Happenings of North Scranton Big Vote Ahead in Ward
In North Scranton a lively Republican caucus assembles to nominate alderman select councilman and district officers. Incumbent Howard Fitter faces John J. Jones for alderman while Finley Revs and John McDonnell compete for select councilman. Polls open 4 to 7 pm with several wards to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Finley Ross
John McDonnell
Ethel Richards
Thomas John
Prevent
Howard Fitter
John J. Jones
Harter
Parker Street
Select Counclimin
Finley Revs
Counelle
Jake Mvans
Jidge
DW. Watkins
John Ft
Teone
Dwar Eheran
Mark Clos
Robert Fidehon
Verister
Samuel
David A. Travis Mind Bavard Sanders
Willan
Register
Jorn T. Vanes
Dudes
Fel Welle
Thenewtor
Wim Nichole
Oregheter
Jobo
Hoehee
Walla
Howelle
Vicilanen
Honan
Aldérmin Fiiler
Jodgee
Child Attacked by Dog Owner in Street Incident
A young girl, Fthel Richaris of Tatham Street, was attacked by a dog owner named Thomas Jehu in front of The Jatters stone. The child, about seven or eight, suffered injuries and was knocked down by the brute dog, as several other children witnessed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witte Tittle
Richaris
Thomas Irelands
Tatham
Thomas Jehu
Stone
Stomach Bitter Medicine Adverts in Westetter's Pages
An 19th century ad advocates Stom ach Bitter as the best remedy for stomach troubles. It urges readers to try the medicine honestly and be convinced by its effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westetter
Doe Attacks Child as Owner Refuses To Shoot Dog
A dog savaged a child while the owner refused to shoot it. Neighbors aided the injured girl who received medical care. Police were called and a deputy was ordered to seize the animal, but the owner again refused to shoot. A suit for damages is contemplated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh
Richarde
Maver Molp
Palmer
Johu
Righords
Jehu
Literary and Debating Society Meeting at St Marys Hall
Last evening the Father Whi tty Society organized a literary and debating group at St Marys hall. After the program a smoker followed. Miss Hertha M Sanders left for Wilkes Barre and Hazleton to visit friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Whitty
St Mary's Hall
Hertha M. Sanders
Church Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
Hazleton
H. F. Bahcock
Hawley
Tabcock
John Fairehhild
North Scranton
Berwick
John @ Salmon
New York
Memorial Baptist Church
Jamee Friege
Chris
Wuxiliare Choir
Providence Preshmorin Church
Winttempere
Building Committee Awards Contracts for New School and Insurance
The building committee of the board of control awarded the contract for the Merry Hridigarin Now school and decided not to reject the retaining wall until spring. The Insurance committee awarded over seven contracts for insuring multiple buildings to various agents. The text book committee will meet this evening to prepare a report for presentation at next Monday's meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Merry Hridigarin
Foonard Schroeder
Styles in Men's Apparel Previewed for Spring
The article highlights boys and men's gloves in new colors like eroy and reindeer shades, unlined designs, and popular shapes. It notes collars and cuffs, imported dress items, and a wide assortment of shirts, cuffs, buttons, suspenders, and padded mufflers with varied fabrics and colors.
West Scranton Elections and Local Happenings Today
Republican caucuses are held this afternoon from 4 to 7 oclock in the Fourth and Fifteenth wards for common council school controller select council and alderman posts. Candidates include Joseph Oliver in the Fifteenth ward and William Chiffiths seeking a fourth term in the Fourth ward. The day also features Knights of Pythias banquet and other local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Lackawanna Council
Clark
Tramp
Common Council
Select Council
Joseph Oliver
Tlorath T. Fpellowe
David M. Jones
Edward Williams
T. ~. Morgan
Register
William Chiffiths
Travid Parry
Parry
A. J. Eyner
West Side Bank
Thomas KB. Price
Newslealer and Barber
David Frang
Aseietant
Firth Ward
Econecus
Knights of Pythias Panquet Brings 250 To St David Hall
Hyde Path lodge 206 hosts Dunmore lodge 167 in a joint banquet at St David’s Hall with 250 attendees. Caterer Roberts supplied supper as a musical drama and readings program entertained, featuring John J. Thomas as chair and remarks by Joseph Oliver and J S Quick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Path Lodge
Knights of Pythies
Dunmore Lodge
St. David's Hall
Roberts
Llanquet
John J. Thomas
Joseph Oliver
Weat Scranton
J.8. Quick
Dumnore
Rusals
Dew Sant Quartette
Richard Pavis
Harplet
William Dickson
Korma Williams
Sadie Edwarida
David Stephens
David Jenkins
W. F. Jones
William Joneer
Dunmore
Sadie Haewards
Magele Davis
Allee Philipa
Mariam Davis
Annie Jones
John RR. Thomas
Geraldine Phillips
Norma Williams
Toval Pythian
John T. Edwards
Rowland D. Thomas
Lectures on Mormonism by John Miltaker in Wilkes-Barre tour
Free lectures in Co operative hall North Main avenue present John Miltaker of Salt Lake City visiting major eastern and southern cities to present facts on Mormonism. Topics include Mormonism what it is why opposed and religious life among Mormons with dates December 17 21 270 oclock December 17 7 40 Yerk and December Is 7 0 Lider to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-operative Hall
North Main Avenue
Lider John Miltaker
Salt Lake City
Wilkes
Barro
Funeral Service for Mary Ada Chirk Held at Jenkine Home
Services for the late Mary Ada Chirk were held at 2 p.m. yesterday at the Jenkine residence on South Hyde Park Avenue. Rev. John P. B. Moffat of Washburn Street Presbyterian Church and Rev. W. L. Sleas of Danville officiated. Many friends attended the impressive rites. Pallbearers named include David J. Davis and Charles Burr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ada Chirk
George W. Jenkine
Bouth Hyde Park Avenue
John PB. Moffat
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
W. L Sleans
Danville
David J. Davis
Charles Burr
T. FP. Wells
George W. Phillips
W. W. Phil
Mariani Wine Endorsed by Noted Figures for Health
A vintage advertisement touts Mariani Wine as strengthening for brains and muscles and nourishing for blood. It claims benefits for overworked men, frail women, and ill children, and notes endorsements from Timperort, Empress, Princexe, Cardinale, Architectuja and other distinguished figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion & Co
Hf W. Mth St
New York
Timperort
Empress
Princexe
Cardinale
Architectuja
Funeral announcements from Washburn Street cemetery notes
Funeral details for Richard Delman killed in Hyie Park shaft set for tomorrow from his Webber's Grove home with interment in Washburn Street cemetery. Also notices: Patrick Collins remembered at St Patrick's church and burial at Cathedral cemetery. Leyshon Evang child buried at Washburn. Homer Jenkins funeral at 2:20 PM behind South Mall avenue church. Margaret Higgins services at Holy Cross church with burial at Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Delman
Hyie Park
Webber's Grove
Washburn Street
St. Patrick's Church
Patrick Collins
Cathedral
Webster Society Deliberates On Coal and War Topics
The Webster Literary and Debating society met at W H Williams home on Academy street. Papers discussed Anthracite Coal by W D Evans and Review of the War in the Transvaal by W H Williams. No meeting next week due to Christmas. Mrs Davis of Paterson NJ visiting. Davis and family return home. Paterson trip planned for after holidays. United choirs prepare Christmas exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Literary and Debating Society
W. H. Willams
Academy Street
Transvaal
W. D. Evans
W. H. Williams
William Davis
Paterson
N. J
Wood
Ta Davis
North Main Avenue
Night School Supervisors Named for Dunmore Buildings
The Dunmore authorities list teachers who will run night classes starting January 3 in eight school buildings. Lib Miss B. Ginley in No 2, James G. Callen in No 4, Anita McLane in No 3, Annie McHale in No 6, and Thomas Jordan in No 8. Night instruction may last three months if attendance justifies continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss B. Ginley
James G. Callen
Anita McLane
Annie McHale
Thomas Jordan
Pastor Preaches on Loiterers and Probelm in Vineyard
The Rev Re Jd Vancleft of the Methodist Episcopal Church will preach tomorrow morning on Loiterers in the Vineyard and in the evening Return of the Probelm. Evangelistic services continue with Prof Buck presiding each evening. Rev W F Gibbons delivers the seventh sermon in the What Would Jesus Do series tomorrow evening at First Presbyterian on How Would Christ Give Charities. Other services follow their usual schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Re Jd. Vancleft
BR. ©. Buck
W. F. Gibbons
Jesus
First Presbyterian Church
Christ
Chaorits
Catholic Mutual Benefit Officers Named for Ensuing Year
The following officers will serve as executives of the several offices of the Catholic Mutual Benefit association for the ensuing year: James Cullen president, John Quinn vice president, James Collins second vice president, YT. F. Cawley secretary, T. E B. Boland treasurer, William F. Connor asele tint secretary, Oliver Howard mar shall, John Walsh guard, A. Duffy and M. Golden trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
James Cullen
John Quinn
James Collins
YT. F. Cawley
T. E B. Boland
William F. Connor
Oliver Howard
John Walsh
A. Duffy
M. Golden
Benefit Ball Aids Mrs Mc Hugh In Washington Hall
The benefit ball last evening in Washington hall drew a large charity minded crowd from the borough. An Ancient Order of Hibernians meeting is set for tomorrow afternoon in the lodge rooms. Miss Louisa Cunnteham of Elmtra N Y visits friends in town. Mrs Clouse of Jersey City is staying with the Crawfords on Throop street. Royal Taft assists groveryman J Coursen in the holiday rush. Mira Rose Donlan of Minooka visits friends on Past Drinker Street. Miss Rachel Shaffer of Georgetown visits at the Saunders home on North Makely street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Hall
John McHugh
Order of Hibernians
Louisa Cunnteham
Elmtra
N. Y
Clouse
Jersey City
EL EB. Crawford
Throop Street
Royal Taft
North Dickely Street
Beranton
Mira Rose Donlan
Minooka
Rachel Shaffer
Georgetown
Mra
F. B. Saunders
North Makely Street
Obituary Notices for Williams and Kelly in Local News
David W. Williams of Dickson City dies in morning hours at age M. Funeral set for 2 PM tomorrow from his home with May Cemetery interment. The 1 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Kelly of 14 Leving Avenue dies Thursday afternoon after brief illness. Funeral later today at 3 PM with Cathedral Cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David W. Williams
Dickson City
Elie
Yun Tenilay Morniing
O'Clonk
Plaice
Owdock
Washburn Street
May
Mia
Thomas Kelly
Leving Avenue
Cathedral
South Scranton Notes at Germania Hall Event
Last evening the Young People society of the Evan gelical Church of Peace held an entertainment at Germania hall. A well arranged programme was rendered including vocal and instrumental solos and choral selections by local groups and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania Hall
Young People's Society of the
Evangelical Church of Peace
Herbsiblumen
Wilner
Boberstroh
Valdatendschein
Junger Muaeennerchor
EF. Gloor
John Brunner
Waldgesang
Arbeiter Verein
Walter Kramer
Messie
Will Kaiser
Carl Berger
Soprang
Miss Mary Kalina
R. Scholl
C. Scheuer
Chorgeran
Beranton Saengerrunde
Brass
Funerales for Young Daughters of Meister and Hughes
The funeral of Helen C Meister aged two years six months was held yesterday from the Cedar avenue home with Rev William North officiating. The procession then went to Pittston avenue cemetery for interment. Mary Aliee Hughes aged eleven was buried yesterday from the South Wyoming avenue home with interment at Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen C
William Meister
Cedar Avenue
William North
Pittston Avenue
Mary Aliee Hughes
Michael Hughes
South
Wyoming Avenue
Cathedral Cemetery
Coal delivery price to South Side and Hyde Park announced
Pea coal offered at 1.25 dollars per ton delivered to the South Side central city and central Hyde Park areas. Orders should be addressed to C. Fh Shirkey at 1914 Cedar Ave, phone 6683.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pea Coal
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
Ordtra
C. Fh
Shirkey
Cedar Ave
Green Ridge Market Promotes Christmas Goods and Events
Green Ridge Market advertises groceries and holiday items with specials on spruce trees and decor. The piece notes Christmas programs at Green Ridge Presbyterian Church, choir roles, and an orchestra, as well as Saint Nicholas style gifts, Sunday school class gatherings, and home decorations. It mentions Typhoid fever cases in Lawrence Patrick and Ethel Stopmaker with marriage announcements and holiday orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge Market
Grew Ridge Presbyterian Church
Christ
J. Tarmer
Paniet
Mise Laura Meldrum
Viella
J. Ture- Huise
Clatlonett
FP. Otdorf
Cortiet
Reon
Beranton
Pratt's
Oe Durlind
Honesdale
M. C. Carr
Dickson Avenue
Ge. Quart
Green Ridge
B.S. Pratt's
Antiery Methenlist Episcopal Church
Lawrence Patrick
N. Patrick
Delaware Street
Pratt
Blue Point
Ethel Stiopmaker
Capouse Avenue
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First Ward
Awanta
George W. Jenkins
S& Malin
Avenus
Aostetters
Conrad Schroeder
Globe Warehouse
Pennsylvania
Henest
LACE
Jadlen
Tadeta Dea
Ello Ealley
Nooend
Eliaw
Emiall
Cigorn
Boston
Stanton
Miele Cowha
Manot Cnses
West
Scranton
Panquet
Miss Clark
Dunmore Doings
South Scranton
Germania
Absaha
E. Schimpff
Lackawanna Avenue
PRS
Santa Claus
WesSunday
J.D. Williams & Bro
War Mwatetter
M. Edward Wegford
Aboruree Avenue
J. Frank Hichards
Oelotk
Medik
Green Rideu
Greet Ridge
Mirket
Lig Dickson Avenue
Merry
Yceum Theatre Burgunder & Reis
MR. Long
Saturnas
Dee. HH
Night
Byrne
Wednewsov
Dee
Berantos
Francis Wilson
Acompanus
Lester Walter
Russia
Tapulas
Mie
Sao
Matinees
Lang
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