West Scranton Old Folks Concert Delights Local Crowd
The Bellevue Welch Mehuren hosted the Old Folks Concert with Henry Peggy Smith Old Black Joe and other performers. A crowded audience heard choruses, recitations by Charles Dickens Beulah Ricketts and Nancy Parke, and a noted dialogue by William Parks Quackenbush. the program closed with Welsh selections and a favorable reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghven
Bellevue Welch
Mehuren
Eulo
Tads Lihinover
Charles Dickens
Beulah Ricketts
William Parks
Nancy
Mack Joe
Darby Jones
Quarantine Raised After Mrs Lentz Recovers from Smallpox
The quarantine on the home of Ma sign Lentz opposite the Salvation Army barracks on Price street has been lifted as Mrs Lentz has recovered from a mild smallpox attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masign Lentz
Salvation Army Barracks
Price Street
Mears Hall Sees Fine Raised and Renovation Planned
The Parry family resides at Mears hall where fines have been raised. Salvation Army hall reopens with meetings to be held there. Ensign and Mrs Lentz depart for Paterson New Jersey after eight months. New officers to take charge next week and Mears hall to undergo renovation with painters and kiln miners starting immediately to ready for early April public gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears Hall
Parry
Salvation Army
Ensign
Lentz
Paterson
N. O
Mears’ Hall
West Side Central Republican Club Meets Tomorrow Evening
The West Side Central Republican club schedules its regular meeting in the rooms tomorrow evening with all members urged to attend. The social committee will decide on holding the proposed venue the first week in April and handle related financial business as renewed interest grows after a night change to Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Central Republican Club
West Side Conclave Debates Democracy Degenerating
Members of West Side Conclave No 11 Improved Order of Heptasophs held a discussion on Is American Democracy Degenerating at their fall gathering. Speakers included H A Parsons Roger Evans Elias B Evans T Jefferson Reynolds and S M Reese. No decision was reached. A second debate on Municipalities Should Control Their Public Utilities was postponed with T Jefferson Reynolds and Elias B Evans as affirmative speakers and L A Howell and R B Harris as negative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
H. A. Parsons
Roger Evans
Eling KE
Evans
T. Jefferson Reynolds
8. M. Reese
Elias B. Evans
L. A. Howell
R. BR. Harris
Oxford Glee Club Plans Benefit Concert at Welsh Church
Oxford Glee Club members arrange a concert at the First Welsh Congregational Church on a Wednesday evening in March to raise funds for their Allentown trip. The program features a competitive selection for the Allentown eisteddfod and other male voice pieces with several members performing solo parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
Oxford Glee Club
First
Williams and Roberty Tie Unattended Edwards Court Wedding
Henry Williams of Taylor and Miss Hannah Roberty of Bellevue wed Tuesday evening at Rev. William J. Morgan’s Edwards court home. The ceremony was without attendants and followed by an informal reception for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Williams
Taylor
Hannah Roberty
Bellevue
William J. Morgan
Edwards Court
New Spring Fabrics and Garments Attract Shoppers
A vivid catalog announces White Embroideries and trimmings priced 3c to 7s¢ a yard along with Galloons Reading and All Overs up to $5.00 a yard. Readings, infant robes, and Readings. plus Restwell Pajamas praised for comfort. Fresh spring goods in pink blue cream shades, velvet fabrics, appliques, and Velvets priced from 46c to $2.00 per yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nainsock
Cambric
Restwell
Community reception and youth league concert highlighted by vocal selections
At the home of the bride's mother a reception was held. The Sherman Avenue mission school boys' league entertained with vocal and instrumental numbers. Severin choruses and specialties by Uncle Josh were featured with participants including Minnie Gleason, Davis, McDonough, May, Kann, Thomas, Garfield Davis and others. Twenty one mules escaped a car on Diamond switch and fled toward West Parks and Tripp Park before Sydney Menara and helpers corralled them and returned them to a barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Avenue Mission School
Boys’ League
Severin
League
Josh
Minnie Gleason
Og, Davis
Mr. McDonough
Antin May
Freda Kann
RK. Thomas
Garfield Davis
Eather Davis
James R. Meira
West Parks
Tripp Park
Sydney Menara
Syd
Mrs. Enoch Evans Dies in New York Residence
Mrs. Enoch Evans of New York formerly of West Scranton died at her home recently. She was known to many older residents. The remains arrive today on the L655 p.m. train and Funeral Director William Price will convey them to Washburn Street Cemetery for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch Evans
New York
West Scranton
Metropolis
William Price
Washburn Street
Funeral Notices for Maury A Nicholas and Others
Funeral services were held yesterday at 401 Academy Street for the late Mrs. Maury A Nicholas, conducted by Rev. Hugh Davis and Rev. D P Jones. Interment followed at Washburn Street cemetery. Also relatives of George Williams, 77, and Albert de Gruchy’s infant, with services at Washburn Street and Cambria cemetery respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury A. Nicholas
Academy Street
Hugh Davis
D. P. Jones
Washburn Street
D. D. Hopkins
George
Thomas ©. Williams
Ruth Morgan
Margaret Carter
Rose Call
Sarah J. Morgan
Gertrude James
May Reese
Albert
Myr
William Charles
Price Stree
Thomas de Gruchy
Cambria
William Dixon
William Wilson
North Main Avenue
Community social events scheduled for this evening
The Wahneta Dancing class will conduct an invitation social in St. David's hall this evening. The P. S. of GC. I. will conduct a social in Washburn Street Presbyterian church this evening. Simpson Epworth League holds a reception for new members tonight. Robert Morris Cambo American Society will meet this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahneta
St. David's Hall
P. S
GC. I
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Simpson Epworth League
Robert Morris Cambro-American Society
Remains of Charles Stoupe to Hackettstown interment
The body of Charles Stoupe who died from a wreck injuries at Moses Taylor hospital will be taken to Hackettstown New Jersey for interment. Services are planned at his Luserne street home. Council No 159 Catholic Relief and Beneficiary Association will meet next Monday at Y M C A Hall to arrange for the visit of Supreme President Thomas J. O Neil of Auburn New York toward the end of March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stoupe
Moses Taylor
Lackawanna
Hackettstown
N. J
Luserne Street
Corncil No. 159
Catholic Relief and Beneficiary Association
Y. M. 1. Hall
Local residents note multiple visits and health updates
Miss Winnie Strong returns from Albany after chaperoned Bleighing party to Olyphant. George Ricker comes home from Springville. Attorney Walter J. Bevan speaks to Royal Arcanum in Honesdale. Arthur Chase recovers from illness. Miss Hathaway and Miss Mabel Strauss visit North Sumner avenue. William Davis seriously ill. Mrs. William Maloney confined to home. J A Sander recovering from severe illness. Mrs H A Highfeld sprained ankle. Benjamin Phillips returns from West Virginia. James Walker visits Jermyn. Edward James convalescing. Miss Margaret Gibbons visiting West Scranton relatives. John Jones returns from Bloomsburg trip. James T. Smith visits sister in Jackson street. Dr J J Carroll alters his Jackson street home. Miss Jeannette Sterling visits from Westmoreland Normal School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Strong
Albany
N. Y
I. M. Strong
South Main Avenue
George F. Eynon
South Bromley Avenue
William Fowler
Jackson Street
Olyphant
George Ricker
Tague
Undertaking Establishment
Springville
Buasquehanna County
Walter J. Bevan
Snyder Avenue
J. 4. Sander
West Elm Street
H. A. Highfeld
Stratford Avenue
Benjamin Phillips
Hus
West Virginia
James Walker
Jermyn
Edward James
Rock Street
Margaret Gibbons
Archbald
West Scranton
John Jones
Washburn Street
Bloomsburg
James T. Smith
Minneapolis, Minn
Michael Fadden
J. J Carroll
Jeannette Sterling
Westmoreland Normal School
Margaret Hughes
North Hyde Park Avenue
SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES Chief events under Lent planning
Plains are under way for several big social events after Lent with emphasis on community gatherings and notable preparations. Local organizers coordinate schedules, venues, and guest lists as residents anticipate celebrations and formal receptions in the coming weeks.
Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs Advertisement
A vintage ad touts Kemp's Balsam as a universal remedy for throat and lung ailments. It promises gold standard merit and claims the druggist can supply four bottles free of charge to prove its efficacy. The product is priced at 20 cents and 50 cents.
Piles Cured After 30 Years
A Sacramento resident claims Pyramid Pile Cure cured years of suffering after a failed operation. He describes severe health battles and paralysis until the first treatment brought relief. The ad urges readers to buy the remedy at all druggists and request a free book by mail from Pyramid Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thor
Wood
17Th St
Sacramento
Cal
Mies
Pyramid Drug Co
Marehull, Mich
Annual Fourteen Friends banquet planned for April
The Fourteen Friends announce an April banquet in Athletic hall. Admission by card with two per member. Also noted are local social notices including a basketball game tonight in St John's hall and a reception to honor Peter Marker after his election as constable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Hall
Charles Huester
Cedar Avenue
New York
Charles Neals
St. John's Hall
Connell Hose Company
Washington Avenue
Peter Marker
Eleventh Ward
Schrey
Church of Peace
Ways and Means Committee
North Scranton Blaze Destroys Home. Others Attend Memorial Service
A fire at 1614 Brick Avenue, owned by John Scanlon, destroyed the dwelling yesterday morning while flames filled the home. Firefighters saved neighboring buildings as investigators consider the dining room as a possible origin. An insurance partial coverage was noted. An entertainment event at Memorial Baptist Church the previous night featured Reverend Dr. Conwell and musical and dramatic performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brick Avenue
John Scanlon
Box &T
Worker Scalded by Burst Steam Pipe in Clark Tunnel Mine
P. J. Cunningham, employed fixing steam pipes in the Clark Tunnel on West Market Street, was badly scalded when a pipe burst at a joint. He was removed to his home for medical care to treat burns on his arms and leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Tunnel Company
West Market Street
P. J. Cunningham
Local events mark busy week in Scranton area
John Samuels recovers from a broken leg while community programs unfold. Mothers meet at YWCA rooms on North Main avenue for a 6 p.m. gathering with a mothers oriented program. St David's Day eisteddfod judge Frederick White will aid Professor Gwelym Morlais with singing. Miss Litsle Owens named organist for the occasion. Doors open 6:30. North End Glee Club rehearses at OMalley’s hall tonight. Rev Russell H Conwell speaks March 10 at the North Main Avenue Baptist Tabernacle in what may be his final Scranton tour. Republican ward neighbors plan a permanent Second ward club at Chappell’s hotel. Independent Orchestra presents masquerade social at Auditorium last night. Dr H A Young of Scranton Institute of Human Development will meet prospective students at North Main avenue tabernacle this afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Samuels
Brick Avenue
Young Women's Christian Association
North Main Avenue
St. David's Day
Frederick White
Gwelym Morlais
Second Ward
Chappel’s Hotel
H. A. Young
Scranton Institute of Human Development
North Main Avenue Tabernacle
High Water Destroys Streets and Borough Work Continues
Dunmore residents cope with widespread flooding as sidewalks flood and water reaches a foot in places. Street Commission McDonald leads a large crew to mitigate danger while Borough Council schedules reorganization after adjournment. Schools close, and funeral services for W. Ts. Washer proceed this afternoon at Mill Street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard Frear
Grove Street
Buffalo
Cora Reed
Kate Williams
Plymouth
Martha Filer
Clay Avenue
Thomas Corcoran
Hawley
Blakely Street
Prospect Park
Harry Winterstein
North Blakely Street
Wilkes-Barre
Lizzie McGill
Carbondale
Mame Lindsay
Freeland
Mame Walsh
Avoca
Pennsylvania Canal Company
Tripp Avenue Christian Church
Wright
W. Ts. Washer
Mill Street
Diamond Cemetery
Obituary notices for Mrs George Paterson and John McDonald
Mrs George Paterson of La Plume died Tuesday night after a long illness. She endured rheumatic pain for over a year and sought electric treatment in Hahnemann hospital last summer. She leaves husband George Paterson and four children. John McDonald of Pittston Avenue near River Street died yesterday after several weeks of illness. his wife survives. Funeral time to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Paterson
la Plume
John M' Donald
Pittston Avenue
River Street
Green Ridge Presbyterian programme and community notices
The Green Ridge Presbyterian church held a Tuesday night programme in Capouse with Prof Walkinahaw’s Orchestra and vocalists including Ma v icuret, Mrs. Watkins, Misa Hannah Ackersley and others. Afterward ladies served luncheon at the chapel and a tea was planned by the Daughters of Nebo lodge. Deputy State Food Inspector Stevens and Mrs. Stevens welcomed a baby daughter on Marion Street. Street workers cleared the walk and crosswalk area after improvements to the crosswalks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge Presbyterian
Walkinahaw
Ovchestrs
Wilaon
Medinnia
Watkins
Tion
Hannah Ackersley
Vane
Orchestra Mochalon Seseseerensensenees Mime Homie Richards Studliation
Verveeyeeeveeere Mapron
Pauls
Miia Margaret Wilson
Mow
Norton Maioglion
Es Sivaheadsaarer
Misa Beasle Smith
Besiriog Lodge
Nebehah
Morell’s Hall
Breaker Street
Stanley Stevens
Mrs. Stevens
Funeral procession for Bartley Crown to depart home
A funeral cortege will leave 116 Routh Wyde Park Avenue at 10 o'clock this morning for Literment in Washburn, marching toward the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuera
Lce
Bartley Crown
Wyde Park Avenue
Washburn
Funeral for respected citizen with large family
A highly respected citizen is survived by his wife five sons and four daughters. The funeral is planned for Friday morning and the remains will be brought to Honesdale for services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fle
Honesdale
Fatal Accident in Saw Mill at Tanners Falls
Special to the Geranton Tribune Honesdale February 26. John Kilroe aged 50 was killed in a saw mill of Reifler and Son at Tanners Falls when his clothing was caught in the shafting and his body crushed. he was alone at the time and his mangled remains were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honesdale
John Kilroe
Reifler & Son
Bridge Builder and Jacksons Army in a Civil War Tale
A Confederate episode features a bridge builder guided by Sionewill Jacksons army during a retreat in Virginia. The Union forces burn a Shenandoah Valley bridge to hinder pursuit, while a wary engineer Miles claims the plan lies with the general. The Old Man and a cryptic reply shape the scene amid a Herald and Presbyter report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sionewill Jackson
Virginia
Jackson
Miles
Miles Ogwlti
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
Scranton
Bellevue C. M. Church
Balfice
Henry Peggy Smith
Old Black Joe
Dufour
G. W. Jenkins
West Side Republican Club
Williams-Roberts
Suisset
Globe Warehouse
General News
South Scranton
North
Memorial Baptist Church
Clark Tunnel
Conwell
Lewis Jones
Walter Pling
Cevicceewseees
Louive Trowell
Annette Simm
Aie
Phe
Williame
Boo
T Homie Reese
Dunes
Alfred Simm
Thomas Leonard Frocucaceon
Veaeeereseenes
Shima Rodmingson Coe
Ccessees Openeereere
Dunmore
Green Ridge
Donas Long
Our
Torchon
Medecin and
Point de Paris
Mary Johnston
Audrey
Bock Department
Joyee S
Joyce
Mayes Stores
Tanners’ Falls
Geranton Tribune
Romedy
Lyceum Theatre
M. Ihis
di Daley
Thusiine
America
Clare Weter
Tim Murphy
Paul Wilflach
Washington
Deautlint
Dorothy Sherhou
Murphy
Joel Gray
John Young
John Wanamaker
Sedia
Marcidl
Matiner and Nigiee
Denman Meen
George W. Kyer
Brockway Course
Marci
SN. B
Bae
Hob Taylor
Sule
Baldev
Academy of
Lusic M. Reis
Lerner
A. J. Duffy
Maude Hillman
Gettysburg
Uncle Sam
South Africa
Ownia
Sexy Weem
Corse Payton
Star Theatre
ALF
G. Herrington
Vititndar
Felden Paul
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!