Fair Preparations Under Way For Parish Holiday Event
A meeting of Bt Patrick's male members led by Rev J B Whelan organized plans for a holiday fair and festival with a 4 B flat silver cornet contest. Committees from A OH Father Mathews St Leos St Pauls and others will notify groups and report next Sunday. Parish women gathering articles meet tomorrow to finalize reports. Proceeds aim to reduce parish residence debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt. Patrick’s
J. B. Whelan
Father Mathews
B. U. St. Leo's
St. Paul's
Annual St Patrick’s orphanage collection in Scranton diocese
The annual drive for St Patrick’s orphanage support is under Bishop Hoban’s order in Scranton parishes. St Patrick’s church has raised 120 dollars so far. A misbelief links Judge Handley’s late gift to the orphanage but trustees cannot use it for that purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Orphanage
Scranton
St. Patrick's Church
Judge Handley
Funeral of Henry Phillips Held on Washburn Street
Services for Henry Phillips were held yesterday afternoon at his Washburn street home. Pastor FE A Woyl of the Plymouth Congregational church officiated. Hymns were sung by a quartet led by Mrs A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Phillips
John Edinger
Fred Reese
Sarah Davis
Washburn Street
FE. A. Woyl
Plymouth Congregational Church
Urelated
Obituary List With Pallbearers and Interment at Washburn Street
The record names BR. Eynon Mia Mary EF. Renshaw Miss Agnes Joseph Thomas Roberts and David BE. Hughes as mourners. Pallbearers included Evan Jones Henry Wood Peter Baker Thomas Price A Teal Thomas Williams George Threlfall Henry Evans John Dolan William Merton Albert Sayers. Interment occurred at Washburn Street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. Eynon
Mia
Mary EF. Renshaw
Agnes Joseph
Thomas Roberts
David BE. Hughes
Evan Jones
Henry Wood
Peter Baker
Thomas Price
Rt. A. Teal
Thomas D. Willams
George Threlfall
Henry Evans
John Dolan
William Merton
Albert Sayers
Washburn Street
Engineer Fends Off Tramp After Nighttime Encounter
John Edinger of the electric light plant fought off a tramp who entered the boiler room slept in an empty car nearby and struck Edinger in the face. Edinger called police but officers did not respond, the intruder was detained for hours and later trounced before departing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edinger
Néinger
Hobo
Mr. Edinger
Ward Fifteenth candidates plan caucus in Alderman Moses office
Tonight the candidates for the Fifteenth ward hold a meeting in Alderman Moses office at the corner of South Malinavenue and Eynon Street. Last week’s gathering was disrupted by a disturbance but the aim is to set a caucus date and finalize campaign logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiftteenth
Moses
South
Malinavenue
Eynon Street
Reese and Davis Unite in A Sumner Avenue Ceremony
Fred B. Reese of 145 South Lincoln avenue and Miss Sarah Jane Davis of 203 Jackson Street wed at 7 oclock Saturday evening in the Sumner avenue Presbyterian church parsonage with Rev. L. R. Foster officiating. Attendants were Evan Lt. Gross of 1428 Washburn street and Miss Mary Lizzie Richards of 2168 Jackson street. The bride wore a blue cloth gown and the couple will reside at 2113 Jackson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred B. Reese
Lincoln Avenue
Sarah Jane Davis
Jacks On
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
L. R. Foster
Evan Lt. Gross
Washburn Street
Mary Lizzie Richards
Jackson Street
Reese
Jackson
Lackawanna Council Elects Officers for Ensuing Term
Lackawanna Council Royal Arcanum has elected officers including Regent Rh W Luce Vice Regent FE A Cruttenden Orator W A Browning Secretary Rh Acker Treasurer V HH Lauer Chaplain W Thayer Guide Thomas Cosgrove Warden George Bender Sentry D O Thomas Trustee Richard Nichols The next meeting is Friday evening December 15 with a dispute to be debated by several attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Council
Royal Arcanum
Rh. W. Luce
FE. A. Cruttenden
W. A. Browning
Rh. Acker
G. FF. Eynon
HH. Lauer
W. Thayer
Thomas Cosgrove
George Bender
D. O. Thomas
Richard Nichols
Among the Churches: Mahy Recites at Washburn Pulpit
Secretary George C. Mahy of the Young Men's Christian Association spoke from the Washburn pulpit, addressing congregants about outreach and service. His reading emphasized civic engagement and religious duty within the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Mahy
Young Men's Christian Association
Washburn
Grand Annual Handkerchief Sale Opens Friday
Our Grand Annual Handkerchief Sale begins Friday December 1 and runs ten days. Globe Warehouse presents bargains in dry goods and nations, promising money savings and the best handkerchief sale yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Warehouse
Handkerchief Deals Offer Deep Discounts Over Ten Days
A newspaper ad touts various handkerchief values from 2 for qic up to 6.00 each. Offers include 20c each or 2 for qic, 25c each at lie, 5c to 6c range for plain linens, and finer large handkerchiefs at 3 for Me. A 2 cent regular and an extra fine plain linen option are highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S
Hemstitched Linen Handkerchiefs on Sale
Exquisitely fine handkerchiefs offered under this heading. Handkerchiefs worth 1c each, 3 for 75c. Others from 6c to 7 50 each. A revelation to shoppers as the full line is reviewed.
Fancy Handkerchiefs Display in Linen Goods Ad
All Linen hem stitched with initial offered at 5c and half a dozen in a pretty box for 1.00. Embroidered and Lace Trimmed handkerchiefs described as very pretty priced at 4 for 2c.
Balance of Handkerchief Sale At Local Store
A local store advertises a large stock of handkerchiefs with more than a hundred items and varied prices. Shoppers are invited to inspect the selection and learn the balance of the sale at the counter.
Church sermons and tithes noted in city services
Yesterday morning at Street Presbyterian and Sumner Avenue churches Rev L R Foster and Rev Thomas de Gruchy preached sermons including a third anniversary address. Evening services featured music, a Thanksgiving program at First Baptist, and English sermons by Rev David Jones and Rev D D Hopkins drawing large congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
J. Mathews
B. G. Reddoe
Edith Williame
David Jones
First Welsh Congregational Church
D. D. Hopkins
First Welsh Baptist Church
Hopkins
Phonograph win and local society notes in Scranton
Mallcarrier Eugene Evans won the Phonograph by lot with number 42 on Saturday evening. Local society items include visits, engagements, church notices, a planned gymnasium, and a wedding announcement.
Green Ridge Church and Market Notices Mix
Monsey Avenue student Max R Clearwater visits Boston while Green Ridge market advertises goods and services. Philadelphia visitor Mr Watts spends Sunday with Sanderson Avenue relatives as church membership changes occur at Green Ridge Presbyterian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max R. Clearwater
Monsey Avenue
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Boston
Green Ridge Market
Harry Watts
Philadelphia
W. J. Watts
Sanderson Avenue
Carr
Imade
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Bar le Duc
Fire damages Sport Hill dwelling in Dunmore Borough
An early morning alarm sent Neptune and Independent companies to Sport Mill on Sport Hill where a vacant frame dwelling owned by John Coleman burned. The fire caused about 1200 dollars in damage, partly insured, with flames controlled by arriving brigades. No cause determined. Funeral details for Charles McKinney noted, plus other local items and unclaimed letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neptune
Sport Mill
John Coleman
Funeral mourns Charles McKinney at St. Mary's
The funeral for Charles McKinney of Sport Hill, killed in the mines last Friday, is set for this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services will be at St. Mary's Catholic church, with burial in the Catholic cemetery. McKinney, 30, single, resided in the borough and is survived by a brother and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McKinney
Sport Hill
St. Mary's Catholic Church
McKinney
Sermons At Local Churches Draw Large Audiences
Last evening the First Presbyterian and Methodist Episcopal churches hosted unusual sermons. W F Gibbons spoke on How Would Jesus Have Me Amuse Myself with an attentive crowd. Rev A J Vancreft preached The Attributes of Heaven describing expectations for the next world with clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Gibbons
Jesus
A. J. Vancreft
Unclaimed Letters Listed for Period Ending December 2 1999
The record lists letters remaining unclaimed as of December 2 1999. Names include M K Bishop poetmaster Mrs Thomas Barry Louisa Feldman John F Haggerty J H Henderson Katherine Haggerty James Mayles P J Malia John J McAndrews Ninnie Noon Franc is Newland P J Timlin Gloviana Antonio Domenico Cuorl and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Bishop
Thomas Barry
Butterstreet
Louisa Feldman
John F. Haggerty
Sport Hill
J. H. Henderson
Katherine Haggerty
Monroe
Electric Street
James Mayles
P. J. Malia
Breaker Street
John J. McAndrews
Franklin Street
Ninnie Noon
Blakely Street
Francis Newland
P. J. Timlin
Donegal Street
Pine Street
Gloviana Antonio
Domenico Cuorl
Bazaar Tonight at Odd Fellows Hall by First Presbyterian
The First Presbyterian ladies stage a bazaar in the Odd Fellows building with an entertainment and social hour before the sale of goods. A raffle offering a concertina benefits John Hotchkins, now set for January 20 after a postponement. Turnpike workers were at the corners Saturday addressing merchant delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
John Hotchkins
Turnpike Company
Local notices recall residents visiting friends and illness
David Herring of Bloomsburg visits Oscar Yost on North Blakely street. Mrs Edward Thompson and daughter Mabel of Pittston stay with Mr and Mrs James Thompson on Clay avenue. J R Dainty of Fifth street visits home. Edward Farley of Bloom street returns from Pike county after a week away. George Beere, Neptune company hose house foreman, is ill with pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Herring
Bloomsburg
Oscar Yost
Blakely Street
Edward Thompson
Mabel
Pittston
James Thompson
Clay Avenue
J. R. Dainty
Fifth Street
Edward Farley
Bloom Street
Pike County
George Beere
Neptune Company
Children’s ribbed vests and wool underwear sale
A special lot of children’s ribbed vests with high necks and long sleeves offered at a Monday price. Extra good quality natural wool underwear for children, in shirts, pants and drawers, at reduced prices for sizes 15 to 22 and 24 to 28, with values listed and marked as Special Monday price.
Pleasant South Scranton party hosted by Mrs. Werner
A Saturday evening at 1729 Stone Avenue featured a social gathering in honor of Mrs. Augusta Werner. Guests included Oscar C. Spitzer, Arthur Glaser, George Kiddulat, Fred Werner, Emil Freund, Herman Fubhlbrueggs, John Fruskas, Max Glaser, Emma Fubhlbruegge, Emilia Fassinger, Mattie Matthews, Anna Randenberg, Emma Gelgula, and Maggie Armstrong during games and a midnight supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Werner
Hermenan
Stone Avenue
Messra
Oscar C. Spitzer
Arthur Glaser
George Kiddulat
Fred Werner
Jacob Boge
Emil Freund
Herman Fubhlbrueggs
John Fruskas
Max Glaser
Emma
Emilie
Ida Fubhlbruegge
Mattie Matthews
Anna Randenberg
Emma Gelgula
Emilia Fassinger
Maggie Armstrong
Local News Briefs From North Scranton Area
Reports include Mrs. Samuel Brader breaking a right arm after a fall on a flagstone near Stansbury's store, the Providence Methodist Episcopal church fair and bazaar set for Friday to fund clock repairs, and the private funeral of Mrs. John L. Wolfe. Also noted are mine tour by Albert Simms party, local visits, and residents returning from Elmhurst and New York trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Brader
Court Street
Brader
Stansbury
J. A. Tuttle
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
No. 25 School
Schol
John L. Wolfe
T. D. Lewis
William Edgar
Dunmore Cemetery
Storr
Albert Simms
Lizzie Topp
Tydrd Reese
Marie Topp
Annie Reese
Mesara
Daniel Jones
Edgar Webber
Thomas Reese
Thomas Topp
Marie Thomas
Spring Street
Annette Davis
William Street
Elmhurst
Margaret Flannigan
Nellie McDonough
West Market Street
Anna Boland
Oak Street
Elmira
Westlake
New York
John Crellin
Wilkes-Barre
North Main Avenue
George Mulley
Wenton Place
Century Hotel Holds Regular Meeting Nominates Officers
The Century Hotel company held a regular meeting on Friday evening and nominated officers for the ensuing year. Candidates include Emil Bonn as president and Will Tanniler and Stephen Spraks as vice presidents. Other posts listed cover recording secretary John A. Miller Jr and several financial, foreman, and trustee roles. Delegates Emil Bonn and Ambrose Herz were chosen for the Relief association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Hote Company
Emil Bonn
Will Tanniler
Stephen &. Spraks
John A. Miller
Harry Kelly
P. J. Feeney
John Hartman
Robert O'Donnell
George Hoffnagle
Frank Dambacher
Lewis Schwass
Lewis Scheuer
Christ Storr
Fred Saar
Henry Wetzel
P. J. Hickey
J. Hafner
Fred Kepple
Joseph Kramer
Ambrose Herz
Ed Kneller
Messrs
Relief Association
Nine Year Old Tillie Grambo Dies After Scarlet Fever
Tillie Grambo daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Grambo of 1008 Pittston avenue died Friday night aged 9 after a short illness with scarlet fever. Despite best medical aid death occurred. The bereaved family mourns as a younger sister is seriously ill with the same disease. The funeral will be held this afternoon with interment at the German Catholic cemetery at No 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Evans
William H. Fuller
Anna Phillipa
Thomas
West Fimastreet
Lake Idlewile
Pilleaheth Jones
North Bromley Avenue
Pittston
Westcott
West Scranton
John Armstrong
Foreign Missionary Societies
Elim Park Church
Thomas Mosés
Lafayette Street
Winifred Roerner
Price Street
Wiskee-Barre
William
Mauch Chung
Amanda Twining
Swetland Street
William Carpenter
North Rebecca Avenue
Charles Mettins
Dalton
N. C
Nicholson
Will J. Davis
South Main Avenue
T. Z. Price
Jennie Evans
Price
Leonard E. Hermes
New York
Oscar Oswald
Merrifield Avenue
Robert Johnson
Stella
Scranton Street
Moses
Patri Crane
Twenty-first Street
Hyde Park
Tillie
Frank Grambo
Pittston Avenue
Slater
No. 6
Fifth annual masquerade ball planned at Snover’s hall
Finnerty was moved to Ripple Street home with Dr Manley attending Jim. The Primitive Social club outlined arrangements for the fifth annual masquerade ball at Snover's hall on Tuesday December 1. An active committee was appointed to ensure a successful event and surpass prior years. Miss Katie Renke received a surprise party at 749 Cherry Street with a late hour refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finnerty
Ripple Street
Manley
Jim
Snover's Hall
Katie Renke
Cherry Street
Mary's Glee and Dramatic Association
St. Mary's Hall
Enterprise
Workingmen's Hall
Camp No. 430
Patriotic Sons of America
Hartman's Hall
Pea Coal Delivered to South Side and Hyde Park Areas
Coal price set at 1.25 per ton for delivery to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders directed to C B Sharkey at 1014 Cedar Ave. Phone 6483.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pea Coal
South Side
Central City
Hyde ‘Park
C. B. Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Patrick Finnerty Hurt At South Steel Mill Forenoon
Patrick Finnerty sustained several broken ribs while performing regular duties yesterday forenoon at the South steel mill. He was injured seriously and received treatment at the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Finnerty
South Steel
Country Club Dance Becomes Informal Saturday Event
An informal country club dance Saturday night was chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Pred J. Platt, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin E. Watson and Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Brady. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. James Archbald Jr. of Pottsville and Misses Galpin Parke Dimmick Archbald Reynolds Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Pred J. Platt
Benjamin E. Watson
Henry H. Brady
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Tor & Main
Avena
Reese-Davis
Green Ridge
Mies Nellie Curr
Prompton
Dunmore Friends
Blue Point
Green Ridge Lodge
Annie, Hislop
Ada Plitock
Ethel Smith
Sarah L. H. Berkenbine
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Harrisburg
Mary MacMillan Griggs
West Pittston
Cornelia Esty Dounce
First Presbyterian Chrch
Syracuse
Dunmore Borough
Chas. M'Kinney
Wyoming Avenue
Hatusean O and Ra A'Elaeles
Ecru
Ier Ee Diette de
Blanket and Comfort Sale
Bearse Stade
South Scranton
Century Hose Co
North Scranton
Academy OF Music
Pasounres & Cere
Lessees
Long
Tillie Grambo
Lyceum Theatre
Burgunder & Reis
Lessers
If. R. Long
Alice K. Ives
Jerome H. Eddy
New England
Archie Boyd
Seth Huggins
J. Woorley
Billy S. Clifford
Huthlland
John J. McNally
James
Rogers Bros
Wall Street
Henry B. Hains
Matinees
Rose Sydell
London Belles
Chichester
Chester
Amesai
Heathwr
Chichester Chemical
Welles
Augusta Archbald
Eleanor Reynolds
Hand
Belin
Chase
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Merrill
Fuller
Kingsbury
Thorne
Neale
Blair
Watres
Linen
Theodore Fuller
Walker
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