Sixty sixth anniversary observed for Mere Theodore Messinger
The sixty six anniversary of Mere Theodore Messinger born Willow street was observed by her friends. Pleasant diversions and refreshments were served. Mrs Messinger received several cordial tokens. Attending were Mr and Mrs John North, Mrs M Hessinger, Miss Minnie Oll and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mere
Theodore Messinger
Willow Street
Messinger
Mre
Fhonle
Mev
North
Mra
M. Hessinger
Mire
Frank Washburn
Mary Held
George Yunkert
Minnie Oll
Flood Floods Pitston Avenue Cellars Reach High Levels
Heavy rain and thaw caused widespread water intrusion in the seventeenth district area along Pittson avenue between Alder and Willow streets. Cellars and ground floors were inundated, with water depths ranging from eight inches to several feet, including five feet at Scheuer bakery and over three feet at Jacob Domuth's hotel cellar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittson Avenue
Alder
Willow
Scheuer Bakery
Pittston Avenue
Jacob Domuth
Sewer damages claimed by property owners amid city nuisance
Property holders including Harry Krauminger and Mrs Troche sue the city for damages to their properties caused by sewer nuisance. Adjoining parcels and depths noted, with each claimant reporting differing degrees of encroachment and loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. ¢. Behaeffer
Harry Krauminger
Troche
Loyalty club to hold regular session with Washington birthday social
The Loyalty club meets in regular session tonight at the rooms. A Washington birthday anniversary social with home made candy and a fine program is planned. A gospel meeting Sunday afternoon will be at the German Methodist Episcopal church on Prospect and Birch Street. Reverend George Bubechie, pastor, and Reverend John Peberton of Glasgow, Scotland, will preach. Reverend Mr. Robertson conducts evangelistic services at the Penn Avenue Baptist church. South Scranton association is to be congratulated on securing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
German Methodist Episcopal
South Scranton Association
Ladies Aid Hosts Washington Supper at Cedar Avenue Church
The Cedar Avenue Methodist church Ladies Aid society held a Washington supper Wednesday night in the church auditorium. Frank Dansbacher of Cedar Avenue accepted a position at Joseph Schreiber's new shoe store on Pitts Town Avenue corner of Alder Street. Daughters were born to Charlie Schneider of Titsten Avenue and Charles Murech of Birdhatrent, a son to John Hahn of Neptune Place. Miss Carley of Sugar Notes and Miss McHualo of Pittston Avenue have returned from a visit here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Washington
Church Auditorium
Frank Dansbacher
Cedar Avenue
Joseph Schreiber
Pittston Avenue
Alder Street
Charlie Schneider
Titsten Avenue
Charles Murech
Birdhatrent
John Hahn
Neptune Plac
Carley
Sugar Notes
Miss McHualo
Horse Meat Emerges in Germany Amid Beef Shortage
The New York Sun reports rising horse meat consumption in German cities due to beef and mutton scarcity. While smaller cities show prejudice against horse meat, demand grows as prices range from a few to several cents per pound, with workers turning to this affordable, nutritious option to sustain strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Empire
Germany
Railway Ruse Sparks Aboard Return Ticket Demand
A reader recalling a cheeky exchange about a railway company reveals a plan to keep a return ticket yet avoid the journey. The fragment hints at a mockery of travel rules and a wish to skip the trip while claiming a purchase.
Bargain Inducements on White Shirts in Scranton
A local advertisement details men and boys white shirts at annual sale prices. It touts reinforced fronts and neckbands with correct collar sizes, claiming the best half dollar shirt in Scranton and noting various styles from casual to dress fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Men's Night Shirts in Fine Trimmed Styles
An advertisement touts MEN'S NIGHT SHIRTS in plain and fancy trimmed styles with gusseted seams and twisled muslin. It promotes annual sale prices for MEN'S SUPERIOR and BEST NIGHT SHIRTS, highlighting high quality and precise detailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C&fe
Notable Prisoner in West Scranton Faces Maltreatment Charge
The most distinguished prisoner in the West Scranton station spent hours with Lt. Williams. C. A. Shores of Syracuse, a Safety Investment Building and Lawn assortment official, was arrested on a charge of assault and battery against his wife. His wife testified of a Monday disturbance, his eye discolored in the scuffle, and a failed attempt to bite her thumb. Shores was held on 400 bail, with friends seeking to post bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Scranton
Williams
John
Shores
Tenth Street
Musical Evening At St David's Church Delightful
Last evening at St David's Episcopal church a tin musical event directed by Prof Chirk 3 Thomas featured several soloists and a named Imperial trio. Performances included Mediation, Hand icap March, In the Junk and Pile, The Normandy March, Parade Review, Twin Star March, Charm of Spring and Hi Captain with appreciable applause throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. David's Episcopal Church
Chirk
Thomas
Imperial
Prank J
Hepler
Fred Cote
Howard Wilhelm
Laura Jarvis
Brother Jones
Eithe
Normandy
Myrtle Seibert
Mies Minerva Hopp
Parade Review
Mise
Lillian M
Toohey
Toohew
Imperiale
Washington Life Touched In Camp 98 Address
Past President J Archie Jones spoke at Camp 98 Patriots Order Sons of Amvited in the headquarters at Main and Jackson streets. The talk praised Washington’s early career and the revolutionary period, noting his crossing of the Delaware and battles at Monmouth with patriotic tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriots Order Sons of
Washington
Main
Jackson Streets
J. Archie Jones
Myr. Jones
Delaware
Monmouth
German Service and Burial for Henry Burtehel
At 2.40 yesterday afternoon Rev Jacob Schwertte of the German independent Presbyterian church conducted short views at the late Henry Burtehel's home on WL South Main avenue. The remains were carried to Chestnut Street church for services then laid in an oak corket before the pulpit with German sermon and prayers. pallbearers listed and burial at Woodburne Root cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Schwertte
German Indépendent Presbyterian Church
Henry Burtehel
Main Avenue
Chestnut Street
Faoetthe
Charles Yoos
John Westrath
Monty Kill Joy
John West
George Darbenheleer
George Koon
Albert Henne
John Hoover
Ty Woodburne Root Cemetery
Funeral notices and graveside interments reported
The funeral of the late Mrs Martha Wiliams occurred at Wee home on Continental hill with services at the residence and burial in Taylor cemetery. The five month old Morrity infant of Pleasant street was buried in Cathedral cemetery yesterday afternoon. The funeral of Mrs Reap of Ninth street was held at St Patrick's church with Rev J A Donne officiating and interment in Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Wiliams
Wee
Continental Hil
Taylor Cemetery
John Morrity
Pleasant Street
Cathedral Cemetery
J. A. Donne
Cathedral
Michael Gilvary
Oak Street
Tiylour
Martin Hart
Weel Foranton
Martin and
Watts Gilvary
Taylor
Joseph W. Connolly
Arlington Heights
T. BD
Lewis Connell
Order of American Mechanics
I Forest Hii
Groain-O-t Promises Healthier Table Beverage
A reader praises Groain-O-t made from pure brain for improving energy and digestion, saying it nourishes the system and strengthens health for all ages. She notes coffee loses favor after a week and recommends following the preparation directions for best results.
Scott's Emulsion Remedies Colds and Growth Needs
Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites is promoted as pure and palatable for coughs, colds, consumption, and weak blood. It claims to strengthen children, improve weight and teeth, and support growth when added to milk, with distribution through doctors and druggists in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Gcikt
New York
Supper Benefit by Simpason Methodist Ladies
The Simpason Methodist Episcopal church class ladies served a well attended supper in the church room last evening. Five tables were occupied from 6 to 8. Guests included Mrs George Lewis and Mrs Albert Lewis at table one Miss Kate Mason and Miss Emma Lewis at table two, Miss Bessie Neeley and Miss Anna Kenchier at table three, and Mrs E Trummer Acker and Mrs Thomas Leyshon at table four. Ice cream and cake followed the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpaon Methodist Episcopal Church
George Lewis
Albert Lewis
Kate Mason
Emma Lewis
Bessie Neeley
Anna Kenchier
Trummer Acker
Thomas Leyshon
Mrs Jona Owens and Husband Face Ill Health Strains
Mrs Jona Owens of North Sumner avenue suffers ongoing injuries from a fall and has been incapacitated for years. Her husband John Owens, a well known jeweler and watchmaker, has been confined by illness and was able to go out for the first time yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jona Owens
North Sumner Avenue
Owens
John Owens
Rossin tailor questioned over revolver scare on North Main
Jqoree Orrent a Rossin tailor was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge after parents complained he frightened children on North Main Avenue. A rubber object mistaken for a revolver prompted the hearing before Alderman John. Orrent was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jqoree Orrent
North Main Avenue
Geelork
Parry
Ile
John
Orient
Weekly Welsh Baptist meeting and local notices flash
The Young People society will hold its weekly meeting with Milton Hesagy on Licenses Printings read by Miss Elizabeth Hukhee. Funeral of D F Van Buskirk at 2 PM at 775 Locust Street, Washburn Street Cemetery. Madras Howell enjoys congratulations and visitors from across the country. Several local residents recover from gas explosion injuries and hospitalize. Mrs Mary Maddocks dies at 60, sister of Thomas D Davies. Odd Fellows to attend March Morris funeral. John Boston jailed 30 days for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society
The
First Welsh Baptist Church
Milton
Mies Milzabeth Hukhee
van Buskirk
Locust Street
Washburn Street
Madras Howell
Min Howell
Horace John
Joseph Evins
Samuel Smith
Dodge Mine
Jenrn
Hiew
J.P. Moffat
Washburn Brrent Presbyterian Church
Mantiuce
Edward Stephens
Tenth Street
Charlotte Thomas
Lincoln Avenue
Ivan J. Davis
North Main Avenue
J. W. HH
Haupton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Silurian Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Personal visits and travels noted across city residents
Richard Lonerson of Chestnut street is confined at home by illness. Edwin A. Clark of South Main Avenue visits his brother Fred at Yale College New Haven. Thomas W. Thome of Noril Sumner Avenue visits relatives in Nantre ak Miss Herb Deans of Washburysient spends days at Stroudsburg State Normal. J B Robathan of South Hyde Parts Avenue was in Harrisburg yesterday. Reverend Abraham Jones of Williamsburgh Town and brother of Rev T P Jones preaches in Elgisb ur g Tioga county next Sunday. Mr Jones formerly led the Congregational church in Carbondale and is well known in the Lackawanna Valley. Mr and Mrs George Engel of Washburn Street return from a week in New York City. Mrs Daniel Jenkins of Plemmerton visits Mrs BR J Hughes of North Bromley Avenue. Miss Jeanette Ashton of Plymouth visits the Barbart sisters and Elisa Lewis of West toCust Hires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lonerson
Chestnut Street
Edwin A. Clark
South Main Avenue
Fred
Yale College
New Haven
Thomas W. Thome
Noril Sumner Avenue
Nan- Treak
Herb Dean
Washbury Sient
Stroud
J. B. Robathan
Routh Hyde
Harrisburg
Abraham Jones
Williameburke
T. P. Jone
Tabernacle Congregational Church
Elgisburg
Tioga County
Jones
Congregational Church
Carbondale
Lackawanna Valley
George Engel
Death of William Margeteon in Carmalt Street Home
Mr William Margeteon died at his home on Carmalt street at 0 o clock yesterday morning after a severe illness. The notice gives little more detail beyond his passing and residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Margeteon
Carmalt Street
Obituary and election results noted in local paper fragment
The fragment covers a Bright's disease death of an English-born resident Devensed, survivor details, and plans for interment at Priceburg cemetery. It also lists partial election results by ward with names and vote counts for various offices including auditor, school director, council, high constable, constable, judge of election, and inspector. It ends mentioning Miss Mary Eilen Wrightson in Hanstead Avenue as dangerously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tock
Bright
Devensed
England
Privehug
Order of the Sons
Bt. George
John Husband
J. Oliver
Cit
C. Thetner
J. X
James
J, Aitken
A. Harwin
Carris
Rh. Barren
J. D. Morrie
J. Tirwatka
Thomas Tarren
W. Thomas Sharpless
John Warband
James Oliver
Echool
John Tely
Joseph Hall
John Lark
Henry McGarrity
James Caveil
George Knapp
Andrew Harwin
Samuel Carrie
Henry Derks
George Field
Olt
Stephen Beddoes
John Barron
Benjamin Ae Tt
Walter Bindon
Couner
John O'Hara
C.D. Snyder
Auditor
J. Husband
Reese Davis
Jacob Vertikey
Mary Eilen Wrightson
Hanstead Avenue
North Scranton Community Notes and Local Reforms
North Scranton residents report a busy period with YWCA activities in the opposite block to the Christian church and a notable donation of a piano secured by Prof. C. F P. Whittemore from L. E. Powell & Co. A Pole arrested for concealed weapon on North Main Avenue paid a 3 franc fine. case-knife weapon altered from a large utility knife. Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Benjamin celebrate their 46th wedding anniversary with friends at Main Avenue home. Mrs. Charles Thomas of Philadelphia visits on School Street. Choir rehearsal at Puritan church ahead of Eisteddfod in Olyphant. Lizzie Tilton visits Honesdale. Father Whitty Society and Ladies Aid plus North Main Avenue Methodist church Mornoth Regiment hold a social. Delaware and Hudson expands Market Street shops with new machinery. armory nearing completion for occupancy by April 1. North Scranton streets again muddy. residents await a new notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nerth Scranton
Young Women's Christian Association
Christian Church
Plano
C. F P. Whittemore
L. E. Powell & Co
Patroman Perry
North Main Avenue
Charles Thomas
Thiladelphia
School Street
Puritan
Olyphant
Liszie Titlon
Honesdale
Father Whitty Society
Ladies' Aid Society
Monorth Reigue
Delaware and Hudson Railroad Company
Market Street
Armory
North
Scranton
Notive
City of Catorce Mexico A perilous mountainine mining town
The article extols Catorce, a remote Mexican mining city eight miles from a rail line, famed for its fourteen bandits heritage, coal deposits, and silver ore. It describes perilous mountain roads, steep streets, a 45 degree grade, rugged beauty, a cathedral, and a population that fluctuates with mining prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moder
Mexico
Catorce
Mexican National Railroad
Ophir
Catoree
Mexi
Catoren
MinOoUntine
Los Catoree
He Tor
Remedy for the Grippe and its Uses in Kemp's Barium
Remedy for the grippe recommended to patients with throat and lung distress. Begin early, keep a bottle on hand to prevent pneumonia. The Guleam prevents thick coughing and is available at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
Dunmore Lodge Attends Funeral of Local Miner
The funeral of Thomas Glencross, killed in a coal mine accident, was held at his Main Street residence with Rev. W. F. Gibbons officiating. Dunmore Lodge No 161 Knights of Pythias attended, pallbearers named James Quick, William Brower, J W Pianell, William Jones, Thomas R Young, John Ellis, flower-bearers James Bruce Ernest Pinch, and a Knights of Pythine quartet sang hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Glencross
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Dunmore Cemetery
Main Street
William F. Gibbons
Presbyterian Church
College of Friends
Dunmore Lodge
Knights of Pythias
James Quick
William Brower
J. W. Pianell
William Jones
Thomas R. Young
John Ellis
Meears
James Bruce
Ernest Pinch
Knights of Pythine Quartetto
Joseph Heal
Ser
Surprise party for Mr and Mrs Wihrgood in Dudley
Mr and Mrs F B Wihrgood of Dudley and Third street enjoyed a Tuesday evening surprise hosted by friends. Genevieve Eargood and Mr Abramidgee provided amusement on the plane and on the concertina and fife. Refreshments were served by Mrs Wihrgood. Attendees included Maurice Gardner and wife, Cook couple, Smallridge couple, Mikvel Low Matthews of Green Ridge, Grace Gardner, and Mrs Harry Gardner of Beranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Wihrgood
Dudley
Third Street
Genevieve Eargood
Mr. &Mabridgee
Fife
Mhrgood
Maurice Gardner
Cook
Smallridge
Mikvel Low Matthews
Creen Nidge
Grace Gardner
Harry Gardner
Beranton
Boy Run Over by Carriage Horses in Street Accident
Eugene Malloy, two, son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Malloy of Binet Drinker street Was run over yesterday afternoon by a team in the street The child darted out and was struck by the horses He was examined and found uninjured aside from shock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Malloy
Patrick Malloy
Binet Drinker Street
Local church gatherings and social notes in town
The Methodial Equa copal church hosts a cottage prayer meeting at William Leighe's Third street home this afternoon at 2 o clock. The Ladies' All of the Presbyterian church offers a supper in church parlors Tuesday evening for 1b cent with ice cream. Knights of Honor members meet in Washington hall tomorrow at 7 30 for policy receipt. Miss Lillian Broad of South Blake ly street hosts out of town guests last night. Mrs Willam Webber and daughter Bessie of Avoca visit Mrs Thomas Young on West Drinker street. Miss Maury O'Neill of Carbondale calls on Cherry street friends. Lisale Decker of Avoca visits on Weert Drinker street and returns home. Mrs KR Secholla of Swarts street improves after illness. William Wicks of Depue street is quite ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodial Equacopal Church
William Leighe
Third Street
Presbyterian Church
Knights of Honor
Washington Hall
Lillian Broad
South Blakely Street
Willam Webber
Bessie
Avoca
Thomas Young
West Drinker Street
Maury O'Neill
Carbondale
Cherry Street
Yeoulerday
Lisale Decker
Obituary notices for Shoemaker Gilvary Connolly and Murrey
Obituaries report the deaths of Sophia Shoemaker at 90 plus, Michael Gilvary at 59, Joseph W. Connolly at age 64, and Patrick Murrey after a brief illness. Surviving family members include children and spouses. services set for Saturday at local churches or homes with varying interment details.
Praise for Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Health Restored
Advert has words of praise for Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills, asserting it restores health to thousands and will help you. It promotes ease of use and remedies biliousness and indigestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Wornedn's Christian Temperance View Meeting Noted
Report mentions Kohiel Chak of Benton visiting friends and a political gathering by the Men’s Union at Prnshy tevion parlor. Deputy sheriff notes Dunn’s lock at Market Street with mentions of firms Weber Ley, Levy Co., and Acker. City petition seeks opening of Richmeant Park for a COo iee ventohrogeh event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kohiel Chak
Benton
Cipotse Uvernie
Christian Temperance View
Dt Pernaan
Tee Worn
Teif Finch
Dadeboes
Warren Iin
Maines de Venie
Men's Union
F. U. Dunn
Weber Ley’ Hell, Levy ” Co
Acker
Riehmeant Park
Mee
Kool? Keene
Enothurst
Unclear OCR Note Highlights Local Interest
Fragmentary text references names and places in a dubious note. Key entities are indistinct, with no clear event, date, or outcome to anchor a summary.
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South Scranton
Agnes Toole
Walsh
Agnes
Towle
Hinthday
Bull
W. Co
A. Noter
Pat “Chates
Noys
Globe Warehouse
West
C. A. Shores
Lieut. Williams
Alderman John
St. David's Church
H. Burschel
Jenking
Atere
Corner Main
Jackson
W. KR
Hoghn
ST. David's
Life OF Washington
H. Burscheil
Minch News
Priceburg
North Scranton
City OF
Dunmore Borough
W. F. Gibbons
F. C. Ehrgood
Shrgood
Sophia Shoemaker
Hyde Park Avenue
Gilboy
Schoharie County
Hyde Park
William Shoemaker
Ward Showmaker
Tacoma
Wash
Byron Shoemaker
Wilkes-Barre
Gordon Shoemaker
W. Feynoldso
Tom. Tative
Sarah Shoemaker
J. 2. Moffatt
Pacrich Murrey
Byetheer
Mela
Munyon
Mosgon
Prof
Muigam
Maude Higghan
You Bennett
Russia
Lyceum Theatre
Reis & Burgunder
Lessees
H. BR Long
America
Suver
Lavelling
Neng
Sorrentino
Banda Rossa
Leigh Lynch
Eilery
Italy
Auerce
Marshall Prase
Emilio DE Gouarza
Chile
Morten
Art Wolock
St. Mary's Cemetery
Green Ridge
Meunier
Noenee Thom Ivines
Jimulajow
Panhoeniites
Bert Tung Einen
Appeters
AX Remedy CO
Acvanten
Cllrs Bros
M.C. Bandereon
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