Hiram Stark Birthday Observed On West Side
A quiet celebration marked Hiram Stark’s eightieth birthday at his North Main avenue home with friends and relatives from the West Side. The event recalled Stark’s early Hyde Park days and his ties to the region, as neighbors and local families joined in the modest observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Stark
North Main Avenue
Malin Avenue
Daxé
Teons Quest
Lwaderehiy
Stark
Hifi Stark
Aire
Mr Stark
Merrifiedd
Plains
Wilkes- Barre
Ill
New York
Green Mountain
Wyoming Massier
Pyle Park
Simpson Methodlist Episcopal Church
Scranton
Washburn
South Mall Avenue
Postattice
Oram and Mott Leoried Steads
White Tavern
Preent Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Stik
Hyde Park Borugh
Iis
Ma Stark
National Guard in Pennsylvanian Drill at St. Davids Hall
FP company and Geminiy units undergo a preliminary inspection at St. Davids Hall armory with Major J A Whitney Colonel TH A Coursen and Adjutant F W Micon Jr leading. The captain Eugene D Fellows is poised for promotion to major of the Second Battalion as Lieut David J Davis leads as likely successor if Fellows advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
St. David's Hall
J. A. Whitney
TH. A. Coursen
F. W. Micon, Jr
Whitney
Hugene D. Fellows
Majour Montrove Mornard
Promethin
Elin
David J. Davis
Fellows
Pleasant surprise party honors Miss Lillian Grass
A birthday event was held Monday evening at the Grass home on North Lincoln Avenue in honor of Miss Lillian Grass turning fifteen. Attendees included George Fiehler and daughter Anda Bella, Alesand Mire By W Houser, Mrs Joby Diehl and others plus numerous Mr and Mrs Grass relatives and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Grass
Parente
W. L. Grass
Lincoln Avenue
and Mix
George Fiehler
Anda Bella
Alesand Mire
W, Houser
Joby Diehl
Mia
Margaret Kern
Emma Irager
Lauri Lewis
Maury Schadt
Katie Watkins
Henrietta Pielfer
Mises Eva Phillips
Gertrude Hammond
Sally Morgan
George Krager
Fro Krager
Charles Weber
George Allen
Freid Prehtings
John Denny
Oto Avery
Thomas James
Andrew Kullers
Alle Wakefield
Chas Burker
Samuel Weston
Robert Gillis
Two Local Men Sail for Europe on Six Week Trip
Wil Johns of Johns Bros on North Main and Wil Marsh a bicycle rider left by the 2 pm train for New York to sail for Europe today. They plan six weeks abroad with stops in London Paris and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Johns
Ous Johns Bros
North Main Avenue
Wil Marsh
New York
Europe
Mr. Johns
Wales
T. John
Mireh
Omi Pately
Willie
London
Paris
Therm
West Side Wheelmen Meet Amid Low Attendance
The West Side Wheelmen gathered with light turnout last night while plans for the winter season and a bicycle club’s activities are noted. A chicken supper is planned for February 20 with a smoke or will event linked to the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvis
Atte
Miss Taylor Surprised at Pleasant Party
A pleasant surprise party for Miss Taylor concluded with smiles and warm wishes. Guests gathered at a local home, presenting flowers and well wishes, marking a joyful celebration for the honored guest.
Revival services and funeral notices clutter local church scene
The revival servicers continue this week at Simpson Methodist Episcopal church with well attended meetings. Funerals are planned for Thomas Bevan at 7 pm from North Main Avenue and Sweellind Street, and for Mrs. Charles N. Wrox at 2 pm from her North Main Avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Methoidiet Episcopal Church
Thomas Bevan
Cdrner
North Matn Avenue
Sweellind Street
Charles N. Wrox
Atvernown
North Main Avenue
Gevorge Howell
West Side
D. J. Methouldsiek
Frenden Corneil
Youngs Min
Palmer & McDonalds
Obituary notes from Exeter and Wilkes-Barre region
Obituary notices report the deaths of Ruth McCabe and several local residents including Mrs Herbert Matthewson, Michael Walsh, Mrs Susan Grover, and James Willan Castles. Details cover ages, family ties, and funeral arrangements, with services at local churches and interment in area cemeteries.
Entertainment and public notices fill suburban church halls
A charity entertainment at the Presbyterian church drew a strong crowd with songs recitals tableaux and dances followed by ice cream and social gathering. Other events included a Puritan Congregational church performance and a family birthday gathering for Mrs. Snyder in Dickinson City. Local court matters feature Alderman hearings over an embezzlement dispute and several residents recovering from injuries while civic notes discuss street work and borough politics in Scranton with calls for party support ahead of elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Manu Solo
Mise Hessie Henwood
Hazel Hopewell
Bone
Ele Pence
Lee Mores
Gertie Guild
Helen Roderick
Carl Anderson
Fase Solo
Philip Thomas
John Atherton
Gertie
Maud Willams
Lelia Porter
Davie
Evans
Puritan Congregational Church
Antoinette Richmond
Dickson City
P. A. Snyder
Richmond
Mra. Snyder
Mra
N. English
Carbondale
A. Holmes
J. W. Mills
Lulu Richmond
George Keldginiskus Weirs
Hoberts
George Prattish
Prattish
Joseph Kibbiteh
Reberta
Kelaginiskus
Bonisman
Prattieh
Whelashlekue
Ball
Atta
Thael
Wade Finn
North Main Avenue
Annie Twiss
Race Street
Daniel Worms
Arthur Street
Panooks Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Williams Street
Philip O'Malley
Bloom Avenue
Andrew Reilly
McDonough Avenue
Thomas Thomas
John Srev
Bristol House
Spring Street
Hobertvente
Richmond wholesale druggist praises Myatl Cure for Rheumatism
L Wagner a wholesale druggist of Richmond says he suffered a severe sciatic rheumatism for nearly two months and was cured by Myatl Cure after doctors failed. He reports hearing of others with positive results from the remedy.
Dunmore Borough Council Holds Adjourned Meeting
Dunmore Republican candidates list includes Burkgeds Dan Mowell and others. The council discussed Dan Powell damages, tax exoneration for Mrs Farrell, pole disputes with the Electric Light company, a new plant, extra street tax, and a traction line ordinance for Lackawanna tracks. The Central Pennsylvania Telephone company received pole and wire rights pending action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biwildi
Thirdway
Ore
Hiaggerty
Dan Powell
Tits Property
Powell
Boroagch
Ward
Purrell
Sixth Ward
Medway
Dunmere Electric Light, Heat and Power Company
Peter Slegie
Elm Street
A. Hildebrand
Green Ridge Street
Electric Light Company
McAllister
Dunmore Electric Light, Heat and Power Company
Wntil
MacAllister
People's Traction Company
Lackawanna County
Dunmore
Central Pennsylvania Telephone Company
Minooka Community Notes Include Banquet Plans And Elections
Minooka and area residents participate in social events and political outreach. Mary and Rose Conner visit Mulr Street hosts while the Ancient Order of Hibernians plans a March 17 smoker. William J. Burke rallies youth and support for M. P. B. Judge. The Cora Van Tassell Burlesque Company performs at Father Mathew hall under St Joseph's Society. Republican candidates listed for local offices and a Greenwood Republican club meeting precedes a school board and teacher stipends. A Shiloh musical is planned at Father Mathew hall with ten vocalists directed by John George. Frank Toole is seen as a likely winner for supervisor amid strong local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Rose Conner
Plains
Muggins
Mulr Street
Order of Hibernians
Prainky
William J. Burke
Caompalen
Altourh
Burke
Americin
M. PB
Cora van Tassell
Father Mathew Hall
St. Joseph's Society
S. J. Hinds
Frank Togle
W. H. Fern
William Thomas
CC. & Snyder
T. MH. Suteliff
Isaac Davis
T. D. Macchall
Charles W. Gallagher
David Davis
Greenwood Republican Club
Greenwood
Patrick Glennon
Mayfield
Avec
Greenwood Presbyterian Church
Minooka
Community notices from South Side area reflect illness and events
Mrs Joseph Prick remains homebound on Cedar Avenue due to illness. The South Side Carpenters union hosts a masquerade ball at Workingmans Hall tonight. Tomorrow night the South Scranton Casket Dallein and St Johns tech plan a meeting for Vic tory in the latter's hall. Mrs Benjamin Toller of Beech Street recovers from a severe illness. Charles C Hackemin completed a Philadelphia visit yesterday. James Connell lodge Odd Fellows meets at Freehwns bar for installation of officers with T R Flanaghan recently visiting Philadelphia. A mothers meeting is set for this afternoon. In YWCA rooms on Wil Cedar Avenue a social is planned Thursday night under the entertainment committee Chelee Cutfinera and Flower designs at Palmer & McDonald, 54 Spruce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph [Prick
Cedar Avenue
South Side
Carpenters’ Union
Workingman's Hall
South Scranton
Dallein
St. John's Tech
Benjamin Toller
Beech Street
Charles CC. Hackemin
Philadelphia
James Connell Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Freehwn
Tale
T. R. Flanaghan
Andrew Best
Young Women's Christian Association
Wil Cedar Avenue
Chelee
Palmer & McDonalde
Ill Formed Storm Narrative At Sea And Theatre Mention
A chaotic fragment describes a storm at sea with gusts and lightning aboard a vessel, then shifts to a Wisconsin setting and a theatrical season. It mentions a keelman, a medical college, and a Lost hill, plus an upcoming performance of Moniith THouwne at the Academy of Music with reviews praising music and costumes.
Peckville Obsequies Honor Wellington Tester in Broad Funeral
A large crowd attends the Peckville funeral for Wellington A. Tester at his North Main street residence. Clergy from the Baptist church lead services. Masons and the Order United American Mechanics participate in the procession and graveside rites at Titan cemetery. Floral tributes and family mourners accompany the cortege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington A. Tester
North Main Street
Myr. Allen
Baptist Church
Wae Mh
Aston
W. 4
Gueet
David Cy Williame
Ciiest
Mar. Walliams
Alten
Titan Cemetery
Oriental Star Lodge
Ani Hinkely Cornell
Duintor
Fenkcine
Bert Dikenin
Brother
United American, Mechiles
Pagetilet
Lenderehite
Hart Dikeman
Psi
Simpking
Fenty
Hapman
Maosente
Order
United American Mechanics
Alworth
Scranton
Traviss
Frank
Homer Ragigh
Baylor
Rehaiver
Honesdale
Frank Peck
Rizer
Court House News Notes and Election Ballot Details
Fragmented report on court house news noting changes in improvement companies and a 1847 borough election. Mentions John Hamdles as stockholder in two corporations and outlines custody of ballot box and key, with examiners directed to secure contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khnqulty Improvement Company
Scranton
Wiviehoster
Gethon Liga
John Hamdles
Ubertaehpol
M. Paton
Brad Reln
Orhens
AL Ty
Usii
Lttkeon
Hos
Koya
Jiu
Wiut
Mulholland
Senzion
Lawckwannd County
Bell's Midnight Bell to Open at Academy of Music
The Academy of Music hosts Mr Bell in A Midnight Bell on Thursday with Laura Joyce Bell as the Spinster. Bertha Galland stars as guest with a strong supporting company performing scenes from Romeo and Juliet The School of Scandal Macbeth and Land the Forsaken. Lincoln J Carter's The Tornado is set in a Wisconsin Village on July Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Tidd
Sherif
Hoyt
Mr. Hell
Laura Joyce Bell
Academy of Music
Ihs
Bertha Galland
Lincoln J. Carter
Wisconsin
Digby Bell
Ty Vietor
Arthur Voogtin
Asc
Orchestra Cirete
Orchestra
Gsc
Partor
Bere Tits Sons Sonv
Hewniilal
Migs
Bertha Gatland
Thie Afte
Academy of Man
Poly 15
Ake
Jeorge Ripar
Mala
Gaftun
Cyril Yours
Eon Hall
Joh Te Ges
Mies Ether
Otters Britetant Dramatic Society
Miss Gatland
Juliet
Teazle
Lady Mabbeth
Miss Galland
Leah
Orchyatra
Overture
Sodiowee
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West Side Department
Molly Stark
Gertie Taylor
Railroad Avenue
Michbel Bourem
Mattie Winterstein
Hattie Koons
Bessie Wagatat
Ida Huches
May Wave
Laura Scott
Adaline Sainsbury
Scott
George Aick
We Taylor
Bert James
George Green
Edward B. Peters
Chas
Wigstall
Tom Griffiths
Bert Hurt
Harry Kéatuchader
Charles Keller
Charles Holly
Peter Lewin
Johny Thomas
Joseph Andersen
Harry Hancock
Arti Gren
Brneat Mifea
Harry Taylor
Hiram Status
Company F Inspection
Miss Taylor
West Side Business Directory
Harriet J. Davis
South Main Avenue
Jickson Street
Morgan's Pharmacy
N. Main
JC. Wing
Lack- Uwaitih Avenue
Ruth McCabe
William McCibe
I Exetir
Juy
Tome
Wiliam McCabe
Wesley
Thi Dimest
Letinie Sey
Willeton Gigerte
Dease
Fratford County
McCdbe
Exeter
Moedibe
Herbert FH
Matthewson
West Pittston
Stevens Mine
Richard Jerrys
Lumber Street
Pitttan
Veerueell
Weet Plitston Congregational Church
Boxes
Mate
Raymond
Ethel
Massie
Marjotte
Ann Tripp
Tenao Tripp
Clon Corner
Dee
Clifford Cemetery
Michael Walsh
Blunerville
Laverne County
Mwe Waa
Livhsurer
Exeterborouigh
Bt. John
Willan Castles
Wilkes-Barre
Hs Yoore
Pody
Punemail
Faom
Susan A. Grover Dla
Plackiaite Ostreet
thek-Barre
Mirilvels
Daniel
Mekenrode
Willoe-Barre
Idn V. Elliott
Luserne
Tindora
Therbert Smilth
Jermyn
Francis Gendahl
Paword
Daiwa
Thymouth
Oll
God
Jeansville
Morgan Ltindenhire
Buin Hay
Wyoming
Wos
Raymond Wider
National American Siv Union
Connellsville
Poa
Wilkes-Farre
Thomas Walker
William Street
Fauston
Mire
David Reece
Mingoke
Guild of
St. Agnes
Washington
Martha Washington
St. Mark's Parish
Guild
Corde
A. Liv Morris
Jefferson Avernue
Bella Singers
Roeders
Burkgeds
Dan Mowell
Louis Engle
William E. Correll
C. & Weber
William McCulloch
M. K. Kellum
Jerry McPeek
George Jackson
Huarty Winters
H. FB. Marshall
A. Krotzer
Minoora
South Side News
Keene
Chivaro
Wanda Doriini Boone
Arahimouriy Preetotine
Nolan
Iniplesniters
Bkit
Peckville
Court House
Lackawanna Lubricating CO
Capouse
Prothingaa M. Eet
Rois
de Re
Asline Mange Ua
Winsimo Ani Tilynted
Ace Treet
Mina
Floy
Crowell
Woltiowlay
Davis' Theater
Chitage
Carter
LSU
Extravenganza Company
Violetta
AMS
Lew T. Carroll
Sam, Collins
Fizgerald
Kelly
Glyss
L&o
Milmee
Boe
Moosic Powder CO
Moosic
Rugh Dale
Laplin & Rand Powder CO
Repauno Chemical Co
Golo ’Anna As
Hees
Uoy OO
ALIS
ABC
Crosby
Pacific Coast
St. John's
New Foundland
Longland
Ireland
Peatland
Naversiia Tox Galts
Betenbender & C9
General Agents
Humbers
Chase & Farrar
Patroniza
Surat
THE
Tribune
Dickson Manufacturing CO
Sgranton
Wilkes-Sapiare
Addr Peal Medicine CO
Cleveland
Saia
John H. Phelps
Wyoming Avenue
Spruce Street
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