Local Meeting Scheduled With County Officials
Lackawanna County officials including treasurer George McDonough and division speakers will address a gathering tonight at Shannon & Co newsdealers North Main Street. Attendees include standing and finance committees with John Price Michael Waleh and several others. The event discusses advertisements orders for job work and items for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon & Co
North Main Street
George McDonough
Patrick F. Carden
Henry Collins
John Waleh
William Cavanaugh
Anthony O'Hara
John Price
Michael Waleh
John F. Roland
John Clune
P. A. Duffy
Dennis Finnegan
John Lynady
Michael Kearney
Charles Tootin
John P. Quinnan
Races at Alumni Park Highlight Close Contested Day
At Alumni Park spectators enjoyed a perfect racing day with banked curves aiding times. In the novice race Forbes and Altken saw Altken win 2.49, while Rutherford edged Carroll and Stocker in the half mile. Dietrick entertained with riding before Lee won the half mile after a dramatic early leap. The under eighteen mile saw Carroll and Rutherford dead heat, Carroll winning the toss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alumni Park
Forbes
Altken
Rutherford
Carroll
Stocker
Rob Dietrick
Honesdale
Dietrick
Lee
Wickwire
Merritt
Deltrick
Burke
Birthday Party for Mrs Histed by Union Division 120
Members of Union Division No 120 and friends gathered at the Maple avenue home of Mrs Andrew Histed on Wednesday evening to celebrate her birthday. Music social recreation and recitations by Miss Margarie and Lottie Histed accompanied refreshments after which a silver cake basket and salad fork were presented by secretary Mrs George Dimock on behalf of the division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Division No. 120
Andrew Histed
Maple Avenue
Margarie
Lottie Histed
George Dimock
Histed
Gritman
D. Craft
G. Dimock
Mesdames W. Hyatt
F. Ball
R. Craft
O. Hudson
Co. Rogers
E. Atherton
Morgana
Herbert
GB. Arnold
GB. Arnold, 1B. Jones, D. Millham, Maergaric Histed
Lena Hudson
Norma Craft
Ralph Ball
D. FR. Lumley
Union, N.Y
Peak Sisters of Alaska entertain Sunday school class
A Sunday school class entertainment entitled The Peak Sisters of Alaska was presented on Wednesday evening by many young ladies including Ella Purdy Effie Miller Anna Dunston Nora Purdy Mary Edwards May Avery Lola Simpson and others. Ella Purdy led as the leading character and sang two solos. Elizabeth Newton sang a contralto solo Wake Up Cupid and Mrs Samuel Goodwin performed Alice Where Art Thou to applause as a large audience enjoyed the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Jepson
Peak Sisters of Alaska
Ella Purdy
Effie Miller
Mrs. Hopkins
Anna Dunston
Nora Purdy
Mary Edwards
May Avery
Lola Simpson
Examination for mine foreman and assistant foreman certificates
The examination for mine foreman certificates was held yesterday at the city building. Applicants include John H. Lewis Priceburg David TD Jones Peeley Evan H. Mencher Olyphant William D. Lewis this city James D Beyden Wandling John FP Williams Olyphant Thomas J Kilby Archbald William A James John T Williams Arthur Weightaen Peckville for assistant foreman certificates Alfred Parry Scranton Thomas A Price Taylor Robert Colburn Priceburg John Price this city GP Probst Carbondale Patrick H Nealon Archbald Daniel Price Scranton Slater Cairns Winton John Reese Olyphant Peter Flannerly Carbondale Thomas George Scranton KE G Jones Peckville William F Sullivan Jermyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Lewis
Priceburg
David TD. Jones
Peeley
Evan H. Mencher
Olyphant
William D. Lewis
This City
James D. Beyden
Wandling
John FP. Williams
Thomas J. Kilby
Archbald
William A. James
John T. Williams
Arthur Weightaen
Peckville
Carpenters and Joiners union branch organized in city
BP J Thomas of Scranton attended a meeting at Lackawanna hall where the organization was conducted. Twenty two members enrolled and others will apply for admission. Officers elected include Edward Roche as President Fred C Wilson as Vice President W P Ferrer as Recording Secretary Mr Sluman as Financial Secretary William Knoht as Treasurer J C Butcher as Conductor BW J Pearce as Warden and trustees Adolph Brunner Adam Theovold Frank Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters and Joiners Union
BP. J. Thomas
Scranton
Lackawanna Hall
Edward Roche
Fred C. Wilson
W. P. Ferrer
Mr. Sluman
William Knoht
J. C. Butcher
BW. J. Pearce
Adolph Brunner
Adam Theovold
Frank Wells
John TD Cameron Suffering From Blood Poisoning After Poisonous Vine
John TD Cameron, prominent jeweler, endured two weeks of blood poisoning from a poisonous vine while Oah ing. His arm swelled, and Dr. Longstreet of Scranton treated him at a private hospital. He is recovering and left yesterday for a short stay at Camp Silent, Crystal Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John TD. Cameron
Dr. Longstreet
Scranton
Camp “Silent
Crystal Lake
New Div 3 AOH Board Installed With New Officers
The last meeting installed the Division No. 3 Board of Erin officers led by President William F. Peel and Vice President Patrick F. Langan, with Thomas Norton named financial secretary.
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Division No
Ancient Order Hibernians
Board of Erin
William F. Peel
Patrick F. Langan
Thomas Norton
Social news notes from Nineveh to Crystal Lake
Several local residents visit relatives in Scranton Dunmore and New York City while cycling clubs plan a Lake Ariel run this Sunday. Funeral attendances include Mrs G T Van Gord er and William Ettel as families gather at homes on Terrace and South Main streets.
Carbondale Residents and Visitors in Local Notes
Mr James Carey has moved into Edward Stubbs house on Main Street in Carbondale. Miss Belle Thompson of Carbondale visits her grandmother Mrs Jane Baker on South Main Street. Mrs W B Badger of Cemetery Street spent yesterday in Scranton. Mr and Mrs Fred S Friend spent last evening in Carbondale. Mr Michael Clark was a Carbondale caller yesterday. Wasy Bodwake arrested for attempted assault and discharged by Squire Helmes. Mary Colonist provocation case noted. Lent Brown arrested yesterday on threat charges by James R McLaughlin. McLaughlin paid costs to avoid imprisonment. Mr Thomas Sly of Honesdale spent yesterday with daughter Mrs John Solomon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carey
Carbondale
Edward Stubbs
Main Street
Belle Thompson
Jane Baker
South Main Street
W. 8
Badger
Cemetery Street
Scranton
Fred
Michael Clark
Wasy Bodwake
Squire Helmes
Mary Colonist
Lent Brown
James R. McLaughlin
Grown
McLaughlin
Thomas Sly
Honesdale
John Solomon
Wedding at the Watkins home unites Mika Day and Alfred Geagler
A pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr and Mrs John Watkins on Wednesday night. Mika Anetta Day and Alfred Geagler, both of this place, were joined in marriage by Rev Dr H H Harris. A reception followed as the Taylor band played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Watkins
Mika Anetta Day
Alfred Beagler
H. H. Harris
Calvary Baptist Church
Taylor Band
Geagler
Martin Lutherlodge
Loyal Knights of America
Reese's Hall
Joseph Conley
Taylor Street
Laflin
E. McCracken
Wilkes-Barre
John R. Francis
J. Tavis
School of Mines
Scranton
Taylor
Pennsylvania
Board of Health
Harry Heckman
Hyde Park
Frustrated Reader Quips Over Mysterious Marriage Note
A reader inquires about a letter from a brother stating plans to marry a blue grass widow. The note leaves him unsure if the groom is engaged to a Kentucky woman or a curiosity. The exchange captures humorous confusion and regional flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Cifeinnail Hinquirer
Doubtful Compliment Exchange Cited in Dialog
A brief exchange centers on a promise to dine with someone and a joke about preferring the speaker over a handsome and clever girl. The dialog suggests light irony and social nuance without broader context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elas
Mr. Blanque
Newspaper publication counts reveal regional differences
An editor and a sharp analyst compare U S state and territory publication totals across dailies weeklies and monthlies. They note New York leads in numbers but Nevada shows high per capita density, with Idaho at the low end and Alaska nearly empty. regional trends favor monthlies in settled areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharp
United States
Rmtes
New York
Nevada
Chicago
Edi
Pennsylvania
Tllinoie
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
New Jersey
Minnesota
District of Columbia
Wyoming
Alaska
Mississippi
Union
Maine
Louisiana
Voulelana
Michigan
Massachusetts
Middle West
Massachusett
the Sharp
Texas
Old Bay State
Idaho
Delaware
New Mexico
Greaser
Georgia
Kentucky
Iowa
Kansas
California
Tmer
Rhode Island
Boston
Oklahoma
Gore
G. G
Oregon
Colorado
Indian Territory
Bryan
Nebraska
Ahter
Vermont
New Hampshire
Union and
Territory
Arizona
Noah
Statsticians
Grain melterict and coffee misbeliefs noted in grocers
A fragmented notice discusses a new product named GRAIN placed in grocers. It claims some people resist coffee and suggests benefits from the product. The text is garbled but hints at a trial or use recommendation and pricing per package. The piece reflects a period ad style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lai Ieee
Man with dirt in eye performs unsolicited charity
A Chicago man walking on State Street is helped by a brisk stranger who uses a magnifying glass and silk to remove a speck from the eye. The benefactor refuses thanks, saying such acts help him endure life in March Morning as he vanishes around the corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago Tribune
State Street
March
Trains Schedule From Scranton June 21 1897
Del Lacka and Western trains depart Scranton with multiple express and local departures to New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia Buffalo Utica Richfield Springs and other points. Connections at Buffalo Northumberland Williamsport Harrisburg and Wilkes Barre noted. Pullman cars on all expresses. For details contact M Smith District Passenger Agent at the depot ticket office.
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Lehigh and Susquehanna Division
Scranton
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre
U. m
Mountain Park
Atlantic City
New York
Newark
Elizabeth
Philadelphia
Reading Terminal
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Bethlehem
Easton
Long Branch
Ocean Grove
Reading
Lebanon
Harrisburg
Allenton
Porteville
Liberty Street
North River
H. P. Baldwin
J. H. Olhausen
All Points
Baet
Trenton
South
Washington and Way
Hinghamton
Onwego
Elmira
Corning
Bath
Dansville
Mount Orria
Buffalo
Binghamton and
Way Station
Nicholson
Utica
Richfield Springs
Northumberland
Wilkes- Barre
Plymouth
Bloomsburg
Danville
Williamsport
Baltimore
Washington
Nanticoke
Kingston
M. Smith
Carbondale
Albany
Galatogs
Montreal
Bosson
New England
Honesdale
Burbick
N. Y
Cross
Hef Pa
Train Schedule Notice for Scranton Route and Nearby Points
Trains depart Scranton at 6.00 a m with service to New York via intermediate stops Hawley Lake Jelana and local Santa. The timetable lists connections to Erie and Wyoming Valley effective Monday May 0.
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Scranton
Biles
York
Hawley
Lake Jel
Lehigh Valley Railroad Schedules Highlight Western Link Express
The notice lists Lehigh Valley Railroad timetable details for June 14 1897 with departures from Scranton and connections to Pittston White Haven Hazleton and Wilkes Barre Philadelphia and New York. It notes Pullman parlor and sleeping cars on routes between Wilkes Barre New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Chicago via Buffalo and Niagara Falls with several intermediate stops and express services under officials H L Hined? and Charles S Lee.
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Scranton
Prgaiethia
New York
Dd. R. B
Gall Tistack Diamond Express
Pitt d
Pittston
D. L
W. R
White Haven
Hazleton
Pottaville
Bethlehem
Euston
Neading
Harrisburge
Res
Istacke
Dianne
Express
Smehancock
Towanda
Elmira
Ithaca
Geneva
Achenten
Buttaio
Niagara Falls
Gnicago
Lehigh Valley
Wilkes-Barre
Philadelphia
Bafale
Aoerenege Bridge
Illin H
Gov. Supt
RS. Lee
Sasa
Agt
Phila
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Lackawanna County
D. Williams
Nineveh
C. N. Stittson
Charles Goodridge
Wilkss-Barre
Eighth Avenue
Filizabeth Colwell
Hime Rolph
John Moon
Belmont S'Ree
Attantis City
PD. F. Larkineid
Seventh Avenue
James Colline
Hrooklyn Street
Dunmere
Kate Rooney
Myre Dark
Misa May Matt
Woollawn Avenue
Julia Coughlin
New York City
Rockland
Patrick Farly
Victor
Will'am Breese
Pas
Jereev City
Mary Brownell
Art Jervis
Marie Firnen
Dunmore
Jacob Schamerlein
Mise Lelia Beiter
Maude Lull
Sayre
William A. Hull
Blanchy
Lawrence, Mues
L G. Seedman
Pike Street
John Addley
Brook Avenue
A. ©. Hall
Florence
Mabel Secor
Vina Lindsay
G. T. van Gorder
Jermyn
the Sun
Tor
Gail Borden
Eagle Brand Condensed Milk
E. Robinson's Sons
Hotel
le Chevalier
N. J
Matthew
First Avenue
Ashbury Park
G. W. Matthews
Murray Hill
Murray Hill Park
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence River
F. R. White
Lake Ariel
Ing
Holiday
Conrads
Lacka, Ave
Laplin & Rand Powder Co
Mineratteries
Sratzie
Repaune Chemical Co
Canadian Pacific
R’y
Cnet
Canada
Maritime Province
B. V. Skinner
Broadway
Madea iWell
Man of
Ardnor
Aix
Royal Medicine
River
Matthews Bros
CY Glet Sorauson
George W. Coleman
Wyoming Valley
Ae Aihee
Omece
Burr Huilding Scranton
Mill & Connell, Protheros Co
A. BE. Strong
the Newark
Oxfords
Mons
Lean Fi
Jas. A. Banister Co
Newark.shoe Store
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
Shoes
Waconmakers
Bittenbender & Co
Scranton, Pa
Lackawanna Lumber CO
Mili.s
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo and Susque
Sanna
Mina
Potter County
Coudersport
Port Allegany
Hoard of Trade
Dickson Manufacturing Conton
Stationan
Engles Boller
Pennsylvania, Railroad
Sunbury
Pittsburg
West
Pottsville
Norristown
Central Railroad of
Lacka
Western
Erie and
Delaware and Hudson
Lehigh Valley Railroad System
A. W. Nonnemacher
Ansst. Gon. Pass. Agt
Bethlehem, Pa
Bcranton
Lackawanna Avenue
Tal
Oriahé
Garboudas Thasia
Paine
Fiiterott
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