Vine Street Repair Critique and Local News Snippet
The excerpt critiques Vine street between Washington and Wyoming avenues and notes hopes for a futureStone crusher plans are hinted at but not yet in place. It praises Mr BH Pratt and mentions Amerigo’s rounds returning. An engagement notice for Miss Florence Reed and Harry Persch is reported along with Brewers' trust negotiations in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vine Street
Washington
Wyoming
Eng
Florence Reed
Roland Reed
Harry Perach
Germantown
Persch
J. H. Perech
Brewers’ Trust
Local Notes on Names and Pending Marriages Mentioned
Personal items list individuals such as Omas Cushing Jones of Jefferson, Will Booth of Albany, Dr Hoath ly on the West Side, James Thompson of Philadelphia, and Miss Liagio in Avoca. The text notes renaming studies at the University of Pennsylvania and a marriage arrangement involving Hugh Jennings of the Baltimore base ball club with a ceremony planned at an unspecified location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omas Cushing Jones
D Jeffersonce
Will Booth
Albany
Dr Hoathly
James Thompson
Philadelphia
Ting
Misa Liagio
Avoca
Hugh Jennings
Baltimore
Base Hall Club
Notable Movements and Vacations Reported in Avoca Area
Catholic church at Avoca reports T J Reynolds of Hampton Street departed for a business trip on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Leuie Lehman return from a ten day visit in New York City. James Taylor of Taylors Directory Company sails from his home due to neuralgia of the heart. William Delke, Blen pointer, leaves for New York to join a wall advertising firm. Firemen attend the state convention at Wilkes Barre: McManne Cryevile Dawid Burke William Cornelis Lorene Zeidler HH Reilly and John Moir. George H Freeman formerly of this city and Phoenix Chemical now in Brooklyn on a Wel s vacation with sister Mrs Mary E Jackson. Perman ent Mian Lincoln Tillman of Phoenix Chemical is noted.
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James Taylor
Taylor
Sa Il
William Delke
New York
Wall Advertising
Wilkes-Barre
McManne
The
Cryevile
Dawid Burke
William Cornelis
Lorene Zeidler
Chemicale
R. HH. Reilly
Excelelors
John Moir
Nay Auge
George H. Freeman
Phoenix Chemical Company
Brooklyn
Mra. Freeman
Mary E. Jackson
Penn Avenue
Lincoln Tillman
Reception for Miss Seymour in Scranton
A stylish reception in Miss Stella Seymour’s honor drew a large Scranton crowd as she returns from travels. Held in the Bicycle Club rooms with palm decor and red lighting, the event featured Bauer’s Orchestra, gracious hosts, and a long list of society guests and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Stella Seymour
Miss Seymour
Europe
South Africa
Bicycle Club
Bauer
Clark
Seymour
H. V. Logan
Miss Platt
W. OW
Scrinton
Mre
Archnald
Dle Orville
Blackinton
H. J. Anderson
W. A. Taylor
Nellie Griffin
Henry Belin, Jr
Moffatt
George du &. Dimmick
Florence Finch
Cornelia Mattes
Mick Poore
Louise Seybolt
Cave Dickson
Tisie Clase
Galpin
Jessup
Emma Fuller
Miss Coursen
Evelyn Gilmore
Mutual Reserve Life payout praised in Scranton notice
In Scranton on September 20 1996 Ela A Finch thanks Mutual Reserve Life Association for settling claim 922027 of her late husband L B Finch with a $1950 check and notes earlier $3150 paid after his death. Funeral services for Joseph Chamberlin announced as well with P O A details and interment in Binghamton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
P.M. Smith & Co
Manapere
Mears Building
Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association
L. B. Finch
Ela A. Finch
P. S
Leander HB. Finch
Oan
Old System Company
Twenty six Subjects Taught at John Raymond Institute
Opportunity to gain thorough education at low cost without quitting work. Courses in Business or English for $7.10 and mining or electrical courses at $1000. Emphasis on practical instructors and texts. Write for circular or call YY MA Scranton PA.
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John Raymond Institute
Scranton
Fur dealer from New York to visit Connolly & Wallace today
Connolly & Wallace announce a representative from F Boos and Bros of New York will be at their store today and tomorrow for fur buyers. Elm Park church women's first supper of the season is Thursday from 6 30 to 7. All invited. John Ross offers tailor made fall walls and overcoats at 307 Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connolly & Wallace
F. Boos & Bros
New York
America
Elm Park
Tallor
John Ross
Spruce Street
Cranks Tramps and Dudes Lecture Captivates Scranton
The first in a four part Penn Avenue Baptist lecture series featured Rev Dr George C Lorimer of Tremont Temple discussing Cranks Tramps and Dudes from a scientific humorous angle. He argued tramps and cranks are legatees of past ages and warned liberty machinery and Christianity can spur wandering minds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
George C. Lorimer
Tremont Temple
Bowton
Scranton
Treversion
Tyne
Alraham
Tomer
Pythagoras
Indus
England
Lorimer
Josh Billings
Dr. Loriinder
Absalon
Clothing Caught in a Wheel At Butler Breaker
Edward Lynch aged 15 employed in the Butler breaker at Pitts ton was at work yesterday afternoon with Charles Keating when they were replacing a machinery part. A clothing item became entangled in a wheel causing a dangerous accident. No further injuries or outcomes are provided in the readable text.
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Lynch
Tim
Keating
Peter Lynch
Hughertown
Pittston
Edward Lynch
Werre
Charles Keating
Deaths and funeral notices from Scranton and Beranton
Nina Elizabeth Geles aged 2 of 29 North Bromley Avenue Scranton died October 1 1897 at 4 am funeral October 7 at 2 pm from the residence with Rev Schoottle officiating interment Washburn Street Cemetery Beranton Josiah B Chemberlin died October 4 1897 in Beranton funeral October 6 services at TH Monroe Avenue 11 am interment at Binghamton
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Scranton
Nina Elizabeth
Henry Geles
North Bromley Avenue
Mr. Schoottle
Washburn Street
Chemberlin
Beranton
Josiah B. Chemberlin
Monroe Avenue
Binghamton
Polish man dies after stone attack in Lackawanna
Andrew Novack died at 12:20 this morning at Lackawanna hospital after a fractured skull from a stone thrown by Michael Koket. Koket remained in jail on felonious wounding charges, while three men named Grutkoski, Coi fish, and Stanley Griffis were released on bail after informing on Koket.
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Andrew Novack
Lackawanna Hospital
Michael Koket
Novack
Dickincon Clty
the Tribune
Novacks
Stanley
Andrew Grutkoski
Priceburg
Joe Coifish
Olyphant
Leystron
Justice of the Peace
Logan
Koket
Day of Atonement Observed In Linden Street Synagogue
The Day of Atonement is observed with services today in the Linden Street synagogue and Hebrew temples worldwide. Rev Dr Edward M Chapman led last evening’s preparatory service and will oversee solemn worship from morning to sunset with two sermons, memorial prayers, and individual intercessions for departed relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden Street
Edward M. Chapman
Chapman
Dwight
Theology
Concert at Howard Place Methodist Church Draws Large Crowd
A Florida Students' quartet concert at Howard Place Methodist Episcopal Church drew a large audience. The program featured performances by the quartet and soloists Mia Martyn Miss Howard V Emory E F Hull J A Gloster and H Miller. Proceeds will help cover Rev H A Grant B F D travel to a Pittsburgh conference.
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Howard Place Methodist Episcopal Church
Florida
Mia
Martyn
Miss Howard
V. Emory
E. F., Hull
J. A. Gloster
H. Miller
H. A. Grant
BF. D
Pittsburg
Firefighters battle Jer myn No 1 mine blaze three shifts at work
Fire fighting continues day and night at Jer myn No 1 mine with three eight hour shifts active. Mine officials from Jer myn No 2 are aiding as crews cope with a difficult fire in an awkward location, while the country remains idle from the disaster.
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Jermyn No. 1
Jermyn Mine No 2
Young Women and Escorts Attend Straw Ride Event
A group of young women from Crystal laundry on Adams Avenue and their escorts took a straw ride to Pittston last night. They were entertained by the Knights club at rooms on Main Street. The weather was delightful and the affair was very enjoyable.
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Crystal Laundry
Adams Avenue
Pittston
Kntis Club
Main Street
Palatial Taylor Residence Rising on Taylor Avenue
A three story Colonial style residence for W H Taylor of Scranton Supply and Hardware is under construction on a 120 by 60 foot lot. Projected cost about 40 000 plus 12 000 to 15 000 for grounds and approaches with completion next spring. The building features a 16 foot wide veranda supported by six 3 foot diameter columns with Corinthian capitals and a one story bay on the south. Ground floor rooms limited to four plus hall and pantry. kitchen on the third floor with servants rooms. eight fireplaces. Built by Green Ridge Lumber and Conrad Schroeder with interior finish left to owner tastes. Drowsiness is dispelled by BERCHAM'S PILLS.
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Taylor
Irving Avenue
Huilding
Taylor Avenue
W. H. Taylor
Scranton Supply and Hardware Company
Green Ridge Lumber Company
Conrad Schroeder
Grand Special Sale of Oriental Rugs and Carpets
Grand Special Sale of Oriental Rugs and Carpets at 148 Washington avenue Mears' block promises palatial carpets not seen before in this city. Sale emphasizes prices under the old tariff. Passengers for New York should use Lehigh Valley railroad. sleeping car on track at Wilkes Barre 9.00 p m leaves 2.20 a m arrives 8.28 a m Reservations at City Ticket Office Pasad Lackawanna avenue.
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Washington Avenue
Mears’ Block
New York City
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Wilkes-Barre
New York
City Ticket
Pasad Lackawanna Avenue
Steam Heating and Plumbing Firm Howley at 2341 Wyoming Ave
A local business listing for Steam Heating and Plumbing operated by P. F. and M. T. Howley located at 2341 Wyoming Avenue. The entry notes the firm as a provider of heating and plumbing services in the area.
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P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
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the Cosmopolitan
the Bookman
the Godey's
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the Toilettes
Abbie
Garey, Brown & Co
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Ockawanna, AW
W. B. Henwood
Lackawann’ Ave
Chas
McMullen & GO
National Bank
Elda
Arge
BH. H. Pratt
Amerigo
Sis
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Roadway
Waters
the Hatter
T. J. Reynolds
Hampton Street
Washington Camp
P. O
Joseph Chamberlin
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P.O. 8
Dr. Lorimer
MacMillane
George Nox McCais
Linden Street Synagogue
Howard Place
M. E. Church
Bercham
Prerloss Milla
Clarke Bros
Bell & Skinner
Jermyn Hatters
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Jermyn
Atten Bros
Lackawanna Ave
Raynolds
Sohmer Piano
J. W. Guernsey
Scranton, PA
J.D. Williams & Bro
Lackawanna Avenue
Herr J, W. Randolph
Edouard Lamare
Signor
Giuseppe Alibert
Maloney Oil and Manufacturing CO
Car Department
Japan
Maxey’s
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