Social Notes Brighten Regional Society Circles
Local residents host visitors and return from travels as many couples and individuals are listed attending events and taking trips. Notables include Mr and Mrs Henry Belin entertaining Morris R Sherrerd, the Catlins returning from Vermont, and a Delawinne visit by Mrs J Kaufman. Invitations issued for a fiftieth anniversary reception by Mr and Mrs William W Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Belin
Morris R. Sherrerd
George HL. Catlin
Vermont
J. HL. Dusenbury
Hotel Nash
V. Beckhan
Great and
Ernest W. Dolph
Traders’ National Bank
Pocono
E. B. Jermyn
Allande City
John Kaufman
W. J. Kaufman
Proveote Avenue
Delawinne
N. J
D. Watt Wagner
Dorothy
West Pittston
Mise Jennia Drake
Lake Pocono
James Boland
Wilkes-Barre
Oxwarden
Luzerne County Prison
C. G
W. P. Boland
Schnaey
Evans
Davis
Roche
Gibbons
Philadelphia
William W. Richmond
Seven aliens vote noted in Fell township election probe
Sixty seven witnesses were examined Saturday in the Fell township election contest with ten disqualified beyond question. The disqualified named include Peter Smith John Barge Peter Parry Joseph Calapilo William Gage Richard Morgan Michael Kinney James Lee Martin Roasselyn and others with not natural ne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fell Township
Peter Smith
John Barge
Peter Parry
Joseph Calapilo
William Gage
Richard Morgan
Michael Kinney
James Lee
Martin Roasselyn
Round Trip Fare Ad Varies by Direct Lines
Small ad announces one fare plus two dollars for a round trip via direct lines with a return through Portland Tacoma and Seattle. Lines east from Portland offered Northern Pacific Great Northern and Canadian Pacific to St Paul. Tickets on sale June 25 to July 7 valid for return until September 4. For details contact John F. Pott Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Rahway 486 William Street Williamsport Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Northern Pacific Ry
Great Northern Ry
Canadian Pacific Ry
St. Paul
John FR. Pott
Chicago
Milwaukee & &J. Paul Rahway
William Street
Williamsport
Milford Fire Wrecks Main Street Section
Milford, the county seat of Pike, suffered a disastrous Friday blaze that threatened the business district. Loss is estimated around 4000 dollars with partial insurance coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Pike
Refund offer for Greenes Warranted Syrup of Tar bottles
The undersigned agree to refund money on a six and a half cent bottle if it fails to cure cough or cold. A second refund offer applies a six or seven cent bottle to prove satisfaction or money refunded. J. G. Bune Pa John P. Donahue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Bune * Pa
John P. Donahue
Elks Minstrels Impress With Local Talent in Scranton
The Wilkes-Barre Elks minstrels feature blackface and white performers with Bauer's band backing. Highlights include Miss Ines Mecksisker, Dan Hart, and a comical cake walk, monologue, and ventriloquism. Audience praise and lively skits mark a well received Scranton show racing with Wilkes-Barre memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Marre
Elke
Bailiwick
Artate
Bauer
Ra of Spate
Black Face
D. Stevens
John Jones
John T. Evans
Phil Warren
W. J. Alles
Britt Schimpff
W. Weichel
Leo Coyne
MecHugan
Tumblera
William P. Ely
Whistler
J. J. Loftus
W. A. Bimrell
Daniel I. Hart
Scranton
Charles Hartley
Mise Ines Mectisker
Slocum Hollow
Elks
Db. Stephens
W. Welchel
Polly McGilligan
Wright
Wrong
John T. Evane
Dave
Alex Bunn
Miss Tones Mecusker
Bousa
Miss Mecusker
Joe Atking
Wilkes-Barre
Dan Hart
Ben Dilley
Dan
Warrants Planned Against Archbald Speakeasies
Detective Will F. Clifford, speaking for a citizens' committee, said fifteen warrants will be issued this week for speakeasy proprietors who ignored a prior closing notice in Archbald. Of twenty three notices served, five complied. Prosecutors have gathered evidence strong enough to convict in fifteen cases and will press charges to the full extent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will F. Clifford
Citizens’ Committee
Archbald
Arcibald
Clifford
Wallace Circus to Visit Scranton on June 2
The Wallace Circus returns to Scranton on Friday June 2 on Ash Street grounds after raving reviews from the Pittsburg Commercial Gazette praising its first visit as eclipsing all prior big shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Pittsburg
Commercial Gazette
Scranton
Ash Street
Remarkable Cure of Whooping Cough With Chamberlains Remedy
A mother from South Burgettstown Pa recalls a severe bout of whooping cough in her young son. After trying Chamberlains Cough Remedy on neighbors recommendation his condition improved after a few doses and a single bottle cured him entirely. The testimonial notes the medicine is sold by all druggists and by Matthew Bros wholesale and retail agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. L. Moore
South Burgettstown
Matthew Bros
Men of the hour the town’s growth and politics
Duffy returns to Lake Ariel will be at The Pines this season where his friendly tact and crowd rapport boost Lake Ariel Improvement Co. Emil Bonn, deputy clerk of the courts, emerges as a likely candidate for recorder of deeds with strong Republican backing. W G O Malley notes as South Mill master mechanic, his career spans Scranton and the Lackawanna Iron and Sted Co, with service on local boards. Dunning, former White Haven high school head, plans a fire fighting plant modernization and civic progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Duffy
Lake Ariel
Emil Bonn
Recorder of Deeds
W. G. O' Malley
Bex
Dunning
White Haven
Lehigh River
Mountain
Lehigh
Lyceum
Duffy
Scranton
Bonn
Register of Wills
Sts
John H. Thomas
Thomas P. Daniels
W. G. O'Malley
Lackawanna Tron and Sted Company
America
Memorial Day Parade Order From Colonel Watres
Regimental Orders from Scranton dated May 27 1899 announce Eleventh Regiment National Guard of Pennsylvania will assemble at the armory in Tura day May 30 1 40 PM to participate in Memorial Day services with leggings required. Adjutant Atherton signed the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watres
N. G. P. Scranton
Girand Army
Alum Baking Powders and Hidden Alum Labels
The article warns that several baking powders contain alum and may harm health. It lists brands such as DAVIS', Crown, Leslie's, Grand Union, and AL & Poe, noting many private labels exist. It advises housekeepers to avoid powders priced at twenty five cents per pound or less, as such cheap products may contain alum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
New Jersey
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Ohio and
DAVIS
Koeccsesceenes
RK. B. Davis & Co
New York
Crown O
J. P. Dieter Co
Chicago
Leslie's
A. Colburn Co
Philadelphia
GRAND
Grand Union Tea Co
AL & Poe
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
Pittsburg
Two Important Measures Set for Final Readings Tonight
Common council meets to pass the asphalt repair appropriation ordinance on final reading and the Scranton Telephone ordinance on third reading. The Central Pennsylvania Telephone group says it has no stake in the ordinance, and opposition appears unlikely as Scranton Telephone’s franchise faced no opposing votes last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Scranton Telephone
Central Pennsylvania
Lackawanna Company
Scranton
Low Fare Excursions to Cayuga Lake Regatta
A 1899 notice announces Lehigh Valley Railroad excursion options for the Cayuga Lake regatta at Ithaca New York with races including Cornell vs Pennsylvania and Cornell vs Syracuse. Special observation trains run along the lake bank so passengers can watch the start to finish. Tickets sell for $1.00 for observation seats and $7.70 round trip from Scranton, with sale limited to seats available. Tickets valid May 29 to May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cayuga Lake
Ithacna
N. Y
Cornell Ve
Pennsylvania
Casuadilla
N. V. Millery Academy
Charles &, Francia
Cornell Va
Syracuse
Scranton
Inquire
Inhigh Valley
Trcket Agenta
Pocono Cigar Ad at Wyoming Avenue Shop
Steam Heating and Plumbing and P. FE and M. T. Howley advertise on 221 Wyoming Ave offering Pocono cigars. Smoking promotion features Smoke the Pocono cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. FE
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Scranton Man Shot on Bridge in Lehigh River Tragedy
James Howard of Scranton was shot and killed near midnight on the Lehigh River bridge between Cementon and Siegfrieda. Preston Everitt, eighteen, confessed firing the shot, mistaking Howard for a footpad amid a picnic group in a grove. Everitt awaits habeas corpus action as authorities plan funeral arrangements for Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
James Howard
Scranton
Lehigh River
Cemonton
Siegfrieda
Preston Everitt
Howard
Everitt
Yost
Haines
Laen
Attacking the Claims Reopened Township Hearing In Lackawanna
Commissioner John P Quinnan reopened the Lackawanna township indebtedness hearing to hear opponents led by M J Donahoe and C P O Malley of Willard Warren and Knapp who represent the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Company. They argued the 32000 worth of claims above two percent of assessed value are illegal under the constitution. The township six year assessed valuations were presented showing 1100000 before Taylor’s carve out and 87000 last year. The average around 1 000 000 yields two percent about 20000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Quinnan
Lackawanna Township
M. J. Donahoe
C. P O'Malley
Willard, Warren & Knapp
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
T. P. Hoban
Taylor
Court Hearing Sets Tone for Constitutional Limitation Question
Opponents argue a constitutional limit affects 13000 dollars of claims and the commission faces burdens in priority consideration. Judge Bennett in Marcy township marshaling sustained a similar contention, though not ruled by the supreme court. Another hearing is scheduled for next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan
Marcy
Bennett
Supreme Court
Jennings Takes Charge Of DLW Machine Shop In Elmira
John Jennings of Elmira N Y today assumes charge of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western machine shop in Elmira. He has long served as an engineer on the Buffalo division and is a brother of School Controller T J Jennings. Kilpatrick of Chicago will take charge of shops at Kingsland New Jersey as master mechanic of the Morris and Essex division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jennings
Elmira
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
James Merrill
Frederick Boldry
Jennings
Buffalo
T. J. Jennings
Fourteenth Ward
Kilpatrick
Chicago
Kingsland
N. Z
Morris and Essex
Scranton Dairy offers milk tickets and delivery options
The Scranton Dairy Company sells 25 quart tickets for $1.00 or 12 for 50 cents unbottled milk. Apply to any Scranton driver or at 808 Sprucen Street. send a postal card and a driver will call. Also mentions Beecham's Pills and The Pocono Cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Dairy Company
Sprucen Street
Paints and brushes offered in high quality line
An ad promotes DPaints One Dry Colors White Leads Varnishes and brushes for painting. It touts high quality, lasting color, and suitable tools for applying paints.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Griffin Art Studio
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanna Dairy CO
Adams Avenue
A. A. Lindabury
Rendones
Rpm
Connell Funding
South Main Avenus
Chas. McMullen & Co
Keeley Cure
Madison Ave
Scranton Transfer Co
Hugh J. Krenan
Hagenge
Finy
United States
Lacka. Ave
Penn Avenue
A. B
Wartian
California
Wilekes-Barefe
Dilley
MR. Dunning
White Raven
O'Malley
J. W. Fita
Gibbon
Wear
South Mill
Ara
4 Jime
Board of
School Control
Twelfth Ward
Board of Health
Miyor Bailey
E. G
Coursen
T. A. Watres
Be. Atherton
Lehigh Valley Railroad
The
Scranton Tribune
Cedar Avenue
Michael Howard
Edward
Lawrence
the Traders National Bank
Europe
Phillips
Dr. Barrett
Spruce St
Dhosing
Jennings Takes Charge
Beecham
Stomach
Ilver
Philippine
Hatter
Lackawanna Avenue
Felton
Rena
Rumchunda
Bell & Skinner
Jermyn Huilding
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
Pierge’s Market
Wyoming
Weicriel
Maloney Oil and Manufacturing CO
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