Automatic Railway Switch Patent Promises Industrial Growth
Subscription books for a new tin plate factory led by J. K. Torbet open Monday in the board of trade rooms. Plans include $250,000 capital with large public subscriptions and eager local support as Meadow Brook Silk Mill changes hands and a major factory site on the West Side is highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
L. K. Torbet
Board of Lackawanna
A. M. Dimmock
Wilkes-Barre
Meadow Brook Silk Mill
J. KK. Torbet
Chicago
Fentieman
Manufactures Committee
Torret
Tam
Fret
Lairge
Train schedule fragments for Doudican fleet show engine runs
The read text lists multiple locomotives and times with crew names such as Kingsley J Swarts George HAM R Castner and M Hennigan. It records two engines per listing and wild cat events with p m times across a daily schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doudican
Kingsley
Extra
Meadow Brook mill to resume operations after repairs
Extensive repairs at the Meadow Brook mill are finished and the plant will reopen Monday. J. N. Vought of North Scranton was named assistant supervisor to Mr. Zehnder in the Scranton belt and rolling mill. Vought also oversees some rolling mill machinery. Repairs on the old No. 1 breaker at Lattimer are completed with talk of a site tripping to access buried coal. Haran of Monsey avenue moves to Wilkes-Barre to oversee repairs of all locomotives for the Delaware and Hudson company. Pennsylvania and Reading train crews on the Lebanon Valley branch seek a twelve hour day with pay for overtime. over 200 signers. Lehigh Valley likely to end the company store system in coming weeks, a change noted as important for workers. Hazleton Sentinel reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadow Brook
J. N. Vought
North Scranton
Zehnder
Scranton Belt
Vought
Lattimer
F B. Haran
Monsey Avenue
Delaware and Hudson Company
Wilkes-Harre
Pennsylvania
Reading
Lebanon Valley
Lehigh Valley
Hazleton Sentinel
Couple United in Marriage at Hickory Street Church
Rev. Herman Poppke weds Miss Mary Kiesel at Hickory Street Baptist Church with bridesmaid Anna Krebs and August Kiesel as escort. The ceremony drew many relatives and friends, with the King’s Daughters circle attending in white. After, guests went to 517 Birch Street for a catered reception. The bride, a professional nurse and charity worker, and Rev. Poppke head to Fairfax South Dakota where his congregation prospers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Schmitt
King’s Daughters Circle
Birch Street
W. J. Duggan
Poppke
Fairfax
William Puch
William
Kiesel
Fred Roeder
August Witt
Thomais Sprules
Charles Kiesel
Charlie Kiesel
Matthala Miller
W. J. Diggan
Amelia
Guseie Schumann
Romaine Spruke
Anna
Julia Rech
Lucy Ludt
Walle Krebs
Lydia Rlake
Theresa Witt
Kate Myere
Theresa
Lydia Kiesel
Martha Schwin
Messrs
Fred August
Emil Kiesel
Albert Witt
Emil Schmitt
Thanksgiving service at South Side YWCA Women’s meeting
A Sunday afternoon gathering at 3 45 o clock in the South Side YWCA rooms 1021 Cedar avenue will be led by Miss McGaughy. The program features a music interlude with a chorus of children and a thanksgiving praise service. All women and girls are invited. Bring a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Young Women’s Christian Association
Cedar Avenue
Miss McGaughy
Palm Street Blocked By Fencing At Pittston Corner
Pedestrians faced a impassable Palm street as the owner of a Pittston Avenue lot moved to fence in the property. Several men are at work raising a high barrier, cutting off the previous shortcut to Cedar Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Street
Cedar Avenue
Pittston Avenue
Council Hopes for Open Streets Before Snow
The article urges councilmen to ensure at least one street remains open before snow fires. It notes workers at the South mill living above Pittston avenue will be greatly inconvenienced and must walk to Fig or Genet streets to reach Cedar avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston Avenue
Fig
Genet
Cedar Avenue
Christmas turkey supper planned at St Mary’s Sodality
The ladies of St Mary’s German Catholic church announce a turkey supper at St Mary’s ball on November 24 and 30 to furnish the convent rooms. The Loyalty club of the YWCA had an enjoyable event at Cedar avenue rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sodality
St. Mary's
Young Women’s Christian Association
Cedar Avenue
St. Irene’s Society
Pharmacy Hall
Bon Ton
New South Side
Inet
Cuslek
Joseph Rafter
River Street
South Mill
Charles Heck
Michael Griffin
Genet Street
Philadelphia
Mr. Griffin
Local Address Orders Issued to Sharkey at Cedar Avenue
Fragmentary note directs mail to South Side central city central Hyde Park with orders to C. RA Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave and phone number 6683.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
C. RA
Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Stitch in Time Promises Quality at Moderate Price
A local tailor advertises expert stitching and repairs with emphasis on the best materials and consistent pricing. The message promises reliable workmanship and value for all customers.
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la Crippe
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Board
Boranton
HH. Bartholomew
M, Horle
Bennett
Met
J. McCann
A. Gerrity
J. Bushy
Secor
J. J. Duffy
Hallet
Miller
A. GO. Vlammitt
Polhamus
Hixtra
John Ennis
Kearney
Theo
Naumian
Ixtra
Litar
Winnerty
W. McAllister
Eextra
H. W. Colvin
Lextra
T. Murphy
Warrick
North-O
Frounfelker
McLine
North
MecAlleter
Sam
Bishing
Ia. m
South
H. Bush
M. Madigan
Puller
n—Peckina
J. Hennigan
E. Duffy
M. Carmody
Widener
Warfel
Earth
Tellow
Nervita ‘Medical Co
Clinton & Jackson Sts
Chicago, Ill
Scranton
South Scranton
Herman Pappksa
Mary Kiesel
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
Hood
Shea
THE
Weston Mill CO
Carbondale, Olyphant
Baker ‘Tree Brand
Mears Building
Washington Ava
Wallace
Scranton's Shopping Center
Tribune
Connolly & Wallace
Nitaton Enue
Wilton
Axminster
Velvet
Brussels
Savonerrie
Ingrain
Third National Bank
United States
Capital
Surecus
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William H. Peck
Thos
Kelly
Lackawanna Avenue
East Mountain
Lithia Water
Joseph Ross
West Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton, Pa
Bezes
Cleveland
John H, Phelps
Wyoming Avenue
Spruce Street
Williams & M’anusty
Pilsner
W. Ninth Street
Suranton, PA
Connell Building
Mount Pleasant
Dickson Manufacturing Co, Boranton and Wiskee Barca Pa Sinoutecurere of
Boranton, Pa
Dewten
Oregon
Greater
New York
Graphophone
Florey & Brooks
Kodaks & Supplies
Washington Ave
Moosic Powder CO
Laplin & Rand Powder CO
Repauno Chemical Co
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