Local Notes From Northumberland County And Scranton
Scott Inglis travels to New York on business while Judge Row presides in Northumberland County. Mr and Mrs Bh Long return from a New York visit and Mr and Mrs FP Fenner finish a three month continental tour. Edith Seftley attends a social at Conyng Hall Wilkes Barre. Dr Weblaw recovers enough from appendicitis to leave his room. Minnie Bovis returns from New York. Ernest Conmegys travels to Murland for funeral services of Col W Voridurys, who died Tuesday night. Col Conmegys expected in Scranton soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Inglis
Podruiner
New York City
Jidge
Archbaldde
Northumberland County
Mra
BL Long
New York
Fenner
Edith Seftley
Mulberry Street
Concorna Hall
Wilkes-Barre
Weblaw
Mies Minnie Bovis
Capouve Avenue
Erneet Conmegys
Murland
Nila
Voridurys
Comegys
Scranton
Weber's hand crushed in cliff works accident
Peter Weber of Prospect Avenue narrowly escaped losing his right arm in an accident at Cliff works yesterday morning. The blacksmith worked near machinery with cog wheels, his protector glove caught, crushing his hand and cutting the arm to the shoulder. his thumb was badly dirtied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Weber
Prospect Avenue
Cliff Works
Weber
The Story of a Crime Presented by Allie Akerstrom Company
A four act melodrama "The Story of a Crime" drew a good steady audience at Frothingham last night. The company also offered "The Lice Busybody" in the afternoon and will present "Nan, the Heir Beggar Girl" this afternoon followed by "The Sultan's Daughter" in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frothingham
Ile Akerstrom
Nan
Scranton Bicycle Club Thin Uniforms From Boyle and Mucklow
The Scranton Weyele duty placed an order for new bicycle uniforms with Boyle and Mucklow. The coats are covert cloth, durable and dust resistant, with caps included. Hoyle and Mucklow specialize in men and boys bicycle clothing and stock a wide range domestic and foreign goods. The Scranton Bicycle Club shows good judgment in choosing these uniforms for club runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Weyele
Boyle & Mucklow
Messrs. Hoyle & Mucklow
Scranton Bicycle Club
OfficersChosen for Primitive Methodist Conference in Scranton
Rev. Wi Acornly of Wilkes Barre was installed as president with Rev. J. Buckingham and Rev. J. Bath elected to key offices. Dignitaries debated session length, appointed committees on legislation and stationing, and prepared to publish minutes. The Scranton district urged the 1901 conference be held there if approved by general leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wi Acornly
Wilkes+ Barre
Scranton
T. M. Batemans
East Market Street
C. Dy Moore
Crean Ridee Evangelical Church
J.C. Hopan
Forest Try
Jd. Hieselgh
Heo Buckingham
G. 7. Jouries
Hen
W. A. Acorniy
Bon. Tel
HW. J. Buckingham
New Castle
J. Bath
Plymouth
J. Fath
Robert Dudley
Trwin
Irwin First Ehurch
James They
W. U. Acornly
Mr. Acornly
T. M. Bateman
C. Comforth
T. C. Bache
William Cornforth
Pittsburg
A. Powell
Seranton
Penglaze
Plains
George Les
Hazleton
Girardvile
Robert Dutley
Merwin
Hindker
Meselic
Sewickley
John McGuineas
Home
J. Jones
Avoca
J. Walker
Shamokin
Nanticoke
Gelergstead
Schuylkil
Pall River
Mass
H. V. Sharpe
Wade
Boluyskill
W. J. Richards
Ss.t. Nichols
T. M. Batern
Girarisville
Between Two Views of History and Enchantment
The text argues for a golden mean between pessimism and optimism about history. It notes that history remembers the good and great while forgetting the bad and weak. It concludes with a critique that pessimism reflects poorly on God and that present appreciation is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
God
Memorial Window For Antietam Battle Site Proposed
Two Pennsylvania Volunteer regiments the 130th and 133rd plan to install a memorial window in Lutheran Memorial Church at Sharpsburg Maryland the Antietam battlefield. Companies I and K led by James Archibald and Richard Stillwell organized the testimonial at a local meeting yesterday in Alderman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Bharpsburg
Antietam
M and K
James Archibald
Richard Stillwell
Condition of the Coal Trade Improves Amid Market Tightness
The May report to Anthracite Coal Operators' Association notes better prices and healthier trade conditions after months of restraint by sales agents. It warns that wasteful, criminal conduct by coal carriers caused losses in 1904 1895 and part of 1916, signaling ongoing concern for the industry through fall and winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoert
Mermtera
Anthracite Coal Operators’ Association
Reward Offered For Theft Of Tuk Trinunk Copy
Tur Tripune will pay a five dollar reward for information leading to the conviction of anyone who steals or mutilates a copy of Tuk Trinunk after it is delivered to a regular subscriber.
Window design honors wounded Union soldiers chosen for church
Wrights office approved a colored glass window depicting regiments with fists, ging and cannon motifs. It will be placed in the church to honor Union wounded soldiers from the great battle. The old church was torn down and regiments are urged to contribute to the rebuilt church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrigtht
Boys Stole Brass From Delaware Lackawanna Round House
Two 11 year old boys Jade David Schlinger of 246 River street and Harry Murray 28 South Washington avenue were arrested yesterday afternoon at the round house for stealing brass from locomotives. They had three brass cups in a sack and were taken to the police station for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jade
David Schlenger
River Street
Harry Murray
South
Washington Avenue
Delaware, Lackawannae and Western Round House
Round House
Sam Payne
Twelve Temptations at Academy of Music Tonight
The Twelve Temptations opens at the Academy of Music tonight led by Charles S. Gale. The Elliott brothers and Rosafires star in a lively program with comic boxing and clever musical numbers set in New York scenes. Performers include Gwendoline North, Lida Lexter, Lela Hutton, Annie Courtney, Joele Sisson, and Harry W. Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Music
Charles
S. Gale
Rosafires
Elliott Brothers
John Harty
Sisson
Brown
Rose Kesner
Charles H. Yale
Battery Park
New York
Brooklyn
East River
Gwendoline North
Lida Lexter
Lela Hutton
Annie Courtney
Joele Sisson
Harry W. Grown
Charles H. Henry
Fourth of July at Montrose parade and armory fundraiser
Colonel H A Coursen received an invitation for the Thirteenth regiment to attend Montrose's Fourth of July celebration Saturday. Company G will stage a parade and picnic with an aim to raise funds for an armory, featuring John M Harris as part of a patriotic ovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Coursen
Montrose
John M. Harris
Sham Heating and Plumbing FP and M T Howley Ad
A terse old notice advertises Sham Heating and Plumbing at 241 Wyoming Ave with contact FP and M T Howley and promotes Beecham’s Pills as a premier remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Anthracite Market Struggles Demand and Plans for Refunding
A detailed critique of coal companies notes millions in obligations, depreciated securities, and plans for refinancing as they faced a looming crisis. It credits management with warning of danger while blaming self interest for inaction, describing reorganizations and price maneuvers to sustain output and profits. The letter highlights hopes of market revival, steady prices at tidewater, and a tightening of supply to meet projected annual output around 40 million tons with 14.5 million mined in five months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Elise
Pawnbroker Green in Trouble Over Unpaid Item Suit
HM G Wilson sues pawnbroker Green in this city seeking recovery of a photographic instrument left on pawn last October. The suit alleges an unpaid charge and seeks restitution for the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HM. G. Wilson
Atu
H. G. Wilson
Green
Wilson
Pawn dispute over instrument on Lackawanna avenue
Wilson sues Green arguing the instrument valued at 25 dollars was pledged with 2.60 borrowed. He says 12.00 paid to Green and alleges Green sold the item for 4. The case tests pawnbrokers limits of 6 percent per year and 6 percent per month and eight month resale restriction. Hearing before Alderman Millar this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Avenue
Wilson
Green
Millar
Mendelssohn Concert Delights Scranton Audience
A large audience attended the Fanny Mendelssohn concert on Monday evening. Soloists May Morgan harpist and Mile Verlet French soprano impressed with talent and stage presence. Verlet, praised by Philadelphia critics, delivered polished songs including a Mignon serenade. Her performance suggested she should become a permanent American attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Mendelssohn
Mists May Morgan
Mile
Allee Verlet
Myprian
Scranton
Verlet
Philadelphia
Gouncil
America
Ownership of a Street Lunch Wagon Dispute Heard
The case Goldberg v Weissberg was heard before Alderman Howe over the lunch wagon at Penn avenue and Lackawanna avenue. Morris Goldsmith, a shoe firm member, testified he owns the corner property and has leased it for hotel use, asserting the land has been privately possessed and rented for over twenty five years. The defense moved to dismiss, arguing the wagon site is not city property but privately possessed land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfurt
Goldberg Ve. Weissberg
Aldermian Howe
Joe Weissberg
Harry Goldberg
Penn Avenue
Lackawanna Avenue
Welssberg
Goldberg
Ely
Atorney C
Woodruff
Property transfer and long held land use dispute noted
The contested land has become the property of Mr. Goldsmith by law. J. W. Garney testified to thirty years of private use, first as an entrance to a meat market and later as a peanut stand site. Alderman Howe sought a settlement, Goldberg was discharged, and Attorney Woodruff requested time with a decision due tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsmith
J. W. Garney
Howe
Goldberg
Woodruff
Colonel French Lectures on Alaska at Central High
Colonel C O H French repeated his Alaska lecture to Scranton school children in the central city high school auditorium yesterday afternoon at 4. The audience filled the room and expressed appreciation with applause and wonder at the stereopticon views. French has spent sixteen years lecturing to schoolchildren and now heads to No 97 school auditorium for Providence district pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O H. French
Colonel Freneh
Scranton
Colonel French
Beranton
No. S7 School
Providence
Funeral for Corporal Harry A. Weacott Attended by Company H
Special Order No 1 directs Company H Thirteenth Regiment to meet at quarters on Sunday May Sth at 12 m to attend the funeral of Corporal Harry A Weacott. A pecal meeting is ordered for May 7 at o'clock p.m. at company quarters. By order John Hutt First Lieutenant Commanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth Regiment
Harry A. Weacott
John Hutt
Summer Excursion Printing by The Tribune Office
The Tribune offers printing services for excursion notices with low prices, unlimited resources, and rapid production. Courteous treatment emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Thanks to Friends for Infant Helen May Aid
Mr and Mrs George Klecker express gratitude to friends who assisted them during the illness and death of their infant daughter Helen May 20XX Store ads mention white envelopes and a tailor shop at 623 Lacka Ave and 307 Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Klecker
Helen May
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Norton's
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Aaz
Lackawanna Ave
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Ackawanna
Theader
Gok Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
Chas McMollen
National Bank
Beat Brook Companies
Telephone Sa
W. B. Henwood
Clif
Allie Akerstrom
United
D. L
Academy
Will
Beecham
Varios
Mer
Morris Goldsmith
Peon Avenue
Col. French
Alaska
Atsa
Lack'a, Ave
Tallor
John Ross
Spruce Street
Sawyer's Millinery
Bec
A. PR. Sawyer
Wyoming Avenue
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Jermyn
the Scranton Bedding CO
Lackawanna
Raynolds
Frey
Mercereau & Connell’s
Regina Music Boxes
Franklin Ave
Jardineres
Metropolitan China Hall
J. Weicitel
Wash, Ave
Mears Bldg
Sohmer Piano
J. W. Guernsey
Muale
Vse
Warren-Ebert Companys
Washington Ave
Dunn
Hetters
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