Local Notes Record Residents Visiting and Travel
Miss Amy Jessup returns home from New York and Brooklyn. Philip Robinson of South Scranton spent yesterday in Honesdale. A. 8. Newton celebrated his sixty ninth birthday. Miss May Pennypacker returns from Philadelphia visits. Captain Frank Wandling left for New York on the 2 90 Lackawanna train yesterday afternoon. Mrs J P Dickson and daughter Janet Dickson returned from Lewisburg visit. George Noyes Rockwell, organist formerly of Beranton, visits from Syracuse. Mrs Chester leaves Lackawanna hospital for home after tumor treatment. James Goss, Watush railroad agent, departs for Binghamton. Peter Hold of Peckville and wife leave Lackawanna hospital cured after injury. Mrs Holt previously left the institution. Mrs 8 C Dorsey returns from New York to join daughter Carolyne V Dorsey, fresh from Japan. Carolyne will rest a year from school in Philadelphia due to extreme nervous exhaustion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Jessup
New York
Brooklyn
Philip Robinson
South Scranton
Honesdale
Court Messenger
Newton
May Pennypacker
Philadelphia
Frank Wandling
Lackawanna
J. P. Dickson
Janet Dickson
Lewisburg
George Noyes Rockwell
Syracuse
Beranton
Chester
Forest City
Lackawatina Hospital
James Goss
New York State
Watush Railroad
Binghamton
Peter Hold
Peckville
Lackawanna Hospital
Holt
8. C. Dorsey
Carolyne V. Dorsey
Japan
Detroit Journal Opinion on Dual Telephone Systems
The Detroit Journal argues against two permanent competing telephone networks as impractical and costly for users. It calls telephone service a natural monopoly and predicts consolidation will remove duplicate charges, ultimately benefitting business and professional patrons.
Auction Notice for Blacksmith Shop Goods on Vine Street
A sale by auction will offer one new laundry wagon two new top buggies two new bob sleds a quantity of carriage bolts iron and steel blacksmith tools including bellows forges a safe a vice and anvil among items. The highest bidder will buy for cash Friday morning at 10 30 at Marwood Jordan's blacksmith shop Vine street near Dickson works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Half Rate Excursion to Washington, D C
On April 7 Lackawanna agents will sell special excursion tickets to Washington. Good on all regular trains that date and for return within ten days. One fare to Washington for the round trip. A splendid chance to visit the Capitol City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Road
Washington, D. C
Capitol City
Building supply sale announced at Lackawanna avenue location
Saturday Night March 31 details a final hours sale in the rear wholesale department at 238 Lackawanna avenue. The notice advertises thousands of dollars of builders hardware glass screws nails building paper roofing molls furnaces and plumbing goods, plus shelves and fixtures offered cheaply and wagons at low prices. Patrons may pass through the old store or reach via Center street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Avenue
Center Street
Liederkranz Minstrels Delight Scranton Audience
The Liederkranz minstrels in Music Hall drew a large crowd with a colorful patriotic stage, original jokes and standout musical numbers. Performers Berniners Bertine Davis Teets Wengel and Wenzel plus the Haan children impressed, while bouquets of parsley and young onions from the Electric City Wheelmen honored top acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowded House
Scranton
Liederkranz
Charles FE. Wengel
Honolulu
Charles Bertine
Albert Davin
Fred Softly
Molly
Guy Repert
Louis Conrad
Fred Welnss
Louis Siebecker
Liederkranz Quartette
Charles Wagner
Charles Wenzel
Phil Wagner
Charlies Wenzel
Sousa
Nelson Teets
Frank Becker
E. Gloor
Messra
Bertine
Davis
Welnes
Electric City
Mr. Boftly
Johnnie Howard
Mir. Wemnss
Haan
Peter N. Haan
Double
Vin Mariani Tonic Endorsed by Medical Professions
The evidence proves Vin Mariani is universally trusted and safe as a tonic, with doctors and users alike declaring it reliable. It can be taken with confidence whenever a restorative is needed, and druggists are urged to refuse substitutes.
Minstrels and dance troupe feature on fair program
The program lists sketches by James Tate and Milo Handley along with George LaMar and Tom Mulligan as comical bag-renchera and knock-about specialists. After the minstrels, dance followed to music by the Lawrence orchestra. The af fair committee was chaired by George Nelson Teets with Ed Eisele as treasurer and Victor Wenzel as secretary, plus Jacob P. Ferber, Charles Bechtold and Charles Bertine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Tate
Milo Handley
George LaMar
Tom Mulligan
Lawrence
George Nelson Teets
Ed Eisele
Victor Wenzel
Jacob PD. Ferber
Charles Bechtold
Charles Bertine
Young Lonergan Injured In Bridge Nod Pass
Richard Lonergan Jr. , son of a West Scranton grocer, was hurled twenty feet from a Cedar avenue bridge when his horse bolted. He suffered multiple fractures including arms, knee, and skull. Taken to Lackawanna hospital, doctors expect recovery despite severe injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lonergan, Jr
Richard Lonergan
Chestnut Street
West
Scranton
Cedar Avenue Bridge
Lonergan
Lackawanna Hospital
Mr. Lonergan
West Scranton
W. ¢. Wunder
Funeral of Norman Post Fourth Birthday Child
The funeral for four year old Norman Post of 435 Clay Avenue was held yesterday afternoon from the family home. Rev James McLeod and Rev S C Logan conducted services with John T Watkins singing. A large number of floral offerings and pallbearers A H Christie Erastus Parrott J Post and Hon H A Knapp attended. Interment was in the Dunmore cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Norman Post
Isaac Post
Clay Avenue
James McLeod
D. D
First Presbyterian Church
C. Logan
John T. Watkins
A. H. Christie
Erastus Parrott
J. Post
H. A. Knapp
Dunmore Cemetery
Death of James Boyd in Brishin mine tragedy
James Boyd of North Scranton died from injuries suffered two weeks earlier in the Brishin mine when a swinging bucket struck him on a scaffold, knocking him from about sixty feet. He leaves a wife and four children. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2:30 pm at Holy Rosary Church, with burial in Cathedral Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Boyd
North Scranton
Brishin
Boyd
Holy Rosary Church
Miner Strkoski Killed in Priceburg Coal Mine
Priceburg miner Strkoski died yesterday afternoon at the Johnson Coal mine when a coal fall buried him. His wife, hospitalized at Lackawanna, was informed of his death and left for Priceburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Coal Company
Priceburg
Strkoski
Lackawanna Hospital
Priceurg
City Veto Sparks clash over clerk hire and culvert funds
Sixteen select council members oppose the mayor’s veto of a 1500 clerk hire for the controller’s department while the common council stalls after quorum is broken. The Bloom avenue culvert repair item faces veto for improper grading and private gain concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloom Avenue
Grief
Select
Select Council
Moir
Hnes
Scranton
Tam
Dolne
Council Deadlock Over Controller Hire Sparks Veto Clash
In a tense council session, members argued over 11 600 for a controller's clerk hire while a veto loomed. Several councilors vanished before adjournment, signaling likely veto sustainment when the vote resumes Monday. The body also passed final readings on police and tax ordinances, while a transfer power ordinance was defeated amid protests by Chairman Keller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keller
Messrs. Grier
Calpin
Ruane
Norton
T. F. Morris
David Harum
Common Council
Larceny Case Involving Lead Pipe Tied to Landlord Miller
Joshua Miller, colored, arraigned before Alderman Howe on larceny charges brought by landlord Philip Vetter over lead pipe taken from 621 Kreseler court. In default of bail he was jailed by Sheriff Pryor. Replacement costs estimated at $40 to $50. Miller sold part of the pipe to a Penn avenue junk dealer for 60 cents and hid the rest with ashes and dirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Miller
Howe
Philip Vetter
Sheriff Pryor
Miller
Mr. Vetter
Kreseler Court
Vetter
Penn Avenue
Gerson’s Spring Opening Draws Huge Crowds
Gerson's big display attracted record crowds and strong sales during its spring opening week. Proprietor Trougott praised modest prices and quality as shoppers praised the fashion assortment from Paris Berlin London and New York plus many hats from the firm’s own work rooms. The collection features up to date shapes trimmings and arrivals challenging even the store’s past best displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerson
Trougott
Gerson's
Gernon
Paris
Berlin
London
New York
Spring Apparel and Dental Office Moves
Children's reefers and box coats in spring weights are now available at the Baby Byzear located at 612 Spruce Street. Dr. E M Green has moved his dental practice to the Paull Building on Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spruce Street. Ltd
E. M. Green
Paull Building
Spruce Street
Kelly Beats Petroskey In Factory Fight
John Kelly of Scranton street was arraigned before Alderman Kasson on assault and battery charges stemming from a fight with Joseph Petroskey. The boys worked at the Button factory and recently quarreled. after Kelly was dismissed and denied reinstatement he attacked Petroskey again. Petroskey’s mother had Kelly arrested. hearing was continued to this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kelly
Scranton Street
Kasson
Joseph Petroskey
Petroskey
Kelly
Epidemic Still Worsens With Forty-Seven Cases Reported
Daily health board tally shows forty seven new cases of scarlet fever and diphtheria this week in the city. Officials warn diseases linger through warmer weather as spring approaches and call for vigilance in prevention and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Report
Board of Health
Allen
Seta
Various Patent Medicines and Remedies Listed Prices
A catalog of patent medicines and tonics with assorted remedies and their prices including Ayers Cherry Pectoral Cuticura Resolvent and Warner’s Safe Cure, along with foods and tonics such as Nestle's Food Jamaica Ginger Pond's Extract and Kemp's Balsam with varied cent pricing. The list mixes tonics, pills, plasters, syrups, teas, beef extracts, and elixirs from numerous brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayers
Ayer
Hostetter
Kennedy
Warner
Armour’s
Benson
Beecham
Mellin
Carter
Ely
Hoff
Lane
Winslow
Nestle
Pond
Weber
Karl
Jamaica
Kilmer
Kemp’s
Thomas’ Electric Oil
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School of
the Savings Bank
Dime Deposit and Discount Bank
Chae. du Pont Creck
H. G. Dunham
DR. Taylor
Wreming Avenue
Jermyn
Sanderson Avenue
Ackawanna
A. B. Warman
The
Detroit Journal
Washington, D.C
Jake" Ferber
Ralph
Roy
Toombos
Albert Davis
Nathan Jacobs
Victor Wengel
Will Jones
Bones
George Bricg
Gus Welnss
Will Johns
Ed. Eisele
George Pabst
Lorens Haberstroh
Phil, Wagner
Slebecker
Fred Widmayer
Ernst Gloor
Louis B Slebecker
Charles E. Wenzel
Isador Roos
George Koch
Board of Control
Jake Reichert
Baldwin
Billy Craig
Scranton House
Ed Bertine
Lbert Davis
Vin Mariani
Mariani
Norman Post
Brishin Shaft
Stykoski
Johnson’s Mine
Jersey
E. G
Coursen
Mr. Roche
Lavelle
Yeas
Finn
Kearney
Williams
Roche
Melvin
Chittenden
Wagner
Schneider
Banderson
Fellows
Schroeder
Lansing
O'Boyle
Frable
Coyne
McAndrew
Nays
Rees
Messrs
MacAndrew
Ross
Wilkans
Behneider
Sanderson
Lumsing
O' Boyle
Grier
Mr. Grier
Chairman Keller
Atill
Mr. Morris
the Square
Washington Ave
Pilla
Clarke Bros
America
Ial
Tus Moovun HaAnpwaks Arena
Foote & Shear Co
Prompt Delivery
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank Building
Wakehouse
Green Ridge
Orion
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Teleerhone
Conrad
Foote & Fuller Co
Mears Building
Cassel’s Little Folks Magazine
England
Wyoming Ave
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