Social notes from the Adirondacks and beyond
Mise Edith Jones visits the Adirondacks. Mr Margaret Maloney of Philadelphia guests in the city. Miss Lisalle Killeaie vacationing in Inghamton Susquehanna and Great Bend. Mrs John Conry of Shenandoah visits her son M F Conry in Adam E RUCTIVE. J Trimmer of Lackawanna Steel office vacationing in the Adirondacks. Miss Elowsio D Croft returns from Bing hamton Niagara Falls Toronto. Mrs Robert V Wale and daughter Edin of New York guests of Mise Marie Walsh Olive Street. John Cunniff of the Times returns from vacation to Buffalo Niagra Falls Toronto Chicago. Alex Brydon former gents furnishings clerk now with Hund Payne. Albert Howell Harvard Law graduate returns to Utah after visiting City Controller Howell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Edith Jones
Adirondacks
Mrgaret Maloney
Philadelphia
Lisalle Killeaie
Inghamton
Susquehanna
Great Bend
John Conry
Shenandoah
M. F. Conry
Adame Ructive
R. J. Trimmer
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
Elowsio D. Croft
Binghamton
Niagara Ville
Toronto
Robert V. Wale
Daughtor
Edin
New York City
Mise Marie Walsh
Olive Street
John Cunniff
the Times
Buffalo
Niagra Falla
Chi- Cuk
Alex Brydon
Jonne Long
Wilkes-Barre
Hund & Payne
Albert Howell
Harvard Law School
Utah
Howell
Nay Aug Park Wins Bond Upgrade in City Council Action
The city council passed third reading of a 30,000 pound bond ordinance for Nay Aug Park improvements and rejected an attempt to divert funds to Connell Park. Supporters argued Nay Aug serves the whole city while opponents urged broader park funding. Other measures included street asphalting, street narrowing, and the hiring of more permanent men for fire and ladder companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nay Ave Park
Selec Cunrell
Coyne
Connell Park
Chittenden
Nay Aug
Mr. Coyne
Sanderson
Kearney
Nay Ave
Fellows
Notch
Linden Street
Monroe
Webster Avenues
Tenth Street
Scranton
Washburn
Hook and Ladder, Crystal and Eagle Companies
Twelfth Ward
Handley Estate
William Conach! Tire Company
Evans Brothers
Northern Lumber Company
Cumberland Hose
Moir
Frank Henderson
Sanderson Avenue
Thomas
Howell
Lecitor Vosburg
Schneider
Roche
Scranton Common Council Advances Bond and Sewer Plans
The Scranton Common Council pushes a bond ordinance to increasing city debt by 225,000 to fund sewer projects and directs a citywide vote at the next general election. The body also passes a series of measures including cash penalties for delayed paving and a new fire department post, amid debate over district engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Weileman
Jennie FP. Dean
Judiciary Committee
Abingtons
Rockwell Road
Third Ward
Reche
Delaware and Hudson Company
Sanderson
Reeferered
Lancing
McKenna Court
Mulberry
Vine Streets
Jamea
Sumner Avenue
Lafayette
Swetland Streets
Troche
Scranton Street
Franklin Howell
M. J. Gibbona
Eye of
Scranton
Saiil
Heranton
Salid City
Salt City
Ely Honda
Bevanton
Eloetora
Banquo
Common Council
Mawl Reading
Calpin
Refund pledge on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar
A group of undersigned individuals agree to refund money paid for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold. The notice includes a Bi-cent rece to Peeve atle tory or money ret Nces and lists several names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Ponea
Mareore
Paona
Donahue
City approves forty day extension for Fifth sewer district
Resolved in both councils to grant a forty day extension for completing section C of the Fifth sewer district after city authorities interfered with the work. The action clears delays and authorizes continued progress on the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roehe
Boy Charged With Theft In Scranton Store
Albert Lloyd of 225 Wayne Avenue was arrested after allegedly entering A Haszhocne's store on West Sikestreet and taking a purse containing 65 dollars from the cash drawer. Witnesses say Lloyd fled but was pursued. he denies the theft and claims another boy is responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lloyd
Wayne Avenuse
Kasey “Noraltie
Evart
Scranton
A. Haszhocne
Sikekst
New Hospital Rules Set by Moses Taylor Board
The Moses Taylor hospital announces new rules from its board of directors. Visiting days for open ward patients are Tuesday Friday and Sunday afternoons from 2 to 4 o clock. Private ward visits may occur every afternoon and evening from 2 to o'clock, if permitted by the patient condition. Delicacies and wines brought by friends must be left at the office until the ward doctor approves delivery. Rules take effect immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Taylor Hospital
Mulley Case to Be Reopened Over Sidewalk Eaves
The city plans to reopen the Mulley case alleging violation of the building ordinance. Judge Edwards upheld the ordinance, and authorities intend to compel Mr. Mulley to remove projecting eaves over the sidewalk. Mulley, known as a fighter, is expected to contest the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Mulley
Edwards
Mulley
Brockway Entertainment Course at Lyceum Theater
Tickets for the Brockway entertainment course at the Lyceum theater are on hand for distribution to patrons. The program features Ariel Ladies Sextette Hostonia Sextette club Maro magician Will Carleton Boston Juyoa Banjo and Mandolin Stayton Jubilee Singers Wilcrek Grand Concert Patricolo Concert Rogers Grilley recital and Olumwas ensemble. George H Lott former leader of the Schubert quartet becomes second bass and director of Olumwas. Educational and elevating entertainment offered at nominal prices to reach the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockway Hectare Bureau
Lyceum Theater
Met
Ariel Ladies
Hostonia
Maro
Will Carleton
Boston
Juyoa!" Banjo and Mandolin Club
Stayton Jubilee Singers
Wilcrek Grand Concert Company
Patricolo
Dewey Welcome Excursion Trains Offer Reduced Rates
Readers planning New York travel for Admiral Dewey ceremonies should act quickly as crowds are expected to swell. Ontario and Western Railway offers greatly reduced fares to handle the large attendance at the grand welcome for an American hero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Admiral Dewey
Ontario and Western
Jervis Hardenbergh School of Music and Art Opening
The Jervis-Hardenbergh School of Music and Art announces a Friday September 1 opening. It promises the highest standard of instruction and features the Carter building with popular Punch Cigar at 1 cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Jervis-Hardenbergh School of Music and Art
Carter Building
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Featured for Teething Relief
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy used for over fifty years by millions of mothers. It claims to soothe teething pain, relieve wind colic, and calm infants, urging readers to ask for the product by name.
Abington Baptists Close Session with Committees Appointed
The Abington Baptist association held final sessions at Providence Baptist church. Reports of standing committees were accepted, new officers and delegates selected, and sermons by Rev. B F Pierce and Rev. Dobbins and Flippo. The group planned to meet in Blakely next year and adopted temperance resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. ¥. Pierce
Dobbins
Flippo
Blakely
Abington Baptist Association
Providence Baptist Church
Frank
O. F. Filippo
Pierre
Penn Avenue Church
Temperance
Benjamin Smith
Jackson Street
Elmhurst
Dudley Street
FP. Ll
Hartford
West Lenox
Thomas Baker
Throop
Scott Valley
J. & Thomas
Peekville
Welsh Baptist Association
Providence Baptist
Mr. Grow
H. H. Harris
Committee On Home Missions
W. J. Ford
Home Mission
Thomas de Gruchy
Committee On Foreign Missioner
Baptist Churches
The
Missionary Union
Frank S. Dobbins
D. D
American Baptist Missionary Union
All the World News
Ch. F. ¥. Pierce
J. L. Wil- Hames
Forest City
Providence Church
F. Filippo
Pennsylvania
American Baptist Publication Society
Binkely
Association Accepts Invitation for Next Year Meeting
A local religious association closes its session with prayers and a brief conference. Members speak on mission work as workers are called to serve, while Hin Nella Thomas and James W. Lowry lead the closing prayers and committee notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
W. Hh. Grow
James W. Lowry
Lehigh Valley Announces Scranton to Aten Town Fair Tickets
The Lehigh Valley Railroad offers round trip tickets from Scranton to Aten town fair with return by Sept. 24. A special one day rate of 2.50 applies on Sept. 1. Special trains depart Scranton 6 45 p m and Allentown 8 00 p m. regular trains excluded the Miack Diamond Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Scranton
Allentown
Last Grand Excursion to Niagara Falls Announced
Lehigh Valley Railroad announces the last grand excursion to Niagara Falls at a five dollar rate. Tickets on sale from Scranton on Oct 7 for travel on Oct 7 on all trains except the Black Diamond Express return through Oct 8 consult local ticket agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley
Rai Irasd
Fengon
Niagatra Falls
Scranton
Lehigh Valley Ticket
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Meet in Detroit 1899
The Lehieh Valley railroad offers single fare round trip tickets for the Odd Fellows Sovereign Grand Lodge gathering in Detroit from Sept 18 to 23 1899. Tickets on sale with return limit Sept 25 valid on all trains except the Black Diamond Express. For details contact the railroad for further particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Sovereign Grand Lodge
Detroit
Lehieh Valley Railroad
Lehigh Valley Ticket
Dewey Day Excursion Offer from Delaware and Hudson
The Delaware and Hudson railroad sells excursion tickets to New York for Dewey Day events on Sept 29 and 30 1899. Round trip fare is one dollar and a third with travel allowed from Sept 4 to Sept 29 and return by Oct 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
West Pittston Fair Announces Sept Race and Trot Purse
West Pittston Fair sets a Sept 20 road race with a $50 purse and a Sept 22 trot and pace event offering $150. Road horses in 2.00 class. Entries close Sept 16. John A Wood, secretary. Also notices a vocal school by J T Watkine and L P Powell offering free hearings Wednesdays and Fridays with voice culture lessons by Scranton’s noted baritone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Wiood
J. T. Watkine
L. P. Powell
Scranton
Journeymen Plumbers Open Shop on Spruce Street
Not settled but journeymen plumbers opened a shop at 549 Spruce street. No boys. Telephone 1693. Miss Bessie Dean teaches mando lin banjo and guitar. Address Nash Las Finest wines and cigars at Lane's, 20 Spruce street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spruce Street
Bessie Dean
Nash, Las
Lane's
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Norton
Electric City
M. Norton
Lackawanna Avenue
the Griffin Art CO
Lackawanna Dairy CO
Adams Avenue
A. A. Lindabury
Atte BP
Connell Building
Hesidence
Ziv South
Malin Avenue
United States
Lacka, Ave
Ackawanna
Warmarn
Lackawanna
Tackawanna Avenue
Hyde Park
IN Common Council
Mr. Watkins
Watkins
Fifteenth Warde
Firtha
Beranton
Pitth
Philo Street
Providence Road
Malin Venmg Y
Mulberry ‘Street
Schultz Court
Miehternth
Cviarnectaes
Eecaceeenen
Seewers
Zizelman
Morris
Tewkesbury
Keller
General Park Fund
Wouncl
Girard Construction Company
North Main Avenue
Girard Company
Counetia
Alvatrag Paving Company
Hyde Park Avenue
Anid Company
Harvey
Green Ridge
Wenzel
Jersey
Moses Taylor
Brockway Entertainment Course
C. & W. Dewey Excursion
Abington Baptists
J. L. Willams
W. J. Guest
Giles Clark
C. M. Hathaway
Isaac Edwards
W. HM. Bowell
Foreign Missions
Euwand Howell
John Davis
M. J. Watkins
W. TI. Grow
F. Hartford
G. Reading
A. B. Cluny
Keystone Academy
R. M. Roderick
P. F. Bottong
William Chapcell
J. W. Browning
T. Fly. Pierce
Wey
FP. Mathews
Mr Pierce
Committee On Temperance
Hey. A. Boaldine
C. A. Spaulding
T. Baker
Meusamin Mille
Waverly
Abington Association
Allentown Fair
Niagara Falls
West Pittston Fair
Beacham
Pocono Fc
Fall Footwear
Ee Menor
Fatent
Leuther
Lke
Nu Wed
Daunte Sole
Schank & Spencer
Young's
Manhattan
Monarch
Hronsos & Tallman
Matthews Bros
Leckawanne
Hand & Payne
Sgewis
Washington Ave
Penn Avenue
General Mercier
Pierce’s Market
Maloney Owl
Meridian Street
Elmwood Hall
W. H.H. Bull
Fern Hall
Crystal Lake
Archoodate
Fern Halil
Tage
Carbondale
Connectleu
Eero Hall
Pay Pation
E. Johnson
Manageon Postoffice
Dandail
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