West Scranton News Report Details Local Disturbance
William Snaith of 116 South Grant Avenue slept at the West Side station after his brother Edward swore out a warrant against Swalth to stop alleged threats. Swalth supposedly armed with a double barreled shotgun, wife and children driven from the home, warrant to aid arrest to be heard before Alderman Johns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Snaith
William “Pinder
South Grant Avenue
West Side
Johns
Liieutenant
Williama
Snaith
John
Navajo tribe meets in Red Men hall with notable visitors
Members of Navajo trina No. 1h Improved Order of Red Men met in Red Men's hall South Main avenue in an eventful session with Past Great Sachem Joseph W. Clymer and J. T. Hollis of Philadelphia visiting along with Dr. S. W. Thompson of Danville a candidate for great junior sagamore of the state council. The same evening Daughters of Na om No. 20 Knights of the Mystic Chain held their first meeting in new quarters in Ivorite hall with a social session after routine business. A forthcoming Friday evening event was noted and Silurian lodge No. 763 Odd Fellows held a meeting at Evans' hall as a new lodge paraphernalia purchase of about 600 was authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Avenue
Joseph W. Clymer
J. T. Hollis
Philadelphia
W. Thompson
Danville
Junior
Emma Miller
Lewh James
Flizabeth Watkins
Mary Gibbons
Gwen Davies All Sires
Sarah Thomygen
Silurian Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Evans’ Hall
New Degree Team Forms and Opens Rehearsals
A new degree team was formed and held its first rehearsal last evening with high expectations of strong results. The roster includes Kelley, Davis, Evans, Cadwron, Frances, Davie, Green, Williams, Jones, Griffiths, Thomas, Hopkins and others led by conductor D. D. Evans and warden Cadwean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.G. LD
A. Kelley
N. G. FP
David J. Davis
N. G
William Lewis
David Cadwron
V. G
John Evans
John Frances
V.G
William J. Davie
Pleasant surprise party honors Bleager Howells
Bleager Howells of Booth Garfield avenue received a pleasant surprise from friends Thursday evening at his home. Music and entertainment by several party members plus the Klondike quartet highlighted the gathering. Refreshments followed as the guests, including Mr. and Mrs. John Hopkins and many Misses Morgans and Davises, participated in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bleager Howells
Booth Garfield Avenue
Klondike
Reese Reese
Caleb Evans
James McAnulty
Ben Morgane
Thomas Beeton
John Hopkins
Mary Morgans
Cassie Davis
Mary Griffiths
Jennie Phillips
Harriet Jones
Ellgabeth Morgans
Sadie Davis
Minima Henry and
Rennie
Thomas and
Stephen Boston
Ben and
Henry Morkona
James MccAnulty
David Howells
Dray Wagon Struggles With Heavy Potatoes On Main Avenue
A dray wagon loaded with seventy five bushels of potatoes struggled up South Main near Bynon street yesterday afternoon. The team failed to crest the grade between Hampton and Bynon as the wagon stalled near Eynon street. A passerby tried his horse to help, but the effort failed until a street car provided additional power and a heavy timber was used to push the wagon onto level ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drayman KR. F. Post
Main Avenue
Bynon Street
Hampton
Bynon Streets
Eynon Street
Pick wickians Debate Monroe Doctrine and Irving Works
Last evening the Pick wickians met at Key's residence with Mrs J B Sweet as host. President C H Hall led a program mixing literary sketches of Washington Irving and The Tales of a Traveler with essays on The Monroe Doctrine Its Author and Purchase and its relation to English authors of that era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickwickians
Monroe
Key
J. B. Sweet
North Hyde Park Avenue
C. H. Hall
Mary Daniels
Washington Irving
Knickerbocker
Anna Jones
Hattie Coons
Irving
Evening programme closes with questions and social hour
The discussion left many details obscured but twelve pertinent questions guided the evening. Selections were played on the phonograph by Rev J Th Sweet. The next meeting is Friday March 25 at the Battenbergs North Main Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Th. Sweet
J. H. Battenberg
North Main Avenue
Local residents plan brief moves and visits to cities
Miss Margaret Grobs elocutionist of South Main avenue will spend days in New York City. Myron Ward of Paterton N J and guest of cousin Attorney Deouginass Ward of North Lumber avenue. Miss Celia Case and Mrs Washburn of North Main avenue return from Wilkes Barre. E B Mutechineon of North Reberon avenue will relocate to Wyoming County to farm. Mrs H P D Jacobs of Lafayette street returns from Rendham Mt and Mia. A L Reber of South Thomley avenue will move to Pottsville. Miss Anna Joseph of South Hyde Park avenue goes to New York City to reside. Jonah Davis of BRicomaburez returns there after visiting his parents. Annie Davis of Fourteenth street revisits in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Grobs
South Main Avenue
New York City
Myron Ward
Paterton
N. J
Deouginass Ward
North Lumber Avenue
Celia Case
Wrtier
Washburn
North Main Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
EB. Mutehineon
North Reberon Avenue
Funeral Services and Local Notices Roll Through Scranton
The week brings multiple funerals from local homes with private services and interments in Washburn and Hyde Park cemeteries. A juvenile case ends with a restitution agreement after property damage. Community concerts, temperance events, a bowling postponement, and a school debating society debut round out the social calendar.
Butcher Zlock Sues Over Alleged Damages
John Zlock of Winton filed a $5000 damage suit against Elmer Masivam alleging business and character harm from a false scandalous accusation. Masivam claimed Zlock dug up a buried cow carcass and sold it as fresh meat. Judge Stanton is listed as the plaintiff's attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zlock
Winton
Elmer Masivam
Maslyam
Zlock
Stanton
Knights of Columbus Council Formation Near Susquehanna
Arrangements are nearly complete to set up a Knights of Columbus council in Susquehanna, with formal organization expected in about two weeks. A large Scranton delegation will attend the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Knights of Columbus
Susquehanna
Scranton
Necklace of Pearls Life Lesson and Pinkham Appeal
A health message compares health to a necklace of pearls, warns against neglecting female health, and promotes Ars Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It cites testimonials from several named women and offers a Sanative Wash for local troubles. Readers are invited to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ars
Lydia E. Pinkham
Misa Centa van Hons
Sharswood St
Philadelphia
Misa Grack
Woburn
Mass
Mus. A. Ll. Conn
New Rochelle
Happenings In South Scranton Dinner Celebrate Birth Anniversary
Two boys arrested for stealing the dinner buckets of workers at blast furnaces. Philip Scheuer and William Godehaw hosted a birthday gathering for brothers at Hotel Test with 14 friends. A curious boy injured Harry Thomas while cleaning a bicycle causing three fingers to be torn. he received medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Scheuer
William Godehaw
Test
Welock
Mestre
Godshaw
Scheuer
Pet
Reepond
John Demuth
Matt Schneider
Charles Scheuer
Chas, Neuls
Fred Ehrhardt
Thomas Spraks
John Schunk
Peter Neale
Peter Yous
Bernard Lafferty
Andrew Hest
William Schwenker
Louis Zimmer
Charles Kirst
Evele
Mr. Thomas
Thomas
Clothes line thefts plague Twelfth ward reported
Over two weeks several families in River Street area suffered clothing losses all from women’s garments. In John McHale and Michael Coogerove gardens, thefts occurred twice with only female apparel taken. A basket of food was found the next morning with clothes missing from Maria Fulke’s line. police set a trap with two patrolmen in citizens’ attire to catch the thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Coogerove
John McHale
George Zang
River Street
Tle
Wermen Fulke
Gscheldie
Kent Wateh
Night watch catches lunch pail thieves at mill
Special Officer Hollman patrolled with night gang after pail thefts at a blast furnace. Two youths, John and Fred Lecriner of River Street, ages 11 and 15, were chased to a shed and returned four stolen dinner buckets. They were taken to Alder Street station for a hearing planned for this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollman
Alder Street
John
Fred Lecriner
River Street
Boys Unearth Hidden Booty on Cowfield Field
A group of boys digging on Cowfield unearthed a stash of plunder including an onyx clock a gold watch and several trinkets. David Ayers took the items to companions then claimed the haul awaiting ownership. Frank Kehler found a silver watch and Ayers planned to turn the article in to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Ayers
South Washington Avenue
Ayers
Harier
Frank Kehler
Elm Street
Central Police
Accident Befalls Meadow Brook Colliery Clerk Harry Thomas
A singular accident occurred yesterday involving Harry Thomas who works in the office of Meadow Brook colliery. He was in the yard at the office cleaning his bicycle when an incident transpired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Thomas
Thomas
Meadow Brook
Hotelman plans remodel of Cedar Avenue residence and saloon
Charles Huester of Cedar avenue approved remodeling plans for his residence and saloon. The building will be set back thirty feet with a matching width, front stone work, two large plate windows, and a new bar. Work begins late this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Huester
Cedar Avenue
Fred Schneider
St. Mary's Church
Fev
Peter Christ
Matthew Alles
George Oswald
Patrick McMullen
J. Scheuer
Stanley Noesko
Josephine Deibecks
Mulderiy's
Zang
Neptune Engine Company
Tune II
Aric
Michael Phillips
Tlocust Street
Manley
Longstreet
William Huester
Wyoming Seminary
Kingston
Herman Grater
Philip Wirth
Willow Street
Joseph Laumcartner
Frank Dambacher
Honesdale
Michael Wetter
Prospect Avenue
Dunmore Social and Local Notes Highlight St Patrick Night Event
The Nonpareil baseball club plans an entertain ment and social at Odd Fellows hall on St Patrick s night. Miss Nellie Cunningham recovers from illness, and residents share visits to New York. A funeral for Charlies H. Ridgway is set for Sunday at St Mark s Church with interment in Dunmore cemetery. The Woman s Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs Oxcar Yout s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Hall
St. Patrick's
Nellie Cunnigham
East Drinker Street
Ness
Martin Gallagher
Throop
Allison Thornton
West Drinker Street
New York
the Tribune
Frank Blickens
Chestnut Street
Mise Lou Watrous
Archibald
Della Larkin
Henry Smith
Grove Street
John H. Evans
North End
George Judge
Apple Street
William Berry
Gypsy Grove
William Miller
Mt. Cobl
Crook Street
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Oxcar Yout
North Blakely Street
Jennie Gilganlon
Archbald
Stacia Cawley
Wee Drinker Street
Charlies H. Ridgway
Paul Street
Patrick’s Night Program at Manley Hall Featuring Local Talents
The Division No 26 Ancient Order of Hibernians lists a Patrick’s night program at Manley Hall with multiple acts. Pianists Rose Farrell and P J Quitin, vocalists May Murphy and Mamie Niland, and reciters L W Dillon and Edward Kelley are among performers, plus Minooka acts, dancing and a variety of solo and duet spots led by local artists in South Side and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Bt. Patrick's
Manley Hall
Mise Rose Farrell
P. J. Quitin
Minsoka
Mise Jen
Nie Loughney
Minooka
L. W. Dillon
Miss May Murphy
Mite Mamie Niland
Green Ridge
Thomas MacDonald
Esale Burke
HH. Scott
Miner Narrowly Escapes Injury After Mine Blast
Edwin Jones, a Leggetcets Creek miner, survived a blast when a discharge shook the chamber. A large mass of rock fell on his leg, causing bad injuries and he was sent home to Brick Avenue for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Jones
Legcetts Creek
Tadreo
Brick Avenue
Preacher Schedule For Sunday Services Listed
Rev W G Watkins preaches at North Main Avenue Baptist with baptism in evening. Morning sermon titled The Reality of Unseen Things. An important church-wide announcement will be made in morning service. Rev J A Evans at Pirot Welsh Baptist in both services. Sunday school at 2 p.m. Thomas Jehu superintendent. Rev Horace Peckover at Puritan Congregational with morning The Ploughman and evening Satisfied. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Watkins
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
J. A. Evans
Pirot Welsh Baptist Church
Hoth
Thomas Jehu
Horace Peckover
Puritan Congregational Church
Batisfed
Funeral Notices and Local Court Actions in North End
Funeral services for Mrs Mirabeth Hod son and Clarence Maine Ferry will be held tomorrow afternoon at the home of Thomas Phobe son 71 Parker street with Rev R B Bulgin officiating Interment at Dinmore cemetery Alderman Rob erts Ward Hafferty bail set for Terrence Rafferty after arrest in a saloon case Rough and tumble fight on West Market street led to a hearing for Jozeph Busby and John Schultz fined five dollars Ralph Harricon hosts a surprise party Miss Fate Kerrigan visits Forest City lecture by Rev Dr Olmstead set for North End parish on March 17 Cleveland Dental Parlors advertise in Providence Square
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna
Dughter
George Burge
Swetland Street
Thomas DeGruchy
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Washburn Street
Thomas Gerrity
Merrifield Avenue
Hyde Park Catholic
Thomas P. Durkin
Luxerne Street
Hyde Park
John Porokrivis
Jenkins’ Pharmacy
Kellow
Phe T
Wunehburn Street Presbyterian Church
Ladie
Sabathadhdal
Ananda Nicholls
Julia Allen
Cordelia Freeman
Black and
Garagan
Ripple Division No. 45
Lone of Temperance
Evans’ Hall
South Main Avenue
Mechanic's Hall
North Main Avenue
Electric City Wheelmen
Company Ho Armory
Nureday
Mirabeth Hodson
Clarence Maine
Thomas Phobeson
Parker Street
R. B. Bulgin
The
Christian Church
Dinmore
T H.C. Maloney
File Street
Minooka Rumor on Race Track Plan Sparks Baseball Tension
Reports claim Beranton horsemen seek to buy the baseball plot for a race track fueling discontent among local baseballists. The funeral of James Flannery proceeds with interment at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery, drawing a large turnout. St Josephs society plans the April 11 banquet at their Main Street hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beranton Horsemen
Minooka
James Flannery
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
St. Josephs Society
Main Street
Nervous Troubles Cured by Animal Extracts Ad
Eager to appeal to readers, an advertisement from Washington Chemival Co in Washington DC promises cures for nervous troubles of all kinds using animal extracts. Free book offer accompanies the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elishow
Washington
Chemival CO
Washington, D.C
Cook Remedy CO
Masnoic Temple
Chicago
Soo Page
Indica Officials Confident in Road Project Progress
Indica officials in charge express confidence the road project will succeed after a year of scrutiny and rough grading. Supervisors previously stirred debates with a uniform grade plan, now a force works to refill deplorable spots regardless of grade. William Walsh funeral planned at Mindoka Catholic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indica
William Walsh
Mindoka Catholic Cemetery
Obituary notices for several Lackawanna residents
Patrick Caffrey former bartender at Coyne House dies after illness at Lackawanna hospital. Remains to be sent to Richard Nilins home for funeral. George Judson to oversee burial at Forest Hill in Odd Fellows plot. Also remembered are Eddie Ott 17, son of Margaret Ott of Storrs Street Taylor. Patrick Walsh 1 year old of Dillmore Avenue Minooka. all noted for long city residence or family ties with local lodges and cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Caffrey
Coyne House
Lackawanna Hospite
Cattor
Richard Nilins
Wuth Seventh Street
Scrainton
George Judson
Cn Ik
Lackawanna Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Forest Hill Cemetery
Eddie
Margaret Ott
Storrs Street
Taylor
Forest Home Cemetery
Letters From The People Column Teases
Readers submit short letters for publication with names. Tribune disclaims responsibility for opinions.
Correction note from J G Evans on town rumors
J G Evans pastor of the First Congregational Church inserts a correction to a charge that an incendiary fire and schoolhouse burning were caused by a curke or saloons. He notes there are rumors to that effect heard in town and aims to clarify the church position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Wandling
Thia
J. G. Evans
First Congregational Church
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Bachom Hollis
Dray
South Maintrainee
Eleazer Howells
MR. Howells
Globe Warehouse
C. P
F. Mathews
Scranton Street Baptist Church
Harriet Wade
Central City
Walter Davis
Emily Darling
Rosa Fraunfelter
Edward Morse
William H. Parry
Hyde Park Avenue
Amelia Travis
Wanamie
E. J. Willams
Wilkes-Larre
Mechanic Hall
Council At
South Scranton
William Godshaw
Dunmore
North Scranton News
Tolm
Natthews Bros
Lacka, Ave
Patrick Walsh
Dcllmore Vvenone
Minooka Catholic Cemetery
Hercules
Warren-Ehret Company
Ehret
Washington Avenue
Fancy Rockaways
East Rivers
Maurice River Coves
Mill Ponds
Pierce
Penn Ave Market
Yeu Aal
Lackawanna Lumber CO
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo and Susquehanna
Mina
Potter Costaty
Fanson Coudersport
Port Allegany
General Office—Board of Trade
Medicine CO
Cis
Joan He Phelps
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