Canvass Launch Planned for West Scranton Tin Plate Plant
West Scranton business leaders John Farr and a special committee plan an active canvass today for stock subscriptions in a proposed tin plate plant to be located in West Scranton. They expect strong local support and aim to raise the needed capital by January first to attract an industry that would benefit the city and provide jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Farr
William Farrell
B. G. Morgan
C. E. Daniels
Board of Trade
West
Scranton
Tribune
Farr
West Scranton
Mr. Farr
Ife
Weat
Pennsylvania
Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters Endorsed as World’s Best Remedy
An advertisement extols Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as the wisest health aid for indigestion and weak stomachs. It claims to strengthen the sickly, cure stomach illnesses, and improve liver and kidney function, urging a private stamp to seal the bottle and warning against imitations.
Moving pictures highlight Dewey fete and world events
Motion pictures depict the Dewey celebration and international yacht races along with scenes of fighting in the Philippines, views of the Transvaal, British soldiers departing London, and a special series of magical subjects. The entertainment will be followed by a social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Transvaal
South Africa
London
Deposits by Principals of Nos 13 19 and 32 Schools
Yesterday at the West Side bank principals of Nos 13, 19 and 32 schools made deposits listing each name followed by sums. The page records totals for No 15, No 10, and No Mise Wooapp among others, with several named clerical contributors and small cents totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Bank
David Owens
Martha Watkins
Elizabeth Lewis
Alice Evans
Edna Dvans
Nellie Richards
Catherine Phillips
Nellie Kelly
Barah McDonald
Ont Price
Mary Harris
Mice Lees
Miss Nichols
Mine Beamish
Miss Morgan
Miss O'Connor
Mika Fellows
Hyde Park Lodge Elects Officers for Coming Year
At a stated meeting of Hyde Park lodge 959 Free and Accepted Masons in Masonic hall last evening officers were elected for the coming year Worshipful master David J. Davis senior warden W Hayden Evane junior warden George Oberdorfer treasurer William R Williame secretary Charles EB Lanning trustees Thomas B Carey James Eaton Charles Pitcher Charles W Gull elected representative to the Grand lodge Installation set for Wednesday December 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park Lodge
Masonic Hall
David J. Davis
W. Hayden Evane
George Oberdorfer
William R. Williame
Charles EB. Lanning
Thomas B. Carey
James Eaton
Charles Pitcher
Charles W. Gull
Grand Ledge
Vigilance Committee Sets Fifth Ward Primary for Dec 1899
The vigilance committee of the Fifth ward announces a primary election on Saturday December TM 1899 at polling places from 4 to 7 p.m. to nominate Republican candidates for select council judge of election register of voters and inspector of election. Candidates for select council include Richard H. Williams the incumbent and George Carson former school controller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigilance Committee
Fifth Ward
Select Council
Richard H. Williams
George Carson
Funeral of John Roberts Held at 3 O'clock
The funeral for the late John Roberts was held yesterday at 3 pm from William Roberts home 12 North Ninth Street. Pastor A L Ramer of Mt Mark's Lutheran church officiated with pallbearers Henry Lord George Nott Jacob Bischer and John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roberts
William Roberts
North Ninth Street
Stev. A. L. Ramer
Mt. Mark's Lutheran Church
Henry Lord
George Nott
Jacob Bischer
John
Remains Interred at Washburn Street Cemetery
The body was laid to rest in Washburn Street Cemetery after a funeral service. Local officials noted the interment as a quiet ceremony attended by family and close friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keon
Washburn Street Cemetery
Adonis Bucial Club Dance Draws Large Local Crowd
The Adoni Social club held a country dance at St. David's hall last evening. A large gathering of young people attended in varied and grotesque costumes. Anthony Cummings presided as master of ceremonies with John J. Langan as assistant. The reception committee included John Langan John Howell Joseph Goff Michael Cook William Griffiths James McCoy and A L Howley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adoni Social Club
St. David's Hall
Anthony Cummings
John J. Langan
John Langan
John Howell
Joseph Goff
Michael Cook
William Griffiths
James McCoy
A. L. Howley
Smokers and Receptions for Local Fraternal Group Plans
Division No 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians hosts a smoker in Harl Gori hall this evening and a reception in St David's hall for the Ladies Auxiliary. Christmas events and church society meetings are noted with planned gatherings, services and nominations across several local churches.
Betts Charged With Firearm Violation in Grand View Case
H B Betts of Grand View avenue faced Alderman Myers on a charge of violating city firearms rules after Watson accused him of shooting a neighbor’s dog that was in a nearby lot. The case links dog trespass and prior depredations. Watson seeks damages for cruelty to animals and trespass, with a summary conviction and fine plus costs imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Betts
Grand View Avenue
Myers
C. S. Watson
Watson
Betts
Trench failure disrupts North Main traction area
A sewer trench on North Main near Jones Street continues to trouble the traction company as another section collapsed last evening leaving little earth under Palmer's store. Passengers were diverted at the site to ease danger, causing evening delays for hundreds traveling to and from Central City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Avenue
Jones Street
Traction Company
Palmer's
Central City
Ladies’ Aid Society
Enat Market Street
Church
Wells
Fidlam
Powells
T. Williams
William Brown
Central Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Hyde Park Enearmament
Charles Taylor
Scott Township
Taylor
William Janett
Mall Street
Officer May
Alderwen Myers Yeteerdiy
Costa
Ferdinand Street Improvement Meeting Announced
County jail ten days. Janett a mine laborer on Ferdinand street. All Ferdinand street property owners are asked to meet at De Witt Brothers on Thursday evening December 21 at 8 o clock to hear committee reports and handle business. By order of John B Owens, chairman. Miss Bertha Reese of Tover visited Miss Marie Thomas of Spring street. Providence Presbyterian church choir has a special rehearsal this evening and will present a Christmas music program next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janett
Ferdinand Street
Pnce
de Witt Brothers
John B. Owens
Bertha Reese
Tovior
Marie
Masons Install Officers at King Solomon Lodge Dunmore
King Solomon lodge Free and Accepted Masons installed recently elected officers in their rooms above Bone's drug store. Grand worshipful master George J. Gifford senior warden W R Wilson junior warden Almon C Mitchell treasurer Josiah P Lear secretary Abner A Klotzer. An Odd Fellows hall banquet followed with sixty covers and impromptu speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Solomon Lodge
Bone's
George J. Gifford
W. R. Wilson
Almon C. Mitchell
Josiah P. Lear
Abner A. Klotzer
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Funeral for Emma Probst Held at Pine Street Home
The three year old Emma Probst died of pneumonia at the family home on Pine Street Saturday afternoon. Rev. Steinman officiated at the service held at the parents home with interment in Dunmore Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bertha Bueher Florence Nauman Mabel Butler and Sophia Wolf. The remains of Mrs Jeannette Alister were also laid to rest at 2 30 oclock at the home of her son David Miller on Rigg street with burial in Dunmore Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Hollow Stephen Richards Aaron Gay and William Flew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma
Frederick Probst
Pine Street
Steinman
Petersburg Presbyterian Church
Dunmore
Bertha Bueher
Florence Nauman
Mabel Butler
Sophia Wolf
Jeannette Alister
David Miller
Rigg Street
W. F. Gibbons
First Presbyterian Church
John Hollow
Stephen Richards
Aaron Gay
William Flew
Night school teachers examined in Central building
Examinations of candidates for night school teaching positions were held last evening by the superintendent in the Central building. Only two candidates completed the examination in full. The Lackawanna Baseball Club plans a fundraising entertainment at Mantel's Hall on Monday January 1 to raise funds for a planned ball park near Murray's breaker. A child of Mr and Mrs John Walsh of Spencer's Field is mentioned in a fragment. The Young Ladies Mission Circle of the First Presbyterian Church has organized a canty gale at Mrs J Chamberlain's home on Blakely Street Batuy day afternoon December 2. Miss Florence Whiting of Wellesboro and Miss Olive Walker of Lakes, guests of Miss Jessie Swartz of West Drinker Street, have returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Mantel's Hall
Murray's Breaker
John Walsh
Spencer's Field
First Presbyterian Church
West Drinker Street
Christmas Tree Exercises at Asbury Church
Mrs. Doe Durland returns to Honesdale from Green Ridge after a visit. The Asbury Methodist Episcopal Sunday School will hold Christmas tree exercises Monday evening Dec 35. Upcoming events include fundraisers by Misses Sturges Rittenhouse and Mitchell. Green Ridge lodge F and A M officers will be installed in the new Masonic hall on Spruce Street Tuesday evening Dec 24. Andrew Fike had a delicate tumor-removal operation yesterday with Dr Stevens and Dr Davis assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doe Durland
Green Ridge
Honesdale
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Sunday Schorl
Sturges
Rittenhouse
Mitchell
Breaker Street
Green Ridge Lodge
F. and
A. M
New Masonic Hall
Spruce Street
Andrew Fike
W. Stevens
F. W. Davis
Central City
Officers Installed in Lackawanna Masons Chapter No 185
Lackawanna chapter No 185 of Masons installed officers at Masonic temple on Spruce street. District Deputy Mich Priest R A Zimerman presided as installing officer. High priest W H Brutzman. king J Taylor. scribe A H Rhopland. secretary L L Van Bun kirk. treasurer Fred L Amsden. Past High Priest Edward Evans received the jewel. Supper by Caterer John Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Masonic Temple
Spruce Street
R. A. Zimemerman
HM. Brutzman
King
Taylor
Rhopland
van Bunkirk
Fred L. Amsden
Edward Evans
John Barnes
South Scranton Republicans Nominate Schneier for Select Council
A large Republican turnout at Germania hall nominated Select Councilman John J. Schneller to succeed himself with unanimous support. Officers for district elections were named, including judges, inspectors, and registrars, for three districts amid other local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Schneider
Camp No. 430
Robert Gauld
Germania Hall
John Scheller
John J. Schneller
Adam Fruechtel
John Tickus
Register of Voters
T. R. Corley
Fred Keiper
Fred Kessler
William Meister
Fred Rempe, Jr
Pierce Easton
James McGuinness
Camp No 430 Elects Officers for Coming Year
Camp No 430 of the Patriotic Sons of America elected officers for the coming year with John W. Doellner as president and other posts filled including Philip W. Dippoe and George Frable. The next meeting is set for January 1 1909 with installation on January 7 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic Sons of America
John W. Doellner
Philip W. Dippoe
George Frable
Fred Gunter
John Neher
Charles Marsch
George Levert
Adolph Hammen
Fred W. Krelltich
Stobert H. Dieter
Providence Man Seeks Arrest in Street Car Assault
Patrick Gallagher of Providence swore out a warrant for Robert Guard on assault and battery. Guard was arrested after a search and brought before Alderman Ruddy. Witnesses say the October 7 incident on a Providence car began with a dispute between Guard and Monahan, Gallagher intervened and was assaulted. Guard was held on a $900 bond and jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Gallagher
Providence
Ruddy
Robert Guard
Guard
Gallasher
Gaurd
Monahan
Gallagher
November pay for Lackawanna mule employee forthcoming
The Lackawanna mule employee will receive November pay on Thursday afternoon between 4 and 6. Mills will be idle Saturday and Monday. The William Connell Howe company is expected to receive a new hose house addition soon, which will enhance city fire response and be a credit to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Mule
William Connell Howe Company
Pea coal delivered to several city districts at $1.25 a ton
The notice announces pea coal delivery at $1.25 per ton to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders should be sent to C. B. Sharkey at 1914 Codar Ave with phone number 6683.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
C. B. Sharkey
Codar Ave
Obituary notices from Peckville and surrounding area
George B D Kingsley longtime mine superintendent at Johnson collery near Kingston dies at 42 after internal organ surgery at home. Survived by wife and two children. Mrs James Scott dies after long illness. funeral tomorrow after 1 pm at home and 2 pm at First Primitive Methodist Church. Patrick Troy of Birch street dies after short illness. nine children survive. A Dwayne Rush infant dies after diphtheria. private funeral planned. Conrad Fraub, veteran of the Inter war era, passes away aged 87 at his Burned Day home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George BD. Kingsley
Peckville
Johnson Collery
Priceburg
Dra. Sickler
Vanelvkle
Gardner
Kingsley
This
Luserne
Delaware, Lackawanna and Werstern Company
Kingston
Patrick Troy
Birch Street
Thedmall
Hola
Patrick
Poroat Cite
John
Julius
Mathew
Thomas
Michael
Mary
Elton
Margaret
Death of ailing man marked by final mercy
After a year of liver trouble the patient weakened and died as the physician could do nothing but ease his suffering. The funeral is set for 2 p.m. at the family home with Rev. Rogers Insrael of St Luke's Church conducting services. Interment follows at Forest HM cemetery, with the Arbeiter Porthild was Verein charter member society attending in a body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Insrael
Bt. Luke’ Church
Forest
Bub
Arbeiter Porthild
Verein
Burglars Strike Green Ridge Home on Capouse Avenue
The H Tevan residence at 1034 Capouse Avenue was burglarized Sunday evening as the family attended church. Thieves took over 150 in valuables and 20 in cash, after entering a side window left unfastened, and left no trace of identity. Police are investigating the break in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Tevan
Capouse Avenue
Cireen Hidde
Vevan
Funeral of Miss Rosa Shields Held at St Peter's Cathedral
The funeral of Miss Rosa Shields from Phelpa street drew many mourners. A solemn high mass was said at St. Peter's Cathedral by Rev John J. Loughtan, with interment at Dunmore Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers included Terrence Flaherty and Martin Weir. flower bearers Elbert Clark and J Hunt. Morning school session in Seventh ward was dismissed so teachers could attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Shields
Phelpa Street
di Fes
St. Peter's Cathedral
Trev
John J. Loughtan
St. Mars
Dunmore
Terrence Flaherty
Martin Weir
Martin Kelliher
Edward Kelly
Robert Poult
Robert Payton
Elbert Clark
J. Hunt
Miss Shields
Police Court Notices on Robbery Case and Fines
John Swifer, held on a robbery charge relating to Wilfred Flevell at the Columbia hotel, was yesterday discharged due to insufficient evidence. In pollen court yesterday morning Mayor James Moir imposed fines on John Mowdy John Foley and John Keforber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Swifer
Buning
Wilfred Fleveller
Columbia Hotel
Pollen Court
James Moir
John Mowdy
John Foley
John Keforber
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Board of Trade Committee
Adonis Club
Washington Camp
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Mears’ Hall
Foster Star Lyceum Company
New York
J. Stuart Blackton
Albert I. Smith
Mattle Holmes
Awanta
George W. Jenkins
S. Main
Hostetter’s
Masonic Lodge
Globe Warehouse
General News
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Harl Gori Hall
Hampton Street
Gleaners
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Ss. T. R
Charles Matthews
Hyde Park Avenue
Bertha la Monte
Washburn Street
Christian Endeavor Society
Plymouth Congregational Church
Tudor R. Williama
South Marlin Avenue
Cornell
Bellevue Calvinistic Methodist Church
Charles Edison
Minnie Laubach
Benton
Columbia County
Tenth Street
Miss Laubach
Albert Wicks
Bloomsburg
Eaton
Young Indies' Society
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Chi Upstian Society
North Scranton
Moriani & Co
16Th St
South Scranton
Eleventh Ward
James Scott
Squire Scot
Throop
North Beranton
Beck
Wast Market Street
Eelock
Mr. McKay
Plymouth
Charlies Prower
Forest Mill Cemetery
Mare
Martin Rush
South Filmore Preme
Conrad Fraub
E. Schim
PFF
Jeweler
Leckawinna Avenue
ARS Us
Santa Claus
J.D. Williams & Bro
H. Bevan
Lyceum Theatre Au
Wednessay
Dec
Beranton
Francis Wilson
Hin
Academy OF Music, Beeant R & Weis
Lessees
Long
Lester Walter Stock CO
Lester Walter
Sterling
Russia
Matinees Daily
Vaudiville
Hallstead Court
Mite Whalen
South Washington Avenue
Winiveral Mothe
Ouus Poaterday
Han
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