Ladies Aid wins contract for Loyal Knights banquet
The Ladies Aid society of Scranton Street Baptist church secured the catering contract for Enterprise Lodge No. 21 Loyal Knights of America’s twenty fifth anniversary banquet. The event will be at Mpara hall on Monday evening February 20. The group previously catered a Masons’ banquet at Mears hall and impressed the Knights with their work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Lodge
Loyal Knights of America
John R. Lewis
Scranton Street Baptist Church
Ladies Aid Society
Scranton
Mears’ Hall
Masonic Lodge
Public School Savings Deposits Report at West Side Bank
Two of three public schools on the West Side filed their weekly savings deposits yesterday. School No. 18 under David Owens and Miss Martha Watkins shows a grand total of 510.90 with multiple staff contributing amounts from 1.10 to 1.90. School No. 19 under Josephine D. Lees reports a grand total of 18.62 with deposits ranging from 0.70 to 2.29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings Fund
West Side
HL. Ja. Moran
David Owens
Martha Watkins
Miss Lewis
Miss Evans
B. Kelly
Miss Richards
N. Kelly
Mina Cc. Phillips
Miss Price
Miss McDonald
Mary Harris
Josephine D. Lees
Agnes Murray
Miss Nicholls
Miss Beamish
Miss Morgan
Miss Flynn
Edna Kent
Miss Wade
Miss Peck
Miss Murphy
Miss Ferber
Two Men Motive Home Theft From Landlady
John Francie and David Davies lived with Mrs. Sarah T. Morgan on North Rebecca Avenue. They left Sunday evening after others departed as Mosers, Francie, and Davies took their few belongings. A warrant from Alderman John led to investigation into the alleged joint theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Francie
David Davies
Sarah T. Morgan
North Rebecca Avenue
Speedy cure for coughs croup measles advertised
A small bottle promises speedy relief for various ailments including whooping cough croup and measles. The advertisement notes quick action and a price of 25 cents.
Court Proceedings Resolve Board Debt and Release
A brief hearing resolved a board debt with payment to Mrs. Morgan totaling over 40 dollars. Early yesterday morning the two individuals were detained, then released after settling the owed costs and regaining their freedom.
Funeral Notices for Lewis and Other Local Bereavements
The funeral for John KR Lewis was held yesterday from his sister’s home 1405 Lugurne Street and proceeded to First Welsh Baptist Church with Welsh remarks by Rev. BD Hopkins and Rev. Charles Jones. Interment followed at Washburn Street Cemetery with pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John KR. Lewis
W. H. Willian
Lugerne Street
First Welsh Baptist Church
BD. D. Hopkins
Wales
Charles Jones
Nanticoke
Washburn Street
Thomas Howell
John Reynolds
H. P. Davies
Thomas M. Jones
J. L. Jenkins
John J. Morgan
Robert
Frederick Zimmerman
Meridian Street
8. F. Matthews
Scranton Street Baptist Church
Forest Hil Cemetery
Funeral services for Watkins infant Saunders and Hughes trio
The obituary notes three funerals today. George Watkins will have services at 10 a.m. from 25 South Main Avenue and interment in Dalton. Mary Saunders infant dies at 915 West Elm Street with services at 2 p.m. and burial in Washburn Street cemetery. Alfred M Hughes, 125 North Grant Avenue, will be buried in Washburn Street cemetery after 3 o’clock service at the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Watkins
South Main Avenue
Dalton
Mary
George Sanders
West Elm Street
Washburn Street
Alfred M
Kate Hughes
North Grant Avenue
Travelers and Callers Move Through Town Notes
Robert J Willame of South Main avenue sails to Germany for six weeks after leaving for New York City. Edward Dougherty and wife from Carbondale return from a visit with local friends. Mrs James Davis of Ashland visits Mrs Fnoch Harris on South Main avenue. William Davis of Wyoming attends the funeral of John F R Lewis. Charles Jones of Nanticoke calls on local friends. H Dewitt and wife of Delano Pa return from a visit with Rev J P Moffatt on Washburn street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Willame
South Main Avenue
New York City
Germany
Edward Dougherty
Carbondale
James Davis
Ashland
Fnoch Harris
William Davis
Wyoming
John FR. Lewis
Charles Jones
Nanticoke
H. Dewitt
Delano
J. P. Moffatt
Washburn Street
Dewitt
Notable Dress Event This Week
A notable dress event continues Tuesday and through the week offering rare dress fabrics. Hundreds of pieces are presented with abundant value across a wide range of prices.
Special Sale Promises Major Seasonal Event
The notice promotes a special sale as the season's highlight and invites customers to share opinions at the store, signaling an upcoming event with emphasis on shopper participation and local interest.
This Week's Fabric Offers In Wool Dress Fabrics and Sateens
The catalog lists a range of fabrics offered this week including 4-inch fast black brocades in new designs, pure wool suiting and dress fabrics, 33-inch all wool dress flannels, 25-cent and 39-cent crepone, 39-cent silk stripe pile, and Venetian cloths. Prices are given in shillings and pence with emphasis on color and patterns for spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bensendie
Denver
Harbingers Of Spring Displays New Plaid Weaves
The display features first delivery of Plaid Black Weaves for bicycle suits and golf skirts plus sponged cheviots that resist rain. The window showcases novelties for the coming season and invites inspection.
Alumni Athletic association to meet at Seymour Jones home
Members are urged to attend the regular meeting at the residence of Seymour Jones on Jackson street. Election of officers for the coming term, postponed from last evening, will be held at the next meeting in two weeks along with a short program.
Local Notes and Community Updates from the North End
Rumors of Thomas Sullivan and Eddie Moran's deaths in Cuba circulate though parents deny knowledge. Providence conclave of Heptasophs meets at Chappel's hall. Thomas Deadle recovers from mining injuries. Father Whitty society drills on Market Street. regular meeting Thursday with social to follow. A. F. O Boyle returns from Camp Mackenzie Georgia. Metropolitan beats North End Stars 5 0. Wyoming Seminary to play Friday at the Armory. Mrs George Anderson and George Anderson both ill at home on Church Avenue. Stephen Chappel's new residence nearing completion. Mrs John Richards and daughter return from Syracuse. W D Devis returns from Coaldale. North End Stars travel to Nan ticoke tonight to face Nanticoke. Providence Methodist Episcopal pastor announces evangelistic services weekly except Saturday with several visiting pastors. Benjamin Davies relocates to Providence R I with family after leaving Garfield House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sullivan
Eddie Moran
Cuba
Providence Conclave
Order of Heptasophs
Chappel's
Thomas Deadle
Depot Street
Father Whitty
Market Street
Father
Wyoming Seminary
Armory
George Anderson
Church Avenue
Stephen Chappel
John Richards
James Corcoran
School Street
Syracuse
N. Y
D. Devis
Coaldale
North End
Nanticoke
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Joseph Madison
A. J. VancCleft
F. P. Doty
Cedar Avenue Church
Benjamin Davies
Garfield House
Malin Avenue
Providence
R. 1
Dance and social events light up St Marys parish scene
At St Marys parish hall on Hickory Street the Glee and Dramatic association plans their annual dance tomorrow night. Natter hall hosted last night the Star Social club masquerade with German representation, praised for its outstanding management and exquisite costumes. The Ringgold band played concert music as Prof Johnson provided the dance tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Parish Hall
Hickory Street
St. Mary's Glee and Dramatic Association
Natter’s Hall
Star Social Club
Ringgold
Johnson
No. & School
Savings Bank Fund
John M. Beaumont
Mary A. Pitcher
Anna B. Renkin
Mary A. Scott
Mary E. Keenan
Elizabeth Zang
John J. Moran
Prospect Avenue
Oelock
William Guy
John May Warted
Martin J. May
Peter Allabsugh
Constable
John H. Schneider
Kemp's Halaln For Throat And Lungs Free Trial Bottle Invited
An advertisement invites readers to call any druggist for a free trial bottle of Kemp's Halam for the throat and lungs. It claims guaranteed cure and relief for acute coughs asthma and consumption with a promotional tone and unclear pricing or origins.
St John’s Fair Contests End and Health Tip Spotlight
The piece notes Stomach Bitters endorsements from Hostetter’s and highlights health claims. It mentions a lively St John’s fair with a suspenseful violin raffle by Colonel Ripple, a cordial councilman vs attorney contest, and plans to conclude the fair Saturday night. John Scheuer departs for Harrisburg as St John’s T A B society plans a military drill display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Aggregation
St. John's Fair
M. J. Cusick
Twentieth Ward
P. W. Gallagher
BK. H. Ripple
John Scheuer
Harrisburg
St. John’s T. A. B. Society
St. John’s Fair
Republican conferees to meet at Gaul hotel this evening
The Republican conferees will meet this evening at Charles H. Gaul's hotel in the Northeast district to distribute offices among districts. John W. O'Brien of New York is visiting friends here. The Greenwood Mine fund holds its regular monthly meeting at Fasshold's hall tonight. A raffle for the benefit of William Hart will be held at Coyne's hall. Mrs Bridget McDermott, longtime Northeastern Pennsylvania resident, died yesterday at her Stafford street home after a short illness. Mrs Mark Sullivan of Gilmore Avenue leaves Saturday for New York to visit her daughter Mrs John Manning. Professor F Quinn is in Pittsburgh attending a meeting of the grand directors of the Pennsylvania Jurisdiction, Young Men's Institute. M J N of Jermyn spent Sunday with his parents on Davis Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Gaul
John W. O'Brien
New York
Greenwood Mine Fund
Fasshold's Hall
William Hart
Coyne’s Hall
Bridget McDermott
Pennsylvania
Stafford Street
Mark Sullivan
Gilmore Avenue
John Manning
F. Quinn
Pittsburg
Jermyn
Davis Street
Obituary notices from Scranton area include several deaths
George F Watking of West Scranton dies of Brights disease at home on South Malin Avenue aged about 62. Survived by wife and seven children. funeral today at 8 and burial in Dalton. Rev Felix A McGuckin, former pastor of St Francis church, dies after pneumonia and heart disease. Mrs Weingart of Philadelphia dies of pneumonia at Moses Taylor Hospital. William Healey of Olyphant dies at age 56 or 57. funeral at St Patrick's church. Mrs Samuel B James learns of son's death in Spokane Falls Washington. Catherine Kivlin dies at son John Kivlin's home. funeral Wednesday at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weingart
Willam Healey
Olyphant
Beranton
P. W. Healey
Casey & Kelly Brewing Company
Anthracite Brewing Company
Kingston
J. T. Jordan
St. Patrick's Church
The loving cup and the stirrup cup in medieval custom
The article traces the loving cup as a historical emblem used in medieval banquets. It explains the stirrup cup given at the end of entertainment to toast friendship. It notes the cup’s three handles and the ritual of passing from guest to host, with safety gestures against poisoning as hosts drank first.
Day's Doings in Dunmore Borough
An adjourned Dunmore school board session discussed settling tax duplicates for ex-Tax Collector T E Boland for 1894 95 and 1898. Attorneys Willard Warren and Knapp advised that unpaid accounts may be settled by the current board, with distraint on premises and personal property if needed. The board exonerated certain items after reviewing duplicates and noted auditors are independent officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Wilson
Bronson
Webber
Spencer
Kellam
T. E. Boland
Willard
Warren
Knapp
Mable
Knights of Hon or install officers for term
The Knights of Honor installed officers for the ensuing term. Officers include Past dictator Oscar Ridgeway dictator William Jones vice-dictator Wilbur Besbing axertant dictator Edward Oakley recorder Edward Angwin financial recorder Theodore Sargeant treasurer William Carrell chaplain Abram Morris guide Joseph Seigle guardian Floyd Schoonover sentinel Jesse Palmer trustees James Guiney William D. Griffin Dellman Swingle medical examiner Dr. J. C. Bateson. Next meeting Thursday evening invites all members to sign papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Honor
Oscar Ridgeway
Willam
Jones
Wilbur Besbing
Edward Oakley
Edward Angwin
Theodore Sargeant
William Carrell
Abram Morris
Joseph Seigle
Guardian
Floyd Schoonover
Sentinel
Jesse Palmer
James Gui
Arrest of John Opsasink in East Drinker Street incident
John Opsasink of Sport Hill was arrested last evening by Special Officer James McGrail on a warrant issued before Justice of the Peace Cooney for assault and battery. The dispute began in a hotel on East Drinker Street and nearly escalated to a riot before officer intervention. Opsasink was held on a $200 bond to appear before Justice of the Peace Cooney at seven o clock this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Opasasink
Sport Hill
James McGrail
Justice of the Peace
Scranton Caller Thomas Jackson Heads to Mexico
Thomas Jackson of Scranton called on Richard Webber Jr before leaving for Mexico where he will make his future home. Misa Elsie Decker of Ambrose street is confined at home with pneumonia. Colonial council No. 27 Daughters of America will meet at Masone hall tomorrow at 7 20 PM for business of importance. Mrs FE P Hoffman of Providence and Mrs A M Herold of Hyde Park visited Mrs David Miller of Rigg street. Mr and Mrs William Seiger of Potter street welcomed a young son born recently. Robert Pinkney of Prescott avenue spending days at Ashley. Miss Besele Hoffman of Providence spent Sunday with Miss Gertrude Farber of Rigg street. All members of Dunmore camp No 6 P O S A urged to meet in Manley’s hall this evening. Bon Ton Social club to hold second annual ball in Keystone hall on Feb 14 with music by Prof Wahler. A straw ride party left for Jessup last evening to be guests of pee for the remainder of the avenue. Martin Smith fined $5 for disturbance by Burgess Powell. Mrs Leander Yager entertained by Mrs G Swarts of Butter Street. Ralph Wilson of Wilkes-Barre guest of Mrs Edward Angwin of South Blakely street returned home Saturday. America Masonic lodge to meet in Masonic hall over Howe’s drug store Wednesday at 7 40 PM to transact business. J B Holday of North Apple street ill at home. Miss Anna Powell of North Blakely Street visited friends at Jermyn. Misses Marie and Belle Webber of Harper Street returned home after short visit with Mrs George Williams of Peckville. Mrs John Hollow of Brook street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jackson
Scranton
Richard Webber, Jr
Mexico
Misa Elsie Decker
Ambrose Street
Colonial Council
Daughters of America
Masone Hall
Bone
Mra. FE. P. Hoffman
Providence
A. M. Herold
Hyde Park
David Miller
Rigg Street
William Seiger
Potter Street
Robert Pinkney
Prescott Avenue
Ashley
Besele Hoffman
Gertrude Farber
Dunmore Camp
P. O
Manley's Hall
Bon Ton
Keystone Hall
Prof
Wahler
Jessup
Martin Smith
Burgess Powell
Leander Yager
G. Swarts
Butter Street
Ralph Wilson
Wilkes-Harre
Edward Angwin
South Blakely Street
Masonic Hall
Howe
J. B. Holday
North Apple Street
Anna Powell
North Blakely Street
Jermyn
Marie
Belle Webber
Harper Street
George Williame
Peckville
John Hollow
Brook Street
Local Social Notes and Community Updates
The report records residents visiting or entertaining guests in Honesdale, Madisonville, and Dalton. It notes the Odd Fellows plan to rebuild their fire-damaged building and shift meetings to Manley’s hall. It mentions Charles Hawk traveling to Hollisterville to be at his ill brother's side in Butler street home.
Samoa Difficulty Stirs Diplomatic Outlook in Apia
Washington reports no advice expected from Apia until late next week with mail via Auckland possible. a British warship may reach Apia by Friday or Saturday to carry messages. Exchanges among Britain, Germany, and the United States remain unofficial as they seek settlement under the Berlin Treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Apia
Auckland
Wellington
Asia
Green Ridge Local Notices and Visiting Friends Mix
Green Ridge society notes list Grace Chandler visiting Philadelphia and Kurtz in Wilkes-Barre, Julius Koch proudly riding a Spaulding wheel, and many residents traveling to New York City Sunbury Carbondale Dalton and Middletown visitors. Church events at Presbyterian and Women's Club meetings are announced along with a pool tournament by Green Ridge Wheelmen and school room changes at No 28.
Soldiers Defend Captain Wy Clore Win in Public letter
A Pennsylvania Voluntary Infantry company members of Company J thirteenth regiment publish a formal defense of Captain Selah Wy Clore Win against alleged libel in Sunday papers. They condemn the attacks as unfounded and affirm confidence in him, listing ranks from First Sergeant to Privates and noting bonds and vouchers are required for state funds. The letter is signed by numerous noncommissioned officers and privates from Camp Mackenzie dated January 1, 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kultor
Tribune
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Selah Wy
Clore Win
Pennsylvania
Thomas ‘. Parry
James A. Loveluse
Peter
Baltry
Churler
Cutler
Archer R. Corwin
Herbert K. Dikeman
Charles
Bealey
Janice
Shopland
Meret
Biddeman
Walter L. Finn
Walter A. Brown
Bons A. Relph
Thomas B. Mille
Conrad
Walden
Michael J. Ford
George Fox
Martin J. Garrens
Jorept Geiger
Joan W. Gillman
Michael Gillmartin
Thoms A. His
Thomas G. Grito
Marty Guinn
Luke BE. Hannon
Eward J. Howey
Lewis A. Muguemin
Herbert MH. Hewitt
Peter H. Richard Jenkins
Reese Jones
William Johnson
William Kennedy
Honard B. Kiees
Benjamin Lewis
Charles M. Lent
Hubert Lloyd
John R. Leona
Joan Lynn
John H. McNally
John WH. McGinhess
Peter Marker
Michael Malia
William G Martin
Arthur B. Mille
Clarence Moergan
Llewellyn Morgan
Merritt ©. Naufus
Alvin HM. Prior. Preierick J. Paitine
Morgan Powell
Marry H, Poffer
Joseph Haine
Michael J
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West
Westenday's School
Dr.Bull
Toosess
Charming
Belge
Globe Warehouse
Lehigh Valley
Alumni Athletic Association
Seymour Jones
Jackson Street
Chi Upellon Society
Wasdburn Street
W. G. Watkins
North Scranton
A. A. Lindabury
H. C. Comegys
Charlies Burr
Lindencatreet
Dewi Sant Lodge
No. 60
Joshua Elias
D. D. Lewin
Dpd. Jenkins
G. Lewis
EK. Roberto
D. D. Lewis
Florence Bauer
R. J. Mauer
North Bromley Avenue
Mre. Bauer
West Side Dramatic Club
St. David's Hall
St. Patrick's
South Scranton
George F. Watking
West Scranton
South Malin Avenue
Bright
Monmouthshire
England
Dodge
Thomas E. Watkins
Tunkbannock
No. 14
J. R. Russell
la Plume
P. Stearns
Yonkers
N. Yu
Richard Iin
Pottsville
George A. Watkins
Theodore Hale
Watkins
Felix A. McGuckin
St. Francis Catholic Church
Thompson
Father McGucken
Ireland
Union Army
St. Francis Church
Samuel B. James
Jackson Atree
Wm. B. James
Spokane Falls
Wash
James
Catherine Kiviin
John Kiviin
Mary Street
Cathedral
Dunmore Borough
Willard, Warren & Knapp
John Apsasink
Officers OF
AINA
Edward Smith
Honesdale
Blakely Street
Odd Fellows
Enis Swartz
Madisonville
8. W. Swarts
Ward Street
Mira Bertha Capwell
Fifth Street
Manley'’s
Charles Hawk
Hollisterville
Mrs. Hawk
Butler Street
Samoa
Green Ridge
Grace Chandler
Penn Avenue
Philadelphia
Kurtz
New York Street
Wilkes-Barre
Julius Koch
Carr
I. M. Devine
Dickson Avenue
Finn & Phillips
C. W. Brockway
Warren Kimble
W. 8. Wilcox
Cherry Ridge
George Seid
Sunbury
Winford Mumford
Geen Ridge
William Nicol
Wyoming Avenue
George Brown
Middletown
N.Y
Mary Fromer
George Mohy
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Women's Club
Women’s Club
Library
Joseph Carr
I. J. Lansing
Green Fidge Wheelmen
Professor Burdick
Clara Gills
Manville
J. Hen Dimmick
Washington Avenue
FE. C. Dimmick
Lauderaon Avenue
Wilmington
Del
Manners’ Pharmacy
Green Ridge Street
Lyceum Theatre
Reis & Burgunder
Lessees
RB. Long
Joseph Greene
Wm Gillette
Hox
Furecka Cash Register Company
Capotise Mission
Green Ridge Society
Dagen Farm
AJAX
Vicaul
Matthews Bros
H. C. Sanderson
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