West Scranton Home Destroyed by Fire After Furnace Overheat
Fire damaged the home of ex mayor John J Fellows at the corner of Lugerhe and Tenth streets. The furnace overheated while the family was away sleigh riding and caused extensive fire and water damage. Firefighters struggled amid smoke and water, some furniture saved, and the family left homeless and quartered with friends while repairs and recovery proceed. A Crystal steamer aided by attending Divine services for Camp No. 178 at First Baptist Church on February 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Fellows
Lugerhe
Tenth Streets
Fellows
West Scranton
First Baptist Church
Electric City Wheelmen Rehearsal and Local Meetings
The Electric City Wheelmen min atrela will meet for rehearsal this evening. The Railroad auxiliary of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church will meet at the home of Mrs J O Decker on Division street. A clam chowder supper will be served at St Mark's Lutheran church this evening. St Leos battalion drill team and campaign club will meet this evening. The Patagonia and Lafayette teams will roll this evening on the Electric City Wheelmen's alleys. The Oxford Glee club will meet for rehearsal and roll call in Cooperative hall at 8 o'clock this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric City Wheelmen
Atrela
Siimpson Methodist Episecopal Church
J. 0. Decker
Division Street
St. Mark’s Lutheran Chirch
St. Leo's Battalion
Patagonia
Lafayette
Will Lewis
Fred Evans
Herbert Chatfield
Ely Harris
John Williams
Lafayettes
Arthur Stover
Samuel Jones
Luther Thomas
Henry Morgans
Thomas Skerrett
Oxford Glee Club
Co-operative Hall
Revival and wedding notes fill Jermyn and Wilkes-Barre
Rev. James Benninger of Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church will assist at revival services in Jermyn Methodist Episcopal Church next week. He will also officiate on February 11 at the wedding of W. May Walters and Miss Jessie Colborn in Wilkes-Barre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Del
Triax
Sutton
Dalton
James Benninger
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Jermyn Methodist Episcopal Church
W. May Walters
Jessie Colborn
Wilkes-Barre
Community notices reflect a busy social week
Names of residents on North Garfield North Main and nearby avenues appear in party attendances birthdays recoveries illnesses and returns home from visits. Several neighbors report illnesses including cheuro pneumonia and other maladies while others host sleigh rides and welcome a new son.
Peculiar Accident on North Main Ave Involves Dr Heobuisterss Horse
A livery employee Clarence Cole drove a sleigh with Dr Heobuisterss horse when the vehicle hit a streetcar track on North Main near Oak. The sleigh overturned, Cole and others suffered head gashes. the horse was damaged and control lost. Next Tuesday Hon John G Woolley speaks at North Main Avenue Baptist on My Own Country for local benevolent work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Avenue
Oak Street
Clarence Cole
Wolfff
John GC. Woolley
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
Laeku
Buti
Local sports and community notices mix in North Scranton roundup
North End Stars travel to South Scranton for a state title clash with the Defenders while local clubs discuss meetings and events. Funeral details, church fundraisers, and social gatherings fill the listings along Market Street and nearby avenues, with reminders for club members and parishioners.
The Homeliest Man in Scranton
Fragmentary OCR hints at a druggist pitch for Kemp’s Hatsaa tor Hie Thigat and Ewows remedy claiming to cure chronic and acute coughs and related maladies with a guaranteed relief, in a dated 19th or early 20th century style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
Hatsaa
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Relief From Itching Piles
James Kenton of Memphis Tennessee reports years of itching piles ending after using Pyramid Pile Cure. He credits one 60 cent box and notes availability through pyramid drug stores and a free booklet on piles and cure from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kenton
Memphis
Tenn
Pyramid Drug Co
Marshall, Mich
Dunmore Borough Mail Service Expands and Notices
The Dunmore borough expands mail delivery adding two carriers to cover all areas with two daily deliveries and two collections. All drop letters now require a two cent stamp. Unclaimed letters listed with names and streets, including several PF and similar initials, must be claimed by February 1, 1903. The Odd Fellows report a large rise in membership after a well attended initiation. St Agnes Guild plans a cruller social at Caryl Neuer’s home on February 11 with a musical program. Funeral of Mrs M J O Boyle from East Drinker Street attended and mass at St Marys followed by Mt Carmel cemetery interment. Marketman H FE Spencer shows a new horse. BE D Ares remains home ill with rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Carden
Wirren Street
Bridget Doherty
Franklin Street
Misa Cacherlan McGrath
Madison Avenue
John Schencer
Mune Williams
Gardner Street
Pusil Palieh
Stajka Lvan
Traffael Culomimdlfu
Gartum
Piltu Costangotu Giovanni
Andonio Santausturio
Odd Fellows
St. Agnes Guild
St. Mark's Church
Caryl Neuer
Dudley Street
M. J. O'Boyle
East Drinker Street
St. Mary's Church
Mt. Carmel
Marketman
H. FE
Spencer
BE. D. Ares
Green Ridge Street
Asbury Methodist Class 22 Program Tonight
Green Ridge class 22 of Asbury Methodist Episcopal church presents a varied programme in the church lecture room tonight featuring piano solos violin selections flute pieces and vocal solos by local talent. After the entertainment refreshments will be served by the young ladies of the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Mme Adon Caryl
Philadelphia Negro Shot and Killed Public Official in Quister
Albert West, a Black man, shot and killed Mark W. Allen Jr., a public official, on a late Saturday night in Quister, Pa. He has been moved to the Eastern Penitentiary for protection from lynching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phllidelphia
Albert West
Mark W. Allen, Jr
Qluister
Uur
Miles
Eastern Penitentiary
Misa May Fuller Chicago Writer Hints at Mystery
In a garbled note a Chicago writer Misa May Fuller is referenced with unclear details about training and a late night activity. The text mentions melancholia and a peculiar phrase about bidding good night to a hen, with scattered personal identifiers and oblique workplace hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hothishem
Misa May Fuller
Chicago
Saenvaia Eulgide
Scranton Man Seeks Options on Cedar Avenue Properties
A local man calling himself Mr. Fisher claims to represent unidentified parties in Cedar avenue near No 8 School and Maple and El streets. He obtained sixty day option papers with one dollar deposits but refuses to name the intended buyers or the principals behind the deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Avenue
No. 8 School
Maple
el Streetn
Fisher
Panera
Philin Kirst
Elin Street
Ant
Cremetery
Masquerade Ball at Scranton Athletic Club Hall
Last night the Scranton Athletic Club hosted a masquerade ball and festival at their Alder Street hall. The affair drew wide attendance, showcased colorful costumes, and included contests for best and worst dressed couples as well as comical makeups. Committee members Pred Welms Adelpt trum wen Charles Diesing Henry Meyers and Adolph Freusner earned credit for organizing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Athletic Club
Alder Street
Dude
Uncle Sam
John Bull
Tuesia
France
Germany
Pred Welms
Adelpt Trumwen
Charles Diesing
Henry Meyers
Adolph Freusner
Local Fraternal Events Delayed and New Appointments Noted
Recently elected officers of the Patriotic Order Fans of Armericu Bugle Fife and Drum corps will be installed this evening. The kindergarten mothers meeting moves to the second Thursday each month. Merited changes include Miss Meredith of Wilkes-Barre named Cedar Avenue Young Women’s Association secretary, assuming Monday. St Louis Literary Society meets tonight. Schweitzer Muennerelor annual masque ball set for tomorrow at Athlete Hall on Alder Street with elaborate music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Wood
Bald Mount
John GG
Wooley
Jackson Street
North Main Avenue
North Scranton
Weat Scranton
Bellevue
Bel Mi
St. David's Church
David Williams
Oatario and Western Railroad
Electric City Canin
Patriotic Order of Americans
Hell
Washinggton Hall
Fred Softievy
Marty PL Davis
W. OF. DePne
Electric City Wheelmen
St. Patrick's Parochial School
Wilson Fire
Patriotic Order
Armericu Bugle
Fife
Ladies’ Aid
Kindergarten Mothers' Meeting
Welringtons
Aliss Meredith
Wilkes-Barre
Cedar Avenue
Husthin
Chayae
Jew Hocholeny
Mss van Nort
St. Touts Literary Society
Schweitzer Muennerelor
Alderstreet
Obituary for Mrs John Linde of Scranton
Mrs John Linde formerly Misa Schumacher died Monday night at her home on Pittston avenue in Scranton. She was well known in that part of the city. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at Zion Lutheran church on Mifflin avenue with Rev A O Gillenkamyp conducting and preaching. The Lailes society of the church will attend the services. Patrick Ratchford, son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Ratchford of Min-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Linde
Misa Schumacher
Pittston Avenue
Lau Scranton
A. OO. Gillenkamyp
Zion Luther Church
Mifflin Avenue
Lailes' Society of the
WIH
Nerve Pills Admired in Scranton Testimony
Local readers praise Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills for improving back and kidney pain, lame health, and secretions after two years of illness. Henry Alberts of Beruntown, Pa. reports relief after purchasing at Matthews Joy drug store on Lackawanna avenue. Pills sold 60c and 4 box at dealers, or Dr. A. W. Chase Med Co Buffalo N Y. Portrait and signature appear on every package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Py. A. W. Chase
A. W. Chase
Henry Alberts
Noel Biren Street
Berunton
Matthews Joy
Lackawanna Avenue
Donas Longs Sons Coats And Suits Sale
A sales note highlights coats jackets and suits offered this week by Donas Longs Sons. Emphasizing quality price and winter weather, the piece urges buyers to outfit for cold days before spring. womens coats jackets and suits priced at ten twelve fifty and fifteen dollars with 27 inch jackets described as stylish and box front back yoke options in tan castor blue oxford and black.
Bargain Prices On Women’s Eton and Coat Suits
All out sale prices posted for women’s Eton and coat suits in serge cheviot venetian broadcloth. Options include $6.50 $15.00 $18.00 and $20.00, available single and double breasted while stock lasts.
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Out
Groceries List Highlights Various Staples and Prices
A grocery list itemizes pears per pound apples butter three pound cans oyster crackers and other staples. It notes tobacco hominy grits oats corn bacon salt baking powder and baking soda with brand references and assorted price marks. A line lists peaches at seven cans for a stated price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark & Snower
Ralston
Ideal
Academy of Music Reopens with Varied Weeklong Repertoire
The Academy of Music presents a weekly lineup led by manager A J Duffy with lessee M Reis. A busy schedule features "The Angel of the Alley" and other acts, including nightly shows and a matinee, throughout February with performances nightly and a few midweek entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Music
M. Reis
A. J. Duffy
Obituary Notice for Local Resident
An obituary notes the death of a local resident at his home on Wednesday. Funeral services are planned for Thursday at 2380p. mn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eral Street
Puneral
Unable to extract a usable headline from damaged text
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a person on Summer Avenue with unclear actions and timing, plus a church or holy history reference. No identifiable event, date, or organization is readable to form a credible summary.
Mea Alive Vine Brandow Aged 4 Widow of Local Resident
Obituary notice for Mea Alive Vine Brandow wife of We Wodrat alow of HOE Give attend Serancon lod dun 4 W408 Airs Hranidosy Jewvea a Wuabsthill mother of Charlotte Ro and Fednees W.D. four livothida N RL Adney OF de ML Dy. and dM Wilay Sérattony two siterm Mr 4.00 Salistore of Thompsony Mrs HL Hh Vaughn of New Wook City and many friends in California mourn loss of a noble Christ in gree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vine Brandow
Serancon
Lod Dun
Hagughters
Charlotte Ro
Fednees W.D
Adney
Salistore
Thompsony
HL Hh Vaughn
New Wook City
Ani
California
Weber
Women's Christin Vamperanve Union
Lackawannn County
Branson
Ty Tanck
Sanpiehunn County
Willele Ming
Berton
Wm, Joined Ue Mettidller Byliopaleh, Gill Vod Geeureit Chwiettoy Tf
Missionary Official Opposes Chinese Exclusion Bill
Rev J Baldwin secretary of the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church testified before the house committee on foreign affairs against the Alltehell Kuhn bill. He argued for uniform immigration limits by nationality and urged against union opposition to Chinese exclusion. The report notes President Gompers of the AFL continued his commentary on the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Washington, D
Gompers
Anghoin Federation of Labour
Bunmort
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West
Scranton
John H. Fellows
A. Notes
Washington
Oss
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Dufour
G. W. Jenkins
South Main Avenue
General News
Adou
God
Chambr
Chambray Madras
Fantasie Suisse
Tourguay
Madras
Leno
Globe Warehouse
Jane G. Thomas
North Garfield Avenue
Caroline Lover Ing
Moosic
William Penry
Snyder Avenue
Rose Beechtold
No. 16
Cheuropneumonia
North Ninth Street
Griffith Davia
Witliam Thomas
Swetland Street
Allee Weston
Finniness
Jane Allmood
Thomas Allgoul
North Lincoln Avenue
Clara Keene
Albert
Morris
Bruning
North Hyde Part Avenue
Olyphant
Harry Sprouts
North Bromley Avenue
Clinton Morse
North Hyde Park Avenue
Thomas Beck
Mottadelphia
Mary Gardner
North Matn Fivenue
Mt. Cobb
Annie Summerhill
North Everett Avenue
Huhnemunn Hesniul
William H. Roberts
Cussman
Pleasant Street
David Thomas
Lafayette Street
Agai
John Decker
Eyans' Court
Mrs. Thompson
Schlager Boulevard
North Scranton News
John G. Woolley
North End
South Scranton
Clerks Union
Kathewn Lynott
Market Street
Milton Filmore
Mere
von Storch Avenue
Providence Woman's Christian Temperance Union
von Store
East Market Street
Vaughn
St. Clary
Roger Leonard
West Market Street
St. John's Protestant Episcopal Mission
Osterhout Building
Mareket Street
von Storch
Bust Market Street
North
John Neary
North Scranton Republican Club
Chapell's Hotel
Dunmore
Green Ridge
Veneer Een Ee Mes
Ralphe Ward
Mollie's Fivew
Marlon Caulking
Bendlaneer Sircuin
Soortdeoy
Tim Soli
Mea
Fvade Hughes Avindage Pinto
Solo
Tharwan Serle
Mir
Judi
Misa
Milton Gilmore Tats
J. F. Hanegl
Dickson Avenue
Asbury Methodist Melecopal Sunday School
Blombaker
William Logan
Richmond
Young Logan
Delaware and Hudson
Providence
Bessie
Hornbaker's
E. Huntsman
Dickson Wyeve
Jackson
New York and
Monsey Avenues
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Electric Avenue
South
Cedar Avenue Properties
Miss Meredith
MBS
NPWS
Patrick Ratchford
Anthony Ratchford
Min
Donas Long
Sewawiele Vranatic Copany
Neavies
Wiediesuay
Waiojun
Angel Hack
Chitown
Vie
Summer Avenue
Alice Hine Brandow
Pica Afisatio City
Fana
Upfy
Joseph Murphy
Poplin Play
Shaun Rhue
von Ndle
New York
Grace George
Southern
Lotto Mair Mirker
I. P.O My of
Beranton
Ward and
Voies
Hi Thiol
Cutty
Mtr
Hames O'Neil
Flor Dat
Puderic DE
Itis
Japan
Wileli
York
Albany
New
Utah
Mme
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