City officials and travelers noted in Scranton area list
City Solicitor A A Vonburg visits Binghamton on Tegal bustin while John Tower O Connor returns from Washington. Buffalo visits by Le cy T Droyd and Canfield. Gillie Shoakie wedding at St Stanislaus church in Shamokin with B Grimes officiating. Leo Roos plans Europe trip May 51 aboard Fort Blemarck to Paria exposition. Howell named examiner at West Chamber Normal School examinations start Tuesday. Harold Lowther of London connected to J Stanley Smith. brother to Gerald Lowther at Washington. Numerous locals registered at New York hotels. Rev Dr W B Pearce heads to Methodist conference amid debate on church amusement rules. Providence line transfers and Market street closure noted during paving, Scranton Railway Company reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Vonburg
Binghamton
Tegal Bustin
John Tower O'Connor
Vrush
Washington
le Cy . T. & Droyd
Motive Power
Canfield
Buffalo
B. Grimes
Shamokin
St. Stanislaus’ Church
Leo Roos
Pine Street
Wiskee-Barre News
Special Reduced Fares for Soldiers Monu ment Dedication
The Central Railroad of Newdterney offers 15 cent round trips on May 10 to Kaaton for the Dedication and Unveiling of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Tickets will be sold at low fare all trains that day with return valid through May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railroad of
Newdterney
Pale
Kaaton
Lackawanna County Christian Endeavor Union Holds Semi Annual Convention
In Carbondale the Lackawanna County Christian Endeavor union begins its semi annual convention with a program including devotional exercises by Rev. EA Bayt, welcomes by A M Lathrope, reports from officers, and addresses on citizenship. Officers listed include President J W Browning Scranton, Vice President M D Tasthrope Carbondale, Treasurer Harry Kingsley Scranton, and Superintendent A B Dunking Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Lackawanna County Christian Endeavor Union
Hong Service
EA. Bayt
Scranlung
Welvome
M.D. Lathrope
W. Browning
Scranton
Union
Ougwyr
Addrew
Mienloni
Mises
A. Wardell
Daleville
Luther Mesa Waring
Pres. Went
J. W. Browning
M. D. Tasthrope
D. L. Ficker, Esq
Charles Ke, Daniels
Harry Kingsley
A. B. Dunking
C. A. Wardel
Tuberculosis Reform Gains Ground in Open Air Treatment
A New York reviewer reports on Washington medical congress progress in fighting tuberculosis. The open air sanatorium method, promoted by Dr Trudeau of Saranac, shows about 40 percent early-stage cures and substantial long-term survivorship among nearly 1,200 patients. Early diagnosis by Roentgen rays and tuberculin testing promises better outcomes. The piece highlights air, diet, rest, and outdoor exposure as key components.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trudeau
Saranac
No V
Surinae
Theau
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Sleep Quality
Experienced travelers admit they sleep poorly on trains, but Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway offers better rest. The line’s smooth road bed reduces jolting, cars feel airy and comfortable, and a steady temperature is maintained between Buffalo and western cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Railway
Buffalo
Lake Shore
Immense Run of Shad Closes Local Gill Net Season
Shad runs in the lower Delaware River reach near unprecedented levels with many fish caught and little profit for gill net fishermen who may abandon the season. In Lackawanna County, George F. Kellow announces candidacy for Recorder of Deeds in the Republican primary on June 11, 1900 at 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware River
Stroudsburg
Recorder of Deeds
Lackawanna County
George F. Kellow
Ice Bonds For Sale At Five Per Cent Gold
Auction notice offers $25 000 five percent gold ice bonds for sale. KR E Comegys listed at Di Building. Also promotes Smoke The Popular Punch Cigar and The Postine Beelgar. Gentlemen's driving races scheduled at the Speedway Saturday at o o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comegys
Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Claims Fifty Years Of Use
A historic note touts Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as trusted by mothers for fifty years. It promises gentle relief for teething pain and wind colic, soothing children and easing gums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
County Jail Cells Condemned As Unfit For Occupancy
Plumbing and sanitary faults overwhelm the county jail prompting calls to overhaul the entire plumbing system. The report cites inoperable valves crowded water pipes and sewer gas leaks near sleeping quarters. A new death certificate form and garbage collection method are urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Malley
Alten
Board of Trade
Reynolds
Rodham
George Horn
They Refuse To Sign Release On Wy oming Avenue Extension
Two residents at Wyoming Avenue refuse to sign the compensation release for damages from grading the street extension. All other property owners have signed except W. W. Ruane and M. F. Gi l.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Avenue
W. W. Ruane
M. F. Gii
Open street project bond plan moves in council
The piece notes John B. Roche’s challenger in the last select council election, Roche’s role in promoting the street opening, and a $500 indemnifying bond from the Colliery Engineer Company to protect the city from future damages. An ordinance to accept the bond will be introduced tonight in select council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
J H Phillips The Man for Fifth Ward Postmaster
John Henry Phillips of the Fifth ward is expected to be elected by the board of control next Monday night as successor to the late Dr T Phillips. A Republican he is popular in his ward and serves as president of the local National Letter Carriers association. He would lead the new West Scranton post office branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry Phillipe
Fifth Ward
Board of Control
Dr. T. Phillips
Phillips
Hie
National
City Controller's Pay Ends After Supreme Court Ruling
The city controller Howell loses compensation as the Supreme Court upholds the 1974 act. He remains paid only 2000 dollars annually while clerk hire funds face reallocation. Council considers an ordinance reappropriating clerk hire and a separate bill for two new permanent workers, amid voting alignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Supreme Court
Archbald
Roche
M. V. Morris
Funeral for Mrs Mary Edinger Brock in city
The funeral for Mrs. Mary Edinger Brock, widow of J. W. Brock, was held yesterday from her 714 Adams Avenue home. Rev. Dr. C. M. Giffin led the service as friends and out of town visitors attended, with interment at Forest Hill family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Edinger Brock
Adams Avenue
Anja Williams
The
New York Sun
Stevens
Elmira
Adam Edinger
Buffalo
Stauffer
Stauffer's Mills
Sturges Talks Porto Rico Missions at Green Ridge Church
E B Sturges led the regular prayer meeting at Green Ridge Presbyterian Church and spoke on missions, focusing on Porto Rico. He cited Isaiah verses and described the aftermath of the hurricane, noting relief efforts, school construction, and ongoing needs to uplift and Christianize the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. B. Sturges
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Porto Rico
Israel
Isles
Supt Russell Arrives To Lead Railroad Affairs
General Superintendent E G Russell of the Lackawanna Railroad returns to New York from South America and heads to St Johns New Brunswick where his mother died. He is expected back in Scranton soon to assume control of company affairs. The Highlands Land Co offers opportunities with real estate promising future value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Russell
Lackawanna Railroad
New York
South America
St. John's
New Grunewick
Scranton
Highlands Land Co
Spruce Street
City focuses on cleaner paved streets under new system
Street Commissioner Roland Thomas has implemented a flushing and hand brush cleaning plan. About thirty five sweepers and ten flushers cover central city and West Scranton areas with four to five flushes weekly. Teams sweep assigned blocks by day while flushing crews remove fine dirt at night and daily dirt collection trips are increased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Thomas
Green Ridge
Washington Avenue
Erie and
Wyoming Station
Marion Street
West Scranton
Central City
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Thomas
Wilkes-Barre Man Identified From River Body
A body found on an island in the Susquehanna at Wilkes-Barre has been identified as Alexander McDonald, a Duryea barber missing since Christmas. Artin Rimer found the remains partly buried on the island. Coroner McKee will hold an inquest to determine the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susquehanna
Wilkes- Barre
Alexander McDonald
Duryea Barber
Artin Rimer
Binghamton
N. Y
Memorabilia on Admiral Dewey Banquet Toast Book
A bound leather Morécen volume measuring 18 by 20 inches with 600 pages features a gold inscription on the front cover honoring Admiral Dewey. It recounts principal events of his life up to his marriage and includes clippings. The Philadelphia binding and Tuesday departure to Washington, DC are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
Manhattan Club
Washington, D. C
de Suime
Philadelphia
Washington, PD. C
Petition Seeks Writ for Custody of Lucy Lowery
Nettie Lowery petitions the Court of Common Pleas for a writ of habeas corpus to recover her daughter Lucy Lowery, alleging Charles B. Lowery abducted and concealed the child, abusing her and keeping the child from her since April. The writ is granted returnable Monday at 1:90 PM, hearing to be in Judge Archibald's chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald
Vosburg & Dawson
Court of Common Pleas
Nettle Lowery
Charles
Lowery
Tney Lowery
Boranton
Charles 8
Tewery
Lucy Lowery
Joe
Charles Lowery
Halman Corps
Nettie Lowen
Special Train to Wilkes-Barre for Nordica Concert
The Delaware and Hudson railroad runs a special train from Scranton and Carbondale to Hageletree Wilkes-Barre for the Nordica concert May 7 1900. Departures Scranton 7 00 pm Carbondale 6 15 pm stops Jermyn Archbald Peckville Olyphant Providence Green Ridge fares Carbondale Jermyn Archbald 75c Peckville Olyphant 60c Scranton 60c Tickets on sale Powell's music store April 10 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Scranton
Carbondale
Hageletree
Nordica
Jermyn
Archbald
Peckville
Olyphant
Providence
Green Ridge
Peeckville
Admirals Scrap Book Gift From Wilkes-Barre Boys
Two young Wilkes-Barre boys, J Mae Haines and Tom Whitman Haines Jr, crafted a lavish scrap book for Admiral Dewey. They collected clippings from newspapers magazines and periodicals after news of Manila Bay and the Spanish fleet battles, and completed a fine bound volume with care and pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
Wilkes-Barre
J. Mae Haines
Tom Whitman Haines, Jr
Wilkes-Starre
Manila Bay
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Discount Bank
Enterprise Blueflame
Washington Ave
Lackawanna Avenue
DR. Taylor
Sanderson Avenue
Selena
Ackawanna
Penn Avenue
Warman
Market Street
Scranton Railway Company
Meeting of Christian Endeavorers
Eneng
Servier
Profesor
Hardn Kvane
Whalen
Roy
Eberman
Lancaster
Rey
Charles Lee
James J. Waleh
Parsons
Congress of Physicians and Surgeons
DD. C
New York Journal
Board of Health
Dunmore
Forest Hill
Babcock
Coursen
Él Pcind
E. G
Wholesale and Hetail
J. H. Phillips
Man
Will
Brock
C. M. Giffin
Elm Park Church
E. B. Sturges
Russell
Susquehanna River
Pocono
Sc.elgar
Dewey
Dr. Deimel
Bell & Skinner
Douglas
Handley’s
Navy
Rumbundas
English Square
the Square
Foote & Fuller Co
Mears Building
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank Building
Wakehouse
Lackawanna Ave
Conrad
United States Depository
John Ft, Porter
WW. Watson
Pries't
Lips
Windom
Ramsey & Gore Mfg. Co
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Wilkes-Barre, Pa
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Wyoming Ave
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