Personal News Notes From Scranton And Nearby
Local social column lists visits and guests in Scranton and nearby towns. Names include Reese G. Trowks and Charles Tt. Connell in New York. W. W. Horan representing T. F. Groves in Cleveland. Gilusha Grow in Scranton en route to New York. PF HL Moeir of Shamokin with C E Danica. Miss Lanilla of Reading staying with Miss Louisus Everhart. Miss Gertrude Grover visiting from Beranton. Mr. and Mrs. Williams and daughter returning from Green Ridge. Mrs. W E Greeley visiting daughter Mrs. J C Plum. Rev. John J. Griffin visiting his mother in Monsey Avenue. Miss Carol Dickson visiting from Beranton. Miss Kittle Ackerman visiting Mrs. George W. Chase. Charles McMeans graduates from Dickinson Law. Mrs. J C Moyer and Mrs. David Jones attend funeral in Atudenfeld. John Kilcullen in Washington D C for graduation events at Coliertown University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese G. Trowks
Charles Tt. Connell
New York City
W. W. Horan
Cleveland
T. F. Groves
Hon
Gilusha Grow
Scranton
New York
HL. Moeeior
Shamokin
C. BE. Danica
Misa Lanilla
Reading
Mise Louisus Everhart
Franklin Divenue
Mise Gertrude Grover
Beranten
Cirkendale Evening News
Mradd. Williams
Green Ridge
Acasule
W. FE. Greeley
East Market Street
J. C. Plum
Cherry Valles
N.Y
John J. Griffin
Carbondale
Catherine Griffin
Monsey Avenue
Yeatorday
Misa Carol. Dickson
Beranton
Misa May C. Dornum
Walnut Street
Binghamton
Mise Kittle Ackerman
Carthage Landing
Hudson
George W. Chase
North Main Avenue
Charles McMeans
Dickinson Law School
Mr. McMeans
Scranton Truth
Pauli Buildings Site To Be Rebuilt Or Sold
Workmen cleared the Spruce street ruins adjoining the Commonwealth building after the Pauli structures fell. The estate has two offers under consideration: to sell the site or lease it with the reversion of the new building to the estate after a term. Decisions await the end of the current building strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauli
Spruce Street
Commonwealth Building
Mr. Pauli
Tribune
Mount Pocono Special Express Runs Philadelphia to Scranton
The Pennsylvania Railroad will operate the Mount Pocono Special from June 24 to September 4, 1899. The through fast train travels Saturdays Philadelphia 1.63 p m to Scranton and returns Mondays 6.30 a m stopping at main stations between Manunka Chunk and Scranton. It includes a combination car two coaches and a Pullman parlor car. Beginning June 24 a Philadelphia to Gouldaboro through service with Pullman parlor car and coaches departs at 1 a m on weekdays, and a Scranton to Gouldaboro service departs at 3 93 p m with through Pullman parlor car and coaches to Philadelphia. Smoke Beech Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Mount Pocono
Philadelphia
Scranton
Manunka Chunk
Gouldaboro
Gouldabore
Annual Concert of Conservatory Delights Scranton Audience
An immense audience filled St Luke's Parish House for Scranton Conservatory of Music students in an exemplary annual concert. Professors Pennington and Kathrine Timberman received wide praise for teaching and performance results. numerous soloists and a sextet delivered polished numbers with strong encores. Readings by Milas Marie Van Cleft and Miss Elizabeth Thomas complemented the musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's
Scranton Conservatory of Music
Conservatory of Music
Pennington
Elm Park Church
Conservatory
Katherine Timberman
James
Martin
Simpson
Spencer
Randolph
Thomas
Miss Timberman
Miss Thomas
Clarke
Davies
Gallen
Gearhart
Jones
Kellam
Langford
Salmon
Simmpson
Timberman
Milas Marie van Cleft
A. J. van Cleft
Dunmore
Elizabeth Thomas
Caroline Conkling
More Smith Boomers Head to Harrisburg
A party of seventy six Smith supporters departed Scranton area for Harrisburg at 2 18 pm over the Delaware and Hudson railroad. Included are Honeydale men and over two hundred in total from Scranton vicinity backing Judge Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Delaware and Hudson
Honeydale
Scranton
Smith
The Scranton Private Sanitarium Cure Claim Notice
A notice offers refunds on a 10 cent bottle of Greene a Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. It guarantees a 2 cent sample bottle to prove the remedy and lists refunds for purchasers in Dunmore and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G, & Gon
Dunmore
Jobs F
Bucknell Commencement Set With Elaborate Events
Bucknell University marks its 49th commencement June 19 to 21 with the Ninth Regiment band of Wilkes-Barre providing music and twilight concerts. Over 85 graduates attend across all departments. The anniversary address is by William H H Crawford of Allegheny College. Alumni orator Joseph B E Perry, Ph D 78, of Cambridge Massachusetts and H Kirk Porter of Pittsburgh deliver the college address. The corner stone laying for the new college dormitory occurs Tuesday at 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucknell University
Ninth Regiment
Wilkes-Barre
Willam HH. Crawford
S.D
Allegeny College
Joseph BE. Perry
Camridge
Mass
H. Kirk Porter
A. M
Pittsburg
Explosion destroys Clark & Scott Tobacco factory and Wedeman's bakery
Fire at 1 40 a m gutted Clark & Scott tobacco factory and Wedeman bakery at 1412 Penn Avenue. A rear storehouse with a carload of tobacco was destroyed. The Stewart estate frame buildings were heavily damaged with insured values listed. Effie Stewart and Studley families escaped. No insurance for Baker Wedeman. tobacco firm losses and insurance undetermined at 3 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark & Scott
Wedeman
Penn Avenue
Mra
Sarah Stewart
Effie Stewart
Joseph Studley
Senamans
Stewart
Baker Wedeman
Extended Tour Of Colonel Stalea Family To Europe
The Stalea family will depart for New York and sail on the Augusta Victoria to Europe visiting Cherbourg and the Low Countries. They plan a northern voyage to Spitabergen then Scotland where son David will join in August. Mrs. Boles to visit Thomas Dickson’s old home near Edinburgh. Household arrangement changes during remodeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. OM. Stalea
Ethel
Helen
New York
Augusta Victoria
Europe
Cherbourg
Low Countries
Hamburg
Spitabergen
Scotland
David
Dickson Torrey
Arthur Williams
Boles
Thomas Dickson
Lander
Edinburgh
John Wanamaker
Colonel Boles
C. H. Welles
Fire at vacant house on John and Ash Streets
Early morning blaze in an untenanted house owned by John Christ was discovered by Box 15 alarms. Firemen found a tub of oil and several cans nearby. First floor windows and doors were secured while the second floor remained open. Fire extinguished with little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John and
Ash Streets
John Christ
Extermination Plan for Roaming Dogs Revealed
Newly appointed dog catchers will begin a system to exterminate roaming canines. They will use a pole with a noose to capture dogs and dump them into crates on a wagon. Police are authorized to seize offenders and shoot if not claimed within twenty four hours.
Reduced Pages Harsi Gonna MedIS Sale of Meats
Advertises deviled chicken and tongue in various sizes with 10 26 cent values. deviled chicken and turkey 15 cents 25 cent value. frankfurter sausage. corned beef by can and 2 cans. boned chicken. ox tongue large size. sardines in olive oil. touting best goods for least money.
Resignation of W F Hallstead Stirs Hallstead Area
The Tribune exclusives report W F Hallstead resigns as second vice president and general manager of the D L & W company. The event sparked widespread talk of labor trouble and possible management changes while Hallstead denies strained relations and maintains a voluntary departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
W. F. Hallstead
The
Tribune
W. F. Manstead
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
New York Morning Papers
New York Tribune
Hallstead
EE. G. Thussell
A. Reagoner
Morris and Essex
Holistead
Russell
Truendale
P. J. McGuire
Erie
Delaware, Lackawanna
Himeltf
Truesdale
Hallistead
Nineteenth Pennsylvania Sons of Veterans Encampment Opens
Huarleton Pa June 1 The nineteenth annual encampment of the Pennsylvania Sons of Veterans opened with delegates present led by Division Colonel Moulthrop. Reports show state membership 674 from 50 camps, a gain of 128 members and 0 amendments since last year. Over 5000 was spent for roles, 40 deaths occurred. The order remains debt free with treasury balance after expenditures. A Ladies Aid Society auxiliary convention also opened here with no special business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huarleton
Pennsylvania Sons of Veterans
Moulthrop
Dy Bole
Ladies All Society
Sons of Veterans
Grand Army of the Republic committee sets transport rate
At today’s meeting the Grand Army of the Republic committee fixed a one cent per mile rail rate for east traffic for the national encampment next September. A higher rate may apply for travel between this city and New York on short trips. Arrangements provide housing for 508 persons who will be free to use trans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phitlonipittia
Grand Army of the Republic
New York
Eve of the Convention Sets Stage for Democratic Nomi nates
With over twenty candidates, the upcoming state Democratic convention will need multiple ballots. Western Pennsylvania seeks the nomination due to lack of supreme bench representation. Judge Kennedy leads on first ballot, but rivals Mestrezat Allen and others push for support as Bechtel Lynch Krebs camps seek gains. Charles Riley named permanent chair and Brinton temporary presiding officer. Notices of contests filed in Allegheny and Franklin counties. Convention starts 10 am tomorrow and may run to Thursday. A subcommittee endorsed the Altoona platform plank on the national sense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Supreme Bench
Kennedy
Pittsburg
Mestrezat
Fayette
George A. Allen
Erie
Superior Court
Smith
Scranton
Bechtel
Behuyskill
Judes Lynch
Luzerne
Krebs
Clearfield
Dauphin County
Charles J. Riley
Williamsgort
David DB. Brinton
Lancaster
Allegheny
Franklin
William T. Creasy
Columbia
Supreme Court
Altoona
Governor appoints three trustees to Danville asylum
Governor Stone appointed Thoras Chalfont Jamey Bearlot and W K Holloway all to Danville insane asylum for a three year term from June 8 1509.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Stone
Danville Insane Asylum
Thoras Chalfont
Jamey Bearlot
W. K. Holloway
Danville
Gerve
President Responds to Cuban Commission Criticism
Washington June L reports the president replying to Professor Haupt about accusations in a newspaper interview. He states he never uttered or thought such sentiments regarding the Cuban commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
June L
Haupt
Mount Lookout Mine Flooded in Pittston Vein Incident
A brace of two million gallons of water inundated the Mount Lookout mine near Pittston after a brick dam burst at midnight. Workers escaped to the surface as pumps battled the rising surge, with operations expected to resume in a few days if safer to reopen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson and Watkins
Mount Lookout
Schooley
Temple Tron Company
Pittston
Gilbert Jones
Princeton admission examinations set for June 1890 in Connell building
Examinations for admission to Princeton University will be held at the Connell building Beranton Pa on June 15 and 16 1890 with start times at 9 o clock a m. The tests will cover both academic and scientific departments. For details contact John M M Harris room 609 Connell building. Also an advertisement mentions Lane's 320 Spruce street offering wines and cigars and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup touted for mothers with a price of twenty five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton University
Connell Building
Beranton
John MM. Harris
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the Griffin Art Studio
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanna Dairy CD
Adams Avenue
A. A. Lindabury
Connell Duilding
South Main Avenue
Keeley
Tres
Keeley Institute
Madison Ave
Scranton Transfer Co
MGH
J. Keenan
Hay
United States
Lacka. Ave
Ackawanna
Penn Avenuus
A. B. Wartan
J. C. Moyer
Lafayette Street
David Jones
Filmore Avenue
Atudenfeld
Anna Morgan
John Kilcullen
Bouth Washington Avenue
Washington, D. C
Coiertown University
Pocono. Fc
Pauli Buildings
Bmoke the Pocono, Fc
Slocum
Houser
Price
J. C. Dean
Clara Browning
Israel
Edith Martin
Anna Balman
Isabel Clarke
Clara Simpson
Grace Spencer
Aly Blendermeer
John Bevins
Anthon
Town
Chamberlain
Matthew Bros
Mulberry Street
Bucknell
Clark & Scott's
Col. Boies
Harsi
E. G
Coursen
Brotherhood of
New Line
Wyoming and Western Road
Hazleton
Trustees of
Danville Asylum
Prico Seasors Peis
Schank & Spencer
Willis
Scranton, PA
Professor Haupt
DEWEY
Felton
Penn Ave
Maryland Club
Davidow Bros., Jewelers
Lackawanna Ava
Syle
Comfort
Bell & Skinner
Lane's
Elmwood Hall
Elmhurst
W. H. H. Bull
Aldo
Matthews Bros
Lackawanna
Hand & Payne
Knox
Washington Ave
Pierce’s Market
Wyoming Ave
China
J. Weichel
Maloney Oil and Manufacturing CO
Meridian Strait
Saravian
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