Personal News From Wilkes Barre and Nearby Cities
Men including N Gallen and daughter Estelle of Wilkes Barre host Mr and Mrs L Gallen. William G Nelmes George Smallsidge Jobin Cole and William Ellie sail from New York for six weeks in England. John KR Troch and wife travel to Milwaukee for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers convention. William Conwell a longtime Delaware Lackawanna and Western employee retires as machine shop foreman for health reasons. Chief of Police Frank Robling leaves for Cincinnati to attend chiefs of police convention with about 900 department heads gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Gallen
Estelle
Wilkes-Barre
L. Gallen
William G. Nelmes
George Smallsidge
Jobin Cole
William Ellie
New York
England
John KR. Troch
Milwaukee
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
William Conwell
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Servion
Frank Robling
Cincionalt
Fun for the Little Ones at Scranton May 10
A large crowd of children will see the Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers circus in Scranton on Thursday May 10. The show features a hippodrome arena three circus rings two elevated stages and an aerial annex for a grand children friendly display of fairyland spectacles clowns and animal acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Adam Forepaugh
Sells Brothers
America
Street Fair Opens At Scranton Grounds
The monster street fair and industrial exposition under the Scranton lodge No. 12 Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and the Frank C. Bostock Midway Carnival company will open on grounds bounded by Washington avenue Ash Street Poglar Street and Penn avenue.
Bostock Company to Exhibit at Industrial Street Fair
On Monday May 21 to Saturday May 2 the Bostock company with 400 regular employees will transport 26 cars of 60 feet to host a fair like the World’s Fair Midway attractions. Boothe for exhibitors will flank Industrial streets, inviting manufacturers and wholesale and retail grocers to display goods. John Power O’Connor of the Truth is official sale and exposition reporter, based at 125 Penn avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostock Company
Chicago
Boothe
John Power O'Connor
The
Truth
Penn Avenue
Hearing in Coal Road Case Arguments in Harrisburg
Arguments in a warrant case brought by the Erie Railroad against Erie and Wyoming Valley, to block a link between Hawhey and Lackawaxen, were heard in Dauphin county court at Harrisburg before Judges Simonton and Wells. The Erie argues the branch would violate law by paralleling its leased line. Attorneys on both sides included Major Everett Warren and John G. Johnson for the Erie, with James H. Torrey and ex Judge Thomas G. Shearman for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Railroad Company
Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Company
Hawhey
Lackawaxen
Dauphin County
Harrisburg
Simonton and Wells
Erie
Wyoming
Delaware Valley
Kingston
Erie Company
Everett Warren
John G. Johnson
Philadelphia
Robert Snodgrass
Lyman D. Delbert
James H. Torrey
Thomas G. Shearman
New York
J. M. McCarrell
Prison Labor Experiment Set for Tomorrow on Roads
The prison board approved a two-gang work program of twelve inmates each to repair the roadbed of a dilapidated turnpike on Jackson street with supervision by Warden Simpson. Supervisor Dunning recommended humane treatment and good behavior rewards, while weaving looms were declared ready for operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buan
West Mountain
Jackson Street
Archibald
Ryan
Morris, Penman and Durkin
A. B. Dunning
Simpson
Kennedy
Forty Hours Devotions Begin at St Peter’s Cathedral
Mass at 10:40 celebrated by Rev. Miles J. McManus with Rev. D J MacGoldrick deacon and Rev. P J Gough sub deacon Bishop Hoban presiding. Evening sermon by Rev. P J Gough explains devotions and sacrament history. Benediction follows. Week-long devotions run to Wednesday with multiple daily masses and a 7:20 sermon tonight by Rev. McManus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Cathedral
Miles J. McManus
D. J. MacGoldrick
P. J. Gough
Hoban
P. 7. Gough
Fire Wardens Must Act in Pennsylvania Forest Fires
Chief Clerk Conklin of the State Forestry Commission says the spring drought and dry undergrowth have led to an unusual rise in Pennsylvania forest fires this spring. The commission cannot directly fight fires. wardens in townships and county commissioners are responsible for preventing spread under the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conklin
State Forestry Commission
Pennsylvania
Forestry Commission
Yvarioux
New Foundling Home Moves to Richmond Avenue Site
St Josephs society relocates to the new Foundling home on Richmond avenue between Adams and Jefferson avenues. The main building is finished though wings remain. interior measures six tens by feet. it will adjoin the Home for the Friendless and is run by six sisters. Also mentions Scranton Gas and Water Co bonds for sale and local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Society
Adams Avenue
Foundling
Richmond Avenue
Adams and
Jefferson Avenues
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Claims Worldwide Use
An OCR fragment touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal teething remedy. It markets relief for teething pain and wind colic, claiming soothing gum pain and universal cures, with a price noted as twenty five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie Winslow
Wide Open Sunday Same As Before
Tribune reporter tours central city saloons amid a crusade by the Men’s Union to close or warn against trouble. Warrants issued Friday were served Saturday. several saloons remained open while others closed for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Central City
Men's Union
Scranton
Une
Men's Union of
Green Ridge
The
Union
Miss Bessie Whitmore Funeral Held At Home
The funeral for Miss Bessie Whitmore was held yesterday afternoon at 400 Madison Avenue from her family home. Rev. Dr. Robinson officiated with a choir from Second Presbyterian Church performing and floral tributes from No. 27 School pupils and teachers. Interment followed at Dunmore cemetery in the family plot with pallbearers listed as Albert Ives Fred Stillwell Marshall Everitt Walter Gunster Herbert Cox and William Hunley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie (. Whitmore
Madison Avenue
Dr. Robinson
Second Presbyterian Church
J. M. Chance
Mise Whitmore
No. 27 School
Dunmore Cemetery
Albert G. Ives
Fred W. Stillwell
Marshall Everitt
Walter Gunster
Herbert B. Cox
William Hunley
Dale R. K. E. Comegys Cigars Featured in Pocono Blog
A brief post from the Dime Blog highlights Dale R. K. E. Comegys and a smoke titled The Pocono Se cigar. The piece notes the product branding and a local interest angle for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale RK
KE. Comegys
Dime Blog
Jersey Eggs and Fresh Roasts From Coursen’s Store
From Stillwater New Jersey we offer Jersey eggs that are perfectly fresh with small eggs rejected. Fancy White Leghorn and Plymouth Rock eggs cost 16 cents a dozen, 14 cents in 30 dozen crates. Also offered are fancy strawberries priced per quart, Coursen’s Breakfast Java and Mocha at 25 cents a pound, Coursen’s Triple Blend at 22 cents, and Finest Old Mandheling Java at 40 cents per pound, roasted fresh daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
N. J
Coursen
Java
One Question Remains in Poor Board Case
Attorney Scrags will file anew answer for Poor Director F L Dickert in the quo warranto case brought by John J Murphy to secure the South ward seat. The issue is whether Murphy’s 1899 election was legally possible as South Ward machinery was destroyed and new territory expanded wards. The case likely will be settled at the next argument term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Scrags
F. L. Dickert
John J. Murphy
Mr. Murphy
Edwards
Supreme Court
Murphy
South Side
Old South
Misfit Marriages Sermon Warns Against Unequal Unions
Rev. R. E. Pierce of Penny Avenue Baptist Church urged against unequally yoked marriages in a large sermon last evening. He cited Paul and urged couples to consider faith harmony, temperament, and reformability before vows, warning marriage is not a lottery but a divine institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Y. Pierce
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
R. EF
Pierce
D. D
Penny Avenue Baptist Church
Paul
God
Perjury charge opened against Miss Bennett in Lenox
J W Guernsey filed criminal proceedings accusing Miss Josephine Bennett of perjury. She was arrested Saturday by Constable Mitchell on Alderman Kaeson's warrant, bailed $1000 with her father as bondsman. Guernsey swore Bennett falsely testified that he offered $250 to influence Charles Bennett in a prior case won by J W Guernsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Guernsey
Josephine Bennett
Lenox
Constable Mitchell
Alderman Kaeson
J. FB. Swarts
Charlies Bennett
M. W. Guernsey
J. W. Erngey
A Pleasure and a Duty Promotes a Cholera Remedy
A letter from J. W. Lynch of Dorr West Virginia extols Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a permanent cure after a flux. He endorses its effectiveness and states it is sold by druggists and Matthews Brothers as wholesalers and retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. W. Lynch
Dorr
W. Va
Matthews Brothers
Big Furnace Burned in Behl Company Fire Loss
In Birmingham Alabama during May a furnace fire destroyed property worth 874000 at the Behl company. Several furnace workers narrowly escaped death as flames swept through the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Behl Company
Died Mullaney Child in Scranton May 5 1900
In Scranton Barbara Mullaney died May 5 1900 at age 14 months daughter of Patrick and Ted Mullaney of Ted Miller Street Funeral Monday afternoon services to be announced by family led by local undertaker authorities in charge
Men of the hour and civic reformers highlighted
A long feature profile recalls EK B Sturges and the Green Ridge Men's union leading a moral reform crusade. It praises F W Pearsall’s railroad Y M C A work and E W Softly’s acclaimed Des Moines window decorations, noting their civic and professional impact and past service.
Des Moines Firm Draws Local Talent To City Clerk Post
William Lynett, former clerk's aide and Third Ward resident, is elected clerk of the common council. A protégé of Councilman Grier, he blends diligence with showmanship, and is noted as a vocal performer at charity events. His youth and political pedigree mark a notable rise in city politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Pearsall
E. W
Common Council
Des Moines
William Lynett
Grier
Lynett
Olen Poe
Umateur
Mr. Lynett
Common Court
King
King* Grier It Is Only Reasonable To Suppose That Mr. Lynott
Golf links opened with mixed handicap play
The Country Club links opened for summer on Saturday afternoon with a mixed handicap event. Thorne won first place while Law Watkine and W J Torrey tied for second. detailed scores were not fully reported due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Thorne
Pelt Links
BE. Thorne
Law Watkine
W. J.torrey
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Bank OF Courtesy
Discount Bank
Chas, du Pont Breck
HG. Tanham
Moornas Hardware Sons
Alaska
People’s Shion Store
Valiae
Flen
Lace of
Congress
Eif. Roi
Dos & Au
DR. Taylor
Wyoming Avenues
Hotel
Jermyn
Sanderson Avenue
Ackawanna
Rob Penn Avenue
B. Warman
Forepaugh and Sells, Brothers
New Foundling Home
Scranton Gas and Water Co
Comegys
Dime
Pocono
Mrs. Winslow
Alderman Howe
Bridiet Cooke
Mineral Street
Richard Zoleddr
Pittston Avenue
Saniliy
Christ Fickus
Cedar Avenue
Sling
Doad
Mangan
Stone Avenue
Mire Gall
Dames A
Eywen Street
Lloene
Mary Molloy
BUF Capote
Imac Evan
Main Avenue
West
Home Avenue
Benjamin Armavita
Scranton Street
Adan Wisner
Pittstow Avenue
Miss Whitmore
Jersey
E. G
E. B. Sturges
Crusade
EK. B. Sturges
Sturges
Blurges
FP. W. Pearsall
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
Pearsall
Railroad Association
International Committee
Chickun Mianga
Railroad Association of
Ik. W. Softly
Iowa
Harris & Emery
Register
E. W. Softly
Times
BE. W. Softly
the Square
Washington Avenue
Cire, Woop
Nol
Thorne
Ccc
Watkin Seeenseeees
Dames Whar, Jr
Terry Vane
Watkins
Oan
Brooke
Kenneth Wells
Walter Stewene
Ion
Ieonge Fuller
Hlordaty
Taylor
Ceeeeeres Mixa
Ecencrees
Ecencrees Pli 1S Wi Mise Dirkson Saag Ga deeWe Agg
Ab Wa
Robert Metlwoe E
Dongola Shoes
Clarke Bros
Willidnie Seteen
Foote & Fuller Co. Mears Building
Washington Ave
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank
Warehouse
Lackawanna Ave
Rapansive Woods
Reynolds
Conrad
Nishings
Lackawanna Avenue
Livingstone
Michigan
W.H. Pierce
Penn Ave
Dickson Manufacturing Co. Scranton and
Wilke* Barra, A
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Wyoming Ave
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