Bronson Opens Hut Store in Scranton with W Told
William C. Bronson announces his new hut store in Scranton alongside Geneet W. Tolleat, formerly connected with a large dry goods house. He plans to move his family to Florida when arrangements are ready and has long been active in city business and church affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Bronson
Scranton
Geneet W.tolleat
Bronson
Flor
Cily
Firontion
Ohwech
Goela
Norlishle
Innocent tumblers cleared in Pittston robbery case
Campbell and Thomas Colleran were proven not to be the robbers of a Pittston man who reported a theft of 40 last Thursday night. The accuser identified them falsely after visiting, and their honest parents voiced shock at the arrest. Mrs Campbell asserts her son is not a boot black and shuns street gaming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Thomas Colleran
Pittston
Si¢lig
Delaware and Hudson party inspects Scranton coal fields
A delegation of Delaware and Hudson officials and coal men from several cities arrived in Scranton yesterday for a field inspection trip by special car, touring the coal fields and related facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson
City
Scranton
Here
Delaware Lackawanna and Western officials tour coal division
Officials and staff from the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad visited the Hotel Jermyn last night and will tour Carbondale and Albany. Attendees include Pronident Trotert Olyphant, R. K. Mackey, and KH Manville, plus a long list of managers, agents, and representatives from New York, Providence, Brooklyn, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Albany, and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Lackawanna
Western Road
Ams
Jermyn
Carbondale
Albany
Trotert Olyphant
R. K. Mackey
KH. Manville
T. T. Togers
Bodie
John Hunter, Jr
New York City
Henry Spraine
Winthrop Winslow
John Stetnon
Frank Wellington
Charles Darrow
Rowton
Huffalo
V. J. Youngman
Willam McKrwen
A. Peterson
Tras
Mission Work in Africa by Miss Margaret Scott
Miss Margaret Scott spoke at the Young Men's Christian Association parlors about her nearly year devoted to missionary work in Africa. She described the journey to Mombasa in September 1896, the hardships of life in East Africa, dangers in sacred groves, and the support of the Philadelphia Mission Band and the consul. The talk ended with prayer services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Scott
Africa
Young Men’s Christan Association
Hoon
James McConkey
Philadelphia
Association Roome
Wimber
Mombaka
Miss Beatt
Alvicy
Naughton Fatally Injured After Fall at Notch Crossing
Several young men along the Delaware Lackawanna and Western track in the Notch area heard groans around 10 last evening. They found Michael Naughton lying at the rail, badly shaken and drunk. He said he rode a freight train after dark and stepped off at the Notch, not realizing his fall until neighbors helped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and
False Alarm Over Firemen Pension Fund Reform
A 1867 letter from Harrisburg explains the false alarm about detaining the Firemen's Pension Fund in the legislature. It notes amendments to repeal a bill were struck out of the revenue bill as the measure would not pass otherwise. The Voltinbeer Firemen's association plans a meeting to hear committee reports protesting the amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeaterday
Ineell
Harriaburg
Tendore Goodman
Wiley
Beranton
Voltinbeer
Mest
Durr
Bond
McDonald Arrested for Gambling House on Pont Avenue
Lieutenant Davis and Patrolmen Goerlitz and McMullen arrested T. McDonald at 925 Pont Avenue on a charge of conducting a gambling place. Informant Joe Laheckey alleged Lahoskey reported McDonald’s place yesterday and noted a missing sum. Aldermen Wright and Fechire issued a warrant for the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Goerlitz
McMullen
T. McDonald
Pont Avenue
Joe Laheckey
Shroup
Trapyells
Lahoskey
McDonald's
Osk Wright
Fechire
McDonald
McDonel
Competitive Exam Chooses Cadetship Candidate
Congressman Camnereil’s decision on West Point cadetship follows a competitive exam. Representative Connell will rely on examiners Howell Juell and Taylor who will test on June 3 and 4 in the Municipal building control room, with West Point entrance on June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell
Howell
Juell
Taylor
West Point
City Councils Set to Convene After Conference Accord
Councils will meet tonight following a Jet conference committee report that reached agreement on disputed items in the appropriation ordinance. Both branches are unlikely to oppose the conference deal and the ordinance may be approved in its amended form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Ording Ner
Selett Council
Open Until p.m. Bargains at Kemp's Hardware Sale
Dunn's fire ware sale at the Wyoming house remains open each evening this week to help shoppers attend after work. The ad touts great Scranton bargains and urges viewings on Thursday and Friday at Kemp's. BERCHAM'S PILLS advertised with 260 XX White Envelopes for 17c at the local store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn
Wyoming House
Scranton
Horrible Death Of Two Little Boys In Streetcar Tragedy
Two boys, Johnnie Bochanski and Pattie Jamita, aged 6 and 7, died after a toy express wagon crashed on a Washington Avenue hill in Scranton. A street car struck the wagon as the youths tumbled onto the track, the motorman and bystanders pulling the bodies from beneath the car wheels. Coroner Longstreet held a inquest with jurors named, noting extensive injuries. Children’s families and witnesses described the slow car and quick accident as the wagon veered onto the rails and the fender struck the wagon, pinning the boys. The mothers, sisters, and neighbors expressed shock as the scene ended with the boys transported to their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Bochanek
Pattie Jamita
Washington Avenue
Gibson Street
Fellowa
Johnnie Bochanski
Bu Ik
Green Ridge
Scranton Railway Companys
John Odonnell
Mars
Standatill
O'Donnell
Frank White
A. Jf. Sehmeck
Wiashington Avenue
Opiceite
Lorestan
Amerden
Gwen
HH. Hopewell
Frank Teanard
BK. J. Evans
HM. Weimer
EM. Pennyintoker
Longerrest
Johnnie Reehanekt
Alrasion
Atkwe
Aleo
Ronal
Fred Lome
Longstreet
Uther
Taquilta
Dhankers
Finnle Lochanski
Antond Hochanski
New Street
Pattle Dlainng
Cheorge Jamita
Wyoming Avernue
James A. MacKay
Adame Avenue
Thinmere
Tribune
A Big Holiday Pageant in Acranton Saturday May 20
Crowds from far and near are set to attend the united morning street parade in Acranton on Saturday May 20 showcasing the She Great Porpaugh Solls Brothers combined displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaden
Belle Brothers
America
Alew
Cleopatra
Acranton
Tax Revision Board Weighs Appeal Over Archbald Ruling
The board of tax revision and appeal met with City Clerk’s office to discuss Judge Archbald’s decision nullifying a new assessment. They debated appealing to a higher court while preserving the assessment for future tax levies, noting no tax can be levied outside the triennial assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Tax Revision and Appeal
Joseph Oliver
Manley
Torrey
Courcil
Supreme Court
Jin Stertal
Eselen
Elks to Visit Wilkes-Barre for Lodge Celebration
The Scranton Elks lodge plans a trip to Wilkes-Barre to join the Mika lodge celebration. A committee organized the travel, with departure from Scranton at 7 30 and return from Wilkes-Barre after the event. Banter’s Hand and several members will accompany the group.
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Scranton
Kikx
Wilkes-Barre
Mika
Oelrhans
Delwesre
Dadeon Road
Wilkes-Trante Ato
Baner
Millar
George Kicov
George Gould
Committee of Prratements
Mor. Millar
Trouble in Old Forge injunction blocks bridge work observers
William Repp and Thomas Drake of Old Forge secured a preliminary injunction from Judge Gunster restraining Silas Fuca and John Monroe the supervisors from awarding to David McMurtie the contract for erecting abutments for the Lackawanna station bridge. They allege Tronahoe Myers were lowest bidders and Repp the next lowest, yet the supervisors proceed with the award amid alleged fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Repp
Thomas Drake
Old Forge
T. H. Byrne
Gunster
Silas Fuca
John Monroe
McMurtrie
Legislative Commission to Hear Miners Inquiry in City
The legislative committee investigating miners will arrive tonight and meet tomorrow morning at 1.20 in Hotel Jermyn for its second sitting. Only two witnesses were heard last week. more are expected. Fuhrman & Bro advertise awnings tents and society goods at the same old stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jermyn
Thin City
Comuunicaion
J. Fuhrman & Bro
Linden Street Car Barn Could Become Public Market
H B Reynolds and local investors secured an option to purchase the Linden Street car barn from Scranton Railway. The plan, not fully disclosed, envisions rebuilding the brick and steel structure into a public market with potential resale if profitable. The option duration is set at about three months, with no disclosed funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B Reynold
Scranton Railway Company
Linden Rorect
Ttim
Reynolds
Tribune
Silliman
Railway Company
Linfien Street
Funeral of J M Everhart Prominent Scranton Citizen
Funeral services for James Marion Everhart were held at St Luke s Church with Episcopal rites. A public viewing occurred on Franklin Avenue, followed by interment at Dunmore Cemetery. Pallbearers included J Jermyn Everett Warren and others. Rev Moers Israel led the sermon under the text He is not dead he sleepeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
St. Luke's
James Marion Everhart
Franklin Avenue
St. Luke's Church
J. W. Jones
Th. MM
Wuarren
David Stephens
W. F. Davie
Paradise
Moers Israel
Hiie
Hewart Aimin
Dunmore
Silk Taffeta and Ribbon Sale Offer at Reduced Prices
A sale listing silk taffeta ribbons and fancy ribbons offered at low prices. Goods include satin taffeta, all silk fabrics, velvet corded shades, and velvet ribbon sets with varying price points. Items advertised as coming into stock locally and priced to move.
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Enole Prici
Land of the Midnight Sun at Frothingham Inset night
The Elroy Stock company presented Land of the Midnight Sun a sombre melodrama to a large northern audience at the Frothingham Inset night. The matinee featured White Roundiron which drew loud approval and Tonieh's company schedule includes In the Heart of Maryland and a repeat of Land of the Midnight Sun this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Frothingham
Elroy Stock Company
Tonieh
Maryland
Land of the Midnight Sun
Steam Heating and Plumbing Ads
Trade card style notice for F. and M. T. Howley at 221 Wyoming Ave listing plumbing and steam heating services. Mentions Tallor and overconta, Traterte tyles, and John Ross at 307 Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Tallor
Offer of Daily Goods Impresses with Promises
A short promotional note claims certainty of settlement and invites the reader to investigate daily offerings. It hints at good things available and suggests taking trouble to learn more. The tone is assurances and a sales pitch.
Refrigerators Display Economy and Art in Ice Line
A compact ad notes refrigerators praised for ice economy with charcoal filling and solid metal ice racks. Hand carved durability and exceptional finish are highlighted as standout features, with prices described as commencing.
Local Notices From Scranton Area Obituaries
A compilation of brief death notices and funeral details from Scranton and surrounding towns. Entries include Mariah May of 160 Mite ton avenue aged 17 months with Thursday funeral and cemetery interment in the Derman Catholic cemetery. a May 1897 notice for James orly of Mineral street with Dunmore Catholic cemetery interment. Patrick McFadden of Chestnut street aged 62 with funeral and interment in Beranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beranton
Patrick McFadden
Chestnut Street
Teter
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Lackawanna Ave
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Eader
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
Chas McMullen
Dieners Insurance
the Traders’ National Bank Blog
Telephone
W. B. Henwood
Lackawayna Ave
The
Mise
Lillian Whitlock
Br. BK
Percy Whitlock
PY. F. McHale
McHale Drug Company
West Market Street
New York
Thoms Dickson
Morristown
James Cash
University of Pennsys- Venis
PF. F. Manley
Pine Street
Duimmore
Jeoft
Waters, the Hatter
Locke
Awe
Margaret Secor
Naughton
Ofna D
J. and
W. Train
Oo. Vauchon
Throop
Congressman Camnereil
Kemp's
Bercham
Stelaer
Board of Revision
City Fathers
ELKS
Scranton Lodge
Legislative Commission
H. B. Reynolds
Linden Street
J. M. Everhart
Sawyer
Tesd
A. R. Sawyer
Wyroining Avenue
Land OF the
Midnight Sun
Lan
Alborhwr
A. A
Spruce Street
Neatoor
Hotel Jermyn
the Scranton Bedding CO
Peru
Raynolds
Necligee
Public
Broason & Tall
Christian
Mercereau & Connell’s
Regina Music Boxes
Lohmer Piano
J. W. Guernsey
Scranton, PA
J. W. Guernsby
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Lackawanna Avenue
Lackamanna Lubricating CO
Capouse
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