West Side Republican League Elects Officers at Meeting
The West Side Republican League elected W. A. Phillips as president and named officers including John H. Reynolds as first vice president and John T. James as second vice president. The retiring president Charles I. Olver was praised for capable leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Republican League
Tnet
W. A. Phillips
John H. Reynolds
John T. James
Thomas Leyshon
W. H. Morgan
William V. Griffiths
William Penn Morgan
James Leyshon
John Wilkins
W. A. Paine
C. J. Roberts
Richard
W. A. Philips
Social at Jones Home Supports Lady Mundell Lodge
A social gathering was hosted Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs David Jones 347 North Filmore avenue for the benefit of Lady Mundell lodge No 41 American Protestant Ladies association. Attending were Mrs Cookson Mrs Edgington Mr and Mrs Pitchler Mrs Jones Mrs Moyer Mrs Berk Mrs Powell the Misses Raroh Alma Reese Jennie Powell Lizzie and Martha Jones Miss Helle Morgan Avnnie Anderson Lizzie Shell Annte Thomas Polly Richards Myra Reese Annie Richards Cassie Powell Aliee Durden Ligale May Harris Philip Morgan Fred Smith Thomas Powell Oliver Harris David Jones Francis Jones Albert Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Jones
North Filmore Avenue
Lady Mundell Lodge
American Protestant Ladies’ Association
Cookson
Edgington
Pitchler
Jones
Moyer
Berk
Powell
Raroh
Alma Reese
Jennie Powell
Lizzie
Martha Jones
Helle Morgan
Avnnie Anderson
Lizzie Shell
Annte Thomas
Polly Richards
Myra Reese
Annie Richards
Cassie Powell
Aliee Durden
Ligale May Harris
Philip Morgan
Fred Smith
Thomas Powell
Oliver Harris
Francis Jones
Albert Harris
Saloon Closures Burden Local Morale This Week
The sheriff visited two saloons on South Main and North Main in a suburban community. Carey’s saloon on South Main was found emptied of valuables with furniture removed by a large dray wagon. Steve Maybe’s North Main saloon, run for Fitzgerald of Olyphant, also closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey
South Main Avenue
Eynon Street
Sherif
Livelock
Steve Maybe
North Main Avenue
Mr. Maybe
Fitzgerald
Olyphant
Primary Elections Held at Local Polling Booths
Republican primaries occur today at regular polling places in the Fifteenth ward and the Second district of the Fourth ward. Joseph E. Oliver is unopposed for re election in the Fifteenth ward. Election officers are to be nominated in the Fifteenth. In the Second district of the Fourth ward only election officers will be named. Richard S. Roberts enters the race for register of voters and John Lloyd runs for register in the Fourth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Oliver
Richard 5. Roberts
Register of
John Lloyd
James W. Clark
Tribune
Allérman
Mr. Clark
John P. Kelly
Kelly
Lila
Eighteenth Ward
Silace
Prayer meeting praised at First Welsh Congregational church
At the union service of prayer in the First Welsh Congregational church last evening attendance was large and the meeting best of the week. Discussion favored holding another week of prayer soon. Pastor Hey D. Jones presided over the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weleh
Hey
D. Jones
First Welsh Congregational Church
Hyde Park Lodge Overseers Installed at Mawonle Hall
Knights of Pythias officers were installed last night in Mawonle Hall with District Deputy Phifer conducting. New officers include Llewellyn Jones as chancellor Thomas Williams as vice chancellor Samuel Davis as prelate Frank Phillips as master at arms William G. Powell as master of works William Jenkins as outside sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Mawonle Hall
Phifer
Llewellyn Jones
Thomas ©. Williams
Samuel Davis
Frank Phillips
William G. Powell
William Jenkins
Violet Danvers
Wayne Avente
Thomaas H. Powell
Cayuga
Joseph Danvers
Wayne Avenue
Ila Powell
Spring Street
R.S. Jones
D. DD
Band of Hope
Welsh Congregational Church
Forest Hill Cemetery
Henry Protherse
Osterhout
Horn
Thomas McCarthy
Sweeny Street
David S$. Willams
Mun Protlow
Smith
Alderman Fidler
Mary Jones
Pandvoka Lodwe
HK. G. Proudlock
Morgan Lewis
Lewis James
W. V. Lance
F. B. Birtley
A. Reese
Stephen Nidhwe
T. Jenkins
Andrew Simmers
W. G. Whiking
North Main Baptist Church
Malcolm Bryden
A. M. Bryden
Bright
M. Kentor
Christian Church
Christ
Puritan Congregational Church
Newman Matthews
William Suldival
Jermyn Congregational Church
Freeman Father in Critical Condition at Williamsburg Ta
Thomas Freeman of Avenue C Bellevue received a telegram yesterday about his father Joseph Freeman dying at home in Williamsburg Ta. He left at midnight for the western city. The elder Freeman was once a Bellevue resident and is well known there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Freeman
Avenue C
Bellevue
Joseph Freeman
Willamsburg
Freeman
Mr. Freeman
Mrs Lou Serfass Passes After Illness on Washburn Street
Mrs Lou M Serfassa wife of George J Surfass of 1116 Washburn Street died Thursday January 7 after paralysis struck December 22 leaving her speechless and with complete right side paralysis. She remained conscious until near death and was famed for cheerful nature and steadfast faith at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church and the Ladies Aid Society. survived by husband and sister Mrs Milo J Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou M. Serfassa
Washburn Stret
Milo J. Wilson
Zerfuss
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Ald Sociery
Obituary Notice for Mrs. Zerfas in Scranton
Mrs Zerfas, born 1845 in McDonough New York, spent much life in Montrose and moved with her husband to Scranton thirteen years ago. Funeral services at her late home on Monday at 2. Burial private in Forest Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zerfas
McDonough
N. Y
Montrose
Scranton
Forest Hill
Birthday serenade honors City Engineer Joseph P Phimps
A birthday gathering at Shetland street honored City Engineer Joseph P Phimps. The event featured poems, speeches, and musical selections by the Pennsylvania Glee Club with soloists and club performances. Officials included N B Evans as conductor and D A Davis as chairman, while the glee club reorganized with Ripple, Phimps, Daniels, Lloyd, and Evans in new roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph P. Phimps
Shetland Street
Farnham
Pennsylvania Glee Club
Evans
Thomas Beddoe
Edmund Moyes
D. Jones
Thomas Mathias
Harry Morgan
M. Davie
William Reese
Samuel J. Davis
Phillips
Thomas G. Beddve
Rowland Vd. Thomas
Pitps
Davis
N. B. Evans
Lewis Wateyn
Glee Club
H. Ripple
Joseph OP. Phim Pevices
Thomas P. Daniels
Joseph LD. Lloyd
W. W. Evans
Papilat Church Elects Officers At Thursday Meeting
At a Thursday evening gathering Jackson Street Papilat church elected officers for one year including church clerk Hichard Nicolls and assistant clerk George Nicolls. Financial secretary John Floyd, Chorister Professor Lwis Da vis, organists Miss Minnie Harris and Miss Murtha K. Nicholls, ushers and devotionals chorister W. Gick Thomas, trustees for three years John Thomas and Alfred Roberts, deacons for three years John Davis, and deacons for two years Edward Howell and Da vid HL Willams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street
Community notices and church services announced downtown
William Crawford resigns as clerk at Valley House Shoe store and begins religious studies at the School of the Leeckaivanta with aim to enter the ministry at St. Mark's Lutheran. Multiple church services listed for First Sunday after Epiphany with sermon topics. Also notes on Welsh Philosophical Society meeting, West Side hospital fundraiser, a mine accident funeral, and local political candidate Christopher F. Robertson seeking Fourth Ward register of voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Crawford
North Hyie Park Avenue
Valley House
School of the Leeckaivanta
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Fourteenth
Washburn
A.L. Hainer
Palmer & McDonalds
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
John BB
Sweet
UAAC
Malachi
Epworth
Matthew
Seare
Welsh Philosophical Society
St. Brendan Council
Young Men's Institute
Mears’ Hall
Clarke Bros
West Side Hospital
Thomas Waldron
Bamford
J. Z. Shiva
Toobey
Meserx
Pease
Hopp
Larkin
Edwin Bowen
Po HM
Warren
Albert Davies
Edward Clarke
John McHale
Frink Street
Capouse
McHale
Thomas
Edward
Richard
Patrick
Mary
Sarah Cummings
Iowa
Harrison
Mears Hall
Main Avenue
Christopher F. Robertson
Register of Voters
Roberts
North
Maine
Local notices and visitor updates from Sharon area
Mr and Mrs Charles Loucks and son Clifford of Sharon visit Mr and Mrs Charles J Helmes on North Sumner avenue George Benjamin of Hepbottom visits In town Mrs Maggie Muir of North Rebecca avenue home from Philadelphia Miss M A Gallagher of Meridian Street visiting at Carbondale Ben Smith of Columbo Bitters fame ill at North Main avenue Miss Jessie Harlow transferred from J D Williams West Side Store to central city West Side Business Directory Harriet Davis florist 104 South Main avenue MOHGANS Pharmacy 101 North avenue Warranted pure drugs and chemicals Clerk at store open late Second hand furniture stock of J C King West Lackawanna avenue to 700 West Lackawanne avenue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Loucks
Clifford
Sharon
Charles J. Helmes
North Sumner Avenue
George Benjamin
Hepbottom
Maggie Muir
North Rebecca Avenue
Philadelphia
M. A. Gallagher
Meridian Street
Carbondale
Ben Smith
Columbo Bitters Fame
North Main Avenue
Jessie Harlow
J. D. Williams
West Side
Central City
Harriet J. Davis
South Main Avenue
Jackson Street
Mohgans Pharmacy
North Avenue
J. C. King
West Lackawanne Avenue
Do you want a housekeeper or servant IP 50
Want ad text from The Tribune Word asking readers to hire help at rate 50. The snippet implies a question about choosing a housekeeper or servant and mentions a figure 50, suggesting pay or rate.
Scalded Woman Rebounds After Bottle Explosion
Miss Violet Danvers of Wayne Avenue suffered a severe facial burn when a boiling water bottle exploded near a stove. Early hopes of no permanent scarring faded as she slowly improves and is expected to regain full appearance.
Local Society Notes and Wedding At St Peters Cathedral
Mrs James Crogan Cedar avenue and Miss Emma Jones have returned to Providence. Miss Margaret Duffy slide and Thomas Mulloy Peckville were married Tuesday at St Peters cathedral. Miss Neble Nolan brides maid and Thomas Hawley best man. Mr and Mrs Arthur Hedrick of ly ing avenue have returned from their Southern trip. Crystal Laundry advertises stiff collars with soft button holes. Annual ball of Total Abstinence and Benevolent society set for Feb 24 at Music hall. John Fallon Palm street sustained a slight injury alighting from a street car. Palmer & McDonalds offers choice cut flowers and designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Crogan
Cedar Avenue
Emma Jones
Providence
Margaret Duffy
Thomas Mulloy
Peckville
St. Peter’s Cathedral
Neble
Nolan
Thomas Hawley
Arthur Hedrick
Lying Avenue
St. Alovelus
Green Ridge Visitors and School Social at Asbury Church
Mrs. Charles 8S. House of Erie visits relatives in Dickson avenue area while F H Emery visits Pottsville on business. Detroit visitors Mr. and Mrs. Bangs come for Mrs. Bangs mother Mrs. H P Gross illness in Marion street. Asbury M E Sunday school Class 12, taught by A J Lidstone, hosted at 1642 Dickson avenue with many young ladies in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Erie
FE. D. Huhes
Dickson Avenue
T. BE. Jones
Tllams Avenue
Pittston
F. H. Emery
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
A. J. Lidstone
Lille Brooks
Mabel Neeld
Florence Bower
Pauline Shook
Jennie Miller
Bessie Super
Eva Dorsey
Nellie van Gorder
Alma Bargler
Pearle Lidstone
Jessie Burns
Mae Benedict
Ella Lidstone
Tda Inerick
Edith Jones
Minnie Peck
Estee Thomas
Bessie Pringle
Dunmore lodge ball and church services in Dunmore
The seventh annual ball of Dunmore lodge No 82 and the Railroail Teammen will be at Washington hall on Wednesday evening June 20. Friday services at Dunmore Presbyterian Church led by Rev. William F P Gibbons include 10:00 am and 7:30 pm. Also noted are infant funeral, social at the Moffat home, and a joint amalfamation of fraternal orders with a banquet. Marriage of Frank Gill and Ellen O’Harg at St Marys church, Pine Street, and Charles Ruswell ill at home on North Blakely Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore Lodge
Railroail
Washington Hall
Dunmore Presbyterian Church
William FP. Gibbons
Frink Wingeer
Petersburg
Dunemore CeMeEmory
John Moffat
Ely Street
Dudley Street
Christian Endeavor
Order
Trotesters
Court Thistle of the Forest
Throop
Order of Foresters
Ethan Allan
Dunmere
Frank Gill
Ellen O'Harg
St. Mary's Church
M. GB. Donlan
Pine Street
Charles Ruswell
Blakely Street
Hereford's Acid Phosphate Advertises Nerve Soothing Aid
An advertised health product claims to soothe nerves aid digestion and impart strength. The copy lists general benefits without detailing clinical evidence or usage instructions.
Johnson’s Patch Brawl Leaves Wockawanna Patient Injured
Zobeski sustained injuries after a Thursday night incident at Johnson’s Patch. A Polish man, Zoleski, about 82, unable to speak English, was hospitalized at Wockawanna Hospital yesterday with unspecified injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher Zoheski
Johnson
Zoleski
Wockawanna Hospital
Ward Republicans nominate Wirth and slate local officers
A Republican caucus at Germania hall Cedar avenue renominated Councilman Philip Wirth and supported a full ward ticket. District slates included John Scheuer Henry Boettcher Peter Wainer John Trester and others. James W Clark declares candidacy for Eighteenth Ward alderman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vetera
Eleventh Ward
Germania Hall
Cedar Avenue
John Beheuer, Jr
Frh
Beheuer Brow
Wis Chowen
George Lleusner
Recorder
On the Mississippi drama at the Academy of Music
A Thompson stocked production of On the Mississippi played to a large audience at the Academy of Music last night. The plot centers on Ku Klux Klan figures amid a French adventuress and her scheming husband with five acts set from a Chattanooga shooting box to New Orleans Mardi Gras scenes. Overt McWade Jr stars with his father a familiar Scranton performer. The show will repeat tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Academy of Music
Ku Klux Klan
Alse
Philip Barstow
Chittanooga
Tenn
New Orleans
McWade, Jr
Scranton
McWade
Rip van Winkle
Scranton Castle No 137 K of M C installs officers
Installation of officers for Scranton castle No 137 K of M C was held last evening at the Ancient Order United Workmen hall. District Deputy James Williamson served as installing officer and the lineup included F McArthur as commander and W W Anderson as financial secretary among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Castle
Knights of the Mystle
United Workmen Hall
James Williamson
F. McArthur
vVlce
KR. Ss. Welchs
Est Heutenugn
W. A. Karney
S. J. Williamson
Krlitht
We Tenne
Knight
W. W. Anderson
Iy Knlehe Treneurer
F. H. Sprokes
W. Rose
Air Ketlieht
Grainville
Knleht
J. H.tenne
Sl Kaight
J. Richardson
Clerks Elect Officers In Scranton Association Meeting
At the Scranton Clerks Association meeting the officers for the new term were elected led by Past president Myles J. K. Levy and President Julius Abra Name. Albert Willie became first vice president, Edward Davie recording vice president, Nelson George Teets recording and corresponding secretary, Ernath C. Hrady financial secretary, John Webb treasurer, and Herman Levy guide. Three new members were initiated and a February dance was planned. Committees will be appointed at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Clerks’ Association
Myles J. K. Levy
Julius Abra
Albert Willie
Edward Davie
Nelson George Teets
Ernat CC
Hrady
John Webb
Herman Levy
To Cure a Cold in One Day Advertised
An old advertisement touts taxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a one day cure for colds. It claims a full refund from all druggists if not effective and lists a price of 2 cents.
Trial of Someillan Opens in Havana Conspiracy Case
The trial of Louis Someillan, an American, for conspiring against Spain in Cuba began with charges that he acted as an agent for the Cuban Junta. Witnesses testified Someillan denied rebel ties while a telegram from Key West was cited. General Weyler defended his conduct and urged patience and union with Spain. Reports note losses in the Loma Sordo engagement and the Bayamo convoy arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Louis Someillan
Appotatora
Lee
Somellian
Cuba
Julia Sanguilly
Thay
Conera Weyler
Weyler
Madrid
Tle
Pinar del Rilo
Gomez
Wester
Patiencs
Spain
Union
Mosch
Bayameo
Hoseh
Loma Sordo
Davidew Bros Auction Sells Diamonds and Watches at Peak Prices
A local sale by Davidew Bros draws highest bids for diamonds watches and related items. The listing promotes half price skates at Florey’s 222 Wyoming Avenue and touts Beecham's as the King of Pillar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidew Bros
Florey ‘A
Wyoming Avenue
Cloaks and Trimmed Hats Cut Prices In Half
Bargain alert as jackets capes skirts and trimmed hats valued at ten thousand dollars are slashed to half price. The store emphasizes natural daylight lighting and quality over trashy goods, promising up to date stylish attire and no inferior items.
Also Mentioned on This Page
West Side Department
the League
H. Williams
W. L. Campion
Walter Wilkins
David K. Jones
Thomas Leyshen
Charles I. Olyér
H. L. Tayior
William 2. Lewis
Simon Sheamas
Joseph Oliver
William H. Parry
Frank Evan
Edward Miles
Thomas James
Reese Griffiths
Charles I. Olver
Mr. Olver
Social
WARD
Mrs, Serfass
News IN Notes
Dy. C. W. Colborn
the Tribune
South Side News
Green Ridge
Dunmore
Zobeski
Philip Wirth
Ore Os Eeerebury
Cornion
Philip Wirth Wre
Offivere Weim
John Fb, Scheuer
Henry Boettcher
Peter Wainer
Higister
John Trester
John Behewer
Jung
Peter PP. Neals
Charles BH. Murray
Robert Scott
Fred Tempe
Wirth
Scranton Athletic Cut
Miley
Hichard Sheridan
Common Council
Allerman
Charles Graf
Christian Storr
George D. Brown
Andrew Jackson
No. 137. K
M. C
Clerks Select Officers
Someillan
the King of
Pillar
Beecham
The
Paris
Lackawanna Ave
Wyoming
Lacka, Ave
Wyoming House
Cor, Lackawanna and
Wyoming Aves
Scranton, Pa
Wolf & Wenzel
Linden
Court House
Sele
Richardson Boynton
Darkest
America
Frank Dumont
Management
Pielda
Henderson Smith
Maloney Oil and Manuf
Iuring
M. W. Collins
Dupont
Wapwallopen Mills
Luzerne County
Wilmington
Delaware
Henry Belin, Jr
Third National Bank Building
Thos, Ford
John B. Smith & Son
Plymouth
EB. W. Mulligan
Wilkes-Barre
Repauno Chemical Company
Davis’ Theater
Florence Bindley
Pnce Anc
Near
Pacific Coast
St. John's
New Foundland
England
Ireland
Frotaingham
Waynerod
Johnn Kerr
Peck
Salaiheig R& Jonetty Retinvaleniager
Joan
Louis Wesley
Marie Stuart
Fun Mualers
Arthur Moulton
Cos Pixley
Charles A. Burke
Aquile Virk
Edith Newton
Margit Hobart
Ani Gsc
Sat
Juno
Neversiip
Bittenbender & CO
Scrant
Centere
Dickson Manufacturing Co Nton
Wilkes-Bar
MI Inery
Dr. Peal
Peel
L’gan Binpicine Bo
Cleveland
John H. Fhelps
Fhaimeist
Cor Wacming Avenue
Spruce Street
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