Widow's pension granted to Catharine Hooker of Mancow
City notes report Catharine Hooker receiving a widow's pension. Attorney George T Tiividson sought care for a St John the Evangelist Benefoli association charter, Max Keppa of Duryea treated after knee-pan injury from a kick. Larry Thielwrich jailed thirty days for disturbing Oakford court. Teachers Mutual Benefit association session scheduled. A sermon on America by Rev. Gittinm in Park church. Canadian Jubilee Singers to perform at Court Street Methodist church. 25 cent admission. Local press notes Canadian Jubilee Singers concert gains for Epworth League benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Hooker
Mancow
George T Tiividson Westerday
St. John the Evangelist Benefoli Association of
Larry Thlewrich
Warty
Moriingy
Piatrolman Block
Oakford Court
Wax
Teachers’ Mutual Benefit Association
Otelock
Regina
Sons of America
Ln Park
Jubilee Singers
Court Street
Adria
Mich
Clinadian Jubilee Singers
Imperial Orchestra
Cronwell
Epworth League
Methodist Episcopal Church
Brownie Trooks and Palmer Cox Book Offer
Brownie Trooks with Palmer Cox cited as highly attentive children’s book creators. Saturday promotion offers a hook with every purchase of fifty cents or more at Meare & Hagen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Cox
Hook
Meare & Hagen
Mrs J F Everhart Hosts Tea at Franklin Avenue Home
A tea given by Mrs I F F Everhart at 137 Franklin Avenue yesterday drew about two hundred guests. Hosts assisted by cousin Mrs Buck of Reading. reception help by Mrs George duo Bh Pimmick Mrs Frank H Jermyn and Mrs Katharyne Wilcox. Lemenade led by Miss Jian McKenna. dining room decor pink and green under Mrs William Marple. Servers included Miss Dalzell Reading Miss Beesle Phelps and Miss Edith Phelps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. FF. Everhart
Franklin Avenue
Mra
William Marple
Miss Dalzell
Reading
Beesle Phelps
Edith Phelps
Official Vote Count Continues in Court Room No 2
The official tally of last Tuesday's vote began in court room No 2 with clerks Ackerly McAndrew Ross Walsh Milentine Vidaver. The process continued without incident and should finish before noon. Attorney Donovan, for McNamara defeated by James Grier by 15 votes, examined returns but did not rule on a contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Room
Byron F. Ackerly
Frank J. McAndrew
Elliot Ross
M. J. Walsh
Clarence Milentine
Nathan Vidaver
C. Donovan
J. B. McNamara
Seamon Council
James
Sir Knights to Attend Funeral of George Brogine at Asylum Hall
Attention Sir Knights of Melita Commandery meet February 20 at 1 o clock sharp at the Masonic hall Asylum to attend the funeral of their late brother and Sir Knight George Brogine Coeur de Lion Commandery invited Baran Browning eminent Commander Attest Alfred H Shipland Recorder
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of
Melita Commandery
Masonic Hall
George Brogine
Crouch Bros Beatty’s Ends Sale of Shoes and Beech Pills
Local shop Crouch Bros Beatty’s announces a closing out sale to quit business with up-to-date footwear on sale. An accompanying note promotes Beech-8 Pills as a remedy, though details remain unclear in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crouch Bros
Beatty
No. 27 School Forms Uniformed Boys Drill Corps
George T. Bugden drills master leads No. 27 school in Green Ridge to form a 22 boy Junior American Citizens Drill Corps with muskets and manual training. Principal Professor Hawker supports the progressive program as community interest grows after a grand hall presentation and donations from railway unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 27
Green Ridge
Hawker
Commonwealth
Rill Corps
Profiehoney
Vetr
Vootee
T. Burden
Mailetary
Woys
Willitars School
Allan
N.Y
Charles Fainery
Philadelphia
Bugden
Gritfin
Grand Army of the Republic
Loys
Third Floor Court House Nears Completion
The third floor of the court house nears completion as District Attorney Jobo Ft. Jones moves in his furniture. The grand jury room adjoins offices on the northeast corner. A drive to form American Guards in Scranton schools is discussed with Superintendent Howell backing the plan. The building will be complete after corridor painting and elevator installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Jobo Ft. Jones
Grand Jury Room
James Neeld
Harry Fisher
Eddy Burke
Moses Sewell
Lloyd Fuller
Payne Garnier
William Scout Arthur Clifford
Harold Green
Harry Hartshorn
Carl Garihan
Lewis Hollenback
Daniel Hart
George Howell
District Attorney’s
Jury Rooms
Tallet Rooms
Uworary
Mrs J L Connell Hosts Tea For Notable Guests
Mrs J L Connell of 1115 Vine street entertained yesterday afternoon for Miss Stuart sister of former Philadelphia mayor and Miss Terwilliger of Waterloo N Y. The interior featured green and white with Easter lilies and maidenhair. Guests included Mrs N Y Leet Mrs D K E Taylor Mrs William Connell and others with Mrs A J Connell and Mrs J S McAnulty presiding at the tea table. Cocoa and tea were served in the sitting room and library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Damer L. Connell
Vine Street
Stuart
Philadelphia
Miss Terwilliger
Waterloo
N.Y
Connell
N. Y. Leet
D. KE. Taylor
William Connell
S. A. Stevens
M. S. Pratt
A. J. Connell
J. S. McAnulty
Helen Stevens
Honnie Ripple
Kate Henwood
Jessie Dimmick
Anna McAnulty
Cocoa
Toon
Trippe
Frances Pratt
Miss Griffin
Ladies Auxiliary Formed for Railway Conductors
The Friendship division No 10 of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors was organized yesterday in the city with thirty five charter members. The group comprises wives and daughters of conductors and included installations and related ceremonies followed by a complimentary dinner and reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Moore
Toledo
Maelsted
OF. Wiltee
Philadelphia
Thomnae Shields
William Frasier
Phoenix Division
Phiiltlisbute
George J. Fowler
Mra
A. Frounfelker
T. J. Dotdlean
Prank ‘Transue
J. J. Mastera
Wuard
William Bigart
John Renehler
A. Prounfelker
Hanley's
Garrett Bogart
New Society
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association Hall
Patrick FP
Duffy
Lackawanna Division
Moore
Fowler
He Was Doing the Town John Madigan Jailed
John Madigan and three other youths caused a disturbance in intoxicated condition early yesterday. Patrolman Sloat attempted arrest, Madigan resisted, Patrolman Day helped. In police court he was committed to jail for thirty days in default of a $5 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Madigan
Sloat
Madigan
Day
Matigan
Directors and Officers Chosen at Throop Store Meeting
At the annual stockholders meeting of Throop Store company the following directors were elected: Tt. H. Throop, J. N. Price, Frank Merrifield, FE. N. Shiver, and Robert Merrifield. Officers elected include DY BOL Throop as president, Frank Merrifield as general manager and treasurer, and I. N. Shirer as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Throop Store
Tt. H. Throop
J. N. Price
Frank Merrifield
FE. N. Shiver
Robert Merrifield
Bol Throop
I. N. Shirer
Fresh Jersey Eggs Offer for Trial Order
A wholesale notice from BG. Coursen promotes fresh Jersey eggs as superior. The firm claims daily year round supply and urges customers to order a dozen on trial to be convinced, likening quality to their Philadelphia Creamery Front Butter success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Funeral notice for George Broome by Peter Williamson lodge
The Peter Williamson lodge No. 228 F and A M asks members to meet at Masonic hall on Saturday February 20 at one o'clock for the funeral of Brother George Broome. All other Masonic lodges invited to attend. Signed Wim L Diehl W M and L Van Buskirk secretary. Also ad for Steam Heating and Plumbing at 231 Wyoming Ave and a note about 250 White Envelopes for 17c at Sea Store Lackaw Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Williamson Lodge
A. M
Masonic Hall
George Broome
Wim. L. Diehl
W. M
Low Down Bids For Asphalt Pave In City
The common council heard bids for Mulberry street asphalt paving with Columbia Construction of Syracuse and New York city offering the lowest price, while August Robinson of E. Robinson's Sons underbid Barber and Dunn Bros. The select branch did not meet, adjourning to next Thursday as council business included sewer initiative and engine house improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Robinson
Columbia Company
Common Council
Select Branch
Mulberry Street
Columbia Construction Company
Syracuse
New York City
E. Robinson
Dundonald
Jehlind
Trinidha
Conte
Stralight
Harber Asphalt Faving Company
Strauight
Dunn Bros
Strilght
Pavements Committee
Pitch Lake
Judiciary Committee
Moir
Board of Health
the Ninth
Tiecomber
Nay Ave
Franklin Avenue
Scotte
Wo. Connell & Sons
Kingsbury Rubber and Supply Company
Connell & Son
Select Council
Keller
Linden Street
Monroe Avenue
Mahon Court
Scranton Streets and Bridges Committee Action Report
City council debates street and bridge conditions from South Main to Washburn and along Linden and South Side. A special committee to adjust Muldoon and Bowe platting for masonry work is approved. damage claim settlements and a firefighter horse harness ordinance are reviewed before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Scranton Traction Company
South Main Avenue
Scranton
Washburn
Thotmas
Moir
Muldoon & Bowe
Linden
South Side
Daink
Patrick Muldoon
Noone
Grier
Plandaghan
Miner Fatally Injured in Cayuga Mine
Robert Jones a miner of 428 Oak Street Providence was crushed by a roof fall at Cayuga mine yesterday and died at Mosee Taylor hospital at 1 06 last evening. Survived by wife and five small children. Funeral notice to follow. Also a shoe sale notice from Banister Shoe Company offering half price stock as they close out before store improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jones
Oak Street
Providence
Cayuga
Mosee Taylor Hospital
Banister Shoe Company
Stark Foote wedding in Scranton Pennsylvania
A notice records the engagement or forthcoming marriage of Otto N. Stark of Clinton and Elisa M. Foote of Scranton, with details dated February 1st and officiated by Rev. W. Berd. Ceremony expected in Scranton area.
BROOME TIN SCRANTON DEATH NOTICE BIRTH RECORDS
Fragmented obituary items from Scranton Pennsylvania list the deaths and family notes. Cores Broome aged about fifty funeral plans at Second Presbyterian Church and Adams Avenue Chapel with interment at a local cemetery. Also Hanson and Thorne notices mention family details and ages with funeral arrangements and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorne
Scranton
Mah
Margaret
Atre
Samuel Thomne
McDoonough Avenue
Untrimmed Hats Workers Sell Off Stock For Quick Sale
TRUNHIED MILLINERY marks down hats to move stock fast. Ten hats at 1.00, six at 1.50, fifteen at 2.00, eleven at 2.50, with two months wear time ahead. Hats sold regardless of cost as large losses are taken to adjust inventory. Ten dozen untrimmed hats marked at one fourth value.
Prize Fight Raided at Grove House in Priceburg
Constable Richard Barren led a raid with five deputies on a prize fight at Grove House run by James Twiss. Fight halted after three rounds as spectators fled. no arrests made. Proprietor denied removing crowd as officers cleared the room amid citizen involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Grove House
James Twiss
Priceburg
Richard Barren
Corietable
Tia Bie
Hotel Burron
Michael Donnelly
Beranton
Banister Shine Company Promotes Low Prices
The Banister Shine Company's store draws crowds daily as proof of public approval for its low prices and discounts. The firm claims to be cutting about half its former price while continuing business from a twenty two year old stand offering awnings tents flags and decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shine Com-Paty
S.C. Fuhrman & Bro
Footwear and fashion sale at John Ross shop
It is a chance of a lifetime to buy Ule grade shoes at exceptional prices as Crouch Grow and Beatty offer them. Tailor-made suits and overcoats in latest styles also available from John Ross at 507 Spruce street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crouch Grow, & Beatty
Tallor
John Ross
Spruce Street
Overstock Hardware Deep Cut Sale This Week
Overstock on hardware goods prompts a deep cut sale. Items include Mingr 26 inch hand saws and boxwood rules. Also listed are tracing wheels screw drivers and glass cutters with wholesale style pricing for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mingr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Narrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna
Eader
Penn Avenue
A.B. Warman
Kis
May
City Notes
J. F. Everhart
State
Pennsylvania
George T. Bugden
Albany
George T. Hugden
MR. Jones
Springfield
J. L. Connell
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Jersey
Attest
L. van Buskirk
P. F
M.T. Howley
Lack
Barber Company
Dunnros
NAV Aug
R. E. Thomas
Miner
Trunhied Millinery
A. R. Sawyer
Nay Aug Park
Coliery
Canavan & Stokes
Gibson St
Tenth Ward
Wyoming Avenues
Twiss
Senenee
Sohmar Piano
J. W. Guernsey
Gall
Washington Avenue
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St. Opp
Jermyn
Choice Carnet Designs
Lackawara Ave
Wyomir, Haus
W. W. Berry
Lackawanna Avenue
China Hall
C. J. Weichel
Mears
A. E. Rogers
L. Posner
Lackawanna Ave
Lackawanna Lubricating CO
Capouse
Warren-Ehret Company
Exrets
Hiciret
H. H. Pierge Penn Ave. Market
Dunn
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