Society Notes Show Town Visits and Local Gatherings
Mrs M Ribo of New York city visits in the city with Mrs Lizzie Lowenthall of Glen Falls and others. Mr and Mrs N Van Buskirk entertain Miss Margaret Ware of Danville and Miss Josie Fritz visits her uncle Victor Koch on Madison avenue. Miss Bertha Powell and Miss Josie Mercereau attend the Carlo Hecker art school in New York and plan several months there with drawing water colors and miniatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Ribo
New York City
Lizzie Lowenthall
Glen Falls
A. K
J. H. Collen
Madison Avenue
N. van Buskirk
Pine Street
Margaret Ware
Danville
M. Hito
New York
Levyini
White
Adams Avenue
Josie Fritz
Plainfield
Victor Koch
Bertha Powell
Db. W. Powell
Ative Josie Mercereau
J. Mercereau
Cuarl-Hecker
Sime Vowels
Mercereau
Madison Avenue Social Entertainment at H. C. Du Bois Home
A Sunday School group from Calvary Reformed church hosted a social at 611 Madison Avenue last night. Performers included Miss Allie Frants Miss Mannery Bert Brink and several others with a recitation by Miss Sallie Du Hois. Mr Wel don gave an address and a cobweb skit plus refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. du Bois
Madison Avenue
C. KB. Weidaw
Calvary Reformed Church
Allie Frants
Mannery
Bert Brink
Kittle Fish
Kittle Quinn
Kittle Fahey
Miss Greener
Sallie du Hois
Mr. Weldon
Wyoming Valley Lace to Erect New Mill in Wilkes-Barre
Stockholders approve a three story brick mill on Union street Wilkes Barre to be begun in ten days and ready by August 1. Machinery partly on hand from Texas and England to expand capacity. over one hundred new workers to be added once completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Valley Lace Company
Union Street
Wilkes-Barre
Texas
England
Will doubles output as plant remodels for manufacturing
The company plans to double production output by upgrading its present plant. The remodeled facility will be devoted entirely to manufacturing with a new building used for bearing and finishing. It will house offices, salesrooms, and the shipping department for streamlined operations.
Concert at Lyceum for Home for the Friendless
Tonight’s Lyceum concert showcases varied acts from opérette to violin solos and choral works. The program features Glees, Gipsy Dance, To Prego Padre, and Handel with a strong Bach-era choir, with Bauer’s band providing numbers and public support urged to help the Home for the Friendless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oveplupc
Anoi
the Skylark
Barnby
Hibin Hood
Warford Lloyd
Nacher Misa Jutta
Allen
Boprano Colo
Villanelto
Cordelia Freeman
Padre
Nicolow
O'Briet
Wooler and Watkins
Cceeell
Willie Conant
Bymvia
Frank Behubert
Dickory
Dickory Dock
Alfred Alle
Flanaghan Plans Contest After Narrow Loss in Ward Eight
John J. Flanaghan, defeated by one vote for the Eighth Ward common council seat, asserts the Second District count was irregular and seeks an official recount. Attorneys watched the tally as affidavits were reviewed, a motion for a recount prepared, while other races saw no similar challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. W. Aizerman
John J. Flanaghan
Planaghan
M. A. McGinley
Tom Flanaghan
Baker
Flanaghan
Archhbald
Supreme Court
Election Board
BD. J. Davis
Finn
James
John M. Corbett
C. W. Dawson
R. J. Murray
James E. Watkins
PL BE
Timlin
Ile
Lehigh University Club Sets Annual Banquet at Hotel Jermyn
The Lehigh University club plans its annual banquet at Hotel Jermyn on Monday evening with guests from New York Philadelphia and other cities. Arthur Long leads the committee with W H Griffith J J Clark and others arranging travel for out-of-town attendees and inviting W R Butler of Mauch Chunk as toastmaster. Prominent guests include Professor W S Franklin representing the faculty and Robert P. Linderman president of Bethlehem Iron Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh University Club
Jermyn
New York
Philadelphia
Arthur Long
W. 8
S. Griffith
J. J. Clark
Walter Briggs
Morgan Davis
W. H. Dean
Ll. O. Emmerich
W. A
W. 8. Franklin
Lehich University
Robert P. Linderman
Bethlehem Iron Company
McCulligan Wins Fifth Ward Election Despite Contested Ballot
In Wilkes-Barre the Fifth ward contest ends with Patrick McCulligan declared elected after a ticketing plan. Mayor Nichols notes the city’s shift toward a third class city government, detailing the ordinance needed and changes to offices including elimination of tax receiver, auditor, and high constable while adding controller, treasurer and assessors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ward
Patrick McCulligan
Nichols
Wilkes-Barre
Farmington Luncheon Aids Poor Through Sewers Meetings
The Farmington society hosted a luncheon at Mrs. W. W. Scranton's home for Farmington alumnae and nearby residents. The group, meeting periodically to sew for the poor, alternates luncheons between this city and Wilkes-Barre with guests including Mrs. Fuller and Miss Anderson, among others. An Otis White club compass game followed at the Mears building with several couples in attendance. Florence Finch hosted an informal thimble tea and Mrs. C L Prey hosted a small afternoon gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
W. W. Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Mre. Fuller
Mra. Woodward
Loveland
Vaughn
Hrundage
Mre. Dorfrance
R. W. Archbald
H. C. Shafer
J. Ben Dimmick
Mire Platt
Mise Anderson
Otis Whiet Club
Scranton Whiet Club
Mears
L. G. Lant
John Simpeven
William, Silkman
Grant Pelton
F. A. Allabach
Kasvon
Phillips
Pratt
Foulke
Dale
Miss Scranton
Florence Finch
Mother of Pennsylvania Chief Justice John Dean Dies in City
Mrs Mary Dean widow of Matthew Dean and mother of Judge John Dean of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court died in this city Tuesday at the home of George W Marshall. Funeral services were held last night at the Marshall home and burial will be in Lock Haven. Born in Columbia County she left three children by her first marriage and one by this marriage plus other offspring from prior unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dean
John Dean
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Sermon
George W. Marshall
Marshall
Quincy Avenue
Charles EF. Robinson
Second Presbyterian Church
Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western
Lock Haven
Columbia County
Matthew Dean
Judge Dean
Ella Everts
Kittie Schwallenberg
Omaha
Neb
Scranton Railway Plans Weat Side Line Extensions
By April 1 the Scranton Railway expects to begin work on two miles of Weat Side extensions. Plans include extending from Swetland Street terminus to Bromley Avenue then Lafayette and Burlen avenues, and from Washburn Street terminus at Filmore Avenue to Grant Avenue then Jackein Street to the city line. Luzerne Street line will extend from Twenty second Street along Liuterne Street to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Railway Company
Swetland Street
Bromley Avenue
Bromley
Lafayette
Buren Avenue
Washburn Street
Filmore Avenue
Grant Avenue
Jackein Street
Jackson
Luzerne Street
Twenty-second Street
Liuterne Street
Ford Goes to Jail After Wednesday Night Shooting
The man referred to as Ford, a Black suspect, faced a police court hearing by Mayor Galley after admitting to shooting at William Scott and another man on Center street Wednesday night. Ford was committed to jail to await trial in default of bond set at 2000 dollars, while Scott, jailed alongside him, was released. Ford claimed Scott struck him with a block jack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
William Scott
Center Street
New Bicycle Boulevard Plans Ahead of Court Action
Arthur Frothingham prepares maps of the proposed bicycle boulevard from the city to Hawley for court presentation and charter rights application. The road is expected to be ready in about three months. The LAW find book will include a boulevard map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Frothingham
City
Hawley
Clearing Out Sale of Oriental Rugs and Carpets
Michaelian Bros. & Co. announces a clearing out sale on Oriental, Smyrna, and Japanese rugs at cost in Washington Avenue. Shop now to save on rugs and carpets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michaelian Bros. & Co
Washington Avenue
I Have the Best Building Lot in Nay Ang Park Sale
A note from G. W. at the Tribune office offers a building lot in Nay Ang Park for sale at a very low, negotiable price. The seller invites potential buyers to set terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nay Ang Park
Tribune
Survivors Named From Maine Disaster and Local Factories
Patrick Carey of Minooka and Charles H. Bullock of this city survived or were aboard the Maine when it exploded. Carey, 21, had served three years and was home last July for four weeks. The Dickinson Manufacturing Co. in this city made the Maine’s steam cylinders. Treasury Secretary J Gage directed the flag be displayed at half mast for those killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waen Gonner
Maine
Secretary of Treasury
Fiat
Patrick Carey
Mr and Myre
John Carey
Minooka
Carey
Charles H. Bullock
Mr. Bullock
F. L. Bullock
Dickson Manufacturing Company
Ripple
L. J. Gage
Washington, D. C
BE. H. Ripple
Lt. J. Gage
A Pretty Wedding At Home Of The Bride
Last evening at six o clock at the home of Mr and Mrs Lewis Black 1 Franklin square Sadie Black of this city and Edward M Gallen of Lima O were married Rev Max Landsberg officiated The bridal party wore formal attire with pearl and diamond gift pin The maid of honor Miss Misa Rove Gallen wore yellow organdie and carried yellow roses Out of town guests included S L Gallen Scranton Pa and J Winterfeld Duluth Minn The couple plan an extended southern States tour and will reside in Lima Ohio after March
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Black
Franklin Square
Sadie Black
Edward M. Gallen
Lima
Louis Black
Black & Meyer
Max Landsberg
Geelock
Misa Rove Gallen
Scranton
Wheeling
W. Va
S. L. Gallon
Mere Simmer
Cur We
Herthy
Pore Rh
Callen
Scrantion
Pac David NS. Gatlen
Witches-Parre
Pug
Mint
Flim Woalff
Miles West
Syracuse
J. Winterfeld
Duluth
Minna N . Black
Moravin
N. Yoo
Woman Celebrates Seventieth Birthday With Family Reunion
Mrs. Long marked her seventieth birthday with a family reunion at her home on North River Street. The Wilkes-Barre Record notes she remains active and in good health, as she was fifteen years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North River Street
De Mania for Dr Agnew's Little Pills Sold Widely
An old promotional notice touts Dr Agnew's Little Pills as a marvel. It claims affordability and quality, with features like nanora coating and relief from pain after eating and headaches. Sold by Matthews Bros and W.T. Clari.
Pres. Keller's Inaugural Board of Trade Meeting
The board of trade holds its regular monthly meeting Monday evening. President Keller's inaugural talk and his new committee appointments are expected to add interest. Reports from the transportation and manufacturers committees may be submitted and the water rate issue likely to be discussed further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Keller
Twilk
Transportation and Manufacturers Committees
Political Jottings on Pittston and Scranton Election Shifts
Democrats reel from a Tuesday Republican victory as party leaders brace for reorganization Tuesday night. Loyalists celebrate Coyne Cusick and Thomas wins with a Fourth ward pick. Grif fiths replaces Thomas in the lower chamber. Dunmore shifts solidly Republican under Burgess Powell while West Scranton eyes a Bradshaw bid for Third district registrar of voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
Burgess Powell
Borough
Agaffaire
West Scranton
Harry T. Bradshaw
Office of Register of Voters
Mrs Wilhelm Severely Burned In Lounge Lighting Accident
Mrs Wilhelm of 41 Ridge Street is in danger after Tuesday night when a match she was striking for lighting a lounge ignited her clothing. Dr Rey reports it is uncertain if she will recover fully as she remains under treatment with burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelm
Ridge Street
Dr Rey
Dalton Maher Nuptials at St Agnes Church Pleasant Mount
The ceremony for Done Ditton and Miss Pheres Maher took place in St Agnes Church Pleasant Mount Wayne County on a Wednesday afternoon officiated by Rev J J Healey. Miss Gertrude Howkes served as bridesmaid with John McAvoy as groomsman. The couple plans to reside in Bout Sevaenten after the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pheres Maher
Thomas Maher
Pleasant Mount
Wayne County
Agnes
J. J. Healey
Misa Gertrude Howkes
John McAvoy
Dalten
Manager Fennessy Quits Burlesque at Inghamton Theater
Parlor City residents voice strong disapproval as manager Fennessy ends burlesque shows at the Inghamton theater. The decision follows community concerns over the nessity and nastiness of the performances, signaling a shift in local entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fengnessy
Steam Heating and Plumbing Ad Note Ownership
Steam Heating and Plumbing firms P. F. and M. T. Howley advertise services at 241 Wyoming Avenue. Nolan Bros list plumbing and gas-fitting at 515 Linden Street. Twining, optician, operates at Harris' drug store on Penn Avenue with hours from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F
M.T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Nolan Bros
Linden Street
Twining
Penn Avenue
Harris’ Drug Store
Finest Coursen’s vegetables on sale at low prices
The ad lists Coursen’s Sugar Peas at 19 cents and 2.25 dollars per dozen, Maine Corn 15 cents and 1.50 per dozen, and Fancy Beans 15 cents and 1.75 per dozen. It notes the corn is finer than the Perry price at 50 cents per glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coursen
Maine
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the Lackawanna
A. B. Warman
Perry Bros
NEW Music Store
Columbian Detective Agency
Dime Bank Building
Scranton, PA
Chas McMullen & CO
The
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Rolleitad
Telephone
Isos
Madison Avenue Social
Mg Valley Lace Company
Lyceum
Lyceum Tonight
Beneft
Friendlees
Reeli
Aria Balect
Vincee Sameon
Handel
Mise
Kathryn Timberman
the Hunt
Sparasate Mies
Julia CL Aten
Gipsy Life
Joe Schumann
Brlect
Watking
Bauer
Zizelman
Mol- Plana- Zizvin
Elan
Firat Distriet
Melvin
Thoms P. Daniels
Emil Bonn
Zeus Newwews
C. L. Prey
Hill
NEW Bicycle Boulevard
Bullock
Edward M. Cathen
Fer
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Laat
Jonas Luong Vele
Bauer's Orchestra
Pittston
Centro
Friends of Select
Fleet T. J. Coyne
M. J. Cusick
Twentieth Ward
Callery
Hell
Simon Thomas
Thomas
William WY. Griffiths
Sears
John FE
Regan
M. EF. Clark
Edward James, Jr
Select Council
John J. Shea
Sétreet
James Manley
Mr. Shea
United States
Herr Crowling
Clarke Bros
Ine
Bronson & Tallman
Spruce Street
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St
Paholesale
Raynolds
Hand & Payne
Axberd
Acs
Washington Ave
Lackawanna Avenue
Dalton-Maher
St. Agnes Church
Ingram Art Squares
Sterling and Stearns
Bittenbender & CO
Maloney Oland Manufacturing CO
Meridian Street
Scranton, Mo
Telephonstus
Japan
Mbiogie
Stalin
E. G
Barbour
Credithouse
Silverstone
Lackawin- da Fvenne
Williams
Apia
Nealost Siek
Gina
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Sporting Goods
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A. W. Jurisch
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