West Scranton meetings push viaduct plan and postoffice petition
The West Side Board of Trade convened to advance the West Scranton viaduct project and sewer ordinance, appointing a seven member committee to work with city officials. A post office petition urging establishment of a branch in West Scranton was endorsed, with plans to circulate it publicly and submit to Congress and the Postmaster General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Trade
Weat Ride Board of
Trivle
Viduet
Delaware
Shonannea and Western and Scranton Railway Company
West Lackawanna Avenue
Doling K. Farr
G. Morgan
Joseph Oliver
Daniels
Farr
Congressanian
Connell
Postaminstes
Smith
Wilan Connell
Congress
Charles Haney Smith
United States
West Scanton
Scranton
County of Lackawanna
Pennsylvania
United States Post Office Department
Hyde Park
Vin Mariani Tonic Promises Superior Results
Advert says Vin Mariani is the world famous tonic for tested superiority and urges personal trial. Warns against dangerous substitutes and imitators and notes the product is touted as the only stimulant without unpleasant recoil.
West Scranton Seeks Branch Post Office Status
City officials describe West Scranton as a growing district with eight wards and about 40 000 population. They note long daily commutes for clerks from the central post office and urge a West Scranton branch to ease routes and boost revenue. Commissioner Powderly may assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
Scranton
Franklin Engine Company Monthly Meeting Adopts Thanks
The Franklin Engine company held its regular monthly meeting last evening with an enjoyable time. Resolutions thanked the Union Fire Company of Lebanon for recent presents and the coke prize won by George Fraunfelker who treated the boys to a feast. Officers elected include President Henry Greenwood and Vice President Samuel H Snyder with a slate of secretaries, trustees, foreman, assistants, pipemen, and an engineer among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Engine Company
Union Fire Company
Lebanon
George Fraunfelker
Henry Greenwood
Samuel H. Snyder
John KR. Kime
John L. Lowry
Thomas P. Daniels
Richard Davis
Frank Hutchinson
Zeno Derby
Charles Knowles
J.C. Brown
George Chase
Thomas H. Allensteker
William FL. Kinny
Choir Night At W J Lone Home entertain Simpson Methodist
The Simpson Methodist Episcopal church choir was entertained last evening at W J Lone’s home at the corner of Prescott Avenue and Gibson Street. A solo by several choir members and a cordial hour followed with Mrs. Long serving refreshments. Attendees included Miss Mary Jones Eva Kettle Atina Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Methodist Epcecoml Church
W. J. Lone
Prescott Avenue
Gibson Street
Wil
Solow
Long
Mary Jones
Eva Kettle
Atina Jones
Last Call of the Season On High Grade Blankets
An advertisement notes high grade wool blankets from top manufacturers. The ranges of lots are small, five to twelve pairs per number, and these blankets were not meant for bargain counters.
Notable Names List of Local Residents
Ellen Thomas Verna Roe Lucy Long Jevele Nauman Mra Thomas Abrama Mra W A Long Mrs Bonney Mrs Corey Mrs Roe Mr and Mra Harry Wrigley Prof W W Jones Prof Wal ter Davies W J Long Addison Chase William Hause James Hartman Robert Bonney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Thomas
Verna Roe
Lucy Long
Jevele Nauman
Mra
Thomas Abrama
W. A. Long
Mrs. Bonney
Corey
Mrs. Roe
Harry Wrigley
W. W. Jones
Walter Davies
W. J. Long
Addison Chase
William Hause
James Hartman
Robert Bonney
Fifteenth Ward caucus nominates Fellows for select council
A Democratic caucus at Foy's hall on Hampton street nominated Horatio T. Fellows for select council after his Republican nomination defeat by Joseph Oliver. Other ward officers chosen included David James and Edward Guerrity as register, John H. McNulty and Patrick Burke as judges, Frank Foster and Edward Tierney as election inspectors. John Donohue withdrew from the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifteenth Ward
Foy's Hall
Hampton Street
Horatio T. Fellows
Joseph Oliver
Select Council
David James
Edward Guerrity
John H. McNulty
Patrick Burke
Frank Foster
Edward Tierney
John Donohue
Prize Winners Drawn At Christmas Time Raffle
A new drawing was held after prize winners failed to present tickets. Twenty five coupons were drawn and the first three numbers win prizes. If those holders do not present tickets within two weeks, the next three numbers become eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Brow
Couple to wed at St Patrick’s church in Lafayette couple
Joseph Taylor of Lafayette street and Miss Bridget Madden of Ninth street will marry at 11 this morning in St Patrick's church, officiated by Rev J B Whelup. School Controller Thomas J Jennings will be best man and Miss Rose Canavan a bridesmaid. A wedding dinner follows and the couple depart this afternoon for Washington DC before returning to reside locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Taylor
Lafayette Street
Bridget Madden
Ninth Street
St. Patrick's Church
J. B. Whelup
Thomas J. Jennings
Rose Canavan
Washington, D. C
Installation Of Officers At Catholic Benevolent Association
In Harl Gari hall tonight Branch 44 of the Catholic Mutual Benevolent Association will install its recently elected officers led by President P. J. McAndrew and Vice Presidents James Cummings and James O Malley. Roster includes recorder J. Wh. McCommon assistant recorder James J. Durkin financial secretary John R. Barrett treasurer Morris T. Walsh and guard Teddy Steed. A smoker will follow the installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harl Gari Hall
Catholic Mutual Benevolent Association
P. J. McAndrew
James Cummings
James O'Malley
J. Wh. McCommon
James J. Durkin
John RR. Barrett
Morris T. Walsh
Patrick Fitzzimmons
Teddy Steed
Baptist Young People’s Union Annual Meeting Notes
The Jackson Street Baptist church group held their annual meeting last evening presided by Vicw President Lewis. Dr de Gruchy delivered an encouraging address as officers were elected: President Peter Lewis, vice president Jemima Roderick, recording secretary Elmer Davies, financial secretary Margaret Griffiths, treasurer Charles Holley, chorister Edward Watkine, organist Viola Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Young People's Union
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Vicw
Lewis
de Gruchy
Peter Lewis
Jemima Roderick
Elmer Davies
Margaret Griffiths
Charles Holley
Edward Watkine
Viola Evans
Double Funerals Pastor Officiates at Washburn Street Burials
Rev. Thomas de Gruchy of the Jackson Street Baptist church officiated two funerals yesterday afternoon for a Davis infant of Fellows Street and William J. Williams of Decker's Court. Interments occurred at Washburn Street cemetery with pallbearers Jospah Redman Thomas Holden Henry Martin Reese Jones George Richards William James. The Hughes child was also buried at Washburn Street yesterday afternoon and an infant Stark is to be privately interred there this afternoon. A public funeral for Patrick Cros sin will be held at St. Patrick's Church this morning with a solemn high mass by Rev. J. G. Whelan and burial in Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas de Gruchy
Jackson Street
Reese Jones
George Richards
William James
Daniel Hughes
Washburn Street
Isaac Stark
Evanscourt
Patrick Crossin
St. Patrick's Church
J. G. Whelan
Plymouth Congregational elects Morgan Daniels and Anderson trustees
William J. Morgan E Daniels and William M. Anderson are elected trustees of the Plymouth Congregational church. An infant son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Quinnan died at 619 Pleasant Street with private funeral planned. George Supervitz injured by coal fall. Esther Hopp drenched after ice fall. Margaret Fox dies from diphtheria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Morgan
E. Daniels
William M. Anderson
Plymouth Congregational Church
Edward Reynolds
Jackson Street
Moffat
Church Universal
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
FE. A. Boyl
Fourteenth Ward
Cooperative Hall
Jesse Davis
Syracuse
Hellevue
James Philling
Kegger Avenue
Vieting
Misa Esther Hopp
Eynon Street
George W. Clarke
H. H. Bamford
New York
Harry Brown
Booth Malin Avenue
West Side Hospital
Margaret
William Fox
South Keyser Avenue
Grain-O advertisement promises safe, tasty coffee substitute
Try Grain-O the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. Children may drink it without injury and all who try it like it. Grain-O has mocha like color but is made from real grain and suits delicate stomachs. Sold by all grocers for 2 cents per package.
Blauvelt's Electric Process Coffee Sale Notice
Blauvelt's Electric Process Coffee is available at all first class grocers in one pound packages.
Community Briefs from Washburn Street Area
Buy One Pound mains to be privately interred in Washburn Street Cemetery at 3.4 o’clock this afternoon. Garrett Smith and George Cooper elected to succeed themselves as trustees of the Washburn Street Presbyterian church. A large crowd attended the Electric City Wheelmen meeting last evening followed by a lunch and smoker. Alderman Kelly’s horse ran away yesterday damaging the wagon. the magistrate escaped injury. Miss Margaret Davis led a Christian Endeavor meeting at Plymouth Congregational Church last evening, well attended. The Light Lunch Camping Club held a smoker and phonographic selections at Davies' drug store rooms. Mr and Mrs John J. F. York hosted the Thimble club at their Price Street home.
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Mains
Washburn Street
Garrett Smith
George Cooper
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Flevtrie City
Alderman Kelly
Margaret Davis
Christian Endeavor
Plymouth Congregational Church
Davies’ Drug Store
John J. F. York
Thimble Club
Price Street
South Side Bowling Club
Maple Street
Henry Kiefer
Herman Goldhamer
W. H H. Walter
Charlies Kiefer
John Kiefer
John Schroeder
Tribune
Cedar Avenue
Young Women's Christian Association
J. E. Hesa
Blanche Dolon
South Side
Officers Installed At South Scranton Patriotic Order Meeting
At Camp 459 Patriotic Order Sons of America Hartmans hall Monday officers for the coming year were installed under District President G S Lutz. New officers include John W Doelner as president Philip W Dippre vice president George Frable treasurer Fred Christer recording secretary John Neeher Jr master of forms Charles Murch conductor George Levert inspector Hammen outer guard Fred W Kretlich Jr trustee for eighteen months Robert H Dieter. The secretary reports for year ending December 31 1860 show 21 initiations 5 reinstatements 0 dropped 18 deceased 1,780 in treasury at year end 1860 receipts 2004 58. Grand total 1824 17. Disbursements during year 2508.
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Patriothe Order Sons of America
Hartman's Hall
G. 8. Lutz
John W. Doelner
Philip W. Dippre
George Frable
Fred. Christer
John Neeher
Jrn
Charles Murch
George Levert
Hammen
Fred
W. Kretlich
Robert H. Dieter
Cence
Treasury
South Side Bowling Club Elects Officers at Maple Street
The South Side Bowling club met at the Maple Street clubhouse to elect officers for the year. Officers named include President Henry Kiefer and Captain John Kiefer. A social session followed with refreshments.
Pea Coal Delivered to South Side and Hyde Park
Pea coal sold at 1.25 dollars a ton delivered to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders to J. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave by phone 6683.
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Pea
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
J. ‘Ft
Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Weat Minooka Man Injured in Greenwood Coal Company Incident
Martin Maloney of Weat Minooka suffered serious injuries including a broken leg and three broken ribs and chest bruising in an incident at Greenwood Coal Company yesterday. Funeral services for Martin Gaughan of Stafford Street are held today at St Joseph's with interment in Minooka Cemetery. Mrs John Walsh of Port Griffith visits Mr and Mrs P Higgins on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Maloney
Weat
Minooka
Greenwood Coal Company
Martin Gaughan
Stafford Street
St. Joseph's Curen
John Walsh
Port Griffith
P. Higgins
Main Street
Pinckney Family Reunion Lights Up Bloom Street In Dunmore
At the Bloom Street home of Mr and Mrs Harland Pinckney a Pinckney family reunion drew relatives for an evening of socializing dancing and refreshments. Attendees included the Johnsons Cockrells Young Hollander and Pinckneys with Edith Edith Johnson Michel Pinckney Mintie Johnson Theopolla and others. Interment for Robert Shaffer took place in Georgetown Wayne County following a funeral service conducted by St Marys Council of the Young Men's Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harland Pinckney
Bloom Street
St. Mary's Council
Young Men's Institute
Robert Shaffer
Georgetown
Wayne County
Margaret Pinckney
Pinckney
Peter Pinckney
William Johnson
William Cockrell
Taylor
Robert Young
Albert Hollander
Edith Johnson
Michel Pinckney
Mintie Johnson
Messie
Theopolla
Robert
George, van Pyke
Bryan Plackney
St Marys Council Names Officers for Present Year
The St Marys Council Young Men's Institute announces officer selections for the current year. W J Crane is president followed by A J Miller as first vice president and William Hughee as second vice president. James Horan serves as recording secretary with John Burke as financial secretary and James Dwyer as treasurer. Frank Mellowan inside sentinel and James Higgins outside sentinel complete the slate, with George Armstrong as marshal and an executive committee including A F Gelden J W Devine J Healey Timothy Reilly and James O Hara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Council
Young Men's Institute
W. J. Crane
A.J. Miller
Willam Hughee
James Horan
John Burke
James Dwyer
Marshall
Frank Mellowan
Inside Sentinel
James Higgins
Outside Sentinel
George Armstrong
A. F. Gelden
J. W. Devine
J. Healey
Timothy Reilly
James O'Hara
Funeral of Robert C Shaffer of Peckville
Funeral services for Robert C. Shaffer who died Sunday morning of paralysis were held at his uncle Byron Davis's home in Petersburg. Fe neral Mrector T. P. Letchworth escorted the body to Mine depot for the 24 train. Pallbearers from the Junior order of United American Mechanics included Charles Brong AH. Jenkins Walter Peck Miles Dikeman H. A. Frear and Brewelyn Davis with Th. BE. Nieman as marshal. Interment followed at the family plot in Georgetown Wayne county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Shaffer
Peckville
Byron Davis
Petersburg
Feneral Mrector T. P. Letchworth
United American Mechanics
Charles Brong
AH. Jenkins
Walter Peck
Miles Dikeman
H. A. Frear
Brewelyn Davis
Th. BE. Nieman
Marshall
Georgetown
Wayne County
St Marys groups plan social and meetings in town
St Marys Connell Young Men’s Institute members will hold their annual social in Washington hall Thursday evening Jan 11. The Ladies’ Aid Society of Dudley Street Hospital will meet at Mrs William Harveys Cherry street home this afternoon at 740 oclock. The Young Ladies Missionary Society of First Presbyterian meets tomorrow at Miss Lucy Deckers Cherry street home at 400. The Presbyterian sermon title is Christ’s Service to the Multitude Matt 14 21 and week of prayer services will run nightly. Foresters of America Branch 86 attended officer installation in Olyphant. Taura Kirkwood of Carbondale visits Blakely street relatives. Frank Sanders remains home in North Blakely street ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Connell
Young Men's Institute
Washington Hall
Jan. Wi
Calvin Woodring
Walnut Street
St. Mary's Cemetery
Ladies’ Ald Society
Dudley Street Hapital Church
William Harvey
Cherry Street
Young Ladies' Missionary Society
First Presbyterian Church
Lucy Decker
Presbyterian Church
Foresters of America
Olyphant
Taura Kirkwood
Carbondale
Blakely Street
Frank Sanders
North Blakely Street
Iiness
Fire damages home near St Marys hall in North Scranton
Fire at a West Market Street dwelling behind St Marys hall started by an overheated dining room stove. Damage is about $200. Also reported are two funerals, North Main Avenue Baptist church services for Mrs Jane Humphrey and interment at Washburn Street Cemetery, and a Wales Street funeral for Thomas Devaney at Holy Hospary Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Hall
West Market Street
Fie
Excelsior, Cumberland, Niagara and
Liberty Hose
Jane Humphrey
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
G. Reading
Giles Clark
George Orscor
Evan Jones
Joshua Johns
Washburn Street
Thomas Devaney
Oglock
Wales Street
Holy Hosary Church
J. J. O'Toole
Cathedral Cemetery
O'Donnell
William Chappell
Charles Henwood
Anna Sherwin
John Jones
Merton J. Emery
Henjamin Thomas
Sligabeth Henwood
Marie Holleran
Philadelphia
Third Ward
Cumberland Hose House
O'Clowk
Father Whitty Society
Excelsior Orchestra
Uncalled for Letters at Scranton Post Office 1900
Long list of uncalled letters at the Scranton Pennsylvania post office dated January 10 1900. Postmaster Ezra H Ripple directs recipients to claim items by stating advertised and presenting proper duties. Names numerous from Alrich to Williamson and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Lackawanna County
Ezra H. Ripple
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Horatio Fellows
Awanta
George W. Jenkins
S&s
Vin Mariani
Mariani
T. V. Powderly
Globe Warehouse
General News
Blauvelt’s
South Scranton
Drum Corps
Dunmore Borough
Vevi
Oregon
W. M. Lord
Towert Shaffer
North Scranton
E. Schimpfp
Jeweler A Lret
Louis H. Isaacs
Bronson & Tallman
Spruce Street
The
Scranton Postoffice
G. C. Alrich
Sadie Barnes
W. C. Brown
K. A. Bellow
Mise Carrih
Brown
Shilin Bauer
KE. L. Mateel
Mire
Aidie Barto
Chicago
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Currey
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Hoonne Curry
Lilluin Campbell
Dite
Katmin Curey
Ed Carpenter
I Pomcuye
Sterling Co
Donnie J. Cark
George M. Davis
David & Ewan
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WH. M.lackmith
Ol, Fortier
Mra L. Po
Mary Henry
M. Kedley
Epeckal
Mie
Eva Jones
Charlotte Jones
George Nkuye
WK. Loveland
Mies
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Ruth Lightner
P Leonard
Airs
Catherine McMeans
John Morgan
Jobo Mulherin
Ffo Mangers
I. Nouwry
Hannah + Keyle
Mies Nettle Price
James Phila
HL. Colvin
Dedlowk
Premten
Reynolds
J. J. Randall
W. E. Stone
William ® Iuthers
L. Samuels
Whil Bosseong
Mins M
RK. Strong
W. F. Smith
Charles Behrorder
Hiattle
Jin Zaakubeowsk
Z. Kasimierz Paceka
Maophy Nagakebours
Jonk Michus
G. "Pr. Kubek
Macey Mlinoweki
Peter Michaelle
Johan Moninks
Houlirue Baboreki
Frank Karbowokis
Jowell Julunku
Stlebar Miogki
Antony Sikveowic
Jorowim Wiaerckowaki
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Lyceum Theatre Burgunder & Reis
Lessers
H.R. Lang
W. A. Brady
Satan
A. C. Alston
Marie Correlli
Charles Frohinion
His Excellency
Bianpire Theater
Academy OF Music
Bugouaper Fe Lessees
Maude Fillman
Buelling
Nabe
Matinees
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Wodeeeta Teeeney
Fred Waldman
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