West Scranton Social Event Sees Eastern Star Gathering
An evening at Mr and Mrs John Fellows on Tenth Street marked the first event of the season and featured musical recitations mandolin and piano pieces while the YWCA branch readiness was noted. Hosts entertained many guests including Miss Jennie Griffith and Ernest Northup with a long list of attendees and a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Fellows
Tenth Street
Jennie Griffith
Ernest Northup
Y. W
Drug Store Ad by George W Jenkins in Main Ave and Jackson
An OCR fragment shows a drug store ad for George W Jenkins Co at Cor Main Ave and Jackson St. The note lists location details likely for purchasing medicines and sundries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Jenkins
Main Ave
Jackson St
Woman's Greatest Enemy Puts Forward Carlsbad Sprudel Salt
A health feature promotes Carlsbad Sprudel Salt as a natural remedy for sick headaches and related digestive issues. It claims to ease disordered stomach and constipation and invites readers to request a pamphlet from Eisner & Mendelson Co. Sole Agents in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
Eisner & Mendelson Co
Franklin Street
New York
List of Names Appears in Local Social Notes
A sequence of surnames and given names appears in a fragmented social notes section. The readable items include numerous women with surnames such as Fellows, Jones, Kennedy, Laws, Williams, and others, with multiple first names and initials, suggesting a community roster or club membership list.
Local Wedding at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Rev. P D Moffatt united Ernest Northup of 1404 Copouse Avenue and Jennie Griffith of 12 South Hyde Park Avenue in a quiet ceremony. The couple had two witnesses Mrs J P Moffatt and William Frink. The bride wore blue and is daughter of Mrs Nettie Griffith and sister of Mrs Henry Ferber of Rock Street. The groom, from Glenburn, has lived in Scranton two years and works at AT Warman's track operations. They will live at 1 South Hyde Park Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Pd. Moffatt
Ernest Northup
Copouse Avenue
Reen Midge
Mise Jennie Griffith
Hyde Turk Avene
7. P. Moffatt
Willam Frink
Nettie Grifith
Slater
Henry Ferber
Rock Street
Glenburn
AT. Warman
Myde Park Avenue
Farmer Caught in Hay Load Misadventure and Pledge
A farmer from Whikely horaych arrived in town with hay then became exhausted and slept at a store stop. Heelan Marker assisted and took him to the station for the night. Wisel the fox killer, who paid a $2 fine after pledging to abstain, had his team recovered from a stall in North Scranton and returned to the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whikely Horaych
Kellow
Scranton
Tramp Nuisance Spreads Fear in West Scranton
The Tribune reports a wave of robberies and depredations over the past weeks in the valley area. Residents, especially hovac-Wives and children, express constant concern as a prominent Main Avenue merchant discusses the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trimpe
West Scranton
Main Avenue
Tribune
New Silk Weave Styles Debut In City Fashion Exhibit
The opening season display presents a wide range of foreign and domestic silks, with bold claim the exhibit surpasses all prior shows in richness and scope. Leading fabrics include Taffetas, Duchess Silks, Satins, Bengalins, and many printed and novelty silks, with notable varieties among Black and Colored plain weaves. The event invites the public to view the expansive display and enjoy mutual benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseline de Soier
Householders urged to stop feeding tramps at backdoors
A local speaker warned that excessive charity to tramps by housewives leads to more begging, impudence, and robberies. He urged reporting repeat visitors to police instead of giving them food clothing or money, noting backdoor feeds invite companions and subsequent thefts.
Youha Women’s Christian Association Branch Planned
A meeting at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church formed plans to establish a Youha Women’s Christian Association branch on this side. Mrs F H Ripple presided with Mrs I M Gater and local leaders present. A committee including Marilia Mott Abbie Hancock and Margaret Jamison will find quarters for the new branch. The group adjourned to Monday at 4 pm to progress plans at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youha Women's Christian Association
Washburntreet Presbyterian Church
F. H. Ripple
I. M. Gater
Mia. W. E. Hanley
Mise Hannah Deacon
Central City
Marilia Mott
Abbie Hancock
Margaret Jamison
Branc
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Debate on Monroe Doctrine at St Brenden Institute
A debate last evening at St Brenden Countsess YMI venue centered on upholding the Monroe Doctrine. Proponents Joseph Casnor Thomas Judge Thetis Lavin spoke for the affirmative while Charles Cannuvan Patrick Grady and Edward McLain argued the negative with judges Thomas McHugh Pratt McLain and Amve Embrey presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caeser
Willim Gilroy
Fire at empty house shocks Pittsburg neighborhood
Yesterday morning a fire at 5:00 caused by a gasoline soaked, unoccupied story and a half dwelling at Filmore avenue and Price street. The Columbias and Frankline responded and extinguished the blaze, with property owned by a Pittsburg resident and looked after by Winnie Stern the hotelkeeper. Concerns rise over repeated arson attempts on the corner and fear of further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street
Everett Avenue
Filmore Avenue
Price Street
Columbias
Frankline
Lst
Pittsburg
Winnie Stern
Bellevue man arrested for drunken and disorderly act
Peter Malally of Bellevue Heights was arrested by Patrolman Saul after a rear hotel incident on Primont Street. He admitted rolling an empty beer barrel with alleged bar privileges. Alderman Kellow released him after a $5 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Malally
Bellevue Heights
Saul
Dougher
P Rantom Street
Chalmed
Ladies of Electric Temple hold dime social
The Ladies of Electric Temple auxiliary of the Knights of the Golden Eagle held a dime social at Mrs A R Collyer s residence on North Bromley avenue last evening. Many members and friends attended and an excellent supper was served between 7 and 11 o clock. A committee including Mrs Bertha Smith Mrs Mary Conklin Misses Jane Flynn Bessie Bortree and Ella Dietrick ran the affair. The gathering enjoyed a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of
Electric Temple
No. So
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Mra. A
Is It A Trifle Digestive Aid Ad
An old advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a radical cure for all forms of dyspepsia. It claims quick, harmless relief and restored digestion, priced at 50 cents per package, produced by the F A Stuart Co in Marshal Michigan. It urges sending for a free book on stomach diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
All Druggiata
F. A. Stuart Co
Mich
Meeting Reports Show Strong Department Conditions
Bertha Crawford Miss Mae Jones W J Sutton Mise Magele Crawford and Mise Hughes attended as Rev J B H Sweet presided. The meeting was well attended and all reports indicate excellent conditions in the various departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Crawford
Ladies of Martha Washington camp plan afternoon meeting
Members of Martha Washington camp No. 33 Order of True Americans will meet at 1 PM at Mrs. Randolph Jones’s home on Jackson Street to discuss lodge arrangements. Reece John, a footman at Arch bald mine, was injured between cars Wednesday. Dr. J. Jenkins treated him on Jackson Street. Ticket No 1% held by Mrs. William Murray. a raffle prize at the French Roof Hotel on Wickburn Street drew attention. A surprise reception for FL. Sifles occurred at a South Main Avenue home Wednesday evening with music. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Railroad Young Men’s Christian Association met at Mrs. William Hallett’s home on Hyde Park Avenue last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Washington Camp
Randolph Jones
Jackson Street
Reece John
Archbald
Dr. J. Jenkins
Wiliam Murray
French Roof
Wickburn Street
South Main Avenue
Railrond Young Men's Christiian Association
William Hallett
Hyde Park Avenue
W. S. Mears
C. R. Pitcher
B.C. Fern
George B. Beech
Peters
George Daniela
Samuel Lewis
William Hughes
John Roberts
William H. Morgan
E. Davis
W. R. Lewis
Arch McCracken
Samuel McCracken
FE. Smith
G. R. Relph
Charles Mansfield
Howard Williama
G. Peters
W. Owen Depew
John Stone and Son
Herbert
C. L. Kirkpatrick
Wyoming Avenue
H. W. Taylor
Monsey Avenue
J. Orman Cox
P. K. Patten
Christian Endeavor Society
Presbyterian Church
W. KE. Butler
MauchChunk
Church of the Good Shepherd
Green Ridge Street
Seata Fiie
Wallace Mckay
Adame Avenue
S& B. D. Wilh
Capital No
A. Stevens
Adams Avenue
Hollieterville
Israel Rozelle
Mies Jennie
Shultaville
Orlando Rozelle
Charles &. Ross
Thirteenth Regiment
New York
Scranton
Local residents listed as visiting friends and relatives
Mrs J J Roberts wife of the coroner on South Main Avenue recovers after being under treatment several days Miss Ida Harris of South Sumner Avenue travels to New York on business David J Thomas of Washburn Street visits friends in Honesdale May Davis of Hynon Street visits relatives in Nanticoke Mr and Mrs A W Buck of Port Jervis N Y visit Mr and Mrs Samuel Koerner on North Lincoln Abner Shafer of North Garfield Avenue visits friends at Portland Pa Grace McKeever of Brooklyn visits Frank Sterling on Academy Street Thomas May of Railroad Avenue travels to Buffalo Ethel Porter of Meridian Street visits friends in New York George R Tavis of Miners Mills visits relatives on Jackson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Roberts
South Main Avenue
Roberts
Ida Harris
Sooth Sumner Avenue
New York City
David J. Thomas
Washburn Street
Honesdale
Mise May Davis
Hynon Street
Nanticoke
Teo
A. W. Buck
Port Jarvis
N. Y
George R. Tavis
Miner's Mills
Jackson Street
Dunmore Irish Night at Washington Hall March 17
Division No. 26 An cient Order of Hibernians hosts an entertainment and social at Washington hall Friday evening March 17 chaired by William Purcell. A long program features Miss Catharine O'Hara, Miss Mary Murphy, John J. McDonald, violin and vocal acts, quartets, recitations, dances, hypnotist, and special acts with many local performers and thanks extended to Neptune Hose Company No. 1 and supporters. Also Knights of Honor meeting to receive certificates and a local social mention of visitors from Oswego and Norwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Washington Hall
William Purcell
Chalkrmain
Catharine O'Hara
The
Daughters of Erin
Mary Murphy
John J. McDonalids
Gardner Maxwell
Corrigan Brothers
Jolly Eleven Quartette
John Floward
Dr. Jeyks
Mr. Hyde
James Mahon
Honan
Carney
Maurice Niland
Mary Boland
Tate and Lloyd
Buck
Clog
Thomas Glynn
Gardner and Tierney
Professor Mayo
Anthony Cawley
Shotta Children
Derrig
Milner
Neptune Hose Company No. 1
H. Altimose
Mikael Ruby Yost
Hlale Powell
Margaret Kerr
Messrs
BE. Robathan
Earl Bishop
Algo
Mra
P. Letchworth
Knights of Honor
James Kriet
Oswego
N. Y
Dickson City
John van Cleft
Norwich
Nev
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Meeting Set
Members gathered last evening to discuss church work with Rev. J. P. Moffat presiding. A two week series of meetings begins Monday evening featuring prominent speakers and addresses on many subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Street
Reverend Edward Griffiths Dies in England After Long Service
Mrs David Reynnlds of 410 Thirteenth Street reports death of her brother Reverend Edward J Griffiths in Berkshire England. He was among the first students at the Congregational college in Melbourne in 1858 and later served Mogland before returning to England where he was widely known and well regarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Reynnlds
Thirteenth Street
Edward J. Griffiths
Berkshire
England
Griffiths
Congregational College
Melbourne
Australia
Mogland
Simpson Epworth League Reports At Evening Meeting
The Simpson chapter of the Epworth League held a business meeting in Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church last evening where department presidents read reports including Rev J B Sweet and Miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Epworth League
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
J. B. Sweet
Sample Bottle Free Offer for Kemp’s Balsam
A patient description endorses Kemp’s Balsam as a remedy for coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and lung troubles. The proprietor offers a free sample bottle to prove its efficacy and notes a price of 2 shillings for the full bottle.
Local Notices Of Visits Jobs And Taxes
Journal records multiple brief items: Van Cleft and others guests visiting relatives in South Blakely Peckville Apple street Butler Street and Madisonville. Fred Woodhull takes a job at Beranton Stove works. May Kellam, Al Wagner, F W Berry noted. Pennsylvania Coal wages due tomorrow. Dunmore taxpayers face 1 percent tax penalty after March 1 1809 collector W E Correll.
Mine accident in South Scranton injures worker at Greenwood
In South Scranton at the Greenwood mine on a Wednesday morning Thomas Planche of Minooka was drilling when a rock slab weighing several tons fell from the roof and pinned him. He suffered severe bruises and head injuries. his condition will keep him from work for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Thomas Planche
Minooka
Blanche
Funeral held for Mrs Felix O'Hara of Minooka
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at St Josephs Catholic church for Mrs Felix O Hara of Main Street Minooka. The body was interred at Minooka Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers included M J Hagan P A Philbin Felix Fagan Joseph Fagan John Carroll J Vi and Patrick Quinn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix O'Hara
Main Street
Minooka
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Minoka Catholic
Pall- Weavers
Mesers
M. J. Hagan
P. A. Philbin
Felix
Joseph Fagan
John Carroll
J. Vi
Patrick Quinn
Century Hose Company Plans Homecoming Banquet
A committee at Century Hose Company prepared a reception for Thirteenth Regiment members who enlisted when war was declared. A banquet will be held at the company rooms next Wednesday evening to honor the gallant volunteers who answered the call to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Hose Company
Wheel replacement and local notices headline
Mrs. Joseph Mack travels to Philadelphia due to her mother's illness. A new wheel for the Blooming engine at South mill will replace the burst wheel next week, made by Porter, Allen & Co. of Philadelphia. St Aloysius T A B society meets. various residents return from visits. Lenten devotions at St John’s church. M Flaherty buys a horse in Binghamton. Mrs Dunn of Prospect Avenue ill. Christian Rose of Scranton Athletic Club seeks patrolman appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Mack
Cedar Avenue
Philadelphia
South Mill
Porter, Alien & Company
St. Aloysius T. A. B. Society
Pharmacy
Obituary notices from Forty Fort and Kingston area
Mrs. Michael Lynch of Forty Fort dies after a short illness and trolley accident injuries. She leaves children Mra. Stephen Tennant Annie Patrick and William, sisters Mrs Barbara Callahan Mrs Kate Mann Mrs Gillespie and brother Patrick Callahan. Funeral Friday at 1 from St Ignatius Kingston with burial in St Ignatius cemetery. Patrick Caffrey dies at 29 after brief illness. survived by sister Mrs Patrick Forkin and brothers Thomas and Michael. Eagle Hose member. Funeral Saturday at 9 from his home with Mass at Holy Cross and burial Cathedral cemetery. Anthony McAndrew age 1 dies at Lackawanna hospital after rheumatism. Funeral Saturday at 9 with burial Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Lynch
Forty Fort
Mra
Gillespie
Plains
Patrick Callahan
Scranton
St. Ignatius’ Church
Kingston
St. Ignatius Cemetery
Patrick Caffrey
Fourth Street
Patrick Forkin
Thomas
Michael Caffrey
Eagle Hose Company
Holy Cross Church
Anthony
Anthony McAndrew
Phelps Street
Lackawanna Hospital
Cathedral Cemetery
Grain-O Promises Relief for Coffee Drinkers
Ad touts Grain-O as a digestion aiding coffee substitute that tones the stomach and strengthens nerves. It claims Grain-O provides nourishment without the stomach upset and other ills associated with coffee, offered at 16 cents per package.
Indignation Over Street Paving Defeat in North Scranton
North Scranton residents react to the common council's failure to pass an ordinance for paving North Main Avenue and Providence Road. The second setback sparks ire despite acknowledged street needs. A reconsideration at the next meeting is hoped for by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
North Main Avenue
Providence Road
Puritan Church Evening Programme Briefly Enacted
Last evening at the Puritan Congregational church a program featured Dewey quartet duets by Watkin Isaac and W. J. Hopkins and Mary Davis and Margaret Davis, solos by Florence Banfield T. R. Owens Blanche Banfield Griffiths Davis Mary Powell May Simms Mary Edwardes, recitations by Grace Williams and Mary Davis, with W. J. Edwards. After the entertainment chicken sandwiches coffee and ice cream were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puritan Congregational Church
Dewey Quartette
Watkin Isaac
W. J. Hopkins
Florence Banfield
Grace Williams
T. R. Owens
Blanche Banfield
Griffiths Davis
Mary ©. Powell
May Simms
W. J. Edwards
Mary Edwardes
Mary Davis
Margaret Davis
Religious Notes Preview Week of Welsh Baptist Meeting
A workers meeting led by Evan gelist Neal at North Main Avenue Baptist Church, with plans for a larger gathering after last night. Four or five services are planned for Sunday including next Sunday at Providence Baptist Church Wayne Avenue with Rev James Hughes of Kimberly South Africa preaching at 10 am and 6 pm. An excellent literary program is planned for March 22 by Welsh Baptist Church members on Wayne Avenue with several competitions scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Avenue
Neal
Providence Baptist Church
Wayne Avenue
James Hughes
Kimberly
South Africa
Wil
Welsh Baptist Church of
North Find Stars to Meet St. Leo’s in City Championship Clash
A April 10 game at the armory pits North Find Stars against St. Leo’s on the West Side. The previous matchup saw St. Leo’s win, and the upcoming contest will decide the city’s basketball champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Find
St. Leo's
West Side
Armory
A. F. Gillespie
North Scranton
Butte City
Montana
Liberty Hose Company
Ina Anderson
Clara Helas
Breaker Street
Pittston
Horn
Mia
Evan Simms
Wayne Avenue
Edmund Williams
Wales
Joseph Danvers
Mary Simons
Moosic
Benjamin Williams
Arkansas
Grace Street
Anna Hughes
Philadelphia
West Market Street
Miles Boyd
Leggret Creek
East Market Street Primitive Methodist Church
Green Ridge Hosts Meetings and Socials in March
Green Ridge residents host a library meeting of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union and a Loyal Temperance region talk by Rev. W. J. Ford at Nettleton’s hall. Socials include birthday parties for Ruth Bellamy and Elizabeth Brandt, with phonographic selections and a 33rd birthday surprise for Frank Depew. A Manners Emulsion and Queen’s Long Strengthener tonic are promoted by local firm at Green Ridge Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Douglas
Richmont Park
Women's Christian Temperance Union
J. B. Hawker
Wilkes-Barre
Bella
Sdeeie Palmer
Delaware Street
Roy Peterman
Marion Street
Harry Brown
New York Street
Maplewood
George Rogers
Penn Avenue
Green Ridge
Nettleton
W. J. Ford
Mammoth Cave
Ruth
T. Bellamy
Elizabeth Brandt
Harry Strong
Grace Lutts
Carrie Fisher
Lingle Brandt
Charles St. John
Marty Strong
George Jones
Frank Depew
New York Strees
Electric City Wheelmen
West Scranton
Meare
Depew
Guy Relph
Manner
Green Ridge Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
Ladies OF the Eastern Star
John Jl
Order of Eastern Star
Hyde Park Lodge
Macons
Charles Lanning
Willard Tanning
Willlans Madden
I. FH
Kresge
Anna R. Williame
Mieses Holter
Ase
Arthur Moraes
Walter Davis
Piatia Boles
Miss Lie Fellows
Mies Slocun
Tinelieon
Ariter
Stein
Fellows
MoAskie, (Heave Woogie!) Sohn J. Pethowe
PRL
Oy A Wilde
Brohmes
W. KK. Bannett
Witliam Madigan
J. C Hinman
Chaykes Tol
Walter Thaws
Advi Megee
Heeker
WL I. Bettierly
Waltinig Mindstern
Mie
Heney Pia
Mee
Hoa Newervey
Minskatte
Mair
Ars
Jank Oie
Abe Po
de Wille
MeRekien
Fenult
Cherie Betta
Bunnell
Mary A. Ploynne
Thee
Calioanen
Stevens
Witthtt SN. Smith
le Merman
A. T. Bloiwer
Mim
Whenua
Cyril Tatentioe
Stee Willan Dane
Griffith
Globe Warehouse
YY. W. Co, A. Branch
Dime Social
Dunmore
Washburn Street Church
Epworth
Dunmore Taxpayers
W. E. Correll
South Scranton
Soldier Boys
Mrs. O'Hara
Evangelist Neal
Munyon
Arch Etreet
Phila
Academy OF Music, Bupompas & Co . Long
Mana
Gibney Hoeffler Co
Pitman Stock Company
Sterling Artista
Anna E, Davie
Prederick Herzog
Lyceum Theatre
Mar Denman Thompson
Paradise Alley
Mar
Great Kellar
America
eNiabe
Irwin Bros Burlesquers
Matinees Daily
Harry W. Lemon
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