Wilkes-Barre Free Methodists hold quarterly Bears Hall meeting
Reports from the Wilkes-Barre district show Rev. B C Fuller of Meshoppen and Rev J T Logan of Wilkes-Barre preached in Bears Hall on North Main. The session will close Sunday with a love feast and morning services led by District Elder George Kagis. Attendance is small but spirited. several ministers listed and a variety of local events noted.
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Free Methodists
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Beer's Hall
North Main Avenue
B.C. Fuller
Meshoppen
J. T. Logan
John W. Hutch
Waverly
Marshall
Canaan
George Kagis
Binghamto
Burglary Arrests and Hearing in Ontario Station Case
Detective David Roche yesterday arrested Peter Sweeney and M Harris at Jessup and charged them with burglary at the Ontario and Western Station in City D. They were arraigned before Alderman Millar and committed to jail for a further hearing next week. Hearing continued to Wednesday for Henry Schlentz on perjury charges from Charles Simrell. case began in Alderman Millar's office last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Annie Sullivan
Millar
George H. Morris
Linden Street
Montgomery
David Roche
Jessup
Peter Sweeney
M. Harris
Ontario and Western Station
D Clty
Henry Schlentz
Charles Simrell
Swayne's Ointment Advertised as Cure All
An old notice promotes Swayne's Ointment claiming cure for tetter eczema and skin eruptions with claims of unique healing powers. Also, Davidow Bros hosts a Feb 1 auction at Strong's Auction House on Penn Avenue featuring 3 horses, 2 single spring wagons, 1 buggy and 1 phaeton with deposits on bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayne
Davidow Bros
Strong
Penn Avenue
Davidow Bros Great Auction Sale Opens February First
The Davidow Brothers announce a grand auction starting Saturday February 1 with hours from 2 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. The notice invites readers to see Mile. Yvette Guilbert assess American views in the upcoming News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidow Bros
Ytella
Yvette Guilbert
America
Davidon Bros
Leap Year Social Highlights South Side Germania Hall
A lively leap year party hosted by Miss Liszle Rosen and guests at Germania Hall drew many couples. Andrew Hayes played piano as W H Walter promoted the event, with numerous local residents attending. Also noted were funeral notices for Mrs Catherine Schrier and Mrs Michael Dolan, and a Ladies Catholic Mutual Benefit association meeting planned at Dr Maniley's hall.
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Liszle Rosen
Minnie Miller
Amelia Baconkemp
Teresa Hoffman
Germania Hall
Andrew Hayes
W. H. Walter
William Koch
George Rosen
H. J. Spruks
Robert Robinson
Fred Welchel
Fred W. Kirchoff
August Schimpff
P. Hartman
Fred Wirth
William Kirchot
J. Baljus
Charles Conrad
Lena Rosar
Mary Rowar
Hannah Meyers
Louisa Storr
Minnie Pontlua
Dora Haag
Anna Kurtz
Mamie Fasshold
Lena Mirtz
Lissie Heldrick
Anna Weissman
Anna Scheuch
Mary Hartman
Katie Meyers
Lissle Echeuer
Dora Renchler
Miss Shir
Emma Well
Rose Deltzer
Mamie Elden
Maggie Meyers
Maggie Elden
Mise Schall
Mies Glab
Miss Sifosky
Kate Neuls
Minnie Kreilich
Carrie Rosa
Linzie Hiltz
Miss Bosely
Miss Shelp
Miss Loftus
Providence
Emill R. Bonn
Charles G.rosar
Frank Wetter
Joseph Heen
Harvey
Emma Dunleavy
Pyttston Avenue
Lancing
Catherine Schrier
Paurscay
Ganges
Aire
Catherin de Guenter
Gl Cde
Weilliams AL
Ite
Key
Silver Presbyterian Church
Pittston Avenue
Ladies’ Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
Norat
Association
Scranton Stockholders Backed by Wealth Face Wilkes-Barre Threat
A Buffalo writer notes Scranton’s wealth behind its team, predicting a hot pace and strong pitching with new additions like Stub Crown. Ex-manager Barnie hints at multiple managing gigs while Philadelphia pursues Theodore Breitenstein. Also mentions Grimes ill with pneumonia, and James Sweeney injured at the Scranton electric plant.
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Scranton
Buffalo
Money Ia
Baltimores
Coal Barons
William Barnie
Baltimore
Bcranton
Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes- Barre
James Sweeney
West Side
Scranton Elevtrie Light and Heat Company
Colorado Mining Engineer Plans Venezuelan Gold Colony
Edward McFarlane a Colorado mining engineer and Telluride founder returns from two years in northern South America. He aims to organize a colony apply for concessions from Venezuela and lead a party to the disputed territory gold fields. He predicts no British conflict and a boundary drawn without bloodshed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Denver
Edward McFarlane
Telluride
South America
Venezuela
McFarlane
Watch Crystal Construction Described In Fragments
A fragmentary note describes how flesh will knit closely around the watch crystal to permit no impurities to enter, with a reference to the number 40.
Mrs Reidy of Wyoming Suffers Stroke at 108
Mrs Reidy, aged 108, of Wyoming six miles from Wilkes-Barre, suffered a paralytic stroke last evening temporarily affecting speech and right hand. This morning she was improved and had recovered speech and spoke cheerfully. Her father fought in the Wyoming massacre of July 3, 1778 and was wounded by an arrow. Her mother descended from a distinguished Mayflower line.
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Reidy
Wyoming
Wilkes-Barre
Mayower
Reading Company Halts Mines to Meet Coal Limit
The Reading company will confine output to February coal allotment as all collieries shut down tonight. Restart timing is unclear with a decision expected tomorrow. It is probable operations resume next week, likely at half time.
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Philadelphia
Reading
Coal Road
Ihs
Bride-Elect Weighs Sixty Five Pounds for Mason Wedding
In Mason Michigan an 18 year old bride elect Mary J Gongaware residing near Mason will wed N G W Winner of Monticello Illinois next Monday evening. The couple stand 40 inches tall with weights 65 and 80 pounds respectively. The ceremony occurs at the opera house with admissions to benefit the Methodist Episcopal church old society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Mason
Mary J. Gongaware
N. G. W. Winner
Monticello
Til
Opera House
Old Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Italian counterfeiting gang arrested in New York
Secret service agents seize Antonio Tangano, owner of a James Street saloon, amid tracing fifty dollars in fake five dollar bills to his place. Tangano held on five thousand dollars bail after noon arraignment.
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New York
Secret Service
Antonio Tangano
James Street
Tangano
Shields
Anthracite coal output fixed for February by agents
New York reports the anthracite coal sales agents set February output at 2,500,000 tons. Prices agreed f o b New York include stove 3.60, grate 5.25, egg and chestnut 3.45, with Western prices reaffirmed at 5.25 for grate and 5.00 for egg stove and chestnut. Net and gross ton rates vary by port and destination, with gains of 25 to 35 cents over current levels.
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New York
Chicago
Michigan
Lake Superior
Buffalo
Eye saved with a glass in ophthalmology
Ann Arbor medical students watch Dr. Fleming Carrow perform a bold ophthalmic experiment. He inserted a small watch crystal beneath the eyelid of a patient with one blind eye to attempt saving the sight of the other eye. Early results appear promising for the patient and future cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Mich
Fleming Carrow
Gurnsey Accepted for Mayor Bid Auction
J W Guernsey writes to Charles L Hawley head of the Replicancy committee accepting the nomination for mayor from the Prohibition city convention. Private sales to be held at Davidow Bros during auction days from 8 to 9 am 12 to 2 pm and 6 to 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidon Bros
Lackawanna Avenue
Mr. Gurnsey
J. W. Guernsey
Charles L. Hawley
Davidow Bros
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News of the Suburbs
Luce Bros
Scranton and Taylor
West Side Events
Belding
Bears’ Hall
Wyoming Seminary
Simpson Methodist Church
Georgianna Taylor
Helen M. Carhart
Idbble Hard
Elisabeth
Mary J. Davis
Price Street
Bromley
Sumner Avenues
Frank Caswell
Oak Street
Fourth Ward
John Neat
David Thomas
George Hoffman
James Crouler
Stearns’ Hall
Oxford
Murray
Daniel
Fynon Street
Misa
Phoebe C. Skilhorn
Jacksontreet
Factoryville
William Thomas
Elmira, N. Y
D. C. Powell
North
Lincoln Avenue
Thomas
Moses Taylor
John Griffiths
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
Welsh Philosophical Society
Evan Miles
Joseph Phillips
Washburn Street
Robert Morrin
William D. Grimiths
R J. Hughes
South Main Avenue
John H. Reynold
Fairchild
Harriet J. Davis
W. L. Steenback
West Side Bank
Starner
Booth Main Avenue
Jackson
James F. Bests
Cedar Avenue
Alexander Craig
Moosic
Craig
Spark's Hill
Avoca
South Side News
Rogers
St. Louis Coquetters
Phillies
Speer
Grimes Very II
Michael Grimes
J. Fahey
Washington Avenue
Japan
Mikako
Washington Ave
Court House
Cuyini Gold Fields
Washington
Jones
Arkansas
Peter Maher
Fitzsimmons
the Fashion
Lackawanna Ave
Newmarkets
J.D. Willians & Bro
Lackawann
Laffin & Rand Powder Co
Repauno Chemical Co
Laothingham
Reynolds Pri
the Comedian
Ecorse Payton
Miss Etta Reed
Earthy Campbell
Wu m
William S. Millar
Ges Aater Co
Wyoming Ave
Center ST
Tod
MT. Pleasant
Tn Ans
Paca
WM. T. Smith
Davis’ Theater
Little Katie Rooney
Charles A. ‘Taylor
King Faro
Faro
Hang
Shlaciawanna
A. W. Jurisch
Spruce ST
Academy OF Music
Bartley Campbell
Wesday
Frank Bush
Ea Company
Hammond
Hammond Baley
The
Hammond Typewriiter Co
Birth Street
F. A
A. d. Banda
Soreee H
Secunive
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