Local City Notes and Weekend Events
The city buzzes with a mix of social and civic items. A new baby arrives at J. M. Woodruff’s in Waverly on Sunday, Nov 17, and Nat Goodwin tickets go on sale at the Academy of Music box office at 9 AM. Reverend George T Price speaks at the Rescue Mission this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiorn
J. M. Woodruff
Waverly
Vale of Geats
Nat Goodwin
Academy of Music
George T, Price
Park Place Methodist Episcopal Church
Rescue Mission
C. M. Florey
Providence
Edward Morrison
Emily Andrews
Jackson Street
Alderman Millar
Price Library Association of
Taylor
Yale
James Mullaley
Wandling
Ann Mullaley
Joseph Held
Scranton
Catharine Reid
Charles McNulty
Dunmore
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Moses Ylor
Emil R
William Leo Ward
Pell Township
Ellen Elizabeth Loftus
Cardale
Joseph Poskiwis
Alshota Iwintlé
John V. Tandney Wadee
Lorby
St. Peter's
Penn Avenues
Finn
Are You a Lawyer? The Trib une's New Home
An invitation to lawyers to visit The Tribune’s new Washington Avenue facility to see enhanced printing capabilities and faster turnaround for briefs. The notice promotes superior facilities and claims unmatched excellence in the city.
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Tribune
Washington Avenue
Death of Mrs I L Post in Scranton
Mrs I L Post aged 67 dies at home after ten days of illness in Scranton. Wife of Alderman I L Post of the Seventeenth ward, she leaves a son Isaac Post and brothers Judge William Jessup and George Jessup. Funeral at 441 Clay avenue with services at First Presbyterian Church by Rev James McLeod.
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Harrist
Amanda Post
I. L. Post
Montrose
Alderman Post
William Jessup
Isaac Post
First National Bank
W. E. Jessup
George A. Jessup
Henry H. Jessup
D. D
Beirut
Syria
Hunting C. Jessup
Panny Jessup
Montrose Presbyterian Church
Scranton
First Presbyterian Church
Clay Avenue
James McLeod
Grievance Committee Seeks Higher Wages at Lackawanna Office
The Cranton Traction company general manager Frank Silliman Jr. was visited at 11 20 pm by the grievance committee of the conductors and motormen union. They asked for an advance in wages arguing one year of service warrants higher pay and pledged to decide after a week or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silliman
Frank Silliman, Jr
Bcranton Traction Company
and Motormen’s Union
Lackawanna Avenue
Kelley
Pedrick
Company C elects officers in spirited contest
Major Montrose Barnard presided as Frank Robling Jr was named captain and W A Raub elected first lieutenant by unanimous vote. Wallace Moir becomes second lieutenant with opponents Robert F Murray and David Davis. A luncheon followed the election with ex-captains Chase and Moir and others attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robling
Rand
Wallace Moir
Montrose Barnard
Frank Robling, Jr
W. A. Raub
Harry Coursen
Moir
Robert F. Murray
David Davis
Raub
H. R. Chase
Seism
Barnard
George Rice
Between the Academy of Mua c and the Frothingham
Special rates advertised for residents of Scranton Pennsylvania with partial readable content mentioning Wyomting Avenue and a person named Janaghan in a local offer.
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Academy of Mua'c
The
Frothingham
R Janaghan
Scranton
Commonwealth Shoe Store Ad on Washington Avenue
An advertisement invites shoppers to visit the Commonwealth shoe store on Washington Avenue for the latest styles and low prices in fine footwear. The notice emphasizes a broad selection and bargain pricing aimed at local customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busset Shoes
UST Commonwealth Shoe Store
Washington Avenue
Commonwealth Shoe Store
Highland Brand and related liquors win fair prizes
Fragmentary text notes Highland Brand of evaporated tea and other liquors winning first prize at a World’s Fair. Mentions Ice skat Yoming Ave and Brandy of Grape with references to He Brandy and Baltimore Med possibly as witnesses or sponsors. The garbled excerpt references Queen Die and Fiorey’s in a quotation-like form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Phae
Baltimore
Judge Smith Honored by Northeastern Elks Reception
A large Elks gathering in Wilkes-Barre lauded Judge P. P. Smith amid denounced Philadelphia slander against him and urged unity. Judge Willard and others defended Smith while Colonel Fitzsimmons presided and read regret letters from fellow judges.
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Philadelphia
P. P. Smith
Pennsylvania
Judge Smith
The
Elks
Brother Elk
Frank Fitzsimmons
BE. N. Willard
Superior Court
H. M. Edwards
Lackawanna
Alfred Carte
Orphans’ Court
Lugerne County
F. J. Fitzsimmons
T. J. Kelley
M. Brown
A. Roge
David M. Reilly
J. J. Barrett
John J. Loftus
C. P. O'Malley
A. Kolb
M. D
John E. Roche
Charles H. Schadt
A. R. Gould
John J. Burns
John M. Burke
T. R. Callan
Nanticoke
A. L. Francois
J. F. McCawley
M. C. Smith
C. P. Colvin
Fred C. Hand
C. E. Pryor
John T. Watkins
W. F. Conners
Peter Rosar
D. F. Ryan
A. Simerell
T. J. Collins
D. J. Ruddy
H. W. Dusinberre
J. O'Malley
Samuel Sumter
Frank W. Martin
William McBride
T. C. Snover
Fitzsimmons
Nealy
Elka
Uefu
Su Wrior Court
Henry T. Kerhler
the Elks
Charles EB. Rice
Wilkes-Barre
R. W. Archbald
John Lynch
Lyman H. Bennett
George 8. Pardee
Honesdale
Paine's Celery Compound Promises Restored Health
An advertisement extols Paine's celery compound as a universal remedy for neuralgia insomnia melancholy hysteria and dyspepsia tied to a tired nervous system. It credits Dr Edward E Phelps with its theory and cites a Jersey City conductor John Holland who reports recovery after taking four bottles and sending others to friends in Virginia.
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Paine
Edward E. Phelps
Dartmouth College
Phelps
John Holland
Jersey City
Virginia
Prominent Speakers Attend Elks Social Session
Attorney George D. Taylor Samuel Sumter and Alderman W L Millar among other speakers. Three visiting judges assisted Judge Smith in receiving guests and sat with him during the social session before speeches. The Elk orchestra provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Taylor
Samuel Sumter
W. 8. Millar
P. F. Gunster
M. E. McDonald
Flannaghan Held Over Drunken Disorderly Charge
Patrick Flannaghan of Wilkes-Barre released from Luzerne county prison after a year and a half for keeping a disorderly house was jailed for fifteen days for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. He visited the House of the Good Shepherd to see his daughter, arrived unable to state his name, and was found sleeping in a coach. He was taken to the North End police station for the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Flannaghan
Wilkes- Barre
Luzerne
Duggan
Flannaghan
North End
Those Grinding Monopolies From the Chicago Record
Fragmentary text criticizes railroad policy with mentions of Hornypalm an anti railroad legislator. A farmer allegedly sold land at low value to a railroad which boosted surrounding land worth then faced personal rejection for an annual pass.
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Chicago
Hornypalm
How to Cure All Skim Disesses Swayne's Ointment
A promotional note touts Swayne's Ointment as a universal cure for skin ailments including eczema and eruptions. It urges readers to ask their druggist for the remedy and mentions 21 Mrs C W Hopping, a dressmaker at 316 Adams avenue. The ad also promotes Garland heating stoves made from iron and aluminum with a nickel-plated copper finish and a revolving fire pot, available at F Leonard's, 05 Lacka ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayne
Garland
F. Leonard's
Lacka Ave
That condensed milk case prompts caution on open cans
A Brook street woman accused a West Side firm of selling unsafe condensed milk after a can stood open too long. The dealer blamed the buyer’s carelessness and said the brand is pure and widely used. The Food Inspector is invited to test the product.
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Brook Street
West Side
Thomas
Comfort on Michigan Central Niagara Falls Route trains
Along the Michigan Central Niagara Falls Route from Buffalo to Chicago passengers may stop at Niagara Falls or view Falls View from car windows or platform. All-day trains pause five to ten minutes. consult local agents or W H Underern, Buffalo for details.
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Michigan Central
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Chicago
Falls View
Cntract
W. H. Underern
Buffalo, N. Y
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Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Wyoming Avenue
John McCrindle
Third Legislative District Committee
J. W. Houser
Erangadh Sali
Hessia
KR. H. Holgate
la Prime
Co. W. Green
Picerville
J. N. McGloughlin
J. D. Hopkine
B. F. Tinkham
Republican Party
Third Legislative
Court Howe
Secty
City Notes
Elm Park Church
Frances Wall
G. F. Whittemore
Lawrence
England
Charles Watres
Estella Gruener
Scotland
Nellie Moir
Roy Pierce
Ireland
Helen Vail
John Brandamore
France
Florence Yost
Harry Carr
Germany
Lizzie
David Griffiths
Italy
Michel
Edith Morgan
Spain
Emma Vail
Louise Davenport
Holland
Dora Hall
Ray Watres
Alps
Frank Willams
Eloise Phelps
Company C Election
Lohmann's
Spruce Street
Globe Hotel
Fiorey
Judge Willard
Judge Smith Speaks
Commonwealth
Willard
Hyanne
Cal
Judge
Tale Mel
Pearse
Berry
Lackawanna Ave
Shaw, Emerson
Malcolm Love
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
J. Lawrence Stelle
Astrakhan
Capes
Marten Gapes
C. W. Hopping
Adams Avenue
Hallacher’s
H. Langfeld
Ahk
Col
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Joe Akaten
Cloud Carne
Arena of Grapes
Oram
Queen Tila
Florey'a
Bixby's
Cura
Mee
California
New Orleans
Scranton Cash Store
Louis. Rupprecht
Penn Ave
Washington Av
Scranton.Pa
Tabtria
S. C Snyder, D. D. Si
Keebs
Agkawanna Laundry
Penn
A. B. Warman
Powell’s
Music Store
Chickering
Gildemmeester & Kroeger
Ivers & Pond
Sterling
Christian Atria
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