Social and Personal Notes from Washington Star
Prom and Mrs. Wills L. Moore hosted a handsome dinner for house guest Mrs. J. S. McAnulty of Scranton with guests including Dr and Mrs. Alexander Graham, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Warner, Colonel and Mrs. Fleming, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Kaufman and Representative Foss. Mrs. Hubert Fleming’s reception drew large attendance, aided by Mrs. J. S. McAnulty and others. The Moses Taylor Sister Lodge presented a gold badge to Mrs. George Baxter on retirement, with a large gathering in attendance. A birthday party honored Miss Blanche Schater at 40 Edwards Court. Members of the Sunday school class and other gatherings hosted by Miss Mollie Whelmy and Miss Catherine Finnerty were noted, with various visitors and local residents in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Prom
Wills L. Moore
McAnulty
Scranton
Alexander Grahamell
B. A W. Warner
Fleming
Rudelph Kaufimean
Representative Foss
Hubert
J. &. McAnulty
Borden
Reeves
Alexander
Benton
Shunk
Hopkins
Talmage
Patterson
Miller
Willis Moore
Macdonald
Moses Taylor
Brotherhood of Thailroad
George Baxter
Railroad Avenue
Lodge
GB. A. Hore
0. Hore
Patrick May
William Gahen
Henry Logan
John Baxter
PB. J. Langan
James Playton
Anna Barlow
Anna Brown
Payton
Annie Duggan
Mame Baxter
Jennie Baxter
Mollie Whelmy
Pittston Avenue
Chrlade Scheuer
Fred Lentee
Herman Schwenker
Louis Levert
George Potts
Robert Tunnler
Willie Welnig
Willie Brandt
George Huber
George Wirth
Walter Hatfield
August Kraft
Illegal liquor selling case heard in Jessup court
Carlo Buccorelli of Jessup faced charges of selling liquor without a license after being held in a ball by Alderman Klusson. Salvadore Cappiello and Thomas E. Reddington are named in the report with procedural details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlo Buccorelli
Jessup
Josup
Salvadore Cappiello
Alderman Klusson
Thomas E. Reddington
Hig
Whitney Re elected Major of First Battalion at Honesdale Armory
George Whitney of Honesdale was chosen major of the First battalion Thirteenth regiment, receiving 21 votes against 7 for Captain Arthur Foote. Foote’s motion declared him elected by acclamation after the banquet of 28 officers at the Brunswick. Whitney has long served in succession from private to major.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Whitney
Honesdale
Thirteenth Regiment
Arthur Foote
Foote
Lila Company
Brunswick
Whitney
Independents expelled as streetcar strike leaders split
At a meeting of striking street car men a five member committee acting independently of the executive panel was found guilty of insubordination and suspended. A mob attacked an inward bound Pittston car in Minooka injuring windows. a special officer aboard fired but the attack continued. William Kinsler, arrested Friday for calling a seal at a city crew, was fined $1 by Magistrate Howe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee of
Pittston
Minooka
William Kinsler
Howe
Opening of the Kirmess in Scranton Past Event
The opening Kirmess performance is set for Wednesday night featuring a full evening program of dances including Gyp sy Dance and Spanish Manola. Proceeds support a Teachers Mutual Benefit fund while Miss Jessie M. Gay leads the arrangements with aid from Mrs. Frey and others despite Jessie’s broken arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Stone
Lyceum
Teriday
F. L. Peek
H. J. Hall
Scranton
Jessie M. Gay
Burns Day Banquet Goes Informal At Blatter’s Hall
The Scranton Caledonian club marked Burns Night with an informal gathering at Blatter’s Hall Lackawanna venue. Toastmaster Janes Bo Skeoch led the event with replies from Thomas Thussell Attorney John G. McAskle Hon James Moir and W Scott. Songs by Lindsay McMullen and William Reed featured and Tam o Shanter was recited by Mr Moir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Letters From The People Interest Notes
Short letters of interest are published when accompanied by the writer name. The Tribune does not assume responsibility for opinions herein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Priceburg Republican Nominations Listed For January Primaries
The Tritone-Sit, Ty Saturday edition reports the Priceburg Republican nominating committee naming candidates for the January 28 primaries. Listed are Charles Jenking auditor Ada Velko fire ward of thiers Cornell dames seed Stephen Beddop Bray school director Christopher Liviner Hierne Williams Jacob Oilendiliy constable Richard Mairon judge of election Thomas LH Barrett Lispector Samuel Voyth John Bentham Frank Wollard. The meeting was open to Republicans in the borough and those listed will appear on the January 24 ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tritone
Priceburg
Republicat
Toy
Charles Jenking
Ada Velko
Thiers
Samuel Voyth
Ef Couneil
John Bentham
Frank Wollard
St Peter's First Miracle sermon argues miracles underpin faith
Rev. James McLeod delivers a sermon at Firat Presbyterian on Acts 3 4 7 8 detailing Peters miracle at the Beautiful Gate. He argues miracles are foundational to Christianity countering claims they hold only occasional value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petera Firat
James McLeod
Firat Presbyterian Church
Jesus Christ
Nugzaresh
Dr. McLeod
St. Peter
Peter
John
Olivlah
Jerualem
Meron
Deowaa
Lila
Dolay
Lili
Hohe
Jesus Christ of Nazareth
Solomon
Meldrescah
Christ
Cliviat
Hinstead
Ile Lapae
Ahne
Life Crushed in Nay Aug Mines Near Dutnore
Spyder of Petersburg employed at Nay Aug mines in Dutnore was killed Saturday morning when a mine car pinned him between the car and the rib. He attempted to jump from the car to spray the wheel but was unable to escape as the gaugeway was narrow. He died within minutes, near the site of a similar accident a week earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spyder
Petersburg
Nay Aug
Dutnore
Brave act by Minooka mother saves child from fire
Mrs Mary Laffey woke her three daughters and an infant in her Minooka home to a blazing lower floor. She leaped from a second story window with the infant, injuring a broken thigh and possible internal injuries while her daughters escaped. The child was unharmed. Citizens raised funds for medical care and a new home. the house belonged to Mrs Laffey and was not insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Laffey
Minooka
Avs
Laffey
Mire. Taffey
Funeral of John W. Horn in Scranton Home Service
Funeral services for John W. Horn were held at his home on 341 First Street with many lodge members and workmen in attendance. Delegations from Allis-Chalmers moulding department Silurian lodge 763 IOOF and Scranton encampment Neosl served as pallbearers. Burial followed in Forest Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Horn
First Street
Brother Lodge
Allis-Chalmers Works
Silurian Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Scranton
Neosl
Forest Hill
Bankruptcy Petitions In Wilkes-Barre Chambersburg and Scranton
United States court records reveal Norman and Edward Nester of Wilkes-Barre filed a bankruptcy petition listing joint liabilities over $1 000 under Kester Brothers. Daniel S Yost of Chambersburg filed a voluntary petition with debts of about $1 000. Empire Brg Goods of Scranton and Frey Gross of Wilkes-Barre along with Hasleton Lewiston Co report Benjamin Giller of Hazleton as an alleged bankrupt with debts exceeding $500 and alleged insolvency actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Do. Norman
Edward Nester
Wilkes-Barre
Kester
Benjamin Giller
Hazleton
Gilles
Notice to Members of Griffin Post Funeral for Comrade Lewin
The notice informs Griffin Post 13% that Comrade William J. Lewin has died. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the family residence on Edna Avenue with interment at Dunmore Cemetery. Griffin Post 13% will assemble at post headquarters at 1 p.m. The Drum corps will not respond to this call. Attest Adjutant George F. Millet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Lewin
Edna Avenue
Dunmore Cemetery
Bera
Griffin Post
Post
Ofoloclk
Drumn Corts
Masonic Lodge Members Call to Funeral of Brother Campbell Diedbourne
Members of Peter Williamson lodge No 23 T and A M are requested to meet at Masonic Hall 40 Spruce Street this Monday afternoon at 1 10 to attend the funeral of Brother Campbell Diedbourne Walter T Henwood W M Co Van Busklik Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Williamson Lodge
A. M
Masonic Mall
Spruce Street
Brother Campbell Diedbourne
Walter T. Henwood
W. M. Co. van Busklik
Funeral Notice for Brother Julius Snyder
Moses Taylor council and allied bodies are called to meet at Hulbert's hall Tuesday at 1 oclock to attend the funeral of Brother Julius Snyder by order of council G W Zink R S
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Taylor Council
Order United American Meehanies
Hulbert's Hall
Julius Snyder
G. W. Zink
Respectable woman sought for general house work
Respectable woman between 20 and 40 years is sought for general house work. Creed or nationality not a barrier. State age experience and wage expectation with references. Address Mrs J. J. care of Lock Box UM Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
J. J
Scranton
City Victory in Duffin Case ReTrial Declares City Not Liable
The Scranton city jury returned a verdict Saturday afternoon finding the city not liable to Mary Dustin in the Duffin injury case after a lengthy trial history. The suit marks the third trial with prior verdicts and a new trial granted on evidence of preexisting eyesight issues. City Solicitor Watson and Assistant Solicitor Davis praised the victory while awaiting potential further actions after consulting Colonel Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dustin
City of
Scranton
Evington Snapp
Misa Dustin
George M. Watson
D. J. Davis
Colonel Martin
Wilkes-Baurre
Sheriff Prisoner Feeding Cost Dispute Reaches Court
Saturday testimony before Commissioner Willis D. Coston examined sheriff prisoner feeding allowances at twenty five cents per capita per day. County Controller Jones argues for cuts while Sheriff Schadt and others present cost studies. Case compares Pennsylvanian jail costs with Lackawanna and Luzerne County figures as the matter goes to court for argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis DD
Coston
Jtall
Jones
Schadt
George BF. Thompson
Clarence FE. Pryor
Jall
J. Gillespie
The
Poor Board
George Llewellyn
Luzerne County
Sheriff School
State Board of Charities
Pennsylvania
Lackawanna County
Luserne
Clothing Renovation Drive At Davis Bleam Dye Works
Residents urged to send worn garments to 319 Penn Avenue for steam cleaning renovation. Official claim links steam process to killing bacteria and germs, promoting sanitary reuse of clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis’ Bleam Dye Works
Penn Avenue
Local Officials Under Legal Counsel in County Matters
J. W. Carpenter represents Controller Jones and County Solicitor H. T. The for l counsel for the commission, Sheriff Schadt's wtiomeéye are O' Arion & Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Carpenter
Coftrolter Jones
Solletter H. T
Schadt
O' Arion & Martin
Jury verdict in Denny v Jennie Brinks for 267.80 dollars
In the case of Harry Denny against his sister Mrs Jennie Brinks the jury awarded the plaintiff 267.80 dollars. He claimed 46 dollars for expenditures at the exchange hotel, Dunmore, while he was her tenant. The jury retired at adjournment time in the case of MM Lancaster and John A L Veith. their verdict will be reported this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Denny
Jennie
Brinks
Exchiange
Dunmore
Lancaster
John AL Veith
January term common pleas opens with judges presiding
The January term third week opens in the main court with Judge Newcomb and Judge Kelly of No. 8 presiding. Listed cases include Edwards versus Longstreet trespass, Donny Hager versus Dickson City council, J. Chorveh et al against BM. Winton et al, Ferdi nade administrator against the City of Scranton, and five trespass suits against the Scranton Railway Company. Plaintiffs include Misabeth Carman Michael Ratchford D P Kane Mary Gavin and John Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcomb
Procelhe
Kelly
TH. FN
Edwards
Longstreet
Commonwealth
Donny Hager
Dickson
Iindamus
Chines J. Chorveh Et al Dialnet BM
Convention of the Engineers in 1904
A meeting of Sam Sloan division No. 276 of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers appointed a committee to secure a 1904 convention in Guernsey. Treel will represent at Norfolk in May 1902 and aims to enlist business leaders and the board of trade. The convention would bring over 00 engineers and 400 auxiliary members for a month, with an installation and era at the Guernsey Building rooms on Wednesday evening inviting all engineers and their wives or female guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Sloan
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Guernsey Hall
John R. Troch
EH. Giragan
J.T. Swarts
Treel
Norfolk
Board of Trade
Iuernsey
Rons
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washington Ave
India
Baby Bazaar
the People's Bank
Cyrus
PO Teyromns
Vine-P
Mo Ives
Cashion
Cyrus DD
CG. . Neswobhy
Thos, Sprowine
W. Dg. Fulton
M. Z. Tedley
C. C. Nowe
Mo Cutter
Hh Watinga
C. L. Woolworth
Sumner Sumter
Abe
Social and Personal
Blanche
Sehater
Edwarda Court
Ina Inman
Wdith Roberts
Elizabeth Willaine
Bessie Squires
Rdlth Pearce
Elnora Squires
Mildred Squires
Blanche &Charer
William Puy
Witislou
Yeaters Day
Willian
Pinn
Charles W. Dawson
Mims
Catherine Finnerty
Mises Manegrid
Eva Helly
Wiende
Stritford Avenue
Major Whitney
Street Car Men's Union
Burns
Scranton Caledonian Club
Divkeos City, Jan, Oh
James M'Leod
D. D
E. G
Coursen
S. H. Twining, Optician
Driver Boy
United States Court
Agus B. Stevens
George F. Millet
Masonic
Duffin
Sale
Scran
Washington
Aes
Cosea
Convention OF the Engineers
Lockwood
Brown
Lonsdale
Dwight Anchor
Atlantic A
Atlantic H
Atlantic P
Lockwood B. Enterprise
E. E. Hadley
Goon
Joseph Green
Lacka, Avenue
L. & W. Depot
Cramer-Wells Co
Wyoming Avenue
Edison
Charles & Scott
Franklin Avenue
Mercereau & Connell
Scranton Umbrella Manufacturing Co
Fred R. Smith
Linden Street
Board of Trade Building
Maloney Oil & Manufacturing Company
Meridian Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!