Scranton Notes and Personal Happenings
Miss Minnie Boyce of Spruce street visits relatives in Philadelphia while Senator J C Vaughan leaves for New York and Philadelphia. A F Law of Simpson Watkins departs for a month in New Mexico. Dr CC Hill returns from Nova Scotia with four caribou. wife accompanies him. Engagement announced for November 2 between J D Stocker and Milas Octavia Wood Morrison. Mrs McAndrew operated on. condition favorable. Hon B H Jackson of New York visits The Tribune to discuss post office methods.
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Minnie Boyce
Spruce Street
Philadelphia
J. C. Vaughan
New York
A. F. Law
Simpson & Watkins
New Mexico
Dr CC. &. Hill
Nova Scotia
Scranton
J. D. Stocker
Jermyn
Milas Octavia Wood Morrison
Btatneville, N. Cc
Jackson
Tribune
Bam
Post Office Department
Afternoon Reception at Mrs Griffiths Home on Quincy
Mrs. George P. Griffiths hosted a refined afternoon reception at her Quincy avenue residence. The rooms displayed long-stemmed white chrysanthemums and the dining room featured dainty linen and white autumn flowers. Mrs. Griffiths was assisted by her sister Miss Alice Matthews along with Mrs. C S Weston and Mrs. H W Kingbury at the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Griffiths
Quincy Avenue
Griffithe
Alice Matthews
C. 5S. Weston
H. W. Kingbury
Silliman
Miss Matthews
Flora Matthews
Frappe
Miss Hunt
Louise
Helen Matthews
Special Low Rates to Philadelphia National Export Exposition
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western railway offers round trip tickets to Philadelphia at one way fare plus fifty cents for the exposition coupon. Tickets valid on regular trains October 25, November 1 and November 22, with return within ten days from sale date. Information from any Lackawanna ticket agent. Hayes Brothers orchestra plays Providence auditorium Wednesday night. Smoke the Hotel Jermyn cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company
Tieketa
Lackawanna” Taille Road
Telephone Franch ise Ordinance Dies In Select Council
The Lackawan na Telephone company franchise measure was defeated after a rule suspension vote failed. Patrolman Flaherty was removed. Mayor Moir's communication and controller Howell's transfer notes were discussed as council moved to other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Martin Flaherty
Moir
Thomas M. Connery
Howell
Common Council Debates City Electric Plant Funding
A public election date of February 20 1900 is set to vote on increasing city indebtedness by 146000 for an electric light plant. The measure, similar to a prior defeated ordinance, was sent to the West and Water committee. Other actions include tax relief for Scranton Lace Curtain Co and paving cost discussions on Mattes Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Common Council
Eagle Engine Company
Crystal Hose Company
Scranton Electric Light and Heat Company
Select Council
Moir
Esdras Howell
Fifth District
Firet Ward
Maine
Judiciary Committee
Eity
Costello Court
Vine
Olive Street
Lellevue Street
Cusick
Melvin
West and Water Committee
Howell
Finance Committee
Providence
Lackawanna Iron and Breck Company
Susquehanna
Cherry Street
Joint Streets and Bridges
Scranton Lace Curtain Company
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
Mattes
Alcatraz Paving Company
Lavelle
Fke
Keller
Messrs. Tewkesbury, Grier and Godshall
Calpin
Stret
Thomas
City Ordinances and Public Works Details
The third reading passes ordinances for flagstone sidewalks in the Sixth Ward and tax lien sales by the treasurer. J M Spain is paid 150 for inspecting the city electric system. A new electric shed is proposed at Monsey Avenue and Walnut Street. Resolutions approve a Lackawanna Iron and Steel track on South Washington Avenue for four months and a city engineer profile for Taylor Avenue between Vine and Olive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grifiths
Rebecca Avenue
Evins’ Court
M. V. Morrie
Washington
Sunset Avenues
Tewkesbury
Taylor Avenue
Vine
Olive Streets
Weatkins
South Main Avenue
Oxford
Fellows Street
T. F. Morrie
Sanderson Court
Seventh Street
Vine Street
Jefferson
Madison
Taylor
Arthur Avenues
Pellows Street
Atreeta
Tresaurer
J. M. Spain
Spain
Monsey Avenue
Walnut Street
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
Washington Avenue
Olive Street
Explosions Shake City After Furnace Sewer Blockages
Last evening multiple powerful blasts echoed around the city between 11 and 12 o'clock. Report says a furnace bottom failed at Blast furnace, molten iron overflowed into a water sewer, causing clogs. Dynamite charges were set off to clear the line, producing the loud detonations.
Coursen's Coffee and Tea Prices List
A dated price list outlines Coursen's coffee varieties including Golden Rio Java Rio Breakfast Modia 20c per lb Java 25c per lb 2 50 per lb 82c per lb and several blends. Teas are offered at 45c and 60c per lb with quoted values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coursen
Golden Rio
Java
Rio
Indignation at Jermyn mine strike flares into arrests
Deputies and strikers clash as tensions rise near the Jermyn mine. Three men are arrested for inciting riot while strikers bar non union workers and prepare to pursue legal action. Edward Jermyn is detained after a confrontation with pickets.
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Ead
Edward Jermyn
Coffee packaging styles confuse customers
Readers report mixed experiences with coffee packaging options described as per pound price points and variants like Fancy Java and Mocha. The text notes shifting demand as shoppers weigh container definitions and labeling differences.
Molinski Fleeing After Apple Search Sparks Alley Standoff
Molinski fled in night attire from his home and sought shelter at a neighbor's. Edward Jermyn found him with a lamp, ordered him to surrender at gunpoint until deputies arrived. Apple remains at large. Strikers at a nearby meeting discussed the incident and broader job tensions as mines reopen. Four miners asked for a wagon to retrieve tools as they plan to return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Jermyn's
Temple Tron Company
Duryen
Cotiwell & Company
William A
Jermyn & Co
Molinski
Edward Jermyn
Apple
Child Swallows Shawl Pin. Pin Lodged in Bronchus
About six weeks ago two and a half year old Andrew Lopata swallowed a shawl pin head first. The pin is about three inches long with a black enamel head. He developed lung symptoms and was taken to Lackawanna Hospital where X rays show the pin in the right bronchus. A council of physicians may decide on surgery to remove it. The child remains hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Lopata
Mike Lopita
Jermyn
Binsty
Lackawanna Hospital
Rev. J. A. O'Reilly Back After European Tour
Rev. J. A. O'Reilly rector of the cathedral and Rev. J. L. Shanley of Sayre arrived last evening after an extensive European tour aboard the Oceanic. They crossed with Rev. J. J. Coroner of Towanda and relatives. The pair left July 27 with Bishop Hoban and visited Germany Switzerland Thaty France Great Britain and Ireland. They were granted an audience with the Pope in Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. O'Reilly
J. L. Shanley
Sayre
J. J. Coroner
Towanda
Robert C. Wills
Charles
O'Reilly
Shanley
Thin City
Hoban
Germany
Switzerland
Thaty
France
Great Britain
Ireland
Rome
Valuable Pittsburg lot in prime Ridge Row location
Opportunity to buy a valuable lot in a fine location on Pidee Row with fronts on Ridge Row adjoining Nay Aug Park from Harrison Avenue to Arthur Avenue. Prices range from 600 to 800 dollars. For details call C C Ferruer Trustee at 1022 in the Connell Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pidee Row
Ridge Row
Nay Aug Park
Harrison Avenue
Arthur Avenue
C. Cc
Ferruer
Connell Building
Nickel Plate dining car service on Train No 3 Buffalo to Chicago
The Nickel Plate road operates dining cars on Train No 3 leaving Buffalo daily at 7 10 a m. breakfast is served after departure with luncheon and dinner at convenient hours. The train reaches Chicago at 10 p m and connects with fast western trains. Beecham's Pills advertised for stomach and liver ills. Smoke the Pocono Sc. cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
Buffalo
Chicago
Out-Door Shoes For Sensible Women Ad
Health urged for women with warm dry feet. Three lots of storm shore shoes priced reasonable. Women’s shore-lox Calefaxing dull tops with wide eaves and double soles offered. Box calf shore made heavy suela new price shown. Congola storm shoes priced and described.
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Norton's Bulletin
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
South Main St
Wilkes-Barre
the Griffin Art CO
King Miller
London
Lackawanna
Pond Avenue
A. B. Warman
Hayes Brothers’ Orchestra
Palace Queen
Kernan, Howard, Carton
Pease & Russell
Wheeler Furnaces
Lackawanna Avenue
Telephone Company
Lackawanna Telephone Company
Select
McCann
Williams
Lansing
Chittenden
MeClann
Council
Merere
Finn
Roche
Yeas
Ross
Wagner
Schneider
J. Nays
James
Shea
Fellows
Schroeder
O' Boyle
Frable
Coyne
Williamen
Flaherty
Mr. James
John F. Lynch
Robert Willard
Eagle and Crystal Companies
Ayes
Rovke
Follows
T Nayi
Winn
Schnoelder
O Doyle
Common Council Meeting
Hotel Jermyn
Lane's
Wilj
Old Forge
New York, Susquehanna and Western Branch
Jacob Mareinkowicz
John Zapka
Antonio Gipinski
Millar
Philip Schwartz
Rendham
Ludwig Leshinsky
Frank Apple
Polleh
Martin
Elgin Creamery
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Main Avenue
The
Lackawanna Hervital
Beecham's
Pocono Sc
Schank
Spencer
Sprush Street
Clarke Bros
Kersey
Clarke Bras
Martini
Chase
Franklin
Everett
OX Court
Hand & Payne
FIN@ STOME
Tara
Mears Building
Mars
Matthews Bros
Erence
Bell & Skinner
Jormyo Building
Winchester
Felton
Sportsman's Emporium
Penn Avenue
Uncle Sam
Philippines
Conrad
Pierce’s Market
Ada Cluopeta
Evry Netide
Boon
Uribe
CPOE
Wyoming
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