Eisteddfod in Ohio Described by West Scranton Visitor
Hon H M Edwards and wife recently returned from Cincinnati where the judge presided over a New Year day eisteddfod. The event drew praise for its keen competitions and fine singing with the Columbus Male Chorus and Northwestern Glee Club sharing the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Edwards
Cincinnati
Harrisburg
Pittsburg
Tribune
Edwards
The
Windmand Enquirer
Scranton
Penna
David Davis
Penny
Jude Edwards
Eaton
Vin Mariani Tonic Promises Strength and Vitality
An advertisement extols Vin Mariani as a safe diffusible tonic and stimulant that strengthens body and nerves, fortifies against disease, nourishes the entire system, and grants vigor to brain and senses. It urges all druggists to refuse substitutes.
Ada and Limacohied Choral Union Wins Eisteddfod Prize
Five choirs contended for a 200 prize and gold medal to the conductor. Prof. T J Davies of Pittsburg judged and Ada and Limacohied Choral Union led by Prof Huch W Owens received the award. A separate 20 prize for a poem on The Tattle of Manila was split between D B Richards of Slatington PA and Rev J T Morgan of Cleveland OH. Columbus Ladies chorus directed by Mia Mary K H Caseell won a separate prize judged by Prof Edward Broome of Montreal. Next eisteddfod set for Columbus in 1991.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faning
Mendelssohn
Elijah
T. J. Davies
Pittsburg
Ada and Limacohied Choral Union
Huch W. Owens
Jaise
Tattle
Manila
Db. Eb, Hichards
Slatington
J. T. Morgan
Cleveland
Ohio
Skylark
Columbus Ladies’ Chorus
Mia
Mary KH. Caseell
Edward Broome
Montreal
Can
Columbus
District President installs Camp 178 officers
District President Frank V. Hartel of North Scranton assisted by Camp 177 installed the Camp 178 officers led by President Alfred Bevin and Vice-President J O Sande. Other officers include Evian A Dienes master of forms Jacek Sweet conductor Linden V. Decker financial secretary Blewart Hieserker recording secretary Alfred Twining inside sentinel George Pfeiffer guard D 8 Reese trustee J O Green. Winter talks planned with Pros Phillips to speak on history. President Mevan offered Washington as the prize for enrolling the most new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank V. Hartel
North
Scranton
Camp 177
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Alfred Bevin
J. 0. Sande
Evian A. Dienes
Jacek Sweet
Linden V. Decker
Roe Cordia Secreary
Blewart Hieserker
Alfred Twining
Inside Sentinel
George Pfeiffer
Reese
J. 0. Green
Pros Phillips
Mevan His
Washington
West Side Republican Club Elects Officers
The West Side Republican club elected officers last evening with Frank B. Reese as President and Charles E. Daniels as Vice President. T. A. Phillips was Recording Secretary and David Owens Financial Secretary. David J. Davis serves as Treasurer. Trustees include W. J. Thomas and W. B. Thayer. Marshal was Charles Acker. Wardsters were Charles Lanning and W. E. Thayer. A resolution endorsed Republican candidates for serious controller and councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Republican Club
Frank B. Reese
Charles E. Daniels
T. A. Phillips
David Owens
David J. Davis
W. J. Thomas
W. B. Thayer
Charles Acker
Charles Lanning
W. E. Thayer
Narrow escape for child struck by horse on Main and Lafayette
Francia Toohey seven year old son of Mr and Mrs P J Toohey of 124 North Lincoln avenue escaped death after being knocked down by a horse attached to a single bogey driven by Henry Boyce of Chinchilla at the North Main and Lafayette street corner. One hoof struck his head causing a deep gash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francia Toohey
P. J. Toohey
Lincoln Avenue
Main Avenue
Lafayettetreet
Henry Boyce
Chinchilla
Mid Winter Cloak Sale Offers One Day Shopping
A local store announces a rare one day sale during its semi annual inventory clearance. Cloaks and related stock are offered at cash conversion prices as the inventory is closed.
Fashion Shop Sells Cloak Stock At Cost This Week
A local shop advertises moving high grade cloak stock with many novelties for the ultra fashionable. They offer cost price for any garment in stock this week and claim many items will go for even less than cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Permit Us to Illustrate Ladies Coats and Jackets
An advertisement showcases ladies coats sold at six to seven dollars and up to date in every detail. It lists jackets in all colors, fully tailored and finished, with many valued above twelve dollars. Also promotes children’s jackets and fur collarettes offered at substantial savings this week.
Boy narrowly escapes serious injury from runaway horse
A boy was nearly crushed when a horse bolted. Mr. Boyce pulled the animal back and saved him. Passersby carried the injured youth to Dr. J A Davis's nearby office where treatment was given before he was taken home. concussion risk noted but no serious outcome expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Boyce
J. A. Davis
New Year Gifts Thank Franklin Fire Co. From Lebanon Unions
The Union Fire Company of Lebanon presented Franklin Fire Co. No. 1 with a gilded 1790s leather bucket a colonial hat fancy cake and photographs in appreciation of hospitality during the State Firemen's convention. Gifts will be displayed and officers elected next Tuesday evening with public thanks planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Fire Company
Lebanon
Franklin Engine Company
Franklins
Franklin Fire Co
No. 1
Union Fire Co
Dreas
Preaklins
Three Gypsy Fortunetellers Arrested in City
Three wandering Gypsy women were caught by Constable John Davis in the act of fortune telling. Alderman John issued a warrant for their arrest under a misdemeanor statute. After paying fines totaling six dollars, the women were released and promised to leave town amid a crowd’s amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davis
Alderman John’s Court
John
Pepo
Funeral and social notices from local lodge and church groups
Community notices record funeral arrangements for Thomas Samuels of Bellevue and private burial of the Hallman child. Social events include the Bachelors club ball at Mears hall, a Dollar club country dance on North Main, and a St Davids church social with a boys chapter entertainment. Receptions plan officers for Patriotice Order of Americans Camp 101 and St Pauls Pioneer corps drill at St Patricks church fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewi Sant Lodge
Order of American True Ivorites
Thomas Samuels
Bellevue
Bachelors’ Club
Matthew Kelly
William Jonesy
John Norton
Edward Regan
Mears’ Hall
Albert Elenne
South Main Avenue
Main Avenue
Dollar Club
Whet
Earl Stone
Merelia
St. Davil’s Episcopal Church
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
The
Patriotice Order of Americans
South Scranton
Washburn Street
John Pierce
Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association
Orah McDonnell
What Do The Children Drink
The note promotes a grain based beverage called GraIN as a healthier alternative to tea or coffee for children. It claims as more Grain-O is given, more health is distributed, and asserts it is sold by grocers everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavey
Costa
Local Club Officers Named in Annual Nominations
First vice-president Mary Harrison and second vice-president Ella Lynn head the list. Recording secretary Mia Daniel Phillips, assistant secretary Winifred Haggerty, financial secretary Ella McDonough, and matheal Alice Grant are named with trustees Margaret King and Margaret Tanner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Harrison
Ella Lynn
Mia
Daniel Phillips
Winifred Haggerty
Ella McDonough
Matehal
Alice Grant
Margaret King
Margaret Tanner
Dunmore Entertainers Aid Throop Beneficiary
A carful group from the Methodist Episcopal church in Dunmore traveled to Throop for a benefit program for Mr. Atherton. Miss Emma Ludwig opened with a piano solo, a ladies quartet sang, and a comic dialogue surprised the audience. A musical skit titled The Reason Why closed the show, with about two hundred attendees at the Throop town hall raising a neat sum for the ill benefactor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Throop
Atherton
Emma Ludwig
Miss Jones
Powell
Ludwig
Broeecker
Eden
Miss van Cleft
Charles Shaffer
Turvey Lrevse
Miss Eden
Misses Eden
Miner Stephen Lewis Injured by Fall of Back Coal
While working at the No. 1 mine Stephen Lewis was struck by a fall of back coal at about 8:30. He was carried to the surface and later taken home where his injuries were treated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Lewis
Community Notices From Erie and Wilkes-Barre
The Pennsylvania Coal Company and the Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad company plan to pay their employees on January 10. The Ladies Temperance Society prepares a social at Washington Hall for February 22. A new dancing class will be organized by Prof Taylor at Washington Hall this evening and weekly. The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church met at Mrs S L King’s Dudley Street home to conduct routine business. Mr Flood of Wilkes-Barre works on No 14 school building installing desks and furniture ahead of its opening Monday morning January 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Company
Ladies’ Temperance Society
Washington Hall
Washington
Flood
Wilkes-Barre
Local arrivals and moves noted in Maryland and town
Frank Manley Joseph Clark and John Brown returned yesterday to Maryland where they will resume studies at St Marys college. Miss Katherine OMalleys New York visit guest of Mrs Harold OMalley on lay avenue. Mr and Mrs Wilford Matthews moved their household to North Blakely street for future residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Manley
Joseph Clark
John Brown
Maryland
St. Mary's College
Katherine O'Malley
New York City
Harold O'Malley
Lay Avenue
Wilford Matthews
Depew Street
North Blakely Street
Preacher to Lecture on Gettysburg at Court Street
Rev Dr Simpson of Asbury Methodist Episcopal church to lecture tonight at Court Street Methodist Episcopal church on The Battle of Gettysburg. He previously spoke on Life In the Scottish Highlands to Park Place audiences this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Simpson
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Gettysburg
Lecture on NMatile of Gettysburg at Park Place Church
Nev. O. A. Bev erson of Wyoming will deliver a lecture on the NMatile of Gettysburg at Methodial Episcopal church this evening. Floyd Lesh of Dickinson College Carlisle Pa visits Miss Myrtle Mar lett of Diamond Avenue. The 2 year old son of Arthur Ackerson II accompanies the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Park Place Methodial Episcopal Church
Nev
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad
An old advertisement asserts the product has been used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for teething children. It claims to soothe the child and relieve gum pain, wind colic, and diarrhea, urging buyers to ask for Mrs Winslow's Boothing Syrup and pay twenty five cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Winslow
Vaughan Dominates South Scranton Democratic Caucus Nomination
In South Scranton’s Ninth Ward, D W Vaughan secured the nomination for select council after Edward Frable and Thomas F Gilboy withdrew. The caucus also named election officers Fred Snyder, Thomas J Langan, and Ambrose Herz, with Vaughan’s candidacy endorsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Vaughan
Select Council
Edward Frable
Thomas F. Gilboy
John McGee
Martin J. May
Edwin Frable
Mr. Frable
Vaughan
Hell
Wregleter
Fred (. Snyder
Thomas J. Langan
Ambrose Herz
PD. W. Vaughan
Funerales at Cedar Avenue and Prospect Avenue
The report covers two funerals in the city. John Medee died recently with his funeral at Cedar Avenue and St. John's Church, the pallbearers listed, and interment at Avoca Catholic cemetery. The second funeral for Martin May occurred from 491 Prospect Avenue to St Peter's Cathedral then Dunmore Catholic Cemetery with pallbearers named. A separate social gathering followed a Miss Edna Klauminger host party for guests Katherine and Nellie Graham and Mr Daniel Graham with attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Avenue
John Medee
St. John's Church
Fig Street
Thev. EB. J. Melley
Avoca
Morgan Jones
John FP. Coyne
M. W. King
John Courtney
Edward Melvin
P. H. Coyne
Owen Melvin
John Gibbons, Jr
Martin
Prospect Avenue
Evelock
St. Peter's Cathedral
J. J. Curran
Wilkes-Barre
Dunmore Catholic
Michael O*hara
Edna Klauminger
Pittston Avenue
Katherine
Nellie Graham
Daniel Graham
Montrose
Louise
Martha
Lydia Nordt
Marie Wirth
Amelia Koch
Nell
Katherine Graham
Francis Kluuminger
Henry Brown
William J. Griffiths
William Schunk
George Wirth
William Hedrick
Fire in Prospect Avenue tenement injures none
Fire occurred yesterday morning at a tenement house 1614 Prospect Avenue caused by a defective flue. The chemical engine extinguished it before major damage. Mrs Hose Kane announces independent Democratic candidacy for Twentieth ward school controller after unfavorable primary showing for John Gibbons. Republican vigilance committee of Nineteenth ward to meet at Kramer's hall Sunday afternoon. General Grant commandery Knights of Malta met in Hartman's hall last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect Avenue
Hose Kane
John Gibbons
Republican Vigilance Committee
Nineteenth Ward
Kramer's Hall
Grant
Knights of Malta
Hartman's Hall
Address Orders to Sharkey in Cedar Avenue
Notes direct orders to C. R. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave in central city central Hyde Park area. Communications reference South Side and central districts and use phone line 6633 for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
C. R. Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Keystone club to stage lag of True in auditorium
The Keystone Literary and Dramatic club presents the military drama The lag of True this evening in the auditorium for the local United Mine Workers of America scene. Local talent will perform in the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Literary and Dramatic Club
United Mine Workers of America
Christian Endeavor Society
West Market Street
Welsh Baptist Church
John Slobbs
Miall Price
Bradie
Kilhy Jones
Martin McAndrew
Gault Street
Holy Rosary Church
J. J. Bullivan
Aitte Mary Whatley
Whatley
Charls Street
Are
Patrick McDonald
Weat Market
Church notices and community updates from a local town
Interment for an accused party will be at Cathedral cemetery. Mrs W 8 Cowles hosts the Womans Fut elan Missionary society at her North Main Ave home this afternoon. A 3 PM business meeting. Miss Martha B H Reilly, late student at Smith College, Northampton MA, visits Dr and Mrs G. build. Miss Clara Vitaler convalescent at Church Ave home. Granddaughter of Mrs A Gaurie, Throop Street, convalescing after diphtheria. Court Street Methodist Episcopal church elects officers: G Th Clark superintendent. assistants lilies and Detrick. secretary Chirk. asst secretary Mire Jessie Pontonby. treasurer DeWitt. librarian Hoffman. infant dept head Mrs Detrick. Miss Cora Gritliby and Edith Howell of Plymouth visiting relatives. Frank Clark confined at home with severe cold. Carl Ziegler seriously ill with scarlet fever at home. Mr and Mrs William McAllister return after week with relatives in Northumberland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Rosary Church
Cathedral Cemetery
W. 8. Cowles
North Main Avenue
Church Avenue
A. Gaurie
Throop Street
Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church
G. Th. Clark
Lilies
Detrick
Charles Chirk
Mire Jessie Pontonby
DeWitt
Hoffman
Sinjper
Mere
G. K. Clark
Cora Gritliby
Edith Howell
Plymouth
Frank Clark
Carl Ziegler
William McAllister
Hollister Avenue
Northumberland
Indictments in Thirteenth Ward election fraud
Grand jury returns true bills in Hooleyttoley fraud cases tied to the January state officer election. Nine defendants include Salty deputy coroner Rodgers and Meeser. Kirkland is not charged. Fugitives Selberman Scullen and Hanna. Charges cover conspiracy fraudulently altered returns and impersonating officers. Trial slated for midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Hieetootley
Seventh Ward
Barnett
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Thomas Saltry
Joseph George Rodgers
Capital Police
Washington
William Cook
Harry McCabe
Clarence Meeser
James T. Sheehan
John Belberman
John Scullen
John Hannan
George Kirkland
Selberman
Scullen
Hanna
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Miner
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Park Place
Mrs. Winslow
Pea Coal
North Scranton
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Burraco, N.Y
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Lackawanna Avenue
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H.R. Long
Hovsa Texos Sige
Kate Pathem
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Will Bray
Dahomey
Jan RK. McCann
Maverick Branders
Texas Steel Quintettie
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Mute View
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New Wand
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Academiy OF
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Wotl Power
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Abe
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