Local Social Notes From Crystal Lake And Nearby
Crystal Lake yesterday hosted a social scene with Grace Munn Isabelle Watt Margaret Marey Faith Batley Helen Shields Rensie Teeta Mildred Green from Waverly and many visitors and guests from Scranton Jerardy City and Newark. Local residents Hetrick Major Purple Jadwin and others were noted visiting, returning from travels and weddings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Lake
Grace Munn
Isabelle Watt
Margaret Marey
Faith Batley
Helen Shields
Rensie Teeta
Mildred Green
Waverly
Pendleton
Binger
Shieldp
Abbott
Rettow
Rutherford
Herry
van Bergen
Mra
H. F. Kenning
South
Washington Street
Vislting
Rileyville
Wayne County
P. K. Bargar
Mise
Eleanor Astley
Newark
N. J
Mary Waterfield
Homer G. Baker
Mre
Louie Major
Scranton
C. Fowler
H.W. Major
H. A. Purple
Edward
Susie Jadwin
Preston Park
Stanley Maxwell
Mamie
Liberty
Emma Lobes
Susquehanna
Jennie Purple
Parke Street
Mary Brownell
Richard
Jerady City
Thomas Gallagher
Wilkes-Barre
J. A
Priceburg
J. B. van Bergan
Newell
Ocean Grove
Mary
Helen Walsh
Pittaton
John Kelly
South Church Street
Conrad Havenstein
Belmont Street
Margie Killeen
Brooklyn Street
A. G. Lewsoy
Athletic games at Parview headlined by Trinity Sunday School
A large crowd at Farview on Wednesday for Trinity church Sunday School excursion featured multiple athletic events. Oscar Kahl won the 100 yard dash and a pocket knife, Keith Manville won the potato race, Silas McMullen took the half mile bicycle prize in three heats, Will Jenkins won the three fourth mile race, Van Allen Histed earned a silver medal in the sack race, Clifford and Atkinson won neckties in the three legged race, and Ray Williams narrowly beat Silas McMullen in the half mile event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farview
Trinity Church
Harry Irrar
Oscar Kahl
Joe Jenkins
R. Taylor
R. Westbury
George Retten
Albert Hollis
G. Gung
Arthur Ulmer
van Allen Histed
Manville
Richard Taylor
Keith Manville
Ray Williams
Thomas Lewis
Silas McMullen
Rex Nicholson
Arthur Wlmer
Will Jenkins
C. H. Porter
WI Jenkins
Harry Abbott
Harry Tegar
Richard Teylor
Tee Jenkins
Jenkins
Kahl
Nicholaon
Taylor
Jung
Isgar
Ulmer
Clifford
Atkinson
Retten
Hollis
Porter
Abbot
Wiliams
Viewers hear claims on South Main street improvements
A council room session considered damages for South Main Street improvements. Michael Gilmartin testified for the McHale estate that pre improvement value of 36000 dropped to 5000. Patrick Dugan put a 45000 property loss at 500. John Von Beck cited broader damage but would relinquish claims for improvements. James Morrison agreed to relinquish. Patrick Brennan’s son’s property faced 500 wall costs but no claim due to street benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McHale
James Morrison
J. E. Brennan
Patrick Brennan
School Board Authorizes Heating Contract at Farview Street
At a special meeting of the board of education held Wednesday evening, members Alexander Dimark Coogan and Brennan were present. The cost estimate for Farview Street school heating apparatus was $70. A contract with Smead Wills & Co. was authorized. Brennan reported the compulsory education law now requires all children under sixteen to attend school, noting lack of truancy enforcement due to no truant officer or school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Alexander
Dimark
Coogan
Brennan
Farview Street
Smead, Wills & Co
Pleasant Farewell Reception for Miss Rose Boland
A farewell gathering was hosted at John Boland’s Dundaff Street home for Rose Boland of Colorado who has visited locally and will soon travel to Scranton before returning home. Guests included Tesle Fox Mamie Fox Bridget Kennedy Lizzie Ayres Ellin Boland Matthew Boland John Boland and T J Gihool. Refreshments and social music followed the informal reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Boland
John Boland
Dundaff Street
Miss Boland
Colorado
Scranton
Tesle
Mamie Fox
Bridget Kennedy
Lizzie Ayres
Ellin Boland
Matthew and
Officers Installed for Pioneer City Castle No 205 A OK Mystic Chain
The officers elect of Pioneer City Castle No 205 Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain were installed on Wednesday evening. District deputy James Williamson of Scranton delivered an address and congratulated the members on their faithful work. Speeches were made by the newly installed officers and the evening was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer City Castle No. 205
Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain
James Williamson
Scranton
Sudden Death of Mrs Schultz at Wayne Street Home
Mrs M A Schultz, over seventy, visiting W L Yarrington of Wayne Street Neon Castle Pa, died suddenly Wednesday night. Friends found her yesterday morning. Dr Jenkins cited apoplexy. Remains to be taken to Newcastle for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A Schultz
Neoncastle
W. L. Yarrington
Wayne Street
Jenkins
Newcastle
Local and Personal Notes Highlight Pittston and Scranton Visitors
Peter Tierney of Pittston, guest of Michael Barrett on Fallbrook Street, has returned home. John Sharpstein of Honesdale visits this city for several days. Mina Mary O Boyle of Scranton stays with grandmother Mrs Ellen Offitt on South Main Street. A party of young folks, chaperoned by Mrs Charles Munn, were Panicking at
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Tierney
Pittston
Michael Barrett
Fallbrook Street
John Sharpstein
Honesdale
Mina Mary O'Boyle
Scranton
Ellen Offitt
South Main Street
Charles Munn
Coffee and grain preparation claim in classroom note
A fragment describes a class raising concerns about coffee related injuries from a grain based preparation. The text mentions a preparatory plan and a monetary offer of 2 cents per package and urges asking for more information.
Jermyn Social Round Up Highlights Community Guests
In Jermyn last evening many residents attended events at the Methodist church and Enterprise hall. Notables included Ray Nockenberry of Dicking on e college and Miss Cora Davia, with dancing and afters in a festive town gathering. other locals and visitors were noted, with travels, visits, and a late horse incident at a local business. The Erie company paid employees, and a ball game between Mayfield and Alumni ended with a win for Alumni by a slim margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
Ray Nockenberry
Dicking
Cora Davia
Enterprise Hall
May Henwood
Second Street
Annie Henwood
Dunmore
James Cowan
James
New York
Mra
Lily Bacon
Nicholson
Samuel Warner
J. D. O'Connor
Carbondale
R. B. Gendall
Peckville
Harry Jackson
England
George Belah
Henry Nicholson
Scranton
J. L. Crawford
Seranan
Kurt Knapp
Wayne County
Star Steam Dye Works
James Dunn
Erie Company
Joseph Phillips
Alfred Butterworth
Pittston
Mayfield
Alumni Park
Archbal d School Board Awards Contract for First Ward Extensions
At a special meeting the school board awarded the extensions and improvements bid to Henry Hewels as the lowest bidder. Rovela agreed to do the work for 1.80. Other bidders were Martin Cawley and James O Rourke at 2 441. Work will begin immediately. A dry closet trial was referred to the building committee. Others include candidacy of John J Peters for Republican county convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hewels
Rovela
Martin Cawley
James O'Rourke
Myers
John J. Peters
First Ward
John J. Kearney
Delaware and Hudson Mine
Bosale Burnett
Green Ridge
Misses Foote
Local residents gather for Liberty Pole fundraiser in West End
Peckville notes report Mrs A K Jones and Mrs Dr A T Bernstein of Scranton visiting the Bell home in the West End. Betts updates on rheumatic illness. Several locals travel to visit kin and attend meetings led by Rev Snowden and Rev Spencer. A citizens meeting plans the raising of the liberty pole with all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. EK. Jones
A. TR. Bernstein
Scranton
Thomas Bell
West End
Aia
M. D. Betta
M. D. Betts
Hotel Wilson
James Vine
Hinkely
Mise Hill
Antonia, Conn
Willam Johne
Funeral in Waymart for Mrs Catherine Wademan
Mr and Mrs M M Wademan travel to Waymart to attend the funeral of Mrs Catherine Wademan aged unspecified. Episcopal church services held earlier in the day with OBTA expected this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Olbota
MM. B. Wademan
Waymart
Wademan
Catherine Wademan
Knighten of Pythias Install Leads at Meeting
Knighten of Pythias No 46 installed officers at its Wednesday session with M of W Thomas W Reese C c Thomas F Jones M of A D M Davin V C Harry Powell prelate John EB Evans K of BR and 8 John G Owens M of F William Coombe M of BE Db J Edwards rep to grand lodge David J Edwards Mrs H B Powell of West Pittston visited relatives.
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Grand Lodge
David J. Edwards
H. BD
Powell
Weat Pittaton
Tusunday
Price Library Association
Martin Lutherlodge
Royal Knights of America
A. Carr
Scranton
Board’ of Trade
Foxe
Taylor
Pricebure
Bert
James Stone
Johnson
Priceburg
Hox 4
Fourth Ward
John Michaels
John Davenport
David Smith
Hyde Park
M. J. Gillvary
Scramon Times
United American Mechanics
No. $1
Kinney
Pocahontas
Moogle
Tin Place
Archbald
Santee to attend Epworth league convention in Toronto
Rev and Mrs FE L Santee depart Wednesday to attend the Epworth league convention in Toronto. she is the delegate from the Brick church league. Funeral services for James Perry's little daughter held at Brick church Thursday. interment at Marcy cemetery. Rc. Swartz guests of Gottwall. Dunning moves into Davenport home. Ward to occupy Brick church pulpit in Rev Santee's absence. second abutment work on the new bridge rapidly pushed forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
FE Ll. Santee
Epworth League
Toronto
Mra. Santee
Brick Church League
James Perry
Brick Church
Marcy Cemetery
John Swartz
Glenbe
R. Gottwall
James Dunning
Forty Fort
Willam Davenport
Glenburn-Fleetville game dispute cited by local writer
A Glenburn writer alleges misreporting of the Fleetville game and claims Fleetville players quit after being offered a guarantee to play. The account says Fleetville blocked base runners with their third baseman and refused to play, entitling no payment to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Priceburg Woman Dies After Illness at Home
Mrs. James Wilkison died at her Albert street residence after several weeks illness. She leaves a husband and four young children. The funeral was held yesterday at St. Thomas church with interment in Olyphant Catholic cemetery. Mrs. G. W. Wieland visited her parents in the country Wednesday and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wilkison
Albert Street
St. Thomas’ Church
Olyphant Catholic
G. W. Wieland
Thurguay
Bond Gamble Behind Mountain Rail Promise Revealed
A Burlington official recalls a fraudulent railroad bond sale in West Virginia. An agent promised a line would run within 100 yards of a farmer's gate to win votes, securing approval. Two years later the farmer boasted of a tunnel bypass that technically kept the line within reach, exposing the ruse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Smith
Burlington
West Virginia
Searles
Cushman
Smith
Lackawannas Edge Olyphants in Close Amateur Game
The Lackawannes defeated the Oly Phant Browns in a tight contest at Olyphant yesterday. Both pitchers excelled and the defenses were sharp until the ninth inning when Lackawannes hit safely to score three runs. It was their first game in new uniforms, proudly worn after winning a Tribune contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawannes
OlyPhant Browns
Olyphant
Lackawanas
Lackawannas
Amateur Ball Notes Show Weekend and Weekday Matches
The Rosettes decline Cowboys and Dunmore but seek a Sunday July 28 1807 game at 2 pm on No 6 grounds. The Taylor Grays cannot play South Side Grays tomorrow after noon. The Olyphant Browns challenge Taylor Reds Harmonies or Eurekas on Olyphant grounds next Tuesday July 7. The Young Americans of Olyphant accept Old Has-Beens for July 1. The Minooka team will face the Varmonies July 18 on Minooka grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosettes
Cowboys
Dunmore
J. R. Hahin
Taylor Grays
South Side Grays
William Edmonds
Olyphant Browns
Taylor Reds
Eurekas
Olyphant
Lightning Rod Theories On Discharging Lightning Currents
The article cites Hodges and Popular Science News arguing that small metal conductors and wires grounded to damp soil can safely dissipate lightning energy. It notes high points attract a strike, insulated conductors may not be needed, and nearby trees may offer protection. It warns urban areas attract more strikes and warns regarding barns full of hay and combustible contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodges
Science
Train timetable for Susquehanna Division June 1897
June 1897 timetable shows trains from Scranton to Pittston Wilkes Barre Mountain Park Atlantic City New York Philadelphia Reading Terminal and other points. Express and through car services listed with times and Sunday variations. Tickets and through-car connections available via ticket agents at the depot.
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Lehigh and
Susquehana
Scranton
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre
Mountain Park
Atlantic City
New York
Sewark and
Elizabeth
Philadelphia
Mauch Chunk
Alsentown
Bethlehem
Boston
Ocean Grove
Reading
Lebanon
ParsteOues
Allentown
Botiaville
Liberty Street
North River
Phladelphia
Dwin, Gan. Aas
Agt
J. H. Olhausen
Gen
Bupt
Train Schedules for Del Lacka and Western Lines
Effective Monday June 21 1997 trains depart Scranton for New York East Trenton Philadelphia the South Washington and local stops. Express services include multiple daily departures with times and connections at Binghamton Elmira and Northumberland. Pullman parlor and sleeping cars available on all express trains. For details contact M L Smith District Passenger Agent at the depot ticket office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Eixpress
New York
All Points East
Aston
Trenton
Philadelphia
South
Washington and Way
Tobyhanna
Binghamton
Oswego
Elmira
Corning
Bath
Dansville
Mount Morris
Buffalo
Finstalo
Ail
Binghamton and
Wer
Nicholson
Pninghamton
Utica
Richfield Springs
Thaca
Northumberland
Pittston
Willicesarre
Plymouth
Boomebure
Danville
Williamsport
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Nanticoke
Kingston
M. L. Smith
Train Schedules From Scranton To Erie and Wyoming Valley
Trains leave Scranton for New York and intermediate Erie points at 6 0 a m with Hawley Lake Ariel and local points also at 6 0 a m Additional trains for Lake Ariel and intermediate at 6 45 a m and 6 50 a m May 1897 schedule notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
New York
Erie Railroad
Hawley
Lake Ol
Lake Ariel
Lehigh Valley Railroad Schedules Elite Trains and Stops
Lehigh Valley Railroad announces extensive through schedules including Black Diamond Express routes to Scranton Philadelphia and New York. Connections via D H R and W R Ry serve Wilkes Barre Plaines Towanda Elmira Geneva and Harrisburg with Pullman parlor and sleeping cars on key crossings. Executive signatories include Wilbur Lee NOMNPMACHER and station offices listed.
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Scranton
Carbondale
Albany
Saraious
Montreal
Woo $N
New England
Wilkes-Barre
New York
Praesens
Lone Valley
Aan
Black Diamond Exelk F
South
A.m
Swx
Hyrdic G
N. R.oss
Philadelphia
New Pore
H.R. R
Pitaioe
es-Barra
W. R Ry
Hinateton Y
Easton
Reading
Harrisburg
D. H
Tunkhannock
Towanda
Elmira
Itheca
Geneva
DD. LL
Geers
Hae
Eater Buia
Eva de Alle
Lehigh Valley
Buffalo
Rollin H. Wilbur
Chas
Lee
Pass
Phila
A. W
Bethlehem
Lackawanna Avenue
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Flrma
Bhannon & Co
North Main Street
Parview
Officers of
Mystic Chain
Soddern
Jermyn
Old Forge
Fleetville
Chicago Record
Gail Borden Eagle
Onfant Health
ConDanseo Milk Co, M
Kanching
ATR
H. Co
B. Sweeney
Coleman
Wee Gaughan
Loban
Clavevereens
Morris
Ruane
Pweeee Burke
Ok Wheeler
O'Boyle
Meehan
Ofsco
Connora
Weilland
Tl Garbett
I Kelleher
Sheridan TE Viaupane
Kelleher
Cleary
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Balle
Gaus
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Kellett
Gaughan
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Cavanaugh
Murray Hill
Murray Hill Park
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence River
F. R. White
Heart Laks
U. EB
le & W
Alford Station
Hotel
le Chevalier
Ocean Grove, N. J
Matthew
First Avenue
Ashury Park
G. W. Matthews
the Newark
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
Jas. A. Banister Co
Waconmakers
Bittenbender & Co
Scranton, Pa
Lagkawanna Lumber CO
GANG
Oo Mine Raila
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo and Susquehanna
Mina
Potter County
Coudersport
Port Allegany
General Office—Board of Trade
Popular Science News
Ing
Holiday
Canadian Pacific R’y
Maine
Canada
Maritime Provinces
St. Paul
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Vancouver
Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
Ore
San Francisco
B. V. Skinner
Broadway
Moosic Powder CO
Moobsic and
Ruse Dale Works
Laplin & Rand Powder Co
Repauno Chemical Co
E. Robinson
Pisene Oger Beer
Hill & Connell, Protheros Co
A. B. Strong
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sunbury
Pittsburg
West
Hazleton
Pottsville
Norristown
J. R. Wood
J. B. Hutchinson
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Delaware and Hudson
Lehigh Valley Railroad System
Tisitto
Ala
Aina Dally
Hxept
Vrankiln
Sahat Street Hawkee
Leavea Mr
Codatia
Hancock Starlight
Fipecon Park
Winwood Ott
Foreigie
Pleasant
Ace
Aca Uniondile
Whive Prigge
Aropibaia PO Bowa Tas
Aca
Aroop Iit Ae
Serante
Tina
Aertvela
Ontario & Weatero
Flieron
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