West Scranton News Briefs and Social Notes
Interesting figures pertain to the past year s work of Columbia Chemicals. The meeting installed officers led by President Charles Cortess and Treasurer Joseph Oliver. A 1900 annual report cites alarms, hose, and fire service figures, with a lecture on seas and lands to be illustrated at Bellevue church. Community notices include birthdays, deaths, church services, and local incidents with various residents noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Russell
Kate Ford
Charles Russell
Rosanna Nafuse
Columbia Hoge and Chemical Company
Charles Cortess
Edward Pethrick
Joseph Oliver
Robert Diehl
Franklin Phillips
William Lyman
Beverlyhose
Evin Walters
Charles Coriees
Albert Lewis
Albert Davis
Kelle
William Jones
A. B. Holmes
Ffteen
Double wedding celebrants at Edwards Court in West Scranton
Pastor Sweet officiated a double wedding in Edwards Court with George Russell and Miss Kate Ford of Des Moines Iowa and Charles Russell and Miss Rosanna Nafus of Lehman Pennsylvania as contracting parties. The ceremony drew hearty congratulations from witnesses. A reception followed and best wishes were offered by The Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werner
Russell Brothers
Rev William Davies of the Bellevue A Welsh Calvinistic Methodist
Revd William Davies, a leader of the Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist parish, is noted for his long service and influence within the church community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Davies
The
Bellevue
Obituary: William Brink Former Washburn Street Pastor Dies
William Brink longtime pastor associated with Washburn Street Presbyterian for over forty years died at his daughter’s home on North Washington Avenue after a lengthy illness. Survived by widow, daughter, and several grandchildren, funeral set for Friday with services at St. Francis church and private burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Bei
Washington Avenue
Pat Stientione
Thorugh Chrietian
Prink
Washbert Street
Manet
Fink
Mies WA
Mie
Sell
Cof
Brink
Wasburn Street
Ality
Anne Petetithy
Moffat
Intense Dyspepsia Relief Alleged From Stuart's Tablets
A recount of a chronic stomach case cured by Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. The patient experienced rapid relief, improved appetite, weight gain, and no further digestive pain after four tablets. Claims the tablets are safe for all ages, made from fruit and vegetable essences, sold for 50 cents in drugstores. Free literature offered by FLA Stuart Co, Marshall, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Redivell
Stuart
Bluort
FLA. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Siumari Co
Tragic Death Of Child Of Mr and Mrs Dermott
The daughter of Mr and Mrs Dermott of Hampton Street died at noon after a months long illness. Survived by parents and siblings John Bonnie William Annie and others. Funeral set for Thursday near St Patrick’s West Scranton with burial at Cathedral Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Olin
Dermott
Hampton Street
Winte
Plateras John
Thonnie
William
Duced
Pronk
Annie
MTF
St. Matrick’s Church
West Scranton
Mary Dray Heil Funeral Notice
Mary Dray Heil of the Tome of her mate F Thier, memb aiternann, funeral services to be held at the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dray Heil
Ep F. Thier
Memb Aiternann
Sram
Obituaries From South Scranton Note Pack
The late Mrs. Wilhelmina Schehank’s funeral was held at the family Willow street home and interment followed at Pittston Avenue cemetery with pallbearers Charles Scheuch John Demuth Fred Miller and George Neher and flower bearer John Leaver. Michael Norton of Pittston Avenue was laid to rest at St John’s Church with a requiem mass after a funeral at 9 and pallbearers Peter Haggerty William McCabe Michael Golden Patrick Manlay Patrick Barrett Patrick Graham and bearers Tom Flaherty James Hamm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles KB
Daniela
Division Street
Harrisburg
Ie West Side Bank
Imorge Jones
Washburn Street
Roberta
Mary Gorman
North Ninth Street
West Side Hospital
James Nevis
St Patrick’s Church
Cathedral
John
Peter Slikanitn
Bowenth Street
John Links
Aldernin Millett
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Ploh. Brooks
Wilkes-Barre
Pittston Avenue
St. John's Church
Peter Haggerty
William McCabe
Michael Golden
Patrick Manlay
Patrick Barrett
Patrick Graham
Tom Flaherty
James Hamm
Seventh Masquerade Ball of Primitive Bocial Club Held
Last night the seventh annual masquerade ball at Athletic hell drew over a hundred well dressed couples. Music was by Prof. Ton Rennie Jr. Committee members included John Rafferty William Melatery Feat Keene William Gitoms W H W Walter and William Melvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Hell
Ton. Rennie, Jr
John Rafferty
Winia Melatery
Feat Keene
Willikm Gitoms
W. H W. Walter
Willian Melvin
Coe lodge names officers for the coming year
At a regular meeting of the Coe lodge No. M1 Klehesot Pyrhias held in Horiman's hall late evening the following officers for the evening year were installed Chancellor Robert Dipiert view chancellor Henry Market prelate George Miller master at work Martin Mamer mopster ut ans Anthony Reviler inside guard Anthony Graywilacky outside guard Henry Goebel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coelodge
Klehesot Pyrhias
Horiman
Evering
Inetabel
Robert Dipiert
Henry Market
George Miller
Martin Mamer
Meeting Adds Henrys Sanders To The Order
Mitvode comel Nu S22 during Oy dey United American Mechanics session last evening and in ituted Henrys Sanders into the order. Several figures listed suffer from grip with various confinements including Mrs Pred Albrecht and Thomas Heffron. An auxiliary meeting of the Ancient Order of Hibernians is announced for Pharmacy hall tonight. A local injury report notes William Meture leaving for Philadelphia for limb treatment after polo ball incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitvode Comel
Durin Oydey
United American Mechanics
Ingener
Henrys Sanders
Pred Albrecht
Stone Avenue
William Meture
Front Street
Lake Boroanton
Philadelphia
Thomas Heffron
Prospect Avenue
William Golden
Palm Street
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Order of Hibernians
Pharmacy Hall
James F. Whelan
Dunmore Doings and Local Election Preparations
In Dunmore two council seats two school directors a treasurer a street commissioner two auditors and a justice of the peace will be nominated A public meeting discussed water questions and revival services amid a busy political period The list of candidates includes Willan McAllister W J Jones Henry Webber H M Spencer Ruger Wahlers Patrick McDonnell Fabrizio Dandrea and others with primaries planned for late January and February discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
Pegaida
Schod
Councilien
Willan McAl- Veter
Jones
Henry Webber
H. M. Spencer
Ruger Wahlers
Denny
Patrick McDonnell
Dew
A. A. Krotzer
Hieht
Fabrzio Dandrea
Democratic Party
Michael McDonald
John F. Brown
Matthew Yetting
Dentist Derrig
Thomas McGowan
August Wahler
Thomas Quinn
James Cullen
Patrick Seamon
Frank Fuhr
Jacob Bronson
John Flannelly
Roger O'Hara
Council
W. HH. McAllister
Edward Conway
John Mongan
James McDonnel
Charlee Weasel
Frank Butterman
Andrew Ferguson
Fr. A. Scott
Martin Gibbons
Thomas Walsh
James Plannelly
William Cronan
Michael Morrison
Democratic Committee
Taxpayers Demand Action Over Scranton Gas Rates
Prominent taxpayers urge the borough to convene a citizen meeting to challenge Scranton Gas and Water charges. Rumors persist that actions taken at the time of the old franchise may be illegal if the present company resists. Fire plug charges rising from 5 to 20 dollars and business plug rates up to 200 percent have sparked district ire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Dunmore Company
Wargese
Wotson
Advance guard of soven column returns from British Columbia
The advance guard of the soven column has arrived home. Hall Thorton Barker Milner and son Edward report these parts are good enough for them. Thermometer around 40 degrees. The country is primitive with hovels and little protection from cold. An accident injuring Fred Wheatcroft who left for British Columbia was severe, caught between nine cars and squeezed, expected to disable him for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Messrs
Hall Thorton
Barker Milner
Edward
Jegreea
Ser
Fred Wheatcroft
Mlin
Revival Meeting At Hip Avenue Church Draws Converts
The Hip Avenue Christian church held a revival last night with Rev. Mr. Cobbs delivering a message on The Gospel Is the Power of Salvation. The sermon outlined the gospel as truth for salvation and obedience to its commands. Two more conversions were reported, bringing total to eighteen. baptism to follow at service end. Tonight's topic is Why Lonely People Are Best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hip Avenue Christian Church
Mr. Cobbs
Trustees Elected At Gomattal Church Meeting
At the Gomattal congregational meeting Mr GB Amith and James I Young were elected trustees for three years. A large attendance filled the seats. some unsold seats remained. William Mellale of Main Street sustained a painful injury at home when a stair step collapsed. The Dunmore Woman's Christian Temperance Union set an important meeting at Mrs Schultz's home on Thursday at 5 pm. The funeral of Herbert Blackmore was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomattal
Presbyterian Church
GB. Amith
James i. Young
William Mellale
Main Street
Wellar
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of
Dunmore
Schultz
Monroe Avenue
Herbert Blackmore
Burial Planned For Ephraim Blackmore Young Son
The young son of Ephraim Blackmore will be taken from the residence on Ward Street this afternoon at five o'clock for interment in Dunmore Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephraim Blackmore
Ward Street
Dunmore Cemetery
Local notices on travel and health updates
A.D. Blackinton plans an extended business trip to Missouri. Dr. Hichon has returned from a brief stay at Honesdale. Mrs. Peter Slegle remains seriously ill after a prolonged illness. Edward McGill, Sr. is very ill at his Cemetery Street home. Cure the grip in two days with BromeQuinine tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.D. Blackinton
Missouri
Dr. Hichon
Honesdile
Mra
Peter Slegle
Edward McGill, Sr
Cemetery Street
North Scranton Event and Local Obituaries
The cantata A Day in the Woods by Charles H. Gabriel will be produced by the Dutch Gap Mission Sunday school at Welsh Congregational Church this evening with a large cast of named performers. The funeral of the late Mrs. William Moore of Wear Marken Street occurred yesterday afternoon with Rev. ROV. Clymer officiating and interment at Dapmore cemetery. Mr and Mrs Slitte Webb celebrated their forty first wedding anniversary with friends attending and musical selections by Thomas Davidson and Miss Anna Fummert. Additional notes list local marriages, engagements, and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Auastralia
Bellevue
A. B Holmer
Booth Mainavenie
Fikenan
Holmer
Ina Lamb
Fairview Avenue
Mrs. Kills
Swetland Street
John Bonore
Sulertig
Grip
Aire
Wiliam Harnelt
Annie
Pleasant Street
Mere
John McPadden
Selene
Jilly
Price Street
Jackney Street Baptist Church
Thos. de Gruchy
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Thomas Wright
St. Patrick’s Church
Edward Clark
Mt. Pleasant
Moenidlay
West Side Hospital
Twentieth Century Social Club
Mears’ Hall
Profesor Wagea
Ohio
Thomas Harrie
North Sumner Avenue
Twerite Hall
John Dunn
Archbald Street
Cathedral Cemetery
Charles H. Gabriel
Dutch Gap Mission Sunday School
Welsh Congregational Church
Grandin
Mary J. Jones
Flosay
Queen
Hessie Ryans
Madge
Mary L. Spear
Totile
Mary Lloyd
Nora
Lulu Spear
Dolly
Jeannette Toss
Nellie
Beasts Lewis
Maude
Anna Alexander
Ressie Leo
May
May Coleman
Baral Davis
Frank
Lewta Davis
Sam
Dannie Coleman
Joe
John Jones
Manets
Venus
Ligale Weaten
Moon
Cassie Jones
Barth
Martha Evans
Uranus
Annie Lloyd
Jupiter
David J. Williams
Neptune
Edward Thomas
Saturn
Reese Alexander
Mercury
David Weston
Mara
Moregan
Lewis
Comet
William Hothame
Miss Thomas
Mise Kingsley
Hlenry FB
Babecock
James Mediuloness
John Moxon
Charles Perry
Harry Webbe
Marty Mctiumness
Dapmore
Mie
Slilte’ Webb
Throop Street
Thoms Davidson
Migs Anna Fummert
Jovweph Webb
Mia
William Webb
Willan Well
James Wood
Polly Wilson
Kimma and
Battle Wood
Jennie
Mabel Webb
James Webb
Thomas Davidson
Roger Wood
David Wark
James Price
Joseph Webb
Clara Nicholson
Helen
Jermyn
Jane Davis
Nettle
Emile Steed
Tillie Davie
Thomasa Williams
Olyphant
Willian Summers
Tillie
Prices
James O'Malley
Weat Market Street
Mise Agnes Charles
Spruce Street
Thomas White
Willian Street
James White
T. Honaventure’s College
Allegany
Marie Conway
Pittston
James Friese
Leggett Street
Ser
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
Scranton
Columbia Chemicals
Nstali
Ani
General News
Dufour
Globe Warehouse
William Frink
Charles W. Roesiy
Menijon Charker W. Roeshins
Kinlle
Godiwk Setendas
St Franklin Avenue
Millie Vranklin
Seattle
Mary Skordlen
Sparta
Wie
Germany
Wortemberg
Germs
New York
Ole
Pullis
Tee
Milne
Tolbows
Millets
John Coumy
Gale
Makoto
Donnie
Holla
Allie
Pridae
Delph
Kate Kivlin
Kate Rivlin
McDonouil Avenue
Montoy
Phewnonia
North Boranton
Slove
Keven
Sle
Thomas
Mane Rivlin
Peeionk
Oly Rosary Church
Helen McDermott
Miss Meten McDeomoil, Aga Ue Yomey
Ain
South Scranton
Wilhelmina Schank
Michael Norton
Treverton
Dunmore Doings
Mren
William McHale
Anent Water Company
Canada
Warner
Warner's Safe Cure Co
Bright
Wansun
Barn Can Co
Rochester
N. Y
Joe Rose
Lake View
Cook Co
Ashland Ave
Chicago
Igor
Union Painless Dentists
C. S. Faatz
Maneger
Lackawanna Ave
Scranton, Pa
North Scranton
Lyceum Theatre
Burgunder
Lessees
Duffy
Business Mana
Leibler & Company
Hall Caine
Boston
Sejis
Gale Titewluy
A. m
Henry Miller
Richard Savage
Madeline Lucette Ryley
Academy OF Fusic
REI
Harry A Brown
New Gaiety Theatr
Hieetion
Hiwanl & Emerson
Vauleville Acta -Siuin
Sviewe—Matlnes
California Fig Syrup Co.l
Wy F P. Davies
Memorial Church
J. J. Fordham
Capouse Avenue
Biate Dental Association
Wilkes
Misa Cora Griffin
East Africa
Zaneibar
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