Local social notes from New York and surrounding towns
Blair of New York visits western friends while Ackerman returns from a Yale trip. Jones of Wil to Yale College today. Mrs States returns to Werhunte after a Green Ridge visit. Mrs Galton to spend time with Lerdinghter. Maklwin and Misses Movers Cope visit from New York and Moonsburg. Several pairs of friends and family plan short visits and homecomings around Scranton and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tews Blair
New York
West
Ecrinton
Anite Ackerman Heve
Ilyelrangtern
Eigar Allen Jones
South Main Avenue
Wil
Yale College
Therry States
Werhunte
Green Ridge
Mies Glidis Joseph
South Hyde Park Avenue
Mra
Galton
Factoryville
Blunehe Kennedy
North Fia
Miner Dies of Apoplexy at Dickson City Home
John Debrashik, 45, a miner who boarded with John Washa on the flats at Dickson City, suddenly collapsed while seated. Dr Kennedy pronounced death from apoplexy. Coroner Saltry to investigate today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Debrashik
John Washa
Dickson City
Debrashik
Washa
Kennedy
Saltry
Olyphant Clerk Grants Charter for Local Society
Officials in Olyphant, including W ON Cole and Attorney Mornaie, moved yesterday to grant a charter for the American chiyetan Sor Chil and Beneficial club. Judges and county officers weighed a sheriff’s compensation matter as M J Martin spoke for the sheriff and ex Judge Caypon for the county contractor in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob
Olyphant
W. ON. Cole
Think Ward
Scranton
Attormey Fieorgy
Mornaie
Olyplint
Amuminte
M. J. Martin
Cayponer
Williams Directory Co. readying official city directory
The Williams Directory Co. prepares a new city directory endorsed by city departments county officials and leading merchants. It will be the official post office directory with orders already placed by the postmaster. The Williams book shows 100 more names than the 1900 Taylor edition and 280 pages more than Smythe last year.
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the Williams
Tte Patvtons
Smythe
Archbald
Willame Directors Co
BE. Williams
Williams
Board of Trade
Werchante
Offic
Willhins
Men's Box Call and Shoes Blowout at Lackawoonna Avenue
In a serviceable shoe sale the price dropped from 4.50 and 4.00 to 8.00 for men. The event lists Lewis Ruddy Davies Murphy at 330 Lackawoonna Avenue. Also tonight Daniel McLeold and Frank Marks WM wrestle at the Beranton Bicycle ub.
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Men's
Lewis, Ruddy, Davies & Murphy
Lackawoonna Avenue
Daniel McLeold
Frank Marks WM
Beranton Bicycleub
WRESTLING TONIGHT AT SCRANTON CLUB MATCH
Fred Marks the Brooklyn wrestler meets Dan McLeod at the Scranton Blevele club tonight. Marks arrived in the city last night and posted a $100 bet. Gideon Penny handles McLeod’s interests. The bout starts promptly at oclock with a best two of three falls, straight pin forbidden. The contestants are closely matched in weight and a clever contest is expected. Ample seating is provided for a large crowd including club members and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Marks
Brooklyn
Dan
McLeod
Scranton
Hotwee
Tonlent
Gideon Penny
Hie Inter
Oelock
Reputation of Frank Jones at Electric City Lodge
At a Sunday meeting of the Electric City Lodge of Switchmen resolutions praised Frank F. Jones for his truthfulness and integrity in dealings. The lodge condemned H. F. P. Ferber’s accusation as unjust and libelous and offered to testify to Jones's veracity.
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Electric City Lodge of Switchmen
Frank F. Jones
H. F P. Herber
Ferber
Jones
Insurance rate hikes issued by Middle Department Underwriters
A Feb 28 1902 communication from Secretary Clemence of the Middle department Underwriters Association announces a broad 25 to 30 percent rate increase effective March 1 1904 for many property classes including electric car barns and contents. The notice frames the rise as necessary to protect insurers and public safety amid three years of fires and substantial losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemence
Underwriters’ Association of the Middle Department
Middle Department
Knitting Mills
SUK Mills
TMH. & Paper Mills
Marcel
End of Season Men’s Vid Leather Lined Shoes Sale
Local store concludes with a clearance on men’s Vid Leather Lined Shoes priced at two fifty per pair, marked down from three fifty. See window display for details at 500 Lackawanna Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis, Ruddy, Davies & Murphy
Lackawanna Avenue
Swindler E. H. Martin Arrested Over Cheap Novels Scam
Police seized Morris Publishing house operations on 321 Lackawanna Avenue as E. H. Martin and two associates allegedly sold cheap paper novels with coupons for expensive premiums. Victims numbered in the hundreds, with 300 to 400 buyers paying cash for 70-book coupon sets. Martin, captured at 217 Franklin Avenue, faces arraignment before Magistrate Howe. police estimate weekly receipts at 40 to 50 dollars.
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E. H. Martin
Howe
Martin
Spitsberger
Zink
Morris Publishing House
South Side
West
Scranton
Mr. Spielberger
Mr. Zink
Mr. P Ink
Franklin Avenue
Day
Delter
Lacka
Wanna Avenue
Morris
Rothentung
Countess of
Miphenhbirg
Railroad feud ends as independents sell out to Morgan
The New York Wyoming and Western Railroad seeks dissolution after independent operators clash over tolls and routes. Morgan finance shifts control of upper coal region railroads, erasing the era of independent operators as rails are sold, profits booked, and a final toast marks the transition.
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New York, Wyoming and Western Railroad Company
Tidewater
J, L. Pulley
Sturges
William Connell
Jones
Slinpnen
Monroe
Northampton
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Erie and Wyoming
Pittston
Krawley
New York, Wyoming and Western
New Road
Myrie
Morgan
John Pierpont Morgan
Pocono
New York
Wyoming
Water receding as flood damage slows in Scranton region
The Lackawanna River levels drop four to five feet from flood height as residents return home and start repairs. Rail lines suffer washouts, communication lines fail, and public works crews repair streets, bridges, and abutments while bridges near South Washington Avenue are closed for safety.
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Lackawanna
Jersey Central
Ontario and Western
Wilkes-Barre
Mayfield
Lackawanna Main Line
Kingston
Susquehanna
Delaware and Hudson
Carbondale
Department of Public Works
South
Scranton
Green Ridge
Green Ridge Street
Susquehanna River
Lehigh Valley
Pittsburg
West
New York
Joseph Phillips
Roaring Brook
Washington Avenue
City Bridge
Tie
Railroad Company
Court adjourns as jurors delayed by state floods
The U S district court opening in the city was adjourned to 10 AM after many jurors and officials were stalled en route due to statewide floods. Judge Archbald and officials faced a partial attendance, with upcoming cases including a Blooming Grove game preservation dispute and other civil, equity, and bankruptcy actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
R. W. Archbald
Potter County
Aurora
Blooming Grove
Harrisburg
Congress
Pike County
Blooming Groove Association
Diamond Dyes Mentioned In Fulton County Jury Notes
Yesterday L L Cunningham of New Granada and Edward Pore of Knobsville Fulton county on the grand jury. Fulton is the only county in the state without a railroad within its borders. Four Lackawanna county men sit on the panel. three on the grand jury Julius G Bone Russell Dimmick and Henry L Gage. M Beavers is a petit juror.
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Terday
L. L. Cunningham
New Granada
Fulton County
Edward Pore
Knobsville
Fulton
Lackawanna County
Unien
Julius G. Bone
Dunmore
Russell Dimmick
Henry L. Gage
Moscow
FL M. Beavers O
Status of Hawaii Debated by Classification Board
In New York on March 8 the board of classification of the United States de facto appraisers ruled on Hawaii status under tariff laws. A manufacturing firm imported 100 tons of old syrup iron from Hawaii and paid San Francisco duties. The firm argued Hawaii was U.S. territory under the act for government of Hawaii, so no duty.
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New York
Board of Classification of
United States
Gene Era
Hauawaii
Hawaii
San Franeiro
Flawall
Board of Cloarification
Supreme Court of the United Bastes
Central Railroad of New Jersey resumes service to Philadelphia
The Central Railroad of New Jersey will resume running trains tomorrow. The Quaker City express departs at 7 30 p m with service to Philadelphia and the south. J B Swisher D P A
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Quaker City Express
Philadelphia
Swisher, D, P, A
Ten Years of Blessed Work and Glorious Victories
Paine's Celery Compound celebrates a decade of health benefits with testimonials of cures for weakness debility rheumatism neuralgia heart trouble and liver and kidney diseases. The ad urges prompt use and notes worldwide distribution with physicians prescribing it for sick patients and those feeling irritable sleepless or despondent.
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Paine
Polne
Pathe
T Jn
Prine
Turbulent Wind Night Reveals Bricked Roof Mystery
A windy night ends with a brick hurled through a roof injuring lives. A former sea captain’s neighbor, a lawyer, investigates using legal texts and past cases to expose the plan behind the attack. A rival’s taunting note adds threat amid local notices and entertainment ads.
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Wea
W B Corsets Offer Erect Form Models For All Figures
We carry an extensive line of Corsets including the W B Erect Form model suitable for long or short waists. One special design fits with tight skirts and long waists, featuring extra pieces to ease hip fitting. Corset fitting is a specialty.
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W. B
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