Birthday reception for Peter Dippre marks fiftieth year
In South Scranton a large gathering celebrated Peter Dippre turning fifty with a surprise party at his home on Fileboro Street. The Fifteen Club presented him a reclining chair, James Connell Lodge of Odd Fellows hosted the smoker, and many friends attended a festive dinner and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Connell
Peter Dipyre
Ani
Gok Filebory Street
Dippre Homestead
Mgr
Dippre
Wien
Tod
Mer
Fried
Fiftteen
John
Gordon
Presenti
Aus
Dine
Mie
James Weet
John Demuth
Kristian Fickus
John J. Gordon
Richard Wolfe
Max Resin
Mirekhinp Rosa
Fitward
Tieuis
Doxeph
Fred Rahal
Fom
Bired
Wile Hhitte Phelps
Alaieal Ibottwet
Gitd
Mire
Hartes Saft
Wee
Charlee Inds
Mere
Chris Batis
Gil
Anthony Hale
Henry Bitterr
Mtr
Mis
Chels Boose
Lee Rep
Comrad
Mir Aod
Meedkeph Rleip
Sir Anid Mee
Daeuhb Hever
Amfes
Minie
Casper Mire
Jobo Uhh
Pilger
Misses Carrie Keilarnan
Arinu Nenobler
Annie Goad
Ligehe Uh
Mamie
Rate Resat
Mame
Aod
Anni Enjeme
Charles Miller Joseph
Doh Haasy
Ohn Ellen
Gur Maghran
Peter
Notable Names Listed in Local Talent Roster
Motormick, Thomas Murray, Henry Jacko, Fred Muesner, Casper Taunter, KE, M. Williane and George Rosar appear in a local roster of participants for upcoming regional event. The list showcases a mix of individuals likely connected to teams or performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motormick
Thomas Murray
Henry Jacko
Fred Muesner
Casper Taunter
M. Williane
George Rosar
Club of Fiftee Elects Officers and Plans Feb Concert
The Club of Fiftee held a quarterly meeting electing officers for the coming year. Elected were President John J. Clariton, vice president Gus Mathran, treasurer Christian Pickury, secretary Martin D. Blaherty, sergeants at arms Harry Saft and Philly Grats, trustees Fred Hoses Fred Phillips and Thomas Murray for twelve months. An invitation to the sixth annual society concert at Germania Hall on February 14 was accepted. The event will be at Germania hall with attending members and wives. a social dance was postponed due to weather and other concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club of
Fiftee
John JW
Clariton
Vhow
Gus Mathran
Christian Pickury
Martin D. Blaherty
Harry Saft
Philly Grats Busters
Fred Hoses
Fred Phillips
Thoms Murray
Germania Hall
Unclear Meeting Notes From Priehin Hall Vestment
A partial OCR text describes a meeting at Priehin hall Vestment with Schwuts presiding and Captain James Moir delivering a turning program. Attornews A A Woelsum and George & Grisweld are mentioned along with the Od Fellows quartet performing. Names and places are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pellows
Omer i Veruhir
Priehin Hall
Amoker
Schwuts
Detalh
Aptain
Janes Moir
A. A. Woelsum
George & Grisweld
Od Fellows Quartett
Invemberie Af Footert Baas
Moscow
Lincoln
Lackawanna
Bil- Bciakne
Unclear historical record fragment involving a domestic incident
Fragmentary OCR text describes a Lawrence wife from Preion oven Ter Ueorty Hine and Lillie Giles in a violent event with a knife. Mentions attempts to withelmw and Vehaedy birvies, plus De J A Miandew Seine STENT pit ee stisieteed in metric Tents This Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Lillie Giles
J. Oa
Local Social News And Health Updates
A social session followed as Mr and Mrs Herman Bekel of Alder Street return from Wilkes-Barre. George Hosur of Biro Street recovers from a severe grip but remains listed in local health notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vonme
Lotae
Kroietts
Pyilise
Woncotine
Herman Bekel
Alder Street
Wilkes-Barre
George Hosur
Biro Street
West Scranton events before executive committee and funeral notices
The executive committee of the Congregation-Pallbearers discusses church funds and rebuilding plans as a pianist concert fundraiser is proposed to aid repairs. Mrs Mae Rennie’s father proposes a Bauer concert to benefit the church. Funeral arrangements are announced for D. P. Jones with services held in Welsh and Calvinistic churches. Jones is survived by a brother and three daughters. Remains are to be interred in Pittston after a ceremony in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrantoun Biteel Baptist Church
Uum
Firet Welsh Baptist Church
South Main Avenue
A. G. Holmes
William M. Pawler
H. Vi. Stiles
James M. Evton
Fowles
Richard T Rennie
Mabel Rennie
Bauer
Dauer
Orehow- Doe
Patefessor
Vernon Hughes
Rooklyn
Yoo
Theatel Piretherae
Mrs. Witker
Wis
Joseph Summerhill
Lene
Derepeel
Fifteenth Ward
Montes Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Funeral of Mrs D L Jones At Local Congregational Church
The remains of Mrs D L Jones wife of the pastor of the Taternacle Congregational Church were moved from the parsonage to the church auditorium at 2 PM yesterday for services. A large gathering attended the hymns and eulogies in Welsh and English as pallbearers from church and congregation carried the body to Washburn Street Cemetery for burial. Undertaker William Price Jr directed funeral arrangements and floral tributes included a pillow bearing the word Mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paneial
Mes
Williams
Mos
WP. Jones
W. Richards
Wilkes-Barre
Iver Thomas
Taylor
DL DO Mopkite
Pont Arddulais
South Wales
Philips
North Foranton
Washburn Stree
William Price, Jr
Nong
William E. Reese
Richard #. Thomas
David B. Evans
Thomas D. Kevan
Samuel Hogers
Reese W Lloyd
Miss Linthe Schneider Hosts Evening at Ey Hon Street
A small gathering at Miss Linthe Schneider’s home on Ey Hon street Tuesday evening featured a pleasant social event. Guests included Kitty McAndrew Marc Kelley Helen Kelly Nellie McDermott Nellie Williwue Anne May Mary Calling Wealthy Trace Auntie Horeh Mawel Kathe Panne Mietsky Charisa Hearnabheher Anthony Heckman Peter Horch Peter Grahan Patrick Hagherty and Wiliie Singer. Thomas Kennedy escorted guests home while Mira Williams was praised as charming host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linthe Schneider
Ey- Hon Street
Vivier
Nellie Waleh
Nellie McDermott
Nellie Williwue
Anne May
Mary Calling
Wealthy Trace
Auntie Horeh
Mawel
Kathe Panne
Mietsky
Charisa Hearnabheher
Anthony Heckman
Peter Horch
Peter Grahan
Patrick Hagherty
Wiliie Singer
Miarh
Thomas Kennedy
Mira Willams
Funeral services for Bolom Jornewn held at sister's residence
Remains brought from Arkan 'an on Monday were buried in the home of Bolom Jornewn's sister Mrs homus. The funeral service took place at her residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolom Jornewn
Arkan‘an
Homus
The Homeliest Man in Scranton Promotes Balsam for Throat
A fragmented advertisment in Scranton touts a remedy labeled as emp's Balsam for the throat and lungs. It promises cure and relief for chronic coughs and consumption with free trial bottles offered to call on a dengsiat. Prices are stated as good.
Tripp’s Crossing Worker Struck by Train Near Delaware Line
Ken John, a well known local figure, was hit by an engine on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western tracks near Tripp’s ordering around 2 yesterday morning. Passerby William Mfath thews found him and took him to West Side Station House for treatment of head injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken John
Delaware
Tripp
Helly
Hy Putralmat
William Mfaththews
Hin
Stathin
Memorial note on William B. James death
Mire Samuel B. James of Jackson street reports her son Thomas James and Joseph Morgan will arrive soon with the remains of her son William B. James who died in Spokane on June 1. The deceased is survived by his wife and one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel B. James
Jackson Street
Thomas James
Spokane
Waeh
Joseph Moregan
William B. James
Local elects Walter H Jones president of Brownebur e School
Walter H. Jones of North Hyde Park avenue, a Brownebur e State Northit student, is elected president of his class at the institution. The report notes his many acquaintances will be pleased by the result. A large auction of unredeemed pledges is planned at 46 North Street Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Jones
North Hyde Park
Brownebure State Northit School
Hyece Park
Diawidon Chras
Willian Parry
Hyde Park Avenue
Mesere
Henry OH. Bamford
Clarke Bros. Department Stores
New York
North Stin Avenue
Davidow Bros
Dunmore Borough Holds Republican Convention Nominates Local Officers
The Republican convention in Boyle's Hall named councilmen J L Medway and A D Blackinton, school directors Thomas G Engle and Frank Montgomery, street commissioner Frank E Wagner, treasurer Louis Engle, justice James Quick, and auditor Arch Washer for terms ending in three years. Delegates from wards set the slate. some nominations were withdrawn after letters from William Wilson and Jacob Jons on school director race. Crawford county rules were adopted and a borough committee to be appointed at Neptune Fire company rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyle
Pollock Burgess Powell
Harry M. Spencer
William
Potter
James Hendigan
Sylvester Smith
Fourth Ward
Spencer
W. O H. Griffin
Robert Pittock
Samuel Hadeéen
Smith
J. L. Medway
A. D. Blackinton
Schol
Thomas &. Engle
Frank Montgomery
Charles Oliver
Ed. F. Altemose
A. J. Wider
Frank E. Whener
Louis Engle
James Quick
John Deveron
Arch Washer
G. W. B. Allen
C. W. Zimmerman
Josh Warfel
Samuel Hadden
David Decker
Angelo Vito Sabin
Nelson Krotzer
O. Correll
W. H. Gritfin
Frank DeBow
John Barnes
William 3. Potter
Robert Rankin
Miliet
Charles Weber
George Howard
William R. Wilson
Jacob Jonson
Burgess Powell
Elate
Neptune Fire Company
Auction and social events at First Welsh Baptist church and area notices
The First Welsh Baptist church hosts a reception for Rev. Dr D. Hopkins of Pont Agdedulais with a music and literary program followed by a welcome address and response. Separate items note an auction at 149 North Main Avenue, a Luther League entertainment at 10 Jackson Street, and unredeemed watches sale. A hearing occurred for Thomas Ford on North Gartrell Avenue. St David’s Episcopal plans a social at Danteisinger residence on Feb 14. Funeral arrangements for Ethel Decker are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Welsh Baptist Church
D. Hopkins
Pont Agdedulais
South Wales
Elahr
Kev. Henkins
North Main Avenue
Davidowros
Dluther League of
St. Mark's
Lutherah
Sestemlay Mormloe
Henry Gryeenwouil
Gartiell Avenue
John
St. David's Episcopal Church
Danteisinger
Grvat
Ethel Decker
John J. Decker
Way Price Street
All Kittle
Dr Alex Anders Lung Wealer Promises Cough Relief
An early health ad touts Dr Alex Anders Lung Wealer as easing throat and lung weakness, relieving asthma, curing a cough, and preventing pneumonia. A full size bottle costs twenty five cents and is sold with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Alexanders
Independent candidate adopts new campaigning method
John New running for supervisor employs a new campaigning method amid hints that the Democratic opponent may face stiff resistance. Republican candidate Benjamin J. Penn plans vigorous hustling and expects opponents to do the same. Maggie Cawley a fourteen year old girl of Stafford Street died yesterday after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John New
Benjamin J. Penn
Maggie Cawley
Hugh Cawley
Stafford Street
Erie brakeman suffers arm injury in car coupling accident
Samuel Shick, a brakeman for Erie and Wyoming Valley, was injured yesterday at Gypsy Grove colliery while coupling cars. His hand was crushed to the elbow. he was taken to Mrs. Young on Butler Street for care. A physician, Finan, examined him and hoped for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Shick
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Gypsy Grove
Funeral notices and social tidbits from local families
The obituary record notes the funeral of Mrs. C M Dodge conducted by Hon W F Giibboms at her William Street home with interment in Home dale. A second funeral for two year old Thomas Quinn occurred at his Ward and Harper streets home with burial in St Marys cemetery. A surprise party honored Mrs James Madison of Sherwood Avenue. Mentions visits between Mrs William Cockrell and Mrs Peter Pickney, and a postcard addressed to Mrs Charles Brainard in Omaha, Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Dodge
William Street
W. F. Giibboms
Presbyterian Church
Delaware and Hudson
Homedale
Messrs
Howard Gibbons
L. M. Smith
B. Buckley
G. W. B. Allen
Mesara
John Brown
Thomas Hore
Edward Scott
Patrick O' Hare
James Madison
Sherwood Avenue
Madison
William Cockrell
Taylor
Peter Pickney
Prescott
Dunmore Post Office Notice and Local Deaths
The Dunmore post office announces a missing item pickup as of December 10 1898. The Friendly Circle St Marks Episcopal church plans the Old Folks concert in Washington Hall on Tuesday February 14. Catherine Madden funeral set for 2 PM at Grove Street with interment at Mt Carmel. Mine foreman Edward Hughes is confined to home on South Hinkley Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
Dow
oMee
St. Mark's Splecopal Church
Washington Hall
Catherine
John Madden
Grove Street
Mt. Carmel
Edward
Hughes
South Hinkely Atrent
Lackawanna Hospital funding introduced in Harrisburg
Senator J Vaughan introduced a DIN appropriation of 110275 dollars to Lackawanna Hospital. The itemized tally includes 5100 for maintenance 6500 for a new fire proof wing for women 1400 for children's ward 7200 for an adjoining lot purchase 875 for tire insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
J. © Vaughan
Lackawanna
Green Ridge Local Notes and Socials
Motwery is very ill daughter of Mer and Mrs H Mole. Erhardt moves family to a new house on Delaware street. Stella Jeffries visiting Flop Deny on Monsey avenue. Savings bank collections total $1.98. Powler returns from New York. Rev A F Chaffee assists at a wedding in Union NSC. Rexford Treverton celebrates thirteenth birthday on Honesdale street. A collision on Washington avenue disables a wagon. driver unhurt. Mrs J H Stevens returns from Prompton visit. Helen Hale staying with Mrs Fred Peck on Co Pouse avenue. Rev James Hughes to lecture Africa at Green Ridge Baptist church. silver offerings to be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motwery
Mer
H. Mole
Erhardt
Cupouse Avenue
New House
Delaware Street
Stella Jeffries
Union
A. FE. Chaffee
NS. C
Rexford Treverton
Honesdale Street
Green Ridge
Cuddy Prothers
Washington Avenue
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South Scranton
Peter Dippre
Dr.Bull’s
Houstetter
HDD
Globe Warehouse
West
Scranton
Scranton Street
D. P. Jones
Ben John
Pittston
Ponteroger
George Howell
May
Philadelphia
Pitts
W. OM. Fowler
Albany
N.Y
MO North Main Avenue
Dunmore Borough
Medway
Blackington
Engle
Montgomery
Wagner
Crawford County
Wilson
Bronson
Mui
Clarke
Ey Penn Ave
Eak
M. L. Ravitch
Lexington, Ky
Johann Hoff
Johann Hols
Lackeawanna Hospital
Bill Indorsed
Senator J. ©. Vaughan
Manners’ Pharmacy
Green Ridge Street
Mercereau & Connell
Isiise's
TS Oun
Wyoming Avenue
Eastman Kodak Co
Florey & Brooks
Washington
Court Mouse
Chichester
Bouiher
Ieee
Oe Nati Ee
Academy OF Music
Burgundier & Reis
Lessaer, Wor
Long
Miles Ideal Stock CO
Shirley and Lambeck
Syceum Theatre
Reis & Burgunder
H. &. Long
Brighteut
Morrient
Attia Duiy
London
Brilliant
Miniining
Piciiriks
Charles Frohman
Julia Marlowe
Mage
Valeska
Prichs
Phantasie Zero Atra
Cora Routh Attra
Seely
Snow
Vlour
Scranton, Carbondale, Olyphant
Mount Pleasant Coal
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
AJAX
Tito
Eale
Mathew, Bros
H. C. Sanderson
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