Personal notes from New York trip and local visits
Miss Marie Smith of Beech Street travels to New York with Rev W A North visiting in the city. WL Chirke and L. 'LT. Oantiell were in New York yesterday. Fred Davis, formerly of this city, cast his role here yesterday then returned to Washington DC for a government printing post. Mrs DLOW and Murr to assume a new line on Quintey Avenue. Galusha A Grow and T V Powlerly among visitors at Black Awinna station. Powlerly called on Superintendent Lovnils of the coal department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Smith
Beech Street
New York
W. A. North
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
New York City
WL Chirke
Munster
L. ‘Lt. Oantiell
Fred Davis
Waalforton
D.C
Dlow
Glove Advertisement from Mears and Hagen
An advertisement touts a $1.00 glove line from Mears and Hagen praising unusual satisfaction soft flexibility perfect fit and superiority over other one dollar gloves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears & Hagen
Election night program at Guernsey hall cheers McKinley Roosevelt
Returns at the Y M C A in Guernsey hall drew a large crowd with a varied program by the Young Men's Christian association. The Royal Hungarian band from New York played Sousa marches and Hungarian tunes while Sopedon presented cartoons. Coffee was served at midnight as Republican bulletins sparked thunderous applause for McKinley Roosevelt and county candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey Hall
Young Men's Christian Association
Royal Hungarian Band
New York City
Sousa
M. Spedon
New York
McKinley
Roosevelt
Dwyer Posts Forfeit for Catch-Weight Bout in Newark
M J Dwyer of this city posted 95 and sent articles of agreement for a 158 pound catch-as-catch-can match against Charles Leonard of Newark N J at the Bicycle club on Tuesday Nov 15. The bout offers 200 to the winner and 80 percent of the gate receipts to the winner and 70 percent to the loser. Ladies Aid Rim Park church to host supper Thursday from 5 30 to 8 00 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Dwyer
Frank Ciehls
Piqua
Charles Leonard
Newark
N. J. Dwyer
Jerseyman
New York Journal
Bicycle Club
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
Rim Park Church
Lost gold watch reported near Lyceum Theater
Notice of a lost gold watch between the Lyceum Theater and the GO block on Washington Avenue. Reward offered by an owner at 015 Washington Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowr-Lapy
Lyceum Theater
Washington Avenuus
Washington Avenue
The Drummer Evangelist Tour Schedule Read
Rev. W. H. Williams preached at an anti Falcon League meeting and announced a string of revival services and anti-saloon meetings across multiple locations including Bretonville Forkston Tunkhannock Scranton Hyde Park Dunmore Kingston Pittston Carbondale Nicholson and Keystone Academy Factoryville through December 2 8 9 p m with YMCA Y M C A and Wyoming Seminary involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eivangelist
W. H. Williams
M. i
Bretonville
Forkston
Tunkhannock
M. C. A. Scranton
Hyde Park
Christian Church
Dunmore
Evans Resist Winsels
Kingston
Ys m
VY. M. Co
Wyoming Seminary
Y. M.C. A. Pittston
Wil- Hames
Carbondale
Kilav
Nicholson
Wayne
Evangellenatchireh
M. Co. A
Keystone Academy
Factoryville
Union Temperines
Boy severely hurt by companion near county jail
Walter Kirke a 12 year old boy from North Washington avenue was gravely injured when another boy known as Little pushed him against a two foot high picket fence by the county jail. A spike penetrated his abdomen and doctors at Lackawanna hospital fear intestinal injury. an operation is expected today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kirke
Washington Avenue
Lackawanna Hospital
Little
Little Fellows
Kirke
W. H. Greevy
Meeting of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
A well attended Wo man’s Christian Temperance Union meeting was held yesterday afternoon in Guernsey hall. Officers for the year were appointed by the president with several department heads named including railroads science education Sabbath observance evangelistic and parlor work. Next Tuesday afternoon the state convention report from Chambersburg will be read by Mrs. J. M. Howell of Green Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Guernsey Hall
L. T. Bean
D. B. Hand
J. L. Chandler
Richard Hiorns
Margaret Roberts
A. Smith
Helen Hartley
A. L. Yost
Ruud
Lower Missions
Chambersburg
J. M. Howell
Green Ridge
Change of Method for Exonerations by Marcy School Board
The Marcy school board adopts a new plan for exonerations requiring claimants to appear at special meetings and state their case before the board. If granted, they receive a certified exoneration. The first meeting in the Mast district school is next Thursday evening between 7 and 9 p.m. All residents of that district should attend. other districts will schedule meetings later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcy
Mast
California Excursions by Southern Railway Tour Sleeper line
Chaos L Hopkins District Passenger Agent of Southern Railway promotes weekly departures from Washington to San Francisco on Pullman Tourist Sleepers via Atlanta Montgomery New Orleans Houston San Antonio New Mexico Arizona and Southern California. Three and a half days to Mexico and Arizona four days to Los Angeles five days to San Francisco. Fare cheaper than competing routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Southern Railway
New
San Francisco
Atlanta
Montgomery
New Orleans
Houston
San Antonio
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Mexico
Los Angeles
San P Francisco
L. Hopkins
Avent
Chestnue Street
Philadelphia
Price List For Favorite Cigar From B G Coursen
A handsome price list issued for the Favorite Cigar item by B G Coursen. The document presents both price sets for the cigar, detailing offerings and asking prices for potential buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Coursen
Conversation in Tit-Bits prompts cook to leave
A brief exchange from Tit-Bits features Mrs Bingo warning about speaking to the cook lest she quit, with a humorous quick back-and-forth about who was addressed. The fragment evokes a domestic scene and social wit characteristic of the periodical.
W T Smith Ward for Children Opens at Lackawanna Hospital
The Lackawanna hospital completes the W. T. Smith children’s ward in a brick and stone structure on Mulberry Street facing Franklin Avenue. It will house 30 to 35 children with dedicated contagious-care rooms, enhanced nurse staff, and separate floors for surgical, medical, and isolation areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Smith
Lackawanna Hospital
Franklin Avenue
Muthersy Street
FE. B. Holden
Conrad Schroeder
Fire at Kear residence in North Monsey area
Fire swept a double house at the corner of Monsey and Sunset avenues in North Monsey, partially occupied by George W. Kear. Firefighters battled flames, preventing spread to nearby structures as residents evacuated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Kear
Monsey and
Sunset Avenues
Park Fire Damages Building. Insurance Covers Loss
A fire damaged the Park building to about 1200 last night due to a defective furnace. Prompt responses from the fire company prevented total destruction. The loss is to be covered by insurance.
Royal Hungarian Band Delights Scranton at Pure Food Show
The Royal Hungarian Band of New York received a warm reception at the Pure Food Show yesterday afternoon. Six uniformed musicians performed with depth and harmony, featuring a unique instrument replacing piano or harp. They offered impromptu concerts at ML Co A parlors and the Mievele club and will continue daily this week, with the Exposition closing Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milale Lovera
Royal Hungarian Band
New York City
Scranton
ML Co. A
Jonas Long
Ton
Mievele Club
Sudden Death of M H Burgunder at Wilkes Barre
M H Burgunder a Wilkes Barre theatre lessee and promoter died suddenly at his Northampton Street home after typhoid pneumonia. He was 48 and leaves wife Rozella and two children Margery and Bernard. Funeral plans pending. Burgunder helped run Lyceum Academy of Music Grand Opera House and Nesbit also in his control. He held multiple civic roles and was linked with a new Wilkes-Barre automobile line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses WI. Burgunder
WiIlkis- Barre
Lyceum
Academy of Music Theatres
Northampton Street
Wilkes-Barre
Heven
Burgunder
Mishler
Academy of Music
Kets
Pennsylvania
Academy
Grand Opera House
Nesbitt
Rozella Frank
Margery
Bernard
Hernard Burgunder
Heman
Abraham
Bursunder
Cornell Clubs Arrive for Scranton Christmas Concert
A special train will bring 25 Cornell undergraduates in three clubs to Scranton on December 29 for a concert at St Luke's parish hall. After the show, Cornell alumni host events as the group tours the East and West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell University
Scranton
St. Luke's Parish Hall
Cornell
Yale Musical Club
Pacific Coast
Harvard
New England
Princeton
Twe Audentis
Enjoyable Sunday Party for Nathan Sehiieder at Home
A Sunday night gathering for Nathan Sehiieder of South Washington avenue occurred at his parents home hosted by friends. Guests included Harry Harris, Michael Trucker, Myer Lewis, Morris Harris, Samuel Cohen, Jack Nelsmen, Nathan Schileder, Jarob Linkelstein, Morris Jourkovitz, Max Feldman, Isidore Stroll and several Misses Annie Lewis, Sarah Fricker, Fannie Sbhames, Lena Seldman, Mary Seldman, Tillie Schwartz, Lucy Schileder, Rosie Harris, May Connors, Rose Solomon, Annie Pearlman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Sehiieder
South Washington Avenue
Annie Lewis
Sarah Fricker
Fannie Sbhames
Lena Seldman
Mary Seldman
Tillie Schwartz
Lucy Schileder
Rosie Harris
May Connors
Rose Solomon
Annie Pearlman
Scribes and the Strike Endgame
The piece describes how newspaper reporters acted as go-betweens during the miners strike, privately relaying messages between operators and union leaders. It highlights Hazleton meetings with Mitchell and the use of Congressman Connell to expedite communications and negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell
Hazleton
Exchange
Lehigh Valley
Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
Mr. Nicholls
Mr. Connell
Philadelphia
Reading
Low Priced Dress Goods Banner
A compact advertisement notes low priced dress goods and a sale price of 25 cents, highlighting affordable fabrics for shoppers.
Plain Oxford Grey Skirting Sale Announcement
An ad notes rising demand for plain skirtings and introduces a new lot of Oxford Grey plain skirtings. They are extra heavy weight, 30 inches wide, 1st class color quality, and offered at strong value.
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Mongens
Ilanow and
Stone
Washington Ave
L.A. D
Ackawanna
A’ B. Warman
Way
Marcy School Board
Park & Tilford
THE
Lackawanna
M. H. Burgunder
Nathan Schlieder
E.G
Coursen
Lackawannwa Ave
Flore
Mr.man
Casey Bros
Daiwer News
Clarke Bros
Jewett Typewriter
Jewett
Reyneldy Brothers
Hotel Jermyn
W. Wagner
the Oriental
Gruener & Co
Wyoming Avenue
Washington Ay
Pierce’s Market
Penn Avenue
Lackawanna Ave
Penn Ave
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank
Warehouse
Green Valley Hye
Lackawanna Avenue
Phowe
Conrad
P. McCrea & Co
Foote & Fuller Co
Mears Building
Brussels
Wyoming Ave
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