Personal notes show travelers home and new posts
Postmaster Wandling returns from Pittsburg. George N. Little comes back from New York City. E A Niven of Wilkes-Barre visits the city. H M Bacus of Duluth Mn on business. Mr and Mrs T J Moore return from Harvey's Lake. A D Holland attends Scranton arch deaconry meeting in New Milford. Mr and Mrs T H Watkins visit Miss Downs in Germantown. Henry Atherton recovers from injuries. Frank E Sheninger and F Harold Canfield plan extended trip south and west. Dr Thomas W Kays returns from American Medical Association meeting in Baltimore. Thomas Aubrey travels to New York to meet his wife arriving from England. They will live on Green Ridge. John A Gillick retires from Denver and Los Angeles health trip. George M King becomes traveling salesman for Wella Co. L R Vance engaged as Westminster clerk from Meriden. Annie Sterling Hall aids Girls Friendly Society fundraiser, a pupil of Locke Richardson. She will stay with Mr and Mrs BR Will of Jefferson Avenue during Scranton engagement. L B Sharpe resumes duties at the Wyoming. H C Wilkinson returns to Trenton. W C Squires called home in Danville due to grandfather’s death. Turnquest advertises clock repairs at 205 Washington Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wandling
Pittsburg
George N. Little
New York City
E. A. Niven
Wilkes-Barre
H. M. Bacus
Duluth
A. D. Holland
New Milford
Scranton
T. H. Watkins
Miss Downs
Germantown
Henry
H. F. Atherton
Frank E. Sheninger
F. Harold Canfield
Thomas W. Kays
American Medical Association
Baltimore
John A. Gillick
Moosic
Spring Brook Lumber Company
Denver
Cal
Los Angeles
George M. King
the Westminster
Wella & Co
Leroy
N. Y
L. R. Vance
Meriden
Conn
Annie Sterling Hall
Girls’ Friendly Society
Locke Richardson
BR. J. Will
Jefferson Avenue
L. B. Sharpes
Wyoming
H. C. Wilkinson
Mr. Sharpes
Trenton
N. J
W. C. Squires
Wyoming House
Danville
St. Aloysius Society
St. John's Parish
Ruth Lowenstein
Cedar Avenue
Iaill
Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
Tts
St. Mary's
Central Park Garden
A. J. Mulderiy
Pittston Avenue
P. F. McDonnell
William Gavan
Croton
Burke Bros
Darby Cawley
National Mines
William Connell & Co
Ella McTighe
Cherry Street
South Side
Young Women's Christian Association
News of the Railroads Seeks Vacations and Meetings
Engineer and Mrs. Crothamel plan a next week vacation among friends at a distance. Rev. E. Lynn Miller of Holy Trinity Lutheran church will address the machine shops meeting this morning. Trainmaster G. M. Hallstead and Conductor A. H. Masters return from the Springield Y M C A convention. Snowball game by boys on Mount Pocono closes with the latest weather and travel notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Poco
Snowy Morning Delays and Electric Developments in Rail
Day morning brought snow to Scranton with car tops loaded. An electric locomotive of 1000 horsepower is being built by Baldwin Locomotive in Philadelphia. The Delaware and Hudson installs an electric safety signal in the Albany and Susquehanna tunnel between Nineveh and Binghamton. Conductor E B A Lattison of Pittston suffered a minor accident in the D L & W yard and was hospitalized at Moses Taylor. injuries not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Baldwin Locomotive Company
Philadelphia
Delaware and Hudson Company
Albany and Susquehanna
Nineveh
Binghamton
EB. A. Lattison
Pittston
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Yard
Moses Taylor Hospital
Carbondale Streetcar Service Nears Return to Normal
The Carbondale Traction Company works to resume full service within a week as eleven cars operate with a reduced crew. Sheriff’s posse remains on standby for emergencies while strikers and officials exchange cautious expectations about a restored regular schedule amid lingering tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Sheriffs Posse
Elks Set August Lake Ariel Excursion
Scranton lodge of Elks decides the annual excursion will be in August at Lake Ariel. Committees named include Excursion with Schadt as chairman, Koehler secretary, Burns treasurer. Transportation with Schadt Roche and Martin. Amusement with Simrell Dunn and Haslam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Faked Ruse Nets Carbondale Man Arrest
James McCloskey, a Wild West show follower, was arrested on a warrant sworn by Alderman Samuel S. Jones for faking. He was held on 500 bail at the county jail awaiting trial after fleecing Carbondale spectators at a dead sure game near the show grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel S. Jones
Carbondale
James McCloskey
McCloskey
German and French in Five Weeks Lectures
Free lectures and lessons showing method will be delivered Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 11 a.m., 4.90 and 7.40 p.m. at Y.M.M.C.A. parlors. Apply for circular. Prof. Friedewald. Ladies' sterling wallet sols Me., at Turn quest's, 206 Washington avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. MM. c. A. Parlora
Friedewald
Sterling Walat Sols
Turnquest's
Washington Avenue
Reliable White Lead Paint Brands Promoted in Ad Copy
An advertisement extols a single assured method for best paint using a well established brand of pure white lead linseed oil and colors. It highlights the Old Dutch process as standard and always absolutely reliable.
Traders' Bank Building Promises Grand City Style
The Traders' National Bank plans a $50 000 seven story structure on the Phelps lot at Spruce street and Wyoming avenue. Designed by T J Lacey & Son in Indiana limestone and terra cotta, the building features two entrances, mahogany banking room, marble, elevator, and a central mall system. Occupancy expected March 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trader's National Bank
Phelps
Spruce Street
Wycoming Avenue
T. J. Lacey & Son
Dime Bank
Wyoming Avenue
Traders’ Bank
John Ruane Locked Up for Wife Abuse and Disturbances
John Ruane of Pittston avenue was jailed after fighting his wife and disturbing neighbors while intoxicated. A police court fine was imposed with a 30 day jail term if unpaid. Funeral plans announced for George Wagner of Birch Street with service at Hickory Street German Presbyterian Church. Interment at Pittston Avenue cemetery. Community notices include St Aloysius and Catholic Mutual Benefit events, a St Marys Polish congregation picnic, and local social updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ruane
George Wagner
John Truane
Pittston Avenue
Schmidt
Coleman
Ruane
George Warner
Birch Street
Camp 420
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Hickory Street
German Presbyterian Church
August Lange
Patriotic Order
Special low fare to Philadelphia via Lehigh Valley for Odd Fellows event
Advertises a limited round trip fare to Philadelphia via Lehigh Valley for an Odd Fellows temple event with tickets sold in May and21 and return by the 2d. Mentions special train service arrangements and directs to agents or large bills for details. Also promotes dental and watch repair services by local firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley
Odd Fellows
Temple
Dunmore Doings Report Busy Borough Notes and Plans
Miss B A Glynn returns as mother ill. Funeral for Mrs Ketchum at the Methodist Episcopal church. St Agnes guild event a social and financial success. Huber of Scranton Stove works building a new corner residence on Delaware and Clay. Rector A L Urban proposes funds for a new church and rectory on Blakely and Potter, shares at 24 dollars mature in four years. $2200 subscribed. Arch F L Brown drawing plans to rival state. Grand Army men plan Decoration Day parade and grave decoration. An entertainment by Miss Welsh's elocution class set for next Thursday in Manleys hall with a varied program. Watch repair by Turnquest, 2065 Washington avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Glynn
New York City
A. L. Urban
St. Luke’s Mission
Blakely and
Potter Streets
F. L. Brown
Scranton
Grand Army
Father Mathew Hall
Chestnut Street
Manley
Masons in Holy Land Colonel Sanderson Addresses Jerusalem Lodge
Colonel George Sanderson who recently returned from Europe spoke to the Green Ridge lodge of Free Masons in Jerusalem. He described the Solomon lodge meeting in Solomon's quarries and the primeval home of the Masons, detailing his tour with incidents and receiving a vote of thanks for an edu cating address. Full troweled Elgin watches priced at 11.60 available at Turnquests on Washington avenue. limited stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanderson
Jerusalem
George Sanderson
Green Ridge
Elgin
Turnquests
Washington Avenue
Taylor Borough seeks injunction against Hewitt bone factory
The Taylor borough and board of health filed a suit in equity seeking an injunction to stop the Hewitt & Son bone and horse rolling establishment from operating. Plaintiffs allege noxious gases and odors from boiling carcasses harm residents in Feltzville, Archbald, and surrounding areas and diminish property values. The case outlines location, process, and health concerns with a hearing set to determine preliminary relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Hewitt Howe
Prothonotary
Pryor
LH. Hurna
John M. Harris
Hewitty
Feltzville
Round Woods
Hewitts
Board of Health
Equity
William P. Griffiths
David I. Lewis
J. W. Houser
M. C. Judge
The
PF. WH. Hewitt & Son
Aga ‘Bone
Scranton
Pittston
Baumgardner
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Baumhardner
Keyser Creek
Sloan
Archbald
Lackawanna
Said
Borough of
Board of Health and Town Council
Equity Court
The burglar’s dread lamp ad promises clean gas light
An advertisement markets Wick oil lamps for nurseries and sickrooms noting no smoke or odor. It claims the lamp needs no trimming for a year and produces its own gas with one cent of oil yielding 200 hours of light. Lamps are factory tested and shown lit in the store.
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Norton's New Store
Lackawanna Avenue
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
S. Main Street
Snow
Weston Mill Co
Garney, Brown & Co
Mfr
Court House Square
Thomas Aubrey
New York
England
News OF the Railroads
Carbondale Traction Company
Consructora
Wild Weat Show
Fatrick Menan
Mayfield
Alderman Baker
al- Herman
Frank E. Ryan
L. C. Bortree
Moscow
Ryan
Timne
Turnquest
ELKS
Lake Ariel
Glass
Davia
Chamhar
Atlantic
National Lead CO
Traders’ Bank Building
Indiana
Phelps’ Drug Store
Traders’ National Bank Building
South Side News
Peerless
Bittenbender & CO
Dunmore Doings
Masons
Holy Land
BIN
Miller's Falls
Mass
W. A. Johnson
David Kennedy
Littenbender & Ci
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Wash, Ave
Tribune Printing Department
Martin&delany
Ito
Conrad
Steta
Hel
China Hall
Weichel & Millar
Corrugated Sale
Schanks
N. A. Hulbert
Wyoming Ave
Steinway & Son
Decker Brothers
Kranich & Back
Stultz & Bauer
Rexford’s
New York Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
G. Dub
Dimimick
Telephone
Bicycles OF America
Pratis
Lackawanna , Avenue
Meridian Street
M. W. Collins
M’g
J. D. Williams & Bro
Davis’ Theater
Imra Fox
OMENE
Annie Hart
Moore & Canfield
Nellie Pranklyn
Allen & Delmain
Elmore Sisters
Burns & Coakley
ST. Clavis
Tacka
Tefferson Aves
Grocery Department
Java
Mucha Cofeo
Gilhool
Wageonk
Om Slu
Beventh Street
Gabushes
Hew Raven
New York Warehouse
Fifth Avenues
E.C. Ricker & CO
Adams Ave
New Telephone
Aylesworth’s
G. Elmen« Dorf
Elmira
Megargel & Connell
Scranton, Pa
John L, Hangi
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