Rites Held For Mrs Richards At Washburn Street
The funeral of Mrs Margaret Roberts Richards of Scranton street drew a dense crowd with services at the family home and at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church. Rev Moffatt and Rev Jones officiated, with Welsh language prayers and a tribute to her Christian character. Pallbearers included nephews such as John R Edwards and Thomas Richards. Interment followed at Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Roberts Richards
David T. Richards
Scranton Street
Washburn Street
Richards
Portor
Jd. F. Moffatt
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
DD. Jones
First Welch Congregational Church
Mr. Jones
Aod
Jones Siadd
Familly
Mr Moffatts
Welsh Congregational Church
W. G. Powell
Norma Williams
Ligate Jenkins
Reva
Matatt
Jones
John KR
Edwards
Franklin Howed
Dolin Phillips
Harry Bock
Thommas Richards
Olyphant
William Davies
Plymouth
WiLlan Davies
Plemouth
William HL Baker
Carbondale
Sarah Evans
Lane
John Th Daw
Pittston
Mise Alminte Jones
Farward Jones
Mae
A. M. Clark
Peekville
Mintle Howen
Wright Lowry
Clifford
Charles Trumbower
Thomas G. Thomas
Ayde Park
Filmore Avenue
W. 5. Dones
Fourth Wari Mission
Bellevue Mission
Done
WH. H. Morris
Taylor
W. F. Davis
North
Camp Et Patrio the Order of Sons of America Officers Elected
The Camp Et Patrio order of Sons of America met last night and elected officers including William Bisbing as president and Lawrence Webster as vice president. Thomas H. Davis becomes master at arms with W U Harris as recording secretary and J P Harris as financial secretary. Jesse Price is guard, John M Lewis as Inspector, J W Irklin as trustee, and Charles BE House serves as retiring president. Installation date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United American Mechanics
George HH. Brown
George 8. Florey
Heuben Jones
William T. Craft
G. W. Carleton
Isaac C. Street
John Wheeler
William Mills
State Council
Thomas HE. Roberta
John H. Widener
John T. Widener
John W. Boldinger
G. A. Philo
Camp Et Patrio
Order Sons of America
William Bisbing
Liaawwrence Webster
Thomas H. Davis
W. U. Harris
J.P. Harris
Jesse Price
John M. Luivis
J. W.irklin
Charles BE. House
Salvation Army Officer Ends Term with Farewell
Last night marked the final Salvation Army meeting with Ensign founains to take charge. He departs today for Phoenixville Pennsylvania where he reports to his superior officer. The farewell was sincere and spirited as Ensign De Garis proved a valuable loader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Founains
Phoenixville
de Garis
Sweep stake shooting match draws local sportsmen
High interest grips the Fifteenth ward New Year morning event with many birds secured by William Stephens of the Patagonia hotel ready for entries. Enthusiasm promises a day of gun play for participants and spectators alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stephens
Patagonia Hotel
Bette
Funeral notices and event updates from local column
Entries for the New Year shooting match are expected at Stevens Patagonia hotel on South Main. The funeral for Mrs. Hugh Williams occurs today at 2 PM from Locust Street residence with Rev. Hugh Davis officiating. burial at Washburn Street Cemetery. Dr. Thomas Jenkins of Albany is visiting his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maddy
Stevens’ Patagonia
South Main Avenue
Hugh Williams
Locust Street
Hugh Davis
Welch Calvinistic Methodist Church
Washburn Street
Thomas Jenkins
Albany
Local residents mourn multiple deaths and incidents in community notes
Mrs. Martin Welsh of Noy Adie Avenue died last Monday evening from severe shock after a long illness at age about 80. Funeral at 16 o'clock with high Mass at Holy Rosary Church. burial in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. William McAndrew, an inmate, escaped from Hillside farm. pursuit by police and family confrontation. doors locked to officers. Various local notices include births, weddings, visits, and club events at Keystone Literary and Dramatic club and St Mary’s hall venues.
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J. L. Jenkins
Jackson Street
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
Eve. Hinman and Parsons
Kev
P. Dotn
August Webber
North Sumner Avenue
Swelock
Washburn Street
Thomas Hopkins
Wilkes-Barre
John Baker
Hyde Park Avenue
Philip Durkin
Lafayette Street
Ireland
Sarah
Mary
Maggie
Mamie Durkin
John Durkin
M. Robinson's Brewery
Santa Claus
Scranton Street Baptist Church
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Anna Dbraidlent
Bromley Avenue
Lafayelle Street
Hunt Siwial
Palmer & McDonalds
Spruce
Martin Welsh
Teart Failors
Welsh
Maly Rosary
Hyde Mark Catholic
William McAnrew
Yesterdiay
Wanderige
John McAndrew
Hrick Avenue
Knowton
Andrew
Keiers
McAndrew
Charlee Stonter
Wayne Avenue
Mise Ann Hopking
Jace
Clover Street
Holy Rosary Church
J. J. O'Toole
Hyde Park Catholic
Frank Trussell
Davis’ Drug Store
Deposit
N.Y
Keystone Literary and Dramatic Club
St. Mary's Hall
Joseph McNamara
West Market Street
Ligale Gabriel
Evan Gabriel
Arnold G. Thomis
Youngstown
Church Avenue
George KE. Galld
Presbyterian Church
Local social notes and club announcements from Dunmore
Walter Seymour visits Philadelphia relatives at Cronk residence on Brook street. Thomas McDonald visits Hawley cousin Miles McDonald on Dhinker street. Alice Murphy from New York visits her parents on Chestnut street. The Red Men rehearse a forthcoming drama. Young Men’s Total Abstinence Society elect officers: President Thomas Taylor, Vice President W. Ryan, Recording Secretary James Yhora, Financial Secretary W. C. Burke, Corresponding Secretary Michael Manley, Treasurer Bernard Sweeney, Trustees James Cullen John Brown John Hughes. Abraham Morris of Jefferson Avenue plans a two week stay with friends in Reeders, Pa. Nellie Ginley of Sport Hit returns from Pittston visit. Thomas Golden of Senate Hotel suffers a poisoned hand. Third Ward Republicans of Dunmore plan a meeting at Manley’s Hall for club organization on a Saturday in January 1897 at an hour to be announced.
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Walter Seymour
Philadelphia
B. KR. Cronk
Hrook Street
Thomas McDonald
Hawley
Miles McDonald
Dhinker Street
Alice Murphy
New York
P. J. Murphy
Chestnut Street
Thomas Taylor
W. Ryan
James Yhora
W. C. Burke
Michael Manley
Bernard Sweeney
James Cullen
John Brown
John Hughes
Abraham Morris
Jefferson Avenue
Reeders
Nellie Ginley
Sport Hit
Pittston
Thomas Golden
Senate Hotel
Third Ward
Dun Mom
Manley's Hall
Republican Club Committee
Adolph Hofmeister Boy Loses Fingers in Sausage Machine
South Side News reports 12 year old Adolph Hofmeister of Pittston Avenue injured while operating a sausage machine. His left hand slipped under the knife and four fingers near the knuckles were severely crushed. A cousin suffered a similar accident about a year earlier. John Kane of Minooka, longtime Main Street saloon keeper, fell from his front porch causing a broken nose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butcher Hofmeister
Pittston Avenue
Adolph
Butchie
Jacob Hofmeister
Doh Kane
Minooka
Main Street
Local Societies and Installations Highlight Weekend Events
St Aloysius and St John's Total Abstinence societies prepare for a charity basketball game at Camp 400 hall. The Patriotic Order Sons of America names officers for the year led by President Jacob Miller and Vice President Peter Neuls. Families attend funerals for Mamie Hempling and John Davitt at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Palmer & McDonalds advertise choice cut towers and tower designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Aloysius Young Men‘s
Total
H. F. Stahlheber
George Frable
J. F Christopher
Fred Gunter
Fred P. Haas
John Levert
Etter Guand
Fred Kressler
Eighiteen
Robert H. Deiter
Nelle Breen
Jermyn
Katie Reardom
Stone Avenue
August Koons
William Fisenbach
Ae Hardy
Wayne County
Patrick Durkin
Brook Street
Mamie
Christian Hempling
Orchard Street
Black
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
John Davitt
Wit
Michael Davitt
Palmer & McDonalds
Spruce
Old Forge School Bonds Blocked by Injunction Bid
Old Forge school board opened bids for bonds to fund a new high school. The Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company obtained a preliminary injunction and a rule to show cause why the district should not be restrained from incurring debt. The case centers on state law restricting debt during court proceedings over township division to form a borough. A bond of 1000 dollars was filed with sureties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Borge Dire
Delaware, Lackawina and Weestero Rathod Company
M. L Corbett
Warren & Kinipp
Albright
A. Im
Ulast
William Repy
John Cook
Dresiient
Old Forge
Fiby
Pyne
Lackawanna
W. F. Hallstead
J. F. Snyder
Post Office Sub Stations Open on Saturday Morning
West Side sub station will operate at Deckers drugstore 107 North Main Avenue with Miss Gertie Decker as clerk and the North End sub station at Andersons news agency with W H Anderson in charge Deliveries and box service will not be provided stamps letters registered and money orders will be sold or issued only at the sub station Money orders may not be paid there and are redeemable only at the general post office
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
North End
Deckers Drugstore
North Main Avenue
Anderson
Street Car Loop Improves West and South Side Service
The West Side street cars will run up Lackawanna avenue to Washington and Spruce, then Wyom ing and back to the West Side, reducing fender changes and trolleys branches. South Side cars start inbound trips along Pitts ton avenue from Hirch street over Roaring Brook bridge to Spruce and Franklin avenues, then Lackawanna and out the old way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Avenue
Washington
Spruce Street
Spruce
Wyoming
Lackawanna
West Side
Pittston Avenue
Hirch
Roaring Brook Bridge
Get FLESH and Strength by Nature's Own Way
Promote flesh, vigor, and digestion through wholesome food. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets claim to cure stomach weakness by supplying digestive principles, increasing appetite, and boosting strength and nerve health. Available at druggists or by mail from Stuart Co Marcell, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlandson
Stuart
Marstall
Mich
Street and avenue improvements open new transit routes
Mattes street and Cedar avenue are part of a major South Side system upgrade. Dunnmere and Greenridge suburban lines began running out Washington avenue after crossing and curve work at Washington and Apruce street. Cars will run via Adams avenue and Spruce street, with the existing routes continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattes Street
Cedar Avenue
Dunnmere
Greenridge
Washington Avenue
Apruce Street
Adams Avenue
Spruce Street
Conming
County Receives Portrait of Benefactor Dr Throop
The county received a life sized portrait of Dr B H Thrive Throop as a Christmas gift from six benefactors. The portrait, once housed on the Lark & Co plot, will hang in the county commissioners office as a tribute to a noted donor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. EL. Throop
B. H. Thrive
Minooka Man Hurt in Greenwood No. 5 Rock Fall
Anthony Doraski, a miner at Greenwood Coal Company No 5 unit in Minooka, was injured yesterday afternoon when rock fell. He suffered injuries to his legs and spine and remains under medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Doraski
Greenwood Con Company
Thomas Luffy
Dhohtheria
Bratford Street
Spring Brook Water Company
Connell
Ygat
Kelly
Publea
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Claims Hold
L Waener of Nichmond Virginia reports a severe sciatic rheumatism attack that lasted about two months. He credits Mystic Cure for Rheumatism with curing him after medical treatment failed and notes others also saw good results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Waener
Nichmond
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WH Marsh
Washington Ree
Stearns
Pany
Mr. Marsh
Licely
Louisiana
Charles Lahar
Lawar
Laflar
Elizabeth Jones
Eynon Street
Harriet J. David
J. C. King
West Lackagwanna Avenue
Morgan's
North Avenue
Sons OF America
THE
Samters
Providence
Dunmore
the King of Pills & Beecham's— Beecham's
South Side News
John Kane
Hurt
D., L. & W. Company
Hood
Lucinda Erdly
Kunta
Conrad
Hatter
Orsenal
Ware
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Michaelian Bros & CO
Academy OF Music
Thos. H. Davis and
W. T. Keogh
Down In
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Gaceet
Chimes of
Normandy
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Inday
Aoc
David K. Higgins
Davis’ Theater
Harry LeClair
M. Florence Edwards
Topack
Steele
Leona Lewis
Madden
Curran
Hodges
Launchmere
Lede
Pacific Coast
St. John’s
New Foundland
England
Pierce
Penn Aye
William S. Millar
Scranton
Corker Wyoming
Led A. m
Chichester
Engileh
Alwapre
Wil. Montale
Narae
Chichetier Chemical Coy Magisen Kanga
Eal
Local Liruggieta
Neverslin
Gelf
William Zachmans
Dickson Manufacturing
Conton and
Wilkes
Arre
Manufec
Cron
Vipee
Peal Medicine CO
Cleveland
Ta EN H. Phelps
Wyoming Avenue
Spruee Street
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