Social events honor Anna Sturges with elegant cotillion
Mr and Mrs EF B Sturges hosted a refined cotillion at their North Washington home in honor of daughter Miss Anna. Bauer's orchestra played as Frank Linen and Norman Parke led figures including the Rough Riders. Notable guests from Hartford Philadelphia and New York attended along with family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. B. Sturges
North
Washington Avenue
Anna
Frank Linen
Norman Parke
Rough Riders
Corgage
Bauer
Barber
Dancers Celebrate at The Homestead and Scranton Event
Dancers in pretty costumes formed groups and guests enjoyed a lively evening with farewells spoken reluctantly. The guest list includes Miss Schlager, Anna Russ, May Gearhart, Ruth Hanley, Florence Sinpeon, and many others. A house party at The Homestead hosted by Mr and Mrs A D Mackinton featured Miss Julia Motieo and others traveling from Jersey City to the event. The Scranton Bicycle Club hosted a Bachelor Girls entertainment with Setired Baner's orchestra and about ninety couples attending from Wilkes-Barre and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misees Schlager
Lole Schlager
Anna Russ
Lowlee Davenport
Jeesie Dinmnick
May Gearhart
May Markett
Proda Kann
Helen Hulbert
Mabel Fritz
Misses Sanderson
Alice Barnes
May KK. «Porter
Mabel Shepherd
Ruth Hanley
Clara Flmpaon
Scranton
Mies
Laura Nisbell
Mies Lella Porter
Jane Fellows
Molly Emith
Personal notices and travel plans from the Wilkes-Barre Record
Several city residents appear in this notice page. Attorney Russell Dimmick returns home from Honesdale. J M Chance leaves for a two week vacation in Silem Tilnois. Rev Dr and Mrs Pierce host Mr and Mrs Charles M House of New York for Christmas. Mrs L K Torhet arrives Christmas morning with husband to stay at Hotel Ter race. Charles Behoidie Carl Behadt Warren Acker and Fred Sehoadt leave for Jeffersonville New York for a week visiting friends. Charles Pierce of New York spends Christmas with his parents at the Pierce home on Misl- In avenue. John F Scrage’s two sons John E B and Robert are home from Millersville State Normal for holidays. Arnold Lohmann goes to Berlin to study violin under Joachim and will later study Ander Joachim himself in April confirming his distinction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Dimmick
Honesdale
J. M. Chance
Silem
Tilnois
Charles Behoidie
Carl Behadt
Warren Acker
Fred Sehoadt
Jeffersonville, N.Y
Charles Pierce
New York
Mrs
Br, F. ¥. Pierce
Misl- In Avenue
John F. Scrage
John EB
Robert
Millersville State Normal School
Arnold Lohmann
Berlin
Wirt
Joachim
Lohman
Mr. Lohmann
Ander Joachim
Rielly Hughes Nuptials Tie Fermoy Couple
William Rielly of Fermoy Wayne county married Margaret Hughes of Lackawanna yesterday morning in St Marys Catholic church Dunmore. The bride wore a handsome gown and was attended by Anni Hughes. groom by John Fitzsimmons. A reception followed, with guests bidding best wishes. The couple left for a wedding tour to Buffalo and Cleveland and will reside in Fermoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rielly
Fermoy
Wayne County
Margaret Hughes
Lackawaken
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Dunmore
M. J. Millane
Anni Hughes
John Fitzsimmons
James Hughes
Collina Street
Mrs. Richly
Buffalo
Cleveland
Night Burglar Alarm Traced To Frightened Boys
A false alarm sent police on a chase to 422 Madison Avenue where two young boys had heard a noise and triggered the call. Sgt Ridgeway searched the home and found no burglar, returning to city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severant Ridgeway
Madison Avenue
Ex-Sheriff Clemons Topped Ward Select Council Nomination
A January ward meeting in Toledo Ohio selected ex sheriff Frank H Clemons as the unanimous candidate for select councilman of the seventeenth ward with incumbent A Lansing stepping aside for private business reasons. The event drew strong enthusiasm from local citizens and political supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventeenth Ward
Dd. A. Lansing
Frank H. Clemons
Editor J. C. Coon Dies After Paralysis at 65
J. C. Coon, founder of multiple Pennsylvania newspapers including the Free Press and the Sunday News, died at the Danville asylum after a long illness from dementia following a stroke. He lived in Wilkes-Barre with his daughter in law Mia, son Frank, and grandson Jamie. The funeral is planned at St. David's Episcopal Church Scranton with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery. He played a pivotal role in Luzerne politics and journalism, pioneering the first Sunday paper in the state and shaping several papers from 1872 onward. The Thirteenth ward Republican primaries are scheduled for January 4, with strict registration and ballot rules. Smoke the Pocono ho. clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Free Press
The
Sunday News
Wilkes-Barre
J. Cc. Coon
Danville Asylum
Mia
Frank Coon
Jamie Coon
St. David's Episcopal Church
Jackson Street
Bromiley Avenue
Scranton
Washburn Street
Scranton Typographical Union
Bloomsburg
Lackawanna
Connecticut
Michigan
Minnesota
Frick Pomeroy
New York
Times
Aaron Augustus Chase
Marshall Preston
Wade M. Finn
John Courier Morris
Co-operative Printing Company
Free Press
United States
F. A. Beamish
Coon
Pittston
Plain Dealer
Luzerne
Plain-Dealer
Newe-Dealer
Nanticoke
Democrats Move to Nominate School Controller Candidates
Democratic City Chairman H. Bchndt will call a meeting of the city committee to arrange primaries and a convention to nominate three candidates for school controller on the six member board. Republican Alderman W. S. Millar will likewise assemble his committee to discuss the matter. The article recounts past terms and speculates that a Supreme Court majority may affirm the six member board, influencing this election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic
Co. H. Bchndt
W. 8. Millar
Theepublica
Board of Six
John Courier Morrie
George H. Shires
F. S. Barker
Elias Evans
Morris
K PD
Fellows
Fred
Godfrey
Yacandea
Supreme Court
Brown
Maestrinat
Scranton
Pittston
Supreme
Board of All
Northeastern Pennsylvania Alumni Banquet Honors Notables
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alumni Association holds its annual banquet in Scranton with distinguished speakers. Dr. S Weir Mitchell of Philadelphia reflects medicine and literature while other luminaries from Wilkes-Barre and Philadelphia address topics from medicine to law and education. Soloists perform as guests arrive under a decorative formal setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alumni Association
Northeastern Pennsylvania
Board of Trade
Steward O'Neil
Scranton
Atlantic
S. Weir Mitchell
Philadelphia
Hugh Wynne
Yvear
Mitche
M. J. Hohan
Louis H. Taylor
Wilkes-Barre
Moir
W. G. Weaver
C. C. Harrison
University
Alfred Wooler
C. P. Kreig
Albert Pilling
George RB. Davidson
N. ¥. Leet
John L. Wentz
L. P. Kennedy
Installation of Officers at Green Ridge Lodge No 497
Green Ridge lodge No 497 Free and Accepted Masons held its annual officer installation at Masonic hall on Spruce street. Seumane oversaw the Investiture with Borjemin Imevan as Worshipful Master H. M. Cole senior warden John Widiam junior warden BR W. Zimmerman treasurer & G. Stevens secretary. A banquet followed prepared by Caterer T. Moses and served by waiters under V. Emery. Members closed with brief talks on the orders aims and purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge
Christmas Sunday School Exercises Across City Churches
Christmas programs filled city churches as Penn Avenue and Second Presbyterian hosted tree gifts and cantatas. Rev. Robert F. Pierce lectured on the Life of Christ with illustrated views, while Grace Lutheran and Grace Elm Park also held Christmas shows with songs, recitations, and gift distributions.
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Penn Avenue
of Christ
Robert F. ¥. Merce
Santa Claus
Second Presbyterian Church
Grace Lutheran Church
Babbath
Luther Keller
Krigbaum
Pibble Clase
St. Santa Claus
Grace Lutheran
M.C. Landt
Howell Mleston
Elm Park
Pine Street
Harrison and
Prescott Avenues
Oldknow
Howell
Scranton High School Basketball Falls to Danville on Christmas
The Scranton High School basketball team traveled to Danville on Christmas afternoon for a game and were defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Scranton
Danville Team Defeats Scranton in Debut Period Game
Scranton boys lose to Danville by 410 to 9 in a debut match after forming only on Sunday morning. The club named Nelson Toots as manager and Eugene Tropp as captain. Danville accepted a challenge to play at Company Armory on January 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Scranton Boys
Nelson Toots
Eugene Tropp
Harmory
Additional Detectives Urged for City Police Force
The capture of war burglars on Monday strengthens the case for at least one more detective, possibly two, in the city. Mayor and Chief Nobling support increasing the force as other cities of similar size maintain three to eight detectives, while Scranton currently has only one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nobling
Officer Blood
Moir
Scranton
Syracuse
New Haven
Providence
Hartford
Albany
Binghamton
Elmira
Utiea
New York State
O'Mara's Cigar Store Ad Slips Into Cobwebbed Text
An OCR fragment advertises Meeraboum and Frier Pipes in all styles and prices at O'Mara's cigar store on Spruce Street. It mentions "Smoke the Pocono" cigars and Beecharm's pills with unclear spellings and odd wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'mara’s
Clarke Bros Prize Draw Delivers Winners Names
In Clarke Bros draw for twelve prizes several winners are named including Gertrude Karehner of 441 Tenth Street Leo Patley of 221 Chestnut Street and Wesley Techen bach of 5 Stark Street as two weeks pass with more prizes to be announced if unclaimed while coupons remain valid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Bros
Gertrude Karehner
Tenth Street
Leo Patley
Chestnut Street
Wesley Techenbach
Oils Affect Durability of Paints and Balnts
The text argues oils used in mixing colors determine coating durability. It claims smoother paint and longer wear, with large surfaces covered without peeling or cracking until finished. It also states good oils are not expensive, based on prices cited.
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Wnorton's Bulletin
Peloubet
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
the Griffin Art CO
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna
B. Warman
Eastman's
KODAK
BE. H. Hipple
Manque
Jessie
Backawanna Hardware
Lackawanna Avenue
A. D. Mackinton
Julia Motieo
Jersey City
Milas Helen Savage
Rahway
N. 7
Misa Lelia Johnson
South Carolina
Misa Marjorie Lewis
Pittaton
Wessie
Arthur Hull
Edwin Ferrie
Hugh Archbald
Douglas Moffat
Seranton
St. Mary's Church
Clemons
State of Ohio
Toledo
Isichs
Frank J. Cheney
Vea
A. W. Gleabon
Notary Publle
Hall
PJ. CHORNEY_& CO
Driagio
J. C. Coon
Httle
Hon
Fla. Beamish
Pennsylvania
Thirteenth Ward
Crawford County
Vigilance Committee
Dee
Frank H. Warner
Attest
B. FP
Tinkham
E. G
Coursen
the Sons OF the U. P
Green Ridge Lodge
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Lackawanna Evenue
Sooth Main Avenue
Pierce
Alfred Dolge
Romeo
Alacn Ass
Schank & Spencer
Spruce Street
Beecharm
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Hand & Payne
the Square
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Baok Building
Wakehouse
Matthews Bros
Esac
Bell & Skinner
Hotel
Jermya
Flobert
Felton
Conrad
Rockaway
Maurice River
Blue Point
Pierce’s Market
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