Scranton News Roundup Highlights Local Figures and Events
Conductor J Emory DeKay earns praise for a Railroad Employes Journal sketch Dan Millers Leap from Train No in February issue James Taylor prepares the Scranton directory for 189% Likely misread year Fritz Hill renowned moose hunters display Florida game scenes in Kerr store windows Scranton theatres Academy Lyceum thrive under Harvey Long and Burgunder representatives Col Frank resembles?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Emory DeKay
DL & W
DeKay
Dan Miller
John Fritz
Charles Hill
Kerr Carpet
Messrs
Fritz
Hill
Wilde
Florida
Scranton
Scranton Spoksmen
Elephant
South Africa
Mr. Hill
Mr. Fritz
Maine Woods
Colonel Fitzsimmons and Lenahan Office Coin Flip Joke
In Wilkes Barre Col. Fitzsimmons and Attorney John L Lenahan are the subjects of a prank when two scrubbing women in the courthouse allege Lenahan promised them a dollar for clowning. Lenahan denies, but the Colonel intervenes and pays the promised sums, ending the affair with light humor.
Personal notes from the old Point Comfort local column
Be Chittenden enters Old Point Comfort. Captain M L Blatt sails from South Main Avenue for Buraday. Major Frerett Warren reports from Tampa on Throop estate legal business. Beranton Bicycles shown by He B Pitvenhonder Co. Engagement announced between Miss Anna Mulley of North Beranton and Gordon D Hinds. Walter J Watson and Thermus Puller visit former’s parents in Monroe Avenue. R F Fox named general manager of Wilmington and Chester streetcar lines. plans home near Wilmington between now and April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.L. Blatt
Bouth Main Avenue
Buraday
Frerett Warren
Tampa
Fila
Throop
Beranton
Anna Mulley
Aimbrone Muller
North Beranton
Gordon D. Hinds
Walter J. Watson
Thermus Puller
Catasauqua
Burnciy
W. W. Watson
Monroe Avenue
R. F. Fox
Wilmington
Chester
Wid
Missing physician Kornewski to face inquest and arrest
Frank Kornewski the alleged physician linked to More John Gendellwyer’s death has disappeared after a post mortem and inquest plans. Police traced his Elm Street residence but he remains at large with warrants for failure to produce medical credentials and possible perjury charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kornewski
More
John Gendellwyer
Kornewski
Kornewaki
United States
Leon Olchefski
Beyt
Leyshon
Elm Street
Mra. Paulowsky
Loftus Transferred to Key West Hospital
Friends report Patrick Loftus alias Paul Loftus, one of the Maine survivors, has been moved from Havana to Key West and is recovering from head and body injuries in the hospital there. He plans to head north in a few days, and is a former Scranton resident who worked in Keyser Valley mines before joining the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick
Paul
Loftus
Maine
Key West
Havana
Will
Keyser Valley
Petersburg Cave-In Forces House Propping
The ongoing subsidence at old No 2 colliery worsened over the past week prompting beams to support Pauline Winegart’s dwelling directly above the affected area. The home shows severe decay with cellar walls ruined and the structure badly wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 2
Pauline Winegart
Masonic Veterans Meet Tonight at Masonic Hall
A meeting of the Masonic Veterans association is called for 7.40 tonight at the Masonic hall. An error notice had incorrectly stated March 17. Also mentions a Boranton La dhen wheel and Bittenbender & Co. for examination in the window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Veterans Association
Masonic Hall
Bittenbender & Co
Resigning Pastor Dr Dixon Receives Boston Call
Rev Dr Joseph K Dixon of Penn Avenue Baptist Scranton announced his resignation to end his pastorate Easter Sunday April 10 to accept a call from Warren Avenue Baptist Church in Boston. The move drew tears and mixed emotions from parishioners and local church leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph K. Dixon
Warren Avenue Baptist Church
Boston
Pann Avenue Baptist Church
Dixon
the Tribune
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Scranton
Epiphany Baptist Church
Philadel Phila
Jesus
Membeer Aship
Paul
Timothy
Beng
Warren Avenue
Dr. Dixon
Doctor Dixon
Bartley the welterweight in tests before Judge
Frank Hartley of Binghamton faces Jim Judge in a twenty round welterweight clash at Music Hall on March 14. Bartley, pupil of Tommy Ryan, has been praised by Buffalo writers after defeating Frank Smith of Buffalo at Empire Athletic club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hartley
Binghamton
Jim Judge
American Sporting Club
Music Hall
Bartley
Tommy Ryan
Syracuse
Buffalo
Frank Smith
Empire Athletic Club
Frank
Dartley Hartley Smith boxing night draws mixed crowd
Bartley of Pipghamton and Dartley display grit in a tense eight round bout. Frank Hartley of Binghamton versus Frank Smith of Buffalo headline a card that pleases many but may not be a major draw. Gardner and Allen touted as two of Beranton’s sharpest early talents for a six round bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartley
Pipghamton
Dartley
Juramont
Brent
Frank Hartley
Bingehamton
Frank Smith
Buffalo
Smith
Hta Seneon
Beranton
Toby Gardner
Joe Allen
Robinson's Ice Factory Fire Threat Traced to Spontaneous Combustion
Fire at Robinson's Sons ice manufacturing plant near West Linden and Seventh streets caused by spontaneous combustion in cotton waste. Flames destroyed interior woodwork but were knocked down by brewery night crew before firemen were needed. Damage estimated at a few hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Robinson
West Linden
Seventh Streets
West Lackawanna Avenue
Seventh Street
El Paso Growth and Irrigation Boost Southwest Progress
El Paso Texas advances cited in a directory prefatory note. Population rises from 15,460 in 1880 to 18,687, with planned growth to 25,000 as irrigation and rail links propel commerce. New Mexico resources, mineral districts, and the El Paso & North Eastern Railroad drive optimism for regional prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Texas
Irrigation Prospects Drive New Mexico Valley Growth
The article argues irrigation will transform the Rio Grande valley from above Tulavera to below La Lux, enabling vast reservoirs and profitable crops. It highlights early dam opportunities in canyons from the Sacramentos to the White Mountains, with sugar beets, apples, pears, and peaches noted for high quality. It also mentions El Paso and Northeastern Railroad progress at one and a half miles per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico Railway & Coal Co
Rio Grande
la Much Leas
Tulavera
la Lux
Tularota
Sacramentos
White Mountains
Buch & Project
Pacific
el Paso & Northeastern
Publishing House Robbery on South Washington Avenue
Burglars used two jimmy tools to force the front door of Bay State Publishing on South Washington avenue Saturday morning and stole valuable booty including two bicycles. Police believe they will identify the thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
Bay State Publishing Company
South Washington Avenue
Steam Seating and Plumbing Ad Sells Services
An old advertisement lists Steam Seating and Plumbing by Pp. F. & M.T. Towley at 27 Wyoming Ave Twining and an optician at 125 Penn Avenue in Harris' drug store with hours of operation from morning to evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. & M.T. Towley
Wyoming Ave
Twining
Optician
Penn Avenue
Harris’ Drug Store
Nolan Bros Plumbing and Gas Services on Linden Street
Nolan Bros located at 515 Linden Street offers plumbing steam and gas fitting services. The firm operates as a local contractor serving nearby homes and businesses with repair installation and maintenance tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan Bros
Linden Street
Dance Card Medley List Returns to Brief Notes
A compact catalog of dance tunes and pieces including Two Step and Waltz selections such as Oriental Roses, The Serenade, and Star Spangled Banner. The list features composers Beyer Tobani Davis Warnick Moore Herbert and others in brief entries characteristic of a period entertainment guide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beyer
Tobani
Davis
Warnick Moore
Victor Herbert
Hub
G.L. Tracy
Great musicians praise Kimballs in testimonial sales pitch
Musicians earning 1000 to 2000 dollars per performance endorse Kimball pianos as sounding and reliable. Lilian Nordica and Jean De Reszkeauge voice praise and plan purchases, while John Phillip Sousa calls the Kimball piano first class. Walnut, mahogany and oak cases showcased with planos priced 250 to 2350 dollars, terms easy and lessons free through George H. Ives and W. 8. Foote in Wilkes-Barre and at 122 Page Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilian Nordica
Jean de Reszkeauge
John Phillip Sousa
George H. Ives
West Market Street
Wilkes-Barre
W. 8. Foote
Page Place
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M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Main St
the Lackawanna
Briggs Piano
Beven
Ludwig Pianos
Perry Bros
Columbian Detective Agency
Dime Bank Building
Chas McMullen & CO
the Traders National Bank Bldg
James Taylor
Taylor Directory
Alttenbender & Co
The
Academy
Lyceum
Harvey Long
Mr. Long
Beeranton
C. H. Lindsay
Burgunder
Col. Frank
Chittenden
Old Point Comfort
Pitvenhonder & Co
Petersburg
Peon Avenue Baptist Church
Yeaterday
Joseph Kl
Pancie
Hinghamton
Southwest
New Mexico
E. P.wn. E.R. RR
el Paso Pox
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Denver
Great Pass
Old Mexico
North
Middle West
Dallas
Pueblo
Los Angeles
Paso
FE Paso & Northeastern
Jarillas
California
Coursen
Bauer
Clarke Bros
George N. Ives
Wilkes-Darra
W. 5S, Foote
Scranton, Pa
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St. Opp
Jermyn
Brussels
Lackawanna Avenue
Bittenbender
Sterling Stearns
Fenton
Franklin Ave
Maloney
Japan
Siaia
Lackawanna Ava
Scranton Pi
Raynolds
Dorabie
Knox
Hand & Payne
Atters
Shers
Washington Ave
Kindling Wood and Carpet Cleaning CO
Pines
Lacka A. Pierce’s Market
Adama
EN Ridge Lumber CO
Beers Hardware
N. Matn Avenue
Dickson Avenue
Barbour
Gredit
Silverstone
Hoseomer
Lackiwanna Avenue
Ams
A. W. Jurisch
Agt
Spruce Street
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