West Scranton Social Highlights Stage Masquerade Ball
A detailed report covers a first annual masquerade ball at St David's Hall in West Scranton with Steiner's Band, elaborate decor, and a grand march led by Mr Gilroy and Mrs Barrett. It notes a cake walk, a committee parade, and a robbers’ entry attempt at Rev J B Whelan's residence with three thieves fleeing. loot included $10, watches, and jewel items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. David's Hall
Hari Gari Mall
Steiner
Birghars
J. B. Whelan
Burglaries Striking Local Homes Reported
Rector J A B Whelan of St Patrick's notes two residential burglaries on South Sundays Avenue near Jackson Street. Break ins occurred Monday morning but yielded no loot as the culprits fled before gaining access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. AB. Whelan
St. Patrick’s Church
Sunines Avenue
Tel Jackson
Iipst
Musical Event Features Modelles and Local Talent
A community concert tonight at St. Street Capist Church showcases The Midlettes and other acts led by the Widow Bal with George Bal as conductor. The program includes a novelty piece “A Novel Phefd of EYort for Clever Waven” and a twenty one piece ensemble. Admission is two hår per the card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bal
Ehnreh
Boston
Eyort
Soyanton
Eeliee Eyvobed
Eounelhinge
Rim Masten
Stenner's West Ride bind hosts masquerade in Moar' hath
The Paul organization Stenner's West Ride bind held a masquerade last evening in Moar' hath, featuring full bands, an excellent program, and many attendees. Committees included Coneral, Ro Stones We Jenkins, Stevens, Mills, How ele, Jenkins, Moyer, Kra gers, Pey, Pugh, and Dunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stenner
West Ride
Moar
Diaptovwed Dite Tribes Convene in Heri Gari Hall
The dit e tribes of Diaptovwed cder Tied Men in the fly sixth district met last evening as the tieste of Punooka tribe No. Tl in Heri Gari hall North Main avenur for a state officers visit and a unified meeting. Five tribes, Panooka Navade Hard Eagle Tonnelaka Poconea, attended to discuss territory coverage and expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heri Gari Hall
Main Avenur
Annel
Panooka
Navade
Hard Eagle
Tonnelaka
Poconea
Lara
Red Men Gather for Convention and Plan Smokers
Attendees from multiple tribes and districts joined the Panooka tribe for a regular meeting and convention session. State and district officers included Jerome Hite, Thoms Ko Donnelly, f 1 Rogers, A. A. Ayres, and others. A smoker and entertainment are planned in Hatl Garihalt two weeks hence with arrangements by Morean, Davies, and Walters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teibes Ti
Jerome Hite
Steelton
Thoms Ko Donnelly
Philadelphia
Rogers
A. A. Ayres
Peckville
Tinfrick
John OT. Howe
Thie Distelet
Wma
W. G. Mowella
Panooka
Vishing
Jocal Brothers
Tnet
Hatl Garihalt
Morean
TT A. Davies
Evan Walters
Local residents return from visits across cities
Hon John St Farr of Ute side and Mr and Mrs FP Ab fede of Tenth street return from New York City visits. Mrs John Sutton of Viner Mile comes home from a visit here. Mrs Margaret Phelps of Wortancve fon returns home after a visit. Mrs Heese Bryant of latcerne street and J Thomas of Sadie place are visiting in Wilkes Barre. Michael Wheeler of Oxfam street is home from a visit in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John St. Farr
Ute Side
Pitladiipuila
FP Ab Fede
Tenth Street
New York City
John Sutton
Viner’ Mile
Margaret Phelps
Wortancvefon
Hee
Heese Bryant
Latcerne Street
J. Thomas
Sadie Place
Wilkes-Barre
Michael Wheeler
Oxfam Street
Community Notices From The City Parish And Schools
Social event at 221 Washburn street hosted by Mr and Mrs George Carson invites the Sitivowen Bune day school class and Miss Margaret Lever to participate. Funeral and burial details for Anastasia Mttenell and Mary Welsh, with ceremonies at local residences and Cathedral Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Lever
George Carson
Washburn Street
Evans’ Hall
South Main Avenue
Perry Bras
Ripple Division
Sons of
Anastasia
Patrick Mttenell
Meridian Street
Henry Regan
Thomas O' Donnell
Joseph Winwool
KE. Pogan
W. Werth
KP. Conner
W. Higgins
J. Mitha
Jackson Street
Boonet Church
First Welch Congregational Church
Tiantoh Phelps
Residenen
Seventeenth Street
HS North
Lincoln Avenue
Cathedral Cemetery
Gen Sheridan council selects officers in Green Ridge YM I meeting
The Gen Sheridan council 4 Young Men's Institute held a Monday night session at Capouse avenue Green Ridge selecting officers for the ensuing term. Listed are President Luke Haran first vice Thomas Mahon second vice kd B P Kearney recording secretary A oR McDonnell general secretary John J Varley treasurer James Roach marshal Thomas Mayers and others on executive committees. A progressive party followed with rewards. John J McTague won first prize a pair of drone gloves from Griffin & Collis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. OH
Sheridan Council
Young Men's Institute
Capouse Avenue
Green Ridge
Luke Haran
Thomas J. Mahon
Kd B P. Kearney
A. Or McDonnell
Trianeral
John J. Varley
James Roach
Thomas Mayers
Charles Roche
Thadeusa McDonnell
John F. Hentran
Peter Buckley
John J. McTague
Firay
Griffin & Collis
Clothiers and Font
Furntehors
H. Shedd
Pontaveniut
Jewac J. Learving
Williameport
Frank Edgar
Secial Fomes
Asbury
Alara
Chane Rovshin
Furlever
Gyan Ridge
Odd Fellows
Tombe
Butndereon’s Park
W. de Bogvder
Hieary
Silkminn
Maplewood
YWCA Plans March Lecture by Shakespeare Scholar Professor Clark
The Young Women's Christian Association held a morning meeting to arrange for Professor B. H. Clark, renowned Shakespearean scholar and lucrative authority, to deliver a lecture in early March. His recent appearances at a notable institution have drawn substantial attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Woman's Christian Association
B. AH. Clark
Clark
Hautauqua
Kemp's Halkam For the Throat and Lungs Ad
An early 20th century advertisement invites readers to visit Shute Cove to obtain a free trial bottle of Kemp's Halkam For the Throat and Lungs. The claim promises cure and relief for consumption and related ailments.
South Scranton Nuptials End With Large Society Reception
Miss Lizzie Baumgartner Rosen wed William C Klein at the bride's Pittston avenue home in a high society ceremony. Rev ER J Schmidt officiated as guests filled the parlor amid arches of roses. a long list of relatives and friends attended a grand dinner and dancing session before the couple set up housekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Tliazie Baurgaitier
Willan CC
Klein
Pittaton Avenue
Crushon
South Scranton
John Schmidt
Hamm
Mrs. Klein
Charge Hosen
William Roth
James F. Beet
Philip Hartman
Joseph Baumeartner
William Tannler
Fred Weiche
Abram Weichel
Jacob Weichel
Job Weichel
Charles Conrad
Fred Kvelhhomt
John Lantes
Mere Worver
Abram Miller
John Fiden
William Thole
Peter Mobling
Anthony Mehtin
Jacob Geigerer
Caroline Rosen
Mary Heeler
Annie Miller
William Fickus
Eve Rosa
Albert Gutheing
August Stor
Thomas Hawkins
John Trosen
Veoe Miller
William Smith
Holiday Craft Booth At Park Sells Fine Wares
The Interiorte displayed figs and hunting themed ornaments with mayorot roots. A large booth hosted by Mrs. Sellar Mrs. T Henry Miss Anna Hotty and Miss Anderson offered Christmas gifts. Candy table run by Misethet Kellar and Mins Johler. An oyster supper will be served. Park Ploew Literary Society met at TEB Terwilliger's Tuesday evening.
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Sellar
T. Henry
Anna Hotty
Mise Anderson
Misethet Kellar
Mins Johler
Park Ploew Literary Society
TEB
Terwilliger
Obituary notices from Archbold and Scranton region
Obituaries report the death of John Rotlhmann of South Scranton aged sixty eight born in Copenhagen with long Reed years in the city and ties to the Zion Lutheran church and Carpenters union. Other notices mention Jane Ferguson of Archbold and Mixx Fillza Jones of Hyde Park Avenue Archbold, detailing survivors and funeral plans.
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John Rotlhmann
South Scranten
John
Vewra
Bermnton
Copenhagen
Denmark
Sprake Brod
South Scranton
Cononhagen
Jn American Wis
Thomas HH. Sprake
Primped Avenue
Nik
Rothmann
Mwe
Carpenters’ Union
No. 4
Zion Lutheran Chirch
Alzelmann
Pistor
Washburn Street Cemetery
Mixx Fillza Jones
Thomias Jones
North Hyde Park Avenue
Newts
Funeral for John Ridenbach Held in Neptune Court
The funeral for John Ridenbach was held from his Neptune court home with a brief viewing day and Rev. W A Nordh officiating. Interment followed at Mittvton Avenue cemetery, under the care of Camp 440 Patriotic Order Lots of America. Pallbearers included Henry Deising and John Levert among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ridenbach
Neptune Court
Bervieoe
W. A. Nordh
Mittvton Avenue
Bill A. Herbeter
Peter J. Rogar
Joseph Kramer
Adolph Moger
George
John Rett
Annual Fair and Festival at Providence Church
The Providence Presbyterian church opens its annual fair and festival tonight with five decorated booths loaned by Jonas Lane's Sons. An ice cream parlor room, dinner service from 6 o'clock, and Lawrence's Orchestra concert accompany a menu of turkey oysters squash potatoes salad cranberry jelly pies cake and beverages. Orchestra program features marches waltzes overtures and hallan nights with dinner tickets at 50 cents for adults and 35 cents for children and 10 cents for room admission only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Presbyterian Church
Jonas Lane
Lawrence
Funeral and community notices from the era
The article records multiple local obsequies and church notices. Thomas Simpson of Oak Street funeral details and Forest Hill Cemetery. Edward J. Colvin at a Miss Wheeler funeral. Miss Mahoney’s funeral in Waverly. North Main Avenue Baptist choir practice. Ladies Ald soulély quilting event at Bundy’s room. Daughters of America Loyal Congregational meeting at Loouwed’s hall with officer elections. Country Twine Sockalu dance at St Mary’s Hall. Benefit ball for Mya and Jon McHale. Fife cornet band and Professor Teyler’s dancing group at West Market Hall. Martin Lofius new inside foreman at Devine McGuire. Ladies Aid annual fair at Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Simpson
Oak Street
Colonel Monies Pow
Grand Army of the Republic
Mr. Simpson
Forest Hiil
Edward J. Colvin
Ages Mies Wliehel
North Main Avenue
Miss Mahoney
Loouwed's
Weet Tauket Street
Mary's Hall
Mary’s Hall
Mya
Jon McHale
Fxeilsior
Professor Teyler
Weat Market Street
Martin Lofius
Devine
Sunday School Convention in Plymouth Wyoming district
The Primitive Methodist church Sunday school convention for the Wyoming district will meet on Tuesday December 14 at Franklin street church Plymouth. Morning delegates reception and district business followed by afternoon and evening singing essays readings and discussions. Choir led by W J Hooper and a double quartet conducted by W T Perkins will perform. Delegates from every town between Nanticoke and Carbone arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Primitive Methodist Church
Franklin Street
Plymouth
W. J. Hooper
W. T. Perkins
Nanticoke
Carbone
Future of Ninth Regiment discussed at Wilkes-Barre armory
A Wilkes Barre Times report notes a meeting of Ninth Regiment line and staff officers at the armory to plan the unit s future. Planned room allocations give City battalion use of the first door rooms and Seventh regiment to occupy the second floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Guard
Ninth Regiment
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Company B
Kenny
Company Ait
Willams
Memorial day program outlines nature study and songs
The notice lists a memorial event with a nature study, recitation, geology, and songs performed by students and teachers including Oli Regners, Miss A Sands, J C Taylor, Miss G Winchell, and F H W Green. Superintendent George Howell and others oversee the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlukely
Dew
Law Pom
Rh. N
Davie
Dunmore
Oli Regners
George Howell
Setaneton
Miss A. Sands
Tudy
J.C. Taylor
Misa G. Winchell
F. H W. Green
Clark's Green
Fragmented dialogue about a father and neighbor
A garbled exchange discusses a father’s attitudes toward a neighbor described as an old maid. Johnny and a speaker argue about family relations and marriage, with unclear names and context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Fin Sores
Mmail— Adams Freemin
Blinks Family Faces Financial Strain Over Payments
In a Chicago Record snippet, Jimmy Blinks asks his father if their newborn will be taken away due to unpaid installments on a new plan. The exchange highlights stress from mounting bills and an uncertain future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Gray
Baldwin Avenue
Gray Cane
Bright
Emer Rouke
Blinkses
Jimmy Blinks
Chicago
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ST. Leo's Battalion
Adoul Cimmy Cot Low Carooeut
Dome Provbent
Thei
Syed Daell
Choviel
Wwe
Owlie
Decorathiye Boenione
Bunting
Cep Breen
Ehertra
Janice Deana
J. C Devine
Ceb Vavighan
James Regan
M. Jennings
M. Madden
D. Healey
MF Mew
Buckles
T. Connors
M. Pla
Hobert McNicholas
Pod. McAndrew
James Hester
James Baldwin
PL Toole
John Fhaughnerey
Ing ‘Thome Pond
M. Hennigan
Z. Hore
Pileman
TT Cummings
0. Regan
D. Shooughnessy
John May
James Murphy
Thomas Lanigan
James Tween
Robert McNicholas
P. Jd. McAndrew
Thomas Tmermney
T. J. Gilroy
Janes Hester
Tellow
T A. Gilrey
Mary Flaherty
Father Whelan
Sumter Avenue
Mott Snyder
Hampton Street
Burglans
Bull
Globe Warehouse
Auinor
Charles W. Noack
Phico
Professor Clark
Rosen
Lizzie Baumgartner Rosen
William C. Klein
ER. J. Schmidt
Church of Peace
Janes Ferguson
Chute Street
Apoltuld
Archbold
Shela
Mise Kathe Ferguson
Omilui
Nebo
Mee
Withim Maerrel
New Brunswick
N. J
Janes
Ladies of Providence Presbyterian Church
Mareh
North Scranton
Academy OF Music, Bourgunder & Reis
Leasees
H.R. Long
Commenciro
Jerem’aulliffe
Iaine
Blakely
Lyceum Theatre
Reis & Bortlinder
Loessers
RB Lon
Bauer
Joseph Summerhill
Mabel Renne
Mm. McAndrew
John T. Watkine
Barrone
Denman Thompson
Mn Denman Thompson
Gaiety Theater
Doe Hurtig
Seaman
BIC Bowery
Yotak
Jimmy
A. E. Rogers
Lackawanna Ave
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