Personal notes from Philadelphia and Atlantic City visits
Social items list visits and arrivals including Dr Herman Tessey in Philadelphia visiting Dr James Stein, Mr and Mrs Morris J Davidow back from New York, John Calligan and daughter at Atlantic City, Mrs F St Amand hosting Grace Shelby guest, Alva L B Richard family visiting Republic Ohio, Mrs E T Reynolds and others home from Point Comfort, Dr H L Dunnell to attend Knights of Pythias dedication in Bristol June 22, Dr P J O Tara welcoming baby girl, luncheon at Mrs Thomas Dickson’s Morristown estate with numerous guests from Newark Scranton and Morristown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Tessey
Philadelphia
James Stein
Morris J. Davidow
New York
John Calligan
Washington Avenue
Atlantic City
F. St. Amand
Olive Street
Grace Shelby
Newton
Alva
Richard
Quincy Avenue
Republic, OY
E. T. Reynolds
James P. Dickson
Miss Reynolds
OW Point Comfort
Ia Harding
Vosburg
H. C. Vosbury
Sixth Street
HL. O. Dunnell
the Knights of Pythias
Bristol
P. J. O'Tara
Lackawinna Avenue
Thir
Thomas Dickson
Morristown
Mra. Batlentyne
Frelinghuysen
Newark
Mra
Coo Ff. Young
Joseph Dickson
Largest Hosiery Sale Ever Promised by Mears and Hagen
It will be the citys biggest sale of hosiery with over 1500 dozen men's, women's and children's hose offered at drastically reduced prices. 25 cent hose to 12 1/2 cents and 85 cent hose to 25 cents, 60 cent hose to 20 to 85 cents. Details in the Saturday advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears & Hagen
Medal of Honor Legion to meet in city this week
Captain P. De Lacey oversees the next Medal of Honor Legion meeting to be held in the city following a Boston convention. Pillsbury's Flour mill capacity noted at 17,500 barrels daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. de Lacey
Thie City
Medal of Honor Legion
Legion
Boston
Pillsbury's
Citizens' Street Railway Franchises Hit by City Council
A busy council session kills the Citizens' Street railway ordinance and blocks John Fitzsimmons from patrolman to captain. Dunn Bros. paving contract faces scrutiny, ex Patrolman Lewis's wage claim is rejected, and multiple bids on sewers and paving are referred to committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Lewis
Dane Bros
Select Council
Citizens’ Street Railway
John Fitzsimmons
Dunn
T. V. Lewis
Finn
Railway Committee
Traction Company
Maggie Conway on the Witness Stand Trial Details
Maggie Conway testifies she is a hardworking, honest woman with two children. Prosecutors seek conviction on one count, enticing Gwennie Thomas and Mamie Finley as defense presents character witnesses and questions the accusers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Conway
Commonwealth
Conway
Philip Riley
Maple Street
South Side
Riley
Maggie Connors
Ashman
James Phillips
Edward Phillips
Kelley
Jones
Gwennie Thomas
Mamie Finley
Stanton
Holmes
Providence
Patrick Conway
W. T. Simpson
Edward Stark
Oxford
James Saul
Mrs. Conway
Lackawanna Avenue
Baggage Man Recovers Stolen Bicycle Purchase
William Moran bought a bicycle from Sk Madigan of Scranton three weeks ago. Conductor Swayze of the D L and W line says the wheel was stolen from him a month prior and now holds the wheel. Moran pursues Madigan to recover his money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Moran
Baggage
Sk Madigan
Scranton
Swayze
Billy
Madigan
Pitaton Gazette
Melba Says Never Nervous on Stage Diet Chiefs Cure
The Chicago Record notes Madame Melba stays calm on stage due to a simple diet and digestion aids. It extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, reliable remedy for indigestion, stomach distress, and related nervous debility, selling full size packs for 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Madame Melba
Stuart
Mall
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Simpson Will Not Serve as Police Chief or Officer
Ex-Chief Simpson resigns from the Scranton police force and will not serve under Mayor Bailey. His term ends at court’s close while he fulfills his duties as prosecutor in several important cases. He may enter private investigation work in Scranton, perhaps with a major agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Scranton
Bailey
Edison Vitascopes A Grand Screen Invention Preview
Figures on a screen show Edison’s vitascope, a new marvel exhibited at the Frothingham. The device projects life size, color motion pictures, reproducing movement with striking effect to large audiences. The first public display occurred at Koster and Bial’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
Frothingham
Koster & Bial's
New
Exhibition at Frothingham Next Week With John J Kennedy Show
An exhibition combining art and a vaudeville act led by comedian John J Kennedy will tour Frothingham Hall next week. A daily matinee begins after Monday with admission 10 cents for children and 20 cents for adults. A local note from Harrisburg mentions a charter granted to the Lackawanna Lubricating Company of Carbondale with $200,000 capital and directors including W F Mattes and Mary G Mattes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
Lickawanna
Franklin Avenues
Borough of
Spruce Street
Washineton Avenue
Adams Avenue
Roaring Brook Bridge
Huttston Avenue
River Street
Hickory
Mattes Street
Cedar Avenue
Lackawanna Avenue
Swetland Street
Chestnut
Ninth Street
Gibson Street
Washington Avenue
Ash Street
Green Ridge Street
Wyoming Avenue
H. T. Fellows
Harrisburg
Lackawanna Lubricating Company
W. F. Mattes
Ouray
Cal
L. G. Mattea
John F. Lewis
C. C. Mattes
Mary G. Mattes
Lackawanna
Capouse Avenue
Larch Street
Elegant Spring Suits and Coats Shown At Low Prices
An elegant assortment at very low prices for make up and quality. our store invites you to inspect Spring Suits and coats. If you are planning a purchase, visit our stock. you will likely buy and feel good about it.
Hat Shop Showcases Latest Styles and Colors
Our hat store presents a wide range of new and stylish headwear. Visit to see the latest colors and designs and be convinced by the selection.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nighet On's
THE
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Olyphant
Carbondale
C.D. Shumway
Washington Ave
Tribune
Messrs. Robinson
Ross
Schroeder
Burns
Durr
Manley
Joseph Taylor
Coyne
Kearney
Clarke
Roche
Robinson
McCann
Frable
McAndrew
Rees
Thomas
Williama
Chittenden
Wagner
Sanderson
Fellows
Mr. Chittenden
Fitasimmons
P. J. McCann
Park
Joseph Schoff
Crystal Hose House
Select Councils
Barber-Dunn Bros
Dunns
Monroe Avenue
Dunn Bros
Lavelle
House
Common Council
Mr. Coyne
Colonel Sanderson
Williams
Nays
Lewis
Torrey
Mills
Ayes
Wiliams
Coynes
Koas
Waener
Hayward & Co
Tod
Capoose Avenue
Fourteenth District
New York Street
P. J. Thornton & Co
Jennings & Grier
Hart & Gibbons
P.T. Mulligan
Robinson and
Jackson Streets
A. W. Stevens & Co
Nicholson
Max Phillips
John J. Fahey
McNally & Adair
West Market Street
Supreme Court
Abington
Kreseler Court
West Lackawanna Avenue
Chalk
Messrs. Roche
Finn and
Bellevue
Johnson
Mr. Jones
Thomas V. Lewis
Steve Dyer
Esther Shick
Charles Hollow
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Peter Engle
Archbald
Schank
Koehler
Spruce
Aption
the Tribune
Ofice
McGarrah
Melba
Tiood
Mia
Norgrove
Carbondale, Pa
Hood
Honora
China Hall
Millar & Peck
Wyoming Ave
M’cann
Ladies’ “Knox
Stetson Agency
Mercereau & Connell
Baldwin
HOT & Comell
Rexford’s
Lacka. Ave
By the
Way
Crouch Bros
Mears Building
Will
Gothiers, Heitera & Furnishere
A. E. Rogers
Boyle & Mucklow
Heart Lake, Susq’a CO
U. E. Crofut
Binghamton
Montrose and
Nishewanna
D. L
Adirondack
Catskill Mountains
D., L. & Wines
Dupont
Wapwalopen Luzerne County
Wileomington, Delaware
Henry Belin, Jr
Wyoming
Third National Bank Building
Redford
Pittaton
John Bh
Smith & Son
Plymouth
BE. W. Mulligan
Wilkesarre
Agen Ocademic Company
High Explosives
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