Happenings in North Scranton and Local News Roundup
North Scranton social column highlights a well attended event in the North Ends. Mines foreman Richard Evans is injured by gas in the Storrs shaft. The St. Leo’s basketball team loses by one point. Cumberland Hose Company members are elected officers. The evening featured decorated halls, a country dance, and community celebrations with local judges and participants named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Ends
Richard Evans
Storrs
St. Leo's
Cumberland Hose Company
Stare and Political Figures Face Competing Alliances
Fragmentary OCR describes competing factions around a Stare election with names including Gide, Connie, Robert Nich andson, Peguel, Pires, Thomas Vierney and Adtrey Trai. Vague references to allies and opposition hint at a local political contest and party support dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lew
Sigie
Connie
Robert Nichandson
Sioipes Peguel
Witi- Pires
Thomas Vierney
Refitted Offers At Cilehind Page Company
The Cilehind Page company Ne 1 retooled the offers for the orsalie yeas President Jelinea Conelley and listed officers including treasurer Otiten Collins and foreman Hiern Collie. The text names second assistant foreman Jetin Moran and others in an internal restructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cilehind Page Company
Ne 1
Orsalie Yeas
Jelinea
Conelley Shire
Pood Mallias
Meath representatives on five-man conversion committee listed
Meath officials name a conversion committee with John J. Costello James Z. Crier and others including Patrick Loftus John Murphy Thonwine Boylan Patrick Naulty and Michael Schone. The group aims to oversee transitions and confirm roles during the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meath
Luke Rowley
Patrick Loftus
John Murphy
Thonwine Boylan
Patrick Naulty
Amichael Schone
Trartees
John J. Costello
James J. Kive
Willi Hopkins
Fiverman
Convertion Committee
James Z. Crier
James J. Kopin
Evening meeting at Providence Presbyterian church
The event at Providence Presbyterian church drew a large crowd. Secretary Cleomte Mahy of the Youths Men’s Christian Association will deliver the main address, with several members assisting and Professor Whittemore aiding in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provitewe Presbyterian Church
Cleomte Mahy
Christian Association
Local Visitors Fill Town Social Calendar
A string of visitors and residents are listed in town social notes. Names include Avan, Mr and Mrs Thomas Melain, Clara Cox, Healwain Orbineon, and Miss Katie Morun. Mrs Mite Healy hosts a Lilie Social at Mulleeein's Tavern as townspeople gather on Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avan
Mel
William Jones
Parker Stint
Thomas Melain
White Haven
Ate
Lean
Thompany Street
Clara Cox
Minghamton
Trlende
Morvien Awenwue
Healwain Orbineon
Janie Fentonie
Yankee
Micatoulse
Baltimore
Alb
Mike Mary Planhizo
Mulleeein
Conference opens spring campaign with conferees meeting
The Dierioprate opens the spring campaign by issuing doens for conferees to meet at Mekin's hotel on January 14. Rumors hint at feuds and a lurking background as the Southwest district tension grows. Funeral services are planned for Thomas Thurke at his daughter’s home with interment at Minooka Cemetery. Minooka Dramatic Company prepares to practice the drums while The Viegwboamds prepare to perform at the Path er Matthew hall on Feb 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mekin’s
Cutni
Hite Thomas Thurke
Mre
Micharl Melymal
Minooka Curhelfe
Minooka Dramatic Company
Semi-Annual Linen Sale Opens With Broad Price Cuts
This morning begins a ten day sale on housekeeping linens offering a general price cut across the entire stock. The reduction provides direct benefit to every housekeeper regardless of quantity or quality of needs.
Bargain Table Linens Offer Proportional Reductions
A listing touts heavy reductions on table damasks napkins doylies towels bedspreads towelings and related linens. It highlights importations and a wide line from marcas and names with quoted prices and sizes, promising matching reductions across all items for the approaching season.
Fancy borders and fabrics offered at reduced prices
A list of miscellaneous textiles and linens with various patterns and sizes priced below quoted values. Items include per peal borders, per pair borders, linen damask towels, fringed hems, and multiple types of crash and twill fabrics, all stated as worth more than the sale price.
West Scranton community event features sleigh ride and dances
The St Patrick’s Church choir hosts an annual sleigh ride organized by Rev J B Whelan with a reception for Hon John R Farr. A large crowd attends the Philippine club social at Mears Hall with music, dances, recitations, and refreshments after midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Brenden
Nox Pupils Donated 90.30 to West Side Bank
A report notes that nine pupils from Nox and neighboring schools raised 90.30 and deposited it in the West Side bank. The top contributor was School No 1, with mixed details on receipts and the students involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nox
West Side Bank
Mount Way
Mixa Josephine
Installation of officers at St. Brenden council event
St Brenden council No Wit Young Men's Institute held an installation on South Main avenue last evening with County Deputy John J. Durkin in charge. The officers listed include President John F. Durkin and others such as P F Mc Coy and Patrick I Grady. A social following featured multiple musical performances and a committee led the arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Daly
Sentinel
John McPadden
Frank McClain
Thomas McHugh
Chantel Mecatties
John Mather
Thoms Walsh
John F. Durkin
A. Motiuite
John PL Kelly
Edward O Mal Jey
Juanes
Quine
Peibel
Thomas Afe- Hugh
Edwardd Hurst
William Wateton
Mecy
Edward Wurst
Bee Croasin
James Quinnon
Henge Cry
Whales and Winter Outing at Rev Whelan’s Charity Event
The article recalls Rev J H E Whelan’s charitable winter outing organized by John T. Watkins. A large party traveled to Aneth ball for a bountiful meal, with dancing and singing, and many attendees listed by name including Kate Sullivan Annie Doud Mary Gaughn and Kitty Gibbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt. Patrick's Church
J. HE. Whelan
John T. Watkins
Anethball
Kate Sullivan
Misa Annie Doud
Mame Reilly
Rowe Reeve
Hose Arikone
Mary Gaughn
Kate Hogan
Winnie Haggerty
Kitty Gibbons
B. Madden
Maury Larkin
Mary Cavanauga
Hostetler’s Stomach Bitters Advocated for Women
Campaigning tone promotes Hostetters Stomach Bitters as a stomach remedy for pale and nervous women. Claims include blood purification, nerve support, and strengthened vitality, with promises of restored complexion and improved overall health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosteter
Local Names List Noted in Pillaton Area
A fragmentary readable list mentions individuals including Ceci Johison Jul Moria Mise Fa Hun Annk Scanlon Mary Mitchell Hose Canavan M A Gatt Lillie McDermott doh Canwiay Willam Morgan Herbert Johnson Thomas Moethoire Callagher Gill Eddie Welsh James Fin nowey WJ Vaneton Kans Motad len Michael Sullivan Willi Me tive Mike Mame Johnson eranniet and Mr and Mrs J TT Wiatkine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceci Johison
Jul Moria
Mise Fa- Hun
of Pillaton
Annk Scanlon
Mary Mitchell
Hose Canavan
M. A. Gattgher
Lillie McDermott
Doh Canwiay
Willam Morgan
Herbert
Johnson
Thomas Moethoire
Done Callagher
John Gill
Eddie Welsh
James Finnowey
WJ Vaneton
Kans Motad
Len
Michael Sullivan
Willi Metive
Mike Mame Johnson
Eranniet
Mre
Wiatkine
Missing North Hyde Park man in Dinmont coal region
Gootre Jenkine of North Hyde Park avenue has been missing since last Thursday evening after leaving home from his job at the Dinmont mine. The short, stout man with a derby hat was well dressed. Police have been notified and family is greatly worried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gootre Jenkine
Hyde Park Avene
Lane
Dinmont
Hiv
Odin
Ehort
Derby Hut
Reception for Hon. John R. Farr by Wet Side Republicans
Hon John R Farr speaker of the house of representatives is to be honored by Wet Side Republican league at South Malin avenue rooms this evening. President William V Griffiths will preside with addresses by W Gearlord Thomas Charles Olver and Judge Edwards among others. A smoker will follow with no graphophone entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Farr
House of Representatives
Wet Side Republican League
South Malin Avenue
Ovecur
Wiliam V.griffiths
Addresner
Mide Bie
W. Gearlord Thomas
West Side Republican Club
Charles Olver
Ndwards
Tabernacle Congregational Church Plans St David’s Day Dinner
Church members will hold an annual Dinnequet by St David’s Day. Ladies prepare for the supper and an evening program featuring speeches by prominent local citizens. Tickets will be available soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle Congregational Church
St. David's
Miner George Mey Injured in Mine Accident
George Mey of Landis etieet working at the Thellevue mine was seriously hurt when a piece of ten coat fell in his chamber. His hip was fractured one hip dislocated he suffered internal injuries and survived a near fatal event before being moved to a nearby hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mey
Landis Etieet
Dydat
Annual Meeting At Evosutional Church Sees Clerk and Trustees Elected
Members of the Mivineithen Evosutional church held their annual meeting with many departments reporting. Mise Ligghe Kyun was chosen church clerk IOS. Means George Flignon and W J Morgan were elected church trustees. The congregation will reconvene Monday evening to discuss selecting a pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dhe
Mivineithen
Chrch
Alb Pynen
Scranton Sunday School Elects Officers for Fifteenth Year
At the recent meeting of Scranton Street Hapnel Sunday School officers were elected including Dr B G Beddoe as superintendent and William Phillips as assistant superintendent. Others named were Miss Tillie Duwen secretary George Phillips assistant secretary Miss Hessie Williams treasurer Evan Jones librarian Miss Clara Keld pianist. The note marks Dr Beddoe's fifteenth consecutive year in that role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Street Hapnel Sunday School
Bg, Beddow
William Phillips
Tillie Duwen
George Phillips
Hessie Williams
Evin Jones
Clara Keld
B. G. Beddoe
Funeral notices and meetings in the city reported
The obituary items note funerals for Mrs Tayior and Joseph Martin Solomon with interments at Cathedral Cemetery. Multiple society and club gatherings are listed, including West Side Board of Trade, Staples estate, K of P bake sale, and Columbia Chemical officers. Local weddings are reported for Mr and Mrs Thomas Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staples
Cori Storms
South Main Avenue
William Humphreys
Fourteenth Street
Bren
Len Cornell
Meare’ Hall
Lawrences
North Main Avenue
William Jones
Chiurch
Washburn Street
John Mowers
Acker Avenue
Burhal
Mirdletriet
Sixth Ward
William Reese
David Meese
Thomas Thomas
Injured man in South Scranton threatened with blood poisoning
Michael Wetter of Stone Avenue was run into by a bob sled and faces blood poisoning from leg injury. Funeral notices include Mrs Kunz, Miss Florence Holloran, Mrs Donahoe, and Mr Scott. Minor items cite St Mary’s Gire and Diontie association meeting, with officer nominations for next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Wetter
Stone Avenue
Kunz
Florence Holloran
Donahoe
Scott
Painter Michael Wetter Injured in Roadside Accident
Michael Wetter a noted painter and decorator is severely hurt at home on Stone Avenue after a cart collision with two large bob sleds. The injury to his leg near the knee swelled and his rib area became painful. Dr John J Wiles attended him with concerns of possible blood poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Wetter
Stone Avenue
Wetler
John J. Wiles
Obsequies Held For Local Residents In City Cemeteries
Funeral services were held for Mrs. John Kunz at the residence of her son Rudolph Kung on Stone Avenue. Rev J J Schmidt of Church of Peace officiated. Interment followed at Pittston Avenue Cemetery. Separate funerals followed for Mrs Dante Lone at Orchard Street home with relatives and friends paying tribute before a cathedral requiem at St Peter's. Interment at Cathedral Cemetery. John J Scott died yesterday with large funeral attendance. services at St Peter's Cathedral and burial at Cathedral Cemetery. Pallbearers listed including John Bolind and Frank McGrath. bearers named for other ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kunz
Rudolph Kung
Stone Avenue
Beech Street
J. J. Schmidt
Church of Peace
Pittston Avenue
Dante Lone
St. Peter's Cathedral
I. A. Gough
Terry
Birch Street
John J. Scott
Atinagt
St Peter's Cathedral
Feeley
Wat
John Bolind
Frank McGrath
Patrick Gilmartin
John Carmor
John Kennedy
Dennis Crolly
Frank Dubbigg
Thomer O'Brien
John Flannery Bhower
M Donlan
St. Mary's Cemetery
St Ancient Order of Hibernians
The
T. and J. Society
Sport Hill
Pall-Beirefs
Merere
Philp Haatigs
John Ox
Patrick Fynhoy
Michael Collins
Michael Noonan
James Flynn
Electric Engine Company No. 4
James Quick
Ward Street
Justice of the Peace
John Lock
Keystone Hotel
Pennsylvania
Dunmore
Co-Operative Society, Limited
Mre
Augwin
South Blakeiy Street
Keystone Hall
Sarah Armstrong
Blakers Street
Peckville
Eli Mitchell
Methodist Episcopal Church
Local Ward Candidates and Community Notices
Candidates from the First and Second districts of the Twelfth ward seek delegates to the upcoming city Democratic convention. Remodelling of 432 Cedar Avenue is complete for J A Miller and family. Frank McDonald of Cedar Avenue sustains a bruised foot at South Mill. The Hendblivats of the Nineteenth ward plan a Friday gathering at Kieimers Hall. William J. Smith seeks the nomination for common council. Neptune Engine Company discusses roles in the state convention. A special meeting Thursday will elect two delegates to the permanent race organization. The Fifteen Club schedules regular session. Peter Foust of Hickory Street, a Phelps Pharmacy clerk, remains home with an acute attack of pagu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cullen
Dennis Gallarati
Peter Nealon
John Kearney
John McGllire
Patrick Boland
Democrate
J. A. Miller
Theer
Cedar Avenue
Frank McDonald
Kieimers
Prespect Avenue
Cormer
Maple Street
William J. Smith
Neptune
Nomypuiny
Seston
Local items note deaths sales and events in Scranton
A Scranton street car killed two dogs at Pittston avenue and Hickory Street. G A Miller executor sells the Aunt Maurin Wilhelm estate at 425 Cedar avenue for cash. Star Special club plans its annual ball at Natters hall January 25. Mrs Charles Helier of Cedar avenue recovering from illness. Florence Halloran funeral at home. interment at Minooka. John Shaughessy funeral from 102 South Washington avenue with services at St Peters cathedral. Frank Gavin returns from Wilkes-Barre. Thaddeus McIntyre funeral with requiem at St Johns church. Branch 85 Catholic Mutual Benevolent installation at Pharmacy hall. EB A Welly to officiate. Misses Gertrude and Lela Brown visit Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs Edward Phillipe welcome a baby girl.
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Mona
Faust
Scranton
Pittston Avenue
Hickory Street
G. A. Miller
Maurin Wilhelm
Cedar Avenue
The
Star Special Club
Charles Helier
Florence Halloran
Michael Halloran
Minooka Cemetery
Elsie Callers
Mamie Downs
Minnie Walsh
Mame Mooney
Lucy Gallagher
Theresa McLane
John Shaughessy
South Washington Avenue
St. Peter's Cathedral
Frank Gavin
Prospect Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
Thaddeus McIntyre
Palmatreet
St. John’s Church
Branch 85
Catholic Mutual Benevolent Association
Pharmacy Hall
Tenicht
EB. A. Welly
Carbondale
Gertrude and
Lela Brown
Philadelphia
Lee Coyne
T. J. Coyne
Breckstroet
Edward Phillipe
Neptune Fire company affidavits spark Dunmore dispute
Justice A A Krotzer received affidavits from local citizens defending Neptune Fire company No 1 after a Scranton article claimed misbehavior. The report notes a fire at Smith Bros store on Chestnut Street and cites witnesses detailing alarm timing and company response amid broader Dunmore incidents and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neptune Fire Company
A. A. Krotzer
Dunmore
Smith Bros
Chestnut Street
Scrantonian
Neptune Fire Company No
Charles Smith
Smith Pros
Conrad Sweltser
Box St
Drinker
Blakely
Jasper Jennings
Elimhurst
Huarles Elson
Butler
Fourth Streets
Copendale
Moscow
PL KO Letchwarth el
Bunemore
Erie and
Wyoming Valley Railroad
John Vogel
Hanger
Georgetown
Green Ridge Notes on Local Residents and Church Events
Mikxé Milgabeth Lansing returns to Williamsport to resume studies. Lathrop brothers go to Princeton. Will Found back to Princeton. Kieth Ottinger noted. Will bruised by sleigh accident, carried home for medical care. Mrs. Hubert Sewall visits father Rev. Mines Haway. Presbyterian Ladies' Aid met. annual church meeting held. reports tabulated. Prof J B Hawkers lectures Fate of a Nation with stereopticon views at Green Ridge library. silver offering at door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mikxé Milgabeth Lansing
Williamsport
George
Harry Lathrope
Princeton
James Nelsson
Jones Street
Will Found
Kieth Ottinger
Will
Joseph Hang
Caponee Avenue
Shin
Hubert Sewall
Jadwin Street
Mines Haway
Blakely
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Parlon
Werr
Green Ridge
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Father Whitty
Michael (Atkin
Marth Cavannagh
John Shibeton
Ditiy Gerrits
Riley Ulan
Winnees
Mumberland
Dr.Bull
Hay
Wuoshineton
Dan
Thimakks
Ineh Danwsks
Ineh Dainaske
Worlth
Damask Towers
Enexevensos Assannresee Perepeonens
Worth Fe
Bile Xevax Corearen
Globe Warehouse
West
Philippine Island Social Club
Philipplivesland
Ulla Alde
Jonob. Jones
Benjamin Morgen
Willian Dan
Wi Lenin
Weasley Joes
Rome
Gihooter Breathers
Caleb Evans
Harry Ture
Danelog
Harry Burch
Wesley Jones
James McNalty
Inwieh Fivnie Onl Toeseege
No. 13
Sehool
Pele Typi Diasid Owens
No. 2 Eehool Profesor 2H
Morman
Pg Ponelpal
Murray Co
Wees
Nicholls
Alina
Murigatt
Aline
Ferber
Prifeanor de Owens Badvedavned
Pilgate Lowel
Hertha Welly
Elizabeth Truw
Enewens
Sarah Modtienall
Mary Harels
Weeeeeaui
Lim
Vretemor i. Ly Morgan ii
Ae Mine Vaurnan
Lily Oro
Iva Sacas
Ono
Opeimcers
Hostetter
Plymouctil Ctiurgch Meerting
South Scranton
Glee and Dramatic Association
St. Mary's Gire and Diontie Association
Bt Mary's Contre
Henry Rein
Cheries Prosar
Joseph Madel Nil
Leo Allbrecht
Frank Steinbuch
Plark Rehner
John Howe
Frank Pf. Kilow
Benedict AL Biden
Otto Wemechank
John Sieswnders
Minster
Arm
Jacob Fisch
Tracore Miller
Herman Albert
Browns Tie
Mrs OF New5s
Wen Ian
Atiane
Tyr
Ocho
Lackawanna Avenue
New York
the Gormans
John, James and
MR. Bean
Boston
Manners’ Pharmacy
Green Ridge Street
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