Social Evening Highlights At Penn Avenue Church
Last night the Penn Avenue Baptist church hosted an elaborate supper with a committee including Mrs. Lowry and Mrs. Northup organizing elegant tables. Mrs. Doyle entertained friends in honor of Miss O Connor of New York, a national organizer for the Ladies Catholic Men evolent legion. Postmaster General Gary announced stamp color changes aligning with Universal Postal Congress resolutions, setting new colors for one and five cent issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
M. W., Lowry
Luther Keller
William McClare
Levi J. Northup
Maury Owen
Keller
Lowry
Parrott
Mre. Paine
Pease
Northrup
George Weeks
Levi Northun
Northup
Abe Ciuye
Marshall Keller
Lone
Allies Owens
Lasily
Kidgowar
John JL. Doyle
North Bromley Avenue
Gary
Universal Postal Congress
Postal Congress
Notable visitors stop in city yesterday
Charles Vall of Moscow and Charles Van Filet of Stroudsburg were in the city yesterday along with Hon. John Kuliback of Honesdale. Miss Margaret Burke of Plymouth is noted in a brief mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Vall
Moscow
Charles van Filet
Stroudsburg
John Kuliback
Honesdale
Mise Margaret Burke
Plymouth
Local visits and family across towns
The item lists several people visiting relatives and traveling between Binghamton Wilkes-Barre Factoryville Great Bend and Michgan. Names include Miss Delia Burke Miss Minnie Whalen Mrs Davern Loulee Lohman and Mina Margaret Ware with assorted family connections and a note of a cousin hosting in Pourth Avenue and a Borantonian visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia Burke
Pourth Avenue
Georges Ratchford
Binghamton
Janet
Minnie Whalen
Mra. M
FL Davern
Railroad Avenue
Loulee Lohman
Wildea-Barre
Mica Louise Webring
Bixthatrest
Mina Amoargaret Ware
Misa Lasher
Mina Pratide
Mies Healy
Factoryville
Great Bend
White Haw
Michigan
Jlondike
Local Political Candidate Files for Lehigh Township
The message claims to announce candidacy for constable of Lehigh township on the Independent ticket. It notes filing near the deadline and mentions George Richardson Thorniurat Jackn Wa Va, with the writer suggesting a blank end on the official ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TSI
Thormhurst
Livat Bie
Cane Didott
Lehigh Township
Tcket
Geortgea Richardson
Thorniurat
Jackn
George
Flying Machines Lecture Delights Scranton Engineers Club
Edmund Wilton Roberts of Ithaca and International Correspondence Schools lectured on Aeronautics before the Scranton Engineers' Club at the board of trade auditorium. He traced early attempts to overcome gravity, showed propeller models and stereopticon views, and compared Maxim Langley and Tillenthal. he also noted his work with Maxim and announced a repeat lecture at the YMCA tomorrow night with ticketed admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Wilton Roberts
M. E
Ithaca
International Correspondence Schools
Scranton Engineers’ Club
Board of Trade
Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Maxim
England
Tillenthal
Germany
Langley
America
Young Men's Christian Association
Funeral of Mrs Frances J Jones
The funeral for Mrs. Frances J. Jones was conducted yesterday at 112 Mulberry Street with Rev. Dr J G Eckman and Rev. Dr C M Giffinpresiding elder and pastor respectively. Alfred Wooler of Elm Park church sang tenor, pallbearers named, burial in Forest Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances J. Jones
Mulberry Street
J. G. Eckman
Methodist District
C. M. Giffin
Kim Park Church
Dra
Eckman
Cifin
Alfred Wooler
Elm Park Church
G. F. Reynolds
J. T. Porter
Charles Schlager
A. D. Pierson
W. A. Muay
C. 8. Woolworth
Forest Hill Cemetery
Revival services at Howard Place AME church led by pastor Grant
Nightly revival meetings draw large crowds with Mrs. Grant, the pastor's wife, speaking. Hyde Park lodge No. 9 F and A M members, plus Treibers of sister lodges, are urged to attend the funeral of deceased brother John Williams. Tickets for the electromoscope entertainment Tuesday sold by P B S Co E of the Wenn Avenue Baptist church with prices 15 cents for under 12 and 25 cents general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Place
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Mev. H. A. Grant
Hyde Park Lodge
No. 9
A. M
P. 8
Co. E
Wenn Avenue
Local Boxer Poole Accepts Challenge from White
RHI Poodle of this city, recently defeated by John Tigue, accepts a boxing challenge from Tom White. Poole says the bout should be decided in this city and offers to wager $250 on the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhi Poodle
John Tigue
Tommy White
Poole
Kenyon Bailey nuptials in Philadelphia November wedding
In Philadelphia on November 1, the Rev W T Wigine united Mrs M Aubrey Bailey of Green Ridge and Mr Charles P Kenyon of Bhikely Pa in marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenyon — Bailey
Philadelphia
W. T. Wigcine
M. Aubrey Bailey
Green Ridge
Charles P. Kenyon
Bhikely
Obituaries From Scranton Notice Listings
Mary Ernmardt wife of Trawrott Erhardt of Girdland dies in Scranton services at daughter’s home 1697 Penn Ave Friday Jan 2 at 7. Interment at Honvadale. Mrs Mary Hale dies in West Scranton at 23 Frink Direct at 67. Edward Price dies in West Scranton at 17 Price Street age 04. Funeral Saturday 2 pm at home. Burials at Washbury Street cemetery.
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Ernmardt
Scranton
Mary
Trawrott Erhardt
Girdland
Wayne County
T. ¥. Tamblyn
Penn Avenue
Honvadale
Hale
West Scranton
Mary Hale
Frink Direct
Price
Edward JD
Price Street
Washbury Street
Hypnotist's dramatic revival misadventure in Wyoming Ave billiard room
A crowd watched Special Officer Bryant attempt a headache cure on Johnnie Steele using hypnosis. Steele collapsed into an apparent trance and remained unmoved for hours despite cues and tests. Doctors finally revived him with whiskey and skill, ending with Steele vowing to quit hypnotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
Steele
Wyoming Avenue
Johnnie Steele
Stelle
Mr. Headache
Westminster
Westminster Lobby
Flood Damages Prompt Meeting of Property Owners
A meeting of South Washington Avenue owners held in Millar's hall Central Park garden discussed flood damages from December 1855 and February 18h9 caused by railroad grading along the river. Attorney A A Chase attended. Viewers had fixed damages, the railroad firm Willard Warren Knepp offered to settle, no definite action taken though several owners signified intent to accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Washington Avenue
Millar's Hall
Central Park Garden
A. A. Chase
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Willard, Warren & Knepp
Collisions on the Avenue on Lackawanna Avenue
Patrolman Jones reports a wagon driven by Constable Clarke collided with a bogey near the 300 block. Minor damage occurred before the wagon struck a hand-cart in front of Williams' store, followed by a second collision. The incident left a general mix-up and headlines in the wake of Clarke’s ordinary axle wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Avenue
Clarke’s Narrow Slip On Snow Not Injurious
Mr Clarke slipped on the sidewalk losing his hold on a seat and dropped to the snow but was not injured and continued onward after regaining his wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Clarke
Dates for hearing appeals by the Board of Revision
The Board of Revision and Appeals met yesterday to set hearing dates for ward appeals. Notable wards with late scheduling include Sixteenth Seventeenth Ninth and Eighth. The board meets in the new city hall second floor room formerly a reception area, decorated with an American flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Revision and Appeals
Ee Warda
Washington Avenue
Gallery Gods Fell at Matinee in Academy of Music
A disturbance broke out in yesterday's matinee at the Academy of Music as well dressed students heckled the actors during Men and Women. Doartender Hamilton restrained one youth with a shove and a scuffle followed, ending with several youths tossed from the gallery and the performance resuming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doartender Hamilton
Academy of Music
Mhamilton
Harry
Hamilton
Dudge
Maudie
Woods
Doortender
Thia
Mine accident injures Joseph Moses at Marvine site
A middle aged worker named Joseph Moses was hurt yesterday afternoon at the Marvine mine while coupling care. His head was caught between bumpers and he was rushed to Lackawanna hospital for a surgical operation scheduled today. Moses resides on the Olyphant road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Moses
Marvine Mine
Lackawanna Hospital
Moses
Olyphant Road
Local Tradesmen and Shop Listings on Linden Street
Nolan Bros at 515 Linden Street offers plumbing steam and gas fitting services plus Twining optician services at 125 Penn Avenue inside Harris' drug store. Hours run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan Bros
Linden Street
Twining
Penn Avenue
Harris’ Drug Store
Coursen's Coffee and Ham Specials
Coursen's BEST COFFEE HOUSE offers Triple Blend Coffee 2 lb bags at 1.50 with Java and Arabian Mocha varieties. Blended Java priced at 25 cents per pound, Fancy Golden Rio and Good Rio deals for 25 cents 2 pounds. Also Coursen's Special Sugar Cured Ham advertised with a reduced price per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coursen
M CLOSKEY VICTIM OF POISONING NEAR SCRANTON
John McCloskey of South Scranton was found unconscious on Adams Avenue after three youths stumbled upon him Sunday evening. He was taken to Lackawanna hospital where doctors reported the stomach contained poison. Police plan to investigate possible foul play as McCloskey, a 30 year old abstainer, recovers and recalls his whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Adams Avenue
John McCloskey
South Scranton
Lackawanna Hospital
McCloskey
McClockey
Funeral of Mrs Biesecker Held at 495 Kellum Court
The funeral for Mrs. M. W. Biesecker was held yesterday from her home at 495 Kellum court with Rev. Thomas Parker officiating. Music by Mrs. I C Waters and Mrs. Cunard. Many floral tributes from Elm Park church ladies and local families. She leaves two daughters and her husband. interment followed at Forest Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Biesecker
Silace
Kellum Court
Thomas Parker
I C. Waters
Cunard
Elm Park Church
George W. Okelly
Globe Warehouse
Nall
Bircher
G. W. Schiven
D. W. Swarts
Blesecker
Enterprise Masquerade Dance At Excalibur Hall
The Enterprise Dancing class held its sixth annual masquerade at Excalibur Hall on Wyoming Avenue last night. About 125 couples attended, most masked, enjoying a well arranged program. Miss Nellie Curran supplied the music, and the Enterprise group upheld its reputation for select entertaining dances with bright new costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Dancing Cinies
Harry Taylor
Excelsior Hall
Wyoming Avenue
Nellie Curran
Enterprise
Judge in Carbondale Boxers and Local Matches
Jimmy Judge prepares in Carbondale for a boxing bout with Tommy Ryan of Philadelphia at Music Hall next Wednesday night. Bobby Dobbs accompanies Judge. Dobbs will travel to Susquehanna tomorrow to box Jack McDonough. Referee is Sam Austin of the Illustrated Police News. Jack Skelly of Brooklyn manages Dobbs and this bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Judge
Tommy Ryan
Philadelpha
Music Hall
Carbondale
Bobby Dobbs
Doble
Surquehanna
Jack McDonough
Sam Austin
The
Illustrated Police News
Jack Skelly
Brooklyn
Dobbs
Elty's American Sporting Club Hosts Boxing Night
Elty's American Sporting Club will host a boxing event featuring the Bucquehanna bout card and a return to Scranton for Judge Ryan's match next Wednesday, drawing local fans and fighters to the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elty
American Sporting Club
Bucquehanna
Scranton
Ryan
Sleighing Flourishes at Elmharet Boulevard Resort
Sleighing on the Elmharet Boulevard improves daily with riders and ponies delighting in rapid motion to sleighbells. Schiebel's hotel at the boulevard end offers excellent suppers for sleighing parties and excursionists in this popular resort area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmharet
Schiebel's
Scranton Conservatory Announces Winter Term
The Scranton Conservatory of Music on Adams Avenue and Linden Street begins Thursday February 3 with registration open. One hundred fifty one students are currently in attendance and may register. J Alfred Pennington serves as Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Conservatory of Music
Adams Avenue
Linden Street
Puplis
J. Alfred Pennington
Travel offers to Europe and the Orient from Scranton
Criloe February Sth by specially chartered North German Lloyd sailings to the Orient $550. To Europe $230. Alhambra and Rome $250. July 2 excursion to Europe 45 days. Illustrated itinerary and particulars apply to 8 N Callender, Dime Bank Bldg., Scranton, Pa. Liver complaints cured by Beecham's Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient
Alhambra
Rome
Europe
Ania
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Norton’s Bulletin
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Main St
Wilkes: Barre
Penn Ave
A. B. Warman
Columbian Detective Agency
Dime Bank Building
Scranton, PA
W. B. Kenwood
Lackawawny Ave
Chas McMulley
Nollona Bank Bldg
Spee
Jay Abe
T. H. Dale
Lane
H. A. Sanderson
H. C. Wallace
Elmer
Charles Sthinger
F. Broadbent
Penman
Dale
Mra. Lane
Honexale
R. W. Archinald
A. Knapp
Mra. Kasson
F. H. Jermyn
M. H. Dale
Misa Dale
Beranton Conservatory of Music
Thorne
Browning
Davis
Mittehi von Jones
James
Martin
Matthews
Penwarden
Blocum
Voria
Wheeler
Sre
Emrich
Langerfeld
Gounod
Schubert
Wagner
Haydn
Mosart
Bchuman
Rubinstein
Filihgy
Townellie
Horouchs
Liguieh
Yours Truly
African Methodist Church
Masonic
Tryant
Fellows
Clarke
Academy
E. G
M’closkey
N. Callender
Dime Bank Bldg
Beecham
Clarke Bros
Bronson & Tallman
Spruce Street
S.C. Snyder
D. D
Spruce St. Opp
Jermyn
Nottingham
Malongugh, and Manufacturing CO
Japan
Lackawanna Ava
Raynolds
Nike
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
J. W. Guernsey's
Onyx
China
Silverstone
HOSE
Lackawanah Fyenne
Williams
Pictore
Phisper
Noro
Halllik
Regina
Dunn
Scranton Tribune Bindery
Tribune Building
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