Local residents return from trips and military calls
Mrs. Maurice Collins returns from Atlantic City while Miss Kate Culkin comes home from Honesdale. Several officials and residents report journeys to Elmira, Huerope, Lake Winola, New York, and Rhode Island. Hon. L. A. Watres receives commission as colonel of the Eleventh National Guard unit. A Greeneville tale recounts James Cook’s typhoid illness and near death during Santiago news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Collins
Atlantic City
Kate Culkin
Chestnut Street
Honesdaw
Common Council
HH. C. Hatton
Elmira
Alice M. Winton
Elebeth Winton
Hue
J. J. Roberta
Dr. Newton
South Main Avenue
Vieira
Granville
J. A. Sweet
Hyde Park Avenue
Lake Winola
L. A. Watres
Musting
Eleventh Regiment
The
National Guard
Wade Finn
Langctaff
George W. Beemer
New York City
Rhodesland
EB. P. Mucklow
Boyle & Mucklow
Sadie Mucklow
City
G. R. Mucklow
J. R. Mucklow
Greenwood
Sarah Nicholson
L'bble van Bickle
Detroit
Mich
Mauch Chunk
Misa Hannah Deneen
Greensville
Mase
Jaren Conk
Santiago
Tribune
Montuk
Greeneville
Are
Cook
James Cook
New Fire Department Rules Give Chief Broad Discipline Powers
A lengthy proposed fire department regulation package grants the chief and the joint fire department committee wide authority to enforce discipline. It outlines chief engineers duties, suspension powers, reporting, and rules for permanent men, foremen, and drivers, plus Sunday house closures and conduct prohibitions at duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint Fire Department Committee
Tire Committee
Board of Engineers
Comyxinies
Board of Fire
Tirs
Board of Enasseurrs
Joint Fire Department
Ttia
Efbet
Hell
Ohder
oroMeer
Ice fund drives aid Thirteenth regiment at Camp Meade
Citizens report urgent need for a fund to supply ice and comforts for the Thirteenth regiment during camp life at Camp Meade. F D Watts notes hardships from drought and poor rations, urging rapid, generous contributions to ease soldiers’ distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Watts
Wallter
the Tribune
Sirst
Camp Meade
Wis
Coursen
Tribune
Alger
Mrude
War Department
Fits
Quartermaster Cox
D. Watts
Niagara Falls Excursion Guide With Fall 1898 Details
The item lists a 5.00 round trip to Niagara Falls on September 9 via Lehigh Valley and notes steam heating and plumbing services. It mentions P F M T Howley of 201 Wyoming as football guides for 1898 9 and announces an excursion to Niagara Falls in September via Lehigh Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Lehigh Valley
M. T. Howley
Wyoming
Vigorous Scrutiny of City Pavement Funds Moves
A spirited Scranton council meeting debated an ordinance for up to 70000 dollars to resurface over three miles of asphalt pavement. The discussion featured a point of order by President Chittenden, a temporary chair swap, and a legal opinion awaited as Roche and others pushed for passage after seven amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chittenden
Williams
Select Council
Roche
Messrs. Sanderson
McAndrew
Kearney and Robinson
Messrs
McCann
Finn
Thomas
James
Warner
Schrodler
O' Boyle
Rose
Melvin
Shea
McCann, Fellows
Lansing
Frable and Coyne
Coyne
Is It Curable Pile Cure Promised For Hemorrhoids
Questioning if piles and other inflammations are curable the ad proclaims Pyramid Pile Cure as a swift remedy. It claims to relieve congestion reduce tumors stop pain and itching and has helped patients from hospitals and doctors. Manufactured by Pyramid Pile Company Marshall Michigan it sells for 40 cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramid Pile Company
Marshall, Mich
City Ordinance Under Review by City Counsel For Opinion
The council discussed legality of the ordinance before first reading and sought opinions from the best counsel and the city solicitor. Willard Warren & Knapp joined the city solicitor in providing a combined advisory review. A resolution by Mr Chittenden instructed the sewers and drains committee to probe a rumor about Dunn Bros ore operating a company store linked to the South Side sewer project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belect Council
Parermont
Scranton
Rovhe
Lansing
Ross
Phillips
O'Poyle
Clio
Meinley
Roche
Minn
Willard, Warren & Knapp
Select Council
Mer. Chittenden
Mer. Chittenden Was Adopted Directing the Sewers and Drains Committee
Dunn Bros, Contractore
South Side
Kemp Shelly Wedding in Scranton Home Ceremony
Photographer John H. Kemp and Grace Shelly married at the bride’s sister’s home in Scranton. Rev. C. M. Giffin officiated with ushers including Charles H. Genter and Walter Bannister. The couple will honeymoon in New York and temporarily reside with the St. Amand family on Webster avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Kemp
Scranton
Grace Shelly
John Shelly
Falls
Ferdinand St. Amand
Quincy Avenue
C. M. Giffin
Film Park Church
Charles H. Genter
Harry C. Hank
William G. Clark
Harry Lestie
A. C. St. Amand
Walter Bannister
Kemp
New York
Elty
Hudson
Webster Avenue
Mrs. St. Amand
From Buffalo to Pittsburg by Lake Shore and Michigan Southern
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroad runs through trains with sleeper from Buffalo to Pittsburg leaving Buffalo at 11 50 p m and arriving at Pittsburg at 7 15 a m. This fast schedule is popular with travelers appreciating the road's features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Football Guides for 1898-0 Now Ready
The 1898 Football Guides are now available at Florey and Brooka. These annual volumes detail teams schedules, players, and season outlooks for local colleges and clubs, serving as a reference for fans and educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florey and Brooks
Florey
Brooka
Evison Riggoll Dies in Scranton at Age 1
Evison Riggoll died in Scranton on September 7, 184%, aged 1 year. Funeral from his residence at 14 Cume Street on Saturday at 2 PM. Interment at Forestry cemetery.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Perry Bros
Wyoming Ave
Griffin Art
Columbian Detective Agency
Cime Bank Building
Scranton, PA
Philo
Victor Koch, Jr
Scranton House
Anna E. Huber
C. Cushman
Adamant
First Clase Sracture
FG. Co
Clinton Place
Chas McMullen & CO
Te Traders Notional Bank Bl
Largs Lnes
Cal Role Comerd and Supply House
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawaanna
Penn Ave
A. B. Warman
Wilkes-Barre
Beranton
Reisman Bros
Syprice
WS Lindsa
Mac
LackeoWanna Avenue
Mres
Howe
ICE Fund
Watte
C.cevecsesserugseceteseesy Et LO
U. Ferber
Senievecessseas
Ebeeenennenaetee
Waldron
Scranton Conservatory of Music
Conservatory
New Jersey
E. G
Wilkins
Rehroeder
O'Berle
Noye
Rowe
Jomer
Reebe
Mettann
Fellows
Frabie
Wayne
Morris
MR. Noche
S.C. Snyder
Spruce Street
Notel Jermyn
Clarke Bros
Iron and Steel
Franklin Ave
Bell & Skinner
Jermyn
Maloney Owl and Manufacturing CO
Meridian Street
Acranton, Pa
Hone
Japan
Lackawanna Avenue
Goc
Artis Druggists
Raynolds
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
Brea
Snow
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Carbondale, Olyphant
Kimball
George H.ives
West Market Street
Barbour's Home Credit House
Lackawanna Ave
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