged the custody of his two children who are in the care of his mother-in-law Mrs. Michael Devine. A habeas corpus writ had been issued and a hearing before Judge Edwards was held. a decision was promised later. The children's mother died several months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Norton
Carbondale
Edwards
Michael Devine
Norton
Boarding Passenger Probed at Big James Hotel Pittston
A single man staying at the Big James Hotel on North Main Avenue in Pittston is under investigation as authorities review his movements and lodging details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big James Hotel
North Main Avenue
Pittston
Local Epworth Leaguers Headed to Toronto Convention
About 500 people from the area traveled yesterday to Toronto Canada for the International convention of Upworth Leagues set to begin today and run for a week. Haworth League delegates mostly join the party with several chapters represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Canada
Upworth Leagues
Haworth Leaguers
Wyoming
Fpworth Leange
Postal Service Exam Notice in Scranton
The United States civil service commission orders an exam for clerk and carrier in the postal service to be held Tuesday August 4 1887 at 9 a m in Scranton Pa Applicants must be US citizens ages 18 and up for clerks and 1 to 40 for carriers A July 23 1807 deadline applies for applications to Louis G Schantz Secretary Board of Examiners Postal Service Scranton Pa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Postal Service
United States
Louis G. &Schantz
Scranton
Secretary Board of Examiners, Postal Service
Death notices from Scranton July 1987
DIED BOLAND In Scranton July 13 1987 Mrs Robert Boland at her residence 94 Washington avenue Funeral Thursday morning Requiem mass at 9 o'clock St Johns church Grouth Scranton Burial Hawley train leaving 11am Erie and Wyoming Valley railroad Return train Hawley 6pm MURRAY In Scranton July 13 1987 John Murray son of Mr and Mrs William Murray Van Buren avenue Funeral Thursday at 3 Interment Hyde Park Catholic cemetery WILLIAMS In Scranton July 14 1897 Fran Williams 1421 Lafayette street Funeral announced later Interment Washburn street cemetery
First Week of The Great A Change Closes Articles
A sweeping business shift requires closing every article before August first. The notice urges swift action and marks the urgency of this unprecedented opportunity.
Thumb Crushed Amputation After Mill Incident
Michael Battle suffered a severe crush injury to his left thumb while unloading at the South Mill yesterday. He was taken to Moses Taylor hospital where the thumb was amputated. He resides on Pear Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jakie
South Mill
Michael Mattie
Pear Street
Moses Taylor Hospital
D L W Railroad Introduces Through Day Coach to Chicago
The D L W railroad runs an elegant through day coach from New York to Chicago on train No 7 leaving New York at 7 p m daily. The service promises no changes of cars for passengers, claims to be the shortest route and has the lowest rate. Apply to nearest railroad agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Hood's Sarsa paritin promotes rich pure blood
An advertisement urges readers to protect health by keeping blood rich and pure with Hood's Sarsa paritin and Hood's Pills. It claims illness comes from weak blood and promotes easy digestion and bile management as benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Fuhrman & Bro Maintain Awnings and Society Goods Stand
We continue at the same location after twenty two years in business and respectfully seek public patronage for awnings tents flags and all kinds of society goods and decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fuhrman & Bro
Event Satisfaction And Contact Details At Adams Avenue
A notice urges showing good work through a call or visit to M41 and 345 Adams Avenue. The message directs using telephone or postal contact to demonstrate quality work at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Avenue
Scranton to Chicago D L W and Nickel Plate Routes
Daily service from Scranton to Chicago via Delaware, Lackawanna and Western and Nickel Plate roads. For details contact M. L. Smith, Division Passenger Agent, D L and W Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Chicago
Nickel Plate
M. L. Smith
Extraordinary Value Price List For New Arrivals
The notice promotes economical pricing on new stock. It highlights 28 dozen Ladies' Shirt Waters in fancy stripes and Oriental designs offered at 37c. It also advertises 21c Ladies' Separate Skirts made of Nav Blue Storm ee lined percaline with velvet binding, originally $4.40.
Fire on Prospect Avenue Damages Minimal
A blaze yesterday afternoon at 1.50 in a summer kitchen attached to a small building on Prospect Avenue owned by John Knee. South Side fire companies rushed from box 7 and extinguished the flames before significant damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect Avenue
John Knee
South Side
Hair Bugs Offer Cheaper Lookalike Solutions For Occasions
Advertisers claim costly hair bugs can be replaced with cheaper lookalikes that deliver the same service. They warn carpet prices will rise in a month or two and urge buyers to purchase now before price hikes.
Pittston man found with rat poison in apparent suicide attempt
Peter Clash of Pittston reportedly tried to kill himself last evening after being found on the sidewalk near Patterson's lumber yard by Watchman Filley. Clash handed over a box half full of rat poison and claimed he had ingested the rest before disappearing, with search efforts ongoing at a late hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Clash
Pittston
Clash
Patterson
Filley
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the Martian
DuMaurier
Bellamy
J. L Allen
Crockett
Amelia Barr
R. H. Davis
Crawford
Sienkiewicz
de. Luttrell
Rose Carey
Uncle Bernac
Conan Doyle
Hon
Peter Sterling
Ford
Harold Frederick Mutable
Robt. Barr
Anthony Hope
Thos. Hardy
D'Annuanzio
Peter Halker
Schreiner
Ziska
Marie Correlli
Forge of the Forest
Roberts
Norton’'S
Lackawanna Ave
Garney, Brown & Co
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna
A. B. Warman
GHS Hchillen
Hollonal Bank
Rollaite Telephone Lada
W. B. Henwood
Lackawann] Ave
TION
Hatter and Furnlnwer
Lacka
Green Ridge
J. F. Dunn
Moffitt
St. John’s
South Scranton
Muelo
Father McManue
St. Peter's Cathedral
William O'Hara
P. J. Murphy
Olyphant
P. C. Hurat
Lovelton
T. J. Rea
Sugar Notch
P. J. O'Rourke
John McDermott
Plains
Father Rea
Stack
Colonel Hain
Commoner
Selectman Robinson
D. L. and
W. Co
Olchefski
Williams
Gurrel
Epworth
Money Saving Sale
Michael
Hetter
Cara
Wien
Clarke Bros
Bell & Skinner
Young Bros,’ Straws
A. R. Sawyer
Vane x. Asnetie Theatre
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Victor Hugo
Scranton School OF
Siebecker & Watixings
Camel
Lackawanna Avenue
Raynolds
Sohmer Piano
J. W. Guernsey
Scranton, PA
Prop
J.D. Williams & Bro
Lack. Ave
Silverstone
DOD
Lackawanni Avenue
Mercereau & Connell’s
Egents
Regina
Dunn
the Hatter
Wolf & Wenzel
Adams Ave
Court House
Richardson Moynton
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