Plan to close West Lackawanna viaduct crossing discussed
Delaware Lackawanna and Western offers 25 000 to close the crossing at West Lackawanna Avenue in Scranton. Proposals call for a bridge and widened street with pedestrian steps, preserving access and not obstructing existing viaduct plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanma and Western Company
West Lackawanna Avenue
Board of Trade Viaduct Committee
Weet Lackawanna
Jersey Central
Atove Works
Watts
Kellar
Porter
Carr Family Hosts Euchre Party for New York Guest
Mr and Mrs A J Carr of North Hromley avenue entertained with a euchre party Thursday honoring guest Eugene Jantsen of New York. Refreshments followed at 11 with a list of attendees including Miss Kathe Mc Donald Mrs Mary McDonald Miss Nellie Delmer Miss Marcels Delmer Miss Libbie Keating Miss Nan Callery Joseph McDonald George Harpor George Lewis Albert Colemian and Mr Mahoney. Millie and Calvin Coons also mentioned as attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Carr
North Hromley Avenue
Eugene Jantsen
New York
Kathe McDonald
Mary McDonald
Nellie Delmer
Marcels Delmer
Libbie Keating
Nan
Callery
Joseph McDonald
George Harpor
George Lewis
Albert Colemian
Mr. Mahoney
Millie
Calvin Coons
Vin Mariani Tonic Hailed World Famous By Testers
The advertisement proclaims Vin Mariani as a world famous tonic with universal approval from testers. It warns against dangerous substitutes and imitators and notes sales through all druggists, describing the product as the only tonic stimulant without unpleasant reactions.
Entertaining Evening at South Main Avenue Home
A group of friends were fully entertained Thursday evening at a residence on South Main Avenue. The gathering was enjoyable for all, and refreshments were served at a seasonable hour.
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South Main Avenue
James J White and Margaret Messett Wed at St Peter's Cathedral
James J White of Bowth Ninth street and Miss Margaret Messett of South Scranton were united in marriage Thursday evening at St Peter's cathedral by Rev B J MacGoldrick. Groomsman was P J McCarthy and bridesmaid Miss Sarah Connerton. The couple were hosted to a reception at Mr and Mrs B A Thatcher 421 Spruce street with a wedding supper. They will reside in a newly furnished home on this slide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. White
Bowth Ninth Street
Margaret Messett
South Scranton
St. Peter's Cathedral
B. J. MacGoldrick
P. J. McCarthy
Sarah Connerton
B.A. Thatcher
Spruce Street
Miss Lulu Grass Hosts Social at North Hyde Park
Miss Lulu Grass entertained friends at her North Hyde Park Avenue home Thursday evening. Guests enjoyed vocal solos by Anna Jenkins Lulu Grass and Wilbur, with Martha Evans supplying music for dancing. Refreshments were served as all departed. Present were Martha Evans Lena Weber May Yost Anna Jenkins Henrietta Feeley Bert Whetstone Henry Weber Fred Crogan and Alfred Bevan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Grass
Hyde Park Avenue
Anna Jenkins
Mr. Wilbur
Martha Jvans
Martha J
Evana
Lena Weber
May Yost
Henrietta Feeley
Bert Whetstone
Henry Weber
Fred Crogan
Alfred Bevan
Washburn Street Church Choir Plans Tomorrow Service
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church presents a morning service with Prelude Andante Mourlan and anthems Far from My Thoughts Vain World Begone and He Shall Come Seen Like a Rat. An evening service features Lighten Our Darkness and O Lord Rebuke Me Not with offertory and Market Anthem. Conducted by Prof. BH Derman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Bh, Derman
Mourlan
Burton
Buck Clark
St Johns Fair Closes After Selling Items
The St Johns German Catholic church fair on South Main avenue closed recently, with net proceeds of 1961.47. Items disposed included a rocking chair for St Mary's Glee Club and Dramatic Association, a red spread, a ladies' bonnet, floor cloth roll, parlor lamps, and other articles listed to various local recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's
South Main Avenue
St. Mary's Glee Club and Dramatic Association
South Scranton
Clement Reichert
Sisters of St. John's School
Harry Barachell
Cadden
Local Auction Items Include Household Furnishings
A Wilkes Barre dealer lists items saved from a Taylor home sale including oak bedstead Susie Goethe rocker fancy table lamp toilet set parlor table and pillow sham. Proceeds from other leftovers to be disposed of at a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes- Barre
Simpson Methodist Episcopal revival overflows with new converts
The Simpson church has held a two week revival led by Rev. P. J. Kain. Nearly 20 have come to the altar and professed conversion. Interest grew, extending meetings to four weeks. Last Sunday the church was crowded as candidates entered probation, with more to be received tomorrow and ongoing revival work continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
P. J. Kain
D. D
Philadelphia
Baptist Pastors Conference Papers Printed in Messenger
The industrial school meets at 2 o clock in Favorite Hall this afternoon. Hey F Athens presents a paper on Church Finance to the Baptist Pastors conference at the onn avenue Baptist church. The paper is printed in this week’s Baptist Messenger edited by Rev. S G Heading, with the first installment.
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Hey
F. Alathens
Onn Avenue Baptist Church
Baptist Messenger
S. G. Heading
Salvation Army mid-winter camp meeting extended
The Salvation Army mid-winter camp meeting continues into the coming week with nightly special services. Tomorrow evening Secretary W. W. Adar of the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association will lead, assisted by W. W. Burton and the Yokefellow’s band.
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Salvation Army
W. W. Adar
Railroad Young Men‘s Christian Association
W. W. Burton
Yokefellow
Webster Literary and Debating Society Meeting
The Webster Literary and Debating society met last evening at Sanford Phillips home on Academy street. Papers on the Science of Athletics and The Evolution of the Stage were read by Sanford Phillips and William Ellas respectively. Next meeting to be at George Martins Academy Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Literary and Debating Society
Sanford Phillips
Academy Street
William Ellas
George Martin
Bachelor club Holds First Annual Ball at Mears Hall
A large crowd of young people attended the Bachelor club s first annual ball in Mears hall last evening. Up to date dances were enjoyed to music by Prof. Johnson. The event was organized by a general committee including John R. Jones Mathew Kelly William Norton Edward Regan William Jones Michael Davitt and Patrick Burke.
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Bachelor Club
Mears’ Hall
Prof. Johnson
John R. Jones
Mathew Kelly
William Norton
Edward Regan
William Jones
Michael Davitt
Patrick Burke
Community notices and obituaries from Hyde Park parish
The local items report interments at Washburn street cemetery and services at Weigand Stern home and St. Mark's church. Welsh Congregational services cover a Salvation Army camp meeting. Valentine events, church suppers, school programs, debates, and a birthday anniversary for Hyde Park groups are announced. Police fine for John Dillon. Agnes Convey burial at Cathedral cemetery. Community nominations and births noted at H A Ewallin home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Weissman
Washburn Street
Weigand Stern
Prive Street
David Jones
First Welsh Congregational Church
Salvation Army
Fourth Ward
Elizabeth George
St. Mark's Luthor League
Baskst
Mackreth
South Sumner Avenue
Woman's Guild
St. Mark's Taitheran Church
St. Brenden’s
Corneil
George Reese
John Richards
Great Bend
John Dillon
Oxford Street
No- Nee Court
Hyde Park
Father Mathew Society
St. Leo's Hall
Gleaners
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Washington
St. Leo
Cathedral Cemetery
Columbia Hare and Chemical Company
H. A. Ewallin
North
Hyde Park Avenue
Francis J. Olver Campaign for Second Ward School Controller
A campaign portrait extols Francis J. Olver Republican candidate for school controller in the Second ward. Born in Beechlake Pa, he has lived there eighteen years, works as excavating and brick contractor, and is praised for education, public service, and refusing prejudice. The piece predicts a strong Republican majority for Olver and allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis J. Olver
Olver
Beechlake
Wayne County
Ilfe
Francia J. Olver
Drunk and disorderly arrests in McDonough area
Joseph Rickles and Simon Perogus of McDonough Avenue were arrested late Thursday by Officers Perry Palmer and Lt Spellman for drunkenness and fighting. Both were arraigned before Alderman Myers and fined ten dollars with a reprimand. James Cappell, 18, was arrested early yesterday by a special officer for drunkenness and discharged by Alderman Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Rickles
Simon Perogus
McDonough Avenue
Perry and
Palmer
Spellman
Alderman Myers
James Cappell
Welsh Church Debates England's Attitude Toward Boers
The Christian Endeavors of the Welsh Congregational church held a Thursday evening debate on the resolution England is justified in its present attitude toward the Boers. Affirmative speakers were W N Williames Emlyn Jones and James Morgans with judges L Edwards J Hobbs and L J Linas awarding victory to the affirmative. All speakers presented strong arguments and the large audience enjoyed the program.
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England
W. N. Williames
Emlyn Jones
James Morgans
Misa Hannaah Willams
D. E. Jones
David Thomas
L. Edwards
J. Hobbs
L. J. Linas
Church Services and Schedules For Sunday and Monday
Tomorrow all readers are invited to Memorial Welsh Baptist Providence Welsh Congregational and Providence Methodist Episcopal churches for morning and evening services. Rev. Davies Rev. Jones and Rev. Edgar preach with Bible school at 2 pm and Christian Endeavor at 3 20 pm. Monday prayer meeting and Tuesday Young People's meeting are noted. First Christian offers sermons on Sin and Escape with morning Our Veterans and evening The Eagle's Nest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Welsh Baptist Church
W. F. Davies
Young People’s Society
Providence Welsh'congregational Church
West Market Street
W. 8. Jones
Christian Endeavor
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
William Edgar
R. W. Clymer
First Christian Church
Entertainment Benefit Held for Mrs Col Price at St Marys Hall
Last evening Herbert J Franey and company staged an entertainment in St Marys Hall for Mrs Col Price of Oak Street who is in needy circumstances. The event featured strong performances and a social followed. Forty literary quiz questions tested the audience with clues pointing to prominent authors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert J. Franey
Important Test for Kidney and Bladder Health
A promotional medical ad urges testing urine for sediment to detect kidney or bladder disease and promotes Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. It claims to cure kidney, rheumatic, and digestive issues, and offers a trial bottle plus free advice by mail from Rondout, N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
Dr. David Kennedy Corporation
Rondout, N
Farce Can't Be Produced Owing to Actor Illness
The Howard Hibernian Dramatic company cannot present A Hot Time in Irish Town at the Auditorium because reading actor James B. Davitt is ill. The troupe offered special ties in first class fashion to the large audience who attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hibernian Dramatic Company
Reading
James B. Davitt
William O'Shea
St. Mary's Seminary
Baltimore
Dunmore Doings Show Board Quorumless Meeting Held
President Webber and Secretary Kellam were the only school board members present at an adjourned meeting in the central building. With no quorum no business could be transacted though funds were available to cover claims. Creditors expect pro rata payment from the treasurer August Wahlers. bills for the new Throon property school loom. Next directors’ meeting set for Tuesday night February 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webber
Kellam
Pastors Lead Sunday Services Across Local Churches
Rev A J Van Cleft preaches at 10 30 am on The Place and Importance of an Individual and 7 30 pm on Peters Great Sin and Sad Fall. Tripp Avenue Church holds Sunday school at 10 with communion after. Due to illness Rev C B Long no morning preaching. Dudley Street Baptist hosts Christian Endeavor with Rev J L Kreamer preaching both morning and evening. First Presbyterian has Rev W F Gibbons at morning and evening with Sunday school after the service and Endeavor at 6 20 pm. St Marks Episcopal with Rev E J Haughton leading preaching tomorrow. other services follow usual schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. van Cleft
Methodist Episcopal Church
Peter
Tripp Avenue Christian Church
Christian Adeaver Society
Dudley Street Baptist Church
J. L. Kreamer
W. F. Gibbons
First Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
E J. Haughton
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Local clerk Injured by Nail in Hand at Union Cash Store
Austin McHugh suffered a painful accident when a large nail pierced his hand while at his duties as a clerk. The injury will disable him from work for some time. Elsewhere, a four page Republican paper began circulation this morning, printed by F. Swarts and to run only twice. Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad and Pennsylvania Coal employees received their monthly earnings yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Cxsh
Austin McHugh
Mr. McHugh
Republican Party
F. Swarts
Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Valentine party for Rev Myer’s school in Tennessee
The Watchful circle of the King's Daughters hosts a Valentine night at Mrs. E. Dimmick’s home 1606 Banderson avenue. A musical programme, sale of fancy and useful articles, and an offering support Christ's church fair funds. Christ's church fair runs next Tue–Fri with a 6 o'clock supper. prices: supper and fair thirty cents, fair only five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. (. Dimmick
Banderson Avenue
Orchestral Week Sees Walkinshaw Ensemble Amid Weeknight Talent
Prof Walkinshaw's orchestra will be in attendance Tuesday and Friday evenings with additional talent secured for Wednesday and Thursday. The Junior Christian Endeavor Society of Green Ridge Presbyterian church hosted a delightful social for members and friends in the church lecture room.
Mrs Coyne of West Minooka Dies at Age
The aged mother of Peter Coyne died Wednesday after a short illness. She resided with her son and funeral rites are set for 9.30 this morning. St Monica's, the ladies' branch of the Irish Catholic Benevolent Union, plans a euchre party next Friday evening for members and friends.
Pea can priced at $1.25 per ton delivered citywide
J T Sharkey advertises pea can service delivering to South Side central city and central Hyde Park for $1.25 a ton, with orders to 1914 Cedar Ave and phone 668%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
J.T. Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Obituary notes in Dunmore include multiple deaths
An obituary for Mrs. Mary Joyce of Dunmore East Drinker street notes her status as an elderly resident and lists survivors Patrick Joyce Catherine O Malley and others. Also reported are the deaths of Willum Quinn and Jo Convey with funeral details and interment in Cathedral cemetery. Agnes Wright Con is briefly mentioned without clear details.
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Mary Joyce
Wlin
Dunmore
East Drinker Street
Patrick Joyce
Franklin
Mra
Patrick Walsh
Catherine O'Malley
Birkner
Willum
John Quinn
Luserne Street
Cathedral Cemetery
Jo Convey
al? Third Street
Agnes
Wright Con
Letters of Interest Prized for Publication Names Noted
Under this heading short letters of interest will be prized when accompanied for publication by the writer's name The Tribune does not assume responsibility for opinions here expressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Legal dispute over land consent and alleged deceit in Jones Phillips case
Report outlines a long running land dispute between Evan P. Phillips and William E. Jones, detailing a 1890 land conveyance, a parol contract for future deed, and a 1900 court action seeking specific performance. The narrative references deeds, payments, a bank loan, and the role of Judge Edwards in Beranton as attorney for both sides amid a family struggle over property and accusations of misrepresentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
William F. Jones
Berantonian
Bblic
Evan BP
William E. Jones
Evan P. Phillips
Taylor
Pond Street
Phillips
Mr. Jones
Mr. Phillips
J. P. Cooper
Phillipa
Lereina Hove
Phillipe
Lackhawnnnn
June
Jones
Paitin
West Side
Paullipe
West Ride Bank
Orphans’ Court
D. D. Evans
William K. Jones
Wiliam F Jones
Gonwr, Reese
John Thomas
J. F
Pagan Bey
Phps
Ondenwuiinar
Juiiyer Watkins
Edwards
W. Gaylord Thomas, Esq
William EK. Jones
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Evens ST Scranton
Beasinorade cRossiNg
West Lackawanna Ave
Avival
Simpson Church
Everal
Euch
Dupour
G. WY. Jenkins
Main Avenue
Vin Mariani
Mariani
Washburn Street Church
Morning Service
ST. John's Fair
Len
Globe Warehouse
First Baptist Church
Webster Debating Society
North Scranton
Edward George
Myers
Tate Edward George
Church Avenue
Holy Rosary Church
J. J. O'Toole
Father Whitty
Total
John E. Moran
Thomas Biglin
William A. Lynott
George J. Loftus
Patrick O'Malley
Charlies M. O'Boyle
Cathedral
Dunmore Doings
Green Ridge
Atomach As
Lyceum Theatre Burounder & Rhis
R. Longo
Eighth Brookway
Patrilolo Concert Company
Senta On Sale
David Higgins
Mish Georgia Wals Miron
Piney Ridge
Tennessee
Academy OF Music, Burer & Rk Lesoees
Long
Reaseee
WEEE
Gibney-Hoeffler Co
Klimt-Hearn
Eho
Scranton
Matinees
London Gaiety Girls
Nervita
Ster Acompiodt
Ginton & Jackson
Chicago
Ill
McGarrab & Thomas
Luckawanna Ave
Canton
Matthews Bros
McGarrah & Thomas
ChirSeatera
Bovoliah
Asd
Ted Evetalife
Aed
Blan Ethdon
Wefird
Ifatiene
Reas
Tietligeet
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