Scranton City Letters On Local Celebration Plans
A March 21 1899 note to Scranton officials discusses a proposed celebration float built by Frank Newhuare of Catasauqua Pa. The letter asks whether to repeat a reception including the Catasauqua owl and to proceed as in prior events. The matter was sent to the celebration committee for advisability.
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Scranton
Waotasaiqua
Kreit
Thoreday Teredeer
Lta
Ehip
Frank Newhuare
Catasaugua
Instructons
Burdick Announces Service Location Change
The notice states customers should call by Thursday March 3 at 08 Jefferson Avenue. After April 4 the business will operate from Duckworth Flats Linden Street between Madison and Jefferson Avenues. Signed H. F. Burdick.
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Jefferson Avenue
Duckworth Flats
Linden Street
Madison and
Jefferson Avenues
H. F. Burdick
Millinery Opening Text for Cushmirn Store
Opening notice for Mre Cushmirn's Millinery at the former Frank L. Crane premises. The advertisement hints at a grand opening with a traditional saying that “the last shall be first” as the event begins.
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Mre. Cushmirn
Frank L. Crane
Beidleman the Bookman Removes March Fl Nosy Building
Beidleman the Bookman removes March fl nosy building panes amid a reported dispute over storefront renovations. Local officials have yet to release further details on the altercation or ongoing property access.
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Beidleman
March Fl
Dr 8 C Snyder Moves Dental Offices to Masonic Temple
Garney Brown & Co sells small lots of Key Went Havanas at factory prices as part of a closing out sale. The move of Dr. 8 C Snyder’s well known dental offices to the Masonic Temple at 4 Spruce is announced in the notice.
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Masonic Temple
Spruce
Garney, Brown & Co
Beautiful Scranton Millinery Display Delights Visitors
The Jonas Long's Sons store in Scranton showcased an extravagant millinery exhibit with white and lavender decorations, electric lights, and vast hats. Designers Edward Loner and Miss Keen presented elaborate, colorful styles from oversized to delicate, featuring clover blossoms, plumage, veiling, and birds of paradise accents.
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Scranton
Jonas Long
Cruch
Miss Keen
Miss Pristow
Hate
Benneth
Remov es Objections On Sewer Assessments Remind Property Owners
Notices were sent by City Treasurer Boland to owners along Smetion DP Fifth sewer district and main sewer on North Main avenue Providence Road and Phily street. Payments schedule varies by district with initial payment at start and balance at completion. Most objectors to North Main avenue expect settlement under one of two sewer lines as work begins on the north line.
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North Main Avenue
Linth
Republicans Hold Caucus to Choose Local Officers
Republicans meet Thursday night to pick candidates for chair and clerk in the common council. Charles F. Wagner and R. Williams contend for president of select council. Luther Keller is set for chair of the common council with a Democratic opposition.
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Welent
Select Council
Charles F. Wagner
R. Williams
Luther Keller
Common Council
Excursion for Teachers and Scholars to Washington DC
A students and teachers excursion to Washington DC is announced for Saturday April via the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Round trip from Scranton costs 7 74 pounds plus minor regional fares with return tickets valid through April. Through cars to Washington provided from Scranton and Pittston with specific departure points listed. For details contact Prof Loomis Prof Hughes or J Seiden Swisher.
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Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Scranton
Piteeton
Wilkes-Marre
Serantonwat
Pittston
Warranted Byrup of Tar caugh cure guarantee
A misspelled notice from a signing party guarantees a refund of money on a cent bottle of Greenes Warranted Byrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold. The undersigned also offer a two cent bottle to pigvg with a stated guarantee.
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Duffy
Duffy Malt Whiskey CO
Rochester
N. Y
Brilliant lecture in Bicycle House on In an Old Castle
Professor H. D. Winchester of Wesleyan University delivered the celebrated lecture In an Old Castle at Ashbury church in Green Ridge and at the Bicycle Club House. The talk traced Ludlow Castle’s role in Wars of the Roses and Elizabethan history with vivid portraits of Sidney Raleigh and Shakespeare. The event drew a large cultured Scranton audience and closed with praise for the club’s successful, well-attended program.
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Scranton
Ludlow
H. D. Winchester
Wesleyan University
Old Castle
Ashbury Church
Qreen Ridge
Winchester
Catherine
Aragon
Ludlow Castle
Prince of Wales
Elizabeth
Sir Henry Sidney
Panolopy Devereaux
Sir Philip Sidney
Stella
Frobisher
Drake and Crenville
Ben Jonsen
Spenser
Shakespeare
John Milton
Earl of Bridgewater
Samuel
Congratulatory Mood Marked Thursday Celebration
A committee maintained a festive tone during Thursday's event, with no report of unpleasant incidents. The gathering appeared orderly and celebratory despite concerns raised by some attendees.
Gilt Edge Butter Promoted By Coursen's Creamery
Advertises Coursen's Fresh Creamery Print Butter delivered daily claiming superior sweetness firmness and taste. Highlights bread from Wheaten Flour and offers 3 and 5 lb boxes at production cost for this month to introduce the product.
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Coursen
Truesdale Sees Stable Prices At Delaware Lackawanna
President Truesdale of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Company expresses optimism about the anthracite coal trade. He suggests prices may be held, notes ongoing improvements, and emphasizes closer relations among coal operators while keeping production aligned with demand.
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Truesdale
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Philadelphia
Firemen's Fair Officials Seek Civil Conduct at Convention
Executives and general committee members discussed preventing rowdy conduct at the upcoming Sremen's state convention. Scranton leaders promise strict entertainment plans and crowd control to keep delegates orderly while showcasing new amusements. Businesman Wesmian heads the entertainment committee as Scranton anticipates a peaceful gathering.
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Firemen's Fair
Hickey
Common Council Chamber
Ereum
Mildix
Scranton
Janse
Dellines
Jnil Aitet
Beranten
Wesmian
Scratten
Busitvesa
Clever Swindler Wolff Faces Jury Conviction
The grid jury found Wolff guilty of a June 12 forgery and swindle against Morris Swartzkopf of Pennavanuc. Wolff posed as an agent of W Seige Co New York, induced payment on a bogus Belger Co draft, then cashed it at First National Bank. Bank detectives warned his picture in a recent issue. if located he will be charged in court.
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DU Ggainst
Wolff
Morris Swartekop
Pennavanuc
Atention
Wolf
Swartakopf «Esters
W. Seige! &Co
New York
Belger & Co
First National Bank
Swartzkopf
Winder
New York Ontario and Western Excursion to New York City
The New York Ontario and Western Railway proposes a Monday excursion from all stations to New York City on April 10. Round trip tickets at mn fare and a half will be valid for return passage to April 1. It promises large turnout amid Easter displays, theaters, and scenic service. The date to remember is April 19.
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Propoes
New York City
Ontario and Western
New York
Student Girl Offers Food Service and Activities
Fragmentary notice advertising Studen t ill Booklet from Bursen Rumford Co Scranton Pa. It mentions cooking food with excellence and options to attend events, visit the sick, or read a French novel as part of the program.
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Bursen-Rumford Co
Scramton
Two Crooks Pose as Electricians Loot Hill District Home
Two men posing as repair workers gained entry to a prominent hill district residence. They claimed to fix faulty wiring and took a gold watch after ransacking unlocked second floor rooms. Police warn residents to be vigilant against similar enterprising thieves.
Death of Abram Thomas in Wilkes Barre from gas leak
Abram Thomas, 24, a Nanticoke resident staying with the Richards family, was found dead in his bed in Wilkes Barre after a gas leak from an open jet caused his death. He had recently left Nanticoke and attended a parade before spending the evening with relatives. His funeral is planned for Monday at Forest Hill cemetery with interment there.
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Abram Thomas
Nantike
Bristol House
Puublic Square
Wilkes- Barre
Thomas
Lewis Richards
Nantleake
Scrantean
Hy Mullet Street
West Borninton
Delaware and Hadson
Llewellyn Thomas
Wikee-Barre
Nanderke
Thomas Ould
Wilkes, Barre
Redaine
Mullein Street
Tague
Nanticoke
Elizabeth Thomas
Lillie Morganog
Elm Park Church
Forest Hill Cemetery
Riley Recital at Lyceum Delights Elmira Audience
The Elmira Advertiser reports James Whitcomb Riley arrives next Tuesday at the Lyceum amid eager anticipation. He performs in his Indiana farmer persona with lively wit and clear elocution, reciting poems like That Old Sweetheart of Mine and Down at Aunt Mary’s while friends and students enjoy the display.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Lyceum
Elmira
Rlley
Washington
Atouth
Ladies' Home Journal April Easter Issue Preview
In April the Ladies' Home Journal features an Easter number with fashion tips, home ideas, and light reads. The issue promotes seasonal decorating, recipes, and features from the Bookman column.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Scribner
St. Nicholas
Strand
Harper's
Leslie's Popular
Argosy
Self Culture
Metropolitan
Woman's Home Companion
Ledger Monthly
Judge
Puck
Pe Deman
the Bookman
City council approves varied measures in ward and district projects
Mayor Bailey signed a batch of measures authorizing street and sewer work in the Fifteenth ward and Fourth district, including new water mains, grade crossings, and sewer construction. The council also invites national officials to a November carriers convention and considers a five to 20 member committee for Washington with invited executives. A fire department precinct bid and related actions were presented for mayoral approval.
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Bailey
Oridantes
Nionteenth
Scraton Hallways Company
Geome
W. W. Scrantzen
Linden
Funk Streets
Georgee A. Connor
McKintey
Prast
General Smith
A. P. Bethsford
Washington
Morel's Easter Display At Gardin Market Street
MoreWe From Gardin presents a standout Easter flowers display on Mast Market Street including hyirangeas Whaiarlies Easter Tiles hyechiths Lulipa and other Easter supplies. The firm touts premium hyacinths and offers prompt attention from experienced workmen with telephone service.
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MoreWe
Gardin
Mast Market
Novelty Parade Draws Crowd to Fraunton Pews
A mixed turnout gathered for a local event described as a novelty parade held in Fraunton. Attendees included Bree and Larkana, with Bree, Bpethes, and Leliteboty noted among participants.
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Withes-Bourne
Fraunton
Moleman
Bree
Larkana
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Traders’ National Bank
P. J. Reap
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Windsor
Keeley Institute
Madison Ave
Scranton Transfer CO
Ackawanna Latinome
Penn Avenus
A. B. Warman
8. C. Snyder
Providence
Washington, D. C
Elizareth
Lady Mary
Jane Grey
Lord Leicester
Dudley
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Amy Robsart
Mesox
Prince Arthur
Hie
Leo
Mars
Mary Sidnes
Aleter
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Tailerneath
Slater
Pembroke
Sidney
Fisca
Athertan
Stone
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Delaware, Lackawanna and Weastern Road
E. G. Gcoursen
MR. Truesdale
Morris Swartzkopf
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Wilkes-Barre
Riley
Elmira Advertiser
Dr.Bull
Morel Brothers
Spouge Stroet
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Clarke Bros
Auten Bros
Raynolds
Eloy
Hand & Payne
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Tillore
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