Lincoln talk opens Wash ington Camp event in West Scranton
At Washington camp No 173 P O S of A last night D W Phillips spoke on The Life and Character of Abraham Lincoln. He praised Lincoln as a redeemer of the country, noting his logic and sense of right, and announced J Archiv Jones will give the next address next month.
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Washington Camp
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Membhors
BD. W. Phillips
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincern
Rock Spring Farm
Hardin County
Kentucky
Lincoln
Washington
J. Archiv Jones
Concert at St. Davids by Ross chapter bat talion
The Ross chapter of St. David's bat talion held their first public entertainment at the church last evening. The programme included recitations by Mary Dorsey Willie House Gouree Transue Ed W Williams and Thomas Williams with selections from Rutisan's phonograph and a duet by Misses Mitten Wender and Halleck plus whistling solos.
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Ross
St. David's Battalion
Mary Dorsey
Willie Iouse
Gouree Transue
Ed. W. Williams
Thomas Williams
Tin Rutison
Misses Mitten
Wender and Halleck
Children’s performance delights large audience at church event
Miss Minerva Hopp and Mira Etta Dunkerly staged a dramatic scene with vocal autos by Brother James and duets by Misees Dunkerly Phillips and Maud and Dolly Thomas. The Nugget quartette led selections and the congregation joined in singings as Rev. RE. J. McHenry praised the chapter’s work and its reception.
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Minerva Hopp
Mira Etta Dunkerly
Brother James
Drivle
Misees Dunkerly
Phillips
Maud
Dolly Thomas
Nugget
RE. J. McHenry
Connolly and Mrs McKeever Wed at Jackson Street Home
Charles Connolly and Mrs Blithes McKeever of Jackson Street united in marriage yesterday afternoon at the bride’s home on Jackson Street. Rev W F Connolly of Troy Pa officiated. Only immediate relatives attended. A wedding dinner followed. Connolly works for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western. The bride is the widow of the late John McKeever, formerly Meat Market operator on North Main Avenue. Guests included Mrs Ella Lamourmull and son of Sivney New York and Wi Koon of Carbondate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Connolly
Blithes McKeever
Jackson Street
W. FL. Connolly
Troy
Connolly
Delaware, Lackawatina and Western Company
John McKeever
North Main Avenue
Ella Lamoumwuu and Son
Sivney
N. Y
Wi Koon
Carbondate
Church Officers Elected at Telle vue Calvinietic Meeting
Officers chosen include Trustess W. J. Davis John St. Jones John Tal Jones William W. Harris secretary Aaron dimes treasurer W. d W. Davis collectors John W. Lewis John R. Jamey senior Davis William Crif fithe ushers Isaac Davis and John Famuel Sunday School Superintendent Morgan James assistant superintendent John J. James secretary Moses James.
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Tellevue Calvinietic Methodist Church
W. J. Davis
John St. Jones
John Tal Jones
William W. Harris
Aaron Dimes
W. d W. Davis
John W. Lewis
John R. Jamey
New Lace Curtains And Sash Width Weaves
Our line comprises Irish Point Dresden Brussels Nottinghams Egyptians Embroiderer Muslins and more. The collection offers the choicest examples and leaves nothing to be desired in completeness. View them to stay posted on current styles.
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Dresden
Brussels
Nottinghams
Special Curtain Clearance Offers Across Wide Stock
A large stock auction features about 700 pairs of curtains with guaranteed reductions. Prices drop from 45c to 28c, 75c to 59c, and higher once discounted to 1.69 to 2.69 for top priced pieces. Nottingham weave predominates, Scranton-made, with extensive patterns and wide choice.
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Nottingham
Scranton
Welsh Kitchen Supper Opens at Local Church Event
The Ladies Ald society of the church hosted a supper to raise funds for building improvements. The feature was the Welsh Kitchen with ladies in Welsh costumes serving tea and roses. The event was well patronized and raised a substantial sum.
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Thomann Price
Char
William Samwel
Magele Thomas
Ald Society
Wales
Colliery Mineleer's Clerk Recovers From Illness
Jomea FE Clarke of E non etrect near the colliery mineleen company printing dept has nearly recovered after several days illness. Mr Thomas Tavis and Miss Mary Pritchard of Olyphant visited friends in Bellevue yesterday. Edward James of Booth Main avenue was confined to he home by illness for two weeks and is improving.
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Jomea FE. Clarke
Mneleer Company
Erin
Thenas Tavis
Mary Pritchard
Olyphant
Fellevue
Edward James
Booth Main Avenue
Community notices and obituaries from Lewnville paper
Minor notes report a Police Patrol Club meeting at 1719 Lugernetreet and the funeral of Martin Tferity at Cathedral cemetery. Jorsie Levan’s remains pass to Waehhurn Street Presbyterian church for a 2 o clock service, private at Forest Hill Cemetery. Reverend Filward Mowell plans rest then gospel meetings in Herrick Centre Fairdale and Elkdale. Weet Side Republican League to convene this evening with important business. Alumni Athletic Association meets at Meares Hall. Nantist Young Peoples Union Meets First Welsh Bastion church tonight.
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Lugernetreet
Martin Tferrity
Sloo'clowk
Cathedral Cemetery
Jorsie Levan
Waehhurn
Peesbyterian Church
Forest HI
Filward Mowell
North Tin
Coln Avenue
Herrick Centre
Fairdale
Susquehanna Comity
Pitc Ic
Elkdale
Cersea
Republican League
Alumni
Meare’ Hall
Nantist Young Peoples Union
First Welsh Bastion Church
North Scranton Social Roundup Highlights Local Activities
The Providence Citizens band gave a concert at the Armory with 12 year old John Morean. Skiff and Evans' song and a shellac were praised. Miss Wols Heese recited Mothers Pool, and The Haunted House piano piece drew applause. Electric Chautauqua met at Mr and Mrs Charles Henwood's home on Mel avenue. The Market Street Welsh Church Ladies’ Aid held a well attended meeting with substantial funds raised. The Junior Epworth League hosted a social in the church. Mrs Thomas Evans recovered from a severe bout of typhoid. James Henning visited from Fort Lemon and other locals hosted friends. Providence Dancing class held a masquerade ball at Malley’s hall. Caruga and Brisbin mine workers received monthly wages. The Anthracite Wheel men club hosted a smoker in North Scranton with many present. Harry E. Dimes returned from Berwick after a visit.
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Providence Citizens Band
Armory
John Morean
Eketel
Skiff
Evans
Mothers Pool
Charles Henwood
Cariers
Thomas Evans
Erne Avenue
Thomas Harris
Tthacca
James Thomas
Parker Street
James Henning
Fort Lemon
North Scranton
Providenes Dancing Clase
Y Malley’s
Caruga
Brisbin
Harry E. Dimes
En- Finer Company
Uw Vitit
Berwick
Republican Borough Ticket Chooses Frank Wagner For Street Commissioner
Frank Wagner, longtime Dunmore public servant and Republican activist, heads the ticket for treasurer Louia Engle and street commissioner. The slate lists local officials and school directors with Wagner’s background tracing to early borough governance and Neptune Fire Company trusteeship.
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Louia Engle
Frank Wagner
Quirk
A. Db Chuckinsen
J. d L. Mudwuay
Behool
Frank Montgomere
Thomas Engle
Arch Wasner
Clarence Zimmerman
Frank Waener
Weaner
Neptune Fire Company
Hurke Bros
Christian Endeavor Society of
Grain-O Relieves Coffee Woes Says Advert
Grain-O promises relief for coffee drinkers by easing stomach strain digestion and nervous tension. The advertisement claims Grain-O tones the stomach improves appetite and steadies the nerves, with a price of MW and Bec per package.
Scott's Emulsion Ad Claims Health Benefits
Thin, pale and consumptive persons should use some constructive tonic that will enrich the blood increase the nerve force and renew wasted tissues. Scott's Emulsion is based upon scientific principles. We digest the oil for you by mechanical processes thus strengthening your digestive organs by resting them. It stops wasting and produces energy vigor and warmth. The hypophosphites in it invigorates the nerves and brain tissues. Scott & Bowne New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Cheminu
New York
Presbyterian church to hold regular business meeting tonight
The Presbyterian church will hold its regular business meeting in the lecture room this evening at 3 o clock. All Invinders are requested to be present. Thermometers near the corners registered 17 degrees below zero at 6 40 this morning.
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Presbyterian Church
Miew Adeline Barnard
Harlem
Laura Drink
Apple Street
Obituary notices for Sturdevant and others in Wilkes-Barre area
Obituary notices summarize death of George A W Sturdevant of Wilkes-Barre at 40 after a yearlong illness in Wades-Gar r e North Carolina trip for health and family details. Also notes death of Mrs. Thomas Prendergast of Taylor after five weeks illness, Alice Thomas daughter of ex-Councilman Rowland D. Thomas, and infant child of Mr and Mrs Samuel Wallace. lists surviving relatives and burial plans.
A Difference in Europe From the New York Sun
The piece argues that Trosay members opposing the Frankfort treaty and colluding with French agents would have faced summary trial and likely death, warning that such intrigues could provoke renewed hostilities and sacrifice German soldiers.
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New York Sun
Trosay
Relohe Ay
Frankfort
Iim
Trikkers
Sucy
Wedding Reception Ends in Assault and Arrests in South Scranton
In South Scranton on a Polish wedding night, John Steralowski and Michael Kalczwank allegedly assaulted Lopatynerer at a reception on Prospect Avenue near Michaloweki Street. He says glasses were thrown, leaving a scalp wound. the men were arrested on assault warrants by Alderman Lentes and remanded in county jail after waiving hearing with $100 bond.
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Lopatynerer
Prospect Avenue
Sis
John Steralowski
Michael Kalczwank
Alderman Lentes
Lopatyner
Onn Michaloweki
Peet Avenue
Linn Elkins Wedding At Birch Street Home
Mita Lena Linn of Birch Street wed Jacob Elkins in a ceremony at the bride’s home officiated by Rev W A North of Hickory Street Presbyterian Church. Miss Kate Linn served as maid of honor and Miss Yetta Elkins as bridesmaid with William Graff and Charick Belsheimer as creammen. A reception followed and the couple plan to live with Mrs Elkins’ parents.
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Mita Lena Linn
Birch Street
Conrad Linn
Jacob Elkins
W. A. North
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
Kate Linn
Misa Yetta Elkins
William Graff
Charick Belsheimer
Elkins
First Eight Friends Masquerade Ball At Workinemon’s Hall
The first annual masquerade ball of the Eight Friends was held last night at Work ineman's hall. A large number attended and the event was enjoyable and successful in every detail. The Ringgold orchestra provided the dance music with Thomas Murphy and Conrad Linn as the committee of management.
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The
Eight Friends
Workineman’s Hall
Ringgold Orchestra
Thomas Murphy
Conrad Linn
Addressed Orders to B Sharkey at 194 Cedar Avenue
Orders addressed to B Sharkey at 194 Cedar Avenue will receive prompt attention. Phone number 4154 listed for contact.
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B. Sharkey
Cedar Avenue
City assessor returns after grip recovery at Cedar residence
City assessor Christian Fickus, confined at home on Cedar Avenue for two weeks with grip, is recovering and will be at the city hall today. Several society notices follow including the Scranton Athletic Club masquerade ball at Germania Hall tonight and the Indiea Wong forecast as the season’s leading affair. The Sporting Elect Club plans a dance at Mirtz Hall on Pittston Avenue February 26. Joseph Kramer of Prospect Avenue is recovering from a severe injury. Mr and Mrs Oscar Drum of Philadelphia, former local residents, returned home after visiting here. Peter Rosar Jr of Birch Street, a milk dealer, is down with grip. St Pauls Lutheran Church will host an entertainment and supper Tuesday night February 14. The Blessed Virgin Sodality of St John’s Church meets tonight at 7 30 in the church basement. The funeral of Marie Hilda Trohrick will be held this afternoon at 2 from the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Peter Rohrick 1 % Willow Street.
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Christian Fickus
Cedar Avenue
Ans Otice
Scranton Athletic Club
Germania Hall
Indiea Wong
Sporting Elect Club
Mirtz Hall
Pittston Avenue
Joseph Kramer
Prospect Avenue
Oscar Drum
Philadelphia
Peter Rosar, Jr
Birch Street
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Church Hall
The
Blessed Virgin Sodality of
St. John's Church
Marie Hilda Trohrick
Peter Rohrick
Willow Street
Haunting Tales At The Old Parsonage Of Dilsbury
Mr Pletcher Moes recounts folk lore methods to cure hauntings. The old parsonage at Dilsbury, famed for its ghosts, showed noises bells screams and a mysterious communication between stables and roof. Mr Moss investigated amid windy black nights and eerie piercing shrieks.
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Pletcher Moes
Mose
Dilsbury
Moss Treat
Bella
Mr. Moss
Hendy
Forks
Remedy for Grippe Throat and Lung Ailments
A local advertisement urges immediate use of a grippe remedy labeled Kemp’nual gam for throat and lung diseases. It promotes keeping the Balsam on hand to prevent coughs and pneumonia, claiming early treatment blocks worsening symptoms.
Fractured triangle device and eerie scream observed
A narrator recounts a tense moment behind the curtain as a wild scream near the ear halts a heartbeat. A damaged device shaped like a Laosietien triangle emerges from a crack with nine inch sides and one inch base, wind blowing it open to reveal a paper note naming a ghost.
Brilliant Reception for Kramer Couple After Wedding Tour
Mr and Mrs Albert N Kramer returned from a wedding trip to Chicago and were hosted by Mrs H Kramer at 8 Wyoming Avenue. Guests, outfits, and decor described. music, refreshments, and out of town visitors noted. couple to reside at Hotel Jermyn. marriage in Chicago on Jan 10.
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Albert N. Kramer
H. Kramer
Wyoming Avenue
Kramer
Miss Kramer
J. Ek. Freeman
City
Jermyn
Kramer Bros. Clothiers
Chicago
Chicaga
Miner Crushed by Coal Fall in Diamond Mines
Paul Erkman of 1249 tied street was seriously injured when a coal fall trapped him while boring a hole for a charge. Fellows freed him and he was taken to Moser Taylor hospital where doctors found a fractured right knee and severe foot injuries. The knee may stiffen permanently.
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Paul Erkman
Tieyd Street
Moser Taylor Hospital
Dangers of the Grip and Chamberlains Cough Remedy
The article warns La Grippe can lead to pneumonia but claims Chamberlains Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia when used with reasonable care. It asserts rapid relief from grippe faster than other treatments and praises its safety and ease of use. Matthews Bros. is listed as wholesale and retail agents.
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Chamberlain
Matthews Bros
What nineteenth century work or event holds the most importance
A Berlin paper invites discussion on the century’s top work or event. Debates favor Bismarck’s German empire foundation, Darwinian theory, chloroform, astronomy, and the woman movement, with electrification and Dreyfus cited among varied views.
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Berlin
Germany
German Empire
Bismarck
Luttner
Dreyfus
Green Ridge Community Notices and Club Activities
The Thirteenth ward Democrats meet at Nettie ton's hall on Grow n Ridge street this evening. J L Pritchard of Park Place visited Capouse tires rile. Rev L J Ford hosted a Sunday school class reception at the manse with refreshments. Mrs Harbor hosted the Green Ridge Euchre club. prizes awarded to Mrs Pickerley and Mrs Parker for ladies. gentlemen prizes to J P D Parky and L L Hubbard. The Green Ridge Domino club closes accounts and resumes in the old club room. Green Ridge Wheelmen continue their pool tournament this week. Mrs L B Finch of Capouse avenue has recovered from her recent wings. Residents of Green Ridge are continuing their local activities.
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Thirteenth Ward
Nettieton’s
Grown Ridge
J. Ll. Pritchard
Park Place
L. J. Pord
Capouse Avenue
Green Ridge
Convalescent Tonic Promoted At Manver's Pharmacy
A large attendance of private citizens is urged to call at Manver's Pharmacy seeking tonics for convalescence. The ad touts Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites as a lung strengthener and general tonic, claiming strong benefits and wide appeal with large prices.
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Manver’s
Anv
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Quinn
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Rowland D. Thomas
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Decker’s Cours
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