Eighteenth Scranton Masquerade at Natter's Hall in Snowbound Night
Crowded Natter's Hall on Alder street hosted the Scranton Saengerrunde eighteen annual masquerade amid severe winter weather. Kennedy's Hotel burglary noted. Keystone Orchestra provided music while masked dancers displayed fine costumes. Masters of ceremonies were Gustave Schmidt and John Male.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natter
Keystone Orchestra
Kennedy
Junger Maennerchor
Natter’s Hall
Alder Street
Scranton Saengerrunde
Poviety
Saengerrunde
Kevatuna Orchestra
C. Gets
John G. Storeher
Georgie Terme
W. OD
Corniai
Willem Raumpartney
Burglars Loot Kennedy Home on Washington Avenue
Burglars entered the Kennedy residence on Washington Avenue near Miver Street between Sunday night and yesterday morning. They took a quantity of cigars and whiskey valued at 20. A large file near a rear window was found, suggesting entry there. Police are investigating with no evidence of access to the safe plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Kennedy
Washington Avenue
Miver Street
Kennedy
Concert and Social Evening of the Jonge Maennervhor at Chimutiia Hall
The Jonge Maennervhor concert and social tonight at Chimutiia Hall promises to be a leading social affair of the year. The program printed yesterday will be fully carried out with a Fifteen piece band. Members lacking tickets will receive them at the meeting. Fred Bower of Cedar Avenue and Henry Stenn of the Neptune Engine command report frostbite injuries from the cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonge
Regitar
Junger Maennerchor
Fred Bower
Cedar Evenue
Henry Stenn
Neptune Engine Commant
Gre
West Scranton Fire Updates and School Closings
On duty at the West Scranton fire Saturday morning. William Burns of Pittston Avenue is in New York City. Sessions at eight public schools on this side were suspended after opening hour. Savings bank deposits were not received in four schools. unlikely to be deposited this week. Company A Hall at Natter's hall tonight. Electric Social and Athletic club to mark sixth anniversary with a dance at Germania hall Friday night. Management has completed arrangements for the event. Mallcarrier Gue Maghrani recovering from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Scranton
William Burns
Pittston Avenue
New York City
Company A
Patrote Guarda
Natter’s Hall
Electric Social and Athletic Club
Obituary for Henry Farrell Ashley Resident
Henry Farrell died Saturday night at his Cook Street home in Ashley. Born in County Mayo Ireland he was 61 years old and had lived in Ashley for 25 years. Survived by a daughter Mrs Patrick Murray and two children Henry Farrell and Mrs Will May. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Farrell
Ashley
Cook Street
County Mayo
Ireland
America
Patrick Murray
Will May
Commissioners Uneasy As Ballots Loom For Reflection Day
County commissioners face growing anxiety as reflection day nears one week off with ballots to be distributed countywide. Heavy recent snowfall and high winds threaten road access making delivery through remote areas a challenging task for ballot handlers.
Stole golf breeches leads to arrest
John Shaffer, an evidently decent looking youth from Tolohanne, was jailed last night for stealing a pair of golf breeches from H. Collins' clothing store on Lackawanna Avenue. He was nabbed after leaving the store. Patrolman Palmer located him in a nearby saloon with the breeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shaffer
Mortality Report Shows Higher City Deaths Last Week
The city recorded forty deaths last week, about fifteen percent above the average. Ten contagious disease cases were reported, eight diphtheria, one scarlet fever, and one meningitis. Four deaths resulted from contagious diseases, two from diphtheria and two from croup.
Cloak Department Offers Winter Garments at Clearance Price
Winter weather persists and the Cloak Department offers coats and white golf capes at 4.98 each, promising value on jackets and capes made from fine rugs. Remaining stock of ladies coats originally 12.00 and up is advertised to clear, with months of cold ahead cited to boost urgency.
Funeral of Rt. Rev. Bishop O'Hara and local notices in West Scranton
West Scranton reports the funeral rites for Rt. Rev. Bishop William O'Hara and memorial expressions from St Brenden's Council and the Young Men's Institute. Also notes storm related business low mood and jail incident involving J Jones alias William Lewis. Burial of Mrs. Lewis referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop O'Hara
John L. Davis
Bellevue
J. Jones
William Lewis
St. Brenden’s
Young Men's Institute
William O'Hara
Funeral for John J. Davis at Bellevue Welsh church
mourners gather amid storm to honor John J. Davis who died from gas explosion burns at the Dodge mine last Thursday. Clergy from several churches lead prayers and readings as friends, coworkers, and miners attend. interment at Washburn street cemetery with pallbearers and a large Dodge Mine Accidental fund delegation present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church
John J. Davis
Burns
Dodge
Bud Davis
South Main Avenue
Calvinistic Methodist Church
Thomas de Grouchy
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Wo OW. Jones
Mis
Margaret Jones
Davis
Jesus
Mise
Man
Mr. Jones
Mise Jones
de Grady
Henry Davis
David Edwards
Jon Jones
Tomas James
Henry Evans
John Jones
John $. Davis
Willian Griffiths
Washburn Street
Dodge Mine Accidental Fund
Stoems Lodge
Cild Fellowe
Court Pride of Lackawanna
Order of Forresters
Funeral of Mrs Eliza beth Lewie at Grant Avenue Home
The funeral of the late Mrs Eliza beth Lewie was held yesterday afternoon at her home on 1 Grant avenue. Many friends and neighbors attended to comfort the family as Rev MH Harris of Taylor officiated. Remains were taken to Washburn street cemetery for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Lewie
Grant Avenue
MH. H. Harris
Taylor
Washburn Street
Local Arrest and Community Notices From Scranton Area
William Lewis held for breaking into a chicken coop near Sixth and West Linden streets and jailed on default bail after a hearing before Alderman John. Church groups report meetings and events at Plymouth Congregational and Eynon home. Tripp Park Land Co donates 700 to hose company for a new station. John Wetherich injured by a fall at Briggs shaft. Funeral of Magrie Cannon postponed due to storm. Water mains on Jackson Street and Dromley Avenue out of order causing supply issues. Revival services at Birne Baptist Church draw attendees.
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William Lewis
Sixth Street
West Linden Street
John
Lewis
Jones
Ladies’ Foreign Missionary Society
Plymouth Congregational Church
Christian Endeavor Society of
Thomas Eynon
South Main Avenue
Tripp Park Land Company
Hose Company
John Wetherich
Everett Avenue
Briggs Shaft
Magrie Cannon
Rattroad Avenue
Jackson Street
Dromley Avenue
Scranton Bryecet Baptist Church
Birne Baptist Church
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Promises Broad Health Cures
The advertisement claims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters cures malaria and bilious attacks, nervous prostration and exhaustion. It strengthens nerves, improves blood and flesh, aids digestion, and banishes stomach pain, indigestion, and constipation. The tonic asserts wide effects for overall health.
Storm disrupts city with late meeting and closed businesses
A winter storm disrupted activities with street cars halted and stores closing early. St Cecilia's Ladies and St Leo's Hall events were postponed or affected while schools reported low attendance. Columbia Chemical and Hose Company held a regular meeting indoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan's Hall
Mus Brive
St. Cecilin's
Total Aoatinence and Benevolent Society
St. Leo's Hall
Columbia Chemical and Hose Company
Mears’ Hall
St. Leo's Pioneer Corps
Swetland Street
Local residents announce visits and a concert plans
Mrs Myron Evans of Lafayette street is convalescing after three weeks illness. Mrs Frank Grote of Lincoln avenue entertains her sister Miss Laura Whittick of Lake Ariel. Miss Harriet Farrell of Ninth street visits friends at Shickshinny. Richard Thomas the singer will perform in Jermyn on Washington's birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Grote
Lincoln Avenue
Laura Whittick
Lake Ariel
Harriet Farrell
Ninth Street
Shickshinny
Richard Thomas
Jermyn
Washington
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Local Druggists
Hisgen Bros on the South Side corner 60th Street and Wentworth Avenue report high sales of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. They note it gives satisfactory results, especially for children with severe colds and croup. Available at Matthews Bros as wholesale and retail agents and at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hisgen Bros
South Side
Corner 60Th St
Wentworth
Republican Borough Ticket and Local Notices Highlight Scranton Row
The piece lists candidates for treasurer street commissioner and other offices, notes a Tripp Avenue Christian church Bible school expansion, plus unclaimed post letters and local happenings. It reports a railroad accident injuring William Gallagher, a Republican HQ meeting for young men, a funeral, a church concert, social visits, and school attendance data.
Letter from Col. Coursen on Thirteenth Regiment homecoming
An anxious letter from Colonel HM A Coursen informs the Soldiers Relief committee that details of the Thirteenth Regiment’s return are not yet fixed. He expects to provide full arrangements within two weeks, noting most of the regiment will come home together, likely by special trains and possibly by water to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HM. A. Coursen
Charles Eh. Daniels
Soldiers’ Relief Association
Coursen
Amluckensie
Augusta
Slie
Mir
Daniels
Genera Committee
Firat
New York
Philadelphia
Camp Meade
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Scranton
Compatnien
Steamship Companion
Henry A. Coursen
Th Regi
State Plumbers Convention Postponed by Snow
The state convention of the Master Plumbers association, to begin in Philadelphia, is postponed indefinitely due to a snowstorm. Delegations from Pittsburgh and others report being snow-bound. leaders will reconvene at the Jermyn to decide next steps. The banquet at Hotel Rudolph is moved to tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Plumbers’ Association
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
F. P. Blythe
Jermyn
Board of Trade
Hotel Rudolph
Italians Hold Fourteenth Italian Society Ball Despite Weather
The Italian Society G. Mazzini hosted its fourteenth annual ball at Music Hall with Lawrence's orchestra providing music for 24 dancers and a midnight intermission. Train and streetcar service were cut off, keeping many from attending, while the decorated hall reflected a representative gathering despite the conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Mazzini
Music Hall
Lawrence
Morogini
A. Tori
G. Patt
C. Rossi
C. Faunucci
B. Lupini
Noor Committer
Victor Burtor
Nivala Bsanguilliano
Luigi Baldugzi
Door Tenidera
I. Baldusel
J. Colbassani
G. Volpi
F. Seardamagila
Lenten Services At St Luke's Episcopal Church
Special observances prepared at St Luke's Episcopal Church with Rev Rogers Israel as pastor. Ash Wednesday service at 7 am includes Holy Communion. A 10 40 am prayer and litany service will follow with a sermon. Evening prayer and sermon scheduled for 7 45 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Rogers Israel
Permon
Remedy for the Grippe in Kemp's Balm
A balm for grippe patients advertises Kemp's Balum cam as a throat and lung remedy. It warns against delay and claims the balsam loosens coughs to prevent pneumonia, with all druggists selling the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan
Avalanche Claims Eight Lives In Silver Plume Cabin
Snow slide near Silver Plume Colorado traps thirteen people in a canyon cabin. Eight bodies recovered including a family group and three survivors describe a miraculous escape. The slide spans 900 feet across and 1000 feet long with heavy timber and boulders. two missing, wrecked ore houses, and $59000 worth of ore lost or carried away.
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Colo
Silde
Destefeno
Light vote on senator in Harrisburg joint assembly
In Harrisburg on February 14 the house opened with few members present. The joint assembly quickly conducted business and only 18 votes were cast for senator. Quay received 12 votes, Jenks 5, and Dalsell 1. Several named legislators backed each candidate before adjourning.
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Harrisburg
Voorhees
Philadelphia
Farr
Catshall
Crawford
Creasy
Cumberland
Bricker
Beaver
Mittee
Senate
Senator Quay
George A. Jenks
John Dalsell
Joint Assembly
Quay
Senatore Cumming
McCarrell
Meredith
Adams
Ebenezer
Hoskins
McAnlin
Meals
Lincoln Dinner Honors Lincoln With City Leaders
The Republican club of New York held an annual Lincoln dinner at Delmonico's. About 175 attendees included Governor Roosevelt Major General Nelson Miles Rear Admiral W S Schley ex Governor Levi P Morton and Senator-elect Chauncey M Depew acted as toastmaster. Roosevelt responded to The State of New York with praise. Miles followed on The Navy toast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Republican Club
Abraham Lincoln
Roosevelt
Moraco White
Nelson A. Miles
W. §. Schley
Levi P. Morton
Chauncey M. Depew
Bute
Miles
Navy
Good Thing for Constables Passes Senate
A bill granting constables £1.40 for court returns and $2 for attending general and local elections has passed the Pennsylvania Senate and is expected to pass the House swiftly without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Senate
House
Giso
Election contest hearing delayed by legal holiday
Examiners failed to meet due to a legal holiday. Subpoenas for today were not served. The contestant faced hardship preventing travel from remote areas to the courthouse. A hearing may occur Wednesday if business resumes and the bill allows it.
Shot His Wife in Edgewood Wedding Anniversary Tragedy
Amos Palmer wealthy young man shot and killed his wife at their Edgewood home after celebrating their eighth anniversary. He was restrained by a servant, later arrested, and held without bail for the March grand jury. Mrs Palmer formerly lived in Stoughton Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Knightsville Court
Bytley Hospital
Stoughton
Maas
Wreck at Grove City Halts Bessemer Traffic
A railroad wreck on the Bessemer line at Grove City Pennsylvania today destroyed the engine and six cars. Engineer Hinece Millian of Greenville was killed as his skull was crushed. Fireman Methanathan and brakeman Sullivan, both of Greenville, were seriously but not fatally injured. Traffic was tied up for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove City
Bessemer
En. Hinece Millian
Cireenville
Methanathan
Grakeman Sullivan
Greenville
Minonor's Phare Maoy Whe Prompts Private Aid Call
Fragmentary notice urges private citizens to call for tonia in convel rocence from Binulklen of Cal Liver. Ul with Hypophoephitea cited as a top ling atrenethones and ape petizers. large dolur sige, bio noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minonor
Convel
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South Scranton
Blizzard
Schaffer
Globe Warehouse
West
ST. Brenden's
Thbwne
Jankins' Drug Store
Corner Main and
Jackson
W. RB. Hughes Newe
Willam O'Hara
Minost News
Hostetter
Myron Evans
Lafayette Street
Chamberlain
Chicago
Dunmore
Loula Ingle
Etreet
Frank Wagner
James Quck
Bilnekinton
J. L. Medwis
Frank Montgomery
Thomas Enel
Arch Washer
Clarence Zimamermat
Bible School
Tripp Avenue Christian Church
L. L. Major
Scranton Tribune
G. Butler
W. T. Donley
K. Fitzpatrick
Drinker Street
John Fitzpatrick
Joseph Lundow
Barbara V. Mahoney
Cecelia O'Connor
Howard Phillips
Miss Paff
Louis Ross
John J. Reilly
Elm Street
Antonio Alilan
Republican
Forum
Arlington
Angel Celltta
William Street
T. P. Letchworth
Mt. Carmel
St. Maark‘s
Keyplecopal Church
Admingeion
Marie Davenport
Pittston
Ambrose Atyeo
James Donley
Wimhurst
John O'Donnell
East Derriker Street
Frank van Horn
Tripp Avenue
Brook Street
Grip
Missiste Edwards
Madison Avenue
Carbondale
Roy McClimer
Olyphant
Wesley Pinch
Cherry Street
Jennie Hiden
Col. Coursen
Society
St. Luke's Church
Richard Stahl
Hoyt's Theatre
N.Y
Johann Hoff
Dominic Destefeno
John and
Fetter Tondens
Jerome Guianzi
John Bietto
Tony Negretto
Joseph Concena
Tony Malino
Boilica
Destefono
Joseph Tendeni
Lincoln
Lyceum Theatre
A & Burgunder
R Lond
Tie Melingerehead Koga
Mr. Coghlan
Shatton
Taeper
Preventine
Fith Avenue Theater
MR. Louis Mann
Miss Clara Lipman
Hugh Morton
Gustave Kerker
Gro. W. Lederer
Academy OF Music, Burgunder & Reis
Lessies
H.R. Lung
Huntly - Jackson Stock CO
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Flyer-De-Lis Burlesquers
Matinees
Yves Thurs
Sheridan & Paust
Manners’ Pharmacy
Green Ridge Street
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