Evans Nominated for School Controller in Fifteenth Ward
Elias E Evans secures the Republican nomination for school controller in West Scranton's Fifteenth ward with seventy nine votes in two districts. He defeats C M B A and others while incumbent praise notes his faithful service and strong representation in the ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias BE. Evans
Secunl
Seliel Cottroller
Aisteliet
Tuba
Balwaris c
Asana
PUNE
Cscee
Seoness
Gros
Rayvittie
Iim
Fiffteenth
Evans
Mack the Hugger Arrest in Washburn Street Shadowing Case
Putralnuin Mecolligan arrested last night on Washburn street known as Mack the Hugger for a complaint. He tailed the man in plain clothes and chased him to an alley near Washburn and Academy, captured him and locked him in the station house. The suspect, seen in the neighborhood before, wore a cap over his face. Name given Gh. Wy, Rervpuwough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putralnuin Mecolligan
Maiman Wat
Waeshburm Street
Mack the Hugger
McColligan
Washburn Aidh Academy Street
Jack
MacColligan
Rervpuwough
Local resident to face hearing on charge at 742 Adame Avenue
A man denies the charge and is set for a morning hearing at 742 Adame Avenue. Authorities say arrangements are in place for the proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seardés
Adame Avenue
Week of Prayer Observed Across Local Churches
Local churches hold daily prayer services as part of the annual week of prayer. Sinnipeon Methodist Melecopal Church sees strong attendance despite poor weather with Rev H C McDermott delivering a brief address on prayer. Similar gatherings occur at First Baptist under Rev S F Mathews with talks on Our Churches Christian Missions and The Family and the School. Washburn Street Presbyterian hosts Rev John P Moffat D D with daily services. St David's Episcopal conducts litany and Bible study under Rev BE J McHenty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinnipeon Methodist
First Baptist Church
S. F. Mathews
John P. Moffat
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
St. David's Episcopal Church
BE. J. McHenty
Catholic Mutual Benefit Association Branch 44 Holds Meeting
A regular meeting of Catholic Mutual Benefit Association Branch 44 was held last night at C. M. I. hall. District Deputy T. P. Hoban addressed members on the good of the order and officers were installed including President P L DJ. McAndrew and vice presidents John W Baldwin and Michael J denhinge. Additional officers named were recording secretary J B Mc Cannon assistant secretary John Devanney financial secretary J R Barrett treasurer M T Welsh marshal Dennis Madigan guard John Devers and trustees Peter J Cosgrove Dennis Madigan and Thomas Judge.
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Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
C. M. 1. Hell
T. PL Hoban
PL DJ. McAndrew
John W. Baldwin
Michael J. Denhinge
J. BB. McCannon
John Devanney
J. R. Barrett
M.T. Welsh
Dennis Madigan
John Devers
Peter J. Cosgrove
Thomas Judge
Sutton
Edwards Court
Joseph
Corey
North Main Avenue
Stroudsburg State Normal School
University of Pennsylvania
Jones
Decker's Court
High Jones
John Carson
Sheridan
James Black
J. W. Davis
Plymouth Church
Marietta
Ohio
Phi Beta Kappa
Marietta College
Chicago Theological Seminary
Chicago
Davis
Thomas W. Davies
Fourteenth Street
Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association
Mary Sweeney
Sarah McDonald
Mary Mulray
Mary R&r, Harrison
Margaret McDonald
Jin Lynn
Margaret Trainor
Mary McGonigle
Mary Harrison
Magaret King
Nora Gilboy
Nellie Duggan
Bachelors
Willkins Snow
Lafayette Street
Davies
Sheringiu Avenue
Mission Serioul
Serior
Slanta
Michel Watrous
Academy Street
Anni Brill
Wilkes-Barre
D. Vol
Mears’ Hall
Court Ethan Allen Installs Officers in Morgan Hill
Court Ethan Allen No 782 Ancient Order of Foresters met and installed officers for the term chief ranger Charles Dixon sub chief William Banks treasurer Allen Pinkney secretary John H H Keast senior beadle Fred J Warman junior beadle Peter Williams senior woodward Williams Hills junior woodward Thomas Banks past chief ranger George Parker. Three new members were initiated and twenty enrollments are under consideration.
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Ethan Allen
Ancient
Order of Foresters
Morgan's Hill
Charles Dixon
William Banks
Allen Pinkney
John HH. Keast
Beadle
Fred J. Warman
Peter Williams
Woolward
Williams Hills
Woodward
Thomas Banks
George Parker
Knights of Pythias Install Officers at Patagonia Lodge
At Patagonia lodge in D. D. Evans' hall last evening officers for the year 102 were installed including Chancellor commander Thehard A. Lewis vice Chancellor John Fl. Jones prelate Morris Jones keeper of records and other posts. The meeting marked the formal start of the lodge's new term with familiar ceremonial duties observed.
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Patagonia Lodge
Knights of Pythias
D. D. Evans’ Hall
Thehard A. Lewis
John Fl. Jones
Morris Jones
Rece
Fragmentary list of ship officers and guards
Fragmentary OCR reads officers and guards names including Edward Davies master of finance D. D. Lewis master of ox chequer D. D. Jane master at arn David 8 Heese inner guard John a. Roberts outer guard Thomas Evans master of work David S. Janes listee for term of eighteen months Thonms cc William
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Erds
Edward Davies
D. D. Lewis
D. D. Jane
Arn
David 8
Heese
John A. Roberts
Thomas Evans
David S. Janes
Thonms cc
William
Davie Family Hosts Musical Reception for Son John
Mr and Mrs David M Davie of 101 North Tilmore avenue entertained with a Monday evening musical reception in a homey setting. The couple presented their son John with a handsome piano at Christmas and the gathering included Thomas TD Thomas, Daniel J Thomas, Stephen B Price, Charles W Moyle, Griffith Price and family, John and Jenkin Thomas, Annie and Bessie DaVia, and Gaylord Price as guests. Freshmeats were served after an enjoyable evening.
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David M. Davie
North Tilmore Avenue
John
Myr
Thomas TD. Thomas
Daniel J. Thomas
Stephen B. Price
Charles W. Moyle
Griffith Price
John and
Jenkin Thomas
Annie
Bessie da- Via
Gaylord Price
Officers Named for First Baptist Church Coming Year
The church announces the officers for the coming year with Robert Peeking as Trustee, Fred Gray as church clerk, Mrs. D. C. Williams as financial secretary, W. C. Davis as treasurer, Mrs. B. G. Beddoe as organist and chorister, Dr. T. M. Senderling as assistant organist, and Mrs. B. G. Beddoe as presidernt of the finance board.
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First Baptist Church
Robert Peeking
Fred Gray
D. C. Williams
W. C. Davis
B. G. Beddoe
T. M. Senderling
Finance Board
Church and club notices from local congregations
The Simpson Methodist official board holds a meeting with newly elected officers of St. Paul s Pioneer corps to be installed followed by a smoker. Robert Morris lodge meets at Avorite hall with officer installations. Washburn Street Presbyterian women hold an all day session with lunch at noon. Wahneta Dancing class hosts an invitation jovial at Mears hall. A confirmation class forms at St David s Episcopal. Christian Endeavor at Washburn Street Presbyterian meets to elect officers.
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Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Paul's Pioneer Corps
Robert Morris Lodge
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Mears’ Hall
St. David's Episcopal Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Suttons welcome a son at 190 Edwards Court home
Dr and Mrs B Sutton of 190 Edwards Court welcomed a son yesterday morning. The item notes family arrivals and local addresses within the community.
Live Bird Shooting Match at Murvine Field
North Scranton News reports a Saturday event at Murvine field hosted by Loftus Gun Club with Hye pigeon shooters including William Jervis and David Swarty Lloyd. The gun club lineup features William Evans Tom George Thomas Loftus Jr David Liegd and John Morgans. Wrestling match follows on Monday evening.
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Murvine
Loftus Gun Club
Hye
David Swarty Lloyd
D.C. Neary
Thomas George
Curwardine
William Jervis
Lloyd
Willian Evans
Tom George
Thomas Loftus, Jr
David Liegd
John Morgans
Fragmented OCR: unclear wedding notice and names
The readable text shows a garbled wedding related fragment with names like Kemp and Duupin and mentions a banner of a choir or public event. Several words are illegible, making the exact event and participants difficult to confirm.
Miss Virginia Grane Endorses Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Miss Virginia Granes of Watertown New York praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing ovarian and womb inflammation. She testifies to a six week recovery from womb falling and urges others to use it, noting prior medical failures. The advertisement claims thousands cured and offers free advice from Mrs Pinkham.
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Virginia Granes
Nutees'Association
Watertown
Lydia E. Pinkham
Local Briefs Report Disorderly Conduct and Community Events
Mrs. Titus was arrested for disorderly conduct and threats against Mrs. Welsh and held on 300 bail with a 1 fine. An auditorium entertainment for striking street car workers is planned for Jan 27. Numerous local incidents include a mine accident, dances, meetings, a baby arrival, and a funeral on Margaret Avenue.
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Titus
Thomas Welsh
Alderman Myers
John Morgans
Oak Street
Marvine
Fyvackville
Schuylkill County
Young Women’s Christian Association
John Day
Purnell Street
James Wheeler
Green Grove
Aimong Cillers
William Williams
Leonard's Hall
Judge Lewis
Edina Avenue
Major Anderson
Anthony Vethtoskie
Betroskie
Marvine Patch
Meyers
James Powell
Maragaret Avenue
Washburn Street
South Scranton Officers Crack Down on Licenses
Conrad Linn of 620 Birch street and Joseph Kramer of 29 Prospect avenue were arrested for selling liquor without a license. Linn posted a $50 fine and was released. Kramer's hearing with Police Magistrate Storr was postponed until next Monday for stronger evidence. Corporal William Rafter serves in Samar. Maennercher to sing at pro beer meeting. Other notes.
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Conrad Linn
William Rafter
Samar
Philippine Islands
Maennercher
Birch Street
Joseph Kramer
Prospect Avenue
Alder Street
Storr
Linn
Kramer
Defendants Bail Set After Preliminary Hearing
John Seigler of 440 North Eighth Street filed information before Alderman Leates against Hetty Seegar for a criminal bet. After evidence, the defendant was ordered to furnish $1,000 bail for appearance at the next quarter sessions. Bail piece posted by Dan W. Vaughan of 127 South Garfield Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Seigler
North Eighth Street
Leates
Hetty Seegar
Dan W. Vaughain
Garfield Avenue
Willilham Ratter Sends News From Samar Islands Letter
William Ratter of the Eighteenth United States Infantry, now at Samar, Philippines, writes a long letter to Scranton readers. A former member of Company B, Thirteenth Regiment, he blends past news work with observations in Aguinaldo’s land and the Tagal. He notes limited time for letters but promises a future tale for publication.
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Wevin
Willilham Ratter
Eighteenth
United States Infantry
Samar
Philippine Islands
Uncle Sam
Ratter
Company Boof
Old Thirteenth Regiment
Scranton
Pro-Boer Meeting Draws Local Singers at St Thomas College Hall
A large local delegation will attend a pro-Boer meeting at St Thomas College Hall next Sunday. The Junger Maennerchor has accepted a special invitation to sing, marking a notable advance for the renowned singing society. They may enter the next national saengerfest in Baltimore with hopes to win the first prize.
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St. Thomas’ College Hall
Junger Maennerchor
Baltimore
Alderman Storr Seeks Democratic Renomination in Nineteenth Ward
Alderman Christian Storr of the Nineteenth ward will seek renomination at the Democratic primaries next Saturday. Ex City Assessor John Neals also aims for the nomination. The Meadow Brook basketball team led by the Patriotic Order Sons of America Drum corps will parade the main streets this evening to advertise their ball on Monday January 1.
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Christian Storr
John Neals
Meadow Brook
Patriotic Order Sons of America Bompericvhe
Dunmore Council Hears on Bridge and Tax Matters
The Dunmore council met in special session to discuss rebuilding the Nay Aug bridge with President Scranton of the Gas and Water Co agreeing to pay half the cost. The fire hydrant rate remains at $20, and household rate proposal to raise from $6 to $8 was debated with no dual city rate. Ordinance No 90 authorizes 5500 worth bonds for redeemable bonds and Ordinance No 91 issues 25000 bonds at 4 percent to cover floating debt. both passed third reading.
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Scranton
Gas and Water Company. Inc
Nay Aug
Mir Scranton
Ialko
Dunmore
Mrs Mary Harding Dies at 80 in Morning
Mrs Mary Harding aged 80 years died yesterday morning at the local hospital after a brief illness. The funeral arrangements will be announced by her daughter, with services planned at Saint Luke’s Church.
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Thomas Lydon
Welock
Paterick
Michael
John
Thomas
Della
Mary Ellen
Edward WL Bro
Buffalo
Hrog
Lackawanna Tron
Steel
Mary Harding
Hane
Arihue Craig
SIT Hampton Steel
Dkiemons
Womuareind
Iba Amlorioon
St Mark’s Sunday School Class 41 to Present Entertainments
St Mark’s Class 41 announces another successful entertainment to be held early in Pebru- St. Mary’s Councill M. I. conducts annual dance at Washington Hall on Tuesday evening next. Democratic borough committees meet to set primaries June 28 between 6 and 7 pm with convention at 8 pm the same day.
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St. Mark’s
Pebru- St. Mary's Counell
Washington Hall
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Ed. Carr
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Bertrand Clark
Fred Lidstone
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Dick- Bod Uveenuve
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the Water Company
Donas Long
Wolmae
Richard Harding Davis
Glengowy
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Geoge Cable
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Tysbeth
H. Rider Haggard
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Lyceum Theatre
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North Scranton
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