Local People and Travels From Lafayette to Rome and Europe
Mrs J Moyer of Lafayette street left Saturday to visit friends in Catawihera. Judge Gunster departs today for Rome N Y to undergo treatment for throat trouble. Mr Percy Reed of Montrose returned home Saturday from Olive Kirbet. Javed Schaefer of Maltimore visiting his daughter Mrs C A Spiker has returned home. Mrs N Foitenbe daughter Helen and son Robert returned Saturday after a four month tour in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Fpoitenbe
Daunter
Helen
Robert
Europe
Automobiles Gain Favor in Scranton as Cars Increase
Automobiles become common in Scranton with six to eight in daily use, while New York and Philadelphia face mixed views. Locally, petroleum exhaust creates stains and odor on sidewalks, drawing concern about the new transit trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Jury wheel filling for 1900 to be held Friday
Judge Edwards and Jury Commissioners Frank Dougherty and Charles A Wigeiia will oversee the 1900 jury wheel filling. The last cycle listed 1 650 names and officials expect a similar total this year. The note also urges contact with the long distance telephone contracting department for new rate schedules and business inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Frank Dougherty
Charles A. Wigeiia
Supreme Moment of Expectation Promoted by Carving Utensils
A vendor touts steel carvers with bone handles that can slice a turkey into wafer thin pieces quickly. The copy appeals to housewives, claiming the stock table cutlery is useful and appreciated for holiday prep.
Life Insurance Men Dine At Scranton Banquet
The Scranton Life Underwriters association held its flat annual banquet Saturday at Hotel Jermyn. Nearly all members and local medical examiners attended. Toasts covered the association’s aims life insurance solicitors policy holders medical examiners ladies and the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Life Underwriters’ Association
Hotel Jermyn
W. J. Welsh
A. D. Holland
Richard
BR. FH. Betts
Eugene Ham
George Wahl
A. . Rayneford
Rh. W. Luce
T. J. McGuire
Jessup
Naylor
H. J. Schubert
Broadbent
J. W. Dreenbury
M. Scranton
P. Longstreet
W. FB. Kellar
L. H. Gibbs
H. V. Logan
Dr. O'rien
Man Found Under Bed Arrested At Lackawanna Hotel
Police Lt Davis and Patrolman Sartor arrested a dirty drunk man found under a hotel servant’s bed on Lackawanna Avenue. The man claimed Scranton as home and gave the name Jim Raymond though it may be false. Police lodge him at Centre Street station for the night amid suspicions of robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
J. €. Scott
Ao Hotel
Lackawanna Avenue
Mr. Scott
Leutenant
Sartor
Scranton
Centre Street
Jim Raymond
Hartier
Scott's
New Section Opened Up on Taylor Line to Lackawanna
The Taylor line extension has reached Lackawanna station and Saturday saw cars run beyond Old Forge High School. Until mid January or early February the road will open further, with only about a mile left to connect to the Duryea line. The river crossing via an independent bridge will slow progress, but once complete the line should attract shoppers from Wilkes-Barre to Scranton and expand Scranton's market by serving Rendham to Duryea hamlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Lackawanna Station
Old Forge High School
Silliman
Duryea
Wyoming Valley Traction Company
Rendham
Scranton
Telegram Confusion Over Buckley Remains In New York
A telegram to Chief of Police Stabling indicates a fatality in New York with confusion over whether the deceased is Michael Buckley or his brother James Buckley. Inquiries trace possible residences in Pa and Hyde Park, suggesting the James Buckley of 441 North Sumner avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Navy
Beranton
Menage
Michael Buckley
Buriness
Thoms Sheehan
East 123Th Street
South
Rebecca Avenue
James
North Sumner Avenue
Hyde Park
James Buckley
Elm Park Chautauqua Tonight at Elm Park Church
The Elm Park Chautauqua circle meets at 7 45 this evening at the church. The program includes Review Expansion required chapters and a discussion on England in interference in the Transvaal with affirmative and negative positions. Performances include a soprano solo by Miss Gertrude DeGraw and readings by Mrs. CC Gittin, plus a journey through France. Members respond to roll call with quotations from Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Park Chautauqua Circle
Les Frances Raub
England
Wm. J. Dougins
Li Alberti
Gertrude DeGraw Boprano Solo
Elizabeth Thomas
France
Mre
M. Gittin
Franklin
Scranton’s Dream All Star Eleven of Gridiron Glories
An opinion piece proposes an all star eleven made from Scranton area talent. Ends Gelbert and Young compete for left end, with Lathrops, Owens, Wagenhurst, and Woodruff filling the line. Scranton-based Layton Schoch anchors center while Brooks at quarterback leads a fast backfield of Murphy Bilas and Thorne, promising a rapid, powerful game if assembled and coached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Layton Schoch
Mammoth
Hugh
Cornell
Duquesne
Pittsbury
Gelbert
Wagonhurst
All Scranton
John Brooks
Princeton
John J. Murphy
Georgetown
Laurie Bilas
Yale
Thorne
Harvard
Scranton
Notesoivng Grocery Ad Promises Small Margins and Savings
Week California and Malaga Grapes 20c per lb Catawbas 1c per basket Coursen's Olive Oil absolutely pure 40 and 75c Boneless Sardines French 15 and 25c Queen Olives 25 and 39c small bottles 10c Fancy New Walnuts 15c per lb New Nut Meats 40c per box Aspinwall Bananas Florida Oranges and Grapes We sell fine Coffees and fancy Groceries on very small margins and can SAVE YOU MONEY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Malaga
Florida
Local football prospects listed by city enthusiasts and press
The article outlines a city football lineup and notes that public interest depends on assembling players. It lists positions and players such as Gellert, Lathrom, Wagonhorst, Schorh, Young, Lothrop, Woodruff, Murphy, Biles, Thorne, among others, while predicting limited immediate turnout.
Dickson Called to Presbyterian Pastorate at Point Pleasant
Spencer C. Dickson, son of A W Dickson of this city, accepts a call to the Presbyterian church at Point Pleasant New Jersey. He will be ordained and installed as pastor tomorrow evening with Rev James Stuart Dickson of Philadelphia preaching the ordination sermon and Rev CC Logan of this city delivering the charge. Dickson is a University of Pennsylvania and Princeton Theological Seminary graduate. Family members will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer C. Dickson
A. W. Dickson
Presbyterian Church
Point Pleasant
N. J
James Stuart Dickson
Philadelphia
CC. Logan
Dickson
University of Pennsylvania
Princeton Theological Seminary
Race Against Death at Lackawanna Hospital Yard
Frank Worell, near death from morphine poisoning, was laid out in the hospital yard for an improvised life saving trial. Four orderlies held him, alternating cold water and hot coffee in a bizarre fifteen minute contest to stimulate him back to consciousness. Crowds watched as the dramatic rescue continued, with a repeat run after Worell revived slightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Hospital
Frank Worell
Worell
Adrack
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt Hospital
New York
Pennsylvania Street Railway Statistics Report
The 1910s style report by Major Isaac B. Brown notes 180 street railway firms in Pennsylvania, total operating stock of 100 million, bonded debt of 101 million, current liabilities 13.22 million, net income 41.65 million, operating expenses 10.52 million, dividends 1.65 million, and 1403.21 miles of track. It calls for stricter anti fictitious capitalization and grade crossing abolition. It also details Harrisburg recreation by mode with 60 percent pedestrians, 19 percent bicycles, and 14 percent trolley riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harricbure
Isaac B. Brown
State Bureau of Railways
Pennsylvania
Major Brown
Bureau
Harrisburg
Copper Roasters and Hetal Pere Importers Promote Value
An advertisement from an importers firm claims to treat rich and poor alike and offers Vietnamese coffee and butter as staples. It touts over 22 entities in the United States and promises better value for money than competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hetal Pere
United States
Vletn
Perial
Prompt Delivery Service Ad Snippet
An OCR fragment lists addresses 411 Lackiwannia avenue and 129 Sooth Main avenue with a phone 12 for prompt delivery. It hints at a local service likely offering quick deliveries. The text is incomplete and lacks context about business name or location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackiwannia Avenue
Sooth Main Avenue
Mention of Men of the Hour in Clearfield County
Hon Cyrus Gordon, president Judge of Clearfield county, faces Archibald and Edwards in common pleas court this week and is noted for his vigor and political ties to ex Governor Hastings. Chief John H Walker, Scranton fire chief, praised for swift handling of major fires and department growth. County Detective Leyshon credited for tracking Angelo Pelozi to Naples and extraditing him after a Naples cable. Also mentions Thomas Beynon seeking elocution training with a testimonial concert planned in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearfield County
Leyshon
Pelozi
Italy
Walker
Cyrus Gordon
Archhbald and
Edwards
Astate
Hastings
Philadelphia Pree
Gordon
Clearfield
Fellows
Loomis
John H. Walker
Scranton Fire Department
Eiligens
Thomas Trevshon
Angelo Pelozi
Naples
Ttaly
Antonio Spinella
Old Forge
Mr. Leyshon
New York
New Orleans
Thaly
United States
Consur
Pelat
Ley- Shien
Lackawanna
Price Fatally Injured On Scranton Coal Train Ride
Fred Price a 19 year old of Lackawanna died after being crushed on a coal train while attempting to ride with his brother and two others toward Scranton. He fell between cars and suffered fatal blood loss before reaching Lackawanna hospital. His remains were taken to Lackawanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Price
Lackawanna
Lackawanna Hospital
Price
Scranton
TawlkaAwanna Hospital
Hle Remainer
Best Grade Latin Cast Shoes for Boys and Youth
Advertises boys and youth shoes described as finest hand sewn and solidly warranted. Includes Boy's and Youth's sizes 11 1 2 to 1 1 2 per pair priced at 1.50 and Little Gents' sizes 8 to 13 1 2 priced at 1.25 per pair.
Oils Promise Smooth Durable Paint Coatings
Oils offered promise great smoothness and durability for paint. A large surface will be covered without peeling or cracking until the coating completes its duty. Prices shown claim good oils are not expensive.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norton's Bulletin
Norton's
Ladies’ Home Journal
Woman's Home Companion
Woman's World
Scribner
St. Nicholas
Metropolitan
Leslie's Popular
Pearson's
Argosy
Wide World
Young Lady's Journal
South Africa
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
the Griffin Art CO
King Miller
London
Fine Merchant
Ladiev
Alloring
Uce Street
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
Will
Judge Edwards
Economc Feizure
Telephone Exchange Building
LT Adams
Lackawnna Hardware CO
Jermyn
Man
Scott's Hotel
Lackawana
Elm Park Chautauqua
Charles Gelbert
Wesleyan
Schimpff
Young
George Lathrop
Harry Lathrop
Dave Owens
Lathrope
Owene
State Normal School
Flersh
Almeet
Otto Wagenhurst
Charlie Gelbert
Woodruff
Attorney Woodruff
Shoch
Bliss
E. G
Coursen
Gellert
Lathrom
Wagonhorst
Schorh
Behimpil
G. Lothrop
Owens
Murphy
Biles
Auarter
the Lackawanna Hospital
Frank Wovell
Isaac Brown
Bureu
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Thomas Beynon
Second Presbyterian Church
Velcc
Sauvage
Lyceum
Beynon
Mr. Beynon
West Scranton
Lane's
Spruce Street
Pocono Fc
Franklin Shoe
Clarke Bros
Matthews Bros
Omess
Bell & Skinner
Felton
Martini
Whulty
Washington
Tha DeLery Incandas
Franklin Ave
Hand & Payne
Washington Avenue
Schank & Chancer
Conrad
Pierce’s Market
Rockawaoy
Maurice River
Blue Point
Wyoming Ave
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!