Social Guests and Travel Notices From Scranton Area
Miss AM cornu Galpin visits Mrs J Parsons Nichols in Dingnan ton New York. Dr Floyd Frederici of Wyoming Avenue plans a week in Didadelphhia and Athunile Iy. Mrs Charlotte O Malley and Patrick O Malley with Mira Battle depart to California. Mr and Mrs Reeve Jones plan New York trip on Sept 2 then arrive in Scranton Sept 2M. Miss Pauline Mall teacher at Scranton College of Muse arrives from New York, Septemoy after two months away. William F Mallstead and Mrs George M Hallet travel to Springlake for Mr Maloneys opening night featuring Mie Motonvs new vision modeled after the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AM. Ok
Cornelia Galpin
Mm. J. Parsons Nichols
Dingnanton
N.Y
Floyd Frederici
Wyoming Avenue
Diydadelhia
Athunile Iy. Mre
Charlotte O'Malley
Lvether
Patrick O'Malley
Eltf
Mira Battle
Pittewin
Calfornia
Reeve Jones
New York
Seranton
Mies
Pauline
Mall
Joan How
Scranton College of Muse
Sextemoy
Hue
William F. Mallstead
Colonesil
George M. Hallet
Springlake
Martin Maloney
White House
Washington
America
Miss Mame Sheeran Dies in Theater Heart Event
Miss Mame Sheeran of 2005 Price Street died after heart failure while watching a performance at the Academy of Music. The 22 year old was described as healthy and talented, with mourners including her mother Mrs. Patrick Sheeran and sister Miss Colin Sheeran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mame Sheeran
Price Street
Mise
Find
Patrick Sheeran
Price Ktreet
Academy of Music
Miss Sheeran
Pauline
Colin Sheeran
Nellie Tighe
Tighe
Ashear
Mom
Harvey Lang
Dylawis Frey
Job Lowehian
Phyasician
Nerval
Roberts
Gorission
Storm
Jane Buenen
William Baelish
Michael Walsh
M. J. Puertett
Bindies
Mise Sheerin
Ceeltia TN 1
Sheloty
Kirin
Mra. Sheeran
Mayor Moir Responds To Fire Dept Underwriters
Mayor Moir sent a lengthy reply to the board of underwriters detailing steps and proposals to meet their recommendations. He rejects replacing the current force with a partly paid setup, withholds another hook and ladder truck, and disputes needs for larger central city engines. He supports city ownership of a fire alarm system and regular building inspections, noting pending ordinances and apparatus repairs. The underwriters’ proposals will be reviewed at today’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Underwriters
Moir
DD. J. Campbell
Central City
North End
Fire at Pecerville burns three story building
A fire yesterday morning destroyed the three story building owned by Max Schwartz on the East Side and a separate dwelling owned by Joseph Tilip. A Hungarian family on the third floor barely escaped as flames forced their exit through smoke. The loss totals about 2000 dollars with light insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volock
Max Schwartz
Joseph ‘Tilip Wis
Excursion Fares and Schedules for Allentown Trip
Details for a planned excursion with multiple pickup points and fares. Central New Jersey service departs Scranton and Wilkes-Barre areas. special Allentown return at 7:00 p m and Wilkes-Barre arrival at 9:45 p m. Fares range from 2.00 to 2.50 with food offered on regular trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
Central T. K
New Jersey
Scranton
Troi
Pineston
Wilkes-Marre
Boranton
Pitleton
Wilkes-Barre
Pyllston
Seganton
Steam Heating and Plumbing Ad in City Directory
P F and M T Howley advertise steam heating and plumbing services at 231 Wyoming Ave. Journeymen plumbers available on Spruce Street. telephone 150 for inquiries and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Bio
Spruce Street
Telephone
Syrup of Tor Refund Promise Post in Dunmore
An undersigned notice offers a refund on a W-cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tor claiming it cures coughs and colds. Names include Maranico Fi-cent bottle, G.ne & fon, and John P. Donahue of Beranion and Dunmore Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Maranico
Ne & Fon
Dunmore
John P. Donahue
Beranion
Burglars Loot Makely Home Through Rear Window
Burglars entered H. S. Thompsons Makely house about 10:90 Sunday night while the family rested. They pried through a rear window, went upstairs, ransacked rooms and closets, and left without taking anything. Thompson glimpsed a man leaping from a window as intruders escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. St. Thompson
Makely
Thomas Loftus Injured by Locomotive in Scranton Crossing
Thomas Loftus of Olyphant was struck at a North Scranton crossing when a coal train collided with a street car. He fell from the car and suffered a head injury and a broken leg. he was carried to the Mahon house in Olyphant for medical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Screnton
Thomas W. Loftus
Olypouant
North Scranton
Lottie
Scranton
Wih
Lofine
Lattus
Waeetrock
Olyphant
Mahon House
Howell Striking if Board Delays City Controller Pay
Howell warns of a strike if the board delays paying the city controller for warrants and school district finance duties. An attorney opinion says compensation cannot be increased during office, while another view suggests the board may hire a clerk to assist Howell. All communications referred to the finance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
J. Reely
Fiancee
Mowell
Selool
DL Enelete
Chiy Sulleinar A. AL Veebure
Towellbog
Hds
Ely
Kehonl
Dy J. Reeds
Dan
TNR
E. Howell
Ity
Clay Sollcitor Voeburg
Howell
Finance Committee
Nickel Plate route offers fast through trains Buffalo to Chicago
The Nickel Plate line advertises three fast through trains daily between Buffalo and Chicago with solid through day coaches and vestibule buffet sleeping cars via Lackawanna and emphasizes lower rates. Information available from Lackawanna ticket agents or F J Moore nickel plate road Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Chicago
New York
Lackawanna
Nickel Plate Road
Lackawanna Road
F. J. Moore
Main Street
Keystone Republican Club Meeting Tonight at Howard Place Wall
The Keystone Republican Club will hold a meeting at Howard Place Wall tonight to transact important business. Smoke the Hotel Jermyn Cigar, 10c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Republican Club
Howard Place Wall
Jermyn
Magnificat Key West Cigar Promotion Ad
Gentlemen who appreciate a cigar made from the finest Vuelta Abaja tobacco should buy our Magnificat Key West Cigar possessing all the characteristics of the finest imported cigars. Price per box 3.25 dollars or 65.00 dollars per 1000. Park Tilford’s Mi Favorita at their list price. Price list supplied on demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Park & Tilfords
Mi Favorita
Scranton Board Optimistic Over Industrial Year
The Scranton Board of Trade reports a banner industrial year led by the Kellar Piano Factory’s expansion and the new Scranton Bolt and Nut Co plant. A planned tin plate factory by Ly. K Torbet is referred to the manufacturers committee amid strong city growth and new mills on Monsey avenue and Poplar street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
Eieeed
Scranton
Hientlemen
Taagnich
Ben
Witt
Kellar Piano
Bridgeport
Conn
Kellar
Scranton Bolt and Nut Company
Poplar Street
Tabor
Boranton
Monsey Avenue
Klote Throwing Co
Carbondale
Klots Company
Plano
Bolt and Nut Works
Klotz
Keller
Elis
Mitchbeork
Echool of Mines
Sorantonians
Colonee
Hitchcock
Wehool
Ly. K. Torbet
Boranston
Ather
Suspect Arrested in Huntington Robbery Case
Police arrested J Coleman on suspicion after a holdup on Monro avenue Saturday evening. He resisted arrest but was tackled by Chief Robling and Detective Moir and taken to Central station with a knife and over 17 dollars in cash found on him. Arthur Wilkinson was briefly jailed then discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Station
Jane V. Huntington
Monro Avenue
J. Coleman
Colerman
Coleman
Chief Robling
Moir
Mre. Huntington
Arthur Wilkinson
Millar
Grand September Parades Led by Marines and Admiral Dewey
The notice announces a September 2 grand land parade led by marines honoring the flag at Manila and a September 40 naval parade up the Hudson led by Admiral Dewey aboard the Olympia. It mentions Lackawanna railroad sale of reduced rate tickets to New York with return by October 4, and sixteen vestibuled trains daily between New York and Scranton, four hours travel. Also cites Central Railroad of New Jersey excursion fares to New York and back for the occasion and a tobacco ad for Pocono Sea Cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Hudson River
Admiral Dewey
Olympia
Lackawanna Railroad
New York
Scranton
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Rapid Rise in New Jersey Beon Estate
The Atlantic City boardwalk land sold for £145,000, far above its £85,500 price ten years earlier, while a nearby parcel once offered at $45,000 now carries $140,000 with a $100,000 offer refused. The journal notes the rapid real estate value surge as exceptional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Elizabeth Dally Journal
Prospect Park Gains Value Amid Regional Growth
The expansion of New Orange on one side and Roosevelt Manor on the other is increasing the value of Judge Winckles property, Prospect Park. The note cites Crawford CX. J Chron olv indicating building activity around New Orange, TN and mentions the New Orange Industrial Association at 414 Bpruce Street, Scranton, PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orange
Roosevelt Manor
Judge Winckles
Prospect Park
Lehigh Valley Railroad Offers Special Round Trip to Allentown Fair
The Lehigh Valley Railroad sells four tickets from Scranton to Allentown and return at special rates from Sept 1 to Sept 28. A one day rate of 2.50 is offered on Sept 21 with a return on Sept 21. Special trains depart Scranton 6:45 am and Allentown 8:06 pm. other trains allowed except the Black Diamond Express. Consult Lehigh Valley Railroad agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Scranton
Allen Town Fair
Allentown
Lehich Valley Railroad
Dewey Day Excursion Plans From Delaware and Hudson
The Delaware and Hudson railroad will offer round trip excursion tickets to New York for the Dewey Day celebration on Sept 29 30 1899. Tickets are valid for travel Sept 28 29 with return on trains leaving New York on or before Oct 4 and arriving by Oct 5 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Y M I Reunion At Lake Ariel Announcement
A fragmented notice lists Y M I reunion events at Lake Ariel on September 20 with locations including Archbald Olyphant Scranton and Avoca among others. It also advertises smokes from Lane's at 20 Spruce Street and recommends Reedam's Pills for moorbid conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Ariel
Archbald
Olyphant
Scranton
Chhildren
Arbondale
Mayfield
Jermyn
Sec
Avoca
West Avora
Pittston
Lane's
Spruce Street
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Norton
Electric City
M. Norton
Iackowanna Avenue
the Griffin Art CO
Lackawanna Dairy CO
Adams Avenue
A. A. Lindabury
Hiroit
Remdonee A
Connell Building
South Main Avent
Scranton Transfer Co
Hugh J. Keenan
United States
Lacka. Ave
Ackawanna
Laundry
A. B. Warman
the Lackawanna Hardware Co
Lackawanna Avenue
Mia
Sheeran
Mayor
Pecerville
Blakely
H. L
Thompson
Thomas Loftus
Scranton College of Music
Haydn Evans
D. J. J. Mason
Mua
Toe
Hull
E. G
Coursen
Board OF Trade
New York City
Businéea
Reola
Olthxena Ceynol
Bowed of Trade
Tworld
Mr. Loomis
F. B. Loomis
Lackawanna Company
Samuel Hines
Theodore H. Dibble
Washburn & Moon Manufacturing Company
American Steel and Wire Company
Buffalo Merchants’ Exchange
Transportation Committee
Philadelphia Board
Sceranton Board
Lansing
Philadelphia
FP. L. Hitchcock
Z. A. Lanning
W. HH. Peck
National Board of Trade
Admiral George Dewey
Oregon
Schank & Spencer
Beon Estate
Allentown Fair
Y. M. I. Reunion
Reed+am
Mason
Clarke Bros
Young's
Manhattan
Monarch
Euilii Seane
Bronson & Tallman
Maloney Oil and
Meridian Street
Knox
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
Penn Avenue
General Mercier
Conrad’s
Lasker Ave
Pricyn
Pierce's Market
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