Local Social Notes Mention Tours and Illnesses
Mr and Mrs Robert Reeves voyage southward while Miss Susan Morris joins Morris and Jenkins alum. A list of visits and travels includes Miss Loulde Hardenbergh resuming teaching after illness. Mrs A F Tinn and Grace Wilsaith plan Bermudas trip as Rev J B Sweet speaks at South Scranton branch. Misd Lian Dietrich visits from Trnidia and shares mission interest with W Parke family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Reeves
Ranks
Plow
Old Point Comfort
Susan Morris
Morris & Jenkins
M.A. Friedlander & Co
Loulde Hardenbergh
A. F
Wilsaith
Bermudias
W. W. Patternson
Piladelphia
L D. T. Richards
Beranton
J. B. Sweet
Bimpewon Methodist
Cheletian
Dietrich
Aware
Trnidia
W. Parke
Mise Dietrich
American Union Zamona Mission
Guests Dine at Hotel Jermyn Includes Military Officers
An informal gathering at Hotel Jermyn included Acting Hospital Steward H N Gillespie Assistant Steward Ed ward Kelly Headquarters Clerk H A Smith of the Thirteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers and A C Parry of New York. The event noted ten covers and listed attendees with several connections to Matthews Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews Brothers
H. N. Gillespie
Edward Kelly
H. A. Smith
Thirteenth Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers Infantry
A. C. Parry
New York
Jermyn
Gillespie
Haak
Hobilleepie
J. Jones
Wo HW. Gaughan
Richard Foote
Hdward Kelly
George KK. Haak
Roy Gilleenle
Mention of Men of the Hour in Local Policing and Science
Raymond W. Hardenburgh, a Honesdale native, gains a second lieutenant’s rank in the U S regular army after service in the Thirteenth Regiment. James Archbald influences L B Stillwell toward electricity research and leadership roles at Manhattan Elevated, Niagara Falls, and related projects. Richara Dougherty, the hospital orderly nicknamed the oracle, is famed for prescient bedside observations shaping hospital lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond W. Hardenburgh
Honesdale
James Archbald
L. B. Stillwell
Dougherty
The
Oracle
McKinsey
Settafor J. HE. Hardenbureh
United States
Mrele Sam
Camyp Alfer
Hardenhbureh
United States Volnteer Engineers
Lackawanna Hospital
Ddim
Richara Doueherty
Gil
M Dougherty
Gleason
Postmaster Hauser
Orderis
Hats and Bonnet Grand Opening Announced
Announcement of a grand opening event for Hats and Bonnet on Wednesday and Thursday March 2 and 4 at Spruce Street. Meals will be served at the Spruce Street venue near the Court House and Cete Lanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spruce Street
Squire Donohue Admonishes Wilkes-Barre Husband
William Barber of Wilkes-Barre was arrested on a warrant issued by Squire Donohue for alleged desertion and non support. At the hearing Barber’s wife testified their finances and children’s needs, and the squire urged regular support and warned against extravagance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Barber
Wilkes-Tarre
Thin City
Squire Donohue
Wilkes-Barre
Barber
Parhber
Hiarber
Shin
Squire Donelin
Scranton
Abduction Case Tangles Miners Mills Store Debt Probe
Samuel Smielovitch of Miners Mills allegedly led a group to seize John Columba of Plains township over a grocery debt. Columba was reportedly taken from bed, held, and moved toward Scranton before authorities intervened. Columba later faced larceny charges in Wilkes-Barre as the abduction probe widens with attorney James Shea pursuing all involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Smielovitch
Miners Mills
John Columba
Moaffatt
Plains Township
Shaelovitch
Ike
Columba
Squire Ross
Coltumba
Smolovitch
Miffate
Mle
Ind
Wilkes
Smollvite
Mr. Shea
Smolevite
Culumba
Thirteenth Regiment Parade Draws Governor and Staff
A grand parade on Thursday March 2 features 11000 uniformed men from the Thirteenth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers Infantry. Governor Stone and his staff will be present, with special low rates on the Delaware and Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Volunteers Infantry
Governor Stone
Public sale of Hotel Anthracite furnishings announced
Removal of all hotel furniture by Jones and Norton at No Wit Wyoming avenue will start public sale on Tuesday March 21 at 1040 AM and continue until all goods are sold. Auctioneers listed as A Birong Garney Brown Co. etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones and Norton
Wyoming Avenue
Jones & Norton
Drive On Coffee Prices At Coursen's Market
A drive on coffee features several Coursen brand blends with prices: Staple Blend 18c for 6 lbs, Golden Rio 13c each or 2 for 25c, Java 25c, and Triple Blend 32c. Special sale ad promises savings below market rates.
Tramps Use Boy as Tool in Street Swindles Captured
A runaway youth from Williams family of Tenth Street led officers to a gang of tramps active in East Mauch Chunk. Five men, including John Weber and Amos Millari, were jailed on vagran cy charges after the lad identified them and their hideouts. The boy, held by Sheriff Breslin, confessed to aiding the tramps with a liking for their life on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David F. Williams
Tenth Street
Bre
Bathday
Tribune
Mauch Chunk
East Maueh Chunk
Cirbon
Mr. Isaacs
North Street
East Mauch Chunk
Mr. Tsaace
John Weber
Beckhardt
River Street
Squire
Jull
Mir
Ismael
East Mauch Chunk Bridge
Burns
Whitey
Cavern Collapse Halts Street Road Traffic On North Main
Patrolman Rodham reports a cave under North Main Avenue near Greenbridge Street after a coal company airway roof failure. A 25 by 10 by 15 foot hole opened, halting traffic while trestles and arches are planned to stabilize the slope. Repairs expected tonight with coal company operations idle meanwhile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodham
North Main Avenue
Green Tihige
Boranten Railway Company
A. W. Woodward
Woe Ridge Coal Company
Simpson, Wharton
Doniter Eiznila
Ningssey
Coal Company
Phillips
Strat
Boyle
Prospectus for Bunecht Rumford Company Shares
A prospectus describes a new Bunecht Rumford company formed to manufacture The Student Drill and market it this season. The capital stock is £25,000, with 349 shares offered at par. One percent paid on subscription and fifty percent due on call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Bunecht- Rumford Company
Jiwospectus
Fire damages at Calvary Baptist church in Taylor
Shortly after evening service at Calvary Baptist church in Taylor a fire was discovered in the southeast tower above the entrance. Taylor Hose Company No 1 fought smoke and water damage for about thirty minutes preventing a worse blaze. Damages are estimated at 150 dollars and likely caused by a live electrical fault near the entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist Church
Taylor
Taylor Hose Company No
Ue Point
Carlsbad Water Promises Genuine Sprudel Cure
Advertisement touts Carlsbad Sprudel Water and Salt as healthful, claimed to carry curative qualities long known to the area. Warns buyers to avoid imperfect imitations and look for the Eisner & Mendelson Co. New York signature on every package. requests pamphlet at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
Eisner & Mendelson Co
New York
Injured Haymoter Samuel Hice Hurt at Peckville Coal Yard
Samuel Hice of this city, haymieter for Mae Hidge Coal Company at Peckville, sustained slight injuries Saturday morning. He fell under a wagon when mules bolted while climbing into a wagon from Peckville station. Head and face lacerations were reported. He received medical care locally and was moved to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Hice
Haymieter
Mae Hidge Coal Company
Peckville
Mr. Rice
Eleventh Regiment Orders For Parade Honor Thirteenth Infantry
Colonel L A Watres issues Regimental Orders No 7 directing Eleventh Pennsylvania National Guard to join a parade honoring the Thirteenth regiment. Companies D BR A K Wy assemble March 24 at 2 PM at the Scranton armory. report to quartermaster on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranto
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Beranton
Scranton
Owlock Poom
Sharp
Ackel
Deere
Omenouf
Larger Hauls on D L & W Kirons, Engine Policy Change
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western plans to retire current engines and use larger, 200 psi models. No new standard engines will be built and relay schedules will be streamlined, with Scranton to Hoboken no longer requiring repeats. The policy aims to cut engines and crew, sparking anxiety among workers about job losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Vine
Lyla Ware
Lackawantig
Westin &Ye
Lackawanna
Scranton
Washington
Hoboken
Guo
Lyceum Meeting Draws Small Crowd Despite Storm
The Lyceum gathering at the Young Men’s Christian Rescue meeting faced light turnout due to a storm. Dr M Gitlin of Ein Park church spoke on What Shall It Profit a Man If He Gain the Whole World and Lose His Soul. Schubert male quartet and Association orchestra provided music. Next Sunday Dr W T Munhall of Philadelphia will address a talk titled A Confidential Talk with Men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Munhall
Philadelphia
M A Friedlander unveils grand Hats and Dotineta opening
M A Friedlander and Co announce a grand Faster opening of Hats and Dotineta on Wednesday and Thursday March 22 2010 at the street opposite Court House Try Cagey and Kelly's beer on tap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey & Kelly
Court House
Cagey & Kelly
National Guard Inspection Sets June Target
Major WLS MilMar of the Third Brigade National Guards of Pennsylvania announces the annual inspection for June. Brigades may inspect two companies per evening at their location if two exist. Inspectors will note uniform and equipment status and the physical development of men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wls. MilMar
Prigade
National Guards of
Pennsylvania
Varios
Tai
Scranton 1 cycle chit hosts reception at club house
A large committee plans an elaborate reception next Wednesday night at the club house on North Washington avenue. Guests of honor include Colonel St A Coursen Lieutenant Colonel F W Stillwell Major Felljows, Adjutant W K Gunater and other officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
North
Washington Avenue
FLD
Watts
H. ¢. Wallace
SN. Lakar
Fyoc. Wardell
C. A. Kebel
Frank J. Leonard
Foc. Whettling
Northoup
HW. Bone
St. A. Coursen
F. W. Stillwell
Felljows
Ape Fain H
PF. Decker
Engine and car wreck on Delaware Lackawanna line
A runaway engine S86 on the Pye and Taylor branch of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western collided with a coal train near the crade foot off the main line Saturday afternoon. Fourteen Cure Engineer Befferson escaped by leaping. A wreck train cleared the scene overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pye and Taylor
Delaware
Lackawanna and Western Road
Crade
Befferson
Jong
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M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Main St
Kodak Supplies
the Griffin Art Studio
Rysrys
A. A. Lindabury
Lom Ito Ap
Remdenes _ Tle
Willams
Chafee & Co
Ieneive Offies
West
Traders’ National Bank Building
Trlophone
P. J. Reap
Carter
Pen Avenue
Wnd
Linden Steve
Winasor
IHG Keeley
Madison Ave
Lacka, Ave
Ackawanna Uma
Rok Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
HOTEL
Mrs. Winslow
Oden
Frank Robling
Captain Penk
Robling
Tie Poeltin
Thor
Molin
Rotting
Mair
Mobijing
Strang
Roebling
Meir
James Archbal
Delaware, Lickawannk and Western Company
Ibs Stillwell
Archbald
Mr. Stillwell
Manhattan Elevated Railway Company
LaBar
Scranton High School
Weatinghouse Company
Pittshore
Stillwell
Caturnet Power Companys
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Tonawanda
Coloshi
Niagara Power Plant
Detourney May
M. A. Friedlander & Co
Pruce Airvet
Plains
Lackwanna County
Pittston
Peeks
Carbondale
A. Birong
Avetionser
Garney, Brown & Co
Coursen
Java
E. G. Coursen
Lackawanna Avenue
Young Williams
Bunsen-Rumsford Company
L. A. Watres
Thirstov
Jitanim
Thin Brigade
National Guard of Pennsylvania
J. A. Wattes
D. G. Atherton
Wattes
HH. A. Coureen
Kleventh
Gineers
Lyceum Meeting
National Guard Inspection
Will
Thos. Kelly's Stores
Teanttin Avenue
Specia Miller
Spruce
Pyne and Taylor
Cury & Kelly
Beramton
Heleman Brow
Boroce
Dr.Bull
Aut Coughsy
Wil Tome
Lackawaitoa Ava
Atlantic
Frengh
Raynolds
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
Richart & Sandarsan Ol Co
Stetson
Kawona Ay
Wyoming Ave
Luide
Short & Higgins
Maloney Oil and Manufacturing CO
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