West Scranton Pythian Lodge 311 Builds Strong Community
The Knights of Pythias Electric City lodge No. 311 grows to about two hundred members since 1890. It emphasizes friendship charity and benevolence with a code of conduct and civic involvement led by officers including Chancellor Commander William Hughes and others. The article notes installation of new officers and the lodge’s solid finances and charity focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythianiem
Scranton
Pythians
Lolgea
Order of Pythias
Human Brotherhood
Knights of Pythia
Deacons Elected at Rt Mark Laitheran Church Meeting
At the annual Rt Mark Laitheran church meeting held Wednesday evening the newly elected deacons were D W Moser for three years Joseph Atherton for three years and Alfred Anderson for two years A trustee Adam Stoeckel was named. Luther League and Sunday school officers include George Allen as President Curtis Whetstone as Vice President Mrs A L Ramner as Secretary Miss Kate Walther as Treasurer and Miss Lillian Grass as Organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rt. Mark Laitheran Church
D. W. Moser
Joseph Atherton
Alfred Anderson
Adam Stoeckel
Luther League
George Allen
Curtis Whetstone
A. L. Ramner
Misa Kate Walther
Lillian Grass
Remarkable Bargain Story Promises Ideal Underwear Fit
The write up claims the bargain goods offer perfect comfort with no exaggeration. It asserts the underwear fits like a gob and proves the claim if buyers previously purchased similar items this season.
Ladies Fleeced and Wool Combination Suits Sale
Advertises ladies fleece line and natural wool combination suits at deep discounts. Natural fleece lined suits drop from 85c regular to 50c. pure natural wool suits drop from 1.25 to 95c. natural wool celebrated 1.50 to 2.00 grade now 1.59.
Bargain Hosiery and Knitwear Listing For Today
An advertised sale offers men heavy fleece lined one piece suits at a reduced price, extra wool combination suits, and fine cashmere and black cotton hose in winter weight. Ladies silk fleece lined hose with Hermsdorf dye and double sole are also offered in regular and extra sizes with multiple packaging options.
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Hermsdorf
Sunday school and church groups elect officers
The article lists elected officers for several parish groups. Plymouth Congregational Christian Endeavor names President Miss Gladys Joseph and other officers. Washburn Street Presbyterian group names President C H Hall and a slate including secretaries, treasurer George Schoen, and other officers.
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A. L. Ramer
Joueph Atherton
Mary Kaucher
Curtis Whereatone
C. Schuester
Kate Walther
Charles Johnson
Henry Weber
Pioeers
Plymouth Congregational Christian Endeavor Society
Gladys Joseph
Mothers Meeting Program At No 19 School
A mothers meeting convened yesterday in Principal Josie D Lees room at No 19 school. The program featured songs including Marching On and The Star Spangled Banner, essays on Benjamin Franklin and Abraham Lincoln, and tributes to the flag. Names of students such as Gertrude Thomas Mabel Thomas William Jones Hilda Farring Florence Fowler Julia Kunkle Laura de Gruchy Mae James Franks Rumbold Evans and others are listed among performers and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie D. Lees
Latirely
Gertrude Thomas
Mabel Thomas
William Nromes Kesay
William Jones
Hilda Farr Fong
William Penn
Flovra Lewis
Jeasie Rumbold Eseny
Lilian Evans
Butcher
Emmet
Phillips
Rumbold
Longworth
Kromes
Jones
Neoley
Arthur Phillips
Benjamin Franklin
Augusta Fritz
Ces Cogeanscessen
Harley Zintel
Ellen Jones
Edith
Ethel Chass Fasay
Asia
Fabbna Jones
Abraham Lincoln
E. Allen Bauer
Ethyl Davia
John Maynard
Mary Cummings Eesay
Spain
Margaret Hughes
Elsie Hughes
West Side Republican league endorses city convention slate
The adjourned meeting led by President William W. Griffiths endorsed the Republican ticket, pledging hearty support. Two new members joined, David Williams of Thirteenth Street and Richard Howell of Jackson Street. Committees were named, including Executive and Membership panels with listed members.
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West Side Republican League
Griffith
Alumni Athletic Association
D. D. Hopkins
Peter Jakelewitz
Keyser Valley
William W. Griffiths
Charles B. Daniela
David Williams
Thirteenth Street
Richard Howell
Jackson Street
William Penn Morgan
Joseph Oliver
John Wilkins
William Lewis
Herbert Taylor
Charles Olver
Thomas Leyshon
Hayden Evans
William Campion
John Edwards
William Morgan
James Leyshon
John James
David R. Jones
Walter Wilkins
Funeral Services for Daylid R. Bammels Held on Archbald Street
The funeral for Daylid R. Bammels was held yesterday at 2 pm from Archbald street residence with services at Bellevue Calvanistic Methodist Church led by Rev. Hugh Davis and Rev. W. E. Morgan. Members of Court Keystone lodge of Foresters and Dew Lint lodge of Ivorites attended in a body. Interment followed at Washburn street cemetery. Pallbearers named Henry P. Davis, Morgan James, William W. Harris, Lewis Roberts, Edward James, sr. Also held yesterday morning was the funeral of Hiram Taylor at 9:45 am from his brother George Taylor’s Hampton street home. Rev. James Benninger officiated at Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church. Interment was at Forest Hill cemetery.
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Henry P. Davis
Morgan James
William W. Harris
Lewis Roberts
Edward James
Hiram Taylor
George Taylor
Hampton Street
James Benninger
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Forest Hill Cemetery
Robbery Reported in Keyser Valley Area
Peter Jakelewicz of Jonas Long's Sons was attacked by three men at Keyser avenue and Jackson street after leaving the Continental. He was knocked down and bitten with two deep cuts, and the robbers took $15, $11 belonging to the firm, and part of his own money. Several similar incidents have occurred recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyser Valley
Peter Jakelewicz
Jonas Long
Keyser Avenue
Jackson Etreet
Jakelewits
John
Alumni Athletic association meeting at Har rington home
The Alumni Athletic association convened at George Harringtons South Hyde Park avenue residence last night with President George Daniels presiding. A committee of Reuben Staples George Daniels WI Diehl Will Evans Will Jenkins and Lou Davin was formed to secure new meeting quarters. After business the literary exercises included the question box and a discussion of the Nicaragua Canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alumni Athletic Association
George Harrington
Hyde Park Avenue
George Daniels
Reuben Staples
WI Diehl
Will Evans
Will Jenkins
Lou Davin
Nicaragua Canal
Rev D D Hopkins Arrives from Wales in City
Rev D D Hopkins of Pont ar Ddulais South Wales arrived here from New York aboard the Teutonic landing Thursday evening He was met at the pier by Benjamin Hughes and Edward Thomas The reverend gentleman attended the Welsh Baptist church last evening where he
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D. D. Hopkins
Pont-ar- Ddulais
South Wales
New York
Benjamin Hughes
Edward 2. Thomas
Welsh Baptist Church
A Sensible Man Praises Kemp's Balsam for Throat
An advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam for throat and lung troubles claiming it cures colds asthma bronchitis croup and related illnesses with free sample bottles offered by druggists to persuade customers to try the remedy at a nominal price.
Women Report Relief From Pinkham Remedies
Two letters from readers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania recount long battles with womb trouble back pain heart distress and indigestion. After taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanatone Wash they claim complete or near complete relief and praise the products as life saving.
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Jams Woulliamns
Englishtown
N. J
Dean Mra
Prxenam
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mia
Josurn Perneson
East St
Warren, Pa
Writen
Mrs. Pinkham
Mr Hopkins to Lead Eight Sundays at Local Church
The visiting speaker will fill the pulpit for eight Sundays beginning tomorrow. He is described as a fluent orator with a strong command of language and impressed many who met him. During his stay he will lodge at the home of James A Evans on North Hyde Park avenue.
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Mr. Hopkins
Hopkins
James A. Evans
Hyde Park Avenue
Burglars Foiled At Roberts Residence
Two burglars attempted a break in at William D. Roberts on South Main Avenue Thursday night. They raised a shutter and worked at a first floor window until a upstairs noise frighted them away. A sleeping family member woke, looked out, and saw the two men flee the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Roberts
South
Main Avenue
Nolce
Jackson youth suffers compound leg fracture in wagon accident
Wendel son of Thomas FR Phillips of Jackson Street received a compound fracture of the leg yesterday afternoon while jumping on a wagon. His leg was caught in a wheel. Tras Jenkins and Beddoe were summoned and dressed the wounds.
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Wendel
Thomas FR. Phillips
Jackson Street
Tras. Jenkins and
Beddoe
Local Mrs Davis and neighbors visit illness circles
The report lists several residents visiting relatives and recovering from illness. Mrs James Davis of Twelfth Street is ill, while Mrs James Orr and daughter Eva of Pittston return home after a visit with Mr and Mrs Isaac Williams. Others like Miss Margaret Eaton and Mrs J G Cole are seen at various homes including Elmira Archbald and Carbondale.
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James Davis
Twelfth Street
James Orr
Eva
Pittston
Isaac Williams
North Sumner Avenue
Margaret Eaton
Archbald
James Eaton
Tenth Street
J. G. Cole
South Main Avenue
Elmira
N. Y
Local Social and Civic Notes Highlight Weekend Events
Miss Allee Timlin hosts friends at North Lincoln home while Mr and Mrs Joseph Green announce news at Roberts Court. D B Replogle speaks on American society at Camp No 178 next Thursday. Conrad Lute and James J Mangan announce Democratic district delegate runs. John Miller injured at D L W machine shops. Miss May Hoffman recovers from illness. St Pauls Pioneer Corps drill at St Davis hall. Jackson Street Baptist church to host Cymbal quartet on Washington's Birthday with Wooler and other specialists. Knights of Malta attend Robert Taylor funeral. Infant John McHale dies. burial at Cathedral cemetery. Keystone lodge officers installed by Isaac Harrie. Birthday surprise for Grace Darling. Joseph Oliver addresses Hyde Park Knights of Pythias on municipal government. Revival services continue at Simp-
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Allee Timlin
North Lincoln Avenue
Joseph Green
Roberts Court
D. B. Replogle
Conrad Lute
Fifth Ward
John Miller
May Hoffman
Twentieth Street
George Jacoby
North Linstreet
St. Paul's Pioneer Corps
St. David's Hall
James J. Mangan
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Washington
Wooler
Tim Park
Electric City Commandery
Knights of Malta
Robert Taylor
New York Street
John
Mrrw
Richard McHale
Jackson Street
Cathedral Cemetery
Keystone Lodge
Loyal Knights of America
Isaac Harrie
Grace Darling
Chestnut Street
Joseph Oliver
Hyde Park Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Revival Meetings At Clark's Summit Continue
Last evening Rev. F. Young preached an eloquent and effective sermon at Clark's Summit. The meetings have been helpful and practical, with several expressing a desire to lead true Christian lives. On Thursday evening seven asked for prayers, and the gatherings will continue next week.
Ladies and events fill busy North Scranton day
North Scranton notices report a meeting of local women at North Main Avenue Baptist church to promote a Young Women's cooperative branch. A new Scranton Lumber Company is formed with officers W. Baker, George H. Trauger, and J. A. Losey. Land on East Market Street will host new lumber operations. Funeral services for Alma Whitney and Francia Fuller are announced with details of ceremonies and interment. Thomas Goss slowly recovers after a shooting, at Lenox Athletic Club. The Bachelors plan a Feb 1 ball at the armory. Rev. R S Jones to preach at Welsh Congregational church and Rev. W G Watkine to speak at North Main Avenue Baptist church. Sidney Henwood returns to streets after illness.
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North Scranton
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
Young Women’s Co. Association
The
Scranton Lumber Company, Limited
W. ©. Baker
George H. Trauger
J. A. Losey
East Market Street
Mra
G. L. Clark
Wood Street
W. G. Watking
Phoebe Smith
W. Miller
William Linney
W. J. Owen
Allie Black Man
Francia Fuller
George Guild
Dunmore
Thomas Goss
Lenox Athletic Club
Bioom Avenue
Welsh Congregational Church
R. 8. Jones
Sidney Henwood
W. G. Watkine
North Main Avenue
Obituary notices from Lake Winola and area deaths
Charles Frear of Lake Winola dies at 54 after pneumonia illness. He married Nancy Branford in 1838 and built a home on Lake Winola's north shore. Survived by sons Asa, Edgar C. and Clark E. Frear. Funeral at Lake Winola church today at 1.20 p.m. Henry P. Wilcox of Nicholson dies aged 20 after pulmonary trouble and a recent hemorrhage. Funeral Monday at 10.30 a.m. at Presbyterian church with Rev Waterbury. John R. Lewis of West Scranton dies at 70, Welsh Baptist church member. One daughter Mrs Williams survives. funeral later. Mrs. Joseph Miles dies at 21 on Meridian Street. funeral tomorrow. interment Cathedral Cemetery. Margaret Jordan of Madisonville dies of heart failure. remains to Moscow for burial at 6 a.m.
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Charles Frear
Lake Winola
Eaton Township
Wyoming County
Nancy H. Branfor
Methodist Church
Asa
Edgar C
Clark EB. Frear
Henry P. Wilcox
Nicholson
Clark's Summit
Presbyterian Church
Nicholson Lodge of Masons
D. Waterbury
Wilcox
Adirondacks
John KR. Lewis
Mawr
West Scranton
Luzerne Street
Wales
First Welsh Baptist Church
Williams
Joseph Miles
Meridian Street
Cathedral Cemetery
Margaret Jordan
Madisonville
Jacob Rosar
Brook Street
Moscow
Scranton Athletic Club Observes Fifteenth Anniversary at Germania Hall
The Scranton Athletic Club marked its 15th anniversary with a brilliant, largely members-only gathering at Germania Hall in South Scranton. Nearly 300 attendees enjoyed a Keystone Orchestra performance, elaborate decor in Stars and Stripes colors, and a prolonged program of thirty numbers with extras. Luncheon and refreshments followed as committee chair Charles Mirts and members overseen smooth arrangements.
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Scranton Athletic Club
Germania Hall
South Scranton
Fuhrman
Procenium Arch
A. C
Charles Mirts
Andrew Best
Charles Delsing
William J. Smith
John J. Berghauser
William C. Klein
Charles Miller
Joseph G. Rosar
Charles Rose
Obsequies of Mrs Michael Millar Draw Large Crowd
The passing of Mrs Michael Millar drew a rare gathering at Cedar avenue home. Clergymen Rev W A Nordt and Rev J C Schmidt led a solemn service with a eulogy and prayers. A quartet sang, and numerous floral tributes from family and friends accompanied the procession to Dunmore cemetery. Funeral directors Barrett and Letchworth oversaw arrangements.
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Michael Millar
Cedar Avenue
W. A. Nordt
J. C. Schmidt
Hickory Street
Presbyterian
Baptist
Mr. Schmidt
John Nester
Lydia Nortt
Jacob Eunech
Fred Herrman
Mary Miller
Mary Leoulsa Afillar
G. A. Miller
P. Barrett
Henry J. Ziegler
Martin Rief
T. H. Spruks
Dunmore Cemetery
Charles Heisner
George Fox
Charles Mirts
John Demuth
John Littl
Jacob Walter
Chas, Neuls
Fred Rader
Fred Schuman
John Lentes
Michael Manner
Fred Pontious
J. J. Schneider
Barrett and Letchworth
Democrats in Nineteenth Ward Caucus Stirring Nomination Fight
Democrats met at Donnelly's saloon Beech Street to nominate common council candidates Julius Troy and Thomas Kelly. Kelly led on first ballot 145 to 140, a recount produced a tie with both at about 143. rumblings of dice for the nomination circulated as leaders planned to meet to settle the dispute.
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Donnelly
Beech Street
Julius Troy
Thomas Kelly
Common Council
Kelly
Troy
Emil Carrier
John Loftus
Frank Manley
Peter Allabaugh
John Schneider
Kramer
Thomas Gilboy
Thomas Jordan
A. L. Mower
Electric City Council installs new officers at regular meeting
At last night’s Electric City Council No 1541 Royal Arcanum meeting District Deputy George T. Bugdon presided as regent Frank Newgayr Charles Rosar Ambrozemers Oscar Grambo Emil Bonn H Katauminger and Attorney John F Murphy were installed as officers A social session followed with cigars and refreshments a gospel meeting at the South Side YWCA 101 Cedar avenue Sunday at 346 pm conducted by Miss Carrie Bonney invites all young women.
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Electric City Council
Royal Arcanum
George T. Bugdon
Frank Newgayr
Charles Rosar
Ambrozemers
Oscar Gram
Emil Bonn
H. Katauminger
John F. Murphy
South Side
Young Women's Christian Asociation
Cedar Avenue
Carrie Bonney
HONESDALE FINANCES OPEN YEAR DEBT-FREE
Wayne county begins the new year with a treasury balance near $1,000 and no outstanding debt. The town records show a healthy start to the fiscal year, reflecting careful budgeting and cautious spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Local Honesdale notes and business moves
Prospects of tax relief are discussed. Sleighing remains good on streets but poor on country roads. A J Rehbein will tour western cities for Durland Thompson Shoe Co. Politicians return from Harrisburg with empty baskets as plums sour. Gravity track expansion to wide gauge planned for Sunday. The Lackawaxen line near uptown station widened to meet main line for new arrangement. Frank Corey becomes a salesman for a New York wholesale grocery house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honesdale
A. J. Rehbein
Durland Thompson Shoe Company
Harrisburg
Lackawaxen
Frank Corey
New York
Green Ridge Club to Meet at Presbyterian Church
The Green Ridge Womans' club holds a general meeting January 22 at 2 20 p m in the Green Ridge Presbyterian church. Mrs B Maslam of Dalton has visited relatives on Dickster avenue. Edith Bonear returned home from Hoadleys after a few days with relatives. Moses Bonear on Deacon street suffers a severe grip. Mrs Connolly's funeral was from Wyoming avenue yesterday. Marion Townsend of Avoca visits Deacon street friends. Manville breakers work three quarters time this week. Charlie Ross of Company D on 60 day sick leave returns to Camp MacKenzie. Columbus colliery idle due to carrier break. repairs push forward for Monday start. Baptist church choir hosted by Women’s Missionary society with a large turnout and satisfying entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge
The
Baptist Church
Women's Missionary Society
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West Side Lodge
Order of Pything
Electric City Lodge
Meare’ Hall
L. T. Bishop
George Hawks
William KE. Lloyd
Olyphant
G. Hodgson
W. J. Owens
EB. A. Niemeyer
A. F E. Thornton
T. A. Y. Hodgeon
C. W. Evan
J. B Grimshaw
J. G. Hodgeon
W. Fletcher
Benjamin Andrews
Eighrteen
Simon Lauer
John L. Travis
B. E. Smith
Lodge
Jts
W. Lumby
William Hughes
John Christ
Morgin Thomas
Louis Christ
Elias Williams
Stephen G. Summerhill
Ees Jungs
Iice
Dic
Globe Warehouse
Mothers' Meeting
Leaguep
Badle
Binghamton
Joseph Moore
South Rebecca Avenue
George Watkins
Lincoln Jones
Carbondale
Max Morello
New York City
Ashland
David Hushes
Mt. Carmel
Enoch Harris
Harris
Davis
Td Ee al Roe
Hostetter
Lyceum Theatre
Reis & Burgunder
Lesseps
H. RB. Long
MR. Henry Lee Io Kostands Pinay of the Century
Cyrano de Bergerac
Billard
Chamber of Iyateriog
Brom Stedman
D Cricus Hoellas Dupoot Hallidist
Charles Guyer
Academy OF Music, Burgunder & Reis
Lessgen
J. R. Long
Joseph Greene
AL. Reeves
Famous Big Co
Manners’ Pharmacy
Green Ridge Street
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