West Scranton Board Debates Streets and Parks Needs
Jon J. Raphe outlines street improvements sewers and parks funding to the West Side Board of Trade. The body adopts resolutions on water supply streetcar franchises and Nay Aug park upgrades as committees study sewer capacity and district projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Board of Trade
Jon J. Raphe
Parbe Lic Works
Roche
Othe
Toche
Nay Aug
Nay Aug Park
T. Fellows Mason
John Fern
Hector Campbell
Byane
John F. Barr
Roehe
Waites
Mitlee A
Setteestsians
Daniels
Christmas Holiday Trade Quickens Sales This Season
The piece notes a two week Christmas trade period aimed at brisk sales from opening to Christmas eve. Management expects strong patron incentives and holds confidence that this year's offers will perform as well as in past seasons.
Annual Display Christmas Gift Wares Opens With Wide Selection
This morning a display of holiday goods showcases toys and dolls, bric a brac, clocks, watches, jewelry, art needlework, cushions, bedding, draperies, pictures, knitwear, gloves, neckwear, and men’s furnishings. Also featured are vanity sets, leather goods, perfume, and an array of gift boxes and boxes for various purposes priced to attract shoppers.
Holiday Gift Suggestions Prompt Readers to Shop
A period advertisement highlights affordable gifts for the recipient including umbrellas silk waists coats scarves muffs collars linens quilts laces ribbons and a set of standard books at half value. It promises broad selection and moderate costs for holiday shoppers.
Tenth anniversary programme by West Side vonclive
The eleventh edition marks a grand entertainment evening by the Improved Order of Heptasophs West Side division on November 211. The arrangements committee includes Parsons Davies Evans Howell and Richards. The program features a Quintet solo, a Carmen Toreador portion, recitations by Miss Sadie and Miss Nellie, a Winter act, and a Fine Music quartet among other acts.
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Sop
Eee
AME
Kimi Paik Quintet
Sole
Oo Toreador Carmen Co. Ia
Meo
Pitine
Witten
Nota Marites
Hens Hatten
West Side Youths Star in Biardia-Komius at Lyceum
Miss Gierardine Phillips daughter of city engineer Joseph P L Phillips headlines the Biardia-Komius program at the Lyceum this week. Cora M Griffin pupil Maud Weatherhog and other soloists Jenkin Dewis Thorne Reese and Willard Jones will perform before a large audience.
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West Side
Lyceum
Gierardine Phillips
Joseph PL Phillips
Bardia Komas
Philips
Cora M. Griffis
Cholis
Jenkin Dewis
Piorentnce Thomes
Willie Reese
Willard F. Jones
Balwords Court Couple Wed In Gray Bridal Attire
At the home of Revo W. Be Morgan of Balwords Court the marriage of Sarah Walters of Archbidd to Daniel Henold of 22 Deckers Court was performed. The bride wore a tearful gray gown with ribbed detailing and drifted florist roses. After the ceremony the couple hosted a reception at 822 Deckers Court with many friends. they will reside at 2 Deckers Court after brief travels to New York City Philadelphia and Washington.
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Revo W. BE. Morgan
Balwords Court
Misesarah Walters
Archbidd
Daniel Hen Rold
Deckers Court
Thomas C. Philby
Lenigold
New York City
Philadelphia
Washington
Decker's Court
Boy Falls From Porch Fractures Skull In Home Accident
Vivi Abe cond Mere Willim Quick, aged, fell from a porch at 210 Tenth Street into an eight foot basement. He sustained severe bruises and skull fracture. He was unconscious at first but later saved, Dr. Dow Vans of North Main Avenue attended. Condition listed as precarious last night.
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Vivi
Abe
Willim Quick
Tenth Street
Dow. Vans
North Main Avenue
Dod
St Brendan's Women elect officers and host supper sale
The St Brendan's women’s group No 24 held their annual election in their North Main avenue hall. Elected officers include President Duffy First vice president Kearney Second vice president Early Recording secretary Covey Funeral secretary Hurst Treasurer McCoy Marshal Garrett Outside sentinel Tuves Trustees Meilagh Fitzgibbon Murphy Donohoe McLain. A large turnout attended last evening’s assembly for supper and to view the sale items. The sale and supper continue through the week with the listed menu.
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St Brendan's
Outside Sentinel
AL Tuves
Rustees
T. J. Meilagh
M. J. Fitagibbon
Murphy
J.donohoe
Bawad
McLain
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Parade Honest Remedy Claims
A critique of humbug cures argues that Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets genuinely aid digestion by supplying natural digestive ferments and pepsin rather than acting as a secret patent medicine. The article contrasts them with Cyotharite pills and explains the tablets digest food after meals to prevent gas acidity and related ailments.
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Stuart
Hesh
Local meal served with free admission for community
A community gathering offers braised beef scalloped potatoes corn baked beans celery coca cola coffee and ice cream. Admission is free and all are welcome, inviting residents to join the meal and socialize.
funerals and interments in Washburn and cathedral cemeteries
Yesterday afternoon services were held for George Masters two year old child at Pyne with Rev Walker officiating and four little girls listed as pallbearers. Interment followed at Washburn Street Cemetery. Also mourners attended the funeral of Mrs Jane Edwards from 1144 Ligerne Street with a Welsh Baptist minister delivering the eulogy and pallbearers named Frank Fisk James Filler Emory Neal James Kit David Richards and Thomas Evans. Interment was at Washburn Street Cemetery. The late Philip Langan had a funeral from St Patrick's Church at Fatelook with a solemn high mass and was buried in Cathedral Cemetery.
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Ofebelk
Hite
George Masters
William Masters
Pyne
Walker
Avchhald
Offichited
Wttle
Liggie Thomas
Anna White
Lesgh Mvans
Erma Davy
Washburn Street
Jane Fidwards
Ligerne Street
Thomas Evans
Philip Langan
St. Patrick's Church
Fatelook
Cathedral
Pleasant social notices and club meetings in town
A string of local social notes lists parties at 402 Division street and North Hyde Park avenue, fudge party by Miss Jennie Watkins, and a Willom Connell Glee club meeting at Twerite hall. Various church societies, youth groups, and guilds held meetings in Washburn street and other venues with plans for future events and a candy sale.
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Wagstaff
Division Street
Jennie Watkins
Hyde Park Avenue
Willom Connell Glee Club
Twerite Hall
Christian Naedeavor Society
Washburn Street
Oxford Gile Club
Cieb
Washington Hall
David Z. Davis
Jacksom Street Baptist Church
Besi
Bellevue
Thomas de Chuchy
Jackson Street
Jennie Jenkins
Helen Jones
Muna ‘Stephens
Kate Chase
Hwthel Peck
Christine Fellows
Anna Edwards
Minnie Boldis
Rhoda Elias
Jeanette Davis
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Unclear historic notices from Staten Island page sketch
Fragmented local obituaries and notices describe funeral arrangements for Mendon Oliver and others, with scattered references to addresses, church events, and civic actions. The text mentions a council vote for street improvements on Columbia Avenue and Capouse, plus a community meeting at the Green Ridge Women’s Christian Temperance Union.
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Mie
Dovler Hochwell
Staten
Walkiesdbeere
Iteetyiet
Mendon Oliver
Ollivew
Dickson Avenue
Altemwon
Shapeon
Lyairelie
Bn Forest LM Eerie
Dows
Malpli van Didow
Mario Street
Moscow
Iekney
Tinkiai
Samerso
Columbia
Capouse
Mralifford’s
Penn Avenue
South Scranton Aid Attempt Ends In Debt
Richard Helbing tried to help Fred Hurst out of a legal hole but ended up in trouble himself after Hurst was arrested for false pretences. Helbing loaned money to free him, then faced a lawsuit when Hurst did not repay. Kraestner lent funds to Helbing on trust, and a settlement followed after a lengthy hearing.
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Richard Helbing
Fred Hurst
Cedar Avenue
Hurst
J. J. Brune
Hyde Park
John
Richard Welhing
Hurat
Helbing
Sttm Wr &Lf
Fran Charles Kaestner
Krestner
Aldermion Seates
Flelbing
Kraestner
All Wests
Gas Leak Sparks Cedar Ave Disruption
A strong odor of gas on Cedar avenues between Beech and Maple streets followed a rupture in a large thin pipe. Crews worked through the night to repair the defect while digging weakened soil, with extra precautions after dark and no lights allowed nearby.
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Cedar Aves
Maple
Bowers Aire
Tin Workers Lodge Holds Social for National Officers
Daeckson lodge No 2 of Tin Workers Scranton allied with the AF of L held a smoker social at St Johns hall Wat evening on Stone avenue in honor of national officers and delegates. Scranton lodge No 10 attended in strong force as guests of their tin worker brethren and the event proved highly enjoyable.
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Daeckson Lodge
Scranton
American Federation of Labor
St. John’s Hall
Stone Avenue
Hiboar Eivelos
Scranton Lodge
Rival Singing Societies Schedule Christmas Events
The Saengerrune and Maennerchor societies each planned a Christmas tree drawing and festival on the same date by coincidence. The committees, learning of the clash from these volumes, may soon meet to avoid overlapping entertainments on December 20 within a block of each other.
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Saengerrune
Maennerchog
View Mente Institute elects leaders in contested session
The View Mente Institute election details a slate of officers including a secretary and president, with reports of speeches by VM. Meseetit and other figures. Local events reference gatherings, dances, and community notices amid an ornate record of meetings and activities.
Sock Social Boosts Society Treasury in Decker Event
A well attended social at W. DD Decker’s home drew strong support and funds for the Bunding school. The sock socks gathering, described as highly enjoyable, promises added income to the society. The Modern Woodmen of America formed a local camp Monday night with about forty members and elected officers including H P Plum and Curtis Hult.
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W. DD
Decker
Woodmen of America
H. P. Plum
Curtis Hult
Edward Angwin
George Dainty
Theodore Sargeant
Local Royal Arcanum officers elected as Malley convalesces
Dunmare council No. 172 Royal Arcanum elected officers at its last meeting with E. F. Altemose as Regent J. J. Whitiman as vice regent Moffatt as orator C. Moffatt as secretary Go W. B. Allen as treasurer We Spear as chaplain John Hoffmain as trustee Victor Bursehell W. J. Costello W. B. Weisberger named trustees Mrs Louis Sawyer dies at mean street home after illness of several weeks following diphtheria and throat paralysis. survived by husband three children Brak Maggie and Ruth and siblings Jerome Plow Riverside Pa and Mrs Wesley Paterson.
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Chor
AL B. Baker
Wilbur Stevens
J. EB. Shuller
Mitter
M.D. Sigier
Mo. G. Malley
Drinker Street
Dunmare Council
Royal Arminim
E. F. Altemose
J. J. Whit Iman
Wl. Oc. Moffatt
Royal Taft
Go W. B. Allen
Ro A. Davis
Chapliis
We. Spear
John Hoffmain
Victor Bursehell
W. J. Costello
W. B. Weisberger
Louis Sawyer
Hier Hone
Rigg Street
Brak
Maggie Aind Ruth
Jerome Plow
Riverside
Welsey
Paterson
Piuneruad Wethee
Obituary notices for several community members
An obituary notice lists the death of Mrs Nettie Buridici Slade on Prescott Avenue after a week of illness. It notes survivors including husband, daughter, mother, and two sisters, with funeral services at the house and interment at forest hills cemetery. Other obituaries include Miss Edith French age 18, a Plymouth church member. Mrs Lea Evans of South Mercombe Avenue. Mrs Mally Timoran. and Miss Ann Kane aged 22, with details on survivors and funeral arrangements to follow.
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Nettie Buridici Slade
Prescott Avenue
Shade Wis
Jiaarrhige
Dee
Cron
Iss
Charles B. Rhindle
Flor, Burdick
Mra Oh, Stevens
Mise Carrie Burdick
Pune
Prescoth Avenue
Idith French
Daugheter
Mead
Thomas French
Ann Kane
Catherine Kane
Prospect Avenue
Catherine
James
John
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J. PY. Wedeman
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Cuvry
John R. Parr
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T Fellows Maron
DD. Evans
W. OG
L. PB
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Ch Morgan
Messrs
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South Main
Globe Warehouse
Siedey
Vrentia
Sadie
Idan
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Copellive
Warren
Nellie Paben
Phiri
Miss Sitlie Honee
Wee Eee Nitti
Wisvsuny
Sale and Fair
Kemp
Green Ridge
South
Hhmai
Leno
Mente Institute
Donhor
Meseetit
Peresidiall
Iaile
Mike Armoby
Bank Hasan
Tiger St
Jaseph
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Tania
Norn
Wilton
Pidtip Mieis
New Vassaly
Malik Melig
Baemgeninde
Dunmore
Raglans
VRS
Leas T. Evans
Vuiul- Hing
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Dness
Childrwen
KO Civittiihes
Alves
Isaac Benjamin
Edward Stratford
Willi
Agethur
Tobermele
Tom Ehureh
Routh
Heide
Mally
Stephen J
Lyceum Theatre
M. Reis
A. J. Duffy
Henry Giheenwalis
Laughiter
Goldstein Wieete
Thotties Keogh
Man Hampton
George (. Boniface, Jr
Winetnis
Seale
KardiaKomas
Sonenton
Ita Titet Phorinont
Lve Tagsim
Evens Pariotie Aitigen
Lyckem
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Academy of Music
Leace
Red
Duffy
Dues
KO Saskeville
Human Hearts
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Matinee
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Star Theatre
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Hecrmbee YM
the Brigadiers
Buhe
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PEI
Hollings
Allis-Chalmers Co
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Wilkes-Barre
Peat
Sharps
Quincy Avenue
Dunmore Cemetery
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