Benefit Concert on the West Side Stirs Local Audiences
A West Side benefit concert for a new hospital drew an appreciative crowd. Misses Margaret Gibbs Florence Gibbs Bila Williams and Margaret Edwards organized the event with Miss Elsie Van Der Voort as star soprano. Performers included pianist Genevieve Bacon tenor Alfred Wooler and reciter Willard Howe, with Miss Lydia Saylor and others delivering numbers before a nod to future engagements. The hall featured palms and draperies and Judge H M Edwards chaired the proceedings. Net proceeds were estimated at about 14 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Hat
St. David's
Margaret and
Florence Gibbs
Misa Bila Willame
Margaret Edwards
Margaret Gibbs
Elsie van der Voort
Kim Fare
Miss van der Voort
Dekdéven
Mies van der Voort
Edwards
Young Men's Christian Association
Genevieve Bacon
Nicholson
Mise Tinconnis
Philip Hf. Warren
Warren Tke
Willard DD. Howe
Pittston
Mr. Howe
Leland T. Powers
Mise Wes der Voort
Sandy
Alfred Wooler
Sololst
Elm Park Church
Levan
Wooler
Mary
Lydia Satlor
Ralph Williams
Clarrier Ward
Miss Ward
Polish Dance and Violin Solo Highlight Benefit
The concert closed with a violin solo by Miss Vander Voort and Miss Julia Allin. Vander Voort sent a £10 check to the manager of the benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gellar
Vander Voort
Julia Allin
Surprise Birthday Party for John W Lewis on Acker Avenue
Friends gathered Wednesday at John W Lewis home on Acker avenue to celebrate his forty second birthday with a supper hosted by Mrs Lewis and daughters. A program featured solos recitations and duets by local names such as Alin Davin Aaron Jones Mamie Harris Eddie Davis Morris Thomas and the Bellevue Green Club under Morris Thomas. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jonah Lloyd Mr and Mrs John Lloyd Mr and Mrs David Harris Mr and Mrs David Burns Mrs Reese B Davis and many others. A hant come memento was presented to Mr Lewis by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John. W. Lewis
Acker Avenue
John B. Jones
John Thomas
William Heath
David Thorning
George Powell
Alisa Davis
Gwen Davis
Mamie Browning
Mamie Harris
Margaret Thomas
Margaret Davis
Jessie Browning
Rhoda Thomas
Kate Davis
Sarah Davis
Maud Jones
Edith Davis
Mamie Lewis
Bessie Lewis
Elin Browning
David Reese
Aaron James
John R. James
Thomas Davis
David Phillips
W. L. Davis
Thomas Jones
Eddie Davie
John R. Lewis
Evan Thomas
Frank Jones
Morris Thomas
Mr. Lewis
Frieniis Perder
Masons from Scranton Visit Otseninge Lodge for Fraternal Session
About 150 Masons from Scranton and northern Pennsylvania traveled by the 455 Delaware Lackawanna and Western train to Otseninge Lodge Free and Accepted Masons in Binghamton for a social session and degree ceremony. Attending Scranton members included Will Jones James P. Thorns G. J. Saxe Horace Costler George Thomas and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Otseninge Lodge
Binghamton
Parlor City
Oiseninge Hall
Delaware, Lackawanna
Will Jones
James P. Thorns
G. J. Saxe
Horace Costler
George Thomas
George Oberdorfer
Harry Randolph
Moses Morgan
William Thomas
W. Mears
D. J. Davis
Alex Shmpson
John Brock
B. Hermeson
Paine
John Bossen
J. Warnke
B. Woodhull
Albert Grauf
Conrad Luther
Debaters Discuss US Territorial Policy at Ivorite Hall
Robert Morris lodges hosted an educational entertainment featuring a debate on whether the United States should not seek new territory. The affirmative won the audience vote 23 to 4 after judges John Courier Morris and John H. Powell chose winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Morris Lodges
U United States
Howell Harris
W. BR. Lewis
John J. Davies
EL FE. Robathan
John Courier Morris
John H. Powell
Audiencve
John Courier
Morris
Tribune
Birthday surprise for John Dennebaum on twenty ninth
A birthday surprise party honored John Dennebaum of Lafay ette street on Wednesday evening for his twenty ninth birthday. Music was provided by John Wagstar Fred Telae and John Dennebaum. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Dennebaum Mer and Mrs William G Smith Mr and Mrs BE EB Lord Mr and Mrs E L Reber Mr and Mrs John Ey Lewis Mr and Mrs Samuel Harris Mr and Mrs Fred Telze and Mr and Mrs Chris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dennebaum
Lifayette Street
John Wagstar
Fred Telae
Mer
William G. Smith
BE. EB. Lord
E. L. Reber
John Ey
Lewis
Samuel Harris
Fred Telze
Chris
Pants to last the winter sale at mills outlet
A local advertises a wool pants sale saying the garments are all wool and durable for winter wear. The seller notes no profit on making but cloth profit and promises good looking pants from a cloth mill, with 100 pairs offered today.
New Nov 16 School Dedicated With Activities
The school will be dedicated today with exercises starting at 2 o'clock in the public apartment on the third floor. T J Jennings, ward school controller, is chairman for the day and many prominent public men will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Jennings
West Side notes on inspector reports and local happenings
Food inspector Cullen visits West Side office of Alderman Johns to secure sample material of the butter tied to Henry Weisberg s arrest. Many local items follow including a new Myrtle Dancing class organized under Professor James Connors, a West Side Central Republican club meeting, pastors heading to Edwardsdale for the Baptist Young People's union convention, and various residents recovering from illness or injury. Local business ads round out the page with florists and a pharmacy listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullen
West Side
Johns
Henry Weisberg
Archbald
James Connors
Taylor
Edwardsdale
Baptist Young People's Union
Evans
Jennie Owens
North Bromley Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
David Samuel
Hellevue Street
Pennsylvania Glee Club
Webeca Davia
Jennie Morgans
Bellevue
Henry FH. Davis
Avenue A
Hiness
William Joseph
Avenue D
Dodge
Palmer & McDonalds
Liederkranz Masquerade at Scranton Ball Draws Large Crowds
Scranton Liederkranz held its twenty eighth annual masquerade ball with hundreds in attendance. The program featured elaborate costumes from “Little Beypt” to the “Yellow Kid” as Bauer's Orchestra played. the event included a fairy tale theme with Prince Edward Risele and Lavina Schnell and a dramatic sequence as burglars tried to rob the home but failed. The organizing committee included Thomas Speicher Frank Becker Louis Reichert Theodore W Kessel and Isidor Rous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
Scranton Liederkrang
Bone
Scranton Litderkraing
Dri
Dex
Prince and Princess of
Beypt
Yellow Kid
Bauer
Thomas Speicher
Frank Becker
Louis Reichert
Theodore W. Kessel
Isidor Rous
Shipping News Roundup From New York Harbor
New York arrivals include fob ships from Antwerp and Hoam burg with Patria. Vessels sailing include Pennsylvania to Hum hure and Brudtwort to Broment. outbound via Werra from Genoa Trave from Southampton and Fritannic from Queenstown arrive for New York. London reports Masgachun and Rottor LT departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Southwark
Antwerp
Patria
Hoamburg
Pennsylvania
Humhure
Brudtwort
Broment
Werra
Genoa
Trave
Southampton
Fritannic
Queenstown
Masgachunatts
London
Werkendam
Rottor
McKinley coal duty restored by Republican committee
Washington February McKinley rate of duty on coal was restored at this morning's meeting of the Republican members of the ways and means committee. Under the present law the duty is 40 cents a ton for bituminous coal and shale. The former rate of duty was 76 cents for a ton of bushels with eighty pounds to the bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Feb. W
Ways and Means
Suburban Civic Parade Follows Election Night
Spectators flocked to the Nineteenth ward Wednesday for an election bet celebration. Bherifan wins a council seat and Jacob Alerler wheels him through main streets in a wheelbarrow as a crowd cheers. A long procession with a bass drum, an American flag, and enthusiastic participants winds along the route.
Green Ridge Social and Local Notices
Green Ridge reports a church social at Ashbury Methodist Episcopal Church this evening with a brief program and light refreshments. Miss Lizzie Suydam hosted friends at Capote Avenue. Mr Youngs the hypnotist entertained. Mrs James Dolph hosted a surprise birthday party with many attendees including Mrs De Pue Harvey Dorsey Hudeau Tripp Vought and others. F G Person from Brooklyn visiting local friends. Born to Mr and Mrs Weich el a daughter on Capouse Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashbury Methodist Episcopal Church
L. DD. Colonman
Delaware
Lizzie Suydam
Capote Avenue
Youngs
Questa
Blanche Potter
Bamters
Philadelphia
Weichel
Capouse Avenue
James Dolph
Mra
Frank de Pue
John Harvey
Dorsey
J. M. Hudeau
Wl Tripp
T. MM. Vought
L. A. Arnold
Ow. Ripple
Mivs
Amost Snyder
W. By
Local notices and society items in town column
Miss Bertha Emery of Washington avenue is slowly recovering from a street car collision. Pathor Whitty society held a business meeting. In St Mary's Hall a literary circle was organized. An afternoon entertainment by No. 2 school pupils is planned. Welsh Baptist Church members held a social last evening. A local fishing party prepares for the eis teddfod in Frothingham. Mrs Sarah Gilbert of Oak street and Mrs Walter Dimmick of Carbondale are mentioned among local residents. Thomas Phillips of Summit avenue suffers a severe rheumatic attack. Born to Mr and Mrs William Blackmore of McDonough avenue a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Emery
Washington Avenue
Pathor Whitty Society
St. Mary's Hell
No. 2
Welsh Baptist Bunding Kchool
Frothingham
Sarah Gilbert
Oak Street
Utte
Walter Dimmick
Carbondale
Thomas Jenkine
Daniel Reese
Spring Street
Postwar Local Races Split Between Parties
The voting resulted in Republicans winning key offices including Justice of the Peace J Hi Tucci and others, while Democrats gained five seats. The battle was exciting and results brought jubilance to Democrats. Greenwood employees will be paid Saturday. John J Coyne, tax collector elect, was serenaded by the Moose Band on Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hi ‘Tucci
Frank Toole
William Thomas
Charles W. Gallagher
Greenwood Cbllieries
John J. Coyne
Homeopathists Meet in Hi Month Session
The Homeopathic Medical Society of Northern Pennsylvania held its bi monthly gathering with members discussing ongoing studies and local remedies at the meeting. The group focused on professional updates and community health outreach in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pennsylvania Society
The
Homeopathic Medical Society of Northern Pennsylvania
Monthly Meeting At Dr HH Ware Office
Monthly meeting held at Dr HH Ware office on Washington Avenue and Thinden Street. Dr HH Hn of Tunkhannock presided as president. papers read by Dr All, Dr J W Chole, De Anna CO Clark and Dr FW Brewster. Discussions followed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ware
Washington Avenue
Thinden Street
HH. Hn
Tunkhannock
Association
All
J. W. Chole
Anna CO
Clark
FW Brewster
Throop Borough Wins Mandamus Over Traction Company
Throop Borough through Street Commissioner Michael Begley secured a mandamus to force the Boranton Traction Company to comply with its franchise ordinance. The suit claims failure to plank rails at street crossings, inadequate fill between tracks, and neglect to maintain the required distance from the curb line on borough streets. Vosburg and Dawson represent the borough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torms
Ihs Street
Michael Begley
Throop
Boranton Trackin Company
Vosburg & Dawson
Charges Against J Dutton Hackett Shake Collins & Hackett Firm
Henry J. Collings accuses J Dutton Hackett junior partner of mismanaging and defrauding Collins Hackett Co. in the defunct clothing firm. He seeks injunction, a receiver, and stay of proceedings as court hears detailed allegations of book doctoring, personal charges to firm funds, and concealment of ledgers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charites
Henry J. Collings
Frm
Collins & Hackett
J. Dutton Hackett
Beltin
Reneon
Hilt
Hiasuet
Gunster
Collling
Hackett
Hackett, Cuirhart & Co
Wholesale Clothiers
New York
Baseball Park
Collins
Hackett, Carhart & Co
J. Dutton
Hackett Carhart & Co
Collina
Inspector Cox Reports Thirteenth Regiment Rifle Practice
The annual report of Lieutenant Herbert B. Cox, Inspector of rifle practice for the Thirteenth regiment, details a perfect 100 percent participation and progress toward sharpshooter status. It notes two matches benefiting skill development, calls for renewed effort next season, and emphasizes accurate returns and range funding considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert BR. Cox
Henry A. Coursen
Herbert B.oix
Omcera
Slic
Crick
Obituary notices from Stevensville and area deaths
Elizabeth Sharer aged 82 died Feb 12 in Stevensville. One of Scranton’s first residents, mother of thirteen, granddaughter of Rachsel Doyle of Doylestown. Remains buried at Steverayville cemetery. Also William F P Kline of Wilkes Barre died of pneumonia aged 61. Infant Lester Tiffany died in Hallstead from bronchial difficulty. Annly McGovern of Schastopol died aged 18 after three months illness. Bella Venison of Archbald died from diphtheria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Sharer
Stevensville
James T. Sharer
William FP. Kline
Wool Street
Wilkes-Barre
Waddenlay
M. Jevons
Annly McClovern
Schastopol
Mra. Molonel McGovern
Postmaster General Wilson accepts presidency at Washington and Lee
Washington February 1 Postmaster General Wilson announces he has accepted the presidency of Washington and Lee University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
Washinton and Lee University
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Endorsements Across States
A collection of testimonials extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets curing nervous and chronic dyspepsia. Patients from Indianapolis Lynnville Hall Claire Nashville and Marshall highlight weight gain appetite improvement and safe use. Endorsements claim a natural digestive aid with pepsin and diastase. sold by druggists at 40 cents per package with a booklet available from Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Sharper
Prospect St
Indianapolia
Saya
Atuart
Stuart
Sarah A. Skeels
Lynnville
Town
James Newmestes
Hall Claire
Wis
Lance
Harlandson
Helen Sholea
Nashville
Jennison
Stuarta
Bend
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Debtor collection action tied to Hackett Carhart firm
The article notes Hackett Carhart & Co. have assumed accounts of J. Dutton Hackett and are collecting outstanding bills. An attached printed circular authorizes collection, and Charles McCann corroborates altered business attention. Attorneys Powsberry and Burns represent Mr Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hackett, Carhart & Co
J. Dutton Hackett
Charles McCann
Collina
Hackett
Messrs. Powsberry and
Burns
Collins’ Attorneya
Olean Rock City and Bradford Railroad Chartered
A charter was granted to the Olean Rock City and Bradford Rail road company to build a ten mile line from State Line on the New York border through Red Rock Gillmore and Derrick City to Bradford. Capital stock set at 10 000 dollars. H L Fleree of Leominster Massachusetts named president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlorrisburg
State Department
Olean
Rock City
Bradford
State Line
New York
Red Rock
Gillmore
Derrick City
H. L. Fleree
Leominster
Mass
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup For Teething
The advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a long trusted teething aid used by millions of mothers for over fifty years. It claims to soothe the child ease gum pain cure wind colic and treat diarrhoea with a bottle priced at twenty five cents sold by druggists worldwide.
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West Side Department
St. David's Hall
Bellaevun Party
Mason
D. McCarty
Bons
Syracuse
Madras
Samter Brothers
Hwahriet J. Davis
Main Avenue
Jackson Strepe
Morgan's Pharmmacy
N. Main
J. C. King
Lackawanna Avenue
South Side
Tieway
Bherifan
Jacob Alerler
Peter Albach
Lillian Race
Cherry Street
Mare Boyer
Pittaton
Anna Crane
Cellar Avenue
J. L. Reoe
Cedar Avenue Methodist Church
Geneva
N.Y
Patriotic Order Sona of America
Btorr’s
Alder Street
Cedar Avenue
St. John's
St. John's Hall
M. J. Cusick
Chalee
Palmer & McDonald's
Green Ridge
Providence
Dunmore
Minnie Terley
South Canaan
Jesse Brady
Liggie
West Drinker Street
Moscow
Pequest
Order of Redmen
Odd Fellows' Hall
Mondiv Ovensig
Odd Fellows’ Hell
Kuaighte
Odd Fellows
St. Marya
Thomas Logan
Exchange Hotel
Karl Youngman
Haulie Cooney
Tilehop
Hemlock Hollow
David Hess
Clay Avenue
Horn
Michael Finherty
Bunker Hil
Patrick Barrett
Throop Borough
Henry J. Collins
Cox
Onder
Mield
Bevel
Veshlal
Harry Williams
Metropolis
A . Bowery Girl
Lester
JL. E. Tiffany
Hallstead
Bella
Jonathin Venison
the Frothingham
Warner & Rels
John L. Kerr
America
Rim the Spooners
Ieee LheJudge
Va.m. Prilay
Lodge and Corporation
Amibralia
Florey
Wyoming
Avexus
Felix LE Brun
Wm. G. Clark
Peno Avs
Wolf & Wenzel
Linden
Court House
Frank Harvey
Land OF the Living
Sterling
Prank Barrington
Limes
Fulham
Rulnwy
Krasti Mountains
Cape Colony
Academy OF Music
Hennessy Leroyle
Edward Owings Townes
Reading
Td, Mishler
Orchestra Circle Bo
Parcor
Zic
Davis’ Theater
Ath York
Comedienne
Stella Mayhew
Chris Bruno
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