West Side and City Suburban Choir Honors Re-elected Chorister
Jackson Street Baptist choir held a reception for chorister Lawrence Davis at 1150 West Locust Street to honor his re election for a second year. Guests sang and presented an ebony and ivory baton as a gift with remarks of appreciation from John S Harris and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street
Baptist C Church
Jackson Strert Baptist Church
Lawrse Davia
West Locust Street
Davis
Hutchinson
John 8. Harris
John
Harris
John Lloyd
John L. Davis
Thomas Mathias
David Davia
Marion Hutchinson
Mattie ‘Thomas
Mary Thomas
Norma Nicholls
Sadie Thanet
Margaret Mogan
Jemima Dderwk
Margaret Davie
Jennie Harris
Sarah Davis
Cassie Morris
Edith Davis
Anon Lewis
Elizabeth Howelle
Reet Griffiths
David Gitlin
Roy Willams
Edward Watkins
John Davie
Kidward Davies
Richard Lewis
William L. Davis
Mendin Davis
Funeral of David Jones Passed From North Main to Welsh Church
The remains of the late David Jones were carried from the residence on North Main Avenue to the First Welsh Congregational Church yesterday. A large gathering followed to the cemetery. The pastor Rev. David Jones officiated with an impressive sermon. Hyde Park lodge Free and Accepted Masons Slocum lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows and others attended. Floral tributes were profuse. Interment was at the Whe...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Jones
North Main Avenue
First Welsh Congregational Church
Howe
Ffriends
Jndge
PL Jones
Whedburt Street
West Side patrolmen charged after drunken ride incident
Two patrolmen John Edwards and Henry Hartman faced Alderman Moree after a late night ride at high speed. They were fined for drunkenness fast driving and abuse of horse, the horse collapsed and was helped up by other officers. The cutter was rented from Frederick von Storch of Oakford court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Alderman Moree
John Edwards
Henry Hartman
Main Avenue
Jackson Street
Marker
Matthews
Livens
Hilarion «Leighers
Frederick von Storch
Oakford Court
Court Pride of Lackawanna meets for regular session
The members of Court Pride of Lackawanna No 6 Forresters of America met in regular session at Avorite hall. Officers were installed for the ensuing term. Deputy Grand Ro William Charles led the ceremony with William EH Lewis as herald. A smoker and speeches followed with multiple officers named for roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Forresters
Americ
William Charles
William EH
Lewis
Co. Ry
Thomas L. Watkins
C. R
William Krembare
John L. Lewis
George Wat
Local residents resume studies and travel during holidays
Tallie Phillipa of Washburn Street resumes work in the University of Pennsylvania Dental department Philadelphia to graduate in June. Miss Mary Forgan of North Lincoln Avenue returns to Bloomsburg State Normal School. Mrs H Hettes of Hughes Court entertains her daughter Margaret Simmons of Salem Pennsylvania. Louis Skillhorn of Philadelphia visits West Scranton relatives. Hon and Mrs C H Budd of Albany New York vacationed with Rev and Mrs L R Poster Sumner Avenue and travel to Jackson ville Florida for the winter. Mr and Mrs B F Kershner of Albany, New York remain unspecified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallie Phillipa
Washburn Street
Dental Department
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Mary Forgan
North Lincoln Avenue
Bloomeburg State Normal School
Mra. H. ©. Hettes
Hughes Court
Mra
Margaret Simmons
Salem
Louis Skillhorn
West Scranton
C. H. Budd
Albany
N. Y
Hibernians Meet. Election Tonight at Masonic Hall
Regular meeting of Division No. 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians Foard of Erin to convene at Masonic hall this evening. Officers will be elected for the ensuing year. Additionally, a donation by Mrs. John Fern for 5 dollars was omitted from hospital records. Jacob Clymer of Jackson street is held for hearing on a rooster theft from J Judge's henery on Grant avenue. Union services for the week of prayer were held at Simp eon Methodist church with Rev. J B Sweet and Rev J P Moffatt. Services tonight will be at Washburn Street Presbyterian church with Rev. J B Sweet preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Foard
Erin
Masonic Hall
West Side Hospital
John Fern
Jacob Clymer
Jackson Street
West Side
J. Judge
Grant Avenue
Clymer
Simpeon Methodist Church
J. B. Sweet
J. P. Moffatt
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
West Side Business Directory Ad Notes
Second hand furniture cash for anything you have to sell. Furniture stores tools etc. Call and see stock of J. C. King at 1 West Lock avenue. Mrs Fenton clairvoyant and phenologist 412 North Main avenue.
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West Side
J. C. King
West Lock
Wanna Avenue
Fenton
North Main Avenus
Choir Rehearsal at North Main Avenue Baptist Church
The Christian Endeavor choir will rehearse tonight after prayer service at North Main Avenue Baptist Church. Mrs. Thomas Curwardine of Wayne Avenue is mentioned as I. Richard Cowles of Mulley’s stores took a business trip to New York. Osterhout store employees including Micael Charlotte Curchardine Kate Mantey Sara Evans and others escorted a party to Dalton at proprietor expense. A security lull followed, then they returned early. Lizzie Owens of Brick Avenue visits Sidney N Y. Setac Newton of Throop Street is gravely ill. Clark Store employees enjoyed a steleh ride funded by store management. Burglars are active in the area with houses robbed weekly. Charles Miller, en route to Cayuga shaft where he’s employed, found a man’s body but later the coroner learned the alarm was untrue. Mr and Mrs Jacob Palmer entertained VL A Rollins Michael Costello and John Fitzgerald who returned to Holy Cross College Worcester Mass. Wayne Avenue Welsh Presbyterian church hosts a company gathering at Armory on Jan 2. The marriage of Michael Haggerty and Miss Kathe Malla was performed by Rev J J O’Toole at Holy Rosary Church. The couple will start housekeeping in a home in Electric Park. The Maninette council Young Men’s Institute installed new officers on Tuesday.
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Christian Endeavor
North Main Avenue
Thomas Curwardine
Wayne Avenue
Richard Cowles
Mulley’s
New York
Micael Charlotte Curchardine
Kate Mantey
Sara Evans
William Evans
John Edwards
Samuel Swingle
James Thomas
Osterhout
Dalton
Lizzie Owens
Brick Avenue
Sidney, N
Setac Newton
Throop Street
Clark
Charles Miller
Cayuga
Giles Decker
John O' Hare
Jacob Palmer
Church Avenue
A. Rollins
Harford
Michael Costello
John Fitzgerald
Holy Cross College
Worcester
Mass
Welsh Presbyterian Church
Hoarmory
Michael Haggerty
Kathe Malla
J. J. O'Toole
Holy Rosary Church
Patrolman Discovers Drunken Man on Porch in South Scranton
Early Tuesday Patrolman Quinnan found a drunken, near frozen man asleep on John Nealon's back porch after hearing a dog bark. The man gave the name Patrick Cafferty of Cherry street and was discharged without punishment before Alderman Storr. Also notes on Catholic benefit officers, visits, new teachers, accidents, and local social news from the South Scranton area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinnan
John Nealon
Orchard Street
Storr
Patrick Cafferty
Cherry Street
Ladies’ Catholic Benefit Association
Pharmacy Hall
Fanny McGee
Kate Conroy
Mia
Kate Gavin
Sarah Gordon
Mel
Mary Roche
Nora Conboy
Maurice Pugnan
Mil
Philadelphia
T. Johnson
Humphress
Stone Avenue
Reuson Tanner
Stroudalurr
Samuel Phillips
Cedar Avenue
Storrs’ Hall
Alder Street
Poya Arcanum
Charles Graf
Peter Kuhner
Pittston Avenue
Pike Sten
Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted As Safe Permanent Cure
An advertisement extols the Pyramid Pile Cure as a permanent treatment for itching piles and other rectal diseases. It claims quick relief and a cure without cocaine or opium and notes wide physician endorsement and price points of 50 cents to $1 per package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramid Co
Marshall, Mich
United States
Evening Social Honors Local Notables and Politics
Miss Lena Dietacher and Miss Lilly Dietacher with Will Green as accompanist entertained guests. George Fruchan performed and a substantial supper followed. Helpers included Carrie Behewer Louisa Hebelgel Emma Gschmadt Annie Drotucher Lena Dreischer and Fred Petrey Will Green Eugene Tropp. Democratic party primaries in the Twelfth ward set for Saturday with Manley Shea seeking select council and Sweeney Monahan Messitt aiming for common council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Lilly Dietgeher
Will Green
George Fruchan
Dietacher
Lilly
Carrie M. Behewer
Louisa Hebelgel
Emma A. Gschmadt
Annie Drotucher
Lena Dreischer
Local Notes and Social News From Green Ridge
Green Ridge and nearby towns report visitors and gatherings. Mrs R K Brooks returned home from Potter county and James Harding of Deadwood SD visited his brother on Fordham Street. Mrs James of Chicago spent days with relatives on Larch Street. J Pace of Dickson Avenue regained mobility after illness. Mrs Cobb entertained Mrs Robins and Miss Jennie Haines. A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Snyder on East Market Street. Mrs Hang and son John moved to Deacon Street. Ladies Aid social followed prayer meeting at the Presbyterian church. Amanda Carr visited home in Honesdale after a Dickson Avenue stay. Florence and Beatrice Haynon of Wilkes-Barre visited Mrs Harvey on Breaker Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honesdale
John Snyder
East Market Street
Hang
John
Deacon Street
Ladiest Aid Society
the Presbyteriance
Purora
Amanda Carr
Minor Carr
Dickson Avenue
Florence
Beatrice Haynon
Wilkes-Barre
Mrs. Harvey
Breaker Street
Dunmore Local Notices and Social Headlines
Dunmore attorney George M. Okell has moved into the borough residing on North Blakely street. The Ladies Aid of Dunmore Presbyterian meets this afternoon at 5 o clock at Mrs Joseph Comstocks home. Funeral of Mrs Barrett held from her home in Bunker Hill and at St Mary's church. Interment in old Catholic cemetery. Charles Cole returns to Princeton college after holidays with parents on Malvin street. Sleigh ride party to Elmhurst and social at Elm and Wyoming Valley railroad hall last night. John Palmer returns from New York visit to relatives. Methodist Episcopal church holds extra meetings nightly with growing interest. Ladies Aid of Dudley Street Baptist meets at Rev A B ONeil's home on Butler street. Rexfond Swarts loses gold watch between Electric avenue and Scranton stove works. Thomas Palmer recovers from recent loss. Miss Ella Sherman of Waymart visits town then returns home. Missionary Damon BE Eckles leads prayer meeting at Presbyterian church. Miss Gertrude Warner suffers elbow fracture from bed fall and is under Dr Winters care.
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George M. Okell
Blakely Street
Ladies’ Aid Society
Dunmore Presbyterian Church
Joseph Comstocks
Mra. Barrett
Bunker Hui
St. Mary's Church
Charles Cole
Malvin Street
Princeton College
Elmhurst
Elm and Wyoming Valley Railroad Hall
John Palmer
Cherry Street
New York City
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dudley Street Baptist Church
A. B. O'Neil
Butler Street
Rexfond Swarts
Electric Avenue
Scranton Stove Works
Thomas Palmer
Ella Sherman
Waymart
Damon BE. Eckles
Siam
Presbyterian Church
Gertrude Warner
Winters
Ex Police Commissioner Zimmer Killed in Window Fall
Rochester man Frederick Zimmer longtime police official and business figure died instantly after plunging from the window of his Smiths arcade office at Main and Exchange streets around 11 am. The 60ish veteran, known for parcels tossed to his coachman before the fall, ran an insurance and ticket agency in the city for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmer
Rochester
Frederick Zimmer
Smith's Arcade
Main and Exchange
Where is Mrs. Finesse missing in Elizabeth New Jersey
Mrs Annie Finesse has been missing from her Marshall street home near Sixth street since Saturday night. She is described as about years old and left wearing unspecified clothing. Police and neighbors seek information on her whereabouts and possible motives for disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elizabeth
N. J
Annie Finesse
Marshall Street
Sixth Street
17 Year Old Girl Charged With Horse Stealing
Edith Kelly a 17 year old girl in Erie county is charged with horse stealing. Authorities say she led a months long spree taking six horses and a horse and buggy from Union City to Lincolnville before selling valuables to fund morphine. She has been treated for morphine addiction at Warren State Hospital and says she has committed every crime except murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Jon
Edith Kelly
Erie County
Mise Kelly
SODA FOUNTAIN TRUST BEATEN IN PATENT CASE
Milwaukee case ends in favor of Oscar Zwietusch who invented a fountain and was accused by the American Soda Fountain Company of infringement. The federal appeals court upheld a district court ruling that Zwietusch’s fountain did not infringe the trust patents. The trust may seek damages from letters sent warning customers, with litigation lasting since February 9, 1894.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
American Soda Fountain Company
Oscar Zwietusch
United States Court of Appeals
Seaman
United States District Court
Milwaukees
Jornal
Zwietusch
Zwiettgch
Sleepy Engineer Causes Rear Collision in Kansas
At Argentine Kansas a Sunt Fe stock train struck the rear of James Beott’s train after he nodded off. One man, Charles H. Landers of Bragilton Kansas, was killed and four others injured. Beott’s train was moving about thirty miles per hour and Scott’s train had an ahead-of-time order. Three carloads of hogs and two of cattle perished or had to be killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinsas City
James Beott
Chanute
Charles H. Landers
Bragilton
Kan
Argentine
Scott
Snowbound hunters witness fatal lumber camp stabbing
Ottawa January 5. Harry Payne Whitney and J A Burden spent New Year's Day in a lumber camp near Deux Rivières after poor moose hunting. While sheltering from a storm they saw Isidor Bolsvert stab Therien in the chest. Therien was taken to Ottawa for treatment with Whitney and Burden accompanying him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Harry Payne Whitney
J. A. Burden
Brisbols
Deux Rivieres
Isidor Bolsvert
Therien
Boisvert
Whitney
Burden
Local Notes and Social News from Peckville and Scranton
Peckville reports Mrs Edward Harber traveling to visit Mr and Mrs Frank Day in Wilkes Barre. Grassy Island Delaware and Hudson employees to be paid this afternoon. Station Agent W J Broad's infant son ill with bronchitis. Sleigh bells ring through town as fifty Scranton youths sleigh to Hotel Wilson for supper. Mr and Mrs Herbert Frear Green Ridge attended Rev S C Simpkins surprise party. The Simpkinses returned home from prayer meeting to an unexpected scene at the Methodist Parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Harber
Frank Day
Wilkes-Barre
Grassy Island
Delaware and Hudson
W. J. Broad
Scranton
Wilson
Sunday School Banquet and Infant Baptism Highlight Community Social
The article notes a Sunday school event led by Mr Simpkins with James Kay presenting a welcome. Mr Simpkins received a rocking chair gift and expressed gratitude. The baptism of an infant of Mr and Mrs James Dorsey is mentioned amid a church social with Wilson Fire Company guests, a grand march by Michael Coleman and Miss Jennie Price, and a well served supper with ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpkins
James Kay
Simpkina
James Dorsey
Wilson Fire Company
Michael Coleman
Jennie Price
Resolutions Mourn Death of Charles M Klotz at Providence Church
At a Providence Presbyterian meeting the church Sunday school and Christian Endeavor society unanimously adopted resolutions mourning the death of Charles M Klotz calling him a faithful member and loyal co laborer. The resolution extends heartfelt sympathy to his wife and children and asks that a copy be sent to the family and published in daily papers. Committees listed for church Sunday School and Christian Endeavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Presbyterian Sunday School
Christian Endeavor Society
Charles M. Klotz
Brother Klote
Sunday School
Christ
BE. A. Reynolds
W. J. Fisher
Grace Birkman
Jennie Zelgier
Ruth Jackson
Nellie Picket
Professional Directory Listing Scranton Area Doctors and Firms
Directory of physicians, surgeons, specialists and professional services in Scranton. Includes Dr. Kay, Dr. Bateson, Dr. Frey, Mary A Shepherd, Dr. Trapold, Dr. W E Allen, Dr. Gates, Dr. Freas, Dr. L Amoreaux, Dr. Rook, Bauer's Orchestra, Megargue Brothers, Frank P Brown & Co, and multiple attorneys and architects with offices on Wyoming, Adams, Spruce, Lackawanna, and Washington avenues.
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City
Masonite
Thomas B. Carey
William R. Williams
James Eaton
Richard Nicholls
Watkin Jones
Evan J. Davis
William 8. Mears
William Neave
William Thornton
South Hyde Park Avenue
Eligabeth Kimmel
Auburn
Bert Fern
North Sumner Avenue
D. BP. Jones
Tabernmacle Congregational Church
Allen
Mra. W. Morning
Erie, Pa
M. W. Darling
Chestnut Street
Globe Warehouse
Our Cloak Department
Alze Jacketa
Becins
North Scranton
South Scranton
Green Ridge
Dunmore
Mrs. Finesse
Hank
Pas
Rasy
Soda Fountain Trust
H. P. Whitney
JA. Borden Witnersed
Peckville
U. K
Ori
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Aves
Newark
Snug Harbor
Cook's Inlet
Gateway of
Alaska
THE
Northern Pacific and
Alaska Mining, Transportation & Trading Company
Henry A. Parr
Great Grain House
I. M. Parr & Son
Baltimore
John K. Cowen
Christian Devries
National Bank of Baltimore
Robert Rambay
Chamber of Commerce
Baltimo
George R. Tex
Treasury
Fur Beal Islands
George R. Blanchard
Joint Traffic Association
Charles J. Faulkner
STEEL
Semmes
Cary & Rond
Mno
C. FP. Randolph
A. M
Alaska Mining, Transportation and Trading Company
Plans and Properties
Snc
Copper River
Kloniike
New Territory of
Lincoln
San Francisco
Seattle
Klondike
Yukon
Boks “Owopey
Colonial Trust Company
American Exchange
National Bank OF New York
Christin Devries
Equitable Building
GEORGE # TINGLE
Washington Loan and Trust
Washington, D. C
ML Aran
Lec'y & Treas
Firemen's Insurantice Co
Physicians and Surgeons
Kay
Penn Ave
C. L. Frey
Savings Link
Lds
Wyoming Avenue
Mary A. Shepherd
M. D
Adams Avenue
A. Trapold
Spruce Street
Tod
W. BE. Allen
North
Washington Avenue
DPR. L. M. Gates
Ws Board of Trade
Madison Avenue
C. N. Freas
W. L'Amoreaux
Adama
W. G. Rook
Ospitel
Linden Street
Bauer
BR. J. Bauer
Con Lieter
Wreming Avenue
Hulbert
Megargee Brothers
Frank P, Brown & CO
Thomas Aubrey
Arccountant
Aachor
Roomea
Willian
the Tribune Publishing
D. B. Replogle
Meare Building
Bpruce Sireve
Watson
Dievil
Hall & Kemmerer
James H. Torrey
Commonwealth Building
Frank E. Boyle
Burr
Rowmnes Hand Im
Jessup
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
Frank T. Okell
Coal Exchange
Beranion
James W. Oakford
Board of Trade
Killam
Jas
J. H. Hamilton
KRM
Commonwealth
Beran- On
Edward W. Thayer
Jeffreys & Ruddy
Attorneys at-Law
I. A. Watres
Lackawanna Ave
Beranton, Pa
Pitcher
Soraston, Pa
Patterson & Wilcox
Traders National Bank
J. W. Bertholf
Atty
Sprucest
Scchool
the Lackawanna
Beranton
Ry Tho M. Cain
Walter HM. Tuell
Barring & Msweeney, Com Wealth Building
Interstate Secretaice Agency
Percival J. Morris
Edward H. Davis
Architec Houms
Commonweal Building
Be, L. Walter
Fear of
Lewis Hancock, JR
Spruce BL. Cor
Wash. Ave
Scranton, el
Frederick L. Brown
Architet
Price Building
T. J. Lacey& Bon, Architects
Traders’ National Bank
I. O. Lyman
N. Washington Avenue
F. L
DER
H. F. Reynolds
C. Laubach
Wyoming Ave
C. Bnover
Qi Lack Awanna Avenue
Jos
Kurttel
Leeds
G. R. Clark & CO
Matin Avenue
FLA Cape
Franklin Avenue
Ziegler
Scranton House
Victor Koch
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