Social Roundup of Visitors and Travelers in the City
Local residents and guests are noted moving through the area with visits, travels, and stays. Attornies P Loughran and P H Roper are mentioned along with Miss Idan Gruener Miss Victoria Gruener and Miss Dora Smith visiting friends in Lake Winola New York City and Dalton. Various officials and workers including Andrew Conlin of the Traction Company and John Troch with George Buntorn are recorded as traveling through Bloomsburg Wickwood Maine and New York on business or leisure. Renowned entertainer Dave Warfield is in town visiting schoolmate Nathan Vidurvor while Frank Silliman manager of the Traction Company Reese G Brooks and Major Everett Warren travel on the 249 Delaware Lackawanna and Western line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idan Gruener
Misa Anna Newbower
Lake Winola
Ling
Andrew Conlin
The
Traction Company
Bloomsburg
Mucklow
North
Washington Avenue
Mins Redington
Mien Cras
Lackawanna Hospital
Lake Aril
Colwmiplu
John Troch
Lackawanna
George Buntorn
North Woods
Maine
Frank Silliman
Trietion Company
Reese G. Brooks
Jor Everett Warren
New York
Elm Wark Church Sunday School Excursion to Lake Ariel
Members and friends of Elm Wark church and Sunday school are invited to a Sunday school excursion to Lake Ariel on Friday July 26. The trip departs Erie and Wyoming Valley depot on Washington avenue at 6 30 a.m. Tickets available for members and non members of the Sunday school adults 1 0 children 4. Tickets also for passage on the 2 28 and 5 20 p.m trains with return on the last train at 8 1 p.m. Tickets from Mr Hicks at Third National Bank Mr Hoate at Matthews drug store Mr Yout Lehigh Valley ticket office and Captain W A May. Members needing tickets may apply to the committee at the depot Friday morning EF BB Carter chairman of committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Wark
Pleasent Lake Ariel
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Washington Avenue
Arso
Teketa
Hicks
Third National Bank
Myr. Hoate
Matthews’ Drug Store
Yout
Lehigh Valley Ticket Office
W. A. May
BB. Carter
First Session of Convention Opens in Guernsey Hall
The Patriotic Order of America held its state convention in Guernsey’s hall with about 2000 delegates present. Mayor Moir welcomed attendees while Mrs. Emily Harkins of Philadelphia spoke and the session proceeded with committee appointments and officer nominations for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moir
Emily S. Harkins
Philadelphia
the Patriotic Order of America
Guernsey
Hanedolph Jones
Emily Harkine
Annie Boyd
Funda
Vidloia
Ecity
Prisoner John Epps Attacks Deputy, Fled With Handcuffs
An officer transporting prisoner John Epps was assaulted near a railroad bridge by at least ten companions. Elliman struck the attacker with his club, another fighter wounded Elliman with a knife, and Epps fled toward South Scranton. Elliman required stitches, and Epps remains at large with reinforced warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Elliman
John Epps
Annie Rosencrantz
John P. Kelly
Ellman
Epp
Hridge Street
Friends of Epps
Epps
Routh Scranton
Fliman
Fllman
Henry Halpert
Elliman
Eppes
Lawyers' Team Defeated at Montrose in Baseball Game
The lawyers base ball team lost 9 to 3 to Montrose, with five Montrose runs in one inning. Lineup included Sullivan, Banderson, Theater, Gilroy, Murphy, Edwards, Watkins, Levy, William, Brown, Bliss. Manager Daniels accompanied the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montrose
Montrose Boys
Sullivan
Banderson
Gilroy
Murphy
Edwards
Watkins
Levy
William
Brown
Bliss
FE. Daniels
Beranton Lace Curtain Co declares six per cent dividend
At the annual meeting of the Beranton Lace Curtain Manufacturing Company a six percent dividend was declared. Directors re-elected include J. Benj Dimmick Henrys Bellin Jr H W Taylor John Simpson C Weston T H Watkins W A Lewis William Craighton C H Welles. Dimmick and Taylor remain manager and assistant manager respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beranton Lace Curtain Manufacturing Company
J. Benj
Dimmick
Henrys Bellin, Jr
H. W.taylor
John Simpson
C. &. Weston
T. H. Watkins
W. 4. Lewis
William Craighton
H. Welles
Mesera
Dimmick and Taylor
Excursion of the Scranton Liederkranz to Farview
The Scranton Liederkranz conducted its annual outing to Farview yesterday. The day on the mountain was delightful and the crowd, though smaller than usual, enjoyed a music filled program. Bauer provided dancing music and later a concert. selections from the Liederkranz were performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Liedeorkrana
Farview
Bauer
Lieder Kranz
Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup praised for children
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a fifty year old remedy used by millions of mothers. It claims to teethe babies, soften the gums, ease pain, cure wind colic, and soothe teething troubles, selling for twenty five cents a bottle through druggists worldwide.
Salisbury to Succeed Bogart in Lackawanna System
Intimate at The Tribune reports A Salisbury will transfer from Utica division to Scranton to helm the Scranton main line. Syracuse and Albany divisions merge under A Schwaz. Buffalo dispatch office moves. wage rule shifts to mileage basis. negotiations with engineers and conductors ongoing with cautious optimism for a speedy, fair agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titbunne
A. C. Saliabury
Lackawornia
Utica
Scranton
Garrett Hogart
Tribune
Russell
Atien
Syracuse
A. Sehwaz
Tbuffalo
Binghamton
Buffalo
Mareden
John W. Honan
Salisbury
Slashed with cheese knife in store assault case
John Dymond a prominent Moosie merchant confronted John Dick a Pennsylvania Coal Company laborer last evening near Dymond s store. Dymond inflicts two stab wounds on the assailant s right hand with a cheese knife after Dick attacked following a dispute at the porch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dymond
John Dick
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Dymond
Atanding
Knife attack injures man as he seeks medical aid
Dick suffered blade wounds during an assault described as close to his person. A weapon cut his palm and finger area, creating a long gash. He limped to Dr. Watson's office for treatment and no arrest had been made by late night.
Regular meeting of Associated Charities discusses agent report
The Hoard of Associated Charities held its monthly session in Pontmaster Ripple’s office with President Ripple and Captain Hines present. The agent Mrs. Dugan reported 115 applications, 85 investigations, 18 aided as worthy, 27 unworthy, 6 employment furnished, 9 lodging meals, 7 transportation, 5 medical aid, 21 to hospitals and missions, 4 referred to police or health authorities, 3 arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
Pontmaster Ripple
Ripple
J. Philling
J. BR. Cohen
Samuel Hines
Dugan
Hahnemann Hospital
Lackawanna Hospital
House of the Good Shepherd
Florence Mission
Foundling Home
Chief of Police
Board of Health
Knockout Drops Larceny At Columbia Hotel
Two men robbed after drinks at the Columbia hotel on Lackawanna avenue woke with one man missing a watch and the other $40 short. Maggie Jones Clara Hurnett and John Early arrested by Chief Robling and Detective Mott for the larceny amid claims of knockout drops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Lackawanna Avenue
Maggie Jones
Clara Hurnett
Center Street
John Early
The
Chief Robling
Mott
Millar
Centre Street
Langan Nealon Nuptials At Cathedral
Rev. J A O Reilly officiated yesterday at HLofelock cathedral as Thomas J Langan of the Columbia hotel wed Miss Elizabeth Nealon of 321 Prospect avenue. Stephen O Hara a hotel associate served as groomsman and Miss Margaret Judge was bridesmaid. The couple left for New York on a wedding tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. O'Reilly
Hlofelock
Thomas J. Langan
Columbia Hotel
Misa Elizabeth Nealon
Prospect Avenue
Stephen O'Hara
Langan
Margaret Judge
New York
Lawrence Band Delights Open Air Concert at Hotel Terrace
The Lawrence band delivered a very enlivening open air concert at the Hotel Terrace last evening. A large crowd enjoyed the performance and frequent applause showed the Pleasure of the audience. The overture from the Bohemian Girl was a standout feature of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Hotel Terrace
Reduced Rates to Philadelphia for Prohibition Convention
Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets to Philadelphia for the State Convention held July 21 1899. Single round trip fare from Pennsylvania stations minimum 50 cents. Tickets on July 20 with return validity through July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Have you fitted your boy at our reduced prices
An advertising note promotes discounted children's clothing with emphasis on practical fit and low prices, urging shoppers to take advantage of the reduced rates for boys garments.
Borough Franchised Rail Line Questioned in Injunction Request
Citizens seek to halt Pittston and Scranton Railway franchise alleging fraud and corrupt influence in its passage by Old Forge Borough Council. Judge Edwardes granted a preliminary injunction contingent on bond. petitioners cite changes in government form and prior rights of way as context for alleged improper actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Pittston
Rendham
Duryea
Taylor
Wyoming Valley Traction Company
Old Forge
Borough
Edwardes
K. M. Hannah
J. T. Mettotlam
Fay
Charles J. Keogh
R. Willie Reese
John J. Timiih
John N. Cooke
Williun Reph
BP. J. Fallon
J. Stuart
George Safford
John A. Wood
Ichard VW. Howard
Patton Taylor
Frank K. Coyne
Wallace Ormiston
Pitteton and Beranton Company
M Burress
Burgess Kennedy
Said Street Railway Company
Sal
Thomas Kilcoyne
Antoine Blancard
PL F. Coyne
Robert Staff
Thomas Stephens
Great Value Jewelry and Accessories Sale
Catalog lists Great Value Ladies' silver watches at 3.50 and Boys' watches at 2.75. Gold filled waist sets 0.50, solid gold baby rings 0.50, Misses' rings 1.00, fine belt buckles 0.50, spectacles 83.50, solid silver thimbles 0.25, ten sets 3.50, Roger Bros teacups 0.50, Roger Bros sugar shells 0.37, alarm clocks 0.69, all items advertised as sale prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Bros
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. Norton
the Griffin
Wyoming
Lackawanna Dairy CO
Adams Avenues
A. A. Lindabury
Remiones
Spmi
Connell
South Main Avenue
Scranton Transfer Co
Huom J
Keenan
United States
Lacka. Ave
Ackawanna
Iaunodory
Loughran
Harlown
Alfred Harvey
Ohio
Eugene Garvey
W. G
Mitteton
P, H. Roper
Menton
Dave Warfield
Weber and Field
Allistur Company
Nathan Viduyvor
Hile
Excuregion
Mittees
Mrs. Harkins
J. HB. Beck
Milton Delp
G. Pantapacket
Annie Hunmel
Mary FP. Speery
Mo O F. Hartin
Bertha Relfsnyder
Miss Kommerer
Wyatt
Lowe
H.C. Hover
Mre. Wisner
Pennypnecker
E. FE
Muammal
Mra. T. Yorgey
Committee ON Laws
Anna McGuy
Camp 4
W. C. Shoemaker
Camp
Thomas Howser
Camp i
Mary R. Colford
Ida Flick
Camp Oh
James Blanton
Herman F. van Why
W. Bartlett
Sarah Fef. Persing
Kate Kemery
A. Re. Hummett
Ada Flick
Annie Michael
Mary A. Shepherd
Binte
A. T. Rittenhouse
Coltreider
Bute
Theodore Harris
J, Hh
Beck
Btute
Carrie Smith
Annie BR. Hommel
Lurch FH. Persing
Selle Harris
Wwocarletta Mitchell
Aguilla Perry
Delewater
Howard Fisher
Georges T. Brown
Thoma F P
Havana
Garbolosa
Regalia Concha
Camelia Especials
Garcia—Concha Extra Especials
Garcia—Concha Fina
Garcia—Regalia
Puritanos Finas
Vencedora—Concha
Vencedora—Selectas
Upman
Upman—Perfectos
Regalias Chicos
Walter Scott
Deliciosa, Africano
Jazmines Eden
Eden — Margaritas
Intimidad—Concha Especials
Park and Tilford
E. G
Coursen
Jacob Ellman
John Eppa
Lace Curtain Company
Scranton Liederkranz
Bogart
Kilawog
Marthon
Lisl
Tilon
Mre
Gieneral
Arthur
Aime
Tussell
Tusell
J. W. Fite Gibbon
J. M. Daly
Delaware
MR. Russell
Haswell
Dlemiszala
Merchant Dymond
Moosic
Langan-Nealon
St. Peter's Cathedral
Pennsylvania Railroad
William Strong
North Mall Avenue
Mary E. Murphy
I Carbon Étreet
Bannister
Luzerne
Sir Markwick
Lagerne Street
Goorae
Nichole
Bercham
Seeeanb Aed
Schank & Spencer
Spruce Street
Davidow Bros., Jewelers
Lackawanna Ava
Bell & Skinner
Matthews Bros
Felton
Penn Ave
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
Pierce’s Market
Penn Avenue
Conrad, Hatter
Econo
Wyoming Ave
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