West Scranton Seeks Viaduct Bond Addition In City Plan
West Side board of trade moves to add a viaduct provision to the bond ordinance for West Lackawanna avenue over the railroad, seeking funds to cover erection and potential damages. A special committee was named to pursue the issue with the recorder and public works director as meetings proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Board of Trade
West Lackawanna Avenue
Daniels
Carder
Tne
Wedemiam
Nineteenth
Purrell
Wiothus
Lory
Lackawanna
Bortuin
Lavkawinna
Weat Scranton
D. Ioane
R. J. Williams
J. Fellows Mason
John RR. Farr
W. G. Moser
Hector Campbell
Community Baseball Club Meeting at Carson Home
A meeting will be held at Robert Carson's home on South Main Avenue tomorrow evening to organize a baseball club. Interested parties are invited, with a list of Moyers requested to attend including Thomas Harding George Harrington Whitman Gallagher Gene Tropp James Ferris Adam Mailen upacher Sandford Phillips George Saul William Thomas James Clark William Diehl Frode Robinson Frank O'Reilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Carson
South Main Avenue
Waw Ineterested
Moyers
Thomas Harding
George Harrington
Withamn Gallagher
Gene Tropp
James Ferris
Adam Mailenupacher
Sandford Phillips
George Saul
William Thomas
James Clark
William Diehl
Frode Robinson
Frank O'Reilly
Lonien Services And Local Weddings In City Churches
Morning and evening services fill est at Tuillok Catholic and St Thivil Episcopal churches along with St Lucie Talian Catholic and St Jol German Canin church. West Side conclave No 201 to sell an installation of arti cors this evening. Willi Mille and Miss Helon Moford to be married this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Est. Tuillok
Elnirel
St. Thivil
St. Lucie
St. Jol
West Side
Willi Mille
Helon Moford
Local Notices Urge Clean Sidewalks or Face Enforcement
A community notice warns property owners to clear sidewalks and gutters immediately or face penalties. The warning stresses strict enforcement and cites threat of fines or action.
Local Society Notes and City Short Takes
Mintel Mil resident John Maron returns from Keene to the city. Families from Poteratire and Jwala Street move within Weet Scranton and North Sumner Avenue. A contractor hops to supply unions. 4140 metal powder used in a home project. Ralph and Florence Reith visit Mill Clnw relatives. A new baby born to Mr and Mrs Edward Davin of North Tebeccn Avenue. Washburn Street Presbyterian Church elects officers for the year including Catherine Durrall and Myrtle Brown. Mrs. Girliitha of North Sumner Avenue injured with two broken wrist bones. Republican meeting on Thursday to hear Even Morris candidate address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Maron
Mintel Mil
Weoming County
Keene
Mee
Meaford Sarmpeon
Poteratire
Weet Scranton
North Summer Avenue
le M. Reete
Davghter Ohara
Jwala Street
Hopkin Maddock
Continental
Ohuch
Mies
Catherine Durrall
Mra
George Eohoon
Eeerwury
Myrtle Frown
Fester
Tarcy Teelthouer
Treamirer
Migs Ata Watnes
O. T. Wall
Mie
Frank MW. Thornton
Misa Peatrive Long
Martha Phillipa
North Sumner
Patne
Remiblleana
Morris
Multiple Accidents and Local Events Reported in North End
George Spencer injured after wagon crash near Dead Man's Curve on North Main. Michael O'Malley hurt at Legoretta Creek mine when roof fragment struck his leg. Keystone Literary Club staged Who Stole the Pit, fair paused for Lent. Community notices include plays, meetings, visits, and a baby birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Spencer
North Main Avenue
Wild & Pecuil
D. D. Jones & Son
Spencer
Samuel Davis
black= smith
Membier
Keystone Literary and Dramatic Club
Stella
Mary McDavilt
Archhbald
W. CL. McDonald
Wilkes-Barre
North End
High Works Indians
John Lally
Charles Melvin
Thomas Glynn
Archbald
Milzabeth Phillips
South Gibson
Anna Davis
Wells Stret
Alre
Cramer von Storch
Providence Presbyterian Church Secial Rooms
von Storch
Ells
Rh. A. White
Green Direst
Fannie Wilson
Charles Bertine
Ourk Street
Howard Kiefer
New York
Parish Event Funds Go Toward Debt Payoff At St James
An evening gathering featuring a social and ball raised funds directed to reduce the parish debt on the St James Congregation property. Prizes awarded included a rocking chair, a yellow bowl, and cash prizes. Lent services start at St James church with mass at 8 o clock. Washington excursion details noted for February 20.
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Mlotwhor
Sinaig
Gadnes
Heenan
Comello
Guighlon
Strock
Lotti
Thames Minhwola
Foe
Daeenair
John Kagem Shigh
Huey Dine
J. Mauk
Joho Tadly
Ohlet
Police
Ain Ys
James Mullen
Police Wriice
Miter Uytics
Iinitor
Galary
Mack
Badte Jude
Sportary
Baevel
St. Duimnow
St. Jame
Wilkin
Tater Mack
John McCrogker
Alia
Hex
Athens
Ellowe
Slike Wan
Midas Tillie Kuartiey
Ali pMens
Patrick
Mio
Annie Clark
Tolay
St. James' Church
Hambroskes
Waa Board of Health
Imade
Nineteenth Ward School Control Candidate Faces Re‑Election
Louis Schiwaas, a vigorous leader from South Scranton, has represented the Nineteenth Ward on the board of school control for four years and seeks another term. An early morning fire caused considerable damage, and bowling league clubs prepare to play tonight while Ash Wednesday services take place today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
School Control
Bowling League
Louis Schiwaas
Schwass Urged For Re‑Election In Ward
Supporters praise Schwass for faithful service as ward official. He has chaired the teachers and high and training school committees and seeks better school conditions, with plans to secure a new school for the Third and Fourth districts. Voters urged to re elect Schwass next Tuesday.
Fire Destroys Mendle House on Irving Avenue
The two story home of Jacob Mendle on Irving Avenue now Hemlock Street was destroyed by a fire that began around 2 am. The family escaped as flames consumed the lower floor after an overheated stove pipe was blamed by Superintendent Ferber. Loss is about $1 and partly insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Mendle
Irving Avenue
Hemlock Street
Webster Avenue
Scranton
Mendle
Ferber
Reception Planned at YWCA Cedar Avenue
A reception is planned for tomorrow evening at the Young Women's Christian Association rooms on Cedar Avenue. It honors Miss Meredith of Edwardsville, the newly chosen secretary who has taken charge of work on this side. All ladies connected with the association are invited. A good musical program and refreshments are planned. A kindergarten mothers meeting will be held tomorrow afternoon in the YWCA rooms with topics for discussion and a lunch to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women'’s Christian Association
Cedar Avenue
Meredith
Edwardsville
Arlingtons Meet South Side In Second Bowling Match
The Arlingtons and South Side teams clash tonight in the second match of the new bowling league at Zulager's Alleys on Pittston Avenue. Both sides have trained hard this week and the winner will be treated to a supper by the loser followed by a social session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlingtons
South Side
Zulager’s
Pitttston Avere
Posed Hickory Street Presbyterian meeting notes edit
Local Ladies Society meeting postponed due to a member's death and scheduled for tomorrow at the church. Observances at St Mary’s German Catholic and other churches noted. police report mentions a drunken incident and a jail sentence. vaccination plans for animals and students announced. local social items include cake contest and a street accident with injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AHL Sociery
Hickory Street
Stephen Spruka
St. Maryta
Hatrick Iro
Charles Weber
Storr
Aml
Webl
Koll
Teel
Solene Mabertioh
Peter Svhlals
Trento Bator
Victor
St. John’s Ball
Sled accident on Green Ridge threatens season
Green Ridge experienced two accidents this week ending Monday night causing youths to abandon sledding for the rest of the season. The first incident occurred on Green Ridge street between Washington and Wyoming avenues involving a large sled owned by Edward Sparrow.
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Green Ridge Street
Washington and
Wyoming Avenues
Edward Sparrow
Prize Essay Promotes Preventive Medicine and Pneumonia Prevention
A leading manufacturer offers a $1,000 prize for the best essay on preventive medicine. The ad argues prevention is easier and better than cure and touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective against pneumonia linked to colds and influenza. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Green Ridge community obs features accidents and gatherings
A busy evening in Green Ridge includes several mishaps with sled and wagon collisions on Green Ridge avenue and Washington avenue injuring several people. The Lend-a-Mand band was hosted by Miss Ruth Hann, and other residents report travels, illnesses, and property disputes.
Dunmore Campaign Rises as Election Nears
Dunmore politicians race for votes in a brisk campaign before the war of ballots ends. Republicans show rising enthusiasm and are expected to mobilize a larger turnout than in the past four years as the borough eyes the election with renewed interest.
Republicans Seek Control in Local Races Amid Voter Dissatisfaction
The piece lists Republican and Democratic contenders for treasurer council school directors auditor and poor director with candidates including Messia Savage Wihlers Devereaux Hid den and Delves Hemple Murray Costello Oliver Welsh Henwood Fuhr. A Republican borough committee meeting is planned at a usual place with expected attendance and announcements. Rev We dh Weigh of Whitington appears in a short closing note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messia
Savage
Wihlers
Council
John Devereaux
Samuel Hidden
Pirot
M. Conary
F. O'Boyle
Charles H. Delves
August Hemple
P.P. Murray
M. J. Costello
Charles H. Oliver
Thomas Welsh
Thomas Henwood
Frank Fuhr
Republicin Borough Committee
Ib Sa
Obituary for Benjamin Avery Brown
Benjamin Avery Brown died last evening at 8 o clock at his home on North Main Avenue. He was 48 years old and born in Providence, among the city’s oldest residents. Survived by son Lawrence Brown of Omaha, three grandchildren, three sisters, and a sister-in-law in Poetoryville and Pen You. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 80 o'clock at the house with interment at a local cemetery.
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Tripp
Ehurcl
Wright
Apebkow
Lida
Soule
Washington
Vine
Agnes’ Guild
Gurl Neale
Dudlew Street
Denen
George Baglert
Butler Stinot
Arlene
Mry
Hyron Urals
Sivithatieet
Dephetely
Niree Quien
Benjamin Avery Brown
Jilico
North Main Avenue
Providence
Lauwrence Brown
Omaha
Mira
Senne
Poetoryville
Mary Pulver
Pen You
Gregory
Phice
Kemp's Bilsams Offer Cure Guarantee For Coughs
Readers are urged to try Kemp's Balsam for coughs and throat ills as a reliable remedy. The ad claims a positive guarantee and warns that many people neglect early treatment until symptoms worsen.
Funeral rites for Mok Amelie M Biguier and Guonpe Atwater
Fragmented obituary notes announce funeral services for Mok Amelie M Biguier with a prayer, then for Guonpe Atwater with a wake and burial details. Services are scheduled at multiple locations including Asbury and nearby towns with arrangements by local undertakers.
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West
Want
Board OF Trade
Conference of Baptist Ministers
Dufour
Gale
G. W. Jenkins
H. Hiarria
D. D
Taylor
Williams
Peckville
John
Hague
Olyphant
D. Dpd
Hopkines
Henry BP
Davies
James KR
Hughes
West Scranton
W. D. Thomas
Pittston
Nimbhcoke
Wilkes- Bure
Roberts
General News
Biblic Works
Roche
Slockson Street
Muxbeton
Adriane
Milo Armares
Oliva
Etamines
Prunellas Lansdownes
Globe Warehouse
North Scranton
New Jersey Central
South
Louis Schwass
Louis Sclew
Wari
Green Ridge
Wyoming Avenue
Belong Hell
Young Sparrow
Vincent Campbell
Arthur Keller
Adams
Washington Avenue
Ghidys Pritchard
Pdith Gamewell
Lend-a-Mand Mission Band
Green Ricize Presbyteriin Church
Ruth Hann
A. T. Dunning
Monsey Avenue
North Carolina
Sadie Beemer
Clark
Suniaint
Alderman Bisley
Bower
Herman Bessey
Bauer
Ebenezer Williams
J. D. Willams & Bro
Dunmore Doings
Charles T. Oliver
We Dh Weigh
Whitington
Donas Long
Norfolk
New Brunswick
NEW Armory
Paderewski
Fred. C
Powell's Music Store
Feick Howe
SS. Craig
New
Alexandria, Va
Weatmoreland Co
Amelie M
Biguier
Ho P
Motfay
Newby
Waithier
Guonpe
Oh Milkcourt
Asbury
Lyceum
M. Reis
Lesteo
J. Dupfy
Bus
M. OW
Hantes Trisenta
Robert Mantell
Hamlet
Stata Monilay
York State
David Higeinew
Georgia Waldron
Herald
May Fiske
Bala Orchvtid
Moyanateie
Dight
Tieaday Mintinen
Ping Wollington
Weilwegshay Anatinos
Ides
Weiltinday Niet
Star Theatre Alp
Herrington
Pitwhiy
Burlesquers Matiske
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