Christmas Festivities and Local News in Scranton
The Cross Street mission in Petersport held its first Christmas celebration at the Taylor Avenue Methodist church. Local marriag es were performed by Alderman Howe, including John Hayes and Catherine Walsh of South Scranton. Reports show twenty seven deaths last week and sixteen new diphtheria cases. A list of city incidents includes a worker injury at Continental Milling, a church fundraiser, and various legal notices. Aid and church activities feature Grace Lutheran and Grace Reformed Episcopal Church events, with a Christmas festival at Grace Reformed Episcopal and a toy gift drive for southern colored children.
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Cross Street
Petersourdg
Taylor Avenue
John Hayes
Catherine Walsh
South Scranton
Alderman Howe
Scranton
Michael Barenleon
Reof
Barehleon
Sie Taylor
Kiowa
Henry Hartwick
St. Btanialine
Willie Fawinberg
Cincinnati
Aldermin
W. S. Stillar
Delaware, Lackawanna and
Syd Osteer Parkin
Leenser
Ty Michiel Hotahn
Pockville
Mary A. Lest
the Ridge
Pred Brill, Jr
Latte Thunteman
Josep
Revsnolds
Peéesie Goea
John Harwood
Ilinnah Davis
Scraiton
P. Matthews Lone & Co
Lukkiwanna
Heiman
Oakford Court
Crace Luthneran
MLC
Loki
Dalby Ob. Flakes
Choris Bender
Norrain Sturces
James Matter
Kares Tenam
Brman
Charies Hiias
Hattho Kittie
Pepertt
Jones
Michael Melley
Cvarburidile
Cvarburidile, Whe Wie Wop Mitheste They Cateintar Jen Devi 21 Vv Aldermii Janes
Citelty
Julie Keawards
Murray Besume
Hin
Homipmian
Cileb Williame
Naeault
Elizabeth Williamen
Vail
Eaiwardts
Buverlor Court
Standay School of Grace Reformed Episcopal Church
Oeetr
Wyoming Avenue
Altioh
Careule
South
Funeral for Joseph Godfrey Held at St Luke's Church
The funeral for Joseph Godfrey, who died Christmas morning, was held yesterday at St Luke's Episcopal Church at 2:40 PM. The procession was under Masonic rites by Hiram Lodge, Providence, of which Mr Godfrey was a charter member, with Rev Rogers Israel presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Godfrey
Frederick
Godfrey
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Rogers Israel
Hiram Lodge
Mysons
Providence
Mitherod
Masons Attend Funeral and Trolley Transport
In Maeétic hall at 1 o'clock Masons of Knights Templar joined others for a funeral service in Dunmore cemetery. Past Commanders A B Stevens F L Brows B M Hipple J B Ameden E K T Wheaton Thomas Barrowman A B Holmes and Mr M M Dale acted as pallbearers. Services were led by C L Van Muskirk secretary of Peter Williamson lodge. Special trolley cars carried the Masons to the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maeétic Hall
Knights Templar
A. B. Stevens
F. L. Brows
MM Hipple
BJ. Ameden
EK. T. Wheaton
Thomas Barrowman
A. B. Holmes
MM. Dale
Coeur de Li Commandery
Dunmore Cemetery
C. L. van Muskirk
Peter Williamson
Masone
Tribune Almanac and Year Book for 18
The Tribune Almanac and Year Book 18 will be issued soon with election tables for Lackawanna Luzerne Susquehanna Wayne Wyoming Bradford and Monroe counties and county town officers. It includes Republican and Democratic rules national data government heads post office statistics sports coal output Scranton directory and miscellaneous items. Delayed printing and price 25 cents.
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Tribune
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Inez
Lackawanna
Luzerne
Susquehanna
Wayne
Wyoming
Bradford
Monroe
Congress
Army
Navy
Post Office Department
National Guard
Tn Additon
Tribune Almanay
Six Victims Burned In Bellevue Mine Gas Explosion
Six miners were injured when a gas explosion rocked the Bellevue shaft early yesterday. John Alexander was severely burned and may die, others suffered burns and broken ribs from flying debris as gas from old workings is suspected. Alexander and O’Brien were hospitalized, while four others walked home. The blast occurred in the B gateway 200 feet below the surface, with the crowd swelling Bellevue as rescue and investigations began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alexander
John O'Brien
Leseer
Bellevue
The Lackawanna Office Block Proposed At Dix Street Corner
A new ten story brick and steel office building is planned for the corner of Tinded and Mir Streets, east of the board of trade. Ground is owned by a stock company including W. G. Parke and C. Schroeder with architect EF Bock. The seven story design, Turkish bath, lawn room, and a possible connection to the board of trade via a covered bridge are noted. The Scranton club may occupy the seventh floor.
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Mir
Board of Trade
W. G. Parke
TL TL
Scranton Club
Dix Street
Penn Alumni Association Dinner In Scranton
Tonight at the Jermyn a dinner marks the inaugural gathering of the University of Pennsylvania Alumni Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Dr William Pepper presides as ex-provost amid a list of prominent attendees. about one hundred dine and two hundred fifty expect charter members. A University Glee Club delegation will lead college songs, with Frank Sehell Hellentine presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jermyn
University of Pennsylvania
Jogiun H. Penniman
John RR. Mitchell
Medical Seh
Weir Mitchell
Jack Minds
George Woodritt
Penn
Louis H. Taylor
Wilkes-Barre
Henry le Joes
St. Stephen's
Wilkes- Farre
Joseph K. Dixon
Penn Avenue
Triod. Lancing
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
William Connell
George Sanderson
George S Davidson
John L. Went
University Glee Ehvh
Philadelphia
Frank Sehell Hellentine
Church of the Good Shepriest
He Leine
Mie
A. Blanchard
Scranton
Tressurer
George B. Reynolis
Bananet
John Lo Wants
Junnaon
Lewi Frey
Fernton
Lew A Taylor
W. E. Kellen
Beranton
Charles J. Miner
Coorge E. Davidson
Pullman House Sale Under Sheriff Hammer
The Pullman house contents, seized after the shooting of Mrs. Schaffer by James B. Grinee, were sold yesterday under sheriff’s hammer. An attorney purchased all effects at auction, held on an execution issued by the law firm of WW Robinson’s Sons of Trinity.
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Pullman
James BR. Grinee
Schaffer
Sweeme County
WW. Robinson
Oldest regional mine owned by DL&W with gas explosion injury
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western company operates a long‑running mine where interior examination occurred prior to Jones and his laborer entering. Inside foreman is John Hale. C Connor suffered a serious gas explosion burn in the same mine about a year earlier and was idle for a long period.
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Fresone
Jones
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
John Hale
c’Connor
Mamie Miller Freed After Ward Official Intervenes
Mamie Miller, a young South Scranton girl, was jailed after a larceny to buy a Christmas gift for her mother. Alderman John T Howe ordered her to appear, then discharged her, citing no one would say who paid the costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Miller
South Scranton
Iil
Tlowe
Brock couple arrested after Windsor hotel incident
Alderman Howe issued warrants stemming from a Windsor hotel Sunday clash. T Timnt Throck, owner, and Mrs. Brock face assault and battery, selling liquor on Sunday, and other charges. H. A. Hewitt and Hay Young prosecute. Brock bail set at 200, security 300, Mrs Brock 200. Additional accusations allege water splashed and clothing torn during the altercation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Howe
Windsor Hotel
T. Timnt Throck
Wrock
H. A. Hewitt
Hay Young
Windsor
Hewitt
Brick
Mrs. Breck
Disjointed courtroom notes from a local case
Fragmentary OCR records show Mrs Brock providing 200 security for court. No hearing occurred as Attorney John Scragg waived it. Mentions Hewitt a laundry wagon driver and a marriage, with limited context and unclear outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Brock
John Scragg
Hewitt
Heart on the right side man John Lyon dies at Lackawanna
John Lyon died last week at Lackawanna hospital after a deformed body noted in The Tribune. He lived with a right sided heart due to absence of a left lung and left chest weakness from mining work. His burial was planned for his former home in Peckville.
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O'Connor
Jones
Evans
John Lyon
Lackawanna Hospital
Peckville
Lyons
Tribune
Brewet
Wills and Admin Proceedings In Scranton Area
In the Register of Wills office the will of James T McHale was admitted to probate with letters granted to his widow. Letters of administration were granted to Mary Costigan for the estate of Bam Costigan. The will of Adam Joseph Michel was admitted to probate and letters testamentary granted to Eliga H Michel Emil Michel and Henri Coige. The will of Eurydio Brown of Dunmere was admitted to probate as was the will of Thomas Hyden of Minaechea. Joan and Alexander Copeland were named executors in the estate of their father Delio Copeland. Also advertised was a patent remedy claim for catarah in the head and Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. McHale
Prostate
Bam Costigan
Scranton
Mary Costigan
Adam Joseph Michel
Thie City
Mra
Eliga H. Michel
Emil Michel
Henri Coige
Eurydieo Brown
Thomas Iydon
Minaechea
Lelierd
Joan
Alexander Copeland
Delio Copeland
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Jersey Central Round House
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Maartin O'Mara
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Board of Trade Building
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Pullman House Sale
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Beecham
Castoria
Liberty
Hlowe
MR. and
Mrs. Brock
Register OF Wills Office
Hood
China
Wyoming Ave
Rexford Company
Kline Shoe CO
Grover Graham
Matthews Bros. Liuggiat
Lackawanna Avant
Lackawanna Ave
Uptairs Department
J. H. Ladwig
Coats
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Furs
Lack. Avenue
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