Local Notes From Scranton District Visit and Travel
Local society items list dozens of residents vacationing or visiting places such as Atlantic City Wyoming N J Stroudsburg and Lake Arrowhead with mentions of weddings trips and hotel stays. Notables include Dr W G Fulton Henry W Livingston Dr L Polke Wallies Moser Misti Nelle Miizahith Matto Me and many more in city and region society circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Fulton
Nova Sportia
Henry W. Livingston
Mutsfield
Mews
L. Polke
Stroudsburg
Wallies Moser
Times
Misti Nelle
Miizahith
Matto Me
Atlantic City
Emil Root
Roos’ Market
E. J. McNeally
Green Ridge
Wayne County
David H. Jenkins
Wyoming
N. J
Miss Jewell
Moses Taylor Hospital
Washington Avenue
Charles Holwn
Philadelphia
Lake Wright
Herman Behold
Tribune
New York
Lackawanna Policy Triggers Scranton Real Estate Buzz
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western company plans selling unoccupied city land, including the Mound Wood site, with bids to be considered and no fixed price. Superintendent Loomis said land release will aid Scranton’s growth as bidders from local real estate circles negotiate for North Main Avenue plots, though no deals closed yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Moundwoode
W. W. Watson
North Main Avenue
Twenty-first Ward
Borantot
Leomlen
Tribune
Loomis
Scranton
Campaign Committee Formed for Judge Archbald in 1895 Race
A campaign committee was named to back Judge Rh. W. Archbald for the Republican nomination to the supreme court. The slate elected William Connell as chairman James H. Torrey as secretary and C. E. Pryor as treasurer. An executive group includes Connell Watres Fleitz Farr Vaughan. The piece notes headquarters at Lorhiel hotel and predicts Archbald’s delegate strength and likely nomination.
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Hell
Rh. W. Archbald
Justice of the Supreme Court
Archbald
Him
Willam Connell
Willard, Ton
L. A. Watres
Joseph A. Scranton
Riverett Warren
James H. Torrey
T. F. Penman
William Connell
J. A. Watres
F. W. Fleitz
John RR. Farr
J. ¢. Vaughan
Iurmiature Patriot
Fleite l
Lorhiel Hotel
Jude Archbald
Scranton
Mgr. Fleitz
Supreme Court
Archhbald
Palmer
Wilkes-Barre
Luzerne County
Quay
Italian man arrested on charge of assaulting 13 year old
James Semile was arrested and arraigned before Alderman Millar on a complaint by Rose Garbo alleging he criminally assaulted 13 year old Francea Pasquill. All parties are Italians from Dunmore. The offense is alleged to have occurred over a month ago. Semile was committed to county jail in default of a $300 bond.
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James Semile
Millar
Rose Garbo
Francea Pasquill
Dunmore
Scrantonian Editor Cleared in Libel Arraignment
Richard Little editor of the Scrantonian was arraigned before Alder man Millar on a charge of criminal libel brought by Charles Miller of North Scranton over an article printed July 16. The alderman deemed the complaint too slight and discharged the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Little
Scrantonian
Millar
Nobel
Charles Miller
North Scranton
Death of Willim C Hughes in West Scranton
In West Scranton on July 1, Willim C Hughes aged 1 year of 326 North Bromley avenue died. Funeral Thursday afternoon at 2 oclock. Interment in Wardburn street cemetery. Funeral details include his brief, early age and burial plans.
Fine Melons and Delicacies From Rockyford Market
Market notes list top melons including nutmeg melons and Fancy Georgia watermelons from Rockyford. Also advertised are banelota Weitin with bones, olives, tongue products, deviled ham, canned items, and basic pantry goods with prices per pound or per can.
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Rockyford
Georgia
Japan
Reign of janitors expanded by board motion
At a board meeting, control over janitors shifted from high and training school and building committees to rehire all current janitors at last year salaries. Mr. Walsh led the push, opposed by Mr. Schwass, with Mr. Roche and others voting to rehire but modify pay. A long list of janitors and salaries followed, and the annual district finances statement was read by Secretary Fellows.
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FP. F. Connor
Carbondale
Anna Hannon
Peter’s
Mary Niland
Buffalo
Cfferent
Kemp
Photographers
Asoiolutions of America
Celeron
Chatauquii Lake
Board of Control
Walsh
Wneither
Building Committee
Davis
Shires
Mr. Shires
Schwass
Jayne
Roche
Raede
Mr. Walsh
Max Philips
No. 2
Kalie
Afr. Langan
Barker
No. 8
Fellows
Disbursements and school funding review details
The board reports on warrants and balances across the general fund and school accounts, noting bonds paid, interest due, and the sinking fund, with 45000 bonds on hand converted to cash in the main fund. Bids for school desks are listed, and several bills including fence painting are approved after committee review. Building plans for No 2 are sent to the building committee, and inspection of No 16 building is ordered for safety. A bid advertisement for supplies is directed, and a motion requires a forfeit with each bill.
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Aehool Warren
Mands
Imag
Plood
Thomas Kane & Company
Hill & Connell
Hth and Training School
F. J. Johnson
Blowell
Johnson
Shires
Henry Griffin
No. 2
Peeney
Building Committee
Jackson
No. 16
Davis
Jayne
Towethere
Neals
St.hearles
Roche
Jenniges
Leonard
Leen
Rely West
Joseph Spelcher Leaves Role at Pennsylvania Savings Fund
Joseph Spelcher no longer serves as treasurer for the Pennsylvania Savings Fund and Loan Association. Payments will be made to the company office at 628 Connell Building, Pennsylvania Savings Fund and Loan Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Spelcher
Treqa Weer
Pennsylvania Savings Fund and Loan Assovmation
Connell Building
Pennssivenia Savings Fund and Loan Association
Steam Heating and Plumbing Company Ad at 231 Wyoming Ave
Local ad lists BP PF and M T Howley as operators at 231 Wyoming Avenue offering steam heating plumbing and cigar smoke items under the Poronoic brand with focus on home comfort services and related goods.
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BP. PF
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertised for Teething Pain
An aged OCR fragment touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a cure for teething pain and diarrhea, claiming widespread use by mothers for fifty years and urging buyers to choose the correct product at twenty five cents a bottle through druggists globally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Uldren Wille
Ures
Cole
Re. Winslow
Boothing
Back to the Days of Bucket Brigades in City Hall
An editorial contrasts old bucket brigade practices with a modern push to transform the fire department into a paid municipal institution. The piece mocks bureaucratic reform schemes and questions how city matters should be run, urging scrutiny of proposed changes.
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Utnpaid Department
Mt Ures
Patd
Balary
Aseaistant
Chile
Maretal Renesuue
Excelsior Co
Niagara
Franklin
Neptune Co
Cental Cliv
Hweranta
Engin House
Pire
Suburban fire rating scheme mocked as absurd
A speaker dismissed a proposed fire protection rating plan. They argued the idea would label suburbs as unprotected and others as poorly protected, calling the scheme ridiculous and a gross absurdity. The comment framed the plan as not seriously worthy of consideration and criticized its proximity to Woke houses.
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Board of Fire Underwriters
Telegraph messengers strike disrupts Wilkes Barre service
Telegraph messenger strikes hit Wilkes Barre Wilkes-Barre and Scranton delaying deliveries. Messengers, clerks, and even managers lent a hand as pay demands rise from 13 to 15 dollars a month. Delegations sought support in Scranton, while New York messengers also walked out. Dorm Wilkes-Barre Kill left town disgusted by Scranton workers apathy.
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Wilkes-Harre
Scranton
War Tax Ruling on Mortgage Bond Stamp Tax
Commissioner A Wilson sues the ruling and cites Acting Attorney General James B Boyd on domn ing bonds secured by mortgages or deeds of trust. Bonds issued by any company to vali as far as step taxes are concerned are stamped at five cents per $100 or fraction thereof. The text notes Beecham's as a reference.
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A. Wilson
James B. Boyd
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Wm. BR. Jones
Wm. J. Brick
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Smith
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W. B. Ackervon
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Mere
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Mary Hopkins
Prion
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Geo
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Hatthe Burns
Thomas Murphy
Wiliam Moitier
Agusta Thawer
Fred Forbath
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Cumberland Hese
John M. Hughes
Underwriters’ Association
Osere
Peerese Lee
Anil Toluphione
Seenenee
Reeveewee Mung
Sean
Total
Eorens
Mrs. Winslow
Echo
Russet Oxfords
Saga
Oxford
Schank & Spencer
Spruce Street
Scranton Messenger Service
Beecham’ Sa
Emerson
Clarke Bros
Victor
Willis
Scranton, PA
Bell & Skinner
Matthews Bro
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Grinpanil
Nepale
Just
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
Pierce's Market
Conrad, Hatter
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