West Scranton Board Debates Future and Name Change
The West Scranton board debated dissolving the street car transfer system and possible amalgamation with the central city board. They discussed a spike factory project, curb repairs, Columbia Hose Company repairs, and the branch post office. A committee was named to push ordinances, and plans to keep the board as a local entity were favored with a name change to be decided next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Central City Board
Oliver
South Main Avenue
Washburn Street
Jenkin Reese
B. G. Morgan
William Gurrell
Fourteenth Ward
Scranton Board of Trade
Daniela
Scranton Board
Gurrell
Seventh Street
West Lackawanna Avenue
Evening Social at First Welsh Congregational Church
The Young People's society hosts an entertainment and social evening at the First Welsh Congregational church this evening. Admission is fifteen cents and includes cake and coffee. The program features vocal performances, recitations, and selections by Mina Cassle Evans, Helen Thomas, Arthur Jones, and others with a student chorus and accompaniment, chaired by Joshua Ellas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People's Society
First Welsh Congregational Church
Bob
Robin
Mina Cassle Evans
Denson
Sarah J. Davies
Benjani Pullipa Bolo
Helen Thomas
Arthur Jones
Thomes Thommen
Jenkin
Franklin Engine Company Elects New Officers
The Franklin Engine company elected officers last evening with Marty Glenwood as President and Thomas Phillips as Vice President. Other roles named include recording secretary Frank Hutchinson financial secretary John Lowry treasurer Thomas Allen. trustees David Collins and Thomas Phillips. foreman Thomas P. Daniels assistant David Nichols. first pipeman Dave Collins. second pipeman Thos Phillips. third pipeman John Brown. stoker William Kime. engineer Thos Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Engine Company
Marty Glenwood
Thomas Phillips
Frank Hutchinson
John Lowry
Thomas Allen
David Collins
Thomas P. Daniels
David Nichols
Dave Collins
Thos, Phillips
John Brown
William Kime
Thos
Allen
Jolly Skating Party on Lake Scranton
Last evening a group of young people enjoyed several hours of skating at Lake Scranton then visited Miss Ruth Reddoe's home where an oyster supper was served. Attending were Misses Sadie L Rush Ruth EB Beddoe Helen M Fowler Maud Quick Martha Moore and Messrs George W Phillips Frederick G Gray William B Courtright Wm HH Phillips Charles W Matthews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Scranton
Ruth Reddoe
Sadie L. Rush
Ruth EB. Beddoe
Helen M. Fowler
Maud Quick
Martha Moore
George W. Phillips
Frederick G. Gray
William B. Courtright
Wm. HH. Phillips
Charles W. Matthews
Death of Former Resident Fred erick Grossman at 67
Word reached relatives in West Scranton that Frederick Grossman, a former resident, died at Mt. Cobb after a lingering illness aged 67. The remains will be brought to the area for funeral services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Scranton
Frederick Grossman
Mt. Cobb
January Sale Highlights Ladies Underwear at Reduced Prices
The ad promotes a January sale on Ladies Muslin Underwear with the aim of matching other feature sales. It lists drawers corset covers white skirts and petticoats with numerous price cuts from 24c to about $1.49, claiming fresh factory stock and the newest styles for spring.
Funeral to be held on Pleasant Street for deceased's son
The funeral will be conducted from the home on Pleasant Street Friday morning. Interment will be made in St. John's German Catholic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Street
John's German Catholic Cemetery
Lecture postponed and community notices in the city
A week after announcing Trev Wm Davin to speak at Holleque Calvinistic Methodist church, the talk on Beas and Landa is rescheduled for a later date. Local society meetings, electoral notes, hospital surgeries, obituaries, and social events fill a crowded page of neighborhood items.
South Scranton Notes and Local Meetings Report
At a regular Patriotic Council No. 22 meeting in Schimpit's hall officers were installed for the year. Polish masquerade ball at Frank Noviski's hall on Pittston avenue drew about twenty five couples. A man from Cedar avenue faces severe pneumonia. Mothers meeting of the W A at Cedar avenue rooms set for today at 2 30 p m led by Mrs Berghauser. Firelight Bath Ledge No 189 holds a special meeting tonight with guests Celia Ruddy and Kora Walsh. Funeral of D. Davis at South Cedar Street will be held at two o'clock with interment at Wash Street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Patriotic Council
United American Mechanics
Schimpit's
Frank J. Browns
Julius Hear
PL A. T Mindel
A. K
W. Tresser
Peter Hartman
Wm. Young
Theodore Brown
Aw. Smith
Inside Sentinel
Robert Hafield
Outside Sentinel
Herman Schutz
P. C. Sentinel
Chas. Hartman
E. Smith
A. W. Held
J. Heir
8. C
A. K. Held
FP. Hartman
Joseph Behute
Frank Noviski
Pittston Avenue
Mialkowsky
F. Sopatka
A. Yearing
W. Trudnowaskil
Wisniewski
Hiemientko
K, Sosnowski
J. Stanek
Juschiewizsz
Rank Hoffner
Cedar Avenue
Louis Kaester
Prospect Avenue
Berghauser
Celia Ruddy
New York
Kora Walsh
Avoca
Mame Ruddy
South Side
South Side News Company
Albrecht
Corm
Hickory Street
South Cedar Ar
Avid D. Davis
Wash Street Cemetery
Will We Know Our Friends in Heaven Sermon Review
Revival sermons at the Methodist Church feature Evangelist W H Williams with the theme Will We Know Our Friends in Heaven. He argues death does not end all and that future meetings heal bereavement, citing scripture and comforting imagery of heaven and shared faith. Tonight's subject is Doubting Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Williams
Tripp Avenue
New
W. BH. Williams
Evangeliet
Methodist Church
John
Robert Ingersoll
Hell
Heaven
Ufe
Nature
Jesus
Revival services draw large crowd at Tripp Avenue church
Rev A P Cobb of Decatur IL leads revival at Tripp Avenue Church with a strong sermon on Romans six. A large audience attends the Sunday evening service as Miss Mary Phillips of Wilkes-Barre visits town. Dunmore Forum meets at John T O Neil home with a lively session and plans for a dancing class at Washington hall tomorrow. Miss Olive Warner returns from a pleasant visit to Mt Pocono.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripp Avenue Christian Church
A. P. Cobb
Decatur
Mr. Cobb
God
Jesus Christ
Lord
Misa Mary Phillips
Wilkes-Barre
North Scranton Social Notes and Events Brief
A benefit ball at Bt. Mary's hall Friday supports Mrs. James Boyd of Cayuga street after her husband was killed in the Brisbin mine six months ago. The Young Men's Institute runs the event with Mr. Hoyd as honorary member. grand march led by John Sherman. Also tonight the Republican vigilance committee of the Beyond ward meets at the Liberty home to set primaries for January 12 from 4 to 7 pm. candidates register with Walter Simpson. Funeral for Constable Bernard Davis today at 9 o'clock from Oak street home. interment at Lenton, Wyoming. Deputy Thomas Mills to seek the office in February. Mrs. FE Z Bower attends Sophia Evans's funeral in Philadelphia. Providence Presbyterian Week of Prayer service last night drew full rooms. Rev. Dr. Gull spoke and laymen partook. Evening theme: Prayer for Christian Character at home and church. Specialty: Diseases of Women clinic at Globe store, room 1, 1 to 1:30 pm. free consultation with Dr Treverton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beas
Landa
Tondon
Australia
Trev
Wm. Davin
Holleque
St. Cecilia's Total
St. Brenden’s Fair
H. Siebert
M. J. Leonard
B. Lavelle
Laura Rafter
William Bradbury
Gustave Steppert
Thomas Reaton
First Welsh Baptist Church
James Cavanaugh
Chestnut Street
Minnie Reese
New York
Eugene Cosgrove
Elmira
N. T
Mary Heberling
North Bromley Avenue
Archbald Mine Local
Michael Hart
D. D. Evans
Knights of Pythias
Patagonia Lodge
Electric City Wheelmen
Waco Council
No. 45
Daughters of Povohontas
Med Men's Hall
Civeat Poncohontas Rachael Tongue
John Doyle
Railroad Avenue
Holy Cross Church
Cathedral
Robert
Oxford
Bt. Mary's Hall
James Boyd
Cayuga Street
Brisbin
Young Men's Institute
Hoyd
John Sherman
Republican Vigilance Committee
Beyond Ward
Liberty Home House
Sophia Evans
Misa Bower
Providence Presbyterian
Gull
Catholic Historical Society Plans Winter Program
A Newman Magazine club and Catholic Historical Society meeting outlined winter activities. Plans include lectures on United States church history and local history, musical portions led by named ladies, a progressive euchre party, and the February 12 annual dance with Bauer’s orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman Maazine Club
Catholic Historical Society
United States
Clerica
Hiymen
Mise Alice Burke
Mise Mongan
Dunmore
Mia
J. W. FiteGibbon
Bauer
Banquet of the Builders Exchange Elects Officers
The Builders Exchange held a formal dinner at the Elk Club after electing officers. President Williams presided, with KE Williams and W. Smanjer as top executives, and a long list of directors and committee members named. Attendees included Mayor James Moir, City Solicitor A A Vorburg, and various trade leaders who spoke on industry matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ska
Elk Club
Ke, &. Williams
FE. W. Smith
MW. KR
Sykes
B. F. Laulig
George W. Finn
A. A. Vorburg
A. C. Monies
W. 8. Smanjer
Edward Fgerman
Wilson J. Smith
Wilkes-Barre Tullers’ Exchange
Albert Hartman
Harvey J. Blackwood
G. Worden
Robert W. Snyder
Charles M. Littl
Taylor Lacey
T. A. Upton
Peter Stipp
Stone Masons
M. P. Judge
Saster Carpenters’ Association
F. J. Johnson
Master Painters’ Assocition
John Mutherin
Master Plasterers’ Association
Charles Nehrig
Henry BR
J. B. Woolsey
W. A. Gray
Robert Frans
Frank Carlucci
George FE. Hower
Charles EF. Wenzel
George H. Bingham
Matthias Stipp
Willam Tt. Willams
John Flanaghan
EF. H. Weeks
F. A. Lyford
W. C. Cowles
Joseph Wolf
James J. Murray
Funeral for Harry Davis Murder Victim at Dewey Hotel
The funeral for Harry Davis murdered Friday at the Dewey Hotel was held yesterday afternoon from his home at the corner of Wright court and Sehnell's place. Assistant rector from St. Luke's Episcopal church presided. Attended by brother John Davis of Pittsburgh and sister Mrs. Elizabeth Jones of Cleveland. Pallbearers included John Byrnes Morris Posner J Bertran James Logan Michael Evers and James Leeds. Interment followed at Washburn Street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Davis
Dewey Hotel
Wright Court
Sehnell
St. Luke's Mpnacopal Church
John Davis
Pittsburg
Elizabeth Jones
Cleveland
A. I R. Banb
John Byrnes
Morris Posner
J. Bertran
James Logan
Michael Evers
James Leeds
Washburn Street
Doctors Elect Officers at Lackawanna Medical Society
The Lackawanna Medical Society elected officers at its annual meeting. W. M. Reedy was named president, A. W. Smith first vice president, Grant second vice president, L. Kennedy secretary, L. M. Gates treasurer, with W. G. Fulton J. L. Rea and R. H. Gibbons as censors and F. P. Gunster as librarian. A committee was formed to plan next year’s programme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Medical Society
W. M. Reedy
A. W. Smith
Grant
L. «. Kennedy
L. M. Gates
W. G. Fulton
J. L. Rea
R. H. Gibbons
F. P. Gunster
Commercials Win Opener in Northeastern Pennsylvania Bowling League
In Wilkes Barre last night the Commercials defeated West End Wheelmen by 113 pins in the first Northeastern Pennsylvania Bowling League match. Inniv of Wilkes Barre rolled 194 for high individual score, while Van Wormer of the Commercials posted the season’s best average at 166 1 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
West End Wheelmen
Inniv
van Wormer
JEWETT Writing Device Ad Promises Superior Ease
An advertisement extols the JEWETT line as the best manifolder stencil maker with a light touch and automatic cleaning. It touts seventy five letters per line, straight ruled writing, and a ball bearing carriage said to beat the world for speed and durability.
Machines Placed on Trial and Other Makes Taken
A court action tests machinery items while other equipment seized or examined. Officials handle the case with procedural steps and pending determinations affecting property and potential livelihoods.
Jewett No 10 Has Ninety Two Distinct Characters
The report notes that the Jewett No 10 typewriter features ninety two distinct characters, eight more than any competing standard machine, highlighting its expanded keyboard set and versatility.
First Presbyterian Church Holds Fifty-First Annual Meeting
The First Presbyterian congregation held its fifty-first annual meeting with over 200 in attendance. The budget totaled 9740 dollars, receipts reached 9048.99 and disbursements 9005.38 with about 150 dollars in pew rents unpaid. Trustees elected include FPBE Platt William Law and CC Mattes to replace outgoing members. pew auctions yielded premiums for best seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Presbyterian Church
J E. P. Kingsbury
W. J. Mand
C. C. Mattes
Board of Trustees
F. D. Watts
Fpbe
Platt
William Law
Mattes
W. H. Taylor
TF. DD. Watts
A. H. Storre
St Josephs Church Fair Underway at Music Hall
St Josephs Lsthu anian church of North Scranton conducts a nightly fair in Music Hall to raise funds to pay the remaining debt on their new North Main avenue church. The hall features decorated booths and a wide display of goods, with Rev Anthony Kulpas as pastor overseeing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's
Lsthuanian Church
North Scranton
Music Hall
North Main Avenue
Anthony Kulpas
Obituary of Herman Walders of Dunmore
Herman Walders died at his home on Grove Street in Dunmore at age eighty one. Born in Klein Seblingen Germany he came to Dunmore around 1500 and was an early president of the borough council. He leaves three sons Herman at New Haven Comm and Christian in St Louis. Funeral services will be at the German Lutheran Church Friday at 2 PM with Rev J W Randolph officiating. Interment in Dunmore Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Walders
Grove Street
Dunmore
Mr. Walloe
Klein Seblingen
Germany
Morough Assenor August Waiders
Herman
New Haven
Christian
St. Louis
J. W. Randolph
Dunmore Cemetery
Merriman Seeks Scranton Thirteenth Ward Council Seat
Ke L Merriman announces candidacy for select councilman of Scranton Thirteenth ward subject to Republican primary January 12. He lists 1615 Monsey avenue as contact. Green Ridge WCTU to meet at 3 pm at Capouse avenue Evangelical church led by Mrs Josephine Reichard after opening exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth Ward
Scranton
KE. L. Merriman
Monsey Avenue
Green Fidge Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Evangelical
Capouse Avenue
Josephine Reichard
Park Place Residents Visit Rev Lyman This Sunday
Mrs. Walter Olive of Town and Mrs. Eva Kellum of Binghamton spent Sunday with Rev. G. C. Lyman at Park Place Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Frederick of Mair Avenue lost 4% valuable horse Monday. Mrs. I L Smnd Mrs. Baker of (text cut).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Olive
Town
Eva Kellum
Binghamton
G. C. Lyman
Park Place Methodist Episcopal Church
Frederick
Mair Avenue
I, L
Baker
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West
Dufour
Salo
Miseen Margaret Davies
Alice Phillips
Mien
Nora Davies Bolo
Minn Satale Ellicott
Mito Bepmie Blote
Bolo
Melootg Ce
Franklins
Piner
Wwe
Globe Warehouse
South Scranton
Dunmore Doings
Over Globe
Treverton
the Builders Exchange
Tania Anee
Witmer
Aon
Pilley Saedieee Tees Nsecees
Yon van Weimed
Ssccsccenieee Tao Wai
Warner
Bend
Wonnen's Barn Cans Co
Rochester
Chine
D. W. Wagner
Scranton, PA
Green Ridge
Park Place
Yceum Theatre
Els & Burgunder
A. 4d
Duffy
Jay
Sousa
Mr. Sousa
le Journal di Debate
Paris
J. K. Burke
Duceling Johnsons
John D. Gilbert
Cheridal Sivnsion
Edward Esmonde
Morton and Eliott
Maud Townsend
Fuller
Muller and Furke
Tewpe
Danilel
BIG
the Village
J. Wesley Rosenquest
Mtd Street Theater
al & Hig
Archie Boyd
Academy OF Imusic, Reis & Buzsounder
Harry A Brown
Scummera
William Nankeville
New Gaiety Theatre
Clarke Bros
Royal Burlesquers
Wyombe County
J. G. Wehl
Diamond Avenue
Theodore Riehl
W. BR. Ackereon
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