Local Social Notes and Gossips From City Region
Personal travels visits and events include Miss Verna Lewin in New York on business. Dr D F Smith of Plymouth guests of Mr and Mrs P J Messent. Mrs Pretzfelder of Baltimore visits Mrs William Morris at Hotel Jermyn. Alfred Wooler the vocal teacher sings tonight in Brooklyn Pa. The Mivec Mame and Edith Shafer of Altoona visit Aunt Mrs B T Yost. J Edward Trimmer convalescing after grippe. Whitney Allen attends Kirk la Bhoelle appearance next Thursday. District Attorney William J Behneffer of Delaware County named for supreme court reporter by Governor Stone. B Themis returns from southern trip to close business and plan relocation south.
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William J. Behneffer
Delaware County
Supreme Court
Stone
Seeds and Remedies At Clark's On Washington Avenue
Seeds of early varieties to sow now all kinds available at Clark's, located at 201 Washington avenue. Beecham's Pill a remedy claimed to cure sick headache is advertised.
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Clark's
Washington Avenue
Beecham
We Must Vacate Store Closing Next Week
We must vacate. Our store will be closed next week after which you will be too late to avail yourself of our very low prices. We have tools for the Carpenter, Plasterer, Butcher, House Numbers, Pocket Knives, Kitchen Kniver, White Wash and Paint Brushes, Hardware of every kind. Nails, Fur naces, Ranges. A full supply of Plumbers Goods, Glass, Roofing Felt, and many other goods. Don't wait for an auction we shall have nothing of the sort.
Local Baseball Efforts for Atlantic League Take Shape
M E Sanders of this city and Walter Burnham of Portland arrive to organize an Atlantic league team in Scranton. They report strong local interest and say arrangements should be completed by 4 PM with club directors at the Hotel Jermyn. Burnham to manage the nine with plans to improve Athletic Park and secure players.
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M. E. Sanders
Walter Burnham
Portland
Jermyn
Athletic Park
Messia
Sanders
Burnham
O'Boyle ordinance headed for law amid council debate
Common Council members narrowly advanced the O'Boyle ordinance directing the treasurer to sell real estate for city and city special taxes. The vote followed a regular meeting with jokes about Lexon and plans to expel grand jury non-appearing members.
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O'Boyle
Common Council
Vosburg
Phillips
Howell
Edward Petherick
Columbia Hose Company
M. J. Ruddy
Dixcourt
Barber Asphalt Paving
Costello Court
Fire Department
Watkins
City of
Scranton
Breck
Moore
Breck Court
Breckcourt
Carbon
Moosic Woman Dies at Home Under Suspicion
Mrs. E M Curry of Moosic died at her River and Main streets home after a severe headache and rapid decline. Coroner notified. Husband E M Curry, a railroad worker, and three young children remain. Neighbors recall despondent temperament and heavy troubles. Doctors were unable to save her.
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E. M. Curry
Moosic
Dr. Bird
Board Grants Patent for Land Around Newton Lake
The Harrisburg board of property heard W. T. Davies versus Joseph J. Jermyn over title to land near Newton lake and part of the lake. After arguments, the board directed Latta to accept the survey and issue the patent for Jermyn’s land.
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Joseph Jermyn
Newton Lake
Board of Property
Harrisburg
W. T. Davies
Joseph J. Jermyn
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Latta
Jermyn
Clark's Storefront Ad on Washington Avenue
An OCR fragment notes a location at 201 Washington Avenue for Clark's with the phrase Fresh every day. The readable text suggests a retail sign or advertisement likely indicating daily freshness at a shop on Washington Avenue.
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Clark's
Washington Avenue
Liquid Air Escape Mocked by Scranton Audience
At the Scranton high school a liquid air demonstration failed as twenty gallons leaked out before use. Professor Welles and partner improvised a historical talk on liquid air manufacture while the audience laughed and the glee club and soloists provided music to close the evening.
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Scranton
A. H. Welles
National Express Company
Mercatta
Welles
Express
Jersey City
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Professor Welles
Vin Marianni Promotes Vital Berces Restorer
An advertisement touts a tonic labeled Vital Berces from Vin Marianni claiming to safely and reliably boost strength and vitality for body and mind. It asserts wide benefits to the nervous system and overall energy, with references to drug substitutes and refuge products.
Recitation Praises Yankee Spirit Amid City Liquid Air Halt
Mandolin and guitar perform as Miss Mildred Green recites a charming piece extolling the irrepressible American spirit of the down east Yankee. No further demonstrations of liquid air will be given locally until a permanent plant for its manufacture is established.
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Mildred Green
Little boy killed by trolley on Capouse avenue
Adam Marsakivis, a year old child, was killed instantly when he ran in front of a moving trolley on Capouse avenue at 7 30 pm. Motorman Owen Murray and Conductor A E Merrill were in charge. The boy had recently arrived from Poland with his mother and lived at 839 Capouse avenue. The remains were removed after the wrecking crew raised the car on jack screws. Coroner Roberts was notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Marsakivis
Capouse Avenue
Poland
Owen Murray
A. E. Merrill
Phelps Street
Murray
Adam
Eugene Schroeder
Roberts
Elm Park Church Holds Option on Adjoining Lot
Elm Park church leaders announce only a precautionary option on the triangular plot beside the building. Congregation members have bought the plot to grant the church first refusal and to prevent an uncontrolled structure. No immediate plans to build or public park exist. the land may be used later to expand or add facilities if needed.
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Elm Park
the Tribune
Americans spoke German at Wilkes-Barre course
Prof. W Irving Colby closed his second German course at the YMCA in Wilkes-Barre last night. Scores five weeks ago unable to speak German now converse well. Closing exercises featured anecdotes and experiences in good German. He will start a course in Scranton tomorrow at Guernsey hall 316 Washington Ave.
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Ilkes-Barre
W. Irving Colby
Jhis City
Prof. Colby
Scranton
Guernsey Hall
Washington Avenue
Hospital Happenings and Injuries Reported
Andrew Wesko of Capouse avenue was brought to Lackawanna hospital after a bolt fell on his left foot injuring two toes, requiring partial amputation of the big toe. John Washot of Priceburg, a miner for Elk Hill Coal, was badly burned by a gas explosion and admitted to Lackawanna hospital with facial and bodily injuries.
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Andrew Wesko
Capouse Avenue
Dickson Works
Lackawanns Hospital
John Washot
Priceburg
Elk Hill Coal Company
Ilis
Lackawanna Hospital
Barrett Seeks Indictment Forms in Slot Machine Probe
Grand jury asked Judge Edwards for blank indictments as the slot machine bribery case unfolds. Mayor Moir testified for two hours about councilmen and officials, while witnesses including Constable Lance and several council members gave statements amid rumors of indictments and a paused jury. The panel plans to reconvene next week as evidence continues.
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Barrett
Moir
P. A. Barrett
Grand Jury
Edwards
Martin Clark
H. C. Pease
Leyshon
John Lance
Fifteenth Ward
Bailiwick
Lance
T. C. Melvin
Fred Phillips
Joseph Oliver
J. J. Padden
P. F. Taylor
T. Hunt Brock
Charles Kaestner
E. J. Fish
Excelsior Social Club Wins Pierson Homestead Lease
The Excelsior Social Club reached final negotiations to use the old Pierson homestead on Washington Avenue. The club will move in on April 1, occupying a building once used by the late Plumme.
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Excelsior Social Club
Pierson
Washington Avenue
Plumme
Lane's Wine Bar on Spruce Street Reopens as Model Club
A Washington avenue venue once sold to the Knights of Columbus will be renovated and remodeled to become the club's new home. The site will offer finest wines and cigars, establishing Lane's at 920 Spruce street as a premier gathering place.
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Washington Avenue
Knights of Columbus
Lane's
Spruce Street
Notice to firms on John Curran site avoid insurance payments
Dear companies you are advised not to pay any insurance on the site of the late John Curran of Third Street. No policies were issued with consent by Patrick Curran and Family. Do not remit premiums or fees until further notice.
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John Curran
Third Street
Patrick Curran
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Endorsed by Millions
An old advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a fifty year old remedy for teething pain, gum swelling, wind colic, and diarrhea in children. It claims universal success and urges buyers to ask druggists for the original syrup at twenty five cents a bottle.
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Mrs. Winslow
Mra Winslow
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norton’s Bulletin
Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Main Street
Wilkes-Barre
Milne
Discount Bank
DR. Taylor
Wreming Avenue
Sanderson Avenue
Ackawanna
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
Verna Lewin
New York
D. FF. Smith
Plymouth
P. J. Messent
Mrs. Pretzfelder
Baltimore, Md
Mrs
William Morris
Hotel Jermyn
Alfred Wooler
Brooklyn
Mivec
Mame
Edith Shafer
Altoona
Mre. B. T. Yost
Presecoit Avenue
J. Edward Trimmer
Luckawinnkt Iron and Steel Company
Whitney Allen
Kirk la Bhoelle
B. Themis
Lackawanne Iron and Coal Company
Toineds
Hirmingham
Mamphia
Hhs
Mr. Thomas
Lackawanna Hardware
Lackawanna Avenue
Common Council Meeting
Violets
Prof. Welles
Grant
Professor Grant
Glee Club
Laura Meldrum
Edward Morse
Fraunfelker
California
Vin Mariani
Washington Ave
Lydia Pinkham
Paine
Hood
Burdock
Pierce
Dis Green
Kilmer
King
Jayne
Atwood
Mennen
Shiloh
Clarke Bros
Youngs
Teuili Auawe
Mr Meste
N. Washington Ave
E. G
Coursen
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank Building
Green Ridge
Matthews Bros
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Conrad
Mears Building
Heywood
Wyoming Ave
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