Social Roundup of Visitors and Guests in Hoboken and Nearby
Neill Nellie ferrity of Venth street visits sister Mrs Took in Hoboken. Anna Walker of Mitersburg visits Mrs George Fo Moen. Arthur Corin of New York, former Lie beck & Corvin partner, noted as a guest. Mrs Wells entertains guests at 515 Webster Avenue with a four-table evening party. Mrs Wells and Mrs Mobert host at Hotel dtoltand. a refined dinner and music followed with guests Ain, ft Rolling, and Miss Ho Spock.
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Nellie Ferrity
Venth Street
Hoboken
Mra
Mice Street
Ertertiaine
Mike Tinnia Took
Astley
Anna Walker
Mitersburg
George Fo Moen
Metnslind
Withes- Harney
Waa
St. Charles
St. Charles Pyearenhiy, Arthur Corin of New York, Formerke of Liebeck & Corvin
Dennyn
Petey Westeifnes
Madison Avenur
Jean
Mire
Rolling
Th. Whithmore
Ribble Dies Suddenly at Boarding House
Joseph Ribble a veteran engineer on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western, died suddenly at his boarding house on North Seventh street after a suffocation sensation during a card game. He collapsed on the porch and died en route to the morgue. his home was in Hawks Summit and his wife resides there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ribble
PL Longstreet
Ribble
Price
Hibble
Lark's Summit
Funeral of Mrs Mary Reap Held at Holy Cross Church
The funeral for Mrs. Mary Reap was held yesterday from her 401 Bynon Street home. Requiem Mass was celebrated at Holy Cross Catholic Church by Rev. W. P. O'Donnell and interment followed in Dunmore cemetery. Pallbearers included William Dorraince James Murray Thomas Clarke Edward Gilroy BP McNally and Thomas McAndrew. Out of town attendees included Ex-Mayor Thomas Maroney and family Rowse of Pittston Mrs Thomas Rhea and party P M Gilligan and wife from Wilkes Barre Dr George Reup of Pittston Patrick Moran and Miss Murphy of Pittston and others from Wilkes-Barre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Reap
Bynon Street
Holy Crous Catholic Church
W. P. O'Donnell
Dunmore Cemetery
William Dorraince
James Mureray
Thomas Clarke
Edward Gilroy
BP. McNally
Thomas McAndrew
Thomas Maroney
Rowse
Pittston
Thomas Rhea
Nanticoke
P. M. Gilligan
Wilkes Barre
George Reup
Patrick Moran
Wilkes-Barre
Murphy
Gilligan
Mametteup
Firemen of Hook and Ladder Unit Discuss Relief Union
Members of the Hook and Ladder Company met at Highton Durr's hall on Lackawanna Avenue to join the Firemen's Relief association as a group while preserving their own organization. Sixty members are in the association with dues paid from the company treasury. Albert Henné, secretary and newly appointed chief of the Priceburg fire department, attended and gave a brief address. A social spread followed at Durr's hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hook and Ladder Company
Highton Durr
Lackawanna Avenue
Firemen's Relief Association
Eixty
Lbert Henné
Priceburg
Durr
Paur Orchestra to Perform in Scranton Monday Evening
Pennington urges Scranton to pack the new armory for a New York Paur Philharmonic concert led by former Boston Symphony director. Soloist Miss Gifford and pianist Mr Hochman praised. Liszt’s Etude in flat to open the program. Proceeds aid the Young Women’s Christian Dissociation charity drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennington
the Tribune
Air
Scranton
Paur
Liszt
Hochman
J. Alfred Pennington
Democratic City Committee Sets Primaries and Convention
The Democratic city committee met at the St Charles and fixed next Saturday for primaries and the following Tuesday for the convention to be held in the courthouse. Sheriff Charles Schadt presided and John J Murphy was secretary. The call authorized primaries in the Twelfth ward at the First district polling place between 4 and Top im Vac. Vacant vigilance seats moved primary duties to the committee officers. Several caucuses were planned for Republicans and Democrats in wards Eleven, Fourteenth, Thirteenth, and Sixteenth with names such as Theodore Fuller Otto Robinson W A St John and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic City Committee
St. Charles
Court House
Charles WH. Schadt
John J. Murphy
Thomas Cullen
M. I. Gerrity
William Crstek
Thomas McDonough
M. Fr. McHugh
Patrick Murphy
M. J. Kelly
Thos, Connery
Lo BO
Manhattan House
Theodore
Fuller
Common Council
Select Council
W. A. St. John
Coasting Accident Injures Two Daughters of Attorney
Two young girls riding a sled on Myrtle street collided with a Keystone Brewery wagon. The seven year old was crushed by a wheel, fracturing the left thigh. Dr. Longstreet reduced the fracture and amputations may be needed. Her sister escaped unhurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. Hanyon
Myrtle Street
Keystone Brewery Company
SS. P. Longstreet
City Polls Cancelled for Controller Race and Vigilants Issued
By resolution the polls will not be opened on Use 1th inst due to only one candidate registering for city controller. The vigilance committee is instructed to elect vigilants for the ensuing year and report to the convention of return judges on Jan 16 at 2 40 p m. B T Jayne Acting Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. T. Jayne
Fire Devastates Olyphant Shoe Plant and Damages Dougher House
A major blaze gutted the Olyphant Shoe Company factory, leaving only four walls, while Dougher’s Furniture Store suffered heavy water and fire damage. Eleven female workers evacuated via the roof as volunteers saved stock from the cellar. Fire companies fought the flames for over two hours. losses reach about four thousand to the factory and nearly five thousand to the Dougher building, with eight thousand dollars insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olyphant Shoe Company
P. T. Dougher
Hames
Idea
Lackawanna Street
River Street
Dougher
Lacka- Wilt Street
W. A. Roberts
Albert Zearfasa
Almeria Stone
Thomas F. McHale
McHale
Stone
Local man Blewitt returns to Guadalajara for sewer contract
Former city engineer J F Blewitt arrives in Guadalajara to oversee a $3,000,000 contract by OBoyle and Foy of Pittston for 195 miles of sewers and SL miles of water mains. The project aims for near complete public works with universal house connections and monthly 50 cent sewer fees. Blewitt notes the city’s parks in front of churches and cathedral areas, climate and high regard for Mexico’s capital. He says young Americans can prosper there and mentions his mining firm with copper and golf region interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. WF. Blewitt
Guadalajara
Mexico
Blewitt
O'Boyle & Foy
Pittston
Ciundilagrara
Scranton
Worl
Mr. Blewitt
Golf
Florence Mission Gratitude for December Donations
The Florence Mission management expresses sincere thanks for December gifts from Mrs. W. G. Hibbs Mr. W. Tt. Storrs Lewis Reilly Mrs. W. W. Watson and Mr. A. B. Dunning among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Mission
W. G. Hibbs
W. Tt. Storrs
Lewis. Reilly
W. W. Watson
A. B. Dunning
Oma
Swiss orderly Albert Ruffer dies in New York after grief
Albert Ruffer formerly an orderly at Moses Taylor hospital died in New York City on Sunday. Friends say heart failure from nerve strain caused by grief after his sweetheart Miss Annie Wagner died. Ruffer, a Swiss national, left $15,000 real estate in his will to Swiss relatives before traveling to New York where he was found dead at the American Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Ruffer
Moses Taylor
New York City
Ruffer
Annie Wagner
Taylor Avenue
Jkusson
Switzerland
New York
E. Tobey
Delaware, Lackawannd and Western Cominy’s Coal Department
Fourth Avenue
Elaborate Afternoon Reception in Bevanton
Mrs Theodore G Wolf hosted a lavish afternoon reception yesterday at her Clay Avenue residence in Bevanton. A large group of ladies in elegant attire assisted with guests and service, with Misses Nettleton Simpson Hill and Foulke among the servers. The dining room featured pink decor, Mermet roses, soft candlelight, and a pink satin ribbon decor, while other rooms boasted lavish floral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore G. Wolf
Bevanton
Clay Avenue
Wolf
Misses Wolf
Grveves
Roselle
N.ed
Dunn
Philadelphia
8.C. Poulke
Poul
Charles Hurlbut
Dilcher Returns to Town on Private Business
Fred Dilcher, formerly a national board member of the United Mine Workers, is back in the city staying at the Coyne house. He had left six months ago to work as an agent for a petroleum company selling a patent oil illuminator for miners. He has quit that job but would not disclose his current engagement, saying only that he was here on private business for about ninety days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dilcher
National Board of the
United Mine Workers
Coyne House
Standard Oleonmpany
Tribune
Shakespearean Debate at R R M C A Versus Bower and Boy
A debate at the Railroad department of the Young Men's Christian Association is set for Friday evening January 1. Rey, BE, A, Boys will argue that Shakespeare authored the works, not Bacon, with Attorney A V Bower as opponent. The event includes a public first meeting of the Literary and Debating society, open to all. later sessions set for members only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Gassociation
Rey
A.V. Bower
Shakespeare
Bacon
Railroad Department
St Joseph's Foundling Home Faces Tight Treasury
The annual meeting of St Joseph's Society reports only 871 in the treasury with 71 remaining, amid a year of charitable work led by Secretary Anna Cusick and Treasurer PF Gunster. Bishop Koban encouraged efforts as nominations for directors were announced for a January 1 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Anna M. Cusick
St. Joseph's Society
Joseph's Foundling Tome
Rt. Thomas College
PF. W. Gunster
Polls Open Saturday for Ward and District Officers
The four districts of the Twentieth ward will hold polling from 4 to 7 o clock on Saturday January first to nominate ward and district officers by order of the committee.
Local Produce Specials From Canned Goods to Fresh Oranges
Advertises Indian River Oranges at 35 cents per dozen and specials on beans and peas. Coursen's Tiny Lima Beans priced at 18 cents per can or two dollars per dozen. Canned spinach claim of quality improves over fresh. Asparagus at 25 cents, long cans 2/4 lb. Finest imported sardines 15 cents. Olives full quart 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York State
Boland Osmond Nuptials Held In Green Ridge
William P. Boland and Mire Tuer P. Osmond wed yesterday at St Paula church Green Ridge in a ceremony led by Rev PW McManus. The bride wore gray crepe and a matching hat. bridesmaid Miss Pettoth of Honesdale attended. Relatives and friends gathered for a breakfast at the Osmond home. The couple left for a southern tour. Boland works with C G Boland Co and has mining interests. The bride is popular in Green Ridge and Honesdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Boland
Mire Tuer P. Osmond
Paula Chore
Green Ridee
Pasion
Rey
McManus
Mies Mitte Pettoth
Monesdale
Mon Wie
A. Henley
Joli Mowers
Wiliam Osmond
J. M. Boland
Wilkes-Barre
William Osmond
Dicksonvenue
Boland
Ofc. G. Boland & Co
Ileo
Green Ridge
Honesdale
Charlotte Taenbuer
Mixes Etta Gardner Fuerth
James Holand
Ruth and
Nauma
J. Gi Boland
Anna Boland
James Boland
Mame Boland
Mears
Alice O'Connor
H. By Lackey
Mise Barnlet Lackey
Pro-Bour Meeting Set At St Thomas Hall
Tickets for a pro Bour meeting at St Thomas college hall Sunday night are selling rapidly with expectations of a large turnout. Rev. J. McManus of St Pauls church will preside and Nev I S Ballentine, rector of Christ's church, will give the principal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas’ College Hall
J. McManus
St. Pauls Church
Nev. I
Ballentine
Christ's Church
Pullman Service to Winter Resorts and Exposition
To the South via New Jersey Central the line offers Pullman service with one car change. Lowest rates and quickest time with reservations secured and baggage checked through. Inquire of J S Swisher district passenger agent 602 West Lackawanna avenue Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey Central Railroad
J. S&s. Swisher
Weat Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton
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Olyphant
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Peckville
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Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
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J. Je. Crawford
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Western Union Telegraph
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St. Paul's Catholic Church
College Hall
New Jersey Central
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Scranton Umbrella Manufacturing Co
Spruce Street
Neverslip
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Bittenbender
Franklin Ave
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Cramer Wells Co
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Quiller
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