West Scranton Elections Show Narrow Returns and Alliances
Alderman Owen D. John and Constable John J. Davies were renominated amid a large vote. Results detail district by district tallies for judges, registrars, and constables with notable margins for Davies and Watkins and tight races in the Fourth ward. Turnout fell short of last general election, no disturbances reported, primaries conducted orderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen D. John
John J. Davies
Michael Larkin
Bonar of Trade
Nature
Register of Voters
H. A. Jones
Daniel Hughes
Jacob Shoemaker
Allerman
John & Lewis
Joan T. Jones
Constable
Price
John R. Neat
Davitel B. Rdchards
Henry Cirvenwood
Hit. Morris
Wathine
Register of
Henry Greenwood
Morte T. Watekins
Regietes of Voters
James FL. Brace
David EB
Thomas
Dinelod
Jones
Electhon
Wil Ver Lake
David B
Pieris
Fragmentary historical notice on remedies and ailments
Fragmented OCR text hints at remedies and medical terms like cure and treatment. Names and places are unreadable. The passage mentions various ailments and possible prescriptions but lacks coherent details or clear event.
Local contractor sued over work on Chestnut street dwelling
Michael Larkin seeks damages from contractor Hawley in Alderman court over a half completed Chestnut street house. The case centers on unpaid wages claimed by carpenters and the owner Alderman John reserves decision as Attorneys Jeesin and Jeffress press for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Larkin
Chestnut Street
Larkin
Gene
Mawley
Jeesin
Jeffress
Hawley
Clestnut Street
Amd
John
Funeral Service For Miss Katie Schnell
A funeral was held for Miss Katie Schnell of North Ninth Street after services at Kinser Welk Congregational Church. The burial took place at Washburn Street Cemetery with interment at Washington Avenue Cemetery following at the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Fillen
Rosifenen
Norh Pyde Park Avenue
Othe Kinser Welk Congregational Vhurch
Pvh? Jones
Jayne Puddin
Eleir
Washburn Strent
Katie
Schnell
North Ninth Street
Westomhey
Washington Avenue
Local man injured in train collision near Glenburn
Edwernd Davis of North Garfield Avenue was involved in a derailment incident Saturday evening while boarding a train near Glenburn. A company named Bavis and several others accompanied the event, with the train damaged as it passed Wenbury. The youth attempted to alight on a long curve by the dam head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwernd Davis
Garfield Avenue
Apael
Worker Davis Injured From Fall Near Culvert Line
Reports indicate Davis fell about twelve feet when he did not stop at a culvert under the tracks. He sustained a broken shoulder blade a severe wrist sprain facial injuries and body trauma. He was taken to a nearby house then to his home under a physician’s care. Shoemaker of 4 North Summers Avenue suffered severe burns to hands face and neck from an accidental powder ring explosion. He was treated at his residence and a physician was called.
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Davis
Sunmner Avenue
Local residents return visits from travels and guests
Miss Badle Push of South Hrowley avenue is very Hathertone. Mr and Mrs SS Williame of Ed winsdale have returned home from a visit with friends here. Miss Laurie Davie of Waoming is the guest of her sister Mrs Penny of Washburn street. HH. T. Prlew of Lafayette Street has returned from a business trip to Philadelphia. Mrs J Cavanaugh of Waverly has returned from a visit here with friends. Miss Ralph Shafer of Ninth street is guest Mika Sallre Miller of Metantalen Teg. Mrs FL Marshall and children of Sastre Pa are the priests of Weert Hevanton relatives.
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Badle Push
Hrowley Avenue
SS Williame
Edwinsdale
Laurie Davie
Waoming
Kares Penny
Washburn Street
HH. T. Prlew
Lafayette
Philadelphia
J. Cavanaugh
Waverly
Ralph Shafer
Ninth Street
Mika Sallre Miller
Metantalen Teg
FL Marshall and Children
Sastre
Weert Hevanton
Local election nominates Reese Smith for council and constable
The primary election results nominate David Reese for common council Beth Smith for constable J Richards for ward assessor Reese and Smith advance to the second term A Presbyterian church service noted a new heating system a large congregation attended Also Christmas services announced at Providence Church and a marriage announcement for Ligaie Richards and Harold Jones
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Reese
Common Council
Beth Smith
Sna KN
Throat and Lung Remedy Promoted in Weekly Advertisement
An OCR fragment promotes Seas 9 hemp’s Balm for coughs croup bronchitis asthma and consumption with claims of high success. The ad urges daily use through this week and suggests keeping a bottle at home and checking your card for pricing and an ample bottle option.
Scott’s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites
Nature creates cures but needs help at times. Scott's Emulsion strengthens nerves feeds tissues and builds rich blood to check disease and start health. Sold by all druggists Scott & Downe Chemists New York.
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Scott
Soc
Scott & Howne
Chemints
New York
Dinmore Post Office Extends Evening Mail Window
The beyoutt and postoffice authorities adopt a new evening service after the 7 o'clock mail, keeping the office open until 10 pm with Chief J G Dierks on duty to supervise and prevent clutter. Box holders may collect mail until closing time, while the stamp window remains at its usual hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beyoutt
Postoffice
J. G. Dierks
Fire Alarm Sparks Borough Warning For Repeated Delays
An early morning fire at Pine Street in the Michael Carr residence, occupied by John Manley, caused slight damage and was doused before the fire companies arrived. Fire officials fault the alarm system for unreliability and note repeated delayed responses as crews verify hose numbers, risking valuable time.
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Pine
Michael Carr
Pine Street
John Manley
Funeral and community notices from Ware street area
The funeral for Miss Sarah Scott of Ware street was held from her parents home and proceeded to St Marys church for a requiem mass before burial in St Marys cemetery. The Senior Christian Endeavor Society elected officers for six months. Arlington Double quartette plans a masquetide night at Odd Fellows hall with an orchestra. Andrew H W Allen funeral scheduled in Pittston with church services and burial in Pittston cemetery. Several local postings include letters advertised and a special train for Pittston funeral attendees. other community items cover meetings, school board adjournment, and local incidents.
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Sarah Scott
Ware Street
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Christian Endeavor Society
the Presbyterian Church
Charles Smith
Grace Chamberlin
Earnest Close
la M. Smith
Minsisle Close
Arlington
Odd Fellows Hall
Andrew HW. Allen
Pittston
Presbyterian Church
Pittetun
Maria Kevany
Lackawanna Valley House
Mary Road
Fite and Wyoming Valley Railroad
Private Johny Connelly Reported Home From Illness
Private Johny Connelly of Company A Thirteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers has been confined at his home on West Drinker Street for months with serlowe and typhoid fever and is now seen on the streets. Several local families on Harper Street Apple Street and Blakely shared weekend visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johny Connelly
Thirteenth Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteer
West Drinker Street
Serlowe
Connelly
Richard Webber
Mars
Harper Street
William Murper
Blakely
John Jenkins
Margaret
Apple Street
Priceburg
Emma Chamberlin
Wilkes
Harr
Aires
M. W. Chanberlin
South Plakely Street
Barker Milner and
Famiy
Marper Street
Rore Webber
George Williame
Peckville
Farewell Mass as Father Moffitt Accepts Taylor Pastorate
St John s Catholic church in South Scranton filled for farewell services for Rev d A Moffitt the longtime assistant who has been named pastor of the Taylor parish at the Taylor Century Hose Company His last sermons moved many and he urged friends to visit often as Rev E J Meller praised him and welcomed his new post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor—Century Hose Company
Dunmore
George Bush
St. John's Catholic Church
Fig Aireet
D. A. Moffitt
Taylor
Father Moffitt
St. John's Church
Father
E. J. Meller
St. John’s Church
Bather Moffitt
Dunmore Firemen Invite Century Hose for Parade and Banquet
A Dunmore firemen committee representing John B. Smith and Independent Hose Companies invited Century Hose to join a parade two weeks from tomorrow and attend a banquet that night. The visiting group includes Chief O Hara and ex Chief Victor Burschell.
Prospect man arraigned on drunkenness and reckless firing
George Hush of Prospect avenue was arraigned in police court yesterday for drunkenness and the reckless discharge of a revolver at 1 30 yesterday morning. With two intoxicated companions he walked Willow street near Pittston avenue where he began firing. Patrolman Schmidt arrested him and Alderman Storr fined him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hush
Prospect Avenue
Willow Atrret
Pittston Avenue
Bush
Schmidt
Alderman Storr
Fourteen Friends Honor Birth Of Son At Hotel Best
The Fourteen Friends held a large display of flac over Hotel Best Saturday night to celebrate the birth of a son to George Wirth, a member of Richards, Wirth & Lewis. The ceremony included Old Glory ceremonies and a social gathering with South Scranton leaders present. Albert Heirv, president elect, presented a new baby carriage to the happy father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wirth
South Scranton
Happy Father
Richards, Wirth & Lewis
Lackawanna Avenue
Births and Milestones Hit Local Families This Week
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Weber at 70 Irving Avenue joining other happy families including Lt of Police and Mrs Peter Zang as grandparents. A daughter arrived for M P Judge of Mulherin Judge lumber dealers. A. L Dunterey of Cedar Avenue celebrates a new daughter. Michael Ryan hosts a dinner at 62 Willow Street for a ten day old girl christened at St Peters Cathedral with Rev J O B Feeley officiating. Marie Ityan and John B D Leonard noted among the relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber
Irving Avenue
Peter Zang
M. PB. Judge
Mulherin & Judge
A. L. Dunterey
Cedar Avenue
Sausday
Michael Ryan
Willow Street
St. Peter's Cathedral
J. 0. B. Feeley
Mlle Marie Ityan
John BD. Leonard
Grain-O: New nourishing drink replaces coffee
Experiments with Grain-O promise health benefits as a coffee substitute. Advertisers tout Grain-O as made from pure grains and widely sold by grocers, claiming it improves vigor the more it is consumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaineo
Manhattan Club To Stage New Year Entertainment At St Johns
The Manhattan Social club will conduct an entertainment and dance at St John’s hall New Year’s night. An excellent programme is being arranged for the event. The twenty sixth annual ball of Nep tune engine No 2 will be held at Cer mania hall Monday night next. Every detail of arrangement for the occasion has been given due attention. The mention of this fact is sufficient, as the annual dances of this pioneer and popular company are always of a delightful nature. Professor Saft and its orchestra will furnish the music. The ball committee in charge of the country dance of the Century Hose company, which will be held at Nattershall Monday, Dec. 26, held an interesting meeting yesterday. Incident to bringing about a successful conclusion of thus undertaking is a vast amount of work. The committee, however, of management is equal to the occasion, and promise a huge treat to the immense gathering which will be present. As has been previously stated the afternoon of his date will be devoted to the usual order of dancing, the hoe down being the attraction for the night. The Republican vigilance committees of the four districts of the Nineteenth ward will meet Wednesday night at the hotel of Joseth Kramer, on Prospect avenue. The meeting will be held for the purpose of designating the date for the holding of the caucus to nominate candidates for common council, main, constable and minor ward offices, District Chief Wirth, of the city fire department, announces that he is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for common council from the Eleventh ward.
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Manhattan
St. John’s Hall
New Yyear
Neptune Engine No. 2
Cermania Hall
Professor Saft
Century Hose Company
Nattershall
Joseth Kramer
Prospect Avenue
Wirth
Common Council
Green Ridge Society Hosts Evening Entertainment
Green Ridge Camp SS Patriotic Order Sons of America holds an entertainment and banquet this evening. Mise Dora Mahon of Pittston visits sister Mrs G W Kerr of Monacy Avenue. Mise Edith Bockland of Caroondale visits Mika Lie Cavelle for Green Ride Street. Judd Stevens, who was ill, shows slight improvement. Clira daughter of Edward Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SS. Patriotic Order Sons of
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Scranton
Te Peel
A. Chasdes
Constable Davier
Promat Assessor
Morrie T Watkins Alee
Peeler Tion
Bay Chie
UWA
Daniel Blea
Giri W. Foes
Jamies
Swallow
Stone
Ata
Firet Dietriet
Viderman
Wen
Jota
Jen BE. Lewis
Jone T Tities
Ontiatabte
Dade
Grit Price
John Th. Neat
Dainiel
Edwards
Henry Greenwowl
Morried Ty Watkins
David Ft. Jones
Wheelion
Minchi
Worden
W. Bromiley Wiliams
Reca
Wietzlet
Ahdemadn
Owen
Jobo
Peete
Dob
Jehan Dh Davies
Griff’ Pelee
Jol Ro Newt
Assess
Daniel J. Edwards
Beaury Greenwood
Mercia T. Woodkins
Lahor and
Waces
Globe Warehouse
St Leo's
Paul's Pioneer Corps
Electric City Castle
Knights of the Gotten Eagle
Hulbert Hall
Wyoming Avenue
St. Brenden's Council
Young Men's Institute
Jenkin's Pharmacy
South Main Avenue
West Side Board of Trade
Migs Delta PF
Hampton Street Methodist Satreday
J. T. Randle
H. (. Winchan
Judson Hinlman
Roland Whiting
Charles A. Bennett
Gb Cadwroan
George Nash
Samuel Eywards
W. M. Prestwood
Laura Stubblebine
Cassie Lewie
Myra. J. Bennhigs
St. David's Episcopal Church
Jackson Street
South Bromley Avenue
St. Agnes
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
Dee
Chamberlain
All Drugeiste Matthews Brow
North Scranton
Wadskilla
Providence Presbyterian Church
Dow
Ligaie Richards
Putnam Street
Harold Jones
Russell Clark
Lemon
John Colvin
Curtis Peathenry
Thethurst
Edward F.F. Kuleht
Weat Market Street
Dunmore Doings
J. A. Moffitt
ST. John's
Tunmore
John B. Smith
Century Hose
Yes Teday Toe
O' Hara
Victor Burschell
James Quick
T. Kearney
John J. Cooney
Charles W. Schultz
Century Company
Hickey
Compainy
OLD Glory
Richard Stahl
Hoyt's Theatre
N. Y
Johann Hoff
Academy OF Music, Burgunder & Reis, Leasses
H.R. Long
Cameron Clemons
Sore
Anna
Green Ridge
Mer
Erie Medical CO
Buffalo, N.Y
Gaiety Theater
Atri Agnien
Jermon
Black Crook
Jammer Taihoy
Upper Pittston Avenus
St. Joseophschweh
Minooka Cemestery
James Natlin
Jermynia
George WM. Parrishi
Biturne
Myers
Wilkes-Barre
Parrish
Yartieh
Wilkes-Thorre
Wilkes Barre
Red Asal Coal Commissot
Hilimwi
Ming
Wilkes Barre Electric Idebt Company
Pittston Muasure
Wis
Wileun Iron Works
Wilken-Harre
Perriswae
E. C. West
Etore
Wm. G. Clarke
Penn Ave
Scranton,Pa
Fostore Ice Bank Vinuidy
Marraidloas
Dasro
Ajax Remedy CO
Matthews Bros
Nic
A. E. Rogers
Lackawanna Ave
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