Personal notices from local paper reflect illness travel and engagements
Several residents are listed with health issues and travel notes. Charles Wagner is ill. Jodwin Weisernfluh spends time in New York. Ernst D Carr of Springfield, Maine, visits. Clark Brown suffers a severe grip. Miss Hattie Lowenberg visits Philadelphia. Leander Hatch hosts visitors including Mrs Frank Williams. W C Taggart returns to Newark after Christmas. M J McAndrew suffers pneumonia. Margaret Gould visits New York and Rutherford. engagement announced between Sertha Santee and G W Reynolds. Douglas Torrey invited to a fancy dress party. Louw Johnson acts for Walto's Block Co.. Timlin and Athyne Mullarey to be married at St Peters Cathedral. Goulding of West Pittston and Field of New York visit. Dr H G Sirens returns from Johannesburg and visits New York before London. Rev Promer Ph BR of Primitive Methodist church advances in Taylor University exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jodwin Weisernfluh
New York
Ernst D. Carr
Springfield
Mane
Clark Brown
North Main Avenue
Selon van Camp
Blairstown
N. J
Leander Hatch
Hattie Lowenberg
Philadelphia
Moses
Mulberry Street
Frank Wiliams
Win Jamesport
West Scranton
W. C. Taggart
Newark
N. d
M. J. McAndrew
Bairview Avenue
Pnloumonia
Margaret Gould
Clay Avenue
New York City
Rutherford
Atv
J. H. Santee
Sertha
G. W. Reynolds
Wilkes- Farry
Mere
J. WH. Torrey Lave
Douglas
Louw Johnson
Walto's Block Company
St. Peterscathe
Ales
J. Goulding
West Pittston
Primitive Methodist Church
I'nylor University
Notable Residents Plan Dance Postponed
The text notes invitations issued for a dance in honor of Miss deni Te, hosted by Mr and Mrs J. Benjamin Irmick, with the event postponed to the following Monday due to family reasons. Mentions of William Dutcher and George Applin of Pores New York and Perry are included as involved or referenced individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titianimonaly
A. ML
Willam Dutcher
George Applin
Pores
N.Y
Santiago de Cahn
Anne
Perry
Borantot
Aire
J. Benjamin Irmick
Trolley Cars Collision Injures Motorman on Providence Line
Two trolley cars collided near the Marvine switch on the Providence line yesterday morning. Motorman George Mastriani of Dunnare injured when the Cy phiant car rammed his outbound North Main avenue car, knocking the controller box and striking his hip. He was taken to Lackawanna hospital and then home after treatment. passengers were shaken but unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvine
Providence
George Mastriani
Dunnare
Mastriani
North Main Avenue
Wesley Saxon
Mastitania
Improper Mining Case Moves Forward in Dunmore
In Dunmore equity action, Dennis McDade and others sue Spencer Coal Company. Judge Archbald overruled the demurrer and ordered a merits answer within twenty days. Plaintiffs claim joint action against contiguous property holders alleging robbing and pillage endangering surface property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis McDade
A. Dy
FE. M. Spencer
Archbald
Dunmore
Spencer Coal Company
Early Morning Wedding Ties Wilkes-Barre Bride and Nanticoke Groom
Miss Margaret Elizabeth Delbridge of Wilkes-Barre and John M. Cooper of Nanticoke wed in an early morning ceremony. Joseph Dea of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western telegraph office served as bridesmaid and Officer Jacques, a night officer at the DL&W depot, acted as foreman. The couple were married at Rev. Dr. John McVey's residence after two curious passersby sought marriage. The ceremony took place around 1 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Dea
Delaware, Lack- Awwanna
Western Telegraph Office
Jacques
Delaware, Lakkawanna
Western Depot
Froomemnan
Delaware, Lackawanna and
John McVey
Margaret Elizabeth Delbridge
Wilkes-Barre
John M. Cooper
Nanticoke
Hinghamton
Donations Acknowledged For Home For The Friendless
The Home for the Friendless lists Christmas donations now acknowledged including cash gifts from Mrs W T Smith $25 Mrs Charles Rose $3 Mrs A H Wandling $5 Mrs E O Willard $0 Mrs W FP Hallstead $10 Mrs A Hendrick $2 Mrs J A Wisner $100 and Glasdive and Lou Watkins $10. In kind gifts include three dozen handkerchiefs, box candy and handkerchiefs for each inmate, a gift from Miss Jennie Reynolds of Green Ridge Presbyterian Church and two barrels of groceries provisions clothing and toys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Smith
Martin Maloney
Philadelphia
Charles Rose
A. H. Wandling
E. O. Willard
W. FP. Hallstead
A. Hendrick
J. A. Wisner
Brooklyn
Lou Watkins
Scott
Jennie Reynolds
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Base Ball Plans for Scranton Franchise Formation
A Scranton Atlantic league baseball franchise meeting was not held as planned yesterday. The gathering produced only informal discussion among interested local men. A permanent organization is to be effected during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
M'Gowan Fatally Injured in Mine Accident
John McGowan of North Scranton was crushed by a fall of top coal in Leggett's Creek mine yesterday. He sustained serious internal injuries and doctors held no hope for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leggett's Creek
John McGowan
North Scranton
Kingston area rental listing with law library in Connell building
Notice describes open January 4 after holiday. Hoarding department furnished. Building offers pay scholarship convenience and complete equipment. Property valued at 400000 dollars. Catalogue available from Rev L J Sprague Kingston Pa in Connell building with offices for lawyers and a free law library for tenants. Also announces no one authorized to solicit ads for publications and lists local merchants and products including Friedlander neckwear and Pocono Cigar. Scranton distribution noted and Lackawanna avenue address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J
Sprague
D. C
Kingston
Connell
J. L. Connell
Refund Promise for Greene's Warranted Syrup Ad
A signed agreement offers to refund a B-cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tur for failure to cure a cold. The note guarantees a 0 proof money return and names J G Bone & son, Pa, and John P Donahue of Bante Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
J. G. Bone & Nmore
John P. Donahue
Bante Pa
Hallstead To Name Next President Of Lackawanna Leader
Hallstead is named as the likely successor to Samuel Sloan as president of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad after the February annual meeting. William E Plaistad would become president with Garrett Bogart as possible general manager, while Sloan retires to private life. Sloan’s autocratic style and influence defined the era, with a shift toward broader board oversight and formal committees anticipated after his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Garrett Bogart
Samuel Sloan
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
William E. Plalistead
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Hatlatend
Accoene
Hale Stead
Hallstean
Carr
Sloan
Sala
Stonti
Phon
Commodore Vanderbilt
New York Central
Chicago
Ton
William A. Vanderbilt
New York Central Corporation
John Newell
Lake Shore
Colonel Scott
Lenat
Pennsylvania
Vanderbilt
Chapin and Biles
Boston
Albany
Sinan
Lackawanna
Marvin Hughitt
Northwestern
Mr. Sloan
Martin van Buren
Tts
Chester W. Chaplin
Reepeet Raliwas
Ioan
New beer brewery charter proposed for Consumers' Beer Co.
An attorney Mr Newcomb previews a charter for Consumers' Beer Company of Serantim. Subscribers include Teeter Christion and others from Sytecase Willan, Rutledge, Phiteton, and Ferution. Capital stock set at 200 dollars. Plant to be near Glen Street and Sanderson Avenue on Ballentine property with modern machinery and factory buildings designed by WHIjuma and Conrad Schroeder as contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcomb
Tippy
Oh Jim
Consumers’ Meer Company
Serantim
Lee
High Beer
Glen Street
Sanderson Avenue
Ballentine
Barrick
WHI- Juma
Conrad Schroeder
Bachelors Ball Plans At Lyceum Theatre This Friday
The Bachelor’s Ball at the Lyceum Theatre will be staged Friday night with one-day prep. Nerist and draper will handle decorations tomorrow as work on a new dance floor proceeds. The event may draw a large crowd, with about £200 needed to rebuild the floor to satisfy the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Nerist
Draper
Deputy Sheriff Presents Carbondale Witness to Contest Board
Deputy Sheriff Ferber brought M. J. Horan a prominent Carbondale youth to the election contest commissioners as an attached witness. Horan testified he answered the subpoena at Carbondale and recalled incidents from the hearing. The calendar shows an early adjournment that day to allow attorneys to attend the Republican convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferber
Eetion
M. J. Horan
Carbondale
Horan
Carebondale
Gome
Sunday Lyceum Meetings to Feature Noted Speakers
Sunday lyceum meetings at the Lyceum theater announce a program of notable speakers and music. Tickets required for admission. First session this Sunday with Rev. Robert F. Y. Pieres delivering Making a Home Run and the South Carolina Jubilee chorus providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Clos
Lyceum Theater
Havers
New York
Park Nioters
Professor World
van Cleve
Ayac
Ariel
Dreetor
A. Dormin
New Haven
Corin
Anthony Comstock
Elkanah Drake
Newark
N. J
Todd K. Hall
Baltimore
Geo
Rivard Reet
DBD
Dickinson
de Wow
Harshaw
West Pittaton
Lyceum
M. Jones
South Main Avenue
J. J. Davies
Shryers Pharmacy
North Main Avenue
Heenweal’s Droge
Providence
HW. F. Griffin's
Minners
Christmas Cantata Glows at Elm Park Church Exercise
Elm Park Church filled to capacity for Sunday school Christmas exercises led by John T. Watkins. The cantata Christmas Past and Present featured Professor Pennington on organ with a large Sunday school choir, ending in generous gift distribution under Captain W. A. May's supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klm Park
John T. Watkins
Ice on Ferarton Gas and Water Reserve Draws Skaters
The Burned Bridge and Dagen Farm reservoir, among the state’s largest artificial lakes, welcomes skaters on its smooth one and a half mile surface said by W W Beranton, president of the Ferarton Gas and Water Co. A curious ad then pitches Compound Calomphor and Pocono cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferarton Gas and Water Company
Elevator accident at Whelesie Produce Store
John Aquino attempted to board a moving elevator at John T. Porter’s Whelesie Produce Store on Lackawanna Avenue. He fell from the second floor door toward the basement but sustained only minor injuries, helped by an employee who broke the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whelesie
John ‘T. Porter
Lackawanna Avenue
John Aquino
Aquino
Local Frat Floor Incident Leaves Student Hospitalized
A student collapsed on the fraternity floor on Ninth Street and was carried away by responders after a brief revival attempt. He was rushed to the hospital and treated for injuries.
Davies Wins Chief Federal Prize In Cheveland
John H L Powell Wael street reports that T J Davies won the chief federal prize at the Cheveland event held last Monday. The Cambridge American Society of Letters, organized in Pittsburgh, earned a medal for its conductor Professor Davies who led to victory. Davies, a native of West Burlington, left Pittsburgh about three months ago to join the Cheveland event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John HL Powell
Wael Street
T. J. Davies
Iin Tue
Orige
Eho
Davies
Vistory
Cambror American
Horn) Societie
Pittebure
Wales
United States
Cheveland
Paviis
Weel Bernihton
Pittshure
Fendi
MivCormack and Ford Tie the Knot at Saint Peter’s Cathedral
Bu Joh W McCormack of Bellevue and Miss Mary Ford of 60 London Street married yesterday morning at Saint Peter’s Cathedral. Thomas Cawley of Wilson served as best man, Anna Ford sister of the bride was maid of honor. The bride’s father gave her away, a special ceremony followed by Father Feeley. Advent season prevented a nuptial mass and the couple will honeymoon in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh W. MivCormack
Bellevue
Mary Ford
London Street
Peter's
Yestirdry
Thomas Cawley
Wilson
Mise
Anna Ford
Feeley
Mir
Diphtheria Surge Records 27 New Cases in Week
Health board reports twenty seven new diphtheria cases last week with one death. Overall weekly deaths totaled thirty five, about the normal count. Physicians face diagnostic challenges distinguishing diphtheria from other illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Informal dancing party hosted by Schroeders
Mr and Mrs Conrad Schroeder hosted an informal dancing party at their home last evening in honor of Miss Sehroeder. The Orpheus club provided music as a number of young people were entertained. Hanley entered CATARBITS in the head is cured by Howl's Sursaparilia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Conrad Schroeder
Howl
Steam Heating and Plumbing Job Ad
P. F. and M. T. Howley advertise steam heating and plumbing services at 231 Wyoming Avenue offering repair and installation work. Experienced technicians, reliable service, prompt estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
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McDade- Spencer
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Wyoming Seminary
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Relsman Bros
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Hallstead
Moses Taylor
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New England
Mr. Taylor
Mr. Stein
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Nike
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NEW Beer Brewery
Green Ridge
Pennsylvania Central Syndicate
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Elm Park Church
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W. A. May
Soho
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Coursen
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Peter's Cathedral
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Xmas
Bell & Skinner Hotel
Servive Muilding
Pierce’s Market
Hercules
Warren Ehret Co
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