West Scranton Republicans Name Candidates in Ward Caucuses
The Fifth ward committee met at Barriehl's hotel and scheduled primaries for tomorrow afternoon. Candidates for school controller alderman constable assessor first district judge and register of voters were listed with multiple names for each post. In the fourth ward Republicans also met this afternoon to select candidates for select and common council assessor and register of voters across four districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Lewis
vVtetimnes
Fifth Ward
Bairehild
Ofelock
Wittchers
John Henry Phillips
Benjamin Grittihs
Bosalee Davis
Timothy Jones
David M. Owens
He A. Howells
Theopiilae
Itipes
Daniel
Aeleet
Common Couneil
Assessor
Colestable
Register of Voters
David J. Mvains
Sefoot Counell
Lower
Tiiineh
Wy W. Evans
Edward Searing
James Minarson
Divin Wy Evans
Daniel J. Edwards
Trict Tudme and Inspectors Named in District Listing
James Leyshon and Reese Powell listed as inspectors for the fourth district along with William Lake John W Richards and other officials in the district roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Leyshon
William Lake
Ludge
Reese Powell
John W. Richards
Camp 178 Prizes Awarded At Washington Hall Meeting
At the Camp 178 P O of A meeting in Washington hall the fair prizes were awarded. Milton Decker won season ticket No 160 for Crapehopitone while J Pfeiffer took ticket No ih. for another prize. Christine Schubert earned ticket No 449 for lap robe. David Reese won gun ticket No 1982. Mervin Sullivan took sideboard ticket My. David Bulwards won ticket No MY for clerk. The phonograph contest between Old Forge and Colonial club of West Scranton ended with Old Forge taking 100.85 to Colonial 41.00.
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Washington Hall
Wechr
Prises
Milton Decker
Bert Kime
J. Pfeiffer
J. F Houser
Christine Schubert
David Reese
Clarke Brown
Mervin Sullivan
Elork
Pfeiffer
Ucket
David Bulwards
Old Forge
Colonial Club
West Scrinton
Colonials
Keyser Valley men held on robbery assault charge
Dimes Mack and Daniel Lenahan of Keyser Valley were arrested on a warrant for assaulting and robbing John Carpenter, a watchman at the spike mill on Jackson Street. After drinking at a nearby hotel, Carpenter says he was struck with a board and $21 taken. They were jailed awaiting a morning hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dimes Mack
Daniel Lenalan
Keyser Valley
John Carpenter
Jackson Street
Carpenter
Mack
Lenahan
Stranger assaults druggist at North Main store
A stranger entered a North Main avenue drug store on Wednesday and demanded a call for him. The druggist, busy with a prescription, was struck in the face when he appeared from behind the counter. The assailant fled before help could be summoned. police were notified and an arrest may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astranger
North Main Avenue
Christmas Exercises At Washburn Street Church
The Washburn Street Presbyterian Bible school held Christmas exercises last evening with the auditorium and Sunday school room crowded. The school orchestra led by George Witenis performed well and Miss Olwyn Jones with Salma Phillips sang a duet Hall to the King. The primary department sang a Christmas song and A V Bower showed stereopticon views before Santa Claus arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
George Witersi
Olwyn Jones
Salma Phillips
A. V. Bower
Santa Claus
Rev David P Jones Praises Bethesda Church Sermons
Utien Daily Press notes Rev David P Jones of Scranton Pa. preached at Bethesda church with strong sermons in Hebrews seven and Luke fourteen. He urged sinners to seek Christ, urged church mission to teach Christ’s life, and invited young men to join before they are lost.
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P, Jones
Tabernacle Congregational Church
Utien
N. V
Utien Daily Press
Bethesda Church
David P. Jones
Scranton
Jones
Christ
New Year events planned by local clubs and churches
The Oneita Social club will hold a masquerade at Washington hall on New Year’s evening. The First Welsh Congregational church will conduct its annual roll call also New Year’s evening followed by a social session. Bellevue Welsh CL M church young people’s society hosts an entertainment and social on New Year’s eve. Camp 34 P O of A will meet New Year’s evening and elect officers. A social session follows. New Year’s afternoon and evening a turkey supper will be served under Division No. 3 Ladies Auxiliary to the Ancient Order of Hibernians for Holy Cross parish fund. The Plymouth Congregational church choir will present its second annual musical and literary recital on New Year’s evening. The Ladies’ Aid society of Jackson street Baptist church will host a tea on New Year’s eve.
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Oneita
Washington Hall
First Welsh Congregational Church
Young People's Society
Bellevue Welsh CL. M
Camp 34
Patriotic Order of Americans
Order of Hibernians
Holy Cross
Choiry
Plymouth Congregational Church
Ladies’ Ald Society
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Bowling Alleys Open at Electric City Wheelmen Club
Electric City Wheelmen Club houses new bowling alleys drawing heavy daily play with praise for first class quality. Local experts rate the facilities highly and a strong team is forming from players including Skerrett Delue Morse Bruning Davis Birming Owens and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric City Wheelmen's Club
Pennsylvania
Thomas Skerrett
Frank Delue
Edward Morse
Henry Bruning
Walter Davis
Dolph Birming
Dr. Davis
David Owens
Funeral services for John T. Lewis at 1805 Lafayette
Remains found at his yard last Saturday night prompted afternoon rites at the house where many relatives friends and neighbors gathered. The Rev. David Jones and Rev. EB Royl led the service noting his kindness and respect. Members of Panooka tribe and the Slyde Park Shaft Accidental Punch attended. Pallbearers were chosen from both groups with interment at Washburn street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Lewis
Lafayette Street
David Jones
First Welsh Congregational Church
EB. A. Groyl
Plymouth Congregational Church
Lewis
Panooka Tribe of Red Men
Slyde Park Shaft
Washburn Street
Funeral Notices for Anna Lenahan and Mary Whalen
The funeral of Anna Lenahan was held yesterday from her parents home on Luserne street. A requiem mass was celebrated at St Patrick's Church and interment followed at Cathedral Cemetery. Mary Whalen of North Ninth street also had services at St Patricks and burial at Cathedral Cemetery.
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Anna Lenahan
Luserne Street
St.Atrick’s Catholic Church
Cathedral
Mary Whalen
North Ninth Street
St. Patelel's Catholic Church
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Bork
Cathedra
Colonial Club Weekly Dance In Washington Hall
The Colonial club will hold their weekly dance this evening in Washington hall. Residents and members are invited to attend and enjoy the social event with music and mingling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Club
Washington Hall
New Year Matinee Dance at Electric City Wheelmen Club
An informal matinee dance on New Year Day at the Electric City Wheelmen club house runs from 2:40 to 6:00. Hainen's orchestra will provide music. The piece mentions clergy In a Christmas day wedding and local social notices including lodge officer elections and visitors on Jackson Street.
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Electric City Wheelmen
Hianen
Jones
Tabernacls Congregational Church
Jones-Pembridge
Thomas DeGirurchy
Jackson Street Baptist Church
David Dpd
Lewis
George Coburn
William T. Jenkins
John J. Morgan
Lot Lake
Robert Davis
New York
Ls Y
Jackson Street
Court Mather Allen
Order of Forresters of the World
Annual election of officers and community events tonight
Morgan's hall hosts an 7.90 pm meeting for officer elections. The First Welsh Congregational church juvenile choir presents a program of sacred music next Sunday evening under Thomas Elias. St. David's Episcopal church holds a children's Christmas festival next Sunday evening. Epworth League Hampton Street church conducts services next Sunday morning. Various residents are listed as visiting relatives in New Jersey New York and among local families with Christmas gatherings and marriages announced including Judson P Staples to Gertrude John.
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New Jersey
New York
May
Flossie Staples
Parsons
B. W. Evans
North Bromley Avenue
Mise Edith Hutton
Jackson Street
Wil Hughes
North Hyde Park Avenue
Jessie
Augusta Polhamus
North Summer Avenue
Hyde Park Avenue
Owen D. John
C. H. Fisk
Wallsville
Lee
Mia
Frank Fisk
Miss Stone
Chiles Fisk
Begsle
Anna Bortree
W. G. Bortree
Price Street
Luther Price
The
Dunkirk Herald
Semour
Buffalo College of Pharmacy
Randolph Jones
Hetrick and Bernhart Wed in South Scranton Ceremony
George Hetrick married Josephine Bernhart yesterday afternoon in a Civil Lutheran church ceremony led by Rev. George Spieker at Mulberry street and Adams avenue. Attendants were Miss Kate Hetrick and Walter Levert. They plan a honeymoon in Fairwood Virginia.
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George Hetrick
Josephine Bernhart
George Spieker
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Mulberry Street
Adams Avenue
Kate Hetrick
Walter Levert
Fairwood
Remains of Michael Weirig Buried in Minooka Cemetery
The remains of late Michael Weirig were interred yesterday from the undertaking establishment of Joseph Klein on Alder Street. Services were held at the house by Rev. William A. Nordh, and interment followed in Minooka Cemetery. Pallbearers included Peter Hartman, George Heintz, Max Larg, and William Kellerman.
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Lnte
Michael Weirig
Joseph Klein
Alder Street
William A. Nordh
Minooka
Peter Hartman
George Heintz
Max Larg
William Kellerman
Defenders Triumph In High-Scoring Northeastern Showdown
The Defenders defeated Bloomsburg 82 to 8 in a game highlighted by Kane. Defenders remain undefeated league champions of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg
Kane
Pennsylvania
Local society notes and a court hearing in the city
Willam Baumgartner and wife of Willow street are in New York City for the holidays. James Lavelle of 417 Irving avenue faced a hearing for abusing a white person and was held for court in 800 dollars bail. The Gavarian society held a Christmas tree at Germania hall. St John’s Literary society meets at 8 pm in the church basement, presided by D B F Crol ly. Mrs Lindner of 727 Pittston avenue is seriously ill. General Grant commandery Knights of Malta to meet in special session tonight.
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Willam Baumgartner
Willow Street
New York City
Grant Commandery
Knights of Malta
James Lavelle
Irving Avenues
Gavarian Society
Germania Hall
St. John's Literary Society
D. BF. Crolly
Society
Wil Preside
Mrs. Lindner
Pittston Avenue
Birth of twin boys at Park Place headline notes
Mrs Copston of HNO Diamond avenue gave birth to twin boys Thursday morning. Mother and children are doing well. This marks the second set of twins born to Mr and Mrs Copston in 1901. Mrs Sullivan of 603 Wood Street visits New York relatives. Arthur Ackerman of 05 Wood Street returns from nine months work in New York. Mr Hockenbury of 825 Court Street is ill. The Court Street Methodist Episcopal church held Christmas exercises last evening. George Treverton Jr and family of Pittston visit North Main Avenue parents.
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Copston
Hno Diamond Avenue
Sullivan
Wood Street
New York
Arthur Ackermian
Mr. Hockenbury
Court Street
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted for Digestive Relief
An old advertisement argues that heart trouble stems from poor digestion and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, pleasant digestive aid. It cites user testimonials from Lydia Artram, G H Crossley, Lella Dively, Phil Brooks, and others, urging regular use after meals. The ad notes a 50 cent price and offers a free little book on stomach troubles.
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Stuart
Kal
Miss Lella Dively
Plummer St
Tittsburg
Stuares
Tam
Phil Brooks
Tdetroit, Mich
Norths Granton Lodge Celebrates Fiftieth Anniversary
Asa B. Stevens acted as installing officer at Hiram lodge of Mna sons last night. The lodge announced its fiftieth anniversary celebration in May. Also noted were social events at Mrs. Sadler’s home and a Philadelphia basketball party visit to the Murvine mine with details of the mining demonstration and accompanying guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa B. Stevens
Lodge
Chautauqua Circle
Sadler
North Main Avenue
Memorial Baptist Church
Cyrus Owens
Brick Avenue
Hiram Lodge
Mnasons
Stevens
WH. Jenkins
Isaac V. Reese
Isaac &. Jones
Tivans
Iver Danvers
Richard Hughes
Evan Thomas
Theodore Evans
Benjamin Gibbon
Ray Evans
Wilkes-Barre
Walter Simpson
Willliam Birtley
Philadelphia
Murvine
Smith
Messrs. Williams
Hunter
Crewitt
Cranston
Skiff
Johns
Longtime secretary leads historic lodge in anniversary year
Secretary Morgan, treasurer Charles W. Zeigler, and lodge representative Joseph Ridtum form the core of a venerable local lodge. Morgan is among its oldest members and has served as secretary for twenty five years. The Hienm lodge, one of the oldest in the region, will mark the fifteenth anniversary next May.
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Morgan
Charles W. Zeigler
Joseph Ridtum
Hienm Lodge
Obituary of Mrs. Flanagilian in Lackawanna hospital
Mrs. Flanagilian of Theodore street died at Lackawanna hospital from injuries after a Delaware and Hudson train collision two weeks earlier. She was 88 and survived by a wife and four children. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 PM from Lidy Hosary Church. Also, the funeral for William M. Silkman will be held this morning at 1 from 411 Jeffer-son Avenue residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Flanagilian
Theodore Street
Delaware and Hudson
Lackawanna Hospital
Lidy Hosary Church
William M. Silkman
Jeffer- 50m Avenue
Chautauqua Circle Holds Regu lar Meeting at Home
The Chautauqua circle held a regular meeting at the home of Myre Badler on North Main Avenue last evening. The event was moved from Miss Henwood’s to accommodate Mrs. Sadler’s sister Mrs. Taylor. Refreshments followed and attendees included May and Mbps Sudier, Mrs. Taylor, Mr. Hulalander, Miss Beseleblenwood, Miss Muth Jaekoon, and several others.
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Chatauqua
Myre
Badler
Morth Main Avenue
Christmas Party at Mira Currie Home on Wayne Avenue
A group of young people enjoyed a Christmas party at Mira Currie’s residence on Wayne Avenue. Guests included Hattie Lilovydh Alice Lewis Mary Thomas Sarah Henry and Currie. The event featured typical party games and socializing, concluding after a late hour.
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Mira Currie
Wayne Avenue
Ales Hattie Lilovydh
Alice Lewis
Mary Thomas
Sarah Henry
Currie
Young People to Hold Waternight on New Year’s Eve
The Young People’s society will conduct a Waternight meeting on New Year’s Eve starting at 1 p.m. and ending with the year’s close. The topic is The Bounties of the Old Year and Needs of the New. All are welcome. A regular weekly prayer meeting is at 7 30 Monday evening. The Sunday school class contest for the new church organ is progressing rapidly.
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Young People's Society
Tople
Christmas Baby Brightens Barrick Miartin Home
A baby girl born on Christmas Day brings joy to Mr. and Mrs. Barrick J Miartin of Market Street. Thoris White returns home from college to spend the holidays with his parents on William Street. Local council and club notes include a serenade by the Serenade Clee club led by Prof. Gwilym Edwards and a canceled Shenandoah game due to the opponent’s absence. Cyrus Owens narrowly escapes a runaway car incident at Lesgetts Creek colliery. Christmas gifts arrive for local families including Mrs. Guiles and Mr. and Mrs. Sadler guests in North End. Mrs. Bridget Harvey suffers a fall breaking two ribs while church activities continue.
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Thoris White
William Street
Barrick J. Miartin
Market Street
William Morgans
Chuelelin
This End
Mr. O'Malley
North End
the Truth
Shenandoah
Edward Collingele
Cracker Jacks
Crystals
Priceburg
Cyrus Owens
Brick Avenue
Lesgetts Creek
Owens
Guiles
Mita
W. T. Sadler
Taylor
New York State
Fragmentary OCR News Snippet From A Dated Page
A highly garbled text fragment references a coach and street scene with partial phrases about a front coat and a drier. Names, dates, and clear facts are unreadable, leaving only stray words and broken clauses.
Old New York Trick Recalled in Street Car Encounter
A passerby recalls an old tactic learned in New York as a stranger asks to swap places during a tense street scene aboard a car. The exchange unsettles onlookers while a pistol is mentioned and the crowd senses danger amid a smoky, uneasy atmosphere.
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New York
New York Press
President Evarts Speech Amid Train Platform Chaos
An old-time scene on a moving train includes President Evarts at the lectern with Secretary of State Elihu Washburne present. The crowd cheers as Evarts attempts to speak, defused by a humorous interruption and a playful exchange with Mr. Evarts.
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Willan
Pvinta
Mi Ryvarta Accompani
Elute
Evarts
Rydon
Orid
Pory Laha
Mr. Evarta
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