West Scranton residents push action on crossing danger and tin plate plant
West Side board of trade calls for immediate signals at the West Lackawanna Avenue crossing and urges a viaduct plan with rail and streetcar officials. A committee will press for faster crossing clearance and discuss a Keyser Valley tin plate industry with subscriptions sought for the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lackawanna Avenue
Fifth Ward
Main Avenue
West Side Board of Trade
Publc
Lackawanna Avenue
L Tfe
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Street Railway Company
John R. Farr
Hector Campbell
Keyser Valley
Stork Anda
Hind
Daniels
Oliver
H. JD. Jones
DPD
PD. Evans
Swisher
Mector G. Campbell
C. TL Daniels
Thomas Watkine
West Scranton Eyes Industrial Boom and Stock Subscriptions
The meeting discussed establishing a tin plate plant in West Scranton with the potential for stock subscriptions from local residents. Mr Farr outlined securing the plant for West Scranton if a safe investment is raised, while others noted interest from investors and nearby towns. Committees were formed to pursue subscriptions and to examine a possible branch post office and local infrastructure improvements.
Fourth Ward Caucus Details Set For Saturday Vote
Candidates for office in the fourth ward met in Alderman Johns office to finalize the caucus plans for Saturday. Candidates must pay their pro rata share of expenses by this evening to know the ticket. The Fifth ward vigilance committee met at Alderman Davies office and set the Republican caucus for Saturday Dec 24 from 4 to 7 PM. John I Edwards was elected chairman with George W Jenkins as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Ward
John
Fifth Ward
Avies
Caiucus
John i. Edwards
George W. Jenkins
Vigilance Committee
Election results from First Baptist church youth union
The Baptist Young People's union of the First Baptist church held its semi annual election of officers. President Edith Williams. vice president Fred Gray. secretary Ruth Ned dow. treasurer Helen Fowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Young People’s Union of the
First Baptist Church
Edith Williams
Fred Gray
Ruth Neddow
Helen Fowler
Eorre
There's Money in It for You Clearance Sale
A complete clearance sale begins today offering high grade cloaks and suits with a balance of stock to clear. The ad promises bargains on apparel and urges immediate purchase.
Ladies' Tailored Jackets in Castor and Black Styles
Fine garments with full lining and pearl buttons offered in castor and black shades. Jackets priced at 7.49 to 13.50 with variety in finish and trim. Higher grade designs available at 16 to 22.50, emphasizing quality fabrics and craftsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castor
Bring the Children to See the Pretty Things at Public Sale
The notice urges families to visit the event in full blast and buy presents early. It promotes viewing the displays and suggests purchasing gifts now to avoid rush.
Misses Tailored Jackets Offered in Various Styles
A sale advertises misses tailored jackets in many colors and styles. Sizes range from 12 to years with prices 2.98 to 7.49, including a mix of Kersey and other fabrics. Several jackets are grouped into lots and promotional bundles.
Line of Ladies Capes and Children's Rackets Slashed
The catalog notes a broad range of capes including ker seys fancy curls montagnacs deviots meavers with or without hoods and trims all offered at large sacrifice from regular figures. Similar price cuts apply to children’s rackets with former prices nearly halved.
Scrofula Cures Promoted by Emulsion Remedy
A kinescopic antique advertisement urges treating scrofula in children with Emulsion. It claims kernels in the neck swell and drain, then fade, advising continued use until bright flesh and color return. Mentions a price and seller Scott & Howe, Chambers Street, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inc
Scott & Howne
Chenets
New York
Church Ladies Aid Reports Donations and Purchases
The text notes church groups selecting officers and chairmen for departments such as devotional instruction and social activities. A topic card was adopted, over 50 was raised in the past year, and much assistance was rendered. A $25 donation funded singing books for the church and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sponding
John Davis
Lille Moore
Alice Williams
James Bualley
B. Dershimer
Eva Phillips
Jones
Annie Jones
William Thompson
Fred Peters
Ick
George Asbury
The
Baptist Young People's Union
Ladies Catholic Beneficial and Mutual Aid Hold Euchre Party
The Ladies' Catholic Beneficial Association No 97 and the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association No 44 hosted a joint euchre party at Mears Hall last evening. About 600 attended, with prizes including a meerschaum pipe to the winner and a Haviland china chocolate pot to the top woman. Refreshments followed and dancing lasted for several hours to music by Professor Leo Crousin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Catholic Beneficial Association
Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
Mears’ Hall
Leo Crousin
Fragmented List of Names and Sums Noted
A garbled OCR record lists multiple persons with prefixes Miss or Mrs and associated monetary amounts. Totals cited include 115.00, 20.03, and 14.57 for No. 13, No. 19, and other entries respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Morenn
Miss Freeman
Miss O'Connor
Misa Knapp
Miss Fellows
Milas Vaughan
Mise Mutton
Miss Ruddy
David Jens
Elizabeth Lewis
Alice Evans
Bertha Kelly
Neliie Richards
Nellie Kelly
Catherine Phillips
Bilza Price
Sarah McDonald
Mary Harris
Miss Loews
Miss Murray
Miss Nichols
Miss Beam-ish
Miss Evans
Miss Kellew
Miss Wade
Miss Yost
Miss Murphy
Mrs. Ferber
Miss Peck
Local Laborer Injured in Street Runover Incident
Steven Wilhelm of 2114 Jackson Street, a laborer at Briggs' shaft, was knocked down and run over by a horse and cart at the Main avenue and Jackson street corner at 7 20 o clock last evening. He narrowly escaped serious injury after avoiding a passing car but failed to notice the approaching horse. The animal struck him, trampled him, and wheels passed over his body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Wilhelm
Jackson Street
Briggs’ Shaft
Main Avenue
Wilhelm
Thimble Club Hosts Pleasant Evening at Chase Home
The Thimble club was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William N. Chase on North Bromley avenue. A light lunch was served by Mrs. Chase with Miss Elisabeth Jones assisting. Members present included Mr. and Mrs. James R. Hughes and several Jones family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thimble Club
William N. Chase
North Bromley Avenue
Chase
Elisabeth Jones
James R. Hughes
George T. Jones
Laura H. Jones
John J. F. York
Robert J. Will
Epworth League Elects Officers At Simpson Methodist
The Epworth League of Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church held four regular meetings last evening and elected officers for the coming term. The slate includes President Walter Northan, First Vice President Frank Pease, Second Vice President Mrs Margaret Snyder, Third Vice President Miss Florence Keith, Fourth Vice President W J Button, Secretary Miss Ethel Pease, Treasurer Harry York, Chief Usher George W Crane, Minister Worarlan Edward Higbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League of Simpson Methodist Episconal Church
Walter Northan
Frank Pease
Mre
Margaret Snyder
Florence Keith
W. J. Button
Ethel Pease
Harry York
George W. Crane
Edward Higbee
Grain-O Meant to Replace Coffee in Homes
TRY GRAIN-O. Ask your grocer for a package of GRAIN-O the new food drink that replaces coffee. The children and adults can drink it without injury and all who try it like it. Grain-O has the rich soul brown of Mocha or Java but is made from pure grains and is easy on delicate stomachs. Prices per package are given.
Hi Bernians to Host No Smoker in Warnke Hall
William Ord fet, librarians Frank Houck and Bert Staff will lead Division No. 1 of the Ancient Order of Hi Bernians in a no smoker after their meeting at Warnke's hall next Tuesday evening. A reception for Division No. 4 ladies follows at St. David's hall. Mr. W C Scott of Division Street has returned from Scranton Private hospital after a successful operation by Dr. Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwand Q Gylman
Prive Street
Thomas Gibbens
Tafarette Street
Eriegs
West Side Hospital
Edward Pethrick
Routh Decker's Court
Louis Christ
William V. Gyffitha
Enterprise Lodge
No. U1
Loyal Knights of America
Jenkins’ Drug Store
Evan T. Meale
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Allis Mission Sunday School
F. 8. Crawford
Thomas Staff
John Ord
John Morten
Fet
William Ord
Frank Houck
Bert Staff
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Warnke's Hall
St. David's Hall
Mir. W. CC. Scott
Division Street
Hine
Scranton
Hall
Green Ridge events and storm damage noted across town
The Misses Nicol announce a Christmas banner at 1646 Dickson Avenue Thursday and Friday. Rolland Carr has recovered enough to return to his bank desk. The Green Ridge Presbyterian Men's Union meets December 14 with remarks by Fred W. Ficitz on the Crawford County System and Charter on Registration of Veterans. Storm damage is visible with downed fences and shattered trees. A concert by the Green Ridge church choir is planned for Court Street Methodist with soprano Cordelia Freeman and violinist Julian Clapp Allen. Local vocalists and instrumentalists are listed for the program. A lecture on the war with Spain will be given at Breaker Street Hall by No. 942, Jr. O, I. A. M., with stereopticon views and an oyster supper to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicol Willl
Dickson Avenue
Rolland Carr
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Fred W. Ficitz
Crawford County
Chittenden
Vetera
Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Boptanes
Mies
Judith Martin
Floren Niemyer
JC. Winks
Ruby Yost
Hattie Gunster
Alma Wade
Ethel Showmaker
Miva Lilian Perry
Myrtle Porty
Uthman
Jara Niemyer
Minnie L
William Conrad
C. Winke
J. I. Howlson
David John and
Mivans’ Boassns
Willing Vicberts
A. Pilling
Charles Kirkpatrick
Mies Salome Becker
Montescornell
Jr. O
Breaker Street
Spain
Lackawanna Base Ball Association Organized in Dunmore
Local athletes form the Lackawanna Base Ball Association and lease land near Murray's breaker to create a park for baseball and foot races. Officers named are President W L Purcell Secretary Jee J Coleman and Treasurer John Powell. An entertainment and social is planned for New Year’s night at Manley’s hall starting at o’clock with a committee hard at work to provide a pleasant evening for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Manley's Hall
Passion Whoy Pictures Shown At St Marys Church
Arrangements by St Marys Catholic church will show the Passion Whoy pictures in Washington hall on Saturday afternoon and evening. Proceeds benefit church funds. Afternoon screening supports parish children. evening program targets mature members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Washington Hall
Coal Company Employers To Be Paid This Morning
The Pennsylvania Coal Company and Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad will be paid today. A large window in the brick building on Chestnut Street owned by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows was broken in yesterday’s wind storm. Significant flood damage occurred in the borough from surface sewer overflow. Keystone Brewing finished a new roof on their South Blakely Street property. Sperl Heater Company of Carbondale completed a steam plant in the Odd Fellows' building. The Ladies Aid Society of Ash Street Methodist Episcopal Church hosts a tea at Mrs. John Martin’s Lake Street residence on Wednesday from 5 to 8. Lightning sketch artist at Conmy’s Hotel on Drinker Street entertains with town character studies. Greenwood Coal will pay employees on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Erie and
Wyoming Valley Fellroad Company
Chestnut Street
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Keystone Brewing Company
Blakely Street
Sperl Heater Company
Carbondale
Creenwood Coal Company
Local residents visit neighbors and return home
Howard Hartley of Pineville Bucka county visits the Sanders home on North Blakely street. Gustave Misch of Ivinker street returns home from a stay in New York City. John Vaughn of Pitt ton and his wife Mrs. John Vaughn return home after visiting their daughter Mrs. William Baird on South Blakely street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hartley
Pineville
Bucka County
F. B. Sanders
North Blakely Street
Gustave Misch
Ivinker Street
New York City
John Vaughn
Pittaton
William Baird
South Blakely Street
Death notices from Scranton announce several funerals
Mary Jynch wife of John Lynch of 4 Phelps Street died December 2 at age ? Funeral Thursday at 9 AM at Br Peter's Cathedral with interment in Cathedral cemetery. Marie Rowley aged 6 years 7 months of 19 South Wyoming Avenue died December 5 with private funeral Wednesday afternoon and burial at St Mary's cemetery. Jane Vaughan age ? daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel W Vaughan died December 12 with funeral Wednesday afternoon and interment at Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughan
Scranton
Jane Vaughan
Daniel W. Vaughan
Prospect Avenue
Willow Street
Intermenton Cathedral
Welsh Baptist Ministers Hold Second Northeastern PA Meeting
The Welsh Baptist ministers of Northeastern Pennsylvania met at the Welsh Baptist church on West Market Street. Rev. EK E Williams read a paper on The Large Conception of Christ in the afternoon. In the evening Rev. Dr. Hifr tle delivered a talk from Taylor, and Rev. D C Edwards of Wilkes-Barre preached on Christianity as Presented by Jesus Christ. Rev. W D Thomas of Pittston spoke Welsh on Christ's Defense of Peter in Temptation. The gathering drew a large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Welsh Baptist Church
West Market Street
EK. E. Willams
H. Hivr~tle
Taylor
D.C. Edwards
Wilkes-Barre
Providence Conclave Elects Officers for Year
The Providence conclave No. 195 Improved Order of Heptasophs held its regular meeting last evening and elected officers for the coming year. Five new members were initiated by the Electric City conclave degree team. A smoker followed the ceremonies. Officers elected: Archon E A Biddlemin provost Harry Palmer prelate J M H Jilkins Secretary A B Munn financier J B Atherton treasurer George Grifi as Inspector C M Reed warden James Hellas sentinel B J Cannon trustees Andrew Smith George W Benedict James Casterline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Electric City
Archon
E. A. Biddlemin
Harry Palmer
J. MH
Local school financials and party events feature in brief
The report lists small deposits by No 28 School staff and students in a penny ante tally. Marquette council hosts an annual social at the Auditorium with Waller's orchestra and Peter Sultry as MC. The Second ward Democratic primary is expected within two weeks with Boland Mulherin and Francois named as leading contenders. The Williams daughter dies from injuries tied to a Dec 4 tub incident. funeral to be announced. Father Whitty society plans a smoker and literary event at St Mary’s hall. The army seeks to organize a winter literary club. First ward Republicans set their primary for next Saturday from 4 to 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Monday
John J. Costello
Stattle
Kate D. Jordan
Mises Kite Croyle
Ella O' Boyle
B. M. Norton
Marquette Council
Young Men's Institute
A. L. Francois
Alice Wiliams
Nora Williams
Brick Avenue
Father
Army
First Ward
Local Social and Civic Notes From Millersville and Area
Mrs D Tyler of Millersville visits Mrs William Moore on West Market Street. Mr and Mrs H F Babcock of Church Avenue attend funeral of his father in Hawley. Miss Lillian Tingley of Hartford visits Miss Pickett on North Main Avenue. Misses Mary Lynott and Sadie Glynn call on Taylor friends. Dr T H Jenkin and son William visit Philadelphia. George Jones of Providence sails for two months in England. Arthur Mills a candidate for Lieutenant of Company H in upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Tyler
Millersville
William Moore
West Market Street
H. F. Babcock
Church Avenue
Hawley
Lillian Tingley
Hartford
Mia Pickett
North Main Avenue
Mary Lynott
Sadie Glynn
Taylor
T. H. Jenkine
William
Philadelphia
George Jones
Providence
England
Arthur Mills
Leutenant
Company H
Scranton Man Arraigned on Assault and Larceny Charges
Adolph Jursovits of River Street was arraigned before Alderman Lentes on assault and battery and larceny charges brought by Mary Pujuna. The alderman found the evidence insufficient and discharged Jursovits. A Scranton Athletic Club meeting is set for tomorrow at Athletic Hall on Alder Street. The anniversary committee will report and all members should attend. The Bt Alovelus T A B Society will hold a smoker at Pharmacy Hall tomorrow evening. John Jubolig of Stafford Avenue, an employee at the rolling mill, sustained a painful brush to his left foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Jursovits
River Street
Lentes
Mary Pujuna
Scranton Athletic Club
Athletic Hall
Alder Street
Bt. Alovelus
T. A. B. Anciety
Pharmacy Hall
Yohn Jubolig
Stafford Avenue
Fourteen Friends to Meet at Hotel Best Parlor
Monday notes show Dr. W. J. Walsh visiting him as The Fourteen Friends plan an urgent business meeting tomorrow evening in the Hotel Best parlor. all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Walsh
Hotel Best
Pen Coal delivers $1.25 ton to city areas
Coal dealer offers delivered pen coal at $1.25 per ton to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders addressed to C, BR, Sharkey at 1014 Cedar with phone 6683.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Central
Hyde Park
Sharkey
Cedar Are
Obituaries for Marie Rowley Jane Vausghan and Mrs Lynch
Marie Rowley age 2 years 6 months died at 12 Wyoming Avenue Monday evening. Funeral Wednesday at 2 o'clock private with burial in Dunmore Catholic cemetery. Jane Vausghan age 2 years 5 months died yesterday morning at 6 Willow Street. Funeral today at 2 o'clock with interment in Cathedral cemetery. Mrs John Lynch of 85 Mhelpa Street died yesterday morning. Survived by husband and four children. Funeral Friday at 2 o'clock at St Peter's Cathedral with burial in Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
James Rowley
Wyoming Avenue
Dunmore Catholic
Jane
W. Vausghan
Willowarroot
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Awanta
For & Main Avenue
Turbel
Farr
Weat Scranton
Wevure
Lis
New Castle
Uriel
Evans
Mesara
Farrell
G. Morgan
Marr
West Scranton
Panleola
Germain
Messrs. Evans
Mason
Reese
West Lickawanna Avenue
P. U
Capes
Globe Warehouse
Epworth League
Green Ridge
Dunmore Doings
North Scranton
COL. T. D. Lewis Council
T. BD. Lewis
Jotn J. Evans
Mise Pbanfeld
David Reese
Verdi Quartette
Morgan Sisters
Samuel Newton
Schilling
Kellaway
Banfield Sisters
Harry Smith
Lena Eleby
Lulu Simms
William Evans
Belle Mabey
John Roberts
Samuel Barrett
Frank Evans
John Evans
Welsh Baptist Ministers
South
Uime
E. Schimpff
Aran
Santa Claus
J.D. Williams & Bro
Adiirots Nervita Medical Co
Clinton & Jackson Sts
Chicago
Ill
Holly
MeuGarrah & Thomas
le Lackawanne Ave
Boranton
Zee
Sry
Prine
Cirae
Ajax Remedy CO
Oule
Moranton, Pa
Matthews Bros
H. C. Sanderson
Lyceum Theatre
Nder & Reis
Lessers
Long
Chauncey Olcott
Athlone
Augustus Pitou
Olcott
Tle
Dee
Eueress
Brothers Byrne
Dime Matthews
Aubrey Dramatic Company
Land of the Living Special Indies
Conte
Densten
Sprutcs
Temple Court
Bulidias Sienson, Pa
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