St Leo's battalion elects officers and names delegates
St Leo's battalion held a regular meeting electing a president and officers for the coming term. Delegates to the quarterly convention were named for Phar macy hall in South Scranton on Jan 1. A ten member committee was formed for a literary entertainment and a special meeting was set to discuss participation in St Patrick's church fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Leo's Battalion
Plof Buckley
James Degnal
William Hayer
Jutmnes Murphy
James Regan
Michiel Fiaherty
Thomas
Connors
John Shaughnessy
P. J. O'Toole
Roger Madden
P. J
Sunday school elects officers for coming year
The Sunday school elected officers yesterday afternoon for the ensuing year led by Superintendent A. Bo Eynon and assistant Tallie M. Evans. Secretary Thomas D. Evans and treasurer Mins Edna D. Evans were chosen, with Edward J. Davis as chorister and Mrs. Floyd Hebber ling as organist. The exclusive committee includes Miss Jennie Lewis and David Owens. Rev. Mr Boyl returned from Maryland and Virginia and exchanged pulpits with Rev. Mr. Reese. Sherman Avenue mission officers were also elected. The annual church business meeting is this evening with officer elections. choir directed by the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bo Eynon
Tallie M. Evans
Thomas D. Evans
Avid Prinky
Mins Edna D. Evans
Edward J. Davis
Floyd Hebberling
Garfield Davis
James F. Harris
Jennie Lewis
David Owens
Choir to Present Christmas Music at Sunday Service
William Phillips, of Chor, will rehearse Christmas music for the upcoming Sunday evening service. The choir will render the pieces during the service as planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chor
William Phillips
Local Funeral Services Across City Churches
Funeral rites were held yesterday and Saturday for several residents. Rev Thomas de Gruchy led the Jackson Street Baptist service for Richart Delman with pallbearers from Com Minisny Thirteenth regiment. Patrick Collins Woe had a high mass at St Patrick's Church. Leyshon Evans child was honored at Amwell court with Rev E D McHenry in charge. Homer Jenkins was buried in Washburn Street cemetery with Rev David Jones officiating. Mrs Margaret Higgins funeral Mass at Holy Cross church concluded with interment in Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas de Gruchy
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Richart Delman
Keyser Valley
Washburn Street
Com- Minhy
Thirteenth Regiment
Patrick Colins
St Patrick's Church
Orlock
Cathedral
Leyshon Evans Child
Amwell Court
E. d. McHenry
St. David's Episcopal Church
David Jones
First Welsh Congregational Church
Homer Jenkins
Margaret Higgins
Holy Cross Church
Local man arrested after disturbance at Taylor car stop
Nicholas Schall of Old Forge caused a disturbance on a Taylor car Saturday evening. Patrolmen Thomas and Peters arrested him at Main Avenue and Jackson Street and he paid a $4 fine after arraignment before Alderman Mises yesterday morning. Edward Green reported his son Willie, aged about to be 17, has been absent from home after allegedly obtaining merchandise under false pretenses at McCann’s store and not seen since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Schall
Old Forge
Main Avenue
Jackson Street
Thomas
Peters
Alderman Mises
Edward Green
North Rebecca Avenue
Williame
Willie
WM Oyeuwre
McCann's
Arrangements Set for AOH Division 1 Smoker and Social
The committee of Division No 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians met to finalize plans for tomorrow evenings smoker and social. The event will be in Harl Garlhall with a reception to the Ladies auxiliary at St Davids hall 4. The program includes music and literature with caterer P P Gilroy handling refreshments. Committee members are Edward Darcey John Lynch Roger Madden Thomas M Phillips and David McGionigal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Harl Garlhall
Vieion Noe
St. David's Hall
J. Gilroy
Edward Darcey
John Lynch
Roger Madden
Thomas M. Phillips
David McGionigal
Nominated Officers Named By Electric City Lodge
Electric City lodge No. 31 percent Knights of Pythias names officers for the coming term Chancellor commander George Sayers vice chancellor Golleb Baum-Bart prelate Morgan Jacobs inner guard Frederick Diehl outer guard John Parnein and trustee for eighteen months Morgan Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric City Lodge
Knights of Pythias
George 5. Sayers
Golleb Baum- Bart
Morgan Jacobs
Frederick Diehl
John Parnein
Morgan Thomas
These Things For Christmas These Things For Christmas
A holiday catalog entry highlighting men’s furnishings and ladies wear. It catalogs silk handkerchiefs embroidered and hemstitched, neckwear, furs and fur sets, ladies gulfers, kids gloves, collars and cuffs, padded mufflers, suspenders, colored shirts, gloves, and mittens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Keystone Lodge Officers Listed for Ensuing Year
Keystone lodge No 47 Loyal Knights of America lists officers for the ensuing year. Worthy master James Mathews worthy deputy master Robert Thomas junior warden William J Williams conductor George Williams acting conductor Henry Seymore inside tyler Walter Humphrey outside tyler Joseph Lindsay chaplain John Phillips John Janes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Lodge
Loyal Knights of America
James Mathews
Robert Thomas
Wiliam J. Williams
George Williams
Henry Seymore
Tyler
Walter Humphrey
Joseph Lindsay
John Phillips
John Janes
St Patrick's Church Fair to Open Next Thursday Evening
The fair and festival at St Patrick's church will open next Thursday evening as the principal holiday attraction in West Scranton. Arrangements are made for a large scale event with church members showing strong interest. Banished contests include the disposal of Rev J A Whelan's $500 home a valuable safe a B flat silver cornet and a gold watch. The church basement is being transformed into booths and stalls to ready the opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Church
Scranton
J. A. Whelan
Remains of David W Williame laid to rest in town
The funeral of the late David W Williame of Dickson City was held yesterday afternoon at Washburn Street Cemetery. Hyde Park lodge meets this evening to elect officers for the coming year. James B Evans of North Bromley Avenue is treated for a badly lacerated hand after a coal accident. TFC club of the YWCA held a Christmas party Saturday night. Mrs Jones Choral class meets this evening. Secretary's Bible class at 4 pm this afternoon. Father Whelan YM Society officers elected including President J J White and Treasurer D W Crowley. Sumner Avenue Presbyterian women form a new ladies society this week. A new flag walk was laid between the parsonage and Simpson Methodist Church. First English and Welsh Baptist churches held a largely attended union service last evening. Robert Bradley of New York City visiting relatives for the holidays. Electric City Wheelmen host a four course New Year’s dinner at the club house from 2 to 6 with entertainment and dancing into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David W. Williame
Dickson City
Washburn Street
Hyde Park Lodge
Masonic Hall
James B. Evans
North Bromley Avenue
T. F.C. Club
Young Women's Christian Association
D. W. Crowley
Thomas Keenan
J. A. McNichols
John McNiff
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
O Ladies’ and Society
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Robert Bradley
New York City
Electric City Wheelmen
Wedding in Green Ridge Unites Stella Howell and George Hazen
Miss Stella Howell of Dunmore wed George Hazen of Petersburg at the Green Ridge home of Dayton Swingle with Rev. Dy. Bird officiating. A wedding supper followed as friends celebrated the union.
Address orders to C. B. Sharkey in 1914 Cedar area
Central city and Hyde Park section references appear with an address for C. B. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Avenue and the telephone number 6683. The fragment notes a location and contact for orders in a South Side area context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
C. B. Sharkey
Cedar
Work injury at South mill and local political and social notices
John ONeill a South mill yard worker was badly hurt Friday afternoon when a heavy bar slipped, injuring his right foot and toe. Dr J J Walsh treated him at home on Pittston Avenue. The Eleventh ward Republican club holds a cavea at Germania hall this evening to nominate candidates for February election. The Scranton Saengerunde hosts a Christmas festival Sunday evening December 25. Charles Rose plans a Christmas ball at Athletic hall on Christmas day. Camp No 4 Patriotic Bone of America meets at Heartevall's hall tonight to elect officers. John Levert, recently a silk weaver at the Philadelphia exposition, returns home. Joseph Johler and Patrick Flaherty, Stroudsburg Normal School students, visit home for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Neill
South Mill
O'Neill
Hewie
Pittston Avenue
J. J. Walsh
Germania Hall
Scranton Saengerunde
Charles Rose
Athletic Hotel
Athletic Hall
Amerie
Heartevall's Hall
John Levert
Renmington Avenue
Philadelphia Exposition
Joseph Johler
Cedar Avenue
Patrick Flaherty
Stroudsburg Normal School
Graine O Rival Coffee Drink Promises Health for Children
An old advertisement extols a grain based beverage named Graine O as a healthier alternative to tea or coffee for children. It claims Graine O is made from ground grits with a coffee like taste and stresses cost compared to coffee while urging grocers to stock the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tukor
Coor
Happenings of North Scranton Caters Local News
Thomas Johu is named as defendant in a legal note about a dog causing trouble. Joseph Williams was detained at George Davis drug store. Funeral services for Thomas D. Thomas were led by Rev. John J. Evans. Thomas Richards seeks trespass action against grocer Thomas Jehu over a dog bite to his daughter Ethel, with court set for Wednesday and possible higher court escalation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Johu
Joseph Williams
George Davis
Thomas D. Thomas
John J. Evans
Thomas Richards
Ethel
Thomas Jehu
Wayne Avenue
Jehu
Myers
Dow
Young man suffers hemorrhage near Providence Square
Joseph Williams living on a church avenue near Oak street fell ill while at George Davis drug store in Providence Square on Saturday awaiting a prescription. A hemorrhage left him weak and for a time thought dead. He was taken home for care and regained consciousness after several hours. Williams recently returned from Colorado and California seeking health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Williams
Church Avenue
Oak Street
George Davis
Providence Square
Colorado
California
Funeral of Thomas Edwards in Scranton
The funeral for the late Thorns J D Edwards, longtime North Scranton resident, was held Saturday afternoon at D D Jones’s residence on North Main avenue. Rev John J Evans of Welch Baptist Church conducted services before the interment at Washburn Street Cemetery with many friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorns JD. Edwards
North Scranton
D. D. Jones
North Main Avenue
John J. Evans
Welch Baptist Church
Washburn Street
Personal notes and events at local clubs and figures
The North Scranton YWCA gospel meeting led by Miss May Tingley drew many young women. A New Year reception is planned for January with hourly entertainments and refreshments. Henry J. O’Malley seeks the Democratic nomination for select council. Passion’s Slave will open Christmas night at the Auditorium by Crystal Literary and Dramatic Society. Mr and Mrs A A Vosburg are in New York City. Donald Reel, injured at home, can now go out. Marvin Carter and family plan a Florida winter. Rev Edgar’s Providence Methodist sermon on The Perilous Period of Life, from Luke xvii, drew a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Scranton
Young Women's Christian Association
May Tingley
Henry J. O'Malley
Third Ward
Board of Control
Select Council
Passion
The
Crystal Literary and Dramatic Society
Mr. and
Oirs
A. A. Vosburg
New York City
Donald Reel
Mead Avenue
Marvin Carter
Parker Street
Florida
Dunmore Doings News Notes and Personals
At a Neptune Fire company meeting on Drinker street nominees were named for officers and department heads for the coming year. Listings include president W Potter and James E B Dainty. vice president J J Milner. recording secretary H B Cole. financial secretary J H Anguin. treasurer % BK. serger T Weber. and various foremen, pipemen, engineers, axemen, and clerks. Election is set for the next regular meeting in the coming month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neptune Fire Company
Drinker Street
W. Potter
James EB. Dainty
J. J. Milner
H. B. Cole
J. H. Anguin
Serger
T. Weber
James Mills
Daniel Powell
Foremain Fire Department
D, Purfrey
J. Wuarfel
J. Milner
J. H. Jenkins
Jenkin
W. Austin
T. Wobey
George Mussel
T. L. Sansenhaugh
L. P. Wert
Douph Slegle
John Judge
A. A. Coulter
J. J. Dainty
J. Warfel
H. G. Cole
Paris Dancing Class Social Promises Elaborate Christmas Ball
On Christmas night the Paris Dancing class will hold a social in Odd Fellows' ball with elaborate plans. The event draws attention from dancing enthusiasts in the borough as well known entertainers assume the program. Wahler brothers provide the music for the evening and other providers will furnish refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Wahler Brothers
Friday Plans Bring Hope to Borough Students
Pupils look forward to next Friday as the last day of school for ten days while Christmas examinations approach this Thursday and Friday. The tests, first of a three part series, will determine the students' future standing, especially for those with irregular attendance.
Unclaimed Letters As Period Ends December 14 1899
Letters remaining unclaimed during the period ending December 14 1899 await claim by persons seeking those addressed. Calls for recipients to present proper identification and proof of entitlement at the post office to receive their mail.
Monday Specials on Cottage Poles and Drapery Goods
Readable items list special Monday pricing including white corrugated cottage poles oak cottage poles and sofa cushions covered in cretonne with ruffled borders. Also featured are tapestry covers denim reversible patterns and 66 inch reversible oriental stripe drapery goods with discounted prices and former higher tags.
Blankets and Comforts Sale Prices Highlighted
A historical sale listing promotes blankets priced from 2.98 to 5.50 with various colors and bundles. It notes a Monday special on blankets and a separate line for comfort items offered at 49¢ to $1.25 with a stated value increase of twenty-five percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honesdale
Nottingham curtains bargain with pole and trimmings
One hundred pairs of Nottingham curtains offered in full length and width. They match the quality you pay 75 cents for, and the sale includes the pole and trimmings. All for a single great bargain price of 40 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottingham
Dress goods sale pulls prices for Monday specials
Advertises dress fabrics for Monday with deals on numerous items. Notes prices for novelty dress goods, serge, crepon, broadcloth, camel hair, and plaids, all labeled as special on Monday with reduced rates. Mentions various color options and fabric weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mon- Ory
Advertised List Dated With Various Names
The dated list includes M. K Bishop postmaster Cc BE Brink Mrs James Caldwell Willam Edwards John Horpes Charles Lutes Mra George Luset Miss Susie Murray Jacob Rauschmeyer Fred Robbins Chrss Rues Michiel K Smith Michael Sweehey Potter street Mra Margaret Swift W D Wursechell 1109 Rige Street Font Franz Armamariai Torta elie Tomaine Francesco Soro Mark Kumler Pietra Romaniello Rosa Colangelo Anafilo Clemente Gint Di On frio Mrs James Tigh Gipsey.
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M. K
Bishop
BE. Brink
James Caldwell
Willam Edwards
John Horpes
Charles Lutes
Mra
George Luset
Drinker Street
Susie Murray
Jacob Rauschmeyer
Fred Robbins
Chrss Rues
Michiel K. Smith
Michael Sweehey
Potter Street
Margaret Swift
W. D. Wursechell
Rige Street
Font Franz
Armamariai Torta
Elie Tomaine
Francesco Soro
Mark Kumler
Pietra Romaniello
Rosa Colangelo
Anafilo Clemente
Gint di Onfrio
James Tigh Gipsey
Entertainment and public events in Manhey and borough
The Lackawanna Base Ball association plans New Year Eve entertainment at Manhey s hall with top talent. Thomas McLaughlin supporters urge a school director canvass. Sermons at Methodle Episcopal and Presbyterian churches draw large crowds. Passion Play pictures shown at Maniley s ball with proceeds for St Mary s church. Personal notes mention Miss Jessie Swarts entertaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Maniley
St. Mary's Church
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West
Leo
Plymouth Church
Plymouth Church Notes
Awanta
George W. Jenkins
S Main Avenue
Globe Warehouse
Pennsylvania
LACE
Cnor
Mont Caves
Green Ridge
Dayton Swingle
Penn Avenue
Stella Howell
Dunmore
George Hazen
Petersburg
Dy. Bird
Green Ridge Presbyterian
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
W. G. Simpson
Max la Touche
Wilcox
Ladies’ Aid Society
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
M.C. Carrs
Jennie Tiobinson
Pea Coal
South Scranton
Thomas Edwards
Mr. Edgar
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Dunmore Doings
Leader Scranton
Wyoming Avenue
Comforts Sale
Ee Oateaeee
Jessie Swarts
Lyceum Theatre
Burgunder & Reis
Lessees
HH. KR. Long
Francis Wilson
Florence Whiting
Weilenboro
Tioga County
Olive Hweery Walker
Lake
Pike County
West Drinker Street
Catherine Morrison
North End
Edward Walsh
Apple Street
Eimma Swarts
Cheetnut Silver
Alesindy
Union Cash
Dolphin Sat
No. 6
George D. Kingsley
Blakely
Lo Very
Academy OF Music
Rounds
R & Rbis
R. Long
Lester Walter Stock CO
Lester Walter
Russia
Ube
Matinees Daily
Delmonico's
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