Christmas observances and local incidents in West Scranton
Preparations for Christmas services in West Scranton churches are noted along with a funeral on Price Street for George Nicholas. Reports include Frank Brennan injured by a fall from a tree and Miss Anna Lewis hosting Miss Lloyd. A jail arrest follows a milk theft claim as authorities report a tense morning with a suspect described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nicholas
Price Street
Frank Brennan
Anna Lewis
Lloyd
Community Obscure Meeting Notes and Attendees
A fragmented report lists attendees at a local event with names like Joseph Miehanids and Lin Biv on street. The text mentions a residence and a religious service led by a Mister of the Jackson Sipeer Myler church and references a brief mutéla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate Ieee
Pawel
Sopwith
Werner Messrs
Schuchert
Joseph
Fragmentary obituary notes temperance group rites
Fragmentary text mentions pall bearers and flower bearers from Ripple division No 4 Borne of Temperance at a cemetery service. Names and full details are unclear due to missing words and garbled OCR.
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Washburn Arrest
Ripple Division
Man Falls From Tree Cutting Wires Fatal Injury
In Morris County on a Thursday afternoon a lineman, Frank Pieeman, fell from a tree while working on telephone lines. He struck the ground fifteen feet, suffering a fractured spine and other injuries. he died shortly after at a local residence. Police and witnesses reported the accident occurred when a ladder shifted and the line men attempted to rig the wires.
Entertaining Gathering At 712 South Main Avenue
Mice Anny Lewis hosted a Thursday evening event at her residence entertaining guests from Wyoming and local attendees. The gathering included numerous individuals listed among Misses and Mr. names with a focus on social participation and attendance. The scene described features a convivial visit and a community complexion with various attendees noted.
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Anny Lewis
South
Main Avenué
Jorge Puirte
Meidenoe
Ales Ane Lhe
Wyoming
Usin Wiverstone
Florence
Radia Freeman
Morlin ‘Thames
May Davie
Ida Apger
Elizabeth Howel
Sunil Diwie
Mae
Adem meeting agenda details at Forks Nut gathering
An Adem assembly outlined administrative duties and elected officers for the Penn association. New president and several posts were approved, with unclear names due to garbled text. The session touched on other business and upcoming actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adem
Admini Austerle Association
Uke
Mise Rinkwin Thomas and Anta Lewis Public Notice
Mise Rinkwin Thomas of Corbett Avenue and Anta Lewis of South Main are named in a public notice. The document lists involved individuals and the local authority issuing the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Rinkwin Thomas
Corbett Avesque
Anta Lewis
South Main
Santa Claus Finds Gift Treasure in Local Store
The seasonal figure makes his home in the shop this holiday season offering gifts that aim to please many eager visitors and shoppers seeking the perfect present.
Holiday Market Offers Dolls Games Books and Toys
In a bustling market visit we saw an assortment of dolls games tova and books and pretty playthings for all. The wide array appealed to the prattling babe the husband the matron and the budding belle alike.
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vVaet
Airi
Duda
Enmillers
Holiday stroll through departments filled with delight
A lively display invites visitors to wander through many departments, each packed with festive thoughts and fineles for the holiday season, offering shoppers a cheerful mood and quiet moments of inspiration.
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Aml
Altered advertisement fragment of holiday goods sale
Fragmentary OCR text promotes holiday merchandise and urges quick purchases to avoid missing new items. The prose is garbled and lacks clear details about products or dates.
Christmas Eve Store Sale Draws Public Interest
A holiday shopping scene invites all shoppers to visit the main floors described as a public panier. The note asks if readers will attend and emphasizes welcome participation and the chance to buy during the event.
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People’s Public Panier
Kidney ailments and social visits reported in town
The piece notes kidney trouble and Bright's disease being discussed. It mentions visits and guests including Miss Miriam Jones at a relative’s home, Mrs. Lillian Evans returning from Plymouth, and Miss Sadie Carver hosting guests from New York City. Several locals travel for visits and returns, naming streets and addresses in the area.
Local Resignations and Community Notices Spread Across Delaware Valley
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western freight office sees Milton Reinhart resigning as cus ley, to be replaced by Jerome Bishblig as classing. Rehearsals for the Voice Party led by Thomas Jonee occur tomorrow morning at the First Welsh Church. Obituaries note the late Benjamin Al. Thomas passing Thursday from Thyiles. A funeral service is planned tomorrow afternoon at 2. An estate sale and benefit will be held at Sumner Avenue Presbyterian next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings with proceeds aiding church funds. The Ladies Ald sortery oversee a fundraiser selling items to support church treasury. The Taduetvhal Mission Eaand of the Sprintonaerect Cape Church prepared Christmas Christinet offerings with events this afternoon and Monday evening. Anna Muegane leads the choir at Electric City Commandery No. 17 Knights of Mal ta. GC Pierce of Philadelphia attends the session at St. David's hall North Main Avenue.
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Milton Reinhart
Wright
Nmirt
Cus
Ley
Delaware
Eon Chinen
Jenn Lance
Patteetreet
Evita Lite
Ftunenl
Benjamin al. Thomas
Thyiles
Jeter
Gieloris
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian
Cape
Anna Muegane
Krnlehts
Malta
Bt. David's Hall
Malin Avenue
Cgrrail
Unclear sale notice at 227 deckowenta avenue
Fragmentary text indicates a sale price of $10.00 and a buyer or item name Bovidun ros at address 227 deckowenta avenue. Details are incomplete.
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Deckowenta Avenue
Surprise party and church concert highlight Bela venue
A local surprise party in Bela featured community leaders and neighbors among attendees including Welle, Myrtie Creen, Jonny Ponent, Millie Dixon and Jennie Dunn. A concert at Girwn Rhige Presbyterian church is planned next Tuesday under Professor Bo Woilttertinne as part of the Young Men's union course series. Parish events and remarks by visiting George Snydereen were noted along with a sale of Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised by a druggist audience member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo Woilttertinne
Young Men's Union
Clus
Good Shepherd
George Snydereen
Philadelphia
Minton Peters
Virginia
Moa. Carr
Dickson Ave
Minooka Updates on Local Memberships and Projects
The Beranton Times retracts a report that John Carey is an honorary member of the Dantel O Connell council of Young Men's Institute, noting no affiliation since organization. Greenwood Nos and 2 collieries workers to be held this afternoon. Funeral for Joke cures to be held this morning at Norlook Tierment then Minooka Catholic cemetery. The Anthony brothers bread and bakery super-structure rises at Nation breaker, slated to be the area’s largest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beranton Times
John Carey
Dantel O'Connell Council
Young Men's Institute
Greenwood Nos
N Orlook
Anthony Brothers
Ie Nation Breaker
Propmwd
Remedy Claim for Chronic Cough Promoted in Ad
An advertisement promotes a throat and lung remedy alleged to cure chronic and acute coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption. It invites calls or visits to purchase the product and asserts guaranteed relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Et Ariel
Kenny
Haleamy
Lange
Ami
Prive Wu
Organized burglary ring blamed for Scranton convent robbery
An investigation into a thursday night break in at St. Mary's convent on River Street revealed an organized gang targeting local churches and parochial schools. Police traced threats from a noted priest and reported two suspicious men in the vicinity as they planned intrusions and attempted pipe and gas work.
Injuries Reported At Two Wilshire Works
Julius Velen a young Elm Street worker at Dickson Manufacturing suffered a hand injury when a guard on an elevator shaft floor failed. He was transported to Lackawanna Hospital for treatment. Jacob Engle, son of George Engle, sustained a finger amputation at Lackawanna Iron and Steel while performing duties at Booth mill. Pierre Tell, a teenage worker at Gall Bank, was injured in an incident requiring hospital aid.
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Julius Velen
Ninesteen Vocare
Elm Street
Dickson Manufacturing
Helers
Lackawanna Hospital
Jacob Engle
George Bagte
Alder Street
Booth
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Gall Bank
Moros Textlor Hoepstad
Funeral Rites for Mrs Dean ONeill Held at St John’s
From her late hone on Puteion avenue the funeral of Mrs Dean ONeill took place yesterday in earning The family residence was thronged with friends and neighbors who admired her many noble traits. The procession moved to St John church where a requiem was said by Rev J A Mobillet. The sermon followed from the mass text We know now the hour now the day. Father Moffitt spoke of her death and bade farewell to her husband as he left for work. Interment was in Cathedral cemetery. Pallbearers were Joseph Hannick Martha Brown John and Jane O Boyle Anthony Corvoran and John Ruane. The funeral of Martin Jane followed from his late home on Paul street yesterday morning. At 9:45 a requiem mass was celebrated at St John’s church by Rev D A Moffitt. Interment was in Cathedral cemetery. Pallbearers were James Bohan John Durkin Andrew Johnson Patrick Murphy John Lavelle and James Kuane.
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Puteion Avenue
Dean Onetil
St. Jonna Church
J. A. Mobillet
Father Mofitil
O'Neiil
Cathedral
Wazi
Joseph Hannick
Marthy Brown
John and
Janes O' Boyle
Anthony Corvoran
John Ruane
Martin Jane
Paul Wihiet Yeatlenlay
St. John's Church
Meg
D. A. Moffitt
Musa Pother Mofitt
Local Club Meetings and Civic Notes From City Ledger
The weekly Loyalty club meeting at the Youth Women’s section discussed home made candy making. Neptune Engine Company's 28th annual hall plans at Germania hall were reviewed with arrangements completed for the event. Dr Reeser’s condition slightly improved. Fifteen Friends prepare for a regular meeting at their usual place. Mrs John Mearst of Lake Winola visited Henry Hein in Civilar avenir. Abs John Harding of Barton, N Y visits daughter P P Doty at Cedar Avenue Methodist Church parsonage. James Hideway visits Cohoes N Y to his former home. Cedar Avenue Methodist Church women plan a fall event next Tuesday December 20 in church parlors. Howard and Edith Doty, recently ill, remain at home. Halestrie City Council No 1541 Regal Archimni elected officers: Regent Frank Wenagar, vice regent C O G Hosa, treasurer Ambrose Here, secretary Kim Bonn, cashier Oscar Girambo, orator Gerhard Bresser, warden Frank Evning, sentinel George Phillips, clerk John P F Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyalty Clib
Rocme
Jesel Cid
Susih Hipple
Loulea Davenport
Tral May Dorster
Elity
Neptune Mhngine Company
Germania Hall
Reeser
Mire
John Mearst
Lake Winola
Henry Hein
Civilar Avenir
Neptune Knee Company
Abs
Howard
Edith Doty
Halestrie
Regal Arcgnim
Frank Wenigar
C. OG
Hosa
Ambrose Here
Lary
Kimi Bonn
Cealleetar
Funeral Notice for Harry Decker in Elm and Butler Streets
All members of the Junior Grader OG A Oh are requested to be present at their rooms tonight. No arrangements are to be made for the burial of our deceased brother Harry Decker. The funeral will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. from the family residence corner of Elm and Butler streets. AW members of Ji O I A AM will meet at Odd Fellows hall on Sunday at 12 noon.
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A. Oh
Harry Decker
Elm and
Butler Streets
Ji. 0
I. A. AM
Odd Pellows
Obituary notices for Mrs Joly Cavanaugh and Thetis Decker
Mrs Joly Cavanaugh died yesterday morning after a month long illness. Survived by husband and three children Annie Margaret and Wille jam. Funeral tomorrow after door map 2 clock from the fersione interment Cathedral cemetery Yiurry Decker. Thetis Decker, son of Jafa Decker, died at home last evening. Funeral at Cenmarun at 1 o clock from his late reel Thetis.
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Joly Cavanaugh
Mt Jim
Almont
Thos
Shia
Annie
Margaret
Willejam
Cathedral Cemetery
Yiurry Decker
Jafa Decker
Parente
Corner
Butler and Pippheets
Dune More
Cenmarun
Reel Thetis
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Westerdagy
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Wiley
Yestenay
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Frank Pieeman
Jorvettendas
Carnell
Sifferine
Brennan
Elie
Eteyre Pingots
Latyvello Atmos
Ios
Pele Sonitet
Clenry Sted
Lafayette Street
Fees Polit
Wits Etriedieon
Tielke
Miss Lewen Teiceatn Ied
Globe Warehouse
Santa Claus
Stege
Bright
Hostetter
Wilkes
Pari
Anna Willim
New York City
William Lew
Twentsfourth Street
Bathe
Motland
Alf
Thomas Sweet
North Hyde Park Avenue
Edward Haskin
Vieffman
Bampton
Trackville
Green Ridge
Wardin Norris
Shoemeker
Perry
Hat Saven
Chamberlains
All Drugelete
Matthews Snes
South Scranton
ST. Mary's Convent
Julian Heier
John O'Neill
River Street
Ole Dour
Father Christ
Thuradas
Scranton Gas and Walter Company
Wyoming Avenue
Ain
Chiat
Otto
Christman
Editios
Taut
Father Thyist
Phoetree
Hotel Best
Jaysom Pest
Andrew Best
Andrew
Christ
Chapten
Johann Hoff
Dunmore
Academy OF Music, Buruunderm & Reds
Lenssed
HL R. Long
Cameron Clemons
THE
NEW York Stock CO
Bill Daily
Washington Irving
Rip van Winkle
Just
Reliable
Luther
Wyominz Avenue
Uplon Halga
Mason
Wil A
OPM Ocis
Licitone BR
Gitin Womans
Reilef Corps
Poentilent
Setior
Warner
Liesl Schieioyes
Sheuestifet
Rachel
Jia
Chopluih
Rose Walter
Anan Boren
Guond
Twit Hanwy
Hrockville Memorial
Mhiv Armendsen
Thetic
Eth B. Petter
Matentyt
Neti Alicrunfes
Mleaney Shotton
Hive Gihie
Ofpwema
Austiney
Brotherton
Phatiwas
Ieee
Ma Aliebent
Walt Mibvnews
Mary ‘Ga. Homo
Mery Mare
Northup
Mary Bweeties
Catherine Tarkini
Cheawain
Keune Brown
Ovier Cand
Mara Kenna
O'Malley
Anima Daya
Connate
Fountain Head
Erie Medical Co
Buffalo,n.y
Lorimoed
Vost
Reynolds Bros
Lyceum Theatre
Reis & Burgunder
Long
James A. Herne
1. C. Miner
Matisse
Chile
de Wolf Hopper
Sota Opera
Charlatan
Todol. Sousa, Hook Chas, Klein
Gaiety Theater
Sue
Pauza Eran
Jermon
Black Crook
Vamuedians
Buahl Pradtet
Guernsey
My Ming
Jean Howison
Perth
Scotland
Halli
T. Swartzkopf
Blue Star Monogram Whiskey
Anhauser Cash
St. Louis
Don Linden
Penn Ave
Scranton, Pa
Beranten
Matthews Brosaidi
C. Sanderven
Druggiste
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