West Side Board of Trade Endorses Sewer Oversight Plan
West Scranton board discussed sewer construction supervision and ward funding, urging mayoral appointment of qualified inspectors who own property and reside in affected wards. They considered street commissioner spending, endorsed using taxpayers and teamsters locally, and noted railroad interest in a rail viaduct plan. A plan from Interstate Commerce Commission and Cullem bill were endorsed, Powderly urged a West Beranton post office branch, and Dr Struppler’s resignation was accepted with bills approved for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Board of Trade
Godshall
Alee
Cornelis
Meson
Edward A. Moeely
Inter State Commerce Commission
Senate
Cullem
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Congress
T V. Powderly
West Beranton
Powderly
National Board of Trade
Committee On Public Health
P. F. Struppler
Omcera
Reverend Hughes Discusses War in South Africa at Salvation Army
Rev James Hughes lectured on The War in South Africa before a large audience at the Salvation Army barracks Price Street He explained how the conflict arose and how the Boers violated treaties with Great Britain in 1881 and 1884 He covered Uhtlanders grievances wrongs in Transvaal and issues foreigners face getting naturalization papers and shared incidents from his stay in South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hughes
South Africa
Salvation Army
Price Street
Great Britain
Transvaal Republic
Rev
Hughes
Notable Benefit Concert at Jackson Street Baptist Church
A benefit concert is set for Wednesday evening April 4 at Jackson Street Baptist Church. Welsh tenor Evan Williams will perform Welsh ballads, featured as the event's highlight. William Evans, receiving musical instruction in New York, will be offered a complimentary concert. The arranging committee meets at 7 30 this evening in the First Welsh Congregational Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street Baptist Church
William Evans
New York
Evan Williams
Williams
Philharmonic Orchestra
Clergy Schedules Lenten Services At Three Churches
The Venerable D. Webster Cox led services at St Davids Episcopal Church last evening to a full house. Tomorrow evening Rev Frank P Harrington from Weat Pittston will occupy the pulpit and lead Lenten services. Rector Rev E J McHenry will preach at Christchurch Honesdale this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Webster Cox
D. D
Episcopal Diocese
St. David's Episcopal Church
Frank P. Harrington
Weat Pittston
E. J. McHenry
Christchurch
Honesdale
Savilles Entertain Friends for Lela Whickens Honor
Mr and Mrs James Saville of North Main avenue hosted Monday evening in honor of Miss Lela Whickens of Nicholson and Marshal Lance of Jersey City. Mr and Mrs Thomas Saville assisted in planning and entertaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Saville
North Main Avenue
Questa
Lela Whickens
Nicholson
Marshal Lance
Jersey City
Thomas Saville
Textile showroom opens this week with new creations
Open this week for a gallery of new textile creations. The store offers the only extensive and complete stock in this end of the state, emphasizing the announcement's importance for visitors and customers seeking quality fabrics.
Special Show Days Feature Globe Warehouse Fabrics
Among the thousands of fabrics listed new shades and blends will be shown at the Globe Warehouse during this week’s special show days. High novelties like Homespuns Cheviots Zebelines Westras Camel’s Hairs Albio Suitings and more are highlighted for seekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe
Vin Mariani Promises Cure for Nervous Debility
An old advertisement touts Vin Mariani as unequaled for nervous mood decline melancholy brain exhaustion fatigue and sleeplessness. It claims the tonic nourishes strengthens sustains and refreshes, urged to be found at all druggists with a warning against substitutes.
Local Guests Attend Social Event With Grove Family
The gathering included Mr. and Mrs. Scott Grove and their daughter Ethel along with Edna Bonner Belle Snyder Grace Hinman Beatrice Tibbets Clara Throop Lena Emmet Mamie Stanton Elizabeth Emmet Ida Powell Nora Scranton Bert Snyder Stanley Evans Judson Hinman Rowland Whiting Clyde Cowell and Martin Scanlon in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Grove
Ethel
Edna Bonner
Belle Snyder
Grace Hinman
Beatrice Tibbetts
Clara Throop
Lena Emmet
Mamie Stanton
Elizabeth Emmet
Ida Powell
Nora Scranton
Bert Snyder
Stanley Evans
Judson Hinman
Rowland Whiting
Clyde Cowell
Martin Scanlon
Electric City Notes Include Photos From DePue and Local Visits
Frank DePue, active in the Electric City Wheelmen, presents the club with valuable pictures. Mrs Jabez Crook and daughter visit W T Crook on North Garfield. John M Geiger returns from Reading after visiting Dr and Mrs Reynolds. Miss Mary Shields visits Mr and Mrs M F Wymbs. Electric City commandery No 177, Knights of Malta, to attend Plymouth Congregational church services. An infant of Archie Cranston’s family buried at Washburn Street cemetery. Tallor Mall relocates to 412 North Main Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank DePue
Electric City Wheelmen
Jabez Crook
Coaldale
W. T. Crook
North Garfield Avenue
John M. Geiger
Reading
George B. Reynolds
North Main Avenue
Mary Shields
Bentley Creek
M. F. Wymbs
Jackson Street
Electric City Commandery
Knights of Malta
Plymouth Congregational Church
Archie Cranston
Academy Street
Washburn Street
Tallor Mall
North Scranton Notes Social at North Main Avenue Baptist Church
An enjoyable evening program at the North Main Avenue Baptist Church in North Scranton was hosted by Mission Band No. 22. The Young Women's Christian Association orchestra opened the program, with piano solos by Miss Starger, violin pieces by Walkenshaw Evans and Davie, recitations by Miss Wilhelmina Griffin, and performances by the church quartet including Thomas Danver Sherwin Huntsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
Mission Band No. 22
Young Women's Christian Association
Starger
Professor Walkenshaw
Mr. Evans
Davie
Wilhelmina Griffin
Benjamin Thomas
Harry Danver
Anna Sherwin
Mattie Huntsman
St Joseph Society Elects Officers for Ensuing Year
The St Joseph society of this section elected officers at the recent meeting for the ensuing year. President P J O Donnell vice president Thomas Cullen recording secretary Martin Loftus financial secretary Martin Walsh treasurer Dominic Evang sergeant at arms William Moran sick messenger William Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Society
P. J. O'Donnell
Thomas Cullen
Martin Loftus
Martin Walsh
Dominick Evang
William Moran
William Morgan
Last Dr Buck meeting ends city tour at Court Street
Dr Buck the singing evangelist wraps two week sermons at Court Street Methodist Episcopal church this evening. He departs the city Thursday marking the final chance to hear him. Also today funeral services for Michael Hennighan eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs Darby Hennighan are at two o clock with Cathedral cemetery interment. A V Shilling resigns from Chappell's store after clerks present him with a valuable gift in farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Buck
Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Michael Hennighan
Darby Hennighan
Cathedral Cemetery
A.V. Shilling
Chappell's
Local Residents Share News From North Main and Surroundings
William MacDonald of North Main avenue is discussed. Arthur Martin, working with his father on a Missouri lead mine shaft, visits his mother and sister on Church avenue. Michael Hart of West Market street is dangerously ill. Professor McConnell of Wilkes Barre High School visited No 25 school on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William MacDonald
North Main Avenue
Arthur Martin
Missouri
Church Avenue
Michael Hart
West Market Street
Professor McConnell
Wilkes. Barre
Green Ridge union to elect officers at monthly meeting
The twentieth regular meeting of the Green Ridge Men's Union will be held tomorrow evening with a semi annual officer election. A debate on whether the British cause in South Africa deserves to triumph is the special program. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men's Union of
Green Ridge
South Africa
W. G. Simpson
Delaware Street
West Pittston
Paul Gardner
Monroe Avenue
Gardner
Bpwo League
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Boston Lawyer Burdette Wins Suit Against Grand Hotel
In Paris the court ruled for Boston lawyer Burdette in a case against the Grand hotel. Burdette once found a wallet in 1864 containing 25,000 francs and handed it to the hotel secretary. The secretary paid 1,000 francs as reward claiming to locate the owner, a tale Burdette later proved false. The hotel was ordered to pay the full 25,000 francs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Boston
Burdette
Day's Doings in Dunmore Borough
The Dunmore school board held its second adjourned meeting with a quorum present. The board debated minute keeping methods, reviewed the superintendent and truant officer reports, and approved payroll and bills while threatening legal action over Reynolds Brothers' price increase from 411.18 to 503.20 on supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds Brothers
Webber
Kellam
Spencer
Costello
Miller
Secret@y
No. 2
Thornton
Bernolds Brothers
Injured Miner James Glencross Suffering Serious Burns
James Glencross, a runner and head tender at No. 1 shaft of the Pennsylvania Coal Company, was badly injured while spragging a car. His body was caught between a prop and the spragged car, breaking several ribs and causing internal injuries. He is confined at home for many weeks and rested easily last evening after medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Coal Company
James Glencross
Pay Your Dunmore Taxes Now to Avoid Penalty
Dunmore taxpayers are urged to pay their owed taxes immediately to dodge added penalties. Officials warn the deadline is near and emphasize failing to act will increase charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
Mine Workers Meet At Temperance Hall
A meeting of local mine workers drew a fair turnout and interest. Organizer Courtright addressed attendees. Andrew Fredo remains jailed in county custody on $500 bail after slashing Joseph Spretto with a razor. James Flynn visits New York City from Chestnut Street. The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian will meet at Mrs. Comstock’s on Cherry Street Thursday at 3 PM. Owen McDonnell, of Potter Street, is a business visitor in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance Hall
Courtright
Andrew Fredo
Squire Cooney
Fredo
Joseph Spretto
Spretto
James Flynn
Chestnut Street
New York City
Women's Home Missionary Society of the
First Presbyterian Church
Obituaries for Jenkins Gerrity Garvey and Squires
Mrs William J Jenkins aged 0 died at 815 last evening at 47 Booth Main Ave after a week of pleuro pneumonia. Richard Gerrity died yesterday morning at 47 Tenth St age ? years. Thomas Garvey 1 months old died yesterday of causes at 44 Railroad Ave. Henry Squires of West Branton died yesterday at Moses Taylor Hospital. Funeral arrangements pending for several. interments at Cathedral cemetery and St Patricks Church noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Jenkins
Booth Main Avenue
Enoch Harris
David
Margaret
Willard
Max Morello
New York
Peter Roberts
Samuel
Thomas
Isaac Harris
Patrick Garvey
Railroad Avenue
Cathedral
Henry Squires
Weet Brranton
Moses Taylor
What Do The Children Drink In The Food Rink
The ad touts a nourishing drink for children made from pure grains. It claims the beverage tastes like coffee and strengthens the system, promising health benefits for youngsters.
Local Notices Detail Funeral Details for Two Children and Adult
A local notice reports the death of a man who died after a month of treatment for heart trouble induced by pneumonia. He was a carpenter and survived by his wife and family. It also notes the death of Marlon Brown, fourteen months old of Alexander and wife at 114 Beech Street, with private funeral at Forest Hill cemetery. Johanna Gallagher, infant daughter of Thomas and wife, 1211 Ridge Row, died Monday with a 2:00 PM funeral and Cathedral cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlon
Alexander Brown
Beech Street
Forest Hill Cemetery
Johanna
Thomas Gallagher
Ridge Row
Cathedral
Pea Coal Offered At 1 25 A Ton Delivered
Coal dealer advertises pea coal at 1 25 a ton delivered to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders directed to J T Bharkey 1914 Cedar are phone 668%
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
J.T. Bharkey
Mrs Cyphers Hosts South Scranton Birthday Party
Mrs. William Cyphers of Cedar Avenue marked turning 33 with an evening gathering. Guests enjoyed music, refreshments, and fellowship with a fine turnout including Myra Rowe and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cyphers
Cedar Avenue
Cyphers
Myra
William Rowe
M. Gredleln
George Warner
Mra. Fuller
Doehler
Ordmung
Mre
Lizzie Klein
Mra. Weber
Mrs. Keller
Emma Fuller
Carrie Doehler
Millie Cyphers
Lizzie Ordmung
Alice Doehler
Blanche
Bertha Ordnung
Freda Warner
Mamie Cyphera
Annie Fuller
Josie
Blanche Cyphers
Surprise 52nd Birthday For John Williams At Cedar Avenue
Friends gathered Monday at 1307 Cedar avenue to surprise John Williams on his fifty second birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Fred Peckham Utica NY Mr and Mrs Albert Burdette Scranton Mr and Mrs D W Jones Wilkes Barre Mr and Mrs D M Glynn Glen Lyon Mr and Mrs Bri A Myers Scranton Mr and Mrs Kemmer Scranton Mr and Mrs Bennett Philadelphia Mr and Mrs Judge New York Mr and Mrs Carey Bunbury Miss Emma Creehwint Scranton Misses Ena and Lian Pryscher Mr James Will iame and Mr Ellwood Myer Jr Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Williams
Cedar Avenue
Fred Peckham
Utica
N. Y
Albert Burdette
Scranton
D. W. Jones
Wilkes-Barre
D. M. Glynn
Glen Lyon
Bri. A. Myers
Kemmer
Bennett
Philadelphia
Judge
New York
Carey
Bunbury
Emma Creehwint
Ena
Lian Pryscher
James Williame
Ellwood Myer, Jr
South Side Bowling Club Holds Well Attended Meeting
A report notes a large turnout at the South Side Bowling Club at Maple Street headquarters with routine business followed by a social session and refreshments from Steward Laubscher. Edward Koffman and Frank Reilly led a group touring the South steel mill last evening. The Lit Aloysius Total Abstinence and Benevolent society plans a regular session at Pharmacy Hall tomorrow evening. Active members of the Scranton Saengerrunde will meet in regular session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
South Steel Mill
Edward Koffman
Frank Reilly
South Side Bowling Club
Maple Street
Steward Laubscher
Aloysius Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society
Pharmacy Hall
Scranton Saengerrunde
Weekly Session at Hall on Alder Street
A weekly session is scheduled tomorrow evening at the hall on Alder Street. Attendees are invited to join discussions and activities in the local venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alder Street
Local residents listed for hospital treatment and travel
Patrick Langan of Prospect Avenue and Cherry Street was removed to Lackawanna Hospital for treatment. Erwin Alphanal of Pitton Avenue has returned from a week with friends in Buffalo. Mrs. Michael McLane of Prospect Avenue is seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Langan
Prospect Avenue
Cherry Street
Lackawanna Hospital
Erwin Alphanal
Pitton Avenue
Buffalo
Michael McLane
Phillies Begin Spring Practice in Charlotte
The Philadelphia baseball club departed Philadelphia under Manager Shettsline for spring drills in Charlotte, N C. Players listed include Cathera McFarland Jackalitz Donahue Platt Maffey Bernhard Lajoie Cross Delehanty Thomas Flick with Dolan Chiles Orth Fraser to join later. Douglass Maul remained behind due to family illness. Becker and Lauder未informed. trainer Mike Scanlon joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Baseball Club
Shettsline
Charlotte
N. C
Cathera McFarland
Jackalitz
Donahue
Platt
Maffey
Bernhard
Lajoie
Cross
Delehanty
Thomas
Flick
Dolan
Chiles
Orth
Fraser
Douglass
Maul
Becker
Lauder
Mike Scanlon
Trial reveals poisons in viscera in Corfu murder case
Buffalo witnesses disclose arsenic and copper traces in viscera of murdered Chemist Hill. Mrs Lavinia Egloff of Corfu collapses during Batavia exam and is removed from the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Batavia
Lavinia Egloff
Corfu
Chemist Hill
McNamara Pleads Guilty To Embezzling $2500
James D. McNamara, former Pennsylvania Railroad clerk in Altoona, pleaded guilty to embezzling $2500 from the company. He was sentenced to one year in prison and a $20 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollidaysburg
James D. McNamara
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Altoona
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West
Local Board OF Trade
St. David's Church
Dufour
Pennsylvania
Globe Warehouse
Vin Mariani
Mariani
North Scranton
Boston Lawyer's Fund
Dunmore Borough
James Glenncross
Richard Gerrity
Tenth Street
County Mayo
Ireland
Ile
Dom
Inick
John
St. Patrick's Church
Ayer
J.C. Ager
South Scranton
Charlotte, N. C
Castoria
California Fig Syrup CO
GOLP
Jeffries - Sharkey Contest
William A. Brady
Thomas O'Rourke
Mute Ince
Academy OF Music, Rogopapgr Monae
Matines Rt
Oo Porters
Faust
Matinees Daily
AL. Reeves
Inez Mecuseer
Indian Maiden Burlesque CO
Clark & Snover Co
Twe
Oor Tun Ip Seryaten, Pte Meianers
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