Darrow Lecture Highlights Tolstoi Philosophy at Plymouth Church
West Scranton residents attended a lecture by Clarence Darrow at Plymouth Congregational Church on Tolstoi and social issues. The event featured music by Mrs. Via Jones Hitchcock and Philip Warren, with several local officials present, and drew a mixed audience of students, professionals, and labor leaders.
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West Scranton
Plymouth Congregational Church
Chirence Arrow
Leclire
McCarthy, Lloyd
John J. Murphy
Peter Roberts
Magely
John H. Devine
Central Labor Union
Darrow
A. Humphreys
Tolstoi
Leo Tolstoi
Earth
Telstoi
Oxford Accidental fund disbands and to split assets
The Oxford Accidental fund, active for two years with over a hundred Oxford mine employees before the 1902 strike, dissolves. Treasures’ funds will be divided among members in good standing at Co operative hall next Monday at 7 30. Committee in charge is David B Davis and Frank Creegan with officers Roger Jones rank Creegan Benjamin Griffiths and David B Evans.
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Oxford Accidental
Oxford
Co-operative Hall
David BR
Davis
Frank Creegan
Roger Jones
Rank Creegan
Benjamin Griffiths
David B. Evans
Fifth Ward Common Council Candidates Meet for Primary Details
Candidates for the Fifth ward common council meet to set primary timing and procedures. Three representatives will be elected to the lower branch. a nomination in this ward is effectively an election. Nominees include Albert Lewis Edward J Robathan John James Benjamin Griffiths George Jones and William Wright with Griffiths stating he will stay in the race.
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Fifth Ward
Albert Lewis
We Division Street
Edward J. Robathan
South Hyde Park Avenue
John James
Fourteenth Street
Benjamin Griffiths
Thirteenth Street
George Jones
Rebecca Avenue
William Wright
Division
Thirteenth Streets
Griffiths
Two Men Kicked by Mule in Hyde Park Shaft
Two young men, drivers in the Hyde Park shaft, were kicked by the same mule on Tuesday and are in a critical condition. Thomas Hughes of North Filmore Avenue suffered stomach injuries with undetermined internal damage, while Carroll of Luzerne Street sustained a crushed rib, head injuries, and a fractured shoulder. Dr. J J Carroll attends both patients.
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Hyde Park
Thomas Hughes
North Filmore Avenue
Carroll
Luzerne Street
Hughes
J. J. Carroll
Son Llewellyn Jones Dies in Hunting Accident
Relatives of John L. Jones of Spring Brook report that his son Llewellyn Jones age 20 was accidentally shot and killed on a hunting trip near his home on Tuesday. The family, well known in West Scranton, has asked Rev. D. P. Jones and Rev. R. Jones to conduct funeral services tomorrow afternoon in Spring Brook.
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John L. Jones
Spring Brook
Fourteenth Street
Llewellyn Jones
Weat Scranton
D. P. Jones
Tabernacle Congregational Church
R. &. Jones
North Scranton
West Side Conclave elects officers for Heptasophs order
The West Side Conclave, Comproved Order of Heptasophs, met last evening and elected Archon Hy A Parsons plus a full slate: provost John Th Richards prel ate PD L Beemer secretary Stewart Beesecker financier J B R Evans treasurer Morgan P Daniels inspector W C Scott warden P J Ruane sentinel H E D Davis trustees John R Williams Ed Jones and David Lewis delegate Lewis A Howell alternate W J Morgan to supreme conclave.
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West Side
Order of Heptasophs
Favorite Hall
Archon
A. Parsons
John Th. Richards
PD. L. Beemer
Stewart Beesecker
J. BR. Evans
Morgan P. Daniels
W. C. Scott
P. J. Ruane
Davis
John R. Williams
Ed. Jones
David Lewis
Lewis A. Howell
W. J. Morgan
Ladies Aid Sale Opens This Afternoon at First Baptist
The annual sale of aprons and comforters by the Ladies Aid society of the First Baptist church will open this afternoon. Tonight’s program includes piano solo by Roy Wheeler, recitation by Annie Jones, piano duet by Alice Williams and Roy Wrichmour, recitation by Charles Williams, and piano solo by Miss Allee Williams.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
First Baptist Church
Roy Wheeler
Annie Jones
Alice Williams
Roy Wrichmour
Charles Wiliams
Miss Allee Williams
Charles A Stuart to perform at Simpson M E church
Charles A Stuart will present character impersonations and recitations at Simpson M E church tomorrow evening with admission 10 and 15 cents. Rev DL TD Hopkins, pastor of the First Welsh Baptist church, officiated at the funeral of Mrs William Hopkins yesterday. Burial was in Washburn street cemetery. St Patrick's J C U recently elected officers: President Miss M J Dowhelly, Vice President Miss Julia Lamb, Secretary Miss Kathryn Gallagher, Treasurer Miss Mary Reilly, Medical Examiner Dr W J L Davis.
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Charles A. Stuart
Simpson M. E
DL TD. Hopkins
First Welsh Baptist Church
William Hopkins
Washburn Street
GB. U
M. J. Dowhelly
Julia Lamb
Kathryn Gallagher
Many Reilly
W. J. L. Davis
Personal paragraphs from Sheshequin and area
A. Th. Gillette of Sheshequin Pa visits his sister Mrs H C McDermott at the Simpson parsonage North Hyde Park avenue. Mr and Mrs William Matthewson of 1214 West Gibson street have a new son at their home. Mrs John P D Jones of Price street gone to Rockland Wisconsin where her mother is. James Williams of Johnstown visiting his brother on Miss Anna Williams of Snyder avenue returned home from Cleveland Ohio. J H Burrus of North Lincoln avenue guest of his parents at Sterling.
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A. Th. Gillette
Sheshequin, Pa
H. C. McDermott
Simpson Parsonage
North Hyde Park Avenue
William Matthewson
West Gibson Street
John PD. Jones
Price Street
Rockland
Wis
James Willams
Johnstown
Hyde Park
Providence Camp No 9155 Meets in Auditorium Tonight
Providence Camp No 9155 Modern Woodmen of America will meet in the Auditorium this evening to adopt eight candidates and elect officers. A bazaar and supper will follow in the Providence M E church parlors Thursday and Friday evenings. Supper Thursday 6 to 8 and fancy articles plus home made candy for sale. Crackerjack basketball team defeated Wilkes-Barre Ninth Regiment and will play Pittston Friday night at the Auditorium. Rose M Woodruff and Edward Foster wed yesterday at M E parsonage. they will reside in Carbondale after leaving on the 2:40 p m train.
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Providence
Modern
Woodmen of America
Providence M. E
Wilkes-Barre
Pittston
Tribune
Scranton
Misa Rose M. Woodruff
Edward Foster
North End
Cure
Foster
Carbondale
Dunmore Bank Delays Contract Decision and Local Notices
Nine bids were submitted for the Dunmore Fidelity Deposit and Discount bank building, with no award made and a new meeting set for today. James McGarry, injured at the Mowery Wilson breaker, is improving at Lackawanna hospital and may avoid arm amputation. L B Wert of Neptune fire company announces candidacy for chief of the fire department. Mrs. Conrad Switzer of Drinker etest is indisposed, Division No. 7 Ladies Auxiliary of
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Dunmore Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank
James McGarry
Mowery Wilson
Lackawanna Hospital
L. BP, Wert
Neptune Fire Company
Tre Department
Wert
Teevan
Conrad Switzer
Drinker Atest
Regular meeting to elect officers this evening
The A. H. will hold a regular meeting this evening to elect officers for the ensuing year. The Blessed Virgin Sodality of St. Marys church will host a reception at St. Marys church next Sunday evening.
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The
Blessed Virgin Sodality of
St. Mary's Church
South Scranton Seeks Large Hall And Social Center
A South Scranton movement aims to secure a large hall with social and sacred use. Junger Maennerchor plans a parish house style complex with bowling alley gymnasium and committee rooms. A committee may be formed to locate a site. Round X club to meet at Cedar avenue HQ tomorrow night. Charles Kelly jailed after drunken incident. St Aloysius abstinence society calls an important meeting. O Malley family attended a funeral then returned home. Sunday School class at St Paul’s M E will feature Miss Byrd Sweetser and Banfield sisters with a silver offering. Dr Schley’s Lung Healing Balsam advertised with no cure, no pay.
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Junger Maennerchor Society
Hickory Street
Round X Club
Cedar Avenue
Charles Kelly
Storr
Columbia Catsup
Westpfaht
W. J. O'Malley
Charles
Buffalo
St. Paul's M. FE
Byrd Sweetser
Banfield Sisters
Green Ridge Notes on Local Visits and Events
Miss Frances Budd sprained ankle. T S Hubbard visited Green Ridge friends. Young Men's Club of the Church of the Good Shepherd meets Saturday at 8 pm. Warren Kimball and W W Peterman visited nearby towns. Pigeon thieves targeted henneries in Green Ridge Flats. E B Sturges speaks at the Green Ridge Y M C A hall on travels abroad with pictures for the Ladies Aid. J I Lane lecturing at Green Ridge Baptist on Gold and Diamond Mines of South Africa. proceeds for the organ fund.
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Frances Budd
Grandvylew Avenue
Hubbard
Wimmers
Green Ridge
Young Men's Club
Church of the Good Shepherd
Warren Kimball
Monsey Avenue
Clark's Summit
W. W. Peterman
Marion Street
Moosic
E. B. Sturges
New Young Men's Christian Association
Sturges
Ladies' Aid Society
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Lane
Green Ridge Baptist Church
South Africa
Organ Fund
Obituaries of Keir Culkin Wilton and Marsh in Scranton area
Obituary notices report the deaths of Joan G. Keir aged 7 in South Scranton, Thomas Culkin a West Scranton elder, Josephet Wilton of Tobyhanna aged fifty five, and Mrs Racita Mars wife of Clement Marsh Jr at Hyde Park. Survived by multiple children and scheduled funerals and interments across local churches and cemeteries.
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Josephet Wilton
Tobyhanna
John
Easton
Fen Iy
John Clymer
Migs Matilda
Racitaers Mars
Clement Marsh, Jr
Hunter
South
Hyde Park Avenue
Maurie
Teannon
Opening of the Universalist Church Ladies Fair in Guernsey Hall
The Universalist church ladies opened a Christmas fair in Guernsey Hall to raise 1000 dollars for the new building fund. Decorated halls hold art, novelty, handkerchief, apron, and candy tables with lunch and a turkey dinner planned. A concert led by Mrs. Erwin Wilson featured readings and violin solos, plus a mando lin performance by the FPlove Brothers. The event closes tonight with a two act comedy Mr Bob and seating for about 400.
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Guernsey Hall
Erwin Wilson
Mildred Green
Irma Walters
May Myers
Wilkes~ Barre
Joseph Danner
Fplove Brothers’ Mandolin Orchestra
Bob
WALTER WINTON'S DIAMOND PARLOR ADVERTISMENT
An advertisement touts a wide range of rings and diamonds with steeply reduced prices at Walter Winton's Diamond Parlor in the Mears Building. It promises satisfaction guaranteed and unique display items including exotic diamonds and gem set mounts, plus new safety purses and leather holders for customers.
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Mother Earth
Beech Lady
Colin
Walter W. Winton
Mears Building
N M Eicke Secures Special Half-Price Dr Howard Offer
Dr Howard's specific for constipation and dyspepsia goes on special half-price at 50 cents through N M Eicke who guarantees refunds if relief is not achieved. Medicine promises quick relief and permanent cures for stomach liver issues with a small dose. Limited supply due to high demand.
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N. M. Eicke
M. Erik
Mrs Janet MacDougall Dies After Illness in Pittston
Mrs Janet MacDougall longtime Pittston resident dies at home on Philadelphia avenue after a three week heart illness. Born in Paisley Scotland October 6 1824 she was 90. Husband John MacDougall preceded her.
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Janet MacDougall
Pittston
Philadelphia Avenue
MacDougall
Faisley
Scotland
John MacDougall
Dr Knopf to Speak on Tuberculosis Prevention at St Luke's
Dr 5 A Knopf of New York renowned for tuberculosis studies accepts invitation to address Scranton Board of Trade meeting at St Luke's Parish House tonight at 8 o'clock. He will discuss Individual and Municipal Prevention of Consumption. Admission is free. public and health minded citizens urged to attend.
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5. A. Knopf
New York
America
Gratitude Rendered to Donors for November Gifts
Directors of Hachtemann Hospital express thanks to numerous individuals and church groups for their November donations including Mrs Dora Broadhead Mrs W A Diehl Mrs J M Chittenden Mrs C H H Welles Mrs Zeidler Mrs G A Catlin Mrs H H Brady and many others from Grace Reformed St Luke's and Tabernacle churches plus families and local clubs.
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Hachtemann Hospital
Misu Dora Broadhead
W. A. Diehl
J. M. Chittenden
C. HH
Welles
Zeidler
G. A. Catlin
H. H. Brady
M. Boles
Grace Heformed Church
Myra
Mr. Tages
Tabernacle Church
Dunmore
Howard Yeag
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West
Attorney Darrow
Sition
Dufour
G. W. Jenkins
Nunu Adu
Pennsylvania
Globe Warehouse
Oxford Accidental Fund
Council
Samo
Ladies’ Aid Society Fair
General News
Cruwh
Bette Ly
Ta. I
South Scranton
St. Aloysius Total Abstinence Society
Pharmacy Hall
Martin Plaherty
Joan G. Keir
George Keith
Alder Street
Whe
Peter Whee
George Kelb
W. A. North
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
Pittston Avenue
Thomas Culkin
Chestnut Street
Ele
Catherine
Nellie
Elizabeth
St. Patrick’s Church
Cathedral
Universalist Church
Prof
Wiley
Department of Agricul
Ture
Ceylon
India
Dr. Howard Company
Pittiston
Janet McDougall
Goldsmith's Bazaar
New Armory
Lyceum Theatre
M. Rels
Tennec
Manag da
Ufty
Brothers Byrne
Jason
John Byrne
Byrne Brothers
South Main Street
South Main
Charles Streets
QR. H. Green
Germantown
Alexander Bry- Hen
D. BK. Taylor
Alexander
DR. Knopf
Academy of Music
J. Duffs
Big Paree Comedy Room
Ton
Sandy Houwntiful
Kiutaenjimmer
Bacons
Tumble Tom
Cas
Dixie Theatre
Petit Pest
Lessee
Aid Man
Turner
Rialto
Hahneman Hospital
Thomas Dickson
G. B. Smith
BK. Bone
J. A. Robertson
G. Coursen
T. B. Jones
Col
M. Roles
L. Puller
A. M. Deckery
W. A. Wilcox
Henry Helin, Jr. McClare & Brooks
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