Personal notices from Scranton area society circles
The column lists residents and visitors including Gol Goldsmith in New York and Mrs H Soper in Washington DC, with others traveling to Cortland Syracuse Erie and Philadelphia. Notables include Rev J G Eckman receiving continued Doctor of Divinity, Lougherty guest of Faulkner, and Rev L R Foster set to wed Miss Budd in Hector New York, plus a surgical recovery update on EK Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gol Goldsmith
New York
H. Soper
Washington
DE. C
W. D.C. Lougherty
BH. Faulkner
North Washington Avenue
Munday
Hara
M. KE. Loftus
Philadelphia
Erie Ducese
P. de Latey
Lucerne County Veterans’ Association
Houghton
Opera House
Luserne
Syracuse University
J. G. Eckman
Wyoming
Uty Shortff
EK. Ryan
Tennessee
Scranton
South Hyde Park Avenue
Tuesday Evening Receptions At Penn Avenue Baptist
Rev Dr and Mrs Dixon hosted another Tuesday reception for Penn Avenue Baptist church members with the Sabbath school attendees. Named attendees included members whose names begin with letters E through K, with future Tuesdays planned for L through Z.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph K. Dixon
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Dixon
Babbath School
Work Resumes at Dodge Mine After Weeks of Repairs
Work was resumed at the Dodge mine yesterday morning after several weeks of stoppage for repairs. Electric signals and telephones have been installed in the mine to improve operations and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Announ Menstin Real Estate Column Offers Homes
In this real estate column by W. Gibson Jones readers are urged to act quickly to secure a choice home before the chance slips away. The piece highlights current listings and market conditions affecting buyers.
Oleo Woes Trigger Warrants in Scranton Hearings Planned
Four Scranton residents face morning hearings before Alderman Howes after warrants were served by Constable Coles in a probe led by Special Agent James Terry. The case centers on oleomargarine sold as butter, with imports allegedly routed from Chicago and distribution through homes and eateries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Terry
Department of Agriculture
Terry
Scranton
Frank C. Day
Hutclier
Capouse Avenue
William Leighton
Huckster
Phelps
Coles
Howe
Day
Leighton
Chicago
New Albany
Bradford County
Dairy Bureau
The
Agricultural Department
Oleo
Beemer's
Albert H. Welles
Butcher Day
Funeral of Sister Mary Antoinette at St Peter's Cathedral
Funeral services for Sister Mary Antoinette of the Immaculate Heart were held at St Peter's Cathedral with a high mass conducted by Rev J A O'Reilly and a large gathering from St Cecilia's academy Green Ridge St Pauls Scranton and nearby parishes. The sermon by Rev Father McManus urged sisters to combine mental training with prayer, then the rites moved to Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery for interment in the sisters' plot. Pallbearers included M L Barrett J L Colligan George McCarthy J C McAn drew J J Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Antoinette
Orders of the Immaculate Heart
St. Cecilia's Academy
Wyoming Avenue
St. Cecilia's
St. Paul's
Green Ridge
Scranton
St. Peter's Cathedral
J. A. O'Reilly
P. F. Broderick
Susquehanna
T. F. Coffey
Carbondale
J. J. B. Feeley
P. J. McManus
N. J. McManus
Providence
E. J. Melley
St. John's
South Scranton
RB. A. McAndrews
Edward Reilly
Wilkes-Barre
James J. O'Malley
Kingston
J. J. Curran
East End
P. F. Quinnan
P. E. Lavelle
Pittston
J. J. Coroner
Forest City
James Fagan
Great Bend
M. F. Crane
Avoca
F. P. McNally
West Scranton
W. P. O'Donnell
Church of the Healy Cross
Bellevue
D. J. MacGoldrick
St. Thomas College
J. W. Malone
John Loughran
T. L
Sleter
Slater
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
M. L. Barrett
John L. Colligan
George McCarthy
John J O'Boyle
Vine Street
J. C. McAndrew
John J. Brown
Church Lawn Festival on Grace Lutheran Grounds
Grace Lutheran church on Madison avenue hosts a lawn festival organized by the Ladies Aid Society. Coordinators include Mrs Van Ruskick Mrs Edward Haas Mrs Tice Mrs Sturge and Mrs Gordon with help from Misses Jennie Kaufman Ludwig Maggie Kaufman Wardell Moore Luther Lenker Kay cher Benson and Mrs Maurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludiew’ Aid Society
Grace Lutheran Church
Church Lawn
Madison Avenue
Lerry Etreet
van Ruskick
Edward Haas
Tice
Sturge
Gordon
Jennie Kaufman
Ludwig
Maggie Kaufman
Wardell
Moore
Luther
Lenker
Kaycher
Benson
Handsome Silk Dress To Residence Mother With Largest Family
Loving mothers urged to gather their families at Farview on Tuesday June 22 as the united British American society of Lackawanna and Wyoming valleys marks Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee with an excursion and picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farview
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Gala day invitation with dance games and discounts
The note promotes a gala day with music dancing and games for all ages. The Delaware and Hudson company secured low rates for travel and about 26 000 people are expected to attend. Families are urged to participate making it an affordable outing and a chance for mothers to win a handsome prize draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson Company
Fire drill surprises school officials at No 27 in North Wind
Superintendent Howell and three school controllers watched 576 pupils evacuate in one minute forty seconds after a fire signal sounded. The building has a signal system operable from any of twelve rooms. Inspectors also visited Nos 28 and 21, with West Side schools on the itinerary for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
No. 27
Jennings
Messrs
Gibbons
O'Malley
West Side
Desperate Act Ends O Hara's Life in Raymond Barn
Henry O Hara 66 of Washington Avenue died by his own hand in a Raymond barn behind Zeidlers bakery on Franklin Avenue. He tied a leather rein to a beam and looped it around his neck, apparently due to temporary dementia. Hostler John LaBarne discovered the body around 3 45 PM after returning from coal duties. The coroner body and inquest await, O Hara’s remains to Rauby's undertaking. He leaves a wife and six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry O'Hara
Washington Avenue
Raymond Court
Zeidlers
Franklin Avenue
O'Hara
John LaBarne
la Barne
Lackawanna Avenue
Finley Ross
Pennypacker
Longstreet
Carbondale
Rauby's Undertaking Establishment
Executions Issued Against Blakely Builders and Jersey City Trader
Sheriff levied on Fred Kane and H J Kane of Blakely for a 4000 execution in favor of Spraks Bros. A 1000 execution was issued against J B Surdam of Jersey City, prior to his Notion stand on Wyoming Avenue. The stand was removed during Bannister’s remodeling and nothing could be levied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
H. J. Kune
Blakely
J. B. Surdam
Clemons
H. J. Kane
Spraks Bros
Jennie N Lewis
Jersey City
J. ©. Surdam
Wyoming Avenue
Bannigter
Bannister
Miner hurt in Dickson colliery blast and burns
Thomas Laird of Robert avenue was badly injured yesterday morning when a match exploded in the Dickson colliery. His face and hands were cut and his body bruised in what was described as another case of the match going out. He is married with a family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Laird
Robert Avenue
Dickson
Corbett to Play First Base in Lake Shore Fast Mail
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Fast Mail will host a June 16 exhibition with ex-champion James J. Corbett at first base for Scranton Providence in a regular league game. Admission is twenty five cents with advance tickets at Floreys Wyoming Ave. Rain checks offered before game. no refunds after start. Corbett to spar three rounds with Cal McVey after the game. Train 1 Fast Mail runs Buffalo to Chicago with sleeping cars and dining service. Contact numbers and local merchants listed for travel, tailoring, and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Florey’s
Wyoming Avenue
Corbett
Cal, McVey
Buffalo
Chicago
Beneba
Main Street
N. Y
Alumni Banquet Sets Schedule Despite Board Rejection
The high school alumni association executive committee prepared for its annual meeting and dinner, arranging a banquet at the Farant House or St. Luke's kindergarten site. The board of control denied use of the high school, prompting plans to hold the event on schedule and report progress at Saturday’s mayor’s office gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
High School Alumni Association
Davidson
Beamish
Farant
St. Luke's Parish
Judge Edwards Hosts Jubilee Banquet For Queen Victoria
Judge Edwards is to act as toastmaster at a June 21 banquet in Boston uniting Anglo American and ethnic societies to greet Queen Victoria. Attendees include Gov. Wolcott Gov. Black Bayard Mayor Quincy and 2100 invited guests. Edwards may miss the event due to court duties but hopes to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
St. George
St. Andrew
St. Patrick
St. David
St. Nicholas
Thomas F. Bayard
Wolcott
Massachusetts
Quincy
Black
New York
Edwards
Two Mine Accidents in Priceburg Injure Two Workers
George Follet an 18 year old laborer at Johnsons colliery Priceburg suffered severe injuries from a top coal fall. He had a mangled left leg amputated at Lackawanna hospital and was in critical condition. Thomas Nee a fourteen year old boortender at Greenwood colliery arrived at the same hospital with a badly cut leg after being struck by a mine car wheel. Doctors expect the leg may be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Follet
Johnson's Colliery
Priceburg
Thomas Nee
Greenwood
Lackawanna Hospital
Odd Fellows Plan Honor Reception for Grand Master Thomas
Ten Lodges of Odd Fellows in this city unite next Tuesday for a reception to honor W. Gaylord Thomas of Alocum Lodge, newly elected grand master of Pennsylvania. A joint committee met at Lackawanna Lodge to organize the event with music, literature, a banquet on the fourth floor, and a congratulatory address by Attorney A. A. Vosburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
W. Gaylord Thomas
Alocum Lodge
Williamsport
Pennsylvania
Lackawanna Lodge
Odd Fellows Building
Wyoming Avenue
G. Kerr
A. A. Vosburg
Six witnesses disqualify in Dunmore contest votes
Six of thirty one witnesses called by the respondents in the Dunmore contest failed to produce tax receipts and their votes are disqualified. Names include Kinney McCarty Krager Quinn Weecott and Cottle with others whose votes passed the seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
George Kinney
Charles McCarty
Wiliam Krager
Thomas Quinn
Joseph Weecott
John Cottle
John Krueger
George Hammer
Local Ward and District Assembly Members Listed
A compiled roster lists residents and representatives for multiple wards and districts including Third ward figures Charlee L. Nrooka and George Robinson, First ward officials John Gibson and Albert Jenkins, and Second district leaders Joseph Heal and J. WH. Kinney. The document enumerates numerous names across First Third and Second wards with various district identifiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlee L. Nrooka
George Robinson
Joseph Heal
John Gibson
John Carthy
J. WH. Kinney
Albert Jenkins
Herbert Jenkins
Theodore Keller
Jacob Vandurer
Charles Keller
Joseph Fancy
Jesse Brady
Willane Dexter
John Miller
Frank Sherer
N. FR. Swingle
Peter Sawyer
G. A. Bslant
Chiia Vickers
Henry Hopf
George Nickerson
W. A. Packard
Training School Graduates to Hold Commencement
The city training school for teachers will hold its commencement tonight in the high school auditorium. Colorel Copeland of Harrisburg will deliver the address in place of Dr Brumbaugh. Exercises begin promptly at 7 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Training School For
Colorel Copeland
Harrisburg
Brumbaugh
Local shop keeps pledge after twenty two years of trade
The merchant reports continued operation at the same stand for twenty two years and respectfully requests public patronage. They offer awnings tents flags and society goods and decorations as before.
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Krow Kay
Norton’s
Lackawanna Ave
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Chas McMullen & CO
W. B. Henwood
Lackawann’ Ave
Tribune
Mra Og. W
Hase
Arthur
North Main Avenue
Thomas A. Patton
Albany
Saratoga
Mrs. Dixon
Penn Avenue
Cae
Waters, Tha Hatter
Lackewouns
Avent
Constable Coles
Alderman Howes
Scranton High School
Antoinette
Church Lawn Festival
Grace Lutheran Ladies* Aid Society
O’hara
Zeidler
James J. Corbett
Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Railway Companys
Fast Mail Limited
P. F
M. T. Howley
Tallor
John Ross
George Pollet
A. R. Sawyer
E. G
Coursen
Dunlap’s
Bronson & Tallman
Spruce Street
S. J. Fuhrman & Bro
Clarke Bros
Hotel
Jermyn
Dunn
Sale Wyoming House
Spruce St
Scranton School OF Music and Languages
Carter Building
Adams Avenue
Linden Street
Pennington
Reed and Rattan Rockers
Lackawanna Ava
Raynolds
Mercereau & Connell’s
Regina Music Boxes
Sohmer Piano
J. W. Guernsey
Bia
Scranton, PA
Am, E. Rogers
Rovers
Lackawanna Lubricating CO
Capouse Ave
Silverstone
Lackawanna Avgina
Williams
Feo
Maries
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