Fairview Park Street Grading Move Nearing City Acceptance
West Scranton residents urge city adoption of graded Fairview park streets in the Fifteenth ward. The streets and bridges committee will review grade discrepancies today with J A Lansing Finlay Rose Edward James Peter McCann and Thomas J Coyne to determine needed alterations. Property owners push final acceptance to gain light water and fire protection despite ongoing grade disputes.
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Common Council
Fairview Park
Oliver
Connor's
Edward James
Peter McCann
Thomas J. Coyne
Joseph Oliver
Land Company
City Eneineer
Main Avenue
Prescriptions Compounded Carefully At Jenkins Drug Store
The George W. Jenkins drug store at Cor Main Ave and Jackson St compounds prescriptions with purest drugs and careful preparation ensuring accurate doses and quality compounding for customers.
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George W. Jenkins Cor
Main Ave
Jackson St
Salvation Army Leaders Take Charge in West Scranton
Adjutant and Mrs Simms newly head Salvation Army work in West Scranton arriving from Philadelphia last December. Simms has twelve years with the Army and Mrs Simms fifteen, with Welsh and English origins. They reside at 1008 Price Street and will conduct services at the barracks tomorrow at 11 am 3 pm and 7 pm.
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Buffalo
Philadelphia
Sime
Elmira
Simms
Chester
England
Ming
Price Street
Election to choose twenty firemen for new hose company
Between 7 and 10 tonight residents of Tripp Park vote to elect twenty firemen for the forthcoming hose company. The election board comprises William Edwards Edwin Davis and M Donohue. Ballots will be distributed by Benjamin Jones at Dorothy Street with White and Davies Elisabeth Street Mesera Scott Boston and Tewkebury Bulger and Thackeray streets and EK Walters Hawthorne Street.
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Tripp Park
New Hose Company
William Edwards
Edwin Davis
M. Donohue
Benjamin Jones
Dorothy Street
Messrs. White and Davies
Elisabeth Street
Mesera
Scott
Boston
Tewkebury
Bulger
Thackeray
Ek, Walters
Hawthorne Street
Consecration Meeting Held by First Welsh Baptist Youth
The Young People’s society of the First Welsh Baptist church held a consecration meeting in the church lecture room last evening. Luther Lewis presided and Rev D D Hopkinen spoke briefly on Consecration. Members answered to the roll with a verse or testimony and attendance was strong.
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Young People's Society
The
First Welsh Baptist Church
Luther Lewis
D. D. Hopkinen
Rag Bee Social and Surprise Birthday Held Nearby
A rag bee social was hosted at Mrs. Peoujamin Hughes’s residence on North Sumner avenues Thursday evening with pleasant company and refreshments. Mr Mugkee was greeted by Mrs Mary Howen as a large number attended. Friends also visited William Denman at 1 South Hyde Park avenue to surprise him on his seventieth birthday with sociability and congratulatory speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoujamin Hughes
Sumner Avenues
Mugkee
Mary Howen
William Denman
Hyde Park Avenue
Floshlight party at Mrs Shaw's hosts a young guests event
A gathering at 111 North Hyde Park Avenue hosted by Mrs Margaret Shaw and Miss Filla Shaw featured progressive euchre and games. Guests included Miss Vina Knopp, John T Watkins, Miss Minnie Champion, and several families and friends from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Mra
J. Eh. Sweet
James Thro
George Crane
William Jones
Mire
0. Foster
Mr. Neuman
Mra. Stone
L. Keene
Meters
Kidgeway
HH. Bigiow
Joshua Michards
Misses Denman
Hire
John T. Watkins
Margeret Shaw
Miseos Martha Smith
May Champion
Vink Knapp
Della Davis
Jiwen Jones
Mary Hemerling
Daisy Wade
Bertha Carson
Della Shaw
Elizabeth Lloyd
Mesere
George Daniels
Robert Carson
Robert Hradley
Milton Moore
Robert Bonney
Edward Davie
John Newline
Infant Remains to Be Buried at Washburn Street Cemetery
Remains of the infant child of Mr and Mrs George Slutter of 190 Price Street will be interred at Washburn Street Cemetery this afternoon with services at the house at 2:40. Also notes on the funeral of Carrie Mitchell tomorrow at 12 Chestnut Street and Dunmore Cemetery. Services for Hannah Hughes at Sid Deeckera Court at 2:00, with interment at Piret Welsh Baptist Church Cemetery on South Main Avenue. Several church and society notices follow including St David's Sunday School, the Ladies Foreview Missionary Society, and the Railroad Y M C A speaker set for Summer Avenue Presbyterian Church tomorrow at 6.00.
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George Slutter
Price Street
Washburn Street
Carrie Mitchell
Dunmore
Homns
Hannah Hughes
Sid Deeckera
Piret Woleh
S. J. Hughes
North Bromley Avenue
F W. Pearsall
Young Men's Christian Assocition
Summer Avenue
Hannah Mughes
John Judge
Hamton Street
J J. Roberts
A.T. Broderick
St. Patrick’s Church
Croes
Patric
Oilor Sone of America
Archie Jones
Filmore Overuy
Slamorrow
Young Women's Christian Association
Hyde Park
Washbures Street Presbyterian Church
Youngs Wermnen’s
Dols
Local Social Notices From Tripp Park and Bloomsburys
Miss Anna Green of Bulwer Street Tripp Park visits friends in Bloomsburys Mi and Mere. Harry Pisblag of Cheat Bet Street travels to attend the funeral of Mrs Bishins Lather in New Jersey. Miss fTrone Morgan and niles of Clifford Susinchanna County guest of Mrs C A Miurtley of Washburn stimet.
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Anna Green
Bulwer Street
Tripp Park
Bloomsburys
Mere
Harry Pisblag
Cheat Bet Street
Westeling
Bishins
New Jersey
fTrone Morgan and
Niles
Clifford
Susinchanna County
C. A. Miurtley
Washburn Stimet
Sheriff Sells Union Transfer Assets in Scranton Sale
The sheriff sold stock and effects of the Union Transfer company to satisfy judgments held by Scranton Prekling company and others. Bids failed for bulk sale. property sold piecemeal for 1744.50. Some lots did not meet terms and will be resold at 9 o clock this morning.
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Union Transfer Company
Scranton Prekling Company
Jdames Means
J. Gilhool
J. Moses
Obituary for Thomas Boland at Lae Prospect avenir
Thomas Boland died at his home in Lae Prospect avenir Routh Surunton at noon. His wife and seven children survive including Mrs Luka Witeh Mary Katie Bridget Patrick Michael and Thomas Tulund. A volunteer soldier now in Porto Ries. The funeral is Monday with a requiem at St John's church and interment in Cathedral cemetery.
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Thomas Boland
Lae Prospect Avenir
Routh Surunton
Yorwr
Blis
Luka Witeh
Mary
Katie
Bridget
Patrick
Ali¢hael
Thoma Tulund
Te Lair
Woldier
Porto Ries
St. John's Church
Cathedral Cemetery
Coffee Compared With Grain-O-Music Beverage Claim
A reader endorses Grain-O-Music from pure grains as a healthier alternative to coffee. The letter states one week of use eliminates coffee cravings and promises nourishment for all ages, urging purchase and grocer availability.
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Jenet
Hwly
Nothieg
Lee
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Praised by Women
A Chicago era feature extols Lydia E. Pinkham’s remedy for female ailments. It recalls Mrs. Pinkham’s work, cites a Johnstown letter praising relief from headaches dizziness hot flashes and womb troubles, and notes Mrs. Pinkham’s ongoing correspondence program handling hundreds of thousands of letters annually.
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Lydia BE
Tinkham
J. C. Orms
Horner St
Johnstown
Dean
Proxitam
Gas Fired Lights Illuminate Scranton Mine Plant
North Scranton reports natural gas flowing at the Marvin mines in the sick vein. The foreman built a tank around the fissure and ran a two inch pipe to the foot and up to the engine house. Twenty one jets illuminate the plant from over a mile away, a novel use of gas in mining.
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Scranton
Marvin
Central City YWCA Gymnastics Class Open to Ladies
Miss Mickle physical director at Central City YWCA starts a women’s gymnastics class at North Scranton ranch. The course runs weekly from March through May with an exhibition by the Central City children and a small fee to cover expenses.
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Mickle
Central City
Young Women's Christian Excoriation
North Scranton Ranch
KiVen
Puritan Congregational Church Announces Services Tomorrow
D Peter Moberts of Olyphant will lead both morning and evening services at the Puritan Congregational Church tomorrow. Collo music will accompany the worship. Rev WT Devis will preach at Wayne Avenue church. Holy Communion to be observed after the evening service. ER school superintendent W T Thomas notes Young People's Society meets Tuesday evening.
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Ter
Peter Moberts
Olyphant
Bencola
Hevita Lonorrow
Wayne Avenue
Harved
WT Devis
W. T. Thomas
Young Peoples Society
Funeral and Local Notices From Scranton Area
Members of Hinan lodge 261 F and A M invite attend funeral of Brother David P Burton from West Drinker Street Dunmore. Dyishbin county resumes operations after days off due to broken girders. Mines workers receive monthly wages. A war lurpe shown at Armory hall drew applause for Company H and Cuban scenes. Cross Walks of North Scranton require attention due to ankle deep mud. Community updates include residents visiting, resignations, trips and guests from Kingston Freeland Warrior Run Nanticoke and Binghamton.
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Calico
von Storch
M. 8
Drake
Armory Hall
Arthur Deichmuller
Benjamin T. Evans
School Street
W. J. Deltrick
Kingston
G. W. Davis
North Main Avenue
Will Elvans
Hendrickaga
Laura Edwards
Church Avenue
Edwards
Freeland
North Scranton
Thomas Moran
Wales Street
Sire
Horace Homer
Wealleville
N. Y
James Morrison
Maco Atreowt
Rt. Biles
New York City
Mary Davie
Green Street
Nanticoke
George Jones
Binghamton
H. FE. Bates
Century Hose Company elects officers in South Scranton
The Century Hose Company No 10 met in new quarters in South Scranton. Emil Bonn was unanimously re elected president with Sprake as vice president and Gordon as recording secretary. Committees were appointed and a banquet planned for Thirteenth regiment members returning home.
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Century Hose Company
No. 10
Omeers
Emil Bonn
Sprake
R. C. Schaeffer
John J. Gordon
Edwin Frable
Louis Schwann
George Hufnagel
J. Feeney
Andrew Conway
Fred Baar
Peter Neals
Fred Kappel
Jacob Hofner
Peter Rohner
Hickey
Fire Department
William J. Smith
Heten
Bonn
Knights of Malta Install Officers at Hartman Hall
Officers elected a month ago by General Grant Commandery No. 230 were installed at Hartman hall Pitts ton avenue. District Deputy Grand Master Rev W Welch presided. New officers include Commander William A Lush captain general Abram Cockrell prelate Enoch Hedglum secretary Jour Christophers treasurer Bam Watkins warden Fred Herb junior warden Harry Mannick standard bearer BL D Levert sword bearer DD J Clearwater first guard John Tittleburg second guard Allan Ells delegate to grand convocation in May. Social session followed.
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Grant
Knights of Malta
Hartman's Hall
Pittston Avenue
W. Welch
William A. Lush
Gener Missime
John
Evins
Abram Cockrell
Enoch Hedglum
Jour ¢. Christopher
Stanley Sokolowski arraigned for assault and battery
Stanley Sokolowski was arraigned before Alderman Lentes on charges of assault and battery. Max Rutecaky, the neighbor and prosecutor, alleges a bar room argument led to a fight in which Rutecaky was severely beaten. A certificate from Dr James A Manley states the injuries will force Rutecaky from work. Sokolowski is held on $300 bond with Frank J Dienert as bondsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Sokolowski
Lentes
Max Rutecaky
James A. Manley
Sokolowski
Frank J. Dienert
Nordt Mourns Father-in-law John Thielemann
Rev W A Nordt of Hickory Street German Presbyterian church learns by telegram that his father in law John Thielemann died in Newark New Jersey. Thielemann 70 was a leading Newark figure. Funeral from the Nordt residence Monday morning with one service at The Nordt church tomorrow, Rev J Schmidt of Hickory Street Baptist to preach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Nordt
Hickory Street
John Thielemann
Newark
N. J
Nordt
J. ©. Schmidt
Hickory Street Baptist Church
Loyalty meeting at the Younes features Amenbura program
The Loyalty meeting at the Younes last night presented music and recitations by the Amenbura group. A Gospel meeting led by Mrs. A Kraft is planned for tomorrow afternoon with all women and girls invited. A mothers meeting is set for Monday afternoon at the rooms with coffee and cake served. The association's annual supper is scheduled for March 29 at the rooms.
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Younes
Amenbura
A. Kraft
Hilly
Association
Funeral of Henry Doehler at local home and church
The funeral for Henry Doehler is planned from the family home at 24 Willo street with services at Hickory Street Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Pittetan avenue cemetery. Clots No 6 Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Sunday School will host an entertainment and social at the church Tuesday night. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Fred Neidnenbach of 115 Stone avenue Thursday.
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Henry Doehler
Willow Street
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
Pittetan Avenue
Cedar Avenue
Dunmore Church Services Outline for Sunday
Mrs P Collins of Butier street attends the Presbyterian church with Rev W F Gibbons as pastor. Morning sermon at 10 30 on Being With Johnny. Sunday school at noon. Christian Endeavor at 3 50, Junior Endeavor at 5 50, evening sermon on Christ's Love for the Unsaved at 7 30. Sun
Remedies for the Grippe and Related Cough Cures
An 19th century note describes rebewdy for the grippe with Kemp’s By um and other remedies. It mentions throat and tongue symptoms, urging prompt use and keeping on hand for sudden onset. Cures include balsams and cough syrups as preventative measures for potential pneumonia.
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Kemp
Communion Day Services and Local Church Events
Communion will be observed at the Methodist Episcopal Church with morning preaching at 10:00 and evening at 7:00. Other services include Sunday school at 2:20, class meetings at 11:00, prayer at 6:00, and a sermon series on The Women of the Bible. Tripp Avenue Christian church holds Bible school at 2:50 pm with Florence Robertson and Nev it R Bulgin in attendance. A new wing at the Christian church starts Monday, to be finished in a week, followed by a revival next week. No. 2 school reports Friday program led by Miss Laura O'Hara with students performing readings, solos, and dialogues demonstrating school-work progress.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
A. J. van Cleft
Tripp Avenue Christian Church
Brecht
Foxes
Florence Robertson
Jesus
Nev
R. Bulgin
Christian Church
Laura O'Hara
O'ldora
Rocitithi
Michael Burke
Peter Walker
O14
Kentucky
Thomias Walsh
James McDonald
Dewey
Manila
Leo Hughes
Local items note travels and events in Green Ridge
Ray Watrens stays home with the army. Priceburg Silk mill to resume Monday after a brief shutdown. Mrs Heichard recovers from illness. T J Lansing to lecture at the Womens club in the Presbyterian church parlors. George Hogers recovers from illness. Frank Wilcox moves his family to town. E C Spaulding visits from New Jersey. Mrs SM Carr hosts a thimble tea and card party. An alarm bell system is installed at No 27 school for fire drills and meetings. Capouse mission welcomes twenty new members. Payne Fuzzler hosts a surprise party with many attendees. Green Hides residents back Magners Emulsion as a top liver remedy. Rex Uler promotes at Mannens Pharmacy 6 Green Rider Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Watrens
Washington Avenue
Lihe
Priceburg
Wee
Ava. Heichard
Marion
T. J. Lansing
Womens’ Club
Presbyterian Church
George Hogers
Penn Avenue
Frank Wilcox
Taincaster
E.C. Spaulding
Hast Orange
N. J
Capouse Mission
Payne Fuzzler
Delaware Street
Prudence Levi
Maud and
May Palmer
Allo Henson
Harriet Jackson
Mola Press
Howard Cobb
Arthur Ifford
Edward Simpecon
George Honors
Wayne Hornbiker
Rex van Order
Priceobure
Albert Kellow
Duinmore
Fred Gould
Moscow
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Jung Tr
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Tripp Park Hose Company
Lis
Globe Warehouse
Sheriff Pryor
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Marvine
South Scranton
Century’s
Genin
W. A. North
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A. Notes
Rewedy
Grippe
Green Hridge
Alan
Manneivs Pharmacy
Green Rider Street
Chichester
Ely
Academy OF Music, Burgunder & Reis
Lessees
H.R. Long
Bennett & Moulton
Dime Matinees Daily
Gibneys
Jack Hoeffler
Vaureville
Dimentinees
Lyceum Theatre
Reis & Burgunder
Lesaces Hi
Long
Creston Clarke
Adelaide
Prince
David Garrick
Mitta
Hemutical Ports Settings
Strongep
Pricke—S
Es Tee
Hoyt’s
New York
Fignley
S. VY
Hoyt’ S Theatre
York Theatre
Lianwdon
Mile
Ani
Fred Rider
Iferrett
Pearl St
Abiew
Davina
Ajax Remedy CO
Beranton
Jes Brow and
H.C. Sanderson
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