Personal notes from distant city travels and moves
John Purcell of the Acranton House and Mrs Tl B Horton of Spruce Street are in New York City. Superintendent Hendrick of Clark's floral in Montrome. Charles F Hees of the Dime Bank just returned from a three month Pacific slope visit. Miss Cora M Cook of Booth Main Avenue home from Northumberland Friends. Vrunk McCann of Wyoming Avenue hatter left for a short stay in O’Neill City Nebraska. Manager M H H McDermott returned from Pall River Massachusetts. Charles Hoag of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western coal office visiting Pittsburgh. Hugh Jennings, ball player, left yesterday for the University of Pennsylvania to coach baseball for about three weeks, then join the Baltimore team for practice in Macon Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Purcell
Acranton House
New York City
Tl. B. Horton
Spruce Street
Hendrick
Clark
Montrome
Charles F. Hees
The
Dime Bank
Pacific Slope
Cora M. Cook
Booth Main Avenue
Northumberland
Vrunk McCann
Wyoming Avenue
Haltimore
Macon
Another manufactory seeks info on Scranton facilities
A large typewriter manufacturing concern asks the Scranton board of trade for inducements to relocate its business here. In a March 9 letter to Secretary Atherton the company requests assurances to employ at least 10 workers, with potential to grow tenfold, and the Manufacturers' committee has the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
Board of Trade
Hour of Trade
Scranton
Enotlemen
Manufacturers’ Committee
Auction of fine jewelry and bric-a-brac at Dayvidoen Broad
Fine diamonds watches jewelry silverware opera glasses field glasses cut glassware fine china bric-a-brac to be auctioned tomorrow afternoon from 2 to 6 and 7 to 9 at Dayvidoen Broad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayvidoen
Davidow Bros
Lackawanna Avenue
Whyte's hotel license petition withdrawn amid retirement plan
A Scranton court heard that James Berguson owner of Whyte's Hotel on Franklin Avenue withdrew his liquor license petition as he plans to retire on April 1. Remonstrances alleged poor character and past improper patrons, but the withdraw was framed as fairness to the building owner and no further action followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Berguson
Whyte's
Franklin Avenue
Eighth Ward
John F. Scragg
Beragw
Ferguson
Schrage
W. W. Baylor
Mia
T. Folderhart
W. B. Tuagan
Mills Kiesel
Board of
Associated Charities
Sherif Clemons
House of the Good Shepherd
Scragg
Haylow
Lena Deckernick
South Main Avenue
Laverne Street
Comegys
T. V. Powderly
Archbald
Hevengse
Lguer
Krels
Peter Dltmore
Main Street
Jermyn
James H. Timlin
Lewis Pizer
Scranton
John Walkershaw
Jones
D. M. Kinter
Uriah McDonnell
John Mitchell
Dr. W. Thomas
Paper by J Peter Lesley Shown at Lackawanna Institute Meeting
A Lackawanna Institute of History and Science gathering featured J Peter Lesley Philadelphia state geologist delivering a March 1 1846 paper to honor Colonel J A Price. Curator Wheeler announced library and museum additions while officials including J Merfield and J Platt moved to secure legislative support for Lesley’s recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Institute of History and Science
Board of Trade
J. Peter Lesley
Philadelphia
Second
Geological Survey of Pennsylvania
J. A. Price
Charles le R. Wheeler
LL Burdick
Offf
Wilkins
Seehin
Wheeler
Lesley
Lin Permanenttly
J. Merifiehd
Wo. Pouter
J. Platt
J. A. Watres
HK. O. Lacoe
Thie Seethon
Frank ‘Tl. Okell
Clahemingi Academy of Sciences
Brown Goode
O* PO O'Malley
John R. Farr
Yonkers
Historical and Litrary Association
Wyoming Historical and Geological Society
James Ho Torrey
Engy
J.D. Willams
Franklin Society
Strode
M. D
Lewiston
Alabama to Be Seen at Academy This Saturday Evening
Augustus Thomas' famous play Alabama returns to the Academy for a stage depiction of the South’s life story. The production promises moonlit scenes in Colon Preston's yard and echoes of darkey voices in palmetto groves. Captain Davenport reunites with his love, father, and daughter as old wounds are healed through poetry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Augustus Thomas
Alabama
South
Colon Preston
Palmetto
Captain Davenport
Alabama Play Impresses With Strong Cast
A period notice praises the play Alabama for its refreshing, non sensational style and lists a strong cast including Clement Bainbridge Scott Cooper George B Miller Edward B Kelly Robert Conness Dwight Allen Charles Abore W N Wadsworth and actresses Ethel Irving Zoe Halbert Julia Filland Adelaide Sawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Clement Bainbridge
Scott Cooper
George B. Miller
Edward B. Kelly
Robert Conness
Dwight Allen
Charles Abore
W. N. Wadsworth
Ethel Irving
Zoe Halbert
Julia Filland
Adelaide Sawyer
Negras Three Days Engagement at Davis Theater
The White Crook Mammoth Spectacular company, managed by Davis, opens a three night engagement starting Thursday March 2 at Davis Theater. The show promises original concept with superior artists and scenic effects, featuring Bryant and Smith Mill See minstrel duo, Anna Chance contralto, Nellie Franklin, Truehart and Kennedy, and other talents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Crook Mammoth Spectacular Company
Davis
Bryant & Smith
Millsee Minstrels
Anna Chance
Jolly Nellie Franklin
Truehart & Kennedy
Knockabout Comediwne
Cand
Phoenix Bridge Company Refuses to Pay Roaring Brook Bridge
The Harber Asphalt Company received a city warrant for 11,685.00 for paving Roaring Brook bridge after the Phoenix Bridge Company refused settlement. City Controller Wilmaver, empowered by council resolution, charged the Phoenix Bridge Company. Asphalt had posted a $15,000 indemnifying bond to protect the city as bondsmen may face litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harber Asphalt Company
Roaring Brook Bridge
Aremimnt
Phoenix Bridee Company
Wlimaver
Asphalt Company
Free Horoscopes Offer Drawn by Tribune Available
The Tribune offers free horoscopes drawn by a staff astrologer to any small or town resident who visits Washington Avenue or sends a date of birth and two-cent stamp for return postage. Horoscopes are based on general outlines, not exact birth hour or moment, but are still useful life guides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
United States
Institute of Science and History
Tribune
Washington Avenue
The
the Tribune
Auction Sale at Davidow Bros Reduces Stock
Large auction at Davidow Bros offers bracelets cuff buttons water chains and solid gold rings. Bidders can deposit a small amount and pay the balance later as the firm reduces stock and accepts current bids. Referred health ads appear in text but focus remains on sale details and liquidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidow Hros
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norton
Boston
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Weston Mill Co
Scranton, Olyphant and
Carbondale
New House
Henry C. Fish
Dr. Lewis
Lackawanna Hospital
Henry C. Flsh
Lewis
Pittsburg
University of Pennsylvania
Davidon Hios
Guernsey
Schank & Koehler
Fercuson
Whyte's Hotel
House of Good Shepherd
Father Fricker
Deckelnick Nmlave
Lackawanna Lager Beer
Ohew
Monsey Avenue
Povlar Street
Everett Warren
C . O'Malley
W. W. Lathrope
Foi. Hitchcock
Warren
Michael Hand
Janes Crogan
Bo Rutledge
New York State
Tham
Emil Weichel
Petit
Martin
Holtham
Weichel
John J. Kelley
Kelley
REDS
BLUES
Young Men's Christian Association
Hanley
W. BR. McClare
DB. Atherton
Hew
Association
McClare
Mahy
Hoff
Burroughs
Thomas KR. Brooks
E. Db. Fellows
J. W. Browning
William Conrad
W. E. Smith
W. A. May
Fred J. Platt
D. J. Davis
William Mears
William Zacman
Tie Neutenants
HH. P. Sturpeon
William Ingliss
A. KH. Foote
Ama
Prom
Ram Hall
Collainmen’s
Rot
Dave and
Deere
Rue Tinen
Ivonne
Theone
MR. Watross
Phane
W. Scott Watrets
Ibis
Thie Palace
Penmaes Ivan Teal Company
Watroun
Verve
Mtv
Hit Gaxket
Schimoff
Ars. House
J. T. Pear
Knights of Pythias
Watroux
Watrous
Hollisterville
Frederick Hartnoll
Dunmore
MR. Lesley
Institute of History and Science
Institute
C. F. Willioams
John Prond
Lawa
Mrench Geological Society
Paris
Science
Ces
Meniberk
Tistewid
Story OF the
New South
White Crook Company
Negras
Phem
Phoenix Bridge Company
Hood
Lack. Ave
Soo
Rexford
China Hall
Weichel & Millar
Golors
Wyoming
P, McRea & CO
Wyoming Ave
WSE
Steinway & Son's
N. A. Hulbert
Music Store
Aco
Fr. E. Rogers
Lackawanna Avs
Scranton, Pa
Lacka Ie Eis
Rae
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