Chief Roadmaster Leydon Named Over Lackawanna Lines
The article reports the appointment of Chief Roadmaster Patrick Leydon with oversight of eight roadmasters on the Lackawanna system. Leydon, formerly with western railroading and the Queen and Crescent at Rock Island, is to head new Lubricating Oils training and establish a Beranton headquarters if settled, with direct presidential appointment by Truesdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Patrick Leydon
My. Leydon
Queen and Crescent
Att Rock
Ieland
Lackawatinanes
Patrick McKeown
Phutfile
Bath
James P. Wynn
Binghamton
Patrik Dowline
Inehamton
Seraton
Martin Gil
Scranton
Washingtonn
Northumberlans
James Loxton
James Naphus
Movels
Trainmen instructed in scientific methods by AO Whelan
AO Whelan of Omani Nebraska visits the city to teach Lackawanna train crews scientific methods for selecting journals and using products. A former railroad man, he now works with General OU Company as an agent and instructor, claiming his methods reduce hot boxes and misfirings across routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AO Whelan
Omani
Neb
Lackawanna
General OU Company
Mr. Whelan
Strike at Continental Mine Stirs Workers Action
Fifty six drivers at the Continental mine quit work Saturday morning and, after a consultative meeting, agreed to return and convene in St Davids hall. A committee was appointed to present grievances to Superintendent Loomis regarding being forced to do another men’s tasks such as cleaning coal along tracks, claiming injustice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Davids Hall
Loomis
Meir
Miner official declines to discuss resignation
Heniamin urhes, general superintendent of the Delaware Lickawannia and Western mines, refused to confirm or deny resignation rumors when questioned by a Tribune reporter. He said he had nothing to say about recanting the matter and declined to reveal whether he would resign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heniamin Urhes
Delaware, Lickawannia and Western Company
Tribune
Myr. Hughes
Hallstead to resign presidency of Moses Taylor Hospital
W F Hallstead plans retirement from the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company creating a vacancy in the Moses Taylor Hospital board presidency. He intends to resign as soon as it is convenient to relieve him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Hallstead
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Moses Taylor Hospital
Miss Marie Gilgallon Promising Concert At Scranton
At the Scranton Bicycle club house tomorrow evening a concert promises rare entertainment by Miss Marie Gilgallon one of Boeranton's talented sopranos. Also featured are Mrs Joeenh O'Brien Miss Sadie Timlin of Jermyn Miss Mabel Howard of New York Prof W A Kelly of Arenbald Burke and Master John Howard of New York vocalists Miss Anna Thrkin and Miss Teresa Loftus pianists and Miss Agnes Callahan elevat ionist. The program closes with a brief reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Bicycle Club House
Marie Gilgallon
Boeranton
Joeenh O'Brien
Sadie Timlin
Jermyn
Mabel Howard
New York
W. A. Kelly
Arenbald
Burke
John Howard
Anna Thrkin
Teresa Loftus
Agnes Callahan
Guardian Requested for Sweeney Children in Jessup Case
In open court Judge Edwards heard a petition for guardianship of Anthony Patrick Michael and Margaret Sweeney, minor children of Patrick and Honora Sweeney of Jessup, alleging severe parental neglect. The hearing followed reports of outrageous neglect by the parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony
Martin
John
Margaret
Michael Sweeney
Patrick
Honora
Sweeney
Jessup
Poeti
Guardians Named for Sweeney Children Amid Allegations
The appointment was sought by Mrs Margaret Walsh sister of Patrick Sweeney. Judge Edwards named James Connore of Jessup guardian for the eldest, 19, as testimony depicted the parents as dissolute and addicted to drink. The 1887 Sydney served nine years for robbery and returned worse, while earnings were spent on liquor and company store charges, leaving the boys hungry and without meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Walsh
Patrick Sweeney
Edwards
James Connore
Jessup
Ae Guardian
Sweeney
Sydney
Penitenthary
Jeeeny
Roney Found Guilty In Assault Case At Trial
The jury convicted Melvin Toney on attempting an assault on Jeeeb Weeser’s secret daughter after a ~24 hour deliberation. Judge Balwarels fined the defendant 31 and costs and three months in county jail. Other defendants faced varied penalties including hard labor and forfeiture of property. several arrests were noted with several not guilty verdicts and mixed outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Toney
Secr-Et
Jeeeb Weeser
Catlet
Sertena
Atorney
Joseph Obrien
Daaide
Balwarels
Ceste
Ote
James Foster
Jude Edwards
Patrick Mrinnkey
John Armestrons
Coorts
Stanley Majelski
Anthony Madjolaki
Joseph Cooper
Edwards
Juder Edwards
Frank Shienski
John McAndrew
John M. Barrett
Ann Casey
Katherine Fee
Joseph Ogrodusky
Joseph Solita
Richard Fleming
Catherine Fleming
Sarah Garvey
Saraih Garvey
Davies Sues Lackawanna Coal for Joint Land Coal Account
Thomas Davies with counsel seeks in equity an accounting from Lackawanna Coal Co for coal mined from seventy nine and one half acre tract in Binkely where Davies holds one quarter interest. The suit alleges royalties were unpaid on Davies share and seeks proportionate proceeds from coal mined. Davies earlier sued A H K Russell to account for coal mined during disputed title period, a lower court and the supreme court affirming title in Davies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Davies
John P. Kelly
John Fh. Edwards
Copeland Saturdays
Lackawanna Coal Company Limited
Binkely
Mr. Davies
Comnegve
W. Tt. Williams
Myer
Davies
A. HK. Ruesell
P Ruesell
Supreme Court
Lackawanna Coal Company
Divorce hearing in Shaffer case labels Shaffer as respondent
Judge Gunster in chambers Saturday heard testimony in the divorce case of Thomas W Shaffer represented by Jamon J O'Malley. Ber tha Shaffer is the respondent. Shaffer stated that they were mar-
Unclear 1802 Divorce Claim in Hemlock Hollow
Man alleges desertion by wife on April 5 1802 and accuses her of living with a Norman bishop in Hemlock Hollow Wayne County. specifies he was not a church member at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fied
Bevatar
Hemlock Hollow
Wayne County
Ash Street Matter Prompts Roche Probe on Street Extension
Seventh ward councilman John E. Roche investigates whether nut and bolt works crews have a right to build across an unplatted continuation of Ash street. The Strackawanonk Iron and Coal Co says the street was not platted yet plans to open Ash street west of the Delaware and Hudson tracks. Roche will confer with workers and propose Thursday night legislation at the select council to extend Ash street to provide a route from Pine Brook and lower Green Ridge to Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Roche
Seventh Ward
Nut and Bolt
Ash Street
Roche
Srackawanonk Iron and Coal Company
Asd
Delaware and Hudson
Nut and Belt Works
Desperate West Scranton Woman Attempts Suicide in Court
Lena Wileh, a young Colored woman from West Scranton, rushed a window during arraignment before Alderman Millar seeking to jump to the street below. Detective Eliverbure thwarted the attempt, and she later tried again with a hat pin. Committed to county jail in default of bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Wileh
West Scranton
Millar
Eliverbure
Hood’s Sarsaparilla Promoted as Blood Purifier
A period advertisement extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a law of health and an essential household remedy. It claims the product purifies blood and strengthens the system, citing a user from Weinington, Ohio who reports relief from blood disorders and stomach troubles after several bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Dandier
Ames F. Thompson
Wéinington
Ohio
Hats and men's straw sale prices across multiple styles
Old price figures and sale prices for hats and men’s straw styles are listed, including Bonnie Braid Straws, Rough Straws, Curl Lurim Straws, Dunlap Derby and Alpine shapes, Sailors, and Anchor collar brands. Prices range from fractions of a dollar to a few cents, with many items advertised as closeout or clearance.
Special shirt sale with deep discounts offered
A garbled catalog note advertises shirts at 73 cents, 85 cents, and about a dollar to go at. It mentions Manhattan Shirts, silk bosom options, and stiff bosoms with various sale prices, including 1.04 and 1.50 figures, in a quick bulk discount listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Ank
All Scent Belts Go On Sale Across Prices
Sales notes advertise scent belts and related items with various pricing lines. The phrases indicate discounts such as 19 cents per item, 8 for a small sum, 4 cent belts at 3 percent cents, and 9 for a dollar like deal, plus 11 belts at 6 cents each.
All Scent Hosiery Adverts Highlight Bargain Prices
The notice touts plain and fancy hosiery at 19 cents, three for the price of cents, and All Scent goods at half price. It showcases heavy discounts, urging shoppers to buy now while supplies last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vale Price
Gale
Helf
Underwear Sale Offers Deep Discounts at Local Shop
A local retailer advertises dramatic price cuts on i cent underwear at fractions of a cent and bold reductions on TG-cent items. High grade underwear goes at half price while all Dr Jagger’s Underwear offers a three percent discount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Jagger
Closeout Sale Promises Low Prices on Garments
A local store advertises a large clearance of handkerchiefs bath robes bags traveling cases macintoshes and storm coats among dozens of articles priced below cost. The notice warns shoppers that the store will be closed Friday to mark down stock.
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W. F. Hallistead
Continental
Mr. Hughes
Bicycle Club
Your
Atlantic Refining CO
Munyon
Mubyon
Arch Atreet
Phila
Roney
vereWwin Roney
William FE Dkivie
Stephen Chappell
Do M. Dkivies
W. ©. Dunning
Allert Nucull
Nomedy
John Whitewine
J. Ipkine
AL J. Dougherty
John E. Perry
Edward Gordo
Jim K. Gourhart
Shaffer
Aldermman Millar
Sf Sarsaparill
Tiverile
Sita
Thos, Kelly's Stores
Eranklin Avenus
Spruce St. Temple Court Building
Oensten
Bronson & Tallman
Bronson & Tallman’s
Old Stand
Spruce Street
Scranton’s Shopping Center
Percales
Madras
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
THE
Weston Mill CO
Carbondale, Olyphant
Pilsner
H. Ninh SI
Scranton, Pa
Moosic Powder CO
Laplin & Rand Powder CO
Eletric Hattersea
Safety Muse
Repauno Chemical Co
Brussels
Dresden
Irish Point
Tambour
Nottingham
HARTFORD + VEDETTE
Pierce
Stormers
Kellum & Conrad
Wyoming Avenue
Third National Bank
Wm, Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William Hi. Peck
Cashler
Holmes’ Electric
Ouis HH. Isaacs
Bronson & Tallman, Men's Furnishers and Hatters
Ourald
Addrops
Baltimore
Orient
Florey
Brooks Vt
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