Bustedo Sisters Benefit Held At Mears Hall Last Night
West Side entertainment to aid children of injured laborer drew a small audience at Mears Hall last evening. Amateurs performed a varied program including sketches, singing, dancing and comic Welsh imitations, with plans for a larger show in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bustedo Slaters
Mears’ Hall
West Side
Tommy Robertson
John Sherman
John Saltree
Carrie
Etta Bastedo
John Marrington
John Sultry
Robertson
Edna Holmes
J. 2. Salmon
Bramme
Local Dispute Ends With Court Appearance Delays
Last Sunday night a fight broke out during a fire drill and led to serious injuries to Frank Forging. Warrant issued for Diviva and hearing set before Alderman Owen D. Doh. August Kresiger and Kreber faced charges. Kreber fined for nonpayment and threats. Henry Krebyer paid a debt fine after related enforcement at the Water Pall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutitiel Divive
Frank
Menta
Porgino
Diviva
Owen D
EU Divive
August Kresiger
North
Hyde Park Avenue
John
Ball
Kreber
Henry Nkrebyer
Frogtown
City Board Hears Property Owners Over Street Opening
The board of viewers including John T Williams George B Carson and Charles T Oliver met at the council chambers to hear claims from Mary Joneavis and Mors Fran J Davis over opening Price Street. Attorneys William R H Lewis and John Edwards represented owners while Assistant City Solicitor David J Davis guarded city interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Williams
George B. Carson
Charles T. Oliver
Counell Chambers
City Hall
Price Street
Mary Joneavis
Mors
Fran J. Davis
Selanl
William Rh, Lewis and
Johnn. Edwards
David J. Davis
Masonic Lodge to Confer Degrees at Plymouth Church Hall
At St Davndl s hall the Pee City commandery will confer twelve degrees upon forty applicants and ten degrees upon 1772 candidates with Deputy Grant Recorder Davy of Philadelphia officiating. The Ladies Aid of Plymouth church will serve a supper in the church parlors at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Davndl's Hall
City
Mal- Ta
Wil
Grant
Davy
Philadelphia
West Side
Plymouth Church
Commandery
Informal Reception for Colonel Watkins-Lindsay Set by Post No 2
An informal reception will be tendered Colonel Pattle Watkins-Lindsay by Post No 2 West Side Volunteers this evening. Captain Johns will oversee the affair to ensure she feels remembered by her old friends and to celebrate the fruits of her labor. The event will be held at the Post quarters on North Main avenue near Jackson street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattle Watkins-Lindsay
Post No. 2
West Side Volunteers
Community Notes Include Visits and Local Notices
News Notes covers visits from Mrs Knight and Miss Nina Tague, a niece's Sunday hosting, and a shift in staff at a drum store. Also noted are interment of John Edwards at Washburn Street cemetery, families moving homes, glee club and choral society rehearsals, and local business changes including Myron Evans leaving a clerk post for George W. Jenkins. Floral offerings are advertised by Palmer & McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant
Mie
D. Knight
Washburn Street
Dover
P. W. Tague
Mise
Nina Tague
Hennetts
BE. ¥. Harrison
Mears Hall
Main Avenue
John R. Edwards
Wonnellton
Pin
Feallont
Lynon Street
William
Bite
Wilkes-Barre
Weat
Shicol Avenue
Mary
Eliza Williams
Harvey’s Lake
Mia
Elizabeth Savitts
Filmore Avenue
West Side
Glee Club
Robert Merrik
Forelook
West Side Choral Society
Manuel Thomas
Darksur Street Baptist Church
Camere
Myron Evans
T. Feinberg
South Malin Avenue
George W. Jenkins
Jackson Street
Roberts
North Maine
John
Fred
Hall
North Main Avennue
Koemionta
William Morean
Lh Carbendale
Palmer & McDonalds
Spruce
West Side Business Directory Entry Highlights
Harriet J. Davis Florist offers cut flowers and funeral designs from 10 South Main Avenue Morgan’s Pharmacy at 101 N Main Avenue provides prescriptions and drugs. The block lists stationery, paints, glass, wallpapers, second hand furniture, tools, and more from J. C. King’s block on West Lackawanna Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Harriet J. Davis
South Main Avenue
Jackson Street
Morgan's Pharmacy
N. Main Avenue
J. C. King
Ta Weat
Bicycle clubs hunt for new home and officers
West Side Wheelmen search for a clubhouse after failing to secure North Hyde Park avenue property. Green Ridge Wheelmen promote charity event at Academy of Music featuring Robert Mantel in Monbars next Thursday. Scranton Bicycle club elects Dolph Atherton as leader in a close vote amid candidates for April first. Green Ridge Wheelmen hold monthly meeting and nominate officers for April election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge
Academy of Maits
Roert Mantel
Monbars
Hir
Scranton Bicycle Club
Dolph Atherton
Green Rilge Wheelmen
Charge Mitchell
R. A
Spring suit sale feature draws shoppers to clothiers
A bustling spring apparel notice touts fashionable sack coats in shorter cuts and brown shades, with 100 suits at 10 dollars and another 75 on sale today. It highlights all wool worsteds, satin linings, and a boxed Benjamin overcoat at 10 dollars, promoting large stock and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Champion racing figure vows return to pacing track season
Frances Arthur A Zimmerman heads a lineup including Wambold Karlen Care secretary and others as the champion signals a comeback to pace the season. Interest runs high among racing circles as promoters stage popular local shows now underway in Binghamton, closing tonight with strong exhibitor turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur A. Zimmerman
Almmy
Obituary notices span Langellie and Dalton communities
Obituaries report Willan Anderson of Avocw and Ann Gorman of Carbondale among those passing. Details include Anderson’s long service at Penney company and church leadership, family survivors in Avuui Chinook Staten Island and California, and funeral at Langellie cemetery. Other notices note deaths of Mrs. Ann Corman in Carbondale, Esther Purdy of Dalton, Kathrine Cole Newell of Hornbrook, Mrs. W. W. Smith of Sutton, Mrs. Linford Kreesge of Tobyhanna, and several local interments and services in Dalton, Dunellen, and Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willan Anderson
Malin Street
Avocw
Maridine
Mr Anderson
Stetland
Avoud
Penney Dvarila
Oul Conpury
Gulliery
Healdes Fewire
Tullowly
Dares
Dln
Walter
Avuui
Robert
Chinook
William
Staten Oiland
Pheeves
Luangellite
Kathrine Cole Newell
Bslophet Newell
Hornbrook
SE. J. Newell
Aintes
David Newell
Joseph Neewa
Mya
Ruongom Horton
William Skinner
Minnesota
Linford Kreege
Very Suspicious Train Incident Reported in Rail News
A New York Weekly item describes a railway disturbance where a wire brake was pulled and a train halted. A conductor notes it will take five hours to clear the backlog, upsetting a man who was due to marry today.
Rooms Consultation Free English and German Medicines
An old notice offers rooms plus free consultation for English and German medicines, with medicines priced at 25 cents a bottle. The snippet indicates a local ad promoting affordable medical remedies and lodging options.
Prohibition Debate Ends With Victory For Pinkney
A Dunmere debate at Boyle's Hall debated if prohibition and total abstinence aid the temperance cause. Victor Pinkney, 17, defeated veteran speaker M Williams who argued against prohibition. Pinkney delivered a strong temperance case while Williams offered scriptural and reform challenges. About one hundred attended as Jacob Easterline chaired and local organizers funded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DBD
M. Williams
Victor Pinkney
Boyle's Hall
Dunmere
Mr. Pinkney
Pinkney
Aly
Willlamet
Williamet
David and
Goliath
Willums
Is- Sulta Ua Challenene
Tribune
Bosle
Chas. L. Hawley
Jacob Easterline
Williams
Williama
Prohibition Party
Carge
Prohibition
Williamas
Mir Williams
Min
Pinknes
Teerson
Willigane
Lovell Searton
Danel Powell
Aus Washes
Bf Od Chomblerwig
Lawrenes Brand
Firemen fill borough hall for Smith Muse comedy event
The meeting of the Volunteer Firemen’s Association of Scranton drew representatives from multiple borough companies. A. E. B. Vorhis presided and Chief James of Hore Wee THHniindaly was chosen chair. Remarks praised Veneticis offerings and urged Dunmore fire inclusion. each company to present at next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bk Smith
Pires Avsoulation
Sdrtuten
A. E B. Vorhis
Jamen
Hore Wee
Unin
Tsudore Gordychan
Nay Aue Hore Comuulis
Association
EK. Becher
Phoenix Hose Company
Dod
A. K. Vorhia
Burgess Hunahell
Fire New
Dunmore
Ogaaelpthon
Hady
Miss Elen Cole Returns From Visit With Friends
Miss Elen Cole of Clay Avenue returns from a visit with friends in Mousse. The Welcome Social Club held their masquerade social last night and the affair was a decided success with a lively turnout and festive atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elen Cole
Clay Avenue
Mousse
Dancing Glass
Remarkable Society Event Features Lecture and Grand March
The piece notes a large grand march with over ninety couples and a lecture by Aaron V. Bower on Pompeii at the Presbyterian church. The event, aided by the Your Ladies' Mission Circle, included seventy four stereopticon views and drew a sizable audience. Mrs. Catharine Ruane of Quincy Avenue hosted as she returned from a short visit to Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron V. Bower
Quincy Avenue
Pilladelphia
Welsh Bapnst Church Faces Pastor's Migration Turmoil
Providence notes a rift as Hey W. Davis’s flock debates his departure. Congregation discord centers on withdrawal threats and a new English speaking group forming after tense services. Attendees and local figures share mixed support and concern.
Local society notes and small-town happenings
South Side reports a worker injury at the Iron and Steel company and several civic and church events. Mentions parties including the Patriotic Rider Sons of America meeting at Storrs Hall, a newborn on Breck street, and the Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain gathering. Also notes devotions at St Marys and St Johns and a women’s gospel meeting with music. Local businesses advertise laundry services and a flower shop event at Palmer & Meloonaid’s on Spruce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Manin
Irv- Ink dVeable
Lawkawanne, Iron and Steel Company
Sons of America
Storrs Hall
Oandora
John Klote
Breck Street
Ancient Order
Knights of the Mystic Chain
M. Robinson
Robert Robinson
Lena Roblngon
Cedar Aventis
Old Pont Comfort
Michael Mellarray
Pilston, Avenue
St. Mary's Germin
St .John'’s Homan Catholic
Cristian Desociation
ACC
Minn
Keers
Ailulo
Ty Ofolack
Cholee
Palmer & Meloonaid
Local Notes From Weet Pittston And Surroundings
Gr Thomas of Weet Pittston visited fritude in Keermwood. Superviega Toole began work on the Cromwood till. St Joseph's Society meets Sunday afternoon at their hall. Greenwood No. 1 colliery idle until Tuesday. South district Republicans caucus this afternoon at No Léchoal to choose a delegate to the anti Venton in the Third Legislative district meeting in Scranton on March Mi. Ask for FE Robinson's Sons' Block Beer on tap today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gr. Thomas
Weet Pittston
Fritude
Keermwood Geateruy
Superviega Toole
Cromwood
Bt. Joseph's Society
Amuin Betas
Tie Hanae
Mingoku
Burney Estate
Keddhowa Ly Fonis
Nickel Plate offers low rates to California four days distant
The notice advertises travel to California with four days distant trips on the Nickel Plate road. It touts low rates and a call to inquire at 23 Exchange Street Multvale NY with KE. Robinson's Sons Buck Beer promoted for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Nickel Plate
Gall
Exchange Street
Multvale
N. Y
Fake Laxative Tablet Promises Refund for Cure
An old notice warns of Bromo Quinine Tablets sold as a laxative that may not cure and assures druggists will refund the purchase price. The ad notes a 26 cent price and urges consumers to seek refunds if unsatisfied.
Boxing Rules Clash Delta Between Julian and Siler Heard
Carson Nev March 12 Martin Juli an for Pittsimpons and W A Brady for Corbett argued with Giwirge Siler and Diam Stuart over Queensbury rules at the office. The dispute centered on rule twelve about London prisoning regulations and Corbett’s and Fitzsimmons’ fighting style during clinches and breaks. Dan Stuart mediated, declaring Siler impartial and that both fighters may hit with a free hand in clinches, then adjourned the conference. Fitzsimmons and Bob Stuart tested at Cook’s ranch. Dan Stuart praised Bob's short arm punching while noting Juli an's long range claim remains unproven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siler
Corbett
Julian
Brady
Watdin
Dan Stuart
Stuart
Mr. Siler
Fitzsimmons
Owey
Sller
J0ian
Cooks Ranch
Sie Llewele
Hickey
Dan
Bobo
Aya
Stenger
Clinch
Bob
Thom Corbett
Diatead
Jim
Will picture the fight in Carson for boxers bout
Mr Rector representing Edison Kinetoscope Company plans a gimmick that will project a scene seventeen feet from the ring but will not obstruct rear views as Stuart receives cash from the venture. Corbett trains hard three hours on the road then sparring shows him in strong form with Woods in the arena and fans optimistic about a decisive bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
Nev
Rector
Edison
Star
Bond
Stuart
Garrett
Astern
William Smith Shot In Lehanon Amid Illness
A man named William Smith was shot in Lehanon near Predrickeburg while he lay in bed, after a period of grip illness. The shooting occurred today, with reports describing his condition as serious but not life threatening. Authorities have not released further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehanon
William Smith, Weed
Predrickeburg
Chile
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West Side Department
Benefit Entertainment
Bustedo Sisters
Knights OF Malta
Col
Lindsay
Jackson Shevel
Nobel
Samter Brothers
Wambold
Karlen Care
Rewison
FEO
Mund
Howard Disa
Oscar Paygay
VM. Cate. OC
P. Kinlecht
Birehamton
Bryan Burke
Carbondadle
Ann Corman
Prin. Mwa
Wtter
Mira
Gore Man Vane
Treland
Wee
Witte
Carbondale
Hedteteett
Tonia Peabdeenen
St. Rose’s Church
Anne Gorman
Patrick Collins
Dushore
PF. Swegsey
New York
Peter Carroll
AL Carrell
Are Bondale
St. Ross Church
Wotelock
St. Hoses Cemetery
Strousseburg
Hev
Stewart F. Duxfurd
Kiel
Dunellen
Na du
Samuel Custard
Strowdeburg
Hamilton Township
Monroe County
Wealite Agro
Millersville
Esther Purdy
Dalton
A. B. Browe
Lowell and Newing
Datton
Ao N. C
C. We Purdy
W. W. Smith
Sutton
Hughand
David Pattison
George Pattisor
Walleville
M.D
Smith
Nese Joseph
John T Crowley
Merinan Street
Linterment
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
John Hdwards
Waehburn
Clyde Park
J. Mhickmore
Haller & bBlopl- Mere
Pittielureh
Posaya
Castoria
Olgsature
Thurlow
Liberty Hall
Washington Ave
Dunmore Doings
D. M. Williams
Boyles Hall
MERT
Providence
Davis
the Tribune
Hie
Irom
Tiirty
Tie Home
Air
Davie
Norrow
Meiner
Wea
William Jones
Hoerts
Aldurman
Perod
W.F. Watkins
North Main Avenue
Soloa
Gates
Mirian Owens
Kathe Scott
Chiro Hrownh
Annie Sherwood
Alva Claney
Lena Clark
Ida Morey
Pauline Danvers
John Stopoford
Mir
T. J. Phillipa
Miller
Miajor Milhie
Bleonderdy
Boott
Thomas Gms
Crook
Park Place
Lackawanna Hospital
Clark
Newman Mattthews
Randall Congregational Church
Randolph
Mr. Matthews
Wil Roever
Miss J. Manley
Ceriously
Brickavenua
Evantlovd
North Mainavenua
Wales
Wand
Africa
Allies Marker
Flesiville
Mies Minnie Riees
Oak Street
Horn
T. R. Simpson
Monsey Avenue
Kternard McPride
William Cusleh
West Mirker Srrest
Burns
Wet Market Treet
Jeff
South Side
Menooka
Robinson's Sons
Bock Beer
KE. Robinson's Sons
Lackawanna Ave
Sarah
Will
Careonu
FE. Robinson
Lodge and Corporation
Florey
Wyoming Avenue
Bermuda
WJ Pierge Penn Ave
Hoyt
Caroline Miskel Hoyt
Academy OF Music
Esday
Blere
Fanos Whitney Opera CO
Rob * Roy
Behoven & Amit
Eon Nares
Byrne
Davis’ Theater
Madame
Don
Augustin
Lwood
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