West Scranton Temperance Workers Meet and Lodge Installations
Delegates from Philadelphia and local divisions attended the quarterly grand division session of the Sons of Temperance at Moergeon’s Hall Main Avenue. The gathering announced new officers for Slocum Lodge of Odd Fellows and welcomed a new Simpson Church pastor. The event featured readings, music, and remarks by numerous lodge members and delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Slocum Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Simpson
Sons of Tenperance
Wil- Tin
Convention participants hail success and new divisions
The report notes twenty three new divisions formed since last October and refers to addresses delivered by visitors. Attendees praised the convention as a grand success in every particular, with thanks extended to CCU Te Wahine Kean Huei Cyl Foun Merex dames Reese and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thank Ccu
Te Wahine
Kean
Huei
Cyl Foun
Merex Dames
Reese
Local Workers Injured in Hyde Park Shed Incident
John Jones of Kilmere Avenue and Loughlin Motivegh of Thimtavert Street were injured at Hyde Park shed on Tuesday. Both were treated as injuries described as not serious and involved a fanned bodily bruise while standing nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jones
Kilmere Avenue
Loughlin Motivegh
Thimtavert
Fivekeen Street
Hyde Park
Odd Fellows Lodge Installs Officers In Masonic Hall
A regular meeting of Slocum lodge No. 076 Independent Order of Odd Fellows held in the Masonic hall last night installed officers by District Deputy Calvin Nobleenind including David R. Jones as vice grand Ma Th Janets as assistant secretary Nola Anderson as trustee and Johnny Davis as organizer. A social session followed the installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slocum Lodge
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Masonic Hall
Celvin Nobleenind
David R. Jones
Janets
Nola Anderson
Johnny Davis
Astogher
Funeral for Mary Heck at Wilkes-Harr Interment to Follow
Rev. James Benninger of the Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal church conducted the funeral for Mary Heck a Ta welock last evening at 40 South Tenth Street. A large assemblage attended to show sympathy for the bereaved family. The pallbearers will take the casket to St. Clelock in Wilkes-Harre for interment this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Benninger
Hampton Street
Methodiet Episcopal Heareh
Heck
South Tenth Street
Wilkes-Harre O
St Cvelock
Miteley
Apply to Morgan Thomas on Jackson Street
At lowest rates, inquiry or application directed to Morgan Thomas located on Jackson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan ‘Thomas
Jackson Street
Literary meeting and society events at Simpson Methodist Church
A literary meeting of the Ladies Tlomie Missionary society of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church is announced with readings by Addison W. Uhieee and Nari Alin peveniue. Another revival initiative and multiple society gatherings are set for Young Men's Institute hall and nearby venues, with Charles Hartley among performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Tlomie Missionary Society
Simpeson Methodist Piscopal Church
S. Mes
Addison W. Uhieee
Nari Alin Peveniue
Wea Seranten
Tandhes
Abd Society
Simpson Methodist
Cleetreethy
Elih Touse
Charles Hartley
Rose Bushes Given Away Event This Weekend
Rose bushes will be given away Friday and Saturday at local event. Organizers Mears and Datgen invite community members to visit the site for the free plants while supplies last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrnday
Mondius
Mears & Vlagen
Mears & Ifagon. LA
Mears & Hagen
Mears & Flagen
Marriage Announcement for Patrick Urls and Margaret Le Stunten
Frank McCann of West Linden Street notes the engagement of Patrick Urls and Miss Margaret Le Stunten. The couple is announced from the Armour Beef Company's head offices at Nationalicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McCann
West Linden Street
Armour Beef Companys
Naamticole
Patrick Urls
Margaret le Stunten
Notable Scranton Notices From Local Notices and Events
Names and events fill a Scranton area update with funeral notes, civic delegates, religious and club actions. The piece lists Edward Smith’s funeral, St Patrick’s church rites, Cathed ral cemetery interment, and various local residents' activities including candidates to represent St Leo’s Battalion, a recital at Guernsey hall, Knights of Trythine initiations, a surprise party for Master Howard Price, a birth, and upcoming war cantata at Mears hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowland Avenue
Denrnle Nealon
Luzerne Street
Mire Kate Villeaple
Crown Avenue
Edward Smith
Dank
St. Patrick's Church
Cathedral
Michael Crimmins
Littl Meadows
Susquehanna County
William Crimmins
South Bromley Avenue
John Shaughnessy
Thomas Gillroy
Leo
Sadie Jones
Guernsey Hall
West Scranton
Tocol Corms
Satention Army
Pastrintle Order Sons of America
Pree Street
David Jenking
North Reboved Avenue
A. Bosel
Plymouth Oeohured
Lancaster
Ohio
North Sumner Avenue
Pro Street
Patagonia Lodge
Knights of Trythine
Howard Price
South Filmore Avenue
Mra
OB. Dean
Beranton Street
Strong
William Farr
Tripp Park
Misa Louise
Tabernacle United Choir
Daniel
Mears’ Hall
Willian Connell
Rose Bushes Free Draw Announced by Mears and Vlagen
A community giveaway of rose bushes is planned for Monday Saturday and Monday with Mears and Vlagen organizing the event. Local residents are invited to participate and collect their plants.
Trolley Co Takes Land in Avoca Eminent Domain Bid
Indemnifying bonds were used in Scranton yesterday as the Scranton and Wilkes-Barre Rapid Transit company begins eminent domain proceedings to seize a nine acre strip of the Tacos and Shiffer tract at Avoca for a private right of way. Further lands nearby to be pursued after failed value talks. The company maintains it has authority for the eminent domain action despite earlier questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton and
Wilkes-Barre Rapid Transit Company
Tacos & Shiffer
Avoca
Ais
Wrestling at the Gaiety Promises Strong Matches
A postponed eight match bill at the Gaiety on Melday features Abe Corporii vs San Dodge Ins and Chhapila Core vs John Langan. Providence residents headline a side and a side set card with James Twiss refereeing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ato
Regulait Nerforn
Dette
Abe Corporii
San Dodge
Ins
Deestip
Billy Lester
John Langan
Alea
Jessen
Providence
James Twiss
Manager Clifford Girt Entangled in Burlesque Company Scandal
Clifford W. Girt, manager of the Little Egypt Burlesque company, was arrested at the Institute. AL Smith, a hotel proprietor from Hine NS OY, accuses him of obtaining baggage from the Lacka-Witla Company under false pretenses. Girt held on $400 bail, security furnished. Likely court action within the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford W. Girt
Ofc
AL Smith
Hine
NS OY
Coit
Jesus
Sensible Man Kemp's Bulsym Foes Wheat and Longs
Advertisement notes a medicine named Prluo Zhe and UL claimed to cure lung troubles and croup. It mentions a dealer authorized to offer a sample bottle to prove the product's merit, using period style promotional language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
Prluo
North Scranton Services Held for Mrs McDonald
The funeral of Mrs. Aaron McDonald was held yesterday at 2 40 PM from her home 1844 North Main Avenue. Rev. Dr. A E Guild presided with a Presbyterian quartet singing Die Bury Thy Sorrow and Asleep in the Deep. Pallbearers included W C McDonnell Wilkes Barre and others. interment followed at Dunmore cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron McDonald
North Main Avenue
W. C. McDonnell
Wilkes-Barre
W. H. McDonnell
J. M. McDonnell
J. McDonnell
J. W. Shearer
P. H. Zurtieh
Dunmore Cemetery
Keystone club honors Thomas J. Evans with gold watch charm
The Keystone Literary and Dramatic club presented Thomas J. Evans a handsome gold watch charm at a Tuesday evening meeting in the Auditorium rooms. President Michael Gerrity presided, with Treasurer John T. McNamara giving the presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Evans
Keystone Literary and Dramatic Club
SK Keystone Club
Michael Gerrity
John T. McNamara
Evans
John Rowley
Thomas J. Clark
Libbie Neary
Thomas Golden
Thomas Gilboy
John Hughes
John Sherman
Lena Thomas
George Wetters
John Moran
Patrilck Sullivan
John Malloy
T. J. Clark
Peter TF. Regan
PL Ed. Moran
John T. McNanara
John T. Sherman
Joseph C. Sherman
Thomas Vans
Miner Boy William Thomas Is Hurt In Mine Accident
William Thomas aged 17 and employed as a trip driver at Storrs mines No 1 suffered a crushed right ankle Tuesday afternoon. While standing on the track a car trip dislodged an object on the line causing cars to leave the track and run over his foot. He was taken home to Throop where a doctor treated the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thomas
Storrs Mines No. 1
Thomas
Throop
Man Falls From Steps Injuring Arm in Rear Home
John K Ford aged 42 residing at Oak street and McDonough avenue fell Tuesday afternoon on the rear stairs when a top step gave way. He broke his left arm and suffered severe bruises and was found unconscious by his wife. He was taken home and a physician summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K Ford
Oak Street
McDonough Avenue
Ford Wis
John Golden arraigned again for wife beating in Alderman Myers court
John Golden, a familiar figure in Alderman Myers court, was arraigned yesterday on the ongoing charge of wife beating and threats. Mrs. Golden could not appear as she was too frightened by his conduct, and the alderman committed him to the county jail. This marks his fourth or fifth appearance on similar accusations while intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Golden
Huckater
Myers Court
Mears and Ifagon Slated for Friday Saturday and Monday
Readable fragments indicate Mears and Ifagon are involved in events tied to Friday Saturday and Monday in Los Angeles. Details remain unclear from the OCR fragment but pinpoint the timing and location to LA and the trio of days.
Meeting notice of Ladies Ausiliany and local basketball games
A meeting of the Ladies Ausiliany of the Ancient Order of Hibernians division No 11 is set for this evening at St Marys Tall The Black Diamond and North Scranton basketball teams will play Friday evening at the Auditorium Two daughters of Alderman Fidler are sick at their Spring Street home.
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Ancient
Order of Hibernians
St. Mary’s Tall
Black Diamond
North Scranton
Audicorhuum
Alderman Fidler
Spring Street
Temperance meeting in Caponse Avenue chapel praise
The Green Ridge Women’s Christian Temperance union held a well attended meeting in Caponse Avenue evangelical chapel yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Ripley in charge. Myre Depue read a report on the Anti-Bulon league convention held March 2 in Market future Presbyterian church at Harrisburg. Dr. Tucker works for the league. Depue summarized the convention with notes from Rev. Hugh Gibbs D D Dr. H A Swingle and others. At the close, members thanked Mrs. Depue for her report. Green Ridge Wheelmen celebrate two new Brunswick Balke Callendar billiard arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Caponse Avenue Evangelical Chapel
Ripley
Myre
Depue
Market
Presbyterian Charel
Hurrinburg
Tucker
Avs. Depue
H. A. Swingle
New York League
Hugh ©. Gibbs
D. D
Reilly
Siglan
Smith
Local club schedules events and meetings
Tables will be placed for tonight. A Juneh will be served at the club house by Steward Warner. Green Ridge camp Modern Woodmen of America held a meeting at Maconie hall with seven candidates initiated and nineteen membership applications. A first anniversary celebration is set for Thursday May 18 with exercises and banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steward Warner
Green Ridge Camp
Modern Woods Men of America
Maconie Hall
Dickson Avenue
F. J. Hitchcock
Washington Avenue
Philadelphia
A. G. Thomason
North Park
Kingston
Misa Maud Depue
Monsey Avenue
Fleetville
Mast Market Strowe Primitive Methodist Church
Fordham
Powell and Dorsey
Elocutionizis
Mears and Hagen Set to Give Away Items Across Weekend
Mears and Hagen will distribute items Friday Saturday and Monday with organizers aiming to clear stock and engage the community in the event.
Dunmore Daughters of America Stage Ladies Event
A large audience filled Odd Fellows hall for the Daughters of America annual social and supper. The evening featured performances by a mix of local talent, followed by a well prepared supper upstairs and dancing downstairs into the early hours.
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Daughters of America
W Kellem Reported Resting Comfortably at Lackawanna Hospital
Inquiries at Lackawanna hospital last night about Moses K. W Kellem’s condition said he is resting comfortably. Doctors hold strong hope of saving his sight as he endures significant pain from his burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Hospital
Moses K. W Kellem
Funeral notice and Hibernian entertainment at St Josephs hall
Longtime resident passses away. Funeral plans pending. Friday evening the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians hosts a St Josephs hall entertainment with Hon J P Quinnan of Scranton to present and perform a long program of solos recitations and dances by local names. Music for dancing by Miss Laura Ngan.
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Order of Hibernians of the Plaice
St. Joseph's Hall
J.P. Quinnan
Scranton
Lauri Baan
1A. Quinn
Minn Oltmeteni
Maward Murphy
Mistes Katie
Ann Hart
Olney Howella
Mise Anna Dine
Adldress
Ton
J.P. Quinn
Sind Jie
John McDonougd
Mosart Quattette
Arthur Morgan
Richard Watkins
Sidney Owens
Harry Evans
Misa Marie Holand
Mise Marry Mack
William Jones
Mise Sarah Prive
Missou Muggle Cahill
Agnes Coyne
Misa Munv
A. Wialeh
John Tatty
Jennie Jones
Misa Tale Browning
Willian Prive
James Mangan
Sorich
Laura Ngan
Obituary notices for Biesecker Gerrity and Jones residents
MrsGeorge H Biesecker of Dunmore dies after a long illness at home aged ? Survivors include husband four children and several siblings Funeral at Dunmore cemetery Services for Mrs James Gerrity of 610 Maple Street who died after pneumonia at 27 years with husband child and four sisters Funeral for Francis J Jones 15 son of Mr and Mrs David Jones after pneumonia to be held at home with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery
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George H. Binsecker
George H. Biesecker
Dunmere
Hollisterville
Dwight ¢. Avery
Mary Mitchell
Walter W
Ellgabeth Blesecker
Mary Packer
John Reader
Michigan
A.L. Stone
John and
Butler Mitehell
Dunmore Cemetery
James Gerrity
Maple Street
Baboelock
Joseph
Thomas Burke
James Kaney
John Barrett
Bridget Quinn
Tater
Francis J. Jones
Francis J
David Jones
North Filmore Avenue
O Yelock
Washburn Street
Catholic Historical Society hears talk on church and astronomy
Attorney Frank Ti Donnelly opened with that Copernicus, the first to dethrone geocentrism, was a Roman Catholic. He noted Catholics have led astronomy since Copernicus and traced the faith's link to science. The program featured soprano solos by Katherine Mongian and a recitation by Miss Callahan. Mongan received four encores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ti. Donnelly
Catholic Historical Society
Copernicus
Donnelly
Katherine Mongian
Dunmore
Callahan
Accidental Eye Injury From Lumber Saw Incident
Taylor Loveland of Lum berman Br. W. Osterhout suffered a serious machine saw accident yesterday when a knot flew from the lumber and lacerated his eye. The doctor could not determine if sight is lost due to eye inflammation. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union meets Sunday at 3 PM in the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school room. all members urged to attend for important business. At a Congregational meeting, Frank Marshall was elected trustee for three years. Joseph Vickers has returned to Johnstown to reside again. Mrs. T Robert Hughes is seriously ill with pneumonia on Collins street. Miss Mattie Chamberlin has returned from a visit with Linghamton friends. Mrs. Frank Thomas is convalescent after illness.
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Taylor Loveland
Br. W. Osterhout
Woman'’s Christian Temperance Union
Methodist Episcopal Vhurch
Presbyterian Church
Frank Marshall
Joseph Vickers
Johnstown
T Robert Hughes
Collins Street
Mattie Chamberlin H
Linghamton
Frank Thomas
Battle Royal Tonight Over Recorder Salary Cut
At the city council meeting a battle royal is expected over reducing the recorders private secretary salary of 1000 dollars. Mr Clemons aims to move to committee of the whole to amend the appropriation ordinance and may push a substantial cut or elimination of Mr Plathen’s salary. Supporters claim enough votes exist to shape any outcome.
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Stlect Council
Recorders
Clemons
Clements
Clemens
Plathen
Ainda
Minooka Club Meeting and Local Weddings Report
The Ladies' Catholic Benevolent union of Minooka met last night at the Ancient Order of Miberni hall on Willow street. Miss Marian Philbin and Hugh Padden, popular locals, will wed Wednesday at St. Joseph's church. Mrs. Connolly, mother of James Connolly of Gilmore avenue, died last evening due to general illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Union of
Minooka
Order of Mibernians
Willow Street
Marian Philbin
Ugh Padden
St. Joseph's Church
Connolly
James Connolly
Gilmore Avenue
Strikes For The Bowlers In Northeastern Pensylvania
Bowling events shift dates with the Bicycle Club and Century Wheelmen of Philadelphia meeting on the Bieyvle club alleys. The Roseville and Green Ridge Wheelmen, plus Jersey men, prepare for big matches as posts and medals are debated among Northampton area bowlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Divmods
Elks
Century Wheelmen
Philadelphia
Tomorsow
Inet
Roseville
Cireen Midge
Mosevilles
Elk
Pensylvania
Cireen Ridge
First Presbyterian Women Hold Inaugural Assembly Session
The first business session of the thirty first Presbyterian Women's Foreign Missionary Society opened in Philadelphia with Mrs C Varnov presiding. Reports outlined progress in mission work in China and Korea, and officials from South America to the Far East gave brief updates. An address by Alyss Michaul Tin, Joshi Thoum graduate, was included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Presbyterian Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Varnov
Jovelan Hella
No Thorpe
Dite Dia
Mere
M. Newkirk
Chime
Korea
Mes. Co
Mervis
Edward Markin Granted Permit in Wilkin Barre
In Washiigtt on April 2 Edward Markin of Wilkin Barre received a permit allowing a four month period. The notice names the applicant and locality and sets the grant date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Markin
Wilkin Barre
Leon
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