Personal notes from Scranton and nearby visitors
A series of short notices records people visiting or calling on friends in Scranton and nearby areas. Names include A. Mears, W. H. Hagen, Frank P. Barry of Shamokin, Patrick Campbell of Carbondale, Superintendent George W. Beemer of Hillside Home, Mire and Mire, M. C. Davis of Deposit, N. C., A. C. Bailey of Marion street, and J Higgins of Boston visiting J R Schlager at the Wyoming House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mears
W. H. Hagen
New York
Frank P. Barry
Shamokin
Patrick Campbell
Carbondale
Scranton
George W. Beemer
Hillside
Mire
M.C. Davis
Deposit
N. C
A. C. Bailey
Marion Street
J. Higgins
Boston
International Packing Company of Chicago
J. R. Schlager
Wyoming House
Foul Play Suspected in Jer Myn Death Case
Coroner Longstreet received an anonymous letter alleging John Bell died under suspicious circumstances in Jer Myn after a fall down stairs. Bell was an aged, childless, poor man with a large life insurance policy noted in the letter. The coroner traveled to Jermyn to investigate but learned little beyond Bell’s rapid death and absence of Dr. Sickler who attended him recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longstreet
John Bell
Jermyn
Bell
Groner Longstreet
Sickler
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Honest Medicine
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as an honest medicine that cures disease and improves digestion. It urges readers to choose Hood's Pills to treat liver misfunction and constipation, portraying the product as trustworthy and effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Saint Patrick Day Parade in Pittston Draws 1500 Participants
Crowds cheered a parade through Pittston organized by the Ancient Order of Hibernians Board of Erin with over 1500 participants. Bands, banners, and Irish and American flags filled Main and Market streets while Masses and banquets followed in Pittston and surrounding divisions. Notable groups included Plains Zouaves and Father Mathew battalion, with Rev Father Quinnan officiating at St John’s church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittaton Societies
Main Street
Broad
Ancient Order Hibernians
Board of Erin
Pittston
Neil McSweeney
E. J. Burke
R. J. Burke
Albion
Avoca
Father Mathew
William Collier
St. John's Cadets
McClellan
A. Pittston
Charles Gilmartin
Co. H
Hibernian Rifles
Plymouth
J. Moore
Star Drum Corps
Kingston
J. O. Vaughan
Liberty Cornet Band
J. T. Flannery
Junction
Pliteton
Thomas D. Owens
Liberty Drum Corps
Inkerman
Ed. Whalen
Mill Hill
Patrick O'Donnell
Powderly
Patrick Bresnahan
Plains Cornet Band
Plains
John McAndrew
Ashley
Ae Willam Dach
Wilkes-Barre
Harry Avery
Michael O'Malley
Plains Zouaves
Father Mathew Battalion
Moosic Cornet Band
Magle Hall
Ladies’ Aid Society
T. V. Powdoerly
St. Patrick
Ireland
Ancient Order of Hibernians Parade Draws Thousands in Scranton
Thousands gathered in Scranton under the Ancient Order of Hibernians for a St Patrick parade from 10 to noon. One thousand five hundred men marched despite slushy streets, with grand marshal Miles J McAndrew and numerous local officials in carriages. The procession featured multiple divisions from Carbondale Archbald Forest City and others, ending with dismissal on Lackawanna Avenue after a noted display by St Pauls Rules and various bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Board of Erin
Séeranton
Order of Hibernian Societies
St. Charles Hotel
Wete
James Giavan
Jessup
Hev. BE. J. Melley
St. John’s Church
Scrantean Diocesan Union
Ton
Fred W. Gunster
James G. Halley
C. G. Holand
Edmund J. Robinson
Chorge
Horn
T. P. Hoban
M. J. Donahoe
John PB. Quinnan
J. A. O'Reilly
Hey. Sylvester Malone
Cathedral
T. F. Coffey
Carbondale
John J. O'Toole
Providence
J. A. McHugh
George J. Lucas
Archbald
Donlan
Denmore
James J.neill
Patrick Golden
T. Boland
JT. F Halle
Ancient Order
James J. O'Hara
Parsons
T. J. Marly
Green Ridge
John F. McDonnell
Diocesan Temperance Union
W. F E. Peel
J. J Hurns
Slimpeon
Thomas Lagin
Wandling
John J. Ruddy
Scranton
M. G. Neary
Mayfield
John Flynn
John Bell
Forest City
Carbondale and
Archbald Ancient Order
Archbald Cornet
Parnell Fife and Drum Corns
Jermyn
Mozart
M. T. Healey
P. J. Honan
Sheridan
M. F. Sheridan
M. G. Langan
Thomas J. Doherty
James P. Lavelle
T. J. Langan
Lawrence
Hyde Park
Excelsior
Bauer
South Side
Minooka
McDonnell
Divison
Division 7
Forest Band
Franklin Avenue
Lackawanna Avenue
Penn Avenue
Spruce Street
Adams
Qibson Street
Washington Avenue
Linden Street
Franklin
St Patrick's Day Parade Draws Luzerne Groups in Pittston
A large gathering from Luzerne County organizations joined the St Patrick's Day celebration in Pittston. The Ancient Order of Hibernian groups, including Board of Erin and Board of America, led the morning festivities with music and procession through the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luzerne County
Pittston
Order of Hibernian
Board of Erin
Board of America
County AOH UWW delegates meet. officers chosen for year
The Lackawanna County divisions of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and United Workmen held a joint meeting at Division 17 hall. Anthony J. McAndrew presided from 10 until noon with about nineteen divisions represented. A banquet followed and officers elected include County president William Dawson and treasurer Patrick Jordan. McAndrew named as candidate for state treasurer at the June convention in Williamsport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacakawanna
Order of Hibernians of America
United Workmen's Hall
Lackawanna Avenue
Anthony J. McAndrew
William McAndrew
Hyde Park
James J. O'Hare
Dunmore
Patrick Jordan
Scranton
Dawson
Jordan
Coneran
Williamsport
Ireland and Irish-American progress move St Patrick's event
A St Patrick's celebration at St Thomas college hall featured Rev. F P McNally delivering an eloquent address on Ireland. The program included remarks by C T Boland, cathedral choir choruses, solos by Susie Little, a sketch by Honon and Mullarkey, and a recitation by Miss Mame Boland, forming a literary and musical entertainment under Hibernians auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Hibernians
Hoard
Erin
St. Thomas
C. T. Boland
Cathedral Choir
Susie Little
Messrs. Honon
Mullarkey
Mame Boland
Community Concert Cast Named for Local Recital
Mrs Schilling conducts a program featuring songs by Michael Dunningham Milas McCarthy and a quartet performed by Winifred Melvin L Coyne Thomas Needham and James Mangan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Schilling
Michael Dunningan
Milas McCarthy
Winifred Melvin
Miss L. Coyne
Thomas Needham
James Mangan
St Patrick Feast Marked by Three Masses at Cathedral
At St Peter's cathedral three masses were held for St Patrick. A high mass was sung at o'clock where Rev Father Malone preached on the patron saint of Ireland. He described how Patrick planted Christianity and how the faith persists through centuries despite efforts to suppress it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Cathedral
St. Patrick
Father Malone
Ireland
Address on St Patrick Delivered by Attorney McGinney
John Boyle O'Reilly council of the Young Men's Institute held an entertainment on Lackawanna avenue in honor of St Patrick's Day. Attorney M A McGinney delivered the leading address on the life of St Patrick. Music by Frank O'Hara P F McLaughlin Edward OMalley and Peter Snyder accompanied the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boyle O'Reilly
Roche plan for West Market street outlet reaches accord
The Turnpike company and city councils reached agreement on Roche's plan to end the toll contract, grant the city seven-eights of a mile of road to grade and pave, and abolish city toll gates. Special committee and lawyers to review details before formal approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roche
West Market Street
B. Price
W. W. Watson
Providence and
Abington
Turnpike Company
S. B. Price
Supreme Court
Ilegal
Tribune
Ccity
A Peculiar Remedy for Dyspepsia Universal Cure Claim
The article reports Rev. F L Bell of Weedsport praising Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for ten years of indigestion. It claims the tablets digest food, restore energy, and benefit the stomach and nerves, with a price of 60 cents per package from Stuart Chemical Co Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L Bell
Weedsport
Cayuga Co
Stuart
F. I. Bell
N. Y
Idalia
Cole
Btuart
Stuart Chemical Co
Marshall, Mich
Two Escutcheons at Frothingham Tonight and Tomorrow
The Frothingham presents The Two Escutcheons a rare comedy from Daly's New York with Mary Foster and a Chicago baron heir plot and a Chicago widow scenes with a jovial captain. Also shows The Shadow Detective starring Daniel A. Kelly and Helen Desmond with new railroad crane and Five Points set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Davis’ Theater
Daniel A. Kelly
Five Points
First Annual Ball by Robert Emmett Club at Music Hall
The Robert Emmett Literary Club hosted its first annual ball at Music Hall last night with a large attendance and a lively evening. Ladies received an artis tic programme as souvenirs while officers announced include President J F McDonough and Vice President Michael Rafferty. Music was supplied by Professor Joseph ArcDermott and Mr McDonough served as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Emmett Literary Club
Music Hall
J. F. McDonough
Michael Rafferty
John Murphy
John Sullivan
John Gibbs
McDonough
Joseph ArcDermott
Youth Arrested After Mulberry Street Incident
One arrest was made in the central city yesterday. A country youth insulted passersby on Mulberry street and was picked up by Patrolman Metnver and taken to the station house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulberry Street
Metnver
Guernsey Bros. Offer Business Sale Before March 20
We retire from business and will refuse no reasonable offer. Property to be sold before March 20 with credit terms to suit the buyer or extraordinary inducements for spot cash. Guernsey Bros. 224 Wyoming Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey Bros
Wyoming Avenue
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Pennsylvania
Frank F. Brightly
Binn
Justice
F. F. Brightly
Esq
Price
Purdyn
Edwd
FL Pugh, Esq
Marsh
Savidge
Bavidge
Norton’s
THE
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Olyphant and
Court House SQ
Puck
Alaska
Alaskas
Shank & Koehler
Liss
Sons of
Patriodc
Miroka
Board of
Erin Coa
College Hall
Fps McNally
West Side
Young Men's Institute
Thes City
Carbondale and Archbald
Ancient Order of Hibernians of
America
Rev. T. P. McNally
Patrick
Trish
Treland
Fair Erim
Themus Moore
Godolur
Republic
B of A
Order of Hibernians of
St. Joseph's Church
Division No. 9
Division No. 4
St. Joseph's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society
Division 9
St. Joseph's Hall
M. J. Kelley
John Loughran
Bt. Joseph's Church
William Dawson
J. C. Vaughan
MacDonough
Katie Reardon
Jennie Loughney
Edward Murphy
John D. Gwynne
Patrick Coyne
William J. Burke
M. A. McGinney
Christian Advocate
Plawer
Berry
Bec de
China Hall
Weichel & Millar
Wyoming
P. M’crea & CO
Coal Exchange
Wyoming Ave
Slate
Rexford, Tata “Ave
Clothiers, Hatters & Furnishers
Steinway & Son's
Decker Bros., Kraniche & Bache
N. A. Holbert’s
Music Store
Cloges
A. E. Rogers
Lackawanna Ay
Scranton, Pa
CSP
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