Manville engine house intruder found asylumed in North Scranton
Police detained David Williams, once a Hillside Home resident, after sightings near the Manville breaker. Williams, who previously worked mail and belonged to the Niagara Hose company, is held for mental evaluation with items labeled Dr David Williams and Bone Set Bitters found on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Manville
Rodham
Thomas
David Williams
Uged
North Sherinton
Williams
Hillside
Niagara Hose Company
Debate on Crawford county voting system at St Marys hall
The Father Whitty society and Mar quette Council No 423 YM I will hold a joint debate at St Marys hall tonight The question asks whether Democrats and Republicans should adopt the Crawford county voting system The council members take the negative and Institute boys the affirmative Afterward an entertainment includes a temperance address by Thomas Homer musical selections and declamation with several participants and voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Whitty Society
Marquette Council
Young Men's Institute
St. Mary's Hall
Crawford County
Deine
Temperance Society
Thomas Homer
W. A. Lynott
John Boland
John Gallagher
Thomas Grady
Rowling
C. HM. O'Poyle
Geveral Phonograph
Providence Conclave Installs Officers in Chappell’s Hall
The Providence Conclave of Heptasophs met in Chappell’s hall on Tuesday night and District Deputy Wal ter Hendricks installed officers for the coming year. Installed: Archon James Reed provost A. Biddleman prelate Warren Shiffer treasurer George Griffin financier B. K. Atherton secretary A. D. Munn inspector C. B. Reese warden Harry Palmer sentinel Patrick Cannon. The usual installation speeches followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Heptasophs
Chappell's Hall
Walter Hendricks
Archon
James Reed
S A. Biddleman
Warren Shiffer
George Griffin
BK. B. Atherton
A. D. Munn
C. B. Reese
Harry Palmer
Patrick Cannon
Newly Seated Officers Host Fraternal Gathering
After the installation of new officers, the group hosted visiting brothers and other attendees. Following the formal portion, members and guests enjoyed refreshments.
Corporal Walter Finn Transferred to Third Engineer Corps
Mr and Mrs Milo Finn of Wood Street announce their son Corporal Walter Finn of Company H Thirteenth Regiment has transferred to the Third Engineer corps and is en route to Cuba. Finn, well known locally, previously served a year with the Guarda before muster at Mt Gretna last May. He reports good health and eager anticipation of the Cuba trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Finn
Woodstreet
Walter Finn
Thirteenth Regiment
Third Engineer Corps
Cuba
Finn
Guarda
Mt. Gretna Jast
Tranka
Culp
Invitations for Colonel Lewis council banquet on Washington's Birthday
Invitations go out for a banquet of Colonel T. D. Lewis council Junior Order of American Mechanics to be held at Leonard's hall on West Market street. Street car workers push Peckville line progress as the Carbondale road connection nears. Marie Sheridan of Pittston visits, and Mrs A B Alvord of North Main avenue recovers from illness. Loyal Connell No 6 Daughters of America to hold a 7 2 o'clock meeting. all members urged to attend. Ellin Hart of Carbondale visits and returns home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of American Mechanics
Washington
Leonard's Hall
West Market Street
Peckville Line
Carbondale Road
Marie Sheridan
Pitteen
A. EB. Alvord
North Main Avenue
Loyal Connell
Daughters of America
Eclock Ohia
Mies Eklln Hart
Carbondale
Obituary notices for J. E. Bandy and local residents
Obituary notices report the death of Captain J. E. Bandy after illness at Forty Fort. Survivors include T. Sands H. F. Ackley W. Thompson H L Wilmere and others. services scheduled and interment planned in Archbald and related cemeteries. Other notices mention Mary Hennican of Olyphant, services in Wilkes-Barre, and Nicholas Liehtregn longtime resident of West Scranton. funeral plans to follow with interment in local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. EB. Bandy
HH. F. Filmore
Walnut Street
Forty Fort
Grip
T. ©. Sands
Forty Karty Mere
H. F. Ackley
W. Thompson
Greenwood
HL Oa
Wilmere
Archbuild
Denwarend Pidseem
Jeuviine Wilkes-Barre
West Scranton Sends Two Soldiers On Furlough Back to Duty
Two Battery I Sixth artillery men Wilson Morgans and William Jones, spending furlough in West Scranton, are ordered to report to Fort Monroes Virginia. Morgans heads to Wilkes-Barre then joins Jones. they expect transport to Manila aboard the ship Sheridan from New York. Both are Welsh heritage and view duty as patriotic amid departure for the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
New York
Sheridan
St. Mark's Church
Mr. Evans
Robert Morris Lodge
Manila
West Scranton
Sixth Artillery
Weat Beranton
Wilson Morgans
Tinie James
South Mainavernue
William Jones
Fortress Monres
Virginia
Morgans
Wilkes-Barre
Mr. Jones
Luszecrno
Pennsylvania
Tribune
Jones
New York Harbor
Sacred concert by St Mark's Lutheran choir on Saturday
The St Mark's Lutheran church choir plans a sacred concert this Saturday evening at the church. The program lists solos recitations and performances by the Village Bell Quartet and other soloists, featuring pieces like The Comforter Whistling Duet The Mocking Bird and Glory Be to God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Naum Gritlivhs
Mocking Bird
I. . Hughes
W. J. Gant
Orn
J. Benjamin Evans Orn
Prothane Sole
Thinkine
Randolph Jones
St David's observance plans and lodge banquet announced
The committee led by Roger Evans BH Be Tobathun and Howell Morris arranges a St David's day observance on March 1 with an elaborate banquet at Hotel Mudulph for lodge members only and a program of music and singing. A lodge meeting tonight will handle important business as membership grows. Scranton Street Baptist Church members accepted a forceful offer and held Sunday meetings in the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Evans
Be. Tobathun
Howell Morris
St. David's
Hotel Mudulph
My Lode
Scranton Street
Lent observed with Ash Wednesday services at local churches
The Lenten season began with Ash Wednesday rites at St. Patrick's and St. David's Episcopal Church. Rev J B Whelan led the Germon at the fermier and many parishioners attended. St. David's Rector Rev E J McHoenry conducted services through the day. The evening sermon at St Patrick's is planned for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Church
St. Daavid's
Burial of Benjamin Evans Reported in Tribune Notice
The remains of Benjamin F. Evans, a resident of Gibson Susquehanna County, were at his sister’s home on South Hyde Market Avenue. Relatives notified of his death arranged for interment there, but due to unspecified reasons the plans were not completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Evans
The
Tribune
South Hyde Mark Avenue
Evans
Gibson
Susquehanna County
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Claims Cures All Ailments
The advertisement asserts the potion cures malaria bilious attacks nervous prostration and exhaustion strengthens nerves builds rich red blood and healthy fibers banishes dyspepsia indigestion and constipation claiming broad medical powers for the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
Burial to Be Made in Gibson If Feasible
Snow drift made travel dangerous and burial arrangements were incomplete last night. It is probable the interment will occur tomorrow per the deceased’s wish to be laid to rest in Gibson, contingent on raid conditions being manageable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
Ripple Division to Stage Evans Hall Entertainment Saturday
The Ripple Division Sons of Temperance will host an evening program at Evans hall corner South Main avenue and Hangton street. The event includes a debate on Is the United States Justified in the Expansion Policy with Thomas Davis leading the affirmative and John Lewis the negative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripple Division
Sons of Temperance
Evans’ Hall
South Main Avenue
Hangton Street
Aveovin
United States
Thomas Davis
John Lewis
Washington Birthday Concert At Jackson Street Baptist
The Jackson Street Baptist church will host a Washington Birthday concert in the evening. The program features the Ladies Cymbal quartet from Jamestown New York with Miss Annie E Halletrom mezzo soprano Miss Charlotte Armstrong violin Miss Edna Mack cornet and Miss Annie Wari pianist. Armstrong a native of West Pittston is noted as a fine performer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Washington’s
Jamestown
Mise Anni E. Halletrom
Mise Charlotte Armstrong
Mike Edna Mack
Annie Wari
Local Notes From Forest City And Area
Mrs. Benjamin Maxey of Forest City calls on her son Benjamin Maxey of Jenkins pharmacy. Rev J Sweet of North Hyde Park avenue attends Winter Chautauqua session in Binghamton. Major Eugene Fellows of the Thirteenth regiment returns to Camp MacKenzie after furlough. Councilman R H Williams of Academy Street recovers from illness. Mrs Bender and daughter Mollie, now of Philadelphia, visit Mr and Mrs Alexander Bender on Sumner avenue. Joseph Heffron of Musgrave’s drug store visits relatives in Wilkes-Barre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Maxey
Forest City
Jenkins’ Pharmacy
J. . Sweet
North Hyde Park Avenue
Binghamton
N. Y
Multiple funeral notices and local incidents fill city listings
A series of obituaries announces burials and funerals across the city including a child buried in Cathedral cemetery this afternoon and Mrs Jane Symone whose funeral is at 122 West Elm Street with interment at Ashley. Other services are set for Daniel M. Lewis John B. Larkin and at St Patrick's Church with Cathedral cemetery interment. Additional items note a supper at Simpson M E F Church, St Pauls Pioneer corps drill, a board of trade date correction, Thomas Smith injured at CLM works, and local election judge appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Rhechan
Ninth Street
Cathedral
Jane Symone
James V. Carey
Weat Elm Street
Ashley
Daniel M. Lewis
Deckers Court
Washburn Street
St. Patrick's Church
John B. Larkin
Simpson M. EF
Ladies’ Aid Fictory
St. Paul's Pioneer Corps
St. David's Hall
Triiune
Board of Trade
Thomas Smith
Garfield Avenue
CLM Works
Lackawanne Hospital
Smith
Edward Hawkins
Thomas J. Reynolds
E. T. Wagstaff
Division Street
Loomis
Lincoln Avenue
Charles Watkins
Dodge Avenue
Weat Side Bank
Harry Gibbons
Lixerne Short
Main Avenue
Price Street
Tripp Park Property Owners’ Association
South Scranton Event Tonight at YWCA Rooms
Local arrangements completed for an entertainment program at the YWCA rooms on Cedar Avenue in South Scranton. The show features the Touhill Family of Pittston with Blanche Banfield and Flossie Banfield, plus George Carr and other musicians, performing marches, solos, recitations, and a Stars and Stripes Forever finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
Cedar Avenue
Towhill
Pittaton
George Carr
Blanche Banfield
Goloist
Flosele Banfield
Pittston
Watts
Annie Tine
Flossie
Vienna
Ma Helle
FOI Family
Blanche Bante
A. Touhill
Dr March
Stars and Stripes Forever
Sousa
Marriage Quietly Unites Charles Lewert and Barbara Birtel
Charles G Lewert of 723 Willow Street and Barbara Birtel of 620 Figetreet wed in a private ceremony officiated by Alderman Lentes in the Eleventh ward. The couple departed on the 2.33 train to New York for a week long trip. Lewert is a lead book keeper at the MS Robinson brewery and active in South Scranton societies. Birtel is a prominent society woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Lewert
Willow Street
Barbara Birtel
Figetreet
Alderman Lentes
Eleventh Ward
Lentes
Lewert
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Road
New York City
Mrs. Levert
Lenten Services Held Across South Scranton Churches
During the Lenten season services were conducted at St. Marys St Johns and Sacred Heart in South Scranton yesterday with morning masses at 7 and 9. Clergy from each parish led the services and planned weekly events including sermons benedictions and stations of the cross at designated days and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
St. John’s
Sacred Heart Catholi
South Scranton
G. J. Stopper
Peter Christ
J. J. McCabe
E. J. Melley
St. John's
D. B. Zarwarize
Sacred Heart
St. John's Church
St. Mary's Church
Democratic rally at Twentieth ward in Battle’s ballom
A Democratic rally was held last night at Battle's ballom Prospect avenue under the John KE Roche club with W G O'Malley presiding. Attorneys Conry Donahee Quinnan Boland and Gibbons spoke. The sixth annual Electric Social and Athletic club ball is planned for Germania hall Friday with preparations complete. William Heintz is home recovering from a back injury after a fall on Cowfield. Pittston avenue streets suffer from sun melted snow. gutters opened to prevent floods. main sewer issues noted in Seventeenth district. James Connell lodge Old Fellows met at Freehan's hall with George W. Stone sharing Porto Rico experiences on furlough. Mrs Nehwr of Pittston avenue funeral arrangements noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Ward
Battle's Ballom Prospect Avenue
John KE. Roche
W. G. O'Malley
M. F. Conry
Mr. Donahee
John P. Quinnan
Co. G. Boland
John Gibbons
Electric Social and Athletic Club
Germania
William Heintz
South Washington Avenue
Maple Street
Pittston Avenue
Hickory
Willow Streets
Nugigalle
Seventeenth District
James Connell Lodge
Order of Old Fellows
Freehan's Hall
George W. Stone
Eleventh Infantry
Stone
Porto Rico
C. BP. van Dyke
Hobart
Harry K. Blauminger
George Nehwr
Remedy for the Grippe and Kemp's Hul Sam
Remedy urged for grippe sufferers features Kemp's Hus Sam as a throat and lung remedy. Advises obtaining a bottle now and keeping on hand for immediate use before final symptoms. Warns neglect may lead to pneumonia and suggests preventive use.
Physician Endorsement for Warner's Safe Cure in Beeston Letters
Dr Burchmore of the Suffolk Dispensary extols Warner's Safe Cure as a remarkable remedy for kidney and related inflammatory diseases. The letter states it cured acute Bright's disease and praises its positive specificity while urging patients and physicians to consider the product's proven efficacy in diverse kidney ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burchmore
Beeston
Suffolk
Brigtt
Warner
Ile
Great Vale
M. D. Buffolk
Burchimore
Bright
Borchmore
Dright
Memorial Service Planned at Hickory Street Church
Services will be held at Hickory Street Presbyterian Church where the deceased was a devoted member, honoring her faith and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
Dunmore Republican Borough Ticket and Local Notices
The Dunmore area lists a Republican borough ticket with names for treasurer and commissioners, school directors, and auditors. A Slavick political club formed with officers and monthly meetings at 321 Throop Street, plus a special session next Sunday for important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loule Engle
Frank Wagner
Ponce
Jimer Quick
A. Dbd
Blackinton
J. J. Medway
Frank Montgomery
Thomas Engle
Arch Wagner
Clarence Zimmerman
Local Meeting Notices and Social Event Mix in Green Bridge
The regular Fellowes meeting and a Heptasophs gathering are announced for tonight and next Monday respectively. A Junior Order of United American Mechanics entertainment occurs in Morel’s hall tonight. A horse attachment incident on Capouse avenue sparked excitement. the cutter was damaged. A social gathering at Gardner avenue featured a surprise for blind musician William Gifford with a cushion auction. Numerous locals attended, including the Barrows, Parrys, Thomas family, Larned and Allen households, and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Fellowes
Heptasophs
Order of United American Mechanics
Morel’s Hall
Charles Callender
Philo Street
Rip
T. &, Carr & Son
Cutterman
Capouse Avenue
Delaware and Hudson
Mr. Webb
Marlon Street
Adame Avenue
Dunmore
William Gitfard
Charl Barrowellfle
Gardner Avenue
Arts
Foul Lehr
Sanderson Avenue
Mra
Charles
Private citizen attends Megner's Pharmacy for tonic
A reader report describes a private citizen visiting Megner's Pharmacy seeking a tonic amid concerns over a stimulant product. The piece mentions a large prize and questions about the substance's health effects, reflecting public interest in lung strengtheners and related goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Megner’s
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North Scranton
Heptasophe
Corporal Finn
Company H
Willeme
Bull
Sven
Mary Hennican
Olyphant
St. Patrick’s Church
Delaware
Ludson Tridin
Uthalte
Nicholas Iehtregn
Wert Scranton
Fourth Street
Hyde Park
John Liehtrean
Philp
Frank Sippel
Punerd
Kate Reardon
Kim Street
Mie
Inter
Globe Warehouse
West
Scranton
Wear
Tribone
Jenkins’ Drug Store
Corner Main
Aokeon
W. Kr, Hughes News
Dot
Charles Krager
A. L. Ramer
Jim
Beaste Diehl
Mite Marcare
Minerva Kfupp
Oden
Thomas Boston
Gultar
Mies Beaxle Fraunfelier
Ed Mores
Peete Wim
A. Tu. Ramer
Joe
Atherton
Ihe
W. N. Smith
Benjamin Evans
Bole
Margaret Thonwis
Thomas Eilon
Our Order
Fouhua Ellas
Seiseceseeyses
Wim Davis
GO Batomnan Seeseersess
Wok Evans
G. Charles Levert
Mias
Washington Avenue
Touriill
Hart
Alexander Touhill Pasmlly
Old Kentucky
Carter
Blanche
Niagara
Munn Touhill
Flowsie Banfield
Mr. Goo
Touhill
John A. Touhill, Jr
Toubill! Family
Dr. Burchmore
Boston
Academy OF Music, Burgunder & Reis
Lessees
H.R. Long
Huntly-Jackson Stock CO
Maude Hillman
Winthrop G. Snelling
Throop Street
John Novak
John Hulamn
Andrew Kronis
John Mateska
James Spain
Dunmore Electric Light Company
South Hlakely Street
Knights of Malta
Masonic
William Purcell
East Drinker Street
New Jersey
St. Stephen's Commandery
No. 254
Hall
Young Ladies’ Mission Circle
Presbyterian Church
Mire Calith Wert
Blakely Street
Kingdom Mission
Delaware Street
Edward Swartz
Mleotrio Avenue
J. W. Miller
Depue Street
Wayne County
Leo Quinn
Thomas Quinn
Ward and
Harper Streets
George Phillips
Rise Street
Sterling, Pa
Margaret
Thomas Tadger
North Apple Street
Alex Clark
Honesdale
South Blakely Street
A. J. van Cleft
Wilken- Barre
George Wilton
Spencer Street
Peckville
May Maynard
Mixw Nellie Down
Vivian Gates
Baltimore
Maryland
F. P. Woodward
Quinty Avenue
Electric Engine Company
Lyceum Theatre
Els
Casino
MR. Louis Mann
Clera Lipman
Hugh Morton
Gnstave Kerker
Geo W. Lederer
Belle OF
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AYL New York
Matinez
Sheridan & Faust
AJAX
Merrow Ory
Lim Olancy
Abus
Ajax Remedy CO
Scrantes
Matthews Brose
H. C. Banderron
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