West Scranton Society Episode Highlights Annual Social
The West Side conclave No. 2 Improved Order Heptasoplis met at Twerite Hall South Main avenue for a regular session and annual officer installation. Deputy Walters supervised installations with 40 members then and now 124. A lively program followed including poems and readings and refreshments.
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West Bide
Twerite Hall
South Main Avenue
Stewart Blesecker
Wol
Campion
John T. Edwards
John T. James
Mestriet
Archon Walters
Pendricks Ceted
Ofeer
Roger Kviine
Mast Orphon
W. Campion
Worthy Naechon
John D. Tevles
Vigors
Cueriod Woul
Brown Cheseeker
Lewia Watkine
Dieta
Do. Jones
W. Morgan
William Means
PW. Warren
Sulphur-Diamond social at Jackson Street Baptist
A large audience attended the Sulphur-Diamond social at Jackson Street Baptist Church hosted by the Pidellan Society. Rev. Thomas De Gruchy chaired the program with Miss Marton Hutchinson as accompanist, featuring recitations by Miss Annie Themis, Elizabeth Thomas, and Bessie Sinte, plus vocal items by Miss Hutchinson and Mrs. H. T. Jayne, E. R. Griffithe, Mable Jayne, and Edith Meor.
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Jockson Street Baptist Church
Pidellan Society
Thomas de Gruchy
Waa
Mies Marton Hutchinson
Annie Themis
Elizabeth Thomas
Bessie Sinte
E.R. Griffithe
Mable Jayne
Edith Meor
Chorus and solo finale by local performers at Tidewater event
A note on the program credits K. OR. Griffithe and BKdwin Bowen for the duets. Chester Thomas led a polo and chorus with sailor boys. The audience adjourned to the lecture room where refreshments were served by the young ladies of the civic clubs.
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Can
K. OR. Griffithe
Bkdwin Bowen
Chester Thomas
Sailor Boys
Ladies Lyceum Tourist Club Holds First Annual Social
Members of the Ladies Lyceum Tourist club of the Irish Catholic Benevolent Union held their first annual social at St David's hall. The event credited an efficient arrangements committee including Misses Gallagher Kellett McNally Hurat Cusick Corry and Ella Cavanaugh. Gentlemen supporting the efforts included Regan Graham Cusick Cassidy. Music by Mrs Malott. Prompting by Cornelius Coleman.
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Ladies’ Lyceum Tourist Club
Irish Catholic Benevolent Union
St. David's Hall
BR. Gallagher
Margaret Kellett
Marty McNally
Elizabeth Hurat
Margaret Cusick
Ella Cavanaugh
Margaret Corry
Daniel Regan
Charles Graham
James Cusick
Joseph Cassidy
Agnes Malott
Cornelius Coleman
Local Residents Visit Friends and Return From Trips
Mre Dennison of Tunkhannock and Miss Hammes of Wilkes Barre visited Weet Scranton friends. Lewis Morse of Jackson Street is out of town on business. Grant Keller of Danville visits nearby friends. Mrs Crane of Dover retires from a trip to New York due to her father's illness. Carrie Pree of Carbondale returns with Miss Morg n from a visit. Harry Magen of Kynon Street returns from New York. Ki W Chirke of Clarke Bros in New York on business. Rev J R Sweet of North Wyde Park Avenue returns from a Kingery visit.
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Mre
W. Dennison
Tunkhannock
Weet Scranton
Lewis Morse
Jackson Street
Grant Keller
Danville
Mise Emma Hammes
Wilkes
Phirre
Scranton
Mra & C. Crane
Bowth Dineoly Avenue
Ein Dover
David Furhman
New Yook City
Carrie Pree
Cabondale
Iis
Mrescille Morgan
Filmore Avenue
Harry Magen
Kynon Street
New York
Ki. W. Chirke
Clarke Bros
New York City
J. R. Sweet
North Wyde Park Avenue
Kingery
Local Socials and Marital News From the Week
Mrs. Robert J. Whine hosted a Tuesday afternoon gathering on South Miln Avenue after noon. The Thlinkh club met Tuesday evening at North Bromley Avenue residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Chase. Attendees included Misses Ruchne Jones Anna Broil Vent Lilian Birtley Florence Williams and couples Mr. and Mrs. Chase Mr. and Mrs. James R. Hughes Mr. and Mrs. John J. York and L. H. Jones. Miss Margaret McNierney of North Garfield Avenue and Robert Dentin of Meridian Street were quietly married at St. Patrick's church last Monday afternoon with Rev. A. T. Broderick officiating. bridesmaid Tessie McAndrews and best man William Denlin. The couple will reside at 206 Meridian Street. Mrs. Thomas Anthony sprained her wrist by tripping over a valley on a Washburn Street car Tuesday evening. Igane Saville of Eynon Street sustained an ear scalp wound while at work in the Delaware Lackawanna and Western car shops Monday.
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Chile
Robert J. Whine
South Miln Avenue
Thlinkh Club
W. N. Chase
North Bromley Avenue
Ruchne) Jones
Anna Broil
Vent
Lilian Birtley
Florence Williame
W. O
Mrs Fenton Clairvoyant and Phrenologist
West Side business notice for Mrs. Fenton offering clairvoyant readings and phrenology at 412 North Mala Avenue with advertised services for local residents.
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West Side
Fenton
North Mala Avenue
Local Notices and Social Rounds in St Marie’s Church Area
A church wedding in St Marie’s church lot featured Kate McDonald uniting with Patrick Cunningham. Guests gathered at the McDonald home on Spencer Street after the ceremony. The Dunmore Lumber Co held officer elections with J Flannery as president and others named. Locals on Brook Street and the Exchange Hotel area were seen visiting friends and dealing with rheumatism. Various social events and gatherings: a dime Hoch List at Corrie Belknip’s home, a bouquet sale in Odd Fellows’ hall, and masque dances planned by the National Drum corps and Ensign club. The Mews guild and Sunday school activities are noted, along with police activity involving Chief Henley and a case before Squire Wooney.
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St. Marie’s
Kate McDonald
Michael McDyridd
Patrik Cunningham
Mr. McDonald
Spencer Stroet
Dunmore Lumber Company
J. Flannery
T. B. Boland
John J. Boland
Th. Munlew
Terey Cole
Honesdale
Brook Street
Thoms Logan
Exchange Hotel
Constable J
Ewe Policun
James Watkins
Poors
Dougsters
America
Corrie Belknip
Butler Street
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Magele Clarey
Chestnut Street
Carbondale
B. Cooney
Potter Street
National Drum Carpe
Mareli
Charles Krona
Ensign Club
St. Mark's Church
W. B. Allen
Drinker Street
Rivhle
Apple Street
W. J. Costello
Chosthut Streit
Annion Golden
Mary Mot Ue
Kate Mele
Olyphant
Potlee Henley
Howard Va Gordon
van Gore
Squire Wooney
Knights of Montle Chun to Host Entertainment in Green Ridge
Green Ridge entertainment and supper scheduled for February 2 at the corner of East Market Street and Sauihteen avenue under the auspices of the Knights of the Mvntle Chun. Miss Erella Hevans of New York will attend after visiting relatives on Vapotse avenue. Baptist Young People's union held a maple sugar party in the church. Mrs. Rowe hosted visits from Michigan relative Jane Morthes. George Brown of Sanderson avenue is in New York on business. Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodge members urged to attend tonight's entertainment.
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East Market Street
Sauihteen Avenue
Knights of the
Michigan
Wilkes-Barre
Mra. Rowe
Penn Avenue
Yenter‘lay
George Brown
Sanderson Avenue
New York City
Odd Fellows Lodge
Green Ridge
Rebekah Lodge
Obituary notices from Wilkes Barre and Honesdale deaths
Alonao 8 Quick long known in the city died of throat cancer after a brief illness. He leaves a wife and children, funeral Friday from his house with interment at Heleniack cemetery. Aaron Kite died at his brother’s home in Honesdale from an illness. he had lived in Scranton and Honesdale, survived by three brothers and two sons, funeral at 2 pm in Honesdale, Hebrew cemetery. Von Merring died at his parents’ Maplewood home after pleurisy and consumption. interment at Maplewood. he clerked in his brother’s store in Georgetown and left a father mother three brothers and two sisters. Loretta Reilly, five, daughter of Mr and Mrs Reilly of Bione avenue, died yesterday afternoon.
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Quick
Tle
Dieth
Dudel Rederick
Newtown
Mise Hattie
Reales
Charles A
Helieniack Cemetery
Alonzo
Havana
Wily Harre
Dickson and Wilcan
Bhe
Wilkes Barre
Aaron Kite
Ducob Kate
Wonchdale
Axumna
Acm Weara
Kate
Honendileod
Scranton
Himekdale
Honesdale
Jacob
von. Merring
Maplewood
Wayne County
Drotherein-lin
Georgetown
Hindheath
Dewwood Wat Om
Wood
Husines College
Berinton
Bealder
Louver
Loretta Reilly
David Reilly
Bione
Happenings in South Scranton Ward Contests Heat Up
Democrats in Scranton’s Twelfth ward battle for select and common Council seats. For select council contenders James A. Marley John Shea Henry F. Coyle and Anthony Lundy press confident bids. Common council pits Morgan Sweeney and John Monaghan in a lively contest amid murky weather.
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Select and
Common Council
Select Council
James A. Marley
John Shea
Henry F. Coyle
Anthony Lundy
Lundy
Morgan Sweeney
Tower
John Monaghan
Kemp's Balsam for Throat and Lungs Advertisement
An advertising notice invites all to call any druggist for a free trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs. It claims to cure or relieve chronic and acute coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption with a price listed as Me and We.
Two Men Survive Harsh Mountain Snowbound Trek
William Hammer and A Fr Westpfahl recount a perilous Wednesday journey on the east mountain in two feet of snow. Battling bitter cold and a strong wind, they pressed on with Kodak in hand, reaching Ore Mine Sprite near Mountain Lake after dusk and resting there overnight before returning Friday. Westpfahl works at his father’s grocery on Pittston Avenue and Willow Street. Hammer lives near Willow.
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William Hammer
Mountain Lake
Milliaht
Wesepfahl
Hamner
Rowley
Bartiging
Surprise party honors Spruke on thirty third birthday
A family gathering at 461 Pittston Avenue celebrated the Thirty third birthday of Mr Spruke. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Spruke of Dunmore and several Spruks relatives. Refreshments were served and the celebrant received many tokens of esteem.
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Mire. & & Spruke
Pittston Avenue
Spruks
John Spruks
Dunmore
Spruke
Thomas H. Spruks
Menry J. Spruks
Charles Speake
Ben. More
Sarah Batties
David Spruks
Misees
Romaine
Hagel Spruks
Milton Moore
Willie Spruke
Local Social Notes Round Up Ashley and Pittston Guests
Mrs Kane of Pittston avenue hosts Mrs Gallagher of Ashley and Mr and Mrs John Keibler of Pittston avenue welcome guests. A baby girl arrived yesterday. Mrs Ruddy of Cedar avenue entertains Mira Marie Gallagher of Wilkes-Barre. George Bright from New York City visits John Levert on Willow Street.
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P. Kane
Pittston Avenue
John Gallagher
Ashley
John Keibler
M. A. Ruddy
Cedar Avenue
Mira Marie Gallagher
Wilkes-Barre
George Bright
New York City
John Levert
Willow Street
Farmers paying off long standing mortgages at the bank
An Indianapolis News item notes an unusual number of farmers are repaying loans. An auditor’s office worker remarks on the pride of old farmers settling mortgages long owed as a teller observes a farmer entering to make a payoff.
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Indianapolis News
Mtain
State Auditor's Office
Old County Farmer Cleared Mortgage With Cash
A Mnadivon county farmer, proud to pay a S100 mortgage, counts and confirms the payment aloud. The clerk offers check or cash as the deputy auditor records the release with relief at the payoff.
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Mnadivon County
Mailton County
Two American Girls Meet the Kaiser at Potsdam Palace
A Chicago Record tale recalls two American girls touring Potsdam with an unnamed German officer who poses as their guide and later turns out to be the Kaiser. The escort, a surprise touch of imperial hospitality, leaves the visitors with a famous photograph and a baffling misunderstanding about the ruler’s identity.
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Potedam
Imperial Palace
Indies
Berlin
Germany
Kodak
Bell with a storied past from the Telegraph wreck
A historic signal bell cast in 1865 for the Telegraph No 1 survived multiple river accidents and was salvaged from the Louisville and Cincinnati Mail Line steamer wreck. Citizens funded its casting with silver dollars, and the bell later resurfaced during the era of the General Lyte.
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Ind
Madison
Ohio
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Owensboro
Cinceinnati
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Louisville-Cincinnati
Telegraph
Louisville
Cleinatl
Mississippi River
Lytie
Figures in Lovemaking from the San Francisco Argonaut
A report by an English scholar on how lovers conduct themselves when proposing marriage. He cites 36 percent embrace before marriage, 67 percent kiss on the lips, 4 percent kiss hair, 2 percent kiss hands, 3 percent kneel, and 2 percent sue on both knees. Women’s behavior shows 81 percent enter homes, 68 percent blush, and about one percent react with maidenly withdrawal.
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Wu Lady
Physicians and Attorneys Advertisements in The Tribune
A collage of local professional notices lists physicians and surgeons, lawyers, and institutions. It includes Bauer's Orchestra-Music for events with contact at 47 Wyoming Avenue, D. & Replogle attorney loans, a suite of attorneys at various Beranton and Scranton addresses, and The Tribune Publishing and Lackawanna School offerings.
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Bauer's Orchestra
MUBIC
Addreda
A. J. Bauer
Wyoming Avenue
Hulbert’s
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T Washington Avenue
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Lacia- Wating Avenue
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Jn Franklin Avenue
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