West Scranton Elections Draft High Stakes Council Seats
West Scranton voters brace for February municipal contests with key bids in the Fifteenth ward for select councilman and the Fourth ward for school controller. Candidates include Joseph Oliver Horatio Fellows David M. Jones and ex Alderman Morgan Daniel Moves Edward Williams. Caucus planned for December 14 to place names on the Republican ticket amid a crowded field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bcranton
Joseph Oliver
Horatio T. Fellows
David M. Jones
Thomas T. Morgan
Daniel Moves
Edward Williams
Mampton Street
Daniel Harris
Vigilance Committees
Thomas Fr. Price
A. BR. Rynon
Benjamin Williams
David Evats
David Jenkins
Messrs
Williams
Jankine
Mesars
Griffiths
Tarryre
Richard H. Williams
William Larkin
Tin plate plant pitch draws local investors in Weert West Scranton
The Weert Side board of trade manufactures committee seeks capital for a tin plate plant and reports growing interest. Chicago promoter Mr. Torbet opened subscription books in Scranton board of trade with the goal of locating the plant in West Scranton, keeping books open through the month. Local financiers are urged to invest at a nominal share price to support the proposed industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weert Side
Scranton
Lincoln Heights to Get New Cemetery Association
A Lincoln Heights firm forms a cemetery company with capital of 20000 dollars and fifteen acres purchased beside the present residence site. Work begins promptly with an iron fence, a cottage, a driveway, and sidepaths planned. Improvements budgeted at 1000 dollars. plots priced for moderate means. Subscription books open at the Lincoln Heights office in a few days. Stratford cemetery proposed as a name for one avenue in Lincoln Heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Helrhde
Opee
Lincoln Heights
Stratford Cemetery
Choir Concert At Jackson Street Baptist Church
The Jackson Street Baptist Church choir presents a concert this evening in the church auditorium. The program features recitations, choruses, vocal and instrumental solos by various members under director Prof. Lewis Daviess. Proceeds support the church building debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street
Pleasant party at Stack's Court hosted by Mrs George Thomas
A house party last evening at Mrs. George Thomas home in Stack's court honored guest Mrs. John Baer of Wilkes-Barre. The gathering featured diversions and refreshments with attendees including Mrs. B O Evens Mrs. William Perry Mrs. George Thomas and Mrs. John Hopkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thomas
Stack’s Court
John Baer
Wilkes-Barre
B. OT. Evens
William Perry
John Hopkins
Grown Up People Show Globe Warehouse Christmas Display
A Scranton advertisement touts the Globe Warehouse Christmas display as the most complete ever shown. It highlights Eric a Brae crafts, pottery from famous potteries, fancy woodwork, Ebony Oak Mahogany boxes and holders, Nich Glass Opalescent Ware, fine wrought metal, picture frames and mirrors among thousands of items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Warehouse
Scranton
Broad stock prices favor buyers in liberal market
Prices are described as favorable to buyers with stocks laid in a broad liberal basis, suggesting buyers enjoy the best rates as is customary.
Inhaler Cloota Promises Medicinal Vapor Healing
An old advertisement touts MUNvu INHALER Cloota of Medicated Vapor for inhalation to cleanse and vaporize diseased parts unreachable by stomach medicine. It claims to heal and relieve pain, describing effects on the lungs and body. The wording is archaic and focuses on curative promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloota
Balmena Tonto
Pele
Names listed by relation in wedding announcement
Mrs James James Mrs John Thomas Mrs George Kagier Mrs John Baer and son Mrs Bowen Mrs David Parry Mrs John Hughes Mrs Roland Thomas Ruth Hopkins Miss Evans and John Thomas noted in a social section item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James James
John Thomas
George Kagier
John Baer and Son
Bowen
David Parry
John Hughes
Roland Thomas
Ruth Hopkins
Miss Evans
Thirteenth annual St Leo’s social set for St David’s Hall
The thirteenth annual social of St Leo's battalion will be held this evening at St David's hall. Arrangements are complete for a large attendance and ticket sales are sufficient to ensure success. Bauer's orchestra will provide music to attract a bigger turnout. Tickets are 04 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Leo's Battalion
St. David's Hall
Bauer
Fire at West Lackawanna and North Main extinguished by garden hose
An alarm from box M at West Lackawanna and North Main last evening reported a defective chimney flue. Flames were knocked down with a garden hose. The blaze affected the house adjoining McCann's store, home to the Straub and Johnson families. Fire companies Franklin, Columbias, Hook and Ladder and Eagle responded but had no further duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Box M
West Lackawanna
North Main Avenues
McCann's Store
Straub
Johnson
Franklins
Columbias
Hook and Ladder
Eagle Companies
Various Local Events At Mears Hall And City Happenings
The first annual hall of the Keyser Valley Hove company will be held in Mear's hall on New Year's night. The Gala Dancing class will hold their weekly socials in Mear's hall this evening with Lawrence's orchestra. The Electric City Wheelmen hosted a monthly social at the club house last evening with Miss Nellie Curran providing dancing music. Fourth ward candidate meeting postponed to next Tuesday by the chairman. Hugh Larkin suffers a fractured jaw from a sudden train stop. Funeral for Mrs. Michael Keach to be held tomorrow with high requiem Mass at Holy Cross Church and interment in Cathedral cemetery. Oscar Jones, son of H. D. Jones, celebrated his fifteenth birthday with friends. refreshments served. An impressive crayon portrait of Chief John H. Walker is on display at Jenkins' drug store. Gas and Water Co begins installing water meters on Main avenue. Excavations on Scranton street completed. Baptist Young People's Union and Webster Literary and Debating Society hold meetings tonight. Rev. Samuel Lewis and niece Mrs. David Jones visit New York City. Fourth ward meeting postponed to Tuesday evening at 8. Joseph Carroll dies at noon after scalding incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyser Valley Hove Company
Mear's Hall
Lawrence
Electric City Wheelmen
Misa Nellie Curran
Fourth Ward
Hugh Larkin
Caboose
Michael Keach
Bellevue
Holy Crogs
Cathedral
Oscar Jones
H. D. Jones
Hyde Park Avenue
John H. Walker
Fire Department
Jenkins’ Drug Store
Main Avenue
Jackson Street
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Scranton Street
Baptist Young People's Union
First Welsh Artist Church
Webster Literary and Debating Society
Samuel Lewis
David Jones
Lincoln Avenue
New York City
John
Joseph
Charles Carroll
Thampton Street
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church Fair In North Scranton
North Scranton notes report the Providence Methodist Episcopal church hosting its annual fair and bazaar in the church parlors. Volunteers ran booths including fancy Candy kitchen children's and cashier duties with numerous organizers and helpers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Ladlea
Fancy Booth
Gordon Ines
George Mulley
Mina Lana Nyhart
Candy Booth
Missen
Mamie Roers
Clara Tonkings
Mary Lewin
Emma Davis
H. &. Saunders
G. W. Davis
S Booth
May Guest
Anna Howell
Lula Constantine
Charles Shook
Leann
Toul Hartzell
Paura Griffin
Allee Munn
Carl McDonald
Frank
Halph McDonald
Down In a Coal Mine or The Pluck-Me Store theatrics
On Monday evening December 1 the Auditorium stages a drama by J. J. Salmon about minors and bosses. The cast includes Horace Kluge the mine owner Terence Maloney Evan Davie Balman TH Cooligan Jamie Murray Owen Mora T. J. Coyne Barney Riggs Will Lynott Peter Smith Poe Alawiakie Alex Walls WMyrim Jones Frank McHale Patsy Casey John Morgan J. K. Cooky Dave Morgan Jamie Duffy and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Salmon
Horace Kluge
Terence Maloney
Evan Davie
Balman
TH Cooligan
Rmage
Jamee Murray
Owen Mora
What Do The Children Drink
A brief ad claiming a new drink named Grain-O replaces coffee for children. It emphasizes health benefits, grain based ingredients, and a palatable taste resembling coffee when prepared properly.
Fragmentary names hint at a local dispute or meeting
A garbled OCR list includes multiple personal names such as Tom Cullen and Beatrice Andrews along with phrases like refusing in the store and out to meet the con mines, suggesting a disrupted note or memo rather than a complete event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Cullen
Jos. Heffron
Bill Hoyst
Tim Lewis
Mre. Casey
Electric clock shines in No. % School town
School Controller Shires earns praise for lighting up the town clock. The noonday light now marks time for residents. The funeral of William Wandel a % year old Polish child was held yesterday from Theodore street. Republican primaries are set for Saturday 4 to 7 pm. Mrs Mary McAndrew of Beaumont street visits Pittston. Miss Terese Lynn of Hawley is a guest at P J Lynott’s home on McDonough avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shires
William Wandel
Theodore Street
Liberty Hare
Mary McAndrew
Beaumont Street
Pittston
Mies Terese Lynn
Hawley
P. J. Lynott
McDonough Avenue
South Scranton Note: O'Donnell and Conry Wed at St Peter's
James O'Donnell of Pittston Avenue and Miss Delian Conry of Wilkes Barre were married Wednesday at St Peter's Cathedral. After the ceremony the bridal party took a drive, followed by a wedding supper at the groom's home. The couple will begin housekeeping in a well furnished Pittston Avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O'Donnell
Pittston Avenue
Delian Conry
Wilkes- Barre
St. Peter's Catheral
Branch 226 Ladies Catholic Benevolent elect officers
At the regular meeting of Branch 226 of the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Spiritual adviser Rev E J Melley. president Ella Gavan. first vice president Mrs Mary Corgins. second vice president Maurie O'Donnell. recorder Bosie Little. assistant recorder Anna Coyne. financial secretary Mrs Emma Dempsey. treasurer Mrs Elizabeth Walsh. marshal Mrs Annie Dugran. guard Mary Reardon. trustees Mrs CG Boland, Mrs Annie McDonough, Mrs Bridget Keating, Kathryn Gavan. auditors Mary Connolly, Ella Gavan, Anna Coyne. The society reports strong growth and a healthy treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association
Om Cere
E. J. Melley
Frances FE. McGee
Ella Gavan
Mary Corgins
Maurie O'Donnell
Bosie Little
Anna Coyne
Emma Dempsey
Elizabeth Walsh
Annie Dugran
Mary Reardon
Boland
Annie McDonough
Bridget Keating
Kathryn Gavan Frances FE
McGee
Mary Connolly
Mysterious Mineoka Woman Arrested After Drunken Ride
A well dressed young woman from Mineoka visited South Slide yesterday and became intoxicated. She hired a cab for a ride and, unpaid, the driver took her to the South Side police station. She refused to give her name and was jailed. a hearing was expected this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineoka
South Slide
Iage
South Side
Church entertainment and community updates in December notes
The Young Peonies society of the Church of Peace plans an entertainment at Germania hall on Friday December 15 with an engaging and varied program and strong attendance anticipated. Jacob Emich of Hickory street is elected director of the Choral Union Singing Society linked to the Hickory Street Presbyterian church. The church choir will rehearse special music for Christmas tonight. The Welcome Dancing class holds another masquerade social at Snover's hall on December 28. Local hunters Peter Kuchner Charles Graf Charles Kreilich William Smith Henry Relf and John Phillips returned from a successful Moscow area trip. John Frown of Pittston avenue returns from Hagleton after visiting friends. Josess Melvin returns from Moscow with abundant game. Jacob Fuchs of Willow street, father of George Fuchs of Cedar avenue, is improving after a period of illness. Pen Coal available at $1.25 ton delivered to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders to C. B Sharkey 1914 Cedar avenue phone e683.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peonies Society
Church of Peace
Germania Hall
Jacob Emich
Hickory Street
Choral Union Singing Society
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
Snover’s Hall
Dee
Peter Kuchner
Charles Graf
Charles Kreilich
William Smith
Henry Relf
John Phillips
Moscow
John Frown
Pittston Avenue
Hagleton
Josess Melvin
Jacob Fuchs
Willow Street
George Fuchs
Cedar Avenue
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
C. B Sharkey
Green Ridge Market News and Local Notices
Frank Smith accepts position at Hageard’s meat market to handle turkey ducks and chickens. Green Ridge market features Rolland Carr and Mrs Haslam visiting from Dalton and Elmira. Bar Le Duc and Blue Point oysters offered at Green Ridge market. Library fundraiser aims to support operating expenses with an afternoon and evening fair at the library on Wyoming Avenue and Green Ridge Street. Roiled and sweet cider offered at Green Ridge market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Hageard
Green Ridge
Rolland Carr
Dickson Avenue
Green Ridge Market
C. B. Haslam
Dalton
Roy Fromer
Elmire
N. Y
Blue Point
Storie
Walton
Bar le Duc
Delaware
Breaker Streets
Carr
Brary
Wyoming Avenue
Green Ridge Street
Conference on Lackawanna Trainmen and Firemen Meet
Committees for firemen and trainmen join Superintendent Russell to present grievances to General Manager Rus. The session includes discussions of working conditions and dispute framing with railroad leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Russell
Rus
Engineers Complain of Long Runs and Antagonism at Port Morris
Like the engineers, they complain of lengthened runs and long layovers with no extra pay. Crews to Port Morris say they cannot get meals or lodging due to local hostility to the new management, forcing double rations and sleep in engines and cabooses. An old coach was sent to Port Morris as sleeping quarters for engineers and firemen. Even if meals and lodging were available, they would be dissatisfied, as maintaining a home in two places is too much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Morria
Port Morris
Obituary notices from Scranton deaths in week
Mrs Albley Newell wife of Rev J V Newell of Yatesville died Wednesday night at 8 90 o clock aged seventy five She survived by husband four daughters and a son Funeral arrangements pending Thomas W W Roberts 21 died after lingering illness from dropsy He conducted a restaurant at 123 North Main avenue Funeral at Plymouth Congregational church Sunday afternoon Interment in Washburn street cemetery T D Mansfield 88 died Wednesday night at Cheatnut street residence Grandfather of Frank Mansfield Myere Mansfield Funeral private Saturday Mrs Jane Harsart 199 South Hyde Park avenue widow of William Stayward died at 11 00 yesterday morning Funeral Sunday 1 p m at the houses She mother of Mrs A E Vorhis Mrs Lewis Miller and two others Funeral private Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albley Newell
J. Vv. Newell
Yatesville
Green Ridge
Park Place
Dunmore
Old
Adama Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Elm Park Church
Mire Newell
Yateaville
John Baker
Monsey Avenue
Scranton
Mra
Birmingham
Ala
Nettle Newell
C. F. Newel
Throop
Thomas WW. Roberts
David W. Roberts
North Main Avenue
Plymouth
Washburn Street
T. D. Mansfield
Cheatnut Street
West Scranton
Frank Mansfield
Myere & Mansfield
Frederick Becker
Jane Harsart
Hyde Park Avenue
Whilian W. Stayward
A. E. Vorhis
Lewis Miller
Weat Lackawanrs Avenue
Scranton Whist Tournament Draws Wide Attendance
Great interest marked yesterdays whist tournament at Scranton Moerele Club on Washington Avenue. Afternoon sessions saw sixteen couples compete and 24 couples played in the evening. Prizes went to L G LaBar and J W Dusenberry, and H Butler and John R Reese, each with 34 points. Visitors came from Wilkes-Barre Carbondale Pittston and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Moerele Club
Washington Avenue
L. G. LaBar
J. W. Dusenberry
H Butler
John R. Reese
Carbondale
M Cawley Frozen to Death on Roadside
Throop resident James McCawley 40 was found dead on the boulevard between Throop and Dickson City. Passersby found him on the road and could not awaken him. Coroner Roberts to investigate. McCawley had been in poor health and was a widower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McCawley
Throop
Dickson City
McCawley
Roberts
MacCawley
Old Point Comfort Tour Begins With December Departure
The first 1899 1990 series of personally conducted tours to Old Point Comfort via the Pennsylvania Railroad will depart New York and Philadelphia on Thursday December 28. Tickets with luncheon, six days return by regular trains and board at Vid Mount Comfort cost 15.0 from New York and 12.50 from Philadelphia with proportionate rates from other points. For itineraries contact Ticket Agents at 110 Broadway New York 4 and 749 Broad Street Newark NJ or George W Boyd Assistant General Passenger Agent Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
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Old Point Comfort
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Philadelphia
Broadway
Wourt Street
Brooklyn
Broad Street
Newark
Gao
W. Boyd
A True Friend In A Cough Remedy Ad
An old advertisement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy claims it helps mothers at night with a coughing baby and aids those with colds and irritated throats. It states the product soothes irritation and cures the cold and is sold by druggists with Matthewe Brow as wholesale and retail agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Tate
Matthewe Brow
Toothe Maguire Nuptials Attend Scranton Guests
Miss Clara Schlager Toothe wed T De Smet Maguire at the Hotel Majestic New York in a ceremony led by Archbishop Ryan. The bridal party wore satin and lace, with a long list of Scranton guests attending the celebration and supper for around 40 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Coe
Meridan
Conn
Carlotta
Ernstine Knopf
Linden
N.J
Mabel Schleger
Scranton
Charles Schlager
Sophia Schlager
John T. Porter
Cyrus Dpd. Jones
George M. Hallstead
W. F. Helletead
W. L. Schlager
Milas Mabel Schlager
Mies Bessie Porter
Lois Schlager
Gifin
St Thomas Honor Roll Students Named for Three Months
The quarterly examinations at St Thomas College list a 40 percent general average and name the students in the Junior, Sophomore, Commerce, First and Second Preparatory classes deemed to join the college roll of honor for the next three months. Names include John A Ruddy Joseph Foote Thomas M Jordan James A Cullen and others across classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas College
John A. Ruddy
Joseph Foote
Thormas M. Jordan
James A. Cullen
James Kane
Leo L. Silvers
Stephen A. Gavin
John G. McHale
Aloysius T. Colligan
Willan
Gibson
Thomas A. Newtham
James V. Ruddy
John 38
Ford
Janes P.O’ Hara
Joseph
Michael Gilloegly
Maymond Crane
Francie Duffy
Thomas Hionan
Pesmond Leonard
Harry Conenews
James Poland
Edward Kenny
Prancia Hawley
Joseph Sando
Edward Toanelly
Wiliam DeLacy
John Kane
Tateiek Conroy
Pernar Corman
Hare Old Barrett
Morrice Conroy
Farene Garvey
Alaynne MeHyeh
City to sue ex Mayor Bailey over police fines
At a council meeting Councillor James moved a resolution directing City Comptroller Vosburg to begin proceedings against ex Mayor James G. Bailey to recover police fines not turned over to the treasurer. Some members disputed the exact amount though Melvin said Bailey admitted owing between 600 and 700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
James
A. A. Vosburg
James G. Bailey
Melvin
Bailey
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
New Cemetery
St. Leo’s
Secial
Awanta
George W. Jenkins
S&s
Main Ave
T. J. Jennings
Reynolds
Mle Hutchinson
Davis
Peter Lewis
Plano
Misees Hutchinson
Browning Woodland Howes
Jenkins
Marcy Nichols
Dolidom
ST. Leo's
General News
North Scranton
Providence
South Scranton
Jas, O'Donnell
Delia Conry
Messra
Price and Denne
Messre
Crane and Hoole
Mesers
Butler and Reese
Messrs, Healey and Pelton
Tunstall
Miss Munron
Miss Voorhla
M’cawley
Santa Claus
J.D. Williams & Bro
Toothe-Maguire
Archbishop Ryan
Vosburg
Lyceum Theatre
Par Nder & Sand
Lessess
R. Long
Wm. A. Brady
Satan
Arthur C. Alston
Maurie Corelli
THE
Broadway Opera CO
DeKoven & Smith
T. Kinn
Arthur Deagon
Mise Maud Williame
James A. Herne
Academy OF Music, Burnes & An Lessees
Long
the Bells
Sidney Carton
Matinees Daily
BON Ton Burlesovers
ST. Thomas College Hall
Dierechin
N. Dushane Cloward
Mons. Martinelli
Jamon
Cardinal Gibbons
North Atama
Mass
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