Fire and mine accidents hit West Scranton residents
Fire at Joseph Gaynor residence on North Lincoln avenue caused about 150 dollars in damage as Mrs Margaret and Mrs May Gaynor suffered minor burns. A separate Box 414 alarm led to a runaway chemical wagon incident on Main and Division, injuring driver Lewis Parry. A lamp explosion in a double house on South Seventh street damaged the Morris Clarke families. Multiple mine and workplace injuries followed, including fractures to Bellevue mine worker, Continental mine worker, Mt. Pleasant worker, and Archbald mine worker, with one skull fracture and various bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gaynor
Lincoln Avenue
Margaret
May Gaynor
Hromley Avenue
Swetland Street
Scranton
Seventh Street
Chemical Company No. 2
Main Avenue
Division Street
Lewis Parry
Parry
South Seventh A
John Morris
John Clarke
Morgan
Binton No. 2
Searanton
Seventh Streets
Lynch
Lynch, of Hose Company No. 3
Mary Morris
Bellevue
Joseph Chesla
Eye Removed From Miss Alma Reese After Smallpox Injury
Miss Alma Reese daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Reese of 1222 Himp ton street was taken to Moses Taylor hospital Wednesday where one eye was removed. Vaccinated last year during smallpox prevalence in West Scranton the arm became painful and she scratched her eye allowing the virus to destroy sight in the affected eye while the other eye was saved by skilled treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Reese
Thomas Reese
Himpton Street
Moses Taylor Hospital
Miss Reese
West Scranton
Washington camp celebrates thirtieth anniversary banquet
Washington camp No. 178 Patriotic Order Sons of America marked its 30th anniversary with a banquet in the new North Main avenue hall. About three hundred attended as Prof. James BR Hughes presided and spoke. Performances included songs by Misses Wreda Kann Truth Beddoe and Rhoda Clark, piano by Ivor Price, a whistling solo by Mr. Newton, and specialties by the Held brothers and Master Frank Raymond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Camp
Patriotic Order Sons of America
North Main Avenue
James BR
Hughes
Wreda Kann
Truth Beddoe
Rhoda Clark
Ivor Price
Mr. Newton
Held Brothers
Frank Raymond
Fair and festival at First Baptist Church draws large crowd
A large crowd attended the fair and festival held at the First Baptist Church last evening under the Ladies' Aid secretarial oversight. Needlework and refreshments were offered, with a short program featuring Roy Wheeler Anna Jones Alice Williams Charles Williams and Roy Wrightnour. The fair continues this evening and tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Ladies' Aid Secrety
Roy Wheeler
Anna Jones
Alice Williams
Charles Williams
Roy Wrightnour
Moses Taylor lodge officers elected for coming year
The Moses Taylor lodge No. h Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen held a meeting Wednesday evening and elected Master A McDonald vice-master M J Tague secretary George W Burt financier M J Lyons journal agent Frank Needham delegate Vincent L Stull alternate M J Carlin. The sixth annual convention will be held in Denver Colorado in May 1903 with an aim to bring the convention to this city in 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Taylor Lodge
Brotherhood of Railroad
A. McDonald
M. J. Tague
George W. Burt
M. J. Lyons
Frank Needham
Vincent L. Stull
M. J. Carlin
Denver
Col
L. S. Club Organized At Miss Sloan Home
A meeting at 18 Lafayette Street organized the L. S. club with a social hour to follow. Members listed include Mrs. E. J. White Mrs. William Pass Mrs. E. D. Jones Mrs. Knierim Mrs. Hustler Mrs. Williams Mrs. John Earley Mrs. Fred Stone and Mrs. John McDer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna I. Sloan
Lafayette Street
L.S
E. 7. White
William Pass
E. D. Jones
Knierim
Hustler
Williams
John Earley
Fred Stone
John McDer
Unclear List of Names in Vague Notice
A fragmentary roster lists individuals with titles such as Mrs and Miss and surnames including Perris Bick Wilcox Haines Hunsinger and Ref. No event or context is provided. The OCR fragment lacks actionable details or dates.
Jovial Club Visit to Peckville Entertainment
Members of the Jovial club traveled to Peckville Wednesday evening and were hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Herbertvans. The party included Misses Myrtle Dorsey Martha Evans Myrtle Thomas Ida Evane Alice Ort rev Bo Mettenry chaplain Messrs Wallera Edward Tiemons Alfred Pike Eirnest Willams Alfred J Bevan Fred Colony William Phillips Harry Colony Mrs Colony and Mrs Alfred Pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peckville
Herbertvans
Myrtle Dorsey
Martha Evans
Myrtle Thomas
Ida Evane
Alice Ortrev
Bo. Mettenry
Messrs Wallera
Edward Tiemons
Alfred Pike
Eirnest Willams
Alfred J. Bevan
Fred Colony
William Phillips
Harry Colony
Community Events And Obituaries From Local Churches
A schedule of evening entertainment at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church with Mrs Edna Suxe and Miss Raehel Jones singing solos. Local church fairs and rummage sale proceeds reported. Marriage of Miss Margaret A Williams to David Anthony at First Welsh Congregational Church. Delegates named for Nathanial Letter Carriers and state conventions. Funeral services planned for Llewellyn Jones and Mrs Clement Marah with interment in Washburns Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies A. Stuart
Simpson Methodist
Edna Suxe
Raehel Jones
Plymouth Congregational Chirch
David Anthony
Margaret A. Williame
Olyphant
David Jones
First Welsh Congregational Church
Mall
Walter McNichola
Nathanial Letter Carriers
New Wis
United Mine Workers of America
Jayne's Hell
Llewellyn Jones
John Ll. Jones
Spring Brook
Moscow
Clement Marah
Oelock
South Tyde Park Avenue
Washburs Street
Local Notices and Social Updates
Mrs I M Giibs returns home from New York. I J Northup takes a house on Sol North Malin Avenue. John and Dawd Morris plan a December 17 Wales trip from North Rebecca Avenue. Mrs Robertson visits relatives in Buffalo. Misses Elizabeth and Margaret Jones stay with Mr and Mrs Joshua Jones on North Sumner Avenue. William Phillips returns home from a Philadelphia hospital with eye treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Giibs
South Malin Avenue
New York
I. J. Northup
Glenlurn
Sol North Malin i Avenue
John and
Dawd Morris
North Rebecca Avenue
Gall
Wales
Robertson
North
Rebecca Avenuure
Buffalo
Elizabeth and
Margaret Jones
Philadelphia
South Scranton Notes Face Bridge Loss Over Rail Lines
Residents fear the removal of the Alder Street bridge and nearby rails will block the direct Roaring Brook crossing used by about 1,000 workers daily. City officials are urged to press Lackawanna Iron and Steel to keep the roadway open, while Constable Weaklers plans a makeshift stairway to the hilltop for safe access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alder Street
Roaring Brook
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Dnd
American Locomotive Works
Cnter
Lackawannak
Wealkers
Scranton Athletic Club holds nominee meeting for offices
A largely attended monthly Scranton Athletic Club meeting nominated officers for the coming year. President nominees include Emil Benn George Wirth Charles Rogar and Edward Johnson with George Wirth and Charles Murseh as vice presidents. Other posts listed treasurer John Schunk financial secretary Peter Neular recording secretary Nouls captain Albert Bucker yardhin Jacob Keiser truss tee August FL Schneider. A banquet committee for the club’s nineteenth anniversary on January 2 includes Charles Rosar Charles Nuveen Charles J Wirts Adolph Hammen and Peter Neuls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Athletic Club
Emil Benn
George Wirth
Charles Rogar
Edward Johinson
Tor
Ccharles Murseh
Adolph Ehaminen
John Schunk
Peter Neular
Nouls
Albert Bucker
Yarhin
Jacob Keiser
Trusstee
August FL Schneider
Local notices and society updates from the city
A parade of social events and local meetings fills the day with notes on visits by Walsh to Philadelphia to witness an operation by Dr Lorenz. Knights of Malta meet at Hartmans Hall. A baby girl arrives to the Pride family. The Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society names officers. A Sauquet Silk mill employees bowling match is set for Arlington Alleys. Funeral for Georges J Kei at 2 p m at 437 Alder Street. Dr Schleys Lung Healing Balsam marketed. Lone of America drum corps holds a session. Round N club calls an urgent meeting tonight. Miss Haenlilig, nurse, addresses Loyalty club Friday. Pansy club rehearses cantata. Beranton Athletic club hosts after-meeting refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh
Philadelphia
Lorenz
Grant
Hubert McGwyne
Joseph Murphy
Finaniay
Martin Lavelle
Joseph J. Arthure
Arlington
Sauquet Silk Mill
Georges J. Kei
Charles Mulder
Alder Street
Schley
Patriotic Order Lone of America
Fruehan's
Vedor Avonue
Haenlilig
Beranton Athletic Club
North Scranton Fraternal Officers Elected and Masons Install
Hiram lodge No 111 Fe A M elected officers led by Worshipful Master David W Reese and others. Installation set for Wednesday at December 64. A marriage between Edward Keifer and Sadie Robinson occurred at the bride’s On Street home. Bowling star Arthur Davis tops North Scranton alleys. Providence M I church fair and pumpkin village draw strong support. Tribune seeks North Scranton correspondent.
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Hiram Lodge
No. 1i
A. M
David W. Reese
George W. Benedict
Alfred John
Thos. S. Morgan
Charles W. Zeigler
Alexander Francois
C. S. van Storch
John B. Gillespie
Grand Lodge
D. H. Jenkins
Trev
W. PF. Davies
Down the Valley
John Richards
School Street
Edward Keifer
S. R. Henwood & Co
Sadie Robinson
Kelfer
North Main Avenue
Henswoods Drug Store
North End
Arthur Davis
North Scranton
Tribune
City Labor
Providence
Green Ridge church society meets at Mrs Williams home
The Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary society of Green Ridge Presbyterian Church will meet at Mrs Mary J Williams’s home on 10 Supaet avenue at 3 o'clock this afternoon. A postponed meeting from last Friday due to the storm is noted and invitations are extended to church ladies. King and Mrs Tobey are mentioned among local residents with social visits and candidacy announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlome and Foreign Missionary Society
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Airs
Mary J. Wiliams
Atten
Capouse Avenue
King
Honesdale
Misa Mannie Marvin
Sanderson Avenue
Heonard Rittenhouse
Washington Avenue
Luis
von Storch Avenue
Kra
B. Tobey
North Park
W. G. Parke
Grown Ridge Street
Perry Valentine
Montrose
FORD
Fung Cipla
Uisual Viadue Priday
Ite
Svnday
Ifc
Dunmore Bank Building Contract Awarded to Low Bidder
The Dunmore bank project goes to Peter Bupp, the lowest of nine bids, with work to start immediately and a target opening around March 1. At the Improved Order of Heptasoglie meeting, Dunmore conclave elected officers led by M. J. Bulger as provost and John La France as inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Bupp
Maren 1
Dunmor'e
Heptasoglie
hAreon
M. J. Bulger
John la France
Rohort Beart
Pat Arehos Mo
Praveet
Tehfia
Homeopathic Society Discusses Tuberculosis Control
The County Homeopathic Medical Society met at Br. Brewster office last evening. Dr Brewster presented on tuberculosis outlining that public education on care and hygiene is needed and that municipal control of consumption and related diseases should be considered. The paper was discussed and the group favored municipal oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Homeopathic Medial Society
Br. Brewstera
Brewster
Funeral for Mrs. Clem Mareh Jr Held at Park Avenue
The funeral for Mrs. Clem Mareh Jr was to be held this afternoon at 0.90 o'clock in Cambria County at We Beath Hede Park pvenue, according to the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem Mareh, Jr
Pesiboynes
Hede Park
Cambria Country
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