Fire Delayed by Quick Fire Crew in West Scranton
A passerby saw flames from a rear residency near General Mine Superintendent Lt. Hughes. Fire teams from Columbian Chemical and Franklin Engine quelled the blaze before it spread, causing little damage. The alarm was sounded at 1 a.m., with nearby public school No. WM noted as a concern amid the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washbur Kreet
Sumner Avenue
Lt. Hughes
Hyde Perk Avenue
Washburn Street
Hughes
Columbian Chemical
Franklin Engine Companion
Chris
Evans
Huches
Sunday School Entertainment at Welch Church
The Welch Calvinistic Methodist church Sunday school held an evening program with a chorus by the band of hope, duets by Misses Anny and Margaret Phillips, recitations by Anna Tierney Neomi Griffiths Lizzie Davis Susie Gross and others, and solo and chorus numbers by Taachel Tewt4. Afterward the young ladies served refreshments in the basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch Calvinistic Methodist Church
Band of Hope
Anny
Margaret Phillips
Mrs. Pretherch
Elves
Miseor
Anna Tierney
Neomi Griffiths
Lizzie Davis
Susie Gross
Ada Trytherch
Delaarte
Taachel Tewt4
Powell
Jones
Cadwaan
James
Thimble Club Hosts Evening at Chace Residence
Mr and Mrs William N Chace of Mt North Bromley avenues hosted a Thimble club gathering. Attendees included Professor and Mrs Juanes Hughes Mr and Mrs Robert Williams Mr and Mrs Low HW Jones Mr and Mrs George T Jones Mr and Mrs John J F York Mr and Mrs W N Chase Misses Rachel Jones Lilian Birtley and others. The evening featured customary club diversions and light refreshments before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William N. Chace
Mt North Bromley Avenues
Tuesday Gatherings Draw Interest at the Homer
Residents on alternate Tuesdays meet at the Homer to hear about ongoing work and progress. Attendees include local volunteers and supporters from the Ladies and Gentlemen group seeking engagement and updates.
Funeral services for Frank Myers in Christ Court
Funeral services yesterday afternoon at the home of Frank Myers in Christ Court were conducted by Rev. L. Rater of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. A delegation from Panooka tribe No. 141 Improved Order of Red Men attended. Pallbearers from the lodge included John H. Jones Pinel Jone Randolph Lyon John H. Davie Joseph Croger and Conrad Lute. Interment followed at Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Myers
Briges
Christ Court
L L. Rater
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
John H. Jones
Pinel Jone
Randolph Lyon
John H. Davie
Joseph Croger
Conrad Lute
Washburn Street
Funeral Notices for John oc Mara and Lemuel Slocum
The remains of John oc Mara were moved from the family home to St Patrick's Church for a Mass and burial at Cathedral Cemetery with Rev. J B Sweet officiating. Lemuel Slocum’s funeral was held yesterday at his home on Tivishom Street with private interment at For wel Ail cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oc Mara
Latoretto Stree
Mverett Avenue
St. Patrick's Church
Tuo Wie
Mery
Mars
Sonr-Oldeir
Mtr
David Wood
Jackson Street
Moscow
Lemuel Slocum
Tivishom
Sweet
Local Residents Report Mixed Illnesses and Visits
A garbled notice lists residents with illnesses and recoveries on various New York streets. John T. Richards of Toth Street is mentioned with illness, while Mrs. Richards of Tenth Street has recovered after two weeks. Other entries note Mrs. Evans on North Prem ley Avenue and Harré of Bynon Street confined at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kein
Omhert Avenue
John T. Richards
Toth Street
New York
Tenth Street
Cooma
William Evans
North Premley Avenue
Quincy
Dob Harré
Bynon Street
J. Sweet
North Hyde Park Avenue
F.C. Hall
North
Revival Services and Upcoming Church Events
Revival services are planned at Plymouth Congregational Church led by Rev Neuwle. St Juco’s Battalion meets tonight to arrange Martin Herrly’s funeral. The Laths Cymbal quartet from Jamestown will perform at Jackson Street Baptist on Washington’s Birthday Eve. St David’s Battalion Boys prepare an entertainment at St David’s Church tomorrow evening. Allis Mission on Keyser Avenue hosts a service led by Rev J B Sweet with sermons by William H Crawford and L M Keene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Congregational Church
Ivet Baptist Church
Neuwle
St. Juco's Batudion
Martin Herrly
Jamestown
N.Y
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Washington
St. David's
Stock reductions on 760 pairs in reduced lots
In a large stock, odds and ends accumulate. About 760 pairs are represented in the lots referred to below. The reductions named are guaranteed.
Attractiveness Tied to Health and Love
An adlike piece praises female health as key to beauty and marital happiness. It touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for menstrual and related pains, includes a testimonial from Mrs. Mane Smith of Jersey City Heights, and invites readers to write for free advice from Lawn, Massachusetts.
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Lydia EB. Pinkham
Mane Smith
Central Ave
Jersey City Heights
N. d
Prvana M
Lydia
Pinkham
Brooklyn
Medicios
Sam
Yoke Fellows Band Leads Pall Frond Meeting Plans
Evening meeting to be run by the Yoke Fellows band of the Pall Frond Young Men's Christian Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoke
The
Pallfrond Young Men's Christian Association
Borough Council and School Board Meet in Wilkes-Barre Area
Borough officials report fines collected near £203 for eleven months and distribute funds to school board and treasury. Property dispute with Mrs McDonough to be settled. electrical globe lights out at several streets. Night school attendance low. plans for No 7 school lot purchase and high school business course discussed. Health board cites 1818 statistics. Ye Olde Folkes Concert lineup announced. St Mark's church events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messie
Medway
McAllister
Jones
Harper
Weber
Burtens Powell
Borsough
Louis Engle
David McDonough
Shoemaker Avenue
Fener
Waos
Maila
McAskie
Beede
Apple Streets
Drinker Street
Little
Roaring Brook
Boruigh
Neptune Chemical Company
Buggees Powell
Arc
Melway
Smith
Dunmore Gas and Water Company
Eltivens ii
Electris Nehts
Binkely Street
Scranton
Kellam
Rehoals
Bhiyaril
Ohme
Chase
Pennsylvania Col Company
Morsrs
Spencer, Webber and
Messra
Buencer
Webber
Irfant
Board of Health
Hezekiah Bareloner Austin
Jehosaphat Jonathin Brown
Patieney Haughton
Louisiana
Llewellyn Jones
Bonnie
Johnathan Jabez Jones
Loullans Tlewellyn Jones
Patience Haw
Frany Matthews
Oralia Trie Promotes Delicious Healthful Coffee Alternative
An early mail advertisement touts Oralia Trie as a superior drink to coffee claiming it is delicious and nourishing. It promises easier digestion and stronger nerves, appealing to adults and children alike and noting it costs about four times as much as coffee.
North Main Avenue Baptist roll call on Washington's Birthday
The congregation invites resident members to the annual roll call meeting on Washington's Birthday Eve with invitations extended to absent members. Refreshments will be served free of charge.
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North Main Avenue Baptist Church
Washington
Garner Gaines
Jermyn
Alderman Roberts
Plymouth
David Jones
Harrisburg
TC Davis
Wilkow Barre
Hert Stevens
Mulley
F. Crossman
Gordon BD. Hinds
Prederick W. Lee
Bittenbender & Co
Daniel Jenkins
Wayne Avenue
West Baptist Sunday School
West Market Street
Margaret Puch
Electric Chautauqua Circle
Mia
Chartee Henwood
Daniel Matthews
Climpany Harmory
Township board to meet. school events and slate updates
The township school board will hold an afternoon meeting. Teachers may receive ealories. In No 1 School primary, workers will offer a complimentary sleighride to Olyphane this afternoon. Rumors circulate about J Quinn challenging Nee for supervisor ballot spot amid party dispute. Ancient Order of Hibernians plan an oyster supper at Puther Mathew hall on March 17.
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Township
No. 1
J. Quinn
Cleet
Shin
Hue
Cuandix
John Nee
Quinn
Nee
Lackawanna
Suveres
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Puther Mathew Hall
Roaring Brook No 11 installs officers in South Scranton
Members of Roaring Brook conclave No 11 Improed Order of Haptazophe meet on Alder Street install elected officers led by district deputy supreme archon 10 K Noeld Past archon Resp archon Mulderig and others serve multiple terms. Social session follows with remarks by M K E Sandera and others, violin solo, and Keystone orchestra performances. Luncheon served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roaring Brook
Geselon Mt Btorr
Alder Street
K. Noeld
Green Ridge
Peter J. Resp
A. Jd. Mulderig
James Hawk
M. J. Biglin
George Frable
Robert M. Heaney
Henry J. Hein
Thomas H. Spraks
Stephen Gavin
Peter Byler
Bighin
Frable
Mina
Heaney Jokins
Archon Mulderiy
Neeld
M. K E. Sandera
Millar
George Wweeks
Scranton
William Corless
Electric City
Robert Evans
West Side
Thomas Biglin
Thomas Handley
Mr. Heaney
Keystone Orchestra
Committee of Entertainment
John F. Kelley
Henry
Peter Relf
Funeral for Joseph Schnei der Held at Hotel Rosar
The funeral for Joseph Schnei der was held at his late home Hotel Rosar with services at 2 30 p m led by Rev J B Schmidt of Hickory Street Baptist Church. The cortege proceeded to Minooka cemetery and pallbearers included William Klein Henry Meyers Felix Breck and John Meddler. Floral tributes from employers Mr and Mrs John Phillips and the Germanya hand organization accompanied the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Rosar
Joseph Schneider
J. 8. Schmidt
Hickory Street Baptist Church
Minooka
John Phillips
Joe
Germanya Hand
Bauer's
Lawrence, Guth's
Ringgold
Forest
Citizen Bands
Walshs Host Reception For Winifred Walsh Plano Winner
Mr and Mrs P C Walsh entertained friends on South Washington avenue Monday night honoring six year old Winifred Walsh who won the plano at St Johns church fair Saturday night. Guests included many Ennis Barrett Murray Gilmartin and Doyle families with a music program by Beesle Brown Katie Ennis Nellie Murray and others as well as a banjo duel by Natle Barrett and Tessie Gaughan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Walsh
Washington Avenue
Winifred
St. John's
Walsh
P. D. Walsh
O'Donnell
Murray
Katie
Etta
Mary
Gertrude Ennis
M. Walsh
Mayme
Kittle Barrett
Tessie Gaughan
Josephine
Annie
Nellie Murray
Margaret Martin
Maarle O'Donnell
Lucy Doyle
Sadie Gilmartin
Lucy Morrison
Marcella Barrett
Rose Brown
Celia Climartin
Frank Doyle
Eugene
Peter Ennis
Frank Ig
John
Edidie Murrin
Andrew Barrett
John Gilmartin
James
Edwin McNulty
Frank McGratt
Narrow escape as cigar maker and merchant thrown from cutter
Jacob Geiger Jr a Cedar avenue cigar maker and Adam Briar Pittiston avenue merchant were thrown from a cutter when a spirited horse startled near Beech Street. Geiger held the reins and was dragged several hundred feet before the horse stopped. Both men escaped injury and no gear damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Geiger, Jr
Cedar Avenue
Adam Briar
Pittiston Avenue
Mr. Brine
Beech Street
Mr. Geiger
Funeral for Alexander Craig Held After Elevator Accident
From his Cherry street residence the funeral service for Alexander Craig, victim of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel elevator accident at the South mill, was held at St. John's church. The high mass of requiem was celebrated by a clergy team, with Rev. I J Melley and Rev. J A McCabe assisting, as Father McCabe delivered the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Street
Alexander Craig
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
John Cawley
St. John's Church
I. J. Melley
McCabe
W. A, Gorman
Father McCabe
Remedy for the Grippe and Throat Ailments
An old remedy advertises a bottle for grippe cases in Kem Haile am. It claims the balsam helps throat and lung troubles and urges immediate purchase to prevent pneumonia. The text notes the product is sold by druggists.
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S. B. Hartman
Columbus
Hartman
Rosina Horning
River Basin
Mich
Permena
Lucie Waldie
Otsego
Pe-ru-na
Manen-lin
Ve-ru-na
Departed honored in funeral procession and interment
Following the memorial services the remaining mourners were taken to Cathedral cemetery for interment. Pallbearers included Peter McHare W G OMalle y Cc G Boland Patrick O Boyle Michael Craig Patrick Ketrick Peter O Rourke and Miles McNiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathedral
Peter McHare
W. G. O'Malley
Cc. G. Boland
Patrick O' Boyle
Michael Craig
Patrick Ketrick
Peter O'Rourke
Miles McNiff
Pea Coal Delivered at $1.25 by Local Supplier
Orders to C. B. Sharkey at 141 Cedar Avenue will be served promptly. Phone 4154 for delivery details and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Sharkey
Cedar Avenue
Reformatory Board Rules on Inmate Transfers
The Pennsylvania Industrial Reformatory at Huntington adopts a rule to deny inmate releases on request unless an order from the Court of Common Pleas of Huntingdon County is issued. Transfers to counties require proper paperwork and cost reimbursement to the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Managers
Pennsylvania Industrial Reformatory
Huntington
Commonwealth
Court of Common
Hunting- Hon
Local Notes Roundup From Green Ridge And Nearby Areas
The week’s brief items include the interment of a child of Ale and Mrs Peter Gavan in Cathedral Cemetery. Borton Smith recovering from a coasting accident. A W Jurisch visiting as Orient Cycle agent. D K Oakley will not rebuild the casket works after the fire. Evangeline Dorgey returns home after teaching in Idaho. Andrew Gramp slowly recovers from illness. W S Black visits Mount-Cobh acquaintances. Baptist Sunday scholars enjoyed a sleigh ride. J T Keen of Capourse Ave. improves after two weeks ill. J W Stevens to spend a week at Binghamton. A G Ives moves his family to Madison Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Gavan
Green Ridge
Borton Smith
A. W. Jurisch
Orient Cycle Company
D. K. Oakley
Misa Evangeline Dorgey
Idaho
Andrew Gramp
Black
Mount Cobh
Scholars of the Baptist
J. T. Keen
Capourse Avenue
J. W. Stevens
Binghamton
A. G. Ives
Madison Avenue
Private citizens urged to visit Manners Phare pharmacy for cornwal stone needs
Citizens urged to call at Manners Phare pharmacy for stone in cornwal eoounce frantiny Wines. Cod Liver OW with Mypophorphites is touted as a top lung stone soother and dap Potiters among well known remedies. Large dollar plac, Me.
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Thople
Thimble Clan
Globe Warehouse
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Trent Logis Engle
Frik Wagner
Justice of the Paroo-Jomer Quick
Comathen
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la Miealway
Rachcor
Frigk Montgomery
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Chifenoo Alnumermut
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J. Schneider
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Perone
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St. Irene's Total
Jacob Schneider
Irving Avenue
Green Ridge Ironworks
Schneider
John J. Walsh
Comet Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Saunuoit
No. 10
Sarah Spencer
Dundaff
G. A. Kirlin
Fig Street
George Graham
Rush
Susquehanna County
H. K. Klauminger
Hight Friends
Workingman’s Hall
Reformatory
Manners’ Pharmacy
Green Ridge Street
Lyceum Theatre
Pew & ON
Primrose & Dockstader
Charles Frohman
Tres
Mr. Henry Miller
Heartsease
Topsy
Sycaraio
Paris
Nighiain Herd Square Theatre
S. Y
Academy OF Music
Bhurgunder & Reis
Leasses
H.R. Long
Shirley and Lambeck
Phile Press
W. LL
Harry West
Geruiman
Eanate
Weber & Pield's Co
Reces
Seyson
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William Marry
G. W. 8. Puller
Lackaweune Avenue
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