South Scranton Tradespeople Say Business Brisk Despite Mills Departure
South Scranton workers report a fairly prosperous year with steady trade and rising confidence. The shipbuilding era and local mills like Dickbone steel works remain central, while many residents note the city’s economy is better than in years past. Edward Herschel returns home after service in the Philippines and Miss Julie Hives is laid to rest after services at St Peters Cathedral.
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Matthew Damas
Star Social Club
Edward Herschel
Philippines
South Side
Oller Tidustries
Che Burton Works
Owoeeden Mills
Tikertes
Wits
Julie Hives
Merning
Pete's
Foelock
Joes Pawes
Pitieten
Depesed
Messrs
John
Stephen
Andrew Cleary
Andrew
Michael Quives
Richard Calden
Matthew Diana Becomes Star Social Club President
Matthew Diana, newly elected president of the Star Social club, was born in Thiden, Charminy. He has spent most of his life on this side and works at Pittwen & Son plan fights, earning the high regard of employers and neighbors alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Diana
Star Social Club
Thiden
Charminy
Daanal
Pittwen & Son
Deshles
Javong Entertainers Grow Popular in Soch Estates Scene
The eight year old head of a social club at 612 Pittston Avenue expands in numbers and popularity. A combing event set for January 20 draws attention as a key social affair of the season. Committee members include Kellerman, Kaestner, Phillips, Mirtz, and Lewis. Herschel, a patriotic youth, enlisted November 12 1908 and served three years, gaining exposure in military life.
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Javong
Soch
Roaring Brook
Pittston Avenue
Charles Kellerman
Jacob Kaestner
Peter Phillips
Jacob Mirtz
David Lewis
Former U S Soldier Returns Home to Alder Street
The man served twenty months in Cuba before transfer to the United States. He spent time in Tort Leavenworth and Missouri barracks, then completed three years of service. Honorable discharge followed in San Francisco last week. He resides with his mother at Alder Street and is known for trophies won in local events.
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Iward Herschel
Sam
Fle
Cuba
Piret
United States
Leavenworth
Niles
Missouri
Mateh
Horsehel
Alder Street
Sian Francvisca
Fourteen Friends Plan New Year Social at Host’s Hotel
The Fourteen Friends announce a Saturday night gathering at the Host’s hotel to decide if the society will stay up for New Year. Members have held annual New Year’s Eve meetings, and the old custom is likely to continue. The Willan Connell Hose company reports completion of last summer’s excursion with a surplus of 1880. Several streets recently excavated for sewers remain hazardous with two feet of subsidence. Arrangements are being made by touring Brook council to celebrate the new year.
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Calleus
Willan Connell Hose Company
TL Wis
Hou
Anne
Knights of Motta meet in regular session tomorrow night
A notice states the Gener Grant commanders Knights of Motta will meet in regular session tomorrow night. The item list mentions supplies and locations in connection with a vendor, Miller and Deler’s, 406 Cerin Avenue, as part of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Motta
Fier
Toledo
Miller & Dedler’s
Cerin Avenue
Wihelming Berg
Travel by Lackawanna Line to Chicago and California
Prospective travelers are advised to contact the Toculeker agent of the Lackawanna railroad for complete trip details. He will provide transportation options berths reservations baggage handling through to destination and furnish rates folders and descriptive literature. The route includes through sleepers and day couches to Chicago with one change of cars to California.
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Lackawanna Railroad
Chicago
California
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Scranton
Nile
AL River Street
Miss Hayes
Star Club
Mactitehw
Tamar
P. A. Cavanaugh
Comune
Yas Cnaveweh
Uuetrsotl
Ancel Crocker
Worcester
Ise Gang
Pyramid Drug Co. Marshall, Mieh
Florida
Charles Graf
Pittston Ave
P. A. Cavanagh
River Street
HAE Ome Connec
Henry Arnbrust, JR
Cedar Ave
Telehone
Cedar Avenue
M. Hessinger & CO
Kegler & Schumacher
Mirtz Hotel
John S. McCabe
Martin O'Connor
St. Cloud Hotel
McCabe & O’connor
Linden Street
Wyoming Ave
Scranton, PA
Lorenz Habkberstroh
C. Luther
Wyoming Avenue
Spruce Street
Hoisery
Vikctor Kroch
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