Fortieth wedding anniversary celebrated in Scranton
John M. Thomas and wife of Lafayette street honored at a surprise party organized by their children. The event featured Orgone music by Professor John Howells and songs by Rev. BD Jones. A large gathering included numerous neighbors and local residents. A later note mentions Society of Journal readers debating disbandment and electing new officers. News notes include local civic updates and social notices.
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John M. Thomas
Lafayette Street
John Howells
Madelun
BD. Jones
First Welsh Congregational Church
Buerts
LD Jutes
Harry Huss
Charles Lull
Aire
William T. Sprouts
Morigen Thomas
Hthesueber
John Hoss
Wright
Wright Bheadbent
Toil Mere
John James
George Deltrich
Walter Knapp
James Maton
J. Edwards
William A. Phillips
William Sprouts
Thos Waldren
William Cir Puiny Mas
Frank Metz
Charles Brewens
Sarah Jones
Kingston
Gheorge Thomas
Bo Harrington
Arthur Ty Davis
Ore Mdchils
Wal Davis
Tannis Juanes
Th. PL Roterts
Gil 2
Sprouts
WS. Wilkions
Binghamton
Scranton
Interesting meeting of Twentieth Ward Republican Club
The Twentieth Ward Republican Club held a rally at Phillips hall last night but postponed to next Monday. Ten new members were admitted James O Connor James G Brady John J Bromn Patrick Barrett William Meyers Jacob Windler Albert Obenski William Dando John Reidenbach Charles Kellerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Ward Republican Club
Twentieth Ward
Republican Club
Phillips’ Hall
James O'Conner
James G. Brady
John J. Bromn
Patrick Barrett
Willian Meyers
Jacob Windler
Albert Obenski
William Dando
John Reidenbach
Charles Kellerman
Charles Simrell
Edward Hammer
James McCoy
Colonel Ripple
Cinderella Drama Benefit for Home for the Friendless
A theatre entertainment at Washington hall Dunmore features a Cinderella cast led by Miss Margaret Kelly and Miss Martha Miatthews to aid the Home for the Friendless. Proceeds fund the charity with costumes and admission priced accessibly. Also reports a death in Whitney's Point of Mrs James Northup from typhoid pneumonia, funeral today at 3 o clock from her residence.
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Jvoveland
Avavu
Laudes’ Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Seriou Ibness
Wer Els- Ler
Washington Hall
Dunmore
King
Miz
Margaret Kelly
Margaret Toukd
Easygoing
Mats Tha Miatthews
Jadain
Allabel Christ
Harlotte
Arabelle
Disdain
Jet Oliver
Marke Hronson
Cinderella
Anna Oliver
Prince Amour
Agnes Mangan
Fulry
May Oliver
Bully Tin
Prince's Herald
Nel Heison
Wil
Weenie
James Northup
Misa Mollie Staunton
Cutters of Various Styles and Prices
Wm. Blume & Son advertise a wide Cutter line with styles grades and prices to suit all buyers. They guarantee unbeatable prices and promote a fine stock at A and on Spruce in Reed Banister's page 4 special ad.
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Wm. Blume & Son
Reed Banister
Page 4
Community notices and social updates from Scranton area
The Trilby dancing class holds a sale in St Marys hall on West Market Street next Tuesday evening. Providence United choir meets this evening in Archibalds hall on Wayne Avenue. William Pavis chairs a gathering. Louie Saling of North Main Avenue and Miss Johnson of Dalton were married Thursday. The newlyweds receive many good wishes and will move to Jones Street. John Harris of Pittston visits friends on Wayne Avenue. Mrs N P Osterhout hosts a reception Monday for daughter Miss Meld Osterhout. North Scranton Social Club celebrates Issachil's success last night at Company Harmony. Thomas Jones of Archbald returns from visiting friends. The Crystal Literary and Dramatic Club rehearses More Sinned Against Than Sinning at Company A armory. Mrs Carwidine on Wayne Avenue is seriously ill. Joseph Osterhout of Oak Street visited Pittston Sunday. Thomas Collins of West Market Street is seriously ill with bronchitis.
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Trilby
St. Mary's Hall
West Market Street
Providence United
Archhbald
Jones Street
John Harris
Pittston
Wayne Avenue
Mra. N. PL
Osterhout
Mrnday
Meld Osterhout
North Scranton
Issachil
Thomas Jones
Archbald
Crystal Literary and Dramatice Ib
Baseball Gossip on Buckenberger and Toronto Franchise Deals
Al Buckenberger has bought the Toronto franchise and brokered a major deal with Connie Mack involving five Pittsburg players. The Trenton franchise moves to Hartford and is run by Wd. Harrows. Baltimore talks with Barnie over debts end in a quiet compromise. Buckenberger predicted to profit if Toronto shines. Scranton and coal headline nicknames reflect press whim.
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al Buckenburger
Toronto
Hartford
Vonn
Wd. Harrows
Wheeling
W. Va
Baltimore Dispatch
Billie Barnie
van der Horst
Hanlon
Baltimore
Barnle
AL Buckenberger
Freedman
New York
Louisville
Huckenberger
Jack Chapman
Buckenberger
Scranton
Canucks
McDermott
Cyclist Killed Riding to Work Near Toledo Rail Line
James Debth, engineer for Colton Cycle, was struck and killed while riding his bicycle on the Michigan Central tracks in foggy Toledo. He was tossed into the air by a passenger train and died at the scene. he leaves four young children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
James Debth
Michigan Central
Debth
Colton Cycle Company
Debbh
Result of a libel suit and a preacher’s daughter death
Bridgeport reports the libel case against actress Jane May linked to the sudden death of Grace Pullman aged 15. Grace was daughter of a New England preacher and died yesterday from a long illness, with her death believed hastened by the libel suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemiee
New England
Bridgeport
Conn
Grace Pullman
Hettle
Mile
Jane
Jane May
Pullman
Cost of Our Prisoners in Lackawanna County Penitentiary
County commissioners received a statement from Eastern Penitentiary showing 79 Lackawanna prisoners during the year. They served 1,242 days with total costs of 3,143.43 after 710.01 earned from prisoner labor. several inmates earned little or nothing while some accumulated minor sums.
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Lackawanna
Eastern Penitentiary
Lackawanna County
Peter Hombach
Elm Park
Paul Hyde
Washington Avenue
Augusting Noli
Dunmore
Carlo Crando
Hambach
Grandee
William Mooney
Navy
Mooney
Frear
Adams Avenue
John Caffrey
Hill Kent
Westrn
de Ayala
Stephen de Ayala
Melzine Houghton
West Side
Charles P Griffin
John Merrican
Providence
Ime Fox
Joseph Wisniskie
Felix Davidyak
Fox
Vieniskle
Pasquale Perretto
Frank Bosching
Charles Warde
Alex Loscoski
Third Baseman Drauby Loosely Connected to Scranton Deal
Manager McDermott pursues Dranby who played third for Buffalo last season and was released. If Scranton agrees to terms he will sign and play first base, a position he previously occupied. Meanwhile upgrades to the Baseball Park include rebuilt fences and a larger grandstand, with work to begin soon and be ready before the season opens.
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McDermott
Dranby
Buffalo
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Drauby
Bui Massey
Carbondales
Marty Swift
Massey
Cranby
Bison
Cedar Rancids
Mugsy" McGiraw
BM Hoffer
Tribune
Tonti Cases Disposed Of
Philadelphia Feb 3 The Supreme Court today disposed of appeals stemming from the troubles of the Order of Tenth. Policyholders who had run out terms but not received funds argued they were preferred creditors. The master ruled against them, a decision confirmed by common pleas No 1, and the Supreme Court sustains that ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Order of Tenth
Supreme Court
Smuggling Suspected as Diamond Trade Surges
Washington reports a treasury inquiry into falling receipts from imported cut diamonds. The New York appraiser notes diamonds are more plentiful and cheaper than in years past and believes smuggling of the stones is more successful now than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custom House
Washington
Treasury Department
New York
Cured by Plasters A Strange Woman Aids Judge White
In Atlanta on February 3 a Chattanooga judge named Hugh White White reportedly shot his own leg and had it amputated. A mysterious plainly dressed woman entered during a critical moment and claimed to cure him with secret medicines. Her intervention followed a grim surgeon’s warning.
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Whitesides
Atlanta
Hugh Whitesides
Chattanooga
Tenn
Healer Said to Save Judge With Plaster Treatment
A woman claimed to heal Judge Whitesides by applying many small plasters after obtaining consent from the judge. She is described as a Christian scientist and was paid 3100 after the first day, with continued payments daily. The Whitesides family is noted as wealthy, owning most Lookout Mountain property.
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Whitesides
Lookout Mountain
Hyams Brothers Arrive Penniless After Trials
The twins Harry P. and Pallas T. Hyams, linked to a Toronto murder case over a $30,000 life insurance, have arrived in New York with counsel Francis L. Wellman. They plan to travel west and south and are reported to be penniless after trials costing over $100,000.
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Harry P
Pallas T. Hyams
New York
Dallas T. Hymans
Toronto
William C. Wella
Harry P. Hyams
Francis L. Wellman
Isaac Hoffman Fires Revolver Shootout at Pawn Shop
Theodore Warner entered Isaac Hoffman’s West Madison pawn shop to buy a revolver for a suicide attempt. While shown how the gun worked it discharged accidentally, striking Warner in the belly near the heart. He was taken to a hospital in noncritical condition and Hoffman was arrested.
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Chicago
Theodore Warner
Isaac Hoffman
West Madison Street
Warner
Hoffman
Cash in Circulation Report From Treasury Figures
Treasury circulation data released today shows gold outside the treasury at 9100. The total money in circulation outside government vaults stands at 1,018. Per capita circulation is 247, reflecting the currency in everyday use and coins in public hands.
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Washington
Treasury
United States
Munyon remedies advertised in Albany reader letter
A reader from Albany praises Munyon remedies for kidney trouble and other ailments. The letter lists multiple Munyon products with prices, claims quick relief, and invites personal letters to Professor Munyon for free medical advice.
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Munyon
Price
Arch Street
Philadelphia
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Luce Bros
Scranton and Taylor
West Side Events
Jivde Park Literary and Debating Society
Charles G. Daniels
Minerson DD
Gwen
W. A. Price
John Gbhume
John Griffiths
Powell
Kk OD
Chwen
Willate Moser
WE. Thayer
Arthur Davis
Albert Davis
Howard Davis
Samuel 2
Pottht
YartTouth
Potth
Mise
Annie Jones
Hampton Street
F. P. Doty
Nicholas Colle
Laurel Hill Park
Leitner
North Main Avenue
Colle
Bellevue Mission House
Viaduct
Bellevue Heighta
Philip Willams
California
Philharmonic Society
Dene Fellows
B.D. Fellows
Henry Peck
Prive Street
Andrew Conlon
Chestnut Street
Evan Edwards
Tine Zerne Street
Booth Main Avenue
Washburn Street
Ho O'Cock
Ina Carrigage
Willam D. Griffiths
John H. Reynold
Fairchild
South Main Avenue
Harriet J. Davis
F. W. Mason & Co
J. C. King
Jackson Street
James F. Hosts
Cedar Avenue
South Side News
Ladies’ Catholite Mutual Benefit
Henry J. Wetter
Maw Liat
St. Mary's
St. Aloysti Be
Total Abstinenes Society
St. John's Pariah
Guth
Natters Hill
Alder Street
John Simmons
Henry Kramer
Charles Hoeper
Tees
Christopher Stanger
Leopold Wahler
Jacob Guth
Aumust Miller
Store's
C. C. Holand
Electric City Castle
Royal Arcanum
Freudan's Hall
Crater
A.i. Hewitt
John Smith
Pittston Avenue
Cohoes
N. Y
Samters
North End
Durning
Thomas Durning
James Barrett
John Sylvester Hostosky
Prank Morrow
Chippe
Danmore
John Noack
Swayne
Raleigh
N.C
Marion Butler
North Carolina
Gur Dain Addres
Havana
Jamaica
Heb
Iisa
Holmes
Herman W. Mudgett
Ulive H. H. Holmes
Benjamin F. Priezel
Dolstrict
Graham
Boughton
First Street
Albany
N.Y
Loo
the Fashion
Lackawanna Ave
Newmarkets
Sig
Pecale
Jd, Williams & BR
Laffini & Rand Powder Co
Ropauno Chemical Co
William S. Millar
Gas and Water Co
Wyoming Ave
Center ST
Toweat Brice
Wyoming
WM. T. Smith
Caran
Daes Tel
Atlantic Refining Coranton
Athletic
Guns and
TION
A.W. Jurisch
Spruce ST
the Frothingham
Wagner
Comedian
Ocorse Payton
Etta Reed
Kentucky
Prae Recision
Frank Bush
Sinoons OF Laughter
Academy OF Music
Edwin Barbour
St the Great Sulphur Mines
Wednew Cay
Davis’ Theater
Katie Rooney
Charles A. Taylor
the Derby
Faro
Teun
Ring Faro
Hammond
Hammond Typewriter Co
Sixth Street
F. A
A. J. Branda
Scramton Representatives
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