North Scranton Happenings and Welsh Baptist Fair
Community notes detail the First Welsh Baptist church festival at Company H Armory Thursday and Friday with many women overseeing kitchen and decoration, plus lists of volunteers by department and a door prize each evening. Local anniversaries and entertainments are noted among personal news items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Welsh Baptist Church
Wayne Avenue
Company Harmony
Ehurch
Chappell
Chappell, Mre. Daniels, Mrs. I. P. Davies, Mrs. J. L. Evans, Mrs. E. J. Thomas
T. T. Jones
J. Friese
J. H. Jones
Williams
E. R. Jones
TD. Powell
Thomas
N. Roberts
H. Evans
W. G. Evans
Thomas W. Heese
Foux
Thomas Reese
FP. Reese
Georgiana Jones
Maggie Evans
Charles Richards
Annie Reese
Mickie Twining
Sarah A. Evans
Lizgie Willian
Cautionary Advice on Coughing From a Brave Voice
A fragment urges taking prompt advice to cure a dangerous cough. The note emphasizes seriousness of a simple symptom and warns against delay. Date or source details are not clear, but the message underscores medical attention.
Anniversary Celebration For Wells Marriage Ten Years
Friends and relatives gather at Hollister avenue home of Mr. and Mrs. William Wells to mark their tenth wedding anniversary. Phonograph and piano music entertain guests, with Mrs Owens and Miss Webb among performers. A lavish table and many presents follow, with numerous Callaway, Williams, Webb, and Morgan households among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company H Armory
William Wells
Hollister Avenue
Charlotte Jones
Afr
James Webb
Mise Elizabeth Owens
HH. Morgan
Joshua Web
Sidney Webbhb
Tallie Willtarme
Thomas Williams
John Callaway
Armit Powell
Dr. Jenkins
John Ex
Miss Charlotte Jones Hosts Evening of Dancing and Music
Miss Charlotte Jones entertained friends at her home last evening with games, dancing and music. Guests included Mr and Mrs Cousins, Mrs Jennie Morgans, Sarah Reese, Amy Morgans, Agnes Cousins, May Thomas, Cassie Thomas, Anna Williams, May Louise, Edith Evans, and Messrs Richard Leacham, Charles Loulee, Joseph Vove, Will Ayers, Will Lewis, M. Baker, James Causing, plus additional attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Jones
Mie. Cousins
Jennie Morgans
Sarah Reese
Amy Morgans
Agnes Cousins
May Thomas
Cassie Thomas
Anna Willams
May Louise
Ndith Evans
Messrs
Richard Leacham
Charles Loulee
Joseph Vove
Will Ayers
Will Lewis
M. Baker
James Causing
Jones
Bachelors of ’09 Plan Third Annual Ball
The Bachelors of ’09 held a meeting Monday to arrange their third annual ball Tuesday evening Feb 15. Committees were appointed to report Thursday. Invitations go out Friday. Dancing class tonight at O Malley’s hall and invitations for the January event are prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
O'Malley
Bn Re
Guy Snowdon
Mostow
Jacob Smith
PL Miller
Marion Carter
Isaac Williams
T Brooks Trougher
Promised Land
George Clark
Wood Street
Myrtle Marlett
Diamond Avenue
Semi-Annual Sale of Housekeeping Linens Opens This Morning
Our sale offers heavy general price cuts on all stock for ten days. Importations feature the freshest damasks and table linens with substantial reductions across all sizes and qualities. Matching table napkins are included and priced in the same proportion for economical housekeepers.
Price Increase Notice in Noir Style Ad
The lines claim a price rise for similar items, noting total amounts are five percent higher than previously quoted, while the size 26 by 59 inches is described with ornate borders and a vintage noir tone. The text emphasizes a premium for the listed design.
Wholesale Textile Prices From A General Store List
A catalog style listing records multiple textile items with assorted quantities and values. Marseilles Quilts in various sizes show prices from $1.78 to $3.25 while 14 to 20 inch bleached fabrics and Scotch Crash pieces are priced modestly. Towels and twill crash items complete the sale lineup with low per item costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worth &E
Worth
Retirement of George Nichols Honored at Jackson Street Bible School
A Sunday service and meeting at Jackson Street Baptist Church marked the retirement of George Nichols as Superintendent of the Sunday School. He received a Bible during the tribute. Socials and officers were noted for J C U A M Council and St Cecilia Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nichols
Jackson Street Baptist Church
J. C. U. A. M. Council
St. Cecilia Society
Rev. George Nicholas Receives Bible at Baptists Farewell
At the Jackson Street Baptist church last night the retiring Sunday school superintendent George Nicholas of Lafayette street was given a Bible by Alfred Roberts the new superintendent. Rev Thomas De Gruchy praised him and offered best wishes and a letter of introduction to the Hintist church in Newport News as Nicholas leaves today for a U S Government position. Nicholas is a popular young man respected by many friends who regret his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street Baptist Church
George Nicholas
Lafayette Street
Newport News
United States
Alfred Roberts
Thomas de Gruchy
de Gracehy
Nicholas
West Side council elects officers in Junior Order meeting
West Side council No. 497 Junior Order United American Mechanics met at Cooperative hall and elected officers including Councillor W. G. Jones vice councillor M. Christman A. Th. Schroeder conductor Parsons warden J. S. Neare Davis Pearce twelve months Miller six months Stumm financial secretary William Christ recording secretary William Decker treasurer D. A. Jones representative to great council A. E. Fuller alternate B. H. Christman Jr P T J Neare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Council
Ordre United American Mechanics
Co-operative Hall
W. G. Jones
M. Christman
A. Th
Schroeder
Mr. Parsons
Neare
J. Davis
Vu. & Co
Surprise party marks Hackett sixty eighth birthday
Levi S. Hackett of 4 North Hyde Park Avenue was honored Monday evening with a rocking chair gift as the sixtieth birthday surprise. Assistants included Mrs. Lewis Shipman Miss Genevieve Griffiths and Mrs. Durton Hackett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi S. Hackett
North Hyde Park Avenue
Hickett
Hackett
M A. Lewis
Shipman
Genevieve Griffiths
Durton Hickett
Albert Davis
North Bromley Avenue
Assembly in Mears Hall Thursday Evening
An assembly will be held in Mears hall on Thursday evening January 1. The event is organized by a committee including John W. Howell J Archbald Mears Fawin H Clark Turvey F Breese Harold W Battin and Archbald F Brown. Patronesses named include Mrs HH Edwards Mrs John T Richards Mrs F P Struppler Mrs L H Gibbs Miss Leah M Fleath Mrs G B Reynolds Mrs Clarence Shryer Mrs W E Thayer Mrs A A Lindabury and Myre Torrey Luce. Batier's full orchestra will furnish music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears Hall
John W. Howell
J. Archbald Mears
Fawin H. Clark
Turvey F. Breese
Harold W. Battin
Archbald F. Brown
Hh, M,. Edwards
John T. Richards
F. P. Struppler
L. H. Gibbs
Electric City Wheel Men Elect Four New Members
Last evening the Electric City Wheel men held their regular business meeting and elected four new members George W. Daniels Robert L. Hughes W D Morgan and Edward Davis. After the meeting the group adjourned to the dining room for a social hour with card playing and graphophone music by Guy Relph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric City Wheelmen
Rmembers
George W. Daniels
Robert L. Hughes
W. D. Morgan
Edward Davis
Guy Relph
St Cecelia Society Elects Officers At January Meeting
The St Cecelia Total Abstinence and Benevolent society held its regular monthly meeting last evening at St Leo's battalion rooms on North Main avenue. The principal feature was the election of officers with Miss Bule Holton as president and several other officers named, including vice president Mame Jennings and recording secretary Mame Sheerin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Engine Company
North Hyde Park Avenue
Harry Greenwood
H. Greenwood
E. H. Evang
John R. Kime
Zeno le Derby
Thomas H. Allen
J. L. Bearn
George Fraunfelker
James L. Beaver
Zeno Derby
Joseph
St. Cecelia Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society
St. Leo’s Battalion
North Main Avenue
oMcera
Bule Holton
Mame Jennings
Mame Sheerin
Maggie Horn
Mary Huntingham
Mra
John Fyan
Local residents report illnesses and returns from holidays
Miss Jose Gallagher of Division street is ill. Miss Margaret A Williams of Chestnut street has returned home after holidays in New York City. Mrs Nettle Segraves of North Hyde Park Avenue is ill. Miss Miriam Davis of Eynon street is seriously ill with grip. Rev Peter Roberts of Olyphant called on West Side friends. Jamee Davis of Kingston has returned home after visiting West Side friends. Miss Helen Meese of Chestnut street has returned home from New York. Harry Davis of North Lincoln Avenue has recovered from grip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Gallagher
Division Street
Margaret A. Williams
Chestnut Street
New York City
Nettle Segraves
North Hyde Park Avenue
Miriam Davis
Eynon Street
Peter Roberts
Olyphant
West Side
Jamee Davis
Kingston
Helen Meese
Harry Davis
North Lincoln
Oyster supper at Allis mission on Keyser avenue
An oyster supper will be given this evening at the Allis mission on Keyser avenue from 6 until 8 o'clock. Tomorrow night Enterprise lodge Knights of the Mystic Chain will hold a separate event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allis Mission
Keyser Avenue
Enterprise Lodge
Knights of the Mystic Chain
Lydia Pinkham Treatment Spotlight to Aid Women
A feature extols sereneness of late life for women, credits Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham with strengthening health through her vegetable compound. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. J C Orms of Johnstown Pa about relief from head dizziness hot flashes and womb troubles after using the remedy. The piece notes Mrs Pinkham’s extensive work handling patient letters and her partnership with Lydia E Pinkham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia KE. Pinkham
J.C. Orms
Horner St
Johnstown
Dean
City Entertainment Events and Church Activities
The second annual entertainment and social occur at St. David's Hall with the Scranton Street Baptist Church choir enjoying an esleigh ride to Lackawanna. An entertainment at the Hellenic Calvinistic Methodist church features local talent. Catholic Mutual Benevolent Association No. 44 to install this evening in Hari Gari Hall with state officers expected. The Young Men's Institute council will hold its annual ball with Lawrence Orchestra. Revival services continue all week at Jackson Street Baptist Church led by Rev. De Gruchy. Hyde Park Glee Society meets at First Welsh Congregational Church at 8 o clock. Musical culture class meets tonight at 6:30. Ira T. Brown resumes butcher business at 120 North Main Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. David's Hall
Scranton Street
Lackawanna
Hellenic Calvinistic Methodist Church
Catholic Mutual Benevolent Assoniation No. 44
Hari Gari Hall
Young Men's Institute Council
Lawrence Orchestra
Jackson Street Baptist Church
de Gruchy
Hyde Park
Ira T. Brown
Malin Avenue
Republicans Vote for Jacint and Good Pivements
In a brief political notice supporters urge Republicans to back Jacint amid upcoming Mth month voting. The plea emphasizes steady leadership and prudent pivements to guide policy.
Fright as a Cure by Dr Michea Advocates Fright Therapy
Dr Michea, a Minglish physician, promotes fright as treatment for nervous diseases. He claims anonymous letters create shock that triggers recovery, noting rheumatic, hysterical, and epileptic cases improve after fright. He cautions this method suits nervous disorders and could harm organic illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michea
Community Notices From Jefferson Avenue And Nearby
Local items report ill health for Mrs. W G Parke and Mrs Evan Morris with recovery for Elmer Freeman and others. Students Lindsay and Keene attend seminary and funeral respectively. August donations to No 28 school total 46.20, with various donors listed. Prof Hawker lectured on The Fate of a Nation at the Library, drawing good attendance and funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Parke
Jefferson Avenue
George Lindsay
Ann Arbor Seminary
Sarah Fordham
Philadelphia
Evan Morris
Breaker Street
H. L. Burdick
Clark Miller
I. T. Keene
B. F. Dunn
Telaware Street
Elmhurst
D. L. Keene
Elmer Freeman
Thirteenth Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Prof. Burdick
Hawker
Cod Liver Oil Syrup Promises Best Cough Cold Relief
AT MANNERS PHARMACY on 920 Green Ridge Street advertises Cod Liver Oil with Hyper phosphites as the best hot soda served in the city for coughs and colds, claiming unbeatable quality and regular dollar value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manners’ Pharmacy
Green Ridge Street
South Scranton man injured when wagon slides on ice
Peter Rink of Stone Avenue, driver for Charles Rettig and Sons Brewery, was injured when his wagon slid on an icy street in South Scranton. The wagon overturned near Cedar Avenue, throwing him to the curb and causing multiple fractures and facial injuries. John Williams helped restrain the team but could not stop it. Rink was treated by Dr. D A Webb and taken home for further care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Rink
Stone Avenue
Charles Rettig and Sons’ Brewery
Pottsville
Mr. Rink
Hickory Street
Pittston Avenue
Cedar Avenue
Rink
Miller
John Williams
Schumaker
Installation of officers at Catholic Mutual Benevolent Branch 5
Branch 5 Catholic Mutual Benevolent association held an installation ceremony for new officers for the coming year with Grand Deputy A Kelly Supreme Trustee T P Hoban and District Deputy J R Barrett officiating. New officers include Michael McGarry president T J Coggins first and Thomas Kenney treasurer. A luncheon, speeches by notable lawyers and city officials, music and cigars followed. McGarry begins his ninth term. Columbus council Young Men's Institute also installed with John B. O Malley heading the deliberations. A smoker closed the evening as sister councils attended in force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Mutual Benevolent Association
FB. A. Kelly
Carbondale
T. P. Hoban
J. R. Barrett
Michael McGarry
T. J. Coggins
Thomas E. Kenney
James A. Manley
P. J. Kelley
W. H. Daley
John Hannon
Willam Hannon
Thomas M. Coar
P. D. Moran
Thomas McTigue
Michael Maloney
Columbus Council
Young Men's Institute
M. F. Donahoe
John B. O'Malley
M. A. Donahoe
John Needham
M. J. McHugh
J. J. Kelley
John Ward
Inside Sentinel
T. Ruddy
Outside Sentinel
James Coyne
James Kennedy
John Haggerty
Patrick Langan
Miss Anna Fickus 12th Birthday Dance at Home
Anna Fickus daughter of Mr and Mrs Christian Fickus celebrated turning twelve with a 3 to 7 pm dancing party at their Tee dar avenue home. Guests included Anna Elia Sophia Ellen Lottie Emma Hannah Mabel Stella Nettie Flora Katie Emma Mamie Katie Minnie Lottie WFrod Henry Edmund Fred and Robert Fickus and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Fickus
Christian Fickus
Teedar Avenue
Miss Fickus
Republicans in Elev enth ward fix by reelection plan
The vigilance committees of three districts in Elev enth ward met at Charles Huester’s Cedar avenue hotel and reversed Monday’s decision. The ward caucus moves to Germania hall Tuesday night from Friday. Charles Stone of the Third district declares as Republican select council candidate joining John J. Schneider and Phillip Wirth in the endorsement fight. Sergeant Edward Conley, Cedar avenue, Thirteenth regiment hospital corps, returns today to Camp MacKenzie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleventh Ward
Charles Huester
Cedar Avenue
Germania Hall
Charles Stone
Laset
Select Council
John J. Schneider
Phillip Wirth
Mr. Stone
Edward Conley
Thirteenth Regiment Hospital Corps
Camp MacKenzie
Grain-O Promises Sleep Without Coffee Stimulation
Grain-O is described as a non stimulant drink that nourishes and cheers like coffee, yet does not disrupt sleep. It is recommended for nervous persons, young people and children as a perfect substitute, made from pure grains and available today from your grocer.
Candidate Nomination Declared For Eleventh Ward Constable
An ill patient yesterday announced his intention to be a candidate for the Republican nomination for constable of the Eleventh Ward. Voters will choose among Jocos Koongs John Fink and Fred Minkop, the soldier candidate, whose friend a State he has no storie following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleventh Ward
Jocos Koongs
John Fink
Fred
Minkop
Public School Saving Plan Expands On Cedar Avenue
The Cedar Avenue school implements a weekly savings program praised by teachers. Principal John Beaumont reports individual deposits from pupils including Mary A Pitcher Anna H Rankin and Elizabeth Zang, totaling $11.51 for last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Avenue
John Beaumont
Mary A. Pitcher
Anna H. Rankin
Mary A. Soott
Murry EB. Keenan
Elizabeth Zang
Baby Patrick Wynn laid to rest in cathedral cemetery
John Murray of 1826 Pittston avenue escaped serious injury after his left hand was drawn into a wheel cage at the Dodge mine. Dr. John J. Walsh attends. The Fourteen Friends meet at Hotel Best tomorrow night for officer elections. Work resumes at the old mill after a week idle. A mothers meeting at the South Side YWCA rooms invites all mothers with Miss Krigsaum giving a short talk. cake and coffee served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick
Patrick Wynn
Elm Street
Cathedral
John Murray
Pittston Avenue
Dodge
John J. Walsh
Hotel Best
Nine year old Patrick Reilly undergoes jaw operation
Dru Garvey Heinstein and Carty performed successful surgery on Patrick Reilly of Throop Street after repeated jaw decay from a snow ball injury. Doctors removed most of the diseased bone and a plate will replace it. Recovery expected. Also notes Dunmore teachers institute Jan 14 at 1 10 pm with musicians writing and recitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dru
Garvey
Heinstein
Carty
Patrick Reilly
John Reilly
Throop Street
Dunmore
Muasle
Derman
McCannon
Wilkes-Barre High School
R. N. Davis
J. Foley
M. J. Murray
Ada Dean
8. Price
Nellie Pook
George P. Bible
East Stroudaburg State Normal School
M. J. Lloyd
F. H. Greene
C. F. Neimeyer
Joseph Gray
Michael Walsh
Sport Hill
Burgess Powell
J. B. Bronson
Elm Street
Elmhurst
Misa Ada Dean
Keystone Hall
Peter Pinkney
Prescott Avenue
Pittston
Messrs
Wilson
Bronson
Webber
Kellam
McPeek
J. D. Bovard
Expenditures for School Operations and Tax Details
The document lists expenses of running the school from June 1 to December 1 with totals for tax and per-ev levies. It shows figures for tax collector and treasurer percentages, along with the overall expenditures and fines related to school operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elverton Consent
Kemp's Balsam Promises Quick Cough Cure Trial Offer
An advertisement claims that some coughs resist medicine but Kemp's Balsam will cure and warns it should be tried immediately. It promises free trial and sale through all druggists with a positive guarantee.
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North Scranton
Dr.Bull
Dr. Hull
Ters
Miss Jones
She
Worth Sc
Jie
Dsoa
See
Ade
Bie
Damask Towers
Marseilles
Globe Warehouse
West
Scranton
Social Affairs
Cecelia
Green Ridge
South Scranton
Branch 85
M. B
Mis Hee
GhUrde
Lackawanna Avenue
Lyceum Theatre
Res & Ees Lessers
Aki
Sglir
Andrew Mack
Etiveta
Mack
New York
Pleawe the
THE
Gormans
John, James and
George
MR. Bean
Boston
Thles
School Savings Bank
MBS OF News
Omeer Thornton
No. 3
Aree Vivo
Pirie Fen Wuprors Cisiaceuwense
Echool
Presbyterian Church
Nev
Charles Lee
Paul
Christ
Lee
Jesus
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