Miss Jennie Lewis Hosts Sunday School Class Party
West Side Department notes Miss Jennie Lewis entertained her Sunday school class and the Ladies' Aid held a party at her street location. The event featured social time, a sumptuous repast, and a gathering of young men including Albert Corson, John Stover, Willan Lewin, Nathaniel Davis, Gomer Reese, Nathan Soane, Evan Lewis, W. Byron Ewane, Will John, Thomas Evans, and Edward Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Lewis
The
Ladies’ Aid
Jane Lewis
Lewis, Henry
Albert Corson
John Stover
Willan Lewin
Nathaniel Davis
Gomer Reese
Nathan Soane
Evan Lewis
W. Byron Ewane
Will John
Thomas Evans
Edward Davis
Indies of WP Hold Evening Social at Mrs Whettling’s
The Indies of WP under Malistead auxil iay to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers held a gathering at 126 South Bromley avenue. Miss Gertude Fellows recited and Miss Sidie Hawards played selections. refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indies
Malistead
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
John Whettling
South Bromley Avenue
Gertrude Fellows
Sidie Hawards
Bad Marty
Willan Lavinings
Mas
Willan Yolhe
Mops
W. Strouse
Mrr
Thame Colemin
Stewart
Milner
Hall
Whertilt
Moses Kellum
Mise May Transute
Hertrhude Fellows
Bodie Edaward
Hertha Whettling
Lee Pravels
Lenard
Latimer Tregse
Interesting contest prize at the forth hosts schools
Professor George Howell as superintendent offers a purse for an oratorical contest in May. Professor Dowell backs the event to encourage oratorical attainments with a $1 prize. The competition between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton representatives will select each school's best speaker for a statewide honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Howell
Echowls
Forth
Robert Morris
Dowell
Tone Nustern
Jackson Street Baptist Church Plans Interior Lighting Upgrade
A Sunday night church meeting at Jackson Street Baptist discussed brightening the interior with incandescent lights. Leader Mrke Griehy noted the plan to install lighting and anticipated lamps to be in position before the next Sunday service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street
Griehy
Mr. de Giriehy
Posithon
Local Literary Circle Debate Ends Amid Voice of Critique
The Literary circle of St Cirendan council and Young Men's Institute debated direct election of public officials. The negative elite, supported by Charles Canavan Thomas Mellie and Thomas Fleming, faced criticism over alleged influence and detainment of election fairness. Ernest Gurrell presented a select critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cirendan Counci
Charles Canavan
Thomas Mellie
Thos
Fleming
ODPS
Theo Nunes
Ernest Gurrell
Two Warrants Heard In Parallel Court Action
Gena Sorlucci faced a $400 bail default and was jailed for insulting Mrs Rora Cordier. A second defendant appeared before two magistrates on a separate assault charge, with bail set at four hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldermin
James Conpey Dies at Home After Years of Residing Here
James Conpey died yesterday morning at his home on Twenty Fourth Street. His wife and family survive. He was highly esteemed by those who knew him. The funeral is set for Thursday afternoon at St. Patrick's Church. Burial will follow at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Conpey
Shorelock
St. Patrick's Church
Hyde Park Catholic
Benjamin Hughes Recovers After Nasal Injury
Benjamin Hughes remained in a favorable condition after medical care by Dr. J J Roberts. The physician reported no new complications and praised progress toward preventing severe nasal injury consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Hughes
J. J. Roberts
Mr. Hughes
Roberts
Local Fraternal and Social Notices From Waverly Area
Professor TD W Phillipe will install officers of the Patriotic Order Suit of America at Waverly tonight. J H W Moane of Wilkes Barre visits J W Reese of South Filmore Avenue. Mrs Conroy will lecture tomorrow at the Roumpe of St Brenden Council with a smoker to follow. Non admission fee. Martha Washington chapter Eastern Star holds a dime social at Miss Anna Williams’s home tomorrow evening. Professor Lewis Watson appointed chorister at St David’s Church. Rev J B Sweet lectured yesterday at Hallstead Methodist Episcopal Church, founder of the church. Thomas Kane of Bellevue and Miss Eliza Hogan of the Continental wed Saturday at St Patrick’s Church Peters. York & Co presented the hospital with writing supplies. A Palmer ODonalds calendar distributed by elgar manufacturer John Birachell. Richard Watkine of North Garfield Avenue ill with pneumonia. Luce Bros begin business today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TD. W. Phillipe
Patriotic Order Suit of America
Waverly
Jonah HW. Moane
Wilkes-Barre
J. W. Reese
South Filmore Avenue
Conroy
Lewis Watson Haes
St. David's Chuch
J. TB. Sweet
Hallatead Methodiat Episcopm Church
Thomas Kane
Bellevue
Eliza Hogan
Continental
St. Patrek's Church
Peters
York & Co
Holce Cut
Palmer oDonalds
John
Birachell
Elgar Manufactuter
Richard Watkine
North Garfield
Luce Bros
Under the Old Conditions Cradle of Debt Relief Noted
The brief notes that under the old conditions all creditors have been gathered and paired in a plan. The record emphasizes debt relief and collective settlement terms without detailing specific entities or dates.
West Side Business Directory Item Listings
A fragmented early 20th century directory style listing shows Harriet J. Davis Florist offering cut flowers and funeral designs on South Main Avenue near Jacksontreet, Morgan's Pharmacy on North Ave, Teichers Bibles priced lower, Clink books ink stock for Christening, Wool Binine glass and paint, Cleik dir atone hours, Sarcond and Purnitie cash for Household goods and tools, King Toll 67 West Lack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Harriet J. Davis
South Main Avenues
Jacksontreet
Morgan's
North Aveie
Labor League Plans Face Pittsburg Drive for Labor Legislation
Four Scranton delegates report strong enthusiasm for a labor league aimed at advancing favorable laws and opposing injurious measures. The group plans to lobby in Harrisburg and Washington, seeking eight hour days, age limits for workers, factory safeguards, and labor precedence in certain contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Penney Ivata
Lindber League
Pittsburg
Od. Thomas
Build
Ing
Fldwearney
Plumbers
Nur Dology
United Later League of Western Tom Synod
Othe
George Chinese
Philadelphia
Fy Pp. Lionsall
Pittelirg Padntere Union
Nooo
Ty Rh. Thomas
Nation
Pattern Makers’ Union
MM. J. Connahain
Pittslure
Nuation Plumbers” Association
J Wne
Aidown
Eect Ve
Harrishire
Washington
Techwates
Titus Mn
Fnstead
Leonaw
Suburban News Briefs From Scranton Area
Obituary notice for Patrick Burke of 00 Cedar Avenue and six Burke children, all unmarried, with funeral arrangements pending. Reports of injuries to Thomas Blaherty, Henry House, and a dune runaway on Cedar Avenue. Local political nominations by Democrats of the Twentieth ward, Third district. Community notices include a return of Hubert Padden, social events at Cedar Avenue, and planned cultural activities at Polish church ports on Prospect Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Burke
Cedar Avenue
Michael Burke
Patrick Bourke
Martin Burke
Thomas Burke
Kathe Burke
Celia Burke
Brrunton
Ireland
America
Minooka
Scranton
Thomas Blaherty
Washington Avenue
Henry House
South Boranton Steel Works
Sterl
Twentieth Ward
Third District
Cillers
Arthur Weinschenk
Wyoming Wemindary
John Fisher
Wilkes-Thorn
J. Goldetety
Cleveland
Albert J
Reve B. Dembinszki
Mather Awst
Perseverance Club Holds Annual Meeting and Elections
The Perseverance club met at the Meate building for an annual meeting and election. Officers elected include President E E Vetter and first Vice President Bittenbender. Members dined at the Hotel Jermyn and viewed vaudeville pictures at the Academy of Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perseverance Club
Meate
Jermyn
Vitascene Pictures
Academy of Music
EE. J. Vetter
Borne Bittenbender
W. HH. Motarthy
Blusshure
ELC
Béerethry
W. c CuWwles
Fredaurer
Clube
Frank A. Deans
Wells
Woh
Berber
Jacob Millen
Honesdale
A.sh Cowles
Waverly
O W. Scott
Milton
T. O. Merrick
W. 2 McCarthy
Bloseburg
W. WT. Mosher
Maighimetown
Dr. T. BE. Jenkins
Carbondale
P. J. Vetter
W. C. Cowles
T. Sturgee
Elt. Davis
George W. Davis
Stock
B.C Dean
Cowles
Fll. Sturdevant
Thle
Nomination Objection Challenged in Lackawanna Township
The nomination papers of James Ward for Lackawanna township supervisor face court objections. Attorney Davie Edwards represents Ward who claims a January meeting allocated the office to the Northeast district and alleges the conferees secretly named Ward, while Jones seeks to substitute his own name. A court hearing is set for Monday January 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ward
Lackawanna Township
Janes
Davie & Edwards
Laokia- Wanna Township
Jones
Ward
Local obituaries and community notices from Providence
Providence reports the death of Thomas TST Jones 1888 born in Merthyr Tyivil Wales at his Parker street home. Funeral planned at 2 PM at Washburn Street Cemetery with survivors including wife and two daughters. Also notes birthday party for Willie and various local society and school items in brief community notices.
Annual ball to raise gold prize at Odd Fellows hall
The Brotherhood of Rudhoud Tratiem WI plans its seventh annual ball in Odd Fellows hall this evening. Each admission ticket grants a chance to win 826 in gold. Hayes brothers' orchestra will provide music for the social event. Nearby, a pleasant gathering occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs L M Speck on Monroe Avenue, hosted by the Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church with a poverty social theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netile Collings
Kalserville
Henry Kalser
Fourth Street
Norman Jenking
Westmart
A. Jenkins
Butler Street
Brotherhood of Rudhoud Tratamien
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Hayes Brothers
Mra. L. M. Speck
Monroe Avenue
Christian Endeavor Society of
The
Presbyterian Church
Citizens' ticket rumor hints election shakeup in 19th ward
Rumor of a Citizens' ticket shaping the coming election shows strength with likely gains and new names. P J Quinn and Frank Toole appear set for supervisorship endorsements while Patrick Burke, longtime Upper Twentieth ward resident, dies after weeks of illness. John Kane injures ankle after a porch slip at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens
P. J. Quinn
Frank Toole
Patrick Burke
John Kane
Lemon Did Not Commit Death By Own Action Waltz Arrested
A terse campus report states Lemon did not take own life and Waltz faces arrest on related charges. Officials provided no further details, promising an ongoing investigation and potential updates from the police department.
Amusements and Crimes Stir Forest City Stage and Jury
In Forest City readers learn of Murray Murphy's comedians and a slate of shows at the Academy and Frothingham with acts by Peter Dalley Flora Irwin and the Watton Sillers while a coroner’s inquest weighs whether Jabez Lemonon was murdered or took his own life. Walte is jailed as the case proceeds, with the grand jury to hear further developments in Montrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Jabez Lemen
Morest City
Jel Walte
Walts
Lenon
Eiegine
Depot Alley
Forest City
Waltz
Lenmon
Justice of the Peace Sd. RR
Remnan
Henard
Pelnek
Tyom
Walta
Heron
Achother
Witwingels
Eleeton
Montrose
Peter FP. Dalley
Edmeads
Academy of Music
Flora Irwin
Mr. Alley
John T. Kelly
Babs
Lemuno
Cramer Suffered Severe Injuries in Shaft Accident
Joseph Cramer at Spencer’s Shaft in Dunmore Vestentass was severely bruised after slipping while shoving a loaded car. He was dragged along the track and sustained injuries requiring surgical treatment before being taken to his Cherry street home for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cramer
Spencers Shaft
Dunmore
Vestentass
Cramer
Jey
Cherry Street
Wagan Leads Pennsylvanian Insurance Firm Move
From Vioni Domerher with tecter, HuBetn guides Neder Mind Life Insurance through receiver actions in Pennsy Vink. December notes show 50,000 of the Hanes to secure low rates with safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neder- Mind Life Insurance
Tecter
Waga
Gannon Suit Prompted by Mary Tiel Attack on Trial Form
Mary Tiel through counsel Ry Phieher answered James Gannon's contempt of court complaint in county jail. Attorneys Burns and Richart Jr asked for a new trial claiming fraud or mistake in the verdict and that the case was improperly filed under a conditional verdict. They argue the proper path is a common law action. the goal is to secure Gannon’s release by contesting court orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Tiel
Ry Phieher
Fey
James Gannon
Juil
Jine
Ginnen
Attormera
Burns
Richart Busted
Gannon
Hike
Basket Ball Game Between Turner and North Wad Blars
The Boragian Turner basketball team hosted North Wad Blars in a league game Monday evening. Turner led 4 0 at halftime as North Mid Sti trailed. William Selimpit officiated while James Lynaty, manager of North End, acted as umpire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Basketball
Beetitees
Turners
Turner
Sears Atond Turners
North Kind Biars
Hitthe
Willam Selimpit
Aeferon
Janes Lynaty
Mineger
North End
Adie
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West Side Department
MRS
Eames Cooney
Labor League
P. J. Thomas
Trensurer
Pennesyvivania
Lewgie
South Side News
George Janes
Providence
Thomas
Thik Seedom
Parker Street
Merthyr Tyivil
Wales
Otkee
Puddle School No
Bleds
Davahiters
Anna Evens
Elizabeth Lewis
Atverneum
Washburn Street
Cand
Weetcott
Church Avenue
Beilime
Willie
Eldridge
Oman
Niagara Flesh Company
Nils
Robert Murs
Ariory Dan
North Rail
Crescenta
Pithh Brook
Ho Armory
Patrick McCall
West Market Atreat
Fred Duggan
Legcett
Finess
Tiomag Loftus
Strect
H. Lamm
Silesman
Stephen Chaapepell
North Main Avenue
Elothier
Gertie Harris
Tipick Avenue
Hartford
Conn
Edward Hageerty
Legcett’s Street
Hazel Casterline
Hiasterline
Forest AL Corers
Anton Vincent Bower
Tomor
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Lemon
Pew
Dias Moesies
Montroses
New York
Academy of Marlie
Davie’ Theater
Watton
Frothingham
George HH
Spencer's Colliery
Power OF the Press
Keen Warner & Reis
de Si Kerr
Ben « Hur
Pwr
Low Wallace
Harper
Cvs
Eigoet Peeshie
Gade Sivene Mt
Aka. Soc
Zac. H
Alonday
A.m
Peter F. Dailey
John J. McNalley
M. T. Corcoran
Lown Evans
Fohn Boyle di Reilly Connell Ta
Yo Mik
ST. Thomas’ College Hall
Lottue
Melvin
Orcoby
Washburn
Crosby
Pacific Coast
St. John's
New Foundland
England
Porky
Davis’ Theater
Watson Sisters
Triangue
Giratorio
N. B
Ond
Lackawanna Lubricating CO
Capouse
William S. Millar
Wyoming Ave
Center ST
Tribune
Nevarsky
Bittenbender & CO
General Agents
Belf
Scranton, PA
the Dickson Manufactur
Jingco Scranton and
Wilke PA
Neotm
Dr. Peal
Puan Meomipe Co
John H. Fhelps
Ter Vigeming
Spruce Street
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