Local visitors and guests listed in Lackawanna County notes
A Scranton area social roundup lists guests and visitors including Maud Miller at Lake View cottage Crystal Lake. Edward Glennon from Jersey City staying with aunt Mrs Patrick Lunny. Elmer D Brokenshire visiting Scranton. Miss Edith F Dennie returning from Peekville. Robert Marshall from Factoryville visiting town. Miss Saran Courtright entertaining Miss Letitia Starkweather of Wilkes Barre. Dr Spencer and City Solicitor Watrous on a gunning expedition. Mrs Frank Moreland of Pontine Michigan visiting relatives on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Maud Miller
Lake View Cottage
Crystal
Edward Glennon
Jersey City
Patrick Lunny
Elmer D Brokenshire
Scranton
Edith F. Dennie
Peekville
Robert Marshall
Factoryville
Saran Courtright
Letitia Starkweather
Wilkes- Barre
Spencer
Watrous
Frank Moreland
Pontine
Michigan
Alexander
Main Atrent
Miner Killed by Delaware and Hudson Train
Michael Jotoerk, a 23 year old miner from Russia Poland, living on Fike street, was struck and thrown from a 6.06 passenger train in No 1 tunnel. He died within a half hour after being taken home. He planned naturalization and sent for his mother. Funeral at St Hose church Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Jotoerk
No. 1
Fike Street
Russia
Poland
St. Hose Church
Misa Jennie Gerrity Weds John M Mclaughlin at St Rose
Yesterday morning Miss Misa Jennie Gerrity daughter of Mr and Mrs James Gerrity of Pike street married John M Mclaughlin of Scranton at St Rose church Rev T F Coffey officiated The bride wore a navy serge gown trimmed with lace and ribbon Attendant Miss Anna Ferrer Best man Dennis McGovern The ceremony drew many friends A wedding breakfast and reception followed at the bride home They will reside in Blakely upon returning from a sea shore trip Mr Mclaughlin an architect with the Colliery Engineer Co Scranton Best wishes pour in from friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa
Jennie M. Gerrity
James Gerrity
Pike Street
John M. Mclaughlin
Scranton
St. Rose Church
T. F. Coffey
Anna Ferrer
Dennis McGovern
Jermyn
Blakely
McLaughlin
Ro. Taylor
Main Street
Misa Grace C
William J. Snedscor
F. P. Doty
Hyde Park
Peckville
Misa Rose Glanville
Frank Callender
Green
William Pyne
Dunmore
la Guard
Barnes
Florence
Emma White
John H. Kinback
Doty
Methodist Episcopal Church
Blanche Taylor
Maud Treverton
Stella Wademan
Kittle Richmond
Honesdale
W. Swingle
E. H. Ritter
Jewet McCormick
William Budd
Martin Sitgraves
William Warfield
Pyrpedicor
J. Callender
William Peck
Herbert Frear
John Day
A. Kinbuck
Robert Craig
R. J. Mulford
Maggie Jones
Pete Wallace
Myrtle Ritter
Florence Taylor
Tda Lampoon
Maggie Barrett
Aliee Tuthill
Lena Barnes
Bertha Peck
Nellie Peck
Lou Lince
Eulah Tiffany
Emma Peck
Lillian Peck
Clara Guard
Rebecca Gay
Clarence Callender
Pittsburg
F. F. Doty
Daniel H. Taylor
The Building In Alumni Park Burglarized
Thieves entered Alumni Park building and stole two baseball suits and three pairs of shoes. Beards were torn away and several articles removed. Officials expect to identify and punish the culprits and offer a liberal reward for information leading to arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alumni! Park
Trinity Sunday School Picnic at Farview
A large group of youths and friends enjoyed the Trinity Sunday School annual picnic at Farview yesterday. The Mozart band played all day with games and cycle races, including half mile and mile events, as youngsters held friendly contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Sunday School
Parview
Farview
Mozart Band
New Switches to Relocate Gravity Picnic Cars
Passenger cars and Gravity picnic cars not in use have been stored on a switch near the Gravity shops. They will occupy new switches on the flats as cars are needed for excursions, with the larger number of cars required for picnic trips.
Local and Personal Notes Brighten Town Life
Mrs P Cameron of Mt Morris Pa returns home after visiting her brother Mark Brennan. Mrs A PF Gillis and children with others from New Milford Pa spent yesterday at Crystal lake. Moves of New York City visits town friends. Mrs A S Baker of Scranton visits local friends. Mrs William Harvey of Ashley visits Mrs John Moon on Belmont street. Mrs George Dennis entertains Mrs John Grisdale of Peckyville. Miss Agnes Haggerty of Scranton stays with Michael Martin on Powderly street. Mr and Mrs A W Burdick and son Harold return from Crystal lake trip. Adam Hryden at home on Grove street. Hon J B Van Bergan recovering from illness and out yesterday. Miss Mabel Edwards of Park street remains in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Cameron
Mt. Morris
Mark Brennan
A. PF. Gillis
Canovan
McLean and
Daviston
May Boyle
New Milford
Crystal Lake
M. Moves
New York City
A. 8. Baker
Scranton
William Harvey
Ashley
John Moon
Belmont Street
George Dennis
John Grisdale
Peckyville
Agnes Haggerty
Michael Martin
Powderly Street
A. W. Burdick
Harold
Adam Hryden
Grove Street
J. B. van Bergan
Mabel Edwards
Park Street
Local Notes From Blakely Area Visit and Meetings
Mr and Mrs John Williams of Munsey avenue Green Ridge visit the former's parents. John and Edmund Williams return from a fishing trip to Sickler pond with forty pounds Ash. Warahpa Council members to meet Thursday at 2 PM at Ledyard hall. Mrs H C Simpkine Mrs William Johns and Mrs B M Rogers guests at Powder Mills with Mrs Elmer BE Dalton. Miss Lulu Baker from New Jersey visits Miss Cla ntogers. Miss Kate Dodcon a public school teacher recovering after an operation at Plymouth. Blakely board of health conducts sanitary inspection of Second ward with few exceptions found in good condition. Mr Thompson of Bald Mount visits brother H L Thompson. Evening evangelist Rheihorn holds large attendance at Methodist Epis copal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Williams
Munsey Avenue
Green Ridge
John
Edmund Williams
Sickler Pond
Warahpa Council
Ledyard Hall
Snyder appointed postmaster at Priceburg
Snyder has been named post master of Priceburg. Ground breaking for the new office will occur this week on William McLaughlin's property beside his hotel. Joint excursion tickets for Priceburg and Blakely Primitive Methodist churches to Parview park on August 2 are selling fast. adults 65 cents, children 55 cents. A 20 gold piece will be raffled at St Thomas church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NS. Snyder
William McLaughlin
Priceburg
Blakely Primitive Methodist
Parview Park
St. Thomas’ Church
Pienle
Wages and Supper Fund for Church Renovation
Mise W Ely to host a supper for Primitive Methodist Church renovation on Monday July 19 at her Main Street home. Supper priced 16 cents. ice cream served. proceeds go to church renovation. Percy Grant, miner at Storrs mine, broke his leg Tuesday. Mrs Peter Jones returns home from Taylor visit. Johnson's coal mine workers to receive wages Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise W. Ely
Misa Ely
Main Street
Percy Grant
Storr's
Peter Jones
Taylor
Johnson's
Married at Sacred Heart church in Carbondale
Miss Jennie M. Gerrity daughter of Mr and Mrs James Gerrity of Pike street Carbondale and John P Mc Laughlin formerly of here were united in marriage at Sacred Heart church yesterday morning. Alfred Griffiths announced as Republican county convention delegate candidate. Jermyn Citizens band to perform at July 16 ice cream social on Episcopal church lawn. Several local residents attended the Scranton ball game yesterday. Mrs Samuel Waters left for England. Large home wedding at Main Street residence with Delahanty and Winter families joining in a formal ceremony. The bridal party included Ruth Llewellyn, Charlie Winter and multiple bridesmaids and ushers with a grand reception and train trip to Pittston for house keeping on Wyoming avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie M. Gerrity
James Gerrity
Pike Street
Carbondale
John P. McLaughlin
Scranton
Sacred Heart Church
Alfred Griffiths
Jermyn Citizens’ Band
Episcopal Church Lawn
Cleveland
Walts
Girl of Street
Avon
Messia
Graves
F. Moyer
Paul Cure
Clarence Pinkeslee
Samuel Waters
England
C. D. Winter
Main Street
Joseph D. Delahanty
West Fitteton
Margaret Winter
Ruth Llewellyn
Charlie Winter
Cora Storm
Francis Gendall
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Jessie Winter
Jermyn
Hofror
Marie Shiffer
Florence Delahanty
Weet Pittston
James Llewellyn
Wilkes-Barre
Ambrose A. Kunkle
Shamokin
Frank G. Winter
Pittston
Wyoming Avenue
J. P. Delahanty
George Stanton
James BE. Delahanty
Cooley
John Llewellyn
May Monte
Emiline Delahanty
Charles Coward
Willie Winter
Olyphant
Sadie Rush
F. Gendall
Graham Waring
Mrs Winter
Eliza Osborne
Dora Tennis
Minnie Reynolds
Misa Stella Pindered
Misa J. Mann
Arthur Winter
Joseph and
George Tennis
Clarence Blakeslee
Fred Waring
Taylor Miners Playoff and Local Social Selections
A Taylor schoolhouse park ball game pitted the Grays against Hyde Park Anthracites with Watkins on the Grays mound. Edwardo starred for the Grays and Jenkins made a running catch for the visitors as the Grays won for a purse of six. The town notes report local club meetings, mine shifts returning to ten hours, a planned Reda trip to Mooglen for ball, and a Welsh church ice cream social with praise for the serving girls.
Miner Injured Seriously After Rockfall Strike
A miner was preparing to emerge when a fall of rock struck him about the body, causing serious injuries. Rescue crews responded and transported him for treatment at the scene.
Amateur Ball Notes Preview Schedule for July 18
The Twilight club meets Violeta on Hollow grounds at 3 PM July 18 with Art Convey captain. The Pounders face the Violets at 2 PM July 18, dack Everhart captain. Apollos challenge Crescents for July 18. Cowboys Dunmore take on Rosettes July 19 with a return game planned. Lackawannas challenge Eurkas for July 11 on Eureka grounds. Archbald hosts Dunmore Nonpareils versus Lilies at 3 PM tomorrow and Excelsiors at Sport Hill July 18. Thornton and Payton lead the Nonparells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twilight
Violeta
Art
Convey
Pounders
Violets
Dack Everhart
Frits Booddig
Apollos
Crescents
Owen Walsh
Cowboys
Dunmore
Rosettes
South Side
Electrica
Tribune
Lafontaine
Lackawannas
Eurekas
Eureka
A. Carr
J. Gaughan
Archbald
Strong Lillies
Edward O'Hare
Thomas Payton
John Hastings
Peter O' Hare
Michael O'Neil
James Tighe
Charlie Calon
John McDonas
Thomas Regan
Joseph Holloran
Eixcelstore
Carbondale
Sport Hill
Excelsiors
Thornton
Payton
Fall of the Bastile marked by Paris July celebrations
Paris celebrated the Bastile anniversary with bright weather and a grand garrison review. President Faure and General Horace Porter attended, while Alsatians staged their pilgrimage to the Strasbourg statue in Place De la Concorde. Ambassador Hay and aides visited the French embassy in London for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Bastile
France
Strasbourg
Place de la Concorde
Faure
Horace Porter
London
Hay
Messrs
White
Carter
Legation
Ultimatum to Persia Demands Troop Withdrawal
Constantinople dispatch reports Turkey demands Persian troops leave Turkish territory near Kerbela. The ultimatum warns refusal may be treated as a declaration of war. Russia is believed to back Persia, whose government may ignore the demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Berlin
Vonsloche Zeitung
Constantinople
Porte
Persia
Kerbelou
Utimatum
Russia
Train schedules for Scranton and connections in June 1547
Trains from Scranton and nearby towns list daily departures to New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia and the South with multiple morning and afternoon options. Also notes connections at Buffalo Northumberland and Wilkes Barre with several local accommodations and Pullman services. Details require time district agent at the depot for updated tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
New York
Baur
Easton
Trenton
Philadelphia
South
Washington and Way
Cawego
Flmira
Cornine
Ath
Dansville
Mont Morris
Buffalo
Northwort
Binghamton and Way Station
Nicholson
Painghamton
Elmira
Utica
Richfield Springs
Ue A. m
Thaca
Northumberland
Pittston
Wilkes- Barre
Plymouth
Bloomsburg
Danville
Williamaport
Harrieburg
Baltimore
Washington
Nanticoke
iIntermediate
Intermevie
Faringeton
Pullman
M. L
Erie and Wyoming Valley Train Schedule Fragment
A fragmentary railway notice lists trains from Erie to York and Hawley with intermediate stops. It mentions departures around 6.00 am and 6.45 am with connections toward Lake Artelane and other local points, reflecting a historic 19th century timetable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beranton
York
Eerie
Hawley
Lake d
Lake Artelane
Lehigh Valley Railroad Schedules Offer Coal Route Details
Lehigh Valley Railroad announces Anthracite coal use and daily trains from Scranton on June 14 1897. Services include Diamond Express to New York Philadelphia and Wilkes Barre routes with multiple daily departures, connections to Buffalo Chicago and western points, plus Pullman parlor and sleeping cars between Wilkes Barre and major hubs. Front office officials listed Bethlehem and Lackawanna avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh and Susquehanna Division
RRC
Scranton
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre
Dickerain Park
Atlantic City
New York
Newark
Elizabeth
Philadelphi
Real Terminal
Aientowne Ethlehem
Philadelphia
Bigamy
Ong Aramoh
Ocean Rove
Oiis
Reading
Lebanon
Hairiemare
Allemont Rig
Suppley
Liberty Street
North River
Lexpress
Cay
Albury
Davatona
Montreal
Bosey
New England
Aeage
Newadelphia
Jones Valley R. R
B. m. Ween Black Diamond
Penn
Aheserurre
Ee Couth
Albany
N. Y
Derenton Pa
Zeae Ee
Feck
Flitaton
Hasseton
Pottaville
Tish Tahoe
Easton
Harrisburg
D. R. Ow
Tunkhannock
Towanda
Elmira
Ithaca
Geneva
L& W
KR BR
Formaine
Rochester
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Chicago
Ani
CES
Pullman
Lehigh Valley
Muerte
Suspension Bridge
N.H. Wilbur
Cee
Phila
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lackawanna County
Pienva
Shannon & Co
Newsdealera
North Main Street
Delaware and Hudson
George Eliot
Fierce Se Golden
Mars
Sella Ricoh
Canal
School House Park
Grays
Watkins
Williama
Edwardo
Jenkins
R.hve
Taylor Grays
Hammond
Morgans
Willioams
Limpire—Williame
Lackawanna Valley Council
United American Mechanica
Ibclaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Amaile
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Reese's Hall
Reda
Moogle
Morris
Glynn
Pittston Reds
Welsh Congregational Church
Harry Flannery
Bellevue
John Connors
Rose Nolan
South Scranton
Mama Grogan
Daniel Granford
Taylor Viswtor
Patrick Gilmartin
James Noran
Gomer Jones
Henry B. Harris
John Weber
Missus Jennie
Nellie Burke
Old Forge
David Gould
Erie Medical CO
Niagara St
Buffalo, WN
GOL. Usi
N. K. Fairbank Company
St. Louis
Susquehanna County
Fern Hall
Pennsylvania
Ite
Pura Mountain
Cuisins
Fern Hall Farm
Tally-Ho Coaches
Dundaff, Pa
Murray Hill Park
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence River
F. R. White
Heart Laks
Alford Station
Barbour 'S
Lackawanna Avenue
Hotel
le Chevalier
Ocean Grove
N. J
Matthew
First Avenue
Asbury Park
G. W. Matthews
We. M, Bates
M, Bate
the Times
Everett
Peru
George W. Coleman
Wyomleg Valley
Kanaons County
Eclipse
Pools N
Long Branch
Ocean Belmar
Spring LA Lake
Familion
J. H. Oolhauren
Gen'l Pasa Hat
Westminster Hotel
Sixteenth St
Irving Place
Leo. Murray
Proprister
St. Denis
Broadway
Eleventh St
Grace Church
William Taylor
San
the Newark
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
Jas. A. Banister Co
Waconmakers
Bittenbender & Co
Scranton, Pa
Lagkawanna Lumber CO
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo and Susque Sanna
Mina
Potter County
Coudersport
Port Allegany
General Office—Board of Trade
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Sttionany Engines
Peaa Sylvania, Railroad
Wilkes-Garre
Sunbury
West
Hazleton
Pottsville
Norristown
Sunes
J. B. Wood
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Lacka
Western
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Lehigh Valley Railroad System
Schanton Division
Inde
Weebawkan
Hancock
Preston Park
Winwood Ode
City
Mal White Bridge
Archibald Te Chluton
Aia
Providence
Ally
Wiklus
Ontario
T. Fiver
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