Local Social Notes From Vieking and Nearby Towns
Miss Alina Alkman of Market street Vieking NY has visitors and returns. Mr and Mrs 8 B Mott and Miss Mott come back from their Dalton summer home. Edith Barnes has a six week vacation at Lake Bherklin and Fleerville Mire. A A Weinshank visits New York after relatives here. Miss Kittle Lonergan of Rimira guests of Mary McAn drew and Loreto Dennings Farview Avenue. Captain and Mrs John P Wiley return to Boston after two weeks with Mrs J T Kinback Olive Street. The marriage of J W Fitz Gibbon and Miss Mary Jordan will occur at St Peters Cathedral Wednesday at 7 AM. Rev RM McAndrew reports his brother Lt McAndrew, with his regiment in the Philippines, is well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alina Alkman
Market Street
Vieking
New York City
B Mott
Miss Mott
Dalton
Edith Barnes
Lake Bherklin
Fleerville
Mire
A. A. Weinshank
Kittle Lonergan
Rimira
Mary McAndrew
Loreto Dennings
Farview aVenue
Mra
John P. Wiley
Boston
J. T. Kinback
Olive Street
J. W. Fitz Gibbon
Motive Power and Macchinery Department
The
Lackawinns
Mary Jordan
Adame Avenue
St. Peters Cathedral
RM. A. McAndrew
St. Mary's Church
Wilkes-Barre
Lieutenant McAndrew
Philippines
Gene Fellows to Enter Cornell After Local High School Career
Gene Fellows son of Major and Mrs Dp Fellows of Booth Main avenue leaves on the Lackawanna train this afternoon to enter Cornell University. He is a Lackawanna high school graduate who passed the entrance exam at West Point as an alternate and earned an open competition. Fellows served four years in the National Guard and acted as first sergeant in his father's company during the Spanish War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Fellows
Major
Dp. Fellows
Booth Main Avenue
Lackawanna
Cornell University
the Lackawanna
Weel Point
Fellows
Powell resigns as Pine Brook shaft foreman after decade
John H. Powell, inside foreman at the Pine Brook shaft, tendered his resignation to Scranton Coal on Saturday with immediate effect. Powell has served ten years in that post and at Stevens colliery in Fort Pittston for about ten years, noted as a capable mining man in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Powell
Pine Brook
Scranton Coal Company
Powell
Stevens
Fort Pittston
Pennsylvania
Gunfire at Edgerton colliery injures Archbald resident
John Ramuski was caught removing lumber from a car at the Edgerton colliery near Archbald on Saturday. In a rage he drew a revolver and fired into a crowd of onlookers. A bullet struck Thomson Keogh of Hill street Archbold but the injury was not serious. Ramuski was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ramuski
Edgerton
Archbald
Thomson Keogh
Hill Street
Archhold
Ramuski
Alliance Convention Closes With Faith House Sermons
The Christian Alliance convention concluded with a large attendance as Rev. James Leishman preached on higher ground from Joshua. The day included baptism, children's meeting, foreign missions talks, and a Pentecostal Hotel offering visitors meals. Mr Freeman spoke on restoration by grace, and Miss Shepard shared her conversion story before a communion service. An afterglow balance of over 18 was turned to the missionary treasury plus annuity gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Alliance
James Leishman
Joshua
Moses
Jordan
Jericho
Avnalls
Achan
Gideon
Tsrarl
Falth
Timnath-searah
Miss Shepard
Meyers
Lord
Thomas
Talan
Jaderquist
Freeman
Meria
Stephens
Regimental Drills Start for Thirteen Regiment Season
The Thirteen regiment begins regular drill season Monday evening. Arrangements for October are advancing to house seven companies in the Armory on Adams Avenue, with six large closets in the rear and two allocated to each of the three extra guard companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Avenue
Wanetta Rebekai Lodge Members Attend Funeral Notice
Members of Wanetta Rebekai lodge No. 24 are requested to attend the funeral of our late sister Mrs. Thomas HM Jenkine of Taylor. Funeral at 2:90 at the residence Union street Monday September 18. Take 1 o'clock Taylor car from Beranton. Ella A Finch N G attest Ida Barber sec y Journeymen Plumbers 549 Spruce street telephone 15%
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanetta Rebekai Lodge
Thomas HM. Jenkine
Taylor
Union Street
Beranton
Ella A. Finch
N. G.j Attest
Ida Barber
Sec’y
Local Tonics Offer Refund on Tar Syrup Cough Cure
The agreement promises full refund of money on a M cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold. A B cent bottle is offered to prove substitute or money refunded, with parties GO Bone and Jon of Dunmore and John P Donahye of Scranton noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Bone & Jon
Dunmore
John P. Donahye
Scranton
Woman robbed by colored footpad near Monroe Avenue
Mrs. Jane V. Huntington proprietor of Huntington's bakery was robbed of cash receipts after leaving her store around 11:30 pm. A young man chasing the thief, described as a medium sized colored man in faded clothes and a derby, failed to catch him. Police suspect the crime targeted her routine late-night receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane V. Huntington
Huntington's
Monroe Avenue
Court Hous Square
Linden Etreet
Linden
Mulberry
Linden Street
Monroe
McKenni Court
Three Men Shot While Chestnutting Near Store's Mines
Peter Gilhooley Michael Murray and Michael Naughton were shot by an unknown assailant while chestnutting above Store's mines. Murray sustained serious wounds to face chest and legs, and may be disfigured. Gilhooley and Naughton were hit in the heart and legs respectively. physician says injuries are painful but not necessarily dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Gilhooley
Michael Murray
Michael Naughton
Store
Murray
Gilhooley
Naughton
Dislocated Hip in Runway Accident Near Scranton
John Miller and a companion were thrown from a carriage when a horse bolted on the boulevard Met evening about 6. Miller suffered a dislocated hip and severe bruises while his companion escaped with a strained arm. The horse fled several miles before being stopped. Miller was taken to Lackawanna hospital by a farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
Scranton
Miller
Lackawanna Hospital
Scranton Glee Club May Become Permanent
The Scranton Glee Club, a key Mall Carriers entertainment feature, likely becomes a permanent organization. The gingers have been engaged to sing at Nay Ave Park's Heptagophs outing on Thursday, with Prof. Watkins calling a rehearsal for Wednesday evening and aiming for full membership attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Mall
Nay Ave Park
Watkins
Boy Fractures Thigh After Porch Fall Near Store
Willard Jenkins, four years old, son of Ate and Mrs William J Jenkins, fell from a rear porch of D and Evans' store at 05 South Main Avenue Saturday evening and fractured his thigh. He was carried home across the street for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
Ate
Mra
William J. Jenkins
South Main Avenue
D. &. Evans
Coffee deals promote low prices in local ad
A vintage grocery ad touts prices for coffee blends including Golden Rio and O. G. Java and Rio 13c two pounds for 25c, O. G. Java 19c per lb, O. G. Java and Rio 28c per lb, Triple Blend 32c per lb. It guarantees lower prices than competitors.
Fragmentary Medical Aid Scene Involving Dr Reddoo
Dent occurred and Dr TB G Reddoo was summoned and attended to his injury or ailment at the scene. The brief note records immediate medical response by Dr Reddoo to an unspecified injury.
Mrs Hughes Struck by Street Car Near First Welsh Baptist
Mrs. Edward Hughes aged 71 of Garfield Avenue was struck by a Taylor street car near the First Welsh Baptist church on South Main Avenue about 7 30 last evening. She disregarded signals as Traction Company workers lay a double track and was knocked down by the car fender and dragged. She was taken to her daughter Mrs Thomas Phillips home opposite the church. Doctors Gibbs and Comegya attended and she was reported resting but badly shaken with bodily bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hughes
Garfield Avenue
Taylor
First Welsh Baptist Church
South Main Avenue
Traction Company
Hughes
Thomas Phillips
Gibbs
Comegya
Narrow escape as trench cave‑in endangers six workers
Six men excavating on Providence road narrowly escaped death Saturday due to timely precautions by contractor James O Boyle. Sand undermined the trench forcing an abrupt evacuation before the embankment caved in, bursting a water main and halting traffic as crews began clearing debris three days later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Road
James O' Boyle
Cie
Alleged Bigamist Escapes After Bond Attempt
Emory Andrews, held on $1,100 bail for bigamy and perjury, fled during a bond search with Species OMeer Tra Mitchell. He left Mitchell downstairs, vanished upstairs, and a window was found open. Police sought him. Wilkes-Barre and local officers coordinated as a day off led to confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory Andrews
Kasson
Mitchell
Andrews
Wilkes-Barre
Oan
Anquet at the Jermyn by Webster Literary Society
The Webster Literary and Debating society of West Scranton held its sixth annual banquet at Hotel Jermyn on Saturday evening. Robert D. Pettit served as toastmaster, with toasts from W. D. Evans Thomas B. Evans W. H. Williams B. E. Fellows George Martin Edward Williams and William Elias. The society will resume regular meetings the first week in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Literary and Debating Society
West Scranton
Hotel Jermy
Robert D. Pettit
W. D. Evans
Thomas BE. Evans
W. H. Williames
BE. H. Fellows
George Martin
Edward Williams
William Elias
Fire destroys two Minooka houses. several families lose belongings
A two story double dwelling owned by Joseph Nayel eaviteh and a smaller two story house owned by Patrick Murray burned to the ground in Minooka at early hours yesterday. The blaze started in the Naveleuvitch premises and its origin is reported as mysterious with Nazeleuvitch claiming a lamp explosion. Household effects of both families were completely destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Joseph Nayeleaviteh
Pollah
Patrick Murray
Nazeleuvitch
Court House Notes and Guardians Appointments
Grand jury sittings extend into the week as a three weeks term of common pleas court opens with Judges Archhard and Gunster presiding. Patrick Jordan named guardian of Livi and James K. Jordan. Christopher Quinn guardian of Anna Quinn. Judge Edwards heard John R. Parr v Thomas Mullen over land west Lackawanna Ave former Farr property. Mullen claims he owns by deed and forty years possession. lawyers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acorn
Common Pleas Court
Archhard
Gunster
Patrick Jordan
Livi
James K
Thomas Jordan
Dunmore
Edwardys
Christopher
Quinn
Anna KR. Quinn
James FP. Quinn
Carbondale Township
James O'Neil
Carbondale
Edwards
John R. Parr
Thomas Mullen
West Lackawanna Avenue
Mullen
Farr
HH. M. Hannah
Thomas P. Daly
John P. Kelly
M. F. Lando
Grand Welcome to Admiral Dewey Excursion Fare
New York on September 29. The Central Railroad of New Jersey offers a round trip excursion at reduced fares to New York for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
New York
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Fire Ravages Fox Store Wrecks Animals in Barrage at Spruce and Penn
A Saturday night blaze in the Fox store at the Jewell building on Spruce near Penn Ave caused heavy losses among dogs, monkeys, rabbits, and birds. Firefighters saved some animals as flames threatened upper floors. one firefighter, Harry May, was injured by falling glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Jewell
Sprice Street
Penn Avenue
Jermyn
Weoming Avenue
Spruce Street
Central City
Columbias
West Scranton
Centurys
South Scranton
Harry May
Crystals
Lackawanna Hospital
Bird Store
People’s Credit ‘Store
Frank Jewell
Philadelphia
Peoples’ Credit House
Alexander
Shimberg
Cohen
Chile
Walker
Cuspicious Chowmetances Prompt New Investigation Today
A statement notes ongoing concerns labeled cuspicious chowmetances and reveals plans for another probe to be conducted today.
Susquehanna County Fair At Montrose Set For Sept 19 20
The 634th Susquehanna County Agricultural Society fair will be held in Montrose on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 19 and 20. Attractions include trick bicyclist William C. Hoefler and trained animals shown by Mons Dubec. A dramatic sketch titled Saved from the Planes or Widow's Devotion is listed, with special trains on the Montrose branch to aid attendance. Tickets are valid September 9 and 20 for return trips with round trip fares from Scranton and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehanna County Agricultural Society
Montrose
William C. Hoefler
Mons
Dubec
Scranton
Mewburn
Dalton
LaPlume
Factoryville
Nicholson
Sie
Pfaster
Welcome to Admiral Dewey Hero of Manila Parade
A notice describes a September celebration honoring Admiral George Dewey with a four parade led by Marines and a September 30 naval parade on the Hudson featuring the Olympia. It also announces reduced price railroad tickets on the Lackawanna line to New York and back, valid to October 1, with sixteen daily vestibuled trains between New York and Scranton and a four hour trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral George Dewey
Manila
Thudson River
Admiral Dewey
Olympia
Lackawanna Railroad
New York
Scranton
Lehigh Valley Railroad Sells Scranton to Allentown Fair Tickets
The Lehigh Valley Railroad offers discounted tickets from Scranton to Allentown for the fair, valid Sept 18 to 22 with return through Sept 29. A special one day fare of $2.40 applies on Sept 18 with a special 6:45 a.m. departure from Scranton and 8:00 p.m. return from Allentown on Sept 18, excluding the Black Diamond express next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Scranton
Allen Town Fair
Allentown
Last Grand Excursion to Niagara Falls Offered
The Lehigh Valley announces the last grand excursion of the season to Niagara Falls at a $5.00 rate. Tickets are sold from Scranton on Oct 7, valid on all trains that day except the Black Diamond Express. Return allowed Oct 7. consult Lehigh Valley ticket sponsors for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley
Niagara Falls
Scranton
Black Diamond Express
Oct, Ltd
Lehigh Valley Ticket Spon
Dewey Day Celebration Excursion Tickets Offered to New York
The Delaware and Hudson railroad will sell excursion tickets from all stations to New York and return at one fair and a third for the round trip. Tickets valid going Sept 28 and 29 and good to return on trains leaving New York on or before Oct 4 and arriving at destination on or before Oct 5, 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
New York
Daughters of America Picnic at Laurel HM Park
Daughters of America will hold a picnic at Laurel HM Park on Tuesday afternoon and evening September 19. Music by Bauer accompanies the event. Ad notes include Popular Punch Cigars and a selection of wines and cigars at Lane's 20 Spruce Street. Also promotes Joy Maker cigars and Beecham's Pills for morbid conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel HM Park
Bauer
Lane's
Spruce Street
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Norton
Electric City
M. Norton
Iacknawanna Avenue
Wyoming
Lackawanna Dairy CO
Adams
A. A. Lindabury
Omeco
Connell Building
Heardence
Hugh J. Kernan
Fiom
United States
Lacka. Ave
Ackawanna
Aod Penn Av
A. B. Warman
the Lackawanna Hardware Co
Lackawanna Avenue
Llanda
Thos. Keogh
C. F
J. W. Huntington
John B. Miller
Scranton Glee Club
Pohch
Regult
Java
Rio
O. G
E. G
Coursen
Fender
Officer Mitchell
Anquet
Webster Literary Society
Court House News Notes
Fox's
Bruce Street
Harry
Notse
Oregon
White Bros. & Co
U. S
Schank & Spencer
Montrose Fair
Allentown Fair
Daughters of America
Joy Maker
Beecham
Young's Wats
Manhattan
Monarch
Fownes
Seuil Suane
Bronsos & Tallman
Maloney Oil and
Meridian Street
Ovec
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
General Mercier
Conrad
Pierce’s Market
Wyoming Ave
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