Society Events Mark An Afternoon Of Festivities
Society notices describe a day filled with dances dinners and parties hosted by families such as Mr and Mrs Ben Diminick and Mr J Ti Torrey for their children Jean and Mie George Catlin WH hosts an afternoon gathering for a guest from New York Cochrane while Philadelphia visitors travel for a city function and a seventh birthday is celebrated with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wweel
Miek
Welles
Atrs
Denes Belly
Miss Belin
Myx
J. Ti
Torrey
Dowelis
Ate
Ben Diminick
Jean Mi
Mie
George Catlin
Fran
Mil
Otelock
Uel
Mex. L. Cochrane
New York
Biovelo Eluh Weypen
Whote Mee and Wile J Rock Win from Woeat Hii
Two local figures, Whote Mee and Wile J Rock of Woeat Hii, receive covert congratulations in a community note highlighting their recent recognition. The item records local celebration without detailing the event.
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Wile
J. Rock
Ste
Arrival of a Daughter Cited in Local Notice
The text records a family event with names and relations, noting the daughter’s arrival and forthcoming visit of relatives and a New Year week gathering. Various local officials and residents are listed in what appears to be a community notice.
Five Hours in Quicksand At L W Mine
Three miners William, Dobray, and Brown and driver Samuel Brown were trapped for five hours in quicksand at the Leitach and Wilkes- force coal mine. Supervisors Richards Morgan Jones, foremen Rowe Lied, and engineer Hubert located them near the Found Hie vein, standing two feet deep in mud. They were rescued unharmed as sound and water followed a blast once fired during downing of the offshoot.
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Wilkes- Force
William
Williame
Peter Dobray
Khoror
Samuel Brown
Hichards
Morgan
Jones
Formen Rowe
Lied
Hubert
Wiliams
Sleighing Rules After Big Snowfall weekend
City streets saw heavy sled traffic as a midwinter storm dropped nearly two feet of snow. Snow beds slowed trolleys and steam roads, while snow sleepers kept tracks open. Weather eased Sunday as wind shifted, signaling waning snowfall for the year.
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Elelat
Vesterdas Gin
Seranter Railway Company
Delaware
Lackawanna
Wester
Father Sues Son Over Alleged Debt and Installment Dispute
Patrick Maniey, represented by Root Newcomb, sues son John Mantes to recover alleged debt. The case notes writing demands for evidence of indebtedness and a later $10 payment, with monthly installments of $4 agreed but not fully met. The dispute focuses on the remaining balance and failure to satisfy the ordered payments.
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Patrick Maniey
Root. Newcomb
Protundary
Copeland
John Mantes
Alerest
Muay
Lor keeps and Avery Sons advertise postholiday sale
The piece notes Lor keeps and Aver & Son are the printing and advertising firm in Philadelphia keeping to the year start. It mentions a January 4 boarding department sale and complete furnishings. The ad hints at property and apparatus values and an authorization by local officials.
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Aver & Sone
Men of Phily
Helphin
Loren
January Magazines Heathorn WT Speeney
January magazines mention Heathorn and WT Speeney with unclear Chel yy ype UD feakaeey Peat ae we text fragments. The readable items show names and brief notes but lack coherent events or details to summarize further.
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Heathorn
Speeney
Chel Yy
Y M C A Services in Lyceum Theater
Y M C A services in the Lyceum Theater featured the South Carolina Jubilee Singers and Rev. Robert F Y Pierce as speaker. The program aimed to attract men, with a focus on personal resolve for the New Year and plans for future Sunday services in the theater.
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South Carolina
Robert F. Y. Pierce
Many New Appointments Vote On Council Nominations
City councils approve measures for final action on appointing a permanent man to Columba Chemical, Retief Hose, Phoenix Chemical, Hou and Ladder, and Nay Ave Hose companies. Mayor Bailey expected to send 10 nominees Thursday night. Candidates include Kor Columba Mose and others from Phoenix Chemical, Nay Aver Hose, and Relief company.
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DMV
Vietor Kook
Int
Week of Prayer Observances Across Denominations
The piece outlines a week of prayer organized by evangelical and Christian churches. It notes daily service themes selected by named agencies and emphasizes unity among diverse denominations during the observance.
Hotel Property Sale Stakes Declined Agreement
A damaged notice notes a sale action linked to a hotel property with involved parties and a company name, indicating a valuation and tentative terms. Details are unreadable, but the fragment implies a property deal and local business context.
Unclear text about Wilkes-Barre Scranton event
The readable lines mention Wilkes-Barre and Scranton with references to Brow Approce and Linden Wests on Mac Lackawanna Avenue. Details are fragmentary and names are uncertain.
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Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Pelyman Brow
Approce
O Linden
Mac, Lackowanna Avenue
Refund Warranted Syrup of Tartar Guarantee Notice
A dated notice from J. G. Bone and partners along with John P. Donahue promises to refund money for Gree Warranted Syrup of Tartar used to treat coughs and colds. The firm asserts bottle refunds and money recovery terms.
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J. G. Bone
N. Aminore
John PF. Donahue
Ranton
Missionary Week of Prayer Plans Across Cities
Alliance outlines worldwide missionary effort with sermons on Christian Unity and Foreign Missions. In Borunton churches schedule varied weekly services including nightly, three nights, or afternoon meetings while members observe a week of prayer and curb secular activity until next week.
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Alliance
Iit
Borunton
Fine Organ Recital at Einn Park Church
The organ recital at Einn Park church Saturday night drew fewer listeners due to bad weather. The chorus delivered the Christmas intermezzo well and Mr Pennington's organ work was enjoyed. Miss Thomas filled in admirably for the missing Miss Morry who was originally slated to sing.
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Einn Park
Pennington
Wieteners
Wennington
iNnece Mieke Morry
Thomase
Death of a Brilliant Man Rev Father Chanath
Rev Nicephor Chanath Greek Catholic pastor at Irving avenue and Hickory street died at Lackawanna hospital Saturday night from pneumonia following a bout with grip. He was forty, a scholar in Greek Latin German French and Hungarian and had improved parish finances and church life. His funeral and requiem mass will be held at his residence and church with interment in Minooka Greek Catholic cemetery.
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Nicephor Chanath
Irving Avenue
Hickory Street
Lackawanna
Father Chanath
Janis Manley
Deswused
Chinith
Chantth
Pasanic
N. J
Bermine
Chanath
Minwoka
Watch Night Services In Elm Park Church Gather
Elm Park church held a watch night as old year ended with prayers and songs from 10 pm to midnight led by George O. G. Mahy and EK. Suydam. The evening included youth and rescue mission events, Jubilee singers, and multiple church addresses and greetings.
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Epworth League
Elm Park
George OG. Mahy
Young Men's Chistian Association
Suydam
Hendsey
South Carling Jubilee Singers
Lyceum Theatr
George L. Ulrich
Grace Reformed Episcopal Church
Florence Weir
Mareh
Heondsey
Dnele
George Forrest
Pearsall
Young Men's Christian Association
Yokefallows
Green Ridge
Sayre
Asbury Methodiet
Two Boys Suspected Copper Thieves Arrested Near Cartilage Works
Police arrested two youths, Frank Rigale and Arthur Garluk, near Blume cartilage works on Saturday morning. They are in custody at the central station for investigation after copper wire was found nearby. One prisoner allegedly dropped a bag when seen approaching and attempted to flee.
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Frank Rigale
Arthur Garluk
Jonter
Blume Cartilage Works
New Bankruptcy Act Sparks U S District Court Activity
Five months after the new United States bankruptcy act, the Western District of Pennsylvania reports 91 voluntary and 29 involuntary petitions filed. Liabilities total about 3,075,406 dollars with assets around 1,054,506 dollars. Cases show large estates and few assetless petitions, with expectant holiday-driven filings and substantial work for Judge Joseph Buffington and Judge Merk William Lindsay.
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United States District Court
Federal Judicial District
Pennsylvania
United States Court
Pittsburg
Aveda
Durin
Sullivan
Joseph Buffington
Merk Willian T. Lindsay
Gomme
Coroner Longstreet Retires and J J Roberts Assumes Office
Coroner Longstreet ends his term today after service marked by integrity and legal knowledge. Dr J J Roberts of the Wear Block will take duties tomorrow or on the first Tuesday of the year as provided by law. Reporters valued Longstreet's courtesy and clear stance against unfair treatment.
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P. Longstreet
J. J. Roberts
Astoruner
Stole Billiard Balls From Lackawanna Avenue Club
A string of ivory billiard balls and equipment vanished from a Lackawanna avenue club while being moved on Saturday. Owners J. B. Van Kleek and J. G. Brandt reported the loss as three ivory billiard balls and related paraphernalia disappeared during transfer. A young man named John Wade was involved according to initial reports.
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Agilliard
J. B. van Kleek
J. G. Brandt
Tée Lackawanna Avenue
John Wade
Suspect Arrested in Ball Incident After Sale Attempt
A suspect was arrested late in the afternoon by Patrolmen Dyer and Collin after attempting to sell a ball. He admitted guilt and surrendered the stolen property. In police court yesterday the billiard men declined to prosecute, Ware is held for a final disposition of his case.
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Dyer
Collin
Ware
Cigar Store Fire Causes Little Damage Near Bank
Flames came from a partition in E. Moses cigar shop near Traders' bank on Wyoming avenue at 11 15 Saturday night. The blaze was quickly extinguished with minor damage. It started from an electric light wire or a lit cigar. Moses closed the store about a half hour before discovery. Mrs. Squires owns the building.
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E. Moses
Traders’ Bank
Wyoming Avenue
Moses
Death of R A Wambold in Green Ridge Society
Richard A. Wambold a long time employee of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad and president of the Green Ridge Wheelmen died suddenly last Friday night. Born in Kingston Pa he moved to this city with his mother and sister and rose to be a trusted bookkeeper and cycling authority. Sorrow filled the city as friends and colleagues mourned his loss. He was known as Pon Wambold to local cyclists and leaves a grieving mother and sister.
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Richard A. Wambold
Kingston
Green Ridge
Delaware and Hudson Railroad Company
Wambold
Green Ridge Wheelmen
Ths
Slater
Richard
Calendars Sale Tuesday at Fel Dieman on Washington Ave
A brief notice announces calendars offered at cost price for one Tuesday only. The sale takes place at Fel Dieman located at 203 Washington Avenue.
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Feldieman
Washington Ave
Wambold Rites Held After Death in Scranton
In Scranton on Friday December 20 at 1 45 p m Brylenard A Wambold of 1015 Monroe Avenue died at his home. He leaves his mother Mrs A Wambold and sister Mrs Merriman. Funeral services were held at his residence Tuesday January 3 at noon and burial followed in Forty Fort cemetery.
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Minhy
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Joes
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Robert B. Meroe
Perth Avenue Baptist Church
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Dr. Reed
Carlisle
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Baltimore
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Newark
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Professor Wold
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the Tribune
Jervis - Hardenberg Piano School
Hood
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Spruce Street
Lackawanna Ava
Scramog 7
Raynolds
Bell & Skinner Tellerhage Bulldling
Pierce’s Market
Hercules
Warren Ehret Co
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Wilkes-Barra Pan
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Hand & Payne
Smiths
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