Personal notices from Wilkes-Barre area
W W Patterson is at Harrisburg. John J Loftus of Wyoming Avenue went to Harrisburg yesterday. Mrs John T Swift of Archibald visited friends in the city yesterday. Miss Linde Farst of Shamokin is visiting the Misses Seward of Ridge Row. George Henry of New Haven Conn arrives to visit sister Ida Widdensfield on Electric Avenue. C H Corcoran of Stroudshire Road was in the city yesterday. Henry H Wolfe of this city to marry Miss Blance EK Bloure of Syracuse N Y. Mr and Mrs Richard entertained at Washington Avenue home for son BK OBrien's birthday. Mrs Dr Boyer of Brigierville Pa spent ten days with Mrs M seek of 400 Webster Avenue before returning home. President Zehrder of Dickson Manufacturing returned from Reno with orders to keep the works busy for six months. Berantonians who attended the Assembly Ball in Wilkes-Barre include Mrs Dickson, Miss Dickson, Wren Simpton, Miss Miepech Winton, Wise Beybolt, Dr J L Wents, John Blair, Mr Thorne. Hon Dimmer Becker of Philadelphia, named by Governor Hastings as successor to late Judge Reeder, is brother to Rev Thomas Beeder. Mrs John Wall hosted a dancing party on Pittston Avenue for the fifth wedding anniversary. about sixty close friends attended. no gifts were given per the couple’s wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Patterson
Harrisburg
John J. Loftus
Wyoming Avenua
John T Swift
Archibald
Linde Farst
Shamokin
Seward
Ridge Row
Joseph P. Jordon
Mine Mary Jordan
Grean Ridge
Parsons
George Henry
New Haven
Oon
Ida Widdonfield
Electric Avenue
C. H. Corcoran
Stroudshire
Wilkes-Barre
Trn Railroad
Henry H Wolfe
Blance Ekbloure
Syracuse
Richard
Wushington Avenue
BK. OM. O'Brien
Dr. Boyer
Brigierville
Lincounty
P’s
Seek. Me
Webster Avenue
Zehrder
Dickson Manufacturing Company
Iene
Iidera
Hastings
Judge Reeder
Thomas Beeder
Second Presbyterian Church
John Wall
Pittston Avenue
Appeals to Supreme Court in Lackawanna County cases
Appeals to the Supreme Court will be argued in Philadelphia on the third Tuesday of February. Names include Margaret J Catlendar versus John P Kelly assignee, Busan Keator and J B Keytor versus Scranton Traction, William Yon Storch versus Carrie Yon Storch, Edward J Williams versus Emily J Moore, E M Cokely et al versus Sterling Cycle Works, and others. Also Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ex rel John R Jones versus George H Shires et al and John Church Company against M W Guernsey et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Lackawanna County
Philadelphia
Margaret J. Catlendar
John P. Kelly
Creature of the Olyphant Trust Company
Apbellant
Busan Keator
J. B. Keytor
Scranton Traation Company
William Yon Storch
Carrie
Ton Yon Storch
William W. Wilkins
Edward J. Willams
Edward J. Williams
Emily J. Moore
The
John Church Company
M. W. Guernsey
Et al
Joseph H. Gunster
Asslence
Appelant
Geotee A. Jessup
Commonwealth
Joseph Kelier
Sleighing Is Good Report From Fifteenth Ward
Constable Henry Burschell presents the quarterly return noting good sleighing as weather in the Fifteenth ward, while Mary Snyder’s illegal liquor sale is forwarded to the district attorney. Other ward constables report general lawful conduct and respectable bailiwicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Burschell
Burschell
Henry
Matthew Bean
Old Forge
Mary Snyder
Delightful entertainment at Home for the Friendless
A Monday afternoon program at the Home for the Friendless pleased the residents. Directed by Mrs. William Bright of North Scranton, performers included Misa Ada Von Storch Master William Bright Mr Colvin and Miss Clara Slocum. Recent donations came from Greem Ridge Baptist church King s Daughters of the First German Baptist Hickory Street Cedar Avenue mission and Mrs Philip Scholl with groceries dresses provisions and money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bright
North Scranton
Misa Ada von Storch
Colvin
Clara Slocum
Greem Ridge Baptist Church
Breceries
King's Daughters
First German Baptist Church
Hickory Street
Clarence Sturges
Cedar Avenue
The
First Presbyterian Church
Philip Scholl
High Death Rate Reported Amid Cold Weather
The board of health logged 49 deaths from all causes last week, about ten to twelve above normal. Diphtheria and membranous croup each caused two deaths, while six new diphtheria cases were reported the smallest weekly diphtheria total in nearly three months. Some older physicians blame cautious younger colleagues for overcalling throat trouble as diphtheria to claim cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Blaze in Y W C A rooms on Washington avenue
A fire broke out in the parlor of the YWCA on Washington avenue when a chandelier caught fire as gas was lit around 1 PM. Patrolman Joseph Block helped smother the blaze, which confined to evergreen decorations and caused smoke and a ruined rug but no major damage.
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Young Women's Christian Association Toome
Washington Avenue
Republican Voters Caucus in Seventeenth WardNomination at Alderman Howe’s Office
A joint Republican caucus for Seventeenth ward voters will meet at Alderman John Howe’s office on Saturday January 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. to nominate a person for the council, constable and election officers. Vigilance committees are named for districts one and two including H Jay, Hubert Allen, W P Bennett, and others. Brocke the Pocono clear. 5c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventeenth Ward
John '. Howe
Womon Council
H. Jay
Hubert Allen
Vigilance Committee
McAnulty
W. P. Bennett
Scented Syrup Refund Promise by Greene Warranted Byrup Firm
A dated notice from J. G. Bone and Donahue of Niamore Pa promises refunds on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Sage if a customer falls to cure a cough or cold. The undersigned agree to provide decent bottles as proof of purchase or funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
J. G. Bone
O Boyle to Issue Warrants Over Uncleaned Sidewalks
Street Commissioner O Boyle vows to issue warrants for property occupants with uncleared sidewalks and gutters. Police will patrol at 10 am to report violations as he demands strict enforcement of the ordinance requiring snow and ice removal to allow drainage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O' Boyle
Buekets
Busineesmew
O'Boyle
Tribune
Attorneys Withdraw From Equity Suit Over Deed Reform
Attorneys Vosburg Dawson and N P Wedeman representing Joseph F. McAndrews seek withdrawal from the equity suit brought by Thomas Jennings and others to reform a deed not specifying as much land as bargained. They say they could not locate their client since the last term and have no instructions to proceed. Judge Gunster granted the withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jennings
Joseph F. McAndrews
Gunster
Vosburg
Dawson
N. P. Wedeman
McAndrews
Guneter
Portrait of Colonel H. M. Roles Displayed
A portrait of Colonel H. M. Roles, former board of trade president, will be hung today in the assembly hall beside six ex presidents portraits. Painted by John Willard Raught of Dunmore, the oil piece is a colored true likeness with finished detail, capturing the subject with a characteristic gravity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Roles
Board of Trade
Assembly
Colonel Boles
John Willard Raught
Dunmore
Scrainton
Democratic City Committee Set for Saturday Meeting
D J Campbell, chairman of the Democratic county committee, will issue today a call for a meeting of the Democratic city committee to be held at the St Charles hotel next Saturday night. Primaries likely to be set for Saturday Jan 2, with the convention on Monday Jan 22 to meet filing deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Campbell
Democratic County Committee
Democratic City Committee
St. Charles
Funeral of Rev Chanath Held for Greek Catholic Pastor
The funeral of the Rev Nicephor Chanath was held from his residence with services at 19.30 o clock then moved to St Marys Greek Catholic Church where a solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated. The mass was conducted by Roy A Kamiroky of Yonkers and sermon delivered in Greek and Hungarian by Theodore Danyanovics of Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicephor Chanath
St. Mary's Greek Catholc Church
Jung, Roy
A. Kamiroky
Yonkers
Theodore Danyanovics
Brooklyn
Best stock of groceries in Northeastern Pennsylvania
Cash or approved credit offered with 30 days terms. Customer urged to inspect the best grocery stock in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Right Prices For Everyday Trade At Our Store
Right prices. We will be pleased to show you. Every day brings us new trade. We supply fine medium and low priced goods.
Funeral of Greek Catholic clergymen draws valley crowds
A funeral service for numerous Greek Catholic clergy from Braddock to Scranton and beyond filled the sanctuary jail with visiting priests and active pallbearers. Interment followed in the Greek Catholic cemetery at Mount Hook as Greek societies in the valley attended in large numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Haitinger
Father Paucho
Father O'Reilly
Father Syatola
Laubism
Biyasevitz
MI Hook
Charles Horn Injured In Car Accident At Painted Post
Charles Hort son of Attorney George S. Horn suffered internal injuries in a trolley accident near Painted Post New York. He had recently recovered from appendicitis and typhoid fever after serving in the Eighth Pennsylvania volunteers. He was transported home under physician care with his condition described as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hort
George S. Horn
Painted Post
Horn
Dickinson College
Carliste
D Pennsylvania Volunterre
Alger
N. Y
Corning
Miss Horn
Mr. Horn
Elmira
Fulton
Action With Double Purpose in Timber Lands Case
Tobias and Abram Stein sue to recover damages for timber cut and to prove title to thirty three acres in Ransom township. Defendants include James Green and six workmen. Green claims ownership to 34 acres sold as unseated land for tax due. land has been in Stein possession since 1861 despite tax disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransom Township
Tobias
Abram Stein
H. M. Hannah
James Green
Sterling R. Evans
Frederick Webber
Ernest Webber
Thomas Hill
William Hill
Green
Sergeant Day Recovers Amid Typhoid Fever in Scranton
William Emans returns from St Joseph hospital in Reading to report Sergeant Lona Day of the Thirteenth regiment recovering rapidly from typhoid fever. Nurse Sister Georgina, who cared for Day and other Scranton soldiers, has died of the fever, leaving mournful spirits among the convalescents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Emans
St. Joseph's Hospital
Reading
Lona Day
Thirteenth
Sergeant Day
Bister Georgina
Scranton
Georgina
Emaus
Guardsmen Push Inaugural Participation Wishes
Eleventh regiment officers and soldiers pressed for orders to join the upcoming inaugural at Harrisburg. Colonel Watres and adjutant D B Atherton believe the unit favors participation for the guard's benefit and the regiment’s efficiency, citing practice and unity as reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Watren
D. B. Atherton
Watres
Faulty Fire Alarm Troubles Weston Mill System
Fire alarm from Pox 12 near the Weston mill on Lackawanna avenue failed yesterday afternoon. Chief Hickey ordered testing and a sounds check. Fire crews recorded taps to locate a grounded wire and restored the system to proper operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pox
Weston Mill
Lackawanna Avenue
Hickey
Van Buren Narrowly Escapes Death At Board of Trade Building
Fred Van Buren janitor for the Board of Trade Building was repairing an elevator door when a carriage descended and struck him on the head. He was knocked senseless but survived with a bruised scalp and facial gash, avoiding a four story fall. He later returned home after examination by Dr Reed Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Fred van Buren
Eleevator
Mr. van Buren
van Buren
Reed Burns
Kreesler Court
Railroad Y M C A Rally Draws 100 Plus Members
The annual mid winter rally of the Railroad Y M C A drew over one hundred members after a 6 o'clock supper led by vice chairman R A F McKenna. Rev. Arthur Lucas gave a blessing and the Orpheus club provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
RA. F. McKenna
Arthur Lucas
Broadway
N. J
Orpheus Club
John Armstrong
Arthur Shilfer
F. D. Glover
W. C. Lamping
A. B. Clemons
Dickson Manufacturing Company
Mr. Lucas
William Shanger
Dover
Pendell Fatally Injured In Mine Accident
William Pendell a miner at the Hampton mine was fatally injured when a roof collapsed while he knocked down coal. Fellow workers freed him and he died at West Side hospital during examination. He leaves a family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pendell
Hampton
West Side Hospital
Pendel
World Atlas Offer and Local Legal Notices
Maps for Ready Reference offers a seven map atlas with world and national details free by mail with postage. Hood's Pills advertised as a remedy for indigestion and sick headache. In Connell building several offices are tailored for lawyers with a free law library for tenants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell
J. L. Connell
Steam Heating and Plumbing. P. F. & M.T. Howley Ad
Steam Heating and Plumbing business at 281 Wyoming Street advertises the Popular Punch cigar line by Howley brothers P F and M T offering smoke products alongside plumbing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F
M.T. Howley
Wyoming
Ifc
Funeral of R A Wambold at Green Ridge Home
The funeral for Richard A. Wambold was held at his mother Mrs C A Wamboll’s home on Monsey avenue in Green Ridge. The service led by Rev I J Lansing drew a large crowd, with Green Ridge Wheelmen and Wambold's salon department coworkers in attendance. Floral tributes included pink roses from the railroad workers and a wheel emblem made of orange and white roses. The body departed on the 1.55 pm Delaware Lackawanna and Western train to Forty Fort, with a special car full of relatives. Interment followed at Forty Fort cemetery in the family plot. Pallbearers named J L Rowman Rh F Keilor Andrew M Fine Oscar W Payne M Florey Howard Davis Ralph Stover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard A. Wambold
C. A. Wamboll
Fla Monsey Avenue
I. J. Lansing
D.D
Green Ridge
Wamboul
Salon Department
Delaware and Madson Railroad
Forty Fort
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Mr. Wells
J. L. Rowman
Rh. F. Keilor
Andrew M. Fine
Oscar W. Payne
M. Florey
Howard Davis
Ralph Stover
Kingston
Funeral of Mrs. Jane Watkins Held at Home
The funeral for Mrs. Jane Watkins was conducted yesterday at her son T. H. Watkins’s residence 620 Monroe Avenue. Rev. Robert Pierce and Rev. Arthur assisted, with Dr. B H Robinson aiding. Four sons served as pallbearers. Interment followed privately in Forty Fort on a special train. Rev. Dr. Thomas of Toronto, her son-in-law, led the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Watkins
HH. Watking
Monroe Avenue
Robert FY. Pierce
Penn Avenue
Mr. Arthur
Pitteton
BH. Robinson
Second Presbyterian Church
Philip K
Ebenezer Bevan
Paterson
Isaac Bevan
Pittston
T. H. Watkins
Bloomsburg
Forty Fort
Dr. Thomas
Toronto
Grand Jury Opens with Keller as Foreman
The grand jury met yesterday morning with Judge F W Gunster appointing L W Keller as foreman. Jurors began work at 10 and toiled until 4 PM, adjourning to resume in the morning. The cases heard were of an unimportant character. The Wilkes-Barre Record is available in Scranton at Reisman Bros. ows stands on May Lackawanna avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Gunster
L. W. Keller
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Ows
Reisman Bros
Sprice
Lindan “Steers
May
Lackewanna Avenue
Economy Drives Our Wholesale Buying Promise
The text touts economies of scale as the core of the business. It highlights buying in large quantities to secure the best discounts and pass savings to customers. It promises desirable goods at reduced prices, stressing consistent, even significant, savings.
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Norton’s
Lackawanna Ave
Perry Bros
Cos
Wyoming Ave
Gadd Dad
Griffin Art Studio
A. A. Lindabury
Remdonce
Omee
Wiliams Hutidiac
Opp
Powtoltice
Hesidence
South Main Avenue
Columbian Detective Agency
Gank Building
Chas McHullen & CO
Nave
NC Traders National Bank Bldg
Ackawanna Laundry
Warman
Brouke
O’boyle
McAndrew
Roies
Rev
Chanath
E. G. Coursen
Charles Horn
He Is the
Son of
Attorney George S. Horn
Y. M. C. A. Rally
Pendell
Chicago, Milwaukee and
R. A. Wambold
Grand Jury
Crina Vfal
Millar & Peck
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanga
Seradton Pa
Raynolds
FL. Crane
Furrier
Pierce’s Market
Con Rad
Hand & Payne
Maloney Oil and Manufacturing CO
Meridian Street
Scrantor, Pa
Pen. Com
Tore Pyloos
Hameo
Gal
Eli
Siebecker & Watkins
Lancs
Sivmn
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