Local Bitt of Dinner Party and Travel Lore
Mr and Mrs A D Blackinton hosted a dinner at Lake Ariel in honor of Miss Wilson of Easton. Guests included Miss Wilson, the Misses Mattes, Mrs E Moffat, Mrs G duB Dimmick, Mrs F E Platte and Miss Platt. The report also mentions a vivid New York Sun description of travel between Honesdale and Carbondale with a cable hauled tram over a mountain and a gravity driven descent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Blackinton
Dingner
Lake Ariel
Miss Wilson
Easton
Mattes
E. & Moffat
G. Dub. Dimmick
F. E. Platte
Miss Platt
New York Sun
Honesdale
Carbondale
Kien Stimen
Ebon
Cape
Lackawanna
Lackawaxen
Down-Mountain Gravity Railroad’s Pioneering Run
The piece recalls the Delaware and Hudson gravity railroad from Carbondale to Honesdale, noting its steep trestles and rapid downhills. It credits the initial locomotive test on a gravity line as a historic American event predating Stephenson’s Rocket, with historian Dr. Gils Avery among the witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Am Stanstitt
Hile
Shepherd’s Crook
Lietcadete
Carbondale
Honrsdale
Cardendale
Honesdale
Nis
Delaware and Hudson
Honesvale
Tidewater
Ironout
Avent & TA
Steium Ae
Bieplenson
Rocket
Liverpool
Manchester
Shc Cere
Locomotiver
Gils Avery
Meratio Allen
Waran
Local society notes and engagements in Wilkes-Barre area
The Wilkes-Barre community notes visits by Mr and Mrs J J Collins of Wilkow Muarre. Attorney James J Morris plans marriage to Miss Mulligan of Pittaton at St Johns Parish. Mike Kherior Willan and Miss Clara Walworth are named for upcoming weddings. Deitrick and Deitrick wedding in East Berlin and related details are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Boston
New York
M. Norton
Lack, Ave
Scranton
S&s
Main St
Wilkes-Barre
James J. Morris
Mies Blink. Mulligan
Pittaton
St. John's Shareh
Pileten
Thireday
Ture
Pinsceadt
Alf. Kennedy
Youn Men's Christian
Philadelotha
Mouneylvania Physical
Eit
Myriage
Wilkes Hurre
Mies Clara
John Walworth
Meinertavons
Deitrick
East Berlin
Pac
Eevee Bertin
Partic Telnar
Est Bertin
Mira Deitrick
Seraton
Howpltel
Effects of the storm and its damage across Scranton area
A violent rain and windstorm Saturday night caused crop and fruit tree damage near Scranton and Carbondale. Lightning struck a Bebastanol stable below Pittston, burning it and killing a horse and a mule. A Pittston cab team frightened by lightning crashed through Broad Street, injuring driver John Callaghan and fracturing Elle Gallagher’s right thigh after she leaped from a porch. Windows shattered at P Gallagher’s store and surrounding bakeries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrantoon
Lnes
Here
Carbondale
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Bebastamol
Pittston
Lox Ammounis
Fitqnatrick
Cork Lane
John Callaghan
Broad Street
P. J. Gallagher
Main Street
Mise Elle Gallagher
Second Forgery Charge Against Charles Meteel
A second forgery accusation is filed against Charles Meteel who was jailed by Alderman Millar awaiting trial for forging his brother Thomas’s name on a seven dollar check. The new charge, from the Brennan estate, concerns a forged four dollar check cashed before Meteel’s arrest, brought before Alderman Millar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Meteel
Millar
Thomas
William Srennan
Penn Avenue
Brennan
Hoteel
Alderman Millar
Children Day Observances Highlight City Churches
Large crowds of Sunday school pupils and older parishioners joined annual observances across several churches. Penn Avenue Baptist and Second Presbyterian displayed floral arches, flags, and choral pieces as Rev. Pierce and Rev. Dr. Robinson addressed attendees. Students presented recitations, songs, and patriotic performances, with roll of honor passages for local regimental service read aloud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Dager
Luther Keller
Eschon
Haydn Evans
Williams
Second Presbyterian Church
James H. Torrey
General Assembly
J. M. Chance
Charles Doersum
Grand
United States
Margaret Hawley
Mr. Hawley
Mead Palmer
Randolph Frothingham
Horace Chandler
Raymond Sanderson
Gertrude Waslam
Sara Kann
Lillian Lewis
Gertrude Russ
Clennie Dorsey
Blele Moir
Anna Robertson
Clare Brewster
Douglas ‘Torrey
Grace Milwan
Mabel Dean
Mildred Rice
Puth Shultz
Douglas Torrey
Kenneth Weller
Divine
Whe
Kelluma Carter
Cornelius Hanlam
Jack Flayneford
Marry Pruemer
Otto Pruemer
Holain Buchannan
Charles FE. Robinson
Bundas School
Lfe
Man's death by own hand shocks Mountain Lake area
The body of 30 year old Charles Kollmeyer was found by two boys near Mountain Lake on Saturday morning. Coroner Longstreet ruled suicide after an inquest deemed unnecessary. Kollmeyer recently lost his wife and had a history of prior suicide attempts. Funeral services were held at the Workingman's Society cemetery in Minooka with Society members officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kollmeyer
Stafford Avenue
Mountain Lake
Fudoelph Frantz
Une Dertaker Raub
Spruce Street
Longstreet
Kouthever
Kallinever
Archbald
Stont
Thirid Behuur
August Kershinnski
Edward Schmidt
Christian House
Scranton Golfers Defeat Wilkes-Barre Five 70 to a
Scranton golfers defeated Wilkes-Barre players 70 to a on a social visit at the country club. Scranton’s lineup included Miner Bridgman Hillman Jones Farnham Harding and Jorrey who led with a nine for the total. Beranten Havere’s squad posted scores by Shater Thorne Fuller Kilmer Wuntington Watkins Walker Welles and others. Several players and early spring plans were noted, including Loveland Johnson Chase moving with the Ninth regiment and Woodraft’s season debut after a short practice period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleht
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Messrs
Miner
Bridjiman
Hillman
Jones
Farnham
Harding
Jorrey
Beranten Havere
Shater
Thorne
Fuller
Kilmer
Wuntington
Watkins
Walker
Welles
Wilkes-Blaine
Jost Loveland
Johnson
Chase
W. EK. Woodraft
Mr. Harding
South America
Messia
Sterns
Carpenter
Clickamauge Park
Imported Cigars Arrive In May Stock Of 2,500
Key West Cigars lists La Rapedes Conchas and San Juan Conchas at 2.50 per box, Lenola Conchas 2.50, Lenola Rothschilds 3.00, Mi Favorita Conchas 3.50, El Progresso Conchas and Solace Conchas 3.50. Imported cigars received in May with 2,500 in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenola
Feast of St Anthony Patron Saint Fete Amid Old Customs
Dunmore marked the Feast of St Anthony of Padua with a Sunday fete on Spencer Hill though Burgess Powell barred the usual games and the greased pole. A Roma band led fireworks though rain delayed the programme. thousands attended, but the absence of the pole and refreshments made this year’s celebration less lively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunimore
Anthony of Padua
Italy
Burgess Powell
Vernon
Dunmore
Saint Hoper
Chas Connell's Thoughtful Act Shapes Lake Ariel Outing
Charles R. Connell, general manager, arranges a day trip for Lackawanna Knitting Mills and Scranton Button Factory workers to Lake Ariel on Saturday June 1. The excursion, organized by the William Connell Hoge Company, sold nearly a thousand tickets as young female employees anticipate a day of pleasure. Trains depart Lake Ariel at 9:30 a.m. and 2:28 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Connell
Lackawanna Knitting Mills
Scranton
Lake Ariel
William Connell Hoge Company
Lale Arie
Paroled Inmate Arrested in Silverstone Theft Case
In Faturday's police court paroled inmate Michael Brennan from the Bimba reformatory and accomplice Tommy Morson were arrested Friday night for stealing goods from Silverstone's optical on Penn Avenue. Brennan, once a hardened criminal, was sentenced seven years ago for a prior offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faturday
Bimba Reformatory
Michael Brennan
Aline Kelly
Tommy Morson
Silverstone
Penn Avenue
Brennan
Elmira reformatory parolees and city arrests report
Long term in the Elmira reformatory. A man paroled for conduct issues a month ago. He and Morgan jailed by Mayor Halley Saturday in default of bail. Martin Delaney charged with drunkenness wife abuse and furniture destruction. discharged. Robert Huchee failed to appear on a charge of throwing a stone through a Center street house. default of 5 dollars forfeited. Robert Matthews and Andy Regan fined 8 each for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira Reformatory
Morgan
Halley
Martin Delaney
South Washington Avenue
Robert Huchee
Center
Hie
Depault
Robert Matthews
Linserne Boroigh
Andy Regan
Diunmore
City Treasurer Announces Due Date for Payments
G Boland city treasurer declares amounts due must be paid on or before June 10 1998 to avoid charges. The notice urges prompt settlement by affected residents or businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Boland
Scranton to Chicago Two Daily Trains Advertised
Advertises two through trains daily from Scranton to Chicago via CBD, Tt. & W. and Nickle Plate roads. Offers low rates and elegant equipment with fast time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Chicago
Nickle Plate
Steam Meating and Plumbing FP FP and M T Howtey
Steam heating and plumbing services advertised by FP FP and M T Howtey at 231 Wyoming Ave offer repairs installations and maintenance for homes and small businesses. Local trade listing notes expertise in boiler systems and radiator work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Howtey
Wyoming Ave
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Ackawanna “the
Aundry
Frank W. Rerynolps
S. R. Perry
Perry Bros
Columbian Detective Agency
Lime Bank Building
Scranton, PA
John T. Coughlin
Department of State
St. N. EL
Washington
Crown Catarrh Powder Co
Clinton Place
Chas
McMullen
NATO Bank Blo
Gul
Gomera
Kemp
Wyoming Avenue
Mra Aml
2. J. Collins
Wilkow Muarre
Yeur Das
Ineien Orton
Jackson
Whee
Unis
Lun Horn
Niagara
Crumer St. Pauki
Duffy
the Tribune
Weet Souter
Charlies Hotzel
Maud Egstelle
Gertrude Long
Edith Murthy
Alde Atkinson
Myrtle Bates
Miss Has
Emma Menele
Alia Mathisius
Alex Hay
Keller
Camp Alger
Cummings
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Seenday School
Scranton, TA
BPALN
Harry T. Angle
Ororge Daley
Dre Dole Wacor Fetsterman
Kare, Gunster
William Wall, JR
Gilbhrt Murphy
Charles Wecracken
Joseph New Alan
Homer Trash
Charles Clark
Phreeec
Elm Park
W. A. May
C. B. Wagar
Richard Wjerne
Kawin Connell
Margaret Wiley
Aong
Finging Robin
John Jaw
de C. M. Olffin
Key West Cigars
E. G
Coursen
Kiltings of
St. Anthony
Auagmess Powell
Tim Dayr
Roma Band
Chas, R.connell
Lackawanna Mills
Button Factory
S.C. Snyder
Opp
Martel Jermyn
Sime Mercantile Tax
Thei Vale
Clarke Bros
Pennsylvania
Iron and Steel
Betenbender & CO
Franklin Ave
Liebecker & Watkins
Lackawanna Avenue
Maloney OJ and Manufacturing CO
Meridian Streettcranton
Hone and
Lackawanna Ava
Nurabia
Raynolds
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
Snow
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Carbondale, Olyphant
Kimball
George H.ives
West Market Street
Barbour's Home Credit House
Lackawanna, Ave
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