Funeral Services Held for Thomas Orchard at Trinity Church
Thomas Orchard died Monday morning and his funeral was held at Trinity church with large attendance from local firms and the Delaware and Hudson shops. Rev. E K J Balsley and Rev. C E Betticher led services with a short sermon, and the choir sang hymns while floral tributes adorned the casket. Honorary pallbearers included Knights Templar members and Trinity Vestry. native pallbearers were D and H workers who had served under Orchard. Visitors from out of town included several relatives and friends from Scranton Peckville Brooklyn and Avoca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Thomas Orchard
EK. J. Balsley
E. Betticher
Beverly
N. J
BH. Abbott
C. BE. Betticher
Wynne
Delaware and Hudson
Hendrick Manufacturing
van Ler Fan Company
Palestine
Knights Templar
Tion
B. van Bergan
Joseph Birkett
W. R. Baker
Charles Burr
J. Vandermark
C. R.R. Manville
Mr. Orchard
Hey
Wiham ‘Ponkin
William Pethick
Frank Shannon
J. Bh. Blawksidge
Peckville
George Holaridge
Brooklyn, N. W
Robert McMillen
Avoca
Wedding of Miss Mary Quinn and James Farrell at St Neves
Yesterday at nine o clock the marriage of Miss Mary Quinn of Powderly street and James Farrell of Butte City Montana occurred at St Neves church. Rev T F Coffey united them. The couple’s reception followed at the bride’s parents home. The groom works in a copper mine in Butte City and the couple plan to reside there after a short honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Quinn
Powderly Street
J.P. Quinn
James Farrell
Butte Clty
Montana
St. Neve’s Church
T. F. Coffey
Miss Katte
South Church Street
Christopher J. Quinn
Pridal
Bubte
Burglars Break In At Barber Shop Steal Cigars
A barber shop opened by A. Pidiam was entered through a raised rear window yesterday morning. Several boxes of cigars were taken while iron gratings were installed to deter repeats. Mr Filia hopes to identify the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pidiam
Bayik
Thinea
Filia
Gritman Declines Mayor Nomination Amid Party Pressure
A Democrat delegation urged W. B. Gritman to seek the mayoral nomination, promising support if he consented. Gritman declined due to current circumstances. J. W. Kilpatrick is named as a candidate and the field remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
W. B. Gritman
Gritman
J. W. Kilpatrick
Holiday Specialties Line Ends With Flowing Lines
A fragmented notice describes a holiday specials section with a line of offerings and a reference to flowing lines in the display. The readable text centers on product lines and display issues, implying a shopping feature or promotional layout.
Cave-in halts work at Last Chance mine
A serious cave-in at the Last Chance mine on the east side mountain suspends operations. The mine mouth is blocked and two large crews are clearing earth and rock while the colliery remains shut down.
Local checker club forms in the city with six members
A group of six local checker players has organized a club and plans to arrange matches with nearby town clubs. The six members, all experienced players, aim to meet the best six players from Mayers in Jermyn to start competitive events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayers
Jermyn
Remains of W. W. Sherwood Brought for Burial
The remains of W. W. Sherwood of Scranton were brought to the city yesterday morning for burial. The body arrived on the V4 train and was met by Palestine commandery and Carbondale lodge 249 Fo and A. M. They accompanied the funeral to Maplewood Cemetery where interment was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Sherwood
Scranton
Palestine Commandery
Carbondale Lodge 249
A. M
Maplewood Cemetery
Estate sale rumor at Spring street corner
Rumor circulating that the estate of the late Christian Howold situ ated at Spring street and Salem avenue has been sold. The buyer is believed to be JL. Mersin of Forest City. The price is reported near $7,000, but the facts have not yet been published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Christian Howold
Spring Street
Salem Avenue
JL. Mersin
Forest City
Shepherd's Stock Sold at Sheriff Sale
The sheriff sold the stock and lease of John Kr. Shepherd's store yesterday morning. K P Patterson and Sone took most of the stock for 1700 dollars and Thomas Levison bought the lease for 450 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BR. Shepherd
John Kr. Shepherd
K.P. Patterson & Sone
Thomas Levison
Local residents and visitors log town tidbits
Wilkes-Barre clergy residents and guests, including Rev J J Curran in town yesterday and Dr Burns of Moncedale visiting, plus notes on visitors from Scranton New York and Washington streets. social calls record parties at the home of Miss Mae Casey, Miss Blanche Hallstead and other locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Curran
Wilkes-Barre
Frank Vandeford
Derby
Mixa Hattle Paseor
Washington Street
Pat
Evan
Mise Blanche Hallstead
Prowidenes
Lena Ballon
Mole Street
Sidney Birkett
Thore
Blanen
Alwad Potter
Scranton
Cora Avery
Allie Reagon
Jane Hollenbick
George Pendleson
Biranton
Louis Munson
Frank
Mbit
Isaac Singer
Gearse James
Asuelal
Royal
Maule Spettigue
Malm Street
Serionusts
Hievele Club
Joseph Chapman
Local Gossip and Notices From Scranton Area
M P Currier travels to New York City. Mrs John Supeen visits friends in Felmira. The Millards spend New Year with Mrs Thomas Owens on Madison Ave Scranton. Water pipes repaired at round house. Master George Millard visits Montrose. Andrew Hart, longtime Read House boiler maker, dies in Wilkes-Barre. Mrs John McCarty dies at 60 from pneumonia. funeral at St Lawrence Church Great Bend. Chidester brothers lead evangelistic meetings at Hickory Reeve. C W Bankes moving his ice house. Sallstead Fire Company holds an urgent Friday meeting to transact important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Currier
New York City
John Supeen
Félmira
James Millard
Thomas Owens
Madison Avenue
Scranton
Round House
George Millard
Montrose
Andrew Hart
Read House
Wilkes-Barre
John McCarty
Poeumedia
C.W. Bankes
Sallstead Fire Company
Free New Year Social Hop At Fadden’s Hall
The Ancient Order of Tibernians band hosted a free social hop at Fadden’s hall on New Year’s evening with attendees reporting a good time. Attendance at the Polish fair the night before was unusually large with nearly five hundred people present. Thomas J. Swift of Archbald visited midweek. Our residents report continued severe frost with skating enjoyed by the youth. Local property owners expect to rebuild fences after the recent strong wind. John O’Ceanner, after visiting his parents on Lincoln Street, returned to Marmaroneck NY to pursue his future. M C Donnelly, North Main Street barber, banners himself as a Third Ward councilman candidate, claiming fitness for the office. Mrs. Frank Kiefer of Malin Street visited friends in Carbondale yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of
Tibernians
Sormer
Fadden’s
Thomas J. Swift
Archbald
John O'Ceanner
Ph. O'Connor
Lincoln Street
Marmaroneck
M.C. Donnelly
Main Street
Birber
Donnelly
Chile
Frank Kiefer
Malin Street
Carbondale
Chandler Cole and Miss Roga Smith wed at bride’s home
The couple were married at high noon January 2 with Rev Van Wert officiating. A public installation of officers for Fillings post No 2 Pennsylvania Grand Army of the Republic is planned January 4 at Cavern House. Refreshments will be served between tours at 7 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler Cole
Roga Smith
van Wert
Pennsylvania
Grand Army of the Republic
Carrie Burns
Great Bend
Vida Johnson
H.W. Kling
Nesville
Huntington County
Presbyterian Church
Sarah Willams
Son Flavry
Universalist Society
Opera Hose
Pittston News Update Highlights Local Government and Obituaries
Pittston reports that John P. Kearney gained a preliminary injunction to restrain City Clerk Flannery from acting amid disputed clerk requisitions. A miners’ examining board meets at the city hall. New Year notices recall residents with visits and funerals for Thomas Bessford and John Murphy. Deputy sheriff appointment shifts to an appraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Kearney
J. T. Flannery
Kearney
Joseph O' Boyle
Select Council
Flannery
Woolward
Miners’ Examining Board
The
Third District
Allen
Tammore
Sanford Apt
Olyphant
Thomas Bessford
Willl
Tu'elock
Charles Harrop
Barnum Keg Fund
John Murphy
Philadelphia
John M. Jones
Martn
Funeral rites mark Bell Er explosion victims in Lawshart
The town mourns after multiple deaths from the Bell Er explosion with funeral services for Thomas Mcrowald at St Mars New Alpl Crane lead a high mass. Other victims were laid to rest in Cortland Rolls Alexander Young in local churches with Odd Fellows and Masons attending. A late fire destroys a house in Healy's property, No insurance. Niagara University student Meties visiting. Miss Belle Connor and Mrs La Barre noted. Local clubs host large New Year dances and library election set. public schools resume after holidays.
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Lawshart
Mudliun
Thomas Mcrwonald
St. Mars’s
New
al PL Crane
Catholic Mutual Benet Association
Tia Beds
Cortland Rolls
Alexander Young
Rolls
Pittston
Young
Haskins
Anthony Healy
Healey
Meties
Niagara University
Belle Connor
Olyphant
Leap Year Dance Trails in Montrase College Pairings
Charles Lines and sister from Great Bend joined in New Year's visit in Montrose with Miss Nellie Conklin who returns to Elmira on Friday. Miss Bhaw and Mrs Jones's sisters head home to Mansfield after a fortnight in Montrone. all are students at Mansfield Normal School. Montrase young women hosted a leap year dance for the local men. the ball was a lively success as escorts accompanied by their partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lines
Great Bend
Montrose
Scott
Nellie Conklin
Elmira
Bhaw
Jones
Mansfield
Montrone
Montrase
Anong
Social gathering listing many attendees and visitors
Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Beach, Mr. and Mrs. Dessauer, Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Rayne ford, Mrs. McColum, Mr. and Mrs. Munger, Nellie Smith, Rouweh, Reach, Corwin family, Scott family, Stuart and Linderman groups, and many younger guests. Out of town guests were Arthur Raynesford, Miss Lines, Miss Shaw, and others. The ball was led by Professor Schenck with music by Miss Schenck. Frank Chandler visited relatives. Green couple returned from Vestal Centre. Miss Perrigo visited Great Bend. Addison Gardiner ill. Miss Mills visiting Dimmock. Barry Searle sails for Georgetown Demerara. A long advertisement for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, urging purchase and noting price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.L. Beach
M. 3. Dessauer
Charles Reed
J. R. Rayneford
J. McColum
Kk. P. Munger
Nellie Smith
Rouweh
Reach
J. H. Corwin
H. (. Jessup
Ning Jessup
Heath Ro J. McCausland
McCausland
George 8
Arthur D. Raynesford
Scranton
Miss Lines
Great Head
Addison Gardiner
Dangerously
Miss Mills
Dimmock
Barry Searle
Georgetown
Demarara
Guiana
Miss Birchard
Birchardville
Merchant requests Dr. Alexander Lung Healer stock
Plains Pa merchant and former postmaster Mr Henry Merritt reports all stock of the Dr Alexander Lung Healer sold and asks for an immediate shipment of one half gross to supply ongoing trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Merritt
Plains
Dr. Alexander Lung
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Tames
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Price Library
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Providence
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Wrefen
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Jonn II Ptalps
Drogeant
Weeminge Ave
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Empire Dry Goods Co
Great Cut Price
Enry Goodman
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Axminsters, Tapestry
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Wyoming House
Third National Bank
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