West Side Church Event Honors Music Leader
A complimentary party hosted by Professor Lewla Davis at his Toenet street home honored his work with the Jackson Street Baptist church choir. The event featured choir performances, a tribute from Thomas De Gruchy, and a gold pin gift to Davis. Attendees included numerous church members and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewla Davis
Toenet Street
Helle- Vie
Jackson Street
Joseph
Davis
Aid Colone tWoee
Feerivinne Newnan
Chucel
Ehoir
Annie Williams
Williams
Mise Margaret
Miss Jones
Griffiihs
Thomas de Gruchy
Piston
Richard Nicholls
Olivia
Mere
D. Collings
Corinne
Howard Collins
Moyer
Richard Nichells
Bo Re Griffiths
Bessie Waeatatt
Martha Witchins
Liggie Lake
Winifred Harns
Helen Harvis
Martha B. Nicholls
Margaret Jones
Annie Willams
Edith Davies
Mae Bamuels
Sarah Davis
Anna Lewis
James J. Grifiths
Idle Davis
David Dass
George Nicholls
Richard Lewis
Rey Williams
Robert KE. Owen
Howard Watkins
Reese Lewis
Thomas Mathilas
William J. Dawis
Ais Bowen
Republican primaries set for next Saturday in ward races
Nomination events target common council seats in the fifteenth ward with Joseph B. Oliver unopposed for re election. A Republican caucus will meet in the Second district Fourth ward while another district holds theirs later. Multiple candidates for alderman and register of voters create a competitive political scene in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Otter
Joseph Bi. Oliver
Harry Rh. Edwards
Price Street
Joseph B. Oliver
Oliver
Scranton Street Baptist elects officers in church vote
The Scranton Street Baptist Church reports officers elected including Clerk George A Watkins re elected and financial secretary Frank Gel din re elected. George As burke treasurer re elected chorister Thomas G Byates organist Mrs J G Beddoes re elected assistant organist and others noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Street Baptist Churcat
George A. Watkins
Frank Geldin
George Asburke
Thomas G. Byates
J. G. Beddoes
David T. Evans
Miss Jara Ployd
Jor. T. MM. Benderling
Wiliam C. Morris
Reverend Matthews Preaches at Union Prayer Service
Rev. B. P. Matthews of the Scranton Strent Laplist church delivered a sermon at a union prayer service hosted by the Washburn Street Presbyterian church. The theme was Nathlions and their rulers as the audience joined in prayer and praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. P. Matthews
Scranton Strent Laplist Church
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Mr. Mathews
Peeve J. FR Sweet
Scranton Breet Baptist Ladies Serve Evening Supper
The ladies of Scranton Breet Baptist church will serve a supper this evening at the church between the hours of six and ? oelowk. The price is 16 rents, and the meal is notably larger than its price, reflecting the church ladies' famed generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Breet Baptist Church
Constable Stops Runaway Horse Near Robinson Street
Constable Timothy Jones halted a runaway horse yesterday before it could damage property. The animal belonged to Butcher Trostel and was started on Robinson Street. Coan Stable Lines stopped the horse at the Miam Avenue corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timoothy Jones
Butcher Trostel
Robinson Street
Miam Avenue
Lady Mundell Lodge to Host Scholar Evening
Members of Lady Mundell lodge No 41 American Protestant Ladies association will hold a scholar at Mrs Jones home 18 North Gaffeld avenue Officers of Camp 178 Patriotic Order Bons of America will install officers this evening with a testimonial entertainment afterward Moser Peters York plan to move their stationery business to a new store in the Tyorite building along the avenue West Side Republican League to meet and elect officers tomorrow night The marriage of Miss Anna Reed and James Jukes was solemnized
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Mundell Lodge
American Protestant Ladies' Association
West Side Republican League
Anna Reed
James Jukes
Trouble Over New Pavement on Ninth Robertson and Jackson
City engineers fault unapproved contractor estimates for Ninth Robertson and Jackson streets pavement. Scranton Gas and Water laid dirt and gravel in trenches causing settlement. City holds 2000 due and a 8000 bond to five years. contractors may seek redress from Gas and Water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth
Robertson
Jackson Streets
Phillips
Cuun
Ftat Ws
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Traereck
Gas and Water Company
The Heart of Chicago at the Academy of Music
A melodrama titled The Heart of Chicago by Lincoln Carter played at the Academy of Music last night. The production featured an exciting plot with elaborate scenery including a lifelike Chicago tire and a dramatic railroad scene, and the company received an enthusiastic reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Music
Chicago
Lincoln Carter
Academy
Local party caucuses set for January across wards
The Ninth ward Republican caucus will nominate a common council soundman at the Price Building with Alderman G. B. Wright in attendance. Democrats in the Thirteenth ward plan a Monday caucus at Alderman Halley’s office to nominate a common council candidate. A Jawkawanna township meeting at John J. Coyne’s hotel will discuss a party conference. Richard Sheridan was agreed as a candidate for the Nineteenth ward Democrats, with the date to be announced. Lucinda Erdig of Kantz Pa praises Hood’s Sarsaparilla for relief from headaches and dizziness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Ward
G. B. Wright
Price Building
Ives
Halley
Mrnday
Richard Sheridan
Common Council
Hood
Lucinda Erdig
Kantz, Pa
Auction sale at Davidow brothers features clocks and glass
Davidow brothers hold an auction showcasing clocks, cut glass, and bric-a-brac. The sale highlights a varied collection with items spanning decorative and everyday pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidow Bros
Local obituaries and town notices recap
Thomas Flood, a longtime Northera resident, died at his home on Hawks Avenue Monday evening after months of illness. He leaves a wife, five children, and siblings Frank Flood of Throop and Mrs. James Rowley of Wyomilk Ave, Green Ridge. Funeral services will be held at Holy Rosary Church with interment at Little Park Catholic Cemetery. Ellen Powell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Howell Powell, died at Deelock yesterday after a fall. funeral details follow. A basketball game between North End and Nanticoake teams is tonight at Company Harmory. Nanticoake recently won the state championship. Master LeRoy Duverport will demonstrate trick bicycle riding at the event. Admission 15 cents, ladies free. Mrs. Williams, Wayne Avenue, remains seriously ill, and Thomas Flood’s burial is planned for Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Susie Barrett of Brick Avenue is seriously ill. Aaron Herbert of North Math Avenue is also listed as ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Griffiths
Bumner Avenue
Aml
Frank Smith
Z. Willian
South Hyde Park Avenue
Palmer & McDonalds
Bruce
St. Brendan
Owen Moran
Jieleo
Conrad Marker
Hampton Street
Moran
Hore
M. Ackin
South Side
Thomas de Cruphy
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Brotherhood of the
Rval Ministry
EB. ¥. Harrison
Mears Hall
Main Avenue
Andrew
Clark Nutehell
Wishburn Street
Willer Trostel
Jackson Street
Reynolds
Roberts
North Muatne
Thomas Flood
Northera
Blk
Monhawka Avenue
Frank Flood
Throop
Jameses Rowley
Wyomilk Avenue
Green Ridge
Moly Rosary Church
Little Park Catholic
Brian
North End
Nanthcoke
Harmory
Bielet Biel
LeRoy Duverport
Williamsport
Greet Ride
Hyde Park Catholic
Susie Barrett
Brick Avenue
Aaron Herbert
North Math Avenue
Local Notices From Green Ridge And Nearby Areas
Green Ridge residents visit New York and Meknon avenue. Jack Taylor plans travel to Massachusetts for a Bricklayers union convention. Wee Men's Christ in Temperance meet this afternoon at 2 on Penn avenue. New dancing class formed in Brown's hall near Market street. Election officers chosen including Mira W. Pierce and Ott a Calvinge, with other posts. History notes mention Misa Cor Hirvey and Mra Ann Vor Storch. John Grit at Boulevard avenue is in danger. Miss Stelin Wedeman returns from Blastenia after holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwin Taller and Family
Meknon Avenue
New York
Jack Taylor
Bricklayers’ International Union
Wee Men's Christ In Temperance Union
Penn Avenue
Bivitathoyte
Brown's Hall
Mast Market Street
Banderson Avenue
Bachtalle Atinton
NOTV
Mira
W. Pierce
Otta
Kearebaylain
Misa Cor Hirvey
Ann Vor Storch
Emmi Huntamian
EL BR. Faulkner
Eliz Iabeth Kent
John Grit
Boulevard Avenue
Stelin Wedeman
Tuist Market Street
Blasten
Bia
Christmas feast held at Grok Catholic church
The Little Christmas feast was celebrated Tuesday evening at Grok Catholic church on Crown avenue. Various local events are noted including installations, marriages, births, a funeral, and a Masonic and Royal Arcanum activity with names and places such as Storrs Wall, Irving avenue, Cedar avenue, and Fremiin's hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grok Catholic
Crown Avenue
Howard Mcourt
Ohare
Patriotic Order of True Americane
Storrs Wall
McAndrew
Teving Avenue
Iis
Telephone Exchange
Century Hove Company
Margaret Daly
Irving Avenue
Wid Thorne
Melewawn
Jermyn
Bt. Meters
Nellie Hoban
Kate Hogan
New York City
Misa Carpenter
Cedar Avenue
Tone
Disteler
E. Neld
Electric City Council
Royal Arcanum
Fremiin
Local church society notes and obituaries in Dudley Street area
The Ladies Ald society of Dudley Street Baptist church plans an afternoon meeting at Mire Curtis Wild's home on Fourth Street with officers to be elected. Miss Ligsle Harvey has returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs William Weber. other local arrivals and birthdays are reported. The funeral of Mary Lowlee Swarts was held, and the Young People Christan Embaver society hosts a social at Marion Moffat's home. A new Erie and Wyoming Valley schedule affects train times. local shops reopen after two weeks idle. Continuous home visits and notable returns from Pitteton are mentioned along with various neighbors on Minkely Street and Drinker Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald Society
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Mire
Curtis Wild
Fourth Street
Wotock
Ligsle Harvey
William Weber
Drinker Street
Mnglewood
BR. T. Covert
Cona
Kingston
David Hess
Clay Avenue
Eugene Edward
Mhi Street
Iness
Ulness
Pon
Wieli
Mra
Alton Swarts
Whmer Jackson
Minnie Saxton
Gravend
Elale Powell
Dalia Capwell
Kate Harvey
May Hughes
Eva
Clara Hesy
Mame Krellayla
Amy Brainshit
Bessie Shepherns
Gerthe Huinehes
Lawrence Brink
Theodore al
Dudley Street
Miew Marion Moffat
Him Street
Juan
Beranton Stove
James Flinnelly
William Kane
Spring Street
Deemer
Hlonesdale
John Yeager
Towanda
W. Potter
M. J. Borke
Hrook Street
John Gilduff
Minooka Conference to Divide Oresm at Coryne’s Hotel
Minooka Lackawanna township conferred this afternoon at Coryne’s hotel to divide oreesm among districts. The meeting is expected to be lively with bids from Michael Gibbons Po Quinn in the Southwest district and John W Coyne in the South district. St Joseph’s fair closed last evening for an indefinite period and arrangements for the Young Men’s Institute event on Monday January 2 at Mather Matthew hall are finalized with M C Kelly entering. Music will be by a full orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Township
Coryne's
Conten
Tordh
Bouthweat
Michael Gibbons
Quinn
John VW
Coyne
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Lasting Relief
An advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure as a permanent remedy for piles, claiming immediate relief and complete cure after short use. It includes testimonials from Mrs. M. Hinkly of Indianapolis and Major Main of Columbus, asserting long-standing suffering ended by the treatment. It notes a dollar per package and pharmacy availability through Pyramid Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinkly
Mississippi Street
Indianapolis
Ind
Main
Columbus
Chis
Pyrat Drug Co
Mie
Verdict Set Aside in Jones Hughes Case
The Delaware and Hudson case ends with judgment for the defendant on the point reserved after the Supreme Court ruling on contributory negligence. Judge McClure notes the Hughes decision compels a like judgment. details follow on related Scranton cases and corrections in trial handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure
Jones
Delaware and Hudson Company
Jone
Delaware Fodudson Companys
Ashie
Pryor
Union-Snyder- Mufflin
Hughes
Supreme Court
H. M. McClure
Dude McClure
Edwards
Brcranton
William Conroy
John Ruddy
Cotroy
Mra. Farrell
Edith Walker
City of Scranton
Lackawanna Vienue
Ninth Street
Tait
Amusements this week at Feathinghoam and Prothingham
A spangled schedule of acts across venues features Shaft Nog presented at Feathinghoam with a two night run and Mississippi tale at Prothingham. The program includes a Mardi Gras carnival scene, comic and musical numbers by Jubilee singers and levee dancers, and a large cast. The Academy of Arts showcases Darkest America with enslaved history themes, while a big noon street parade is promised Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Owen
New Orleana
Wivellnuwas
Ineldonte
Soldiers Monument Petition Referred To Grand Jury
Judge Gunster referred a petition to the grand jury urging the county to erect or complete a soldiers and sailors monument in the court house. The action follows a legislative provision requiring citizen petitioners to present to the court of quarter sessions for grand jury approval before county commissioners fund the memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Gunster
Court House
Walt
Resolutions of Dunmore council on Brother Hargis death
At a regular meeting of the Dunmore Junior Order of the Winked American Mechanics the group passes resolutions mourning the death of Alfred F. Hargis. They express condolences to his family, drape the charter in mourning, and request publication of the resolutions in daily papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
Americn Mechanics
Ouy
Alfrial
Hargis
Tegolved
Teawlved
Fundy
B. OK. Pantinon
Hs Watrous
Blote
Death of Mrs M Dade in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery
The death of Sarah Mi Dads wife of Dennis Mi Dads occurred Tuesday afternoon at five after several weeks illness. She died at her mother Mrs B C ODonnell residence 61 Gibson Street. She was 2 years old and known in the area. Born Jao Chinehilai she taught at pul- He schools before resigning three years ago. She is survived by husband and one child. Funeral Friday from St Perverts cathedral with a high mass. Interment in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah
Dennis Mi'Dads
B.C. O'Donnell
Gibson Street
Jao Chinehilai
Widow of John R Fordham Dies at Home
Mrs Isabell A Fordham widow of John R Fordham died at her home at the corner of Sanderson Avenue and Delaware Street She was the sister of George L Dhol Hon of this city and of the late Thomas Dickson former president of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company The funeral is set for Friday at Noon with interment in Carbondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabell A. Fordham
John R Fordham
Houe
Sanderson Avenue
Delaware Street
Slater
Geome L. Dhol Hon
Thie City
Alsa
Thomas Dickson
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Wo'elock
Carbondale
Great Avetlon Clock Auction at Daviden Dres Sale
Auction notices advertise a sale of clocks, chintz, china and miscellaneous items today at Daviden Dres on Luckawindoa avenue. The fragmentary notice lists items and the sale location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitvashbrae
Daviden Dres
Luckawindoa Avenue
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