Will Not Seek the Democratic Nomination in Nineteenth Ward
In South Scranton Henry J. Sprake retires from the race for common council. A Friday caucus may select Thomas H. Kelley as the Irish candidate with approval of Attorney John J. Murphy. Incumbent Richard Sheridan undecided. Funeral of Mrs. Caroline Ridenbach held on Washington Ave with Rev. W A North officiating. Interment at Pittston Avenue Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Caroline Ridenbach
South Washington Avenue
Zang
The
Tribune
Henry J. Sprake
Alder Street
Sproke Brow
Cavanaugh's Hall
River Street
Kramer's Hall
J. Mickey
Spruks
Edward J. Coleman
Andrew Conway
Thomas Kelley
Charles Graft
Michael McGuire
Henry Bpruke
Edrwin Frable
Edwin Frable
Prospect Avenue
Thomas H. Kelley
Ward
John J. Murphy
Knoll
Sion
Oelock
Thomas H. Kelly
Casey & Kelly
Richard Sheridan
Murphy
Local Police Lieutenant Disabled. multiple funeral notices surge
Lieutenant Peter Zang is confined at home with a sprained back after a fall on a sidewalk. Patrolman Geecheldle acts as lieutenant. Funeral services were held for William Huff infant son of Mr and Mrs Huff at Pitts on Avenue Cemetery. Demographic notices list Michel Reap and Matt Murray seeking Democratic nomination for register of voters in Nineteenth ward. William O Malley, master mechanic at Lackawanna Iron and Steel, seeks Fourth district seat in Twentieth ward at the Democratic city convention. Courite Pantle funeral set from 418 Bee Street today at 1 PM with services at St Mars church and Cathedral cemetery interment. Minnie Deltrick funeral held yesterday afternoon at 815 Prescott Avenue with services at the house. J W Randolph led service and interment at Dunmore Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanhnoe Iron and Steel Company
Courite Pantle
Beec Street
St. Mars'church
Cathedral
Minnie Deltrick
Prescott Avenue
J. W. Randolph
Dunmore
Vestibuled Trains Connect New York and Chicago Route
Solid Through Vestibuled Trains including Standard Pullman and Warner Buffet Sleeping cars run daily between New York and Chicago via Lackawanna and Nickel Plate roads. Through day couches with free porter service. dining cars offer meals at reasonable prices. Rates are lower than competing lines. For information contact D L and W agent TF Moore at Nickel Plate, 291 N Main St Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Lackawanna
Nickel Plate
Scranton
Binghamton
Elmira
Cleveland
Fort Wayne
Moore
Nickel Plate Road
N. Main St
Buffalo
N.Y. A
Semi-Annual Sale of Housekeeping Linens
A newspaper note announces a semi annual sale featuring heavy reductions on housekeeping linens. The write up urges economical buyers to stock up as the Bargain Opportunity lasts and seasonal needs are addressed.
Price Premium Cited Over Quoted Quote
The above figures are worth five percent more than the price quoted, indicating a premium above the listed value.
Quilt Listings and Quilt Prices From Merchant Inventory
Readable items show multiple quilt cases including White Bed Spreads Crochet Quilts Marseilles Quilts and Marnelilee Quilts with varying values. Listed prices include $1.00 $1.50 $2.25 and $2.50 per case in an assortment of quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
Bleached and Unbleached Linen Crash Fabrics Prices
Fragmentary OCR lists prices for bleached Barnsley and Scotch crash fabrics. Mentions 20 inch and 14 inch widths with values like 7 and 9, plus references to colors and unbleached twill crash. Contains numerous garbled words and unclear lot details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaerarnetes Feeenasseaesacsns
Plymouth Congregational Church to Pick New Pastor
West Scranton church members meet to hear report on selecting a pastor after two years without one. Rev Romig of Lebanon impressed during November revival, seen as strong candidate for guiding youth and revival work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Congregational Church
Thomas Bell
Norwich
Romig
Lebanon
I S Society Holds Social and Literary Meeting
The I. S. society met at Harry Godshall's home on Price street for a social and literary program. The evening included mer rim ent and a menu of clam chowder coffee ice cream and cake. Officers listed were Roy Williams president and others. attendees included Misses Morgans Williams Morgan Davis Godshall and several couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. S. Society
Harry Godshall
Price Street
Roy Williams
Annie Mathias
Edward Watkins
Margaret Morgans
Gertrude Williame
Elizaeth Morgan
Belinda Davis
Thomas Mathias
Mosers
David Gibbs
Reese Lewis
Robert Owens
Richard James
Charles Godshall
William L. Davis
Local man jailed for family abuse after missing return
George Jenkins of North Hyde Park avenue, after returning home from a week away, celebrated by abusing his wife and was arrested at 1 am. He faced Alder man Moses and was held on $500 bail for non support and abuse. Dr Elston Denison of Tenth street was arrested for drunkenness and abusive behavior toward family. Denison was fined five dollars and jailed thirty days on default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jenkins
Hyde Park Avenue
Thomas and
McColligan
Jenkins
Aldermin Moses
Fifteenth Ward
Elston Denison
Tenth Street
Moses
Denison
Sleigh Ride Party At Clark's Summit After Friday Evening
A group of youths attended a sleigh ride to Clark's Summit on Friday evening. They left at 45 o clock and reached Miss Jessie Polhamus home by two o clock where dancing and refreshments followed. The guests included Mamie Morgan Millie Coons Mima and Carrie Darling Anna Coons Angie Reese Gusale Polhamus Beasle Neely Calvin Couns Jay Reese Alex Neely George Daniel Marry Peck Robert Fotit Arthur Davis and William Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Jessie Polhamus
Mima
Carrie Darling
Anna Coons
Angie Reese
Gusale Polbhamus
Beasle Neely
Messrs
Calvin Couns
Jay Reese
Alex, Neely
George Daniel
Marry Peck
Robert Fotit
Arthur Davis
William Harris
Mrs Howell Powell Injured In Ice Accident
Mrs Howell Powell of Deckercourt, widow of Frank J Powell, slipped on an icy Main avenue sidewalk and fractured her hip. She was taken home for treatment by Dr Lindabury and later moved to Hahneman hospital as a private patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell Powell
Deckercourt
Frank J. Powell
Main Avenue
Lindabury
Funeral for Mrs. William Frang Held on Bromley Avenue
The funeral of the late Mrs. William Frang was held yesterday afternoon from the family home on North Bromley avenue. Rev. Schoettle of Chestnut street Presbyterian church officiated and offered consolation to the husband and son. Interment followed at Washburn street cemetery with pallbearers including David Byvans, Joseph Paff, John Crawford, James Jeremiah, Harry Fuller, and PF. N. Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridenbach
Caroline Ridenbach
Washington Avenue
Lfe-Long
W. A. North
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
The
Decessed
North
Pittston Avenue
John Kilcullen
Owen Dudendorf
Jacob Zingle
Adams Nouls
Henry Engie
Wiliam Wockroth
George Stoeber
William Frang
North Bromley Avenue
Mr. Schoettle
Chestnut Street Presbyterian Church
Washburn Street
David Byvans
Joseph Paff
John Crawford
James Jeremiah
Harry Fuller
PF. N. Myers
Noakes Marries Miss Goodall In New York Westminster Church
J Gordon Noakes formerly of this side now living in New York wed Misa Louise Mdna Goodall last Wednesday at Westminster Presbyterian Church in New York City. The groom is a popular young man and was well regarded locally. the bride is described as accomplished and wealthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gordon Noakes
New York City
Louise Edna Goodall
William Franz
Howell Powell
New York
Misa Louise Mdna Goodall
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Sample
Junor
Prodigal Son and Daughter Sermon Draws Large Crowd
Rev J P Moffatt of Washburn Street Presbyterian preached the first of four sermons on the Prodigal Son and Daughter last evening to a large congregation. The discourse was very fine and the series is attracting considerable attention despite the pastor's recent illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Moffatt
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Kemp's Balsam Ad Claims Fast Cough Cure
An advertisement urges readers to try Kemp's Balsam for lingering coughs warning that delaying treatment harms health. It promises immediate benefit after the first dose and offers a trial bottle for five cents with a positive guarantee, available at all druggists.
Open Letters Promote Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Readers from Jexxim FE Greex Denmark Iowa and Riverside Jows share testimonials praising Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. They describe relief from long term menstrual pains backache headaches dizziness and ovarian trouble after using the remedy and claim improved health and ability to work and walk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jexxim FE
Greex
Denmark
Iowa
Hanny Hanpy
Riverside, Jows
Local Society Notes And Arrivals In WilkesBarre Area
Mrs James W Davis of Twelfth street returns from a week with relatives in WilkesBarre. Miss Margaret Griffitha of Kingston visits friends here. Mrs Martin Carey of North Main Avenue recovers from illness. Mrs John Armstrong and daughter Harriet of South Mulvin Avenue return from WilkesBarre. Edward Cusick, Hillside Home keeper, visited town Saturday. Clark Bros partner EB Clark returns from New York trip. John Thomas of North Rebecca Avenue returns from Maryland. Miss Minnie Althea Rinker and Dr Harrison announce marriage on Wednesday at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Davis
Twelfth Street
Wilkes-Barre
Thomas Mathias
West Lackawanna Avenue
Martin Carey
North Main Avenue
John Armstrong
Harriet
South Miulin Avenue
Margaret Griffitha
Kingston
Edward Cusick
Hillside
EB. M. Clark
Clark Bros
New York City
John Thomas
North Rebecca Avenue
Maryland
Minnie Althea Rinker
E. ¥. Harrison
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Funeral notices and local events from Scranton area
The community records funerals for Laura Markwick and Mrs Redbert Evans with interments in Dunmore and Cathedral cemeteries. A fall injures Mrs M Farber of Rock Street. Fire alert from box 44 caused by thawing pipes. no damage. Constable Joseph Dean seeks re election on Republican ticket. Prayer meetings at First Welsh Baptist church. Mr and Mrs Jacob Von Mayer visit from Philadelphia. Edras Howell noted. A Winontha child of Mr and Mrs M J Gilbride dies. funeral to be held this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Markwick
Fourteenth Street
Dunmore Cemetery
M. Farber
Rock Street
Scranton
Seventh Streets
Scranton Street
Joseph Dean
Twenty-first Ward
First Welsh Baptist Church
Jacob von Mayer
Philadelphia
Edras Howell
Washburn Street
Winontha
M. J. Gilbride
Eynon Street
Cathedral Cemetery
Mra
Redbert Evans
North Scranton Club Night Opens with Piano Recital
Anthracite Wheelmen host a North Main club event with Mrs H Schindel and guest Edith Martin in a piano recital with Mr Evans. Dancing follows as Kingston Stars beat Kingston basketball 11 to 4. Various societies hold meetings and visits noted.
Day's Doings in Dunmore Borough Special local events and injuries noted
In Dunmore Borough notes the High School hosts a Local Teachers' Institute on Saturday. E J Spettigue of North Blakely Street injured seriously. Martin McDermott's death causes regret. Firemen's fair at Washington hall reopened with articles sold including a Water set won by Sallie Lynett. Door prize 1824. Dancing until late with Nellie Derrig. tomorrow night final sales include bicycle and $40 in gold. Picket Line stage cast listed with many locals and military references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Institute
E. J. Spettigue
Blakely Street
Martin McDermott
Colonial Council
Washington Hall
Sallie Lynett
Nellie Derrig
Caleb Holmes
J.T. O'Neill
Albert Cherrington
Edward Cawley
Harvey Crosscomb
Patrick Haggerty
Squire Holmes
J. Evans
Hiram Lufkin
Joe Highland
Jerry Slater
Thomas ‘Tayior
O'Stout
P. F. O'Hara
Harford
Martin Collican
Tim Reilly
Patrick Crane
Silvey Holmes
Jonnie Gillesple
Leonora Hartford
Winfred Plannelly
Sal
George Moran
Local teachers institute features entertainment edition
The High school hosted a Saturday afternoon teachers institute with many out-of-town guests. Miss Sallie Price and Prof Joseph Gray led a credited program of songs recitations and talks including vertical writing essays and a Sheridan’s Ride reading by Miss Nellie Peek with faculty from Wilkes-Barre Peckville Clark's Summit Moscow Elmhurst and Dickson City in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Price
Joseph Gray
America
E. D. Bovard
McCannon
Wilkes-Barre High School
Elsie Powell
R. N. Davis
John Foley
M. J. Murray, Jr
Nellie Peek
Peckville
Farm foreman injured in fall from plank at coal works
RE J Bettigue of North Blakely street, foreman for the Pennsylvania Coal Company, was badly injured Friday afternoon while at work. He stood on a plank over machinery ten feet high and was knocked to the ground unconscious when the end gave way. He was taken home to recover with a head wound, a badly sprained arm, and shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. J. Bpettigue
Blakely Street
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Death notice for Martin McDermott of Monroe Avenue
Sorrow falls on the community as Martin McDermott of Monroe Avenue and Grove Street dies after a period of pleurisy. The popular young townsman leaves parents and brothers and sisters including Patrick John James Til Andrew and Mrs Michael Cummings. Funeral mass at St Pauls Church Green Ridge at 10 in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin McDermott
Monroe Avenue
Grove Street
Martin
Slaters
Patrick
John
Victor
Col
James
Lincoln
Til
Andrew
Michael Cummings
St. Paul's Church
Green Ridge
Daughters of America Install Officers in Boyle’s Hall
Colonial council No. 27 installed officers in temporary quarters at Boyle's hall on Friday evening. Officers include Counselor Christiana Pletcher Assistant Counselor Lavina Paul Vice Counselor Louise Engle Assistant Vice Counselor Amanda Smith Recording Secretary Anna Ridgeway Assistant Recording Secretary Hose Correll Financial Secretary Helle Mitchell Treasurer Ella Swarts Conductor Elia Schlents Warden Cora Bidwell Inside Sentinel Emma Brinx Outside Sentinel Eva Osterhout Junior Past Counselor Alice Altemose Trustees Frances Brink Blanche Debow Cora Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Council
Daughters of America
Boyle's Hall
Christiana Pletcher
Lavina Paul
Louise Engle
Amanda Smith
Anna Ridgeway
Hose Correll
Helle Mitchell
Ella Swarts
Elia Schlents
Cora Bidwell
Inside Sentinel
Emma Br
Mrs Kizer Injured After Ice Fall In Maplewood
Mrs. Harry Kizer of Fourth Street slipped on ice while carrying a pall of water at Maplewood and broke her arm. She expects to return home this week. General Manager James Spain of Dunmore Electric Light Co. becomes town’s most popular man amid severe storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Kizer
Fourth Street
Maplewood
James Spain
Dunmore Electric Light Company
New Coffee Alternative Railno Promises Gentle Digest
An advertisement touts Railno as a new coffee substitute placed in all the recery atores and touted for delicate stomachs. It claims Railno tastes like coffee, costs little, and is suitable for children, urging readers to try and ask for it.
Notable Manager Earns Quick Repairs and Civic Praise
Since his appointment as manager he has had breaks repaired promptly and encourages workers by his presence. Knights of the Golden Eagle No 163 request all members to meet at Ian Boyle's Hall for important business. Various local notices follow including social visits, candidates for justice, and a funeral attendance for Martha McDermott of the Scranton Stove Works sick and accidental fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Ian Boyle
Cherry Street
John Davie
Olyplant
John Richards
Collins Street
Wilkes-Barre
William Purdy
Apple Street
Pittston
Purdy
Samuel Linford
Thomas Thornton
Thirteenth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers
Camp MacKenzie
Miss Long
Sweet Valley
Eva Montgomery
Church Street
Preston Smith
Throop Street
Scranton Stove Works
Martha McDermott
Minooka Democratic Conferees Meet at Deskin’s Hotel
Minooka political observers report a routine afternoon conference at Deskin’s hotel to apportion offices across remaining districts after Moosic borough incorporation. The meeting aims for reconciliation among factions, with Quinn supporters pushing for re election. Greenwood mines begin a three days a week schedule. Corry Hollow Independent club appears inactive. Michael O Malley of Pillaton visited M G Cusick on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deskin
Moosic
Quinn
Greenwood Mines
Corry Hollow
Michael O'Malley
Pillaton
M. G. Cusick
Local notices and incidents from Thompe and Green Ridge area
Itoma at Thompe and Manners drug stores offer prompt attention. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Simons of East Market street visited friends in Carbondale. Mrs. Neeld of Dirkston avenue suffers a severe pneumonia. Industrial school reports good attendance. Joseph Reward injured at Poyntelle ice house. Mr. Seward injured when a car tackle failed and struck him in the face. Mrs. William Grey of Philadelphia returns after visiting Cupouge avenue. W. D. Kennedy elected trustee of the Presbyterian church. J. H. Fisher resigns. Dr. Bird preaches a glowing sermon at Morrel's hall. Morris D. Brown of Banderson avenue recovers after illness. Green Ridge Conclave of Hoposophs to install officers tonight. social to follow. E. Pratt buys Dickson avenue grocery business from George Hornbaker. Jerome Tonkin builds two houses on Electric avenue for R. E. Hurley. Mrs. W. G. Parke, recently ill, has recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itoma
Tribune
Thompeson
Market Street
Manners Drug Store
Green Ridge Street
H. M. Simons
East Market Street
Carbondale
Neeld
Dirkston Avenue
Industrial School
Joseph Reward
Poyntelle
Seward
Morrel'a Hall
Ureaker Street
Morris D. Brown
Banderson Avenue
Green Ridge
Hoptasophs
E. Pratt
Dickson Avenue
George Hornbaker
Jerome Tonkin
Electric Avenue
R. E. Hurley
North Park
W. G. Parke
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South Scranton
Henry J. Spauks
Bull
Damask Towers
Globe Warehouse
West
IL. L. Society
METS
Sleighride Party
Franz
Jennie BE. Green
Harry Hardy
North Scranton
Redims
H. Schindel
Saunders
Edith Martin
Evans
North End Stars
Silver Star
Lenox Athletic Club
St. Mary's Hall
West Market Street
Helen Graves
Jermyn
Otto Meyere
Lisgle Willams
Wilkes- Barre
Thomas Davis
Theodore Street
E. Jones
Olyphant
Jennie Ross
Davis
Henwood
Welsh Congregational Church
May
Endeavor Society of
Presbyterian Church
John Tilford
Grace Laurent
Archie Morgan
Emma Huff
Methodist Church
Pied
Dunmore Borough
Firemen'’S Fair
Local Institute
Spettigue
Martin Mdermott
T. M. Burns
Denver, Colo
Johann Hoff
Johann Moff
Seton
Lyceum Theatre
Reis & Burgunder
R. Long
Howe
Academy OF Music, Burgunder & Reds
Leasset
H.R. Long
Englnet
Avery
AL. Reeves
Famous Big Co
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