Pupils Return to West Scranton Schools After Closure
Pending reopening under Health Officer Dr. W H Allen orders One week after closing Nos 16 19 and 31 reopen Pupils may resume. No 18 to resume next Monday No 13 and 12 unlikely to close as no contagious disease found Small percentage returned yesterday as teachers notified few pupils About to fumigate Nos 3 and 86 as in other schools
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Republican Club
W. H. Allen
John T. Jones
Tribune
Yellow Kid gang steals goods. merchants vow action
Merchants complain of thefts by Yellow Kid gang members from Hennessey court. A watch at two places yesterday led to two youths confessing and returning items. Parents shielded them and revolvers of stolen goods are known, prompting warnings of further arrests to stop the practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Kid Gang
Hennessey Court
Boy Falls From Building Injures Head in City
Daniel Williams aged 17 son of John Williams contractor of Rock street fell from the top of a building yesterday at the corner of Luserne and Tenth streets and sustained painful injuries about the head and body. He struck squarely on his head and escaped instant death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Williams
John Williams
Rock Street
Luserne
Tenth Streets
Vin Mariani Wine World Famous Tonic
A brief card noting Vin Mariani as a world famous tonic associated with wines and beverages. Mentions guidelines for meals and appetizers and advises against substitutes in the context of a historical product overview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariani
Remarkable Survival After Severe Facial Injury
A boy suffered a deep facial cut but no bones were broken. Workmen believed he was dead until he reached home. Dr Roberta examined him and the boy was found alive and not seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta
Ladies' Aid of First Baptist Elects Officers
The annual meeting at the parsonage on North Hyde Park avenue elected officers including President Mrs. B. G. Beddoe and Vice Presidents Mrs. S. F. Mathews and Mrs. Belle Dorshimer. The group reported encouragement in treasurer and secretary reports, contributed $20 to the building fund, and planned an initial supper at the Exton home on February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Baptist Church
Hyde Park Avenue
B. G. Beddoe
8S. F. Mathews
Belle Dorshimer
A. Thlmes
Charles Bush
Mathews
James Exton
Tenth Street
Contractor begins foundation work on new Mott Street church
The contractor in charge for the First Baptist church replacement on Mott lot begins excavation for the foundation under John Aswell. He will remove the old foundation on Scranton street and reuse stone, with a large quarry contribution from W H Wickhiger and superstructure by A A Fletcher.
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Mott Lot
Bouth Main Avenue
First Baptist
John Aswell
Aswell
Scranton Street
W. H. Wickhiger
West Mountain
A. A. Fletcher
Wilkes-Barre
West Side Republican Club Holds Regular Meeting
At the regular meeting last evening the newly elected officers assumed duties and conducted business. Several new members were admitted and President Teese formed standing committees for the coming year led by the campaign group including W. Greylord Thomas W. Penn Morgan Charles Acker Griff T. Davis and Charles Oliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Republican Club
Teese
W. Greylord Thomas
W. Penn Morgan
Charles Acker
Griff T. Davis
Charles Oliver
Store Slashes Prices in Seasonal Stock Sale
The notice urges buyers to act on a conscious saver logic as prices are cut to clear stock from season to season. It highlights women shoppers as beneficiaries of forethought and good judgment, offering spring and current wear at immense savings from regular rates.
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Scranton
Fancy Brocade Silks Half Price Lot Attracts Attention
At 49 cents worth a dollar this half price lot of Fancy Brocade Silks draws buyer interest with strong value and shimmering fabric appeal.
Notable Fabric Styles Priced At One Dollar Each
The item list highlights a few select fabrics priced at one dollar. Included are Fancy Hrocade Silke patterns described as exceptionally handsome in design. Potential buyers are urged to consider these economical yet refined choices.
Remarkable Silk Bargains At Low Prices
At 89 cents, these Thorade Silks priced 1.25 and 1.50 for extra eolect fancy fabrics. Beautiful brocade silks suited for linings and petticoats. The quotations are promoted as the greatest bargain offered in their line.
Mack Frocade Silke Shines in Exquisite Design
The piece highlights Mack Frocade Silke as a model of refined craftsmanship and rare beauty of finish, noting its standout materials and meticulous construction.
Membership and Finance Committees Named
The text lists individuals on two committees: Membership committee members Ell Harris Ernest Walker William Lewis David R Jones and Fred C Jones. Finance committee members Charles Laning W A Brown ing W E B Thayer Robert Eldred and William Phillips.
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Ell Harris
Ernest Walker
William Lewis
David R. Jones
Fred C. Jones
Charles Laning
W. A. Browning
W. E B. Thayer
Robert Eldred
William Phillips
Surprise birthday party for Mrs. Benjamin Knight in Wallsville
Mrs. Benjamin Knight, formerly of Wallsville, marked her 77th birthday with a surprise party at her son John B. Knight’s Jackson street home Tuesday evening. Hosts Mrs. G W Bennett and Mrs. J J Knight served refreshments later. Aged guest received many useful presents from attendees including Mrs. Reese Thomas and Mrs. Edward Evans among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Knight
Wallsville
John B. Knight
Jackson Street
G. W. Bennett
J. J. Knight
J. R. Lewis
Thore
Mra
Reese Thomas
Reese D. Reese
Giles Banford
Benjamin Reynolds
J. Mills
Thomas Smerson
M. QO
Jones
Edward Eva's
J. BR. Lewis
John Taylor
Elburn Harding
Leroy
Fennic Knight
Exhibition drill at St Patrick’s fair draws large crowd
The exhibition drill last evening impressed a large audience as the squad under Captain McCoy performed a clever routine. Tonight every door ticket buyer gains a chance on special prizes to be drawn each night. Tonight’s program features vocal solos by James McHugh and John Fadden and a violin solo by Stephen McDonough. The Cumberland Band of North Scranton is engaged for tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Fair
Captain McCoy
James McHugh
John Fadden
Stephen McDonough
Cumberlant Band
North Scranton
Funeral notices and local society items in Continental hill area
The town reports multiple obituaries and funeral details for Michael Thomas and Patrick Lottery with travel to Cathedral cemetery. It notes congratulation for W. D. Edwards on a new daughter, a missing person sighting, civic and church events, a building loan offer, a New Trader Building and Loan Association pitch, a dinner by Mrs. Thomas Williams, Washington camp entertainment, a sports injury, revival services led by Evangelist P. J. Kain, Loyal Mystic Chal officers elections, and a diphtheria recovery of Clara Watkins.
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Thomas Williams
North Bromley Avenue
Washington Camp
Mears’ Hall
Washington
Michael Walsh
Washburn Street
Simujgon Methodist Episcopal Church
Evangelist P. J. Kain
Philadelphia
William Corless
Loyal Mystic Chal
Jor
Phillip H. Coons
May Urbach
Mra
Annie Carey
Nellie Carey
Clara Watkins
North Hyde Park Avenue
Crystal Literary and Dramatic Club Banquet Held in Osterhout Building
In North Scranton the Crystal Literary and Dramatic club hosted a banquet with over one hundred attendees. Clarence McAllister received a surprised toast from friends as five men faced aggravated assault and battery charges following the event. Mrs. Elizabeth Watkins was injured. other personal notes reported.
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Clarence McAllister
Elizabeth Watkins
Crystal Literary and Dramatic Club
Osterhout
P. H. Durkin
Lackawanna Avenue
Clarence MacAlister Surprise Party At Belmont Home
Clarence MacAlister of Belmont receives a surprise party at his parents home. Guests include Loretto Duggan Edith Davis Helen Roderick Littie Birtley Margaret Lee Lizzie Halderman Laura Gabriel Sara Henry Rosale Evins Millie Pierce Mabel Wellss Mamie MacAlister Lemuel Lewis Rufus Richards James Laird Thomas Carodine Garfield Davies Eddie Collins Eddie Burke Frank Spattin. Refreshments were served near midnight after a merrymaking evening.
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Clarence MacAlister
Belmont
Parente
Misses Loretto Duggan
Edith Davis
Helen Roderick
Littie Birtley
Margaret Lee
Lizzie Halderman
Laura Gabriel
Sara Henry
Rosale Evins
Millie Pierce
Mabel Wellss
Mamie MacAlis
Surprise Party Honoring Frank Hessinger in South Scranton
Frank Hessinger of Pittston Avenue was surprised by friends at a gathering last evening. The group enjoyed party diversions and refreshments into a seasonable hour, with attendees including Annie Guenter Kate Kirat Kate Buntz Alice Jones Carrie Tilatter Annie Hartman and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hessinger
Pittston Avenue
Annie Guenter
Kate Kirat
Kate Buntz
Alice Jones
Carrie Tilatter
Annie Hartman
Annie
Joxuephine Bernhardt
Louisa Blatter
Anna
Lena Berghauser
Wanda Bonnick
Alice
Tabitha Fenne
Local Electric City Council Installs Officers
The Electric City council at Royal Arcanum held a meeting in Storrs hall last evening and installed officers for the coming year. Appointments include Regent John F. Murphy, vice regent Gerhardt Bresser, orator H. Felton, treasurer Ambroese Hers, collector Oscar Grambo, secretary Emil Bonn, guide W. F. Kehren, chaplain William Daniels, warden Michael Kelly. An entertainment followed business and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric City Council
Royal Arcanum
Storrs’ Hall
John F. Murphy
Gerhardt Bresser
H. Felton
Ambroese Hers
Oscar Grambo
Emil Bonn
W. F. Kehren
William Daniels
Michael Kelly
Democrats appoint delegates for ward convention
The Twentieth ward Democrats met on Wednesday to appoint delegates who will nominate two candidates for a six member school board. Delegates from districts include Alderman John J. Ruddy, Thomas Donlan, Robert Hamm, Patrick Kenney, and Joseph Moore. George Mailander was arraigned on charges of assault and battery and threats and jailed on default of a $309 bond. The Star Local club plans its eighth annual masquerade ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Ruddy
Thomas Donlan
Robert Hamm
Patrick Kenney
Joseph Moore
George Mailander
Leates
Carrie Beemer
Star
Grain-O Beverage Promises Coffee Substitute Appeal
Try Grain-O the new grain drink that replaces coffee. Children may drink it without injury as well as adults. It has rich seal brown color like Movha or Java but is made from pure grains. Delicate stomachs receive it well and it costs 25 cents per package, sold by grocers.
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Java
Athletic hall hosting event next Monday evening
An active committee oversees arrangements with extensive preparations under way. Revival services proceed nightly at Cedar Avenue Methodist Church with great success as over twenty souls have found the Saviour to date, led by Pastor and Rev Joseph Madlaun.
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P. W. Breen
Palm Street
Anna Foy
Pittston Avenue
Avoca
Spraks
Cedar Avenus
D. J. Clearwater
Mayme
Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Joseph Madlaun
Heart of Erin at Washington Hall by Temperance Dramatic Society
The Heart of Erin was staged last evening in Washington hall by the Young Men's Temperance Literary and Beneficial Dramatic Society. Manager John T. O'Neill, treasurer P P O'Hare, stage director Stephen J Evans led a large audience to hearty applause for an Irish drama with new scenery and a polished cast.
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Heart of
Erin
Washington Hall
Temperance
John T. O'Neill
FP. O'Hare
Stephen J Evans
Pea Cowl Pricing For South Side Delivery
Pea coal offered at 1.25 per ton delivered to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders to J I Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone 6651.
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South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
J. ‘I. Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Polish colony men face assault and battery charge
Frank Razus Frank Arszevich Alexander Magaka Charles Masaka George Baronoski and George Durascawicz of the Lloyd street Polish colony appeared before Alderman Fidler on aggravated assault and battery charges. The hearing was postponed due to the injured man’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Razus
Frank Arszevich
Alexander Magaka
Charles Masaka
George Baronoski
George Durascawicz
Lloyd Street
Alderman Fidler
Elizabeth Watkins
Parker Street
Welsh Baptist Church
West Market Street
John T. Reese
Thomas Jehu
Joseph Morris
Tenac R. Edwards
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
A. BR. Bowser
Danville
New England
Christian Church
Ladies' Aid Society
Thomas Shotten
Douglas
Oak Street
Providence Presbyterian Church
Oswald Ferber
Madisonville
C. E. Dewitt
Deacon Street
Obituaries Roster of Beranton An bountiful list of locals dies
Mrs. Charles Lewert of 422 Willow Street dies at 2 50 pm after five months ill She leaves husband and five children Kate John Walter Mamie and Robert A longtime Beranton resident born forty five years ago Funeral Sunday at 2 pm at Hickory Street Presbyterian led by Rev William A North Patrick Mellody of 14 Penn Avenue Green Ridge dies at 60 yesterday after two weeks illness from pneumonia Wife and four children survive John Mary E Patrick and Peter A brother Michael Mellody two sisters Mrs Michael Finnerty and Mrs Dempsey Also mourns interest in Dunmore life Mgr Mellody member of AOA and Dunmore Foresters funeral at St Pauls Green Ridge Jacob Fuchs of Willow Street dies at 87 after old age Survived by two sons George hotelkeeper on Coder Avenue Dan iel of Prescott Avenue Funeral Sunday 1 pm at home with Rev William A North and burial Pittston Avenue cemetery Bridget Burne of Booth Irving Avenues dies aged elderly Survivors include Patrick Mrs Patrick Davitt Mrs Jammer Polta and Mrs Mary Burns Funeral Saturday 6 oclock at St Peters cathedral burial Cathedral cemetery Mrs SF Ross mother of Dr M W Rosen and Att J Miller Ross dies Wednesday in Lugrene borough
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Michael Thomas
Martin Maloney
Second Street
Continental Hill
Cathedral Cemetery
W. D. Edwards
Tripp Park
William Deckelnick
South Matin Avenue
Central City
Patrick
Edward Kenny
Fifth Street
F. Matthews
Hyde Park Avenue
New Traders’ Building and Loan Association
Co-Operative Hall
Charles Lewert
Willow Street
Lewert
Hickory Street
Kate
John
Walter
Mamie
Robert
Beranton
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
William A. North
Patrick Mellody
Penn Avenue
Green Ridge
Mary E
Peter
Michael Mellody
Dunmore Court
American Order of Foresters
Paul
Jacob Fuchs
Mr. Fuchs
George
Coder Avenue
Daniel
Prescott Avenue
Bumilay
Rov
Pittston Avenue
Bridget Burne
Booth Irving Avenues
Hor
Ganchiers
Patrick Davitt
Jammer Polta
Mary Burns
St. Peter's Cathedral
Benefit of Fred Hartnoll social event planned
The Friends of Frederick Hartnoll announce an informal benefit evening on Wednesday January 31 to aid Hartnoll who has been incapacitated by a disease affecting both eyes. A planning committee led by Frank Cullen and others will organize the social program under patronage of numerous local couples and physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Hartnoll
Hartnoll
Messrs
Frank Cullen
D. R. Winters
George Clifford
Frank DeBow
John Gilligan
James O'Hara
Walter Niemeyer
Thomas Taylor
A. J. Miller
T. J. Warg
James Y. Fryden
E. Vickers
James Moffatt
W. D. Decker
Charles P. Bayage
B. Watrous
Entertainment at Odd Fellows Hall to Feature Lu Cake and Mrs Meade Cake
Local community event tomorrow evening under Methodist Episcopal auspices at the Odd Fellows hall will showcase original readings and impersonations by Lu Cake and Mrs Meade Cake along with vocal solos. Also noted is a Presbyterian Christian Endeavor meeting tonight and a Methodist tea in the church Sunday school rooms. Andrew Kelly takes a position at Brower's packing house in Scranton. A Republican caucus is set for Monday evening January 22 to select polling officers. Miss Nettie McHale visits Binghamton. Miss Margaret E Bryden ill with diphtheria on Dudley Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Order of Odd Fellows’ Hall
Lu. B. Cake
Ea June Meade-Cake
Mr. Cake
Christian Endeavor Society
First
The
Andrew Kelly
Browers’ Packing House
Scranton
Third Ward
Third District
Netile McHale
Elm Street
Binghamton
Mise Margaret Ebryden
Dudiey Street
Gloucester shipboard tale of crew and calm repair feats
A Gloucester history piece notes that none of the crew from the home voyage were injured during the campaign. It highlights a mechanic who calmly sat amid shelling to repair a partially disabled gun, disassembling and fixing it under fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Sells Well at Pierson Drug Store
Manager Martin of the Pierson drug store reports strong sales of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy amid a grippe season. Five bottles are sold to a customer, with high satisfaction from its quick cough and sore throat relief. Matthews Brothers act as wholesalers and agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Pierson Drug Store
Chamberlain
Ia Grippe
Chicago
Matthews Brothers
Dad Tall Agente
Centre Street Station Shelter Hosts Frequent Lodgers
The Centre Street Station shelter, overseen by Sergeant Reese Jones, provides nightly lodging for seven to eight wanderers and sometimes more. Tramps and vagabonds mainly stay, with occasional hard luck cases. workers are used to earn their bed, leading to humorous scenes of improvised chores. This winter, the number of visitors is lower than in past seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centre Street
Reese Jones
Board to Appeal Judge Archbald Ruling on warrants
The finance committee directed Attorney D J Reedy to appeal Judge Archbald’s decision on counter signing school board warrants by the city controller. The appeal aims to join with the supreme court case on the legality of the board of twenty one so the forthcoming opinion covers both issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
D. J. Reedy
Archbald
Ciy
Supreme Court
Old Forge Social News and Local Health Updates
Old Forge reports Mr and Mrs William Tinklepaugh visiting Moscow while John Niper and John Carey suffer pneumonia. A graphophone entertainment is planned at the brick church Friday January 26 1900. Miss Mary Dorr visits Mrs E Drake. Miss Churcher invites Uncle T J Steward. The Reed sisters host visitors and Alfred Donnelly visits from New York. Oran Reed recovers from typhoid. N C Clauton spends time in New York City. Ed solls organ fund benefit yields a net surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tinklepaugh
Moscow
John
Louis Niper
Brick Church
Mary Dorr
West Pittston
E. Drake
John Carey
Miss Churcher
Nichols
N. Y
T. J. Steward
Misses Brown
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West
Publio
Awanta
George W. Jenkins
Vin Mariani
Atver
Globe Warehouse
Crystal Literary Society
Wholegale
Ando Retail
DRVGG/STE
South Scranton
Frank M Hessinger
Dunmore Doings
Heart of Erin
PF. Ross
M. W. Rosen
J. Miller Ross
Lugerne Borough
Fred Hartnoll
DR. Edson
Sea Plain
GWE Medical 66
Gurrasa, WY
Centre Street Station
Isadache
James
Lyceum Theatre
Reis, Lessors
Old Kentucky
Laura Burt AS
Madge
Academy OF Music
W. J. Fielding
MacAuley - Patton Co
Punister
W. B. Patton
Matinees Daily
Robie
Knickerbocker
Hhoee
W. N. Brooks
Patent Record
Baltimore, Md
Finance Committee
Old Forge
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