Contests in West Scranton Ward Elections Stir Local Interest
In West Scranton today voters weigh viaduct and sewer projects as major issues while races for school controller and common council attract attention across Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth wards. Incumbent figures face opposition in several contests, with party loyalties shaping plans for the city’s future infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Scranton
West Lackawanna Avenue
Messrs. Eynon and
Griffiths
Select Council
Richard H. Williams
George H. Carson
Common Council
Wenzel
Jenning
Joseph Oliver
Comel
H. T. Fellows
Langan
Com
Councilward Races Set For Scranton Ballot
In Scranton politics Councilman Morris in the Eighteenth ward faces no opposition. A tight race for the Twenty first ward council seats pits J J McAndrew the incumbent against John L Payne the Republican nominee. Major Eugene D Fellows a school controller candidate from West Scranton is well liked and will gain recognition at every polling place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Select Council
J. J. McAndrew
John L. Payne
Eugene D. Fellows
West Scranton
School Teachers Deposit Totals At West Side Bank
The deposits from public schools Nos. 15 19 and 2 at West Side bank yesterday totalled 19.93 for No 1 with names David Owens Martha Watkins Elizabeth Lewis Alice Fivans Bertha Kelly Lidian D Evans Nellie Richards Catherine Phillips Eliza Price Nellie Kelly and others. No 10 records 15.4 with staff members including Miss Lees Mur ray Nichols Shamish Morgan Leader Flynn Evang Kellow Yost Murphy Wade Ferber Dock and others. No 32 lists H L Morgan Knapp Vaughan Carpenter Mullen Riwhly Fellows Freeman among others totaling ST.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Bank
David Owens
Martha Watkins
Elizabeth Lewis
Alice Fivans
Bertha Kelly
Lidian D. Evans
Nellie Richards
Catherine Phillips
Eliza Price
Nellie Kelly
Miss Lees
Misa Murray
Miss Nichols
Miss Shamish
Miss Morgan
Miss Leader
Misa Flynn
Miss Evang
Miss Kellow
Mise Yost
Miss Murphy
Miss Wade
Mrs. Ferber
Conte
Miss Dock
H. L. Morgan
Miss Knapp
Miss Vaughan
Miss Carpenter
Miss Mullen
Miss Riwhly
Miss Fellows
Miss Freeman
Totel
Deaths of Two Mule Children From Common Ailments
Two children died yesterday from prevalent illnesses. Hatti Blume tenyer old daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Blume of 28 North Main Avenue died of scar lef fever and will be privately buried at Dunmore Cemetery at 2 pm. Ruth Davis five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Evar Davis of South Main Avenue near Welsh Baptist church had suffered for some time and appeared to recover before a heart issue ended her life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatti
Max Blume
North Main Avenue
Dunmore Cemetery
Evar Davis
Welsh Baptist
South Main Avenue
Ruth
Made in Best Factories Muslin Underwear Event
We advertise made in the best factories in the country underwear of superior quality and style. A special order offers a profitable bargain with prices about one fourth under usual retail figures. The Muslin Underwear Department hosts an event showcasing dainty elegance and new ideas.
Funeral held after noon with interment at Washburn street cemetery
A funeral service will be held Thursday at 2 PM for the deceased. Interment is planned in Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Street Cemetery
Country dance in Mears' hall draws crowds for AOH event
The Ladies' auxiliary to Division No. 4, Ancient Order of Hibernians, held a country dance in Mears' hall last night. Madden's orchestra performed country tunes as attendees enjoyed refreshments and festive side activities. The social and financial success filled the hall with dancing and merriment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears’ Hall
Order of Hibernians
Madden
Moran
Mia. McHugh
M. E. Moran
P. J. Moran
Entertainment Evening at Mears Hall by Ripple Division
An entertainment and social hosted by Ripple division No 45 Sons of Temperance in Mears hall offers a varied programme. Speakers, vocal solos, recitations, instrumental duets, and piano pieces feature a roster of named performers led by Chairman James Mole Piany and others including Miss Margaret Thomas Miss Olwen Howells Miss Maud Weatherhog and Miss Blodwen Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears’ Hall
Ripple Division
No. 45
Sons of Temperance
James Mole Piany
Tallesen Lewis
Margaret Thomas
Charles Bennett Voom Mong
Cevedencceeneeneiues
John Evans Rochamon
William Davis
Leets and Mughes
Olwen Howells
Eyereryvers
Margaret Roberta
Morgan Thomas
Margaret Davis
Maud Weatherhog
Leyshon Evans
U Harris, Taylor
Blodwen Jenkins
Lydia Hoskins
Ordinance Drives Sidewalk Improvement in Targeted Wards
City councils direct the street commissioner to compel property owners to lay stone sidewalks in the Tenth Fourteenth and Seventeenth wards. The note suggests adding more wards and calls attention to Lincoln Avenue and Eynon Street where rain makes sidewalks muddy and pedestrians must walk in gutters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Avenue
Jackson
Washburn
Eynon Street
Twelfth Street
Williams and Carson vie for Fifth Ward vote in local race
Interest in the contest between Richard Williams the regular Republican nominee and George Carson the independent is general. Williams' supporters stress his caucus win and show notable campaign progress as election nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Williams
George Carson
Williams
Willams
Fifth
Miss Heatley Arrives to Lead Brownies Musical Troupe
Miss Heatley of New York, instructor for H. B. Burgere & Co. who control Brownies in Fairyland, arrives to direct seventy five boys and girls in a musical tag trio this Friday and Saturday at Mears hall. Matinee Saturday offers fifteen cent admission. reserved seats on sale at Davies drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Heatley
New York
H. B. Burgere & Co
Fairyland
Mears’ Hall
Gale
Davies’ Drug Store
South Main Avenue
Colonial tea planned by Gleaners at Simpson Methodist
Gleaners of Simpson Methodist church prepare a colonial tea on Thursday evening from 5 to 6 o'clock to raise funds to liquidate the church debt. Tickets cost 25 cents. Menu includes tomato soup creamed potatoes pressed chicken celery olives pickles jelly Waldorf salad ice cream cake tea coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Methodist Church
Remains of John Lynch arrive for Plymouth interment
The body of John Lynch, who died in a Niagara Falls hospital, arrived in Plymouth yesterday and will be buried this morning under Underwater Wymbs care. Also note St Brenden's Young Men's Institute to oversee St Patrick's church fair with Lawrence orchestra. Ellen Kane funeral today at St Patrick's Church Catholic interment Cathedral Cemetery. Rev L R Foster married David X Roberts and Mrs Louisy Wilkes at the couple's residence. Rumor links D Philip Williams to First district legislative race. A street car versus switch engine report at Wet Lackawanna crossing could not be verified. West Side Republican pool tournament continues nightly through March 15. Bellevue Baptist Mission hosts gathering at Mr and Mrs Thorburn’s home. A stereopticon and phonographic entertainment was held at the Salvation Army. Joseph Gower's son Joseph Jr. dies at 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lynch
Niagara Falls
Plymouth
Cathedral
L. R. Foster
North Lincoln Avenue
David X. Roberts
No. 28
Louisy Wilkes
Washburn Street
Thomas W'l Hames
D. Philip Williams
Lackawanna Avenue
West Side
Mere
Thomas Thorburn
Fourteenth Street
Flellevue Baptist Mission
Salvaeion
Joseph
Joseph Gower
Remains Buried Today After Injuries
The remains will be buried today following injuries. A Washburn Street Presbyterian church congregational meeting is set for Wednesday evening February 28 to decide on individual cups for communion and to elect additional elders. The St Patrick's church fair ends in a week. Father Whelan's horse will be auctioned next Friday evening. Haydn Oliver of Bloomsburg State Normal is visiting on Hampton Street. Thomas of Fourteenth Street leaves for Omaha to lead a church. J W Punnell of South Main Avenue is ill at home. Charles Engel, miner at the Dodie slope, suffered a compound fracture of the leg and was taken to Lackawanna hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
St. Patrick's Church
Father Whelan
Haydn Oliver
Bloomsburg State Normal School
Hampton Street
D.C
Fire destroys West Market jewelry store in North Scranton
A two story frame building on West Market street owned by Walger Christmas and occupied by P. J. Hogan suffered 83000 in damage after a 2:30 a.m. blaze, caused by an overheated stove, nearly suffocating Hogan who was rescued by a ladder. Firefighters from Niagara Liberty and Excelsior battled three streams. insurance covers about half the joint loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Market Street
Walger Christmas
P. J. Hogan
Hogan
Finley Ross
Main Avenue
Market Street
Niagara, Liberty and
Excelsior
Messrs
Hhristmas
Mule Incident Paralyzes Storrs Shaft Driver Gwilym Jones
Gwilym Jones, a Storrs shaft driver, was kicked in the chest by a mule on Saturday. He collapsed, blood from his mouth, and was carried home on Parker street where he rests easily. Two years ago at West Ridge mine a mute kicked him in the eye requiring removal of the eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwilym Jones
Storrs
Tle
Parker Street
Young Jones
West Ridge
Funeral of Richard Franklin on Beaumont Avenue
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from his home on Beaumont avenue. At 2 o clock the cortege proceeded to the Holy Rosary church for services conducted by Rev J J O Toole. Interment followed in Cathedral cemetery with pallbearers M Rafert y, M McHugh, J Malin, M Lynch, J McCurrin and M Jennings. Undertaker O Donnell supervised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Franklin
Beaumont Avenue
Holy Rosary Church
J. J. O'Toole
Cathedral
Martin Rafferty
Martin McHugh
John Malin
Martin Lynch
James MccCurrin
Martin Jennings
O'Donnell
Movement to buy church pipe organ planned
The youth group at North Main Avenue Christian church launches a fundraising movement for a new pipe organ. An entertainment next Thursday evening, February 22, is set to bolster ticket sales, with nearly all seats sold and generous patronage hoped for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Avenue Christian Church
Oyster stew supper at Court Street church halls
The men of Court Street Methodist Episcopal church will serve an oyster stew supper in the church parlors on Thursday evening from 6 to 9 o'clock. The Providence Presbyterian church ladies will host a supper on Washington's Birthday evening. Martin Duffy was brought before Alderman Myers on an assault charge by Peter Pellas. case adjourned due to lack of interpreter and the defendant was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Providence Presbyterian Church
Washington
Martin Duffy
Alderman Myers
Peter Pellas
Pellas
Fitzgerald Visit Noted as Elmira Visit Mentioned
JD H Fitzgerald visits friends in Elmira. William Kirlin of Mary street suffers from pneumonia. Mr and Mrs John Victory of Summit avenue welcome the arrival of a young son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JD. H. Fitzgerald
Elmira
William Kirlin
Mary Street
John Victory
Summit Avenue
Twenty first anniversary celebration of Dr and Mrs Treverton
The twenty first anniversary of Dr and Mrs C W Treverton was celebrated with guests including Mr and Mrs H Lathrop Mr and Mrs B F Dunn Mr and Mrs Colvin and many others. The event featured games music and refreshments and ended around midnight. Also noted are Miss Mac Simpson returning from Wilkes Barre and the completion of fumigation at No 27 School with classes resuming next morning. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid invites all to a church birthday party offering a cent for each birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Treverton
H. Lathrop
B. F. Dunn
Colvin
G. Bryant
J. Addyman
F. Staples
Frank Tamblyn
J. H. Davy
Simpson
H. Simons
L. Peck
F. Brooks
Hartman
Henry Beatty
Clark Miller
W. Greely
William Murts
J.tamblyn
Amanda Tamblyn
Pauline
Florence Shook
Mra. Benedict
J. Blowers
Wilkes-Barre
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Entertaining Coal Delivers to South Side and Hyde Park
Promises coal at 1.25 a ton delivered to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders to J Ty Sharkey at 1914 Cedar are. Miss Gaughan proved an excellent entertainer and a pleasant evening was spent by all. Phonograph selections by P Gallagher and several young people made sales. Refreshments served. Present: Misses Lucy Egan Nellie Vaughan Annie McLane Mary Egan Mary Gallagher Meg Gaughan Barbara Ryan and Messrs J Durkin J Hemerling B McLay A Battle M Flaherty J Kane M Cava Navagh H Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
J. ‘Ty Sharkey
Miss Gaughan
P. Gallagher
Lucy Egan
Nellie Vaughan
Anni McLane
Mary Egan
Mary Gallagher
Meg Gaughan
Barbara Ryan
Messrs
J. Durkin
J. Hemerling
B. McLay
A. Battle
M. Flaherty
Tally Ho Entertainers Delight at St John’s Hall
SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES The Tally Ho Entertainers under Charles H A O Boyle gave an excellent entertainment at St Johns hall last evening with a full hall and strong reputation for first class performance. The programme featured The Daughters of the Regiment Hanfield Sisters ragtime singing and dancing Tom F Roche operatic solo Marie Gilwallon rural sketch Mean Men McVey and Lawson descriptive singing The Outcast Will F Burke and Marie Gilwallon The Boothleacks Quarrel Ranfield Sisters ballad reading Willie Lynott A Study In Block Stutzman and OMalley German Misunder standings Loftus and McVittle The Funny Story one act comedy closed the show and the company received hearty applause and encores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tally Ho
Charles H. A. O' Boyle
St. John's Hall
Marie Gilwallon
McVey
Lawson
Will F. Burke
Ranfield Sisters
Willie Lynott
Block
No 40 Drum Masquerade Ball Delights Ath Letic Hall Crowd
The No 40 Drum corps held its first annual masquerade ball at Athletic Hall last night drawing a large crowd. The hall was stylishly decorated with original costumes. Prof Johnson provided music with the Rinegeld band assisting. The event, organized by a committee led by Charles W. Snyder and others, was a success and shows the group’s appeal. A. L. Bohr acted as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No 40 Drum Corp
Athletic Hall
Merry Muskers
Johnson
Rinegeld
Arraneements
Charles W.W. Snyder
William J. Meister
William Ehrhardt
Charles Soames
James F. Ledger
Willim E. Kirchoff
F. W. Herman
Jacob W. Smith
A. J. Hammen
F. C. Miller
Henry Klefer
F. cc. Jones
August Fuess
Wiliam Franz
H.’. Sames
F.C. Rice
Henry Chase
Fred Diesing
John Evans
Henry Weiss
A. L. Bohr
Pleasant surprise party honors Miss Anna Jenny at Cedar home
A Saturday evening gathering at Cedar Avenue honored Miss Anna Jenny who acted as host and entertained guests with solos by Anna Saul Lisale Horbach and Anna Jenny. A quartet including Charles Behneider Henry Levert John Diets and Charles Berghauser performed selections. Seated guests and attendees included numerous Misses Lizzie Horbach Lillie Noll Eva Scheimer Lena Scheuer Lillian Ressig Lena Miller Emma Rempe Lore Krumbauer Anna Keal Sadie Duggan Virginia Kraft Sadie Burke Anna Brown Anna Fox and Messrs Jacob Jenny Joseph Kibler John Diets Edward Lewart Charles Schneider Charles Seighaurer James Norton Thomas Crane Alvin Armstrong Henry Lowett John Difford Frank Lameroux Roy Nicol James Cullen Gus Freehan Robert Lake and Harry Henkles. Also, at River Street, Miss Nelile Gaughan hosted a separate gathering Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Jenny
Cedar Avenue
Miss Jenny
Anna Saul
Lisale Horbach
Messia
Charles Behneider
Henry Levert
John Diets
Charles Berghauser
Lizzie Horbach
Lillie Noll
Eva Scheimer
Lena Scheuer
Lillian Ressig
Lena Miller
Emma Rempe
Lore Krumbauer
Anna @eal
Sadie Duggan
Virginia Kraft
Sadie Burke
Anna Brown
Anna Fox
Messrs
Jacob Jenny
Joseph Kibler
Edward Lewart
Charles Schneider
Charles Seighaurer
James Norton
Thomas Crane
Alvan Armstrong
Henry Lowe
Entertainment Tonight at South Side Y M C A
Tonight at South Side Young Women’s Christian Association on Wat Cedar Avenue a varied program features soloists Miss Margaret Clark and Miss Gertrude Lyng, recitations by Miss May and Miss Hunjo, ventriloquism, violin duo by Arthur Himaphres and Plowd Butler, and selections by Arthur Tisdel and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Young Women’s Christian Association Reams
Wat
Cedar Avenue
Ane
Margaret Clark
Mizeee May
Maud Gachwindt
Hunjo
Charles Dares
Arthur Himaphres
Plowd Butler
Toedteition We
Cee
Romine Sprike Peeitathont Oc
Cvewens
Misa
Ara Hunjo
Cseccetecsecees
Arthur Tisdel Po
Hina Vkeee
Gertrude Lyng
Veceshares Hardy
Arthur Humphrey Fil
Floyd Biller
Tiatio Sales
Mies Murgared Chirk
Man Freed After Mine Burn Injury Case
Joseph Wicowski faced Alderman Ruddy on charges from Andrew Chowales ki but the prosecutor's testimony about a cruel abdomen burn at a mine workplace proved insufficient, leading to his discharge. Later, Ladies' Aid of Christ Lutheran church enjoyed a pleasant afternoon hosted by Rev. and Mrs. Witke on Alder street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wicowski
Pire
Ruddy
Andrew Chowaleski
Ald
Christ Lutheran Church
Obituary notices for Hardenbergh Moore and McHugh
Obituary notices report the death of Thomas B Hardenbergh at 73 in Kimhurst Pa after a three month illness with burial Tuesday at 2 PM in Rhodes hall. Also noted is the sudden death of Mrs Margaret Moore widow of Thomas J Moore at 171 Pittston Ave with heart failure, survived by five sisters. funeral announced later. Michael McHugh of West Market St dies at 33 after brief illness, survived by wife three daughters and two sons. funeral Wednesday at 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Moore
Thomas M. Jones
Pittston Avenue
Moore
Thomas J. Moore
Ben
Bertrand
Misa Christine McIntyre
Elizabeth Cassy
Brooklyn
Thornes ML. Jones
Ka Milleton Avenue
Michael McHugh
West Market Street
Mellugh
Michael Devine
Patrick Moran
Mia
Thomas Cennis
Owen
Michael
Death notices and funeral announcements in local column
Miss Julia Rutter age unknown dies at her mother's home Sunday at 1 PM after sudden illness. Survived by mother, three sisters and two brothers. funeral at St Patrick's Church with requiem mass and Cathedral Cemetery burial. Kihel Staples daughter of Franklin and Mrs Staples dies aged 1 year 6 months 25 days. services at home with interment at West Hill. Robert Poluski, age 2, dies. funeral to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Rutter
Lugerne
Twentieth Streets
Hank
Eigabeth McPhillips
Ann
Margaret
Joseph
William Rutter
Weliek
St. Patrick's Church
Commobery
Kihel
Dave
Franklin PP Staples
Penn Avenue
Widoy Athernecow
Fel
Gearleg
Deluge
Hepfer
Wwelock
Woerest Hill
Robert Poluski
Dodge Court
Fred
Will
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West
Scranton
Goday
Brenden
Brownies
W. Jen. King
Drugelst
Y. Mo
St. Patrick's Fair
St. Brendan Council
Lawrence
Tribune
Truth, Times
Republican
Scranton Business College
Spencer's Business College
81. Thomas College
Grambo, Frey and Hummier
Paslure
Globe Warehouse
Fifth Ward
Cleaners Colonial Tea
North Scranton
Rich
Franklin
Green Ridge
Overeign
Sovereign Remedy Co
Philadelphia
South Scranton
Drum Corps
Intertainment
Thomas B. Hardenbergh
Osiy
Kimhurst
Weloek
Rhodes’ Hall
Prentiss
Moscow Methodist Episcopal Church
Harndenbergt
Liberty
Sullivan County
Lyceum Theatre
Burgunder & Ris, Lessess
Lung
Specifil
Strakosch English Opera Company Co- P.o& 3
Hoyt's
Prive
Holden
Ite Kha
Pan An
Matinees
Theiss
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