Personal notes from Portland to Sheranton street friends
Miss Emma E Bodine of Portland Ta is a guest of Sheranton street friends. Mrs Sol Goldsmith of Quincy avenue has returned from New York after two weeks away. Peter D Hughes of the Philadelphia Times visited the city to report the legislative primaries for Mrs William Bell who has long suffered neuritis and is improving rapidly. Superintendent George Howell gave a lecture on Words and Books at Bloomsburg Friday night before normal school students and town residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Goldsmith
Quincy Avenue
New York
Peter D. Hughes
Philadelphia Times
William Bell
Erin historic drama at St Thomas College Hall
A Saturday evening program at St Thomas College hall presented by 1 Cecilia's academy pupils directed by the Sisters. The show featured the St Cecilia's orchestra plus vocal and instrumental numbers and a ten scene historical drama Erin set in ancient Ireland with pupils L Fahey L Clark M Whalen Kate Lynott A Blewitt T Tierney J O'Donnell S Burns N Keegan delivering varied roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas College Hall
Cecilia's Academy
Siaters
St. Cecilia's Orchestra
Erin
Ireland
L. Fahey
L. Clark
M. Whalen
Kate Lynott
A. Blewitt
T. Tierney
J. O'Donnell
8. Burns
N. Keegan
Bargains for Trades Close to Retail Trade Halt
Quick store closing approaches at 91 Lackawanna Avenue offering bargains for carpenters contractors merchants plumbers and manufacturers before retail trade ends in a few days.
Farewell Reception for Miss Jennie Buchwald at Excelsior Club
A farewell gathering honored Miss Jennie Buchwald of Madison Avenue who soon departs for New York City. Jewish society friends arranged a quiet, enjoyable event at the Excelsior social club on Washington Avenue with roses, a gold ornament, speeches, and a 20-couple dinner led by toastmaster Herman F. Ries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Buchwald
Madison Avenue
New York City
Excelsior Social Club
Washington Avenue
Mike Pouchwalde
Moses
Herman F. Ries
Griffiths Addresses Board Meeting On Anthracite Future
Members of the board of trade are urged to attend the regular monthly meeting in Scranton where William Griffiths presents a talk of special interest to coal regions. The talk, with stereopticon views, explores washing mines versus surface use for power and outlines underground workings and filling methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
William Griffiths
Griffiths
Scranton
New Telephone Exchange Opens in Green Ridge
The Central Pennsylvania Telephone company relocated its Green Ridge exchange to a new two story brick building near Dickson avenue. The new exchanger room houses a 1200 drop switchboard, doubling prior capacity, with five operators replacing four. A trunking system links Green Ridge and North Scranton to the central city, improving overall service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Pennsylvania Telephone Company
Green Ridge
Green Ridge Street
Dickson Avenue
Central City Exchange
North Scranton
Central City
Arrest of Bellevue man on embezzlement charge
Constable Ira Mitchell obtained a warrant for Frank Mangan of Bellevue on embezzlement allegations. Mangan was found at Golden's hotel but escaped through a back door, was captured after a struggle, and committed to county jail by Alderman Kasson for failing to post bail. He allegedly collected payment for beer but did not remit funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Mitchell
Frank Mangan
Bellevue
Golden's
Mangan
Mitchell
Kasson
Central Pennsylvania Brewing Company
Funeral notices for Snyder and Reilly with burials
The town recorded two funerals on Saturday with services at home. Mrs. G M Snyder worshipped by Rev D T Smythe and interred at Dunmore cemetery with pallbearers listed. Charles Reilly honored at St Marys cemetery after a Requiem Mass conducted by Stev T Carmody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Snyder
North Main Street
D. T. Smythe
Mary Hastie
Jean Cranston
E. J. Wildrick
W. H. Hollister
John Connor
Robert Cranston
James Graham
Charles Aikman
Dunmore
Charles Reilly
Spring Street
Stev. T. 2
Carmody
Thomas Meehan
William Walsh
Thos, Lyona
Edward Gibbons
John McKeon
James McGlynn
St. Mary's Cemetery
Hose Company
Bessie O'Hara
Mary Boland
Heranton
Jesale Alexander
William Kane
Philadelphia
P. Shaughnessy
Williamaport
F. P. McGrall
Farr Defeated Scheuver Wins Out in Local Nominations
In Scranton voters split the Quay and Anti-Quay camps with Farr losing renomination in the First district to T Reynolds. Scheuer Jr. had a walk over in the Second district defeating Connell. Anti-Quay forces report irregularities as return judges prepare to finalize state delegate results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scheuver
John R. Farr
House of Representatives
T. Jefferson ~ Reynolds
Dave Martin
Philadelphia
Farr
Reynolds
Crawford County
Co-operative Hall
West Scranton
John Scheuer, Jr
Frederick Connell
anti-Quay
M. W. Lowry
Louis Schwase
Quay
George Wirth
W. L. Douglass
Antis
Court House
Democratic Standings Set Primaries for Delegates
Political notes report the Democratic standing committees in districts two and one selecting delegates for upcoming conventions. District two plans primaries tomorrow to elect delegates to a state convention on Wednesday. District one elected delegates Saturday to meet tomorrow in Cosgrove's hotel for state delegate selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Standing Committee
Second Legislative District
Cosgrove’s
Priceburg
Tme
James Bkew
Republican Standing Committee
Doan's Kidney Pills End Back Pain Says Scranton Man
Scranton citizen Mr McGowan a hoemaker from Wetland street reports great relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He explains back ache and weak kidneys caused by work and lack of exercise, noting Doan's pills regulated kidney secretions and recommend the remedy. Sold by all dealers price ten cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for US. Remember the name Dean's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. McGowan
Hoemaker
Bwetland Street
Save
Doan
Matthews’ Drug Store
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
United States
Dean’s
Third District Names for State Legislature Tickets
The third legislative district announces candidates for representative R H Holgate N C Mackey and Edward James Jr and for state delegates Henry C Arms R Willis Reese and E J Northup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Holgate
N. C. Mackey
Edward James, Jr
Henry C. Arms
R. Willis Reese
E. J. Northup
Veterans of Hispano American War Organize in Snover's Hall
Veterans of the late Hispano American War in the area met at Snover's hall on Penn avenue and formed an association likely to merge with the National Veterans of the Hispano American War. Officers elected included A. E. Vorhis president and J. D. Bloomer sergeant at arms, with a committee on by laws appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snover’s Hall
Penn Avenue
National Veterans of the Hispano
A. E. Vorhis
J. 8. Shopland
A. F. Golden
A. L. Steele
J. D. Bloomer
Newman
Grand Army of the Republic
J. W. Benjamin
Syron
J. A. O'Hara
W. E. Gibbons
J. D. Keiper
W. A. Walters
Sixth Cavalry
Engineer Corps
A. KE. Vorhie
J. 8
Shopland
Will Newman
John Herlinger
T. J. Sullivan
Will E. Gibbons
W. L. Baker, Jr
Byron
John Fisher
M. J. Burke
T. W. Moran
T. A. McLaughlin
Philip Schoener
T. H. Williams
Joseph O'Malley
F. Woodhull
J. W. Jones
P. B. Keamon
A. J. Mullen
J. L. Duggan
Thomas F. Messitt
Frank F. Jones
M. F. Maguire
Fall Injures Oakford Woman. Taken To Lackawanna Hospital
Mary Forrest of Oakford Court was taken to Lackawanna Hospital after a fall from a top exterior stair at her home Saturday. She dropped about fifteen feet, suffered a severe head wound and possible rib injuries. condition deteriorated yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Forrest
Oakford Court
Lackawanna Hospital
Natal Ricka Arrested Over Unnatural Crime Charge
Natal Ricka was arrested yesterday afternoon by Patrolman Peter Haggerty on a warrant issued by Alderman Lentes at the request of Frank Ricka. The charge alleges an unnatural crime committed on Frank Ricka’s son Joseph. Ricka will have a hearing before Alderman Lentes today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natal Ricka
Peter Haggerty
Alderman Lentes
Frank Ricka
Frank
Joseph
Ricka
Fresh Butter and Produce Arrivals Reported in City Markets
Daily butter shipments arrive fresh in the city with packages 40 and 60 pounds. Jersey Eggs are shipped direct from Stillwater New Jersey semi weekly at 20 cents per dozen. 25 Navel oranges listed with asc price and a regular 40 cent grade for asc per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Stillwater
N. J
Martin Case on Trial in Delaware and Hudson Collision
The case of Attorney John T. Martin against the Delaware and Hudson company opened in U S Circuit Court with claims for 100000 damages from injuries on April 4 1899 near Olyphant. Witnesses including Mrs Martin and flagman Michael Reddington testified as deposition efforts were made for Engineer Copeland and claim agent Martin Crippen though Crippen refused examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Crippen
Engineer Copeland
Joseph Buffington
United States Circuit Court
John T. Martin
Delaware and Hudson Company
Martin
Olyphant
Diamond Crossing
Seventh
Delaware, Lacka and Western
Richard Dougherty
James Dooley
Copeland
Mr. Martin
Easton
Joseph O’brien
Everett Warren
Nathan Vidaver
W. H. Jessup
H. W. Palmer
Wilkes-Barre
Alexander Copeland
Buffington
Crippen
O'Brien
Delaware and Hudson
Joseph ¥. Brown
John Lennon
Michael Reddington
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Delaware
Grace Lutheran Church to Build New Edifice
Grace Lutheran congregation accepts a 4000 grant from the Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Board for a new church. The final decision hinges on site choice with Mulberry Street and Madison Avenue favored by some, others prefer a different location. Building must start soon to receive funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Board
Mulberry Street
Madison Avenue
Three Damage Suits Filed in Prothonotary Office
Attorney EE C Newcomb filed three trespass suits in Copeland's office on Saturday. F B Singer and Grover Singer seek 10000 dollars from Scranton Coal Company for injuries to Grover at Briggs shaft elevator. W M Quick sues Fowler Bronson for 16000 dollars after losing an arm at a Shaft factory. Jessie Snover sues Lackawanna Dairy for 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EE. C. Newcomb
Copeland
F. B. Singer
Grover Singer
Scranton Coal Company
Briggs Shaft
W. M. Quick
Fowler & Bronson
Carbondale
Quick
Jessie Snover
Lackawanna Dairy Company
Prices Show Oils Give Smooth Durable Paint
The notice claims that high quality oils provide a smooth durable paint that covers large surfaces without peeling or cracking. It argues that the coatings will endure the full duty and that good oils are not expensive.
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Norton's Bulletin
Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Discount Bank
DR. Taylor
Wyoming Avenue
Jermyn
Sanderson Avenue
Ackawanna
B. Warman
Emma E. Bodine
Portland, Ta
Sheranton Street
Lackawanna Hardware Co
Lackawanna Avenue
Excelsior Club House
MR. Griffiths
NEW Telephone Exchange
Central Company
Constable Mitchell
AVOCA
Firat Wdistrict
Wees
Fees
Saile
dNéneatren
Fourtenth
Hteenth
Ose
Firat
Ail
Ali
Bkleventh
Peewee
Fair Exchange
Veterans OF Last War
Coursen’s Fresh Creamery Butter
E. G. Coursen
Martin Case
Flagman Reddington
Knox
Hand& Payne
the Square
Grace Lutheran Church Congregation
E. C. Newcomb
Clarke Bros
Foote & Fuller Co
Mears
Washington Ave
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank Building
Wakehouse
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Telerphone
Conrad
N. Washington Ave
Heywood
ioCarts
Wyoming
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