West Scranton Daily Events and Personal Notices
Ceremony performed by Rev. Thomas De Gruchy at Jackson Street Baptist Church joins Mere Mary Pritchard and William Piters in marriage at Wetoul. George Wathine funeral at South Main Avenue residence. a test alarm from Box 37 functioned correctly. Tom DeGruchy, Sayre resident Mr. Dytor noted as civic figure. crowd limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas de Gruchy
Jackson Street
George Wathine
South Main Avenue
Potem
Wwe
Hodson Lenin
Sayre
Fistire
Abe
Pete
Dytors
Sayre Cod
Funeral Obsequies for Welite George Wits Mins Attended
A large crowd gathered for the funeral in South Miavon. Officiant Rev. Detichy led services at the residence before interment at Washburn Street Cemetery. Attendees included family friends, Dr. James Wisetanan, Pred Peters, and others from the community.
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Welite
George Wits
Zekldines
Sta
South Miiavon
Tel
Sorrou
Mire
Watkins
Frew
Iy Matthews
Fussor
Serviers
Attembance
Noy
Thomas Detiuchy
Pustor
Jackson Street
Yemen
George Sanders
Mary
Wee
Him Street
Jor Momatt
Presbyterian Church Singers at Burial Service
The Presbyterian church featured Mies Fila Goodi and Professor W. W. Jones in song. Interment followed at Washburn Street cemetery with pallbearers Cheale Lewis, Viola Rodortet, M. Olver, and J. Jones.
Capwell Enters Law After Studying At Dickenson School
Ruel A Capwell newly joined the Lackawanna Bar Association while living with Mr and Mrs Andrew Dershimer on Bynon Street. A West Nicholson native, he graduated Keystone Academy Factoryville in 1891 and pursued teaching before entering law at Dickinson Law School Carlisle.
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Scranton
Fife
Ruel A. Capwell
Andrew M. Dershimer
Bynon Street
Lackawanna Bar Association
Hoge
Tela
Attorney Capwell
Weat Nicholson
Keystone Academy
Factoryville
Starrucea
Wayne County
Tnie
W. Brown
Dickineon Law School
Carlisle
Wii
Denter
Surprise birthday gathering at Alm Mary Jenk’s home
A social gathering last evening at Alm Mary Jenkins Jdekwon Street featured a long party for hie friend. Attendees included Miss Nannah Jenkins and Miss Mary Jenkins with vocal and instrumental music and dancing. Various attendees listed include Mrs Thorne Mr John Martha John Markater Powell and other locals.
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Gasiiyndonkine
Mary Jenkint
Jonkine
Tim Te Alexsanlela
Taio Tee Company
Jonklie
Iuper Vonehters
Mies Nannah
Mary Jenkins
Ars. J
Wot
Berwick
Blerer Moreeohn Johns
Frank Marevern
Bred Evans
B. Momse
John Jaber
Wo Matthews
James ML Powell
Reecy and
Hawking
Thomas
Fire alarm system recap at Washburn Street box
A fire alarm incident near 1820 and 1622 Washburn Street prompted Chief Hickey to dispatch units after a test alarm. The box had suffered a prior breakdown about a month earlier during a near-destroying blaze at William Farrell’s properties. Repairs were initially effective but an issue reappeared yesterday, though overall reliability remains claimed with focus on that box.
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Hickey
Washburn Street
William Farrell
Ap Yesterning
Visiting relatives from North Bromley avenue return to Philadelphia
Miss Elizabeth Meredith of North Bromley avenue and Miss May Transliue of Tenth street, both of whom had been visiting their parents, returned yesterday to Philadelphia from Hampton Junction New Jersey where they had been staying for several days. Their sister Miss Nortig Miere dith accompanied them, with Mrs L L Cramer of North Lincoln.
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Elizabeth Meredith
North Bromley Avenue
May Transliue
Tenth Street
Hampton Junction
N. J
Philadelphia
Nortig Mieredith
Mre
W, Ll. Cramer
North Linceoln
Special Sale Marks The Season’s Most Important Event
A store advertises a special sale as the season’s key event and invites customer opinions on the topic at the shop.
Woolen dress fabrics and sale offerings in weekly catalog
The notice advertises a wide range of wool dress fabrics including pure wool suiting in many colors and patterns. It highlights 4 and 5 inch battin finished brocades, 1% and 3 inch crepons, and Venetian cloths with Belge effects. Prices range from 25c to 69c with weekly specials and new season finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heine
Harbingers Of Spring Time at Local Show Window
First delivery of Plaid Black Weaves for Bicycle Suits and Golf Skirts showcased. A line of cheviots that resist rain is highlighted with a full display inviting attention. See window.
Local residents return from visits across cities
Avenue residents report returns from Philadelphia and Kingston visits. Elizabeth Long and Laura Taylor came back to South Main and Peckville. Philadelphian Judson Hutchinson returned after a short visit with his parents. Randolph Jones resumes work with the New York Press after visiting here. Rosetta Harris visits Shamokin. May Lewis visits Wilkes-Barre. others host relatives or guests in town.
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Randolph Downed
Jackson Street
Rosetta Harris
Shamokin
H. D. Andrews
North Filmore Avenue
May Lewis
Wilkes-Barre
Misa Mortle
Thomas
Corbett Avenue
John Davie
Laneford
James Croft
Berwick
Mary Jenkins
Jackson, Street
Marriage of Miss Minnie Ninket To Dr BH Wiarrigan
The union of Miss Minnie Ninket of South Sumner Avenue and Dr BH Wiarrigan of Main Avenue is set for tonight at Simpson Methodist Church with Pastor Nev J Sweet officiating. The Alumni Athletic Association met last evening at Seymour Jones's residence on Jackson Street to conduct business chaired by George Daniels. ongoing projects and committee updates were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Ninket
Sumner Avenue
BH. Y. Wiarrigan
Main Avenue
Tony
Simpson Methodist Church
Nev J. Sweet
Alimni Athletic Associaton
Seymour Jones
Jackson Street
George Daniels
Meare Hill
Kemp's Balsam Offer Promises Cough Cure
A readers note urges people who let a cough drag on to try Kemp's Balsam as a proven remedy. It claims the medicine cures lingering coughs and offers details on price and size, inviting readers to obtain a sample from druggists.
Remarkable Relief From Discouragement via Lydia E Pinkham
Mrs M Rank of Philadelphia writes she suffered womb trouble for years with panic and insomnia and near despair until taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound She reports rapid improvement after the first dose and declares herself a well woman grateful for the remedy Persuades other suffering women to write for advice at Lynn Mass where letters are answered by women only
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Mra. Pinkhem
M. Rank
East Susquehanna Ave
Philadelphia
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
In Town Visit Ends As Return Home Reported
A brief note states a person returned home after several days visiting friends in town, marking the end of the local social excursion.
Eureka Baseball Prepares After Meetings at Hove
NORTH SCRANTON reports the Eureka baseball team reassembling after a recent meeting at Hove for offseason adjustments. Local note mentions players Morekas and others linked to past champions in northeastern Pennsylvania as the squad aims to match or exceed last season’s standard. Camlyn Johns hospitalized with diphtheria while Mrs Lies prepares to enter a musical venture. Park Place Literary Society met at Charles Miller’s home. others visiting Market Street and Nanticoke trips noted.
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Eureka
Hove
Reormuntelie
Ie Come
Ne Sonn
Putnam Street
Avoca
Minooka Couple Married at St. Joseph’s Church
John Kearney and Miss Catherine McDonald, prominent in Minooka, were wed at St. Joseph’s Catholic church with Rev. Father Gorman officiating. A reception dinner followed at Mrs. P F Coyne’s home on Main Street. The couple received gifts and plans are noted along with a postponed bookcase drawing by St. Joseph’s colony.
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John Kearney
Catherine McDonald
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Father Gorman
Hanah M. Coyne
Michael Flynn
P. F. Coyne
Main
Margaret McDermore
St. Joseph's Church
Minooka Catholic
St. Joseph's Coliery
Sigsbee Versatility: A Brooklyn Artist’s Missed Chance
A 1975 Philadelphia Times retrospective recalls a New York Daily Graphic inquiry to a modest Brooklyn artist, known as Sigsbee, for a front page comic series. Despite early interest and sketches delivered, Sigsbee fails to join the staff as he is away in command aboard a government ship, prompting continued delays and a polite but firm rejection message.
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Philadelphia Times
Daily Graphic
New York
Mia
Sigsbee
Lileutenanat Chiurlea
Bigsbee
Hfe
Unmasked by Science in a Cleveland Plot Twist
A witty quarrel unfolds as a husband and wife clash over a hair found on a coat. He admits it is hers then she leaves for a labeled Laboratory. After noises of experiments, the professor reappears with a pale, blanched face, and accusations fly as the scene ends.
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Spowlly
Kinston
Lauy
Cleveland
Bride Cards Her Guests With Clever Wit
A Providence Journal clipping notes a wedding reception where the bride tactfully handles gifts and guests. The report highlights her graceful demeanor and playful exchanges as she thanks attendees for presenting thoughtful items.
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Providence Journal
Sweet Marie Remembered Under September Bees
A nostalgic verse recalls a past romance under a locust tree in September. The speaker recalls asking a heartfelt question as birds sang and bees hummed, amid hopeful dreams of days ahead.
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Marie
Cupid
South Scranton Caucus Nominates May for Common Council
A Democratic caucus in the Nineteenth Ward nominated M J May for the Common Council. At Twentieth Ward Alderman John J Truddy presided over a curious public reprimand for a husband accused of wife beating, forcing him to don boxing gloves and pledge sobriety for a year.
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M. J. May
James Smith
John J. Truddy
Lawa
Acta
Alde
Theo Aldermain
Democrats in Nineteenth ward caucuses struggle for council nominee
In Chicago the Nineteenth wardDemocrats held three caucuses to pick a council candidate. Dr J Mays won at Moran's on Prospect Ave 100 to 77 over Spruke. A Donnelly Hall meeting ended without a choice with Kelley and Troy each at 144 on a second count. After a disorderly adjournment the rivals debated compromise but refused to concede.
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Boraks Brow
Alder Street
Hell
J. Mays
John Moran
Proapeet Avenue
Spruke
Donnellys Hall
Thomas Kelley
Julius Troy
Kelley
Troy
John J. Murphy
Attorney Murphy
Frei
Schnelder
Thomas O'Boyle
Charlee Graf
Local Mishap and Evening Socials Highlight City
Mrs James Smith of 629 Maple street slipped on the sidewalk en route to a Meat market injuring her left ankle and is under care of Dr Waleh. The Tiinggold band hosts a masquerade at Natter's hall tonight while St Mary's Glee and Dramatic association holds its annual dance at the parish hall Hickory street. William Rader of Birch Street shows health improvement with spring return anticipated. Gomer Jones of Humphrey's pharmacy leaves for Wilkes-Larré today. Miss Mary Philbin of New York visits locally. Funeral services for the infant child of Mr and Mrs Frank Stein of Cedar avenue were held yesterday with burial at Pittston avenue cemetery.
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Deloflee
Ie Republcan Prinithet
Dioste
Sela Ds
Lowe Lanten
Iret Wierd
Joeh Warfel
Samuel Hadden
Serumton Fire Department
Wm Friendly Yielt
Electric Engine Company
Charles H. Weber
Hickey
McManus
Albert Lewis
T. 2. Jones
Charles Wirth
Louis Francois
Phinney
Wy BD. Birtley
Liberty
Erie and Wyoming
Aart
Christian Associaton
Dunmore Lodge of Odd Fellows
Munlew's Tall
Frank Wagner
East Drinker Street
Neptune Fire Company
Fred
Allen
Girls’ Guild
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Rebecca
Hell
Helen
Burgess Powell
Blakely Street
Clarence W. Zimmerman
Quartor
Third Ward
Third District
Wahler's Hall
Grove Street
Mra
Howard Petherick
Moscow
Ambrow Street
James Jones
Lake Ariel
John Cane
Mainatriet
Clint Snyder
Mast Drinker Street
South Canaan
Edward Keene
Elmet Street
Laable
Marcus’ Pond
Frances Swingle
Jermyn
Joseph Four
Dudley Street
Mire
Alexander Thompson
Clay Avenue
Forty Fort
Penneylvania Cou
Ile
Frank Hullork
Depue Street
John Opsucink
Sport Hill
Bpecki
James McGrall
Justice of the Peace County
George Nelson Trets
Beranton
Thomas Bruce
Mayfield
James Smith
Maple Street
Frank Stein
Cedar Aves Nue
Pittston Aves Nue
A Logical Mind From Pittsburg Commercial Gazette
A humorous yet forceful note on the buried alive utestan, noting his claim that consciousness returned with cold feet and hunger, arguing if in heaven there would be hunger, and if in purgatory feet would not be cold, followed by semicheerful deductions in the line of satire.
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Pittsburg
Ganette
Purgatory
Grain-O Health Drink Ad Promotes Grain Based Beverage
An advertisement asserts Grain-O is a healthful invigorating drink made from pure grains. It claims it is not medicine but doctor ordered to aid appetite and digestion and suitable for children as a nourishing beverage.
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Ecoft Cochin
Prospect of a Revival of the Old Dispute Over Its Membership
Washington Letter examines how 19th century reapportionment after the 1800 census added 31 seats, boosting states like Nebraska Iowa Minnesota Pennsylvania Texas and Utah, and discusses implications for the size of the House and balance with the Senate. The piece traces historical growth from 65 seats to today’s 257 and argues current trends could push total representatives toward 688 if repeated, highlighting the conflict between large and small states over membership limits.
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Washington
New York Sun
House of Representatives
House
Nebenskiw
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Texas
Utah
Congress
Senate
Arizona
New Mexico
Virginia
Massachusetts
New York
Oregon
Kansas
Imagination Power Sparks Sleep Teeth Rescue
A man who slept with artificial teeth woke choking as the teeth vanished from his mouth. He searched a glass of water with the teeth deposited inside and realized they had slipped far down his throat. His friend failed to remove them, and a nearby blacksmith was summoned for help.
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Fhmain
Nils
Forgeries Warn of Art Curio Pitfalls
From the Waverly Magazine a warning on European factories producing fake works of art and modern china marks that fool experts. It describes methods such as acid treatment, oil staining, heating cracking, wormhole drilling, and general deception aimed at duping amateur buyers in out of the way auction rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly Magazine
Europe
China
Paria
Wertheimer
Fem
Community Socials and Club Notes In Green Ridge
Green Ridge residents recount a maple sugar party at the Hornbaker home with many neighbors from Madisonville Schenectady Dunmore and New York. Local groups the Junior Order of American Mechanics Odd Fellows Patriotic Order Sons of America and Women’s club activities are reported along with visits relocations and illnesses among residents.
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J. M. Hornbaker
New York Street
Mra
Enos Swartz
Mists Flossia Swarts
Madisonville
W. A. Myera
Schenectady
New Milford
Robert Ward
Hangi's
Presbyterian Church
Neeld
Owen Conover
Deacon Street
Cone
P. P. Smith
New York City
James Graham
Hinghamton, N. Y
Manners Grip Tablets Marketed for Cold Relief
An advertisement promotes Manners Grip Tablets as a remedy for colds and grip symptoms. The copy highlights relief from congestion and general sickness, encouraging readers to try the product.
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Ind
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Lyceum Theatre
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