West Side Alderman Davies hands over police duties to Moses
In the final days of 1897 large police court activity occurred with three arrests including Gertrude Rittenhouse for drunkenness and John Jacobs for intoxication. The report notes routine officer assignments and a parade of local residents visiting friends and relatives, alongside the West Side Republican league president William A. Phillips assuming the jail keeper role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Davies
Moses
Dee
Tvo Wonen
Gertrude Rittenhouse
King Peters
John Jacobs
Williams
Marker
Thomas Jones
Bridget Kelly
Wits
Saul Marker
Gurrrell
Jeters
Jemee
Faas
Patiatimat Gurrell
Burglar alarm at Evans home prompts frightful night
The Evans family at 1 Storms Avenue faced an attempted burglary in the early hours. Mrs Evans cried out for help and Mrs Paine heard voices as a prowler tried to enter through a window and door. The intruder fled when Mrs Evans screamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Evans
Storms Avenue
Wilmut
Mre. Evans
Mrs. Evans
Social Evening at Davis Residence Features Local Musicians
Mr and Mrs John K L Davis entertained guests at 7 Archdalt Street with music by Master Gaynod Evans and Miss Ray Marshall on the notes bar. Mrs Henry Evans, Miss Ide Harris, and Misses Edith Davie, Margaret Thomas, May Samuels, Nadie Davis, and Gaynod Evans sang seven numbers. Refreshments followed as Joseph Cynths of Ohio and Mr Griffiths were among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeline Evans
Mov Jones
Jenele Hares
Bd Davies
Sarah Davies
Mary Samuel
Margaret Thomas
Ray Maschall
New York
David Thomas, Jr
David Bamavel
Menile
David Davies
Frank Hale
Eddie Davies
Gounod Evane
John KL. Davis
Archdalt Street
Cheb Bueat
Joseph Cynths
Ohio
Griffiths
Gaynod Evans
Mise Ray Maschall
Henry Evans
Mise Ide Harris
Edith Davie
May Samuels
Nadie Davis
Ale
BT. Stone
Altre
Henry
Week of Prayer Services Begin at Sumner Avenue Church
The week of prayer and union services opens at Sumner Avenue Presbyterian with Rev. Ta Fe Foster presiding. Rev. J Moffatt opens with prayer and Rev. PF Matthews delivers the sermon on Confession and Thanksgiving. Services continue each evening through the week, excluding Saturday, at various churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner Avenue Presbeterian
Ta Fe Foster
Beranton Street Baptist Church Holds Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Beranton Street Baptist Church concluded with reports received and officers elected. George Asbury was named treasurer, Edwin Wilkes church clerk, George Watkins financial secretary, John Owens finances chair, Mrs. TG Hedine organist, David Evans assistant organist, C J Merrifield membership chair, Dr. T Senderiing Wednesday organist, Miss Via Jones others named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beranton Street
Chyereh
St Brendan YM I Moves to New Hall and Rooms
Members of St Brendan com ei No 2 YM I celebrate moving into a new home above Jenkins pharmacy after leaving Clark’s Hall South Main. Their suite on the second floor includes a hall library smoking room parlor and retiring room with new furnishings. installation of officers is scheduled for Monday January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Brendan Comei
Young Men's Institute
Jenkins’ Pharmacy
Clark
Hell South
Todoo
Main Avenue
Jackson Street
Aew
Menitlay
Misses Jamey and Thomas Guests of West Boranton Trends
The Misses Marie Jamey and Jessie Thomas of Piltston are guests of Mrs. W. I. Freeman of South Main in West Boranton trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Jamey
Jessie Thomas
Piltston
West Boranton Trends
W. #1. Freeman
Bouth Main
Masonic and Pocahontas lodge events and funeral notices
Members of Dewi Sant lodge No 6 meet at Co operative hall Wednesday afternoon for the funeral of David Jones. Flawatha council No 26 held a regular session in Red Men’s hall with a social and refreshments after. Funeral services to be held at Scranton Street Waplist church with Rev L R Poster preaching. Week of prayer services at Hamp ton Street Methodist Episcopal church. An orchestra will appear at Simpson Methodist Sabbath school. A meeting at 14 North Hyde Park avenue to discuss preliminary steps for an unspecified matter. Interment of infant child of Mr and Mrs Reuben Robbing at Washburn Street Cemetery private funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewi Sant Lodge
Order of American Ivorites
Co-operative Hall
David Jones
Flawatha Council
Niu
Degree of Pocahontas
Red Men's Hall
Scranton Street
L. R. Poster
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Minor FE
North
Hyde Park Avenue
Reuben Robbing
Mampton Street
Washburn Street
Second Hand Furniture Directory Listing
A short classified note offers cash for used furniture, stores, tools and more. It mentions stock at J UC King and notes locations on West ack awanna avenue and North Main avenue with a clairvoyant and phenologist listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vwoeat
J. UC. King
Tul
Ackawanna Avenue
Fenton
North Main Avenue
Accidents Reported At Local Mines And Breaker
William Harvey a West Ridge colliery driver was badly crushed when his foot slipped under a moving car near Parker street. he was treated at home. George Campbell a Dickson colliery driver lost a finger while spraying a car as it derailed and bruised his hand. Will Carden at the Marving breaker was knocked unconscious by a falling stick while unloading props from a gondola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harvey
West Ridge
Harvey
Parker Street
George Campbell
Dickson
Will Carden
Carden
Local Social News and Arrivals in Gilbertsville Area
Mr and Mrs George Anderson of Putnam street returned home after visiting relatives in Gilbertsville Minnesota during the holidays. John Stanton returned to New York after holidays with his parents on Stanton street. Misses Jennie Patten and Lillian Taylor of Olyphant visit Mrs Thomas Jenkins on Oak street. Mrs Benton of New York City, guest of Mrs Robert Blackman on Ferdinand street, returned home. Mrs Mary Grose of Lloyd street was arraigned for disorderly conduct and fined. Burney Moelride returned from Philadelphia. Marriages announced at Holy Rosary church John Mulchrone to Agnes Kinney and Michael Healey to Margaret OMalley. Mrs George Wilder of Weston place returned from Cedarville. Mrs J L Atherton entertains Miss Nelle Prost of Springfield Mass. Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal church plans an art exhibition next Tuesday in the vestry room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laneford
T. Evans
South Rebecca Avenue
L. B. Potter
South Main Avenue
Thomas Carey
Nanticoke
Helen Thayer
Jennie Young
Pittaton
Judeon Murdévihasa
Elmira
Mive Mary Jones
Philadelphia Oval School
Wilkey- Bors
Anna B. Williama
Hyde Park Avenue
Kingston
Wiliam A. Phillips
West Side Republican League
County
George Anderson
Putnam Street
Gilberteville
MN. Y
John Stanton
New York
Stanton Street
Jennie Patten
Lillian Taylor
Olyphant
Thomas Jenkins
Oak Street
Benton
New York City
Robert Blackman
Ferdinand Street
Mary Grose
Lloyd Street
Alderman Fidler
Burney Moelride
Philadelphia
Holy Rowary
John Mulchrone
Agnes Kinney
Michael Healey
Margaret O'Malley
George Wilder
Weston Place
Cedarville
Wayne County
J. L. Atherton
Nelle Prost
Springfield
Mass
Ladies' Ald Society
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Local Notes From Archbald Area Open Exhibit and Visits
The piece mentions an exhibit of designed paintings to be sold at reasonable prices. It lists Mine Annie Gilday of Archbald visiting relatives on Leggetts Street. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blackman of Ferdinand Street visited relatives in Forest City on Sunday. Mrs Annetta Christmas, a teacher in Philadelphia, returned from Edna Avenue to resume work in Philadelphia. John Lewis of Wilkes-Barre visited the Jenkins family on Oak Street and plans to move to Seattle, Washington. Devotional meetings are held at the North Main Avenue Haptlet church every evening this week except Saturday.
Local visits and a small house fire in South Scranton
Miss Emma Dunleavy of Pittston avenue and Miss Susie Little of Brook street spent Sunday with friends in Archibald. Miss Lena Berghouser of Kim street visits Wilkes-Barre friends. Nellie McGuinness of Crown avenue returns to Stroudsburg State Normal after holidays. A small fire at 625 Orchard street caused minor damage. St Irene's Total Abstinence society held an At Home social at Muanley's hall yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Dunleavy
Pittston Avenue
Susie Little
Brooktreet
Archibald
Lena Berghouser
Kim Street
Wilkes-Barre
Nellie McGuinness
Crown Avenue
Stroudeburg State Normal School
Michael Keogh
Orchard Street
St. Irene’s Total
Muanley’s Hall
Community Notes From Green Ridge and Nearby
Green Ridge residents report Mrs P J Cole and daughter Bertha of Carbondale spent Sunday in the Ridge. T J Knox and family moved from Monsey Avenue to Wilkes-Barre. Miss Josephine Vought returned from Norwich after holidays with grandparents. Elburn Harding of Fordham Street spent Sunday in Carbondale. H F E Stains of Michigan visits his aunt on Monroe Avenue. Sydney Eiles returned home on Capoose Avenue after visiting friends in Patterson New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Cole
Bertha
Carbondale
Ridge
T. J. Knox
Monsey Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
Josephine Vought
Norwich
Elburn Harding
Fordham Street
H. FE. Stains
Michigan
Monroe Avenue
Sydney Eiles
Capoose Avenue
Patterson
N. J
Local social notes from Dunmore and surroundings
DUNMORE events include Mr and Mrs G M Rogers visiting Chestnut street hosts Mr and Mrs T P Latchworth. Dr M D Snyder buys a horse harness and cutter. John Palmer visits New York. Professor Davis returns from Pittston. Zurn sails for Germany. School and council meetings tonight. Frances Watrous returns from Washington. Ladies Aid at Dudley Street Baptist meets Wednesday at 2 90 o'clock at pastor’s home on Butler Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Rogers
T. P. Latchworth
Chestnut Street
Independent Hose Company
Blakely Street
Wilson Hose Company
Peckville
M. DD. Snyder
Cherry Street
John Palmer
New York City
Professor Davis
Pittston
Zurn
Germany
Borough
Frances Watrous
Cheatnut Street
Washington, D. C
Ladies’ Aid Society
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Obituary Notices Highlight Long Lodge Service and Welsh Roots
Obituary for David Jones aged about 14 notes his lodge memberships with Hyde Park No. 2 Free and Accepted Masons and Slocum No. 974 Odd Fellows, roles as tyler and secretary, and his Welsh Congregational church ties. Born January 2 1842 in Glamorganshire he immigrated as a child, lived in West Scranton and married there. He died after a period of illness. service plans include Masonite lodge at 2 pm and burial at Washburn Street Cemetery. Also reported is the death of John Cobb Buckingham by drowning near Babine Pans Texas and Charles Tapper at home in Throop with funeral plans for Dunmore Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Jones
Wesdertidle
Main Avenue
Lapochick
Hyde Park Lodge
Tyler
Slocum Lodge
Odd Bellows
Jones
Treaurer
St. David's Hall Association
Messrs. Carson & Divies
Dent Suntlodge, No
Order of American True Svorites
Misenile and Co-operative Hills
First Welsh Congregational Church
Glamorganshire
South Wales
Behuylkill County
West Scranton
W. W. Hopkins
Frederick Jones
Howton
Tex
Dori
Samuel Jones
Masonite
Washburn Street
John Cobb Buckingham
Babine Pans
Buckingham
W. G. Doud
Thin City
Charles Tapper
Throop
England
Dunmore
Wind Poem Fragment Reflects Nature’s Hidden Power
A fragmentary poem explores wind as a force that moves birds and grass, questions its source and ages, and contrasts its visible effects with the unseen nature of the wind itself. The speaker asks if wind is a beast, a force of nature, or a stronger child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Han
Charleston Society and Miss Crane Tale Highlight Old Customs
The Charleston social scene shows strict Puritan controls on women’s print coverage and elite privacy. A bank alarm misfire prompts a humorous chase as Watchman Thompson pursues a possible intruder, only to find a false alarm sparked by stormy weather and cross-wired wires.
Sirius Harker Attends Science Club Meeting
An unnamed stranger, Barker in truth, sits silent in a Washington Star report on a scientific association gathering. He listens intently, reveals no applause, and thanks the host for the chance to observe. He confesses he is not a student of any branch but enjoys the discussions on topics beyond bicycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker
Sirius Harker
New German Cork Stone Flooring Material Promises Durability
A Philadelphia Record report describes a cork stone substitute that is damp proof water proof and wear resistant. It can mimic tile wood and be finished in various styles while remaining easy on the feet and simple to produce. The inventor also claims a second material superior to cork stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
Cork
That Dr Agnew's Cure for the Heart Works Like Magic
Testimony from L. J. Law of Toronto Canada claims Dr Agnew's Heart Cure cured his heart disease after an eighteen month sleepless ordeal. He reports immediate relief after one dose, sleeping soundly, using one bottle, with no return of trouble. Sold by Matthews Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Agnew
Kemp's Balsam Promises Quick Cure for Coughs
A public notice praises Kemp's Balsam as a successful medicine that cures coughs after the first dose. The ad claims a positive guarantee and urges readers to try it with a free trial size offered by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itseta
Varicocele Cure Ad Claims Drugless Solution
An old advertisement proclaims a drugless cure for varicocele using animal extracts. It offers free medical advice and directs readers to write to the Washington Chemical Co at 612 12th St NW Washington DC for a hook. The message emphasizes no drugs and no knife in treatment possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woshington Chemical Co
12Th T. M. W
Washington, D.C
Republican City Convention Nomination Votes Set for January 7
Delegates will nominate two school directors for each term and district across the city wards at a January 7 convention in Musterhall Scranton. Delegate elections occur January 5 between 4 and 7 pm with public notice given two days prior. Secretaries David J. Davin and A J Colborn Jr, Chairman A B Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teteeseeesl
Iret
Iisen
Ccceses
Cseesser
Cheawees
Cceeeeenee
Eseuews Wear
Dohuenes
Cscgeecee
Ah Pau
VieNance
Ume
Supreme Court Orders Reargument in Electric City vs West Side Case
The Philadelphia Supreme Court yesterday handed down an opinion directing a reargument of the case Electric City Land Company against West Side Coal Company No. 246 January term 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Electric City Land Company
West Side Coal Company
1998 calendar issued by Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
A handsome calendar for 1998 representing a Government mall pouch is issued by the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway. Printed in brown and gold on heavy enameled card and sized x15 inches, it can be mailed free upon receipt of eight cents postage to cover mailing costs by applying to E J Smith G P and T A Cleveland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
E J. Smith
G. P. & T. A Cleveland
Professional directory lists Scranton doctors and lawyers
Directory entries show Dr. Ray at 206 Penn Ave and others with offices on Washington Ave, Wyoming Ave, and Spruce St. including Dr. Bateson, Dr. Prey, Dr. Trapold, Dr. Lamoreaux, and several attorneys and architects, plus businesses like Bauer's Orchestra and Megargee Brothers printing.
Also Mentioned on This Page
West Side
City
West Side Station House
Evooen
MR. Griffiths
Week OF Prayer
Glope Warehouse
Timely Cloak Specials
Mack Melton
Melton
Conan
Globe Warehouse
North Scranton News
South
Scranton
Green Ridge
Miss Crane
Charleston
Perhijpe
Bert Poole
Charleston Four Hundred
James Kieretend
Miss Kieretead
Miss Hiss
A. H. Storrs
F. H. Kingsbury
C. Westen
Alina Salmon
Miss Miller
Brooklyn
W. Dpd. Power
Louise Hosle
Hotel Jermyn
W. W. Watson
Vine Street
Annie M. Watson
Mary R. Thacher
Kansas City
Alo
Hanley
Miss Sanderson
Misa Helen E. Sanderson
Hesse
Hunley
Jessup
Misa HH
Misa Hand
Mise Good
Holmes
Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Thompson
Trust Company
Lackawanna Avenue
Washington Avenue
Lackawanna
Watchman Thompson
Deeda
Deadwood Dicks
Jesse James
Bad Boys’ Library
Mr. Thompson
Thormpson
Washington Star
Pase
Republican City Committee
Tueeday
Mustehall
Ee Eee
David J. Davin
A. J. Colborn, Jr
A. B. Stevens
Artendam
Professional Directory
Physicians and Surgeons
Ray
Penn Ave
Toleone
DR. Bateson
Tod. m
DE. C. L. Prey
Wyoming Avenue
Mary A. Shepherd
M. D
Homeopathiat
Adamanavenue
A. Trapold
Spruce Street
Beranton
Tod P.m
E. Allen
C. Ln Freas
Havre
W. Lamoreaux
Adams
Mulberry
W. G
Rook
Ospital
Linden Street
Miscellaneus
Bauer
KR. J. Bauer
Conaurtor
Ever Hulbert
Muale
Megargee
Prane
Brown & CO
Vwle
Kule
West Fackaweonn Ave
Willian
the Tribune Publishing
D. B. Replogle
Mears Building
Bpruce Street
Willard, Warhren & Knapp
Reynplicap
Clinton, Pa
James H. Torrey
Commonwealth Building
Franker, Boyle
Burr
Wishington Avenue
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
Assortiive
Oma Lie Wealth Building
Roomea
Frank T. Okell
Cou! Exchange
James W. Oakford
Attorney-Atlaw
Board of Trade
I. FP. Killam
Boranton, Ma
J. H. Hamilton
Commonwealth
Soranon
Edward W. Thayer
M and I
Jeffreys & Ruddy
L. A. Watres
Lackawanne Ave
Borwuten, Pa
R. Pitcher
Attorney-At-Law Commonwealth Building
Larson
Patterson & Wilcox
Trader National Bank
Rader
C. Comegys
A. W. Bertholf
Athy
Boruve Si
Barring & M'Swheeney
Interstate
Gerview Agency
Percival J Morris
Board of Trade Building
Edward JH. Davis
IL. Walter
Ids
Lewis Hancock, Jr
Cor. Wash, Ave
Seranton
Frederick L. Brown
Price Building
T. I. Lacky & Bon, Architects
Traders’ National Bank
J. O. Lyman
N. Washington
Vora
F. L. Mgraw
H. F. Reynolds
Laubach
Wyoming Ave
Welcome C. Bnover
Lackawinn Avenue
Jo’. Kuettel
Lackawind Avenue
Leeds
A. Hd. Clark & Co, Beedmen and Nurserymen
Ihe Avenue
Heele Capr
Franklin Avenue
P. Zavegler
Victor Koch
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