West Scranton Thaw Triggers Floods and Street Inundation
A broad thaw caused rivered hilltops to flood West Scranton lowlands flooding cellars and sidewalks. Residents redirected water on many streets to protect properties, with notable flooding on Pettebone Main and Schliger areas. Drainage needs and sewer improvements are repeatedly noted across several blocks and wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenet Scranton
Petteboane Street
West Park
Main Avenue
Schliger Boulevard
Bromley Avenue
Swethind
Pettebone
Pigeon Shooting Challenge Set on Guinison's Hill
A pigeon shooting match will be held on Guinison's hill this Saturday March 0 for a purse of 10 shillings. Competitors include William Hughes of North Bromiley Avenue and David Phillips of Swethind Street. Hughes issued a challenge to the best wing shots, and Phillips supporters decided to enter in his defense.
Betting on a purse fuels sportsmen’s heated interest
The dispute centers on a purse rumored to range from 100 dollars to 1000 pounds. The matter has drawn significant attention among athletes, and reports say substantial sums have already changed hands.
Me and Mi Artinir elopement notice in The Tribune
The note announces the elopement of Me and Mi Artinir of Mieyles formerly Mio Ethel Wooden and Artin 4 Me View. They eloped in New York City and returned to attend a wedding in Wigton North Wall. Mrs. Frank Woodruff supplied the information and praised the column’s writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pune
Mi Artinir
Mieyles
Ethel Wooden
Amd
Watts
New York City
Wigton Denne
Ripple division No 4 Sons of Temperance celebrate fifth anniversary
Members gathered at Morgans hall for the fifth anniversary with entertainment and focal. Rev. David Jones of the First Welsh Congregational church presided and spoke briefly. Solos were performed by Thomas Elias Gomer D Reese Arthur Morgans Catherine Evans Lyshon Evans. Recitations by William CBD Davie Peter Pennick Edith Woodyeth Delia Brundage and Thomas Thomas. Graphophone selections directed by Gomer D Reese and Deputy John W Thomas spoke on the order's good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripple Division
Sons of
Maddock Family Names Attend Local Event
Gwilym Maddock, Hopkin Maddock, Reese Maddock and Mise Mary Hopkins appear in a list of attendees for a regional gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Gwilym Maddock
Mra
Hopkin Maddock
Reese Maddock
Mise Mary Hopkins
New Simpson Chapter Epworth League Receives Members
New members of the Simpson chapter Epworth league were tendered a reception by the old members last evening. The programme included songs, prayer by the pastor Trev B C McDermott, vocal solo by Lloyd Kresge, recitations by Roy Grandier and Miss Weather, piano solo by Miss Ethel McDermott, and addresses by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Epworth League
Senga
Pasr
Trev
B.C. McDermott
Lioyd Kresge
Roy Granadier
Miss Weather
Ethel McDermott
Local Funeral Notices Reported for Five Residents
The remains of Mim Enoch Evats died in New York arrived yesterday and were laid to rest at Washburn Street cemetery. The late Charles Stolpe died from injuries from a Lackawanna wreck and was interred in Hueckettstown New Jersey after services on Lie zerne Street. Bartley Crown’s remains were honored at the family residence with services led by Rev Robert B Y Pierce and burial at Wishburn Street cemetery. Joseph Heerman son of Mr and Mrs George Heerman had short services at St John’s German Catholic church and was buried in the German Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mim
Enoch Evats
New York
Price
Washburn Street
Charles Stolpe
Lackawanna
Liezerne Street
Hueckettstown
N. J
George Heerman
Everett Ave.nue
St. John’s
McDonald
Drinker Street
Teovan
Ralph Rush
Wyoming Division
Derse Railroad
New York City
Arthur $. Close
St. Mary's Church
Washington Hall
William Washer
Mill Street
Newing
M. BS Church
Dunmore Cemetery
G. A. ER
Dancing event and socials at local halls
The Onela Dancing elise will meet in Washington Hall next Monday evening. Ladies may bring a friend. The Wahneta Dancing class resumed weekly socials in St David's Hall last evening drawn by prominent young people. The irrepressible club of St Leo's Battalion will host a post Lenten dinner on Muster Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onela Dancinigg
Elise
Washington Hall
Sv. David's Hall
St. Leo's Battalion
Simpson Methodist event for young ladies and choir rehearsal
The young ladies auxiliary of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church meets tonight at Miss Alta Kresge’s home on North Hyde Park avenue. The Jilleckson Street Baptist Sunday school choir rehearses Easter music with Professor Diagis present. All members should attend at ten o'clock sharp. The church choir will also attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ladies
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Alta Kresge
Hyde Park Avenue
Jilleckson Street Baptist Sunday School
Diagis
Sleigh Rides for West Scranton Guests to Peekville
Two groups from West Scranton rode to Peekville for sleigh rides. One party stayed at the Mott Haven hotel with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Humphrey and a long list of attendees including Sarah Humphrey, Lis sie MacDonald, Magele Wagner, Bessie Lewis, Fannie Wagner, B. Jones, Albert Lewis, Thomas H. Davis, Evan Jones, Richard Davis, and Joseph Phillips. The second party gathered at Frank Davis's home with Mrs. Isaac Davis, Mrs. Evin Jenkins, Mrs. Saul Jones, Mrs. Henry Jones and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Scranton
Peekville
Mott Haven Hotel
Walter Humphrey
Sarah Humphrey
Agnes Thomas
Lissie MacDonald
Magele Wagner
Bessie Lewis
Fannie Wagner
B. Jones
Albert Lewis
Thomas H. Davis
Evan Jones
Richard Davis
Joseph Phillips
Frank Davis
Isaac Davis
Evin Jenkins
Saul Jones
Henry Jones
New Spring Goods and Fabrics Stock Wide Range
An advertisement lists white embroideries in nainsook and cambric, edgings, insertions, galloons, and readings with prices from 3c to $2 per yard. It promotes Restwell pajamas, sheer nets in color, and a variety of fabrics including fairy fabric, appliqué sprays, and Velvets with numerous prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nainsock
Restwell
Eve Gotina Fresh New Lot
Community notices mix with local events and incidents
West Side Central Republican club urged members to attend a crucial meeting at Tabernacle Church with George W. Bowen speaking on a somber topic. Local events include a bowling tea by the Electric City Wheelmen, a postponed Leek Social club banquet, a South Africa concert by the Katlrbey choir, and parish Mass plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Central Republican Club
Tabernacle Congregational Church
George W. Bowen
North Scranton
Wleetrie City
Weertnd
Wilkes-Barre
Leek
Enoch Evans
St. David's Day
Katlrbey
South Africa
Jackson Street Baptist Church
William R. Luter
Jackson Street
Robinson
Ninth Street
St. Leo's
St. Paul's
St. Patrick's
David G. Tovar
Luzerne Street
Hugh J. Keenan
Thover
John McNulty
Welly
Patel
John WT. Jones
Mary ‘Toban
Thomas de Chuchy
Bellevue
C. M
Arthur Reese
Thomas FA. Treese
Lincoln Avenue
Young People's Society of Kristhin Endeavor
Washburn Street
Presbyterian Church
Robert Morris umbro-American Society
Local Residents Update and Moves In Scranton Area
Mrs Angi Tibbitts of South Ninth Street is recovering from illness. Mr Steinman and family of Oxford Street plan a move to Camden New Jersey soon. J B Burschel of North Main Avenue spends several days in New York. Allis Alay Lee of North Lincoln Avenue entertained guests at home. Charles Biddleman and family moved from Monroe Avenue to North Main Avenue. Mrs Margaret Evans of Creat Bend has returned from a visit with West Scranton friends. Miss Jeanette Sterling resumes studies at Westmoreland Normal School after a visit with West Scranton friends. Mrs Daniel Hopkins of South Circle Held Avenue is recovering from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angie Tibbitts
South Ninth Street
Mr. Steinman
Oxford Street
Camden
N. J
J. B. Burschel
North Main Avenue
New York
Allis Alay Lee
North Lincoln Avenue
Charles Biddleman
Fran Monroe
Horaston High Students Take Afternoon Exam
Grades of about Nox YT and 28 took the examination at Horaston High School yesterday afternoon. Services preparatory to the sacred Lord's supper will be conducted by Rev. B. J. Lansing at Green Ridge Presbyterian Church this evening. Mrs. George Blone has been mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horaston High School
Ft. J. Lansing
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
George Blone
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promotes Strength
An advertisement argues that consumption and wasting diseases strike both city and country residents. It claims the medicine cures coughs bronchitis and stomach digestion problems to restore nourishment and strength. It emphasizes the formula is alcohol free and rejects substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merce
Dr. Pierce
Testimonials for Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery
Mrs Kate Sches of Milwaukee reports heavy lung hemorrhage and consumption symptoms improving after four bottles of Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery allowing her to work and walk. Mr W L Brown of McDearman Jackson Co Tennessee weighs 163 pounds after treatment, weight gain from 110 to 149 to 163 with continued strength gains. The ad promotes the medical book Dr Pierce’s Common Sense Medical Adviser free with stamps and requests letters from sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Sches
St. Mans Avenue
Milwaukee
Wis
Doctor Pierce
Muich
WL. Brown
McDearman, Jackson Co
Tenu
W.W. MecDearman
Lt. Pierce
Sam
Philadelphia visitor returns home after travels
In Philadelphia today WoW. Paterson of La Plaine visited Green Ridge friends yesterday. Rev. J. C. Loosing has returned from attending the state convention of the Young Men's Christian association at Warren, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siest
Aire
Philadelphia
Wow
Paterson
la Plaine
Green Ridge Friends Yesternaay
J. C. Loosing
The
Young Men's Christian Association
Warren, Pa
Von Bergen’s Second Ward reception in North Scranton
Last evening in Workingmen's hall on Lloyd street John Von Bergen newly elected select councilman for the Second ward led a surprise civic gathering. A parade preceded the event with Brigley’s Cornet band and residents marching with broomsticks and straw hats. The program included Von Bergen’s address and selections by the Dawn and Crescent Circle clubs, with the North Kind Circle club famous for “Comrades in Arms” and “Rianet” praised. Refreshments were served by Mr. Von Bergen as the crowd enjoyed a lively night lasting until midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John von Bergen
Workingmen’s Hall
Lioyd Street
Prof
Brigtley
Princepal
Te Dwnd
Cresent Cilee Club
North’ Kind Cilee Club
Comrades In Armst
Rianet
Whch
von Bergen
Mulley’s store clerks win at North Scranton lanes
A display by Mulley’s clerks at the North Scranton bowling alleys last night featured Danvers and Sullivan driving Mulley’s team. A picked squad from the Olyme Pia and Keystone Social clubs contested the match with notable scores reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulley’s
North Scranton
Olyme- Pia
Keystone
Danvers
Mulley's
Sullivan
New Republican Club Meeting Discusses Party Goals
Last evening a New Republican Club gathering explored party goals and upcoming activities. Members debated strategy and the role of local volunteers in campaign efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Republican Club
Republi
Second Ward Republicans Form Club at Chapel Hotel
Cana of the Second ward organized a permanent Republican club at Chapel's hotel. Thirty eight members enrolled. John B. Dileapie was elected Chairman and named to oversee Republican welfare for the ward city and county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cana
Chapepel
Eigct
John B. Dileapie
Chalennin
Monthly mothers meeting and local civic notes in Scranton
The monthly mothers' meeting will be held in the Youn Women's Christian association room. Miss Catherine Sullivan visiting her parents on Wayne Avenue returns to Bloomeburg to work on a new installation in Human Development. Miss Anna Reese seriously ill at Moses Taylor Hospital. Harry Willis appeared in police court yesterday for drunkenness. The North End Glee Club held a rehearsal at O'Malley's. Next Friday the Olympia Bowling Club will face Malley's at North Scranton bowling alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youn Women's Christun Association
Mitts Citherineg
Moses Tayior
Hiery Willis
Ted
North End Glee Club
O'Malley
Olympia Bowling Club
Malley
North Scranton
Dunmore Names John P. O'Neill Fire Chief
John P. O'Neill is sworn in as Dunmore fire chief bringing contractor builder experience. He forged iron and steel for several major local structures and has served twenty years in Dunmore, including five with the John B. Smith Hose company, defeating P. J. Teenan for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. O'Neill
Dunmore
Obituary notices for Robert Shoemaker and Margaret Davis
Robert Shoemaker a famed mining official and Wilkes-Barre resident dies of meningitis at his home. Born in Forty Fort on April 15 1845 he led Lehigh Valley Coal as superintendent and was a respected mechanic. Survived by wife and four children. Margaret Davis dies in Denver at 47 after yearlong illness. She leaves two daughters Mrs John Taylor and Miss Jennie Davis. remains expected Sunday with funeral at 16 Wyoming Avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Shommabel
Wilkes-Barre
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Lehigh Valley
Tts
I Forty
Robert McD
Margaret Davis
Denver
Colorado
Davis Ia
John Taylor
Taylor
Mise
Jennie Davis
Wyoming Avenue
Unclear fragmentary obituary note from Vititon avenue
Fragmentary OCR notes an early line about someone from Vititon avenue named Mathoiiiwil who may be tied to a cathedral event. The text is garbled with many misspellings and lacks clear names, dates, or a coherent event.
Reverend W. A. Norell Celebrates 14th Birthday
Large gathering of St John’s Church at Fig Street and Pittston Avenue near completion. Rev W A Norell pastor of Hickory Street Presbyterian marked his 14th birthday with visitors, serenade and reception at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Church
Fig Street
Pittston Avenue
Zuinger's
W. A. Norell
Hickory Street
South Side
St Johns Church Rises On Fig Street With Hope Of Debt Freedom
Work on the new St Johns church at Fig street and Pittston avenue continues with interior plastering and wainscoting underway under Mulherin Judge Lumber company supervision. Rev Er o Melley praised for years of effort, parishioners aim to finish by year end and complete debt free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Church
Fig Street
Pittston Avenue
Mulherin & Judge Lumber
Er. O. Melley
Rubber Necks to Meet South Side and Scranton Bowing Teams
The Rubber Necks from Scranton Bowling Club will play the South Side Bowling Club second team and Scranton second team tonight at Zulinger's alley. The match starts at 8:00 p.m. under Jeughe rules and the losers pay for a supper for the winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side Bowling Club
Scranton Bowling Club
Rubber Necks
Zulinger’s Alley
Pottsville Stars To Face Local Defenders Canceled By Low Attendance
Attendance at St John s hall fell during Lent leading to last night s basketball game being canceled. The Pottsville team, with a statewide reputation, and the local Defenders famed for a long unbeaten stretch were set for a marquee match. Officials fear no matches may occur until after Lent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Hall
Pottsville
Regular meeting and upcoming events in local groups
General Grant commandery Knights of Malta convenes tonight at Hartmans hall Pittston avenue. The Fourthteen Friends banquet is set for April 7. St Johns Total Abstinence Society marks seventeenth anniversary with a ball on April 14. Funeral for Peter Weber VII held this morning at 0 o'clock. St Marys Glee and Dramatic association acts after his death. Camp 6 P O 8 of A holds special meeting at Fronehans ball Cedar avenue tonight. Dr Schleys Long Healing Balsam advertised for coughs with guarantee. William Vaughan son of Select Councilman Vaughan is ill with appendicitis at Willow street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Knights of Malta
Hartman's
Pittston Avenue
Fourteen Friends
St. John's Total
Fronehan
Cedar Avenue
Schley
William Vaughan
D. W. Vaughan
Willow Street
Funeral Services for Mrs. George Treverton Held at Main Ave Residence
Funeral services for Mrs. George Treverton will be conducted at the family residence on Main Avenue at 2 o'clock this afternoon by Rev. G. Co. Lyman. Interment will follow in Bedford County. Fred Smeld of Springfield Massachusetts visits his parents on Tripp Street, while Simon Ward of Rhode Island is visiting his parents on Diamond Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George ‘Treverton
Main Avenue
Tey. G. Co. Lyman
Bedford County
Fred Smeld
Springfield
Mass
Tripp Street
Simon Ward
Rhode Island
Diamond Avenue
Nominees for Pennsylvania Postmasters Nominated
Washington on February 27 reports the senate will consider nominations for Pennsylvania postmasters James C. Brown of Bloomsburg and Geone W. Belimeltarr of Pine Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Pennylvania
James C. Brown
Bloomsburg
Geone W. Belimeltarr
Pine Cirave
Dyspepsia Tablets Promote Flesh and Strength
An advertisement claims eating strengthens the body by meat eggs and cereals but digestion lags in many. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets containing peptoses and diastase to aid digestion after meals, promising rapid recovery of tone and vigor for thin and dyspeptic people. Sold by druggists in US Canada and Britain at 50 cents for complete treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
United States
Canada
Great Britain
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Woodruff
Sons of Temperance
Epworth
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Suisset
Globe Warehouse
General News
Green Ridge
Country Life
North Scranton News
Second Ward
Mulley
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Gia Cannons
Dunmore Doings
John T. O'Neill
John JR O'Neill
Trimmore
Mathoiiiwil
Vititon Avenue
Mercow
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Park Place
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Weta & Co
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Allis-Chalmers Co
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Joyce
Ayoyce
Denman Thempane
George W. Ayer
Obadiah
Matingi
Academy of Music
M. Reis
Lesnee
Daly
Maude Hillmann
Gettysburg
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Payton Comedy Company
Star Theatre
Alf. G. Herrington
Thitedlay
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