Lackawanna Yard Switchmen Plan Grievance Meeting
The Lackawanna yard in this city employs 191 switchmen who formed a grievance committee and will seek a conference with President Truesdale and Superintendent Russell in New York City within two weeks to address wage disparities with other roads and several minor complaints. Frank Jones chairs the committee and hopes for a satisfactory outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawana
Truesdale
Russell
New York City
Lackawanna
Frank Jones
Trade Board Hears Tin Plate Plant Plan
A committee of the board of trade met at Secretary Atherton’s office to finalize plans for a tin plate factory in the city. Promoter Torbet of Chicago led the discussion. Members endorsed the project but sought cost data on tin plate material versus market price. The group adjourned until next Monday for firm figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Atherton
Torbet
Chicago
Yard Limit Rules Issued By Superintendent Salisbury
Yard limit signs are set 250 feet south of the Taylor yard and 24 feet north of Minooka Junction. The track between these signs is Taylor yard. Drilling engines may work within limits without delay on second class trains, moving carefully to avoid collisions and keeping ten minutes off all first class trains. Drift engines must yield to road engines to avoid detentions. Effective from November 16, 1800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Yard
Minooka J Junction
Superintendent Salisbury Issues Uniform Buy Decision
A notice from Superintendent A C Salisbury orders Passenger Conductors in the Northern Southern and Bloomsbury divisions to report within two to three days in their winter uniforms to decide on purchasing new ones. He will be in the baggage room at Beranton or send a representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Southern
Bloomsbury
Biggage
Beranton
A. C. Salisbury
Scranton
Providence
Providence Avenue
Rail traffic changes in Scranton region announced in Bulletin
Edward M. Rine is named chief train dispatcher for the Northern Southern and Bloomsbury divisions with office at Scranton. Bulletin No 107 from Oct 26 notes Lehigh Lehigh Valley rail adjustments, new steel cars en route, caboose key policy, a Penn Haven tower under construction, and Catawissa branch steel trestles replacing wooden structures at Newberry yards where Beech Creek connects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward M. Rine
Northern
Southern
Bloomsbury
Scranton
Salisbury
Nusher
Summit
Lehigh
Seranton
Lehigh Valley
General Yard
Penn Haven
Catawissa
Philadelphia
Reading
Newberry Yards
Beech Creek
Roadbed Re laid With Heavy Rail In Fine Condition
The work has enlarged capacity to about 1 800 cara and large portions of the roadbed are re laid with heavy rail. Everything is in a very satisfactory condition.
Flower Show Draws Large Crowds at Roles Conservatories
Visitors toured Colonel and Mrs. H. M. Roles conservatories where Mr. Clark the gardener showcased rare plants including an orchid nicknamed The Baby later labeled The Yellow Kid. The event raised a handsome sum for the Hitneman hospital with Mrs. Henry Belin Jr and Mrs. H. Welles assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Roles
Clark
Gardner
Colonel Beles
Henry Belin, Jr
H. Welles
Missionary Society Delegates Named From Avoca Borough
Dunmore Doings notes Avoca Presbyterian Ladies' Home and Foreign Missionary society holds a new convention. Delegates from the borough include Mrs. Charles Farrer of Cherry Street and Mrs. W. O T. Loveland of Clay Avenue, with Miss Grace Chamberlain Ella Boyd and Bessie Shepherd representing the Young Ladies Mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Home and Foreign Missionary Society
The
Presbyterian Eniured New
Avoca
Nutibera
Charles Farrer
Cherry Street
W. O T. Loveland
Clay Avenue
Young Ladies’ Mission
Elele la
Grace Chamberlain
Ella Boyd
Bessie Shepherd
Local names listed for attendance at event
Noon attendees include Misses Belle Morris Laura Preen Louisa Kicke Mabel Reilly Anna Morris Mary Ellis Katie Jones and Messrs William Jones John Eicke Harry Morris Clarence Reilly Edward Morris John Preen James Reilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Morris
Laura Preen
Louisa Kicke
Mabel Reilly
Anna Morris
Mary Ellis
Katie Jones
William Jones
John Eicke
Harry Morris
Clarence Reilly
Edward Morris
John Preen
James Reilly
Thanksgiving S upper at St Mark s Episcopal Church
The Women s Guild hosts a Thanksgiving Day supper at St Mark s Episcopal Church with the In dice providing supper and ice cream from 6 to 9 o clock. The High School third team seeks to play Scranton High third team on Thanksgiving day at 9 36 a m on the No grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Women's Guild
Indice
Scranton
The
Tribune
James McHale's Drug Store
Lim Street
J. G. Bone & Fon
Drinker Street
Local Notices and Social Snippets From Town Churches
Karl W Bishop of Brook street suffers a severe sprain of the shoulder from a Lake Ariel incident. Miss Mary Kelly rests at home on West Drinker street. Miss Clara Webber of Hazleton attends as an out of town guest. Michael Burke of Potter street and George Turner of Nay Aug avenue are listed on the block list. Rev J B Sweet of the Bimpeon Methodist Episcopal church preached at the local church last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl W. Bishop
Brook Street
Lake Ariel
Mary Kelly
West Drinker Street
Clara Webber
Hazleton
Michael Burke
Potter Street
George Turner
Nay Aug Avenue
J. BR. Sweet
Bimpeon Methodist Episcopal Church
Tremendous Sale Opens as Archbald Stock Sold
The New York and Philadelphia Consignment Co buys the entire Archbald stock from Stroudsburg and sells it at retail. New shipments, low prices on men’s suits, overcoats, furnishings, and accessories flood 428 Lackawanna Ave. Store hours extend to 9 p m weekdays and 11 p m Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia Consigenment Co
H. C. Archbald, Jr
Stroudsburg
Archibald
New Yorknd
Philadelphia Conalignment Co
New York and Philadelphia
Melton
Lackawanna Avenue
Washington and
Wyoming Avenues
Scranton Savings Bank and Trust Co
Fine Diamond Kings and Gold Band Ring Prices
The listing shows items including Fine Diamond Kings priced at %.00 and Petia Gold Band Rings at $1.25, Feild Gold Band Rings at $1.00, Gold Filled Cuff Buttons by We priced, eos Buttons at $1.00 previously, now 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petia
Feild
Elgin Movement
Werling
Rogers Bros
Jrc
Elgin
Davidow
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. L. & W. Switchmen
Manufacturers' Committee of Board of Trade
A. ©. Salisbury
Bulls
Bulls Pitrewee
Dunmore Doings
Dunmore
Charles Reilly
Taylor Avenue
Pensonala
Fiood
All
New York, Old Point Comfort
Richmond
Washington
Baltimore
Ld Dominion Ling
Pointe Named
Old Point Comfort
Atlanta
OLD Dominion Steamship CO
North River
H. B. Welker
J. J. Brown
Avlanto Refining CO
Seosongs
Weston Mall
Carbondale, Olyphant
United States
Capirac
WM. Connell
Henry Buling Je
William II, Peck, Cashler
T Orson Sons
Pilsner
Stree
T. Scranton, PA
Drdenstes
Timpis Gaudi
Densten
Glee Poleech
Addrews
Baltimore, Md
Soma Tti
Scranton’s Shopping Center
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
Mardds
WATSH
S. Dewclay
Davidow Bros
Luton
Hte
Fereucele & Diristareae Cultingl
Iralih Reguerst
Parveen
Fedeld
Tong Ecendicg
Dengan
Wilton
Axminster
Velvet
Brussels
Savonerrie
Ingrain
Williams & M’anusty
Wyoming Avenue
Mouat Pleasant Coal
Connell
Mount Pleasant
Diamond Land and Improvement CO
Alex. T. Connell
Albright Avenue
Commonwealth Building
Spruce Street
Florey & Brooks
Washington Avenues
Court House
Moos Powder CO
Scranton, PA
Maude
Laplin & Rand Powder CO
Chemo Co
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