West Scranton Builder Plans New P.O.S.O.A. Hall
Cap No. 178 Patriotic Order Sons of America erects a large North Main avenue building opposite Clark Brothers cast, with foundation laid and completion aimed by June. Architect Arthur Hartman designs a three story hall with lodge room, committee space, and stage, featuring Brussels carpet and gas lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic Order Sons of America
North Main Avenue
Clark Brothers
Castatores
Allepaugl Roe
Tyte
Arthur Hartman
The
Lamp
Order Affiliates to Conduct Work
A notice states that work will be carried out by individuals affiliated with the order. It emphasizes adherence to organizational rules and assigns responsibility to designated members for project execution and oversight.
Accidental Mine Injuries Leave Two Men Hospitalized
John Durkin of Luserne street, a Sloan mine driver, was crushed under mine equipment while shoving a spray on a incline. He sustained a fractured right arm, severe head wounds, and leg injuries. prognosis uncertain after Dr. Brennen attended him at home. Axel Kultberg of Morris court injured in Hyde Park mine when a rock fell on his right thigh. He was removed home for medical care and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Durkin
Luserne Street
Sloan
Durkin
Lugerne Street
Axel Kultberg
Morris Court
Hyde Park
Kuhlerg
Drunk Man Breaks Into Scranton Street Grocery
An intoxicated man broke into a small Scranton Street grocery run by an Arabian. He stole a sack of four and was captured trying to escape with the booty. Patrolman Thomas Evans arrested him and escorted him to the West Side station house for morning questioning at nine o clock. The suspect, well dressed, refused to disclose his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranten Street
Thonas
Evans
Weat
Lafayette man injures ankle at work on Wednesday afternoon
Kiarry Robbins of Lafayette Street sustained a sprained right ankle while employed by contractor Mc Crabken on Wednesday afternoon. He was copying coal into a cellar when he fell and was removed to West Side Hospital where medical staff treated the injury. He will be in incapacity for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiarry Robbins
Lafayette Street
Tye
McCrabken
Wednestar
Hearts
South Sumner Avenue
West Side Hospital
Evangelist Rev Williama Speaks on The Prodigal Son
The Jackson Street Baptist church lecture room was crowded last evening for Rev Williama's forcible talk on The Prodigal Son. After services many expressed desire to lead a better life. Special meetings announced with more talks Sunday and Monday evenings. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Williama
Evening Services Held at Local Churches
Each night at Simpson and Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal churches and at Washburn Street Presbyterian church, attendance at all services remains strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson and
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Woman Arrested for Street Alms Solicitation on Main Avenue
A middle aged woman was arrested last evening on North Main avenue for soliciting alms on a public street, an act prohibited by city ordinance. Officers Williams and Thomas detained her after she claimed to be sent by the Home of the Good Shepherd in Providence. She first gave the name Kate Keiley and then said her name was Margaret Travisa, adding she had been released from the county jail just Thursday after a thirty day term for begging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Avenue
Thomas Williams
John D. Thomas
the Good Shepherd
Providence
Kate Keiley
Margaret Travisa
Baeile
Sheri
Register of Wills
Rochter
Charles W. Roesler
Eighth Ward
John Osberry
Franklin Avenue
Roesler
Osberrys
Osberry
H. A. Knapp
Fire Department
F. W. Zizelman
W. A.townsend
Swell and Newton Wedding Held at Jackson Street Home
George J. Swell of Easton and Miss Gertrude M. Newton of Factoryville wed at 10 p.m. with Rev. Thomas J. Gruchy officiating. The couple will tour to New York and Boston and reside in a Boston home after the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Swell
Easton
Gertrude M. Newton
Factoryville
Thomas J. Gruchy
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Jackson Street
Miss Elisabeth Doersam to Lead Cospel Service Saturday
Miss Elisabeth Doersam will read the Cospel service Saturday evening at eight oclock. She is well known to Young Women's Christian association girls and has worked with them for a long time. An earnest invitation is extended to all girls to attend the service. Subject Have Faith In God. Embroidery classes meet Monday at 4 and 7 p.m.
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Elisabeth Doersam
Doersam
Women’s Christian Association
Community and church activities fill Evans hall and Jackson Street venues
A busy evening in Evans hall and several Jackson Street sites featured meetings by Odd Fellows, the Sinoyon Methodist church class, Ripple division of the Sons of Temperance, and Oxford mine workers. Events included practical gatherings, rehearsals for the William Connell Glee Club, barbers union plans, and charity fundraisers while plans for Passion plays, Sunday schools, and a united church effort were announced.
Dunmore Council Considers Franchises and Nuisance Crackdown
The Dunmore council met with all members present except Mr Jones. A nuisance from Pinnell Foundry on Apple Street prompted action to clear castings from sidewalks. An ordinance granting a Lackawanna Telephone franchise and another for Central Rapid Transit were introduced and sent to committees. Treasurer Wahler to redeem bonds from the sinking fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Pinnell Foundry Company
Pinnell
Wahler
T. J. Golden
Aiane
McLoughlin
Lackawanna Telephone Company
McAllister
Central Rapid Transit Company
Railroad Committee
Rev Cobb Preaches At Tripp Ave Christian Church
The Rev Mr Cobb spoke to a fine audience last night using the text Come unto Me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest Christ’s teaching offers rest and freedom Two baptized at close of services There will be Sunday services morning and evening with Sunday school at 10 am Men’s meeting tomorrow at 6 59 pm only men expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cobb
Tripp
Avehue Christian Church
Christ
Mis
Tople
Miners to Resume Work After Shutdown in Pennsylvania Coal Company
Several Pennsylvania Coal Company mines will restart operations today following a multi day shutdown. In local church news Rev J D Dabney preaches at Dudley Street Baptist Sunday afternoon at two o clock. Republican meeting urged at Odd Fellows hall tonight to nominate candidates for next month. Mrs Peter Walsh of East Drinker street is dangerously ill. The funeral of John Cawley will be held this morning at ten from St Marys church. Dunmore Methodist Episcopal church hosts Rev W A Dunnett at morning and evening services with Miss Daisy Bell Hall singing anytime tomorrow. The evangelistic meetings grow in interest with fuller attendance and free seats.
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Biidrian Lodge
Evans’ Hall
South Main Avenue
Sinoyon Methodist Episcopal Church
Ripple Division
Sons of Temperance
Morgan's Hall
Jackson Street
Misa Bridget McGraw
Twentyfirst
Oxford
United Mine Workers of America
James’ Hall
Oscar Reynolds
Stark's Court
dJames Hughes
West Lackawiand Avenue
Allspaugh Bros
Hyde Park Avenue
Samuel Williams
City Christian Endeovor Union
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Doder
Bellevue
Holden, Taylor, Pine, Hampton, Sloan
Hyde Park
Continental
Archbutch
Cayuga
Brisbin
Scrantonal Company
Mt. Pleasant
Margaret Gibby
William Connell
Washington
Young Men's Institute
Silurian Lodge of
Od Fellows
Slocum Lode
Masonic Hall
North
Malin Avenue
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Band of Hope
Summer Avenue Presbyterian Church
Pennsylvania Coal Company
J. D. Dabney
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Peter Walsh
East Drinker Street
John Cawley
St. Mary’s Church
Dunmore Methodist Episcopal Church
W. A. Dunnett
Daisy Bell Hall
Masquerade guests and local society notes in Waywit area
Mia H C Enalign hosted a masquerade gathering in Way wit with guests from Clark's Summit and Green Ridge including Hattie Lindsay Lella Woodrull Charlotte chroeder Anabel Luce Jennie Okell Ethel Young George Huber Hanley Huber Leonard Rittenhouse John Price Cole Price Culber Hurley Warren Van Bhircom and Charles Kear. Mrs Samuel Midian suffered a serious leg injury after slipping on a log at Deavon street and the Houlevard corner. Green Midge lodge Odd Fellows held a meeting in Masonie hall Dickson avenue with two candidates taking the first degree and bylaws amendment postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
H. C. Enalign
Mere
Willian Carr
Green Ridge Street
Willie Mitchell
Monroe Avenue
Massquerade
Hattie Lindsay
Lella Woodrull
Charlotte #chroeder
Anabel Luce
Jennie Okell
Ethel Young
Clark's Summit
George Huber
Hanley Huber
Leonard Rittenhouse
John Price
Cole Price
Culber Hurley
Warren van Bhircom
Charles Kear
Samuel Midian
Mair Cartier
Joseph Fidian
Deavon Street
Green Midge Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Masonie Hall
Dickson Avenue
Obituaries Report Two Local Deaths in Scranton
Two Obituaries from South Scranton note Mice Winifred Maguerty age 2a dying at home on GN Capoms Avenue after illness and Mewith Wellies Pagrenin of Chi, with services planned. Separate notice reports Whit Teade Vn St Teeedoeteny MeW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Maguerty
John Pergiaven
Capoms Avenue
Yeeterday
Mise Macherty
Liss Haggerty
Niu Twa
Dani
Haggerty
Chiis
Michael
Tnke Ets Mex Anthiens Voteies
Moythehl
Min. Wellies Pagrenin
Chia
St. Rese
Gery
Mive Bernt Wilson Dies in Moscow Diphtheria Toll
Maria Bernt Wilson daughter of Dr and Mrs T W Wilkan dies at home in Moscow from diphtheria after medical care. funeral set for Monday at 10 o clock in Cathedral cemetery. Michael Hanne also dies yesterday after weeks of illness at his home on Oaving Avenue. Catherine Wale, 61, dies on Quick Avenue with funeral Monday at 9 in the Holy Bossy Church. interment Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mive Bernt Wilson
T. W. Wilkan
Moscow
Michael Hanne
Catherine Wale
Cuick Avenue
Semenday
Toly Bosyy Church
Cathedral
Kemp's Halsam Cure Promises Quick Relief
Readers urged to try Kemp's Halsam as a remedy for ailments and pains, claiming fast relief after use. The ad-style note touts broad efficacy and availability at druggists with a low price.
Death notice for Abraham Doenkin inhts eye
Abraham Doenkin age 41 of ht Riving Street died yesterday. Funeral set for Monday at 2 50 p m from the residence with interment at Forest Hill. Mrs Robert Hatton noted as related. Also notice of Mr Nobert Hatton death given from North residence last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Doenkin
Eye
Htriving Street
Porest Hill
Nobert Hatton
North
Catarrh Cure Advocates Blood-Borne Remedy
An article argues catarrh is a blood disease and praises Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as the safest effective internal cure. It claims sprays and douches fail, while the tablets cleanse the blood and provide quick relief with no cocaine or poisons. Sold by druggists for fifty cents per package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Garfield averine and relatives mourn three deaths
Three local residents died recently after prolonged illnesses. Funeral details announced for Garfield Averine with interment in West Susqueh Cemetery, Albert Prodkvieh and Pred Hevinman reported as deceased with services planned. Additional notice confirms the passing of Mrs. Martha Held and Mrs. Winifred Pick with forthcoming funeral notices.
North Scranton Sports and Community Notes
An evening basketball game at the Auditorium featured Wyoming Seminary vs North End Stars with a 4-2 Stars win. The Young Men’s Institute held euchre with General Philip Sheridan council at St Mary’s hall, followed by entertainment. A Stationery Firemen’s union meeting is planned at Leonard’s hall. A surprise party honored Peter McCluskey on West Market street. Notables Alderman and Mrs Otto DTD Meyers returned from Clark's Summit. Various church events include a funeral, cantata at Dutch Cap Mission, and Memorial Baptist bids notices for a new church building. The North Main Avenue Baptist service features Prof Elkanah Hinsley tomorrow.
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Wyoming Seminary
Isu
North End Stars
Connelly
State
Davies
Seminary
Stars
McClusky
Young Men's Institute
St. Mary's Hall
West Market Street
Philip Sheridan
Stationery Firemen's Union
Leonard's Hall
Weet Market Strent
Peter McCluskey
Mary McCluskey
Gertrude Nichols
Maury Gibert
Sarah Masen
Jennie McGuire
Martha Reese
Neva Barrett
Ligsie May
Mary Williams
Ressie Parker
Annie Mahon
Sarah McCluskey
Edith Borfee
Merers
Alex. McGuire
Edward McQuire
Griffith Williams
Davis Patterson
Charles McCluskey
Emory Willaame
William Snaith
William
Pequiem
Poly Mosary
Cathedue
Annie Puatden
Theo
Harry Wheeler
Throop Street
Fred Pullips
North Main Avenue
Dutch Cap Mission Sunday School
Welsh Congregational Church
Ad Mission
Memorial Baptist Church
Church Avenue
W. FP. Davies
Bummit Avenue
Tadiew’ Ald Society
Hearing on Roesler will questions tests mental capacity
A probate hearing examined whether Alderman Charles W. Roesler was mentally competent when he drew his will, with witnesses asserting his mind weakened in recent years and others testifying to the will’s genuineness. Testimony covered his memory and signature, and the hearing adjourned to next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Millar
R. W. Lewis
H. N. Dunnell
Fred Durr
Isadore Goodman
F. W. Zizelmann
W. A. Townsend
Roveler
Townsend
Zikelman
Rooester
John T. Cooper
Avill
The
Register
Meoester
Cooper
Roewler
Hall
Koesler
Alderman Roesler
RK. W. Lewis
Moosic
Roesler
William J. Schnfer
Charles Hart
Petersturf
Toker
Righth
Morvy Sullivan
Aimee
Walker Kramer
Funeral of Mrs Schemler in South Scranton
The funeral was held from the family residence at Elm Street and South Walsington Avenue yesterday at 2 PM with Rev W A Nordh of Hickory Street Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment followed at Pittaton Avenue Cemetery. pallbearers included John Burke Jacob Hartman Daniel Coleman Henry Armbrust and Jacob Christofel. William Pudembach and John Behwenk served as fewer bearers. Michael Millberger of this side was arrested Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittaton Avenue
John Burke
Jacob Hartman
Daniel Coleman
Henry Armbrust
Jacob Christofel
William Pud«enbach
John Behwenk
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Luzerne Street
Dufour
the Prodigal Son
Thomson
Redfern
Aeteven
Sturday
Globe Warehouse
General News
Dunmore Doings
Lackawanna Telephone
Green Ridge
Mise Winifred Haggerty
Elizabeth Bohn
Vthewbuths Hal
Ely Street
Ieeoneod
South Scranton
Ehldeen
Philip Hole
Stee Mary Divreman
Servions
St. Paul's Church
Prospect Avenue
Tieile
Minooka
Berna Wilson
Michael Hannon
Catherine Walsh
Abraham Jenkins
Robert Hatton
Garfield Averine
Albert Prodkvieh
Oomd Mik
Aise
Pick
Shhenjan Avenue
North Scranton
Michael Millberger
Duffy’s
Arerica
Lotwind Lentitnalt Whiskey Co
Lyc&un Theatre Vo Ee
I. Shaaed
Lesters
Matitien
Kvenitiz
Neil Burgess Cusemsely
the County Fair
Augustus Thomas
Arizona
Aun! Eogagement of
Brothery Byrne
Sorith
Lever
Balasce
the Hillman Company
Tvigentos
Bones
AL Next Welk
Jack Hoeffler
Mitlice Privey
Veeniteg Prive i
South
Lanhood
Comes OF Ciree Bond
Trengtho
Nervita
Bos
Banka Antee
Theel
M.D
Eer
M. Robinson
Quinnan
Aldeyman Seates
Jalil
Joe
Young Women's Christian Association
Jessie Hagen
John Lyn
Routh Elis News Company
Cedar Avenue
Grant
Hartivta
Mite Mane
Prospert Avenue
Pittston
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