West Scranton News Highlights Social, Arrest, and Wedding Notices
Crisp News of West Scranton reports Bill George’s peculiar arrest request and an unusual social item. The piece mentions a financial report for Camp No. 178 PF OOS, a church wedding at St Patrick's, Mary A McHale and James McDonough uniting with details of attendants and reception. The bride wore wine colored cloth and carried pink carnations, with a dance to end the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. McHale
Luserne Street
James McDonough
North Bromley Avenue
St. Pactick’s
Mike Mary Durkin
Cathearing
Michael McDondeh
DD. A. Dunne
Lusxerne
Troef
Mire
West Boroa
Financial Report of Camp No 178 Patriotic Order Sons of America
The financial report for the end of the year to December 8 1407 shows Camp No 178 Linden Decker as steward. The camp lists 205 members on June 1 with net additions and a year’s receipts totaling 82.60.46 while expenses include charitable benefit funeral wear building loan and other items totaling 1 48.04. The balance in treasury at December 2 is 2ci9ats peal ithte loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic Order Son of Ametricen
Semretain
Linden Decker
Ublog
Durie
Cosi
Village Social Accounts for Fundraising Event
The newly organized Mine EFesion club met Thursday evening at the residence of J. Williams in Lafayette arrest. A happy evening was spent with several pretty articles donated. Mrs. Williams served refreshments. Proceeds went to Misses Felicney Williams, Raichel Jones, Anna Dread Bent, Lilian Pritley, Mrs. Rog. Wiley Mine, Mrs. John York and Mrs W. O. N.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Williame
Wyllie
Flicenye Williams
Raichel Jones
Anna Dreadbent
Lilian Pritley
Rog
Wile Minne
John York
W. ON
Tuesday Afternoon Club Guests Visit Mrs Roberts
The Tuesday afternoon group visited Mrs J J Roberts at her Booth Main avenue home. Mrs Roberts hosted and entertained guests including Mrs H C Wallace Mrs Mareh Mrs Robert J Williams Mrs A Boerr Mrs George W Phillips and others after a pleasant afternoon with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Granville
Roberts
H. C. Wallace
Mareh
Robert J. Williama
A. Boerr
George W. Philllips
W. W. Phillips
George Reynolds
Augusta Biair
Hen George Sent to Police Court for Balancing Act
A man named Hen George, appearing nearly helpless, staggered into the station on North Main and Jackson Street and asked to be tested. He was placed in cell No 1 and to be weighed in the balance of justice the next morning in police court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hen George
North Main Avenue
Jackson Street
Local Names in Edwards County and Swift Musical Notes
Mrs Bether Davis of Edwards court suffers youth time while Richard James of Thirteenth street seeks a post at Nantiookead later to reside. Phillip Warren of North Burane avenue attends a Central Pennsylvania Musical Alliance convention in Selinsgrove with notable baritone. Agnes Murray of West Locust Street rests at home. Jennie Jones of North Garfield hosts Miss Helen Klofer of Carbondale. Elizabeth and Jonnie Fyne from North Sumner visit Allentown. Bell Mannigan of Hampton street guests in Pittsburgh. Anchorias of Reading visits West Sermnion friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bether Davis
Edwards Court
Richard James
Thirteenth Street
Nantiookead
Phillip Warren
North Buraner
West Locust Street
Mike Jennie Jones
North Garfield Avenue
Hue
Helen Klofer
Carbondale
Mires Elizabeth and
Jonnie Fyne
North Sumner Avenue
Allentown
Mite Bell Mannigan
Hampton Street
Pittston
Anchorias
Reading
West Sernnion
Revival services and entertainments aid local church debts
The Jackson Street Baptist congregation runs a roll call and revival led by Rev. Guy Snowden of Moscow with Epworth League in charge and tenor Thomas Beynon singing. Scranton Simcot Baptist revival remains lively as Mears Hall hosts a Edison views show to raise funds for church debt. Sumner Avenue Presbyterian officers plan a social and fagot event to support church finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Pharchi
Guy Snowden
Moscow
Simpson Methodist Church
Epworth League
Thomas Beynon
Scranton Simcot Baptist Church
Mears’ Hall
Washburn Street Presbyterian
Edison
Willem VW. Pearce
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
Smeared promise of fashion novelties and low prices
A dealer pledges full value and quality for a wide range of women’s apparel and accessories. The text promises fashionable styles and accessories at low prices, with emphasis on novelty and up-to-date trends for women.
Church Event and Judicial Note From Local Court
The Jackson Street Church plans a Friday service Feb 4 with a 15 cent admission including refreshments. Kate Feeler was fined $4 for drunkenness and jailed ten days. Mise Feeler paid a $5 fine after arrest Monday for a similar charge. The church roll call and speeches begin at 7 10 and 7 30, with Rev James Hughes as a guest and refreshments for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Feeler
Mise Feeler
Jackson Stret Ropuiet
Masie
James Hughes
Kimberly
South Africa
Nefreehmenta
Ladiews Ald Society
West Side Business Directory Ad Listings
Second hand burniturs cash for anything you have to sell furniture groves tools etc call and sell the stock of J. King Wi 107H West Lace avana aviate Mrs Fenton clairvoyant and prenologist 412 North Main avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
J. &. King
West Lace
Fenton
North Main Avenue
Local notices mix with town events and accidents
Daunted by misspellings and garbled OCR, a village round of notices reports a funeral for Mrs. Rowans Owens, revival meetings led by Rev. W G Whikinag, and various social visits. It notes a Frances O’Hare arrest, a postponed wheelmen game, a high mass at Rosary church, and a Welsh Baptist social planned for February among many brief items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henderson
Arthur Street
Lugerne
Pas
Waverly
Rowans Owens
Joes Etrat
Reuiie
Delaware
Lackawanna
Weeternhill
Bmintoek’s Creek
North Mill Avenue Baptist Church
Itera
Lev. W. G. Whikinag
North Majin Avenue Baptist Church
Keystone Academy
Factoryville
Oommnion
Wells
Andereatligies
Miscoe
Annie Geovre
Marty Colden
Wheir Holler
Fitteton
James Glynn
Treele
TW Bennett Street
Oly Rosary Church
Pryde Port Catholic
Mary Mabey
Hristal Holise
New York City
Chrision Endeavor
Presbyterian Church
North Main Avenus
W. T Davis
Danville
Bunsbury
Lewishire
Buckoch University
Dunmore Political Appointments And Local Social News
The Democratic committee for Dunmore appoints officers across wards and districts including J J Murray John Walsh PB O Mara Peter Riley John Turke John May Victor Bursehel Michael Hennigan Patrick Gollen Peter Joyce Joshua Ruane and more. Local social events include visitors from Lehighton Elm Street neighbors a charity reception at Charlee Warg's home and a free reading room movement with Smith Mees store meeting. The Christian Emli sver society hosts a church event with cake later, and a St Agnew gull concert drew a large crowd with planned encore tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firat
J. J. Murray
John Walsh
Firet
PB. O'Mara
Peter Riley
John Turke
John May
Victor Bursehel
Michael Hennigan
Patrick Gollen
Peter Joyce
Johia Ruane
Ira Everett
Lehighton
Air
J. A. Wars
Elm Street
Wid
Blarvey Harlemuan
Aon
Richard
Lethighton
Thomas Ware
Wiliams
Ho Davis
Hyde Mark
G. Henin
M. Collins
Dusmore
Charlee Warg
Elmstreet
Laur Brady
Washington
Plowes
William Togers
Camidon
N. d
Stra
Joo. Brown
Hyde Part
Letchworth
Chestnut Street
Presbyterian Church
Dunmore
Bmilth
Bt. Mork’y Evdecopal Church
St. Agnew Gull
Kiondike Map Of Alaska Offered Free By Nickel Plate Road
A detailed Alaska map with routes supplies costs and transportation charges is offered free. The offer comes from F J Moore General Agent Nickel Plate Road 23 Exchange Street Buffalo N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
F. J. Moore
Nickel Plate Road
Exchange Street
Buffalo
Kemp's Balsam Promises Cure for Lung Troubles
A promotional notice touts Kemp's Balsam as a remedy for coughs colds asthma bronchitis and croup claiming it cures threat and lung troubles and offers druggists a free sample bottle to prove merit with a listed price of ic. an 7.
South Scranton Social Notes Highlight Local Nuptials
Miss Minnie Bahr and Eugene Tannler wed at the groom’s parents home on Irvine and Pittston avenues. Rev William Nordh officiated with bridesmaids Lena Robinson and Jillian Lohmann. Guests from South Scranton and Wilkes Barre attended a postnuptial reception. The couple plans to live with the groom’s parents and receive many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Bahr
August H. Hah
Irvine Avenue
Eugene Tonrler
Pittston Avenue
Mre. Tannier
Pitieton Avenue
South Scranton
William A. Nordh
Hickory Street German Presbyterian Church
Mirson Lena Robinson
Jillian Lohmann
Wilkes-Btarre
August Bahr
William Tannler
Pree
Carl Schimpf
Arnolt Lohmann
Wilkes-Borre
Tannler
Charles Tohneen Dies After Brain Disease in Scranton
Charles Tohneen a meat merchant from Scranton died Monday after a long brain illness. Born in 1866 in Schleewis Germany he came to New York in 1882 then moved to Scranton where he lived on Hutston Avenue 1102. He was survived by his wife brother Nicholas sister Margaret and mother Mrs Mary Boysen. Funeral at his residence followed by burial in Piliston Avenue cemetery with Rev A F Schmidt presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tohneen
Hillaide
Eaaths
Germany
Hilleide Tome
Schleewis
Holstein
New York City
Mary Boysen
Sclfiller Lodge
Free and Accepted Masons
Church of Peace
District Attorney Jones and Detective Visit Explosion Site
DA John J. Jones and County Detective Thomas Leyshon visited the Pittston avenue and Elm street scene of last fall’s explosion and fire to inspect ruins. The shattered building left only charred timber. nearby structures have been repaired, and the site now marks the incident. Olchefski’s name appears on next week’s trial list. the visit aimed to locate the buildings for the upcoming criminal case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Jones
Thomas Leyshon
Pittston Avenue
Elm Street
Leon Olchefski
Mr. Jones
Entertainment program at YWCA rooms directed by Mirees Clearwater
Friday afternoon entertainment at the Young Women's Christian association rooms is directed by Mirees Clearwater and Goddart. The programme includes musical numbers, recitations, and performances by a list of participants such as Mintio Meret Hecitathot, Milling Turner, Aaah Simm urrlo Keiper, Ligele Kelper, Deri Kiefer, Dora Scheuer Bing, Faith aml May Milligan, and Ol Kinoble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
Mirees Clearwater and
Goddart
Turner Fee
Simmurrlo Keiper Tris
Ligele Kelper
Deri Kiefer
Dora Scheuer Bing
Faith
May
Local Notices and Community Events From Monday to Tuesday
Tuesday night arrest of Tohn Casey on Palm Street by patrolman Pinherty followed by a police court fining. Sunday afternoon meeting of the Young Women's Christian Association led by Miss Lottle Lengeler on God's Word Our Guide. Camp No 430 smoker featured State President A J Corborn speaking on Patriotism. Epworth league gathering at Miss Mayme Clearwater home on Pear Street. Daniel Sullivan of Maple Street injured at the South Mill. Raemeke of Cedar Avenue back from New York. Mrs. William L. Jansen visits to Honesdale. William Hart of River Street dislocated hip by a rail incident at Mosea Taylor hospital. Deputy Clerk Emil Honn received a double gram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tohn Casey
Palm Street
Fatrohwan Pinherty
Aldern
Young Woman's Christian Association
Lottle Lengeler
God's Word
P Oo
A. J. Corborn
Mayme Clearwater
Pear Street
Epworth League
Cedar Avenue
William L. Jansen
Pittston Avenue
Honesdale
William Hart
River Street
Mosea Taylor Hospital
Emil Honn
Safe arrival of Henry Bonn Jr in Antwerp from Fatherland
Announcement lists Henry Bonn Jr returning from a sojourn in the Fatherland to Antwerp while Hon. John P. Quinnan and C. T. Boland visited Kingston yesterday. Mrs. T. M. Conniff and daughter Miss Mottie of Miners Mill visited South Side friends yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
Henry Bonn, Jr
John P. Quinnan
C. T. Boland
Kingston Viettorn
Mre
T. M. Conniff
Mins Mottie
Milla
South Side
Ban dernan invites Masons banquet attendees and visitors
A list of social names reports a Masons banquet in Pockville on Tuesday evening. Attendees include Dr and Mrs C W Treverton and visiting guests from Dover N D, Waverly, and Ban dernan ivegine. A birthday surprise party at Boulevard avenue honored Mrs Dunn with a chamber trophy token.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Treverton
Bandernan Ivegine
Pockville
Stone
Waverly
Emily Mackmere
Philip Dunn
Mra
Frank Alvord
RH. Thunn
Sirs. Gordon
Emily Marsh
Enos Marsh
Amsy Winster
Mien Ciarrell
Wesley Kirball
Flora Brook
William Dunn
Obituary of Plymouth contractor Griffith W Williams
The sudden death of Griffith W Williams a Plymouth contractor and builder occurred at his Center avenue home after a late evening routine. He died of heart disease after recent illness. Survived by wife and seven children including Sarah Williams Frank Williams Arthur Williams and three Jones children plus a married daughter in Pittston. Funeral Friday at 2 in Welch Promorterian church with Rev R B Williams officiating. Interment Shawnee cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith W. Wihfame
Plymouth
Center Avenue
Willem RR
Williama
Willams
Tho la
Sarah Willams
Flin Wile Fame
Arthur Willaams
Alve
Eulepe
Lisaie Jones
Thomas Jones
John Jones
Pittston
Welch Promorterian
Willime
Shawnee Cemetery
Amusing misstep in Canadian Gazette tale
A Glasgow professor visiting Canada with the British association visits an Alberta ranch. He complains of discomfort while sleeping, so a cowskin screen is stretched and a nightdress worn. Morning, a foreman notes the white nightdress and jokes about an apparent death, clarifying the man is only asleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Canadian Gazette
Canada
Alberta
Pat Ke
Tervoious Troubles Cured with Animal Extracta
Advertisement notes cures for various ailments with Animal Extracta from Washington Chemical Up in Washington. Includes offer of a free book explaining methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Chemical Up
Washington, B
Railroad Timetables Pennsylvnia Schedule in Effect Now 1897
Pennsylvania Railroad timetable lists Wilkes Barre departures for Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia and for Pittsburg and the West at 7.30 am on weekdays also 10.15 pm weekday service to Hazleton Pottsville Reading Norristown Philadelphia and Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Pittsburg and West 3.12 pm daily departures to Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Pittsburg and the West 6.00 pm weekday service to Hazleton and Pottsville. Gen Pass Agent J B Watchinson, General Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Gallimore
Washington
Pittsburg
West
Hazleton
Pottsville
Reading
Norristown
Ballimore
Harrissburg
Baltimore
The
J.B. Watchinson
Lehigh Valley Railroad Passenger Services Updated
Lehigh Valley Railroad details routes between Wilkes-Barre and New York Philadelphia and other points. It lists trains via D and BR lines with times and classes including parlor cars on all grains. Officials ALIN H. WILBUR CHAS S. LEE and A W ONNEMACHER noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New York
D, OK
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre
Thaom
Bue
Bad
Por Bethlehen
Euston
Reading
Harrinburg
Pracate
Db T Ua
Drasong ix Press
Tunk Dinnock
Geneva
Houhester
Buffalo
Chicago
Wert Vis Db. & WR
Pultrain
Lehigh Valley
Duffalo
Ruepenne Bridge
Alin H. Wilbur
Chas
S. Lee
Phas
Phila
A W.onnemacher
Serenton
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton and Nearby Train Schedules Endorse Regional Routes
Train lines from Scranton and surrounding towns list departure times for New York East, Easton, Trenton, Philadelphia, Buffalo, Binghamton, Elmira, Ithaca, and Northumberland routes. Connections at Buffalo and Northumberland link to Williamsport Harrisburg Baltimore Washington, with express and accommodation trains noted along with intermediate stations and sleeping coaches. Details labeled with times, stations, and agents for pocket timetables and tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrayton
New York
Elmira
Corning Bath
Dunaville
Mount Morris
Buffalo
Binghamton
Nicholwan
Azalen
Richfield Springs
Ithaca
Northumberland
Pittston
Willis Barre
Plymouth
Bloomshore
Dine Ville
Northumberand
Williamsport
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Too
Central Railroad Schedules and Connections details
Central Railroad timetable lists train departures to Beranten Ficlmton Wilker Barre Lakewood Atlantic City and Philadelphia with multiple daily departs and express options. It notes connections to elevated railroads ferries and other lines at New York and Philadelphia terminals and mentions through tickets to far points and station agents for lowest fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railroad
Jamey Siatloue
New
Whitehall
Wilker- Barre
Lakewood
Atlantic City
New York
Newark
Elisabet
Exprien
Philade Pila
Stead
Er. Minal
Kastan
Philadelphia
Thiehem
Eon In
Wah P
Pataene
Ocean Grove
Readite
Lebanon
Perpioute
Allentown
Aeerty Straw
North River
Connie O. Tm
Bunnay
South Ferry
Broidway
Readin Terminal
Vance
Olwauben
Cen Funt
Delaware and Hudson Train Schedule Update
Schedule notice lists multiple trains from Berenton on Monday January 17 toward Carbondale Albany Saratoga Montreal Boston and New York with times and connections. It notes arrivals at Scranton from Chibondate and the north and Wilkes Barre southbound departures with freight and express services and directs readers to the depot ticket office for complete rates to all points in the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Hudson
Berenton
Carbondale
Ams
Albany
Saratoga
Montreal
Boston
New
Hay
York
Perenne
Twlinh Valley
Ati
B.ad
Wilkes Hares
United States
Canada
Scranton Rail Service Schedules From Erie Line
Trains from Erie to Wyoming Valley and intermediates run to Scranton for New York and local points at 7.08 am and 22 p m. Returns to Scranton from above points arrive at 1.2 a m and 38 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Wyoming Valley
Scranton
New Yor
Erie Railroad
Hawley
Trains Run Daily Except Sunday
Passengers are urged to secure reduced fares by purchasing tickets in advance via Ontario and Western lines. The notice lists officials such as T. Fulcerott and Serseten Pa and mentions West J and Anderson as general and divisional pass authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloities
Ontario & Western
Igor B Prose
J ¢. Anderson
Agh
T. Fulcerott
Act Serseten Pa
Professional Directory Finds Scranton Offices and Services
Scranton listings show doctors dentists lawyers architects and businesses across Wyoming avenue Mulberry Street Spruce Street and surrounding blocks. Prominent names include Dr Kay Dr Preas Dr Thapold and Wm B Lamorfax with firms like The Tribune Publishing Co and Myers & Co offering services from law to printing and catering.
Also Mentioned on This Page
West Scranton
Mary A. Mcttale
Bill George
Wear Side
Yeas Financial Report
Soctal
Globe Warehouse
Saistiotary Lisory
North Scranton
Kiondike
Eugene Tappler
Mr. North
Charles Johnson
Okhotski
Chisara
Foman
Mans
N. K. Fairbank Company
St. Louis
Green Ridge
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Scran von
Lacka
Western
Nanticoke
iIntermediate Statons
Hera
Inimall Partor
M. L. Bomich
Disret
Issenger
Franklin St
Hancock
Preston Park
Poyatelle
Plesayt Mt
Limondaly Fee
Mora
Professional Directory
Physicians and Surgeons
PREY
Scranton Savings Bank Body
Wyoming Avenue
Mary A Shepherd
M.D. Homeopathint
Adame Avenue
A.A. Thapold
Sprice Street
Keranton
W. B. Allen
North Washington
L. M. Gates
Siofa
Tos Pom
Midicon Avenue
L. Preas
B&b
W. Lamorfax
Adame
W. G. Rook
Morses
Frompitat
Linden Street
Telephone of
Bauver
BR. J. Bauer
Mulbert
Muse
Megargem
Washington Avenue
Frank P. Brown & CO
West Lackawanna Are
Thomas Aubrey
Willams Building
Postortion
Rex
the Tribune Publishing
North
Eras D. B
Mears Building
Spruce Street
James J. Torrey
Hoome 5
Frank E. Hoyle
Burr Building
Routs
Washington Aveonuue
Jeseci & Jessu Ea
Ynnaeaithen
Commonwealth Building
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
Atorneys and Counsell
Connie Wealth Building
Rooma 1
Frank T. Okeil
Coal Exchange
Beranton
James Workford
B. F. Killam
Beraunton
JAS
J. F. Hamilton
Attorneylaw
Commonwealth Bidg
Geruffi
Edward W. Thayer
Mand
Joseph Jeffreys
Tondy Burr Building
C. R. Pitch
Sorento, Pat
Patterson & Wilcox
Traders Rational Bank
Comegys
School OF the Lackawanna
Thomas M. Cann
Lie da
Walter I. , Cann
van Tuell
A. M
Barking & Msweeney
Common
Wenlil
Interstate
Bere View Agencs
Pancival J. Mowris
Leam of Trade Building
Kowal HM. Davis
Commonwealth Diving
E, Walter
Lew Ip Hancock, JR
S Ave
Credmeick
Brown, Archipest, Myire Huilding
Berinton
Lachy & 8
Architects
Tradere’ National Bis
O. Lyman
DR. IF
Ike
Reynolda
Dro. C. Lav Bach
Wyoming Ave
Welcomin
Enover
Jos Kuepttel
Wath Uve
Leeds
G. R. CLARK @ CO
Howe
North Main
I Og Elk Cafe
Avene
Gates 1
Je ZI Holger
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