West Scranton Events and Society Notes Take Stand
Deputy Installing Officer John J. Durkin presided at St. Brendan's Counneil meeting in Young Men's Institute rooms. Officers inducted include Thomas McIliveh president Edward McClain vice president Daniel Leninan financial secretary Edward Hurst recording secretary and others. A choir program followed with refreshments as attendees listed include Maud Hartman Maud Moser Mary Whirling Lena Beck and many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Brendan's Counneil
Youne
John A Durkin
Thomas Mc Iiveh
Edward McClain
Daniel Leninan
A. Plemming
Edward Hurst
Chaseper
Gradyy Bentine
Teatrick Toutsteeth
Meehain
Hurst
Thomoas Lyne
Alobn
Shane Meeey
Tuvietiiys
Sulliveny
Choce
Cowie
Rene Tawin
Maud Hartman
Maud Moser
Mary Whirling
Lena Beck
Sarah Thomas
Linzie Price
Emma Walters
Carre Walters
Edith Jenkins
Linzie Itlehards
Polly Richards
Rose James
Myron Evans
Mamie Yoos
Messrs
Wil Wetter
Wii Beddoe
Ray Reid
George Gardner
Jadlue Hier
Will Gulehort
Morgan Thomas
Otto Shillinger
Fred Shillinger
Will Sherman
Hert James
Thomas James
Mrs
Emanuel James
Surprise party honors Miss Thewe Jiinet Inet
A surprise party was tendered Miss Thewe Jiinet Inet Thursday evening near Filner Avenue and Lafayette Street. Guests enjoyed social diversions and paneling until late, with a warm community mood observed throughout the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thor Teme
Filner Avenue
Lafayette Street
Deposits Recorded for Public School Principals
The record lists deposits made at Weert Side bank yesterday by principals of public schools Nos. 13 19 and 2 including individuals such as David Owens Martha Wat king Elizabeth Lewis Nellie Kelly Elisa Price and Mary Marrn with totals for each school segment and grand totals for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weert Side Bank
David Owens
Martha Watking
Elizabeth Lewis
Alice Eivanea
Perthe Welly
Edna D Mvans
Nettle Rielaria
Catherine Phillips
Nellie Kelly
Elisa Price
Sarah McDonald
Mary Marrn
H. N. Mortan
Mien Vausrhan
Mise Knopp
Mise Freeman
Mise Fellows
Mins Ruddy
Miss Mullen
Mise O'Connor
Mina Carpenter
Mice Lees
Miss Murrey
Mise Nichols
Misa Hellmish
Miss Morgan
Misa
Mise Flynn
Miss Evans
Mina Kellow
Warde
Miss Murphy
Ferber
Mise Peck
Banner Night at St Patrick’s Church Fair Highlights
Last night at St Patrick’s church fair the Ancient Order of Hibernians drew a large crowd of women and hosted an enjoyable program. Misses Sullivan Jordas and Messrs Drury Ketly delivered instrumental pieces. Laughlin McHugh Joseph Phillips Degnal and Shaughnesay performed vocal numbers. Booths sold quickly and St Paul’s Tienes corps will present an exhibition this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Church
Order of Hiberniied
Sullivan
Jordas
Messrs
Drury
Ketly
Laughlin McHugh
Joseph Phillips
Degnal
Shaughnesay
St. Paul's Tienes
Corps
Weert Site hoand gular meeting previews important board session
The gular monthing meeting of the Weert Site hoand it trade will be held in the evening with full member attendance. Debates focus on tin plate industry, the viaduct, and other matters. A plan of action for viaduct work at the coming election will be outlined and committees named. The question of severa will receive consideration. the session is deemed highly important.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weert
Hoand
Severa
Prayer Services Draw Large Turnout in Sumner Avenue Posts
Churchgoers show strong interest in weeklong prayer services. At Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church last evening Rev. 8. F. Mathews spoke on Prayerful Confession. Tonight services move to Plymouth Congregational Church with De John FP. Moffat of the Wash. set to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
F. Mathews
Plymouth Congregational Church
de John FP. Moffat
Wash
Last Gall of the Season High Grade Blankets
High grade woolen blankets from top manufacturers offered in small lots of five to twelve pairs each. The seller emphasizes quality and that the items were not intended for bargain counters, explaining limited quantities as the reason for the sale.
Burn Street Presbyterian Church Sermon on The Church Universal
The church invites all to hear a sermon on The Church Universal at Burn Street Presbyterian Church. The speaker will discuss the scope and meaning of the church in a global context and encourage participation in services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burn Street Presbyterian Church
Church Universal
Church groups elect new officers in St David’s parish
St Agner chapter of St David’s Episcopal church nave elected officers including Vice president Mamie Lewis Secretary Leslie Parry assistant secretary Myrtle Titman treasurer May Bunnell and auditor Flora Lewis. Ladies Aid society named officers and committees. Brotherhood of St Anthony and Streets of Bethany elected officers last evening. Sunday school officers and teachers will meet tomorrow and confirm classes meet for instruction Friday at 8.30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire
Williame
Brotherhood of St. Anthony and
Sletere of Bethany
Republicans of Fourteenth ward caucus nominate local officials
Tomorrow evening at Co operative hall the Republicans of the Fourteenth ward hold their caucus and nominate candidates for common council school controller and ward offices. Charles Rh Acker is expected to receive the unanimous nomination for school controller and appear as a strong candidate in the February election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-operative Hall
Fourteenth Ward
Council
Charles Rh. Acker Willl
Local church and fraternal meetings held across city
The Columbia Hose company and Plymouth Congregational church held meetings with reports read. The Rail road Young Men's Christian association ladies auxiliary were hosted at Miss Anna Bennett’s home. Franklin Engine company to elect officers. Obsequies for Wittham J Williams at 2:30 pm at 419 Decker's Court. Interment in Washburn Street cemetery. David Pitchford 33rd anniversary celebrated at North Bromley avenue home. Patrick Crossin funeral tomorrow with high mass at St Patrick's Church. Peter Gallagher, a Central mine driver, was kicked in the face by a mule on Saturday. Thomas Lamb and Miss Bt Durkin wed at St Patrick's Church with attendants Michael Gallagher and Mrs John Sheridan. Bt Leo's battalion officers installed. Catherine Francis held on $200 bail for pulling Mayele Phillips' hair. Thomas Sheridan, 10, injured by a toy gun on Saturday. Electric City Wheelmen meet this evening followed by social and lunch. Christian Endeavor at Plymouth Congregational Church with Miss Margaret Davis in charge. Mrs Joseph Dean injured by a fall at home. Bioneh Now 44 to hold installation and smoker at Catholic Mutual Benefit association. St Cecelia's Total Abstinence and Benevolent society to meet at Saint Leo's hall. Miss Polly Richards ill at North Filmore Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Hose Company
Plymouth Congregational Church
Anna Bennett
Lunerne Street
Franklin Engine Company
Wittham J. Willams
Decker’s Court
Thomas de Grichy
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Washburn Street
David Pitchford
North
Bromley Avenue
Patrick Crossin
St. Patrick's Church
Peter Gallagher
Twentieth Street
Thomas Lamb
Seventeenth Street
Bt. Durkin
Luzerne Street
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Lavelle
Michael Gallagher
John Sheridan
Bt. Leo's Battalion
Avetine
Catherine Francis
Dlellevue
Alderman Moses
Mayele Phillips’ Hale
Thomas Sheridan
Martin Sheridan
van Buren Avenue
Saturiy
Electric City Wheelmen
Christian Endeavor Society
Margaret Davis
Joseph Dean
Quay Avenue
Bioneh
Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
St. Cecelia's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society
Leo's Hall
Mise
Polly Richards
Filmore Avenue
New School Building Opens on Throop Street
Dunmore Borough residents welcomed a handsome new school on Throop Street with an opening yesterday morning. A birthday party for Master Carl Halleck marked the day as neighbors attended a surprise gathering at North Blakely Street, with Misses Winterstein Tink Sitchenhan Hallock assisted by Mrs Hallock serving refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Halleck
Blakely Street
Hazel Winterstein
Jeanie Tink
Ethel Sitchenhan
Verna Hallock
Hallock
Marguerite Swarts
Marty Halleck
Florence Winterstein
Joseph Winterstein
Vaughn Wilson
Albert Jeffrey
Donald Swarts
Jacob Winterstein
William Wilson
Tarell Washer
New Throop Street School Opens to Awaiting Pupils
Yesterday morning at 8.90 o clock a crowd of scholars gathered before the new two story frame school on Throop street. Doors opened and classes began as Ella Flannetly and Jennie Rundle led about one hundred pupils inside to view the new quarters. The building is fully finished and heated by the Smead and Wills system with Crawford janitoring duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Throop Street
Smead & Wills
Ella Flannetly
Jennie Rundle
Ef, Crawford
Funeral for John Kauffman in Prescott Avenue
The funeral for the late John Kauffman of Prescott Avenue will be held tomorrow afternoon with interment in Petersburg Cemetery. Treasurer Wahler will pay all school orders at the borough building on Saturday afternoon. Cards announce the coming marriage of Miss Catherine Haggerty of Electric Avenue and Edward McDade. The St Mars council Young Men's Institute meeting Friday included a business session and a smoker. Miss Grace Morris, ill with influenza at her uncle’s home, and Miss Mary McCue hostesses entertainments with visitors from Tobyhanna. Cornelian Galpin and Flten Bronson return to New York after holidays to resume studies at Miss Graham's school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kauffman
Prescott Avenue
Petersburg
Wahlere
Catherine Haggerty
Electric Avenue
Edward McDade
St. Mars'a
Young Men's Institute
Buslnesa
Grace Morris
John Jenkins
Butler
Sixth Streets
Mary McCue
Mary Whalen
Tobyhanna
Cornelian Galpin
Flten Bronson
New York City
Miss Graham
Week of Prayer At Providence Presbyterian
North Scranton notes indicate Protestant churches observe The Week of Prayer with daily services in the church's sovint room. Topics include The Church Universal Nations and Their Rulers Families and Homes Foreign and Home Missionaries Christ and the Individual Members of the Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Presbyterian Church
Church Universal
Tome Missionariee
Christ
Church
Local Tradesmen Hurt at Simpson Shops in Saturday Incident
District Deputy Harry Richards reports that counsellor Harry Grey Edward Tatem conductor Charles Morgan and wardens W H Walters were inside and outside sentinels Thomas Iivang and Thomas Mur ein Nelson Elsby of William Street suffered a badly mangled right hand at work in the Simpson shops Saturday. Amos Detty and his wife ofDrenk er street are both ill with grippe at home. George Kintner of Summit Avenue is in Providence Conclave. A meeting will be held at their rooms this.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Richards
Harry Grey
Edward Tatem
Charles Morgan
W. H. Walters
Inside Sentinel
Thomas Iivang
Outside Sentinel
Thomas Murein
Nelson Elsby
William Street
Simpson
Amos Detty
Drenker Street
la Grippe
George Kintner
Summit Avenue
Providence Conclave
Obituary notices and stray historical reflections mixed in one column
Several obituaries are listed for Mary A Madden of 8 Prospect Avenue and another child of Mr and Mrs Thomas Kennelly, both with funeral plans and cemetery interments. Additional notices include deaths of John Schroeder, William Newman, Ruth Davies, and Raymond Stark with private or public services noted. The text then shifts to a lengthy editorial or essay discussing Indian wealth hoarding, Maharajah of Sindh, the fortress of Gwalior treasure, and exotic legends about gold sovereigns stamped with dragons, blending sensational cultural critique with mythic imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Gwalior
Presidency
Bombay
St. George
Gode
Troiia
South Scranton Band Plans 33rd Masquerade Ball
The Ringgold band, among the citys oldest musical groups, will hold its thirty third annual masquerade ball at Athletic hall on Wednesday February 21. Meanwhile South Side cars run to the city line with lighter crowds and Camp 440 P O S of A met at Hartmans hall installing officers for the year. The Fourteen Friends meet at Hotel Best Thursday evening with full attendance urged. Booth Ride Bowling Club plans their annual officers meeting tonight. Local residents Hartman and Wisley invited as guests of Dr M H Quinn in Pittston avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringgold Band
Athletic Hall
Pittston
Hartman's Hall
Hotel Best
Booth Ride
Offhcore
Thomas Murphy
Uireh Street
Il Jucel Hartman
Cedar Avenue
I. George Wisley
Wilkes-Barre
M. H. Quinn
Pitistan Avenue
School group meetings scheduled for today and Wednesday
Junior sewing class meets this afternoon at 4 o clock, senior class at 7.0, gymnasium at 7.20. Religious committee meeting at 4. mn. Music committee to meet Wednesday evening after prayer meeting.
India's Hidden Gold Hoard Reveals Vast Indian Reserves
Describes immense gold hidden in India dating back centuries. From a Courrier des Etats Unis report, nearly fifty milliards of francs in world gold produced since Columbus remains idle in India, embedded and unseen in countless hiding places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courrier Des tals-Unis
Frances
America
India
Apd
Eurboret
Constantin
Funeral Services For Mrs Jane Humphrey And Mr Thomas Devaney
Funeral services are scheduled for Mrs Jane Humphrey at 2 o clock from the Oak street home and at Holy Rosary church with Rev Reading officiating. Interment will follow at Cathedral cemetery for Mr Thomas Devaney from the Wales street home and Holy Rosary church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Humphrey
Oak Street
North Main Avenue Hapitat Church
Reading, Eretor
Thomas Devaney
Homne
Wales Street
Holy Rosary Church
Gervness
Custhedral Cemetery
Pen Coal Delivers $1.25 Ton to City Sides
Pen Coal offers coal at 1.25 per ton delivered to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders to J I Bharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone 6633.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
J. ‘I. Bharkey
Cedar Ave
Rees Guests and Local Household Notices
Monroe avenue resident Mies Sue Theese recovers from illness as Paul S. Reese of Kauai City Maine visits his parents Tu and Mex Reese. Dr Rees returns from New Jersey while Henry Witeheork remains ill at Monsey avenue. George Lindsay leaves to resume studies at Ann Arbor Medical College after holidays with FR Lindsay and family. Newbury couple to be at 1515 Capouse avenue after January lith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Sue Theese
Monroe Avenue
Paul S. Reese
Milwaukee Harvester Company
Kauai City
Mex
A. W.eece
Monrose
Rees
New Jersey
Henry Witeheork
Monsey Avenue
George Lindsay
Ann Harbor Medical College
M. Lindsay
Nelson Moward Newbury
Capouse Avenue
Celebrated French Composer Dies After Dining Incident
An obituary recalls Me- Hihae a French composer noted for civic artistry and fondness for simple foods. At a banquet after a performance, he signaled the most lavish dish, prompting a costly dispute when the bill was presented. The proprietor and chief cook intervened as details of the evening emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me- Hihae
Copeton
Pelates
Monshay Modhwejidte
Monsieur Meilhac
Meilhae
Easily Explained. The Kind Lady and the Mayor Appetite
A short note from the Dlampelia Journal laments a rising appetite for power in local leadership. The piece names Dismal Dawson and critiques costly governance while offering a satirical take on public appetite for mayoral influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Dlampelia Journal
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Brendan's Council
John J. Durkin
Feir
Church Society
YY Woc
A. Saletings
Peaede
Fiusie
Awanta
George W. Jenkins
Tor S Malin Avenues
Chool Deposits
Patrick's Church Fair
Pura
Globe Warehouse
General News
Dunmore Borough
Carl Hallock
St. Mary’s
North Scranton
McBride’s Horse Sale
McBride’s Auction Mart
West Lackawanna Avenue
Mary A
Jsdward M. Madden
Avena
Famiy
Mary
Thomas Kennelly
Irving Avenue
Cathedral Cemetery
John Schroeder
Moltke Avenue
Mr. Behrowder
Falling Springs Lodge
Knights of Pythos
William Newman
Weed
Meade Street
Triode
brick+layers’ union
Ruth
David Z. Davies
Fellows and
Ninth Streets
Yeaternay
Heral
Raymond
Sage Stark
Evans Court
Warhitirn Street
Oelock
Linn
Warren
Daniel Paekes
Hyde Park Avenue
Washburn Strees Cemetery
E. Schimpff, Jeweler
Lackawanna Avenue
South
W. Co. A
Green Ridge
Father Whitty
St. Mary's
Pew TV
O'Toole
Cave
Ate Chlonel
Order of American Mechanica
Beecham
Lyceum Theatre Et & Reis
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W. A. Brady
Satan
A. C. Alston
Marie Correlli
Charles Frohman
His Excellency
Empire Theater
New York
Academy OF Music, Burounder & Rbis
Lessees
JH. R. Long
Jon
Maude Hillman
Snelling
Matxees Daily
Fren Waldman
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